Olympus E-450 User Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

Printed in Germany · OIME · 4/2009 · Hab. · E0462319

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Basic guide P. 2

Review the camera part names and the

INSTRUCTION

basic steps for shooting and playback.

Table of Contents P. 20

MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

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

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

The contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there are addition and/or modification of functions due to firmware update for the camera, the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.

Shutter button

P. 16, 31

Mode dial

P. 4

(Exposure

compensation) button

P. 48

Control dial (

)

P. 19, 26

Strap eyelet

P. 10

Self-timer/Remote control lamp/ Remote control receiver

P. 56, 57

Lens attachment mark

P. 12

Hot shoe

P. 70

Mirror

P. 37

Lens release button

P. 12

Lens lock pin

Built-in flash

P. 68

</Y/j

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

P. 55–58, 85

COPY

/< (Copy/Print) button

P. 80, 93

(Flash) button

P. 68

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

Strap eyelet

P. 10

Camera

Basic guide

LCD monitor

P. 8, 9, 36

Viewfinder

P. 6

(Erase) button

P. 82

INFO

(Information

display) button

P. 28, 40, 74

button

P. 29

(Playback) button

P. 74

AEL/AFL

button

P. 37, 49, 84

(Protect)

button

P. 81

button gP. 29

Arrow pad (

acbd

)

P. 29, 85

Card cover

P. 13

CF card slot

P. 13

Eject button

P. 13

Multi-connector

P. 78, 94, 98

Connector cover

xD-Picture Card slot

P. 13

Diopter adjustment dial

P. 14

Eyecup

P. 56

Power switch

P. 14

Tripod socket

Battery compartment lock

P. 11

Battery compartment cover

P. 11

(Live view)

button

P. 36

Card access lamp

P. 13, 16, 99

Names of parts and functions

Mode dial

Advanced shooting modes

Easy shooting modes

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

•

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.

Program shooting

Aperture priority

•

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.

shooting

Shutter priority

shooting

Manual shooting

Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. (gP. 43)

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

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

Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. (gP. 45)

P. 43)

P. 44)

AUTO

Art filter/Scene

PORTRAIT

LANDSCAPE

MACRO

SPORT

NIGHT+PORTRAIT

Allows you to shoot using an optimum aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. The built-in flash pops up automatically in low-light conditions.

When you select a desired filter or scene, the camera optimizes the shooting conditions for that filter or scene. Most of the functions cannot be changed.

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.

1 Set the mode dial to g.

Setting the art filter/scene

PORTRAIT1

SET

Icon Art filter Icon Art filter

POP ART

PIN HOLE

SOFT FOCUS

Types of art filters

Types of scene modes

Icon Mode Icon Mode

1PORTRAIT

10 DIS MODE

2 LANDSCAPE

11 MACRO

3 LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT

12 NATURE MACRO

4 NIGHT SCENE

13 CANDLE

5 NIGHT+PORTRAIT

14 SUNSET

6 CHILDREN

(

15 FIREWORKS

7SPORT

16 DOCUMENTS

8 HIGH KEY

17 PANORAMA

9LOW KEY

18 BEACH & SNOW

• The art filter me nu is displayed. Press d to display the scene menu.

POP ART1

Basic guide

2 Use ac to select the filter or scene. 3 Press the i button.

• To change the setting, press the i button again to display the menu.

SET

•

Art filters are not applied to RAW images.

•

If the record mode is set to

[RAW+YN]

•

The grainy appearance of the picture may be emphasized depending on the type of art filter.

[RAW]

and art filter is applied, the record mode is automatically set to

Names of parts and functions

Viewfinder

AF target gP. 53

Aperture value

P. 43–46

Battery check

(ready for use) (charging required)

Flash

P. 66 (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed)

AE lock

P. 49

Shutter speed

P. 43–46

Shooting mode gP. 4

Metering mode

P. 47

Exposure compensation

value

P. 48

White balance

(Displayed when set to a

setting other than auto

white balance.)

