Olympus E-420 Digital Camera Basic Guide

This document is an instruction manual for a digital camera, including safety precautions, camera part names, and basic shooting and playback steps. It is recommended to take test shots before taking important photographs to familiarize yourself with the camera. The screen and camera illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. The contents are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera, and any additional functions or modifications due to firmware updates may differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.


Olympus E-420 Digital Camera Basic Guide - cover page
Brand
Olympus
Category
Digital cameras
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
140
File format
PDF
File size
11.8 MB
Published
08 June, 2012
Updated
28 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
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About this manual

This document serves as a basic guide for the Olympus E-420 digital camera. It begins by listing the physical parts of the camera, such as the mode dial, shutter button, lens release button, and various ports including CF and xD-Picture Card slots.

The guide details how to operate the camera using different shooting modes, ranging from easy scene modes like Portrait and Landscape to advanced manual settings for aperture and shutter speed. It also explains the functions of the LCD monitor, live view, super control panel, and remote control capabilities.

What's inside

  • Camera Parts
  • Shooting Modes
  • Scene Modes
  • Advanced Shooting
  • LCD Monitor
  • Live View
  • Super Control Panel
  • Playback Functions

Frequently asked questions

What should I do before taking important photographs?

You are recommended to take test shots to get accustomed to your camera.

How does the built-in flash behave in low-light conditions?

The built-in flash pops up automatically when lighting is low.

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