Page 3 - Taking Pictures
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Page 4 - CAMEDIA E-10 Features; High Quality Images; Functionality; Operability
2 CAMEDIA E-10 Features Here 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 camera. High Quality Images • High Quality CCD with approximately 4 mi...
Page 5 - How to Use This Manual
3 How to Use This Manual The sample page below shows you how the use this manual. This is only a sample, not a real page. Please do not attempt to execute the procedure described onthis page. 137 1 2 3 4 4 2 3 1 Selecting Sharpness Three settings are available for adjusting sharpness: HARD, NORMAL, ...
Page 6 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS
4 Before you use this camera, read this manualand then store it in a safe location where youcan find it for future use.We recommend that you spend some timetaking test shots and experimenting with all ofthe features before you take importantphotographs. 1. Read All Instructions - Before you use the ...
Page 7 - Handling Batteries
5 Danger Warning Caution The DANGER indication alerts you to an imminent hazard that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury. The WARNING indication alerts you to a potential hazard that if not avoided may result in death or serious injury. The CAUTION indication alerts you to a poten...
Page 8 - WARNING
6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS (continued) 5. Never heat batteries or incinerate them.6. Never attempt to connect a battery directly to a power outlet, or to a cigarette lighter ina vehicle. 7. If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold runningwater and seek ...
Page 10 - Monitor and control panel light
8 • When using the camera on battery power at low temperatures, try to keep the camera andextra batteries as warm as possible. Batterieswhich run down at low temperatures may berestored after they are warmed at ambienttemperature. • Perspiration or oil from your hands on the battery contacts could p...
Page 11 - Caring for Your Camera; General care tips; Monitor
9 Caring for Your Camera General care tips * Always protect the surface of the camera from water.* 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 mon...
Page 12 - Contents
10 Contents CAMEDIA E-10 Features ................................................................................................... 2 How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................... 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS ...........
Page 16 - Important Parts and Names; Main dial and sub dial
14 Important Parts and Names Main dial and sub dial You can use either the main dial or sub dial in almost all cases to select camera settings. Usewhichever is more convenient for you. However, please remember that when the mode dial is set to M (Manual mode) the main dial is used to set the apertur...
Page 21 - Getting Started
1 Getting Started After you remove the camera from the box, first make sure that youhave everything, then attach the camera strap and install the batteriesprovided with the camera. In this chapter, you will learn how to install optional batteries notprovided with the camera and how to connect and us...
Page 23 - Attaching the Camera Strap; Slide the sleeve up to the eyelet.
21 1 Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the carrying strap to both sides of the camera. 1 Slide the end of the strap throughthe strap eyelet on the camera. 2 As shown in the illustration, slidethe end of the strap through thesleeve and frame on the strap. 3 Slide the sleeve up to the eyelet. 4 Pull t...
Page 24 - Battery service life
22 Inserting Batteries and Attachingthe Optional AC Adapter The following five types of batteries can be used with this camera, or you can use theoptional AC adapter to connect the camera to a household power outlet. Battery Type Battery Set Rechargeable Lithium battery pack CR-V3 (provided with cam...
Page 26 - Remove the battery holder.
24 4 Remove the battery holder. 5 Insert a battery into the batteryholder as shown in the illustration. 6 Gently press down on the batteryin the direction of the arrow untilyou hear it lock in place. If you accidentally insert the batteryreversed, you will not be able to fully insertit. In this case...
Page 29 - mark and open it. Plug the
27 1 Using the AC adapter (sold separately) The optional AC adapter allows you to power the camera from a household power outlet. 1 Make sure the white line on thepower switch is at the OFFposition. If the power switch is set to ON, move it tothe OFF position. 2 Make sure that the card accesslamp is...
Page 32 - Inserting a Memory Card
30 Inserting a Memory Card The SmartMedia and CompactFlash card store pictures that you take with the camera.Throughout these instructions, both the SmartMedia and CompactFlash card are simplyreferred to as cards. Both cards can be installed together, or either card one at a time.However, at least o...
Page 33 - With both cards set in the camera
31 2 3 Insert the card. • SmartMedia card Taking care not to touch the electricalcontacts, hold the SmartMedia card withthe notched corner down, and then insertit into the slot closest to you. Push thecard completely into the slot.To avoid damaging the electrical contacts,make sure that you do not i...
Page 34 - Turn the mode dial to align; Control panel difficult to see?
32 Setting the Shooting Mode andSwitching the Camera On Switch the camera on. 1 If the lens cap is attached, removeit. Press the latches inward and pull the capoff. 2 Turn the mode dial to align P (Program mode) with the mark. 3 Move the power switch and makesure the white line on the powerswitch is...
Page 35 - Checking the Battery; Camera is switched on, but the control panel is not visible?