P. 60

AF confirmation mark

P. 16, 43, 54

Super control panel

Shutter speed gP. 43–46

Exposure compensation indicator

P. 48

Exposure level indicator

P. 45

Flash intensity control indicator

P. 69

Aperture value

P. 43–46

Sharpness N gP. 63 Contrast

J g

P. 63

Saturation

T g

P. 63

Gradation

z g

P. 64

B&W filter

x g

P. 63

Picture tone

y g

P. 63

Super FP flash

1 g

P. 71

Noise reduction

mO g

P. 65

Auto bracket

0 g

P. 49

RC mode

gP. 71

AF illuminator

T g

P. 83

Internal temperature warning

P. 110

White balance

P. 60

White balance compensation

P. 62

ISO sensitivity

P. 50

Metering mode

P. 47

AF mode

P. 51

AF target

P. 53

Record mode

P. 59

Flash intensity control

P. 69

Number of storable still pictures

P .121

Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting

P. 55–58

Card

P. 113

Flash mode

P. 66

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

250 F5.6

+2.0

2008. 08.16

arge

BKT AF

Normal

OFF

Face detection

P. 39

Battery check

P. 6

Flash charging

P. 68

Shooting mode

P. 4

Date

P. 15

Exposure compensation value

P. 48

Exposure level

P. 45

Picture mode

P. 63

Color space

P. 88

The following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time and is called the super control panel. Press the panel on the LCD monitor.

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

INFO

button to display the super control

Basic guide

Names of parts and functions

LCD monitor (Live view)

250250250 F5.6F5.6 +2.0+2.0

AEL

H-AF

BKTFPRC

WBWB

AUTOAUTO

ISOISO

AUTOAUTO

3 838

Exposure compensation value

P. 48

Flash intensity control

P. 69

Internal temperature warning

P. 110

Face detection

P. 39

AF target

P. 53

AF confirmation mark

P. 16, 38, 54

Histogram

P. 108

Flash mode

P. 66

Metering mode

P. 47

Flash

P. 68

(blinks: charging in progress,

lights up: charging completed)

Sequential shooting

P. 55

Self-timer

P. 56

Remote control

P. 57

White balance

P. 60

ISO sensitivity

P. 50

Record mode

P. 59

Number of storable

still pictures

P. 121

Shutter speed

P. 43–46

Aperture value

P .43–46

RC mode

q g

P. 71

Super FP flash

s g

P. 71

Auto bracket

t g

P. 49

AE lock

u g

P. 49

Live view AF mode

po g

P. 37

Battery check

P. 6

Shooting mode

P. 4

Card

P. 113

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

“Using live view”(P.36)

LCD monitor (Playback)

1/ 250 F5 .6

+2 .0 45m m

IS O 1 00

0. 0

A: 0

WB : AUTO

G: 0

NATURAL

sR GB

[3 648 x27 36, 1/8 ]

’0 8.0 8.1 6

21 :56

10 0-0 015

Battery check gP. 6

Card

P. 113

Print reservation Number of prints

P. 91

Protect

P. 81

Record mode gP. 59

Date and time

P. 15

File number

P. 76

Picture mode

P. 63

Color space

P. 88

Shooting information

Single-frame playback information

Record mode

P. 59

Frame number

P. 76

Aperture value gP. 43–46

Shooting mode

P. 4

Focal length

P. 115

(The focal length is displayed in

1 mm units.)

Exposure compensation

P. 48

Shutter speed

P. 43–46

ISO sensitivity

P. 50

Flash intensity control

P. 69

White balance compensation

P. 62

Metering mode

P. 47

AF target

P. 53

White balance

P. 60

Histogram

P. 76

You can switch the monitor display using the

“Information display”(P. 76)

INFO

Basic guide

button.

