Olympus V204040BU040, V204040SU000 User manual

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.

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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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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Cancel

The time is displayed using a 24-hour clock.

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Set

Y/M/D

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.

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

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)

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)

Basic operations

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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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

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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$ 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)

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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Calendar display

Movie

Movie Play

Erase

Back

Set

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 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.

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.

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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.

Basic operations

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.

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

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

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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

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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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 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

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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Other option assigned to Fn2 button

HI LIGHT

SHADOW

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White balance options

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Main dial (o) Sub dial (r)

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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

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

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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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 guide

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

Basic guide

Information displayed in the monitor

Shooting

 Framing pictures in the viewfinder

Information displayed in the monitor

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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)

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