Olympus E-P3, EP3BLK User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA
Instruction Manual
Basic guide
Quick task index
Table of Contents
Basic photography/frequently-
1.
used options
2. Other shooting options
3. Flash shooting
5. Playback options
6. Sending and receiving images
7. Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib]
8. Printing pictures
9. Camera setup
10. Customizing camera settings
11. Information
12. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
System chart Index
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 fi rmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there
are additions and/or modifi cations of functions due to fi rmware update for the camera, the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.
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
Computer software
• CD-ROM
Instruction manual
• Warranty card
Body cap Strap USB cable
Camera
grip
MCG-1
Lithium ion
battery
PS-BLS1 (BLS-1)
or BLS-5
Attaching the strap
Thread the strap in
1
the direction of the arrows.
Lastly, pull the strap
2
tight making sure that it is fastened securely.
1
2
Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet
in the same way.
Indications used in this manual
The following symbols are used throughout this manual.
Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction
#
$ %
g
Cautions
Notes Tips
or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided.
Points to note when using the camera. Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of
your camera. Reference pages describing details or related information.
3
CB-USB6
Lithium ion
charger
PS-BCS1 (BCS-1)
or BCS-5
AV cable
(Monaural)
CB-AVC3
Attaching the grip
Use a coin or similar object to tighten the screw.
1
2
2
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Charging and inserting the battery
Charging the battery.
1
Charging indicator
Charging in progress Charging complete Charging error
(Charging time: Up to approximately 3 hours 30 minutes)
# Cautions
Unplug the charger when charging is complete.
• Use only compatible battery chargers to charge rechargeable batteries. BLS-1
• batteries must be charged using the BCS-1, BLS-5 batteries using the BCS-5.
Loading the battery.
2
BCS-1 BCS-5
Lights orange
Lights
blue Blinks orange
Off
Direction
indicating
mark
Charging indicator
Lithium ion
charger
SDirection indicating mark
3
Lithium ion battery
1
AC cable
3
AC wall
outlet
2
Battery/card compartment cover
2
1

Basic guide

Preparations for shooting
Battery/card compartment lock
Removing the battery
Turn off the camera before opening or closing the battery/card compartment cover. To remove the battery, fi rst push the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow and then remove.
# Cautions
Contact an authorized distributor or service center if you are unable to remove the
• battery. Do not use force.
$ Notes
It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the
• battery in use drains.
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Inserting and removing cards
Loading the card.
Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi card (referred to as “card” in these instructions) until it locks in place. g “Card basics” (P. 99)
# Cautions
Turn off the camera before loading or
Preparations for shooting
removing the card.
Removing the card
Press the inserted card lightly and it will be ejected. Pull out the card.
# Cautions
Do not remove the battery or card while the card
• access lamp (P. 9) is lit.
Closing the battery/card compartment cover.
2
Close the cover until you hear a click.
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# Cautions
Close the battery/card compartment cover when using the camera.
Attaching a lens to the camera
Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens.
1
Basic guide
1
1
Attach a lens to the camera.
2
# Cautions
Make sure the camera is turned off.
• Do not press the lens release button.
• Do not touch internal portions of the
• camera.
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.
Remove the lens cap.
3
Removing the lens from the camera
While pressing the lens release button, rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow. g “Interchangeable lenses” (P. 100)
attachment
2
Lens
mark
Alignment
mark
2
1
1
2
Lens release button
2
Preparations for shooting
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2
Power on
Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera.
When the camera is turned on, the (blue) power lamp will light and the monitor will
• turn on. When the camera is turned on, dust reduction will be performed to remove dust from
• the surface of the image sensor fi lter. To turn off the power, press the ON/OFF button again.
Set the mode dial to A.
Preparations for shooting
Monitor
ISO-A
200
250250 F5.6
Mode dial
ON/OFF button
Battery level
7 (green): Camera ready to shoot.
8 (green): Low battery 9 (blinks red): Charge the battery
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Displayed for about 10 seconds after the camera is turned on.
Number of storable still pictures Available recording time
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Setting the date/time
Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The fi le name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera.
Display the menus.
1
Press the MENU button to display the menus.
Shooting Menu 1
Card Setup
1
Reset/Myset Picture Mode
2
D
Image Aspect
MENU button
Back
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Set
Preparations for shooting
Select [X] in the [d] (setup) tab.
2
Use FG to select [d] and press I.
• Select [X] and press I.
Set the date and time.
3
Use HI to select items.
• Use FG to change the selected item.
• Use FG to select the date format.
Save settings and exit.
4
Press Q to set the camera clock and exit to the main menu.
• Press the MENU button to exit the menus.
[d] tab
Setup Menu
1
W
2
Rec View
c/#
Menu Display
Firmware
Back
YMDTime
2011
Cancel
The time is displayed using a 24-hour clock.
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5sec
Set
X
Y/M/D
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Names of parts
Camera
1 2 3 4
5
Names of parts and functions
6 7
9
0
a
5
b
8
d
e
f
1 Mode dial ....................................P. 6, 10
2 Shutter button ...............P. 11, 12, 36, 92
3 ON/OFF button ................................P. 6
4 Fn2 button ......................................P. 89
5 Strap eyelet.......................................P. 2
6 Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator
...............................................P. 49/P . 82
7 Lens attachment mark ......................P. 5
8 Mount (Remove the body cap before
attaching the lens.)
9 Stereo microphone ...................P. 62, 68
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h
g
0 Hot shoe cover
a Built-in ash ....................................P. 59
b Lens release button ..........................P. 5
c Lens lock pin d Tripod socket
e Battery/card compartment cover.......P. 3
f Battery/card compartment lock .........P. 3
g Connector cover
h Multi-connector ...................P. 69, 73, 77
i HDMI mini-connector (type C) ........P. 69
i
1 2
3
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a b
c d
Names of parts and functions
e
45678 90
F (Up) / F (Exposure compensation)
H (Left) / P (AF
target) button (P. 37)
Q button
(P. 20, 21)
1 Flash switch ....................................P. 59
2 Accessory port ................................P. 71
3 Monitor (Touch screen) .......P. 22, 24, 25
4 R (Movie) button....P. 11, 13, 61, 65, 89
5 U button .......................P. 33, 38, 63, 64
6 Fn1/G button .................P. 89/P. 63, 64
7 q (Playback) button ................P. 14, 63
8 D (Erase) button ......................P. 15, 63
9 MENU button .................................P. 21
In this manual, the j and j icons represent operations performed using the main and
*
sub dials.
button (P. 40)
I (Right) /# (Flash) button (P. 59)
Main dial* (j) (P. 14, 50 – 53)
Rotate to choose an
• option.
G (Down) / jY
(Sequential shooting/Self-timer)
button (P. 49)
0 Card access lamp .............................P. 4
a Hot shoe .........................................P. 60
b INFO (Information display) button
.....................................P. 24, 25, 32 – 34
c Speaker
d Sub dial* (j) ...................P. 14, 50 – 53
e Grip attachment screw ......................P. 2
f Arrow pad
Main dial* (j) ..................P. 14, 50 – 53
f
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Camera controls
Mode dial
Use the mode dial to select the shooting mode. After choosing the shooting mode, use the shutter button to take photographs and the R button to shoot movies.
Mode iconIndicator
Names of parts and functions
Photo zone
Easy shooting modes
iAUTO (P. 18)
A
ART Art lter (P. 16) SCN Scene (P. 17)
Movie zone
If A is selected, the camera automatically
• optimizes settings to suit the subject. Select ART or SCN options according to your
• subject or creative intent. The camera optimizes settings 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.
Advanced shooting modes
Program shooting (P. 50)
P
Aperture priority shooting
A
(P. 51) Shutter priority shooting
S
(P. 52) Manual shooting (P. 53)
M
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.
Movie mode
Movie (P. 61)
n
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Resetting camera settings: g “Restoring default or custom settings” (P. 35)
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Shutter button
Mode Photos: shutter button Movies: R button
Aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for optimal
P
results. You control aperture.
A
You control shutter speed.
S
You control aperture and shutter
M
speed. A full auto mode in which the camera
automatically optimizes settings for
A
the current scene.
ART Select an art lter.
SCN Select a scene.
Photographs are recorded at the
n
settings selected in [nMode].
The camera automatically adjusts settings and records a movie.
Adjust shutter speed or aperture for different effects while shooting movies.
R button
Taking photographs during movie recording
To take a photograph during movie recording, press the shutter button. Press the R
• button to end recording. Three fi les will be recorded to the memory card: the movie footage preceding the photograph, the photograph itself, and the movie footage following the photograph. Only one photograph can be taken at a time during movie recording; the self-timer and
ash can not be used.
# Cautions
Image size and quality for photographs are independent of movie frame size.
• The autofocus and metering used in movie mode may differ from that used to take
• photographs. The R button can not be used to record movies in the following instances:
shutter button pressed halfway/BULB/Sequential shooting/PANORAMA/3D/ multiple exposure, etc. (still photography also ends)
Names of parts and functions
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Taking photographs/shooting movies
Frame the shot.
Be careful that your fi ngers
• or the camera strap do not obstruct the lens or fl ash.
Basic operations
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
Using lenses with an UNLOCK switch
Retractable lenses with an UNLOCK switch can not be used while retracted. Turn the zoom ring in the direction of arrow (1) to extend the lens (2). To store, turn the zoom ring in the direction of arrow (4) while sliding the UNLOCK switch (3).
Adjust the focus.
2
Lightly press the shutter button down to the fi rst position (press the shutter button
• halfway).
Press the shutter
button halfway.
The AF confi rmation mark (( or n) will be displayed and focus will lock.
Lenses that supports Hi-Speed Imager AF*
(
Lenses with other Four Thirds mounts
n
Visit our website for more information.*
The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the
• camera are displayed.
4
2
AF target
ISO-A
200
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Shutter speed Aperture value
1
3
AF confi rmation mark
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Pressing the shutter button halfway and all the way down
The shutter button has two positions. The act of lightly pressing the shutter button to the rst position and holding it there is called “pressing the shutter button halfway,” that of pressing it all the way down to the second position “pressing the shutter button all (or the rest of) the way down.”
Press the rest of
Press halfway
Release the shutter.
3
Taking photographs
Press the shutter button all the way (fully).
The shutter sounds and the picture is
• taken.
Recording movies
Release the shutter button and press the R button to begin recording. Press the R button again to end recording.
the way down
Press halfway
Press the rest of
the way down
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Basic operations
R button
n
% Tips
If no operations are performed for a minute, the camera enters “sleep” (stand-by) mode
• to turn off the monitor and to cancel all actions. The camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). [Sleep]: g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
# Cautions
If the camera is used for extended periods, the temperature of the image pickup
• device will rise and noise and colored fog may appear in images recorded at high ISO sensitivities. Choose a lower ISO sensitivity or turn the camera off for a short period.
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Playback/Erasing
Viewing Images
Single-frame playback
Press the q button to display your most recent photograph
• or movie.
q button
Basic operations
Close-up playback
Rotate the sub dial r to zoom the
• current image in up to 14×. Rotate the dial q to return to single-frame playback.
Index display/Calendar display
Rotate the sub dial q to view multiple images (Index playback). After the dial is rotated
• several times, images will be displayed in Calendar playback. Press the U button to view the currently selected picture full frame.
Movie playback
Select a movie and press Q to display the playback menu. Select [Movie Play] and press Q to begin playback.
To interrupt movie playback, press MENU.
Arrow pad/Main dial
Displays the
previous
frame
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Displays the next frame
Index display
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Movie
2x
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25 26 27 28 29 30 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31 1 2 3
30 31 1 2 3
Calendar display
Movie
Movie Play
m
Erase
Back
Set
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Volume
Volume can be adjusted by pressing F or G during single-frame and movie playback.
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Erasing images
Display an image you want to delete and press D. Select [Yes] and press Q. You can also select multiple images for deletion. g “Selecting images” (P. 65)
Erase
D button
Back
Protecting images
Protect images from accidental deletion. Display an image you wish to protect and press the Fn2 button; a 0 (protect) icon will appear on the image. Press the Fn2 button again to remove protection. You can also protect multiple selected images.
g “Selecting images” (P. 65)
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# Cautions
Formatting the card erases all images even if they have
• been protected.
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Yes
No
Set
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Basic operations
Using art fi lters
Rotate the mode dial to ART.
A menu of art fi lters will be displayed. Select a fi lter using FG.
ART 1
1
7
Exit
Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to display the view through the lens in
• the monitor. Press Q to return to the art fi lter menu.
Types of art lters
j Pop Art o Pin Hole k Soft Focus s Diorama l Pale&Light Color t Cross Process m Light T one u Gentle Sepia n Grainy Film v Dramatic T one
Shoot.
2
To choose a different setting, press Q to display the art fi lter menu.
Art effects
Art fi lters can be modifi ed and effects can be added. Pressing I in the art fi lter menu displays additional options.
Modifying fi lters
Option I is the original lter, while options II and on add effects that modify the original lter.
Adding effects*
Soft focus, pin-hole, frames, white edges, starlight
The effects available vary with the selected fi lter.*
Pop Art
Q
ISO
400
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# Cautions
If [RAW] is currently selected for image quality, image quality will automatically be set to
• [YN+RAW]. The art fi lter will be applied to the JPEG copy only. Depending on the subject, tone transitions may be ragged, the effect may be less
• noticeable, or the image may become more “grainy.” Some effects may not be visible in live view or during movie recording.
• Playback may differ according to the fi lters, effects, or movie quality settings applied.
Shooting in scene mode
Rotate the mode dial to SCN.
1
A menu of scene menu will be displayed. Select a scene using FG.
SCN 1 Portrait
Q
ISO
400
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Exit
Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to display the view through the lens in
• the monitor. Press Q to return to the scene menu.
Set
250250 F5.6
Types of scene modes
O Portrait r Nature Macro P e-Portrait Q Candle
L Landscape R Sunset K Landscape+Portrait T Documents J
Sport s Panorama (P. 54) G Night Scene U Night+Portrait g Beach & Snow
G
Children fn Fisheye Effect
H
High Key wn Wide-angle
I
Low Key mn Macro q DIS Mode T 3D Photo
J
Macro
Shoot.
2
To choose a different setting, press Q to display the scene menu.
(
Fireworks
# Cautions
In [e-Portrait] mode, two images are recorded: an unmodifi ed image and a second image
• to which [e-Portrait] effects have been applied. The unmodifi ed image is recorded using the option currently selected for image quality, the modifi ed copy at an image quality of JPEG (X-quality (2560 × 1920)). [n Fisheye Effect], [n Wide-angle], and [n Macro] are for use with optional converter
• lenses. Movies can not be recorded in [e-Portrait], [Panorama], or [3D Photo] mode.
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Using live guides
Live guides are available in iAUTO (A) mode. While iAUTO is a full auto mode, live guides make it easy to access a variety of advanced photographic techniques.
Guide item
Change Color Saturation
Level bar/selection
Clear & Vivid
Basic operations
Cancel
Guide item Level bar/selection Affects
Change Color Saturation Clear & Vivid
Change Color Image Warm
Change Brightness Bright
Blur Background Blur
Express Motions
Shooting Tips
Monitor frame rate slows.*
Q
Blurred Motion*
Tips For Child Photo
• Tips For Pet Photo
• Tips For Flower Photo
• Tips For Cuisine Photo
• Tips For Framing
• Tips With Accessory
Cancel Set
Flat & Muted
Cool
Dark
Sharp
Stop Motion
Flat & Muted
Saturation, contrast, gradation, etc.
Color temperature, gradation, etc.
Exposure compensation, gradation, etc.
Aperture, live preview, etc.
Shutter speed (1/2 s – fastest speed), frame rate, etc.
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Set the mode dial to A.
1
After pressing Q to display the live guide, use
2
the FG buttons on the arrow pad to highlight an item and press Q to select.
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Guide item
Change Color Saturation
Cancel
Use FG on the arrow pad to choose the level.
3
If [Shooting Tips] is selected, highlight an item and
• press Q to view a description. Press the shutter button halfway to select.
• The effect of the selected level is visible in the display.
• If [Blur Background] or [Express Motions] is selected, the display will return to normal, but the selected effect will be visible in the fi nal photograph.
Shoot.
4
Press the shutter button to shoot.
To clear the live guide from the display, press the MENU button.
Cancel Set
Clear & Vivid
Flat & Muted
# Cautions
If [RAW] is currently selected for image quality, image quality will automatically be set to
• [YN+RAW]. Live guide settings are not applied to the RAW copy.
• Pictures may appear grainy at some live guide setting levels.
• Changes to live guide setting levels may not be visible in the monitor.
• The fl ash can not be used with the live guide.
• Changes to live guide options cancel previous changes.
• Choosing live guide settings that exceed the limits of the camera exposure meters may
• result in pictures that are over- or under-exposed. In P, A, S, and M modes, live guides can be displayed by pressing the Fn1 button.
• Pictures will be taken using live guide settings. [Button Function]: g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
Basic operations
Level bar
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Using live control
The live control can be used to adjust settings in P, S, A, M, and n modes. Using live control allows you to preview the effects of different settings in the monitor. A custom setting is available that allows the live control to be used in other modes (P. 81).
