User manual OLYMPUS ELT E-500 ADVANCED MANUAL

[. . . ] Basic operations Things to know before shooting Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions Various shooting functions Focusing functions Exposure, image and color Playback Customizing the settings/functions of your camera Printing Transferring images to a computer Appendix Information Accessories Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. This manual explains advanced techniques such as shooting and playback functions, customizing functions or settings and transferring recorded images to a computer, etc. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. [. . . ] 152). 1 2 Menu Use [AUTO] [ ] [USB MODE] to set. 8 Customizing the settings/functions of your camera The selection screen for the USB connection will be displayed every time you connect the cable to a computer or printer. [STORAGE] Allows USB connection to a PC and transfer of data to the PC. Also, select to use the OLYMPUS master software via PC connection. [CONTROL] Allows you to control the camera from a PC using the optional OLYMPUS Studio. [< EASY] Can be set when connecting the camera to a PictBridgecompatible printer. Pictures can be printed directly without using a PC. g "Connecting the camera to a printer" (P. 146) [< CUSTOM] Can be set when connecting the camera to a PictBridgecompatible printer. You can print out pictures with set number of prints, print paper and other settings. g "Connecting the camera to a printer" (P. 146) 134 Changing the display language You can change the language used for the on-screen display and error messages from ENGLISH to another language. 1 2 3 Menu [ ] [W] W Use to select the language you want to use. Press the i button. · You can add another language to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to Help. CANCEL MENU SELECT GO Selecting the video signal type before TV connection This lets you select NTSC or PAL according to your TV's video signal type. You'll need to set this when you want to connect the camera to a TV and play back images in a foreign country. Make sure the correct video signal type is selected before connecting the video cable. If you use the wrong video signal type, recorded pictures will not play back properly on your TV. 1 2 3 Menu Use [ ] [VIDEO OUT] 8 Customizing the settings/functions of your camera to select [NTSC] or [PAL]. Press the i button. TV video signal types & main regions Check the video signal type before connecting the camera to your TV. NTSC PAL North America, Japan, Taiwan, Korea European countries, China 135 Button timer You can specify the operable time for function settings on the current setting screen from the time you take your finger away from any operation button. 1 2 Menu Use [3 SEC] [5 SEC] [HOLD] [ ] [BUTTON TIMER] to set. You will have 3 seconds to HOLD complete function setting on the current setting screen. You will have 5 seconds to complete function setting on the current setting screen. You can take as long as you like to complete function setting. The current screen will remain until you press the button again. 3 Press the i button. Auto power off This camera automatically turns off to reduce battery consumption if it is not operated for 4 hours. When you need to use the camera for a long time, you can reset this battery-saving function. 8 Customizing the settings/functions of your camera 1 2 3 Menu Use [ ] [4h TIMER] to select [OFF] or [4h]. Press the i button. 136 Start-up screen When the camera is turned on, the control panel is displayed on the monitor right after the start-up screen. If you do not want the start-up screen to appear, set this function to [OFF]. 1 2 3 Menu Use [ ] [SCREEN] to select [ON] or [OFF]. Press the i button. Changing monitor color You can change the background color of the monitor. 1 2 3 Menu Use [ ] [CTL PANEL COLOR] to select [COLOR1] or [COLOR2]. Press the i button. 8 Customizing the settings/functions of your camera Firmware When you make inquiries about your camera or accessories or when you want to download software, you will need to inform which version of each the products you are using. 1 2 3 Menu [ ] [FIRMWARE] Press d. Your product's firmware version will be displayed. [. . . ] 145 PICTURE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 PIXEL MAPPING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 PORTRAIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Preset white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]