Olympus EPM1KP, E-PM1, EPM1KS User Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
Instruction Manual
Basic guide
Quick task index
Table of Contents
Basic photography/frequentlyused options
1.
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
System chart
Index
Thank you for purchasing an Oly mpus digital came ra. Before you star t to use your new
camera, please re ad these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum perfo rmance and a longer
service life. Keep this manual in a safe plac e for future referenc e.
We recommend that you take test shots to get ac customed to your camera before taking
important photographs.
The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produc ed during the
development stages and may differ from the actual product.
The contents in thi s manual are b ased on fi rmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there
are additions and/or modifi cations of functions due to fi rmware up date for the camera, t he
contents will dif fer. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.
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This notice concerns the supplied fl ash unit and is chiefl y directed to users in
North America.
Information for Your Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using your photographic equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
Read and understand all instructions before using.
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Close supervision is necessary when any fl ash is used by or near children. Do not leave
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fl ash unattended while in use.
Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts.
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Do not operate if the fl ash has been dropped or damaged - until it has been examined by
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qualifi ed service personnel.
Let fl ash cool completely before putting away.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this fl ash in water or other liquids.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this fl ash, but take it to qualifi ed
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service personnel when service or repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly can
cause electric shock when the fl ash is used subsequently.
The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a
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risk of fi re, electric shock, or injury to persons.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Indications used in this manual
The following symbols are used throughout this manual.
Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction
Cautions
#
Notes
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Tips
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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.
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
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Flash case
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Computer software
CD-ROM
Instruction manual
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Warranty card
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Body cap Strap USB cable
FL-LM1
Attaching the strap
Thread the strap in the direction of
1
the arrows.
1
2
Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way.•
Flash
Lithium ion
battery
PS-BLS1 (BLS-1)
or BLS-5
Lastly, pull the strap tight making
2
sure that it is fastened securely.
CB-USB6
Lithium ion
charger
PS-BCS1 (BCS-1)
or BCS-5
3
AV cable
(Monaural)
CB-AVC3
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Basic guide
1
Charging and inserting the battery
Charging the battery.
Charging indicator
Charging in
progress
Charging
Preparations for shooting
complete
Charging error
(Charging time: Up to approximately
3 hours 30 minutes)
BCS-1 BCS-5
Lights orange
Lights
blue
Blinks orange
# Cautions
Unplug the charger when charging is complete.
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Use only compatible battery chargers to charge rechargeable batteries. BLS-1
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batteries must be charged using the BCS-1, BLS-5 batteries using the BCS-5.
Loading the battery.
2
Direction
indicating
Off
mark
Charging indicator
3
Lithium ion
charger
1
SDirection indicating
mark
Lithium ion battery
AC cable
Battery/card
compartment cover
3
AC wall outlet
2
2
1
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
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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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Battery/card
compartment lock
Inserting and removing cards
Loading the card.
1
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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
Turn off the camera before loading or
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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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write indicator (P. 24) is displayed.
Closing the battery/card compartment cover.
2
Close the cover and slide the battery/card
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compartment lock in the direction shown
by the arrow.
Basic guide
Preparations for shooting
1
# Cautions
Close the battery/card compartment cover when using the camera.•
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Basic guide
Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens.
1
Attaching a lens to the camera
1
Preparations for shooting
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.
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Do not touch internal portions of the
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camera.
Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera
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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
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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)
1
2
Lens
attachment
mark
Alignment
mark
2
1
1
2
Lens release button
2
1
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Attaching the fl ash unit
Remove the terminal cover from the fl ash unit and attach the fl ash to the
1
camera.
Slide the fl ash unit all the way in, stopping when it contacts the back of the shoe and
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is securely in place.
UNLOCK switch
Basic guide
To use the fl ash, raise the fl ash head.
2
Lower the fl ash head when the fl ash is not in use.
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Removing the Flash Unit
Press the UNLOCK switch while removing the
fl ash unit.
1
2
UNLOCK switch
2
1
Preparations for shooting
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Basic guide
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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Preparations for shooting
ON/OFF button
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■ Monitor
ISO-A
200
250250 F5.6
Battery level
7 (green): Camera ready to shoot.
Displayed for about 10 seconds
after the camera is turned on.
8 (green): Low battery
9 (blinks red): Charge the battery
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Available recording time
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Number of storable still pictures
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 top menu.•
Basic guide
Use HI to select [SETUP] and press Q.
2
Select [X] in the [d] (setup) tab.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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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MENU button
[d] tab
SCNART
A
Setup Menu
X
1
W
2
Rec View
c/#
Menu Display
Firmware
Back
X
YMD Time
2011 Y/ M/D
Cancel
The time is displayed
using a 24-hour clock.
Preparations for shooting
P
A
SETUP
n
S
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Camera
Names of parts
1
2
3
Names of parts and functions
4
5
a
b
c
1 Shutter button ...............P. 13, 14, 36, 92
2 ON/OFF button ................................P. 8
3 Strap eyelet.......................................P. 3
4 Lens attachment mark ......................P. 6
5 Mount (Remove the body cap before
attaching the lens.)
