Olympus E420 - Evolt 10MP Digital SLR Camera User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Printed in China
zBefore you start to use your new camera, please read the “Safety Precautions”
section in this 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.
DIGITAL CAMERA
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Basic guide P. 2
Review the camera part names
and the basic steps for shooting
and playback.
Table of Contents P. 20
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Camera
Mode dial
gP. 4
F(Exposure
compensation) button
gP. 48
Control dial
(j) gP. 19, 26
Strap eyelet
gP. 10
Self-timer/Remote control lamp/
Remote control receiver
gP. 58
Lens attachment mark
gP. 12
Hot shoe gP. 75
Mirror gP. 37
Lens release button
gP. 12
Lens lock pin
Built-in flash
gP. 73
j/Y/<
(Sequential shooting/
Self-timer/Remote control)
button gP. 57-60, 92
COPY/<(Copy/Print) button
gP. 86, 102
#(flash) button
gP. 73
Mount
(Attach the lens after removing the body cap
from the camera to prevent dust and dirt
from entering the camera body.)
Strap eyelet
gP. 10
Power switch
gP. 14
Shutter button
gP. 16, 31
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Names of parts and functions
Basic guide
LCD monitor
gP. 8, 9, 36
Viewfinder gP. 6
S(Erase) button
gP. 88
INFO
(Information
display) button
gP. 28, 40, 79
MENU button
gP. 29
q(Playback) button
gP. 79
AEL/AFL button
gP. 37, 49, 90
0(Protect) button
gP. 87
ibutton gP. 29
Arrow pad
gP. 27, 29
Card cover gP. 13
CF card slot gP. 13
Eject button
gP. 13
Multi-connector
gP. 84, 103, 107
Connector cover
xD-Picture Card slot
gP. 13
Diopter adjustment
dial gP. 14
Eyecup gP. 58
<button gP. 91
Tripod socket
Battery compartment lock
gP. 11
Battery
compartment cover
gP. 11
u(Live view)
button gP. 36
Card access lamp
gP. 13, 16, 108
o(Image stabilizer)
button gP. 60
P(AF target)
button gP. 54
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Mode dial
The mode dial allows you to change the
camera settings easily according to the
subject.
• 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 the factory default settings.
AUTO AUTO
Allows you to shoot using an optimum aperture and shutter
speed that the camera sets. The built-in flash pops up
automatically in low-light conditions.
iPORTRAIT Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person.
lLANDSCAPE Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes.
&MACRO Suitable for taking close-up pictures.
jSPORT Suitable for capturing fast-moving action without blurring.
/NIGHT+PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background
at night.
gScene mode
When you select a mode to suit the shooting situation, the
camera optimizes the settings for the shooting conditions.
Unlike the mode dial’s scene mode, most functions cannot be
changed.
1 Set the mode dial to g.
• The scene menu is
displayed.
2 Use ac to select the scene
mode.
• The sample image followed
by a description of the
selected mode is displayed.
3 Press the ibutton.
• The camera enters the shooting stand-by mode.
• To change the setting, press the ibutton again. The
scene menu is displayed.
Easy shooting modes
PORTRAIT1
GO
For taking a
portrait-style
shot.
SELECT
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Names of parts and functions
Basic guide
• For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture value and
shutter speed.
• The settings made in the advanced shooting modes are retained even if the camera is turned
off.
PProgram shooting Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed
that the camera sets. (gP. 43)
AAperture priority shooting Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets
the shutter speed automatically. (gP. 44)
SShutter priority shooting Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera
sets the aperture automatically. (gP. 44)
MManual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually.
(gP. 45)
Types of scene modes
Icon Mode Icon Mode
I1PORTRAIT J11 MACRO
L2 LANDSCAPE r12 NATURE MACRO
K3 LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT &13 CANDLE
G4 NIGHT SCENE *14 SUNSET
U5 NIGHT+PORTRAIT (15 FIREWORKS
G6 CHILDREN @16 DOCUMENTS
J7 SPORT s17 PANORAMA
H8 HIGH KEY g18 BEACH & SNOW
I9 LOW KEY I19 UNDERWATER WIDE
q10 DIS MODE H20 UNDERWATER MACRO
Advanced shooting modes
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Viewfinder
AF target gP. 54
Metering mode
gP. 47
Aperture value
gP. 43-46
Battery check
(ready for use)
(charging required)
Flash
gP. 70
(blinks: charging in progress,
lights up: charging completed)
AF confirmation mark
gP. 16, 43 , 56
AE lock
gP. 49
White balance
(Displayed when set to a
setting other than auto
white balance.)