[3648x2736,1/8]

’08.08.16

100-001 5

21 :56

+2.0 45mm

WB : AUTO

250 F5.6

ISO 100

A: 0 G: 0

NATURAL

sR GB

0.0

Names of parts and functions

Unpack the box contents

The following items are included with the camera. 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

Eyepiece cover

• OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM

• Instruction manual

• Warranty card

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

Attaching the strap

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

Thread the eyepiece cover through one end of the strap (

). Thread the strap as indicated by the

arrows (

2, 3

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.

Charging the battery

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

Unloading the battery

Loading the battery

Charging indicator Amber light: Charging in progress Blue light: Charging completed (Charging time: Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes) Amber blinking: Charging error

Battery compartment cover

Battery compartment lock

Basic guide

Preparations for shooting

Attaching a lens to the camera

Rear cap

Body cap

Lens cap

Lens attachment mark (Red)

Alignment mark (Red)

Lens release button

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

Attach a lens to the camera

Remove the lens cap (

3, 4

)

Removing the lens from the camera

While pressing the lens release button (

), rotate the lens in the direction of

the arrow (

•

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 (

•

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

•

Make sure the power switch is set to OFF.

•

Do not press the lens release button.

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

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/M icrodrive

Card access lamp

Connector

Basic guide

Preparations for shooting

Power on

Dust reduction function operation

The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is turned o n. Ultraso nic 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 viewfinder, 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

Set the camera’s power switch to ON.

•

T o turn off the power, set the power switch to

OFF

Power switch

Mode dial

LCD monitor

2008. 08.16

arge

Normal

OFF

AUTO

Setting the date/time

SEC

CF/xD

REC VIEW

ENG.

NTSC

VIDEO OUT

CANCEL SELECT

’--.--.

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

CANCEL SELECT

Y/M/D

CANCEL

MD TIME

2009

Y/M/D

CANCEL

M D TIME

2009 03 01 14 00

Y/M/D

M D TIME

GOCANCEL

2009 03 01 14 00

Y/M/D

M D TIME

GOCANCEL

SEC

CF/xD

REC VIEW

ENG.

NTSC

VIDEO OUT

CANCEL SELECT

j±0 k±0

’09.03.01

14:01

Press the

button

Use

to select [Z],

then press

Use

to select

[

], then press

Use

to select [Y],

then press

Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set

Use

to select the

date format

Press the i button

Press the

button

to exit

button

•

The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.

Arrow pad

acbd

•

The menu screen is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Basic guide

Preparations for shooting

Shooting

Shutter button

Card access lamp

•

The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.

•

The card access lamp blinks and the camera start s recording the picture.

AF confirmation mark

Aperture value

Shutter speed

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

Adjust the focus

Release the shutter

Press the shutter button halfway.

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 taken.

•

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

AUTO

2008. 08.16

250 F5.6

OFF

arge

Normal

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.

“Using live view” (P. 36)

Press the u (live view) button to switch to live view

If no operations are performed for approximately 8 seconds while th e cam era 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 minute thereafter, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) and stops operating. The camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button,

button, etc.).

“BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer)” (P.86), “SLEEP” (P. 86)

•

The subject is displayed on the LCD monitor.

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

250

F5.6

3 8

Basic guide

250

F5.6

Preparations for shooting

Playback/Erasing

Displays the

previous frame

Displays the

next frame

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

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

button.

Use

to select

[YES]

and press the i button to

erase.

Arrow pad

ERASE

YES

CANCEL SELECT

Indications used in this manual



TIPS

The operation button icons on the body of the camera are used to indic ate the operation 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 manual.

P. 2).

Basic guide

Notes

To make the most of this manual

You can use the “Table of Contents” (P. 20) or “Index” (P.141) as well as the following reference to search for information on camera functions and operations. Use this manual according to shooting condit ions and to find the desired informa tion.

For information on the possible shooting functions:

“Shooting guides” (P.31)

For information on how to operate the camera:

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

Functions available during live view:

“Using live view”(P.36) To search for a function from a list:

“Menu directory” (P. 123) “Index” (P. 141)

Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided.

