s0019_e_00_1_cover_7.fm Page 1 Friday, May 1, 2009 12:50 PM DIGITAL CAMERA Basic guide INSTRUCTION MANUAL Printed in China VN256301 INSTRUCTION MANUAL P.2 Review the camera part names, the basic steps for shooting and playback, and the basic operations. Table of Contents P. 26 z 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.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 2 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Camera 1 2 3 8 4 5 9 5 6 0 a 7 SSWF indicator gP. 14, 128 ON/OFF button gP. 14 Shutter button gP. 16, 60 F (Exposure compensation) button gP. 50 5 Strap eyelet gP. 10 6 Lens attachment mark gP. 13 7 Mount (Remove the body cap before attaching the lens.) 1 2 3 4 2 EN b 8 9 0 a b Hot shoegP. 73 MicrophonegP. 78, 90 Self-timer lampgP. 62 Lens release buttongP.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 3 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Basic guide 8 9 0 a b 1 c 2 f 3 4 g d 5 e 6 7 5 6 7 8 9 0 a b c Mode dial gP. 4 LCD monitor gP. 8, 9 MENU button gP. 24 INFO (Information display) button gP. 23, 41, 83 Tripod socket Battery/card compartment cover gP. 11 Battery/card compartment lock gP. 11 D (Erase) button gP. 92 q (Playback) button gP. 18, 81 AEL/AFL button gP. 51, 99 0 (Protect) button gP. 91 < button gP. 100 Speaker Sub dial (j) gP.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 4 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Mode dial The mode dial allows you to change the camera settings easily according to the subject. Advanced shooting modes • For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings made in the advanced shooting modes are retained even if the camera is turned off. Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed Program shooting P that the camera sets. (gP.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 5 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Basic guide Setting the art filter/scene 1 Set the mode dial to ART or SCN. • The art filter menu or scene menu is displayed. 1 POP ART 1 PORTRAIT B e F D C G BACK SET SET BACK 2 Use fg to select the filter or scene. 3 Press the i button.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 6 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Live control The following screen which simultaneously displays shooting setting functions and associated options is called the live control. Press the i button to display the live control on the LCD monitor. You can set the art filter, the white balance and other effects while checking live view. g“Using the live control to operate the camera” (P.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 7 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Super control panel b 1 2 3 4 c P ISO d 5 6 NORM 7 8 9 Basic guide The following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time and is called the super control panel. On the live control display, press the INFO button to switch to the super control panel. g“Setting while looking at the super control panel” (P. 23) OFF 4:3 mall Super Fine 0 a LIVE 250 F5.6 +2.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 8 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM LCD monitor (Live view) You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. g“Using live view” (P. 37) 1 2 3 c d e f P WB AUTO 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 a b ISO AUTO h IS 2 6:6 S-AF LN +2.0 FP AEL BKT 250 F5.6 +2.0 1 Internal temperature warning mgP. 127 Arrow pad function ep gP. 102 2 My Mode gP. 101 3 Shooting mode gP. 4, 44-47 4 Flash mode gP. 75 5 ISO sensitivity gP. 53 6 Metering mode gP. 49 7 AF mode gP.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 9 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM LCD monitor (Playback) Basic guide You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g“Information display” (P. 83) Overall display Simplified display 1 2 3 4 5 b d e c x10 x10 250 F5.6 45mm ±0.0 ISO 100 WBAUTO A±0 G±0 NATURAL 4:3 L N 100-0015 15 +2.0 6 [4032x3024,1/8] 4:3 L N 100-0015 2009.08.16 21:56 15 7 o d e f g h i j k k m n o n m g h i j k l Exposure compensation gP. 50 Shutter speed gP.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 10 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the camera. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Camera Body cap PS-BCS1 (BCS-1) Lithium ion charger Strap USB cable PS-BLS1 (BLS-1) Lithium ion battery AV cable (Monaural) • OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM • Instruction manual • Warranty card Attaching the strap 1 2 Thread the strap in the direction of the arrows (1, 2).
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 11 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Preparing the Camera W Charging the battery Direction indicating mark BLS-1 Lithium ion battery Charging indicator Amber light: Charging in progress Blue light: Charging complete (Charging time: Up to approximately 3 hours 30 minutes).
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 12 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM 3 Loading the card • Insert the SD/SDHC card (referred to as “card” in these instructions) until it locks in place. g“Card basics” (P. 130) Contact area SD card slot • Turn off the camera before loading or removing the card. Removing the card • Press the inserted card lightly and it will be ejected. • Pull out the card. • Never open the battery/card compartment cover while the card access lamp is blinking.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 13 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Attaching a lens to the camera Basic guide 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens 1 2 1 2 Rear cap 2 Attach a lens to the camera Body cap Lens attachment mark (Red) Alignment mark (Red) • Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera’s body (1).
