Olympus V204040BU040, V204040SU000 User manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

Instruction Manual

Basic guide

Quick task index

Table of Contents

Basic photography/frequently-

used options

2. Other shooting options

3. Flash shooting

4. Shooting and viewing movies

5. Playback options

6. Sending and receiving images

7. Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2

8. Printing pictures

9. Camera setup

10. Customizing camera settings

11. Information

12. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

System chart Index

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera,

please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important

photographs.

The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development

stages and may differ from the actual product.

The contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there are

additions and/or modifications of functions due to firmware update for the camera, the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.

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This notice concerns the supplied flash unit and is chiefly 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.

• Close supervision is necessary when any flash is used by or near children. Do not leave flash unattended while in use.

• Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts.

• Do not operate if the flash has been dropped or damaged - until it has been examined by qualified service personnel.

• Let flash cool completely before putting away.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this flash in water or other liquids.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this flash, but take it to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the flash is used subsequently.

• The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of fire, 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

Tips

or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided.

Points to note when using the camera. Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of

your camera. Reference pages describing details or related information.

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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

• Flash case

• Computer software CD-ROM

• Instruction manual

• Warranty card

Body cap Strap USB cable

Flash

FL-LM2

Lithium ion

battery

BLN-1

CB-USB6

Lithium ion

charger

BCN-1

Attaching the strap

Thread the strap in the direction of

the arrows.

• Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way.

Lastly, pull the strap tight making

sure that it is fastened securely.

AV cable

(Monaural)

CB-AVC3

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Basic guide

Preparations for shooting

Charging and inserting the battery

Charging the battery.

Charging indicator

Charging in progress Charging complete Charging error Blinks orange

(Charging time: Up to approximately 4 hours)

Lights orange

Off

# Cautions

• Unplug the charger when charging is complete.

Loading the battery.

Lithium ion battery (BLN-1)

SDirection indicating mark

Lithium ion charger (BCN-1)

Charging indicator

AC cable

AC wall outlet

Direction

indicating

mark

Closing the battery compartment cover.

Removing the battery

Turn off the camera before opening or closing the battery compartment cover. To remove the battery, first push the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow and then remove.

# Cautions

• Contact an authorized distributor or service center if you are unable to remove the battery. Do not use force.

$ Notes

• It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery in use drains.

Battery compartment

cover

Battery compartment lock

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Inserting and removing cards

Loading the card.

• Open the card slot cover.

• Slide the card in until it is locked into place. g “Card basics” (P. 103)

# Cautions

• Turn off the camera before loading or removing the card.

Basic guide

Card slot

Preparations for shooting

Closing the card slot cover.

• Close the cover until you hear a click.

# Cautions

• Be sure the card slot cover is closed before using the camera.

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 write indicator (P. 31) is displayed.

Eye-Fi Cards

• Use the Eye-Fi card in compliance with the laws and regulations of the country where the camera is used.

• Remove the Eye-Fi card from the camera or select [Off] for [Eye-Fi] (P. 93) in airplanes and other locations in which use is prohibited.

• Eye-Fi cards may become hot during use.

• The drain on the battery may increase when Eye-Fi cards are used.

• Camera response may slow when Eye-Fi cards are used.

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Basic guide

Attach a lens to the camera.

Attaching a lens to the camera

Preparations for shooting

• Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera’s body.

• Rotate the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow until you hear it click.

Rear cap

# Cautions

• Make sure the camera is turned off.

• Do not press the lens release button.

• Do not touch internal portions of the camera.

Remove the lens cap.

Using lenses with an UNLOCK switch

Retractable lenses with an UNLOCK switch can not be used while retracted. Turn the zoom ring in the direction of arrow (1) to extend the lens (2). To store, turn the zoom ring in the direction of arrow (4) while sliding the UNLOCK switch (3).

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. 104)

Lens release button

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Attaching the flash unit

Remove the terminal cover from the ﬂ ash unit and attach the ﬂ ash to the

camera.

• Slide the flash unit all the way in, stopping when it contacts the back of the shoe and is securely in place.

UNLOCK switch

To use the flash, raise the flash head.

• Lower the flash head when the flash is not in use.

Basic guide

Preparations for shooting

Removing the Flash Unit

Press the UNLOCK switch while removing the flash unit.

UNLOCK switch

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Basic guide

Power on

Rotate the ON/OFF switch to the ON position to turn the camera on.

• When the camera is turned on, the monitor will turn on.

• To turn the camera off, rotate the ON/OFF switch to OFF.

Set the mode dial to A.

Preparations for shooting

Adjusting Viewfinder Focus

Look through the viewfinder and rotate the dial until the display is in sharp focus.

Viewfinder (P. 30)

The viewfinder turns on and the monitor turns off automatically when you put your eye to the viewfinder.

Monitor

The super control panel (P. 22) will be displayed.

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Using the Monitor

You can adjust the angle of the monitor.

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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.

Display the menus.

• Press the MENU button to display the menus.

Shooting Menu 1

Card Setup

Reset/Myset

Picture Mode

MENU button

Image Aspect Digital Tele-converter Off

Back

Basic guide

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Set

Preparations for shooting

Select [X] in the [d] (setup) tab.

• Use FG to select [d] and press I.

• Select [X] and press I.

[d] tab

Set the date and time.

• Use HI to select items.

• Use FG to change the selected item.

• Use FG to select the date format.

Save settings and exit.

• Press Q to set the camera clock and exit to the main menu.

• Press the MENU button to exit the menus.

Setup Menu

Rec View

c/#

Menu Display

Firmware

Back

YMDTime

2012

Cancel

The time is displayed using a 24-hour clock.

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5sec

Set

Y/M/D

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Basic guide

Names of parts

Camera

1 2

3 4

Names of parts and functions

6 7

9 0

a b

c 5

d e f

Remove when using the HLD-6 battery holder.

1 Main dial* (o) ...................P. 16, 57 – 59

2 Shutter button ...............P. 13, 14, 44, 96

3 R (Movie) button....P. 13, 15, 67, 69, 93

4 Fn2 button ..........................P. 25, 69, 93

5 Strap eyelet.......................................P. 3

6 Sub dial* (r) .....................P. 16, 57 – 59

7 Lens attachment mark ......................P. 6

8 Mount (Remove the body cap before

attaching the lens.)

9 Stereo microphone ...................P. 68, 73

0 Hot shoe cover

a Diopter adjustment dial .....................P. 8

b Mode dial ....................................P. 8, 12

c Self-timer lamp/

AF illuminator ..................................P. 56

d Connector cover e Speaker

f Lens release button ..........................P. 6

g Lens lock pin

h Multi-connector ...................P. 74, 78, 82

i HDMI micro connector (type D) ......P. 74

j Tripod socket k PBH cover

l Battery compartment cover...............P. 4

m Battery compartment lock .................P. 4

n Card slot cover..................................P. 5

o Card slot ...........................................P. 5

* In this manual, the o and r icons

represent operations performed using the main and sub dials.

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2 3

4 5

9 0

a b c

d e

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Names of parts and functions

1 Accessory port ................................P. 76

2 Viewfinder ..................................P. 8, 30

3 Eye sensor 4 Eyecup

5 Monitor (Touch screen) .......P. 27, 31, 32

6 Hot shoe

7 u (LV) button ........................P. 15, 92

8 q (Playback) button ................P. 16, 69

9 Fn1 button ................................P. 69, 93

0 MENU button .................................P. 26

a INFO (Information display) button

...........................................P . 39 – 41, 69

Q button ............................P. 23, 24, 26

b c Arrow pad (FGHI)

d ON/OFF switch ................................P. 8

e D (Erase) button ......................P. 17, 69

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Basic guide

Camera controls

Mode dial

Use the mode dial to select the shooting mode. After choosing the shooting mode, use the shutter button to take photographs and the R button to shoot movies.

Mode icon

Basic operations

Photo zone

Movie zone

■ Movie mode

Movie (P. 67)

Indicator

■ Advanced shooting modes

P A S M

• The settings made in the advanced shooting modes are retained even if the camera is turned off.

■ Easy shooting modes

ART SCN

• 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.

% Tips

Resetting camera settings. g “Restoring default or custom settings” (P. 42)

Program shooting (P. 57) Aperture priority shooting (P. 57) Shutter priority shooting (P. 58) Manual shooting (P. 58)

iAUTO (P. 21) Art filter (P. 18) Scene (P. 19)

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The Shutter and R Buttons

Use the shutter button to take photographs and the R button record movies.

Basic guide

Shutter button

Mode Photos: shutter button Movies: R button

Aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for optimal

results. You control aperture.

You control shutter speed.

You control aperture and shutter

speed. A full auto mode in which the camera automatically optimizes settings for the

current scene.

ART Select an art filter.

SCN Select a scene.

Photographs are recorded at the

settings selected in [nMode].

The camera automatically adjusts settings and records a movie.

Shoot movies using shutter speed and aperture effects and movie special effects.

R button

■ Taking photographs during movie recording

• To take a photograph during movie recording, press the shutter button. Press the R button to end recording. Three files 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 flash can not be used.

# Cautions

• Image size and quality for photographs are independent of movie frame size.

• The autofocus and metering used in movie mode may differ from that used to take photographs.

• The R button can not be used to record movies in the following instances:

shutter button pressed halfway/during bulb or time photography/Sequential shooting/ PANORAMA/3D/multiple exposure, etc. (still photography also ends)

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Basic guide

Taking photographs/shooting movies

Frame a picture in the viewﬁ nder.

• The monitor turns off and the display in the viewfinder lights up.

• Be careful that your fingers or the camera strap do not obstruct the lens.

Basic operations

Horizontal grip Vertical grip

Adjust the focus.

• Lightly press the shutter button down to the first position (press the shutter button halfway).

• The AF confirmation mark (( or n) will be displayed and focus will lock.

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• The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the camera are displayed.

• If the in-focus indicator blinks, the subject is not in focus. (P. 98)

AF confirmation mark

Press the shutter

button halfway.

Lenses that supports Hi-Speed Imager AF* Lenses with other Four Thirds mounts

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Viewfinder

AF 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 first 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

Press halfway

shutter button all (or the rest of) the way down.”

Press the rest of

the way down

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Release the shutter.

Taking photographs

Press the shutter button all the way (fully).

• The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.

Recording movies

Release the shutter button and press the R button to begin recording. Press the R button again to end recording.

Basic guide

Basic operations

 Framing subjects in the monitor

Press the u button to display the subject in the monitor. Press the u button again to switch back to the original display.

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u button

$ Notes

• The camera can be configured to switch between the viewfinder and monitor displays either automatically or manually. Press and hold the u button until the automatic display toggle menu is displayed and select an option using FG. Pressing the u button toggles between the monitor and viewfinder displays.

• 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.). The camera will turn off automatically if left in sleep mode for 4 hours. Turn the camera on again before use.

• Automatic display selection is not available in the following instances.

3D photography/During live bulb photography

# 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.

% Tips

Changing the delay before the camera enters sleep mode. g [Sleep] (P. 88)/ Choosing a viewfinder display style. g [Built-in EVF Style] (P. 92)

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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.

• Use the sub dial or arrow pad to view other pictures.

Sub dial Arrow pad

Basic operations

Displays the previous frame

Displays the next frame

 Close-up playback

Rotate the main dial to a to zoom in on a picture in single-image playback, or to

to display the image full frame.

 Index display/Calendar display

• When the image is displayed full frame, rotating the main dial to G displays thumbnail images. Rotating the dial multiple times brings you to calendar playback.

• Rotate the main dial to a to return to full-frame playback.

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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.

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6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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27 28 29 30 31

Calendar display

Movie

Movie Play

Erase

Back

Set

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Erasing images

Display an image you want to delete and press D. Select [Yes] and press Q. You can also select multiple images for deletion.

Erase

D button

Back

Protecting images

Protect images from accidental deletion. Display an image you wish to protect and press the Fn2 button; a 0 (protect) icon will appear on the image. Press the Fn2 button again to remove protection. You can also protect multiple selected images.

# Cautions

• Formatting the card erases all images even if they have been protected.

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Basic guide

Basic operations

 Types of art filters

Using art filters

Rotate the mode dial to ART.

• A menu of art filters will be displayed. Select a filter using FG.

• Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to select the highlighted item and exit the art filter menu.

j Pop Art s Diorama k Soft Focus t Cross Process l Pale&Light Color u Gentle Sepia m Light T one v Dramatic Tone n Grainy Film Y Key Line o Pin Hole u ART BKT (ART bracketing)

Shoot.

• To choose a different setting, press Q to display the art filter menu.

ART bracketing

Each time the shutter is released, the camera creates copies for all art filters. Use the [v] option to choose filters.

Art effects

Art filters can be modified and effects can be added. Pressing I in the art filter menu displays additional options.

Modifying filters

Option I is the original filter, while options II and on add effects that modify the original filter.

Adding effects*

Soft focus, pin-hole, frames, white edges, starlight

* The effects available vary with the selected filter.

ART 1

Exit

Pop Art

Set

# Cautions

• If [RAW] is currently selected for image quality, image quality will automatically be set to [YN+RAW]. The art filter will be applied to the JPEG copy only.

• Depending on the subject, tone transitions may be ragged, the effect may be less noticeable, or the image may become more “grainy.”

• Some effects may not be visible in live view or during movie recording.

• Playback may differ according to the filters, effects, or movie quality settings applied.

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Shooting in scene mode

Rotate the mode dial to SCN.

• A menu of scene menu will be displayed. Select a scene using FG.

• Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to select the highlighted option and exit the scene menu.

Basic guide

SCN 1 Portrait

Set

 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. 60) G Night Scene U Night+Portrait g Beach & Snow

Children fn Fisheye Effect

High Key wn Wide-angle

Low Key mn Macro q DIS Mode T 3D Photo (P. 61)

Macro

Shoot.

• To choose a different setting, press Q to display the scene menu.

(

Fireworks

Exit

# Cautions

• In [e-Portrait] mode, two images are recorded: an unmodified image and a second image to which [e-Portrait] effects have been applied. The unmodified image is recorded using the option currently selected for image quality, the modified 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

Movie mode (n) can be used to film movies with special effects.

Using Movie Mode (n)

Rotate the mode dial to n.

Basic operations

Press G or I.

Multi Echo

One Shot Echo

• Movie effects will be displayed in the monitor.

• Pressing the button again when [Multi Echo] is selected cancels the effect. If [One Shot Echo] is selected, the effect is updated each time the button is pressed.

Press the shutter button to start recording.

• Press G or I to enable or disable movie effects during recording.

# Cautions

• The frame rate will drop slightly during recording.

• The 2 effects can not be applied simultaneously.

• Use a memory card with an SD speed class of 6 or better. Movie recording may end unexpectedly if a slower card is used.

• Taking a photograph during movie recording cancels the effect; the effect does not appear in the photograph.

Apply an after-image effect. After-images will appear behind moving objects.

An after-image will appear for a short time after you press the button. The after-image will disappear automatically after a while.

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Shooting Options

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.

Basic guide

Guide item

Change Color Saturation

Cancel

Set the mode dial to A.

After pressing Q to display the live guide, use the FG buttons on the

Cancel Set

Level bar/selection

Clear & Vivid

Flat & Muted

arrow pad to highlight an item and press Q to select. Use FG on the arrow pad to choose the level.

• If [Shooting Tips] is selected, highlight an item and press Q to view a description.

• Press the shutter button halfway to select.

• The effect of the selected level is visible in the display. If [Blur Background] or [Express Motions] is selected, the display will return to normal, but the selected effect will be visible in the final photograph.

Shoot.

• Press the shutter button to shoot.

• To clear the live guide from the display, press the MENU button.

# 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.

• Frame rates drop when [Blurred Motion] is selected.

• The flash can not be used with the live guide.

• Changes to live guide options cancel previous changes.

• Choosing live guide settings that exceed the limits of the camera exposure meters may result in pictures that are over- or under-exposed.

Basic operations

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Basic guide

Using the super control panel

The super control panel lists shooting options and their status. The LV super control panel is displayed when the monitor is used to frame pictures.

