DIGITAL CAMERA
INSTRUCTION
Basic guide P. 2
Review the camera part names,
the basic steps for shooting and
playback, and the basic operations.
MANUAL
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and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
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taking important photographs.
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development stages and may differ from the actual product.
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are addition and/or modification of functions due to firmware update for the camera,
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Table of Contents P. 24
Camera
Mode dial
gP. 4
White balance sensor
gP. 106
SSWF indicator
gP. 14, 124
Control dial
(j) gP. 19, 34
Shutter button
gP. 16, 36, 60
Strap eyelet
gP. 10
F (Exposure
compensation)
button
gP. 49
Self-timer/
Remote control lamp/
Remote control receiver
gP. 62
Lens attachment mark
gP. 12
Mount
(Attach the lens after removing the
body cap from the camera to
prevent dust and dirt from entering
the camera body.)
Built-in flash gP. 77
Hot shoe gP. 79
# (Flash) button gP. 77
</Y/j
(Remote control/Self-timer/
Sequential shooting) button
gP. 61-62, 99
COPY/< (Copy/Print) button
gP. 90, 111
Strap eyelet
gP. 10
Lens release button
gP. 12
Lens lock pin
Mirror gP. 36
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When the camera is turned on, the buttons indicated in blue are illuminated, making it
easier to take pictures in dark surroundings.
2
AEL/AFL button
gP. 36, 50, 97
0 (Protect) button
gP. 91
Eyecup gP. 62
Viewfinder gP. 6
INFO (Information display)
button gP. 21, 40, 85
q (Playback) button
gP. 18, 82
Diopter adjustment dial
gP. 14
Basic guide
MENU button
gP. 22
LCD monitor
gP. 8, 9, 37
Tripod socket
D (Erase) button
gP. 92
Connector cover
Battery
compartment cover
gP. 11
xD-Picture Card slot
gP. 13
Card access lamp
gP. 13, 16, 117
Multi-connector
gP. 87, 112, 116
Battery
compartment lock
gP. 11
CF card slot
gP. 13
ON/OFF switch
gP. 14
< button gP. 97
P (AF target) button
gP. 57
u (Live view) button
gP. 35
Arrow pad
gP. 20, 22
i button gP. 22
o (Image stabilizer)
button gP. 64
Card cover
gP. 13
Eject button
gP. 13
Names of parts and functions
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Mode dial
The mode dial allows you to change the
camera settings easily according to the
subject.
Advanced shooting modes
• 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.
P
A
S
M
Program shooting
Aperture priority
shooting
Shutter priority shooting
Manual shooting
Easy shooting modes
• Select according to the shooting scene. The camera sets the appropriate shooting conditions
automatically.
• When rotating the mode dial or turning off the power in the easy shooting modes, functions
with changes made to their settings are restored to the factory default settings.
AUTO
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l
&
j
/
g
AUTO
PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person.
LANDSCAPE
MACRO Suitable for taking close-up pictures.
SPORT Suitable for capturing fast-moving action without blurring.
NIGHT+PORTRAIT
Art filter/Scene
Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed
that the camera sets. (gP. 43)
Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera
sets the shutter speed automatically. (gP. 44)
Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The
camera sets the aperture automatically. (gP. 45)
Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed
manually. (gP. 46)
Allows you to shoot using an optimum aperture and
shutter speed that the camera sets. The built-in flash
pops up automatically in low-light conditions.
Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor
scenes.
Suitable for shooting both the main subject and
background at night.
When you select a desired filter or scene, the camera
optimizes the shooting conditions for that filter or scene.
Most of the functions cannot be changed.
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4
Setting the art filter/scene
1 Set the mode dial to g.
• The art filter menu is displayed. Press i to display the scene menu.
POP ART1
i
Basic guide
CHILDREN1
2 Use fg to select the filter or scene.
3 Press the i button.
• To change the setting, press the i button again to display the menu.
SET
h
SET
Types of art filters
Icon Art filter Icon Art filter
POP ART
j
SOFT FOCUS
k
PALE&LIGHT COLOR
l
m
n
o
LIGHT TONE
GRAINY FILM
PIN HOLE
Types of scene modes
Icon Mode Icon Mode
CHILDREN
G
HIGH KEY
H
LOW KEY
I
DIS MODE
q
NATURE MACRO
r
CANDLE
&
SUNSET
*
• Art filters are not applied to RAW images.
