Olympus 262081 Instruction Manual

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Before you start to use your new camera, please read the “Safety Precautions” section in this
manual.

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We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important
photographs.

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The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development
stages and may differ from the actual product.

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and/or modification of functions due to firmware update for the camera, the contents will differ. For
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DIGITAL CAMERA

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Basic guide P. 2

Review the camera part names and the
basic steps for shooting and playback.

Table of Contents P. 20

4

Shutter button

g

P. 16, 31

Mode dial

g

P. 4

F

(Exposure compensation)

button

g

P. 51

Control dial

(

j) g

P. 19, 26

Strap eyelet

g

P. 10

Self-timer / Remote control lamp /
Remote control receiver

g

P. 59, 60

Lens attachment mark

g

P. 12

Hot shoe

g

P. 74

Mirror

g

P. 38

Lens release button

g

P. 12

Lens lock pin

Built-in flash

g

P. 73

<

/ Y /

j

(Remote control / Self-timer /
Sequential shooting) button

g

P. 58 – 61, 90

COPY

/ < (Copy / Print)

button

g

P. 84, 98

#

(Flash) button

g

P. 73

Mount
(Attach the lens after removing
the body cap from the camera
to prevent dust and dirt from
entering the camera body.)

Strap eyelet

g

P. 10

Camera

2

EN

Basic guide

LCD monitor

g

P. 8, 9, 37

Viewfinder

g

P. 6

S

(Erase) button

g

P. 86

INFO

(Information

display) button

g

P. 28, 42, 78

MENU

button

g

P. 29

q

(Playback) button

g

P. 78

AEL

/

AFL

button

g

P. 39, 52, 89

0

(Protect)

button

g

P. 85

i

button gP. 29

Arrow pad
(

acbd

)

g

P. 29, 90

Card cover

g

P. 13

CF card slot

g

P. 13

Eject button

g

P. 13

Multi-connector

g

P. 82, 99, 103

Connector cover

xD-Picture Card slot

g

P. 13

Diopter adjustment
dial

g

P. 14

Eyecup

g

P. 59

Power switch

g

P. 14

Tripod socket

Battery compartment
lock

g

P. 11

Battery compartment
cover

g

P. 11

u

(Live view)

button

g

P. 37

Card access lamp

g

P. 13, 16, 105

Names of parts and functions

3

EN

Mode dial

Easy shooting modes

PORTRAIT1

GO

For taking a
portrait-style
shot.

SELECT

The mode dial allows you to chang e the
camera settings easily according to the
subject.

•

Select according to the shooting scene. The camera sets the appropriate shooting conditions
automatically .

•

When rotating the mode dial or turning off the power in the easy shooting modes, functions with
changes made to their settings are restored to the factory default settings.

Allows you to shoot using an optimum aperture and shutter

AUTO

AUTO

speed that the camera sets. The built-in flash pops up
automatically in low-light conditions.

i

l

&

j

/

g

PORTRAIT

LANDSCAPE

MACRO

SPORT

NIGHT+PORTRAIT

Scene mode

Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person.
Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes.
Suitable for taking close-up pictures.
Suitable for capturing fast-moving action without blurring.
Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background at

night.
When you select a mode to suit the shooting situation, the

camera optimizes the settings for the shooting conditions.
Unlike the mode dial’s scene mode, most functions cannot be
changed.
1

Set the mode dial to

•

The scene menu is displayed.

2

Use

ac

to select the scene

g

.

mode.

•

The sample image followed by
a description of the selected
mode is displayed.

3

Press the i button.

•

The camera enters the shooting stand-by mode.

•

To change the setting, press the i button again. The
scene menu is displayed.

4

EN

Basic guide

Types of scene modes

Icon Mode Icon Mode

I

1

PORTRAIT

q

10

DIS MODE

L

2

LANDSCAPE

J

11

MACRO

K

3

LANDSCAPE+POR TR AIT

r

12

NATURE MACRO

G

4

NIGHT SCENE

&

13

CANDLE

U

5

NIGHT+PORTRAIT

*

14

SUNSET

G

6

CHILDREN

(

15

FIREWORKS

J

7

SPORT

@

16

DOCUMENTS

H

8

HIGH KEY

s

17

PANORAMA

I

9

LOW KEY

g

18

BEACH & SNOW

Advanced shooting modes

•

For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture value and
shutter speed.