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 14 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Power on 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera • To turn off the power, press the ON/OFF button again. Mode dial Set the mode dial to P. SSWF indicator ON/OFF button P LCD monitor When you turn on the power the LCD monitor lights up. LN 250 F5.6 38 Dust reduction function operation The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is turned on.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 15 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Setting the date/time Basic guide Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The file name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera. 1 Press the MENU button • The menu screen is displayed on the LCD monitor.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 16 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Shooting 1 Shutter button Select a composition while viewing the LCD monitor LCD monitor 2 Adjust the focus Card access lamp Press the shutter button halfway. LCD monitor AF confirmation mark P AF target LN 250 F5.6 Shutter speed 38 Aperture value • The focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark appears, and the AF target appears at the focus position.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 17 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Basic guide Holding the camera Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens. Horizontal grip Vertical grip When the camera stops operating If no operations are performed for approximately one minute, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) and stops operating. The camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). g“SLEEP” (P.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 18 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Playback/Erasing Playing back images Pressing the q button displays the last picture taken. Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames back q button Displays the next frame Displays the previous frame Arrow pad Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames ahead Each time you turn the sub dial towards U, the image is incrementally enlarged from 2× to 14×.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 19 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Basic operations Using the direct buttons to operate the camera gP. 21 You can make the function settings with the main dial or sub dial and the direct buttons assigned to a function. Setting information is displayed on the LCD monitor while you are setting a function. Sub dial j Main dial j Basic operations Setting while looking at the Live control or Super control panel gP.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 20 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Indications used in this manual The operation button icons on the body of the camera are used to indicate the operation buttons in this manual. “Names of parts and functions” (gP. 2) See. In this manual, j indicates turning the main dial. In this manual, j indicates turning the sub dial. In this manual, k indicates the arrow pad. fghi indicate the up, down, left and right buttons of the arrow pad.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 21 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Using the direct buttons to operate the camera Press the button for the function you want to set • The direct menu is displayed. e.g.) Sequential shooting/ self-timer shooting 1 2 3 5 Basic guide 1 P 4 SINGLE o j Y12s Y2s Direct menu 2 Sub dial j Main dial j Turn the sub dial to change the setting, then press the i button List of direct buttons No. Direct button 1 2 3 4 5 F Function Exposure compensation Ref. page P.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 22 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Using the live control to operate the camera 1 Press the i button to display the live control Sub dial • Press the i button again to turn off the live control.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 23 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Setting while looking at the super control panel Press the INFO button while live control is displayed to display the super control panel Sub dial j • Press the INFO button again to return to the live control. Basic guide 1 P ISO NORM OFF 4:3 mall Super Fine LIVE 250 F5.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 24 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Setting on the menu 1 Press the MENU menu button to display the menu CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION IMAGE ASPECT Operation BACK guide Press the MENU button to go back one screen.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 25 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM You can use the Custom Menu to customize the camera settings and operations to suit your personal preferences. Customization is performed from the “Custom Menu” menu. The Custom Menu is added when [c MENU DISPLAY] in the Setup Menu is set to [ON]. For details of the Custom Menu, refer to “Customizing your camera” (gP. 97) 1 2 Basic guide Displaying the Custom Menu Press the MENU button to display the menu ’09.08.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 26 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Table of Contents Basic guide 2 Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic steps for shooting and playback. Names of parts and functions........................................................................................ 2 Camera ......................................................................................................... 2 Mode dial..............................................................................
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 27 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM 2 Exposure 44 Describes functions related to exposure, which is important for shooting. These functions are for determining the aperture value, shutter speed, and other settings by measuring the brightness in the picture. Program shooting ........................................................................................................44 Aperture priority shooting ......................................................................
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 28 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM 5 Flash shooting 73 Describes taking pictures with external flash. External flash shooting ................................................................................................ 73 Using commercially available flashes.......................................................................... 74 Flash mode setting ......................................................................................................
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 29 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM 8 Setup functions 94 Describes the basic settings for using the camera. Setup Menu .................................................................................................................94 X (Date/time setting) ................................................................................94 W (Changing the display language) ......................................................94 s (Monitor brightness adjustment)...............
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 30 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM LEVEL GAUGE ......................................................................................... 104 MOVIE R................................................................................................... 105 V EXP/e/ISO ........................................................................................................ 105 EV STEP ...................................................................................................
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 31 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM 10 Printing 112 Describes how to print your pictures. Print reservation (DPOF) ...........................................................................................112 Print reservation ........................................................................................112 Single-frame reservation ...........................................................................113 All-frame reservation .................................
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 32 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM 13 Information 130 Refer to this section for information on optional accessories, camera specifications, and other useful shooting information. Card basics................................................................................................................ 130 Usable cards ............................................................................................. 130 Formatting the card ........................................
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 33 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Quick reference Shooting Taking pictures with automatic settings Set the mode dial to A and start taking pictures. P. 4 Use focus lock. P. 60 Select the AF target and take the picture. P. 58 The minimum shooting distance varies depending on the lens. Move to the minimum shooting distance of the lens from the subject and take a picture. P. 132 The camera may be having difficulty focusing on the subject with auto focus.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 34 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Take a picture while checking the histogram. P. 41 Take a picture while checking the shutter speed and aperture value displays. If either is blinking, the optimal exposure is not obtained. P. 44-46, P. 137 Set the gradation setting to [AUTO]. Subjects with areas of large contrast are adjusted automatically. P. 72 Adjust the exposure compensation. P. 50 Set [PICTURE MODE] to [MONOTONE].
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 35 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Taking pictures without noise Optimizing the LCD monitor Reducing camera shake Taking pictures while checking the level of the camera Set [NOISE REDUCT.] to [AUTO] or [ON]. P. 107 To take pictures in a dark location, set [NOISE FILTER] to [HIGH]. P. 107 You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. P.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 36 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Playback Displaying the image after the picture is taken Set [REC VIEW]. You can set the number of seconds that the image is displayed. P. 95 Displaying the image after the picture is taken and deleting unneeded images Set [REC VIEW] to [AUTO q]. After you take a picture, the camera switches to playback mode automatically, allowing you to delete the image. P.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 37 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM 1 Using live view The view of the subject you are taking a picture of on the LCD monitor is called live view. You can view the exposure or white balance effect and the subject’s composition while you take a picture. Functions available during live view The following functions can be used during live view. Focusing during live view Taking a picture using focus lock gP. 60 Taking a picture while adjusting the focus manually gP.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 38 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Taking a picture using live view Press the shutter button down halfway to perform autofocus using the imager device. 1 Press the shutter button halfway. • When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark (( or n) and AF target mark light up. (: For a high-speed Imager AF-compatible lens which is a Micro Four Thirds system lens or Four Thirds system lens* n: Other Four Thirds system lens • Check the focus on the LCD monitor.