• If the record mode is set to [RAW] and art filter is applied, the record mode is automatically set
to [YN+RAW].
• The grainy appearance of the picture may be emphasized depending on the type of art filter.
DOCUMENTS
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PANORAMA
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FIREWORKS
(
BEACH & SNOW
g
UNDERWATER WIDE
I
UNDERWATER MACRO
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Names of parts and functions
5
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Viewfinder
AF target gP. 57
Spot metering area
gP. 48
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Aperture value
gP. 43-46
Shutter speed
gP. 43-46
Super FP flash
gP. 80
Metering mode
gP. 48
White balance
(Displayed when set
to a setting other than
auto white balance.)
gP. 68
AE lock gP. 50
Flash intensity control
gP. 77
AF confirmation mark
gP. 16, 37, 60
Flash gP. 77
(blinks: charging in progress,
lights up: charging completed)
Shooting mode gP. 4, 43-46
Number of storable
sequential pictures
gP. 61
Image stabilizer gP. 64
ISO sensitivity
gP. 52
Auto bracket
gP. 50, 53, 71, 78
ISO sensitivity value
gP. 52
Battery check
Lit up (ready for use)
Lit up (battery power is low)
Blinks (charging required)
Exposure level indicator gP. 46
Exposure compensation indicator gP. 49
Super control panel
The following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time
and is called the super control panel. Press the INFO button to display the super control
panel on the LCD monitor.
g“Setting while looking at the super control panel” (P. 21)
My Mode gP. 98
Flash charging
gP. 77
Battery check
gP. 6
Shooting mode
gP. 4, 43-46
Date gP. 15
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Super Fine
Shutter speed gP. 43-46
Exposure compensation indicator gP. 49
Exposure level indicator gP. 46
Flash intensity control indicator gP. 77
Multiple exposure i gP. 53
Super FP flash h gP. 80
Noise reduction ml gP. 103
Auto bracket 0 gP. 50, 53, 71, 78
Arrow pad function ep gP. 99
RC mode m gP. 80
Image stabilizer HIt gP. 64
AF illuminator T gP. 95
Internal temperature warning m
gP. 123
Aperture value
gP. 43-46
250 F5.6
+2.0
FP BKT
2
AF
RC
IS
OFF
Exposure
compensation value
gP. 49
Exposure level
gP. 46
Picture mode
gP. 72
Color space
gP. 103
Basic guide
Names of parts and functions
Card
gP. 126
AF mode gP. 55
AF target gP. 57
Flash intensity control gP. 77
Flash mode gP. 74
Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting
gP. 61-62
ISO sensitivity gP. 52
White balance gP. 68
White balance compensation gP. 69
Record mode
gP. 66
Face
detection
gP. 38
The functions within this area can be set on
the super control panel.
Number of storable
still pictures
gP. 135
Metering mode gP. 48
Aspect ratio gP. 39
Sharpness N gP. 72
Contrast J gP. 72
Saturation T gP. 72
Gradation z gP. 73
B&W filter x gP. 72
Picture tone y gP. 72
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LCD monitor (Live view)
250
F5.6
+2.0
WB
AU TO
IS O
AU TO
N
3 8
IS
You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. Press the u button to
use live view. g“Using live view” (P. 35)
Aperture value gP. 43-46
Shutter speed gP. 43-46
Home position p gP. 59
RC mode q gP. 80
Super FP flash s gP. 80
Auto bracket t
gP. 50, 53, 71, 78
AE lock u gP. 50
Live view AF mode po
gP. 36
Image stabilizer vws
gP. 64
Shooting mode
gP. 4, 43-46
Battery check
gP. 6
250
250
Metering mode
gP. 48
Flash mode
gP. 74
Flash gP. 77
(blinks: charging in progress,
lights up: charging completed)
F5.6
+2.0
AEL
BKTFPRCHP
Exposure
compensation value
gP. 49
AF confirmation mark
gP. 16, 37, 60
H-AF
2
IS
WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
L
N
38
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Histogram
gP. 40
Spot metering area
gP. 48
8
Internal temperature
warning gP. 123
Face detection g
gP. 38, 101
My Mode
gP. 98
Flash intensity control
gP. 77
AF target
gP. 57
Card
gP. 126
Number of storable
still pictures
gP. 135
Record mode
gP. 66
ISO sensitivity
gP. 52
Sequential shooting
gP. 61
Self-timer gP. 62
Remote control gP. 62
White balance
gP. 68
LCD monitor (Playback)
x
10
+
2.0
+
2.0
100
WBAUTO
G±0
sRGB
±
0.0
A±0
±
1.0
ISO
45
mm
F5.6
250
NATURAL
N
[
4032x3024,1/8
]
x
10
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100-0015
15
N
You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button.