IS OFFIS OFF
j
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AUTOAUTOAUTO
AUTO
AUTOAUTOAUTO
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AUTOAUTO
AUTOAUTO
P
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Settings
Available settings
Image stabilizer ....................................P. 42
Picture mode Scene mode Art fi lter mode n mode
*1
......................................P . 45
*2
.......................................P . 17
*2
.....................................P . 16
*3
.............................................P . 61
White balance .......................................P. 43
Sequential shooting/self-timer ..............P. 49
Aspect ratio
*1*2
.......................................P. 48
Record mode ........................................P. 47
Flash mode Flash intensity control Metering mode
*1*2
.......................................P . 59
*1*2
..................................P. 41
AF mode ...............................................P. 36
ISO sensitivity .......................................P. 48
Face priority
*1*2
......................................P . 39
Movie sound record ..............................P. 62
*1 P, A, S and M modes only. *2 ART and SCN only. *3 n mode only.
Press Q to display the live control.
1
To hide the live control, press Q again.
Use the FGbuttons on the
2
arrow pad to select settings, use HI to change the selected setting, and press
Displays
the selected
function
name
Q.
The selected settings take effect
• automatically if no operations are performed for about 8 seconds.
Cursor
AUTOAUTO
AUTOAUTO
P
Arrow pad
*1*2
.......................P . 60
Cursor
IS OFFIS OFF
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AUTOAUTOAUTO
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Arrow pad
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# Cautions
Some items are not available in some shooting modes.
% Tips
For information on displaying or hiding the live control.
• [KControl Settings]: g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
Using the menus
Press the MENU button to display the menus.
1
Menus
Preliminary and basic shooting
W
options Advanced shooting options
X
Playback and retouch options
q
Custom menu*
c
Accessory port menu*
#
Camera setup
d
(e.g., date and language)
Tab
Operation
guide
Press the MENU
button to go back
Not displayed at default settings.*
Use FG to select a tab and press Q.
2
Select an item using FG and press Q to display options for the
3
selected item.
The current setting is displayedFunction
Shooting Menu 2
1
Image Stabilizer Bracketing
2
Multiple Exposure
w
#
RC Mode
Digital Tele-converter
Back
Use FG to highlight an option and press Q to select.
4
Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the menu.
oj/Y
Off
Q
Off
0.0 Off Off
Set
$ Notes
For details on the functions that can be set with the menu, refer to “Menu directory” (P. 107).
A guide is displayed for about 2 seconds after you select an option. Press the INFO button to view or hide guides.
% Tips
Camera settings can be customized to your shooting style: Use the custom menus to customize camera settings to your own goals or taste. Custom menus are not displayed by default, and you will need to display the menus before proceeding. g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
Using accessory port devices: Settings for the EVF and OLYMPUS PENPAL accessories are accessed from the accessory port menu. This menu is not displayed by default, and you will need to display it before proceeding. g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
Card Setup
1
Reset/Myset Picture Mode
2
D
Image Aspect
Back
one screen
j/Y
1
Image Stabilizer Bracketing
2
Multiple Exposure
w
#
RC Mode
Digital Tele-converter
Back
Shooting Menu 1
Press Q to
confi rm the
Shooting Menu 2
setting
o j
Y
12s
Y
2
Basic guide
j
4:3
Set
Off
Off
s
0.0 Off Off
Set
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Using the Touch screen
The monitor acts as a touch screen to control the camera.
Live Guides
The touch screen can be used with live guides.
Touch the tab and swipe your fi nger to the
1
left to display live guides.
Tap to select items.
Basic operations
Use your fi nger to position the sliders.
2
Press the MENU button to exit the live guide
• display.
Shooting Mode
You can focus and shoot by tapping the monitor. Tap to cycle through touch screen settings.
Touch screen operations disabled.
Tap a subject to focus and automatically release the shutter.
Tap to display a focus frame. You can use the touch screen to choose the position and size of the focus frame. Photographs can be taken by pressing the shutter button.
Tab
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Previewing Your Subject ( )
Tap the subject in the display.
1
An AF frame will be displayed.
• Use the slider to choose the size of the frame.
Next, tap E to zoom in on the subject in
2
the focus frame.
Use your fi nger to scroll the display.
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Playback Mode
Use the touch screen to page through images or zoom in and out.
Full-Frame Playback
Viewing Additional Images
Slide your fi nger to the left to view later frames, right to
• scroll view earlier frames.
Playback Zoom
Slide the bar up or down to zoom in or out.
• Use your fi nger to scroll the display when the picture is
• zoomed in. Tap F to display Index playback. For calendar
• playback, tap F until the calendar is displayed.
Index/Calendar Playback
Page Ahead/Page Back
Slide your fi nger up to view the next page, down to view
• the previous page. Use t or u to choose the number of images
• displayed. For single-frame playback, tap u until the current
• image is displayed full frame.
Viewing Images
Tap an image to view it full frame.
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# Cautions
The situations in which touch screen operations are not available include the following.
Movie recording/panorama/3D/e-portrait/multiple exposure/bulb photography/multi-view display/one-touch white balance dialog/when buttons or dials are in use
In self-timer mode, the timer can be started by tapping the display. Tap again to stop the
• timer. Do not touch the display with your fi ngernails or other sharp objects.
• Gloves or monitor covers may interfere with touch screen operation.
% Tips
Disabling the touch screen. [Touch Screen Settings]: g “Customizing camera settings”
• (P. 81)
Basic guide
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1 Card write indicator ...........................P. 8
2 Super FP ash s ........................P. 105
3 RC mode.........................................P. 93
4 Auto bracket t ............................P. 57
5 Multiple exposure a .....................P . 56
6 Face priority I .........................P. 39, 82
7 Movie sound ...................................P. 62
8 Internal temperature warning
m ...........................................P . 97
9 dLock ............................................P. 82
0 Focal length ..................................P. 100
a Flash ...............................................P. 59
(blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed)
b AF con rmation mark......................P. 12
c Image stabilizer...............................P. 42
d Art lter ...........................................P . 16
Scene mode....................................P. 17
Picture mode...................................P. 45
e White balance .................................P. 43
f Sequential shooting/self-timer ........P. 49
g Aspect ratio .....................................P. 48
h Record mode (still images) .............P. 47
i Record mode (movies) ...................P. 48
j Available recording time k Number of storable still pictures ...P. 106
You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g “Switching the information display” (P. 32)
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l Tone control ....................................P. 34
m Top: Flash intensity control ......P. 60
Bottom: Exposure compensation
indicator............................P. 40
n Exposure compensation value........P. 40
o Aperture value .........................P. 50 – 53
p Shutter speed ..........................P. 50 – 53
q Histogram .................................P. 32, 33
r AE Lock u ...................................P. 41
s Shooting mode...................P. 10, 50 – 55
t Myset ..............................................P. 35
u Touch screen mode ........................P. 22
v Flash intensity control .....................P. 60
w ISO sensitivity .................................P. 48
x AF mode .........................................P. 36
y Metering mode ................................P. 41
z Flash mode .....................................P. 59
A Battery check
7 Lit up (green) : Ready for use
(displayed for about ten seconds after the camera is turned on)
8 Lit up (green) : Battery is running
low
9
Blinks (red) : Charging required
B Live guide recall ........................P. 18, 22
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1 Battery check ....................................P. 6
2 Eye-Fi upload complete ..................P. 88
3 Print reservation
Number of prints .............................P. 76
4 Sound record ..................................P. 68
5 Protect ............................................P. 15
6 Image selected ...............................P. 65
7 File number ...............................P. 76, 86
8 Frame number ................................P. 76
9 Storage device ................................P. 99
0 Record mode ..................................P. 47
a Aspect ratio ...............................P. 48, 67
b 3D image ........................................P. 55
c Date and time ...................................P. 7
d Aspect border .................................P. 48
e AF target .........................................P. 37
f Shooting mode...................P. 10, 50 – 53
g Exposure compensation .................P. 40
h Shutter speed ..........................P. 50 – 53
i Aperture value .........................P. 50 – 53
j Focal length ..................................P. 100
k Flash intensity control .....................P. 60
l White balance compensation..........P. 44
m Color space.....................................P. 85
n Picture mode...................................P. 45
o Compression rate ...........................P. 47
p Pixel count ......................................P. 47
q ISO sensitivity .................................P. 48
r White balance .................................P. 43
s Metering mode ................................P. 41
t Histogram .................................P. 32, 33
You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g “Displaying information during playback” (P. 33)
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Quick task index

Quick task index
Shooting
Taking pictures with automatic settings Easy photography with special effects Choosing an aspect ratio Quickly matching settings to the scene Pro-level photography made simple
Taking pictures so that whites come out white and blacks come out black
Taking pictures with a blurred background Taking pictures that stop the subject in
motion or convey a sense of motion
Taking pictures with the correct color
Processing pictures to match the subject/ Taking monotone pictures
Focus/Focusing on one area
When the camera won’t focus on your subject
Focusing on a small spot in the frame/ confi rming focus before shooting
Recomposing photographs after focusing Turning off the beep speaker
Disabling the fl ash/taking photos without the fl ash
Reducing camera shake
Taking pictures of a subject against backlight
Photographing fi reworks Reducing image noise (mottling)
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iAUTO (A) Art fi lter (ART)16 Aspect ratio 48 Scene (SCN)17 Live guide 18
Exposure compensation 40 Live guide 18
Aperture priority shooting 51 Live guide 18 Shutter priority shooting 52 White balance 43 One-touch white balance 44 Picture Mode 45 Art fi lter (ART)16 Touch screen 22 AF target 37 Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 38
Focus lock 37
Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 38 Focus lock 37
C-AF+TR (AF Tracking) 36 8 (Beep sound) Flash 59
ISO/DIS Mode 48/17 Image Stabilizer 42 Anti-Shock 84 Self-timer 49 Remote cable 102 Flash shooting 59 Gradation (Picture Mode) 45 Bulb shooting 53 Scene (SCN)17
Noise Reduct. 85
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Taking pictures without white subjects appearing too white or black subjects appearing too dark
Optimizing the monitor/ adjusting monitor hue
Checking set effect before taking a picture
Taking pictures while checking the level of the camera
Shooting with deliberate composition
Zooming in on photos to check focus Self-portraits
Sequential shooting Extending the useful life of the battery
Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken
Playback/Retouch
Viewing images on a TV Playback on TV 69 Viewing slideshows with background
music Brightening shadows
Dealing with red-eye Printing made easy Commercial prints Simple photo sharing
Gradation (Picture Mode) 45 Histogram/
Exposure compensation Tone control 34 Monitor brightness
adjustment Live View Boost 83 Multi view display 32, 40 Preview function 51 Test Picture 89 Level Gauge
(G/Info Settings) Displayed Grid
(G/Info Settings) Autoq (Rec View) mode2 (q Close Up Mode) Self-timer 49
Sequential shooting 49 Sleep 84
Record mode 47
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Slideshow 66 Shadow Adj (JPEG Edit) 67
Redeye Fix (JPEG Edit) 67 Direct printing 77 Creating a print order 76 OLYMPUS PENPAL 71
Camera Settings
Restoring default settings Reset 35 Saving the settings Changing the menu display language
Myset 35
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Table of Contents
Basic guide 3
Table of Contents
Preparations for shooting ...........3
Charging and inserting
the battery ...............................3
Inserting and removing cards .....4
Attaching a lens to the camera ...5
Power on ....................................6
Setting the date/time...................7
Names of parts and functions .....8
Names of parts ...........................8
Camera 8
Camera controls .......................10
Mode dial 10
Basic operations ........................12
Taking photographs/shooting
movies ...................................12
Playback/Erasing ......................14
Viewing Images 14 Volume 15 Erasing images 15 Protecting images 15
Using art fi lters..........................16
Shooting in scene mode ...........17
Using live guides ......................18
Using live control ......................20
Using the menus.......................21
Using the Touch screen ............22
Live Guides 22 Shooting Mode 22 Playback Mode 23
Information displayed in the
monitor ........................................24
Shooting ...................................24
Playback ...................................25
Quick task index 26
Basic photography/ frequently-used options 32
Switching the information
display .........................................32
Choosing shooting controls .....32
Displaying information during
playback ......................................33
Other uses for the INFO
button ..........................................34
Restoring default or custom
settings ........................................35
Using reset settings ..................35
Saving Myset ............................35
Using Myset ..............................35
Choosing a focus mode
(AF mode) ....................................36
Choosing a focus target
(AF target) ...................................37
Focus lock ................................37
Quick AF target selection..........37
Toggling quickly between AF
and MF ..................................37
Zoom frame AF/zoom AF ...........38
Face priority AF/
pupil detection AF ......................39
Taking pictures using face
priority....................................39
Controlling exposure
(exposure compensation) ..........40
Previewing the effects of
exposure compensation and
white balance ........................40
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Changing the brightness of
highlights and shadows ............40
Choosing how the camera measures brightness
(metering) ....................................41
Exposure lock (AE lock) ............41
Reducing camera shake
(the image stabilizer) ..................42
Adjusting color
(white balance) ...........................43
White balance compensation ...44
One-touch white balance ..........44
Processing options
(picture mode) ............................45
Image quality (record mode) .....47
Choosing a record mode ..........47
Setting the image aspect ...........48
ISO sensitivity .............................48
Sequential shooting/
using the self timer ....................49
Other shooting options 50
“Point-and-shoot” photography
(P program mode) ......................50
Choosing aperture
(A aperture-priority mode) ........51
Choosing shutter speed
(S shutter-priority mode) ...........52
Choosing aperture and shutter
speed (M manual mode) ............53
Choosing when the exposure
ends (bulb) ............................53
Taking Panoramas ......................54
Taking pictures for
a panorama ...........................54
3D Photography ..........................55
Recording multiple exposures in a single image
(multiple exposure) ....................56
Varying settings over a series
of photographs (bracketing) .....57
Digital Zoom
(Digital Tele-converter) ..............58
Flash shooting 59
Using a fl ash
(fl ash photography) ...................59
Adjusting fl ash output
(Flash intensity control) .............60
Using external fl ash units designated for use with this
camera .........................................60
Other external fl ash units .......... 60
Shooting and viewing movies 61
Changing the settings for
movie recording .........................61
Adding effects to a movie .........61
Movie sound options (recording
sound with movies)................62
Viewing movies ..........................62
Playback options 63
Single-frame playback ...............63
Index display/
calendar display .........................63
Playback zoom
(close-up playback) ....................64
Selecting images ........................65
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Canceling all protections ...........65
All-frame erase ...........................65
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Rotate ..........................................65
Slideshow ....................................66
Editing still images .....................67
Image overlay .............................68
Audio recording ..........................68
Viewing camera images on
TV .................................................69
Sending and receiving images 71
Sending images ..........................71
Receiving images/
adding a host ..............................71
Editing the address book ..........72
Creating albums .........................72
Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/ [ib] 73
Windows ...................................73
Macintosh .................................74
Copying pictures to a computer without OLYMPUS Viewer 2/
[ib] ................................................75
Printing pictures 76
Print reservation (DPOF) ...........76
Creating a print order................76
Removing all or selected pictures
from the print order ................77
Direct printing (PictBridge) .......77
Easy printing .............................78
Custom printing ........................78
Camera setup 80
Setup Menu .................................80
X (Date/time setting) ...............80
W (Changing the display
language) ..............................80
i (Monitor brightness
adjustment)............................80
Rec View ..................................80
c/# Menu Display ..................80
Firmware...................................80
Customizing camera settings 81
Before Using the Custom/
Accessory Port Menus ..........81
Custom Menu options ................81
R AF/MF ..................................81
S Button/Dial ...........................82
T Release ................................83
U Disp/8/PC ..........................83
V Exp/p/ISO ..........................84
W #Custom .............................85
X K/Color/WB .......................85
Y Record/Erase .......................86
Z Movie ...................................87
b K Utility ..............................88
AEL/AFL ...................................88
U Function, V Function,
R Function ............................89
Accessory port menu options ...90
A OLYMPUS PENPAL
Share .....................................90
B OLYMPUS PENPAL
Album ....................................90
C Electronic Viewfi nder ...........90
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Using the super control panel ...91 Recording movies with the
shutter button .............................92
Taking a photograph when
recording ends.......................92
Wireless remote control fl ash
photography ...............................93
Information 94
Shooting tips and
information ..................................94
Error codes .................................96
Cleaning and storing
the camera ..................................98
Cleaning the camera ................98
Storage .....................................98
Cleaning and checking
the image pickup device ........98
Pixel mapping - Checking the
image processing functions ...98
Card basics .................................99
Usable cards.............................99
Formatting the card ..................99
Battery and charger .................100
Using your charger abroad .....100
Interchangeable lenses ............100
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens
specifi cations .......................101
Principal Accessories ..............102
Mount adapter ........................102
Remote cable (RM–UC1) .......102
Converter lenses ....................102
Macro arm light (MAL–1) ........102
Microphone set (SEMA–1) .....102
Electronic viewfi nder (VF-2) ...102
Camera grip ............................102
Exposure warning display .......103
Flash modes that can be set
by shooting mode ....................104
Flash synchronization and
shutter speed ............................105
External fl ash shooting ............105
Record mode and fi le size/ number of storable still
pictures .....................................106
Menu directory ..........................107
Specifi cations ........................... 111
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 113
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........113
System chart 120
Index 122
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INFO
INFO
INFO
INFO
INFO
INFO
INFO
Basic photography/frequently-used
1
options
The INFO button can be used to choose the information and type of controls displayed during shooting.