Super control panel

ISO

Basic operations

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mall

Super Fine

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 Settings that can be modified using super control panel

1 Currently selected option

2 ISO sensitivity .................................P. 55

3 Sequential shooting/self-timer ........P. 56

4 Flash mode .....................................P. 65

5 Flash intensity control .....................P. 66

6 White balance .................................P. 50

White balance compensation..........P. 50

7 Picture mode...................................P. 52

8 Sharpness N..................................P. 53

Contrast J .....................................P . 53

Saturation T .................................P . 53

B&W Filter x .................................P . 53

Picture tone y ...............................P . 53

9 Color space.....................................P. 90

0 Button assignment ..........................P. 93

a Face priority ..............................P. 46, 86

b Metering mode ................................P. 48

c Aspect ratio .....................................P. 55

d Record mode ..................................P. 54

e AF mode .........................................P. 43

AF target .........................................P. 44

f Image stabilizer...............................P. 49

Gradation z...................................P. 53

# Cautions

• Not displayed in movie record mode.

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 Framing pictures in the viewfinder

When the viewfinder is used to frame photographs, the super control panel will be displayed in the monitor. The panel can be hidden or displayed by pressing the INFO button.

Press Q.

Highlight items with FGHI or

the main dial and use the sub dial to choose an option.

Cursor

ISO

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• To choose an option from a menu, highlight the item and press Q.

 Framing pictures in the monitor

When pictures are framed in the monitor, settings can be adjusted using the live control (P. 24) or LV super control panel. Before using the LV super control panel, select [On] for [KControl Settings] (P. 87) > [Live SCP].

Press Q.

• The live control will be displayed.

Press the INFO button to display the LV

super control panel.

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Basic operations

Use FGHI to highlight the desired

item and use the dial to choose an option.

• To choose an option from a menu, highlight the item and press Q.

Cursor

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Basic guide

Using live control

The live control is used to adjust settings when pictures are framed in the monitor. The effects can be viewed in the monitor. In modes other than P/S/A/M/n, you will need to adjust settings in the custom menu (P. 86) before using the live control.

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Settings

 Available settings

Image stabilizer ....................................P. 49

Picture mode ........................................P. 52

Scene mode .........................................P. 19

Art filter mode .......................................P. 18

n mode ...............................................P. 67

White balance .......................................P. 50

Sequential shooting/self-timer ..............P. 56

Aspect ratio...........................................P. 55

Press Q to display the live control.

Record mode ........................................P. 54

Flash mode ...........................................P. 65

Flash intensity control ...........................P. 66

Metering mode......................................P. 48

AF mode ...............................................P. 43

ISO sensitivity .......................................P. 55

Face priority ..........................................P. 46

Movie sound record ..............................P. 67

• To hide the live control, press Q again.

Highlight items with FG,

then use HI or the sub dial to highlight an option and press Q.

• The selected settings take effect automatically if no operations are performed for about 8 seconds.

Displays

the selected

function

name

Cursor

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Arrow pad

# Cautions

• Some items are not available in some shooting modes.

% Tips

For information on displaying or hiding the live control. g [KControl Settings] (P. 87)

Arrow pad

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Using the Multi-Function Button

When framing pictures in the viewfinder, you can adjust settings quickly using the multi-function button. At default settings, the Fn2 button is assigned the role of the multi-function button.

 Choosing a function

Press and hold the Fn2 button and rotate the dial.

• The menus are displayed.

Keep rotating the dial to select the desired function.

• Release the button when the desired function is selected.

 Using multifunction options

Press the Fn2 button. An option selection dialog will be displayed.

[a] assigned to Fn2 button

Fn2

Press and hold Q/Fn2

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Basic operations

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Fn2

Other option assigned to Fn2 button

HI LIGHT

SHADOW

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control options

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White balance options

WB Auto

AUTOAUTO

Main dial (o) Sub dial (r)

4:3

Aspect ratio options

Highlight and shadow control (P. 47) Decrease Increase White balance Select an option

a (Zoom frame AF/zoom AF) (P. 45)

Zoom frame AF: Exposure compensation

Zoom AF: Zoom in or out

Aspect ratio selection (P. 55) Select an option

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Basic guide

Using the menus

Press the MENU button to display the menus.

Menus

Preliminary and basic shooting

options Advanced shooting options

Playback and retouch options

Custom menu

Accessory port menu*

Basic operations

Camera setup

(e.g., date and language)

* Not displayed at default settings.

Use FG to select a tab and press Q.

Select an item using FG and press Q to display options for the

selected item.

Use FG to highlight an option and press Q to select.

• Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the menu.

$ Notes

• For details on the functions that can be set with the menu, refer to “Menu directory” (P. 111).

• A guide is displayed for about 2 seconds after you select an option. Press the INFO button to view or hide guides.

% Tips

• Camera settings can be customized to your shooting style: Use the custom menus to customize camera settings to your own goals or taste. g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 86)

• 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. 86)

Shooting Menu 2

Image Stabilizer

Bracketing Multiple Exposure

RC Mode Off

Back

The current setting is displayedFunction

Tab

Operation

guide

Press the MENU

button to go back

oj/Y

Off

0.0

Set

Shooting Menu 1

Card Setup

Reset/Myset

Picture Mode

Image Aspect Digital Tele-converter Off

Back

one screen

Shooting Menu 2

j/Y

Image Stabilizer

Bracketing Multiple Exposure

RC Mode

Back

4:3

Set

Press Q to

confirm the

setting

Off

T S

Off

12s

0.0

Off

Set

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Using the Touch screen

Use the touch screen during playback or when framing pictures in the monitor. You can also use the touch screen to adjust settings in the super control and LV super control panels.

Live Guides

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3838

3030

The touch screen can be used with live guides.

Touch the tab and swipe your finger to the

left to display live guides.

• Tap to select items.

Use your finger to position the sliders.

• Press the MENU button to exit the live guide display.

Shooting Mode

You can focus and shoot by tapping the monitor. Tap

to cycle through touch screen settings.

Touch screen operations disabled.

Tap a subject to focus and automatically release the shutter.

Tap to display a focus frame and focus on the subject in the selected area. You can use the touch screen to choose the position and size of the focus frame. Photographs can be taken by pressing the shutter button.

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Basic operations

 Previewing Your Subject ( )

Tap the subject in the display.

• An AF frame will be displayed.

• Use the slider to choose the size of the frame.

Next, tap E to zoom in on the subject in

the focus frame.

• Use your finger to scroll the display.

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Playback Mode

Use the touch screen to page through images or zoom in and out.

 Full-Frame Playback

Viewing Additional Images

• Slide your finger to the left to view later frames, right to scroll view earlier frames.

• Keep your finger on the edges of the display to scroll

Basic operations

continuously backward or forward through pictures.

Playback Zoom

• Slide the bar up or down to zoom in or out.

• Use your finger to scroll the display when the picture is zoomed in.

• Tap F to display Index playback. For calendar playback, tap F until the calendar is displayed.

 Index/Calendar Playback

Page Ahead/Page Back

• Slide your finger up to view the next page, down to view the previous page.

• Use t or u to choose the number of images displayed.

• For single-frame playback, tap u until the current image is displayed full frame.

Viewing Images

• Tap an image to view it full frame.

Adjusting Settings

Settings can be adjusted in the super control and LV super control panels.

Display the super control panel.

• Press Q to display the cursor.

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Tap the desired item.

• The item will be highlighted.

Rotate the dial to choose an option.

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# Cautions

• The situations in which touch screen operations are not available include the following. Movie recording/panorama/3D/e-portrait/multiple exposure/during bulb or time photography/one-touch white balance dialog/when buttons or dials are in use

• In self-timer mode, the timer can be started by tapping the display. Tap again to stop the

timer.

• Do not touch the display with your fingernails or other sharp objects.

• Gloves or monitor covers may interfere with touch screen operation.

% Tips

Disabling the touch screen. g [Touch Screen Settings] (P. 93)

Basic guide

Basic operations

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Basic guide

Information displayed in the monitor

Shooting

 Framing pictures in the viewfinder

Information displayed in the monitor

MY1

250 F5.6 +2.0+2.0

AEL

PBH

1 2 3 4

01:02:03

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200

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MY1

250 F5.6 +2.0+2.0

PBH

f e

1 Battery check

7 Lit up: Ready for use 8 Lit up: Battery is running low 9 Blinks (red) : Charging required

2 Shooting mode...................P. 12, 57 – 61

3 Myset ..............................................P. 42

4 Available recording time 5 Number of storable still pictures ...P. 110

6 ISO sensitivity .................................P. 55

7 White balance .................................P. 50

8 Highlight and shadow control..........P. 47

AEL

c b a 0 9 7 68 5d

9 Top: Flash intensity control ......P. 66

Bottom: Exposure compensation

indicator............................P. 47

0 Exposure compensation value........P. 47

a Aperture value .........................P. 57 – 58

b Shutter speed ..........................P. 57 – 58

c AE Lock u ...................................P . 48

d AF confirmation mark......................P. 14

e Flash ...............................................P. 65

(blinks: charging in progress)

f PBH (displayed when camera is

receiving power from power battery

holder).............................................P. 92

You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g “Choosing the Information displayed in the monitor” (P. 39) Choose the viewfinder display style. g [Built-in EVF Style] (P. 92)

Hi +7

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 Framing pictures in the monitor

qsponr m

32 654 87 90 a

FP RC

BKT

A z

S-AFS-AF

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FPS

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Basic guide

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ISIS

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d e f g

k l

Information displayed in the monitor

1 Card write indicator ...........................P. 5

2 Super FP flash s ..........................P . 66

3 RC mode.........................................P. 97

4 Auto bracket t ............................P . 63

5 Multiple exposure a .....................P . 62

6 High frame rate ...............................P. 92

7 Digital Tele-converter ......................P. 64

8 Face priority I .........................P. 46, 86

9 Movie sound ...................................P. 68

0 Internal temperature warning

m .........................................P . 101

a Focal length ..................................P. 104

b Flash ...............................................P. 65

(blinks: charging in progress)

c AF confirmation mark......................P. 14

d Image stabilizer...............................P. 49

e Art filter ...........................................P. 18

Scene mode....................................P. 19

Picture mode...................................P. 52

f White balance .................................P. 50

g Sequential shooting/self-timer ........P. 56

h Aspect ratio .....................................P. 55

i Record mode (still images) .............P. 54

l Number of storable still pictures ...P. 110

m Highlight and shadow control..........P. 47

n Top: Flash intensity control ......P. 66

Bottom: Exposure compensation

indicator............................P. 47

o Exposure compensation value........P. 47

p Aperture value .........................P. 57 – 58

q Shutter speed ..........................P. 57 – 58

r Histogram .................................P. 39, 40

s AE Lock u ...................................P . 48

t Shooting mode...................P. 12, 57 – 61

u Myset ..............................................P. 42

v Touch screen mode ........................P. 27

w Flash intensity control .....................P. 66

x ISO sensitivity .................................P. 55

y AF mode .........................................P. 43

z Metering mode ................................P. 48

A Flash mode .....................................P. 65

B Battery check

7 Lit up : Ready for use 8 Lit up : Battery is running low 9 Blinks (red) : Charging required

C Live guide recall ........................P. 21, 27

j Record mode (movies) ...................P. 55

k Available recording time

You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g “Choosing the Information displayed in the monitor” (P. 39)

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Simplified display

×10×10

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pqrst

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NaturalNatural

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1 Battery check ............................P. 30, 31

2 Eye-Fi upload complete ..................P. 93

3 Print reservation

Number of prints .............................P. 81

4 Sound record ..................................P. 68

5 Protect ............................................P. 17

6 Image selected

7 File number .....................................P. 91

8 Frame number

9 Storage device ..............................P. 103

0 Record mode ..................................P. 54

a Aspect ratio ...............................P. 55, 72

b 3D image ........................................P. 61

c Date and time ...................................P. 9

d Aspect border .................................P. 55

e AF target .........................................P. 44

You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g “Displaying information during playback” (P. 40)

f Shooting mode...................P. 12, 57 – 61

g Exposure compensation .................P. 47

h Shutter speed ..........................P. 57 – 58

i Aperture value .........................P. 57 – 58

j Focal length ..................................P. 104

k Flash intensity control .....................P. 66

l White balance compensation..........P. 50

m Color space.....................................P. 90

n Picture mode...................................P. 52

o Compression rate ...........................P. 54

p Pixel count ......................................P. 54

q ISO sensitivity .................................P. 55

r White balance .................................P. 50

s Metering mode ................................P. 48

t Histogram .................................P. 39, 40

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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/ confirming focus before shooting

Recomposing photographs after focusing Turning off the beep speaker

Disabling the flash/taking photos without the flash

Reducing camera shake

Taking pictures of a subject against backlight

Photographing fireworks Reducing image noise (mottling)

iAUTO (A) Art filter (ART)18 Aspect ratio 55 Scene (SCN)19 Live guide 21

Exposure compensation 47 Live guide 21

Aperture priority shooting 57 Live guide 21 Shutter priority shooting 58 White balance 50 One-touch white balance 51 Picture Mode 52 Art filter (ART)18 Touch screen 27 AF target 44 Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 45 Touch screen 27 Focus lock 44

Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 45 Focus lock 44

C-AF+TR (AF Tracking) 43 8 (Beep sound) Flash 65

ISO/DIS Mode 55/19 Image Stabilizer 49 Anti-Shock 89 Self-timer 56 Remote cable 106 Flash shooting 65 Gradation (Picture Mode) 52 Bulb/time photography 59 Scene (SCN)19

Noise Reduct. 89

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Quick task index

Taking pictures without white subjects appearing too white or black subjects appearing too dark

Optimizing the monitor/ adjusting monitor hue

Checking set effect before taking a picture

Taking pictures while checking the level of the camera

Shooting with deliberate composition Zooming in on photos to check focus

Self-portraits Sequential shooting Extending the useful life of the battery

Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken

Playback/Retouch

Viewing images on a TV Playback on TV 74 Viewing slideshows with background

music Brightening shadows

Dealing with red-eye Printing made easy Commercial prints Simple photo sharing

Gradation (Picture Mode) 52 Histogram/

Exposure compensation Highlight and shadow control 47 Monitor brightness

adjustment Live View Boost 88 Preview function 58 Test Picture 94 Level Gauge

(G/Info Settings) Displayed Grid

(G/Info Settings) Autoq (Rec View) Self-timer 56

Sequential shooting 56 Sleep 88

Record mode 54

39/47

87 85

Slideshow 71 Shadow Adj (JPEG Edit) 72

Redeye Fix (JPEG Edit) 72 Direct printing 82 Creating a print order 81 OLYMPUS PENPAL 76

Camera Settings

Restoring default settings Reset 42 Saving the settings Changing the menu display language

Myset 42

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Table of Contents

Basic guide 4

Preparations for shooting ...........4

Charging and inserting the

battery .....................................4

Inserting and removing cards .....5

Attaching a lens to the camera ...6

Attaching the flash unit ...............7

Power on ....................................8

Setting the date/time...................9

Names of parts and functions ...10

Names of parts .........................10

Camera 10

Basic operations ........................12

Camera controls .......................12

Mode dial 12 The Shutter and R Buttons 13

Taking photographs/shooting

movies ...................................14

Playback/Erasing ......................16

Viewing Images 16 Volume 17 Erasing images 17 Protecting images 17

Using art filters..........................18

Shooting in scene mode ...........19

Using Movie Mode (n) ............20

Shooting Options ......................21

Using live guides 21 Using the super control panel 22 Using live control 24 Using the Multi-Function