33 2 Checking the Battery In this section we provide a generalexplanation of how to read and understandthe battery check display. When the batterycheck shows that the batteries are low,replace the batteries with fresh batteries,or recharge the Ni-MH, Ni-Cd batteries orthe lithium polymer battery.Bef...
Page 36 - Checking the Number of Storable Pictures; Memory card storage capacity
34 Checking the Number of Storable Pictures When you switch the camera on, the number of storable pictures is displayed in thecontrol panel. If you see the number 12, for example, this means approximately 12 morepictures can be taken and stored on the memory card. Memory card storage capacity Qualit...
Page 37 - and blinking in the control panel?
35 2 Record mode (quality setting) Control panel Monitor Viewfinder Control panel Monitor Viewfinder When the Number of Storable Pictures IsNot Displayed 0 and blinking in the control panel? The card is full and can no longer store pictures, so do one of the following:• If a SmartMedia and CompactFl...
Page 38 - Framing a picture with the viewfinder; Cannot see through the viewfinder?
36 Holding the Camera In this section you will learn how to hold the camera when shooting pictures. Framing a picture with the viewfinder 1 Adjust the viewfinder display foryour own eyesight. Look at the AF target mark in theviewfinder. If the AF target mark is blurryor otherwise difficult to see, t...
Page 39 - Framing a picture with the monitor; Press the monitor button; Cannot see through the monitor?
37 2 Framing a picture with the monitor 1 Press the monitor button . You can see the same view in the monitorand the viewfinder. (However, framingpictures through the monitor consumesmore battery power than when using theviewfinder.) 2 To prevent light from behind thecamera entering the viewfinder,l...
Page 40 - Pushing the Shutter Button; Time between full-press shutter release and the start of exposure
38 Pushing the Shutter Button Grasp the grip on the camera firmly and use the flat of your finger (not your fingertip) topress the shutter button gently. Applying too much pressure could cause camera shakeand spoil your shot by blurring the image. The shutter is released in two steps, first with aha...
Page 41 - Taking pictures without half-pressing
39 2 1 Gently half-press the shutterbutton. The camera emits a small beep and theAF correct mark in the lower left corner ofthe viewfinder lights green when thesubject is completely in focus. Keep thebutton pressed halfway and go to Step 2.If the AF correct mark in the lower leftcorner of the viewfi...
Page 42 - If You Cannot Take a Picture; Message displayed in the viewfinder?
40 If You Cannot Take a Picture Message displayed in the viewfinder? If you see Card 0 blinking in the viewfinderThe memory card is full and you cannot continue takingpictures with the card. In order to continue shooting with thecard, you will have to remove some pictures from the card.• Deleting Si...
Page 46 - Using the Built-in Flash; Press the flash button
44 Using the Built-in Flash If the incident light on the subject is too low, when you half-press the shutter button youwill see the low light warning blinking intermittently in the lower left part of theviewfinder. If this occurs, press the flash button to raise the built-in flash. Now the flash wil...
Page 47 - Flash working range
45 2 Flash working range ISO Max. WIDE (WIDE Limit) Max. TELE (TELE Limit) AUTO 0.6 (2 ft.)~8.9 m (29.4 ft.) 0.5 (1.7 ft.)~7.4 m (24.4 ft.) 80 0.6 (2 ft.)~6.3 m (20.8 ft.) 0.5 (1.7 ft.)~5.2 m (17.2 ft.) 160 0.9* 1 (3 ft.)~8.9 m (29.4 ft.) 0.7* 2 (2.3 ft.)~7.4 m (24.4 ft.) 320 1.3* 1 (4.3 ft.)~12.5 m...
Page 48 - Set the mode dial to playback
46 ON OFF 1 2 Previous frame Next frame 10th succeeding frame 10th previous frame Viewing Pictures (Playback) In this section, you will learn how to view the pictures that you have taken.You can view the pictures that you have taken one by one. You can enlarge the single-image display, or even displ...
Page 49 - To return to the shooting mode; Cannot enter playback mode?
47 2 To return to the shooting mode • When mode dial is set to playback . You cannot press the shutter button to take a picture in the playback mode. In order to resumeshooting, set the mode dial to P , A , S , or M . • When mode dial is set to P , A , S , or M . You can just press the shutter butto...
Page 50 - Enlarged display
48 Index Display Enlarged Display 1 Frame Display 1 2 Left Right Down Up 3 3 With the mode dial set to playback , use the main dial or sub dial to enlarge the image, or switch to the index display and display several images at one time in themonitor. Enlarged display Set the mode dial to playback , ...
Page 51 - Index display; (or turn the sub dial
49 2 The main dial and sub dial To perform many settings you can use either themain dial or sub dial, so use whichever is moreconvenient for you. However, please rememberthat when the mode is set to M , use the main dial to set the aperture and use the sub dial toset the shutter speed. Using the rem...