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 39 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Using the face detection function By setting [g FACE DETECT] to [ON], the camera will detect people’s faces in the frame and adjust the focus and metering automatically. Direct button < (The setting changes each time the button is pressed.) Live control i j: [g FACE DETECT] Super control panel i INFO k [g FACE DETECT] Menu MENU [c] [U] [g FACE DETECT] 1 Function Setting Ref. page METERING e GRADATION AUTO AF MODE S-AF B P.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 40 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Taking a picture using manual focus You can take a picture focusing manually while checking the focus on the LCD monitor. 1 2 Set the AF mode to [S-AF+MF] or [MF]. g“AF mode selection” (P. 56) Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring. • In [S-AF+MF] mode, after pressing the shutter button halfway or pressing the AEL/AFL button, you can rotate the focus ring to finely adjust the focus before taking the picture.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 41 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Switching the information display You can switch the information displayed on the monitor by pressing INFO button repeatedly. You can also switch the information displayed by turning the main dial while pressing the INFO button. Information display on P Zoom display (gP. 42) Histogram display 1 P P Using live view LN 250 F5.6 38 250 F5.6 38 38 250 F5.6 *2 P - 0.3 0.0 +0.3 250 F5.6 Scale display 38 *1 WB/F Image only +0.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 42 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Taking a picture while comparing the effect You can check the effect of exposure compensation or white balance on a 4-split screen. 1 1 Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the multi view display. g“Switching the information display” (P. 41) • The exposure compensation comparison screen is displayed. Press f to switch to the white balance comparison screen. Press fg to switch the screen. Using live view 2 - 0.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 43 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Panorama shooting You can enjoy panorama shooting easily. Using OLYMPUS Master (provided CD-ROM) to join images where the subject’s edges overlap, you can create a single panorama composite image. Panorama shooting is possible up to a maximum of 10 images. 250 F5.6 [3] [2] 1 EXIT EXIT • Try your best to include common parts of the overlapping images when shooting the subject. 1 2 Set the mode. g“Setting the art filter/scene” (P.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 44 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM 2 Exposure Program shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness. Set the mode dial to P. • When the shutter button is half-pressed, the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the LCD monitor. 2 Shooting mode LCD monitor Exposure P AF confirmation mark LN 250 F5.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 45 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Aperture priority shooting The camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the aperture value you have selected. When you open the aperture (decrease the aperture value), the camera will focus within a shorter range (shallow depth of field) and produce a picture with a blurred background. When you close the aperture (increase the aperture value), the camera will focus within a longer range.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 46 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Shutter priority shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the shutter speed you have selected. Set the shutter speed depending on the type of effect you want. A higher shutter speed allows you to capture a fast-moving subject without blur, and a slower shutter speed blurs a moving subject, creating a feeling of speed or motion. Set the shutter speed depending on the type of effect you want.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 47 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. You can check how much it differs from the appropriate exposure by using the exposure level indicator. This mode gives you more creative control, allowing you to make whatever settings you like, regardless of the correct exposure. Set the mode dial to M and turn the dial to set the value. Aperture value: Turn the sub dial to set the value.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 48 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Bulb shooting You can take a picture with a bulb exposure time in which the shutter stays open as long as you hold down the shutter button. In M mode, set the shutter speed to [BULB]. • [BULB] is displayed on the LCD monitor. TIPS To automatically end bulb shooting after a specified period of time: j You can set the maximum time for bulb shooting. g“BULB TIMER” (P.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 49 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Changing the metering mode There are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Center weighted averaging metering, and 3 types of spot metering. Select the most suitable mode for the shooting conditions.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 50 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Exposure compensation In some situations, you may get better results if you manually compensate (adjust) the exposure value set automatically by the camera. In many cases, bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting toward + makes these subjects closer to their real shades. For the same reason, adjust toward – when shooting dark subjects. You can use value in the range ±3.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 51 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM AE lock The metered exposure value can be locked with the AEL/AFL button (AE lock). Use AE lock when you want a different exposure setting from the one that would normally apply under the current shooting conditions. Normally, pressing the shutter button halfway locks both AF (auto focus) and AE (automatic exposure), but you can lock the exposure alone by pressing the AEL/AFL button.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 52 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM AE bracketing The camera automatically shoots a number of pictures at different exposure values for each frame. Even in conditions where correct exposure is difficult to obtain (such as a backlit subject or a scene at dusk), you can pick the picture you prefer from a selected number of frames with a variety of different exposure settings (exposure and compensation values).
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 53 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM ISO sensitivity setting The larger the ISO value, the darker the location in which you can shoot. However, increasing the ISO value leads to increased noise (graininess) in the picture. ISO200, which gives optimal noise and gradation balance, is recommended for normal use. For a slower shutter speed or when you want to open the aperture, use ISO100.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 54 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM ISO bracketing The camera automatically takes pictures at a different ISO sensitivity with the shutter speed and aperture value fixed. 3 images with different exposures are recorded in the order of the set ISO sensitivity (optimum exposure when set to [AUTO]), exposure in the – direction, and exposure in the + direction. Compensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 55 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM TIPS To cancel the image during shooting: j Pressing the D button cancels the last picture taken. To shoot multiple exposures while checking the composition for each frame: j The overlay images are displayed semi-transparently on the LCD monitor so you can shoot while checking the position of the image overlay.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 56 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM 3 Focusing and shooting functions AF mode selection The three focus modes S-AF, C-AF, and MF are available with this camera. You can take pictures by combining S-AF mode with MF mode.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 57 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM C-AF (continuous AF) The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains pressed halfway. Even if the subject moves or you change the composition of the picture, the camera continues trying to focus. Press the shutter button halfway and keep it in this position. • When the subject is in focus and locked, the AF confirmation mark lights up on the LCD monitor. • The AF target does not light up, even when the subject is in focus.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 58 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM AF target selection This camera has 11 AF targets for focusing on the subject with auto focus. Select the optimal AF target mode according to your subject and the composition. There are two AF target modes: All target AF mode, which uses AF at all AF targets, and Single target AF mode, which uses AF centering around one selected AF target. B All target AF mode The camera focuses automatically on one of the 11 AF targets.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 59 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Selecting the AF target mode and position Select the AF target mode or select the AF target to use with Single target AF mode. 1 2 Using [AF AREA] select M to enable selection of the AF target mode and position. Use the main dial and sub dial or arrow pad to select the AF target. Set to B. TIPS Selecting the position of the AF target with the arrow pad. P 3 250 F5.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 60 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Focus lock k If correct focus cannot be obtained If the camera’s focus does not focus, the easiest solution is to use the focus lock. Use this when composing the subject outside of the AF targets or when the subject is difficult to focus on. 1 Adjust 1 selected AF target to the subject to be focused and press the shutter button halfway until the AF confirmation mark lights up. (Single target AF mode) Shutter button • The focus is locked.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 61 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Sequential shooting Single-frame shooting o Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed (normal shooting mode). Sequential shooting j Shoots at approximately 3 frames/sec. for as long as the shutter button is pressed (during S-AF, MF). • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 62 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to release the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 61). 3 Press the shutter button all the way.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 63 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Setting the focal length By setting the focal length of the lens in advance, you can use the image stabilizer function with lenses other than Micro Four Thirds/Four Thirds system lenses. This setting is deactivated when a Micro Four Thirds/Four Thirds system lens is attached. 1 2 Press the F button when the image stabilizer is turned on. Use the sub dial or fg to set the focal length and press i.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 64 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM 4 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode Selecting the record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures. Choose the record mode that is best for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). Recording formats JPEG For JPEG images, select a combination of image size (Y, X, W) and compression rate (SF, F, N, B). An image consists of pixels (dots).
