Basic guide DIGITAL CAMERA Quick task index Table of Contents Instruction Manual 9am to 9pm (Monday to Friday) ET Instruction Manual 1. Basic photography and useful functions 2. Other shooting options and advanced settings 3. Flash shooting 4. Shooting and viewing movies 5. Playback options 6. Camera setup 7. Customizing camera settings 8. Printing pictures 9. Connecting the camera to a computer 10. Shooting tips and maintenance 11.
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. Body cap Strap USB cable CB-USB6 AV cable (Monaural) CB-AVC3 PS-BLS1(BLS-1) Lithium ion battery PS-BCS1(BCS-1) Lithium ion charger Camera • Computer software (ib) CD-ROM • Instruction manual • Warranty card Attaching the strap 1 Thread the strap in the direction of the arrows.
Charging and inserting the battery Charging the battery. Direction indicating mark Charging indicator 3 BLS-1 Lithium ion battery charging indicator 2 1 AC wall outlet BCS-1 Lithium ion charger 2 AC cable Loading the battery.
Inserting and removing cards Basic guide 1 Loading the card. • Insert the SD/SDHC card (referred to as “card” in these instructions) until it locks in place. g “Card basics” (P. 95) # Caution • Turn off the camera before loading or removing the card. Preparations for shooting Removing the card Press the inserted card lightly and it will be ejected. Pull out the card. # Caution • Do not remove the battery or card while the card write indicator (P. 22) is displayed.
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 Attach a lens to the camera. • Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera's body. Preparations for shooting 2 2 Lens attachment mark Alignment mark • Rotate the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow until you hear it click. # Caution • Make sure the camera is turned off.
Power on Basic guide 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera. • When the camera is turned on, the (blue) power lamp will light and the monitor will turn on. • To turn off the power, press the ON/OFF button again. 2 Set the mode dial to h. ■ Mode dial Preparations for shooting ■ ON/OFF button • The (blue) power lamp lights when the camera is turned on.
Setting the date/time 1 Display the menus. • Press the MENU button to display the menus. CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE K MENU button Select [X] in the [d] (setup) tab. • Use FG to select [d] and press I. X ’--.--.---:-- W s j±0 k±0 ENG. REC VIEW 5SEC c MENU DISPLAY OFF FIRMWARE [d] tab BACK 3 SET Set the date and time. • Use HI to select items. • Use FG to change the selected item. • Use FG to select the date format.
Names of parts and functions Basic guide Camera 1 8 2 9 3 0 4 5 4 Names of parts and functions 6 a b 7 g f h c d e Mode dial................................P. 6, 10 Shutter button ................ P. 11, 12, 46 ON/OFF button.............................P. 6 Strap eyelet ..................................P. 2 Self-timer lamp ...........................P. 30 Lens attachment mark .................P. 5 Mount (Remove the body cap before attaching the lens.) 8 Microphone ..........................P.
1 2 0 3 a 4567 c F(Up)/F(Exposure compensation) button (P. 40) H (Left)/ P (AF target) button (P. 45) I (Right)/ # (Flash) button (P. 54) i button (P. 21) Names of parts and functions b Basic guide 8 9 G(Down)/jY(Sequential shooting/Self-timer) button (P. 30) Flash switch ...............................P. 54 Accessory port LCD monitor .........................P. 22, 23 q (Playback) button ...........P. 14, 59 MENU button ............................P. 21 INFO (Information display) button ........
Names of parts and functions Basic guide 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 (movie) button to shoot movies. ■ Advanced shooting modes Mode icon Indicator Names of parts and functions P Program shooting (P. 36) A Aperture priority shooting (P. 37) S Shutter priority shooting (P. 38) M Manual shooting (P.
Mode Photos: shutter button R (movie) button Basic guide Shutter button Movies: R (movie) button • To take a photograph during movie recording, press the shutter button. 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. Press the R (movie) button to end recording. • Only one photograph can be taken at a time during movie recording; the self-timer and flash can not be used.
Taking photographs/shooting movies Basic guide 1 Frame the shot. • Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens. Horizontal grip Vertical grip Using lenses with an UNLOCK switch 1 Basic operations 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). 4 3 2 2 Adjust the focus.
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 shutter button all (or the rest of) the way down.” Press the rest of the way down Press halfway Release the shutter. Taking photographs Press the shutter button all the way (fully). • The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.
Playback/Erasing Basic guide Single-frame playback Press the q button to display your most recent photograph or movie. q button Arrow pad I: Displays the next frame H: Displays the previous frame Basic operations P [4032x3024,1/8] LN 100-0015 2010.02.01 12:30 15 Still image HD 2010.02.01 12:30 100-0004 4 Movie Close-up playback • To zoom in on the image currently displayed in singleframe playback, press the U button. Keep pressing the button to zoom in up to 14 ×.
Display a movie in single-frame playback and press i to display the playback menu. Select [MOVIE PLAY] and press i to begin playback. • To interrupt movie playback, press MENU. MOVIE Basic guide Movie playback MOVIE PLAY m BACK SET Display a image you want to delete and press D. Select [YES] and press i. ERASE D button Basic operations Erasing images YES NO BACK SET EN 15 S0027_E.
