Olympus CAMEDIA E 10 - Manual (Page 116)

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Using the Camera Remote Unit RM-1
With the camera in the remote mode, you can release the shutter with the electronic
remote unit RM-1 while standing in front of the camera. The shutter will release 2
seconds after pressing the transmit button on the remote unit.
1
Set the mode dial to P , A , S , or M .
2
Press and hold down the drive
button
, and then turn the main
dial or the sub dial until you see
the remote control mark appear in
the control panel.
3
Mount the camera on a tripod and
compose the picture.
If the subject is not yet composed in the
center of the viewfinder, you can use focus
lock. (
➞ 65) If you are going to include
yourself in the picture, focus on the area
where you intend to appear in the picture.
4
Pull down the eyepiece shutter
lever to prevent light entering the
viewfinder from behind the camera.
Pull down the eyepiece shutter lever on
the left of the viewfinder.
Light entering the viewfinder from behind
the camera could wash out the picture with
white light.
Working range of the remote unit
Use the remote in front of the camera within the range of distances and angles shown below. The
following elements could narrow the working range of the remote/self-timer sensor: direct sunlight or
any other strong light source, fluorescent light, or any device emitting electrical or radio waves.
Remote control
mark
ON
OFF
2
1
4
Eyepiece
shutter lever
Camera
WW
TT
W W
T T
WW
TT
Approx. 2m (6.6 ft.) (outdoor)
Approx. 3m (10 ft.) (indoor)
Approx. 3m (10 ft.) (indoor)
Approx. 2m (6.6 ft.) (outdoor)
15
°
15
°
Approx. 5m (16.6 ft.) (indoor)
Approx. 3m (10 ft.) (outdoor)
Remote unit