Olympus 262901, E-PL2, 262916, EPL2BLK User Manual
Basic guide
DIGITAL CAMERA
Instruction Manual
Quick task index
Table of Contents
Basic photography/frequently-
1.
used options
2. Other shooting options
3. Flash shooting
4. Shooting and viewing movies
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
Index
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital c amera. B efore you start to use your new
camera, please read these instructions caref ully to enjoy optimum perf ormance and a longer
service life. Keep this manual in a safe p lace for future reference.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to yo ur camera before taking
important photographs.
The screen and camera illustrati ons shown in this manual were produced during the
development stages and may dif fer from the actual product.
The contents in thi s manual are based on fi rmware version 1.0 for this camera. If ther e
are additions and /or modifi cations of funct ions due to fi rmware update for the camera, the
contents will dif fer. 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.
StrapBody cap
Camera
Computer software
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CD-ROM
Instruction manual
•
Warranty card
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AV cable
(Monaural)
CB-AVC3
Lithium ion battery
BLS-5
Attaching the strap
1
Thread the strap in the
direction of the arrows.
2
Lastly, pull the strap 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
# Caution
$ Notes
% Tips
g
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
USB cable
CB-USB6
Lithium ion charger
BCS-5
2
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Charging and inserting the battery
1
Charging the battery.
Charging indicator
Charging indicator
Amber light: Charging in
Off: Charging complete
Amber blinking: Charging error
2
progress
(Charging time: Up to
approximately 3 hours 30
minutes)
Loading the battery.
3
BCS-5 Lithium
ion charger
1
SDirection indicating mark
BLS-5 Lithium ion battery
AC cable
AC wall outlet
2
Battery/card
compartment cover
Basic guide
Preparations for shooting
Direction indicating mark
3
2
1
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.
$ 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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Inserting and removing cards
Basic guide
1
Loading the card.
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Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC
card (referred to as “card” in
these instructions) until it locks
in place.
g “Card basics” (P. 96)
# Caution
Turn off the camera before
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loading or removing the card.
Preparations for shooting
Removing the card
Press the inserted card lightly and it
will be ejected. Pull out the card.
# Caution
•
Do not remove the battery
or card while the card write
indicator (P. 22) is displayed.
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2
Closing the battery/card compartment cover.
Close the cover until you hear
•
a click.
# Caution
Close the battery/card compartment cover when using the camera.•
Attaching a lens to the camera
1
Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from
the lens.
Basic guide
1
2
Attach a lens to the camera.
# Caution
•
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.
3
Remove the lens cap.
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. 98)
Lens
attachment
mark
Alignment mark
1
2
2
Preparations for shooting
1
1
2
Lens release button
2
1
5
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Basic guide
1
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
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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.
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Power on
2
Set the mode dial to
Preparations for shooting
■ LCD monitor
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■ Mode dial
■ ON/OFF button
Battery level
; (green): Camera ready to shoot.
: (green): Low battery
L
N
] (blinks red): Charge the battery
Number of storable still pictures
Available recording time
Displayed for about 10 seconds
after the camera is turned on.
6
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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.
1
Display the menus.
•
Press the MENU button to display the menus.
CARD SETUP
MENU button
2
Select [X] in the [d] (setup) tab.
Use FG to select [d] and press I.
•
Select [X] and press I.
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3
Set the date and time.
•
Use HI to select items.
•
Use FG to change the selected item.
•
Use FG to select the date format.
[d] tab
RESET/MYSET
PICTURE MODE
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IMAGE ASPECT
BACK
X
W
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REC VIEW
c/
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FIRMWARE
BACK SET
X
M D TIME
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CANCEL
The time is displayed
using a 24-hour clock.
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Save settings and exit.
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Press Q to set the camera clock and exit to the main menu.
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Press the MENU button to exit the menus.