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 65 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM RAW This is unprocessed data that has not undergone changes in white balance, sharpness, contrast or color. To display as an image on the computer, use OLYMPUS Master. RAW data cannot be displayed on a different camera or by using common software, and it cannot be selected for print reservation. RAW files are assigned an “.ORF” file extension. RAW images can be edited with this camera and saved as JPEG data. g“Editing still images” (P.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 66 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Live control i j: [K] Super control panel i INFO k: [K] Menu MENU [W] [K] [STILL PICTURE] P NORM OFF 4:3 mall Super Fine LIVE TIPS To quickly set the record mode: j By setting [RAWK] to the < button, you can turn the main dial while pressing the < button to change the record mode. Each time you press the < button, you can easily switch between JPEG data only and JPEG and RAW data. g“; FUNCTION” (P.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 67 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Selecting the white balance WB mode AUTO Light conditions Used for most light conditions (when there is a white portion framed on the LCD monitor). Use this mode for general use.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 68 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance You can adjust the white balance by selecting the appropriate color temperature for the light conditions. Direct button WB Live control i j: [WB] Super control panel i INFO k: [WB] j j • Custom white balance is set by selecting [CWB] and turning the sub dial while pressing down the F button.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 69 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Adjusting the white balance in the A direction (Amber-Blue) Depending on the original WB conditions, the image will become more amber when adjusted toward +, and bluer when adjusted toward –. Adjusting the white balance in the G direction (Green-Magenta) Depending on the original WB conditions, the image will become greener when adjusted toward +, and magenta when adjusted toward –.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 70 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM WB bracketing Three images with different white balances (adjusted in specified color directions) are automatically created from one shot. One image has the specified white balance, while the others are the same image adjusted in different color directions.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 71 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Picture mode You can select image tone to create unique image effects. You can also fine-adjust image parameters such as contrast and sharpness for each mode. The adjusted parameters are recorded in each picture effect mode. [hVIVID] : Produces vivid colors. [iNATURAL] : Produces natural colors. [jMUTED] : Produces flat tones. [ZPORTRAIT] : Produces beautiful skin tones. [MONOTONE] : Produces black and white tone.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 72 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Gradation In addition to the [NORMAL] gradation setting, you can select from 3 other gradation settings. [HIGH KEY] : Gradation for a bright subject. [LOW KEY] : Gradation for a dark subject. [AUTO] : Divides the image into detailed regions and adjusts the brightness separately for 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.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 73 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM 5 Flash shooting External flash shooting With this camera, you can use one of the separately sold external flash units to achieve a flash suited to your needs. The external flashes communicate with the camera, allowing you to control the camera’s flash modes with various available flash control modes, such as TTL-AUTO and Super FP flash.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 74 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM 3 4 5 6 7 Turn on the flash. • When the charge lamp on the flash lights up, charging is complete. • The flash will be synchronized with the camera at a speed of 1/180 sec. or less. Select a flash mode. Select the flash control mode. • TTL-AUTO is recommended for normal use. Press the shutter button halfway. • Shooting information such as ISO sensitivity, aperture value, and shutter speed is communicated between the camera and flash.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 75 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Flash mode setting Set when using the external flash which is sold separately. The camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as firing pattern and flash timing. Available flash modes depend on the exposure mode. Auto flash AUTO The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. To shoot a subject with backlighting, position the AF target over the subject.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 76 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM 1st curtain Usually, the flash fires right after the shutter fully opens. This is called 1st curtain. This method is usually used during flash shooting. Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) #SLOW2/2nd CURTAIN 2nd curtain flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 77 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Flash intensity control The flash intensity can be adjusted from +3 to -3. In some situations (e.g., when shooting small subjects, distant backgrounds, etc.), you may get better results by adjusting the amount of light emitted by the flash (“flash intensity”). It is useful when you intend to increase the contrast (distinction between light and dark) of images to make the images more vivid.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 78 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM 6 Recording Movies Movie recording You can record high-definition movies. Stereo sound is recorded simultaneously. In addition to using the [P] mode in which optimal aperture values are set automatically according to the brightness of the subject and the [A] mode in which changes are applied to the depiction of the background, you can use art filtering effects to to enrich the expressiveness of your movies. 1 2 Set the mode dial to n.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 79 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM x Notes • When recording a movie, you cannot change the settings for exposure compensation and aperture value. • In movie mode, [IMAGE STABILIZER] provides electronic stabilization. When you use this function, the recorded image is enlarged by a small amount. Also, [I.S.1] will operate regardless of the settings for [I.S.1], [I.S.2] and [I.S.3]. • Stabilization is not possible when the camera shake is excessive.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 80 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Selecting the record mode Live control i j [K] Menu MENU [W] [K] [MOVIE] Movie Record Mode Record mode Application HD The number of pixels is 1280 × 720. You can record high-definition movies. SD The number of pixels is 640 × 480. Recording Audio when Recording Movie Set to [ON] to record sound simultaneously when movie recording begins.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 81 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM 7 Playback functions Single-frame/Close-up playback The basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below. However, before using any of these functions, follow Step 1 below. You can set the camera to automatically switch to single-frame playback mode after shooting. g“REC VIEW” (P. 95) 1 2 Press the q button (Single-frame playback). j • The last recorded image appears.