Olympus E-3 - Basic Camera Operations; Using the Direct Buttons

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Basic camera operations
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Basic camera operations
There are three basic ways to make function settings with this camera.
Using the direct buttons to operate the camera P. 26
You can make the function settings by rotating the main dial or sub dial while pressing the direct
buttons assigned to a function. This is useful for operating the camera while composing the
subject in the viewfinder and for quickly operating the camera while checking the settings on
the control panel.
Setting while looking at the super control panel P. 28
You can make the function settings with the super control panel on the LCD monitor. You can
use the super control panel to view the current settings and directly change the settings.
Setting on the menu P. 29
You can use the menu to set shooting and playback settings and customize camera functions.
Descriptions in this manual
The operating instructions of the direct buttons, super control panel and menu are described as
follows in this manual.
• “+” indicates operations performed at the same time.
• “  ” indicates you should proceed to the next step.
e.g.: When setting the metering mode
There are two ways to use the direct buttons.
While holding down a direct button, turn the
main dial or sub dial.
• Release the button to set the function.
• Some functions are set using only the main dial (or sub
dial).
Direct button G + k
Super control panel ip : [METERING]
Menu MENU  [ X ]  [METERING]
Using the direct buttons
Sub dial
Main dial