•

The settings made in the advanced shooting modes are retained even if the camera is turned off.

P

A

S

M

Program shooting

Apertu re priorit y sh ooting

Shutter priority shooting

Manual shooting

Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that
the camera sets. (gP. 45)

Allows you to set the aperture manually . The camera sets the
shutter speed automatically. (gP.46)

Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The cam era
sets the aperture automatically. (

Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually.
(

g

P. 48)

g

Names of parts and functions

P. 47)

5

EN

Viewfinder

AF target gP. 56

Aperture value

g

P. 45 – 49

Battery check

(ready for use)
(charging required)

Flash

g

P. 70
(blinks: charging in progress,
lights up: charging completed)

AE lock

g

P. 52

Shutter speed

g

P. 45 – 49

Metering mode

g

P. 50

AF confirmation mark

g

P. 16, 39, 45, 57

White balance

(Displayed when set to a

setting other than auto white

balance.)

g

P. 64

Exposure compensation

value

g

P. 51

Shooting mode

g

P. 4

6

EN

The following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time

Battery check gP. 6

Flash charging

g

P. 73

Shutter speed

g

P. 45 – 49

Exposure compensation indicator

g

P. 51

Exposure level indicator

g

P. 48

Flash intensity control indicator

g

P. 74

Aperture value

g

P. 45 – 49

Exposure
compensation value

g

P. 51

Exposure level

g

P. 48

Sharpness

N g

P. 67

Contrast

J g

P. 67

Saturation

T g

P. 67

Gradation

z g

P. 68

B&W filter

x g

P. 67

Picture tone

y g

P. 67

Shooting mode

g

P. 4

Super FP flash

1 g

P. 75

Noise reduction

mO g

P. 69

Auto bracket

0 g

P. 52

RC mode

m

gP. 76

AF illuminator

T g

P. 87

Internal temperature warning

m

g

P. 115

White balance

g

P. 64

White balance compensation

g

P. 65

ISO sensitivity

g

P. 53

Metering mode

g

P. 50

AF mode

g

P. 54

AF target

g

P. 56

Record mode

g

P. 62

Flash intensity control

g

P. 74

Number of storable still
pictures

g

P. 125

Date

g

P. 15

Remote control / Self-timer / Sequential shooting

g

P. 58 – 61

Card

g

P. 118

Picture mode

g

P. 67

Color space

g

P. 93

Flash mode

g

P. 70

The functions within this area can be set on the
super control panel.

Face
detection

g

P. 41

and is called the super control panel. Press the
panel on the LCD monitor.

Super control panel

g

“Using the super control panel” (P. 28)

INFO

button to display the super control

Basic guide

2008. 08.16

250 F5.6

arge

Normal

+2.0

FP

RC

OFF

BKT
AF

Names of parts and functions

7

EN

LCD monitor (Live view)

250

F5.6

+2.0

WB

AUTO

ISO

AUTO

N

3 8

Exposure
compensation value

g

P. 51

Flash intensity control

g

P. 74

Internal temperature warning

g

P. 115

Face detection

g

g

P. 41

Card

g

P. 118

AF target

g

P. 56

AF confirmation mark

g

P. 16, 39, 45, 57

Histogram

g

P. 113

Flash gP. 73

(blinks: charging in progress,

lights up: charging completed)

Flash mode

g

P. 70

Metering mode

g

P. 50

Sequential shooting gP. 58

Self-timer

g

P. 59

Remote control

g

P. 60

White balance

g

P. 64

ISO sensitivity

g

P. 53

Record mode

g

P. 62

Number of storable still pictures

g

P. 125

Battery check

g

P. 6

Shooting mode

g

P. 4

RC mode

q g

P. 76

Super FP flash

s

g

P. 75

Auto bracket

t

g

P. 52

AE lock

u g

P. 52

Live view AF mode

po g

P. 39

Shutter speed

g

P. 45 – 49

Aperture value

g

P. 45 – 49

You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. Press the u button to

g

use live view.