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Basic photography/frequently-used options

Switching the information display
Press the INFO button to choose the information displayed when shooting.
ISO
200
0.00.0
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250250 F5.6
Information display on
ISO
200
0.00.0
P
250250 F5.6
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ISO
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INFO
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Histogram display
Image onlyLevel gauge display
INFO
ISO
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250250 F5.6
Highlight & Shadow display
INFO
WB/
Multi view display
-
0.3
*1 You can display a framing grid or choose the type of grid displayed using [G/Info
Settings] > [LV-Info]. g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
*2 Displayed when [On] is selected for [G/Info Settings] > [LV-Info]. g “Customizing
camera settings” (P. 81)
Choosing shooting controls
Shooting options can be displayed by pressing Q. You can choose the types of display available using the [KControl Settings] option in the custom menus (P. 81).
ART/SCN
Art fi lter menu
ART 1
1
7
Exit
P/A/S/M
P
Can be displayed using [KControl Settings].*
Pop Art
SCN 1 Portrait
Exit
Scene menu
WB Auto
AUTOAUTO
AUTOAUTO
Live control
Set
INFO INFOINFO
WB Auto
AUTOAUTO
AUTOAUTO
Set
P
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INFO
IS OFFIS OFF
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INFO
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Displaying information during playback
INFO
INFO
INFO
INFO
The INFO button can be used to choose the information displayed during playback.
×10×10
INFO
Image only
*
*
Displayed when [On] is selected for [G/Info Settings] > [q Info]. g “Customizing
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INFO
Highlight
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INFO
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INFO
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P
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250250
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AdobeAdobe
NaturalNatural
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*
camera settings” (P. 81)
Histogram display
Display a histogram showing the distribution of brightness in the image. The horizontal axis gives the brightness, the vertical axis the number of pixels of each brightness in the image. Areas above the upper limit at shooting are displayed in red, those below the lower limit in blue, and the area metered using spot metering in green.
Highlight & Shadow display
Areas above the upper limit of brightness for the image are shown in red, those below the lower limit in blue. [Histogram Settings]: g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
Light box display
Compare two images side-by-side. Press Q to select the image on the opposite side of the display. In addition to adjusting settings using [G/Info Settings] in the custom menus, you will also have to select [mode2] for [q Close Up Mode]. g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
The base image is displayed on the right. Use HI to select an image and press Q to
• move the image to the left. The image to be compared to the image on the left can be selected on the right. To choose a different base image, highlight the right frame and press Q. Press U to zoom in on the current image. Use the sub dial to zoom in or out.
• Use FGHI to view other areas of the picture. The image displayed changes each time
• the INFO or U button is pressed.
INFO
or
U
INFO
or
U
INFO
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U
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One-touch white balance
To view the one-touch white balance dialog, press the INFO button in the one-touch white balance menu (P. 44).
1
Basic photography/frequently-used options
Color temperature
To view the color temperature dialog, press the INFO button in the custom white balance menu (P. 43).
Playback zoom
To zoom an image in or out, press the U button to initiate playback zoom and then press the INFO button and use FG.
Tone control
Exposure compensation, aperture, and shutter speed can be adjusted by pressing the F button. The tone control dialog can be displayed by pressing the INFO button after pressing the F button. You can then use HI to choose the tone level. g “Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows” (P. 40)
Focal length
To choose the focal length for image stabilization, press the INFO button in the IS mode dialog and use FGHI or the control dials. g “Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer)” (P. 42)
IS OFFIS OFF
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Focal Length
Auto
P
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Help
Help is displayed automatically about two seconds after an item is selected. To disable help, press the INFO button. Press the INFO button again to re-enable help.
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Shooting Menu 1
Card Setup
1
Reset/Myset
Delete all pictures in the
Picture Mode
2
memory card or format
D
the memory card.
Image Aspect
Back
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Set
Restoring default or custom settings
Camera settings can be easily restored to one of three presets.
Reset: Restore default settings. Myset: Restore preselected settings for P, A, S, or M mode. The shooting mode
Quick Myset: Stored settings take effect while the Fn1 or R button is pressed. Shooting
Using reset settings
Select [Reset/Myset] in shooting menu W
1
(P. 107). Select [Reset] and press Q.
2
Select [Yes] and press Q.
3
Saving Myset
Adjust settings in order to save.
1
Select [Reset/Myset] in shooting menu W (P. 107).
2
Select the desired destination ([Myset1]–[Myset4]) and press I.
3
Select [Set] and press Q.
4
g “Menu directory” (P. 107)
Using Myset
Select [Reset/Myset] in shooting menu W
1
(P. 107). Select the desired settings ([Myset1]–[Myset4])
2
and press Q. Select [Set] and press Q.
3
does not change. Up to four sets of preselected settings can be stored.
mode is adjusted to the preset settings.
Reset/Myset
Reset Myset1 Myset2 Myset3
Highlight [Reset] and press I to choose the reset type. To reset all settings except the time and date, highlight [Full] and press Q. g “Menu directory” (P. 107)
[Set] appears next to destinations ([Myset1]–[Myset4]) to which settings have already been saved. Selecting [Set] again overwrites the registered setting. To cancel the registration, select [Reset].
Myset4 Set
Back
Reset/Myset
Reset Myset1 Myset2 Myset3 Myset4 Set
Back
Basic
Basic
Set Set Set
Set
Set Set Set
Set
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Choosing a focus mode (AF mode)
Select a focusing method (focus mode).
Display the live control (P. 20) and select the AF
1
mode item using FG. Select an option with HI and press Q.
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1
Basic photography/frequently-used options
The selected AF mode is displayed on the monitor.
S-AF (single AF)
C-AF
(continuous AF)
MF (manual focus)
The camera focuses once when the shutter button is pressed halfway. When the focus is locked, a beep sounds, and the AF confi rmation mark and the AF target mark light up. This mode is suitable for taking pictures of still subjects or subjects with limited movement.
The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains pressed halfway. When the subject is in focus, the AF confi rmation mark lights up on the monitor and the beep sounds when the focus is locked at the fi rst and second time. Even if the subject moves or you change the composition of the picture, the camera continues trying to focus.
Four Thirds system lenses focus using [S-AF].
This function allows you to manually focus on any subject.
Focus ring
S-AF
S-AF
S-AFS-AF
ISO
ISOISOISO
AUTO
AUTOAUTOAUTO
S-AFS-AFMFC-AFC-AF
RR
TR
Near
Single AF
S-AFS-AF
C-AFC-AF
MFMF
S-AF
S-AF
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S-AF+MF
(simultaneous use of
After pressing the shutter button halfway to focus in [S-AF]
mode, you can turn the focus ring to fi ne-adjust focus manually. S-AF mode and MF mode)
Press the shutter button halfway to focus; the camera then
tracks and maintains focus on the current subject while the
C-AF+TR
(AF tracking)
shutter button is held in this position.
The AF target is displayed in red if the camera can no longer
• track the subject. Release the shutter button and then frame the subject again and press the shutter button halfway. Four Thirds system lenses focus using [S-AF].
% Tips
The [Rls Priority S] (P. 83) and [Rls Priority C] (P. 83) options can be used to choose
• whether the shutter can be released when the camera is unable to focus. [MF Assist] (P. 82) can be used to enable automatic zoom display when the lens focus
• ring is rotated. [Focus Ring] (P. 82) allows you to change the rotational direction of the focus ring.
# Cautions
The camera may be unable to focus if the subject is poorly lit, obscured by mist or smoke,
• or lacks contrast.
Choosing a focus target (AF target)
Choose which of the 35 autofocus targets will be used for autofocus.
Press the P button (H) to display the AF target.
1
Use FGHI to select the single target display and position the AF
2
target.
“All targets” mode is restored if you move the cursor off the screen.
• You can choose from the following three target types. Press the INFO button and
• use FG.
All Targets Single Target Group Target
1
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The camera automatically chooses from the full set of focus targets.
Select the focus target manually.
The camera automatically chooses from the targets in the selected group.
Focus lock
If the camera is unable to focus on your chosen subject, select single target mode and use focus lock to focus on another subject at about the same distance.
In [S-AF] mode, position the AF target over the subject and press the
1
shutter button halfway.
Make sure that the AF confi rmation mark is lighting up.
Focus locks while the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose the photograph
2
and then press the shutter button the rest of the way down.
Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while pressing the shutter button halfway.
Quick AF target selection
You can save the selected AF target for quick recall using the Fn1/Fn2 or R buttons.
Select the AF target using [P Set Home] (P. 82).
Use [U Function], [V Function], or [R Function] to assign this function to the button. [Button Function]: g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
Toggling quickly between AF and MF
The Fn1/Fn2 or R button can be used to toggle [MF].
Use [U Function], [V Function], or [R Function] to assign this function to the button.
• [Button Function]: g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
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Zoom frame AF/zoom AF
Q
/
U
You can zoom in on a portion of the frame when adjusting focus. Choosing a high zoom ratio allows you to use autofocus to focus on a smaller area than is normally covered by the AF target. You can also position the focus target more precisely.
U
(Press and hold)
Q
/
1
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Zoom frame AF Zoom AF
Comparison of AF and
zoom frames
ISO
200
0.00.0
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Shooting display
Press the U button to display the zoom frame.
1
If the camera was focused using autofocus just before the button was pressed, the
• zoom frame will be displayed at the current focus position. Use FGHI to position the zoom frame.
• Press the INFO button and use FG to choose the zoom ratio.
Press the U button again to zoom in on the zoom frame.
2
Use FGHI to position the zoom frame.
• Press the INFO button and use FG to choose the zoom ratio.
Press the shutter button halfway to initiate autofocus.
3
$ Notes
Autofocus is available and pictures can be taken both when the zoom frame is displayed
• and when the view through the lens is zoomed in.
# Cautions
Zoom is visible only in the monitor and has no effect on the resulting photographs.
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Face priority AF/pupil detection AF
The camera detects faces and adjusts focus and digital ESP.
Taking pictures using face priority
Display the live control (P. 20) and select the
1
face priority item using FG. Use HI to select an option and press Q.
2
Face Priority Off Face priority off.
J
Face Priority On Face priority on.
I
Face & Eye Priority On
K
Face & R. Eye Priority On
L
Face & L. Eye Priority On
M
The autofocus system selects the pupil of the eye closest to the camera for face-priority AF.
The autofocus system selects the pupil of the eye on the right for face-priority AF.
The autofocus system selects the pupil of the eye on the left for face-priority AF.
1
S-AFS-AF
S-AFS-AF
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ISO
ISOISOISO
AUTO
AUTOAUTOAUTO
Face Priority On
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Point the camera at your subject.
3
If a face is detected, it will be indicated by a white
• border.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
4
When the camera focuses on the face in the white
• border, the border will turn green. If the camera is able to detect the subject’s eyes, it will
ISO
200
P
ISO
200
display a green frame over the selected eye. (pupil detection AF)
Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to shoot.
5
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250250 F5.6
0.00.0
# Cautions
Face priority applies only to the fi rst shot in each sequence taken during sequential
• shooting. Depending on the subject, the camera may not be able to correctly detect the face.
• In metering modes other than [p (Digital ESP metering)], the camera will meter exposure
• for the selected position.
$ Notes
Face priority is also available in [MF]. Faces detected by the camera are indicated by
• white frames.
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Controlling exposure (exposure compensation)
INFO
INFO
INFO
Press the F button (F) and rotate the main or sub dial to adjust exposure. Choose positive (“+”) values to make pictures brighter, negative (“–”) values to make pictures darker. Exposure can be adjusted by ±3 EV.
1
Basic photography/frequently-used options
Negative (–) No compensation (0) Positive (+)
% Tips
To change the exposure adjustment interval. [EV Step]: g “Customizing camera
• settings” (P. 81)
# Cautions
Exposure compensation is not available in A, M, or SCN modes.
Previewing the effects of exposure compensation and white balance
The effects of exposure compensation and white balance can be previewed in the 4­split screen.
Select [On] for [G/Info Settings] > [Multi View]
1
in the c Custom menu (P. 81). Press the INFO button repeatedly to display
2
the multi view display.
This function is not available in A, ART, SCN or n mode.
Use HI to select the desired value and press Q.
3
Use FG to toggle between the exposure compensation and white balance displays.
WB/
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0.3
-
0.3
0.0
0.0
+0.7+0.3
+0.7+0.3
SetWB/
Set
Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows
To display the tone control dialog, press the F button (F) and press the INFO button. Use HI to choose a tone level. Choose “low” to darken shadows or “high” to brighten highlights.
INFO
Exposure
compensation
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INFO
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Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering)
Choose how the camera meters subject brightness.
Display the live control (P. 20) and select the
1
metering item using FG. Select an option with HI and press Q.
2
P
The camera meters exposure in 324 areas of the frame
Digital ESP
p
metering
Center weighted averaging
H
metering
Spot metering
I
Spot metering -
IHI
highlight control Spot metering -
ISH
shadow control
Press the shutter button halfway.
3
Normally, the camera will start metering when the shutter button is pressed halfway
• and lock exposure while the shutter button is held in this position.
and optimizes exposure for the current scene or (if an option other than [OFF] is selected for [I Face Priority]) portrait subject. This mode is recommended for general use.
This metering mode provides the average metering between the subject and the background lighting, placing more weight on the subject at the center.
Choose this option to meter a small area (about 2% of the frame) with the camera pointed at the object you wish to meter. Exposure will be adjusted according to the brightness at the metered point.
Increases spot metering exposure. Ensures bright subjects appear bright.
Lowers spot metering exposure. Ensures dark subjects appear dark.
S-AFS-AF
S-AFS-AF
1
ISO
ISOISOISO
AUTO
AUTOAUTOAUTO
OFFOFF
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ESP
RR
HIHI SHSH
Exposure lock (AE lock)
To lock exposure without locking focus, press the Fn1 or
R button. Exposure lock can be used when you want to set focus and exposure separately while recomposing photographs, or if you want to take a series of photographs at the same exposure.
Assign AEL/AFL to the Fn1 or R button using
• [U Function] or [R Function].
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AEL
P
AE lock
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0.00.0
Exposure locks and a B icon is displayed when the button is pressed once. Press the shutter button to take a picture.
Press the button again to cancel AE lock.
% Tips
To lock exposure while the button is pressed. [AEL/AFL Memo]:
• To activate AE lock with a set metering mode. [AEL Metering]: g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
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Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer)
You can reduce the amount of camera shake that can occur when shooting in low light situations or shooting with high magnifi cation.
Display the live control (P. 20) and select the
1
image stabilizer item using FG.
1
Basic photography/frequently-used options
Select an option with HI and press Q.
2
IS Off Image stabilizer is off.
J
Auto Image stabilizer is on.
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f
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Vertical IS
Horizontal IS
Image stabilization applies only to vertical (Y) camera shake. Use when panning the camera horizontally.
Image stabilization applies only to horizontal (Z) camera shake. Use when panning the camera horizontally with the camera held in portrait orientation.
Choosing a focal length (Micro Four Thirds/Four Thirds System lenses excluded)
Use focal length information to reduce camera shake when shooting with lenses that are not Micro Four Thirds or Four Thirds system lenses.
Select
1
the [Image Stabilizer] item in the live
control (P. 20) and press the INFO button. Use HI to choose a focal length and press
2
Q.
Choose a focal length between 8 mm and 1000 mm.
• Choose the value that most closely matches to the one
• that is printed on the lens.
P
P
Focal Length
Auto
Auto
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WBWBWB AUTO
AUTOAUTOAUTO
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F
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WBWBWB AUTO
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# Cautions
The image stabilizer cannot correct excessive camera shake or camera shake that occurs
• when the shutter speed is set to the slowest speed. In these cases, it is recommended that you use a tripod. When using a tripod, set [Image Stabilizer] to [OFF].
• When using a lens with an image stabilization function, turn off the image stabilizer
• function of either the lens or the camera. You may notice an operating sound or vibration when the image stabilizer is activated.
• The image stabilizer will not activate at shutter speeds of over 2 seconds.
Adjusting color (white balance)
White balance (WB) ensures that white objects in images recorded by the camera appear white. [AUTO] is suitable in most circumstances, but other values can be selected according to the light source when [AUTO] fails to produce the desired results or you wish to introduce a deliberate color cast into your images.
Display the live control (P. 20) and select the
1
white balance item using FG. Select an option using HI and press Q.