g“Information display” (P. 85)
Basic guide
Battery check
gP. 6
Selection check mark
gP. 90, 91, 92
Protect
gP. 91
Print reservation
Number of prints
gP. 109
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Aspect border gP. 39
Record mode
gP. 66
Pixel count, compression rate
gP. 66
x
10
[
4032x3024,1/8
100-0015
Card gP. 126
Frame number
File number
AF target gP. 57
Histogram gP. 85
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Aspect ratio
gP. 39, 88
Flash intensity control gP. 77
ISO sensitivity gP. 52
Exposure compensation gP. 49
Shooting mode
gP. 4, 43-46
Aperture value gP. 43-46
Focal length gP. 128
(The focal length is
displayed in 1 mm units.)
Shutter speed
gP. 43-46
x
10
+
2.0
+
2.0
F5.6
250
45
WBAUTO
]
L
N
15
Overall displaySimplified display
AF adjustment
gP. 106
White balance
gP. 68
Picture mode gP. 72
Color space gP. 103
White balance compensation
gP. 69
Metering mode
gP. 48
±
mm
1.0
100
ISO
±
0.0
G±0
A±0
sRGB
NATURAL
L
100-0015
15
Names of parts and functions
N
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Unpack the box contents
The following items are included with the camera.
If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera.
Camera Body cap Strap PS-BLS1 (BLS-1)
PS-BCS1 (BCS-1)
Lithium ion charger
• OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM
• Instruction manual
• Warranty card
USB cable
CB-USB6
Video cable
CB-VC2
Lithium ion battery
Eyepiece cover
Attaching the strap
2
3
1
Thread the eyepiece cover through one end of the
strap. Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows.
• Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way.
4
Lastly, pull the strap tight
making sure that it is
fastened securely.
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Preparing the battery
Basic guide
1
AC cable
3
BLS-1 Lithium ion
battery
Direction indicating
W
mark
2
AC wall outlet
1 Charging the battery
Charging indicator
Amber light: Charging in progress
Blue light: Charging completed
(Charging time: Approx. 3 hours
30 minutes)
2 Loading the battery
Battery compartment
2
1
cover
Battery
compartment lock
W
3
BCS-1 Lithium
ion charger
3 Close the battery compartment cover and slide the battery
compartment lock in the direction of E
• Be sure to turn off the camera when you open or close the battery compartment cover.
• When using the camera, be sure to close the battery compartment cover.
Preparations for shooting
Unloading the
Battery lock
battery
Press the battery lock to
unlock the battery.
It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery
in use drains.
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Attaching a lens to the camera
1 Remove the body cap from the camera
and the rear cap from the lens
1
1
2 Attach a lens to 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 (1).
• Rotate the lens in the direction
indicated by the arrow until you hear it
click (2).
• Make sure the ON/OFF switch
is set to OFF.
• Do not press the lens release
button.
3 Remove the lens cap
3, 4)
(
Removing the lens from the
camera
While pressing the lens release button
(1), rotate the lens in the direction of
the arrow (2).
2
Rear cap
Alignment mark (Red)
4
2
Body cap
Lens attachment
mark (Red)
2
3
Lens cap
3
2
1
1
Lens release button
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EN
Loading the card
Basic guide
CompactFlash/Microdrive
Open the card cover (1, 2).
Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as
far as it can go (3).
Card cover
1
2
Card access lamp
CF card slot
Connector
3
W mark
Removing the card
CompactFlash/Microdrive
• Press the eject button all the way in to
make it pop out. Press the eject button
again all the way in to eject the card.
• Pull out the card.
Card access lamp
xD-Picture Card
Open the card cover (1, 2).
Insert the card until it is locked into place (3).
1
2
Never open the card cover while the card
access lamp is blinking.
xD-Picture Card
• Press the inserted card lightly and it will be
ejected.