Using art filters Basic guide 1 Rotate the mode dial to ART. • A menu of art filters will be displayed. Select a filter using FG. 1 POP ART i ISO AUTO LN SELECT SET 250 F5.6 38 Basic operations • Press i or press the shutter button halfway to display the view through the lens in the monitor. Press i to return to the art filter menu. 2 Shoot. Types of art filters j POP ART k SOFT FOCUS l GRAINY FILM m PIN HOLE n DIORAMA o GENTLE SEPIA # Caution • Art filters are not applied to RAW images.
Shooting in scene mode Basic guide 1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN. • A menu of scene menu will be displayed. Select a scene using FG. 1 PORTRAIT B i e F D ISO AUTO C LN G SELECT SET 250 F5.6 38 2 Shoot. Types of scene modes I e L K J G U G H I PORTRAIT e-PORTRAIT LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT SPORT NIGHT SCENE NIGHT+PORTRAIT CHILDREN HIGH KEY LOW KEY q J r & * @ s ( g DIS MODE MACRO NATURE MACRO CANDLE SUNSET DOCUMENTS PANORAMA (P.
Using the iAUTO mode live guides Basic guide Although iAUTO (A) mode is a full auto mode, a “live guide” is available to guide you through creative adjustments to settings controlling such elements as vividness, hue, brightness, focus, and motion using simple operations and easy-to-understand instructions displayed over the view through the lens in the monitor.
After pressing i to display the live guide, use the FG buttons on the arrow pad to highlight an item and press i to select. Guide item CHANGE COLOR SATURATION Position the cursor using the FG buttons on the arrow pad and check the effect or read the description. • Press the shutter button halfway to select. • Although the camera exits from preview to live view when [BLUR BACKGROUND] or [EXPRESS MOTIONS] is selected, the selected effect still applies.
Using live control Basic guide Using live control allows you to preview the effects of different settings in the monitor. j WB AUTO Functions IS OFF WB AUTO P LF AUTO 5 2 3 1 w Settings Basic operations Settings that can be modified using live control Picture mode*1 .................................P. 52 Scene mode*2 ..................................P. 17 Art filter mode*2 ................................P. 16 n mode*3 ........................................P. 56 White balance .................
Using the menus Press the MENU button to display the menus. Tab CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE K j IMAGE ASPECT Operation guide BACK Press the MENU button to go back one screen Press the i button to confirm the setting Use FG to select a tab and press i. Select an item using FG and press i to display options for the selected item.
Information displayed in the monitor Basic guide Shooting You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g “Switching the information display” (P. 33) 1 2 345 6 7 89 FP RC HP BKT u 0 a s r S-AF q b c S-AF IS 2 p Information displayed in the monitor ISO 400 +2.0 t P 25 o n m l ISO 400 4:3 LN +2.0 AEL P 250 F5.6 +2.0 k 1 Card write indicator ......................P. 4 2 Internal temperature warning m ......................................P. 92 3 Super FP flash s ........
Basic guide Playback You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g “Information display” (P. 61) Simplified display 1 2 Overall display 3 4 5 b c x10 d e x10 6 [4032x3024,1/8] 4:3 L N 100-0015 2010.02.01 12:30 15 8 9 0 a 7 1 Aspect border .............................P. 32 2 Print reservation Number of prints.........................P. 82 3 Sound record .............................P. 65 4 Protect ........................................P. 65 5 Battery check .....................
Quick task index Quick task index Use this index to quickly find the page describing the task you want to perform or the function you want to know more about.
Live guide Exposure compensation HIGH KEY/LOW KEY 18 40 53 Reducing image noise (mottling) NOISE REDUCT.
Table of Contents Basic guide 3 Table of Contents Preparations for shooting ...........3 Charging and inserting the battery ...............................3 Inserting and removing cards .....4 Attaching a lens to the camera ...5 Power on ....................................6 Setting the date/time...................7 Names of parts and functions .....8 Camera .......................................8 Mode dial ..................................10 Basic operations ........................
Choosing a focus mode (AF mode)....................................44 Taking a photograph when recording ends.......................58 Choosing a focus target (AF target) ...................................45 Using a saved AF target ...........45 Focus lock ................................46 Viewing movies ..........................58 Playback options 59 Single-frame playback ...............59 Close-up playback......................60 Measuring subject brightness (metering) ..........................
Table of Contents Registering [RESET1]/ [RESET2] ..............................70 Using reset settings ..................70 Customizing camera settings 71 Custom Menu..............................71 Table of Contents Custom Menu options................72 R AF/MF ..................................72 AF MODE AF AREA RESET LENS BULB FOCUSING FOCUS RING MF ASSIST P SET HOME 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 S BUTTON ..............................
Printing pictures 82 Print reservation (DPOF) ...........82 Creating a print order................82 Resetting the print reservation data .......................................83 Connecting the camera to a computer 87 Interchangeable lenses..............97 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses .........97 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications .........................98 Four Thirds Adapter ..................99 Using electronic view finder (sold separately) .......................
1 Basic photography and useful functions Sequential shooting/using the self timer The camera will take photos at a rate of about 3 frames per second (fps) while the shutter button is pressed all the way down. Alternatively, the self-timer can be used for self- or group-portraits or to reduce camera shake when the camera is mounted on a tripod or otherwise fixed in place. 1 1 Press the jY button (G) to display the direct menu.