“Using live view” (P. 37)

250

250

F5.6

BKTFPRC

+2.0

AEL

H-AF

WB

AUTO

ISO

AUTO

L

N

8

EN

38

LCD monitor (Playback)

1/250 F5.6

+2.0 4 5mm

ISO 10 0

0.0

A: 0

WB : AUTO

G: 0

NATURAL

sRGB

N

[3648x 2736,1/8]

x

10

’08.08 .16

21:56

100-00 15

15

N

Battery check gP. 6

Card

g

P. 118

Print reservation
Number of prints

g

P. 96

Protect

g

P. 85

Record mode

g

P. 62

Date and time

g

P. 15

File number

g

P. 80

Picture mode

g

P. 67

Color space

g

P. 93

Shooting

information

Single-frame playback information

Record mode

g

P. 62

Frame number

g

P. 80

ISO sensitivity gP. 53

Flash intensity control

g

P. 74

White balance compensation

g

P. 65

Aperture value

g

P. 45 – 49

Shooting mode

g

P. 4

Focal length

g

P. 120

(The focal length is displayed in 1 mm units.)

Shutter speed

g

P. 45 – 49

Exposure

compensation

g

P. 51

Metering mode

g

P. 50

AF target

g

P. 56

White balance

g

P. 64

Histogram

g

P. 80

Basic guide

You can switch the monitor display using the

g

“Information display” (P. 80)

L

[3648x2736,1/8]

N

’08.08.16

21:56

x

10

100-0015

INFO

15

button.

250 F5.6

+2.0 45mm

ISO 100

WB : AUTO

A: 0
G: 0

NATURAL

sRGB

0.0

L

N

Names of parts and functions

9

EN

Unpack the box contents

The following items are included with the came ra.
If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the
camera.

Camera Body cap Strap BLS-1 Lithium ion battery

BCS-1 Lithium ion

charger

USB cable Video cable

Warranty cardInstruction manual

OLYMPUS Master 2

CD-ROM

Eyepiece cover

Thread the strap as indicated
by the arrows (1, 2).

Lastly, pull the strap tight
making sure that it is fastened
securely (

3

).

Attaching the strap

Attach the other end of
the strap to the other
eyelet in the same way.

10

EN

Preparing the battery

BLS-1 Lithium ion battery

AC wall outlet

BCS-1 Lithium ion
charger

AC cable

Battery lock

It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery in
use drains.

1

Charging the battery

3

Close the battery compartment cover

•

Close the battery compartment cover until you hear a click.

Press the battery lock to
unlock the battery.

Direction indicating
mark

W

Unloading the
battery

2

Loading the battery

Charging indicator
Red light: Charging in progress
Green light: Charging completed
(Charging time: Approx. 3 hours
30 minutes)

W

Battery compartment cover

Battery compartment lock

Basic guide

Preparations for sh ooting

11

EN

Attaching a lens to the camera

Rear cap

Body cap

Lens cap

Lens attachment mark (Red)

Alignment mark (Red)

Lens release button

1

Remove the body cap from the camera
and the rear cap from the lens

2

Attach a lens to the camera

Do not press the lens release button.

3

Remove the lens cap
(

3, 4

)

Removing the lens from the camera

While pressing the lens release button (1),
rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow (

2

).

•

Align the lens attachment mark (red) on
the camera with the alignment mark (red)
on the lens, then insert the lens into the
camera’s body (

1

).

•

Rotate the lens in the direction indicated
by the arrow until you hear it click (

2

).

12

EN

Loading the card

xD-Picture Card

CompactFlash / Microdrive

Open the card cover.
Insert the card until it is locked into place.

Open the card cover.
Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as
far as it can go.

xD-Picture Card slot

Card cover

CF card slot

W

mark

Eject button

Removing the card

Never open the card cover while the card
access lamp is blinking.

•

Press the eject button all the way in to make
it pop out. Press the eject button again all
the way in to eject the card.

•

Pull out the card.

•

Press the inserted card lightly and it will be
ejected.

•

Pull out the card.

xD-Picture Card

CompactFlash / Microdrive

Card access lamp

Card access lamp

Basic guide

Preparations for sh ooting

13

EN

Power on

Dust reduction function operation

The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is turned on. Ultrasonic
vibrations are used to remove dust and dirt from the image pickup device’s filter surface. The SSWF
(Super Sonic Wave Filter) indicator blinks while dust reduction is working.