• Pull out the card.
3
xD-Picture Card slot
Preparations for shooting
Eject button
13
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Power on
1 Set the camera’s ON/OFF switch to ON
• To turn off the power, set the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
Mode dial
INFO button
Set the mode dial to AUTO.
ON
SSWF
OFF
SSWF indicator
ON/OFF switch
AUTO
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Super control panel
Dust reduction function operation
The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is turned on. Ultrasonic
vibrations are used to remove dust and dirt from the image pickup device’s filter surface. The
SSWF (Super Sonic Wave Filter) indicator blinks while dust reduction is working.
AF
OFF
Adjusting the viewfinder’s
LCD monitor
When the camera is turned on,
the super control panel screen is
displayed on the monitor.
If the super control panel screen
does not appear, press the INFO
button.
Viewfinder
diopter
Adjust the viewfinder’s diopter in
accordance with your vision.
While looking through the viewfinder,
rotate the diopter adjustment dial little by
little.
When you can see the AF target clearly,
adjustment is complete.
Diopter adjustment dialAF target
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Setting the date/time
Date and time information is recorded on the card together with
the images. The file name is also included with the date and time
information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using
the camera.
1 Press the MENU button
• The menu screen is displayed on
the LCD monitor.
CARD SETUP
CUSTOM RESET
PICTURE MODE
GRADATION
IMAGE ASPECT
BACK
NORM
SET
N
4:3
2 Use fg to select [d],
then press i
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--
:
--
--
W
s
REC VIEW
c
MENU DISPLAY
FIRMWARE
j±0 k±0
SETBACK
ENG.
5SEC
OFF
5 Repeat this procedure until
the date and time are
completely set
Y
MD TIME
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CANCEL
• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.
6 Use fg to select the
date format
Basic guide
MENU button
Arrow pad
fghi
Y/M/D
SET
Preparations for shooting
3 Use fg to select
[X], then press i
Y
MD TIME
CANCEL
Y/M/D
4 Use fg to select [Y],
then press i
Y
MD TIME
2009
CANCEL
Y/M/D
Y
MD TIME
2009 03 01 14 00
CANCEL
Y/M/D
SET
7 Press the i button
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14:01
W
s
REC VIEW
c
FIRMWARE
BACK
MENU DISPLAY
j±0 k±0
SET
ENG.
5SEC
OFF
8 Press the MENU button
to exit
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Shooting
Viewfinder
Shutter button
1 Place the AF target on the
subject while viewing
through the viewfinder
2 Adjust the focus
Press the shutter
button halfway.
Viewfinder
AF target
Aperture
value
AF confirmation mark
• The focus is locked when a beep tone is outputted. The AF confirmation mark and the AF
target in focus light up in the viewfinder.
• The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the camera are
displayed.
• The super control panel is not displayed while the shutter button is pressed.
Shutter speed
Super control panel
AUTO
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Card access
lamp
250 F5.6
OFF
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AF
3 Release the shutter
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Press the shutter button all
the way (fully).
• The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.
• The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture.
Never remove the battery or card while the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so could
destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.
Holding the camera
250
F5.6
3 8
N
Keep your fingers and the
strap away from the lens,
flash, and the white
balance sensor.
Basic guide
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
Taking a picture
while viewing the
monitor
It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a
viewfinder and check the subject’s composition,
or shoot while viewing an enlarged display on
the LCD monitor.
g“Using live view” (P. 35)
1 Press the u (live
view) button to switch
to live view
• The subject is displayed on the
LCD monitor.
250
F5.6
250PPF5.6
I-AF
u button
2 Press the shutter button to
L
N
38
When the camera stops operating
If no operations are performed for approximately 8 seconds while the camera is
on, the monitor backlight turns off to save battery power (when the super control
panel is lit). If no operations are performed for approximately one minute
thereafter, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) and stops operating. The
camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, q button,
etc.). g“BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer)” (P. 100), “SLEEP” (P. 100)
take the picture
• The picture is taken with the focus adjusted.
Shutter button
Preparations for shooting
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Playback/Erasing
Playing back
images
Close-up
playback
Erasing images
Pressing the q button displays the last picture
taken.
