E-10 Instructions EN - Olympus Corporation

1 Thank you for purchasing this digitalOlympus camera. Before you use this camera, read thismanual carefully. We recommend that you spend some timetaking test shots and experimenting withall of the features before you takeimportant OPTICAL CO., Building, 22-2, Nishi Shinjuku 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan.(Customer support) Tel. 0426-42-7499 AMERICA Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, Tel. 631-844-5000(Customer support) Tel. 1-888-553-4448 OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH.(Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstra e 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. 040-237730(Letters) Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, CameraInstructionsPrinted in JapanThank you for purchasing the Camedia E-10. To ensure years of reliable and enjoyableservice, please read this instruction manual carefully and use the camera safely. Storethis instruction manual in a safe location where you can find it for future Copyright 2000. Olympus Optical Co.

2 , Ltd. All rights NOTICESL egal 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 maystill occur. If you have a question about any point, or you find mistakes or omissions, pleasecontact us. No part of this publication may be reproduced or reprinted except for personal use without priorwritten permission from Olympus . Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or benefit expected byusing this unit lawfully, or any request from a third person, which are caused by the inappropriateuse of this product. Olympus makes no representations or warranties, regarding any damages or any benefitexpected by using this unit lawfully, caused by erasing picture image and Television InterferenceChange or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user s authorityto operate this equipment.

3 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits forClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipmentgenerates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the Instructions , may cause harmful interference to radio , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in particular installation. If thisequipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can bedetermined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference 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 isconnected.

4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for the included USB cable should be used to connect the camera to a personal 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 of ConformityModel Number:E-10 Trade Name:OLYMPUSR esponsible Party: Olympus America :2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 Number:631-844-5000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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 causeundesired Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-CausingEquipment Regulations.

5 Getting StartedTaking Pictures (Shooting and Viewing Basics)Shooting Techniques:General IntroductionDistance and FocusBrightness (Exposure) Using a FlashColor and QualitySpecial FeaturesPlaying Back Images for ViewingManaging Stored PicturesSelecting Pictures for PrintingTransferring Pictures to a Computer Monitor MenusAppendices*, Glossary, IndexFeatures, How to Use This ManualIMPORTANT SAFETY Instructions Caring for Your Camera, Important Parts and Names12345678910111213 Read This First!Follow these step-by-step Instructions to setup the camera and take some pictures. Youcan start taking pictures right away, even ifyou are a beginner, using zoom, macro modefor close-ups, flash shooting, based on the types ofpictures that you want to PicturesRead for more details about adjustingcamera settings manually if the resultswith the automatic features are notsatisfactory, or to create special artisticeffects in your back pictures for viewing on thecamera monitor or processing pictureswith the camera pictures for printing,transferring pictures from memory cardto a a problem?

6 Basics for EveryoneAdvanced Features* Specifications/AvailableOptions/Image FileCompatibility/Troubleshooting/Camera Error Messages2 CAMEDIA E-10 FeaturesHere is a quick summary of this camera s most exciting features for professionalphotographers, publishers, advertisers, or anyone experienced with an SLR camera whowants to make the transition to a digital Quality Images High Quality CCD with approximately 4 million elements. 4x zoom with ~ ED lens, aspherical lens, fully multi-coated lenses. Reliablereproduction of beautiful, natural color. Highly acclaimed balance achieved with digital ESP metering, spot metering, andcenter weighted averaging metering, and a dual autofocusing system to cover low lightand low contrast Approx. 60ms shutter release timing*; sequence shooting at 3 frames/sec (up to 4frames). 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.

7 A wide choice of 5 different battery types. Durable, aluminum die-cast body. Compatible with SmartMedia, CompactFlash. (Compatible with Type I, Type II. Microdrive cannot be used.)* Shutter release time after focus lock and full-press on the shutter 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 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 ordedicated external flash unit. Allows easy connectivity to a computer with a USB to Use This ManualThe sample page below shows you how the use this is only a sample, not a real page.

8 Please do not attempt to execute the procedure described onthis 12344231 Selecting SharpnessThree 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 Greatly enhances and sharpens borders. SOFT Softens borders slightly and is ideal for images that you intend to process with a computer graphics software shot is displayed for as long as it takes for the image to be stored on the memory shot is displayed for 5 shot is not the menu button . The menu opens in the 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 the button to select the setting.

9 The mark is displayed in the control panel when a setting other than NORMAL is green highlight returns to the sharp option mark .Press button again to close the Selecting HARD could cause the image to appear the numbered procedures. The numbers in the illustrations on the left correspond to the step numbers on the TablesInitial settings (defaults) are indicated in padPress the black pointer. If more than one pointer is marked in black, press either and Notes provided at bottom of the page describe precautions and tips about using the the MenusTo 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 the corresponding step number of the procedure on the Dial SettingTells you the possible mode dial settings required to follow the (Program mode)Camera automatically selects the best aperture value and shutter speed for the (Aperture priority mode)Allows you to set the aperture value (camera selects the shutter speed).

10 S (Shutter priority mode)Allows you to set the shutter speed (camera selects the aperture value).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. (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 .When shooting mode is set for P, A, S, or M, rapidly press (Monitor button) twice to enter the playback the mode dial to align the mark with .4 Before you use this camera, read this manualand then store it in a safe location where youcan find it for future recommend that you spend some timetaking test shots and experimenting with all ofthe features before you take Read All Instructions - Before you use theproduct, read all operating Save These Instructions - Save all safetyand operating Instructions for Heed Warnings - Read carefully and followall warning labels on the product and allwarnings described in the Follow Instructions - Follow all instructionsprovided with this Cleaning - Always unplug this product fromthe wall outlet before cleaning.