Adjust the viewfinder ’s diopter in
accordance with your vision.
While looking through the viewfi nder, rotate
the diopter adjustment dial little by little.
When you can see the AF target clearly,
adjustment is complete.

Adjusting the viewfinder’s
diopter

Viewfinder

Diopter adjustment dialAF target

SSWF indicator

When the camera is turned on, the
super control panel screen is
displayed on the monitor.
If the super control panel screen does
not appear, press the

INFO

button.

Set the mode dial to

AUTO

.

INFO

button

Super control panel

1

Set the camera’s power switch to ON.

•

To turn off the power, set the power switch to

OFF

.

Power switch

Mode dial

LCD monitor

2008. 08.16

AF

arge

Normal

OFF

AUTO

14

EN

Setting the date / time

CF

5

SEC

CF/xD

REC VIEW

ENG.

NTSC

VIDEO OUT

CANCEL SELECT

GO

’--.--.

--

--

:

--

j±0 k±0

Date and time information is recorded on the card together with
the images. The file name is also included with the date and time
information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before
using the camera.

CARD SETUP

NORM

AUTO

CUSTOM RESET
PICTURE MODE
GRADATION

WB

CANCEL SELECT

GO

N

Y

Y/M/D

CANCEL

MD TIME

2008

Y

Y/M/D

CANCEL

MD TIME

1

Press the

MENU

button

2

Use

ac

to select [Z],

then press

d

3

Use

ac

to select [

X

],

then press

d

4

Use

ac

to select [Y],

then press

d

5

Repeat this procedure until the
date and time are completely
set

6

Use

ac

to select the date

format

7

Press the i button

8

Press the

MENU

button to exit

MENU

button

•

The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.

Arrow pad

acbd

•

The menu screen is displayed on the LCD
monitor.

Basic guide

Y

MD TIME

2008 08 01 14 00

CANCEL

Y

MD TIME

2008 08 01 14 00

CANCEL

Y/M/D

GO

Y/M/D

GO

Preparations for sh ooting

CF/xD

VIDEO OUT
REC VIEW

CANCEL SELECT

’08.08.01

14:01

CF

j±0 k±0

ENG.

NTSC

5

SEC

GO

15

EN

Shooting

Shutter button

Card access
lamp

•

The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.

•

The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture.

AF confirmation
mark

Aperture value

Shutter speed

1

Place the AF target on the
subject while viewing through
the viewfinder

2

Adjust the focus

3

Release the shutter

Viewfinder

Press the shutter button all
the way (fully).

Never remove the battery or card while the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so could
destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just t a ken.

•

The focus is locked when a beep tone is output. The AF confirmation mark and the AF
target in focus light up in the viewfinder.

•

The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the camera are
displayed.

•

The super control panel is not displayed while the shutter button is pressed.

Viewfinder

AF target

Super control panel

Press the shutter button
halfway.

250 F5.6

AUTO

2008. 08.16

AF

OFF

arge

Normal

16

EN

u

button

Horizontal grip Vertical grip

Keep your fingers and the
strap away from the lens
and flash.

Taking a picture
while viewing the
monitor

It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a
viewfinder and check the subject’s composition, or
shoot while viewing an enlarged display on the
LCD monitor.

g

“Using live view” (P. 37)

1

Press the

u

(live view)

button to switch to live view

If no operations are performed for approximately 8 seconds while the camera is on,
the monitor backlight turns off to save battery power (when the super control panel is
lit). If no operations are performed for approximately one m inute thereafter, the
camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) and stops operating. The camera activates
again when you touch any button (the shutter button,

q

button, etc.).

g

“BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer)” (P. 91), “SLEEP” (P. 90)

•

The subject is displayed on the LCD
monitor.

2

Press the shutter button to take
the picture

•

The picture is taken with the focus adjusted.

Shutter button

Holding the camera

When the camera stops operating

250250 F5.6F5.6250PPF5.6

3 838

L

NN

Basic guide

Preparations for sh ooting

17

EN

Playback / Erasing

Displays the previous

frame

Displays the

next frame

q

button

Displays the frame that is stored

10 frames ahead

Displays the frame that is stored

10 frames back

Each time you turn the control dial towards U, the
image is incrementally enlarged from 2x to 14x.

Control dial

S

button

Playing back
images

Pressing the q button displays the last picture taken.