Button 25

Using the menus.......................26

Using the Touch screen ............27

Live Guides 27 Shooting Mode 27 Playback Mode 28 Adjusting Settings 28

Information displayed in the

monitor ........................................30

Information displayed in the

monitor ..................................30

Shooting 30 Playback 32

Quick task index 33

Basic photography/ frequently-used options 39

Choosing the Information

displayed in the monitor ............39

Choosing a control panel for

live view .......................................39

Displaying information during

playback ......................................40

Other uses for the INFO

button ..........................................41

Restoring default or custom

settings ........................................42

Using reset settings ..................42

Saving Myset ............................42

Using Myset ..............................42

Choosing a focus mode

(AF mode) ....................................43

Choosing a focus target

(AF target) ...................................44

Focus lock ................................44

Quick AF target selection..........44

Toggling quickly between AF

and MF ..................................44

Zoom frame AF/zoom AF ...........45

Face priority AF/

pupil detection AF ......................46

Taking pictures using face

priority....................................46

Controlling exposure

(exposure compensation) ..........47

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Changing the brightness of

highlights and shadows ............47

Table of Contents

Choosing how the camera measures brightness

(metering) ....................................48

Exposure lock (AE lock) ............48

Reducing camera shake

(the image stabilizer) ..................49

Adjusting color

(white balance) ...........................50

White balance compensation ...50

One-touch white balance ..........51

Processing options

(picture mode) ............................52

Image quality (record mode) .....54

Choosing a record mode ..........54

Setting the image aspect ...........55

ISO sensitivity .............................55

Sequential shooting/using the

self timer .....................................56

Other shooting options 57

“Point-and-shoot” photography

(P program mode) ......................57

Choosing aperture

(A aperture-priority mode) ........57

Choosing shutter speed

(S shutter-priority mode) ...........58

Choosing aperture and shutter speed

(M manual mode) .......................58

Choosing when the exposure

ends

(bulb/time photography) ........59

Taking Panoramas ......................60

Taking pictures for

a panorama ...........................60

3D Photography ..........................61

Recording multiple exposures in a single image

(multiple exposure) ....................62

Varying settings over a series

of photographs (bracketing) .....63

Digital Zoom

(Digital Tele-converter) ..............64

Flash shooting 65

Using a flash

(flash photography) ...................65

Adjusting flash output

(Flash intensity control) .............66

Using external flash units designated for use with this

camera .........................................66

Other external flash units ..........66

Shooting and viewing movies 67

Changing the settings for

movie recording .........................67

Adding effects to a movie .........67

Movie sound options (recording

sound with movies)................68

Viewing movies ..........................68

Playback options 69

Single-frame playback ...............69

Canceling all protections ...........70

All-frame erase ...........................70

Rotate ..........................................70

Slideshow ....................................71

Editing still images .....................72

Image overlay .............................73

Audio recording ..........................73

Viewing camera images on TV

...74

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Sending and receiving images 76

Sending images ..........................76

Receiving images/adding a

host ..............................................76

Editing the address book ..........77

Creating albums .........................77

Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2 78

Windows ...................................78

Macintosh .................................79

Copying pictures to a computer

without OLYMPUS Viewer 2 .......79

Printing pictures 81

Print reservation (DPOF) ...........81

Creating a print order................81

Removing all or selected

pictures from the print order

Direct printing (PictBridge) .......82

Easy printing .............................83

Custom printing ........................83

...81

Camera setup 85

Setup Menu .................................85

X (Date/time setting) ...............85

W (Changing the display

language) ..............................85

i (Monitor brightness

adjustment)............................85

Rec View ..................................85

c/# Menu Display ..................85

Firmware...................................85

Customizing camera settings 86

Before Using the Custom/

Accessory Port Menus ..........86

Custom Menu options ................86

R AF/MF ..................................86

S Button/Dial ...........................86

T Release/j .........................87

U Disp/8/PC ..........................87

V Exp/p/ISO ..........................88

W #Custom .............................89

X K/Color/WB .......................89

Y Record/Erase .......................90

Z Movie ...................................92

b Built-In EVF ..........................92

k K Utility ..............................92

 AEL/AFL ................................93

 Button Function .....................93

Accessory port menu options ...95

OLYMPUS PENPAL Share

OLYMPUS PENPAL Album

C Electronic Viewfinder ...........95

Recording movies with the

shutter button .............................96

Taking a photograph when

recording ends.......................96

Wireless remote control flash

photography ...............................97

...95

Information 98

Shooting tips and information

Error codes ...............................100

Cleaning and storing the

camera .......................................102

Cleaning the camera ..............102

Storage ...................................102

...98

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Table of Contents

Cleaning and checking the

image pickup device ............102

Table of Contents

Pixel mapping -

Checking the image

processing functions............102

Card basics ...............................103

Usable cards...........................103

Formatting the card ................103

Battery and charger .................104

Using an optional AC

adapter ......................................104

Using your charger abroad .....104

Interchangeable lenses ............104

M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens

specifications .......................105

Principal Accessories ..............106

Mount adapter ........................106

Remote cable (RM–UC1) .......106

Converter lenses ....................106

Macro arm light (MAL–1) ........107

Microphone set (SEMA–1) .....107

Power Battery Holder

(HLD-6)................................107

Exposure warning display .......107

Flash modes that can be set

by shooting mode ....................108

Flash synchronization and

shutter speed ............................109

External flash shooting ............109

Record mode and file size/ number of storable still

pictures .....................................110

Menu directory ..........................111

Specifications ...........................115

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 118

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........118

System chart 126

Index 128

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Basic photography/frequently-used

INFO

options

Use the INFO button to display photo info or control panels for choosing shooting options.

Choosing the Information displayed in the monitor

Press the INFO button to choose the information displayed when shooting.

Framing pictures in the viewfinder

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Level gauge display

INFO

Indicators hidden

INFO

Framing pictures in the monitor

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INFO

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INFO

0.00.0

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Histogram display

INFO

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0.00.0

INFO

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Image onlyLevel gauge display

* You can display a framing grid or choose the type of grid displayed using [G/Info

Settings] > [LV-Info]. (P. 87)

Choosing a control panel for live view

Shooting options can be displayed by pressing Q. You can choose the types of display available using the [KControl Settings] option in the custom menus (P. 87).

Art filter menu

ART 1

Exit

*1 ART or SCN *2 Displayed if [On] is selected in the [KControl Settings] menu (P. 87).

Pop Art

SCN 1 Portrait

Set

Exit

Scene menu

INFO INFOINFO

WB Auto

AUTOAUTO

Set

Live control

IS OFFIS OFF

WBWBWB

WBWBWB AUTO

AUTOAUTOAUTO

AUTO

AUTOAUTOAUTO

4:3

Metering

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Super Fine

Off

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Super control panel

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Displaying information during playback

INFO

The INFO button can be used to choose the information displayed during playback.

×10×10

INFO

Basic photography/frequently-used options

Image only

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INFO

Highlight

Shadow

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INFO

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INFO

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Histogram display

* Displayed when [On] is selected for [G/Info Settings] > [q Info]. (P. 87)

Histogram display

Display a histogram showing the distribution of brightness in the image. The horizontal axis gives the brightness, the vertical axis the number of pixels of each brightness in the image. Areas above the upper limit at shooting are displayed in red, those below the lower limit in blue, and the area metered using spot metering in green.

Highlight & Shadow display

Areas above the upper limit of brightness for the image are shown in red, those below the lower limit in blue. [Histogram Settings] (P. 88)

Light box display

Compare two images side-by-side. Press Q to select the image on the opposite side of the display.

• The base image is displayed on the right. Use HI or sub dial to highlight an image and press Q to move it to the left. The image to be compared to the image on the left can be selected on the right. To choose a different base image, highlight the right frame and press Q.

• Press Fn1 to zoom the images in. Rotate the main dial to choose a zoom ratio. When images are zoomed in, use FGHI to scroll and the sub dial to select the image.

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Other uses for the INFO button

 One-touch white balance

Select [

] or [Q] for one-touch white balance.

 Color temperature

Select [CWB] to choose the color temperature. (P. 50)

 Playback zoom

Press the INFO button to choose the zoom ratio for the zoom frame display.

 Highlight and shadow control

Highlights and shadows can be adjusted from the exposure compensation dialog. (P. 47)

 Focal length

Select IS mode and choose a focal length for image stabilization. (P. 49)

 Help

Help is displayed automatically about two seconds after an item is selected. To disable help, press the INFO button. Press the INFO button again to re-enable help.

 Manual flash compensation

Flash output can be selected from flash mode manual flash level options. (P. 65)

 Manual exposure compensation for the zoom display

Press the INFO button to preview how the selected shutter speed and aperture affect exposure when you have zoomed in on your subject in mode M (BULB/TIME excluded). Settings can be adjusted using the arrow pad or dial. (P. 45)

 Face priority AF/AF target mode

Press the INFO button in the AF target selection display to use the direction keys to select face-priority or AF target mode. (P. 44)

Shooting Menu 1

Card Setup

Reset/Myset

Delete all pictures in the

Picture Mode

memory card or format

the memory card.

Image Aspect

Digital Tele-converter Off

Back

4:3

Set

Basic photography/frequently-used options

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Restoring default or custom settings

Camera settings can be easily restored to one of three presets.

Reset: Restore default settings. Myset: Restore preselected settings for P, A, S, or M mode. The shooting mode

Quick Myset: Stored settings take effect while the Fn1 or R button is pressed. Shooting

Basic photography/frequently-used options

Using reset settings

Select [Reset/Myset] in shooting menu W

(P. 111). Select [Reset] and press Q.

• Highlight [Reset] and press I to choose the reset

Select [Yes] and press Q.

Saving Myset

Adjust settings in order to save.

Select [Reset/Myset] in shooting menu W (P. 111).

Select the desired destination ([Myset1]–[Myset4]) and press I.

• [Set] appears next to destinations ([Myset1]–[Myset4]) to which settings have already

• To cancel the registration, select [Reset].

Select [Set] and press Q.

g “Menu directory” (P. 111)

Using Myset

Select [Reset/Myset] in shooting menu W

(P. 111). Select the desired settings ([Myset1]–[Myset4])

and press Q. Select [Set] and press Q.

does not change. Up to four sets of preselected settings can be stored.

mode is adjusted to the preset settings.

Reset Myset1 Myset2 Myset3 Myset4 Set

type. To reset all settings except the time and date, highlight [Full] and press Q. g “Menu directory” (P. 111)

been saved. Selecting [Set] again overwrites the registered setting.

Back

Reset Myset1 Myset2 Myset3 Myset4 Set

Back

Reset/Myset

Basic

Set Set Set

Set

Set Set Set

Set

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Choosing a focus mode (AF mode)

Select a focusing method (focus mode).

Display the super control panel or live control

and select the AF mode item. Use the sub dial to choose a setting.

• The selected AF mode is displayed on the monitor.

The camera focuses once when the shutter button is pressed

S-AF (single AF)

C-AF

(continuous AF)

MF (manual focus)

S-AF+MF

(simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode)

C-AF+TR

(AF tracking)

halfway. When the focus is locked, a beep sounds, and the AF confirmation mark and the AF target mark light up. This mode is suitable for taking pictures of still subjects or subjects with limited movement.

The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains pressed halfway. When the subject is in focus, the AF confirmation mark lights up on the monitor and the beep sounds when the focus is locked at the first and second time. Even if the subject moves or you change the composition of the picture, the camera continues trying to focus.

• Four Thirds system lenses focus using [S-AF]. This function allows you to

manually focus on any subject. [MF Assist] (P. 86): The focus ring can be used for zoom display. [Focus Ring] (P. 86): Choose the ) (close up) direction.

After pressing the shutter button halfway to focus in [S-AF] mode, you can turn the focus ring to fine-adjust focus manually.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus; the camera then tracks and maintains focus on the current subject while the shutter button is held in this position.

• The AF target is displayed in red if the camera can no longer track the subject. Release the shutter button and then frame the subject again and press the shutter button halfway.

• Four Thirds system lenses focus using [S-AF].

AF Mode

ISO

AUTO

Normal

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)

4:3

Focus ring

AEL/ AFL

Near

NORM

01:01:0701:01:07

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% Tips

• The [Rls Priority S] (P. 87) and [Rls Priority C] (P. 87) options can be used to choose whether the shutter can be released when the camera is unable to focus.

$ Notes

• “Subjects that are difficult to focus on” (P. 98)

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Choosing a focus target (AF target)

Use FGHI to select AF targets.

• “All targets” mode is restored if you move the cursor off the screen.

• You can choose from the following three target types. Press the INFO button and use FG.

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All Targets Single Target Group Target

The camera automatically chooses from the full set of focus targets.

Select the focus target manually.

The camera automatically chooses from the targets in the selected group.

Focus lock

If the camera is unable to focus on your chosen subject, select single target mode and use focus lock to focus on another subject at about the same distance.

In [S-AF] mode, position the AF target over the subject and press the

shutter button halfway.

• Make sure that the AF confirmation mark is lighting up.

• Focus locks while the shutter button is pressed halfway.

Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose the photograph

and then press the shutter button the rest of the way down.

• Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while pressing the shutter button halfway.

Quick AF target selection

You can save the selected AF target for quick recall using the Fn1/Fn2 or R buttons.

• Select the AF target using [P Set Home] (P. 86).

• Assign [P Home] to the button using the [Button Function] option (P. 86).

Toggling quickly between AF and MF

The Fn1/Fn2 or R button can be used to toggle [MF].

• Assign the [MF] function to the button using the [Button Function] option (P. 86).

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Zoom frame AF/zoom AF

You can also zoom in on an area of the image in the monitor and adjust focus. Choosing a high zoom ratio allows you to use autofocus to focus on a smaller area than is normally covered by the AF target. You can also position the focus target more precisely.

0.00.0

(Press and hold)

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3030

200

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Zoom frame AF Zoom AF

ISO

200

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Shooting display

Before proceeding, use [Button Function] (P. 86) to assign [a] to a

button. Press the a button to display the zoom frame.

• If the camera was focused using autofocus just before the button was pressed, the zoom frame will be displayed at the current focus position.

• Use FGHI to position the zoom frame.

• Press the INFO button and use FG to choose the zoom ratio.

Comparison of AF and

zoom frames

Press the U button again to zoom in on the zoom frame.

• Use FGHI to position the zoom frame.

• Rotate the dial to choose the zoom ratio.

Press the shutter button halfway to initiate autofocus.

• The zoom is cancelled.

• If [mode2] is selected for [LV Close Up Mode] (P. 88), pressing the shutter button will not cancel zoom and the camera will focus continuously while the shutter button is pressed halfway.

7x 10x 14x

# Cautions

• Zoom is visible only in the monitor and has no effect on the resulting photographs.

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Face priority AF/pupil detection AF

The camera detects faces and adjusts focus and digital ESP.

Taking pictures using face priority

Display the super control panel or live control

Basic photography/frequently-used options

and select the face priority item. Use the sub dial to choose a setting.

Face Priority Off Face priority off.

Face Priority On Face priority on.

Face & Eye Priority On

Face & R. Eye Priority On

Face & L. Eye Priority On

The autofocus system selects the pupil of the eye closest to the camera for face-priority AF.

The autofocus system selects the pupil of the eye on the right for face-priority AF.

The autofocus system selects the pupil of the eye on the left for face-priority AF.

I Face Priority

ISO

AUTO

Normal

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NORM

4:3

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Point the camera at your subject.

• If a face is detected, it will be indicated by a white border.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

• When the camera focuses on the face in the white border, the border will turn green.

• If the camera is able to detect the subject’s eyes, it will

ISO

200

250250 F5.6

ISO

200

display a green frame over the selected eye. (pupil detection AF)

Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to shoot.

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# Cautions

• Face priority applies only to the first shot in each sequence taken during sequential shooting.

• Depending on the subject, the camera may not be able to correctly detect the face.

• In metering modes other than [p (Digital ESP metering)], the camera will meter exposure for the selected position.

$ Notes

• Face priority is also available in [MF]. Faces detected by the camera are indicated by white frames.

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Controlling exposure (exposure compensation)

INFO

Rotate the sub dial to choose exposure compensation. Choose positive (“+”) values to make pictures brighter, negative (“–”) values to make pictures darker. Exposure can be adjusted by ±3 EV.