2
WB mode
Auto white balance
Preset white balance
One-touch white balance
(P. 44)
Custom white balance
AUTO
5
N
O
1 >
n
P/Q
CWB
Color
temperature
Used for most light conditions (when there is a
k
white portion framed on the monitor). Use this mode for general use.
For shooting outdoors on a clear day, or to
5300K
capture the reds in a sunset or the colors in a reworks display
7500K
For shooting outdoors in the shadows on a
clear day 6000K For shooting outdoors on a cloudy day 3000K For shooting under a tungsten light 4000K For subjects lit by fl uorescent lights 5500K For fl ash shooting
Color
temperature
set by one-
touch WB.
2000K –
14000K
Choose when a white or gray subject can
be used to measure white balance and the
subject is under mixed lighting or lit by an
unknown type of fl ash or other light source.
After pressing the INFO button, use HI
buttons to select a color temperature and then
press Q.
AUTOAUTO
AUTOAUTO
P
Light conditions
WB Auto
IS OFFIS OFF
AUTO
AUTOAUTOAUTO
AUTO
AUTOAUTOAUTO
WBWB
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White balance color temperature
As their temperature increases, objects fi rst start to shine red and then to shine blue as the temperature rises further. Color temperature expresses the color of light in this way using absolute temperatures in degrees K (kelvin).
Fluorescent light sources indicated by
• white dots in the accompanying fi gure have colors that differ slightly from those on the color temperature scale; the values shown in the fi gure have been converted to color temperatures for illustrative purposes.
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White balance compensation
This function lets you make fi ne changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings.
Select [WB] in c Custom Menu (P. 81) tab X.
1
Select the option to be modifi ed and press I.
2
Select a slider with HI and use FG to choose the amount.
3
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Adjusting the white balance in the A direction (Amber-Blue)
Higher values produce “warmer” (redder) tints, lower values “cooler” (bluer) tints.
Adjusting the white balance in the G direction (Green-Magenta)
Higher values produce greener tints, lower values tints that are more purple.
Press Q to save settings and exit.
4
WB Preview
Back
% Tips
To display a test photograph taken at the selected white balance value, press the R button.
Adjusting all WB mode settings at once. [All >]: g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
One-touch white balance
Measure white balance by framing a piece of paper or other white object under the lighting that will be used in the fi nal photograph. This is useful when shooting a subject under natural light, as well as under various light sources with different color temperatures.
Select [P] or [Q] (one-touch white balance 1 or 2) and press the
1
INFO button. Photograph a piece of colorless (white or gray) paper.
2
Frame the object so that it fi lls the display and no shadows fall it.
• The one-touch white balance screen appears.
Select [Yes] and press Q.
3
The new value is saved as a preset white balance option.
• The new value is stored until one-touch white balance is measured again. Turning the
• power off does not erase the data.
% Tips
If the subject is too bright or too dark or visibly tinted, the message “WB NG Retry” will be
• displayed and no value will be recorded. Correct the problem and repeat the process from Step 1.
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Processing options (picture mode)
Select a picture mode and make individual adjustments to contrast, sharpness, and other parameters. Changes to each picture mode are stored separately.
Select [Picture Mode] in shooting menu W
1
(P. 107). Select an option with FG and press Q.
2
Picture modes
i-Enhance Produces more impressive-looking results suited to the scene.
h
Vivid Produces vivid colors.
i
Natural Produces natural colors.
j
Muted Produces at tones.
Z
Portrait Produces beautiful skin tones.
a
Monotone Produces black and white tone. Custom
Pop Art
j
Soft Focus
k
Pale&Light Color
l
Light Tone
m
Grainy Film
n
Pin Hole
o
Diorama
s
Cross Process
t
Gentle Sepia
u
Dramatic Tone
v
Select one picture mode, set the parameters, and register the setting.
Choose an art fi lter and select the desired effect.
Card Setup
1
Reset/Myset Picture Mode
2
D
Image Aspect
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j
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Press I to display settings for the selected option.
3
Contrast Distinction between light and dark Sharpness Sharpness of the image Saturation Vividness of the color
1
Basic photography/frequently-used options
Gradation Adjust tone (gradation).
Divides the image into detailed regions and adjusts the brightness separately for
Auto
Normal High Key Gradation for a bright subject.
Low Key Gradation for a dark subject.
Effect
(i-Enhance)
B&W Filter
(Monotone)
N:Neutral
Ye:Yellow
Or:Orange
R:Red
G:Green
Pict. Tone
(Monotone)
N:Neutral S:Sepia Sepia
B:Blue Bluish P:Purple Purplish G:Green Greenish
each region. This is effective for images with areas of large contrast in which the whites appear too bright or the blacks appear too dark.
Use [Normal] mode for general uses.
Sets the extent that the effect will be applied.
Creates a black and white image. The fi lter color is brightened and the complementary color is darkened.
Creates a normal black and white image.
Reproduces clearly defi ned white cloud with natural blue sky.
Slightly emphasizes colors in blue skies and sunsets.
Strongly emphasizes colors in blue skies and brightness of crimson foliage.
Strongly emphasizes colors in red lips and green leaves.
Colors the black and white image.
Creates a normal black and white image.
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# Cautions
Changes to contrast have no effect at settings other than [Normal].
Image quality (record mode)
Select an image quality for photographs and movies according their intended use, for example retouching on a computer or display on the web.
Choosing a record mode
Display the live control (P. 20) and use FG
1
to choose a record mode for movies or photographs.
Select an option using HI and press Q.
2
P
Record modes (still images)
Choose from RAW and JPEG (YF, YN, XN, and WN) modes. Choose a RAW+JPEG option to record both a RAW and a JPEG image with each shot. JPEG modes combine image size (Y, X, and W) and compression ratio (SF, F, N, and B). The options available can be selected using the [K Set] option in the custom menus. g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
Image size Compression rate
Name Pixel count
Y (Large)
4032×3024*
SF
(Super
Fine)
YSF YF* YN* YB
F
(Fine)N(Normal)B (Basic)
3200×2400
X (Middle)
2560×1920*
1920×1440
XSF XF XN* XB
1600×1200
1280×960*
W (Small)
1024×768
WSF WF WN* WB
640×480
*
Default.
The size of [X] and [W] images can be selected using the [Pixel Count] option in the custom menus. g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
4032x3024
L
LNMNS
F
RAWRAW
Application
Select for the print size
For small prints and use on a web site
IS OFFIS OFF
AUTO
AUTOAUTOAUTO
N
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Record mode
1
j
WB
WBWBWB
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RAW image data
This format (extension “.ORF”) stores unprocessed image data for later processing. RAW image data can not be viewed using other cameras or software, and RAW images can not be selected for printing. JPEG copies of RAW images can be created using this camera. g “Editing still images” (P. 67)
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Record modes (movies)
Record mode Pixel count Frame rate File format Application
Full HD Fine 1920×1080 59.94i Full HD Normal 1920×1080 59.94i HD Fine 1280×720 59.94p HD Normal 1280×720 59.94p
1
HD 1280×720
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SD 640×480
Depending on the type of card used, recording may end before the maximum length is reached.
*1 Individual fi les can be up to 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length. *2 Image sensor output about 30 fps. *3 The frame rate may drop when an art fi lter is used. *4 Files may be up to 2GB in size.
*2
*2
*2
*2
Approx. 30 fps
AVCHD
*3
Motion JPEG
*1
*4
Setting the image aspect
You can change the aspect ratio (horizontal-to-vertical ratio) when taking pictures using live view. Depending on your preference, you can set the aspect ratio to [4:3] (standard), [16:9], [3:2], [6:6], or [3:4].
Display the live control (P. 20) and select the aspect ratio item using
1
FG. Use HI to select an aspect ratio and press Q.
2
# Cautions
JPEG images are cropped to the selected aspect ratio; RAW images, however, are not
• cropped but are instead saved with information on the selected aspect ratio. When RAW images are played back, the selected aspect ratio is shown by a frame.
% Tips
For information on cropping existing photographs or changing their aspect ratio, see
• “Editing still images” (P. 67).
For viewing on AVCHD devices.
For computer playback or editing.
ISO sensitivity
Increasing ISO sensitivity increases noise (graininess) but allows photographs to be taken when lighting is poor. The setting recommended in most situations is [AUTO], which starts at ISO 200 — a value that balances noise and dynamic range — and then adjusts ISO sensitivity according to shooting conditions.
Display the live control (P. 20) and select the ISO sensitivity item using
1
FG. Select an option using HI and press Q.
2
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AUTO 200 – 12800 Sensitivity is set to the selected value.
The sensitivity is set automatically according to the shooting conditions.
% Tips
The default value and upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity can be selected using [ISO-Auto Set]. The options available for ISO sensitivity can be selected using [ISO Step]. Auto sensitivity can be enabled in M mode using [ISO-Auto]. g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
Sequential shooting/using the self timer
The camera will take photos at a rate of about 3 frames per second (fps) while the shutter button is pressed all the way down. Alternatively, the self-timer can be used for self- or group-portraits or to reduce camera shake when the camera is mounted on a tripod or otherwise fi xed in place.
Press the jY button (G) to display the direct menu.
1
Select an option using HI and press Q.
2
o
j
Y12s
Y2s
Single-frame shooting
Sequential shooting
Self-timer 12 SEC
Self-timer 2 SEC
Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed (normal shooting mode).
Photographs are taken at about 3 frames per second (fps) while the shutter button is pressed all the way down ([S-AF] or [MF] selected for [AF Mode], P. 36).
Press the shutter button halfway to focus, the rest of the way down to start the timer. First, the self-timer lamp lights up for approximately 10 seconds, then it blinks for approximately 2 seconds and the picture is taken.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus, the rest of the way down to start the timer. The self-timer lamp blinks for approximately 2 seconds, and then the picture is taken.
1
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$ Notes
To cancel the activated self-timer, press the jY button.
During sequential shooting, focus, exposure, and white balance are locked at the fi rst frame (during [S-AF], [MF]).
# Cautions
During sequential shooting, if the battery check blinks due to low battery, the camera stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card. The camera may not save all of the pictures depending on how much battery power remains.
Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting.
If you stand in front of the camera to press the shutter button halfway when using the self­timer, the photograph may be out of focus.
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Other shooting options

“Point-and-shoot” photography (P program mode)
In mode P, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture in response to subject brightness.
Set the mode dial to P.
1
2
Other shooting options
Take pictures.
2
The shutter speed and aperture
AF confi rmation mark
selected by the camera are displayed in the monitor. Rotate the main (or sub) dial for
ISO
400
program shift. Press the F button (F) and rotate
• a dial to adjust exposure compensation.
Shooting mode
Shutter speed Aperture value
P
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Program shift (%)
In P and ART modes, you can rotate a dial to choose different combinations of aperture and shutter speed without altering exposure. This is known as “program shift.” “s” appears next to the shooting mode during program shift.
ISO
400
To cancel program shift, rotate the dial in the opposite direction until “s” is no longer displayed.
# Cautions
Program shift is not available when you are using a fl ash.
P
s
Program shift
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# Cautions
The shutter speed and aperture displays fl ash if the camera is unable to achieve optimal
• exposure. See “Exposure warning display” (P. 103).
% Tips
Changing the roles of the main and sub dials. [Dial Function]:
• Locking the dials to prevent accidental changes to settings. [dLock]: g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
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Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode)
In mode A, you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust shutter speed for optimal exposure.
Rotate the mode dial to A.
1
Rotate the main (or sub) dial to choose the
2
aperture.
Press the F button (F) and rotate a dial to adjust
• exposure compensation.
Take pictures.
3
Larger apertures (lower f-numbers) decrease depth of fi eld (the area in front of or
• behind the focus point that appears to be in focus), softening background details. Smaller apertures (higher f-numbers) increase depth of fi eld.
ISO
400
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Other shooting options
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When the aperture value (f­number) is decreased
Preview function
The Fn1/Fn2 and R buttons can be used to preview depth of fi eld. If [Preview] is assigned to any of these buttons using the [U Function], [V Function], or [R Function] option in the custom menus, you can press and hold the button to stop aperture down to the selected value and preview depth of fi eld (the distance behind and in front of the focus point that appears to be in focus) in the monitor. [Button Function]: g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
% Tips
Changing the roles of the main and sub dials. [Dial Function]:
g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
Fn2 button
R button
Fn1 button
When the aperture value (f-number) is increased
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Choosing shutter speed (S shutter-priority mode)
In mode S, you choose the shutter speed and let the camera automatically adjust aperture for optimal exposure.
Rotate the mode dial to S.
1
2
Other shooting options
Rotate the main (or sub) dial to choose the
2
shutter speed.
Press the F button (F) and rotate a dial to adjust
• exposure compensation.
Take pictures.
3
A fast shutter speed can freeze a fast action scene without any blur. A slow shutter speed will blur a fast action scene. This blurring will give the impression of dynamic motion.
ISO
400
S
+0.0+0.0
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Fast shutter speed
% Tips
Changing the roles of the main and sub dials. [Dial Function]:
g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
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Slow shutter speed
Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M manual mode)
In mode M, you choose both the aperture and the shutter speed. At a speed of BULB, the shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed.
Rotate the mode dial to M.
1
Rotate the dials to choose shutter speed and aperture.
2
Rotate the main dial to choose shutter speed, the sub dial to choose aperture.
• To use the arrow pad to adjust shutter speed and aperture, begin by pressing the F
• button (F) and then use HI to select the aperture and FG to choose the shutter speed. The shutter speed can be set to 1/4000 – 60 sec. or [BULB].
Take pictures.
3
# Cautions
Exposure compensation is not available in M mode.
Choosing when the exposure ends (bulb)
You can take a picture with a bulb exposure time in which the shutter stays open as long as you hold down the shutter button. Time the end of the exposure to suit the subject. Use for night landscapes and fi reworks. In M mode, set the shutter speed to [BULB].
[BULB] is displayed on the monitor.
% Tips
Changing the roles of the main and sub dials. [Dial Function]:
• To automatically end bulb shooting after a specifi ed period of time. [Bulb Timer]: To fi x the focus during manual focus shooting. [Bulb Focusing]: g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
# Cautions
To prevent blur during bulb photography, mount the camera on a tripod and use a remote
• cable (P. 102). The following functions are not available during bulb shooting:
Sequential shooing/self-timer shooting/AE bracket shooting/image stabilizer/ ash bracketing
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Other shooting options
Noise in images
While shooting at slow shutter speeds, noise may appear on-screen. These phenomena are caused when current is generated in those sections of the image pickup device that are not normally exposed to light, resulting in a rise in temperature in the image pickup device or image pickup device drive circuit. This can also occur when shooting with a high ISO setting in a high-temperature environment. To reduce this noise, the camera activates the noise reduction function. [Noise Reduct.]: g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
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Taking Panoramas
If you have installed the supplied computer software, you can use it to join pictures together to form a panorama. g “Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib]” (P. 73)
Taking pictures for a panorama
Rotate the mode dial to SCN.
1
2
Other shooting options
Select [Panorama] and press Q.
2
Use FGHI to choose a pan direction.
3
Take a picture, using the guides to frame the
4
shot.
Focus, exposure, and other settings are fi xed at the
• values for the fi rst shot.
Take the remaining images, framing each shot so that the guides overlap
5
with the previous picture.
ISO
200
ISO
200
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A panorama may include up to 10 images. A warning indicator (g) is displayed after
• the tenth shot.
After taking the last shot, press Q to end the series.
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[2 ]
Exit Exit
[3 ]
# Cautions
During panorama shooting, the image previously taken for position alignment will not be
• displayed. With the frames or other markers for display in the images as a guide, set the composition such that the edges of the overlapping images overlap within the frames.
$ Notes
Pressing Q before shooting the fi rst frame returns to the scene mode selection menu.
• Pressing Q in the midst of shooting ends the sequence of panorama shooting, and allows you to continue with the next one.
3D Photography
Take 3D photographs. The results can be viewed on devices that support 3D display. The camera monitor can not be used to view images in 3D.
Rotate the mode dial to SCN.
1
Select [3D Photo] and press Q.
2
Press the shutter button to take the fi rst shot
3
and keep the shutter button in this position.
Focus and exposure are locked at the values for the
rst shot.
Move the camera horizontally without rotation until the fi rst shot is
4
Line up the image.
Cancel
superimposed on your subject. The camera will take the second shot automatically.
Do not adjust focus or zoom.
• If the camera does not take the second shot automatically or if you released the
• shutter button before the second shot was taken, press the shutter button all the way down again.
The two images are combined automatically.
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If the camera displays the message [3D photo was not created.], take the photograph
• again. The two shots are saved to separate fi les.
# Cautions
Adjusting zoom after the fi rst shot is taken cancels the fi rst shot.
• The camera focuses on the subject in the center focus point only.
• Image size is fi xed at 1920 × 1080.
• 3D and manual focus lenses can not be used.
• Depending on the lens and camera settings, the 3D effect may not be visible.
• The camera will not go to sleep during 3D photography.
• RAW photography is not available.
• Frame coverage is not 100%.