Close-up
playback

Erasing images

Play back the image you want to erase and press the

S

button.

Use

ac

to select

[YES]

and press the i button

to erase.

Arrow pad

18

EN

ERASE

CANCEL SELECT

YES

NO

GO

Indications used in this manual



TIPS

The operation button icons on the body of the camera are used to indica te the operation

g

buttons in this manual. See “Names of parts and functions” (
In this manual, j indicates the control dial.
The following symbols are used throughout this m anu al.

Important information on factors which may lead to a

x

Notes

malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of opera tions
that should be absolutely avoided.

Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out
of your camera.

P. 2).

Basic guide

g

To make the most of this manual

You can us e th e “Table of Contents” (P. 20) or “Index” (P. 145) as well as th e following
reference to search for information on camera functions an d operations. Use this manual
according to shoot ing conditions and to find the desired informa t ion.

For information on the possible shooting functions:

g

“Shooting guides” (P. 31)

For information on how to operate the camera:

g

“Using the direct buttons” (P. 27)
“Using the super control panel” (P. 28)
“Using the menu” (P. 29)

Functions available during live view:

g

“Using live view” (P. 37)
To search for a function from a list:

g

“Menu directory” (P. 127)
“Index” (P. 145)

Reference pages describing details or related information.

Preparations for sh ooting

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Table of Contents

Basic guide

Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic steps for shooting and playback.

Names of parts and functions.......................................................................................... 2

Camera ........................................................................................................... 2

Mode dial......................................................................................................... 4

Viewfinder........................................................................................................ 6

Super control panel......................................................................................... 7

LCD monitor (Live view).................................................................................. 8

LCD monitor (Playback).................................................................................. 9

Unpack the box contents............................................................................... 10

Preparations for shooting................................................................................................11

Preparing the battery......................................................................................11

Attaching a lens to the camera...................................................................... 12

Loading the card ........................................................................................... 13

Power on....................................................................................................... 14

Setting the date / time ................................................................................... 15

Shooting........................................................................................................ 16

Playback / Erasing ........................................................................................ 18

Indications used in this manual..................................................................... 19

2

1 Basic camera operati on s 26

Describes the basic operations of the camera.

Using the direct buttons................................................................................................. 27

Using the super control panel........................................................................................ 28

Using the menu.............................................................................................................. 29

Resetting to the factory default settings......................................................................... 30

2 Shooting guides – Improving you r shooting skills 31

Describes shooting methods for various shooting situatio ns.

Basic function guides..................................................................................................... 31

Focus – Operating the shutter button............................................................ 31

Brightness – Exposure compensation........................................................... 32

Color – White balance................................................................................... 32

A guide to functions for different subjects...................................................................... 33

Taking landscape pictures............................................................................. 33

Taking flower pictures.................................................................................... 34

Taking night scene pictures........................................................................... 35

20

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3 Using live view 37

Functions and operations available only durin g live view will be explained.

Activating live view......................................................................................................... 37

Functions available during live view..............................................................37

The live view mechanism.............................................................................. 38

Taking a picture using live view...................................................................................... 39

AF operation during live view........................................................................ 40

Using the face detection function................................................................................... 41

Taking a picture using manual focus.............................................................................. 42

Switching the information display................................................................................... 42

Taking a picture while comparing the effect................................................................... 43

Enlarged display operation ............................................................................................ 43

Panorama shooting........................................................................................................ 44

4 Exposure 45

Describes functions related to exposure, which is important for shooting. These functio ns
are for determining the aperture value, shutter speed, and other settings by measuring the
brightness in the picture.

Program shooting........................................................................................................... 45

Aperture priority shooting............................................................................................... 46

Shutter priority shooting................................................................................................. 47

Manual shooting............................................................................................................. 48

Bulb shooting ................................................................................................ 49

Preview function............................................................................................................. 49

Changing the metering mode......................................................................................... 50

Exposure compensation ................................................................................................ 51

AE lock........................................................................................................................... 52

AE bracketing................................................................................................................. 52

ISO sensitivity setting..................................................................................................... 53

5 Focusing and shooting functions 54

Describes the optimal focusing method s accordi ng to the subject and shooting conditions.