Negative (–) No compensation (0) Positive (+)

% Tips

To change the exposure adjustment interval. g [EV Step] (P. 88)/ Changing the direction of the dial. g [Dial Direction] (P. 87)/ If [Button Function] (P. 86) is used to assign [F] (exposure compensation) to a button, exposure compensation can be adjusted after [F] is pressed.

# Cautions

• Exposure compensation is not available in A, M, or SCN modes.

Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows

Basic photography/frequently-used options

Before shooting begins, use [Button Function] (P. 86) to assign [F] (exposure compensation) to a button. Press F and then the INFO button to display exposure compensation options. Use HI to adjust exposure compensation. Adjust exposure downward to make shadows darker, upward to make highlights brighter.

INFO

+1+1

Exposure

compensation

INFO

ISIS

ISO

200

250250 F5.6

2.0+2.0

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Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering)

Choose how the camera meters subject brightness.

Display the super control panel or live control

and select the metering item.

Basic photography/frequently-used options

Use the sub dial to choose a setting.

The camera meters exposure in 324 areas of the frame

Digital ESP metering

and optimizes exposure for the current scene or (if an option other than [OFF] is selected for [I Face Priority]) portrait subject. This mode is recommended for general use.

Center weighted averaging

metering

This metering mode provides the average metering between the subject and the background lighting, placing more weight on the subject at the center.

Choose this option to meter a small area (about 2% of the frame) with the camera

Spot metering

pointed at the object you wish to meter. Exposure will be adjusted according to the brightness at the metered point.

Spot metering -

IHI

highlight control Spot metering -

ISH

shadow control

Press the shutter button halfway.

Increases spot metering exposure. Ensures bright subjects appear bright.

Lowers spot metering exposure. Ensures dark subjects appear dark.

• Normally, the camera will start metering when the shutter button is pressed halfway and lock exposure while the shutter button is held in this position.

Metering

ISO

AUTO

WB AUTO

Normal

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NORM

4:3

AEL/ AFL

01:01:0701:01:07

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Exposure lock (AE lock)

Press Fn1 to lock only exposure. Exposure lock can be used when you want to set focus and exposure separately while recomposing photographs, or if you want to take a series of photographs at the same exposure.

• [Button Function] can be used to assign exposure and focus lock to other buttons.

ISO

400

AEL

AE lock

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Exposure locks and a B icon is displayed when the button is pressed once. Press the shutter button to take a picture.

• Press the button again to cancel AE lock.

% Tips

To activate AE lock with a set metering mode. g [AEL Metering] (P. 88)

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Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer)

You can reduce the amount of camera shake that can occur when shooting in low light situations or shooting with high magnification.

Display the super control panel or live control

and select the image stabilizer item.

Use the sub dial to choose a setting.

IS Off Image stabilizer is off.

Auto Image stabilizer is on.

Vertical IS

Horizontal IS

Choosing a focal length (Micro Four Thirds/Four Thirds System lenses excluded)

Use focal length information to reduce camera shake when shooting with lenses that are not Micro Four Thirds or Four Thirds system lenses.

Select the image stabilizer item in the super

control panel or live control and press the INFO button.

Use HI to choose a focal length and press

• Choose a focal length between 8 mm and 1000 mm.

• Choose the value that most closely matches to the one that is printed on the lens.

Image stabilization applies only to vertical (Y) camera shake. Use when panning the camera horizontally.

Image stabilization applies only to horizontal (Z) camera shake. Use when panning the camera horizontally with the camera held in portrait orientation.

Image Stabilizer

ISO

AUTO

Normal

250250 F5.6

Auto

NORM

4:3

AEL/ AFL

01:01:0701:01:07

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WBWBWB

AUTO

AUTOAUTOAUTO

4:3

mmmm5050

# Cautions

• The image stabilizer cannot correct excessive camera shake or camera shake that occurs when the shutter speed is set to the slowest speed. In these cases, it is recommended that you use a tripod.

• When using a tripod, set [Image Stabilizer] to [OFF].

• When using a lens with an image stabilization function, turn off the image stabilizer function of either the lens or the camera.

• You may notice an operating sound or vibration when the image stabilizer is activated.

% Tips

Pressing the shutter button halfway activates image stabilization. g [Half Way Rls With IS] (P. 87)

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Adjusting color (white balance)

White balance (WB) ensures that white objects in images recorded by the camera appear white. [AUTO] is suitable in most circumstances, but other values can be selected according to the light source when [AUTO] fails to produce the desired results or you wish to introduce a deliberate color cast into your images.

Display the super control panel or live control

Basic photography/frequently-used options

and select the white balance item.

Use the sub dial to choose a setting.

WB mode Color temperature Light conditions

Auto white balance

Preset white balance

One-touch white balance

(P. 51)

Custom white balance

AUTO

1 >

Color temperature

P/Q

CWB 2000K – 14000K

set by one-touch

5300K

7500K 6000K For shooting outdoors on a cloudy day

3000K For shooting under a tungsten light 4000K For subjects lit by fluorescent lights

5500K For flash shooting

WB.

Use this mode for general use. For shooting outdoors on a clear day,

or to capture the reds in a sunset or the colors in a fireworks display

For shooting outdoors in the shadows on a clear day

For underwater photography

When color temperature selection is difficult

After pressing the INFO button, use HI buttons to select a color temperature and then press Q.

ISO

AUTO

250250 F5.6

AUTO

Normal

NORM

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White balance compensation

This function lets you make fine changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings.

Select [WB] in c Custom Menu (P. 86) tab X.

Select the option to be modified and press I.

Select a slider with HI and use FG to choose the amount.

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Adjusting the white balance in the A direction (Amber-Blue)

Higher values produce “warmer” (redder) tints, lower values “cooler” (bluer) tints.

Adjusting the white balance in the G direction (Green-Magenta)

Higher values produce greener tints, lower values tints that are more purple.

Press Q to save settings and exit.

Back

Auto

WB Preview

% Tips

• To display a test photograph taken at the selected white balance value, press the R button.

• Adjusting all WB mode settings at once. g [All >] (P. 89)

One-touch white balance

Measure white balance by framing a piece of paper or other white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph. This is useful when shooting a subject under natural light, as well as under various light sources with different color temperatures.

Select [P] or [Q] (one-touch white balance 1 or 2) and press the

INFO button. Photograph a piece of colorless (white or gray) paper.

• Frame the object so that it fills the display and no shadows fall it.

• The one-touch white balance screen appears.

Select [Yes] and press Q.

• The new value is saved as a preset white balance option.

• The new value is stored until one-touch white balance is measured again. Turning the power off does not erase the data.

% Tips

If the subject is too bright or too dark or visibly tinted, the message “WB NG Retry” will be displayed and no value will be recorded. Correct the problem and repeat the process from Step 1.

+2A-

Set

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Processing options (picture mode)

Select a picture mode and make individual adjustments to contrast, sharpness, and other parameters. Changes to each picture mode are stored separately.

Select [Picture Mode] in shooting menu W

(P. 111).

Basic photography/frequently-used options

Select an option with FG and press Q.

Picture modes

i-Enhance Produces more impressive-looking results suited to the scene.

Vivid Produces vivid colors.

Natural Produces natural colors.

Muted Produces flat tones.

Portrait Produces beautiful skin tones.

Monotone Produces black and white tone. Custom

Pop Art

Soft Focus

Pale&Light Color

Light Tone

Grainy Film

Pin Hole

Diorama

Cross Process

Gentle Sepia

Dramatic Tone

Key Line

Select one picture mode, set the parameters, and register the setting.

Choose an art filter and select the desired effect.

Back

Shooting Menu 1

Card Setup Reset/Myset Picture Mode

Image Aspect Digital Tele-converter Off

Set

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Press I to display settings for the selected option.

Contrast Distinction between light and dark Sharpness Sharpness of the image Saturation Vividness of the color Gradation Adjust tone (gradation).

Divides the image into detailed regions and adjusts the brightness separately for

Auto

Normal High Key Gradation for a bright subject.

Low Key Gradation for a dark subject.

Effect

(i-Enhance)

B&W Filter

(Monotone)

N:Neutral

Ye:Yellow

Or:Orange

R:Red

G:Green

Pict. Tone

(Monotone)

N:Neutral S:Sepia Sepia

B:Blue Bluish P:Purple Purplish G:Green Greenish

each region. This is effective for images with areas of large contrast in which the whites appear too bright or the blacks appear too dark.

Use [Normal] mode for general uses.

Sets the extent that the effect will be applied.

Creates a black and white image. The filter color is brightened and the complementary color is darkened.

Creates a normal black and white image.

Reproduces clearly defined white cloud with natural blue sky.

Slightly emphasizes colors in blue skies and sunsets.

Strongly emphasizes colors in blue skies and brightness of crimson foliage.

Strongly emphasizes colors in red lips and green leaves.

Colors the black and white image.

Creates a normal black and white image.

h i-aJ K

DDDD

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# Cautions

• Changes to contrast have no effect at settings other than [Normal].

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Image quality (record mode)

Select an image quality for photographs and movies according their intended use, for example retouching on a computer or display on the web.

Choosing a record mode

Display the live control and highlight the current

Basic photography/frequently-used options

record mode option for photographs or movies.

• Photo image quality can also be adjusted from the super control panel.

Use the sub dial to choose a setting.

 Record modes (still images)

Choose from RAW and JPEG (YF, YN, XN, and WN) modes. Choose a RAW+JPEG option to record both a RAW and a JPEG image with each shot. JPEG modes combine image size (Y, X, and W) and compression ratio (SF, F, N, and B). The options available can be selected using the [K Set] (P. 90) option in the custom menus.

Image size Compression rate

Name Pixel count

(Super

Fine)

Y (Large)

4608×3456*

YSF YF* YN* YB

3200×2400

X (Middle)

2560×1920*

1920×1440

XSF XF XN* XB

1600×1200

1280×960*

W (Small)

1024×768

WSF WF WN* WB

640×480

* Default.

• The size of [X] and [W] images can be selected using the [Pixel Count] (P. 90) option in the custom menus.

(Fine)N(Normal)B (Basic)

4608x3456

LNMNS

RAWRAW

Record mode

Application

Select for the print size

For small prints and use on a web site

IS OFFIS OFF

WBWBWB

AUTO

AUTOAUTOAUTO

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RAW image data

This format (extension “.ORF”) stores unprocessed image data for later processing. RAW image data can not be viewed using other cameras or software, and RAW images can not be selected for printing. JPEG copies of RAW images can be created using this camera. g “Editing still images” (P. 72)

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 Record modes (movies)

Record mode Pixel count Frame rate File format Application

Full HD Fine 1920×1080 59.94i Full HD Normal 1920×1080 59.94i HD Fine 1280×720 59.94p HD Normal 1280×720 59.94p

HD 1280×720 SD 640×480

• Depending on the type of card used, recording may end before the maximum length is reached.

*1 Individual movies can be up to 29 minutes long. *2 Image sensor output about 30 fps. *3 The frame rate may drop when an art filter is used. *4 Files may be up to 2GB in size.

Approx. 30 fps

MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264

Motion JPEG

Display on TVs and other devices

For computer

playback or editing.

Setting the image aspect

You can change the aspect ratio (horizontal-to-vertical ratio) when taking pictures using live view. Depending on your preference, you can set the aspect ratio to [4:3] (standard), [16:9], [3:2], [1:1], or [3:4].

Display the super control panel or live control and select the aspect ratio

item. Use the sub dial to choose a setting.

# Cautions

• JPEG images are cropped to the selected aspect ratio; RAW images, however, are not cropped but are instead saved with information on the selected aspect ratio.

• When RAW images are played back, the selected aspect ratio is shown by a frame.

% Tips

For information on cropping existing photographs or changing their aspect ratio, see “Editing still images” (P. 72).

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ISO sensitivity

Increasing ISO sensitivity increases noise (graininess) but allows photographs to be taken when lighting is poor. The setting recommended in most situations is [AUTO], which starts at ISO 200 — a value that balances noise and dynamic range — and then adjusts ISO sensitivity according to shooting conditions.

Display the super control panel or live control and select the ISO

sensitivity item. Use the sub dial to choose a setting.

AUTO 200 – 25600 Sensitivity is set to the selected value.

The sensitivity is set automatically according to the shooting conditions.

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% Tips

Choosing the standard and maximum ISO sensitivities. g [ISO-Auto Set] (P. 88) / Choosing the ISO step increment. g [ISO Step] (P. 88) / Using auto ISO sensitivity in mode M. g [ISO-Auto] (P. 89)

Sequential shooting/using the self timer

Keep the shutter button pressed all the way down to take a series of photos. Alternatively, you can take pictures using the self timer.

Basic photography/frequently-used options

Display the super control panel or live control and select [o].

Use the sub dial to choose a setting.

Y12s

Y2s

Single-frame shooting

Sequential H

Sequential L

Self-timer 12 SEC

Self-timer 2 SEC

Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed (normal shooting mode).

Photographs are taken at about 9 frames per second (fps) while the shutter button is pressed all the way down. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values for the first shot in each series ([S-AF], [MF]).

Photographs are taken at about 4 frames per second (fps) while the shutter button is pressed all the way down. Focus and exposure are fixed according to the options selected for [AF Mode] (P. 86) and [AEL/AFL] (P. 86).

Press the shutter button halfway to focus, the rest of the way down to start the timer. First, the self-timer lamp lights up for approximately 10 seconds, then it blinks for approximately 2 seconds and the picture is taken.

Press the shutter button halfway to focus, the rest of the way down to start the timer. The self-timer lamp blinks for approximately 2 seconds, and then the picture is taken.

$ Notes

• To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press Q or G or I or the MENU button.

# Cautions

• The confirmation display is not available during sequential shooting at frame rates under 5 fps. At rates of 5 fps or above, the last photo taken will be displayed during shooting.

• During sequential shooting, if the battery check blinks due to low battery, the camera stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card. The camera may not save all of the pictures depending on how much battery power remains.

• Display quality may drop during sequential shooting. Filter effects are not reflected in the display.

• Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting.

• If you stand in front of the camera to press the shutter button halfway when using the selftimer, the photograph may be out of focus.

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Other shooting options

“Point-and-shoot” photography (P program mode)

In mode P, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture in response to subject brightness. Set the mode dial to P.

Framing pictures in the viewfinder Framing pictures in the monitor

confirmation

mark

Shooting mode (%: Program shift)

250 F5.6

+2.0+2.0

Shutter speed Aperture value

ISO-A

200

Shooting mode (%: Program shift)

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200

Shutter speed Aperture value

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AF confirmation

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• The shutter speed and aperture selected by the camera are displayed.

• Rotate the main dial for program shift.

• Rotate the sub dial to choose exposure compensation.

# Cautions

• The shutter speed and aperture displays flash if the camera is unable to achieve optimal exposure. See “Exposure warning display” (P. 107).

Program shift (%)

In P and ART modes, you can adjust aperture and shutter speed without affecting exposure compensation. A “s” icon appears next to the shooting mode when program shift is in effect. To cancel program shift, rotate the dial until “s” is no longer displayed.

# Cautions

• Program shift is not available when you are using a flash.

% Tips

Changing the role assigned to the dial. g [Dial Function] (P. 87)

mark

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Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode)

In mode A, you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust shutter speed for optimal exposure. After rotating the mode dial to A, rotate the main dial to choose the aperture.

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• Rotate the sub dial to choose exposure compensation.

• Larger apertures (lower f-numbers) decrease depth of field (the area in front of or behind the focus point that appears to be in focus), softening background details. Smaller apertures (higher f-numbers) increase depth of field.

ISO

400

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Other shooting options

Preview function

You can preview depth of field (the area behind and in front of the subject that appears to be in focus). The camera stops aperture down to the selected value while the button to which [Preview] has been assigned is pressed. [Button Function] (P. 93)

% Tips

Changing the role assigned to the dial. [Dial Function] (P. 87)

Choosing shutter speed (S shutter-priority mode)

In mode S, you choose the shutter speed and let the camera automatically adjust aperture for optimal exposure. After rotating the mode dial to S, rotate the main dial to choose the shutter speed.

• Rotate the sub dial to choose exposure compensation.

