Olympus E420 - Evolt 10MP Digital SLR Camera Manual de usuario

zWe recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking

important photographs.

zThe screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the

development stages and may differ from the actual product.

zThe contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there are

addition and/or modification of functions due to firmware update for the camera, the contents will

differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

Basic guide

Mastering the E-510

Improving your shooting skills kShooting

guides

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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Structure of this manual

This section explains the preparations and settings for the camera, and basic camera

operation from easy techniques for shooting to playback and erase functions.

Read chapter 1 to master the basic camera operation before proceeding to use the various

functions available on this camera.

Operating the camera g“Mastering the E-510” (P. 18)

Learn how to use the functions in the shooting guides g“Improving your shooting

skills kShooting guides” (P. 25)

Proceed to the pages on the various functions.

Locating the information you need

g“Shooting tips and information” (P. 97), “Menu directory” (P. 109), “Names of

parts” (P. 115), “Index” (P. 136)

Indications used in this manual

Basic camera operation Basic guide

Attaching the strap ........................................... 3 Adjusting the viewfinder’s diopter .....................7

Preparing the battery........................................ 3 Setting the date/time.........................................8

Attaching a lens to the camera......................... 5 Shooting .........................................................10

Loading the card .............................................. 6 Playback/Erasing ............................................12

Power on.......................................................... 7

Mastering the E-510 P. 18

Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or

operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be

absolutely avoided.



TIPS Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your

camera.

gReference pages describing details or related information.

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Basic guide

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.

1Charging the battery

Attaching the strap

Preparing the battery

Lithium ion battery

(BLM-1)

AC wall outlet

Lithium ion charger

(BCM-2)

Charging indicator

Red light: Charging in progress

Green light: Charging completed

(Charging time: Approx. 5 hours)

AC cable

Remove the protection

cap from the battery.

Align the battery with

the arrow

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Basic guide

2Loading the battery

3Close the battery compartment cover and slide the battery

compartment lock in the direction of E

Unloading the battery

Press the battery lock to unlock and remove the battery.

• It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery in use

drains.

Direction indicating mark

Battery

compartment

cover

Battery compartment

lock

Battery lock

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Basic guide

1Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens

2Attaching a lens to the camera

• Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera

with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then

insert the lens into the camera’s body (1). Rotate

the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow until

you hear it click (2).

• Do not press the lens release button.

3Remove the lens cap (3, 4)

Removing the lens from the camera

While pressing the lens release button (1), rotate the lens in

the direction of the arrow (2).

Attaching a lens to the camera

Rear cap

Body cap

Lens cap

Alignment mark (Red)

Lens attachment mark (Red)

Lens release button

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Basic guide

Open the card cover and insert the card.

Removing the card

• Never open the card cover while the card access lamp is blinking.

Loading the card

CompactFlash/Microdrive xD-Picture Card

Insert the card until it is locked into place.Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as far as

it can go.

xD-Picture Card slot

Card cover

CF card slot

Card access

lamp

Wmark

CompactFlash/Microdrive xD-Picture Card

• Press the inserted card lightly and it will be

ejected.

• Pull out the card.

• Press the eject button all the way in and let it

pop out, then press it all the way in again to

eject the card.

• Pull out the card.

Eject button

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Basic guide

Dust reduction function operation

The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is turned on.

Ultrasonic vibrations are used to remove dust and dirt from the image pickup device’s filter

surface. The SSWF (Super Sonic Wave Filter) indicator blinks while dust reduction is

working.

Adjust the viewfinder’s diopter in accordance with your vision.

While looking through the viewfinder, rotate the diopter

adjustment dial little by little.

When you can see the AF frame clearly, adjustment is

complete.

Power on

Adjusting the viewfinder’s diopter

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Set the camera’s power switch to ON.

To turn off the power, set the power switch to OFF.

SSWF indicator

Set the mode dial

to AUTO.

INFO button

LCD monitor

When the camera is turned on, the

control panel screen is displayed

on the monitor.

If the control panel screen does

not appear, press the INFO

button.

Control panel screen

Viewfinder

Diopter adjustment dial

AF frame

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Basic guide

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.

1Press the MENU button

2Use ac to select [Z], then press d

3Use ac to select [X], then press d

4Use ac to select the year [Y], then press d

5Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set

• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.

Setting the date/time

CUSTOM RESET

SETTING

button

EDIT FILENAME

Y/M/D

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Basic guide

6Use ac to select the date format

7Press the ibutton

8Press the MENU button to exit

Y/M/D

EDIT FILENAME

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Basic guide

1Holding the camera

Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and the flash.

2Place the AF frame on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder

3Adjust the focus

Press the shutter button gently (halfway).

• The focus is locked when a beep tone is output. The AF confirmation mark and the AF

focusing frame light up in the viewfinder.

• The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the camera are

displayed.

• The control panel screen is not displayed when the shutter button is pressed.

4Release the shutter

Press the shutter button all the way (fully).

• The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.

• The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts

recording the picture.

• Never remove the battery or card while the card access lamp mark is blinking. Doing so could

destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.

Shooting

Horizontal grip Vertical grip

Shutter button

Card access lamp

Halfway down

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AF confirmation mark

Aperture value

Shutter speed

All the way down

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