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Olympus E-PL1 Instruction Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new
camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a
longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking
important photographs.
The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the
development stages and may differ from the actual product.
The contents in this manual are based on fi rmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there
are additions and/or modifi cations of functions due to fi rmware update for the camera, the
contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.
Basic guide
Quick task index
Table of Contents
Basic photography and useful
1.
functions
Other shooting options and
2.
advanced settings
3.
Flash shooting
4.
Shooting and viewing movies
5.
Playback options
6.
Camera setup
7.
Customizing camera settings
8.
Printing pictures
Connecting the camera to a
9.
computer
10.
Shooting tips and maintenance
11.
Information

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 2: Unpack The Box Contents

    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 • Computer software (ib) CD-ROM • Instruction manual • Warranty card Attaching the strap Thread the strap in the direction of the arrows.

  • Page 3: Basic Guide

    Charging and inserting the battery Charging the battery. Charging indicator charging indicator Amber light: Charging in progress Blue light: Charging complete (Charging time: Up to approximately 3 hours 30 minutes) Amber blinking: Charging error Loading the battery. Direction indicating mark Removing the battery Turn off the camera before opening or closing the battery/card...

  • Page 4: Inserting And Removing Cards

    Inserting and removing cards 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. Removing the card Press the inserted card lightly and it will be ejected.

  • Page 5: Attaching A Lens To The Camera

    Attaching a lens to the camera Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens. 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.

  • Page 6: Power On

    Power on 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. •...

  • Page 7: Set The Date And Time

    Setting the date/time Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The fi le name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera. Display the menus.

  • Page 8: Names Of Parts And Functions

    Names of parts and functions Camera 1 Mode dial...P. 6, 10 2 Shutter button ... P. 11, 12, 46 3 ON/OFF button...P. 6 4 Strap eyelet ...P. 2 5 Self-timer lamp ...P. 30 6 Lens attachment mark ...P. 5 7 Mount (Remove the body cap before attaching the lens.) 8 Microphone ...P.
  • Page 9 F(Up)/F(Exposure compensation) button H (Left)/ P (AF target) button (P. 45) i button (P. 21) 1 Flash switch ...P. 54 2 Accessory port 3 LCD monitor ...P. 22, 23 4 q (Playback) button ...P. 14, 59 5 MENU button ...P. 21 6 INFO (Information display) button ...P.

  • Page 10: Mode Dial

    Names of parts and functions 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. Indicator Mode icon Photo zone ■...
  • Page 11 Shutter button Mode Photos: shutter button • Aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for optimal results. • You control aperture. • You control shutter speed. • You control aperture and shutter speed. • A full auto mode in which the camera automatically optimizes settings for the current scene.

  • Page 12: Basic Operations

    Taking photographs/shooting movies Frame the shot. • Keep your fi ngers and the strap away from the lens. Using lenses with an UNLOCK switch Retractable lenses with an UNLOCK switch can not be used while retracted. Turn the zoom ring in the direction of arrow ( 1 ) to extend the lens ( 2 ).
  • Page 13 Pressing the shutter button halfway and all the way down The shutter button has two positions. The act of lightly pressing the shutter button to the fi rst 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.”...

  • Page 14: Playback/Erasing

    Playback/Erasing Single-frame playback Press the q button to display your most recent photograph or movie. q button 2010.02.01 12:30 Close-up playback • To zoom in on the image currently displayed in single- frame playback, press the U button. Keep pressing the button to zoom in up to 14 ×.

  • Page 15: Movie Playback

    Movie playback 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 MOVIE PLAY BACK Erasing images Display a image you want to delete and press D. Select [YES] and press i. ERASE D button BACK...

  • Page 16: Using Art Fi Lters

    Using art fi lters Rotate the mode dial to ART. • A menu of art fi lters will be displayed. Select a fi lter using FG. POP ART SELECT Press i or press the shutter button halfway to display the view through the •...

  • Page 17: Shooting In Scene Mode

    Shooting in scene mode Rotate the mode dial to SCN. • A menu of scene menu will be displayed. Select a scene using FG. PORTRAIT SELECT Press i or press the shutter button halfway to display the view through the •...

