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
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CD-ROM
Instruction manual
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Warranty card
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Body capStrapUSB 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
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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.
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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.
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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
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battery in use drains.
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1
Inserting and removing cards
Loading the card.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
1
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1
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
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turn on.
When the camera is turned on, dust reduction will be performed to remove dust from
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the surface of the image sensor fi lter.
To turn off the power, press the ON/OFF button again.
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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
Basic guide
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Set
Preparations for shooting
Select [X] in the [d] (setup) tab.
2
Use FG to select [d] and press I.
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Select [X] and press I.
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Set the date and time.
3
Use HI to select items.
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Use FG to change the selected item.
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Use FG to select the date format.
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Save settings and exit.
4
Press Q to set the camera clock and exit to the main menu.
e Grip attachment screw ......................P. 2
f Arrow pad
Main dial* (j) ..................P. 14, 50 – 53
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Basic guide
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 fi 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
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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
ModePhotos: shutter buttonMovies: 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 fi 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
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fl ash can not be used.
# Cautions
Image size and quality for photographs are independent of movie frame size.
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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:
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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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Basic guide
1
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 gripVertical 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.
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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
250250 F5.6
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
fi 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.
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Taking photographs
Press the shutter button all the way (fully).
The shutter sounds and the picture is
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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
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If no operations are performed for a minute, the camera enters “sleep” (stand-by) mode
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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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Basic guide
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.
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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
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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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
14
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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
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been protected.
Basic operations
Yes
No
Set
4:3
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Basic guide
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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.
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ART 1
1
7
Exit
Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to display the view through the lens in
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the monitor. Press Q to return to the art fi lter menu.
Types of art fi lters
j Pop Arto Pin Hole
k Soft Focuss Diorama
l Pale&Light Colort Cross Process
m Light T oneu Gentle Sepia
n Grainy Filmv Dramatic T one
Shoot.
2
To choose a different setting, press Q to display the art fi lter menu.
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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 fi lter, while options II and on add effects that modify the original
fi 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
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[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 1Portrait
Q
ISO
400
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N
HD
Exit
Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to display the view through the lens in
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the monitor. Press Q to return to the scene menu.
Set
250250 F5.6
Types of scene modes
O Portraitr Nature Macro
P e-PortraitQ Candle
L LandscapeR Sunset
K Landscape+PortraitT Documents
J
Sports Panorama (P. 54)
G Night Scene
U Night+Portraitg Beach & Snow
G
Childrenfn Fisheye Effect
H
High Keywn Wide-angle
I
Low Keymn Macro
q DIS ModeT 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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Basic guide
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 itemLevel bar/selectionAffects
Change Color SaturationClear & Vivid
Change Color ImageWarm
Change BrightnessBright
Blur BackgroundBlur
Express Motions
Shooting Tips
Monitor frame rate slows.*
Q
Blurred
Motion*
Tips For Child Photo
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Tips For Pet Photo
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Tips For Flower Photo
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Tips For Cuisine Photo
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Tips For Framing
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Tips With Accessory
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CancelSet
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.
Basic guide
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.
CancelSet
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
0
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Basic guide
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).
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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AUTO
AUTOAUTOAUTO
AUTO
AUTOAUTOAUTO
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WB Auto
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F
Arrow
pad
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# Cautions
Some items are not available in some shooting modes.
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% 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.
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oj/Y
Off
Q
Off
0.0
Off
Off
Set
$ Notes
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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
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Set
Off
Off
s
0.0
Off
Off
Set
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Basic guide
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
ISO-A
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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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200
P
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7
5x
5x
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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”
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