Displays the frame
that is stored 10
q button
Displays the
previous
frame
Arrow pad
Each time you turn the control dial towards U, the
image is incrementally enlarged from 2× to 14×.
Control dial
Play back the image you want to erase and press
the D button.
Use fg to select [YES] and press the i
button to erase.
frames back
Displays the frame
that is stored 10
frames ahead
Displays the
next frame
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D button
ERASE
YES
NO
BACK SET
Basic operations
There are three ways to operate this camera.
Using the direct buttons to operate the
camera gP. 20
You can make the function settings with the
control dial and the direct buttons assigned to a
function. Setting information is displayed in the
viewfinder and on the super control panel while
you are setting a function. This is useful for
operating the camera while composing the
subject in the viewfinder.
Setting on the menu gP. 22
You can use the menu to set shooting and
playback settings and customize camera
functions.
Setting while looking at the super control
panel gP. 21
You can make the function settings with the
super control panel on the LCD monitor. You can
use the super control panel to view the current
settings and directly change the settings.
Descriptions in this manual
The operating instructions of the direct buttons, super control panel and menu are
described as follows in this manual.
•“+” indicates operations performed at the same time.
•“” indicates you should proceed to the next step.
e.g.: When setting the flash intensity control
Direct button # + Fj
Control dial
Basic guide
j
Basic operations
Super control panel ip: [w]
Menu MENU[X][w]
In P, A, S, and M mode, current camera
Resetting the camera
settings
settings (including any changes you have
made) are retained when the power is turned
off. To reset the camera to the factory default
settings, set [RESET].
g“Resetting the camera settings” (P. 94)
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Using the direct buttons to operate the camera
1 Press the button for the function
you want to set
• The direct menu is displayed.
e.g.) Setting Sequential/Self-timer/
Remote control shooting
2
Control dial
j
3
1
6
9
4
SELECT SET
Direct menu
5
2 Turn the control dial to change the setting
• The function assigned to the button that was pressed remains selected for approximately
8 seconds. You can turn the control dial and set the function during that time. If no
operations are performed for 8 seconds, the setting for that function is confirmed.
g“BUTTON TIMER” (P. 98)
List of direct buttons
No. Direct buttons Function Ref. page
1
2
2+3
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
</Y/j
# Sets flash mode P. 74
# + F Flash intensity control P. 77
F Exposure compensation P. 49
P AF target selection P. 57
o Sets image stabilizer P. 64
WB Sets white balance P. 68
AF Sets AF mode P. 55
ISO Sets ISO sensitivity P. 52
d Sets metering mode P. 48
Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential
shooting
P. 61-62
7
8
20
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Setting while looking at the super control panel
Basic guide
1 Press the INFO button to
display the super control panel
• Press the INFO button again to turn off the
super control panel.
• Press the i button during live view to
display the super control panel.
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AF
OFF
2 Press the i button
ISO
OFF
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Cursor lights
Direct menu
METERING
SELECT SET
Displays the selected
function name
Press the i button to display the direct menu indicated at
the position of the cursor. You can also use the direct menu to
change the setting. After changing the setting, press the i
button to confirm your setting. If no operation is made within a
few seconds, your setting is confirmed and the super control
panel is displayed.
INFO button
Control dial
j
i button
p Arrow pad
3 Use p to move the cursor to
the function you want to set,
and change the setting with
the control dial
METERING
OFF
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Basic operations
For details on the functions that can be set with the super control panel, refer to “Super
control panel” (gP. 7).
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Setting on the menu
1 Press the MENU button
to display the menu
CARD SETUP
CUSTOM RESET
PICTURE MODE
GRADATION
Operation
guide
Press the MENU button
to go back one screen
IMAGE ASPECT
BACK
NORM
N
4:3
SET
Press the i button
to confirm the setting
2 Use fg to select a tab, then press i
W Shooting Menu 1
X Shooting Menu 2
q Playback Menu
d Setup Menu: Sets the basic functions of the camera.
Function
3 Use fg to select a
function and i to go
to the setting screen
RC MODE
BRACKETING
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE
8
SETBACK SETBACK
4 Press the i button to confirm the setting
• Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the menu.