Page 52 - Press the protect button; To remove protection; To protect all images on a card
50 Protecting Pictures After you protect a picture, it is protected from accidental erasure from the memory card.After protected images are copied to a computer, they are stored as read-only files butare not protected from accidental erasure. 1 Enter the playback mode anddisplay the picture that you...
Page 53 - Deleting Single Pictures; Press the erase button; On the arrow pad, press; Press the; Pictures which cannot be deleted
51 2 Deleting Single Pictures You can delete one by one pictures that you do not want to keep. Deleting unneededpictures creates more space on the selected card and increases the number of picturesthat you can store on the card. 1 Enter the playback mode anddisplay the picture that you want todelete...
Page 54 - Switching the Camera Off; Move the power switch to OFF.
52 Switching the Camera Off Always switch the camera off immediately after every shooting session. If you leave thecamera on while it is not being used, it will automatically enter the sleep mode and thenautomatically switch itself off after one hour. ( ➞ 128) Always switch the camera off before cha...
Page 56 - • The aperture value can be adjusted within the; • Try to put as much distance as possible between
54 Shooting Portraits (Focused Subject,Blurred Background) When you shoot a portrait, you can create the effect of the subject floating against ablurred background. In order to achieve the effect of a floating subject, open the apertureto take the picture. The smaller the aperture value, the shallow...
Page 59 - Note; Setting the Aperture Value (
57 3 Shooting the Subject and BackgroundBoth in Focus Select a large aperture value to focus your subjects and the scenery in the background. Set the mode dial to A (Aperture priority mode) and then select a large aperture value by turning the maindial. Note • The number for the aperture value is in...
Page 60 - Shooting Moving Subjects
58 Shooting Moving Subjects When you shoot a moving subject like a runner or a moving vehicle, you can vary theshutter speed to achieve the desired effect. With a fast shutter speed, you can capture amomentary facial expression or freeze a subject inmotion. Similarly, with a slow shutter speed you c...
Page 61 - Cannot focus the shot?
59 3 Shooting Close-up For close-up shots, use the macro mode which allows you to bring the camera as close as 20 cm (8 in.) from the subject. For example, you could accurately capture thedetails of a flower’s petals, pistils, and stamens. To set the camera in the macro mode, press and holddown the ...
Page 62 - Shooting Night Scenes; Color not what you expect?
60 Shooting Night Scenes When shooting night scenes or other dark subjects, mount the camera on a tripod andselect a slow shutter speed (1/2 sec. or more). If you select any mode where the exposure is setautomatically ( P or A ) and raise the built-in flash, the shutter speed cannot be set slower th...
Page 63 - Selecting a flash mode (
61 3 Shooting a Subject Against a Night SceneBackground (Slow Synchronization) When you shoot a subject with a flash against a night background, you can use slowshutter speeds to achieve a variety of artistic effects. This technique is called slowsynchronization. Set the mode dial to P or A . Press ...
Page 64 - Shooting Sunsets and Fireworks
62 Shooting Sunsets and Fireworks By switching the white balance setting from Auto to a preset setting manually, you canenhance the beauty of colors in a sunset or a fireworks display. In the Auto white balance mode, white is used asthe base color for reference in reproducing thecolors of sunsets an...
Page 66 - How autofocus operates
64 Using Autofocus (AF) When autofocusing operates, the camera focuses the subject automatically. When thesubject is in focus, the AF correct mark in the viewfinder lights. 1 Set the focus mode switch to AF(autofocus), as shown by the arrowin the illustration on the left. 2 Look through the viewfind...
Page 67 - Focusing subjects not in the center of the viewfinder
65 4 Focusing subjects not in the center of the viewfinder The camera focuses on the subject covered by the AF target mark in the viewfinder. When you needto focus on a subject that is not under the AF target mark in the center of the picture, point thecamera and cover the subject with the AF target...
Page 68 - Difficult to focus subjects; Subject of low contrast
66 Using Autofocus (AF) (continued) Difficult to focus subjects The autofocus feature of this camera is effective for most subjects. However, subjects like the onesdescribed below could be difficult to focus with the autofocus feature. If focusing with the CCD is notsuccessful, after you half-press ...
Page 70 - Using the focus ring design
68 Using Manual Focus (MF) By setting the camera in the manual focus mode, you can focus the subject manuallywithin the range 20 cm to ∞ (8 in. to ∞ ) by turning the manual focus ring. 1 Set the focus mode switch to MF(manual focus), as shown by thearrow in the illustration on the left. The manual f...
Page 72 - Setting the Shooting Mode
70 Setting the Shooting Mode Select and set one of the four available shooting modes for the prevailing conditions orthe effect that you want to create in your pictures. P (Program mode) The camera automatically selects the best aper ture value and shutter speed according tothe brightness of the sub...