Image quality (record mode) Adjust image quality (record mode). Choose a mode according to how the picture will be used: printed, retouched on a computer, displayed on the web, or used for some other purpose. YN, a flexible JPEG mode, is recommended in most situations. Choosing a record mode 1 Display the live control (P. 20) and select the record mode item using FG. j WB AUTO IS OFF Select an option using HI and press i.
Setting the image aspect You can change the aspect ratio (horizontal-to-vertical ratio) when taking pictures using live view. Depending on your preference, you can set the aspect ratio to [4:3] (standard), [16:9], [3:2], or [6:6]. 1 2 1 Display the live control (P. 20) and select the aspect ratio item using FG. j WB AUTO Use HI to select an aspect ratio and press i.
# Caution • During sequential shooting, face detection will work only at the first shot. • Depending on the subject, the camera may not be able to correctly detect the face. • If [M (SINGLE TARGET)] is chosen for AF target selection, the camera will focus on the subject in the selected focus target. • In metering modes other than [G (Digital ESP metering)], the camera will meter exposure for the selected position.
Display magnification Press U in the shooting display to display the zoom frame. To exit, press i. ISO AUTO LN P 1 F/G/H/I 250 F5.6 30 10x Basic photography and useful functions Position the zoom frame. To return the zoom frame to the default position, press and hold i. Press the shutter Press the shutter button halfway to override the currently selected button halfway focus target and focus on the subject in the zoom frame. U Zoom in. Press U again to zoom out.
Panoramas If you have installed the supplied computer software (ib), you can use it to join pictures together to form a panorama. g “Installing the supplied computer software (ib)” (P. 88) Taking pictures for a panorama 1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN. 1 4 Select [PANORAMA] and press i. Use FGHI to choose a pan direction. Take a picture, using the guides to frame the shot. M 38 250 F5.6 • Focus, exposure, and other settings are fixed at the values for the first shot.
Other shooting options and advanced settings 2 “Point-and-shoot” photography (P program mode) In mode P, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture in response to subject brightness. 1 Set the mode dial to P. 2 Take pictures. 2 Other shooting options and advanced settings AF confirmation mark • The optimal shutter speed and aperture are displayed in the monitor. ISO AUTO LN Shooting mode P 38 250 F5.
Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode) In mode A, you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust shutter speed for optimal exposure. 1 Rotate the mode dial to A. 2 After pressing the F button (F), use FG to choose the aperture. 2 LN A 3 Take pictures. 38 250 F5.6 Aperture value • Larger apertures (lower f-numbers) decrease depth of field (the area in front of or behind the focus point that appears to be in focus), softening background details.
Choosing shutter speed (S shutter-priority mode) In mode S, you choose the shutter speed and let the camera automatically adjust aperture for optimal exposure. 2 1 Rotate the mode dial to S. 2 After pressing the F button (F), use FG to choose the shutter speed. Other shooting options and advanced settings ISO AUTO LN S 3 Take pictures. 38 250 F5.6 Shutter speed • A fast shutter speed can freeze a fast action scene without any blur. A slow shutter speed will blur a fast action scene.
Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M manual mode) In mode M, you choose both the aperture and the shutter speed. At a speed of BULB, the shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed. 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to M. After pressing the F button (F), use HI to choose the aperture and FG to choose the shutter speed. • The range of aperture values available varies with the lens type. • The shutter speed can be set to 1/2000 – 60 sec. or [BULB]. 3 Take pictures.
Controlling exposure (exposure compensation) Press the F button (F) and use HI to adjust exposure compensation. Choose positive (“+”) values to make pictures brighter, negative (“–”) values to make pictures darker. Exposure can be adjusted by ±3 EV. Negative (–) 2 No compensation (0) Positive (+) % Tips Other shooting options and advanced settings • To change the exposure adjustment interval: g “EV STEP” (P. 75) # Caution • Exposure compensation is not available in A, M, or SCN modes.
ISO sensitivity Increasing ISO sensitivity increases noise (graininess) but allows photographs to be taken when lighting is poor. The setting recommended in most situations is [AUTO], which starts at ISO 200 — a value that balances noise and dynamic range — and then adjusts ISO sensitivity according to shooting conditions. Choose ISO 100 when reducing noise is more important than enhancing dynamic range. 1 2 Display the live control (P. 20) and select the ISO sensitivity item using FG.
Color temperature WB mode AUTO k 5 5300K 2 7500K 3 1 6000K 3000K w 4000K 2 x 4500K Other shooting options and advanced settings Auto white balance y 6600K n 5500K V Color temperature set by onetouch WB. CWB 2000K – 14000K Preset white balance One-touch white balance (P. 43) Custom white balance Light conditions Used for most light conditions (when there is a white portion framed on the LCD monitor). Use this mode for general use.
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) AUTO > A G +2 –5 WB PREVIEW BACK SET Depending on the original WB conditions, the image will become greener when adjusted toward +, and magenta when adjusted toward –. • Choose from values between –7 and +7. 4 Press i to save settings and exit.
