Olympus E420 - Evolt 10MP Digital SLR Camera User manual

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
2
1
3
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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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
2
3
1
Battery compartment
lock
Battery lock
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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
1
2
2
1
1
2
3
4
3
Lens cap
Alignment mark (Red)
Lens attachment mark (Red)
Lens release button
2
1
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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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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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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
MENU
button
a
d
c
EDIT FILENAME
Y/M/D
a
d
c
a
d
c
Y/M/D
Y/M/D
a
d
c
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6Use ac to select the date format
7Press the ibutton
8Press the MENU button to exit
a
c
Y/M/D
i
EDIT FILENAME
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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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