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 82 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Index display/Calendar display This function lets you show several images on the monitor at the same time. This is useful when you want to quickly search a number of pictures to find a particular image. During single-frame playback, each time you turn the sub dial toward G, the number of images shown changes between 4, 9, 16, 25, 49 and 100 pictures.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 83 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Information display This allows you to display detailed information about the image. Luminance information can also be displayed with histogram and highlight graphs. Press the INFO button repeatedly until the desired information is displayed. • This setting is stored and will be shown the next time the information display is called up. INFO button Image only Simplified display x10 2009.08.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 84 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Slideshow This function displays images stored on the card one after another. The images are played back in order, starting with the displayed image. 1 MENU [q] [m] j • Press the i button during playback to select slideshow. JPEG JPEG EDIT R m < 2 3 BACK SET Perform slideshow settings. [START] : Perform slideshow using current settings. [BGM] : Set BGM (5 types) or turn BGM [OFF]. [SLIDE] : Set type of slideshow to execute.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 85 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Rotating images This function lets you rotate images and display them vertically on the monitor during singleframe playback. This is useful when taking pictures with the camera held vertically. The images will automatically be displayed in the correct direction even if the camera is rotated. 1 MENU [q] [y] F button • When set to [ON], images shot vertically will be automatically rotated and displayed during playback.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 86 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Movie playback 1 2 j Select a movie, and press the i button. Select [MOVIE PLAY] and press the i button. • Playback will start. MOVIE MOVIE PLAY m BACK SET MENU button i button Operations during movie playback • Volume: Turn the main dial to adjust the volume of the sound from the camera speaker. • Rewind/Fast-forward: Select using hi.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 87 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Playback on TV Use the AV cable provided with the camera to playback recorded images on your TV. You can playback high-definition images on a high-definition TV by connecting it to the camera using a commercially available HDMI mini-cable. Connection via AV cable Multi-connector Connect to the TV video input jack (yellow) and audio input jack (white). AV cable (included) 1 2 3 x Connect the TV and camera.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 88 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Connection via HDMI mini-cable • Be sure to turn off the camera and the TV before connecting the mini-cable. HDMI miniconnector 7 Playback functions 88 EN Connect to the HDMI connector on the TV. HDMI mini-cable (commercially available) 1 2 3 4 Connect the HDMI mini-cable to the HDMI connector of the TV. Connect the HDMI mini-cable to the HDMI connector of the camera. Turn on the TV and switch [INPUT] to [HDMI INPUT].
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 89 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Editing still images Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images. Available editing functions depend on the image format (image record mode). A JPEG file can be printed as is without modification. A RAW file, on the other hand cannot be printed as is. To print a RAW file, use the RAW edit function to convert the RAW data format to JPEG.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 90 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM 3 The setting screen varies with the image data format. Select the item you want to edit and do the following steps. RAW DATA EDIT JPEG EDIT SHADOW ADJ REDEYE FIX YES ASPECT BLACK & WHITE BACK SET NO BACK SET • The edited image is saved as another image, apart from the original image. • To exit the edit mode, press the MENU button. x Notes • Red-eye correction may not work depending on the image.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 91 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM 3 Use k to select a frame and press the i button. IMAGE OVERLAY • Repeatedly select images only for the number of frames selected in Step 2. • To cancel your selection, press the i button again. RAW RAW RAW RAW RAW RAW RAW BACK 4 Use hi to select an image, then use fg to select the gain for each image. Press the i button. SET IMAGE OVERLAY • Select from 0.1 to 2.0. • The displayed image changes as the gain is adjusted.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 92 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Protecting selected frames During index display you can select multiple images and protect them all at the same time. 1 During index display, select the images you want to protect using k, then press the i button. • The selected images will be shown with v. • To cancel your selection, press the i button again. 2 3 Press k to select the next images you want to protect, then press the i button.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 93 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Single-frame erase 1 2 Display the images you want to erase and press the D button. Use fg to select [YES], then press the i button. D button Erasing selected frames During index display, you can select multiple images and erase them all at the same time. 1 2 3 4 Select the images you wish to erase on the index display, then press i. • The selected images will be shown with v. • To cancel your selection, press the i button again.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 94 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM 8 Setup functions Setup Menu Use the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions. ’09.08.01 14:01 ’09.08.01 14:01 ENG. W j±0 k±0 s 5SEC REC VIEW cMENU DISPLAY ON FIRMWARE ENG. W j±0 k±0 s 5SEC REC VIEW cMENU DISPLAY ON FIRMWARE BACK SET Use fg to select [d], then press i. i BACK SET Use fg to select a function, then press i. For details on using the menu lists, see “Setting on the menu” (gP. 24). X (Date/time setting) gP.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 95 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM REC VIEW You can display the picture you have just taken on the monitor while it is being recorded to the card, and to select how long the picture is displayed. 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. [1SEC]-[20SEC] Selects the number of seconds to display each picture. Can be set in units of 1 second.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 96 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Resetting the camera settings In P, A, S, or M mode, current camera settings (including any changes you have made) are retained when the power is turned off. To reset the camera to the factory default settings, set [RESET]. You can register settings in advance to [RESET1] and [RESET2]. The camera settings at that time are registered in [RESET1] and [RESET2].