Choosing a focus mode (AF mode) Select a focusing method (focus mode). 1 2 Display the live control (P. 20) and select the AF mode item using FG. Select an option with HI and press the i button. • The selected AF mode is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2 AUTO e S-AF S-AF g OFF SINGLE AF P ISO AUTO S-AF C-AF MF S-AF+MF Other shooting options and advanced settings S-AF (single AF) The camera focuses once when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Choosing a focus target (AF target) This camera has 11 AF targets for focusing on the subject with auto focus. [AF AREA] options allows you to select the AF target according to the subject or the composition. 1 2 Press the P button (H) to display options. Select an AF target with HI and press the i button. If all targets are surrounded by a green frame (B ALL TARGETS) • The camera automatically selects from the 11 focus targets. 2 • The camera will focus on the subject in the selected focus target.
Focus lock Focus lock is suitable when selecting a composition where the subject is outside of the AF targets or when shooting a subject which is difficult to focus on with auto focus. 1 Position the AF target over your subject and press the shutter button halfway. • Make sure that the AF confirmation mark is lighting up. 2 While pressing the shutter button halfway, change the composition as necessary.
Measuring subject brightness (metering) Choose how the camera meters subject brightness. 1 Display the live control (P. 20) and select the metering item using FG. AUTO e e S-AF g OFF 2 ISO AUTO ESP Select an option with HI and press i. G e J 5 The camera meters exposure in 324 areas of the frame and optimizes exposure for the current scene or (if face detection is on) portrait subject. This mode is recommended for general use.
% Tips • To lock the exposure: g “AEL/AFL MEMO” (P. 72) • To activate AE lock with a set metering mode: g “AEL Metering” (P. 75) Varying settings over a series of photographs (bracketing) The camera automatically varies exposure, white balance, flash level, or sensitivity over a series of exposures, “bracketing” the current setting. Bracketing is available in P, A, S, and M modes. 1 2 Select [BRACKETING] in shooting menu X (P. 106).
WB BKT (WB bracketing) Three images with different white balances (adjusted in specified color directions) are automatically created from one shot, starting with the value currently selected for white balance. • White balance can be varied by 2, 4, or 6 steps on each of the A – B (Amber – Blue) and G – M (Green – Magenta) axes. • The camera brackets the value currently selected for white balance compensation.
Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer) You can reduce the amount of camera shake that can occur when shooting in low light situations or shooting with high magnification. 1 2 2 Display the live control (P. 20) and select the image stabilizer item using FG. j WB AUTO FOCAL LENGTH AUTO Select an option with HI and press i. OFF I.S. 1 I.S. 2 Other shooting options and advanced settings I.S. 3 2 LF 50 mm P Image stabilizer is off. Image stabilizer is on.
Recording multiple exposures in a single image (multiple exposure) A multiple exposure is created by overlaying a series of shots to create a single image. The image is saved with the record mode set at the time the image is saved. 1 2 Select [MULTIPLE EXPOSURE] in shooting menu X (P. 106). Adjust settings. FRAME Select [2F]. When set to [ON], the brightness of each frame is set to 1/2 and the images are overlaid.
• When a RAW image is selected using [OVERLAY], the JPEG image for the image recorded in JPEG+RAW is displayed. • When shooting multiple exposures using bracketing, priority is given to multiple exposure shooting. While the overlay image is being saved, bracketing is reset to the factory default setting. Processing options (picture mode) You can select image tone to create unique image effects. You can also fineadjust image parameters such as contrast and sharpness for each mode.
3 Press I to display settings for the selected option. CONTRAST SHARPNESS GRADATION AUTO NORMAL B&W FILTER (MONOTONE) N:NEUTRAL Ye:YELLOW Or:ORANGE R:RED G:GREEN PICT. TONE (MONOTONE) N:NEUTRAL S:SEPIA B:BLUE P:PURPLE G:GREEN Creates a normal black and white image.
3 Flash shooting To raise the built-in flash for use, slide the flash switch. The built-in flash can be used for flash photography in a variety of shooting conditions. Using a flash (flash photography) 1 2 3 Raise the flash. Press the # button (I) to display the current flash mode. Use HI to choose a flash mode and press i. • The options available and the order in which they are displayed vary depending on the shooting mode. g “Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode” (P.
Flash intensity control The flash intensity can be adjusted between [+3] and [–3]. It is useful to adjust the exposure balance between the subject and the background when the subject is small or far from the background. It is also useful when you intend to increase the contrast (distinction between light and dark) of images to make the images more vivid. 1 2 Display the live control (P. 20) and select the Flash intensity control item using FG. Choose the compensation value with HI and press the i button.
4 Shooting and viewing movies Use the R (movie) button to record High Definition (HD) movies with sound. g “Taking photographs/shooting movies” (P. 12) In movie mode, you can create movies that take advantage of the effects available in modes A and M. You can also customize camera settings to allow the shutter button to be used to record movies (P. 80).
# Caution • The camera may not correctly display the recording time in art filter mode. Movies recorded in [ART5] (DIORAMA) mode play back at high speed; during recording, the recording time is adjusted to reflect the playback time and advances more slowly than usual. Record mode 1 Display the live control (P. 20) and select the record mode item using FG. 2 P WB AUTO Select a movie record mode using HI and press the i button.