• A fast shutter speed can freeze a fast action scene without any blur. A slow shutter speed will blur a fast action scene. This blurring will give the impression of

ISO

400

dynamic motion.

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Shutter speed

% Tips

Changing the role assigned to the dial. [Dial Function] (P. 87)

Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M manual mode)

In mode M, you choose both the aperture and the shutter speed. At a speed of BULB, the shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed. After rotating the mode dial to M, rotate the main dial to choose the aperture and the sub dial to choose the shutter speed.

• Shutter speed can be set to values between 1/4000 and 60 seconds or to [BULB] or [LIVE TIME].

# Cautions

• Exposure compensation is not available in M mode.

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Choosing when the exposure ends (bulb/time photography)

Use for night landscapes and fireworks. Shutter speeds of [BULB] and [LIVE TIME] are available in mode M.

Bulb photography (BULB): The shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed.

Time photography (TIME): The exposure begins when the shutter button is pressed all

The exposure ends when the shutter button is released.

the way down. To end the exposure, press the shutter button all the way down again.

Viewing Progress in the Monitor

To view the progress of the exposure during shooting, choose a display interval for [Live BULB] (P. 89) or [Live TIME] (P. 89). This makes it easier to choose when to end the exposure. If [Live TIME] is selected, the display can be refreshed by pressing the shutter button halfway during time photography.

% Tips

Changing the role assigned to the dial. g [Dial Function] (P. 87) To automatically end bulb shooting after a specified period of time. g [BULB/TIME Timer] (P. 89) /

To fix the focus during manual focus shooting. g [BULB/TIME Focusing] (P. 86)

# Cautions

• ISO sensitivity can be set to values between ISO 200 and 1600 for live bulb and live time photography.

• To reduce camera blur during long exposures, mount the camera on a tripod and use a remote cable (P. 106).

• The following features are not available during long exposures:

Sequential shooing/self-timer shooting/AE bracket shooting/image stabilizer/ flash bracketing/multiple exposure * An option other than [Off] is selected for [Live BULB] or [Live TIME].

Noise in images

While shooting at slow shutter speeds, noise may appear on-screen. These phenomena are caused when current is generated in those sections of the image pickup device that are not normally exposed to light, resulting in a rise in temperature in the image pickup device or image pickup device drive circuit. This can also occur when shooting with a high ISO setting in a high-temperature environment. To reduce this noise, the camera activates the noise reduction function. [Noise Reduct.] (P. 89)

Other shooting options

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Taking Panoramas

If you have installed the supplied computer software, you can use it to join pictures together to form a panorama. Images are framed in the monitor. g “Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2” (P. 78)

Taking pictures for a panorama

Rotate the mode dial to SCN.

Other shooting options

Select [Panorama] and press Q.

Use FGHI to choose a pan direction.

Take a picture, using the guides to frame the

shot.

• Focus, exposure, and other settings are fixed at the values for the first shot.

Take the remaining images, framing each shot so that the guides overlap

with the previous picture.

ISO

200

ISO

200

250250 F5.6 38

• A panorama may include up to 10 images. A warning indicator (g) is displayed after the tenth shot.

After taking the last shot, press Q to end the series.

[ 2 ]

Exit Exit

# Cautions

• During panorama shooting, the image previously taken for position alignment will not be displayed. With the frames or other markers for display in the images as a guide, set the composition such that the edges of the overlapping images overlap within the frames.

$ Notes

• Pressing Q before shooting the first frame returns to the scene mode selection menu. Pressing Q in the midst of shooting ends the sequence of panorama shooting, and allows you to continue with the next one.

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3D Photography

Take 3D photographs. The results can be viewed on devices that support 3D display. Images are framed in the monitor. The camera monitor can not be used to view images in 3D.

Rotate the mode dial to SCN.

Select [3D Photo] and press Q.

• The subject is displayed in the monitor.

Press the shutter button to take the first shot

and keep the shutter button in this position.

• Focus and exposure are locked at the values for the first shot.

• If you are using a 3D lens, shooting is completed the first time the shutter button is pressed.

Move the camera horizontally without rotation until the first shot is

Line up the image.

Cancel

superimposed on your subject. The camera will take the second shot automatically.

• Do not adjust focus or zoom.

• If the camera does not take the second shot automatically or if you released the shutter button before the second shot was taken, press the shutter button all the way down again.

The two images are combined automatically.

• If the camera displays the message [3D photo was not created.], take the photograph again. The two shots are saved to separate files.

# Cautions

• The quality of the display in the monitor drops slightly.

• Adjusting zoom after the first shot is taken cancels the first shot.

• The camera focuses on the subject in the center focus point only.

• Image size is fixed at 1920 × 1080.

• Image size is fixed at 1824 × 1024 SF when a 3D lens is used.

• Manual focus lenses can not be used.

• Depending on the lens and camera settings, the 3D effect may not be visible.

• The camera will not go to sleep during 3D photography.

• RAW photography is not available.

• Frame coverage is not 100%.

$ Notes

• To retake the photograph after taking the first shot, press D. Press Q to save the first shot and exit without recording a 3D image.

Other shooting options

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Recording multiple exposures in a single image (multiple exposure)

Record multiple exposures in a single image, using the option currently selected for image quality.

Select [Multiple Exposure] in shooting menu X (P. 111).

Adjust settings.

Other shooting options

Frame Select [2f].

Auto Gain

When set to [On], the brightness of each frame is set to 1/2 and the images are overlaid. When set to [Off], the images are overlaid with the original brightness

Frame Auto Gain Overlay Off

Back

of each frame. When set to [On], a RAW image

recorded on a card can be overlaid with

Overlay

multiple exposures and stored as a separate image. The number of pictures taken is one.

• a is displayed in the monitor while multiple exposure is in effect.

Take pictures.

ISO

400

• a is displayed in green when shooting starts.

• Press D to delete the last shot.

• The previous shot is superimposed on the view through the lens as a guide to framing the next shot.

% Tips

• To overlay 3 or more frames: Select RAW for [K] (P. 54) and use the [Overlay] option to make repeated multiple exposures.

• For more information on overlaying RAW images: g “Image overlay” (P. 73)

# Cautions

• The camera will not go to sleep while multiple exposure is in effect.

• Photographs taken with other cameras can not be included in a multiple exposure.

• When [Overlay] is set to [On], the images displayed when a RAW image is selected are developed with the settings at the time of shooting.

• To set the shooting functions, cancel multiple exposure shooting first. Some functions cannot be set.

• Multiple exposure is cancelled automatically from the first picture in the following situations.

The camera is turned off/The q button is pressed/The MENU button is pressed/The shooting mode is set to a mode other than P, A, S, M/The battery power runs out/Any cable is connected to the camera

• When a RAW image is selected using [Overlay], the JPEG image for the image recorded in JPEG+RAW is displayed.

• When shooting multiple exposures using bracketing, priority is given to multiple exposure shooting. While the overlay image is being saved, bracketing is reset to the factory default setting.

Multiple Exposure

0.00.0

250 F5.6

Off Off

Set

01:02:0301:02:03

3838

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Varying settings over a series of photographs (bracketing)

“Bracketing” refers to the act of varying settings automatically over a series of shots or a series of images to “bracket” the current value.

Select [Bracketing] in shooting menu X (P. 111).

Choose a bracketing type.

• 0 is displayed in the monitor.

Shooting Menu 2

Image Stabilizer

Bracketing Multiple Exposure

RC Mode Off

Back

Bracketing

AE BKT WB BKT FL BKT ISO BKT ART BKT

A-- G--

oj/Y

Off

0.0

Set

Other shooting options

Back

Set

AE BKT (AE bracketing)

The camera varies exposure by 0.3 EV, 0.7 EV, or 1.0 EV over three shots. In single-frame shooting mode, one photograph is taken each time the shutter button is pressed all the way down, while in sequential shooting mode the camera continues to take shots in the following order while the shutter button is pressed all the way down: no modification, negative, positive. Number of shots: 2, 3, 5, or 7

Back

AE BKT

WB BKT FL BKT ISO BKT ART BKT

Bracketing

Off

A-- G--

2f 0.3EV 2f 0.7EV 2f 1.0EV 3f 0.3EV 3f 0.7EV 3f 1.0EV

Set

• The 0 indicator turns green during bracketing.

• The camera modifies exposure by varying aperture and shutter speed (mode P), shutter speed (modes A and M), or aperture (mode S).

• The camera brackets the value currently selected for exposure compensation.

• The size of the bracketing increment changes with the value selected for [EV Step]. (P. 88)

WB BKT (WB bracketing)

Three images with different white balances (adjusted in specified color directions) are automatically created from one shot, starting with the value currently selected for white balance.

• White balance can be varied by 2, 4, or 6 steps on each of the A – B (Amber – Blue) and G – M (Green – Magenta) axes.

• The camera brackets the value currently selected for white balance compensation.

WB BKT

A-B G-M

3f 4Step 3f 4Step

• No pictures will be taken during WB bracketing if there is not enough memory on the card for the selected number of frames.

Back Set

FL BKT (FL bracketing)

The camera varies flash level over three shots (no modification on the first shot, negative on the second, and positive on the third). In single-frame shooting, one shot is taken each time the shutter button is pressed; in sequential shooting, all shots are taken while the shutter button is pressed.

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• The 0 indicator turns green during bracketing.

• The size of the bracketing increment changes with the value selected for [EV Step]. (P. 88)

AE BKT WB BKT

FL BKT

ISO BKT ART BKT

Bracketing

Off 3f 0.3EV 3f 0.7EV 3f 1.0EV

A-- G--

Back

ISO BKT (ISO bracketing)

The camera varies sensitivity by 0.3 EV, 0.7 EV, or 1.0 EV over three shots (no modification on the first shot, negative on the second, and positive on the third), bracketing the current

sensitivity setting (or if auto sensitivity is selected, the optimal sensitivity setting) while

Other shooting options

keeping shutter speed and aperture fixed. In single-frame shooting, one shot is taken each time the shutter button is pressed; in sequential shooting, all shots are taken while the shutter button is pressed.

• The size of the bracketing increment does not change with the value selected for [ISO Step]. (P. 88)

• Bracketing is performed regardless of the upper limit set with [ISO-Auto Set]. (P. 88)

Back

AE BKT WB BKT FL BKT

ISO BKT

ART BKT

ART BKT (ART bracketing)

Each time the shutter is released, the camera records multiple images, each with a different art filter settiing. You can turn art filter bracketing on or off separately for each picture mode.

• Recording may take some time.

• ART BKT can not be combined with WB BKT or ISO BKT.

Pop Art

Pale&Light Color Light Tone Grainy Film Pin Hole Diorama

Back

Digital Zoom (Digital Tele-converter)

Digital Tele-converter is used to zoom in beyond the current zoom ratio. The camera saves the center crop. Zoom is increased by about 2×.

Select [On] for [Digital Tele-converter] in Shooting menu W (P. 111).

The view in the monitor will be enlarged by a factor of two.

• The subject will be recorded as it appears in the monitor.

# Cautions

• Digital zoom is not available with multiple exposures or when T, s, f, w, or m is selected in SCN mode.

• When a RAW image is displayed, the area visible in the monitor is indicated by a frame.

Bracketing

ART BKT

Off 3f 0.3EV 3f 0.7EV 3f 1.0EV

Off

A-- G--

Set

Off OffSoft Focus

Off Off Off Off Off

Set

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Flash shooting

The built-in flash can be set manually as required. The built-in flash can be used for flash photography in a variety of shooting conditions.

Using a flash (flash photography)

Attach the flash unit and raise the flash

head.

• g “Attaching the flash unit” (P. 7)

Display the super control panel or live

control and highlight the ﬂ ash mode. Use the sub dial to choose a setting.

• The options available and the order in which they are displayed vary depending on the shooting mode. g “Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode” (P. 108)

AUTO Auto flash

Fill-in flash

Flash off The flash does not fire.

Red-eye reduction flash

#SLOW

!SLOW

#SLOW2/

2nd

Curtain

#FULL,

#1/4 etc.

Slow synchronization (1st curtain)

Slow synchronization (1st curtain)/Red-eye reduction flash

Slow synchronization (2nd curtain)

Manual

The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.

The flash fires regardless of the light conditions.

This function allows you to reduce the redeye phenomenon. In S and M mode, the flash always fires.

Slow shutter speeds are used to brighten dimly-lit backgrounds.

Combines slow synchronization with red-eye reduction.

The flash fires just before the shutter closes to create trails of light behind moving light sources.

For users who prefer manual operation. If you press the INFO button, you can use the dial to adjust the flash level.

Flash shooting

Press the shutter button all the way.

# Cautions

• In [!/#!(Red-eye reduction flash)], after the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.

• [!/#!(Red-eye reduction flash)] may not work effectively under some shooting conditions.

• When the flash fires, the shutter speed is set to 1/250 sec. or slower. When shooting a subject against a bright background with the fill-in flash, the background may be overexposed.

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Adjusting flash output (Flash intensity control)

Flash output can be adjusted if you find that your subject to appears overexposed, or is underexposed even though the exposure in the rest of the frame is just right.

Display the super control panel or live control

and select the flash intensity control item. Use the sub dial to choose a setting.

% Tips

Flash shooting

For information on flash bracketing: g “FL BKT (FL bracketing)” (P. 63)

# Cautions

• This does not work when the flash control mode on the electronic flash is set to MANUAL.

• If flash intensity is adjusted on the electronic flash, it will be combined with the camera’s flash intensity setting.

• When [w+F] is set to [On], the flash intensity value will be added to the exposure compensation value. (P. 89)

Using external flash units designated for use with this camera

Optional external flash units designated for use with this camera support a wide variety of options for flash photography, including automatic flash control, super FP, and wireless flash control (P. 97).

Other external flash units

Observe the following precautions when mounting an external flash unit not designated for use with this camera on the camera hot shoe:

• Using obsolete flash units that apply currents of more than about 24 V to the camera hot shoe X-contact will damage the camera.

• Connecting flash units with signal contacts that do not conform to Olympus specifications may damage the camera.

• Use only with the camera in shooting mode M at shutter speeds slower than 1/180 s and at ISO settings other than [AUTO].

• Flash control can only be performed by manually setting the flash to the ISO sensitivity and aperture values selected with the camera. Flash brightness can be adjusted by adjusting either ISO sensitivity or aperture.

• Use a flash with an angle of illumination suited to the lens. Angle of illumination is usually expressed using 35-mm format equivalent focal lengths.

S-AFS-AF

ISO

ISOISOISO

AUTO

AUTOAUTOAUTO

OFFOFF

0.0

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Shooting and viewing movies

Use the R button to record High Definition (HD) movies with sound. In movie mode, you can create movies that take advantage of the effects available in modes A and M.

Changing the settings for movie recording

Adding effects to a movie

After selecting n mode, display the live control

(P. 24) and use FG to highlight the shooting mode.

Use HI to choose a mode and press Q.

ART1 – ART11

Optimal aperture is set automatically according to the brightness of the subject.

Depiction of background is changed by setting the aperture. Use a dial to choose the aperture.

Shutter speed affects how the subject appears. Use a dial to select the shutter speed. Shutter speed can be set to values between 1/30 s and 1/4000 s.

You control both aperture and shutter speed. Use the sub dial to choose the aperture, the main dial to choose the shutter speed. Shutter speed can be set to values between 1/30 s and 1/4000 s. Sensitivity can be set manually to values between ISO 200 and 3200; auto ISO sensitivity control is not available.

Movie can be recorded with effects of art filter mode. g “Using art filters” (P. 18)

Program Auto

AA SS MM

# Cautions

• When recording a movie, you cannot change the settings for exposure compensation, aperture value, and shutter speed.

• If [Image Stabilizer] is activated while recording a movie, the recorded image is enlarged slightly. Even if [Vertical IS] or [Horizontal IS] is selected, the setting for [Auto] is applied.

• Stabilization is not possible when the camera shake is excessive.

• When using a lens with the image stabilizer function, turn off the image stabilizer function of either the lens or the camera.