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Names of parts
Basic guide
Camera
1
2
3
4
5
Names of parts and functions
6
8
9
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4
a
7
c
d
e
1 Mode dial................................ P. 6, 10
2 Shutter button .......... P. 11, 12, 35, 88
3 ON/OFF button ...........................P. 6
4 Strap eyelet .................................. P. 2
5 Self-timer lamp ........................... P. 46
6 Lens attachment mark ................. P. 5
7 Mount (Remove the body cap before
attaching the lens.)
8 Microphone ..........................P. 59, 65
9 Hot shoe cover
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0 Built-in fl ash................................P. 56
a Lens release button ..................... P. 5
b Lens lock pin
c Tripod socket
d Battery/card compartment cover
..................................................... P. 3
e Battery/card compartment lock ....P. 3
f Connector cover
g Multi-connector............... P. 66, 70, 74
h HDMI mini-connector (type C).... P. 66
h
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Basic guide
1
2
3
4567 8
F (Up) /F (Exposure compensation)
button (P. 38)
H (Left) /
P (AF target) button
(P. 35)
Q button (P. 20, 21)
G (Down) /jY (Sequential shooting/
Self-timer) button (P. 46)
1 Flash switch ...............................P. 56
2 Accessory port
3 LCD monitor ......................... P. 22, 23
4 U button ........................P. 31, 36, 61
5 </G button ..............P. 86/P. 60, 61
6 q (Playback) button ...........P. 14, 60
7 D (Erase) button ..................P. 15, 64
8 MENU button ............................P. 21
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a
Names of parts and functions
b
c
I (Right) /
# (Flash) button
(P. 56)
Control dial (j) (P. 14)
Rotate to choose an option.•
9 Hot shoe ...................................P. 103
0 Speaker
a R (Movie) /0 (Protect) button
........................ P. 11, 13, 58/P. 60, 64
b INFO (Information display) button
................................. P. 22, 30, 31, 32
c Arrow pad
Control dial (j) ...... P. 14, 49, 50, 51
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Camera controls
Basic guide
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
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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. 48)
P
Aperture priority shooting
A
(P. 49)
Shutter priority shooting
S
(P. 50)
Manual shooting (P. 51)
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. 58)
n
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% Tips
Resetting camera settings: g “Restoring default or custom settings” (P. 33)•
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Basic guide
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
A
settings for the current scene.
Select an art fi lter.
ART
Select a scene.
SCN
Photographs are recorded at the
n
settings selected in [n MODE].
The camera automatically adjusts
settings and records a movie.
Shoot movies using art fi lter or
aperture and shutter speed effects.
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 fl ash can not be used.
# Caution
•
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/multiple
exposure, etc (still photography also ends).
Names of parts and functions
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Basic guide
1
Frame the shot.
•
Keep your fi ngers and
the strap away from the
lens.
Taking photographs/shooting movies
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
Using lenses with an UNLOCK switch
Basic operations
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).
2
Adjust the focus.
•
Lightly press the shutter button down to
the fi rst position (press the shutter button
halfway).
The AF confi rmation mark (( or n) will be displayed and focus will lock.
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The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the
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camera are displayed.
4
2
AF target
Press the shutter
button halfway.
Shutter speed Aperture value
Lenses that supports Hi-Speed Imager AF*
Lenses with other Four Thirds mounts
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 halfway
Press the rest of
the way down
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Release the shutter.
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.
R button
Press halfway
n
Press the rest of
the way down
% 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
“Custom menu” (P. 78)
# Caution
Bright light sources appear black when framed in the monitor but are recorded
•
normally in the fi nal picture.
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
Basic guide
Single-frame playback
Press the q button to display your most recent photograph or movie.
q button
Arrow pad/Control dial
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Close-up playback
•
To zoom in on the image currently displayed in singleframe playback, press the U button. Keep pressing
the button to zoom in up to 14 ×. Press G to return to
single-frame playback.
Index display/Calendar display
To view multiple pictures, press the G button. To start calendar playback, press the
•
G button repeatedly.
Press the U button to view the currently selected picture full frame.
