EN Basic guide DIGITAL CAMERA Mastering the E-410 Improving your shooting skills ­ Shooting guides Shooting functions Playback functions Customizing the settings / functions of your camera Printing Using the OLYMPUS Master software Getting to know your camera better Information Interchangeable lenses Others Instruction Manual ( We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. ( The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product. ( The contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there are addition and / or modification of functions due to firmware update for the camera, the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. Structure of this manual Basic camera operation Attaching the strap ......................................... 3 Preparing the battery...................................... 3 Attaching a lens to the camera....................... 4 Loading the card ............................................ 5 Power on ........................................................ 6 Basic guide Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter....................6 Setting the date / time .....................................7 Shooting ..........................................................7 Playback / Erasing ..........................................9 This section explains the preparations and settings for the camera, and basic camera operation from easy techniques for shooting to playback and erase functions. Mastering the E-410 P. 14 Read chapter 1 to master the basic camera operation before proceeding to use the various functions available on this camera. Operating the camera g "Mastering the E-410" (P. 14) Learn how to use the functions in the shooting guides g "Improving your shooting skills ­ Shooting guides" (P. 21) Proceed to the pages on the various functions. Locating the information you need g "Shooting tips and information" (P. 83), "Menu directory" (P. 95), "Names of parts" (P. 101), "Index" (P. 125) Indications used in this manual Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided. TIPS g Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera. Reference pages describing details or related information. 2 EN Basic guide Attaching the strap Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1, 2). Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is fastened securely (3). Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way. 1 2 3 Basic guide Preparing the battery 1 Charging the battery Lithium ion battery (BLS-1) Charging indicator Red light: Charging in progress Green light: Charging completed (Charging time: Approx. 210 minutes) 3 Lithium ion charger (BCS-1) 1 AC cable 2 AC wall outlet 2 Loading the battery Battery compartment lock Direction indicating mark Battery compartment cover 1 3 2 · Close the battery compartment cover until a click is heard. Unloading the battery Press the battery lock to unlock and remove the battery. · It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery in use drains. Battery lock EN 3 Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Basic guide Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens 2 1 Rear cap 2 1 Body cap 2 Attaching a lens to the camera · Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera's body (1). Rotate the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow until you hear it click (2). · Do not press the lens release button. Lens attachment mark (Red) Alignment mark (Red) 3 Remove the lens cap 2 1 Lens cap Removing the lens from the camera While pressing the lens release button (1), rotate the lens in the direction as indicated by (2). Lens release button 2 1 4 EN Loading the card Open the card cover and insert the card CompactFlash / Microdrive Insert the card's contact area into the slot as far as it can go. Mark xD-Picture Card Insert the card until it is locked into place. Basic guide Card cover Card access lamp CF card slot xD-Picture Card slot Removing the card · Never open the card cover while the card access lamp is blinking. CompactFlash / Microdrive · Press the eject button all the way in and let it pop out, then press it all the way in again to eject the card. · Pull out the card. xD-Picture Card · Press the inserted card lightly and it will be ejected. · Pull out the card. Eject button EN 5 Power on Set the camera's power switch to ON. To turn off the power, set the power switch to OFF. Basic guide INFO button 2007.08.16 Set the mode dial to AUTO. SSWF indicator LCD monitor When the camera is turned on, the control panel screen is displayed on the monitor. If the control panel screen does not appear, press the INFO button. Control panel screen Dust reduction function operation The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is turned on. Ultrasonic vibrations are used to remove dust and dirt from the image pickup device's filter surface. The SSWF (Super Sonic Wave Filter) indicator blinks while dust reduction is working. Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter Adjust the viewfinder's diopter in accordance with your vision. While looking through the viewfinder, rotate the diopter adjustment dial little by little. When you can see the AF frame clearly, adjustment is complete. Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder AF frame 6 EN Setting the date / time Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The file name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera. 1 Press the MENU button Basic guide CUSTOM RESET SETTING MENU a d c i Y/M/D Y/M/D 2 3 4 Use ac to select [Z], then press d Use ac to select [X], then press d Use ac to select the year [Y], then press d Y/M/D Y/M/D 5 6 7 8 1 Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set · The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. Use ac to select the date format Press the i button Press the MENU button to exit Shooting Holding the camera Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and the flash. Horizontal grip Vertical grip EN 7 2 3 Place the AF frame on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder Adjust the focus Halfway down Press the shutter button gently (halfway). AF confirmation mark Shutter button Aperture value Basic guide 2007.08.16 Shutter speed Card access lamp 4 · The focus is locked when a beep tone is output. The AF confirmation mark and the AF focusing frame light up in the viewfinder. · The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the camera are displayed. · The control panel screen is not displayed when the shutter button is pressed. Release the shutter Press the shutter button all the way (fully). All the way down · The shutter sounds and the picture is taken. · The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture. · Never remove the battery or card while the card access lamp mark is blinking. Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken. Taking a picture while viewing the monitor It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder and check the subject's composition, or shoot while viewing an enlarged display on the LCD monitor. g "Live view" (P. 18) 1 Press the u (live view) button · The subject is displayed on the LCD monitor. u button 2 Press the shutter button all the way down · The picture is taken with the focus adjusted. 8 EN When the camera stops operating If no operations are performed for approximately 8 seconds while the camera is on, the monitor backlight turns off to save battery power. If no operations are performed for approximately one minute thereafter, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) and stops operating. The camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, arrow pad, etc.). g "Backlight timer" (P. 69), "Sleep timer" (P. 69) Playback / Erasing Playing back images Pressing the q (playback) button displays the last picture taken. q button Basic guide Displays the previous frame Displays the next frame Arrow pad Close-up playback Each time you rotate the control dial towards U, the image is enlarged in steps of 2x ­ 14x. Control dial Erasing images Playback the image you want to erase and press the S (erase) button. Use ac to select [YES] and press the i button to erase. S button EN 9 Table of Contents 1 Mastering the E-410................................................................................. 14 Describes the camera's functions and how to operate them. How to use the mode dial...................................................................................................... 14 Easy shooting modes .......................................................................................... 14 Advanced shooting modes .................................................................................. 14 How to set the functions........................................................................................................ 15 How to make function settings............................................................................. 15 Setting functions using the control panel screen ................................................. 15 Setting functions using direct buttons .................................................................. 16 Setting on the menu ............................................................................................ 17 Descriptions in this manual.................................................................................. 18 Live view ............................................................................................................................... 18 Switching the information display ........................................................................ 19 Enlarged display operation .................................................................................. 19 Ruled lines display............................................................................................... 20 2 Improving your shooting skills ­ Shooting guides .................................... 21 Describes the shooting methods suitable for individual situation. Basic function guides ............................................................................................................ 21 Focus: Operating the shutter button .................................................................... 21 Brightness: Exposure compensation ................................................................... 21 Color: White balance ........................................................................................... 22 A guide to functions for different subjects ............................................................................. 22 Taking landscape pictures ................................................................................... 22 Taking flower pictures.......................................................................................... 23 Taking night scene pictures ................................................................................. 25 3 Shooting functions................................................................................... 26 Categorizes and describes the shooting functions according to the shooting modes; shooting functions; focusing; exposure, color and image. Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting conditions Scene mode .......................................................................................................................... 26 P: Program shooting............................................................................................................. 26 A: Aperture priority shooting ................................................................................................ 27 S: Shutter priority shooting ................................................................................................... 28 M: Manual shooting .............................................................................................................. 29 Preview function.................................................................................................................... 30 Various shooting functions If correct focus cannot be obtained (Focus lock) .................................................................. 31 AE bracketing..................................................................................................... ...