3 Press the shutter button all the way to begin recording. • ●REC lights up while both movie and sound are recorded simultaneously. 4 Press the shutter button all the way to end n recording. Lights up in red 2:18 Total recording time during recording % Tips • Recording silent movies: g “Recording sound” (P. 57) Taking a photograph when recording ends Select [ON] for [MOVIE+STILL] to take a still picture when movie recording is finished.
5 Playback options Single-frame playback To view pictures full frame, press the q button in shooting mode. • To exit to shooting mode, press q again or press the shutter button halfway. [4032x3024,1/8] LN 100-0015 2010.02.01 12:30 15 H/I D View other pictures. Erase the current picture (P. 15). • See “Erasing selected frames” (P. 66) for information on erasing multiple selected pictures, “All-frame erase” (P. 66) for information on erasing all pictures.
Close-up playback Press the U button to display a zoom frame in singleframe playback. 2x INFO 15 F/G/H/I Position the zoom frame. U 5 G View the portion of the image visible in the zoom frame at the selected zoom ratio. • Press FGHI to scroll to other areas of the image. • Press INFO and use FG to zoom in or out. • Press U and use HI to view other images at the same zoom ratio. 2x INFO Exit to single-frame playback.
Calendar display With the calendar, you can display images recorded on the card by date. If more than one image was taken on a single date, the image shot first on that date is displayed. Use FGHI to select a date and press the i button to play back images for the selected date in single-frame display.
• Press U to zoom in on the current image. Scroll both images. Use FGHI to scroll current image. U 2x INFO 53 54 Show selected images on opposite sides of the display. U 2x INFO 53 54 2x 53 54 U • While the images are zoomed in, press INFO and use FG to change the zoom ratio. Press INFO again to exit. % Tips • Use [G/INFO SETTING] to choose the information available for display (P. 74). Slideshow 5 This function displays images stored on the card one after another.
% Tips • A slideshow option is also available in the playback menu (P. 106). # Caution • If the slideshow is left running for about 30 minutes, the camera will turn off automatically. Editing still images Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images. 1 Display the image to be edited and press i. • [RAW DATA EDIT] is displayed if the picture is a RAW image, [JPEG EDIT] if it is a JPEG image.
• Red-eye correction may not work depending on the image. • Editing of a JPEG image is not possible in the following cases: When an image is recorded in RAW, when an image is processed on a PC, when there is not enough space in the card memory, when an image is recorded on another camera. • When resizing ([Q]) an image, you cannot select a larger number of pixels than was originally recorded. • [P] and [ASPECT] can only be used to edit images with an aspect ratio of 4:3 (standard).
• Gain can be adjusted in the range 0.1 – 2.0. Check the results in the monitor. 6 Press i. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; select [YES] and press i. % Tips • To overlay 4 or more frames, save the overlay image as a RAW file and use [IMAGE OVERLAY] repeatedly. # Caution • When the record mode is set to [RAW], the overlay image is saved as [YN+RAW]. Audio recording Add an audio recording (up to 30 sec. long) to the current photograph.
• Press the 0 button again to remove protection. # Caution • Formatting the card erases all images even if they have been protected. Protecting selected frames During index display you can select multiple images and protect them all at the same time. 1 In the index display, select an image you want to protect using FGHI and press i. • Selected images are shown by a v. • To cancel your selection, press the i button again. 2 2010.02.01 12:30 21 Press the 0 button.
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) 3 5 Connect the TV and camera.
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”. Turn on the camera. # Caution 5 Playback options • For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV's instruction manual. • Use an HDMI mini-cable that matches the HDMI mini connector on the camera and the HDMI connector on the TV.
6 Camera setup Setup Menu Use the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions. For details on using the menu lists, see “Using the menus” (P. 21). X ’--.--.---:-- W s j±0 k±0 ENG. REC VIEW 5SEC c MENU DISPLAY OFF FIRMWARE BACK Option X (Date/ time setting) W (Changing the display language) s (Monitor brightness adjustment) c MENU DISPLAY FIRMWARE Description Set the camera clock. You can change the language used for the on-screen display and error messages from ENGLISH to another language.
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]. For details on the registered functions, refer to “Functions that can be registered with My Mode and Custom Reset Setting” (P. 104).
7 Customizing camera settings Custom Menu Use the Custom Menu to customize camera settings. Menu categories Settings in the Custom Menu are divided into the following 10 categories: R S T U V AF/MF (P. 72) BUTTON (P. 72) RELEASE (P. 73) DISP/8/PC (P. 73) EXP/e/ISO (P. 75) W X Y Z b # CUSTOM (P. 75) K/COLOR/WB (P. 76) RECORD/ERASE (P. 77) MOVIE (P. 78) K UTILITY (P.
Custom Menu options R AF/MF Option R g Description AF MODE Choose the AF mode. P. 44 AF AREA Choose the AF target mode. P. 45 RESET LENS When set to [ON], this resets the focus of the lens (infinity) each time the power is turned off. — BULB FOCUSING Normally focus locks during the exposure when manual focus (MF) is selected. Select [ON] to allow focusing using the focus ring.