$ Notes
To retake the photograph after taking the fi rst shot, press D. Press Q to save the fi rst
• shot and exit without recording a 3D image.
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Other shooting options
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Recording multiple exposures in a single image (multiple exposure)
Record multiple exposures in a single image, using the option currently selected for image quality.
Select [Multiple Exposure] in shooting menu X (P. 107).
1
Adjust settings.
2
2
Other shooting options
Frame Select [2f].
Auto Gain
When set to [On], the brightness of each frame is set to 1/2 and the images are overlaid. When set to [Off], the images are overlaid with the original brightness
Frame
Frame Auto Gain
Auto Gain Overlay Off
Overlay Off
Back
Back
of each frame. When set to [On], a RAW image
recorded on a card can be overlaid with
Overlay
multiple exposures and stored as a separate image. The number of pictures taken is one.
a is displayed in the monitor while multiple exposure is in effect.
Take pictures.
3
a is displayed in green when shooting starts.
• Press D to delete the last shot.
• The previous shot is superimposed on the view through
• the lens as a guide to framing the next shot.
ISO
400
P
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To overlay 3 or more frames: Select RAW for [K] and use the [Overlay] option to make
• repeated multiple exposures. For more information on overlaying RAW images: g “Image overlay” (P. 68)
# Cautions
The camera will not go to sleep while multiple exposure is in effect.
• Photographs taken with other cameras can not be included in a multiple exposure.
• When [Overlay] is set to [On], the images displayed when a RAW image is selected are
• developed with the settings at the time of shooting. To set the shooting functions, cancel multiple exposure shooting fi rst. Some functions
• cannot be set. Multiple exposure is cancelled automatically from the fi rst picture in the following
• situations.
The camera is turned off/The q button is pressed/The MENU button is pressed/The shooting mode is set to a mode other than P, A, S, M/The battery power runs out/ Any cable is connected to the camera/You switch between the monitor and electronic viewfi nder
When a RAW image is selected using [Overlay], the JPEG image for the image recorded
• in JPEG+RAW is displayed. When shooting multiple exposures using bracketing, priority is given to multiple exposure
• shooting. While the overlay image is being saved, bracketing is reset to the factory default setting.
Multiple Exposure
Multiple Exposure
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Off Off
Off
Set
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Varying settings over a series of photographs (bracketing)
“Bracketing” refers to the act of varying settings automatically over a series of shots or a series of images to “bracket” the current value. Bracketing is available in P, A, S, and M modes.
Select [Bracketing] in shooting menu X
1
(P. 107).
Choose a bracketing type.
2
0 is displayed in the monitor.
Shooting Menu 2
1
Image Stabilizer Bracketing
2
Multiple Exposure
w
#
RC Mode
Digital Tele-converter
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AE BKT WB BKT FL BKT ISO BKT ART BKT
Bracketing
A-- G--
oj/Y
Set
--
--
--
--
Off
Off
2
0.0 Off
Other shooting options
Off
Back
Set
AE BKT (AE bracketing)
The camera varies exposure by 0.3 EV, 0.7 EV, or 1.0 EV over three shots. In single-frame shooting mode, one photograph is taken each time the shutter button is pressed all the way down, while in sequential shooting mode the camera continues to take shots in the following order while the shutter button is pressed all the way down: no modifi cation, negative, positive. Number of shots: 2, 3, 5, or 7
Back
AE BKT
WB BKT FL BKT ISO BKT ART BKT
Bracketing
Off 2f 0.3EV 2f 0.7EV 2f 1.0EV 3f 0.3EV 3f 0.7EV 3f 1.0EV
A-- G--
--
--
--
--
Set
The 0 indicator turns green during bracketing.
• The camera modifi es exposure by varying aperture and
• shutter speed (mode P), shutter speed (modes A and M), or aperture (mode S). The camera brackets the value currently selected for
• exposure compensation. The size of the bracketing increment changes with the
• value selected for [EV Step]. g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
WB BKT (WB bracketing)
Three images with different white balances (adjusted in specifi ed color directions) are automatically created from one shot, starting with the value currently selected for white balance.
White balance can be varied by 2, 4, or 6 steps on each of the A – B (Amber – Blue) and G – M (Green – Magenta) axes. The camera brackets the value currently selected for white
• balance compensation. No pictures will be taken during WB bracketing if there is
• not enough memory on the card for the selected number of frames.
Back Set
WB BKT
A-B G-M
3f 4Step 3f 4Step
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FL BKT (FL bracketing)
The camera varies fl ash level over three shots (no modifi cation on the fi rst shot, negative on the second, and positive on the third). In single-frame shooting, one shot is taken each time the shutter button is pressed; in sequential shooting, all shots are taken while the shutter button is pressed.
The 0 indicator turns green during bracketing.
The size of the bracketing increment changes with the value selected for [EV Step]. g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
2
Other shooting options
Back
AE BKT WB BKT
FL BKT
ISO BKT ART BKT
ISO BKT (ISO bracketing)
The camera varies sensitivity by 0.3 EV, 0.7 EV, or 1.0 EV over three shots (no modifi cation on the fi rst shot, negative on the second, and positive on the third), bracketing the current sensitivity setting (or if auto sensitivity is selected, the optimal sensitivity setting) while keeping shutter speed and aperture fi xed. In single-frame shooting, one shot is taken each time the shutter button is pressed; in sequential shooting, all shots are taken while the shutter button is pressed.
The size of the bracketing increment does not change with
• the value selected for [ISO Step]. g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81) Bracketing is performed regardless of the upper limit set
• with [ISO-Auto Set]. g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
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AE BKT WB BKT FL BKT
ISO BKT
ART BKT
ART BKT (ART bracketing)
Each time the shutter is released, the camera records multiple images, each with a different art fi lter settiing. You can turn art fi lter bracketing on or off separately for each picture mode.
Recording may take some time.
• ART BKT can not be combined with WB BKT or ISO BKT.
Pop Art
Pale&Light Color Light Tone Grainy Film Pin Hole Diorama
Back
Bracketing
Bracketing
ART BKT
Off 3f 0.3EV 3f 0.7EV 3f 1.0EV
Off 3f 0.3EV 3f 0.7EV 3f 1.0EV
Off
On
A-- G--
A-- G--
--
--
--
--
Set
--
--
--
--
Set
Off OffSoft Focus
Off Off Off Off Off
Set
Digital Zoom (Digital Tele-converter)
Digital Tele-converter is used to zoom in beyond the current zoom ratio. The camera saves the center crop. Zoom is increased by about 2×.
Select [On] for [Digital Tele-converter] in Shooting menu X (P. 107).
1
The view in the monitor will be enlarged by a factor of two.
2
The subject will be recorded as it appears in the monitor.
# Cautions
Digital zoom is not available with multiple exposures or when T, s, f, w, or m is selected in SCN mode.
When a RAW image is displayed, the area visible in the monitor is indicated by a frame.
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Flash shooting

The built-in ash can be set manually as required. The built-in fl ash can be used for ash photography in a variety of shooting conditions.
Using a fl ash (fl ash photography)
Press the fl ash switch to raise the fl ash.
1
Press the # button (I) to display options.
2
Use HI to choose a fl ash mode and press Q.
3
The options available and the order in which they are displayed vary depending on
• the shooting mode. g “Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode” (P. 104)
AUTO Auto fl ash
Fill-in fl ash
#
Flash off The ash does not re.
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Red-eye reduction fl ash
#!
!/
#SLOW
!SLOW
#SLOW2/
2nd
Curtain
#FULL,
#1/4 etc.
Slow synchronization (1st curtain)
Slow synchronization (1st curtain)/Red-eye reduction fl ash
Slow synchronization (2nd curtain)
Manual For users who prefer manual operation.
The fl ash fi res automatically in low light or backlight conditions.
The fl ash fi res regardless of the light conditions.
This function allows you to reduce the red­eye phenomenon. In S and M mode, the ash always fi res.
Slow shutter speeds are used to brighten dimly-lit backgrounds.
Combines slow synchronization with red-eye reduction.
The fl ash fi res just before the shutter closes to create trails of light behind moving light sources.
3
Flash shooting
Press the shutter button all the way.
4
# Cautions
In [!/#!(Red-eye reduction fl ash)], after the pre-fl ashes, it takes about 1 second
• before the shutter is released. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete. [!/#!(Red-eye reduction fl ash)] may not work effectively under some shooting
• conditions. When the fl ash fi res, the shutter speed is set to 1/180 sec. or slower. When shooting
• a subject against a bright background with the fi ll-in fl ash, the background may be overexposed.
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Adjusting fl ash output (Flash intensity control)
Flash output can be adjusted if you fi nd that your subject to appears overexposed, or is underexposed even though the exposure in the rest of the frame is just right.
Display the live control (P. 20) and select the
1
Flash intensity control item using FG. Choose the compensation value with HI and
2
press Q.
P
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3
Flash shooting
For information on fl ash bracketing: g “FL BKT (FL bracketing)” (P. 58)
# Cautions
This does not work when the fl ash control mode on the electronic fl ash is set to MANUAL.
If fl ash intensity is adjusted on the electronic fl ash, it will be combined with the camera’s ash intensity setting.
When [w+F] is set to [On], the fl ash intensity value will be added to the exposure compensation value. g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
Using external fl ash units designated for use with this camera
Optional external fl ash units designated for use with this camera support a wide variety of options for fl ash photography, including automatic fl ash control, super FP, and wireless fl ash control (P. 93).
Other external fl ash units
Observe the following precautions when mounting an external fl ash unit not designated for use with this camera on the camera hot shoe:
Using obsolete fl ash units that apply currents of more than about 24 V to the camera hot
• shoe X-contact will damage the camera. Connecting fl ash units with signal contacts that do not conform to Olympus specifi cations
• may damage the camera. Use only with the camera in shooting mode M at shutter speeds slower than 1/180 s and
• at ISO settings other than [AUTO]. Flash control can only be performed by manually setting the fl ash to the ISO sensitivity
• and aperture values selected with the camera. Flash brightness can be adjusted by adjusting either ISO sensitivity or aperture. Use a fl ash with an angle of illumination suited to the lens. Angle of illumination is usually
• expressed using 35-mm format equivalent focal lengths.
S-AFS-AF
ISO
ISOISOISO
AUTO
AUTOAUTOAUTO
OFFOFF
0.0
00
RR
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Shooting and viewing movies

Use the R button to record High Defi nition (HD) movies with sound. In movie mode, you can create movies that take advantage of the effects available in modes A and M.
Changing the settings for movie recording
Adding effects to a movie
After selecting n mode, display the live control
1
(P. 20) and use FG to highlight the shooting mode.
Use HI to choose a mode and press Q.
2
P
A
S
M
ART1 – ART10
Optimal aperture is set automatically according to the brightness of the subject.
Depiction of background is changed by setting the aperture. Use a dial to choose the aperture.
Shutter speed affects how the subject appears. Use a dial to select the shutter speed. Shutter speed can be set to values between 1/30 s and 1/4000 s.
You control both aperture and shutter speed. Use the sub dial to choose the aperture, the main dial to choose the shutter speed. Shutter speed can be set to values between 1/30 s and 1/4000 s. Sensitivity can be set manually to values between ISO 400 and 1600; auto ISO sensitivity control is not available.
Movie can be recorded with effects of art fi lter mode. g “Using art fi lters” (P. 16)
Program Auto
n
PP
AA SS MM
PP
# Cautions
When recording a movie, you cannot change the settings for exposure compensation,
• aperture value, and shutter speed. If [Image Stabilizer] is activated while recording a movie, the recorded image is enlarged
• slightly. Even if [Vertical IS] or [Horizontal IS] is selected, the setting for [Auto] is applied. Stabilization is not possible when the camera shake is excessive.
• When using a lens with the image stabilizer function, turn off the image stabilizer function
• of either the lens or the camera. When the inside of the camera becomes hot, shooting is automatically stopped to protect
• the camera. With some art fi lters, [C-AF] operation is limited.
• Cards with an SD speed class of 6 or above are recommended for movie recording.
IS OFFIS OFF
PP
PP
WB
WBWBWB
AUTO
AUTOAUTOAUTO
S-AFS-AF
ISO
ISOISOISO
4
AUTO
AUTOAUTOAUTO
HD
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Movie sound options (recording sound with movies)
Display the live control (P. 20) and select the
1
Movie R item using FG. Switch ON/OFF using HI and press Q.
2
# Cautions
When recording sound in a movie, the sound made by the lens and camera operating
• may be recorded. If desired, you can reduce these sounds by shooting with [AF Mode] set to [S-AF], or by limiting the amount of times you press the buttons. No sound is recorded in [ART7] (Diorama) mode.
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Shooting and viewing movies
Viewing movies
Display a movie in single-frame playback and
1
press Q. Select [Movie Play] using FG and press Q to
2
begin playback.
The following operations can be performed during
• movie playback:
Pause or resume playback.
While playback is paused, press F to
• display the fi rst frame and press G to display the last frame. Press H I to
Q
H/I
F/G
rewind or advance one frame. Press and hold the button to rewind or advance in succession.
Advance or rewind a movie. Adjust volume.
RR
n
Back
00:00:02/00:00:14
Elapsed time/Total recording time
MovieR On
OFFOFF
Movie
ONON
ONON
Movie Play
m
Erase
RR
RR
Set
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% Tips
Recording movies with the shutter button: g “Recording movies with the shutter button”
• (P. 92) Recording longer movies (when you don’t need to record in HD): g “Choosing a record
• mode” (P. 47) Reducing wind noise: g “Microphone set (SEMA–1)” (P. 102)
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q
q
q

Playback options

Single-frame playback
Press the q button to view pictures full frame.
q
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Images on
memory card
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connected
4:3
q
ISO
400
100-0015
L
N
P
To exit to shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway.
The following operations can be performed in full-frame playback.
H/I or j
D
U or r
G or q
INFO
R
Fn2
Q
View other pictures. Erase the current picture (P. 15). Zoom in on pictures (P. 14). View Index display. View information on the current picture (P. 33). Select pictures. Selected pictures are shown by v. Protect the current picture (P. 15).
Display the menus.
JPEG Edit, RAW Data Edit, 0, R, Rotate, m, Erase
Index display/calendar display
Index display
To view multiple pictures, press the G button in full-frame playback.
Calendar display
Display the fi rst picture taken on each date.
Shooting modeOLYMPUS PENPAL
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Single-frame
N
playback
G/q
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G/q
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9–100 frames
G/q
Index display
Only items for which [On] is selected are displayed. [G/Info Settings]: g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
G or q
U or r
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Playback options
F/G/H/I
or j
R
Increase the number of pictures displayed from 4 to 9, 25, or 100. Press G again to view the calendar display.
Decrease the number of pictures displayed from 100 to 25, 9, or 4. Press U again to view the current image full frame.
Select a picture.
Select pictures. Selected pictures are shown by v.
Index display
Q
The menus are displayed.
Calendar display
View the pictures taken on the selected date full frame.
Playback zoom (close-up playback)
Besides normal close-up playback, you can also quickly zoom in on images and view other frames at the current zoom ratio (zoom paging) if [mode2] is selected for [q Close Up Mode]. g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
U
U/
INFO
U/
INFO
Q/r/U
2011.5
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25 26 27 28 29 30 1
25 26 27 28 29 30 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31 1 2 3
30 31 1 2 3
Calendar display
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Single-frame
N
playback
F/G/H/I
U
INFO
G or q
G/q
2x
Zoom frame
20
2x
Scroll
2x
View other pictures
(zoom paging)
Close-up playback
Position the zoom frame. In zoom paging, use HI to view other pictures at the current zoom ratio.
View the frame at the selected zoom ratio. Press again to zoom in. Choose between zoom frame, zoom scroll, and zoom paging. Exit to single-frame playback.
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Selecting images
Select multiple pictures for protection or deletion. Press the R button to select the current picture. Selected pictures are marked with v. To remove v and deselect the picture, press the R button again.
Multiple pictures can be selected in index playback.
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Canceling all protections
This function lets you cancel the protection of several images at one time.
Select [Reset Protect] in the q (playback) menu (P. 107).
1
Select [Yes] and press Q.
2
All-frame erase
Erase all images on the memory card.
Select [Card Setup] in shooting menu W (P. 107).
1
Select [All Erase] and press Q.
2
The [Format] option (P. 99) can be used to delete non-image data.
Select [Yes] and press Q.
3
Rotate
Choose whether to rotate photographs.
Play the photograph back and press Q.
1
Select [Rotate] and press Q.
2
Press F to rotate the image counterclockwise, G to rotate it clockwise;
3
the image rotates each time the button is pressed.
Press Q to save settings and exit.
• The rotated image is saved in its current orientation.
• Movies, 3D photos, and protected images can not be rotated.
% Tips
If [On] is selected for [R] (P. 107) in the q (playback) menu, images will be displayed in
• the new orientation during playback.
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Playback options
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Slideshow
This function displays images stored on the card one after another.
Press Q during playback and select the
1
slideshow option.
Adjust settings.