AF mode selection......................................................................................................... 54

S-AF (single AF)............................................................................................ 54

C-AF (continuous AF) ................................................................................... 55

MF (manual focus)........................................................................................ 55

Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) ........................ 55

Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF)........................ 56

AF target selection......................................................................................................... 56

Focus lock – If correct focus cannot be obtained........................................................... 57

Sequential shooting ....................................................................................................... 58

Self-timer shooting......................................................................................................... 59

Remote control shooting................................................................................................ 60

Anti-shock......................................................................................................................61

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6 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode 62

Describes image adjustment functions specific to digital cameras.

Selecting the record mode............................................................................................. 62

Recording formats......................................................................................... 62

Selecting the record mode ............................................................................ 63

Selecting the white balance........................................................................................... 64

Setting the auto / preset / custom white balance .......................................... 65

WB compensation......................................................................................... 65

Setting the one-touch white balance............................................................. 66

Picture mode.................................................................................................................. 67

Gradation.......................................................................................................................68

Noise reduction.............................................................................................................. 69

Noise filter......................................................................................................................69

7 Flash shooting 70

Describes how to shoot with the built-in flash and an external flash.

Flash mode setting......................................................................................................... 70

Built-in flash shooting..................................................................................................... 73

Flash intensity control.................................................................................................... 74

External flash shooting................................................................................................... 74

Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system................................................... 76

Using commercially available flashes............................................................................ 77

8 Playback functions 78

Describes the functions for image playback.

Single-frame / Close-up playback.................................................................................. 78

Index display / Calendar display.................................................................................... 79

Information display......................................................................................................... 80

Slideshow.......................................................................................................................81

Rotating images............................................................................................................. 81

Playback on TV.............................................................................................................. 82

Editing still images......................................................................................................... 82

Copying images............................................................................................................. 84

Protecting images.......................................................................................................... 85

Erasing images.............................................................................................................. 86

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9 Customizing your camera 87

Describes how to customize the camera’s settings.

Custom Menu 1.............................................................................................................. 87

a

AF / MF ..................................................................................................................... 87

AF ILLUMINAT............................................................................................... 87

FOCUS RING................................................................................................ 87

RESET LENS................................................................................................ 87

BULB FOCUSING......................................................................................... 87

b

BUTTON / DIAL ........................................................................................................ 88

DIAL FUNCTION........................................................................................... 88

DIAL DIRECTION ......................................................................................... 88

AEL / AFL...................................................................................................... 89

AEL / AFL MEMO.......................................................................................... 89

7

FUNCTION............................................................................................... 90

j

FUNCTION............................................................................................. 90

c

DISP / 8 / PC.......................................................................................................... 90

8

................................................................................................................. 90

SLEEP........................................................................................................... 90

BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer).................................................................... 91

USB MODE................................................................................................... 91

LIVE VIEW BOOST....................................................................................... 91

g

FACE DETECT........................................................................................ 91

FRAME ASSIST (Ruled lines display) .......................................................... 92

d

EXP /

e #

f K

g

RECORD / ERASE ................................................................................................... 93

Custom Menu 2.............................................................................................................. 94

e

/ ISO........................................................................................................ 92

ISO-AUTO SET............................................................................................. 92

ISO-AUTO..................................................................................................... 92

AEL Metering ................................................................................................ 92

BULB TIMER................................................................................................. 92

CUSTOM.............................................................................................................. 92

w+F

AUTO POP UP.............................................................................................. 92

/ COLOR / WB.................................................................................................... 93

ALL

COLOR SPACE............................................................................................. 93

K

PIXEL COUNT .............................................................................................. 93

RAW+JPEG ERASE..................................................................................... 93

FILE NAME................................................................................................... 94

dpi SETTING................................................................................................. 94

CF / xD.......................................................................................................... 94

s
W

VIDEO OUT .................................................................................................. 95

REC VIEW .................................................................................................... 95

FIRMWARE................................................................................................... 95

........................................................................................................... 92

>

...................................................................................................... 93

SET ........................................................................................................ 93

(Monitor brightness adjustment)............................................................. 95

(Changing the display language)........................................................ 95

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10 Printing 96

Describes how to print your pictures.