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 97 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM 9 Customizing your camera Use the Custom Menu to customize the shooting functions. The Custom Menu has 9 tabs (R to Z) that are divided according to the functions to be set. In the default setting, the Custom Menu is not displayed. To customize the functions, set [cMENU DISPLAY] in the Setup Menu to [ON] to display the Custom Menu. (gP.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 98 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM RESET LENS When set to [ON], this resets the focus of the lens (infinity) each time the power is turned off. BULB FOCUSING You can set the camera to enable focus adjustments during bulb shooting with MF. [ON] During exposure, you can turn the focus ring and adjust the focus. [OFF] The focus is locked during exposure. FOCUS RING You can customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point by selecting the rotational direction of the focus ring.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 99 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM DIAL DIRECTION You can select the rotational direction of the dial and the direction in which the shutter speed/ aperture value will increase or decrease.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 100 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM AEL/AFL MEMO You can lock and maintain the exposure by pressing the AEL/AFL button. [ON] Press the AEL/AFL button to lock and maintain the exposure. Press again to cancel the maintaining of the exposure. [OFF] The exposure will be locked only while the AEL/AFL button is pressed. ; FUNCTION 9 Customizing your camera 100 EN You can assign a function to the < button.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 101 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM 7 FUNCTION Other functions can be assigned to the 7 button. [AF MODE] g“AF mode selection” (P. 56) [METERING] g“Changing the metering mode” (P. 49) [FLASH MODE] g“Flash shooting” (P. 73) [BACKLIT LCD] g“; FUNCTION” (P. 100) [IMAGE STABILIZER] g“Image stabilizer” (P. 62) MY MODE SETUP You can store two frequently used settings as My Mode. You can select which My Mode setting to use in advance by following the steps under “Executing” below.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 102 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM A You can switch the functions of the AEL/AFL button and the < button. When you select [ON], the AEL/AFL button will function as the < button, and the < button will function as the AEL/AFL button. n FUNCTION You can set the function of the arrow pad. [OFF] To prevent malfunction, the functions assigned to the arrow pad will not be activated when the button is pressed. [ON] The functions assigned to the arrow pad will be activated.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 103 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM TV video signal types in major countries and regions Check the video signal type before connecting the camera to your TV. NTSC North America, Japan, Taiwan, Korea PAL European countries, China 8 When set to [OFF], you can turn off the beep sound that is emitted when the focus locks by pressing the shutter button.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 104 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM LIVE VIEW BOOST During live view shooting, you can brighten the monitor for easier confirmation on the subject. [OFF] The subject is displayed on the monitor with the brightness level that is adjusted according to the exposure being set. You can shoot while confirming through the monitor in advance to get a picture that is to your liking.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 105 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Monitor indication: Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the level gauge. g“Switching the information display” (P. 41) TIPS To calibrate the level gauge: j g“LEVEL ADJUST” (P. 111) x Notes • If the camera is tilted forward or backward to a large degree, the error of the horizontal titling increases. Displayed when the display range is exceeded. MOVIE R Set to [ON] to record sound when shooting movies.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 106 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM ISO-AUTO You can set the shooting mode in which the ISO [AUTO] setting is activated. [P/A/S] The [AUTO] setting is activated in all shooting modes except M mode. When [AUTO] is selected in M mode, ISO 200 is set. [ALL] The [AUTO] setting is activated for all shooting modes. The ISO is automatically selected to obtain the optimal ISO even in M mode. BULB TIMER You can select the maximum time (in minutes) for bulb shooting.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 107 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM w+F When set to [ON], it will be added to the exposure compensation value and flash intensity control will be performed. X K/COLOR/WB NOISE REDUCT. This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. With [NOISE REDUCT.], you can let the camera reduce noise automatically to produce clearer images.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 108 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM ALL > You can apply the same compensation value to all the white balance modes at once. [ALL SET] The same compensation value applies to all WB modes. [ALL RESET] The WB compensation value settings applied to each WB mode are all cleared at once. If you select [ALL SET] 1) Use hi to select the color direction. Toward A: Amber-Blue/Toward G: Green-Magenta 2) Use fg to set the compensation value. g“WB compensation” (P.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 109 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM PIXEL COUNT You can set the pixel size for the image size [X] and [W]. [Xiddle] Select [3200 × 2400], [2560 × 1920], or [1600 × 1200]. [Wmall] Select [1280 × 960], [1024 × 768], or [640 × 480]. Y RECORD/ERASE QUICK ERASE You can erase the picture you have just taken immediately using the D button. [OFF] When the D button is pressed, the confirmation screen appears, asking you if you want to erase the picture.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 110 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM [AUTO] Even when a new card is inserted, the folder numbers are retained from the previous card. If the new card contains an image file whose file number coincides with one saved on the previous card, the new card’s file numbers start at the number following the highest number on the previous card. [RESET] When you insert a new card, the folder numbers starts at 100 and the file name starts at 0001.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 111 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM f WARNING LEVEL You can change the timing when f is displayed (lights up). Normally, there is no need to change this. g“LCD monitor (Live view)” (P. 8) x Notes • The battery check display is not a warning that the battery needs to be charged. When f blinks, charge the battery. LEVEL ADJUST You can calibrate the level gauge. [RESET] Resets to the factory default adjustment value. [ADJUST] Sets the current camera position as the zero point.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 112 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM 10 Printing Print reservation (DPOF) Print reservation Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. Pictures set with print reservation can be printed using the following methods. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 113 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Single-frame reservation Follow the operation guide to set print reservation for a picture. 1 MENU [q] [<] • Selection is also possible during playback by pressing the i button. ON EDIT RESET PROTECT 2 3 Operation guide Select [<] and press the i button. BACK SET PRINT ORDER SETTING BACK SET Press hi to select the frame that you want to set as print reservation, then press fg to set the number of prints.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 114 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM All-frame reservation Applies print reservation to all the pictures stored in the card. The number of prints is fixed at 1. 1 2 3 4 MENU [q] [<] Select [U] and press the i button. Select the date and time format and press the i button. [NO] The pictures are printed without the date and time. [DATE] The pictures are printed with the shooting date. [TIME] The pictures are printed with the shooting time. Select [SET] and press the i button.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 115 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Direct printing (PictBridge) By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly. To find out if your printer is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer’s manual. PictBridge The standard that enables digital cameras and printers made by different manufacturers to be connected, and also allows pictures to be printed directly from the camera.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 116 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM 2 3 Turn on the camera. • The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed. Use fg to select [PRINT]. • [ONE MOMENT] is displayed and the camera and printer are connected. Go to “Custom printing” (gP. 116). x Notes • If the screen is not displayed after a few minutes, disconnect the USB Cable and start again from Step 1.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 117 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM 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 PRINTPAPER supports. [BORDERLESS] Selects whether the picture is printed SIZE BORDERLESS on the entire page or inside a blank frame. STANDARD BACK [PICS/SHEET] Selects the number of pictures per sheet.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 118 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Setting printing data 2 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 screen appears. [<×] Sets the number of prints. PRINT INFO [DATE] Prints the date and time recorded on the picture. 1 [FILE NAME] Prints the file name recorded on the DATE WITHOUT picture.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 119 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM 11 Using the OLYMPUS Master software Flowchart Just connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable and you can easily transfer images stored on the card to the computer with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. Things to prepare • OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM • USB cable • Computer that fulfills the operating environment (For the required operating environment, refer to the OLYMPUS Master installation guide.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 120 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Connecting the camera to a computer Connect the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable. 1 Use the provided USB cable to connect the computer’s USB port to the camera’s multi-connector. • The location of the USB port varies with the computer. For details, refer to your computer’s manual. Smaller terminal Multi-connector USB cable Look for this mark.