  • Page 18: Using The Iauto Mode Live Guides

    Using the iAUTO mode live guides 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.
  • Page 19 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. Position the cursor using the FG buttons on the arrow pad and check the effect or read the description. •...

  • Page 20: Using Live Control

    Using live control Using live control allows you to preview the effects of different settings in the monitor. Settings that can be modifi ed using live control Picture mode ...P. 52 Scene mode ...P. 17 Art fi lter mode ...P. 16 n mode ...P.

  • Page 21: Using The Menus

    Using the menus Press the MENU button to display the menus. Use FG to select a tab and press i . Select an item using FG and press i to display options for the selected item. Press the i button to confi rm the setting. Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the menu.

  • Page 22: Information Displayed In The Monitor

    Information displayed in the monitor Shooting You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g “Switching the information display” (P. 33) S-AF +2.0 1 Card write indicator ...P. 4 2 Internal temperature warning m ...P. 92 3 Super FP fl ash s ...P. 103 4 RC mode ...P.

  • Page 23: Playback

    Playback You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g “Information display” (P. 61) Simplifi ed display 3 4 5 x 10 [ 4032x3024,1/8 ] 100-0015 2010.02.01 12:30 1 Aspect border ...P. 32 2 Print reservation Number of prints...P. 82 3 Sound record ...P.

  • Page 24: Quick Task Index

    Quick task index Use this index to quickly fi nd the page describing the task you want to perform or the function you want to know more about. Shooting Taking pictures with automatic settings Easy photography with special effects Easy photography suited to the scene Focus Focusing on one area...

  • Page 25: Camera Settings

    Taking pictures so that whites come out white and blacks come out black Reducing image noise (mottling) Optimizing the LCD monitor Reducing camera shake Taking pictures while checking the level of the camera Choosing an aspect ratio Displaying guides to aid composition Playback Displaying the image after the...

  • Page 26: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Basic guide 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 ...12 Taking photographs/shooting...
  • Page 27 Choosing a focus mode (AF mode) ...44 Choosing a focus target (AF target) ...45 Using a saved AF target ...45 Focus lock ...46 Zoom frame AF ...46 Measuring subject brightness (metering) ...47 Exposure lock (AE lock) ...47 Varying settings over a series of photographs (bracketing) ...48 Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer) ...50...
  • Page 28 Table of Contents Registering [RESET1]/ [RESET2] ...70 Using reset settings ...70 Customizing camera settings Custom Menu ...71 Custom Menu options ...72 R AF/MF ...72 AF MODE AF AREA RESET LENS BULB FOCUSING FOCUS RING MF ASSIST P SET HOME S BUTTON ...72 AEL/AFL AEL/AFL MEMO ;...
  • Page 29 Printing pictures Print reservation (DPOF) ...82 Creating a print order...82 Resetting the print reservation data ...83 Direct printing (PictBridge) ...83 Connecting the camera to a printer ...84 Easy printing ...84 Custom printing ...85 Connecting the camera to a computer Connecting the camera to a computer ...87 Installing the supplied computer software (ib) ...88...

  • Page 30: Basic Photography And Useful Functions

    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 fi...

  • Page 31: Image Quality (Record Mode)

    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 fl exible JPEG mode, is recommended in most situations.

  • Page 32: Setting The Image Aspect

    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]. Display the live control (P. 20) and select the aspect ratio item using FG.

  • Page 33: Switching The Information Display

    Caution • During sequential shooting, face detection will work only at the fi rst 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.

  • Page 34: Display Magnifi Cation

    Display magnifi cation Press U in the shooting display to display the zoom frame. To exit, press i. Position the zoom frame. To return the zoom frame to the default F/G/H/I 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.

  • Page 35: Panoramas

    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 Rotate the mode dial to SCN. Select [PANORAMA] and press i.

  • Page 36: Other Shooting Options And Advanced Settings

    Other shooting options and advanced settings “Point-and-shoot” photography (P program mode) In mode P, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture in response to subject brightness. Set the mode dial to P. Take pictures. • The optimal shutter speed and aperture are displayed in the monitor.

  • Page 37: Choosing Aperture (A Aperture-Priority Mode)

    Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode) In mode A, you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust shutter speed for optimal exposure. Rotate the mode dial to A. After pressing the F button (F), use FG to choose the aperture. Take pictures.