MENU button
Tab
RC MODE
BRACKETING
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE
8
The current setting is displayed
0.0
OFF
OFF
ON
i
RC MODE
BRACKETING
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE
8
Control dial
j
i button
p Arrow pad
SETBACK
00
0.0
OFF
OFF
ON
0.0
OFF
OFF
ON
+
3
+
2
+
1
0
-
1
-
2
-
3
22
For details on the functions that can be set with the menu, refer to “Menu directory” (gP. 137).
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Displaying the Custom Menu
You can use the Custom Menu to customize the camera settings and operations
to suit your personal preferences. The Custom Menu is added when [c MENU
DISPLAY] in the Setup Menu is set to [ON].
For details of the Custom Menu, refer to “Customizing your camera” (gP. 95)
1 Press the MENU button to display the menu
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14:01
ENG.
j±0 k±0
5SEC
OFF
2 Use fg to select the [d]
tab, then press i
W
s
REC VIEW
c
MENU DISPLAY
FIRMWARE
BACK
3 Use fg to select [c MENU DISPLAY], then press i
Basic guide
4 Use fg to select [ON], then press the i button
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The settings on the Custom Menu are for customizing the camera to suit your
personal preferences or needs. They are not suited to frequent changing.
The initial menu is more than adequate for setting both simple and advanced
shooting functions. Normally, there is no need to display the Custom Menu.
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c Custom Menu:
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Table of Contents
Basic guide 2
Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic steps for shooting and
playback.
Names of parts and functions........................................................................................2
Preparations for shooting ............................................................................................10
Basic operations..........................................................................................................19
Camera .........................................................................................................2
Mode dial.......................................................................................................4
Viewfinder .....................................................................................................6
Super control panel.......................................................................................7
LCD monitor (Live view)................................................................................8
LCD monitor (Playback)................................................................................9
Unpack the box contents.............................................................................10
Preparing the battery...................................................................................11
Attaching a lens to the camera....................................................................12
Loading the card .........................................................................................13
Power on.....................................................................................................14
Setting the date/time...................................................................................15
Shooting......................................................................................................16
Playback/Erasing ........................................................................................18
Basic operations..........................................................................................19
Using the direct buttons to operate the camera..........................................20
Setting while looking at the super control panel..........................................21
Setting on the menu....................................................................................22
1 Using live view 35
Functions and operations available only during live view will be explained.
Activating live view ......................................................................................................35
Taking a picture using live view...................................................................................36
Using the face detection function ................................................................................38
Taking a picture using manual focus...........................................................................39
Setting the image aspect.............................................................................................39
Switching the information display................................................................................40
Taking a picture while comparing the effect................................................................41
Enlarged display operation..........................................................................................41
Panorama shooting .....................................................................................................42
Functions available during live view............................................................35
The live view mechanism............................................................................36
AF operation during live view......................................................................38
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2 Exposure 43
Describes functions related to exposure, which is important for shooting. These functions
are for determining the aperture value, shutter speed, and other settings by measuring the
brightness in the picture.
Program shooting ........................................................................................................43
Aperture priority shooting ............................................................................................44
Shutter priority shooting...............................................................................................45
Manual shooting ..........................................................................................................46
Preview function ..........................................................................................................47
Changing the metering mode ......................................................................................48
Exposure compensation..............................................................................................49
AE lock ........................................................................................................................50
AE bracketing ..............................................................................................................50
ISO sensitivity setting ..................................................................................................52
ISO bracketing.............................................................................................................53
Multiple exposure ........................................................................................................53
Bulb shooting...............................................................................................47
3 Focusing and shooting functions 55
Describes the optimal focusing methods according to the subject and shooting conditions.
AF mode selection.......................................................................................................55
AF target selection.......................................................................................................57
Focus lock k If correct focus cannot be obtained ......................................................60
Sequential shooting.....................................................................................................61
Self-timer shooting.......................................................................................................62
Remote control shooting..............................................................................................62
Image stabilizer ...........................................................................................................64
Setting the beep sound................................................................................................65
S-AF (single AF)..........................................................................................55
C-AF (continuous AF)..................................................................................56
MF (manual focus) ......................................................................................56
Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) ......................56
Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF)......................57
Registering an AF target mode ...................................................................59
4 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode 66
Describes image adjustment functions specific to digital cameras.