2
Start Start the slideshow. Images are displayed in order, starting with the
BGM Set BGM (4 types) or turn BGM [Off]. Effect * Choose the transition between frames. This option can be used
5
Playback options
Slide Set type of slideshow to execute. Slide Interval Choose the length of time each slide is displayed from 2 to 10
Movie Interval Select [Full] to include full-length movie clips in the slideshow,
The only effect available for movies is [Fade].*
Select [Start] and press Q.
3
The slideshow will start.
• Press Q to stop the slideshow.
Volume
Press FG during the slideshow to adjust the overall volume of the camera speaker. Press HI to adjust the balance between the background music and the sound recorded with photographs or movies.
current picture.
when slideshows are displayed on external devices using HDMI.
seconds.
[Short] to include only the opening portion of each clip.
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JPEG
JPEG Edit
R
Rotate
m
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Set
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Editing still images
Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images.
Display the image to be edited and press Q.
1
[RAW Data Edit] is displayed if the picture is a RAW image, [JPEG Edit] if it is a JPEG
• image. If the image was recorded in RAW+JPEG format, the copy that will be edited is determined by your choice of [Edit] option.
Select [RAW Data Edit] or [JPEG Edit] and press Q.
2
RAW Data Edit
Create a JPEG copy of a RAW image. The JPEG copy is processed using the settings currently stored in the camera. Adjust camera settings before choosing this option.
Choose from the following options: [Shadow Adj]: Brightens a dark backlit subject. [Redeye Fix]: Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during fl ash shooting.
[P]: Use the main dial to choose the size of the crop and FGHI to position the crop.
5
Playback options
O
JPEG Edit
[Aspect]: Changes the aspect ratio of images from 4:3 (standard) to [3:2], [16:9], [6:6], or [3:4]. After changing the aspect ratio, use the arrow pad to specify the trimming position. [Black & White]: Creates black and white images. [Sepia]: Creates sepia-toned images. [Saturation]: Sets the color depth. Adjust the color saturation checking the picture on the screen. [Q]: Converts the image fi le size to 1280 × 960, 640 × 480, or 320 × 240. Images with an aspect ratio other than 4:3 (standard) are converted to the closest image fi le size. [e-Portrait]: Makes skin look smooth and translucent. You may not be able to compensate depending on the image if face detection fails.
# Cautions
Movies and 3D photos can not be edited.
• Red-eye correction may not work depending on the image.
• Editing of a JPEG image is not possible in the following cases:
When an image is recorded in RAW, when an image is processed on a PC, when there is not enough space in the card memory, when an image is recorded on another camera.
When resizing ([Q]) an image, you cannot select a larger number of pixels than was
• originally recorded. [P] and [Aspect] can only be used to edit images with an aspect ratio of 4:3 (standard).
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Image overlay
Up to 3 frames of RAW images taken with the camera can be overlaid and saved as a separate image. The image is saved with the record mode set at the time the image is saved. (If [RAW] is selected, the copy will be saved in [YN+RAW] format.)
With a RAW image displayed during playback, press Q and select
1
[Image Overlay]. Select the number of images in the overlay and press Q.
2
Use FGHI to select the RAW images that
3
will be used in the overlay and press Q to
RAW RAW RAW
select.
When you have selected the number of images
• specifi ed in Step 2, the overlay will be displayed.
5
Playback options
Adjust gain.
4
Use HI to select an image and use FG to adjust
• gain. Gain can be adjusted in the range 0.1 – 2.0. Check the
• results in the monitor.
Press Q. A confi rmation dialog will be displayed; select [Yes] and press
5
RAW RAW RAW
Back
Back
Q.
% Tips
To overlay 4 or more frames, save the overlay image as a RAW fi le and use
• [Image Overlay] repeatedly.
Audio recording
Image Overlay
RAW
Set
Image Overlay
×1.5×1.5×0.3 ×0.5
Set
Add an audio recording (up to 30 sec. long) to the current photograph.
Display the image to which you want to add an
1
audio recording and press Q.
Audio recording is not available with protected images.
Audio recording is also available in the playback menu.
Select [R] and press Q.
2
To exit without adding a recording, select [No].
Select [R Start] and press Q to begin
3
recording.
To stop recording part-way through, press Q.
Press Q to end recording.
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Images with audio recordings are indicated by a H
• icon. To delete a recording, select [Erase] in Step 2.
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Viewing camera images on TV
Use the AV cable provided with the camera to playback recorded images on your TV. You can playback high-defi nition images on a high-defi nition TV by connecting it to the camera using a commercially available HDMI mini-cable.
Connection via AV cable
Multi-connector
AV cable (included)
Use the camera to select the video signal format that matches that of the
1
Connect to the TV video input jack (yellow) and audio input jack (white).
connected TV ([NTSC]/[PAL]).
[Video Out]: g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
Connect the TV and camera.
2
Turn on the TV, and change “INPUT” to “VIDEO”(an input jack connected
3
to the camera).
# Cautions
The camera’s monitor turns off automatically when the AV cable is connected to the
• camera. Press the q button when connecting via an AV cable.
• For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual.
• Depending on the TV’s settings, the displayed images and information may become
• cropped.
Connection via HDMI mini-cable
Connect to the HDMI connector on the TV.
HDMI mini-connector
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Playback options
HDMI mini-cable (commercially available)
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Connect the camera to the TV using the HDMI mini-cable.
1
Turn on the TV and switch “INPUT” to “HDMI INPUT”.
2
Turn on the camera.
3
# Cautions
For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual.
• Use an HDMI mini-cable that matches the HDMI mini connector on the camera and the
• HDMI connector on the TV. When the camera and TV are connected by both an AV cable and an HDMI mini-cable,
• HDMI will take priority. Depending on the TV’s settings, the displayed images and information may become
• cropped. When you connect to a TV via an HDMI mini-cable, you can select the format of the digital
• video signal. Choose a format that matches the input format selected with the TV. [HDMI]: g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
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Playback options
1080i Priority is given to 1080i HDMI output. 720p Priority is given to 720p HDMI output.
480p/576p
You cannot shoot pictures or movies when the HDMI cable is connected.
Do not connect the camera to other HDMI output devices. Doing so may damage the camera.
HDMI output is not performed while connected via USB to a computer or printer.
Using the TV remote control
The camera can be operated by a TV remote control when connected to a TV that supports HDMI control.
Select [HDMI] in c Custom Menu (P. 81) tab U.
1
Select [HDMI Control] and choose [On].
2
Operate the camera by using the TV remote control.
3
You can operate the camera by following the operation guide displayed on the TV.
• During single-frame playback, you can display or hide the information display by
• pressing the “Red” button, and display or hide the index display by pressing the “Green” button. Some televisions may not support all features.
480p/576p HDMI output. 576p is used when [PAL] is selected for [Video Out].
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Sending and receiving images

The optional OLYMPUS PENPAL can be used to upload pictures to, and receive pictures from, Bluetooth devices or other cameras connected to an OLYMPUS PENPAL. Visit the OLYMPUS website for more information on Bluetooth devices. Before sending or receiving images, select [On] for [c/# Menu Display] > [# Menu Display] to make the accessory port menu accessible.
Sending images
Resize and upload JPEG images to another device. Before sending images, make sure that the receiving device is set to the mode for receiving data.
Display the picture you wish to send full frame and press Q.
1
Select [Send A Picture] and press Q.
2
Select [Search] and press Q in the next dialog.
• Bluetooth devices in range, or in [Address Book] will be displayed.
Select the destination and press Q.
3
The image will be uploaded to the receiving device.
• If prompted to provide a PIN code, enter 0000 and
• press Q.
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JPEG
Send A Picture
Erase
Send Picture
Sending
Receiving images/adding a host
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Sending and receiving images
Connect to the transmitting device and download JPEG images.
Select [OLYMPUS PENPAL Share] in the A tab
1
of the accessory port menu (P. 90). Select [Please Wait] and press Q.
2
Perform operations for sending images on the sending
• device. Transmission will start and a [Receive Picture Request]
• dialog will be displayed.
Select [Accept] and press Q.
3
The image will be downloaded to the camera. If prompted to provide a PIN code, enter 0000 and
• press Q.
% Tips
To resize images to be transmitted or choose how long
• the camera searches for a destination: g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
Accessory Port Menu
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OLYMPUS PENPAL Share OLYMPUS PENPAL Album
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Electronic Viewfinder
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Receiving
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Editing the address book
The OLYMPUS PENPAL can store host information. You can assign names to hosts or delete host information.
Select [OLYMPUS PENPAL Share] in the A tab
1
of the accessory port menu (P. 90).
Press I and select [Address Book].
Accessory Port A
Please Wait Address Book My OLYMPUS PENPAL Picture Send Size
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Back
Select [Address List] and press Q.
2
The names of existing hosts are listed.
Select the host you wish to edit and press Q.
3
Deleting hosts
Select [Yes] and press Q.
Editing host information
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Press Q to display host information. To change the host name, press Q again and edit the
Sending and receiving images
current name in the rename dialog.
Creating albums
Your favorite JPEG pictures can be resized and copied to an OLYMPUS PENPAL.
Display the picture you wish to copy full frame and press Q.
1
Select [z] and press Q.
2
To copy images from an OLYMPUS PENPAL to the
• memory card, select [y] and press Q.
Back
% Tips
Choosing the size at which images are copied. [Picture Copy Size]:
• Copying all images from the memory card. [Copy All]: Deleting or formatting albums. [Album Mem. Setup]: Removing protection from all images in the album. [Reset Protect]: Viewing album status (amount of memory remaining). [Album Mem. Usage]: g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
# Cautions
The OLYMPUS PENPAL can be used only in the region in which it was purchased.
• Depending on the areas, the usage may infringe the wave regulations and may be subject to its penalty.
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Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib]

Windows
Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.
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Windows XP
A “Setup” dialog will be displayed.
Windows Vista/Windows 7
An Autorun dialog will be displayed. Click “OLYMPUS
• Setup” to display the “Setup” dialog.
# Caution
If the “Setup” dialog is not displayed, select “My Computer” (Windows XP) or
• “Computer” (Windows Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu. Double-click the CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Setup) icon to open the “OLYMPUS Setup” window and then double-click “LAUNCHER.EXE”. If a “User Account Control” dialog is displayed, click “Yes” or “Continue”.
Follow the on-screen instructions on your computer.
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# Caution
If nothing is displayed on the camera screen even after connecting the camera to the
• computer, the battery may be exhausted. Use a full-charged battery.
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Smaller terminal
USB cable
Multi-connector
Look for this mark.
USB port
# Caution
When the camera is connected to another device via USB, a message will be
• displayed prompting you to choose a connection type. Select [Storage].
Register your Olympus product.
3
Click the “Registration” button and follow the on-screen instructions.
Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2 and [ib] computer software.
4
Check the system requirements before beginning installation.
• Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” or “OLYMPUS ib” button and follow the on-screen
• instructions to install the software.
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OLYMPUS Viewer 2 Operating System
Processor RAM 1 GB or more (2 GB or more recommended)
Free Hard Drive Space 1 GB or more Monitor Settings
[ib] Operating System
Processor
RAM
Free Hard Drive Space 1 GB or more Monitor Settings
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Graphics A minimum of 64 MB video RAM with DirectX 9 or later.
Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib]
See online help for information on using the software.
Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) /Windows Vista / Windows 7
Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or better (Pentium D 3.0 GHz or better required for movies)
1024 × 768 pixels or more Minimum 65,536 colors (16,770,000 colors recommended)
Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) /Windows Vista / Windows 7
Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or better (Pentium D 3.0 GHz or better required for movies)
512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended) (1 GB or more required for movies — 2 GB or more recommended)
1024 × 768 pixels or more Minimum 65,536 colors (16,770,000 colors recommended)
Macintosh
Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.
1
The disk contents should automatically be displayed in the Finder. If they are not, double-click the CD icon on the desktop.
Double-click the “Setup” icon to display the “Setup” dialog.
Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2.
2
Check the system requirements before beginning installation.
Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
OLYMPUS Viewer 2 Operating System Mac OS X v10.4.11–v10.6 Processor Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or better RAM 1 GB or more (2 GB or more recommended) Free Hard Drive Space 1 GB or more
1024 × 768 pixels or more Minimum 32,000 colors (16,770,000 colors recommended)
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Monitor Settings
Other languages can be selected from the language combo box. For information on using the software, see online help.
# Cautions
AVCHD movie fi le format is not supported.
Copying pictures to a computer without OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib]
Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to a computer by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable. The following operating systems are compatible with the USB connection:
Windows: Windows XP Home Edition/
Macintosh: Mac OS X version 10.3 or later
Turn the camera off and connect it to the computer.
1
The location of the USB port varies with the computer. For details, refer to your computer’s manual.
Turn on the camera.
2
The selection screen for the USB connection is
• displayed.
Press FG to select [Storage]. Press Q.
3
The computer recognizes the camera as a new device.
4
Windows XP Professional/ Windows Vista/Windows 7
USB
Storage
MTP
Print
Exit
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# Cautions
If your computer is running Windows Vista/Windows 7, select [MTP] in Step 3 to use Windows Photo Gallery.
Data transfer is not guaranteed in the following environments, even if your computer is equipped with a USB port.
Computers with a USB port added by means of an extension card, etc. Computers without a factory-installed OS and home-built computers
Camera controls can not be used while the camera is connected to a computer.
If the dialog shown in Step 2 is not displayed when the camera is connected, select [Auto] for [USB Mode] in the camera custom menus. g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
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Printing pictures

Print reservation (DPOF*)
You can save digital “print orders” to the memory card listing the pictures to be printed and the number of copies of each print. You can then have the pictures printed at a print shop that supports DPOF or print the pictures yourself by connecting the camera directly to a DPOF printer. A memory card is required when creating a print order.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a standard for recording the data that a printer or
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print service requires to automatically print pictures.
Creating a print order
Press Q during playback and select [<].
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Select [<] or [U] and press Q.
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Individual pictures
Press HI to select the frame that you want to set as print reservation, then press FG to set the number of prints.
To set print reservation for several pictures, repeat this
• step. Press Q when all the desired pictures have been selected.
All pictures
Select [U] and press Q.
Select the date and time format and press Q.
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No
Date
Time
Select [Set] and press Q.
4
# Cautions
The camera can not be used to modify print orders created with other devices. Creating a
• new print order deletes any existing print orders created with other devices. Not all functions may be available on all printers or at all photo labs.
• Print orders can not include 3D photos, RAW images, or movies.
• When requesting prints without a digital print order, specify the fi le number. Requesting
• prints by frame number may result in the wrong pictures being printed.
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The pictures are printed without the date and time.
The pictures are printed with the shooting date.
The pictures are printed with the shooting time.
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Print Order Setting
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Back
X
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No
No
Date
Date Time
Time
Back Set
Back Set
Set
Set
Removing all or selected pictures from the print order
You can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures.
Press Q during playback and select [<].
1
Select [<] and press Q.
2
To remove all pictures from the print order, select [Reset] and press Q. To exit without removing all pictures, select [Keep] and press Q.
Press HI to select images you wish to remove from the print order.
3
Use G to set the number of prints to 0. Press Q once you have removed all the desired pictures from the print order.
Select the date and time format and press Q.
4
This setting is applied to all frames with print reservation data.
Select [Set] and press Q.
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Direct printing (PictBridge)
By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly.
Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable and
1
turn the camera on.
Multi-connector
Smaller terminal
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Printing pictures
USB port
Use a fully charged battery for printing.
When the camera is turned on, a dialog should be displayed in the monitor prompting you to choose a host. If it is not, select [Auto] for [USB Mode] in the camera custom menus. g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
Use FG to select [Print].
2
[One Moment] will be displayed, followed by a print-
• mode selection dialog. If the screen is not displayed after a few minutes,
• disconnect the USB cable and start again from Step 1.
Proceed to “Custom printing” (P. 78).
USB cable
# Cautions
3D photos, RAW images, and movies can not be printed.
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Print
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Easy printing
Use the camera to display the picture you wish to print before connecting the printer via the USB cable.
Use HI to display the pictures you want to
1
print on the camera. Press I.
2
The picture selection screen appears when printing is
• completed. To print another picture, use HI to select the image and press Q. To exit, unplug the USB cable from the camera while
• the picture selection screen is displayed.
Easy Print Start PC/Custom Print
Custom printing
Follow the operation guide to set a print option.
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Selecting the print mode
Select the type of printing (print mode). The available print modes are as shown below.
Print Prints selected pictures. All Print
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Multi Print All Index Prints an index of all the pictures stored in the card. Print Order
Setting the print paper items
This setting varies with the type of printer. If only the printer’s STANDARD setting is available, you cannot change the setting.
Size Sets the paper size that the printer supports. Borderless
Pics/sheet
Prints all the pictures stored in the card and makes one print for each picture.
Prints multiple copies of one image in separate frames on a single sheet.
Prints according to the print reservation you made. If there is no picture with print reservation, this is not available.
Selects whether the picture is printed on the entire page or inside a blank frame.
Selects the number of pictures per sheet. Displayed when you have selected [Multi Print].
