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Quick Reference Guide

INDEX

1. Camera Diagram and Controls
2. How to Use the Mode Dial
3. How to Use the Buttons and Control Dial
4. How to Use the Autofocus
5. Image Quality Modes
6. Flash Modes
7. Viewing Pictures on a TV
8. How to Erase All Pictures
9. E-mailing a Picture

10. Printing a Picture

CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS

LCD monitor

Viewfinder

S

 (Erase) button

INFO

 

(Information 
display) button

MENU

 button

q

 (Playback) button

AEL

/

AFL

 button

0

 (Protect) button

i

 button

Arrow pad

Multi-connector

Connector cover

Diopter adjustment dial

Eyecup

Power switch

Tripod socket

Battery compartment lock
Battery compartment 
cover

u

 (Live view) 

button

Card cover

CF card slot

Eject button

xD-Picture Card 
slot

Hot shoe

Shutter button

Mode dial 

Self-timer/Remote control 
lamp/Remote control 
receiver

Mirror

Lens release button

Lens attachment mark

Mount
(Attach the lens after removing 
the body cap from the camera to 
prevent dust and dirt from 
entering the camera body.)

F

 (Exposure 

compensation) 
button

Lens lock pin

Control dial

Built-in flash

#

 (flash) button

<

/

Y

/

j

(Remote control/Self-timer/
Sequential shooting) button

COPY

/

<

 (Copy/Print) button

Strap eyelet

Strap eyelet

HOW TO USE THE MODE DIAL

Easy shooting modes

AUTO

 Full-auto shooting

Allows you to take a picture if you simply press the shutter 
button.

i

 PORTRAIT

Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person.

l

 LANDSCAPE

Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor 
scenes.

&

 MACRO

Suitable for taking close-up pictures (macro shooting).

j

 SPORT

Suitable for capturing fast-moving action without blurring.

/

 NIGHT & PORTRAIT

Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background at night.

g

20 different shooting modes are available to suit a wide range of shooting situations. When the mode 
dial is set to this mode, the shooting mode selection screen is displayed.

Advanced shooting modes

P

  Program shooting

Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets.

A

  Aperture priority shooting

Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically.

S

  Shutter priority shooting

Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically.

M

  Manual shooting

Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually.

HOW TO USE THE BUTTONS AND 
CONTROL DIAL

This camera has a variety of functions to enable you to optimize settings 
for various shooting conditions. You can set the functions using the 
buttons and the control dial while viewing the monitor.

<

/

Y

/

j

 (Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting) button:

 

Sets the Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting.

F

  (Exposure compensation) button:

 Sets the exposure compensation value.

#

 (Flash) button:

 The flash pops up. Sets the flash mode.

a.

Press the button for the function you want to set 
(direct button). The direct menu is displayed.

b.

Use the control dial to set.

Other buttons

u

 (Live view) button:

 

Sets the live view mode. The subject is displayed on the LCD monitor. The 
display for shooting information can be turned off by pressing the 

INFO

 

button.

S

  (Erase) button:

 Erases unwanted images.

INFO

 (Information display) button:

Shooting: Displays shooting information on the control panel screen.
Playback: Displays shooting information or histogram of the recorded image.

Each time this button is pressed, the information display is changed.

AEL

 button:

 Locks the exposure.

q

  (Playback) button:

 Plays back images on the monitor.

MENU

 button:

 Displays the menu.

0

  (Protect) button:

 Protects images from being accidentally erased.

s

Manual flash: You can also set the amount of light (FULL, 1/4, 1/16, or 1/64) in the 
flash mode setting.

HOW TO USE THE AUTOFOCUS

a.

While positioning the AF frame over the subject, 
press and hold the shutter button halfway.

b.

The AF confirmation mark indicating that the focus 
and exposure are locked remains lit as long as the 
shutter button is kept depressed.

c.

Press the shutter button completely to take the 
picture.

Shutter button

Halfway down

AF confirmation mark

AF frame

Shutter button

All the way down

IMAGE QUALITY MODES

Your camera is equipped with multiple image quality modes, which 
determine the quality and image size of the pictures you take. Below is 
a general description of the commonly used modes. For a detailed 
description of all quality modes, refer to the Instruction Manual.

Image becomes clearer

Application

Number of 

pixels

Quality (Compression)

Low 

compression

1/2.7

High 

compression

1/4

High 

compression

1/8

High 

compression

1/12

Select for the 

print size

3648 × 2736

SHQ

HQ

3200 × 2400
2560 × 1920
1600 × 1200

1280 × 960
1024 × 768

SQ

For small-sized 

print and 

website

640 × 480

Number of pi

xels

 i

n

cr

eases

D

You can set the image quality from the control 
panel screen displayed on the LCD monitor. Press 
the 

i

 button and use the arrow pad to move the 

cursor to the image quality mode. Then turn the 
control dial to select the setting.

