MyOLYMPUS Tutorial

A

Fn1 button

Press the function button Fn1 to zoom in on the current image or display a zoom movie frame. Rotate the rear dial to change the zoom ratio and the front dial to select between images.

B

Playback button

Press the Playback button to view your movie or photo. Use the arrow pad to select further photos or movies you wish to view.

C

Menu button

Press the Menu button to display the menus. Use the arrow pad and OK button to select options and camera settings. The menus contain shooting and playback options not displayed by the live control and let you customise your camera settings for easier use.

D

Info button

Use the Info button to switch the information displayed when either shooting through the viewfinder or using Live View. For example, choose between information, histogram, level gauge or image only display. During playback, switch the information displayed in the monitor by pressing the INFO button to display image only, display image and simplified information or to display image and detailed information.
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Image only view

View the final image before shooting, enhanced by improving the distribution of brightness and ensuring the camera is level.

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Histogram display

Display a histogram of your photo showing the distribution of brightness. Areas above the upper limit at shooting are displayed in red, those below the lower limit in blue, and the area metered using spot metering in green.

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Level gauge

Know if the camera is level or not with the level gauge as a guide. The “tilt” direction is indicated on the vertical bar and the “horizon” direction on the horizontal bar.

E

Arrow pad and OK button

Select menu options by pressing the up or down arrow pad buttons, and then to select YES/NO. Press OK to select and view options. Use the left and right arrow pad buttons to move sideways and select other options, followed by pressing the OK button. Select the pictures/movies you wish to view in Playback mode with the arrow pad and OK button.

F

ON/OFF lever

Move the ON/OFF lever to the ON position to turn on the camera. The monitor will automatically turn on too. To turn off the camera, lower the lever.

G

Erase button

Display an image you wish to delete and then press the Erase button. Select YES with the up or down arrow pad button and press the OK button to delete the image.

H

Congratulations! You’ve finished chapter 3!

OM-D E-M10 Quick Guide