  • Page 38: Choosing Shutter Speed (S Shutter-Priority Mode)

    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. Rotate the mode dial to S. After pressing the F button (F), use FG to choose the shutter speed. Take pictures.

  • Page 39: Choosing Aperture And Shutter Speed (M Manual Mode)

    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. 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.

  • Page 40: Controlling Exposure (Exposure Compensation)

    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 (–) Tips To change the exposure adjustment interval: g “EV STEP”...

  • Page 41: Iso Sensitivity

    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.

  • Page 42: White Balance Compensation

    WB mode Auto white AUTO balance Preset white balance One-touch white balance (P. 43) Custom white balance White balance color temperature As their temperature increases, objects fi rst start to shine red and then to shine blue as the temperature rises further. Color temperature expresses the color of light in this way using absolute temperatures in degrees K (kelvin).

  • Page 43: One-Touch White Balance

    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 –.

  • Page 44: Choosing A Focus Mode (Af Mode)

    Choosing a focus mode (AF mode) Select a focusing method (focus mode). 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. S-AF (single AF) C-AF...

  • Page 45: Choosing A Focus Target (Af Target)

    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. Press the P button (H) to display options. Select an AF target with HI and press the i button.

  • Page 46: Focus Lock

    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 diffi cult to focus on with auto focus. Position the AF target over your subject and press the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 47: Measuring Subject Brightness (Metering)

    Measuring subject brightness (metering) Choose how the camera meters subject brightness. Display the live control (P. 20) and select the metering item using FG. Select an option with HI and press i. Digital ESP metering Center weighted averaging metering Spot metering Spot metering - highlight control Spot metering -...

  • Page 48: Varying Settings Over A Series Of Photographs (Bracketing)

    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, fl ash level, or sensitivity over a series of exposures, “bracketing”...
  • Page 49 WB BKT (WB bracketing) Three images with different white balances (adjusted in specifi ed 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 –...

  • Page 50: Reducing Camera Shake (The Image Stabilizer)

    If the internal temperature of the camera exceeds the specifi ed temperature, the image stabilizer is deactivated and the image stabilizer icon lights red on the monitor. A blinking icon indicates a malfunction; consult an Olympus Authorized Service Center. 50 EN...

  • Page 51: Recording Multiple Exposures In A Single Image (Multiple Exposure)

    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. Select [MULTIPLE EXPOSURE] in shooting menu X (P.

  • Page 52: Processing Options (Picture Mode)

    • 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.
  • Page 53 Press I to display settings for the selected option. CONTRAST Distinction between light and dark SHARPNESS Sharpness of the image GRADATION Adjust tone (gradation). Divides the image into detailed regions and adjusts the brightness separately for each region. This is effective AUTO for images with areas of large contrast in which the whites...

  • Page 54: Flash Shooting

    Flash shooting To raise the built-in fl ash for use, slide the fl ash switch. The built-in fl ash can be used for fl ash photography in a variety of shooting conditions. Using a fl ash (fl ash photography) Raise the fl ash. Press the # button (I) to display the current fl...

  • Page 55: Flash Intensity Control

    Using obsolete fl ash units that apply currents of more than about 5 V to the camera hot shoe X-contact will damage the camera. • Connecting fl ash units with signal contacts that do not conform to Olympus specifi cations may damage the camera. •...

  • Page 56: Shooting And Viewing Movies

    Shooting and viewing movies Use the R (movie) button to record High Defi nition (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.

  • Page 57: Record Mode

    Caution • The camera may not correctly display the recording time in art fi lter mode. Movies recorded in [ART5] (DIORAMA) mode play back at high speed; during recording, the recording time is adjusted to refl ect the playback time and advances more slowly than usual.

  • Page 58: Begin Recording

    Press the shutter button all the way to begin recording. ●REC lights up while both movie and sound are • recorded simultaneously. Press the shutter button all the way to end recording. Tips Recording silent movies: g • Taking a photograph when recording ends Select [ON] for [MOVIE+STILL] to take a still picture when movie recording is fi...

  • Page 59: Playback Options

    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. View other pictures. Erase the current picture (P. 15). •...