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Still image
H: Displays
the previous
[4032x3024,1/8]
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Index display
frame
N
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Movie
I: Displays
the next
frame
PP
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10
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 1 2 3 4
31
Calendar display
1 2
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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.•
MOVIE
MOVIE PLAY
BACK SET
m
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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 a image you want to delete and press D. Select [YES] and press Q.
ERASE
D button
BACK
SET
Protecting images
Protect images from accidental deletion. Display an
image you wish to protect and press the 0 button; a
9 (protect) icon will appear on the image. Press the
0
button again to remove protection.
# Caution
Formatting the card erases all images even if they
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have been protected.
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[4032x3024,1/8]
YES
NO
L
100-0020
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Using art fi lters
Basic guide
1
Rotate the mode dial to ART.
•
A menu of art fi lters will be displayed.
Select a fi lter using FG.
EXIT
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Basic operations
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 fi lters
POP ART
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SOFT FOCUS
k
GRAINY FILM
l
2
Shoot.
•
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 fi lter, while options II and on add effects that modify the
original fi lter.
Adding effects
Soft focus, pin-hole, frames (the effects available vary with the selected fi lter).
POP ART
1
SET
Q
ISO
AUTO
PIN HOLE
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DIORAMA
n
DRAMATIC TONE
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# Caution
•
If [
RAW
] is currently selected for image quality, image quality will automatically be
set to [Y
N+RAW
•
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.
•
]. The art fi lter will be applied to the JPEG copy only.
Shooting in scene mode
1
Rotate the mode dial to SCN.
A menu of scene menu will be displayed.
•
Select a scene using FG.
PORTRAIT
1
B
e
F
D
C
G
EXIT
•
Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to display the view through the
SET
lens in the monitor. Press Q to return to the scene menu.
Types of scene modes
PORTRAIT
I
e-PORTRAIT
e
LANDSCAPE
L
LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT
K
SPORT
J
NIGHT SCENE
G
NIGHT+PORTRAIT
U
CHILDREN
G
HIGH KEY
H
LOW KEY
I
DIS MODE
q
Q
ISO
AUTO
250250 F5.6
MACRO
J
NATURE MACRO
r
CANDLE
&
SUNSET
*
DOCUMENTS
@
PANORAMA (P. 52)
s
FIREWORKS
(
BEACH & SNOW
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2
Shoot.
To choose a different setting, press Q to display the scene menu.
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# Caution
•
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)).
•
[f
FISHEYE EFFECT
optional lens attachments.
], [w
WIDE-ANGLE
], and [m
MACRO
] are for use with
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Using live guides
Basic guide
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
Level bar/selection
CHANGE COLOR SATURATION
Basic operations
Guide item Level bar/selection Affects
CHANGE COLOR
SATURATION*
CHANGE COLOR
IMAGE*
CHANGE
BRIGHTNESS*
BLUR BACKGROUND* BLUR
EXPRESS MOTIONS*
SHOOTING TIPS
Monitor frame rate slows.*
Q
CANCEL
CLEAR &
VIVID
WARM
BRIGHT
BLURRED
MOTION
TIPS FOR CHILD PHOTO
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TIPS FOR PET PHOTO
•
TIPS FOR FLOWER PHOTO
•
TIPS FOR CUISINE PHOTO
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TIPS FOR FRAMING
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TIPS WITH ACCESSORY
•
FLAT &
MUTED
COOL
DARK
SHARP
STOP
MOTION
CLEAR & VIVIDCLEAR & VIVID
FLAT & MUTEDFLAT & 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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1
Set the mode dial to A.
2
After pressing Q to display the live guide, use the FG buttons
on the arrow pad to highlight an item and press Q to select.
Guide item
CHANGE COLOR SATURATION
3
Use FG on the arrow pad to choose the level.
•
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.
4
Shoot.
Press the shutter button to shoot.
•
To clear the live guide from the display, press the MENU button.
•
CANCEL
Level bar
CLEAR & VIVIDCLEAR & VIVID
FLAT & MUTEDFLAT & MUTED
# Caution
•
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.
Basic guide
Basic operations
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Using live control
Basic guide
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. 78).