• When the inside of the camera becomes hot, shooting is automatically stopped to protect the camera.

• With some art filters, [C-AF] operation is limited.

• Cards with an SD speed class of 6 or above are recommended for movie recording.

IS OFFIS OFF

WBWBWB

AUTO

AUTOAUTOAUTO

S-AFS-AF

ISO

ISOISOISO

AUTO

AUTOAUTOAUTO

Shooting and viewing movies

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Movie sound options (recording sound with movies)

Display the live control (P. 24) and select the

Movie R item using FG. Switch ON/OFF using HI and press Q.

# Cautions

• When recording sound in a movie, the sound made by the lens and camera operating may be recorded. If desired, you can reduce these sounds by shooting with [AF Mode] set to [S-AF], or by limiting the amount of times you press the buttons.

• No sound is recorded in [ART7] (Diorama) mode.

Shooting and viewing movies

Viewing movies

Display a movie in single-frame playback and

press Q. Select [Movie Play] using FG and press Q to

begin playback.

• The following operations can be performed during movie playback:

Pause or resume playback.

• While playback is paused, press F to display the first frame and press G to display the last frame. Press H I to

H/I

F/G

rewind or advance one frame. Press and hold the button to rewind or advance in succession.

Advance or rewind a movie. Adjust volume.

Back

00:00:02/00:00:14

Elapsed time/Total recording time

Movie R On

OFFOFF

ONON

Movie

ONON

Movie Play

Erase

Set

# Cautions

• We recommend using the supplied PC computer software to play movies on a computer. Before launching the software for the first time, connect the camera to the computer.

% Tips

Recording movies with the shutter button g “Recording movies with the shutter button” (P. 96) / Reducing wind noise. g [Wind Noise Reduction] (P. 92)/ Choosing a recording level. g [Recording Volume] (P. 92)

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Playback options

Single-frame playback

Press the q button to view pictures full frame. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.

Index display/calendar display

2012.5

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

29 30 1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

Calendar display

100-0020

2012.05.0112:30 20

Single-frame

playback

2012.05.0112:30 20

4 frames

2012.05.0112:30 20

9–100 frames

Index display

Only items for which [On] is selected are displayed. [G/Info Settings] (P. 87)

Playback zoom (close-up playback)

100-0020

2012.05.0112:30 20

Single-frame

playback

2× zoom

close-up playback

14× zoom

Sub dial (r) Next (s)/previous (t)

Main dial (o) Zoom in (p)/zoom out (q)

R (Movie)

Select picture (selected pictures are marked with v; press again to deselect)

Fn1 View picture using zoom frame (P. 70) Fn2 Protect picture (P. 17)

INFO

Arrow pad

(FGHI)

Single-image playback: View photo info (P. 40) Close-up playback: Choose operation

Delete picture (P. 17) View menus (in calendar playback, press this button to exit to single-

frame playback) Single-frame playback: Next (I)/previous (H)/playback volume (FG)

Close-up playback: Scroll image Index/calendar playback: Highlight image

Playback options

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 Using the Zoom Frame

The zoom frame can be used to zoom in on images.

INFO/

Fn1

100-0020

2012.05.0112:30 20

Single-frame

Fn1 or INFO Choose between zoom frame, zoom scroll, and zoom paging.

playback

Arrow pad

(FGHI)

Zoom frame

Position the zoom frame. In zoom paging, use HI to view other pictures at the current zoom ratio.

Fn1

Scroll

Close-up playback

Playback options

Canceling all protections

This function lets you cancel the protection of several images at one time.

Select [Reset Protect] in the q (playback) menu (P. 111).

Select [Yes] and press Q.

All-frame erase

Erase all images on the memory card.

Select [Card Setup] in shooting menu W (P. 111).

Select [All Erase] and press Q.

• The [Format] option (P. 103) can be used to delete non-image data.

Select [Yes] and press Q.

INFO/

Fn1

View other pictures

(zoom paging)

Fn1

INFO

Rotate

Choose whether to rotate photographs.

Play the photograph back and press Q.

Select [Rotate] and press Q.

Press F to rotate the image counterclockwise, G to rotate it clockwise;

the image rotates each time the button is pressed.

• Press Q to save settings and exit.

• The rotated image is saved in its current orientation.

• Movies, 3D photos, and protected images can not be rotated.

% Tips

If [On] is selected for [R] (P. 111) in the q (playback) menu, images will be displayed in the new orientation during playback.

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Slideshow

This function displays images stored on the card one after another.

Press Q during playback and select the

slideshow option.

Back

Adjust settings.

Start Start the slideshow. Images are displayed in order, starting with the

BGM Set BGM (4 types) or turn BGM [Off]. Effect * Choose the transition between frames. Slide Set type of slideshow to execute. Slide Interval Choose the length of time each slide is displayed from 2 to 10

Movie Interval Select [Full] to include full-length movie clips in the slideshow,

* The only effect available for movies is [Fade].

Select [Start] and press Q.

• The slideshow will start.

• Press Q to stop the slideshow.

current picture.

seconds.

[Short] to include only the opening portion of each clip.

JPEG

JPEG Edit

Rotate

Volume

Press FG during the slideshow to adjust the overall volume of the camera speaker. Press HI to adjust the balance between the background music and the sound recorded with photographs or movies.

Set

Playback options

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Editing still images

Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images.

Display the image to be edited and press Q.

• [RAW Data Edit] is displayed if the picture is a RAW image, [JPEG Edit] if it is a JPEG image. If the image was recorded in RAW+JPEG format, the copy that will be edited is determined by your choice of [Edit] option.

Select [RAW Data Edit] or [JPEG Edit] and press Q.

RAW Data Edit

Playback options

Create a JPEG copy of a RAW image. The JPEG copy is processed using the settings currently stored in the camera. Adjust camera settings before choosing this option.

Choose from the following options: [Shadow Adj]: Brightens a dark backlit subject. [Redeye Fix]: Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash shooting.

[P]: Use the main dial to choose the size of the crop and FGHI to position the crop.

JPEG Edit

[Aspect]: Changes the aspect ratio of images from 4:3 (standard) to [3:2], [16:9], [1:1], or [3:4]. After changing the aspect ratio, use the arrow pad to specify the trimming position. [Black & White]: Creates black and white images. [Sepia]: Creates sepia-toned images. [Saturation]: Sets the color depth. Adjust the color saturation checking the picture on the screen. [Q]: Converts the image file size to 1280 × 960, 640 × 480, or 320 × 240. Images with an aspect ratio other than 4:3 (standard) are converted to the closest image file size. [e-Portrait]: Makes skin look smooth and translucent. You may not be able to compensate depending on the image if face detection fails.

# Cautions

• Movies and 3D photos can not be edited.

• Red-eye correction may not work depending on the image.

• Editing of a JPEG image is not possible in the following cases: When an image is recorded in RAW, when an image is processed on a PC, when there is not enough space in the card memory, when an image is recorded on another camera.

• When resizing ([Q]) an image, you cannot select a larger number of pixels than was

originally recorded.

• [P] and [Aspect] can only be used to edit images with an aspect ratio of 4:3 (standard).

Set

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Image overlay

Up to 3 frames of RAW images taken with the camera can be overlaid and saved as a separate image. The image is saved with the record mode set at the time the image is saved. (If [RAW] is selected, the copy will be saved in [YN+RAW] format.)

With a RAW image displayed during playback, press Q and select

[Image Overlay]. Select the number of images in the overlay and press Q.

Use FGHI to select the RAW images that

will be used in the overlay and press Q to select.

• When you have selected the number of images specified in Step 2, the overlay will be displayed.

Adjust gain.

• Use HI to select an image and use FG to adjust gain.

• Gain can be adjusted in the range 0.1 – 2.0. Check the results in the monitor.

Press Q. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; select [Yes] and press

Image Overlay

RAW RAW RAW

RAW

RAW RAW RAW

Back

Image Overlay

×1.5×1.5×0.3 ×0.5

Back

Set

% Tips

To overlay 4 or more frames, save the overlay image as a RAW file and use [Image Overlay] repeatedly.

Audio recording

Playback options

Add an audio recording (up to 30 sec. long) to the current photograph.

Display the image to which you want to add an

audio recording and press Q.

• Audio recording is not available with protected images.

• Audio recording is also available in the playback menu.

Select [R] and press Q.

• To exit without adding a recording, select [No].

Select [R Start] and press Q to begin

Back Set

recording. Press Q to end recording.

• Images with audio recordings are indicated by a H icon.

• To delete a recording, select [Erase] in Step 2.

Back Set

JPEG

JPEG Edit

Rotate

Start

Erase

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Viewing camera images on TV

Use the AV cable provided with the camera to playback recorded images on your TV. Connect the camera to an HD TV using an HDMI cable (available from third-party suppliers) to view high-quality images on a TV screen.

AV cable (included) (Connect to the TV video input jack (yellow) and audio input jack (white).)

Multi-connector

HDMI cable (sold separately: CB-HD1) (Connect to the HDMI connector on the TV.)

Playback options

HDMI Micro connector (type D)

Type A

Use the cable to connect the camera to the TV.

• Adjust settings on the TV before connecting the camera.

• Choose the camera video mode before connecting the camera via an A/V cable. [Video Out] (P. 87)

Choose the TV input channel.

• The camera monitor turns off when the cable is connected.

• Press the q button when connecting via an AV cable.

# Cautions

• For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual.

• Depending on the TV’s settings, the displayed images and information may become cropped.

• If the camera is connected using both an A/V and HDMI cable, it will assign priority to HDMI.

• If the camera is connected via an HDMI mini cable, you will be able to choose the digital video signal type. Choose a format that matches the input format selected with the TV. [HDMI] (P. 87)

1080i Priority is given to 1080i HDMI output. 720p Priority is given to 720p HDMI output.

480p/576p

• You cannot shoot pictures or movies when the HDMI cable is connected.

• Do not connect the camera to other HDMI output devices. Doing so may damage the camera.

• HDMI output is not performed while connected via USB to a computer or printer.

480p/576p HDMI output. 576p is used when [PAL] is selected for [Video Out] (P. 87).

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Using the TV remote control

The camera can be operated by a TV remote control when connected to a TV that supports HDMI control.

Select [HDMI] in c Custom Menu (P. 87) tab U.

Select [HDMI Control] and choose [On].

Operate the camera by using the TV remote control.

• You can operate the camera by following the operation guide displayed on the TV.

• During single-frame playback, you can display or hide the information display by pressing the “Red” button, and display or hide the index display by pressing the “Green” button.

• Some televisions may not support all features.

Playback options

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Sending and receiving images

The optional OLYMPUS PENPAL can be used to upload pictures to, and receive pictures from, Bluetooth devices or other cameras connected to an OLYMPUS PENPAL. Visit the OLYMPUS website for more information on Bluetooth devices. Before sending or receiving images, select [On] for [c/# Menu Display] > [# Menu Display] to make the accessory port menu accessible.

Sending images

Resize and upload JPEG images to another device. Before sending images, make sure that the receiving device is set to the mode for receiving data.

Display the picture you wish to send full frame and press Q.

Select [Send A Picture] and press Q.

• Select [Search] and press Q in the next dialog. Bluetooth devices in range, or in [Address Book] will be

Sending and receiving images

displayed.

Select the destination and press Q.

• The image will be uploaded to the receiving device.

• If prompted to provide a PIN code, enter 0000 and press Q.

Back

Cancel

Receiving images/adding a host

JPEG

Send A Picture

Erase

Set

Send Picture

Sending

Connect to the transmitting device and download JPEG images.

Select [OLYMPUS PENPAL Share] in the A tab

of the accessory port menu (P. 95). Select [Please Wait] and press Q.

• Perform operations for sending images on the sending device.

• Transmission will start and a [Receive Picture Request] dialog will be displayed.

Select [Accept] and press Q.

• The image will be downloaded to the camera.

• If prompted to provide a PIN code, enter 0000 and press Q.

% Tips

To resize images to be transmitted or choose how long the camera searches for a destination. g [AOLYMPUS PENPAL Share] (P. 95)

Accessory Port Menu

OLYMPUS PENPAL Share OLYMPUS PENPAL Album

Electronic Viewfinder

Back

Receive Picture

Cancel

Set

Receiving

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Editing the address book

The OLYMPUS PENPAL can store host information. You can assign names to hosts or delete host information.

Select [OLYMPUS PENPAL Share] in the A tab

of the accessory port menu (P. 95).

• Press I and select [Address Book].

A. OLYMPUS PENPAL Share

Please Wait Address Book My OLYMPUS PENPAL Picture Send Size

Back

Select [Address List] and press Q.

• The names of existing hosts are listed.

Select the host you wish to edit and press Q.

Deleting hosts

Select [Yes] and press Q.

Editing host information

Press Q to display host information. To change the host name, press Q again and edit the current name in the rename dialog.

Set

Creating albums

Your favorite JPEG pictures can be resized and copied to an OLYMPUS PENPAL.

Display the picture you wish to copy full frame and press Q.

Select [z] and press Q.

• To copy images from an OLYMPUS PENPAL to the memory card, select [y] and press Q.

Back

JPEG

Send A Picture

Erase

Set

% Tips

Choosing the size at which images are copied. [Picture Copy Size] (P. 95)/ Copying all images from the memory card. [Copy All] (P. 95)/ Deleting or formatting albums. [Album Mem. Setup] (P. 95)/ Removing protection from all images in the album. [Reset Protect] (P. 95)/ Viewing album status (amount of memory remaining). [Album Mem. Usage] (P. 95)

# Cautions

• The OLYMPUS PENPAL can be used only in the region in which it was purchased. Depending on the areas, the usage may infringe the wave regulations and may be subject to its penalty.

Sending and receiving images

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Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2

Windows

Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.

Windows XP

• A “Setup” dialog will be displayed.

Windows Vista/Windows 7

• An Autorun dialog will be displayed. Click “OLYMPUS Setup” to display the “Setup” dialog.

# Caution

• If the “Setup” dialog is not displayed, select “My Computer” (Windows XP) or “Computer” (Windows Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu. Double-click the CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Setup) icon to open the “OLYMPUS Setup” window and then double-click “LAUNCHER.EXE”.

• If a “User Account Control” dialog is displayed, click “Yes” or “Continue”.

Follow the on-screen instructions on your computer.

# Caution

• If nothing is displayed on the camera screen even after connecting the camera to the computer, the battery may be exhausted. Use a full-charged battery.

USB cable

Multi-connector

Smaller terminal

Look for this mark.

USB port

# Caution

• When the camera is connected to another device via USB, a message will be displayed prompting you to choose a connection type. Select [Storage].

• Click the “Registration” button and follow the on-screen instructions.

Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2.

• Check the system requirements before beginning installation.

• Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

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OLYMPUS Viewer 2 Operating System

Processor RAM 1 GB or more (2 GB or more recommended)

Free Hard Drive Space 1 GB or more Monitor Settings

• See online help for information on using the software.

Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) /Windows Vista / Windows 7

Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or better (Pentium D 3.0 GHz or better required for movies)

1024 × 768 pixels or more Minimum 65,536 colors (16,770,000 colors recommended)

Macintosh

Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.

• The disk contents should automatically be displayed in the Finder. If they are not, double-click the CD icon on the desktop.

• Double-click the “Setup” icon to display the “Setup” dialog.

Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2.

• Check the system requirements before beginning installation.

• Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

OLYMPUS Viewer 2 Operating System Mac OS X v10.4.11–v10.7 Processor Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or better RAM 1 GB or more (2 GB or more recommended) Free Hard Drive Space 1 GB or more

Monitor Settings

• Other languages can be selected from the language combo box. For information on using the software, see online help.

1024 × 768 pixels or more Minimum 32,000 colors (16,770,000 colors recommended)

Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2

Copying pictures to a computer without OLYMPUS Viewer 2

Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to a computer by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable. The following operating systems are compatible with the USB connection:

Windows: Windows XP Home Edition/

Windows XP Professional/ Windows Vista/Windows 7

Macintosh: Mac OS X version 10.3 or later

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Turn the camera off and connect it to the computer.