Control panel screen

FLASH MODES

This camera features multiple flash modes. You can select the 
appropriate flash mode to the suit the situation.
You can set the flash mode from the control panel screen displayed on 
the LCD monitor. Press the 

i

 button and use the arrow pad to move 

the cursor to 

[FLASH MODE]

. Then turn the control dial to select the 

setting.

AUTO

• Auto-flash - The camera decides if the flash is needed.

!

• Red-eye reduction flash - Reduces the incidence of red-eye by 

emitting pre-flashes to shrink pupil size before taking the picture.

!

SLOW

• Slow synchroni Red-eye reduction flash - This mode is for 

SLOW when you want to use slow synchronization, yet also 
reduce the red-eye phenomenon.

#

SLOW

• Slow synchronization (1st curtain) - The flash fires right after the 

shutter fully opens.

#

SLOW2

• Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) - 2nd curtain flash fires just 

before the shutter closes.

#

• Fill-in flash - The flash always fires. Suitable for taking subjects lit 

from behind by strong light.

$

• Flash off - The flash is turned off. Suitable for when flash 

photography is not permitted. In this mode, the flash can be used 
as an AF illuminator when it is raised.

VIEWING PICTURES ON A TV

a.

Turn the camera and TV off, and connect the 
video cable as illustrated.

b.

Turn on the TV and set it to the video input 
mode. For details on switching to the video 
input mode, refer to the TV’s instruction 
manual.

c.

Turn the camera on and press the 

q

 

(playback) button.

Note: If the pictures are not displayed, consult 

your TV manual to set up the video 
source.

q

  button

Video cable

Multi-connector

Video input 
terminal

HOW TO ERASE ALL PICTURES

WARNING - PERFORMING THESE STEPS WILL DELETE ALL STORED 
PICTURES!

a.

Press the 

MENU

 button. Use 

ac

 to select 

[

W

]

, then press 

d

.

b.

Use 

ac

 to select 

[CARD SETUP]

, then 

press  

d

.

c.

Use 

ac

 to select 

[ALL ERASE]

, then press 

the 

i

 button.

d.

Use 

ac

 to select 

[YES]

, then press the 

i

 

button.

E-MAILING A PICTURE

Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can share your pictures with 
others by using the built-in e-mail feature.

After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program and click “

 E-mail” in the 

toolbar. Select the image(s) to attach to the e-mail within the thumbnail area, and 
drag and drop them into the register area.

At this time, you can resize your pictures to make them more manageable for 
e-mail. This helps you stay within the e-mail capacity limitations set by your e-mail 
provider.

When finished, click the “

 Launch Mailer” button at the bottom of the 

window. Your default e-mail program will open, and the selected picture(s) will 
automatically be attached to a new message.

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PRINTING A PICTURE

Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can make prints of your 
pictures using your own photo printer.

After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program, click “

 Print Menu” in 

the toolbar, and select “

 Photo Print”. With “

 Photo Print”, you can drag 

and drop the desired image and select a layout to print. “

 Index Print” allows 

you to print thumbnails with file information. For detailed instructions, please 
refer to the “Help” menu in the software.

Alternatively, you can print your pictures by connecting your PictBridge* 
compatible camera directly to a PictBridge* compatible printer. This permits fast, 
easy printing without using a computer.

*For detailed instructions on using PictBridge, please refer to your camera’s 

Instruction Manual.

What you can do with OLYMPUS Master software

• The provided software CD includes OLYMPUS Master 

software for viewing and editing images. Once 
installed, you can take advantage of viewing and 
editing your images. For information on how to use 
OLYMPUS Master software, see Help after installation.

• Install OLYMPUS Master on your computer from the provided CD-ROM. 

OLYMPUS Master allows you to register as the camera’s owner. Doing so will 
enable you to receive information on software or firmware upgrades from 
Olympus.

CONTACT INFORMATION

3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, 
U.S.A.

Technical Support (USA):

24/7 online automated help: http://www.olympusamerica.com/E1
Phone customer support: 1-800-260-1625 (toll free)

Our phone customer support is available from 8am - 10pm, (Monday to 
Friday) ET

E-mail: [email protected]
Olympus software updates can be obtained at: 
http://www.olympusamerica.com/digital

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