IS OFF
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WBWB
AUTOAUTO
WB AUTO
Basic operations
P
AUTO
5 2 3 1
>
Functions
Settings
Available settings
Picture mode*1 .................................P. 42
Scene mode
Art fi lter mode
n mode
*2
..................................P. 17
*2
................................ P. 16
*3
........................................ P. 58
White balance .................................. P. 40
Sequential shooting/self-timer .........P. 46
Image stabilizer ...............................P. 47
Aspect ratio
*1*2
.................................. P. 45
*1 P, A, S, M and A modes only.
*2 ART and SCN only.
*3 n mode only.
1
Press Q to display the live control.
•
To hide the live control, press Q again.
2
Use the FGbuttons on
the arrow pad to select
settings, use HI to
change the selected
setting, and press Q.
The selected settings take effect
•
automatically if no operations are
performed for about 8 seconds.
# Caution
•
Some items are not available in some shooting modes.
% Tips
•
For information on displaying or hiding the live control. [KCONTROL SETTINGS]:
g “Custom menu” (P. 78)
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Record mode ................................... P. 44
Flash mode
Flash intensity control
Metering mode
AF mode .......................................... P. 34
Face priority
*1*2
.................................. P. 56
*1*2
.................. P. 57
*1*2
............................. P. 39
*1*2
................................. P. 37
Movie sound record ......................... P. 59
ISO sensitivity .................................. P. 45
Displays
the selected
function
name
Cursor
P
WB AUTO
AUTO
5 2 3 1
Arrow pad
Cursor
IS OFF
AUTOAUTO
>
j
WBWB
Arrow
pad
Using the menus
1
Press the MENU button to display the menus.
Basic guide
Menus
Preliminary and basic shooting options
W
Advanced shooting options
X
Playback and retouch options
q
Custom menu*
c
Accessory port menu*
#
Camera setup (e.g., date and language)
d
Not displayed at default settings.*
2
Use FG to select a tab and press Q.
3
Select an item using FG and press Q to display options for
Ta b
Operation
guide
Press the MENU
button to go back
CARD SETUP
RESET/MYSET
PICTURE MODE
K
IMAGE ASPECTj4:3
BACK
one screen
Press the Q
button to confi rm
the setting
the selected item.
The current setting is displayedFunction
j/Y
IMAGE STABILIZER
BRACKETING
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE
w
#
RC MODE
BACK
4
Use FG to highlight an option and press Q to select.
•
Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the menu.
SET
o
OFF
OFF
0.0
OFF
Q
j/Y
IMAGE STABILIZER
BRACKETING
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE
w
#
RC MODE
BACK
j/Y
$ Notes
•
For details on the functions that can be set with the menu, refer to “Menu directory”
(P. 108).
% 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 “Custom menu” (P. 78)
•
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 “Accessory port menu options” (P. 90)
SET
Basic operations
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o
OFF
j
W
OFF
Y
0.0
OFF
SET
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Information displayed in the monitor
Basic guide
Shooting
1
32 54 678 09
BKT HPFP
S-AFS-AF
ISO
400
AEL
P
+
2.0+2.0
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s
r
Information displayed in the monitor
q
RR
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ISIS
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1 Card write indicator ......................P. 4
2 Internal temperature warning
m ...................................... P. 94
3 Super FP fl ash s ................... P. 105
4 RC mode .................................... P. 89
5 Auto bracket t .......................P. 54
6 Multiple exposure i .................P. 53
7 Home position p ................ P. 35, 79
8 Face priority g .................... P. 37, 81
9 Movie sound ...............................P. 59
0 Image stabilizer vws .......P. 47
a dLOCK .................................... P. 80
b Flash ..........................................P. 56
(blinks: charging in progress,
lights up: charging completed)
c AF confi rmation mark ................. P. 12
d Art fi lter ....................................... P. 16
Scene mode ............................... P. 17
Picture mode .............................. P. 42
e White balance ............................P. 40
f Sequential shooting/self-timer ....P. 46
g Aspect ratio ................................P. 45
h Record mode (still images) ........ P. 44
i Record mode (movies)/
Available recording time ............. P. 44
You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button.