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

Reference pages describing details or related information.

Preparations for shooting

Table of Conte nts

Basic guide 2

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

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

Preparations for shooting............................................................................................... 10

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

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

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

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

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

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

1 Basic ca me ra ope ra t i on s 26

Describes the basic operations of the camera.

Shooting guides – Improving your shooting skills 31

Describes shooting methods for various shooting situations.

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

A guide to functions for different subjects...................................................................... 32

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

Brightness – Exposure compensation........................................................... 31

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

Taking landscape pictures............................................................................. 32

Taking flower pictures.................................................................................... 33

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

3 Using live view 36

Functions and operations available only during live view will be explained .

Activating live view......................................................................................................... 36

Taking a picture using live view...................................................................................... 37

Using the face detection function................................................................................... 39

Taking a picture using manual focus.............................................................................. 40

Switching the information display................................................................................... 40

Taking a picture while comparing the effect................................................................... 41

Enlarged display operation ............................................................................................ 41

Panorama shooting........................................................................................................ 42

Functions available during live view.............................................................. 36

The live view mechanism.............................................................................. 37

AF operation during live view........................................................................ 38

4 Exposure 43

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

Program shooting........................................................................................................... 43

Aperture priority shooting............................................................................................... 43

Shutter priority shooting................................................................................................. 44

Manual shooting............................................................................................................. 45

Preview function............................................................................................................. 46

Changing the metering mode......................................................................................... 47

Exposure compensation ................................................................................................ 48

AE lock........................................................................................................................... 49

AE bracketing................................................................................................................. 49

ISO sensitivity setting..................................................................................................... 50

Bulb shooting ................................................................................................ 46

5 Focusing and shooting functions 51

Describes the optimal focusing methods according to the subject and shooting condi tions.

AF mode selection......................................................................................................... 51

S-AF (single AF)............................................................................................ 51

C-AF (continuous AF) ................................................................................... 52

MF (manual focus)........................................................................................ 52

Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) ........................ 52

Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF)........................ 53

AF target selection......................................................................................................... 53

Focus lock – If correct focus cannot be obtained........................................................... 54

Sequential shooting ....................................................................................................... 55

Self-timer shooting......................................................................................................... 56

Remote control shooting................................................................................................ 57

Anti-shock......................................................................................................................58

6 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode 59

Describes image adjustment functions specific to digital cameras.

Selecting the record mode............................................................................................. 59

Selecting the white balance........................................................................................... 60

Picture mode.................................................................................................................. 63

Gradation.......................................................................................................................64

Noise reduction.............................................................................................................. 65

Noise filter...................................................................................................................... 65

Recording formats......................................................................................... 59

Selecting the record mode ............................................................................ 60

Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance .............................................. 61

WB compensation......................................................................................... 62

Setting the one-touch white balance............................................................. 63

7 Flash sh oo ting 66

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

Flash mode setting......................................................................................................... 66

Built-in flash shooting..................................................................................................... 68

Flash intensity control.................................................................................................... 69

External flash shooting................................................................................................... 70

Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system................................................... 71

Using commercially available flashes............................................................................ 73

8 Playback functions 74

Describes the functions for image playback.

Single-frame/Close-up playback.................................................................................... 74

Index display/Calendar display...................................................................................... 75

Information display......................................................................................................... 76

Slideshow.......................................................................................................................77

Rotating images............................................................................................................. 77

Playback on TV.............................................................................................................. 78

Editing still images......................................................................................................... 78

Copying images............................................................................................................. 80

Protecting images.......................................................................................................... 81

Erasing images.............................................................................................................. 82

9 Customizing your camera 83

Describes how to customize the camera’s settings.

