Olympus E-400 - Manual (Page 13)

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Table of Contents
How to use the mode dial ..............................................................................18
Easy shooting modes .....................................................................18
Advanced shooting modes .............................................................18
How to set the functions.................................................................................19
How to make function settings........................................................19
Setting functions using the control panel screen ............................19
Setting functions using direct buttons .............................................22
Setting on the menu........................................................................23
Descriptions in this manual.............................................................25
Basic function guides .....................................................................................26
Focus: Operating the shutter button ...............................................26
Brightness: Exposure compensation ..............................................27
Color: White balance ......................................................................27
A guide to functions for different subjects ......................................................28
Taking landscape pictures ..............................................................28
Taking flower pictures.....................................................................29
Taking night scene pictures ............................................................31
Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting conditions
Scene mode ...................................................................................................33
P: Program shooting......................................................................................34
A: Aperture priority shooting .........................................................................35
S: Shutter priority shooting ............................................................................37
M: Manual shooting .......................................................................................39
Preview function.............................................................................................40
Various shooting functions
If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock) ...........................................41
AE bracketing.................................................................................................42
1 Mastering the E-400............................................................... 18
Describes the camera’s functions and how to operate them.
2 Improving your shooting skills
k Shooting guides ................26
Describes the shooting methods suitable for individual situation.
3 Shooting functions ................................................................. 33
Categorizes and describes the shooting functions according to the shooting
modes; shooting functions; focusing; exposure, color and image.