Olympus E-3 - Manual (Page 2)

Quick Reference Guide
INDEX 1. Camera Diagram and Controls
2. Shooting Modes
3. How to Use the Buttons and Dials
4. How to Use the Autofocus
5. Record Modes
6. Flash Modes
7. Viewing Pictures on a TV
8. How to Erase All Pictures
9. E-mailing a Picture
10. Printing a Picture
CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS
Hot shoe
F (Exposure compensation)
button
Shutter button
Built-in flash # (Flash) button
w (Flash intensity control) button
Strap eyelet
AF button
G (Metering) button
COPY/< (Copy/Print) button
MODE button
</ Y/j (Remote control/Self-timer/
Sequential shooting) button
ISO button
WB (White balance) button
Control panel
External flash connector
USB connector
VIDEO OUT jack ( VIDEO OUT)
Lens attachment mark
Mount
(Attach the lens after removing the body
cap from the camera to prevent dust and
dirt from entering the camera body.)
Lens lock pin
Sub dial (k)
Remote cable connector
White balance sensor
#UP (Flash pop-up) button
DC-IN jack
Preview button
Self-timer/Remote control lamp/
Remote control receiver
Lens release button Mirror
LIGHT button
Connector cover
LCD monitor
Viewfinder
q (Playback) button
AEL/AFL button
0 (Protect) button
Arrow pad ( acbd)
i button
Card cover
Eyecup
< button
P (AF target) button
Diopter adjustment dial
Eyepiece shutter lever
Illumination sensor
Main dial (j)
S (Erase) button
MENU button
CF card slot
Eject button
xD-Picture Card slot
u (Live view) button
Tripod socket
Battery compartment lock
Battery compartment cover
Card access lamp
INFO (Information
display) button
Power switch
Card cover lock
SSWF indicator
o (Image stabilizer) button
SHOOTING MODES
While holding down the MODE button, turn the main dial to switch
the shooting mode. Release the MODE button to set.
P Program shooting
Allows you to shoot using an aperture
and shutter speed that the camera sets.
A Aperture priority shooting
Allows you to set the aperture manually.
The camera sets the shutter speed
automatically.
S Shutter priority shooting
Allows you to set the shutter speed
manually. The camera sets the aperture
automatically.
M Manual shooting
Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. MODE button
Main dial
HOW TO USE THE BUTTONS AND DIALS
This camera has a variety of functions to enable you to optimize settings
for various shooting conditions. You can set the functions using the
buttons and the dials while viewing the viewfinder or the control panel.
</ Y/j (Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting) button:
Sets the Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting.
F (Exposure compensation) button: Sets the exposure compensation value.
# (Flash) button: Sets the flash mode.
o (Image stabilizer) button: Turns on the image stabilizer.
P (AF target) button: Selects the AF target.
ISO button: Sets the ISO sensitivity.
G (Metering) button: Selects the metering mode.
WB (White balance) button: Selects the white balance appropriate to the light
source from the following options: auto, preset white balance, customized white
balance or one-touch white balance.
AF (Focus mode) button: Selects the focus mode.
w (Flash intensity control) button: Adjusts the flash intensity.
a. While holding down a direct button, turn the main
dial or sub dial.
b. Release the button to set the function.
Other buttons
u (Live view) button:
Sets the live view mode. The subject is displayed on
the LCD monitor. The display for shooting information can be turned off by
pressing the
INFO button.
S (Erase) button: Erases unwanted images.
INFO (Information display) button:
Shooting: Displays the super control panel on the LCD monitor.
Playback: Displays shooting information or histogram of the recorded image.
Each time this button is pressed, the information display is changed.
AEL/AFL button: Locks the exposure.
q (Playback) button: Plays back images on the monitor.
MENU button: Displays the menu.
0 (Protect) button: Protects images from being accidentally erased.
LIGHT button: Turns the control panel light on and off.
Viewfinder
Control panel
Manual flash: You can also set the amount of light (FULL, 1/4, 1/16, or 1/64) in the
flash mode setting.
HOW TO USE THE AUTOFOCUS
a. While positioning the AF target over the subject,
press and hold the shutter button halfway.
b. The AF confirmation mark indicating that the focus
and exposure are locked remains lit as long as the
shutter button is kept depressed.
c. Press the shutter button completely to take the
picture.
Shutter button
Halfway down
AF target
AF confirmation mark
Shutter button
All the way down
RECORD MODES
Your camera is equipped with multiple record modes, which determine
the quality and image size of the pictures you take. Below is a general
description of the commonly used modes. For a detailed description of
all record modes, refer to the Instruction Manual.