Page 73 - Mode; (Program mode) aperture values and shutter speeds; Using Exposure Compensation (
71 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Ev 8s 4s 2s 1s 1/2 1/4 1/8 1/15 1/30 1/60 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 Shutter speed F11 F8 F5.6 F4 F2.8 F2 F1.4 F1 Aperture çLäpÅiWIDEÅj TELE WIDE Aperture Values and Shutter SpeedsSelected Automatically in the P Mode When the mode dial is se...
Page 74 - Setting the Aperture Value; Fine adjustment of aperture and shutter speed
72 Large Aperture Small Aperture To focus the subject and blurthe background, select asmall aperture value for alarge aperture. To focus the subject and thebackground, select a largeaperture value for a smallaperture. Setting the Aperture Value With the mode dial set to A (Aperture priority mode), y...
Page 76 - Setting the Shutter Speed; To prevent camera shake
74 A fast shutter speed can stop andfreeze the action of a movingsubject. Fast shutter speed Slow shutter speed A slow shutter speed can showthe flow of the action of amoving subject. Setting the Shutter Speed With the mode dial set to S (Shutter priority mode), you can set the shutter speed for the...
Page 80 - Selecting the Metering Method; Brightness of center and surrounding area different?
78 Selecting the Metering Method Select the method to meter the brightness of the subject. Three metering methods areavailable: digital ESP metering, center weighted averaging metering, and spot metering.The camera is set for digital ESP metering when you purchased the camera. Digital ESP metering M...
Page 81 - Using Exposure Compensation; Adjusting the flash intensity
79 5 Using Exposure Compensation With the mode dial set to P (Program mode), A (Aperture priority mode), or S (Shutter priority mode), you can press the exposure compensation button to manually increase or decrease the exposure automatically selected by the camera in order to create adarker or brigh...
Page 82 - AE Lock; When the shutter button is half-pressed
80 AE Lock Normally the camera automatically meters the focus and the exposure when you half-press the shutter button and locks the AF (automatic focus) and AE (automatic exposure)at the same time. However, you can lock the exposure by pressing the button before pressing the shutter button.If you pr...
Page 85 - Changing the ISO Setting
83 5 Control panel Displayed when settingother than AUTO is selected 1 4 Changing the ISO Setting The sensitivity can be adjusted with the ISO setting. This ISO setting is the equivalent ofthe ISO settings performed with traditional SLR cameras which employ film. Three ISOsettings are available with...
Page 88 - Selecting a Flash Mode; Flash mode selections and features; Auto Flash
86 Selecting a Flash Mode The flash mode selection determines how the flash is fired to achieve various effects. Flash mode selections and features Auto Flash The camera automatically fires the flash at the appropriate intensity when shooting in darkconditions or against strong backlighting. In dark...
Page 90 - Flash control modes for the
88 Selecting a Flash Mode (continued) Red-eye Reduction Always fires Flash mode Flash Timimg 1st-curtain YES NO NO NO NO YES YES YES YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO NO YES 1st-curtain 2nd-curtain 1st-curtain 1st-curtain 1st-curtain Fires automatically in dark light, backlighted subject Control Panel Disp...
Page 91 - When the flash is not required
89 6 1 Press the flash button . The built-in flash opens.If the built-in flash is not raised, the flashmode remains set at OFF and cannot bechanged. 2 Press and hold down the flashmode button , and then turn the main dial or the sub dial. Continueto turn the dial until you see thedesired combination...
Page 92 - Using Flash Control Compensation
90 Using Flash Control Compensation The camera can automatically adjust the flash intensity according to the brightness ofthe subject, light reflected from the subject, and the camera-to-subject distance, andbecause of this the image of a subject could appear too bright or too dark. In such casesyou...
Page 94 - To set the flash mode for the FL-40
92 Using the Optional Dedicated ExternalFlash FL-40 The dedicated external flash FL-40 increases the amount of light and can illuminatesubjects which are beyond the range of the built-in flash. You can also use the dedicatedexternal flash to bounce light onto the subject from another direction, allo...
Page 96 - Using Other Flash Units with the Camera; Requirements for other flash units used with this camera; Setting a non-dedicated flash unit; Cautions about using external flash units other than the FL-40
94 Using Other Flash Units with the Camera An external flash unit not designed for this camera can be connected to either the hotshoe or the synchro socket on the left side of the camera and used, provided that itmeets the conditions described below. However, please remember that a genericexternal f...
Page 97 - Using a non-dedicated flash unit
95 6 Using a non-dedicated flash unit 1 An external flash can be attachedto the camera at the hot shoe or atthe flash synchro socket. 2 Set the mode dial to M (Manual mode). Select the shutter speed and aperturevalue. Selecting a slow shutter speedincreases the possibility of camera shake. 3 On the ...
Page 100 - Achieving Natural Color (White Balance); Auto white balance; Preset white balance
98 Achieving Natural Color (White Balance) The source of incident light on the subject affects color. For example, the same sheet ofwhite paper held under sunlight may appear tinged with red when held under anincandescent light. Because the human eye adapts to the colors of source light, itperceives...
