Olympus EVOLT E-510 - Manual (Page 2)

Quick Reference Guide
INDEX 1. Camera Diagram and Controls
2. How to Use the Mode Dial
3. How to Use the Buttons and Control Dial
4. How to Use the Autofocus
5. Image Quality 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
LCD monitor
Viewfinder
S (Erase) button
INFO (Information
display) button
MENU button
q (Playback)
button
AEL/AFL button
0 (Protect) button
i button
Arrow pad
Diopter adjustment dial Eyecup
Tripod socket
Battery
compartment
lock Battery
compartment
cover
u (Live view) button
o (Image stabilizer) button
< button
P (AF frame) button
Hot shoe
Mode dial
Self-timer/Remote control
lamp/Remote control
receiver
Mirror
Lens release button
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.)
F (Exposure
compensation) button
Lens lock pin
Control dial
Built-in flash
# (flash) button
Strap eyelet
Power switch
j/ Y/<
(Sequential shooting/
Self-timer/Remote control)
button
COPY/< (Copy/Print) button
Shutter button
WB (White balance) button
d (Metering) button
AF (Focus mode) button
ISO button
Card cover
CF card slot
Eject button
Multi-connector
Connector cover
xD-Picture Card
slot
Card access lamp
HOW TO USE THE MODE DIAL
Easy shooting modes
AUTO Full-auto shooting
Allows you to take a picture if you simply press the
shutter button.
i PORTRAIT
Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person.
l LANDSCAPE
Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor
scenes.
& MACRO
Suitable for taking close-up pictures (macro shooting).
j SPORT
Suitable for capturing fast-moving action without blurring.
/ NIGHT & PORTRAIT
Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background at night.
g
18 different shooting modes are available to suit a wide range of shooting situations. When the mode
dial is set to this mode, the shooting mode selection screen is displayed.
Advanced shooting modes
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.
HOW TO USE THE BUTTONS AND
CONTROL DIAL
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 control dial while viewing the monitor.
j/ Y/< (Sequential shooting/Self-timer/Remote control) button:
Sets the Sequential shooting/Self-timer/Remote control.
F (Exposure compensation) button: Sets the exposure compensation value.
# (Flash) button: The flash pops up. Sets the flash mode.
o (Image stabilizer) button: Turns on the image stabilizer.
P (AF frame) button: Selects the AF frame.
ISO button: Sets the ISO sensitivity.
d (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.
a. Press the button for the function you want to set
(direct button). The direct menu is displayed.
b. Use the control dial to set.
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 shooting information on the control panel screen.
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.
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 frame 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 confirmation mark
AF frame
Shutter button
All the way down
IMAGE QUALITY MODES
Your camera is equipped with multiple image quality 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 quality modes, refer to the Instruction Manual.
Image becomes clearer
Application Number of
pixels
Quality (Compression)
Low
compression
1/2.7
High
compression
1/4
High
compression
1/8
High
compression
1/12
Select for the
print size
3648 × 2736 SHQ HQ
3200 Ч 2400
2560 Ч 1920
1600 Ч 1200
1280 Ч 960
1024 Ч 768 SQ
For small-sized
print and
website
640 × 480
Number of pi
xels
i n cr
eases
D
You can set the image quality from the control
panel screen displayed on the LCD monitor. Press
the
i button and use the arrow pad to move the
cursor to the image quality mode. Then turn the
control dial to select the setting.
Control panel screen
FLASH MODES
This camera features multiple flash modes. You can select the
appropriate flash mode to the suit the situation.
You can set the flash mode from the control panel screen displayed on
the LCD monitor. Press the
i button and use the arrow pad to move
the cursor to [FLASH MODE]. Then turn the control dial to select the
setting.
AUTO • Auto-flash - The camera decides if the flash is needed.
! • 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 • 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.
Multi-connector
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.
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.
CONTACT INFORMATION
3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610,
U.S.A.
Technical Support (USA):
24/7 online automated help: http://www.olympusamerica.com/E1
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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