• The location of the USB port varies with the computer. For details, refer to your computer’s manual.

Turn on the camera.

• The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed.

Press FG to select [Storage]. Press Q.

The computer recognizes the camera as a new device.

# Cautions

• If you are using Windows Photo Gallery for Windows Vista or Windows 7, choose [MTP] in Step 3.

• Data transfer is not guaranteed in the following environments, even if your computer is equipped with a USB port.

Computers with a USB port added by means of an extension card, etc. Computers without a factory-installed OS and home-built computers

• Camera controls can not be used while the camera is connected to a computer.

• If the dialog shown in Step 2 is not displayed when the camera is connected, select [Auto]

for [USB Mode] (P. 88) in the camera custom menus.

Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2

USB

Storage

MTP

Exit

Set

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Printing pictures

Print reservation (DPOF*)

You can save digital “print orders” to the memory card listing the pictures to be printed and the number of copies of each print. You can then have the pictures printed at a print shop that supports DPOF or print the pictures yourself by connecting the camera directly to a DPOF printer. A memory card is required when creating a print order.

* DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a standard for recording the data that a printer or

print service requires to automatically print pictures.

Creating a print order

Press Q during playback and select [<].

Select [<] or [U] and press Q.

Individual pictures

Press HI to select the frame that you want to set as print reservation, then press FG to set the number of prints.

• To set print reservation for several pictures, repeat this step. Press Q when all the desired pictures have been selected.

All pictures

Select [U] and press Q.

Select the date and time format and press Q.

Date

Time

The pictures are printed without the date and time.

The pictures are printed with the shooting date.

The pictures are printed with the shooting time.

Print Order Setting

ALL

Back

No Date Time

Back Set

Set

Printing pictures

Select [Set] and press Q.

# Cautions

• The camera can not be used to modify print orders created with other devices. Creating a new print order deletes any existing print orders created with other devices.

• Print orders can not include 3D photos, RAW images, or movies.

Removing all or selected pictures from the print order

You can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures.

Press Q during playback and select [<].

Select [<] and press Q.

• To remove all pictures from the print order, select [Reset] and press Q. To exit without removing all pictures, select [Keep] and press Q.

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Press HI to select images you wish to remove from the print order.

• Use G to set the number of prints to 0. Press Q once you have removed all the desired pictures from the print order.

Select the date and time format and press Q.

• This setting is applied to all frames with print reservation data.

Select [Set] and press Q.

Direct printing (PictBridge)

By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly.

Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable and

turn the camera on.

Smaller terminal

Printing pictures

• Use a fully charged battery for printing.

• When the camera is turned on, a dialog should be displayed in the monitor prompting you to choose a host. If it is not, select [Auto] for [USB Mode] (P. 88) in the camera custom menus.

Use FG to select [Print].

• [One Moment] will be displayed, followed by a printmode selection dialog.

• If the screen is not displayed after a few minutes, disconnect the USB cable and start again from Step 1.

Proceed to “Custom printing” (P. 83).

USB port

USB cable

Multi-connector

USB

Storage

MTP

Exit

Set

# Cautions

• 3D photos, RAW images, and movies can not be printed.

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Easy printing

Use the camera to display the picture you wish to print before connecting the printer via the USB cable.

Use HI to display the pictures you want to

print on the camera. Press I.

• The picture selection screen appears when printing is completed. To print another picture, use HI to select the image and press Q.

• To exit, unplug the USB cable from the camera while the picture selection screen is displayed.

Easy Print Start PC/Custom Print

Custom printing

Follow the operation guide to set a print option.

Selecting the print mode

Select the type of printing (print mode). The available print modes are as shown below.

Print Prints selected pictures. All Print

Multi Print All Index Prints an index of all the pictures stored in the card. Print Order

Setting the print paper items

This setting varies with the type of printer. If only the printer’s STANDARD setting is available, you cannot change the setting.

Size Sets the paper size that the printer supports. Borderless

Pics/sheet

Prints all the pictures stored in the card and makes one print for each picture.

Prints multiple copies of one image in separate frames on a single sheet.

Prints according to the print reservation you made. If there is no picture with print reservation, this is not available.

Selects whether the picture is printed on the entire page or inside a blank frame.

Selects the number of pictures per sheet. Displayed when you have selected [Multi Print].

Printing pictures

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Selecting pictures you want to print

Select pictures you want to print. The selected pictures can be printed later (single-frame reservation) or the picture you are displaying can be printed right away.

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Select Single Print Print More

Prints the currently displayed picture. If there is a picture that [Single

Print (f)

Single Print (t)

More (u)

Setting printing data

Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing. When the print mode is set to [All Print] and [Option Set] is selected, the following options appears.

<× Date Prints the date and time recorded on the picture.

Printing pictures

File Name Prints the file name recorded on the picture.

Once you have set the pictures for printing and printing data, select

Print] reservation has already been applied to, only that reserved picture will be printed.

Applies print reservation to the currently displayed picture. If you want to apply reservation to other pictures after applying [Single Print], use HI to select them.

Sets the number of prints and other items for the currently displayed picture, and whether or not to print it. For operation, refer to “Setting printing data” in the next section.

Sets the number of prints.

Trims the picture for printing. Use the dial to choose the crop size and FGHI to position the crop.

[Print], then press Q.

• To stop and cancel printing, press Q. To resume printing, select [Continue].

 Cancelling printing

To cancel printing, highlight [Cancel] and press Q. Note that any changes to the print order will be lost; to cancel printing and return to the previous step, where you can make changes to the current print order, press MENU.

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Camera setup

Setup Menu

Use the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions. For details on using the menu lists, see “Using the menus” (P. 26).

Back

Option Description

Set the camera clock. (Date/time setting)

(Changing

You can change the language used for the on-screen display and

error messages from English to another language. the display language)

(Monitor brightness adjustment)

You can adjust the brightness and

color temperature of the monitor. Color

temperature adjustment will affect only

the monitor display during playback.

Use HI to highlight j (color

temperature) or k (brightness) and

FG to adjust the value.

Vivid Natural

Back Set

Press the INFO button to switch between [Natural] and [Vivid]

monitor color display. Rec View Choose whether pictures are displayed immediately after shooting

and for how long. This is useful for making a brief check of the

picture you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway

while checking the picture lets you resume shooting immediately.

[0.3sec] – [20sec]: Selects the number of seconds to display each

picture.

[Off]: The picture being recorded to the card is not

displayed.

[Autoq]: Displays the image being recorded, and then

switches to playback mode. This is useful for erasing a picture after checking it.

c/# Menu

Choose whether to display the custom menus or accessory port

menu.

Display Firmware Your product’s firmware version will be displayed. When you make

inquiries about your camera or accessories or when you want to

download software, you will need to state which version of each of

the products you are using.

Rec View

c/#

Firmware

Setup Menu

Menu Display

--.--.-- --:--X English ±0 k±0

5sec

Set

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Customizing camera settings

Camera settings can be customized using the custom and accessory menus. The c Custom menu is used to fine-tune camera settings. The # Accessory Port menu is used to adjust settings for accessory port devices.

Before Using the Custom/Accessory Port Menus

The Custom and Accessory Port menus are only available when the appropriate option is selected for the [c/# Menu Display] item in the setup menu. g “Setup Menu” (P. 85)

Custom Menu options

R AF/MF

Option Description

AF Mode Choose the AF mode. 43 Full-time AF If [On] is selected, the camera will continue to focus even

AEL/AFL Customize AF and AE lock. 93 Reset Lens When set to [On], this resets the focus of the lens (infinity)

BULB/TIME Focusing

Focus Ring You can customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point by

MF Assist Select [On] to automatically magnify the image for precise

Customizing camera settings

P Set Home

AF Illuminat. Select [Off] to disable the AF illuminator. — I Face Priority

when the shutter button is not pressed halfway.

each time the power is turned off. Normally focus locks during the exposure when manual

focus (MF) is selected. Select [On] to allow focusing using the focus ring.

selecting the rotational direction of the focus ring.

focus when the focus ring is rotated in manual focus mode. Choose the AF target position that will be saved as the

home position. p appears in the AF target selection display while you choose a home position.

The camera gives priority to the faces or pupils of human portrait subjects during focusing. The camera zooms in on faces during close-up playback.

S Button/Dial

Option Description

Button Function Choose the function assigned to the selected button. —

MENU c

[U Function], [V Function], [R Function], [I Function], [G Function]

[n Function], [m Function], [n Function], [l Function]

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S Button/Dial

Option Description

Dial Function Choose the roles played by the main and sub dials. You

can also use the MENU button to choose dial rotation and cursor movement directions.

Dial Direction Choose the direction in which the dial is rotated in increase

or decrease shutter speed and aperture.

MENU c

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T Release/j

Option Description

Rls Priority S If [On] is selected, the shutter can be released even when Rls Priority C

j L fps j H fps j + IS Off

Half Way Rls With IS

the camera is not in focus. This option can be set separately for S-AF (P. 43) and C-AF (P. 43) modes.

Choose the frame advance rates for [S] and [T]. Figures are the approximate maximums.

If [On] is selected, image stabilization will turn [OFF] during sequential shooting.

Select [On] to enable image stabilization when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

U Disp/8/PC

Option Description

HDMI [HDMI Out]: Selecting the digital video signal format for

Video Out Choose the video standard ([NTSC] or [PAL]) used in your

KControl Settings

G/Info Settings

Displayed Grid Display a framing grid in the monitor. —

connecting to a TV via an HDMI mini-cable. [HDMI Control]: Select [On] to allow the camera to be operated using remotes for TVs that support HDMI control.

country or region. Choose the controls displayed in each shooting mode.

Controls

Live Control (P. 24) On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off Live SCP (P. 22) On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off Live Guide (P. 21) – On/Off – – Art Menu – – On/Off – Scene Menu – – – On/Off

Choose the information displayed when the INFO button is pressed. [qInfo]: Choose the information displayed in full frame playback. [LV-Info]: Choose the information displayed when the camera is in shooting mode. [G Settings]: Choose the information displayed in index and calendar playback.

P/A/

S/M

Shooting mode

MENU c

ART SCN

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U Disp/8/PC

Option Description

Picture Mode Settings

Histogram Settings

Mode Guide Choose [On] to display help for the selected mode when the

Live View Boost If [On] is selected, priority will be given to making images

Art LV Mode [mode1]: The filter effect is always displayed.

LV Close Up Mode [mode1]: Pressing the shutter button halfway cancels zoom.

Info Off Choose how long information is displayed. — Backlit LCD If no operations are performed for the selected period, the

Sleep The camera will enter sleep (energy saving) mode if no

Auto Power Off Choose the delay before the camera turns off automatically.

8 (Beep sound)

Customizing camera settings

USB Mode Choose a mode for connecting the camera to a computer or

Display only the selected picture mode when the live control or super control panel is used to select a picture mode.

[Highlight]: Choose the lower bound for the highlight display. [Shadow]: Choose the upper bound for the shadow display.

mode dial is rotated to a new setting.

clearly visible; the effects exposure compensation and other settings will not be visible in the monitor.

[mode2]: Filter effects are not visible in the monitor while the shutter button is pressed halfway. Choose for a smooth display.

[mode2]: Zoom is not cancelled when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

backlight will dim to save battery power. The backlight will not dim if [Hold] is selected.

operations are performed for the selected period. The camera can be reactivated by pressing the shutter button halfway.

When set to [Off], you can turn off the beep sound that is emitted when the focus locks by pressing the shutter button.

printer. Choose [Auto] to display USB mode options every time the camera is connected.

MENU c

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V Exp/p/ISO

Option Description

EV Step Choose the size of the increments used when selecting

Metering Choose a metering mode according to the scene. 48 AEL Metering Choose the metering method used for AE lock (P. 48).

ISO Set ISO sensitivity. 55 ISO Step Select the increments available for choosing ISO sensitivity. — ISO-Auto Set Choose the upper limit and default value used for ISO

shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, and other exposure parameters.

[Auto]: Use the currently selected metering method.

sensitivity when [Auto] is selected for [ISO]. [High Limit]: Choose the upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity selection. [Default]: Choose the default value for auto ISO sensitivity selection.

MENU c

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V Exp/p/ISO

Option Description

ISO-Auto Choose the shooting modes in which [Auto] ISO sensitivity

BULB/TIME Timer Choose the maximum exposure for bulb and time

Live BULB Choose the display interval during shooting. Some

Live TIME

Anti-shock z

is available. [P/A/S]: Auto ISO sensitivity selection is available in all modes except M. ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 200 in mode M. [All]: Auto ISO sensitivity selection is available in all modes.

photography.

restrictions apply. The frequency drops at high ISO sensitivities. Choose [Off] to disable the display. Tap the monitor or press the shutter button halfway to refresh the display.

Choose the delay between the shutter button being pressed and the shutter being released. This diminishes camera shake caused by vibrations.This feature is useful in situations such as microscope photography and astrophotography. It is also useful for sequential shooting (P. 56) and self timer photography (P. 56).

MENU c

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W #Custom

Option Description

# X-Sync. # Slow Limit

w+F

Choose the shutter speed used when the flash fires. Choose the slowest shutter speed available when a flash

is used. When set to [On], it will be added to the exposure

compensation value and flash intensity control will be performed.

X K/Color/WB

Option Description

Noise Reduct. This function reduces the noise that is generated during

Noise Filter Choose the amount of noise reduction performed at high

WB Choose the white balance mode. 50 All >

long exposures. [Auto]: Noise reduction is only performed at slow shutter speeds. [On]: Noise reduction is performed with every shot. [Off]: Noise reduction off.

• Noise reduction requires about twice the time needed to record the image.

• Noise reduction turns off automatically during sequential shooting.

• This function may not work effectively with some shooting conditions or subjects.

ISO sensitivities.

[All Set]: Use the same white balance compensation in all modes except [CWB]. [All Reset]: Set white balance compensation for all modes except [CWB] to 0.

MENU c

109 109

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X K/Color/WB

MENU c

Option Description

W Keep Warm Color

#+WB

Select [Off] to eliminate “warm” colors from pictures taken under incandescent lighting.

Adjust white balance for use with a flash.

Color Space You can select how colors are reproduced on the monitor

or printer.

Shading Comp. Choose [On] to correct peripheral illumination according to

the type of lens.

• Compensation is not available for teleconverters or

extension tubes.

• Noise may be visible at the edges of photographs taken at

high ISO sensitivities.

K Set

The record mode for JPEG photographs can be selected from four combinations of image size and compression rate. The camera offers a choice of three sizes and four compression rates for each combination.

Modifying JPEG record modes

Pixel Count

Set

1) Use HI to select a combination ([K1] – [K4]) and use FG to change.

2) Press Q.

Back

Compression rateNumber of pixels

— — —

—

Pixel Count

Customizing camera settings

Choose the pixel count for [X]- and [W]-size images.

1) Select [Pixel Count] in the c Custom Menu tab X.

2) Select [Xiddle] or

3) Choose a pixel count

Y Record/Erase

Option Description

Quick Erase

RAW+JPEG Erase Choose the action performed when a photograph recorded

If [On] is selected, pressing the D button in the playback display will immediately delete the current image.

at a setting of RAW+JPEG is erased in single-frame playback (P. 17). [JPEG]: Only the JPEG copy is erased. [RAW]: Only the RAW copy is erased. [RAW+JPEG]: Both copies are erased.

• Both the RAW and JPEG copies are deleted when selected

[Wmall] and press I.

Xiddle Wmall

2560×1920

1280×960

Pixel Count

and press Q.

Back

Set

MENU c

images are deleted or when [All Erase] (P. 70) is selected.

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Y Record/Erase

MENU c

Option Description

File Name [Auto]: Even when a new card is inserted, the file numbers

are retained from the previous card. File numbering continues from the last number used or from the highest number available on the card. [Reset]: When you insert a new card, the folder numbers starts at 100 and the file name starts at 0001. If a card containing images is inserted, the file numbers start at the number following the highest file number on the card.