Page 101 - Preset white balance settings and color temperature; White balance with a flash
99 7 Preset white balance settings and color temperature The spectral balance of different white light sources is rated numerically by color temperature—aconcept of physics that, with incandescent lighting, corresponds roughly to the absolute filamenttemperature of an incandescent lamp, expressed on...
Page 102 - Using White Balance
100 Using White Balance With the camera in the auto white balance mode, the camera automatically registers thewhitest part of the subject framed in the viewfinder and uses this as a base to balanceother colors in the picture. 1 Press and hold down the whitebalance mode button , and then turn the mai...
Page 103 - Using Quick Reference White Balance
101 7 Using Quick Reference White Balance Before you take a picture, point the camera at a white sheet of paper or other whitesurface, and then register and lock the white balance reference at the touch of a button. 1 Under the same light source whereyou intend to take the picture,point the camera a...
Page 104 - Using Preset White Balance; turn the main dial or the sub dial.
102 Using Preset White Balance Use preset white balance to select the color temperature (measured on the Kelvintemperature scale “K”) for the light source. ( ➞ 99) 1 Press and hold down the whitebalance mode button , and then turn the main dial or the sub dial. The setting is displayed in the shutte...
Page 105 - Quality settings
103 7 Selecting Image Quality, Resolution, andCompression You can set the record mode which determines the quality of the images of the picturesthat you take. Quality (Record mode) Four image quality settings are available, and in ascending order of quality, they are: SQ (StandardQuality), HQ (High ...
Page 106 - Setting resolution and compression; Resolution
104 Selecting Image Quality, Resolution, and Compression (continued) 1:1 2240 x 1680 Compression Resolution 11.3MB* * All MB/KB file sizes are approximate estimations. 1600 x 1200 − 1280 x 960 (SXGA) − 1024 x 768 (XGA) − 640 x 480 (VGA) − 1:2.7 2.8MB 1.5MB 940KB 610KB 260KB 1:4 2MB 1MB 650KB 420KB 1...
Page 109 - Selecting the Contrast
107 7 Selecting the Contrast The contrast option allows you to adjust the amount of gradation between areas ofdifferent brightness in the image. Three settings are available: HIGH, NORMAL, andLOW. HIGH Creates a starkly contrasted image. Light areas may wash out white anddarker areas may turn black,...
Page 110 - Displaying the Histogram; Switching the histogram display on and off
108 3 4 5 ON OFF 2 1 6 Displaying the Histogram A histogram can display the distribution of brightness of the image displayed forplayback. The histogram feature is switched on with a menu selection. Switching the histogram display on and off Follow this procedure to switch the histogram display on o...
Page 111 - To display the histogram during playback
109 7 To display the histogram during playback During playback you can display a histogram, a bar graph which illustrates the brightness of thedisplayed image so you can determine how to adjust exposure compensation. The horizontal axis ofthe histogram represents the brightness of the image, on a sc...
Page 114 - Taking Multiple Exposures; Camera will not shoot after pressing shutter button?
112 Taking Multiple Exposures With the camera in the sequential mode, press and hold down the shutter button to takefour rapid shots. 1 Set the mode dial to P , A , S , or M . 2 Press and hold down the drivebutton , and then turn the main dial or sub dial until you see thesequential mode mark appear...
Page 115 - Using the Self-Timer; To cancel self-timer mode
113 8 Using the Self-Timer With the self-timer set, the shutter release will be delayed for 12 seconds after youpress the shutter button. 1 Set the mode dial to P , A , S , or M . 2 Press and hold down the drivebutton , and then turn the main dial or the sub dial until you seethe self-timer mark app...
Page 116 - Using the Camera Remote Unit RM-1; Working range of the remote unit
114 Using the Camera Remote Unit RM-1 With the camera in the remote mode, you can release the shutter with the electronicremote unit RM-1 while standing in front of the camera. The shutter will release 2seconds after pressing the transmit button on the remote unit. 1 Set the mode dial to P , A , S ,...
Page 117 - After pressing remote transmit button shutter did not release?; • Remote batteries low?; To take a picture with the shutter button
115 8 5 Point the remote unit at the front ofthe camera and press the transmitbutton on the remote unit. The remote control receiver on the front ofthe camera blinks for 2 seconds and thenthe shutter releases. To take more pictures, just press thetransmit button on the remote unit. After pressing re...
Page 120 - Using Time-Lapse Photography
118 Using Time-Lapse Photography You can use the menu to switch on the time lapse mode and select the timer intervalbetween automatic exposures. For example, if you set the time interval for 5 minutes, youcan capture each stage of a flower opening in the morning. You can set the time intervalin minu...