S BUTTON MENU Option MY MODE SETUP c S g Description When [MY MODE] (P. 80) is assigned to the < button, frequently-used settings can be recalled by pressing the < button. See page 104 for information on the settings that can be saved using My Mode. Saving My Mode Settings 1) Select [MY MODE1] or [MY MODE2] and press I. 2) Select [SET] and press the i button. — Recalling My Mode Settings 1) Select [MY MODE1] or [MY MODE2] and press the i button. 2) Select [YES] and press the i button.
U DISP/8/PC Option SLEEP LIVE VIEW BOOST g FACE DETECT G/INFO SETTING KCONTROL SETTING 7 Customizing camera settings HISTOGRAM SETTING EVF ADJUST BACKLIT LCD MODE GUIDE qCLOSEUP MODE MENU c Description The camera will enter sleep (standby) mode to reduce the drain on the battery if no operations are performed for the specified period. [OFF] cancels the sleep mode. Pressing a button such as the shutter button reactivates the camera.
U DISP/8/PC Option 8 (Beep sound) VOLUME USB MODE MENU c U Description g When set to [OFF], you can turn off the beep sound that is — emitted when the focus locks by pressing the shutter button. Adjust speaker volume. P. 58, 62 Choose a mode for connecting the camera to a P. 84, 87 computer or printer. V EXP/e/ISO MENU c g Option EV STEP Description Choose the size of the increments used when selecting shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, and other exposure parameters.
X K/COLOR/WB Description This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. [AUTO]: Long exposure noise reduction activates automatically at slow shutter speeds. [ON]: Noise reduction is performed with every shot. [OFF]: Noise reduction off. • When active, noise reduction approximately doubles shooting times. • Noise reduction turns off automatically during sequential shooting. • This function may not work effectively with some shooting conditions or subjects.
X K/COLOR/WB MENU Option PIXEL COUNT c X g Description Choose the pixel count for X- and W-size images. Choosing a pixel count 1) Select [PIXEL COUNT] in the c Custom Menu (P. 71) X tab. 2) Select X or W and press I. PIXEL COUNT Xiddle Wmall 2560x1920 1280x960 P. 31 BACK 3) Choose a pixel count and press i.
Y RECORD/ERASE Option PRIORITY SET dpi SETTING MENU MENU Option MOVIE R Option 7 Customizing camera settings EXPOSURE SHIFT 8 WARNING LEVEL c — — Z g Description Choose a movie record mode. P. 56 Choose [ON] to record a photograph when movie recording ends. Choose [OFF] to record silent movies. P. 57 b K UTILITY PIXEL MAPPING Y g Choose the default selection ([YES] or [NO]) for confirmation dialogs. Choose the print resolution.
S c AEL/AFL MENU [AEL/AFL] If [AEL/AFL] is selected for [; FUNCTION] (P. 80) or [R FUNCTION] (P. 80), the < or R (movie) button can be used to set focus or exposure instead of the shutter button. Select the function of the button to match the operation S-AF AEL/AFL when the shutter button is pressed. Choose an mode 1 operating mode ([mode1] – [mode3], or in C-AF mode HALF WAY AEL/S-AF [mode1] – [mode4]) for the different focus modes.
; FUNCTION, R FUNCTION MENU c S [;FUNCTION]/[RFUNCTION] The following functions can be assigned to the < or R (movie) button: 7 Customizing camera settings Fn FACE DETECT Pressing the < or R (movie) button selects [ON] for [g FACE DETECT]; press the < or R (movie) button again to turn it off (P. 32, 74). PREVIEW (electronic) Press and hold the < or R (movie) button to stop aperture down to the selected value and preview depth of field (P. 37).
Using the super control panel The term “super control panel” refers to the display shown below, which lists shooting settings together with the option currently selected for each. To use the super control panel, select [ON] for [KCONTROL SETTING] > [SCP] (P. 74).
8 Printing pictures Print reservation (DPOF) You can save digital “print orders” to the memory card listing the pictures to be printed and the number of copies of each print. You can then have the pictures printed at a print shop that supports DPOF or print the pictures yourself by connecting the camera directly to a DPOF printer. A memory card is required when creating a print order. # Caution • The camera can not be used to modify print orders created with other devices.
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. X NO ζထ DATE TIME BACK 6 SET Select [SET] and press the i button. Resetting the print reservation data You can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures. 1 2 3 Press i during playback and select [<]. Select [<] and press i. Select [KEEP] and press the i button.
• Images recorded in RAW data cannot be printed. • You cannot print movie images. • The camera will not enter sleep mode while it is connected to the USB cable. Connecting the camera to a printer Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. 1 Turn the printer on and connect the camera's multi-connector to the printer's USB port with the USB cable. • For details on how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer's manual.
Custom printing 1 Follow the operation guide to set a print option. Selecting the print mode PRINT MODE SELECT Select the type of printing (print mode). The available print modes are as shown below. PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX PRINT ORDER SET EXIT PRINT Prints selected pictures. ALL PRINT Prints all the pictures stored in the card and makes one print for each picture. MULTI PRINT Prints multiple copies of one image in separate frames on a single sheet.