Edit Filename Choose how image files are named by editing the portion of

the filename highlighted below in gray.

sRGB: Pmdd0000.jpg Pmdd AdobeRGB: _mdd0000.jpg mdd

Priority Set Choose the default selection ([Yes] or [No]) for confirmation

dialogs.

dpi Setting Choose the print resolution.

[Auto]: Print resolution is selected automatically according to image size. [Custom]: Press I to choose a print resolution.

new photographs. Names can be up to 63 characters long. [Copyright Info.]: Select [On] to include the names of the photographer and copyright holder in the Exif data for new photographs. [Artist Name]: Enter the name of the photographer. [Copyright Name]: Enter the name of the copyright holder.

1) Highlight a character 1 and press Q to add the highlighted character to the name 2.

2) Repeat Step 1 to complete the name, then highlight [END] and press Q.

• To delete a

character, press the INFO button to place the cursor in the name area

, highlight the

character, and press

ABCDE

!”#$%&()*+, - ./

01234567’89: ;<=>?

ABCDEFGH I JKLMNO

PQRSTUVWXYZ

abcdef ghi jk lmnEND

opqr s tuvwxyz

Cancel Set

[]_

{}

Delete

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• OLYMPUS does not accept liability for damages arising from disputes involving the use of [Copyright Settings]. Use at your own risk.

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Z Movie

Option Description

nMode

Movie+Still Choose [On] to record a photograph when movie recording

Movie R

Movie Effect Selecting [Off] disables movie effects. 67 Wind Noise

Reduction Recording Volume Adjust microphone sensitivity according to the distance to

Choose a movie record mode. This option can also be selected using the live control.

ends. Choose [Off] to record silent movies. This option can also

be selected using the live control.

Reduce wind noise during recording.

your subject.

MENU c

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b Built-In EVF

Option Description

Built-in EVF Style Choose the viewfinder display style. —

Info Settings

Displayed Grid

EVF Auto Switch If [Off] is selected, the viewfinder will not turn on when you

Frame Rate Choose the viewfinder refresh rate. Select [High] to reduce

EVF Adjust Adjust viewfinder brightness and hue. —

Customizing camera settings

Like the monitor, the viewfinder can be used to display histograms and highlights and shadows.

Display a framing grid in the viewfinder. Choose from [w], [x], [y], [X], and [x].

put your eye to the viewfinder. Use the u button to choose the display.

display lag. Display quality may drop under some types of lighting, including fluorescent lamps.

k K Utility

Option Description

Pixel Mapping The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check

Exposure Shift Adjust optimal exposure separately for each metering mode.

8 Warning Level

8 Battery Priority

Level Adjust Adjust the angle of the virtual horizon.

and adjust the image pickup device and image processing functions.

• This reduces the number of exposure compensation

• The effects are not visible in the monitor. To make

Choose the battery level at which the 8 warning is displayed.

Choose the primary power source when using a power battery holder.

[Reset]: Restore the factory default angle. [Adjust]: Set the virtual horizon to the camera’s current angle.

MENU c

options available in the selected direction. normal adjustments to the exposure, perform exposure

compensation (P. 47).

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Option Description

Touch Screen Settings

Activate the touch screen. Choose [Off] to disable the touch screen.

Eye-Fi* Enable or disable upload when using an Eye-Fi card. 103 * Use in accordance with local regulations. Onboard airplanes and in other locations in

which the use of wireless devices is prohibited, remove the Eye-Fi card from the camera or select [Off] for [Eye-Fi]. The camera does not support the “endless” Eye-Fi mode.

 AEL/AFL

MENU c R [AEL/AFL]

Autofocus and metering can be performed by pressing the button to which AEL/AFL has been assigned. Choose a mode for each focus mode.

S-AF AEL/AFL

mode1

AEL/S-AF

Half Way

ExposureFully

AEL

AFL

Back Set

AEL/AFL

Shutter button function Button function

Mode

mode1 S-AF Locked – – – Locked

S-AF

mode2 S-AF – – Locked – Locked mode3 – Locked – – S-AF – mode1 C-AF start Locked Locked – – Locked mode2 C-AF start – Locked Locked – Locked

C-AF

mode3 – Locked Locked – C-AF start – mode4 – – Locked Locked C-AF start – mode1 – Locked – – – Locked

mode2 – – – Locked – Locked mode3 – Locked – – S-AF –

Half-press Full press

Focus Exposure Focus Exposure Focus Exposure

When holding down

AEL/AFL

 Button Function

MENU c S [Button Function] [U Function]/ [V Function]/[R Function]/

Function]/[n Function]/[l Function]

[

The functions that can be assigned to the buttons are listed below. The options available vary from button to button.

m, n: l:

Choose the function assigned to the buttons on the battery holder. Choose the function assigned to the button on some lenses.

Multi Function Allows rapid access to the selected function. Choose from

[Highlight&Shadow Control], [WB], [Magnify], and [Image Aspect].

ISO Adjust ISO sensitivity. WB Adjust white balance.

Adjust exposure compensation.

AEL/AFL Press the button to lock focus and exposure.

Customizing camera settings

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R REC

Preview (electronic) Aperture is stopped down to the selected value while the

P P Home

MF Press the button to select manual focus mode. Press the

RAW K

Test Picture Pictures taken while the button is pressed are displayed in the

Myset1 – Myset4 Pictures shot while the button is pressed will be recorded at

I/H The button can be used to choose between I and H while

Live Guide Press the button to display live guides.

b (Digital Tele-converter) a (Magnify)

Customizing camera settings

AF Stop Stop autofocus.

j/Y #

Off No function is assigned to the button.

n Function

The default functions for F and H as assigned by the [Direct Function] option are [F] and [P], respectively.

Press the button to record a movie. If movie recording is not currently assigned to a button, movies can be recorded by rotating the mode dial to n and pressing the shutter button.

button is pressed (P. 58). Choose the AF target. Pressing the button selects the AF target position saved

with [P Set Home] (P. 86). The home AF target position is indicated by a p icon. Press the button again to return to AF target mode. If the camera is turned off when the home position is selected, the home position will be reset.

The camera measures white balance when the button is pressed (P. 51).

button again to restore the previously selected AF mode. Press the button to toggle between JPEG and RAW+JPEG

record modes.

monitor but are not recorded to the memory card.

the settings selected for [Reset/Myset] (P. 42).

the underwater case is attached. Press and hold the button to return to the previous mode. If this option is selected, the FL-LM2 will fire even when not raised.

Press the button to turn digital zoom on or off. Press the button once to display the zoom frame, again to

zoom in. Keep the button pressed to cancel zoom.

Choose a sequential shooting or self timer option. Choose a flash mode.

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Accessory port menu options

A OLYMPUS PENPAL Share

Option Description

Please Wait Receive images and add hosts to the address book. 76 Address Book [Address List]: View the hosts that have been saved to the

My OLYMPUS PENPAL

Picture Send Size Choose the size at which images are transmitted.

address book. [New Pairing]: Add a host to the address book. [Search Timer]: Choose how long the camera searches for a host.

Display information for your OLYMPUS PENPAL, including the name, address, and supported services. Press Q to edit the device name.

[Size 1: Small]: Images are sent at a size equivalent to 640 × 480. [Size 2: Large]: Images are sent at a size equivalent to 1920 × 1440. [Size 3: Medium]: Images are sent at a size equivalent to 1280 × 960.

B OLYMPUS PENPAL Album

Option Description

Copy All All images and sound files are copied between the memory

Reset Protect Remove protection from all pictures in the OLYMPUS

Album Mem. Usage Show the number of pictures currently in the album and the

Album Mem. Setup [All Erase]: Delete all pictures in the album.

Picture Copy Size Choose the size at which images are copied.

card and OLYMPUS PENPAL. Copied images are resized according to the option selected for picture copy size.

PENPAL album.

number of additional pictures that can be stored at [Size 2: Medium].

[Format Album]: Format the album.

[Size 1: Large]: Copied images are not resized. [Size 2: Medium]: Images are copied at a size equivalent to 1920 × 1440.

MENU #

Customizing camera settings

C Electronic Viewfinder

Option Description

EVF Adjust Adjust the brightness and the

color temperatureof optional external viewfinders. The selected color temperature is also used in the monitor during playback. Use HI to select color temperature (j) or brightness (k) and use FG to choose from values between [+7] and [–7].

Back

MENU #

EVF Adjust

Set

5j+2

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Recording movies with the shutter button

If movie recording is not assigned to any button (including the R button), the shutter button can be used to record movies.

Set the mode dial to n.

Press the shutter button halfway down and

focus on what you wish record.

• When the subject is in focus, the AF confirmation mark lights up.

AF confirmation mark

Press the shutter button all the way to

begin recording.

• ●REC lights up while both movie and sound are recorded simultaneously.

Press the shutter button all the way to end recording.

Taking a photograph when recording ends

Customizing camera settings

Select [On] for [Movie+Still] to take a still picture when movie recording is finished. This feature is useful when you want to record a still picture as well as the movie.

Select [Movie+Still] (P. 92) in c Custom Menu

tab Z. Select [On] and press Q.

# Cautions

• This option is only available when the shutter button is used to record movies.

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n mode display

Lights up in red during recording

Mode Movie+Still Movie Movie Effect On Wind Noise Reduction Off Recording Volume Standard

Back

recording time

T otal recording

I. Movie

Available

00:02:18

time

Off

Set

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Wireless remote control flash photography

External flash units that offer a remote control mode and are designated for use with this camera can be used for wireless flash photography. The camera can independently control a flash mounted on the camera and remote flash units in up to 3 groups. See the documentation provided with the external flash units for details.

Set the remote flash units to RC mode and place them as desired.

• Turn each flash unit on, press the MODE button, and select RC mode.

• Select a channel and group for each flash unit.

Select [On] for [# RC Mode] in X Shooting menu 2 (P. 111).

• The super control panel switches to RC mode.

• You can choose a super control panel display by repeatedly pressing the INFO button.

• Select a flash mode (note that red-eye reduction is not available in RC mode).

Adjust the settings for each group in the super control panel.

Flash intensity value

Group

• Select the flash control mode and adjust the flash intensity separately for each group. For MANUAL, select the flash intensity.

Choose the role performed by the camera flash.

Attach the supplied flash unit and raise the flash head.

A Mode

TTL

M Off

TTL +3.0

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mode

+5.0

1/8

Flash intensityFlash control

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0.0

• After confirming that the built-in and remote flash units have charged, take a test shot.

 Wireless flash control range

Position the wireless flash units with their remote sensors facing the camera. The following illustration shows the approximate ranges at which the flash units can be positioned. The actual control range varies with local conditions.

Normal flash/Super FP flash

• Switch between normal flash and Super FP flash.

Communication light level

• Set the communication light level to [HI], [MID], or [LO].

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Channel

• Set the communication channel to the same channel used on the flash.

30°

50°

100°100°

30°

60°

Customizing camera settings

# Cautions

• We recommend using a single group of up to three remote flash units.

• Remote flash units can not be used for second curtain slow synchronization or anti-shock exposures longer than 4 seconds.

• If the subject is too close to the camera, the control flashes emitted by the camera flash may affect exposure (The effect can be moderated by reducing the output of the camera flash using a diffuser or other similar techniques).

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Information

Shooting tips and information

The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded

The battery is not fully charged

• Charge the battery with the charger.

The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold

• Battery performance drops at low temperatures. Remove the battery and warm it by putting it in your pocket for a while.

No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed

The camera has turned off automatically

• The camera automatically enters sleep mode to reduce the drain on the battery if no operations are performed for a set period of time. g [Sleep] (P. 88) If no operations are performed for a set time (4 hours) after the camera has entered sleep mode, the camera will turn off automatically.

The flash is charging

• On the monitor, the # mark blinks when charging is in progress. Wait for the blinking to stop, then press the shutter button.

Unable to focus

• The camera can not focus on subjects that are too close to the camera or that are not suited to autofocus (the AF confirmation mark will blink in the monitor). Increase the distance to the subject or focus on a high contrast object at the same distance from the camera as your main subject, compose the shot, and shoot.

Subjects that are difficult to focus on

It may be difficult to focus with auto focus in the following situations.

Information

AF confirmation mark is blinking. These subjects are not focused.

Subject with low contrast

Excessively bright light in center of frame

Subject containing no vertical lines

AF confirmation mark lights up but the subject is not focused.

Subjects at different distances

Fast-moving subject Subject not inside

AF area

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Noise reduction is activated

• When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. The camera activates the noise-reduction process after shooting at slow shutter speeds. During which, shooting is not allowed. You can set [Noise Reduct.] (P. 89) to [Off].

The number of AF targets is reduced.

The number and size of AF targets varies with aspect ratio, group target settings, and the option selected for [Digital Tele-converter].

The date and time has not been set

The camera is used with the settings at the time of purchase

• The date and time of the camera is not set when purchased. Set the date and time before using the camera. g “Setting the date/time” (P. 9)

The battery has been removed from the camera

• The date and time settings will be returned to the factory default settings if the camera is left without the battery for approximately 1 day. The settings will be cancelled more quickly if the battery was only loaded in the camera for a short time before being removed. Before taking important pictures, check that the date and time settings are correct.

Set functions are restored to their factory default settings

When you rotate the mode dial or turn off the power in a shooting mode other than P, A, S, or M, functions with changes made to their settings are restored to the factory default

settings.

Image taken appears whitish

This may occur when the picture is taken in backlight or semi-backlight conditions. This is due to a phenomenon called flare or ghosting. As far as possible, consider a composition where strong light source is not taken in the picture. Flare may occur even when a light source is not present in the picture. Use a lens hood to shade the lens from the light source. If a lens hood does not have effect, use your hand to shade the lens from the light. g “Interchangeable lenses” (P. 104)

Unknown bright dot(s) appear on the subject in the picture taken

This may be due to stuck pixel(s) on the image pickup device. Perform [Pixel Mapping]. If the problem persists, repeat pixel mapping a few times. g “Pixel mapping - Checking the image processing functions” (P. 102)

Functions that cannot be selected from menus

Some items may not be selectable from the menus when using the arrow pad.

• Items that cannot be set with the current shooting mode

• Items that cannot be set because of an item that has already been set: Combination of [j] and [Noise Reduct.], etc.

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Error codes

Information

Monitor

indication

No Card

Card Error

Write Protect

Card Full

Card Setup

Clean the contact area of the card with a dry cloth.

Clean Card

Format

No Picture

Picture Error

Possible cause Corrective action

The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized.

There is a problem with the card.

Writing to the card is prohibited.

• The card is full. No more pictures can be taken or no more information such as print reservation can be recorded.

• There is no space in the card and print reservation or new images cannot be recorded.

Card cannot be read. Card may not have been formatted.

Set

There are no pictures on the card.

The selected picture cannot be displayed for playback due to a problem with this picture. Or the picture cannot be used for playback on this camera.

Insert a card or insert a different card.

Insert the card again. If the problem persists, format the card. If the card cannot be formatted, it cannot be used.

The card write-protect switch is set to the “LOCK” side. Release the switch. (P. 103)

Replace the card or erase unwanted pictures. Before erasing, download important images to a PC.

• Select [Clean Card], press Q and turn off the camera. Remove the card and wipe dry the metallic surface with a soft, dry cloth.

• Select [Format][Yes], and then press Q to format the card. Formatting the card erases all data on the card.

The card contains no pictures. Record pictures and play back.

Use image processing software to view the picture on a PC. If that cannot be done, the image file is damaged.

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The Image Cannot

Be Edited

Picture Error

Pictures taken with another camera cannot be edited on this camera.

Images can not be transferred between devices that are currently receiving or transmitting data.

Use image processing software to edit the picture.

Increase the amount of memory available on the card, for example by deleting unwanted images, or choose a smaller size for the images being transmitted.

Olympus V204040BU040, V204040SU000 User manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Basic guide

Quick task index

Basic photography/frequently-used options

Other shooting options

Flash shooting

Shooting and viewing movies

Playback options

Sending and receiving images

Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2

Printing pictures

Camera setup

Customizing camera settings

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