Custom Menu 1.............................................................................................................. 83

AF/MF ....................................................................................................................... 83

AF ILLUMINAT............................................................................................... 83

FOCUS RING................................................................................................ 83

RESET LENS................................................................................................ 83

e #

f K

Custom Menu 2.............................................................................................................. 90

BULB FOCUSING......................................................................................... 83

BUTTON/DIAL .......................................................................................................... 83

DIAL FUNCTION........................................................................................... 83

DIAL DIRECTION ......................................................................................... 84

AEL/AFL........................................................................................................ 84

AEL/AFL MEMO............................................................................................ 85

FUNCTION............................................................................................... 85

DISP/8/PC.............................................................................................................. 86

EXP/e/ISO............................................................................................................ 87

RECORD/ERASE ..................................................................................................... 89

FUNCTION............................................................................................. 85

................................................................................................................. 86

SLEEP........................................................................................................... 86

BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer).................................................................... 86

USB MODE................................................................................................... 86

LIVE VIEW BOOST....................................................................................... 87

FACE DETECT........................................................................................ 87

FRAME ASSIST (Ruled lines display) .......................................................... 87

ISO-AUTO SET............................................................................................. 87

ISO-AUTO..................................................................................................... 87

AEL Metering ................................................................................................ 87

BULB TIMER................................................................................................. 87

CUSTOM.............................................................................................................. 87

w+F

........................................................................................................... 87

AUTO POP UP.............................................................................................. 88

/COLOR/WB........................................................................................................ 88

ALL >...................................................................................................... 88

COLOR SPACE.............................................................................................88

SET ........................................................................................................ 88

PIXEL COUNT .............................................................................................. 88

RAW+JPEG ERASE..................................................................................... 89

FILE NAME................................................................................................... 89

dpi SETTING................................................................................................. 89

CF/xD............................................................................................................ 90

(Monitor brightness adjustment)............................................................. 90

(Changing the display language)........................................................ 90

VIDEO OUT .................................................................................................. 90

REC VIEW .................................................................................................... 90

FIRMWARE................................................................................................... 90

10 Printing 91

Describes how to print your pictures.

Print reservation (DPOF) ............................................................................................... 91

Direct printing (PictBridge)............................................................................................. 93

Print reservation............................................................................................ 91

Single-frame reservation............................................................................... 91

All-frame reservation..................................................................................... 92

Resetting the print reservation data .............................................................. 92

Connecting the camera to a printer............................................................... 94

Easy printing ................................................................................................. 94

Custom printing............................................................................................. 95

11 Using the OLYMPUS Master software 97

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

Flowchart .......................................................................................................................97

Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software............................................................ 97

Connecting the camera to a computer........................................................................... 98

Start up the OLYMPUS Master software........................................................................ 99

Displaying camera images on a computer..................................................................... 99

Viewing still images...................................................................................................... 101

To increase the number of languages.......................................................................... 101

Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master..................... 102

What is OLYMPUS Master?.......................................................................... 97

Downloading and saving images .................................................................. 99

Disconnecting the camera from your computer ............................................ 99

12 Shooting tips and maintenance 103

Refer to this section for troubleshooting and camera maintenance information.

Shooting tips and information ...................................................................................... 103

Error codes .................................................................................................................. 109

Camera maintenance....................................................................................................111

Tips before you start taking pictures............................................................103

Shooting tips ............................................................................................... 103

Additional shooting tips and information...................................................... 106

Playback tips............................................................................................... 108

Viewing pictures on a computer.................................................................. 108

Cleaning and storing the camera .................................................................111

Cleaning mode – Removing dust.................................................................112

Pixel mapping – Checking the image processing functions.........................112

13 Information 113

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

Card basics...................................................................................................................113

Battery and charger ......................................................................................................114

Using your charger abroad ...........................................................................................114

Interchangeable lenses.................................................................................................115

Program line diagram (P mode)...................................................................................118

Exposure warning display.............................................................................................118

Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode ...........................................................119

White balance color temperature................................................................................. 120

Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures......................................... 121

Functions that can be registered in Custom Reset Settings........................................ 122

Menu directory............................................................................................................. 123

Glossary....................................................................................................................... 126

