Olympus STYLUS 1030 SW: Basic operation

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Basic operation

Shooting Mode Buttons

While in shooting mode, use these buttons for quick access to some of the more

commonly used features.

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1 4& button (Macro Mode)

Use macro, super macro or S-macro LED mode when taking close-up pictures such

as of a flower.

2 1F button (Exposure Compensation)

Use this setting to overexpose (+) or underexpose (–) a picture. Use the arrow pad

to select the frame with the settings you want, and press o.

3 3# button (Flash Mode)

Select from 4 flash modes – Auto, Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, or Flash off.

4 2Y button (Self-timer)

Select the self-timer to delay the shot approximately 12 seconds from when the

shutter button is pressed.

5 o button (OK/FUNC)

Displays the function menu and sets the functions often used in shooting mode.

Also confirms and sets your selection of menu items.

6 m button (MENU)

Press this button to display the top menu.

7 q/< button

Press q in shooting mode to switch to playback mode and display the last picture

taken.

8 f/S button

Press f in shooting mode to turn on or off Shadow Adjustment Technology. This

function makes the subject’s face appear brighter even against backlight.

Hold down f/S in shooting mode to display the guide indicating the location of

the buttons.

9 g/E/Y button

Press g/E/Y repeatedly to display the composition guide lines and histogram.

Select a menu item, and press g/E/Y to display an explanation of its function.

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