g “Switching the information display” (P. 30)
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j Number of storable still pictures
................................................. P. 107
k Tone control .........................P. 32, 38
l Top: Flash intensity
control ...........................P. 57
Bottom: Exposure compensation
indicator ........................ P. 38
m Exposure compensation value ... P. 38
n Aperture value ..................... P. 48 – 51
o Shutter speed ...................... P. 48 – 51
p Histogram .............................P. 30, 31
q Shooting mode .............. P. 10, 48 – 51
r AE Lock u ..............................P. 39
s MYSET ....................................... P. 33
t Flash intensity control ................P. 57
u ISO sensitivity ............................P. 45
v AF mode..................................... P. 34
w Metering mode ...........................P. 39
x Flash mode ................................P. 56
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Battery check
Lit up (green) (ready for use)
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Lit up (green) (Battery is running
:
low)
Blinks (red) (charging required)
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Information displayed in the monitor
1 Battery check
2 Aspect border .............................P. 45
3 Print reservation
Number of prints.........................P. 73
4 Sound record ............................. P. 65
5 Protect ........................................ P. 15
6 Pixel count, compression rate .... P. 44
7 Record mode.............................. P. 44
8 File number ................................P. 73
9 Frame number............................ P. 73
0 Aspect ratio ..........................P. 45, 63
a Date and time ...............................P. 7
b AF target ....................................P. 35
c Shooting mode .............. P. 10, 48 – 51
d Exposure compensation ............ P. 38
e Shutter speed ...................... P. 48 – 51
f Aperture value ..................... P. 48 – 51
g Focal length ............................... P. 98
(The focal length is displayed in 1
units.)
h Flash intensity control ................P. 57
i ISO sensitivity ............................P. 45
j White balance compensation ..... P. 41
k Picture mode .............................. P. 42
l Color space ................................ P. 82
m White balance ............................P. 40
n Metering mode ...........................P. 39
o Histogram ................................... P. 31
You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button.
g “Displaying information during playback” (P. 31)
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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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Art fi lter (ART)16
Aspect ratio 45
Scene (SCN)17
Live guide 18
Exposure compensation 38
HIGH KEY/LOW KEY 43
Live guide 18
Aperture priority shooting 49
Live guide 18
Shutter priority shooting 50
White balance 40
One-touch white balance 41
PICTURE MODE 42
Art fi lter (ART)16
AF target 35
Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 36
Focus lock 35
Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 36
Focus lock 35
C-AF+TR (AF Tracking) 34
8 (Beep sound)
Flash 56
ISO/DIS MODE 45/17
IMAGE STABILIZER 47
ANTI-SHOCK 82
Self-timer 46
Remote cable 100
Flash shooting 56
GRADATION (PICTURE
MODE)
Bulb shooting 51
Scene (SCN)17
NOISE REDUCT. 82
10, 11
81
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Taking pictures without white
subjects appearing too white or
black subjects appearing too dark
Optimizing the LCD 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
GRADATION (PICTURE
MODE)
Histogram/
Exposure compensation
Tone control 32
Monitor brightness adjustment 77
LIVE VIEW BOOST 81
Multi view display 30, 38
Preview function 49
TEST PICTURE 86
DISPLAYED GRID (G/INFO
SETTINGS)
DISPLAYED GRID (G/INFO
SETTINGS)
AUTOq (REC VIEW)
mode2 (q CLOSE UP MODE)
Self-timer 46
Sequential shooting 46
SLEEP 81
Record mode 44
43
31/38
80
80
77
61
Quick task index
Playback/Retouch
Viewing images on a TV Playback on TV 66
Viewing slideshows with
background music
Brightening shadows
Dealing with red-eye
Printing made easy
Commercial prints
Simple photo sharing
Slideshow 62
SHADOW ADJ (JPEG EDIT) 63
REDEYE FIX (JPEG EDIT) 63
Direct printing 74
Creating a print order 73
OLYMPUS PENPAL 68
Camera Settings
Restoring default settings RESET 33
Saving the settings
Changing the menu display
language
MYSET 33
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Table of Contents
Basic guide 3
Preparations for shooting ...........3
Charging and inserting the
battery .....................................3
Inserting and removing cards ..... 4
Table of Contents
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
Single-frame playback 14
Movie playback 15
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
Information displayed in the
monitor ........................................22
Shooting ...................................22
