Olympus E-PL1 - Manual (Page 100)

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Using electronic view fi nder (sold separately)
If you use the electronic view fi nder (sold separately: VF-2), you can view the
shooting screen in the fi nder. This is convenient when you are in a very bright
location, such as under direct sunlight, where it is diffi cult to view the monitor,
or are using the camera at a low angle. Also refer to the electronic view fi nder’s
manual.
1
Turn off the camera.
2
Slide off the hot shoe cover.
Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to
avoid losing it.
3
Remove the connector cover from
the electronic view fi nder.
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4
Align the electronic view fi nder with the hot shoe on the camera
body, and slide it in until it stops.
Insert the electronic view fi nder by pushing on its lower part.
5
Turn on the camera.
6
Each press of the u button switches between the monitor
display and electronic view fi nder display.
You can adjust the brightness and color temperature of the electronic view
fi nder.
g “EVF ADJUST” (P. 74)
7
Turn the diopter adjustment ring to
a position where the image on the
viewfi nder can be seen clearly.
Adjust the electronic view fi nder to your
preferred angle (up to 90 degrees).
# Caution
You cannot use an external fl ash and the electronic
view fi nder at the same time.
When carrying the camera, do not hold it by the
electronic view fi nder. The camera may separate
from the electronic view fi nder and drop.
Do not leave the camera with the electronic view
fi nder attached in a location subject to direct
sunlight.
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