Olympus E-3 - Manual (Page 95)

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Customizing your camera
BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer)
To save battery power, after the super control panel is displayed for a specified period of
time, the monitor backlight turns off and the monitor darkens. Select from [8SEC], [30SEC],
or [1MIN] for the time until the backlight turns off. [HOLD] sets the backlight to stay on.
The monitor backlight turns on again as soon as you touch any button (the shutter button,
arrow pad, etc.).
4 h TIMER (Auto power off)
You can set the camera to turn off automatically if not operated for 4 hours. It will not turn off
if this is set to [OFF].
USB MODE
You can connect the camera directly to a computer or printer with the provided USB cable. If
you specify the device you are connecting to beforehand, you can skip the USB connection
setting procedure normally required every time you connect the cable to the camera. For
details on how to connect the camera to either device, refer to “Connecting the camera to a
printer” (
gP. 104) and “Connecting the camera to a computer” (gP. 108).
[AUTO]
The selection screen for the USB connection will be displayed every time you connect
the cable to a computer or printer.
[STORAGE]
Allows you to transfer images to a computer. Also, select to use the OLYMPUS
Master software via PC connection.
[MTP]
Allows you to transfer images to a computer running Windows Vista without using the
OLYMPUS Master software.
[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 PictBridge-compatible printer. Pictures
can be printed directly without using a PC.
g“Connecting the camera to a
printer” (P. 104)
[ <CUSTOM]
Can be set when connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. You can
print out pictures with set number of prints, print paper and other settings.
g“Connecting the camera to a printer” (P. 104)
LIVE VIEW BOOST
During live view shooting, you can brighten the monitor for easier confirmation on the subject.
[OFF]
The subject is displayed on the monitor with the brightness level that is adjusted
according to the exposure being set. You can shoot while confirming through the
monitor in advance to get a picture that is to your liking.
[ON]
The camera automatically adjusts the brightness level and displays the subject on the
monitor for easier confirmation. The effect of the exposure compensation adjustments
will not be reflected on the monitor.
FRAME ASSIST (Ruled lines display)
You can display the ruled lines on the LCD monitor as a guide when confirming the
composition. Press the
INFO button repeatedly to display the ruled lines. g“Switching the
information display” (P. 32)
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