s0019_e_11_pc_7.fm Page 121 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:41 AM Start up the OLYMPUS Master software Windows 1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon on the desktop. Macintosh 1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon folder. in the “OLYMPUS Master 2” • The browse window is displayed. • When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time after installation, the OLYMPUS Master initial setting screen and user registration screen are displayed before the browse window.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 122 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Disconnecting the camera from your computer 1 Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped blinking. Card access lamp 2 Prepare to remove the USB cable. Windows 1) In the system tray, click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon . 2) Click on the pop-up message. 3) Click “OK” on the “Safe to Remove Hardware” window.
s0019_e_11_pc_7.fm Page 123 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:41 AM Viewing still images 1 Click the “Album” tab on the browse window and select the album that you want to view. Thumbnail • The selected album image is displayed in the thumbnail area. 2 Double-click the still picture thumbnail that you want to view. • OLYMPUS Master switches to the image edit window and the picture is enlarged. • Click “Back” to return to the browse window. Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 124 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM 12 Shooting tips and maintenance 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 declines in low temperatures, and the charge may not be sufficient to turn on the camera. Remove the battery and warm it by putting it in your pocket for a while.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 125 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Subjects that are difficult to focus on It may be difficult to focus with auto focus in the following situations. AF confirmation mark is blinking. These subjects are not focused. Subject with low contrast Excessively bright light in Subject with repeated center of frame patterns AF confirmation mark lights up but the subject is not focused.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 126 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Error codes Monitor indication Possible cause The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. Corrective action Insert a card or insert a different card. NO CARD CARD ERROR There is a problem with the card. Insert the card again. If the problem persists, format the card. If the card cannot be formatted, it cannot be used. Writing to the card is prohibited. The card write-protect switch is set to the [LOCK] side.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 127 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Monitor indication m Possible cause Corrective action The internal temperature of the camera has risen due to sequential shooting. Turn off the camera and wait for the internal temperature to cool. The battery is drained. Charge the battery. Internal camera temperature is too high. Please wait for cooling before camera use. Wait a moment for the camera to turn off automatically.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 128 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Camera maintenance Cleaning and storing the camera Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera. Exterior: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and well wrung.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 129 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Pixel mapping k Checking the image processing functions The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the image pickup device and image processing functions. After using the monitor or taking continuous shots, wait for at least one minute before using the pixel mapping function to ensure that it operates correctly. 1 2 MENU [c] [Z] [PIXEL MAPPING] Press i, then press the i button.
s0019_e_13_appendix_7.fm Page 130 Tuesday, April 28, 2009 8:49 AM 13 Information Card basics Usable cards “Card” in this manual refers to a recording medium. The only cards usable with this camera are SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards (sold separately) which conform to the SD standard. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. SD card write protect switch The SD card body has a write protect switch.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 131 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Battery and charger z Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLS-1). Other batteries cannot be used. z The camera’s power consumption varies widely with usage and other conditions. z As the following consume a lot of power even without shooting, the battery will be drained quickly. • Performing auto focus repeatedly by pressing the shutter button halfway in shooting mode. • Displaying images on the LCD monitor for a prolonged period.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 132 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Interchangeable lenses Select the lens that you want to shoot with. Use a specified lens (Micro Four Thirds mount). To use the “Four Thirds System Lens”, an adapter (sold separately) is required. An adapter to allow use of an OM system lens is also available (sold separately). M.
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s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 134 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Main Specifications Items 14-42 mm Mount 17 mm Micro Four Thirds mount Focal length 14-42 mm Max. aperture f3.5 - 5.6 f2.8 75.4°-28.9° 64.9° 8 groups, 9 lenses 4 groups, 6 lenses Image angle Lens configuration Iris control Shooting range 17 mm Multilayer film coating (partially single layered) f3.5 - 22 f2.8 - 22 0.25 m - ) 0.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 135 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Using optical viewfinder (sold separately) If you use the optical viewfinder (sold separately: VF-1), you can view the shooting screen in the finder. This is convenient when you are in a bright location, such as under direct sunlight, where it is difficult to view the monitor (Kits including the VF-1 are available). 1 2 3 Slide off the hot shoe cover. • Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to avoid losing it.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 136 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Program line diagram (P mode) In the P mode, the camera is programmed such that the aperture value and shutter speed are automatically selected according to the subject’s brightness as shown below. The program line diagram varies with the type of lens mounted. When using the (14- 42 mm F3.5 - 5.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 137 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Exposure warning display If the optimum exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the display will blink on the LCD monitor. Shooting mode Warning display example (blinking) Status The subject is too dark. • Increase the ISO sensitivity. • Use the flash. The subject is too bright. • Decrease the ISO sensitivity. • Use a commercially available ND filter (for adjusting the amount of light).
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s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 139 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM White balance color temperature The higher the color temperature, the richer the light in bluish tones and the poorer in reddish; the lower the color temperature, the richer the light in reddish tones and the poorer in bluish. The spectral balance of different white light sources is rated numerically by color temperature - concept of physics expressed using the Kelvin (K) temperature scale.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 140 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures The file size in the table is approximate for files with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Record mode Number of pixels (PIXEL COUNT) RAW YSF YF YN YB XSF XF XN XB XSF XF XN XB XSF XF XN XB WSF WF WN WB WSF WF WN WB WSF WF WN WB x Information 13 140 EN 4032 × 3024 Compression Loss-less compression 1/2.