  • Page 60: Close-Up Playback

    Close-up playback Press the U button to display a zoom frame in single- frame playback. Position the zoom frame. F/G/H/I View the portion of the image visible in the zoom frame at the selected zoom ratio. • • • Exit to single-frame playback. Index display/calendar display To view multiple pictures, press the G button during single-frame playback.

  • Page 61: Information Display

    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 fi rst 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.

  • Page 62: Slideshow

    Press U to zoom in on the current image. • Use FGHI to scroll current image. INFO While the images are zoomed in, press INFO and use FG to change the zoom • ratio. Press INFO again to exit. Tips •...

  • Page 63: Editing Still Images

    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. Display the image to be edited and press i.

  • Page 64: Rotate

    • 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.

  • Page 65: Audio Recording

    • Gain can be adjusted in the range 0.1 – 2.0. Check the results in the monitor. Press i. A confi rmation dialog will be displayed; select [YES] and press i. Tips • To overlay 4 or more frames, save the overlay image as a RAW fi le and use [IMAGE OVERLAY] repeatedly.

  • Page 66: Protecting Selected Frames

    the 0 button • Press 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. In the index display, select an image you want to protect using FGHI and press •...

  • Page 67: Playback On Tv

    Playback on TV Use the AV cable provided with the camera to playback recorded images on your TV. You can playback high-defi nition images on a high-defi nition TV by connecting it to the camera using a commercially available HDMI mini-cable. Connection via AV cable Connect the TV and camera.

  • Page 68: Turn On The Camera

    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 • For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV's instruction manual.

  • Page 69: Camera Setup

    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). Option X (Date/ Set the camera clock. time setting) You can change the language used for the on-screen display (Changing and error messages from ENGLISH to another language.

  • Page 70: Resetting The Camera Settings

    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].

  • Page 71: Custom Menu

    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: AF/MF BUTTON RELEASE DISP/8/PC EXP/e/ISO Displaying the Custom Menu Before changing settings in the Custom Menu, display the [c] (Custom Menu) tab by selecting [ON] for the [c MENU DISPLAY] option in the setup menu.

  • Page 72: Custom Menu Options

    Custom Menu options R AF/MF Option AF MODE AF AREA RESET LENS BULB FOCUSING FOCUS RING MF ASSIST P SET HOME S BUTTON Option AEL/AFL AEL/AFL MEMO ; FUNCTION R FUNCTION 72 EN Description Choose the AF mode. Choose the AF target mode. When set to [ON], this resets the focus of the lens (infi...
  • Page 73 S BUTTON Option MY MODE When [MY MODE] (P. 80) is assigned to the < button, SETUP 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 Select [MY MODE1] or [MY MODE2] and press Select [SET] and press the i button.
  • Page 74 U DISP/8/PC Option SLEEP The camera will enter sleep (standby) mode to reduce the drain on the battery if no operations are performed for the specifi ed period. [OFF] cancels the sleep mode. Pressing a button such as the shutter button reactivates the camera. LIVE VIEW If [ON] is selected, the camera will adjust display BOOST...
  • Page 75 U DISP/8/PC Option 8 (Beep When set to [OFF], you can turn off the beep sound that is emitted when the focus locks by pressing the shutter button. sound) VOLUME Adjust speaker volume. USB MODE Choose a mode for connecting the camera to a computer or printer.
  • Page 76 X K/COLOR/WB Option NOISE REDUCT. NOISE FILTER ALL > COLOR SPACE SHADING COMP. Choose [ON] to correct peripheral illumination according K SET 76 EN Description This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. [AUTO]: Long exposure noise reduction activates automatically at slow shutter speeds.
  • Page 77 X K/COLOR/WB Option PIXEL COUNT Choose the pixel count for X- and W-size images. Choosing a pixel count Select [PIXEL COUNT] in the c Custom Menu (P. 71) X tab. Select X or W and press I. Choose a pixel count and press i.
  • Page 78 Y RECORD/ERASE Option PRIORITY SET dpi SETTING Z MOVIE Option nMODE MOVIE+STILL MOVIE R b K UTILITY Option PIXEL MAPPING EXPOSURE SHIFT 8 WARNING LEVEL 78 EN Description Choose the default selection ([YES] or [NO]) for confi rmation dialogs. Choose the print resolution. [AUTO]: Print resolution is selected automatically according to image size.
  • Page 79 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 when the shutter button is pressed.
  • Page 80 ; FUNCTION, R FUNCTION The following functions can be assigned to the < or R (movie) button: Fn FACE Pressing the < or R (movie) button selects [ON] for [g FACE DETECT]; press the < or R (movie) button again to turn it off DETECT (P.