Page 123 - Selecting a Card for Storing Pictures; When you switch the camera on
121 8 Selecting a Card for Storing Pictures The pictures that you take are stored on the selected memory card. The SM(SmartMedia) or CF (CompactFlash) mark tells you which card is currently selected forstoring images. The mark selects the SmartMedia card and the mark selects the CompactFlash card. Y...
Page 126 - Setting the Warning Sound
124 Setting the Warning Sound The camera issues beeps to let you know that it has focused your shot and to alert youto various other conditions. If you do not wish to hear these beeps, you can use thefollowing procedure to switch the beep function off. 1 Set the mode dial to P , A , S , or M . 2 Pre...
Page 127 - Setting the Rec View Time
125 8 Setting the Rec View Time You can set the length of time that the picture is displayed on the monitor immediatelyafter it is taken. Three settings are available for viewing the shot immediately after it istaken. 1 Set the mode dial to P , A , S , or M . 2 Press the menu button . The menu opens...
Page 128 - Setting the Date and Time
126 Month, Day, Year -M-D-Y Year, Month, Day -Y-M-D -D-M-Y Day, Month, Year Setting the Date and Time Follow this procedure to set the camera clock. When you take a picture, the current dateand time are recorded with the image.You can select one of the following date formats. If you set to print the...
Page 130 - Setting the Idle Time for the Sleep Mode
128 Setting the Idle Time for the Sleep Mode When the camera is set in the P , A , S , or M shooting mode, if it remains idle for a specified length of time, it will enter the sleep mode automatically and switch off themonitor, control panel, and viewfinder displays to conserve the batteries. To res...
Page 132 - Restoring All Default Settings +; and record mode
130 Restoring All Default Settings + Pressing and holding down the flash mode and record mode buttons together releases selected settings and restores their factory default settings. This procedure restores the following factory default settings. Resetting the camera has no effect on the following s...
Page 133 - RAW Data Mode
131 8 RAW Data Mode The RAW data mode records images as 10bit/channel data from the CCD. RAW datafiles are automatically assigned a file extension, a period and three letters (.orf) after thefile name. This RAW data mode is intended primarily for images to be processed laterwith CAMEDIA Master 2.5.C...
Page 135 - Using an Optional Conversion Lens
133 8 Using an Optional Conversion Lens The conversion lenses listed below can be attached to this camera. When you use aconversion lens, set the zoom setting (TELE or WIDE) on the camera and make surethat the mark is displayed in the control panel. With the mark displayed, the camera can use the co...
Page 136 - Using the macro button
134 Using an Optional Conversion Lens (continued) 4 3 5 Using the macro button to select close up photography with a conversion lens . With the factory mode settings, the camera cannot be set in the conversion lens mode byholding down the macro button and rotating the main dial, so follow the proced...
Page 137 - , and then turn the main
135 8 Selecting conversion lens mode with conversion lensattached When a conversion lens is attached to the camera, switch on the conversion lens mark in the control panel. 1 Press and hold down the macrobutton , and then turn the main dial or sub dial until you see theconversion lens mark in the co...
Page 140 - Displaying Image Information
138 Displaying Image Information While viewing images you can select one of four methods to display information aboutthe settings used to take the pictures (record mode, date and time, shutter speed,aperture setting, etc.) in the monitor. 1 Set the mode dial to playback . If you leave the mode dial ...
Page 143 - Slide shows in the index display
141 9 4 On the arrow pad, press to move the green highlight to START. 5 Press the button. The slide show begins. If you want to skipto the next image before the 5 seconddisplay for the current image ends, on thearrow pad press . If you want to display the previous image again, press . 6 To end the s...
Page 144 - Displaying Images on a TV Screen; Switch off the television.
142 3 2 ON OFF 5 7 6 8 ON OFF 4 Displaying Images on a TV Screen After connecting the camera to a television with the provided video cable, you can usethe TV screen to display images of pictures taken with the camera. To conserve batterypower, we recommend connecting the optional AC adapter to the c...
Page 145 - Images appear with black frame?
143 9 Images off-center on the TV screen? With some TV sets, the images could appear slightly off center. Images appear with black frame? With some TV sets, the images could display with black frames. These frames could appear inprintouts sent from the television directly to a video printer. Viewing...
Page 146 - Adjusting Monitor Brightness
144 ON OFF 1 2 3 6 4 5 Adjusting Monitor Brightness The brightness of the monitor can be adjusted. 1 Set the mode dial to playback . 2 Press the menu button . The menu opens in the monitor. 3 On the arrow pad, press or to move the green highlight to themonitor mark . 4 On the arrow pad, press . The ...
Page 148 - Copying Images to Another Card; Copying all images to another card
146 Copying Images to Another Card With a SmartMedia and CompactFlash card installed in the camera at the same time,you can copy images from one card to the other. The copied images are not deleted fromthe original card after copying is completed. Copying all images to another card You can copy all ...
