Olympus VH487701 Camera Diagram and Controls, HOW to USE the Mode Dial, Image Quality Modes

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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

u(Live view) button		#UP button			Flash
A/B button		AEL/AFL button
Eyepiece shutter lever		0 (Protect) button
Viewfinder		j (Drive) button			Mirror
Diopter adjustment dial		< (Copy/Print) button	Lens attachment
q (Playback) button					Lens lock pin
		Card access lamp		mark
					Lens release button
S (Erase) button
		WB (White balance) button				Multi-connector
MENU button					Mount
		AF (Focus mode) button		Self-timer/Remote
INFO (Information				control lamp/	(Attach the lens after removing the	Connector cover
				Remote control	body cap from the camera to prevent
display) button	d (Metering) button	i button
				receiver	dust and dirt from entering the camera
LCD monitor	Arrow pad	ISO button			body.)
SSWF indicator
Mode dial
Control dial		Battery compartment
		Hot shoe	lock
Power switch		Battery compartment			Tripod socket
			cover
F (Exposure
					CF card slot
compensation)
					xD-picture card slot
button						Card cover
Shutter button					Eject button

HOW TO USE THE MODE DIAL

Easy shooting modes

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).

jSPORT

Suitable for capturing fast-moving action without blurring.

/NIGHT & PORTRAIT

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

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

PProgram shooting

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

AAperture priority shooting

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

SShutter priority shooting

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

MManual shooting

Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually.

HOW TO USE THE AUTOFOCUS

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.

F(Exposure compensation) button : Sets the exposure compensation value.

WB (White balance) button :

Selects the white balance appropriate to the light source from the following options: Auto, preset white balance settings, customized white balance settings or registered white balance.

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.

ISO button : Sets the ISO sensitivity.

d(Metering) button : Selects the metering mode. AF (Focus mode) button : Selects the focus mode. j (Drive) button : Sets Drive / Remote / Self-timer.

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 Advanced Manual.

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

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.

#UP (Flash) button : Raises the flash.

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.

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.

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.

Halfway down

Shutter button AF frame

AF confirmation mark All the way down

Image becomes clearer

Quality (Compression)

Application

Number of

Uncompressed

Low

High

High

High

pixels

compression

compression

compression

compression

1/1

1/2.7

1/4

1/8

1/12

increases

Select for the print

2560x1920

TIFF

SHQ

HQ

3136x2352

pixels

size

1600x1200

1024x768

1280x960

of

–

SQ

For small-sized

Number

640x480

print and website

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.

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 synchronization + 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.

Manual flash : With [MANUAL FLASH] to set to [ON], you can set the amount of light (FULL, 1/4, 1/16, or 1/64) in the flash mode setting.

Shutter button

VIEWING PICTURES ON A TV

Control panel screen

HOW TO ERASE ALL PICTURES E-MAILING A PICTURE

WARNING - PERFORMING THESE STEPS WILL DELETE ALL STORED

PICTURES!

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

Multi-connector

Video cable

Video input terminal

a. Press the MENU button. Use ac to select	Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can share your pictures with
[W], then press d.	others by using the built-in e-mail feature.
b. Use acto select [CARD SETUP], then press
d.	After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program and click “ Browse
c. Use ac to select [ALL ERASE], then press
	Images”. From the “Browse” window, select the picture(s) you want to send and
the i button.	click the “ E-mail” tool button.
d. Use ac to select [YES], then press the i
button.	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.

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 and click the “Print Images” icon on the main menu. You can create many different types of prints such as an index print, photos, albums, or calendars. Simply select the image(s) and add them to one of the many layouts within OLYMPUS Master. For detailed instructions, please refer to the “Help” menu in the software.

You can also order prints online using the “Print Online” feature in OLYMPUS Master.

Alternatively, you can print your pictures by connecting your PictBridge* compatible camera directly to a PictBridge* compatible printer, such as the Olympus P-10 Digital Photo Printer. This permits fast, easy printing without using a computer.

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

What you can do with OLYMPUS Master software	CONTACT INFORMATION
• 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 as shown below. For information	Two Corporate Center Drive, P.O. Box 9058, Melville, NY 11747-9058
on how to use OLYMPUS Master software, see Help
after installation.	Technical Support (USA):
• Install OLYMPUS Master on your computer from the provided CD-ROM.	24/7 online automated help: http://www.olympusamerica.com/E1
	Phone customer support: 1-800-260-1625 (toll free)
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	Our phone customer support is available from 8am - 10pm, (Monday to
Olympus.
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	E-mail: e-slrpro@olympusamerica.com
	Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://olympus.com/digital

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