Print reservation (DPOF) ............................................................................................... 96

Print reservation............................................................................................ 96

Single-frame reservation............................................................................... 96

All-frame reservation..................................................................................... 97

Resetting the print reservation data .............................................................. 98

Direct printing (PictBridge).............................................................................................98

Connecting the camera to a printer............................................................... 99

Easy printing ................................................................................................. 99

Custom printing........................................................................................... 100

11 Using the OLYMPU S Mas t e r software 102

Describes how to transfer and store your camera images to a computer.

Flowchart ..................................................................................................................... 102

Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software.......................................................... 102

What is OLYMPUS Master?........................................................................102

Connecting the camera to a computer......................................................................... 103

Start up the OLYMPUS Master software...................................................................... 104

Displaying camera images on a computer................................................................... 104

Downloading and saving images ................................................................ 104

Disconnecting the camera from your computer .......................................... 105

Viewing still images...................................................................................................... 106

To increase the number of languages.......................................................................... 106

Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master..................... 107

12 Shooting tips and maintenance 108

Refer to this section for troubleshooting and camera mainte nance information.

Shooting tips and information ...................................................................................... 108

Tips before you start taking pictures............................................................ 108

Shooting tips ............................................................................................... 109

Additional shooting tips and information.......................................................111

Playback tips................................................................................................113

Viewing pictures on a computer...................................................................113

Error codes ...................................................................................................................114

Camera maintenance....................................................................................................116

Cleaning and storing the camera .................................................................116

Cleaning mode – Removing dust.................................................................117

Pixel mapping – Checking the image processing functions.........................117

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13 Information 118

Refer to this section for information on optional accessories, camera specifications, and
other useful shooting information.

Card basics...................................................................................................................118

Usable cards ................................................................................................118

Formatting the card......................................................................................118

Battery and charger ......................................................................................................119

Using your charger abroad ...........................................................................................119

Interchangeable lenses.................................................................................................119

ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens ........................................................ 120

ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications ............................................................ 120

Program line diagram (P mode).................................................................................. 122

Exposure warning display............................................................................................ 123

Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode .......................................................... 124

White balance color temperature................................................................................. 125

Record mode and file size / number of storable still pictures....................................... 125

Functions that can be registered in Custom Reset Settings........................................ 126

Menu directory............................................................................................................. 127

Glossary....................................................................................................................... 130

Specifications............................................................................................................... 133

E-System Chart............................................................................................................ 136

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................................................................ 138

Index............................................................................................................................ 145

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Basic camera operations

1

There are three basic ways to make function settings with this camera.

1 Using the direct buttons to o perate the camera P. 27

You can make the function settings by rotating the control dial while pressing the direct buttons
assigned to a function.

2 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

1

use the super control panel to view the current settings and directly change the settings.

Basic camera operations

3 Setting on the menu P. 29

You can use the me nu to set shootin g 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 flash intensity control

Direct button

Super control panel

Menu

#

+

Fj

ip

MENU[X][w]

: [w]

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Using the direct buttons

SELECT GO

Direct menu

Control dial

e.g.) Setting Sequential / Self-timer /

Remote control shooting

2

1

4

3

1

Press the button for the function you want to set.

•

The direct menu is displayed.

2

Turn the control dial to change the setting.

•

Press the i button to confirm your setting. Or if you do not operate the control dial within a few
seconds, your setting will be confirmed and the super control panel screen will be restored.

List of direct buttons

1

Basic camera operations

The functions assigned to buttons are as shown below.

No. Direct buttons Function Ref. page

1< / Y /
2

3
4
2

+
4



TIPS

F

u

#

F

+

#

Remo t e c o n t rol / Self-ti m er /

j

Sequential shooting button
Exposure compensation button Exposure compensation P. 51
Live view button Turns live view on or off P. 37

Flash button
Exposure compensation button
Flash button

To assign other functions so they can be set with direct buttons:

j

You can also assign frequently used functions to the b and < / Y / j buttons.

g“7

FUNCTION” (P. 90), “j FUNCTION” (P. 90)

Remote control / Self-timer /
Sequential shooting

Pops up the flash and sets flash
mode

Flash intensity control P. 74

P. 58 – 61

P. 70

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Using the super control panel

Control dial

p

Arrow pad

i

button

INFO

button

Cursor

The name of the selected

function is displayed.

arge

Normal

OFF

METERING

METERING

SELECT GO

Direct menu

Select an item on the super control panel and change the setting .