Playback ...................................23
Quick task index 24
Basic photography/
frequently-used options 30
Switching the information
display .........................................30
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Choosing shooting controls .....30
Displaying information during
playback ......................................31
Other uses for the INFO
button ..........................................32
One-touch white balance ..........32
Color temperature.....................32
Playback zoom ......................... 32
Tone control ..............................32
Focal length ..............................32
Restoring default or custom
settings ........................................33
Using reset settings ..................33
Using MYSET ...........................33
Saving MYSET ......................... 33
Choosing a focus mode
(AF mode) ....................................34
Choosing a focus target
(AF target) ...................................35
Focus lock ................................35
Quick AF target selection..........35
Toggling quickly between AF
and MF .................................. 35
Zoom frame AF/zoom AF ...........36
Face priority AF/
pupil detection AF ......................37
Taking pictures using face
priority....................................37
Controlling exposure
(exposure compensation) ..........38
Previewing the effects of
exposure compensation and
white balance ........................38
Changing the brightness of
highlights and shadows ............38
Choosing how the camera
measures brightness
(metering) ....................................39
Exposure lock (AE lock) ............39
Adjusting color
(white balance) ...........................40
White balance compensation ...41
One-touch white balance ..........41
Processing options
(picture mode) ............................42
Image quality (record mode) .....44
Choosing a record mode .......... 44
Setting the image aspect ...........45
ISO sensitivity .............................45
Sequential shooting/
using the self timer ....................46
Reducing camera shake
(the image stabilizer) ..................47
Other shooting options 48
“Point-and-shoot” photography
(P program mode) ...................... 48
Choosing aperture
(A aperture-priority mode) ........49
Choosing shutter speed
(S shutter-priority mode) ...........50
Choosing aperture and shutter
speed (M manual mode) ............ 51
Choosing when the exposure
ends (bulb) ............................51
Panoramas ..................................52
Taking pictures for a panorama
..............................................52
Recording multiple exposures in
a single image
(multiple exposure) ....................53
Varying settings over a series of
photographs (bracketing) ..........54
Flash shooting 56
Using a fl ash
(fl ash photography) ...................56
Adjusting fl ash output
(Flash intensity control) .............57
Using external fl ash units
designated for use with this
camera .........................................57
Other external fl ash units ..........57
Shooting and viewing
movies 58
Changing the settings for movie
recording .....................................58
Adding effects to a movie ......... 58
Movie sound options (recording
sound with movies)................59
Viewing movies ..........................59
Playback options 60
Single-frame playback ............... 60
Index display/
calendar display ......................... 60
Playback zoom
(close-up playback) ....................61
Rotate ..........................................62
Slideshow ....................................62
Editing still images .....................63
Selecting and protecting
images .........................................64
Erasing images ...........................64
Erasing selected frames ...........64
All-frame erase ......................... 64
Image overlay .............................65
Audio recording ..........................65
Viewing camera images on
TV .................................................66
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Sending and receiving
images 68
Sending images ..........................68
Receiving images/
adding a host ..............................68
Table of Contents
Editing the address book ..........69
Creating albums .........................69
Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/
[ib] 70
Windows ...................................70
Macintosh .................................71
Copying pictures to a computer
without OLYMPUS Viewer 2/
[ib] ................................................72
Printing pictures 73
Print reservation (DPOF) ...........73
Creating a print order................73
Removing all or selected pictures
from the print order ................74
Direct printing (PictBridge) .......74
Easy printing .............................75
Custom printing ........................75
Camera setup 77
Setup Menu .................................77
X (Date/time setting) .............77
W (Changing the display
language) ..............................77