Page 149 - Folder and file names of copied pictures
147 10 7 Press the button. COPY? is displayed.Check the display and make sure that thesource and target selections are correct. Ifthe selections are reversed, with NOselected press the button, and then start again from Step 2. 8 On the arrow pad, press to move the green highlight to YES. 9 Press the...
Page 150 - Copying only selected images
148 Copying only selected images Images can be copied one by one between the two types of memory cards installed in the camera. 1 Follow Steps 1~5 for copying allimages. ( ➞ 146) The copy mark is highlighted green. 2 On the arrow pad, press to move the green highlight toSELECT. 3 Press the button. T...
Page 152 - Deleting All Images
150 Mode dial set to P , A , S , or M Mode dial set to ON OFF 5 6 2 3 7 4 6 7 7 Deleting All Images With one procedure you can quickly delete all images stored on a SmartMedia orCompactFlash memory card. 1 Make sure that the card with thepictures that you want to delete isinserted in the camera. ( ➞...
Page 154 - Formatting a Memory Card
152 Mode dial set to P , A , S , or M 5 3 4 2 ON OFF 6 6 7 7 Formatting a Memory Card Memory cards which have been formatted on a computer or other external device, orcards of another manufacturer, may have a different format. Such cards should beformatted before they are used with the camera. Forma...
Page 156 - Naming Image Files
154 DCIM 100 OLYMP P2030001.jpg P2030002.jpg P2030003.jpg P2030004.jpg All folders Folder number (100~999) File namePmdd .jpg OLYMP Month (10, 11, 12 are numbered A, B, C) Day (01~31) File number (0001~9999)After taking 9999 pictures, the counter is reset to 0001 for the next picture, the folder num...
Page 161 - Changing the number of copies; To cancel print selection
159 11 6 On the arrow pad, press or to move the green highlight to thenumber of copies that you want toprint for the selected picture. 7 Press the button. The picture selected for printing is markedwith the print reserve mark followed by a “x” and the number of copies set forprinting that image. If ...
Page 163 - Before using print reserve to select all images for printing
161 11 7 On the arrow pad, press to move the green highlight to YES. 8 Press the button. The print reserve icon and message aredisplayed on the monitor while the imagesare being selected for printing. When theprint reserve selection is completed, thefirst displayed image appears. Before using print ...
Page 164 - Setting Up Index Printing
162 Setting Up Index Printing You can select all pictures stored on card for index printing. 1 Insert the memory card thatcontains the pictures that you wantto select for printing. ( ➞ 30) 2 Check the control panel displayand make sure that the mark forthe source card, SmartMedia or CompactFlash , i...
Page 165 - Taking a picture after selecting index printing; Index Printing
163 11 9 Press the button. The print reserve icon and message aredisplayed on the monitor while the imagesare being selected for printing. When theprint reserve selection is completed, thefirst displayed image appears. Taking a picture after selecting index printing If you take more pictures after s...
Page 168 - Printing with Olympus Printers
166 Index Printing 1 Frame Select Multiple Frame Select Trimming Rotation Date Printer Name P-330 P-330N P-400 P-150 P-300 YES YES YES No DPOF compatibility. No DPOF compatibility. NO YES YES NO YES YES NO YES NO NO NO NO NO NO NO *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 *4 *4 *4 *4 *4 *4 *3 *1 *1 *2 *3 *4 *2 You can print J...
Page 170 - • An Apple Macintosh with Mac OS 8.6 installed.; Connecting the camera to a computer for the first time
168 Transferring Images with a ComputerConnection Kit The camera can be connected to a computer equipped with a USB connector, using adedicated USB cable. You can read images from either card in the camera with thecomputer. • An IBM compatible PC/AT with Windows 2000 installed.• An Apple Macintosh w...
Page 171 - Switching the card
169 12 1 If you are using an IBM compatiblePC/AT without Windows 2000installed, you must first install theUSB driver. For more details about how to install theUSB driver, refer to the instructions thatyou received with the CAMEDIA Master. 2 Select the memory card that holdsthe images you want to rea...
Page 172 - Mac OS
170 Removing a card while the camera is connected to acomputer Improperly removing a card while the camera is connected to the computer may cause thecomputer to operate incorrectly. Always follow the procedure below to remove a card. (To recoverfrom a computer problem, you may need to reconnect the ...
Page 173 - Disconnecting the USB cable
171 12 Disconnecting the USB cable Windows 98, Mac OS Make sure that the card access lamp on the camera is off, and then disconnect the USB cable asfollows. Windows 2000 Follow one of the procedures below. (1) Single-clicking the icon on the Taskbar. 1 Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on the ...
Page 174 - Optional Devices for Card Reading
172 Optional Devices for Card Reading You can use one of the following optional devices to read images from a card with acomputer. You can use these devices (with the exceptions of the SmartMedia Reader/Writer MAUSB-1) to read images from memory cards if you are using a computer that isnot equipped ...