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Selecting pictures you want to print
Select pictures you want to print. The selected pictures can be printed later (single-frame reservation) or the picture you are displaying can be printed right away.
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Prints the currently displayed picture. If there is a picture that [Single
Print (f)
Single Print (t)
More (u)
Setting printing data
Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or fi le name on the picture when printing. When the print mode is set to [All Print] and [Option Set] is selected, the following options appears.
<× Date Prints the date and time recorded on the picture. File Name Prints the le name recorded on the picture.
P
Once you have set the pictures for printing and printing data, select
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Print] reservation has already been applied to, only that reserved picture will be printed.
Applies print reservation to the currently displayed picture. If you want to apply reservation to other pictures after applying [Single Print], use HI to select them.
Sets the number of prints and other items for the currently displayed picture, and whether or not to print it. For operation, refer to “Setting printing data” in the next section.
Sets the number of prints.
Trims the picture for printing. Set the trimming size with the U or G button and the trimming position with FGHI.
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[Print], then press Q.
To stop and cancel printing, press Q. To resume printing, select [Continue].
Cancelling printing
To cancel printing, highlight [Cancel] and press Q. Note that any changes to the print order will be lost; to cancel printing and return to the previous step, where you can make changes to the current print order, press MENU.
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Camera setup

Setup Menu
Use the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions. For details on using the menu lists, see “Using the menus” (P. 21).
Option Description
X
(Date/time setting)
W
(Changing the display language)
i
(Monitor brightness adjustment)
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Rec View Choose whether pictures are displayed immediately after shooting
c/# Menu Display
Firmware Your product’s rmware version will be displayed. When you make
Set the camera clock.
You can change the language used for the on-screen display and error messages from English to another language.
You can adjust the brightness and color temperature of the monitor. Color temperature adjustment will affect only the monitor display during playback. Use HI to highlight j (color temperature) or k (brightness) and FG to adjust the value.
Natural
Back Set
Press the INFO button to switch between [Natural] and [Vivid] monitor color display. For information on adjusting the brightness and color temperature of the electronic viewfi nder, see [EVF Adjust] (P. 90).
and for how long. This is useful for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway while checking the picture lets you resume shooting immediately.
[1sec] – [20sec]: Selects the number of seconds to display each
picture. Can be set in units of 1 second.
[Off]: The picture being recorded to the card is not
displayed.
[Autoq]: Displays the image being recorded, and then
switches to playback mode. This is useful for erasing a picture after checking it.
Choose whether to display the custom menus or accessory port menu.
inquiries about your camera or accessories or when you want to download software, you will need to state which version of each of the products you are using.
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Setup Menu
Menu Display
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Customizing camera settings

Camera settings can be customized using the custom and accessory menus. The c Custom menu is used to fi ne-tune camera settings. The # Accessory Port menu is used to adjust settings for accessory port devices.
Before Using the Custom/Accessory Port Menus
The Custom and Accessory Port menus are only available when the appropriate option is selected for the [c/# Menu Display] item in the setup menu.
Press the MENU button to display the menus.
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Select the d setup menu tab (P. 80) using FG and press I.
2
Select [c/# Menu Display] using FG and
3
press I. Select the desired menu using FG and press
4
I. Select [On] using FG and press Q.
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The selected menu will be displayed.
c
Menu Display
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Firmware
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Custom Menu options
Setup Menu
Setup Menu
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R AF/MF
MENU c
Option Description
AF Mode Choose the AF mode. 36 Full-time AF If [On] is selected, the camera will continue to focus even
when the shutter button is not pressed halfway.
AF Area Choose the AF target mode. 37
P Set Up
Choose the roles played by the dials and arrow pad during AF target selection.
Reset Lens When set to [On], this resets the focus of the lens (infi nity)
each time the power is turned off.
Bulb Focusing Normally focus locks during the exposure when manual
focus (MF) is selected. Select [On] to allow focusing using the focus ring.
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Option Description
Focus Ring You can customize
MF Assist Select [On] to automatically magnify the image for precise
P Set Home
AF Illuminat. Select [Off] to disable the AF illuminator. I Face Priority
how the lens adjusts to the focal point by selecting the rotational direction of the focus ring.
focus when the focus ring is rotated in manual focus mode. Choose the AF target position that will be saved as the
home position. p appears in the AF target selection display while you choose a home position.
The camera gives priority to the faces or pupils of human portrait subjects during focusing. The camera zooms in on faces during close-up playback.
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Option Description
AEL/AFL
AEL/AFL Memo If [Off] is selected, exposure will lock only while the button
Button Function Choose the function assigned to the selected button.
U Function F, AEL/AFL, R REC, Preview, k, P Home, MF,
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V Function R Function I Function F, #, jY, ISO, WB, d Lock G Function
Dial Function Choose the roles played by the main and sub dials. You
Dial Direction Choose the direction in which the dials are rotated to adjust
d Lock
Assign focus or AE lock to the Fn1 or R button when the button function is set to [AEL/AFL].
is pressed.
RAWK, Test Picture, Myset, Backlit LCD, IS Mode, Live Guide, Digital Tele-converter, Off
can also use the MENU button to choose dial rotation and cursor movement directions.
shutter speed or aperture or to move the cursor. Select [On] to disable the dials in shooting mode.
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Option Description
Rls Priority S If [On] is selected, the shutter can be released even when Rls Priority C
the camera is not in focus. This option can be set separately for S-AF (P. 36) and C-AF (P. 36) modes.
MENU c
T
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U Disp/8/PC
Option Description
HDMI [HDMI Out]: Selecting the digital video signal format for
Video Out Choose the video standard ([NTSC] or [PAL]) used in your
G/Info Settings
KControl Settings
Picture Mode Settings
Histogram Settings
Mode Guide Choose [On] to display help for the selected mode when the
Live View Boost If [On] is selected, priority will be given to making images
ART LV Mode [mode1]: The lter effect is always displayed.
connecting to a TV via an HDMI mini-cable. [HDMI Control]: Select [On] to allow the camera to be operated using remotes for TVs that support HDMI control.
country or region. Choose the information displayed when the INFO button is
pressed. [qInfo]: Choose the information displayed in full frame playback. [LV-Info]: Choose the information displayed when the camera is in shooting mode.
To choose a framing guide from [w], [x], [y], or [X],
• select [Displayed Grid].
[G Settings]: Choose the information displayed in index and calendar playback.
Choose the controls displayed in each shooting mode.
Controls
Live Control (P. 20) On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off SCP (P. 91) On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off Live Guide (P. 18) On/Off – Art Menu On/Off – Scene Menu On/Off
Display only the selected picture mode when the live control or super control panel is used to select a picture mode.
[Highlight]: Choose the lower bound for the highlight display. [Shadow]: Choose the upper bound for the shadow display.
mode dial is rotated to a new setting.
clearly visible; the effects exposure compensation and other settings will not be visible in the monitor.
[mode2]: Filter effects are not visible in the monitor while the shutter button is pressed halfway. Choose for a smooth display.
P/A/
S/M
Shooting mode
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U Disp/8/PC
Option Description
q Close Up Mode [mode1]: Press U to zoom in (to a maximum of 14 ×) and
Info Off Choose how long information is displayed. Backlit LCD If no operations are performed for the selected period, the
Sleep The camera will enter sleep (energy saving) mode if no
8 (Beep sound)
Volume Adjust playback volume. 15, 62,
USB Mode Choose a mode for connecting the camera to a computer or
press G to zoom out. [mode2]: Press U to display the zoom frame for the specifi ed zoom ratio. Press U again to zoom in.
backlight will dim to save battery power. The backlight will not dim if [Hold] is selected.
operations are performed for the selected period. The camera can be reactivated by pressing the shutter button halfway.
When set to [Off], you can turn off the beep sound that is emitted when the focus locks by pressing the shutter button.
printer. Choose [Auto] to display USB mode options every time the camera is connected.
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V Exp/p/ISO
Option Description
EV Step Choose the size of the increments used when selecting
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Metering Choose a metering mode according to the scene. 41 AEL Metering Choose the metering method used for AE lock (P. 41).
Customizing camera settings
ISO Set ISO sensitivity. 48 ISO Step Select the increments available for choosing ISO sensitivity. ISO-Auto Set Choose the upper limit and default value used for ISO
ISO-Auto Choose the shooting modes in which [Auto] ISO sensitivity
Bulb Timer You can set the maximum time for bulb shooting. Anti-shock z
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shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, and other exposure parameters.
[Auto]: Use the currently selected metering method.
sensitivity when [Auto] is selected for [ISO]. [High Limit]: Choose the upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity selection. [Default]: Choose the default value for auto ISO sensitivity selection.
is available. [P/A/S]: Auto ISO sensitivity selection is available in all modes except M. ISO sensitivity is fi xed at ISO 200 in mode M. [All]: Auto ISO sensitivity selection is available in all modes.
Choose the delay between the shutter button being pressed and the shutter being released. This diminishes camera shake caused by vibrations.This feature is useful in situations such as microscope photography and astrophotography. It is also useful for sequential shooting (P. 49) and self timer photography (P. 49).
MENU c
V
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W #Custom
Option Description
# X-Sync. # Slow Limit
w+F
Choose the shutter speed used when the fl ash fi res. Choose the slowest shutter speed available when a fl ash is
used. When set to [On], it will be added to the exposure
compensation value and fl ash intensity control will be performed.
MENU c
W
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X K/Color/WB
Option Description
Noise Reduct. This function reduces the noise that is generated during long
Noise Filter Choose the amount of noise reduction performed at high
WB Choose the white balance mode. 43 All >
W Keep Warm Color
#+WB Color Space You can select how colors are reproduced on the monitor or
Shading Comp. Choose [On] to correct peripheral illumination according to
exposures. [Auto]: Noise reduction is only performed at slow shutter speeds. [On]: Noise reduction is performed with every shot. [Off]: Noise reduction off.
Noise reduction requires about twice the time needed to
• record the image. Noise reduction turns off automatically during sequential
• shooting. This function may not work effectively with some shooting
• conditions or subjects.
ISO sensitivities.
[All Set]: Use the same white balance compensation in all modes except [CWB]. [All Reset]: Set white balance compensation for all modes except [CWB] to 0.
Select [Off] to eliminate “warm” colors from pictures taken under incandescent lighting.
Adjust white balance for use with a fl ash.
printer.
the type of lens.
Compensation is not available for teleconverters or
• extension tubes. Noise may be visible at the edges of photographs taken at
• high ISO sensitivities.
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Option Description
K Set
The record mode for JPEG photographs can be selected from four combinations of image size and compression rate. The camera offers a choice of three sizes and four compression rates for each combination.
Modifying JPEG record modes
1) Use HI to select a
combination ([K1] – [K4]) and use FG to change.
2) Press Q.
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SF
D
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F
X
Pixel Count
Compression rateNumber of pixels
Set
W
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Pixel Count
Choose the pixel count for [X]- and [W]-size images.
1) Select [Pixel Count] in the c Custom Menu tab X.
2) Select [Xiddle] or
3) Choose a pixel count
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Y Record/Erase
Customizing camera settings
Option Description
Quick Erase
If [On] is selected, pressing the D button in the playback display will immediately delete the current image.
RAW+JPEG Erase Choose the action performed when a photograph recorded
at a setting of RAW+JPEG is erased in single-frame playback (P. 15). [JPEG]: Only the JPEG copy is erased. [RAW]: Only the RAW copy is erased. [RAW+JPEG]: Both copies are erased.
Both the RAW and JPEG copies are deleted when
selected images are deleted or when [All Erase] (P. 65) is selected.
File Name [Auto]: Even when a new card is inserted, the fi le numbers
are retained from the previous card. File numbering continues from the last number used or from the highest number available on the card. [Reset]: When you insert a new card, the folder numbers starts at 100 and the fi le name starts at 0001. If a card containing images is inserted, the fi le numbers start at the number following the highest fi le number on the card.
[Wmall] and press I.
and press Q.
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Pixel Count
2560×1920
1280×960
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MENU c
Option Description
Edit Filename Choose how image les are named by editing the portion of
the fi lename highlighted below in gray.
sRGB: Pmdd0000.jpg Pmdd AdobeRGB: _mdd0000.jpg mdd
Priority Set Choose the default selection ([Yes] or [No]) for confi rmation
dialogs.
dpi Setting Choose the print resolution.
[Auto]: Print resolution is selected automatically according to image size. [Custom]: Press I to choose a print resolution.
Copyright Settings Add the names of the photographer and copyright holder to
new photographs. Names can be up to 63 characters long. [Copyright Info.]: Select [On] to include the names of the photographer and copyright holder in the Exif data for new photographs. [Artist Name]: Enter the name of the photographer. [Copyright Name]: Enter the name of the copyright holder.
1) Highlight a character 2 and press Q to add the highlighted character to the name 1.
2) Repeat Step 1 to complete the name, then highlight [END] and press Q.
To delete a character,
press the INFO button to place the cursor in the name area 1, highlight the character, and press
1
Copyright Name
ABCDE
!”#$%&()*+, - . /
01234567’89: ; <=>?
@
ABCDEFGH I JKLMNO PQRSTUVWXYZ abcdef ghi jklmnEND opqr s tuvwxy z
Cancel Set
[]_
{}
Delete
2
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D.
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OLYMPUS does not accept liability for damages arising from disputes involving the use of
• [Copyright Settings]. Use at your own risk.
Z Movie
MENU c
Option Description
nMode
Choose a movie record mode. This option can also be selected using the live control.
Movie+Still Choose [On] to record a photograph when movie recording
ends.
Movie R
Choose [Off] to record silent movies. This option can also be selected using the live control.
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b K Utility
Option Description
Pixel Mapping The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check
and adjust the image pickup device and image processing functions.
Exposure Shift Adjust optimal exposure separately for each metering mode.
This reduces the number of exposure compensation options
• available in the selected direction. The effects are not visible in the monitor. To make
• normal adjustments to the exposure, perform exposure compensation (P. 40).
8 Warning Level
Choose the battery level at which the 8 warning is displayed.
Level Adjust Adjust the angle of the virtual horizon.
[Reset]: Restore the factory default angle. [Adjust]: Set the virtual horizon to the camera’s current angle.
Touch Screen Settings
Activate the touch screen. Choose [Off] to disable the touch screen.
Eye-Fi* Enable or disable upload when using an Eye-Fi card. 99
Use in accordance with local regulations. Onboard airplanes and in other locations in
*
which the use of wireless devices is prohibited, remove the Eye-Fi card from the camera or select [Off] for [Eye-Fi]. The camera does not support the “endless” Eye-Fi mode.
AEL/AFL
MENU c S [AEL/AFL]
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The Fn1 and R buttons can be used for metering or autofocus. Choose a mode for each focus mode.
Customizing camera settings
AEL/AFL
Mode
Focus Exposure Focus Exposure Focus Exposure
mode1 S-AF Locked Locked
S-AF
mode2 S-AF Locked Locked mode3 Locked S-AF – mode1 C-AF start Locked Locked Locked mode2 C-AF start Locked Locked Locked
C-AF
mode3 Locked Locked C-AF start – mode4 Locked Locked C-AF start – mode1 Locked Locked
MF
mode2 Locked Locked mode3 Locked S-AF
Shutter button function
Half-press Full press
MENU c
S-AF AEL/AFL
mode1
Half Way
AEL AFL
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R button function
When holding down
AEL/AFL
AEL/S-AF ExposureFully
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MENU c S [Button Function] [U Function]/ [V Function]/[R Function] The following functions can be assigned to the Fn1/Fn2 and R buttons. The options
available vary from button to button.
F
AEL/AFL R REC
Preview (electronic) Aperture is stopped down to the selected value while the button
k
P Home
MF Press the button to select manual focus mode. Press the button
RAW K
Test Picture To take a photograph and display it in the monitor without
Myset1 – Myset4
Backlit LCD
IS Mode Adjust image stabilization settings. Live Guide Press the button to display live guides. Digital Tele-converter Press the button to turn digital zoom on or off. Off No function is assigned to the button.
Exposure compensation can be adjusted by rotating a dial when the button is pressed.
Press the Fn1 or R button to lock focus and exposure. Press the button to record a movie. If movie recording is not
currently assigned to a button, movies can be recorded by rotating the mode dial to n and pressing the shutter button.
is pressed (P. 51). The camera measures white balance when the button is pressed
(P. 44). Pressing the button selects the AF target position saved with
[P Set Home] (P. 82). The home AF target position is indicated by a p icon. Press the button again to return to AF target mode. If the camera is turned off when the home position is selected, the home position will be reset.
again to restore the previously selected AF mode. Press the button to toggle between JPEG and RAW+JPEG
record modes.
recording it to the card, press the shutter button while the Fn1 or R button is pressed.
Pictures taken while the Fn1 or R button is pressed will be shot using the settings selected for [Reset/Myset] (P. 35).
Press the Fn1/Fn2 or R button to turn the monitor off. This is useful when you are using the electronic viewfi nder. Press the button again to turn the monitor on.