6 Hot shoe cover
7 Stereo microphone ...................P. 62, 68
8 Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator
...............................................P. 49/P. 82
6
7
8
3
9
0
e
d
9 Lens release button ..........................P. 6
0 Lens lock pin
a Tripod socket
b Battery/card compartment cover.......P. 4
c Battery/card compartment lock .........P. 4
d Connector cover
e Multi-connector ...................P. 69, 73, 77
f HDMI micro connector (type D) ......P. 69
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Basic guide
4
1
2
F (Exposure compensation) button (P. 40)
H (Left) /
P (AF target) button (P. 37) /
G button (P. 63, 64)
Q button
(P. 22, 23)
G (Down) /
jY (Sequential shooting/Self-timer) button (P. 49)
1 Accessory port ....................P. 71, 81, 90
2 Monitor ............................................P. 24
3 Speaker
4 Hot shoe .........................................P. 60
5 R (Movie) button....P. 13, 15, 61, 65, 89
In this manual, the j icon represent operations performed using the control dial.*
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Names of parts and functions
6
8 7
9
F (Up) /
I (Right) /
# (Flash) button (P. 59) /
U button (P. 63, 64)
Control dial* (j) (P. 16, 50 – 53)
Rotate to choose an option.•
6 INFO (Information display) button
...............................P. 24, 25, 32 – 34, 38
7 MENU button .................................P. 23
8 q (Playback) button ................P. 16, 63
9 Arrow pad
Control dial* (j) ..............P. 16, 50 – 53
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Basic guide
Choosing a Shooting Mode
Choose from a variety of shooting modes. After choosing the shooting mode, use the
shutter button to take photographs and the R button to shoot movies.
Press the MENU button to display the top menu.
1
Use HI to select a shooting mode.
2
In the P/A/S/M column, use FG to highlight P, A, S, or M.
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■ Movie mode
Names of parts and functions
MENU button
A
n
SCNART
Movie (P. 61)
P
A
n
S
M
SETUP
■ Easy shooting modes
A
ART
SCN
If A is selected, the camera
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automatically optimizes settings to suit
the subject.
Select ART or SCN options according
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to your subject or creative intent.
The camera optimizes settings
automatically.
In these modes, default settings are
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restored if another shooting mode is
selected or the camera is turned off.
Press Q.
3
In SCN and ART modes, a menu will be displayed. Use FG to highlight options
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and press Q to select.
% Tips
Resetting camera settings: g “Restoring default or custom settings” (P. 35)
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iAUTO (P. 20)
Art fi lter (P. 18)
Scene (P. 19)
■ 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
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greater creative control, you can
set the aperture value and shutter
speed.
The settings made in the advanced
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shooting modes are retained even if
the camera is turned off.
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 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
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Taking photographs/shooting movies
Frame the shot.
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Be sure your fi ngers, the
strap, or other objects do
not obstruct the lens.
Basic operations
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
Using lenses with an UNLOCK switch
Retractable lenses with an UNLOCK switch can not
be used while retracted.
4
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.
2
Lightly press the shutter button down to the fi rst position (press the shutter button
•
halfway).
ISO-A
200
Press the shutter
button halfway.
Shutter speed Aperture value
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
250250 F5.6
Visit our website for more information.*
The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the
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camera are displayed.
1
3
AF confi rmation markAF target
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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.
3
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
Basic guide
Basic operations
n
R button
% Tips
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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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Basic guide
Playback/Erasing
Viewing Images
Single-frame playback
Press the q button to display your most recent photograph
•
or movie.
Control dial
Displays the
previous frame
Displays the next
frame
Basic operations
q button
Close-up playback
In single-frame playback, press U (I) to zoom in up to
•
14×. Press G (H) to return to single-frame playback.
Index display/Calendar display
To view multiple frames, press G (H) during single-frame playback. To start calendar
•
playback, press G (H) repeatedly.
Press U (I) 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.•
Index display
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Movie
2
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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
Movie
Movie Play
m
Back Set
Erase
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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 Q to display the playback menu.
Use FG to highlight [Erase] and press Q, then highlight [Yes] and press Q to delete
the picture.
JPEG
Send A Picture
Erase
Q button
Back Set
Protecting images
Protect images from accidental deletion. Display an image
you wish to protect and press Q to display the playback
menu. Select [0] and press Q, and then press F to
protect the image. Protected images are shown by a 0
(protect) icon. Press G to remove protection.
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0 (protect) icon
4:3
100-0020
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N
% Tips
Protecting or deleting multiple 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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Basic operations
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Basic guide
1
Basic operations
Using art fi lters
Select ART as the shooting mode.
•
g “Choosing a Shooting Mode” (P. 12)
1
Exit Set
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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
j Pop Art m Pin Hole
k Soft Focus n Diorama
l Grainy Film o Dramatic Tone
Shoot.
2
# 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.”
Playback varies with movie quality and fi lter settings.
•
Pop ArtART 1
Q
ISO
400
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Shooting in scene mode
Select SCN as the shooting mode.
1
g “Choosing a Shooting Mode” (P. 12)
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SCN 1 Portrait
Q
ISO
400
Exit Set
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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.