gP. 64
Shutter speed
gP. 43-46
Exposure compensation
value gP. 48
Shooting mode
gP. 4
Image stabilizer
gP. 60
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Names of parts and functions
Basic guide
Super control panel
The following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time
and is called the super control panel. Press the INFO button to display the super control
panel on the LCD monitor. g“Using the super control panel” (P. 28)
Battery check gP. 6
Flash charging
gP. 73
Shutter speed gP. 43-46
Exposure compensation indicator gP. 48
Exposure level indicator gP. 45
Flash intensity control indicator gP. 74
Aperture value
gP. 43-46
Exposure
compensation value
gP. 48
Exposure level
gP. 45
Sharpness NgP. 67
Contrast JgP. 67
Saturation TgP. 67
Gradation zgP. 68
B&W filter xgP. 67
Picture tone ygP. 67
Shooting mode
gP. 4
Super FP flash 1gP. 76
Noise reduction mOgP. 69
Auto bracket 0 gP. 50, 74
Arrow pad lock pgP. 92
RC mode mgP. 76
Image stabilizer HIt gP. 60
AF illuminator TgP. 89
Internal temperature warning m
gP. 118
White balance gP. 64
White balance compensation gP. 65
ISO sensitivity gP. 51 Metering mode gP. 47
AF mode gP. 52
AF target gP. 54
Record mode
gP. 62
Flash intensity control gP. 74
Number of storable
still pictures
gP. 128
Date gP. 15
Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting
gP. 57-60
Card
gP. 121
Picture mode
gP. 67
Color space
gP. 96
Flash mode gP. 70
The functions within this area can be set on
the super control panel.
250 F5.6
+2.0
2008. 08.16
FP
arge
BKT
AF
Normal
OFF
RC IS
2
Face
detection
gP. 39
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LCD monitor (Live view)
You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. Press the ubutton to
use live view. g“Using live view” (P. 36)
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
+2.0
+2.0
AEL H-AF BKTFPRCHP
WB
WB
AUTO
AUTO
ISO
ISO
AUTO
AUTO
L
N
N
3 8
38
2
IS
IS
Sequential shooting
gP. 57
Self-timer gP. 58
Remote control gP. 58
Battery check
gP. 6
Shooting mode
gP. 4
Home position pgP. 55
RC mode qgP. 76
Super FP flash sgP. 76
Auto bracket tgP. 50, 74
AE lock ugP. 49
Live view AF mode po gP. 37
Image stabilizer vwsgP. 60
Shutter speed gP. 43-46
Aperture value gP. 43-46
Exposure
compensation value
gP. 48
Flash intensity control
gP. 74
Internal temperature warning
gP. 118
Face detection g
gP. 39
Card
gP. 121
AF target
gP. 54
AF confirmation mark
gP. 16, 38, 56
Flash gP. 73
(blinks: charging in progress,
lights up: charging
completed)
Flash mode
gP. 70
Metering mode
gP. 47
White balance
gP. 64
ISO sensitivity
gP. 51
Record mode
gP. 62
Number of storable
still pictures
gP. 128
Histogram
gP. 116
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Names of parts and functions
Basic guide
LCD monitor (Playback)
You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button.
g“Information display” (P. 82)
1/250 F5.6
250 F5.6
+2.0 45mm
+2.0 45mm
ISO 100
ISO 100
0.0
0.0
A: 0
A: 0
WB : AUTO
WB : AUTO
G: 0
G: 0
NATURAL
NATURAL
sRGB
sRGB
L
N
N
[3648x2736,1/8]
[3648x2736,1/8]
x10
x10
’08.08.16
’08.08.16
21:56
21:56
100-0015
100-0015
15
15
L
N
N
ISO sensitivity gP. 51
Battery check gP. 6
Card gP. 121
Print reservation
Number of prints
gP. 100
Protect
gP. 87
Record mode gP. 62
Aperture value gP. 43-46
Shooting mode gP. 4
Focal length gP. 123
(The focal length is displayed in 1 mm
units.)
Metering mode gP. 47
Date and time
gP. 15
File number
gP. 82
AF target gP. 54
Exposure
compensation
gP. 48
Shutter speed
gP. 43-46
Flash intensity control gP. 74
White balance compensation
gP. 65
Picture mode
gP. 67
Color space
gP. 96
White balance gP. 64
Histogram gP. 82
Shooting
information
Single-frame playback information Record mode
gP. 62
Frame number
gP. 82
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Unpack the box contents
The following items are included with the camera.
If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera.
Camera Body cap Strap BLM-1 Lithium ion
battery
BCM-2 Lithium ion
charger
USB cable Video cable
Warranty cardInstruction manual
OLYMPUS Master 2
CD-ROM
Eyepiece cover
2
1
3
Thread the strap as
indicated by the
arrows (1, 2).
Lastly, pull the strap tight
making sure that it is
fastened securely (3).
Attaching the strap
Attach the other end of
the strap to the other
eyelet in the same way.
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