Specifications............................................................................................................... 129

E-System Chart............................................................................................................ 132

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................................................................ 134

Index............................................................................................................................ 141

Usable cards ................................................................................................113

Formatting the card......................................................................................114

ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens.........................................................115

ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications.............................................................116

Basic camera operations

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

1 Using the direct buttons to operate the ca m era 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

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

Basic camera operations

3 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 flash intensity control

Direct button

Fj

Super control panel

ip

: [w]

MENU[X][w]

Using the direct buttons

SELECT GO

Direct menu

Control dial

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

Remote control shooting

Press the button for the function you want to set.

•

The direct menu is displayed.

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

The functions assigned to buttons are as shown below.

No. Direct buttons Function Ref. page

1</Y/

2 3

2 + 4

Remote control/Self-timer/

Sequential shooting button

Exposure compensation button Exposure compensation P. 48

Live view button Turns live view on or off P. 36

Flash button

Exposure compensation button

Flash button

Remote control/Self-timer/ Sequential shooting

Pops up the flash and sets flash mode

Flash intensity control P.69

P. 55–58

P. 66

Basic camera operations



TIPS

To assign othe r func tio ns so the y can be set with dire ct button s:

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

g“7

FUNCTION” (P. 85), “j FUNCTION” (P.85)

Using the super control panel

Control dial

Arrow pad

button

INFO

button

arge

Normal

OFF

ISO

Cursor

The name of the selected function is displayed.

arge

Normal

OFF

METERING

SELECT GO

Direct menu

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

Press the panel on the LCD monitor.

•

Basic camera operations

INFO

button to display the super contro l

Press the

INFO

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

button again to turn off the super control

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Press the i button.

•

The cursor on the super control panel lights.

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.

For details on the functions that can be set with the super control panel, refer to “Super control panel” (

OFF

arge

Normal

button to confirm your setting. If no operation

P. 7 ).

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

Using the menu

button

Arrow pad

button

CARD SETUP

NORM

AUTO

CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION

CANCEL SELECT

Operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

: Press the

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:

: Press the i button to confirm your settings.

CANCEL

Tab The current setting

is displayed

METERING

S-AF

0.0

OFF

RC MODE

AF MODE AF AREA ANTI-SHOCK

AUTO

CANCEL SELECT

Function

Types of tabs

(Shooting menu 1)

Sets shooting functions.

(Shooting menu 2)

Sets shooting functions.

(Playback menu)

Sets playback functions.

(Custom menu 1)

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

(Custom menu 2)

Sets the basic functions of the camera.

AF/MF

BUTTON/DIAL

DISP/8/PC EXP/

/ISO

CUSTOM

CANCEL SELECT

/COLOR/WB

Screenshot of menu with the

tab selected

Tab

Press the

•

SELECT

Use ac to select a tab and

The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.

button.

to set an item.

Use ac to select a function and d to go to the setting screen.

METERING

RC MODE

AF MODE AF AREA ANTI-SHOCK

CANCEL SELECT

OFF

0.0

S-AF

AUTO

OFF

CANCEL SELECT

METERING

RC MODE

AF MODE AF AREA ANTI-SHOCK

METERING

Basic camera operations

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” (

P. 123).

Resetting to the factory default settings

RESET1

YES

CANCEL SELECT

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

P. 122).

[RESET]

Basic camera operations

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

•

If settings have already been registered, Selecting

•

Select [SET] and press the i button.

Using reset settings

You can reset the camera to settings.

[RESET] [RESET1]/[RESET2]

[SET]

T o cance l the registration, select

MENU[W][CUSTOM RESET]

[SET]

again overwrites the registered setting.

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

“Menu directory” (

: Resets to the registered settings.

[RESET]

[RESET1]

[RESET2]

P. 123).

is displayed next to

setting or restore the factory default

[RESET1]/[RESET2]

. You

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

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

button.

MENU[W][CUSTOM RESET]

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