Reference Manual I Thank you for purchasing this digital Olympus camera. I Before you use this camera, read this manual carefully. I We recommend that you spend some time taking test shots and experimenting with all of the features before you take important pictures. For Customers in Europe "CE" mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. "CE" mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe. For Customers in North and South America For Customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number Trade Name Responsible party Address E-20 OLYMPUS Olympus America Inc. 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone number : 631-844-5000 Tested to comply with FCC standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 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. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. : : : : For Customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Trademarks · IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. · Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. · Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. · All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners. · The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the "Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF" standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Read This First! Taking Pictures (Shooting and Viewing Basics) 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/Troubleshooting/ Camera Error Messages 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. Getting Started Features, How to Use This Manual Caring for Your Camera, Important Parts and Names 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 CAMEDIA E-20 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 4,950,000 pixels (effective pixels). · 9 - 36 mm, f/2.0 - f/2.4, fully multi-coated, 4x aspherical and "ED" glass zoom lens for 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. · Noise Reduction mode allows to reduce noises on a picture with low light shooting. Functionality · Approximately 60 ms. shutter release timing*1; sequence shooting at 2.2 frames/sec. (up to 4 frames in IS mode and 7 frames in PS mode). · 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. · Dual Scan Mode: Interlaced scan IS mode for highest pixel resolution, and Progressive scan PS mode for faster shutter speeds to 1/5000 second. · A wide choice of 5 different battery types. · Durable, aluminum die-cast body. · Compatible with SmartMedia, CompactFlash (Compatible with Type I and Type II), and Microdrive*2. *1 Shutter release time after focus lock and full-press on the shutter button. *2 The optional B-32LPS or B-30LPS lithium polymer battery set is needed to use a Microdrive for this camera due to power requirements. See also "Precautions When Using the Microdirve" (© 26). Operability · Easy to use button layout allows quick 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 or overhead viewing for composing pictures. Expandability · Complete (28 mm - 420 mm equivalent) conversion lens system. · Optional B-32LPS/B-30LPS lithium polymer battery set enables extended uninterrupted use. · Remote cable with 2-step release, 1st half-press and then 2nd full-press. · Flash synchro socket for a generic external flash unit, hot shoe for the dedicated external flash unit FL-40 and generic external flash unit. · Plug and play USB interface for easy connectivity with most computers. 2 How to Use This Manual The sample page below shows you how to 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 when 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 Caring for Your Camera Lens · Purchase a standard camera lens blow brush and use it to keep the lens clean. · For dust and foreign matter difficult to remove with a blow brush, use a cleaning cloth, or lens tissue, intended only for use with camera lenses to prevent scratching the lens. · When the camera is not in use, cover the lens with the lens cap to protect it from scratches or other accidental damage. Monitor · Use a cleaning cloth or tissue intended only for LCDs to clean the monitor. General care tips * * * * Always protect the surface of the camera from water. If you do not use the camera for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. Never store the camera with mothballs. Store the camera in a clean, dry, cool location that is not subject to wide variation in temperature or humidity. * If you store the camera for more than one month with the batteries removed, the date and time settings will return to its factory default. This means that you will need to reset the date and time the next time you use the camera. * After prolonged storage check the camera to make sure that it is operating correctly. (The growth of mold, excessive dust, etc. could interfere with operation of the camera.) * To prevent sand or dirt from interfering with the movements of the manual focusing ring and other moving parts, keep the camera stored in a case or bag when it is not in use. Avoid using the camera in areas exposed to sand and dust. 4 Contents CAMEDIA E-20 Features ................................................................................................... 2 How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................... 3 Caring for Your Camera ...................................................................................................... 4 Important Parts and Names ............................................................................................... 9 Getting Started ................................................................................................. 13 Box Contents: Make Sure You Have Everything ......................................................... 14 Attaching the Camera Strap ....................................................................................... 15 Inserting Batteries and Attaching the Optional AC Adapter ....................................... 16 Taking Pictures (Shooting and Viewing Basics) ........................................... 23 Inserting a Memory Card ............................................................................................ 24 Setting the Shooting Mode and Switching the Camera On ........................................ 28 Checking the Battery .................................................................................................. 29 Checking the Number of Storable Pictures ................................................................ 30 When the Number of Storable Pictures Is Not Displayed ........................................... 32 Attaching the Lens Hood ............................................................................................ 33 Holding the Camera ................................................................................................... 34 Pushing the Shutter Button ........................................................................................ 36 If You Cannot Take a Picture ....................................................................................... 38 Using the Zoom and Macro Functions ....................................................................... 40 Using the Built-in Flash .............................................................................................. 42 Viewing Pictures (Playback) ....................................................................................... 44 Protecting Pictures ............................................................................................ 48 ...................................................................................... 49 Deleting Single Pictures Switching the Camera Off ....................................... ...