s (Monitor brightness
adjustment)............................77
REC VIEW ................................77
c/# MENU DISPLAY .............77
FIRMWARE ..............................77
Customizing camera
settings 78
Custom Menu ..............................78
Displaying the Custom Menu....78
Custom Menu options ................78
R AF/MF ..................................78
S BUTTON/DIAL ..................... 79
T RELEASE ............................80
U DISP/8/PC .........................80
V EXP/e/ISO .......................81
W #CUSTOM ..........................82
X K/COLOR/WB ...................82
Y RECORD/ERASE ................ 83
Z MOVIE .................................85
b K UTILITY .........................85
AEL/AFL ...................................85
G FUNCTION, I FUNCTION
..............................................86
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FUNCTION, R FUNCTION
..............................................86
Using the super control panel ...87
Recording movies with the
shutter button .............................88
Taking a photograph when
recording ends.......................88
Wireless remote control fl ash
photography ...............................89
Accessory port menu options ...90
A OLYMPUS PENPAL SHARE
..............................................90
B OLYMPUS PENPAL ALBUM
..............................................90
C ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER
..............................................90
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Information 91
Shooting tips and information
.....................................................91
Error codes .................................93
Cleaning and storing the
camera .........................................95
Cleaning the camera ................95
Storage .....................................95
Cleaning and checking the image
pickup device.........................95
Pixel mapping - Checking the
image processing functions ...96
Card basics .................................96
Usable cards.............................96
Formatting the card ..................96
Battery and charger ...................97
Using your charger abroad .......97
Interchangeable lenses ..............98
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL
interchangeable lenses .........98
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens
specifi cations .........................99
Mount adapter ...........................100
Four Thirds lens adapter
(MMF–2) ..............................100
OM adapter (MF–2) ................100
Remote cable (RM–UC1) ..........100
Lens attachments .....................101
MACRO ARM LIGHT
(MAL–1) .....................................101
Microphone set (SEMA–1) .......101
Using electronic view fi nder
(sold separately) .......................102
Program line diagram
(P mode) ...................................103
Exposure warning display .......103
Flash modes that can be set by
shooting mode ..........................104
Flash synchronization and
shutter speed ............................104
Manual fl ash guide numbers
for the built-in fl ash ..................104
Flash range ...............................105
External fl ash shooting ............105
Settings stored using
MYSET .......................................106
Record mode and fi le size/
number of storable still
pictures .....................................107
Menu directory ..........................108
Specifi cations ........................... 112
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 114
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......... 114
Index 120
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INFO
INFO
INFO
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.
Switching the information display
Press the INFO button to choose the information displayed when shooting.
INFO
1
Basic photography/frequently-used options
Image only
INFO
Information display on
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Multi view display
0.00.0
INFO
SET
INFO
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Histogram display
L
250250 F5.6
N
3838
Highlight & Shadow display
INFO
The multi-view ([MULTI VIEW]) and highlight and shadow displays ([HIGHLIGHT &
SHADOW]) are available when enabled in the [G/INFO SETTINGS] menu. You can
also opt to display a framing grid in the information display. g “Custom menu” (P. 78)
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. 78).
ART/SCN
Art fi lter menu
POP ART
EXIT
1
PORTRAIT
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EXIT
Scene menu
INFO
SET
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AUTO
5 2 3 1
Live control
P/A/S/M
IS OFF
INFO
P
AUTO
Live control
WB AUTO
5 2 3 1
j
WBWB
AUTOAUTO
>
METERING
mall
Super Fine
250250 F5.6
Super control panel*
* Can be displayed using [KCONTROL SETTINGS].
IS OFF
INFO
j
WBWB
AUTOAUTO
>
METERING
250250 F5.6
mall
Super Fine
4:3
Super control panel*
INFO
NORM
OFF
4:3
3838
INFO
NORM
OFF
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