Document Outline

• Reference Manual
• CAMEDIA E-20 Features
• How to Use This Manual
• Caring for Your Camera
• Contents
• Important Parts and Names
• Getting Started
  • Box Contents: Make Sure You Have Everything
  • Attaching the Camera Strap
  • Inserting Batteries and Attaching the Optional AC Adapter
• Taking Pictures (Shooting and Viewing Basics)
  • Inserting a Memory Card
  • Setting the Shooting Mode and Switching the Camera On
  • Checking the Battery
  • Checking the Number of Storable Pictures
  • When the Number of Storable Pictures Is Not Displayed
  • Attaching the Lens Hood
  • Holding the Camera
  • Pushing the Shutter Button
  • If You Cannot Take a Picture
  • Using the Zoom and Macro Functions
  • Using the Built-in Flash
  • Viewing Pictures (Playback)
  • Protecting Pictures
  • Deleting Single Pictures
  • Switching the Camera Off
• Shooting Techniques: General Introduction
  • Shooting Portraits (Focused Subject, Blurred Background)
  • Shooting Portraits (Shooting Backlit Subjects)
  • Shooting a Subject in Daylight Shadow (Daylight Synchro)
  • Shooting the Subject and Background Both in Focus
  • Shooting Moving Subjects
  • Shooting Close-up
  • Shooting Night Scenes
  • Shooting a Night Scene (Noise Reduction)
  • Shooting a Subject Against a Night Scene Background (Slow Synchronization)
  • Shooting Sunsets and Fireworks
• Taking Pictures: Distance and Focus
  • Using Autofocus (AF)
  • Using Manual Focus (MF)
• Taking Pictures: Brightness (Exposure) (Aperture and Shutter Speed)
  • Setting the Shooting Mode
  • Setting the Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Automatically (P Mode)
  • Setting the Aperture Value (A Mode)
  • Setting the Shutter Speed (S Mode)
  • Setting the Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Manually (M Mode)
  • Using the IS (Interlace Scan) Mode
  • Using the PS (Progressive Scan) Mode
  • Selecting the Brightness Adjustment Method (Monitor Preview Mode) (Only for M Mode)
  • Selecting the Metering Method
  • Using Exposure Compensation
  • AE Lock
  • Bracketing a Shot with Three Automatic Exposures
  • Changing the ISO Setting
• Taking Pictures: Using a Flash
  • Selecting a Flash Mode
  • Using Flash Control Compensation
  • Using the Optional Dedicated External Flash FL-40
  • Using Other Flash Units with the Camera
• Taking Pictures: Color and Quality
  • Achieving Natural Color (White Balance)
  • Using White Balance
  • Using Quick Reference (One Touch) White Balance
  • Using Preset White Balance
  • Selecting Image Quality (Record Mode)
  • Customizing the Record Mode
  • Selecting Sharpness
  • Selecting the Contrast
  • Using the Noise Reduct (Noise Reduction Mode)
  • Displaying the Histogram
• Taking Pictures: Special Features
  • Taking Sequential Exposures (Burst Mode)
  • Using the Self-Timer
  • Using the Camera Remote Unit RM-1
  • Using the Remote Cable RM-CB1 (Optional)
  • Using Time-Lapse Photography
  • Selecting a Card for Storing Pictures
  • Selecting the Shutter Sound Type and Volume
  • Setting the Warning Sound
  • Setting the Rec View Time
  • Setting the Date and Time
  • Setting the Idle Time for the Sleep Mode
  • Restoring All Default Settings
  • Using an Optional Conversion Lens
  • Pixel Mapping
• Playing Back Images for Viewing
  • Displaying Image Information
  • Automatic Playback (Slide Show)
  • Displaying Images on a TV Screen
  • Adjusting Monitor Brightness
• Managing Stored Pictures
  • Copying Images to Another Card
  • Deleting All Images
  • Formatting a Memory Card
  • Naming Image Files
• Selecting Pictures for Printing
  • Selecting Pictures and Number of Copies for Printing
  • Selecting All Pictures on a Card for Printing
  • Setting Up Index Printing
  • Selecting Pictures for Date or Time Stamping
  • Printing with Olympus Printers
• Transferring Pictures to a Computer
  • Transferring Images between the Camera and Computer via a Direct Connection
  • Optional Devices for Card Reading
• Monitor Menus
  • Monitor Menus
• Appendices
  • Appendix 1: Specifications
  • Appendix 2: Troubleshooting
  • Appendix 3: Camera Error Messages
• Glossary of Selected Terms
• Index