Selecting pictures you want to print Select pictures you want to print. The selected pictures can be printed later (single-frame reservation) or the picture you are displaying can be printed right away. 123-3456 15 SELECT SINGLE PRINT PRINT MORE Prints the currently displayed picture. If there is a picture that [SINGLE PRINT] reservation has already been applied to, only that reserved picture will be printed. Applies print reservation to the currently displayed picture.
9 Connecting the camera to a computer Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to a computer by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable. The following operating systems are compatible with the USB connection: Windows: Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP Home Edition/ Windows XP Professional/Windows Vista/Windows 7 Macintosh: Mac OS X version 10.3 or later Connecting the camera to a computer 1 Turn the camera off and connect it to the computer.
Installing the supplied computer software (ib) After checking the system requirements, follow the instructions below to connect the camera to a computer and install the supplied computer software (ib). For information on using the computer software (ib), see the software’s online help. System requirements: Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later)/ Windows Vista/Windows 7 1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive. • A setup screen will appear on the computer monitor.
10 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.
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 center of frame Subject with repeated patterns Subjects at different distances Fast-moving subject Subject not inside AF area AF confirmation mark lights up but the subject is not focused.
Error codes Monitor indication NO CARD Possible cause The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. Corrective action Insert a card or insert a different card. Insert the card again. If the problem persists, format the card. If the card cannot be CARD ERROR formatted, it cannot be used. The card write-protect switch is Writing to the card is prohibited. set to the “LOCK” side. Release the switch. (P. 95) WRITE PROTECT • The card is full.
Monitor indication Possible cause m Internal camera temperature is too high. Please wait for cooling before camera use. BATTERY EMPTY NO CONNECTION Corrective action Turn off the camera and wait for the internal temperature to cool. The internal temperature of the camera has risen due to sequential shooting. Wait a moment for the camera to turn off automatically. Allow the internal temperature of the camera to cool before resuming operations. The battery is drained. Charge the battery.
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. LCD monitor: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Pixel mapping - 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 Select [PIXEL MAPPING] in c Custom Menu (P. 71) tab b. Press I, then press the i button. • The [BUSY] bar is displayed when pixel mapping is in progress.
11 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. If you set the switch to the “LOCK” side, you will not be able to write to the card, delete data or format. Return the switch to enable writing.
Battery and charger • Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLS-1). Other batteries cannot be used. • The camera’s power consumption varies widely with usage and other conditions. • 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. • When connected to a computer or printer.
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.ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses This is an interchangeable lens specifically for use with the “Micro Four Thirds system” which is a smaller, thinner version of the “Four Thirds system”.
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Storage Precautions • Clean the lens after use. Remove dust and dirt on the surface of the lens with a blower brush or brush. Use commercially available lens cleaning paper to remove the dirt on the lens. Do not use organic solvents. • Always cap the lens and store it when it is not used. • Do not store in an area with insect repellent. # Caution • Edges of pictures may be cut off if more than one filter is used or if a thick filter is used.
Using electronic view finder (sold separately) If you use the electronic view finder (sold separately: VF-2), you can view the shooting screen in the finder. This is convenient when you are in a very bright location, such as under direct sunlight, where it is difficult to view the monitor, or are using the camera at a low angle. Also refer to the electronic view finder’s manual. 1 2 Turn off the camera. Slide off the hot shoe cover. • Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to avoid losing it.
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.
Flash synchronization and shutter speed Shooting mode P A S M Upper limit of Fixed synchronization timing when timing*1 flash fires*2 Flash timing 1/ (lens focal length × 2) or synchronization timing, whichever is slower 1/60 1/160 The set shutter speed ― *1 Can be changed using menu: 1/60 – 1/160 g “#X-SYNC.” (P. 75) *2 Can be changed using menu: 1/30 – 1/160 g “#SLOW LIMIT” (P.
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. An external flash unit specified for use with this camera can be mounted on the camera by attaching it to the camera's hot shoe.
Functions that can be registered with My Mode and Custom Reset Setting Function F IMAGE STABILIZER jY* FLASH MODE PICTURE MODE STILL PICTURE K MOVIE IMAGE ASPECT w AE BKT WB BKT FL BKT ISO BKT MULTIPLE EXPOSURE X W s REC VIEW c MENU DISPLAY FIRMWARE STILL AF PICTURE MODE MOVIE AF AREA RESET LENS BULB FOCUSING FOCUS RING MF ASSIST P SET HOME AEL/AFL AEL/AFL MEMO ; FUNCTION R FUNCTION MY MODE SETUP BUTTON TIMER RLS PRIORITY S RLS PRIORITY C HDMI VIDEO OUT SLEEP LIVE VIEW BOOST g FACE DETECT G/INFO SETTING K C
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. File Record Number of pixels Compression format mode (PIXEL COUNT) RAW 4032×3024 3200×2400 2560×1920 1600×1200 1280×960 1024×768 640×480 Number of storable still picture*1 ORF Approx. 14 54 JPEG Approx. 8.4 Approx. 5.9 Approx. 2.7 Approx. 1.8 Approx. 5.6 Approx. 3.4 Approx. 1.7 Approx. 1.2 Approx. 3.2 Approx. 2.2 Approx. 1.1 Approx. 0.8 Approx. 1.3 Approx. 0.