1

Press the

INFO

button to display the s uper control

panel on the LCD monitor.

•

Press the
panel.

•

Press the i button during live view to display the super
control panel.

INFO

button again to turn off the super control

1

Basic camera operations

2008. 08.16

arge

Normal

2

Press the i button.

•

The cursor on the super control panel
lights.

ISO

arge

Normal

OFF

OFF

AF

3

Use p to move the cursor to the
function you want to set.

4

Use the control dial to change the setting.

•

Press the i button to display the direct menu indicated at
the position of the cursor. You can also use the direct
menu to change the setting. After changing the setting,
press the
is made within a few seconds, your setting is confirmed
and the super control panel is displayed.

i

button to confirm your setting. If no operation

For details on the functions that c an be set with the supe r control p anel, refer to “Supe r
control panel” (

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g

P. 7).

Using the menu

MENU

button

p

Arrow pad

i

button

CARD SETUP

NORM

AUTO

CUSTOM RESET
PICTURE MODE
GRADATION

WB

CANCEL SELECT

GO

N

Operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

: Press the

MENU

button to cancel the setting.

: Press

dac

on the arrow pad to move the cursor and select an item.
The symbols displayed on the LCD monitor correspond to the arrow pad
shown below.

t

: a u : c 8 : d 7 :

b

: Press the i button to confirm your settings.

SELECT

OK

GO

Tab The current setting is displayed

METERING

S-AF

0.0

OFF

OFF

RC MODE

AF MODE
AF AREA
ANTI-SHOCK

z

AUTO

CANCEL SELECT

GO

Function

Types of tabs

W

(Shooting menu 1)

Sets shooting functions.

X

(Shooting menu 2)

Sets shooting functions.

q

(Playback menu)

Sets playback functions.

Y

(Custom menu 1)

Customizes shooting functions. Depending on the
function being customized, the function is further
separated into 8 tabs (A to H).

Z

(Custom menu 2)

Sets the basic functions of the camera.

AF/MF

BUTTON/DIAL

DISP/8/PC
EXP/

e

/ISO

#

CUSTOM

CANCEL SELECT

GO

K

/COLOR/WB

Screenshot of menu with the

Y

tab selected

Tab

1

Press the

•

The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.

MENU

button.

1

Basic camera operations

CANCEL

2

Use
and

MENU

ac

d

to select a tab

to set an item.

3

Use

ac

setting screen.

METERING

RC MODE

AF MODE
AF AREA
ANTI-SHOCK

CANCEL SELECT

to select a function and d to go to the

METERING

GO

z

OFF

0.0

S-AF

AUTO

OFF

GO

METERING

RC MODE

AF MODE
AF AREA
ANTI-SHOCK

CANCEL SELECT

4

Press the i button to confirm your settings.

•

Press the i button repeatedly to exit the menu.

For details on the functions that can be set with the menu, refer to “Menu
directory” (

g

P. 127).

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Resetting to the factory default settings

RESET1

YES

NO

CANCEL SELECT

GO

Normally, current camera settings (including any changes you have made) are retained when
the power is turned off. To reset the camera to the factory default settings, set
can register settings in advance to
are registered in
“Functions that can be registered in Custom Reset Settings” (

Registering [RESET1] / [RESET2]

[RESET1]

and

[RESET1]

[RESET2]

and

[RESET2]

. For details on the registered functions, refer to

. The camera settings at that time

g

P. 126).

[RESET]

1

Basic camera operations

Menu

1

Select either [RESET1] / [RESET2] to register and press d.

•

If settings have already been registered,
Selecting

•

To cancel the registration, select

2

Select [SET] and press th e i button.

Using reset settings

[SET]

again overwrites the registered setting.

MENU[W][CUSTOM RESET]

[SET]

is displayed next to

[RESET]

.

[RESET1]

/

[RESET2]

. You

.

You can reset the camera to
settings.

[RESET]
[RESET1] / [RESET2]

Menu

1

Select [RESET], [RESET1], or [RESET2] and press
the

i

button.

2

Use

ac

to select [YES], then press the i button.

[RESET1]

: Resets to the factory default settings. For the default settings, see

“Menu directory” (

: Resets to the registered settings.

MENU[W][CUSTOM RESET]

or

[RESET2]

g

P. 127).

setting or restore the factory default

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