  • Page 81: Using The Super Control Panel

    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.

  • Page 82: Printing Pictures

    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.

  • Page 83: Resetting The Print Reservation Data

    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. Resetting the print reservation data You can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures. Press i during playback and select and press i .

  • Page 84: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    • 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.

  • Page 85: Custom Printing

    Custom printing Follow the operation guide to set a print option. Selecting the print mode Select the type of printing (print mode). The available print modes are as shown below. PRINT Prints selected pictures. Prints all the pictures stored in the card and makes one print for ALL PRINT each picture.
  • Page 86 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. PRINT(f) SINGLE PRINT(t) MORE(u) Setting printing data Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or fi...

  • Page 87: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    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...

  • Page 88: Installing The Supplied Computer Software (Ib)

    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)/ Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 89: Shooting Tips And Maintenance

    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 •...

  • Page 90: Functions That Cannot Be Selected From Menus

    Subjects that are diffi cult to focus on It may be diffi cult to focus with auto focus in the following situations. AF confi rmation mark is blinking. These subjects are not focused. AF confi rmation mark lights up but the subject is not focused.

  • Page 91: Error Codes

    Error codes Monitor Possible cause indication The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. NO CARD There is a problem with the card. CARD ERROR Writing to the card is prohibited. WRITE PROTECT The card is full. No more •...
  • Page 92 Monitor indication Internal camera temperature is too high. Please wait for cooling before camera use. BATTERY EMPTY CONNECTION NO PAPER NO INK JAMMED SETTINGS CHANGED PRINT ERROR CANNOT PRINT The lens is locked. Please extend the lens. Please check the status of a lens.

  • Page 93: Cleaning And Storing The Camera

    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.

  • Page 94: Pixel Mapping - Checking The Image Processing Functions

    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.

  • Page 95: Information

    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”...

  • Page 96: Battery And Charger

    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.

  • Page 97: Interchangeable Lenses

    Interchangeable lenses Select the lens that you want to shoot with. Use a specifi ed 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).

  • Page 98: M.zuiko Digital Lens Specifi Cations

    M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifi cations Names of parts 1 Filter mount thread 2 Zoom ring 3 Focus ring 4 Mount index 5 Electrical contacts 6 Front cap 7 Rear cap Lens and camera combinations Lens Micro Four Thirds system lens Four Thirds system lens OM System lenses Micro Four Thirds...

  • Page 99: Storage Precautions

    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. •...

  • Page 100: Using Electronic View Fi Nder (Sold Separately)

    Using electronic view fi nder (sold separately) If you use the electronic view fi nder (sold separately: VF-2), you can view the shooting screen in the fi nder. This is convenient when you are in a very bright location, such as under direct sunlight, where it is diffi cult to view the monitor, or are using the camera at a low angle.

  • Page 101: Program Line Diagram (P Mode)

    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 –...

  • Page 102: Flash Synchronization And Shutter Speed

    Flash synchronization and shutter speed Shooting mode 1/ (lens focal length × 2) or synchronization timing, whichever is slower 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. 75) Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode Super Shooting...

  • Page 103: External Fl Ash Shooting

    External fl ash shooting With this camera, you can use one of the separately sold external fl ash units to achieve a fl ash suited to your needs. The external fl ashes communicate with the camera, allowing you to control the camera's fl ash modes with various available fl...

  • Page 104: Functions That Can Be Registered With My Mode And Custom Reset Setting

    Functions that can be registered with My Mode and Custom Reset Setting Function IMAGE STABILIZER FLASH MODE PICTURE MODE STILL PICTURE MOVIE IMAGE ASPECT AE BKT WB BKT FL BKT ISO BKT MULTIPLE EXPOSURE REC VIEW c MENU DISPLAY FIRMWARE STILL PICTURE MODE...