Page 175 - Monitor Menus
13 Monitor Menus Use the monitor menu to set up camera operation and performimpor tant functions like formatting a memory card.
Page 178 - Playback mode menu
176 Monitor Menus (continued) Playback mode menu Print reserve mode menu Setup/connection mode menu Slide show (Automatic playback). Monitor brightness. Copy images card-to-card. Delete all images from card, format card. Select or cancel all pictures for printing. Set date or time stamping on prints...
Page 179 - Appendices; Image File Compatibility
Appendices These appendices provide some reference materials that summarizemenus, important specifications, additional options available for thecamera, some important details about files, and how to troubleshootminor problems. 1. Specifications 2. Available Options 3. Image File Compatibility 4. Tro...
Page 180 - Appendix 1: Specifications
178 Appendix 1: Specifications Product type SLR digital camera (recording, playback) Recording system Digital recording, JPEG, in accordance with Design rule forCamera File (DCF), TIFF (non-compressed), DPOFcompatible. Memory 3V (3.3V) SmartMedia: 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB;CompactFlash (Compatible ...
Page 182 - Appendix 2: Available Options; Conversion Lenses; Floppy Disk Adapter FlashPath MAFP-2N
180 Appendix 2: Available Options Dedicated External Flash (FL-40) Dedicated Flash Bracket (FL-BK01) Dedicated Bracket Cable (FL-CB01~04) Conversion Lenses 0.8x Wide Extension Lens Pro (WCON-08B)Macro Extension Lens Pro (MCON-35)1.45x Tele Extension Lens Pro (TCON-14B)3x Extension Lens Tele 300 Pro ...
Page 183 - Appendix 3: Image File Compatibility
181 Appendix 3: Image File Compatibility Please note the following limitations on using another Olympus digital camera to playback and print images taken with the CAMEDIA E-10, or playing back images taken withanother Olympus digital camera on the CAMEDIA E-10. Printing, playing back images taken wi...
Page 184 - Cannot operate the camera, monitor and control panel blank.; Operational problems; Appendix 4: Troubleshooting
182 Problem Solution Page White mark on the power switch at the ON position? Move the power switch toward you and position it at the ON position. If the camera remains in the sleep mode for over 1 hour, it will power off automatically. Move the power switch to the OFF position and then move it back ...
Page 185 - Camera does not operate when you press the shutter button?
183 Problem Solution Page Is “0” and the mark blinking in the control panel? Is the battery check mark blinking in the control panel? Is the memory gauge full? Is the flash mark blinking in the viewfinder? The card is full. Replace the card with a fresh card, or you can delete unneeded images on the...
Page 187 - Monitor difficult to see.; Cannot transfer data to computer.
185 Problem Solution Page Problem Solution Page Is the built-in flash raised? Is the subject brightly lit? Press the flash button to raise the flash unit. If there is sufficient incident light, the flash will not fire. If you must use the flash, use the fill-in flash mode. Monitor dark? Sunlight str...
Page 188 - Pictures unsatisfactory
186 Appendix 4: Troubleshooting (continued) Pictures unsatisfactory Problem Solution Page Subject difficult to focus? Did you release the shutter button and move the camera? Is the subject you want to shoot off center from the AF target mark? Is the lens dirty? Is the macro setting correct? Autofocu...
Page 189 - Pictures are too bright.
187 Problem Solution Page Problem Solution Page ➞ 86 ➞ 79 ➞ 78 ➞ 80 ➞ 44 ➞ 78 ➞ 80 ➞ 36 Is the flash mark displayed in the control panel? Is there strong light in the picture? Was there something dark in the center of the picture? When the flash mark is displayed, the flash will fire if the camera i...
Page 190 - Eyes of subjects reflect red points of light.; You have forgotten what settings you selected in the menus.
188 Color from the light source? Open the built-in flash, and set the camera in the fill-in flash mode ( displayed in the control panel) and then take the picture with the flash. Set the white balance setting appropriate for the subject and then take the picture again. Was the white balance setting ...
Page 191 - Appendix 5: Camera Error Messages
189 CARD ERROR You cannot store pictures, play back images, or delete images from the card. Remove the card, wipe clean the electrical contacts, insert the card, and then try again. If the message is displayed again, the card can no longer be used.You may be able to use the card again if you format ...
Page 193 - Glossary of Selected Terms
191 Glossary of Selected Terms A mode Denotes Aperture priority mode. In the A mode you choose the aperture for the effect you want to create in the picture, and the camera selects the shutter speed. AC adapter The alternate power source for the camera. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN jack on th...
Page 198 - Index
196 Index ! 2nd-curtain mark in control panel ................. 16 A A mode Aperture priority mode ............... 70setting aperture manually ........... 73 AA Ni-Cd inserting ...................................... 25 AA Ni-MH inserting ...................................... 25 AC adapter connectin...