[. . . ] Basic operations
DIGITAL CAMERA
Things to know before shooting Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions Various shooting functions Focusing functions Exposure, image and color Playback Customizing the settings/ functions of your camera Printing Transferring images to a computer Appendix Information
ADVANCED MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. This manual explains advanced techniques such as shooting and playback functions, customizing functions or settings and transferring recorded images to a computer, etc. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. [. . . ] 25)
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MENU
The setting screen is displayed.
OK button
3 Press
to move . The image contours are emphasized, making the image appear sharper and more vivid. Use this setting when you want to edit images on a PC.
SHARPNESS
6
Lo
0
Exposure, image and color
Hi
CANCEL MENU SELECT
GO
4 Press the OK button.
Your adjustment is saved.
Note
Adjusting the sharpness toward Hi may give the picture a grainy appearance.
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CONTRAST
C
This function adjusts the contrast (distinction between light and dark) of images. For example, you can make images with marked differences in light and shadow softer, and those with less differences more vivid.
Available modes
PASM
1 Menu T 2 Press
T CONTRAST ~ "How to use the menus" (P. 25)
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MENU
The setting screen is displayed.
OK button
6 3 Press
Exposure, image and color
to move . The light and dark areas are defined more clearly, making the image look crisper. The light and dark areas become less defined, giving the image a softer impression. Use this setting when you want to edit images on a PC.
CONTRAST
Lo
0
Hi
CANCEL MENU SELECT
GO
4 Press the OK button.
Your adjustment is saved.
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SATURATION
This function sets the color depth of images.
Available modes
RGB
PASM
T SATURATION
1 Menu T 2 Press
~ "How to use the menus" (P. 25)
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MENU
The setting screen is displayed.
OK button
3 Press
to move . The color becomes more subdued.
SATURATION LEVEL
0
6
Exposure, image and color
Hi
Lo
CANCEL MENU SELECT
GO
4 Press the OK button.
Your adjustment is saved.
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GRADATION
Lets you select the brightness of the entire image. Suitable when you want to produce a brighter image for a bright object and a darker image for a dark object.
HI KEY : A brighter image is produced.
LOW KEY : A shadowy image is produced.
6
Exposure, image and color
Available modes
PASM
1 Menu T
T GRADATION T NORMAL, HI KEY, LOW KEY ~ "How to use the menus" (P. 25)
MENU
2 Press the OK button.
OK button
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NOISE REDUCTION
NR
This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. When NOISE REDUCTION is set to ON, the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. For more information about noise generated in images during long exposures, refer to "Noise in images" (P. 51).
NOISE REDUCTION: OFF
NOISE REDUCTION: ON
6
Exposure, image and color
Available modes
PASM
T NOISE REDUCTION T
1 Menu T
ON
~ "How to use the menus" (P. 3 Take a picture.
The noise-reduction process is activated after OK button shooting. Busy is displayed while noise reduction is operating.
Note
When , , , or mode is set, NOISE REDUCTION is fixed to ON. When NOISE REDUCTION is set to ON, sequential shooting is not available. This function may not work effectively with some shooting conditions or subjects.
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COLOR SPACE
sRGB, Adobe RGB
This function lets you select how colors are reproduced on the monitor or printer. The first character in image file names indicates the current color space. 129) Pmdd0000. jpg P : sRGB _ : Adobe RGB sRGB : Standardized color space for Windows Adobe RGB : Color space that can be set by Adobe Photoshop
Available modes
PASM
SCENE
1 Menu T
6
Exposure, image and color
2 T COLOR SPACE T sRGB, Adobe RGB ~ "How to use the menus" (P. [. . . ] Lights (green) Lights*2 (red) Remaining power Remaining power level: Low. *1 Your digital camera's power consumption varies greatly depending on usage and operating conditions. Under some operating conditions, the camera may turn off without warning when the battery power is low. *2 Blinks in the viewfinder.
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Specifications
Specifications --Camera
Product type Product type : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens system : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens : Four Thirds Mount
Lens Lens mount Equivalent focal length on a 35 mm film camera : Approx. [. . . ]