Digital Camera Instructions s Thank you for purchasing this digital Olympus camera. s Before you use this camera, read this manual carefully. s We recommend that you spend some time taking test shots and experimenting with all of the features before you take important pictures. OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD. San-Ei Building, 22-2, Nishi Shinjuku 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan. (Customer support) Tel. 0426-42-7499 http://www.olympus.co.jp Instructions OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. Tel. 631-844-5000 (Customer support) Tel. 1-888-553-4448 http://www.olympus.com OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH. (Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstraße 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. 040-237730 (Letters) Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany. http://www.olympus-europa.com Printed in Japan VT1621-01 Thank you for purchasing the Camedia E-10. To ensure years of reliable and enjoyable service, please read this instruction manual carefully and use the camera safely. Store this instruction manual in a safe location where you can find it for future use. Copyright © Copyright 2000. Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. IMPORTANT NOTICES Legal and other notices · The contents of this document are subject to change without prior notice. · Although the contents of this document have been carefully checked to avoid errors, some may still occur. If you have a question about any point, or you find mistakes or omissions, please contact us. · No part of this publication may be reproduced or reprinted except for personal use without prior written permission from Olympus. · Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully, or any request from a third person, which are caused by the inappropriate use of this product. · Olympus makes no representations or warranties, regarding any damages or any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully, caused by erasing picture image data. Radio and Television Interference Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. · Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the included USB cable should be used to connect the camera to a personal computer. Trademarks · IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. · Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. · Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. · CompactFlash and CF are trademark of San Disk Inc. · All other company and product names are registered trademarks of their respective owners. Declaration of Conformity Model Number: E-10 Trade Name: OLYMPUS Responsible Party: Olympus America lnc. Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number: 631-844-5000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Read This First! Features, How to Use This Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caring for Your Camera, Important Parts and Names Getting Started Taking Pictures (Shooting and Viewing Basics) Follow these step-by-step instructions to set up the camera and take some pictures. You can start taking pictures right away, even if you are a beginner, using zoom, macro mode for close-ups, flash shooting, etc. Read based on the types of pictures that you want to take. Shooting Techniques: General Introduction Distance and Focus Taking Pictures Read for more details about adjusting camera settings manually if the results with the automatic features are not satisfactory, or to create special artistic effects in your pictures. Brightness (Exposure) Using a Flash Color and Quality Special Features Playing back pictures for viewing on the camera monitor or processing pictures with the camera features. Playing Back Images for Viewing Managing Stored Pictures Preparing pictures for printing, transferring pictures from memory card to a computer. Selecting Pictures for Printing Transferring Pictures to a Computer Monitor Menus Having a problem? Appendices*, Glossary, Index Basics for Everyone Advanced Features * Specifications/Available Options/Image File Compatibility/Troubleshooting/ Camera Error Messages 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 CAMEDIA E-10 Features Here is a quick summary of this camera's most exciting features for professional photographers, publishers, advertisers, or anyone experienced with an SLR camera who wants to make the transition to a digital camera. High Quality Images · High Quality CCD with approximately 4 million elements. · 4x zoom with f/2.0~f/2.4 ED lens, aspherical lens, fully multi-coated lenses. Reliable reproduction of beautiful, natural color. · Highly acclaimed balance achieved with digital ESP metering, spot metering, and center weighted averaging metering, and a dual autofocusing system to cover low light and low contrast situations. Functionality · Approx. 60ms shutter release timing*; sequence shooting at 3 frames/sec (up to 4 frames). · Even in the macro close-up mode, you can zoom on an area up to 20 cm (8 inches) from the lens of the camera. · A wide choice of 5 different battery types. · Durable, aluminum die-cast body. · Compatible with SmartMedia, CompactFlash. (Compatible with Type I, Type II. Micro drive cannot be used.) * Shutter release time after focus lock and full-press on the shutter button. Operability · Easy to use button layout allows easy settings and adjustments. · Viewfinder with a focusing screen which allows you to confirm focusing in real time. · Manual focusing for fine adjustment with a focusing ring. · Shutter speed, aperture value, other image information displayed in viewfinder. · Monitor allows waist-level view for composing pictures. Expandability · Complete conversion lens system. · Optional power battery holder kit enables prolonged uninterrupted use. · Remote cable with 2-step release, 1st half-press and then 2nd full-press. · Synchro socket for a non-dedicated external flash unit, hot shoe for a generic or dedicated external flash unit. · Allows easy connectivity to a computer with a USB interface. 