Menu directory K Shooting Menu Tab Function W CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE STILL PICTURE K MOVIE IMAGE ASPECT X jY IMAGE STABILIZER AE BKT WB A– B BRACKETING BKT G–M FL BKT ISO BKT FRAME MULTIPLE EXPOSURE AUTO GAIN OVERLAY w #RC mode Default ― ― jNATURAL YN HD 4:3 o OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ±0 OFF g P. 66, 95 P. 70 P. 52 P. 31 P. 32 P. 30 P. 50 P. 48 P. 49 P. 49 P. 49 P. 51 P. 55 P.
c Custom Menu Tab c Function R AF MODE S STILL PICTURE MOVIE AF AREA RESET LENS BULB FOCUSING FOCUS RING MF ASSIST P SET HOME BUTTON AEL/AFL T U Default AF/MF AEL/AFL MEMO ; FUNCTION R FUNCTION MY MODE SETUP BUTTON TIMER RELEASE RLS PRIORITY S RLS PRIORITY C DISP/8/PC HDMI OUT HDMI HDMI CONTROL VIDEO OUT SLEEP LIVE VIEW BOOST g FACE DETECT G/INFO SETTING q INFO 8 VOLUME USB MODE S-AF P. 44 B ON ON b OFF B P. 45 P. 72 P. 72 P. 72 P. 72 P. 72 P.
Tab c V Function EXP/e/ISO EV STEP METERING AEL Metering ISO ISO STEP ISO-AUTO SET W X ISO-AUTO BULB TIMER ANTI-SHOCK z # CUSTOM #X-SYNC. #SLOW LIMIT w+F K/COLOR/WB NOISE REDUCT. NOISE FILTER WB ALL SET ALL RESET COLOR SPACE SHADING COMP.
Specifications Camera 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 Product type No. of total pixels No. of effective pixels Screen size Aspect ratio 4/3" Live MOS sensor Approx. 13,060,000 pixels Approx. 12,300,000 pixels 17.3 mm (H) × 13.0 mm (V) 1.
External flash Synchronization Flash control mode Flash attachment External connector Synchronized with the camera at 1/160 sec. or less TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-flash mode)/AUTO/MANUAL Hot shoe Multi-connector (USB connector, AV connector)/HDMI mini connector (Type C)/Accessory port Power supply Battery Li-ion Battery (BLS-1) ×1 Dimensions Weight 114.6 mm (W) × 72.2 mm (H) × 41.5 mm (D) (4.5" × 2.8" × 1.6") (excluding protrusions) Approx. 344 g (0.8 Ib.
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. DANGER If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, serious injury or death may result.
• Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts. • Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child. • Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera. • Do not look at the sun or strong lights with the camera. • Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places. • Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing. CAUTION 11 Information 112 EN S0027_E.
If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately. • Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration. CAUTION Caution for Usage Environment • To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in the places listed below, no matter if in use or storage: • Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through extreme changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.
Due to its characteristics or the angle at which you are viewing the monitor, the spot may not be uniform in color and brightness. This is not a malfunction. 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).
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.
2 The customer shall transport the product to the dealer or Olympus authorized service station at his own risk and shall be responsible for any costs incurred in transporting the product. Provisions of Guarantee 1 "OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP., Shinjuku Monolith, 2-3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan grants a one year World Wide Guarantee. This worldwide Guarantee must be presented at an Olympus authorized repair service station before any repair can be made under conditions of this Guarantee.
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Index 11 Information Symbols A W Shooting Menu 1 ...........................106 X Shooting Menu 2 ...........................106 q Playback Menu ............................106 d Setup Menu ..............................69, 106 c Custom Menu..........................71, 107 R AF/MF .............................................72 S BUTTON .........................................72 T RELEASE .......................................73 U DISP/8/PC ....................................73 V EXP/e/ISO .........
CANDLE & ........................................17 Card .................................................4, 95 CARD SETUP ...............................66, 95 Center weighted averaging metering H.....................................47 CHILDREN G .....................................17 Close-up playback U ....................14, 60 COLOR SPACE ...................................76 Color temperature................................42 Compression rate ................................31 Continuous AF (C-AF) ..
J JPEG ...................................................31 JPEG EDIT ..........................................63 L LANDSCAPE l .................................17 LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT k .............17 Lens .................................................5, 97 Lithium ion battery ...........................3, 96 Lithium ion charger ..........................3, 96 Live control ..........................................20 LIVE GUIDE ........................................18 LIVE VIEW BOOST ...............
RLS PRIORITY C ................................73 RLS PRIORITY S ................................73 ROTATE ..............................................64 SUNSET * ........................................17 Super control panel .............................81 Super FP flash ...................................103 S T S-AF (single AF) ..................................44 S-AF+MF .............................................44 SATURATION ................................53, 63 Scene mode SCN ...............
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Basic guide DIGITAL CAMERA Quick task index Table of Contents Instruction Manual 9am to 9pm (Monday to Friday) ET Instruction Manual 1. Basic photography and useful functions 2. Other shooting options and advanced settings 3. Flash shooting 4. Shooting and viewing movies 5. Playback options 6. Camera setup 7. Customizing camera settings 8. Printing pictures 9. Connecting the camera to a computer 10. Shooting tips and maintenance 11.