Selecting the record mode...........................................................................................66
Recording formats.......................................................................................66
Selecting the record mode ..........................................................................67
Selecting the white balance.........................................................................................68
Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance.............................................69
WB compensation.......................................................................................69
Setting the one-touch white balance...........................................................70
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WB bracketing.............................................................................................................71
Picture mode ...............................................................................................................72
Gradation.....................................................................................................................73
5 Flash shooting 74
Describes how to shoot with the built-in flash and an external flash.
Flash mode setting......................................................................................................74
Built-in flash shooting ..................................................................................................77
Flash intensity control..................................................................................................77
Flash bracketing..........................................................................................................78
External flash shooting................................................................................................79
Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system.................................................80
Using commercially available flashes..........................................................................81
6 Playback functions 82
Describes the functions for image playback.
Single-frame/Close-up playback..................................................................................82
Light box display..........................................................................................................83
Index display/Calendar display....................................................................................84
Information display ......................................................................................................85
Slideshow....................................................................................................................86
Rotating images...........................................................................................................86
Playback on TV ...........................................................................................................87
Editing still images.......................................................................................................87
Image overlay..............................................................................................................89
Copying images...........................................................................................................90
Protecting images........................................................................................................91
Erasing images............................................................................................................92
7 Setup functions 93
Describes the basic settings for using the camera.
Setup Menu.................................................................................................................93
Resetting the camera settings.....................................................................................94
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X (Date/time setting)................................................................................93
W (Changing the display language)......................................................93
s (Monitor brightness adjustment)...........................................................93
REC VIEW ..................................................................................................93
c MENU DISPLAY.....................................................................................93
FIRMWARE.................................................................................................94
8 Customizing your camera 95
Describes how to customize the camera’s settings.
R AF/MF .....................................................................................................................95
LIVE VIEW AF MODE.................................................................................95
AF ILLUMINAT............................................................................................95
AF MODE....................................................................................................95
C-AF LOCK.................................................................................................95
AF AREA.....................................................................................................95
AF AREA POINTER....................................................................................95
AF SENSITIVITY.........................................................................................95
RESET LENS..............................................................................................95
BULB FOCUSING.......................................................................................96
FOCUS RING..............................................................................................96
S BUTTON/DIAL ........................................................................................................96
DIAL FUNCTION.........................................................................................96
DIAL DIRECTION........................................................................................96
AEL/AFL......................................................................................................97
AEL/AFL MEMO..........................................................................................97
; FUNCTION...........................................................................................97
MY MODE SETUP......................................................................................98
BUTTON TIMER .........................................................................................98
A........................................................................................................99
n FUNCTION..........................................................................................99
j FUNCTION...........................................................................................99
T RELEASE/j.........................................................................................................99
RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C ..........................................................99
O fps.......................................................................................................99
U DISP/PC................................................................................................................100
VIDEO OUT...............................................................................................100
SLEEP.......................................................................................................100
BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer)................................................................100
4 h TIMER (Auto power off).......................................................................100
USB MODE...............................................................................................100
LIVE VIEW BOOST...................................................................................101
g FACE DETECT....................................................................................101
INFO SETTING.........................................................................................101
V EXP/e/ISO ........................................................................................................101
EV STEP...................................................................................................101
METERING ...............................................................................................101
AELMetering..............................................................................................101
ISO............................................................................................................101
ISO STEP..................................................................................................101
ISO-AUTO SET.........................................................................................102
ISO-AUTO.................................................................................................102
BULB TIMER.............................................................................................102
ANTI-SHOCK............................................................................................102
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W # CUSTOM..........................................................................................................102
X K/a/COLOR/WB .............................................................................................103
Y RECORD/ERASE.................................................................................................105
Z K UTILITY ..........................................................................................................106
#X-SYNC.................................................................................................102
#SLOW LIMIT ..........................................................................................102
w+F.......................................................................................................102
AUTO POP UP..........................................................................................102
NOISE REDUCT.......................................................................................103
NOISE FILTER..........................................................................................103
WB ............................................................................................................103
ALL >...................................................................................................103
COLOR SPACE........................................................................................103
SHADING COMP......................................................................................104
K SET.....................................................................................................104
PIXEL COUNT..........................................................................................104
ASPECT SHOOTING................................................................................104
QUICK ERASE..........................................................................................105
RAW+JPEG ERASE.................................................................................105
FILE NAME...............................................................................................105
PRIORITY SET.........................................................................................105
dpi SETTING.............................................................................................106
r/p .....................................................................................................106
EDIT FILENAME.......................................................................................106
PIXEL MAPPING ......................................................................................106
CLEANING MODE....................................................................................106
EXT. WB DETECT....................................................................................106
AF FOCUS ADJ........................................................................................106
EXPOSURE SHIFT...................................................................................108
f WARNING LEVEL.............................................................................108
CU/HI ...........................................................................................108
9 Printing 109
Describes how to print your pictures.