Image becomes clearer
Application Number of
pixels
Pixel
count
Compression rate
SF (Super Fine)
1/2.7
F (Fine)
1/4
N (Normal)
1/8
B (Basic)
1/12
Select for the
print size
Y (Large) 3648 × 2736 YSF YF YN YB
X (Middle)
3200 × 2400
XSF XF XN XB 2560 Ч 1920
1600 Ч 1200
W (Small)
1280 × 960
WSF WF WN WB
1024 × 768
For small-sized
print and
website
640 × 480
Number of pi
xels
i n cr
eases
arge
Normal
You can set the record mode from the super
control panel displayed on the LCD monitor. Press
the
i button and use the arrow pad to move the
cursor to the record mode. Then turn the main dial
(or sub dial) to select the setting.
Super control panel
FLASH MODES
This camera features multiple flash modes. You can select the
appropriate flash mode to suit the situation.
You can set the flash mode using the flash button. While holding
down the flash button, turn the main dial to select the setting. Setting
information is displayed in the viewfinder and on the control panel
while you are setting a function.
AUTO • Auto-flash - The camera decides if the flash is needed.
!/H • Red-eye reduction flash - Reduces the incidence of red-eye by
emitting pre-flashes to shrink pupil size before taking the
picture.
!SLOW • Slow synchronization + Red-eye reduction flash - This mode is
for SLOW when you want to use slow synchronization, yet
also reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
#SLOW • Slow synchronization (1st curtain) - The flash fires right after
the shutter fully opens.
#SLOW2/
2nd CURTAIN
• Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) - 2nd curtain flash fires just
before the shutter closes.
# • Fill-in flash - The flash always fires. Suitable for taking subjects
lit from behind by strong light.
$ • Flash off - The flash is turned off. Suitable for when flash
photography is not permitted. In this mode, the flash can be
used as an AF illuminator when it is raised.
VIEWING PICTURES ON A TV
a. Turn the camera and TV off, and connect the
video cable as illustrated.
b. Turn on the TV and set it to the video input
mode. For details on switching to the video
input mode, refer to the TV’s instruction
manual.
c. Turn the camera on and press the q
button.
Note: If the pictures are not displayed, consult
your TV manual to set up the video
source.
VIDEO OUT jack
q button
Video cable
Video input terminal
HOW TO ERASE ALL PICTURES
WARNING - PERFORMING THESE STEPS WILL DELETE ALL STORED
PICTURES!
a. Press the MENU button. Use ac to select
[ W], then press d.
b. Use ac to select [CARD SETUP], then
press d.
c. Use ac to select [ALL ERASE], then press
the i button.
d. Use ac to select [YES], then press the i
button.
ALL ERASE
FORMAT
CARD SETUP
CANCEL SELECT GO
YES
NO
ALL ERASE
CANCEL SELECT GO
E-MAILING A PICTURE
Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can share your pictures with
others by using the built-in e-mail feature.
After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program and click “ E-mail” in the
toolbar. Select the image(s) to attach to the e-mail within the thumbnail area, and
drag and drop them into the register area.
At this time, you can resize your pictures to make them more manageable for
e-mail. This helps you stay within the e-mail capacity limitations set by your e-mail
provider.
When finished, click the “ Launch Mailer” button at the bottom of the
window. Your default e-mail program will open, and the selected picture(s) will
automatically be attached to a new message.
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PRINTING A PICTURE
Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can make prints of your
pictures using your own photo printer.
After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program, click “ Print Menu” in
the toolbar, and select “ Photo Print”. With “ Photo Print”, you can drag
and drop the desired image and select a layout to print. “ Index Print” allows
you to print thumbnails with file information. For detailed instructions, please
refer to the “Help” menu in the software.
Alternatively, you can print your pictures by connecting your PictBridge*
compatible camera directly to a PictBridge* compatible printer. This permits fast,
easy printing without using a computer.
*For detailed instructions on using PictBridge, please refer to your camera’s
Instruction Manual.
What you can do with OLYMPUS Master software
• The provided software CD includes OLYMPUS Master
software for viewing and editing images. Once
installed, you can take advantage of viewing and
editing your images. For information on how to use
OLYMPUS Master software, see Help after installation.
• Install OLYMPUS Master on your computer from the provided CD-ROM.
OLYMPUS Master allows you to register as the camera’s owner. Doing so will
enable you to receive information on software or firmware upgrades from
Olympus.
• OLYMPUS Studio Trial Edition is included in the OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM,
which can be used for 30 days after installation. You can purchase the license
number for the full version from the [Help] menu.
CONTACT INFORMATION
3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, USA
Technical Support (USA):
24/7 online automated help: http://www.olympusamerica.com/DSLR
Phone customer support: 1-800-260-1625 (toll free)
Our phone customer support is available from 8am - 10pm, (Monday to
Friday) ET
E-mail: [email protected]
Olympus software updates can be obtained at:
http://www.olympusamerica.com/digital
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