Olympus E-20N - Manual (Page 2)

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Important Points to Remember
• If the camera is left with the power on and not used for a specified amount of time (1 minute
unless you have changed this setting), it will enter the sleep mode and automatically switch
off the control panel and other displays to conserve battery power. To restore the camera to
normal operation, half-press the shutter button, or turn the zoom ring one position left or
right and then back to its original position.
• If the camera remains idle in the sleep mode for 1 hour, it will switch itself off automatically.
To restsore full operation, you must move the power switch to the OFF position and then
back to the ON position.
• To conserve battery power, we recommend that you purchase an optional Olympus
CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter and use it for long shooting sessions indoors. The camera
never enters the sleep mode while the AC adapter is connected to the camera and a power
outlet. You can power the camera with the AC adapter without removing the batteries.
• The amount of data required to store a picture depends on the subject, so you may be able to
store more or fewer images on a card. Because of this difference in size, you may not be able to
store another picture, even after you delete one image from the card with single- frame delete.
Storage capacity of a 16MB and 32MB memory card
The numbers of images per 16MB and 32MB memory are only approximate estimations.
Quality Resolution (pixels) Compression File Size Images per Card (Reference value)
(Default settings) (Default settings) (Reference value) 16 MB 32 MB
RAW* 2560 x 1920 (FULL) 1:1 (not compressed) 10 MB 1 shot 3 shots
TIFF 2560 x 1920 (FULL) 1:1 (not compressed) 15 MB 1 shot 2 shots
SHQ 2560 x 1920 (FULL) 1:2.7 3.9 MB 4 shots 8 shots
HQ 2560 x 1920 (FULL) 1:8 1.5 MB 10 shots 21 shots
SQ 1280 x 960 (SXGA) 1:8 320 KB 49 shots 99 shots
Because of the difference in memory partitions on the SmartMedia, CompactFlash, and Microdrive
cards, the number of images stored may vary due to the differences between the card formats.
When using a CompactFlash card, the actual capacity of the card will be slightly more or less
than the capacity indicated.
* To display RAW data files on a PC, CAMEDIA Master software or Adobe Photoshop is required.
(Photoshop requires the Olympus RAW data plug-in software.)
What’s on the menu?
This is a brief summary of the menus and how to use them. The menus are used to select special
settings for taking pictures. Use this summary as a quick reference. Detailed explanations about
these settings are provided in the Instructions.
Restoring the Default Settings
The default settings are the settings in effect when you purchased the camera. Some menu
settings are not released after the camera is switched off and switched on again so you may need
to do this occasionally to restore the camera to its original operating status, especially when you
are experimenting with the camera to learn how to use it.
The current settings are displayed in the control panel.
Some settings are also displayed in the viewfinder when you take a picture.
Slow
synchro
Flash off
Red-eye reduction
2nd-curtain
Record mode
Card error
Manual focus
Auto bracket
White balance
Memory gauge Macro
Exposure compensation/
Exposure level
ISO
Image
adjustment
Battery
check Conversion lens
Number of storable pictures
Selected memory card Sequential
shooting
Metering mode
Self-timer
Remote control
Aperture value
Shutter speed
Flash intensity control
SmartMedia
CompactFlash/Microdrive
Macro
AF correct mark
AE (Automatic Exposure) lock
White balance (Displays setting
other than AUTO)
Metering
mode Flash warning
Aperture value
Shutter speed
Exposure compensation/
Exposure level
Playback Mode Menu
Set the mode dial to , then press the menu button , and then press or to move the
green highlight. The Playback Mode Menu has only 1 page.
Print Reserve Mode Menu
Set the mode dial to , press the menu button , and then press or to move the green
highlight. The Print Reserve Mode Menu has only 1 page.
Setup/Connection Mode Menu
Set the mode dial to , press the menu button , and then press to move the green
highlight. The Setup/Connection Mode Menu has only 2 pages.
Where to Go from Here
Read the Instructions. The Instructions provide details about all the exciting features of your
camera. Simple step-by-step instructions describe how to not only use the camera, but show you
how to download data from the memory cards to your computer for further processing with a
graphics software application, and so on. If you are new to digital photography, a detailed glossary
at the end of the Instructions explains many terms that are not explained here or in the Instructions.
Visit us on-line. You can contact us at www.olympus.com or contact your local Olympus
authorized digital camera dealer.
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Slide show (Automatic playback).
Copy images card-to-card.
Monitor brightness.
Delete all images from card, format card.
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Select or cancel all pictures for printing.
Set date or time stamping on prints.
Select or cancel all pictures for index printing.
Set year/month/day format, and set current date and time.
Monitor preview mode.
When shooting in the
M (manual) mode, select:
• MANUAL to check the image to be shot with the monitor, or
• AUTO to gain the best monitor image.
Switches histogram on and off.
Pixel mapping.
Checks the image processing circuit and adjusts the CCD.
Sleep mode timer setting.
Determines whether conversion lens is selected when marcro button is pressed.
After you replace a memory card, you can restart file numbering (RESET) or
continue sequential file numbering (AUTO).
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1 The flash mode button and record mode button are on top of the
camera, just above the control panel.
2 To restore the default settings, press and hold down the flash mode button
and the record mode button together.
That is all there is to it!
How to Use the Menus
Four menus are provided: Shooting Mode, Playback Mode, Print Reserve Mode, and Setup/
Connection Mode.
1 To open a menu, set the mode dial on top of the camera to the appropriate
setting, and then press the menu button in the center of the back panel of
the camera.
2 Press or to move the green highlight in the left column to select the
icon for the setting that you want to change.
• Some Shooting Mode Menu and Setup/Connection Mode Menu have more than one page.
The notation in the upper right corner of the menu display tells you which page you are on
(1/3, 2/3, and so on.)
• If you press with the highlight at the last icon, the next page of the menu is displayed.
-or-
• If you press with the highlight at the first icon, the previous page of the menu is
displayed.
3 With the desired icon selected, press or to move the green highlight
right or left to the setting that you want to select.
• If the setting requires a number selection, press or to increase or decrease the
number.
4 Click the OK button to save your selection. The green highlight returns to the
icon on the left.
5 Click the OK button to close the menu and return to normal operation.
Shooting Mode Menu
Set the mode dial to P, A, S, or M, press the menu button , and then press or to move
the green highlight. The Shooting Mode Menu has 3 pages.
Delete all images from selected SmartMedia or CompactFlash card, and format a card.
ISO (sensitivity) setting.
Flash intensity control.
Sharpness.
Overall image contrast.
Warning sound (ON, OFF).
Bracket same subject with 3 rapid shots with different exposures.
Record mode customization (resolution, compression).
Set interval time (specify time interval between shots during automatic time lapse
photography).
Shutter sound setting (high, low, OFF).
Image display after shooting.
Select IS mode/PS mode/Noise Reduct.
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Shooting Mode Menu
Playback Mode Menu
Setup/Connection Mode Menu
Print Reserve Mode Menu
P, A, S, M