2 How to Use This Manual The sample page below shows you how the use this manual. Procedures Follow the numbered procedures. The numbers in the illustrations on the left correspond to the step numbers on the right. Setting Tables Initial settings (defaults) are indicated in bold. Selecting Sharpness Move the mode dial to align the mark with . Mode Dial Setting Tells you the possible mode dial settings required to follow the procedure. OFF ON P (Program mode) Camera automatically selects the best aperture value and shutter speed for the shot. Three settings are available for adjusting sharpness: HARD, NORMAL, and SOFT. SHARP sharpens the contrast at color borders to maximize the clarity of the image. NORMAL Enabled when you purchase the camera. Defines borders to achieve best focus fo printing the image. HARD Greatly enhances and sharpens borders. SOFT Softens borders slightly and is ideal for images that you intend to process with a computer graphics software application. OFF AUTO Previous shot is not displayed. Previous shot is displayed for as long as it takes for the image to be stored on the memory card. Previous shot is displayed for 5 seconds. Indicates the corresponding step number of the procedure on the right. Using the Menus To open the next page of a menu in the direction indicated by the arrows , press the appropriate pointer on the arrow pad to move the highlighted green frame in order to perform settings. Arrow pad Press the black pointer. If more than one pointer is marked in black, press either pointer. A (Aperture priority mode) Allows you to set the aperture value (camera selects the shutter speed). S (Shutter priority mode) Allows you to set the shutter speed (camera selects the aperture value). 7 1 5sec 1 2 Press the menu button . The menu opens in the monitor. 2 3 On the arrow pad, press or to move the green highlight to the sharp option mark . On the arrow pad, press to move the green highlight to HARD, NORMAL, or SOFT. The mark is displayed in the control panel when a setting other than NORMAL is selected. 4 3 Press the button to select the setting. The green highlight returns to the sharp option mark . Press button again to close the menu. Note · Selecting HARD could cause the image to appear rough. M (Manual mode) Allows you to set both the shutter speed and aperture value. (Playback mode) Allows you to display on the monitor images of pictures you have taken. When shooting mode is set for P, A, S, or M, rapidly press (Monitor button) twice to enter the playback mode. 4 137 Cautions and Notes provided at bottom of the page describe precautions and tips about using the camera. (Print reserve mode) Allows you to select images for printing on a DPOF printer or by a DPOF printing service. (Setup/connection mode) Select this setting before you connect the camera to a computer. Also displays the camera setup features after you press the menu button . This is only a sample, not a real page. Please do not attempt to execute the procedure described on this page. 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS Before you use this camera, read this manual and then store it in a safe location where you can find it for future use. We recommend that you spend some time taking test shots and experimenting with all of the features before you take important photographs. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. A lighting flash with an arrowhead,enclosed in a triangle, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated voltage points inside the product which could cause a serious electrical shock. An exclamation point enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product. 8. Location - To avoid damage to the product and to avoid personal injury, never place this product on a unstable stand, tripod, bracket, table or cart. Mount only on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket. Follow the instructions which describe how to safely mount the product, and use only the mounting devices recommended by the manufacturer. 9. Power Sources - Connect this product only to the power source described on the product label. If you are not sure about the type of power supply in your home, consult your local power company. Refer to your operating instructions for information on using the product with batteries. 10.Grounding, Polarization - If this product can be used with an optional AC adapter, the adapter may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug, a plug with one blade wider than the other. This safety feature allows the plug to fit into the power outlet only one way. If you cannot insert the plug into the wall outlet, pull it out, reverse it, and then insert it again. If the plug still fails to fit, contact an electrician and have the receptacle replaced. 11.Protecting the Power Cord - The power supply cord should be routed so it will not be walked on. Never place a heavy object on the power cord and never wrap the power cord around the leg of a table or chair. Keep the areas arou ...