Print reservation (DPOF)...........................................................................................109
Direct printing (PictBridge).........................................................................................111
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Print reservation........................................................................................109
Single-frame reservation...........................................................................109
All-frame reservation.................................................................................110
Resetting the print reservation data..........................................................111
Connecting the camera to a printer...........................................................112
Easy printing .............................................................................................112
Custom printing.........................................................................................113
10Using the OLYMPUS Master software 115
Describes how to transfer and store your camera images to a computer.
Flowchart...................................................................................................................115
Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software .......................................................115
What is OLYMPUS Master?......................................................................115
Connecting the camera to a computer ......................................................................116
Start up the OLYMPUS Master software...................................................................117
Displaying camera images on a computer ................................................................117
Downloading and saving images...............................................................117
Disconnecting the camera from your computer.........................................117
Viewing still images ...................................................................................................118
Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master..................119
11Shooting tips and maintenance 120
Refer to this section for troubleshooting and camera maintenance information.
Shooting tips and information....................................................................................120
Error codes................................................................................................................122
Camera maintenance ................................................................................................124
Cleaning and storing the camera ..............................................................124
Cleaning mode k Removing dust............................................................125
Pixel mapping k Checking the image processing functions....................125
12Information 126
Refer to this section for information on optional accessories, camera specifications, and
other useful shooting information.
Card basics................................................................................................................126
Usable cards .............................................................................................126
Formatting the card...................................................................................126
Battery and charger...................................................................................................127
Using your charger abroad........................................................................................127
Interchangeable lenses .............................................................................................128
ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses ..................................................128
ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications..........................................................129
Program line diagram (P mode)................................................................................131
Flash synchronization and shutter speed..................................................................131
Exposure warning display..........................................................................................132
Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode........................................................133
White balance color temperature...............................................................................134
Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures ......................................135
Functions that can be registered with My Mode and Custom Reset Setting.............136
Menu directory...........................................................................................................137
Specifications ............................................................................................................142
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..........................................................................................145
Index..........................................................................................................................151
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Quick reference
Shooting
Taking pictures with
automatic settings
Correct focus cannot be
obtained
Focusing on one area
Taking pictures of nearby
subjects
Taking pictures while
checking the results
Extending the useful life of
the battery
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Set the mode dial to AUTO and start taking pictures. P. 4
Use focus lock. P. 60
Select the AF target and take the picture. P. 57
The minimum shooting distance varies depending on
the lens. Move to the minimum shooting distance of the
lens from the subject and take a picture.
The camera may be having difficulty focusing on the
subject with auto focus. Lock the focus at the position of
the subject in advance or use MF to fix the distance of
the focus.
It may be easier to focus, even in low light situations,
when using the AF illuminator.
Select the AF target and take the picture using the
desired AF target.
Use MF. It may be helpful to focus while using live view
with an enlarged image.
Set [AF SENSITIVITY] to [SMALL] and focus using a
smaller area.
Use macro lens for close-up shots. P. 128
During live view, you can take a picture while checking
the white balance, exposure compensation, picture
mode, and other settings on the LCD monitor.
You can take a picture while using the live multi view
display to compare the effect of white balance or
exposure compensation.
You can use the preview function to check the depth of
field at a selected aperture value.
You can use live view to check the set exposure
conditions.
You can use [TEST PICTURE] to check the image on
the LCD monitor without recording the image to a card.
Pressing the shutter button halfway, playing back
images, and using the live view function over a long
period of time consumes considerable battery power.
Limiting these actions will help extend the useful life of
the battery.
Set [SLEEP] so that the camera enters sleep mode
faster.
Set [BACKLIT LCD] so that the backlight turns off
faster.
P. 128
P. 56,
P. 60,
P. 121
P. 95
P. 57
P. 39,
P. 41,
P. 56
P. 95
P. 35
P. 41
P. 47
P. 101
P. 98
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P. 100
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