Olympus Evolt E-420 Digital SLR Camera Instruction Manual

1. Introducere

This manual provides detailed instructions for the operation and maintenance of your Olympus Evolt E-420 Digital SLR Camera. Please read this manual thoroughly before using your camera to ensure proper handling and optimal performance. The E-420 is a compact and lightweight digital SLR camera designed for versatile photography.

2. Caracteristici cheie

• Senzor CMOS de 10 megapixeli: Capturează imagini de înaltă rezoluție, potrivite pentru imprimări de dimensiuni mari.
• 2.7-inch Live View HyperCrystal II LCD: Provides a clear display for composing and reviewing images, with improved contrast and viewunghiul de ing.
• TruePic III Image Processor: Enhances image quality, color accuracy, and reduces noise, especially in low-light conditions.
• Dust Reduction System: Utilizes a Supersonic Wave Filter to remove dust from the image sensor, ensuring spot-free photos.
• On-Screen Autofocus: Facilitates focusing directly on the LCD, similar to point-and-shoot cameras.
• Tehnologia de detectare a feței: Automatically detects and focuses on up to eight faces for optimized portraits.
• Shadow Adjustment Technology: Improves detail in both bright and shadowed areas of an image.
• Design compact și ușor: Offers portability and ease of handling.
• Dual Memory Card Slots: Supports both CompactFlash (Type I & II) and xD-Picture Cards.

3. Configurare

3.1. Despachetarea și inspecția inițială

Despachetați cu grijă toate componentele. Asigurați-vă că sunt prezente următoarele articole:

• Corpul camerei Olympus Evolt E-420
• ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
• Curea de umar
• BLS-1 Lithium-Ion Battery
• Încărcător de baterii
• Cablu USB
• cablu video
• 2 CD-ROMs (Software and Manual)
• Ghid de pornire rapidă

3.2. Atașarea lentilei

1. Scoateți capacul corpului camerei și capacul posterior al obiectivului.
2. Align the red dot on the lens with the red dot on the camera body's lens mount.
3. Introduceți obiectivul în montură și rotiți-l în sensul acelor de ceasornic până când se fixează în poziție cu un clic.

Figura 1: Față view of the Olympus E-420 camera body with the lens removed, showing the lens mount. The red dot for lens alignment is visible.

Figura 2: Față view of the Olympus E-420 camera with the ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm lens attached. The lens barrel indicates the focal length and aperture range.

3.3. Introducerea bateriei și a cardului de memorie

1. Deschideți capacul compartimentului bateriei din partea inferioară a camerei.
2. Insert the BLS-1 battery with the correct orientation until it locks into place.
3. Open the memory card slot cover. The E-420 supports CompactFlash (Type I & II) and xD-Picture Cards.
4. Insert the memory card(s) into the appropriate slot(s) until they click.
5. Închideți bine ambele capace.

Note: Memory cards are not included with the camera and must be purchased separately.

4. Operarea camerei

4.1. Pornire/Oprire

To power on the camera, rotate the power switch located near the mode dial to the "ON" position. To power off, rotate it to "OFF".

Figura 3: Spate view of the Olympus E-420 camera, displaying the 2.7-inch LCD screen, mode dial, and various control buttons including the power switch.

4.2. Moduri de fotografiere

Selectorul de moduri permite selectarea diferitelor moduri de fotografiere:

• Automat (AUTO): Camera setează automat expunerea optimă.
• Program (P): Camera sets aperture and shutter speed, user can adjust other settings.
• Prioritate declanșator (S): Utilizatorul setează viteza obturatorului, camera setează diafragma.
• Prioritate de diafragmă (A): Utilizatorul setează diafragma, camera setează viteza obturatorului.
• Manual (M): User sets both aperture and shutter speed.
• Moduri scenă (SCN): Pre-set modes for specific scenarios (e.g., Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene).

4.3. în direct View Funcționalitate

The E-420 features Live View, allowing you to compose and focus using the LCD screen. Press the Trăi View buton (refer to camera diagram in the full manual) to activate or deactivate Live View. In Live View, the camera can perform On-Screen Autofocus by pressing the shutter button halfway.

4.4. Autofocus and Face Detection

The camera offers various autofocus modes. When Face Detection is enabled, the camera identifies and prioritizes human faces for optimal focus and exposure, tracking up to eight faces within the frame.

4.5. Balanța de alb

The E-420 includes an improved automatic white balance system for accurate color reproduction. Manual white balance settings are also available for specific lighting conditions.

4.6. Image Processing (TruePic III)

The TruePic III Image Processor optimizes image quality by processing all pixel information, resulting in accurate colors, natural skin tones, and reduced image noise, particularly at higher ISO settings.

4.7. Utilizarea blițului

The camera has a built-in flash with automatic modes. It also supports wireless multi-flash photography with compatible Olympus FL-50R and FL-36R external flash units, allowing control of up to three flash groups independently.

5. Întreținere

5.1. Sistem de reducere a prafului

The E-420 features an integrated Dust Reduction System. The Supersonic Wave Filter vibrates at high frequency to dislodge dust and other particles from the image sensor, which are then collected on an adhesive membrane. This system activates automatically when the camera is powered on.

5.2. Curățarea camerei și a obiectivului

• Corpul camerei: Folosiți o cârpă moale și uscată pentru a șterge corpul camerei. Pentru murdăria persistentă, ștergeți ușorampSe poate folosi o cârpă umedă, urmată de o cârpă uscată.
• Obiectiv: Use a lens brush or blower to remove dust. For smudges, use a specialized lens cleaning solution and a microfiber lens cloth. Avoid touching the lens surface with your fingers.
• Ecran LCD: Gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals.

6. Depanare

This section addresses common issues you might encounter. For more detailed troubleshooting, refer to the full user manual provided on the included CD-ROM.

• Camera nu pornește:
  • Asigurați-vă că bateria este complet încărcată și introdusă corect.
  • Verificați dacă contactele bateriei sunt curate.
• Imaginile sunt neclare:
  • Verify the lens is properly attached and clean.
  • Check focus settings and ensure the camera has achieved focus.
  • Use a faster shutter speed or image stabilization in low light.
• Dust spots appear on images:
  • The Dust Reduction System should activate automatically. If spots persist, manual sensor cleaning may be required by a service professional.
• Eroare card de memorie:
  • Asigurați-vă că cardul de memorie este introdus corect și nu este deteriorat.
  • Încercați să formatați cardul (aceasta va șterge toate datele).
  • Use a different, compatible memory card.

7. Specificații

8. Garanție și asistență

8.1. Informații despre garanție

The Olympus Evolt E-420 camera typically comes with a 1 an garanție de producător. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Please retain your proof of purchase for warranty claims. For specific terms and conditions, refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Olympus support website-ul.

8.2. Asistență pentru clienți

For technical assistance, service, or further inquiries, please contact Olympus customer support. Contact information can typically be found on the Olympus website-ul sau în documentația furnizată împreună cu camera.