  • Page 105: Pictures

    The actual fi le size varies according to the subject. • The maximum number of storable still pictures displayed on the monitor is 9999. • For the available recording time for movies, see the Olympus website. File Compression File size (MB)

  • Page 106: Menu Directory

    Menu directory K Shooting Menu CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE IMAGE ASPECT IMAGE STABILIZER BRACKETING MULTIPLE EXPOSURE #RC mode q Playback Menu START SLIDE SLIDE INTERVAL MOVIE INTERVAL SEL. IMAGE EDIT IMAGE OVERLAY < RESET PROTECT d Setup Menu REC VIEW c MENU DISPLAY FIRMWARE...
  • Page 107 c Custom Menu Function AF/MF AF MODE AF AREA RESET LENS BULB FOCUSING FOCUS RING MF ASSIST P SET HOME BUTTON AEL/AFL AEL/AFL MEMO FUNCTION R FUNCTION MY MODE SETUP BUTTON TIMER RELEASE RLS PRIORITY S RLS PRIORITY C DISP/ HDMI VIDEO OUT SLEEP...
  • Page 108 EXP/ EV STEP METERING AEL Metering ISO STEP ISO-AUTO SET ISO-AUTO BULB TIMER ANTI-SHOCK z CUSTOM X-SYNC. SLOW LIMIT K/COLOR/WB NOISE REDUCT. NOISE FILTER ALL > COLOR SPACE SHADING COMP. K SET PIXEL COUNT RECORD/ERASE QUICK ERASE RAW+JPEG ERASE FILE NAME EDIT FILENAME PRIORITY SET dpi SETTING...

  • Page 109: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Camera Product type Product type Digital camera with interchangeable lens system Lens M.Zuiko Digital, Micro Four Thirds System Lens Lens mount Micro Four Thirds mount Equivalent focal length on a Approx. twice the focal length of the lens 35 mm fi...

  • Page 110: Power Supply

    External fl ash Synchronization Flash control mode Flash attachment External connector Multi-connector (USB connector, AV connector)/HDMI mini connector (Type C)/Accessory port Power supply Battery Dimensions/weight Dimensions Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

  • Page 111: Safety Precautions

    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.

  • Page 112: Battery Handling Precautions

    DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specifi ed charger. Do not use any other chargers. • Never heat or incinerate batteries.
  • Page 113 • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. For safe and proper use, read the battery's instruction manual carefully before using it.

  • Page 114: Copyright Notice

    Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of this publication or software without obligation or advance notice.

  • Page 115: For Customers In Canada

    Olympus Europa Holding GmbH as stipulated on the website: http://www.olympus.com. During the one year period of the World Wide Guarantee the customer may turn the product in at any Olympus service station. Please notice that not in all countries such Olympus service station exists.
  • Page 116 Notes regarding Guarantee maintenance 1 This Guarantee will only be valid if the Guarantee Certifi cate is duly completed by Olympus or an authorized dealer or other documents contain suffi cient proof. Therefore, please make sure that...
  • Page 117 • Micro Four Thirds and the Micro Four Thirds logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of OLYMPUS IMAGING Corporation in Japan, the United States, the countries of the European Union, and other countries. • The standards for camera fi le systems referred to in this manual are the “Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF”...

  • Page 118: Index

    Index Symbols 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 ...75 W # CUSTOM ...75 X K/COLOR/WB ...76 Y RECORD/ERASE ...77...
  • Page 119 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) ...44 CONTRAST ...53 CUSTOM K ...52 CUSTOM RESET ...70 Custom white balance CWB...42 Date/time setting X ...7...
  • Page 120 JPEG ...31 JPEG EDIT ...63 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 ...74 LOW KEY I ...17, 53 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens ...97 MACRO &...
  • Page 121 RLS PRIORITY C ...73 RLS PRIORITY S ...73 ROTATE ...64 S-AF (single AF) ...44 S-AF+MF ...44 SATURATION ...53, 63 Scene mode SCN ...17 SD...57 SD/SDHC card ...4, 95 Self-timer Y ...30 SEPIA ...63 Sequential shooting j ...30 SF (Super Fine) ...31 SHADING COMP.
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