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
(
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 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
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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
•
Tips With Accessory
•
Cancel
Flat & Muted
Cool
Dark
Sharp
Stop Motion
0
Flat & Muted
Set
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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Select A as the shooting mode.
1
g “Choosing a Shooting Mode” (P. 12)
•
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.
•
Cancel
# 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 R button.
•
Pictures will be taken using live guide settings. [Button Function]: g “Customizing
camera settings” (P. 81)
Level bar
Clear & Vivid
0
Flat & Muted
Basic operations
Set
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Basic guide
Using live control
The live control can be used to adjust settings in P, A, S, 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
WB
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AUTOAUTOAUTO
AUTO
AUTOAUTOAUTO
Functions
Basic operations
WB Auto
AUTOAUTO
AUTOAUTO
P
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WBWB
Settings
Available settings
Image stabilizer ....................................P. 42
Picture mode
Scene mode
Art fi lter mode
n mode
*1
......................................P. 45
*2
.......................................P. 19
*2
.....................................P. 18
*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
AF mode ...............................................P. 36
ISO sensitivity .......................................P. 48
Face priority
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
Displays the selected
function name
HI to change the selected
setting, and press Q.
The selected settings take effect
•
automatically if no operations are
performed for about 8 seconds.
Cursor
# 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)
*1*2
.......................................P. 59
*1*2
.......................P. 60
*1*2
..................................P. 41
*1*2
......................................P. 39
Cursor
WB Auto
AUTOAUTO
AUTOAUTO
P
WBWB
Arrow pad
IS OFFIS OFF
AUTO
AUTOAUTOAUTO
AUTO
AUTOAUTOAUTO
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F
Arrow
pad
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Using the menus
After pressing the MENU button to display the top menu, select
1
[SETUP] and press Q.
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)
Ta b
Operation
guide
Press the MENU
button to go back
one screen
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
Shooting Menu 2
is displayed
Off
Off
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Off
Set
Q
Function
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Bracketing
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Multiple Exposure
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Digital Tele-converter
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Use FG to highlight an option and press Q to select.
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Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the menu.
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For details on the functions that can be set with the menu, refer to “Menu directory”
(P. 107).
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A guide is displayed for about 2 seconds after you select an option. Press the INFO
button to view or hide guides.
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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)
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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
j/Y
1
Image Stabilizer
Bracketing
2
Multiple Exposure
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RC Mode
Digital Tele-converter
Back
Shooting Menu 1
Shooting Menu 2
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1 Card write indicator .........................P. 10
2 Super FP fl 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 confi rmation mark......................P. 14
c Image stabilizer...............................P. 42
d Art fi lter ...........................................P. 18
Scene mode....................................P. 19
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. 12, 50 – 55
t Myset ..............................................P. 35
u Flash intensity control .....................P. 60
v ISO sensitivity .................................P. 48
w AF mode .........................................P. 36
x Metering mode ................................P. 41
y Flash mode .....................................P. 59
z Battery check
7 Lit up (green) : Ready for use
(displayed for about ten seconds
after the camera is turned on)
Lit up (green) : Battery is running
8
low
9 Blinks (red) : Charging required
Playback
Simplifi ed display
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1 Battery check ....................................P. 8
2 Eye-Fi upload complete ..................P. 88
3 Print reservation
Number of prints .............................P. 76
4 Sound record ..................................P. 68
5 Protect ............................................P. 17
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. 9
d Aspect border .................................P. 48
e AF target .........................................P. 37
f Shooting mode...................P. 12, 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
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Art fi lter (ART)18
Aspect ratio 48
Scene (SCN)19
Live guide 20
Exposure compensation 40
Live guide 20
Aperture priority shooting 51
Live guide 20
Shutter priority shooting 52
White balance 43
One-touch white balance 44
Picture Mode 45
Art fi lter (ART)18
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 48/19
Image Stabilizer 42
Anti-Shock 84
Self-timer 49
Remote cable 102
Flash shooting 59
Gradation (Picture Mode) 45
Bulb shooting 53
Scene (SCN)19
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Reducing image noise (mottling) Noise Reduct. 85
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
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
Displayed Grid
(G/Info Settings)
Autoq (Rec View)
Self-timer 49
Sequential shooting 49
Sleep 84
Record mode 47
32/40
Quick task index
80
83
80
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
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 4
Table of Contents
Preparations for shooting ...........4
Charging and inserting the
battery .....................................4
Inserting and removing cards ..... 5
Attaching a lens to the camera ...6
Attaching the fl ash unit ...............7
Power on ....................................8
Setting the date/time...................9
Names of parts and functions ... 10
Names of parts ......................... 10
Choosing a Shooting Mode ...... 12
Basic operations ........................14
Taking photographs/shooting
movies ...................................14
Playback/Erasing ......................16
Using art fi lters..........................18
Shooting in scene mode ...........19
Using live guides ......................20
Using live control ...................... 22
Using the menus.......................23
Information displayed in the
monitor ........................................24
Shooting ...................................24
Playback ...................................25
Camera 10
Viewing Images 16
Volume 17
Erasing images 17
Protecting images 17
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.......................................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
Table of Contents
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/j .........................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
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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