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s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 142 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Menu directory Shooting Menu Tab Function CARD SETUP Setting Ref. page P. 93 P. 130 ALL ERASE/FORMAT RESET CUSTOM RESET RESET1 SET/RESET RESET2 SET/RESET PICTURE MODE hVIVID/iNATURAL*/jMUTED/ZPORTRAIT/ MONOTONE/CUSTOM P. 71 GRADATION AUTO/NORMAL*/HIGH KEY/LOW KEY P. 72 K STILL RAW/YF/YN*/XN/WN/YF+RAW/YN+RAW/ PICTURE XN+RAW/WN+RAW P.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 143 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Playback Menu Tab Function q Setting Ref. page START m BGM MELANCHOLY*/NOSTALGIC/LOVE/JOY/ COOL/OFF SLIDE ALL*/STILL PICTURE/MOVIE OFF/ON* y SEL. IMAGE EDIT IMAGE OVERLAY <
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 144 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Tab c Function S Setting BUTTON/DIAL P. 98 %*/F/w FNo.*/F/w SHUTTER*/F/w Main dial: SHUTTER*/FNo. Sub dial: SHUTTER/FNo.
s0019_e_13_appendix_7.fm Page 145 Friday, April 24, 2009 10:51 AM Tab c Function V Setting EXP/e/ISO EV STEP 1/3EV*/1/2EV/1EV AEL Metering e* J 5 5HI 5SH AUTO*/J/5/5HI/5SH ISO AUTO*/100 - 6400 METERING ISO STEP 1/3EV*/1EV ISO-AUTO SET HIGH LIMIT DEFAULT ISO-AUTO P/A/S*/ALL BULB TIMER 1MIN - 30MIN (8 MIN*) ANTI-SHOCK z OFF*/1/8 SEC - 30 SEC AE BKT WB BKT BRACKETING FL BKT ISO BKT W 200 - 6400 (1600*) 200 - 6400 (200*) OFF*/3F 0.3EV/3F 0.7EV/ 3F 1.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 146 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Tab c Function X K/COLOR/WB NOISE REDUCT.
s0019_e_13_appendix_7.fm Page 147 Tuesday, April 28, 2009 8:53 AM Specifications Camera specifications Product type Product type Lens Lens mount Equivalent focal length on a 35 mm film camera : Digital camera with interchangeable lens system : M.Zuiko Digital, Micro Four Thirds System Lens : Micro Four Thirds mount : Approx. twice the focal length of the lens Image pickup device Product type No. of total pixels No. of effective pixels Screen size Aspect ratio : : : : : 4/3" Live MOS sensor Approx.
s0019_e_13_appendix_7.fm Page 148 Tuesday, April 28, 2009 8:53 AM Recording Memory Recording system Applicable standards Sound with still pictures Movie Audio : SD memory card SDHC memory card : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)), RAW Data : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching III, PictBridge : Wave format : AVI Motion JPEG : PCM 44.
s0019_e_13_appendix_7.fm Page 149 Tuesday, April 28, 2009 9:23 AM Battery/charger specifications BLS-1 Lithium ion battery MODEL NO. Product type Nominal voltage Nominal capacity No. of charge and discharge times Ambient temperature Dimensions Weight : : : : PS-BLS1 Rechargeable Lithium ion battery DC 7.2V 1150mAh : Approx. 500 times (varies with usage conditions)j : 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) (charging) -10 °C - 60 °C (14 °F - 140 °F) (operation) -20 °C - 35 °C (-4 °F - 95 °F) (storage) : Approx.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 150 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 151 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Product Handling Precautions WARNING ( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. ( Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range. • You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision. ( Keep young children and infants away from the camera.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 152 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM • If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not use them. • Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken. • If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during operation, stop using the camera.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 153 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Lens • • • • • • • Do not immerse in water or splash with water. Do not drop or exert strong force on the lens. Do not hold at the moving part of the lens. Do not touch the lens surface directly. Do not touch the contact points directly. Do not subject to abrupt temperature changes. The operating temperature range is -10 °C - 40 °C (14 °F - 104 °F). Always use within this temperature range.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 154 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery and Battery Charger We strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus dedicated rechargeable battery and battery charger with this camera. Using a non-genuine rechargeable battery and/or battery charger may result in fire or personal injury due to leakage, heating, ignition or damage to the battery.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 155 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Provisions of warranty 1. If this product proves to be defective, although it has been used properly (in accordance with the written Handling Care and Operating instructions supplied with it), during a period of two years from the date of purchase from an authorized Olympus distributor within the business area of Olympus Imaging Europa GmbH as stipulated on the website: http://www.olympus.
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 156 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Index Symbols A ........................................................ 102 w+F ......................................................... 107 8 (Beep sound) ......................................... 103 W (Language selection) .......................... 94 P HOME .................................................. 100 P SET UP .................................................. 97 K SET .......................................................
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 157 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM F F (Fine) .......................................................... 64 FACE DETECT g ................................ 39, 104 FILE NAME ................................................. 109 Fill-in flash # ................................................. 76 FIREWORKS ( ............................................. 5 FIRMWARE ................................................... 95 FL BKT .....................................................
s0019_e_00_0_unified.book Page 158 Friday, April 24, 2009 9:21 AM Print reservation .......................................... 112 PRIORITY SET ........................................... 110 Program shift % ........................................... 44 Program shooting P ...................................... 44 Protecting 0 ............................................... 91 Q QUICK ERASE ............................................ 109 R RAW ............................................................
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s0019_e_00_1_cover_7.fm Page 1 Friday, May 1, 2009 12:50 PM DIGITAL CAMERA Basic guide INSTRUCTION MANUAL Printed in China VN256301 INSTRUCTION MANUAL P.2 Review the camera part names, the basic steps for shooting and playback, and the basic operations. Table of Contents P. 26 z 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.