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Accessory port menu options
A OLYMPUS PENPAL Share
Option Description
Please Wait
Address Book
My OLYMPUS PENPAL
Picture Send Size
Receive images and add hosts to the address book.
[Address List]: View the hosts that have been saved to the address book. [New Pairing]: Add a host to the address book. [Search Timer]: Choose how long the camera searches for a host.
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Choose the size at which images are transmitted. [Size 1: Small]: Images are sent at a size equivalent to 640 × 480. [Size 2: Large]: Images are sent at a size equivalent to 1920 × 1440. [Size 3: Medium]: Images are sent at a size equivalent to 1280 × 960.
B OLYMPUS PENPAL Album
Option Description
Copy All All images and sound les are copied between the memory card and
Reset Protect
Album
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Mem. Usage
Customizing camera settings
Album Mem. Setup
Picture Copy Size
OLYMPUS PENPAL. Copied images are resized according to the option selected for picture copy size.
Remove protection from all pictures in the OLYMPUS PENPAL album.
Show the number of pictures currently in the album and the number of additional pictures that can be stored at [Size 2: Medium]. 72
[All Erase]: Delete all pictures in the album. [Format Album]: Format the album. 72
Choose the size at which images are copied. [Size 1: Large]: Copied images are not resized. [Size 2: Medium]: Images are copied at a size equivalent to 1920 ×
1440.
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MENU #
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72
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C Electronic Viewfi nder
Option Description
EVF Adjust Adjust the brightness and color
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MENU #
EVF Adjust
k
-
5j+2
Set
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Using the super control panel
The term “super control panel” refers to the display shown below, which lists shooting settings together with the option currently selected for each. To use the super control panel, select [On] for [KControl Settings] > [SCP] (P. 83). To choose between the live control, super control panel, and other displays, press Q while the camera is in shooting mode and press the INFO button to cycle through the different displays.
NORM
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7 8
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Recommended ISO
ISO
2
AUTO
3 4
AUTO
5
P
WB
AUTO
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Super Fine
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0bced
Settings that can be modi ed using super control panel
1 Currently selected option
2 ISO sensitivity .................................P. 48
3 Sequential shooting/self-timer ........P. 49
4 Flash mode .....................................P. 59
5 Flash intensity control .....................P. 60
6 White balance .................................P. 43
White balance compensation..........P. 44
7 Picture mode...................................P. 45
8 Sharpness N..................................P. 46
Contrast J .....................................P . 46
Saturation T .................................P . 46
Gradation z...................................P. 46
B&W Filter x .................................P. 46
Picture tone y ...............................P. 46
9 Color space.....................................P. 85
0 Face priority ..............................P. 39, 82
a Metering mode ................................P. 41
b Aspect ratio .....................................P. 48
c Record mode ..................................P. 47
d AF mode .........................................P. 36
AF target .........................................P. 37
e Image stabilizer...............................P. 42
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Not displayed in movie record mode.
After displaying the super control
1
panel, select the desired setting using FGHI and press Q.
You can also select settings using the dials.
Select an option using HI and press Q.
2
Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.
• The selected settings take effect automatically if no
• operations are performed for a few seconds.
Cursor
Recommended ISO
ISO
AUTO
AUTO
Super Fine
P
250250 F5.6
ISO-A
200
AUTO
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mall
+RAW+RAW
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AUTOAUTO
P
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Recording movies with the shutter button
Movies are usually recorded using the R button, but the shutter button can be used if other functions have been assigned to each of the Fn1, Fn2, and R buttons.
Set the mode dial to n.
1
Press the shutter button halfway down and
2
focus on what you wish record.
When the subject is in focus, the AF confi rmation
• mark lights up.
AF confi rmation mark
Press the shutter button all the way to
3
begin recording.
REC lights up while both movie and sound are
• recorded simultaneously.
Press the shutter button all the way to end recording.
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Taking a photograph when recording ends
Customizing camera settings
Select [On] for [Movie+Still] to take a still picture when movie recording is fi nished. This feature is useful when you want to record a still picture as well as the movie.
Select [Movie+Still] in c Custom Menu (P. 81)
1
tab Z. Select [On] and press Q.
2
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This option is only available when the shutter button is used to record movies.
n
250250 F5.6 00:21:38
n mode display
n
Lights up in red during recording
n
Mode Movie+Still Movie
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recording time
T otal recording
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HD
Available
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P Off On
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Wireless remote control fl ash photography
External fl ash units that offer a remote control mode and are designated for use with this camera can be used for wireless fl ash photography. The camera can independently control up to three groups consisting of the built-in fl ash and/or remote ash units. See the documentation provided with the external fl ash units for details.
Set the remote fl ash units to RC mode and place them as desired.
1
Turn each fl ash unit on, press the MODE button, and select RC mode.
Select a channel and group for each fl ash unit.
Select [On] for [# RC Mode] in X Shooting menu 2 (P. 107).
2
The super control panel switches to RC mode.
• You can choose a super control panel display by repeatedly pressing the INFO
• button. Select a fl ash mode (note that red-eye reduction is not available in RC mode).
Adjust the settings for each group in the super control panel.
3
Flash intensity value
Group
Select the fl ash control
• mode and adjust the fl ash intensity separately for each group. For MANUAL, select the fl ash intensity.
Adjust settings for the built-in ash.
Press the #UP button to raise the built-in fl ash.
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After confi rming that the built-in and remote fl ash units have charged, take a test
A Mode
P
TTL
M Off TTL +3.0
250250 F5.6
mode
+5.0 1/8
Flash intensityFlash control
LO
Ch
0.0
0.0
shot.
Wireless ash control range
Position the wireless fl ash units with their remote sensors facing the camera. The following illustration shows the approximate ranges at which the fl ash units can be positioned. The actual control range varies with local conditions.
Normal fl ash/Super FP fl ash
Switch between normal
ash and Super FP fl ash.
Communication light level
1
Set the communication
• light level to [HI], [MID], or [LO].
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Set the communication
• channel to the same channel used on the fl ash.
30°
30°
60°
60°
50°
50°
50°
50°
100°100°
30°
30°
5m
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# Cautions
We recommend using a single group of up to three remote fl ash units.
• Remote fl ash units can not be used for second curtain slow synchronization or anti-shock
• exposures longer than 4 seconds. If the subject is too close to the camera, the control fl ashes emitted by the built-in fl ash
• may affect exposure (this effect can be reduced by reducing the output of the built-in fl ash by, for example, using a diffuser).
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Shooting tips and information
The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded
The battery is not fully charged
Charge the battery with the charger.
The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold
Battery performance drops at low temperatures. Remove the battery and warm it by
• putting it in your pocket for a while.
No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed
The camera has turned off automatically
The camera automatically enters sleep mode to reduce the drain on the battery if no
• operations are performed for a set period of time. g [Sleep] (P. 13) If no operations are performed for a set time (5 minutes) after the camera has entered sleep mode, the camera will turn off automatically.
The fl ash is charging
On the monitor, the # mark blinks when charging is in progress. Wait for the blinking to
• stop, then press the shutter button.
Unable to focus
The camera can not focus on subjects that are too close to the camera or that are not
• suited to autofocus (the AF confi rmation mark will blink in the monitor). Increase the distance to the subject or focus on a high contrast object at the same distance from the camera as your main subject, compose the shot, and shoot.
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Subjects that are diffi cult to focus on
It may be diffi cult to focus with auto focus in the following situations.
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AF confi rmation mark is blinking. These subjects are not focused.
Subject with low contrast
Excessively bright light in center of frame
Subject containing no vertical lines
AF confi rmation mark lights up but the subject is not focused.
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Fast-moving subject Subject not inside
AF area
Noise reduction is activated
When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. The camera activates the noise-reduction process after shooting at slow shutter speeds. During which, shooting is not allowed. You can set [Noise Reduct.] to [Off]. g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)
The date and time has not been set
The camera is used with the settings at the time of purchase
The date and time of the camera is not set when purchased. Set the date and time before using the camera. g “Setting the date/time” (P. 7)
The battery has been removed from the camera
The date and time settings will be returned to the factory default settings if the camera is left without the battery for approximately 1 day. The settings will be cancelled more quickly if the battery was only loaded in the camera for a short time before being removed. Before taking important pictures, check that the date and time settings are correct.
Set functions are restored to their factory default settings
When you rotate the mode dial or turn off the power in a shooting mode other than P, A, S, or M, functions with changes made to their settings are restored to the factory default
settings.
Image taken appears whitish
This may occur when the picture is taken in backlight or semi-backlight conditions. This is due to a phenomenon called fl are or ghosting. As far as possible, consider a composition where strong light source is not taken in the picture. Flare may occur even when a light source is not present in the picture. Use a lens hood to shade the lens from the light source. If a lens hood does not have effect, use your hand to shade the lens from the light. g “Interchangeable lenses” (P. 100)
Unknown bright dot(s) appear on the subject in the picture taken
This may be due to stuck pixel(s) on the image pickup device. Perform [Pixel Mapping]. If the problem persists, repeat pixel mapping a few times. g “Pixel mapping - Checking the image processing functions” (P. 98)
Functions that cannot be selected from menus
Some items may not be selectable from the menus when using the arrow pad.
Items that cannot be set with the current shooting mode
Items that cannot be set because of an item that has already been set: Combination of [j] and [Noise Reduct.], etc.
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Monitor
indication
No Card
Card Error
Write Protect
Card Full
Card Setup
Clean the contact area of the card with a dry cloth.
Clean Card
Format
No Picture
Picture Error
Possible cause Corrective action
The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized.
There is a problem with the card.
Writing to the card is prohibited.
The card is full. No more
• pictures can be taken or no more information such as print reservation can be recorded. There is no space in the card
• and print reservation or new images cannot be recorded.
Card cannot be read. Card may not have been formatted.
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There are no pictures on the card.
The selected picture cannot be displayed for playback due to a problem with this picture. Or the picture cannot be used for playback on this camera.
Insert a card or insert a different card.
Insert the card again. If the problem persists, format the card. If the card cannot be formatted, it cannot be used.
The card write-protect switch is set to the “LOCK” side. Release the switch. (P. 99)
Replace the card or erase unwanted pictures. Before erasing, download important images to a PC.
Select [Clean Card], press
Q and turn off the camera. Remove the card and wipe dry the metallic surface with a soft, dry cloth. Select [Format][Yes], and then
• press Q to format the card. Formatting the card erases all data on the card.
The card contains no pictures. Record pictures and play back.
Use image processing software to view the picture on a PC. If that cannot be done, the image le is damaged.
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The Image Cannot
Be Edited
Picture Error
Pictures taken with another camera cannot be edited on this camera.
Images can not be transferred between devices that are currently receiving or transmitting data.
Use image processing software to edit the picture.
Increase the amount of memory available on the card, for example by deleting unwanted images, or choose a smaller size for the images being transmitted.
Monitor
indication
m
Possible cause Corrective action
Turn off the camera and wait for the internal temperature to cool.
Internal camera
temperature is too
high.
Please wait for
cooling before
camera use.
Battery Empty
No Connection
No Paper
No Ink
Jammed
Settings Changed
Print Error
Cannot Print
The lens is locked. Please extend the lens.
Please check the status of a lens.
The internal temperature of the camera has risen due to sequential shooting.
The battery is drained. Charge the battery.
The camera is not connected to the computer or printer correctly.
There is no paper in the printer. Load some paper in the printer.
The printer has run out of ink.
The paper is jammed. Remove the jammed paper.
The printer's paper cassette has been removed or the printer has been manipulated while making settings on the camera.
There is a problem with the printer and/or camera.
Pictures recorded on other cameras may not be printed on this camera.
The lens of the retractable lens stays retracted.
An abnormality has occurred between the camera and the lens.
Wait a moment for the camera to turn off automatically. Allow the internal temperature of the camera to cool before resuming operations.
Disconnect the camera and connect it again correctly.
Replace the ink cartridge in the printer.
Do not manipulate the printer while making settings on the camera.
Turn off camera and printer. Check the printer and remedy any problems before turning the power on again.
Use a personal computer to print.
Extend the lens. (P. 12)
Turn off the camera, check the connection with the lens, and turn the power on again.
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Cleaning and storing the camera
Cleaning the camera
Turn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera.
Exterior:
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water
• and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and well wrung.
Monitor:
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Lens:
Blow dust off the lens with a commercially available blower. For the lens, wipe gently with a lens cleaning paper.
Storage
When not using the camera for a prolonged period, remove the battery and card. Store the camera in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated.
Insert the battery periodically and test the camera's functions.
Remove dust and other foreign matter from the body and rear caps before attaching them.
Attach the body cap to the camera to prevent dust from getting inside when no lens is attached. Be sure to replace the front and rear lens caps before putting the lens away.
Clean the camera after use.
Do not store with insect repellent.
Cleaning and checking the image pickup device
This camera incorporates a dust reduction function to keep dust from getting on the image pickup device and to remove any dust or dirt from the image pickup device surface with ultrasonic vibrations. The dust reduction function operates when the camera is turned on.
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checks the image pickup device and image processing circuitry. Since dust reduction is activated every time the camera's power is turned on, the camera should be held upright for the dust reduction function to be effective.
# Cautions
Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or a chemically treated cloth.
Avoid storing the camera in places where chemicals are treated, in order to protect the camera from corrosion.
Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty.
Check each part of the camera before use if it has not been used for a long time. Before taking important pictures, be sure to take a test shot and check that the camera works properly.
Pixel mapping - Checking the image processing functions
The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the image pickup device and image processing functions. After using the monitor or taking continuous shots, wait for at least one minute before using the pixel mapping function to ensure that it operates correctly.
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Select [Pixel Mapping] in c Custom Menu (P. 81) tab b.
1
Press I, then press Q.
2
The [Busy] bar is displayed when pixel mapping is in progress. When pixel mapping
• is fi nished, the menu is restored.
# Cautions
If you accidentally turn the camera off during pixel mapping, start again from Step 1.
Card basics
Usable cards
In this manual, all storage devices are referred to as “cards.” The following types of SD memory card (commercially available) can be used with this camera: SD, SDHC, SDXC, and Eye-Fi. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.
SD card write protect switch
The SD card body has a write protect switch. If you set the switch to the “LOCK” side, you will not be able to write to the card, delete data or format. Return the switch to the unlock position enable writing.
LOCK
# Cautions
The data in the card will not be erased completely even after formatting the card or deleting the data. When discarding, destroy the card to prevent leakage of personal information.
Use the Eye-Fi card in compliance with the laws and regulations of the country where the camera is used.
In locations such as on an airplane, where the Eye-Fi communication is prohibited, remove the Eye-Fi card from the camera, or set [Eye-Fi] (P. 88) to [Off].
The Eye-Fi card may became hot during use.
When using an Eye-Fi card, the battery may run out faster.
When using an Eye-Fi card, the camera may function more slowly.
Formatting the card
Cards formatted on a computer or other camera must be formatted with the camera before they can be used. All data stored on the card, including protected images, is erased when the card is formatted. When formatting a used card, confi rm there are no images that you still want to keep on the card.
Select [Card Setup] in shooting menu W
1
(P. 107). Select [Format].
2
Select [Yes] and press Q.
3
Formatting is performed.
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All Erase
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# Cautions
Using your charger abroad
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Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery. Use only genuine OLYMPUS rechargeable batteries. Use only compatible battery chargers to charge rechargeable batteries. BLS-1 batteries must be charged using the BCS-1, BLS-5 batteries using the BCS-5. The camera’s power consumption varies widely with usage and other conditions. As the following consume a lot of power even without shooting, the battery will be drained quickly.
Performing auto focus repeatedly by pressing the shutter button halfway in shooting
• mode. Displaying images on the monitor for a prolonged period.
• When connected to a computer or printer.
When using a drained battery, the camera may turn off without the low battery warning being displayed. The battery will not be fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery using the provided charger before use. The normal charging time using the provided charger is approximately 3 hours 30 minutes (estimated). Do not attempt to use chargers not specifi cally designated for use with the supplied battery, or to use batteries not specifi cally designated for use with the supplied charger.
There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with the incorrect battery type. Dispose of the used battery following the instructions. “Battery Handling Precautions” (P. 114)
The charger can be used in most home electrical sources within the range of 100 V to 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) around the world. However, depending on the country or area you are in, the AC wall outlet may be shaped differently and the charger may require a plug adapter to match the wall outlet. For details, ask at your local electrical shop or travel agent. Do not use commercially available travel adapters as the charger may malfunction.
Interchangeable lenses
Choose a lens according to the scene and your creative intent. Use lenses designed exclusively for the Four Thirds system and bearing the M. ZUIKO label or the symbol shown at right. With an adapter, you can also use Four Thirds System and OM System lenses.
# Cautions
When you attach or remove the body cap and lens from the camera, keep the lens mount on the camera pointed downward. This helps prevent dust and other foreign matter from getting inside the camera.
Do not remove the body cap or attach the lens in dusty places.
Do not point the lens attached to the camera toward the sun. This may cause the camera to malfunction or even ignite due to the magnifying effect of sunlight focusing through the lens.
Be careful not to lose the body cap and rear cap.
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