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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 firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there
are addition and/or modification of functions due to firmware update for the camera,
the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.
Basic guide
Review the camera part names,
the basic steps for shooting and
playback, and the basic operations.
Table of Contents P. 24
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  • Page 1 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: Names Of Parts And Functions

    Camera Mode dial gP. 4 White balance sensor gP. 104 SSWF indicator gP. 14, 122 Control dial (j) gP. 19, 34 Shutter button gP. 16, 36, 59 Strap eyelet gP. 10 F (Exposure compensation) button gP. 49 Self-timer lamp gP. 61 Lens attachment mark gP.
  • Page 3 AEL/AFL button gP. 36, 50, 95 0 (Protect) button gP. 89 Eyecup gP. 61 Viewfinder gP. 6 INFO (Information display) button gP. 21, 40, 83 MENU button gP. 22 LCD monitor gP. 8, 9, 37 Tripod socket D (Erase) button gP.

  • Page 4: Mode Dial

    Mode dial The mode dial allows you to change the camera settings easily according to the subject. Advanced shooting modes • For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings made in the advanced shooting modes are retained even if the camera is turned off.
  • Page 5 Setting the art filter/scene 1 Set the mode dial to g. • The art filter menu is displayed. Press i to display the scene menu. POP ART 2 Use fg to select the filter or scene. 3 Press the i button. •...

  • Page 6: Viewfinder

    Viewfinder Aperture value gP. 43-46 Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Super FP flash gP. 78 Metering mode gP. 48 AF target gP. 56 Shooting mode gP. 4, 43-46 White balance Auto bracket (Displayed when set gP. 50, 53, 69, 76 to a setting other than auto white balance.) ISO sensitivity value gP.

  • Page 7: Super Control Panel

    Super control panel The following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time and is called the super control panel. Press the INFO button to display the super control panel on the LCD monitor. g“Setting while looking at the super control panel” (P. 21) My Mode gP.

  • Page 8: Lcd Monitor (Live View)

    LCD monitor (Live view) You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. Press the u button to use live view. g“Using live view” (P. 35) Aperture value gP. 43-46 Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Home position p gP. 58 RC mode q gP.

  • Page 9: Lcd Monitor (Playback)

    LCD monitor (Playback) You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g“Information display” (P. 83) Battery check gP. 7 Record mode gP. 64 Pixel count, compression rate gP. 64 Selection check mark gP. 88, 89, 90 Protect gP. 89 Print reservation Number of prints gP.

  • Page 10: Preparations For Shooting

    If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Camera PS-BCS1 (BCS-1) Lithium ion charger • OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM • Instruction manual • Warranty card Attaching the strap Thread the eyepiece cover through one end of the strap.

  • Page 11: Preparing The Battery

    Preparing the battery Charging the battery 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 Battery compartment cover Battery compartment lock Close the battery compartment cover and slide the battery compartment lock in the direction of E •...

  • Page 12: 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 (1).

  • Page 13: Loading The Card

    Loading the card CompactFlash/Microdrive Open the card cover (1, 2). Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as far as it can go (3). Card cover Connector Card access lamp CF card slot Removing the card CompactFlash/Microdrive • Press the eject button all the way in to make it pop out.

  • Page 14: Power On

    Power on Set the camera’s ON/OFF switch to ON • To turn off the power, set the ON/OFF switch to OFF. INFO button AUTO 2009. 09.01 Super control panel Dust reduction function operation The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is turned on. Ultrasonic vibrations are used to remove dust and dirt from the image pickup device’s filter surface.

  • Page 15: Date Format

    Setting the date/time Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The file name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera. Press the MENU button •...

  • Page 16: Shooting

    Shooting Place the AF target on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder Adjust the focus Press the shutter button halfway. AF target AF confirmation mark • The focus is locked when a beep tone is outputted. The AF confirmation mark and the AF target in focus light up in the viewfinder.
  • Page 17 Holding the camera Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens, flash, and the white balance sensor. Taking a picture while viewing the monitor Press the u (live view) button to switch to live view • The subject is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 18: Playback/Erasing

    Playback/Erasing Playing back images Close-up playback Erasing images Pressing the q button displays the last picture taken. q button Displays the Arrow pad Each time you turn the control dial towards U, the image is incrementally enlarged from 2× to 14×. Control dial Play back the image you want to erase and press the D button.

  • Page 19: Basic Operations

    Basic operations There are three ways to operate this camera. Using the direct buttons to operate the camera gP. 20 You can make the function settings with the control dial and the direct buttons assigned to a function. Setting information is displayed in the viewfinder and on the super control panel while you are setting a function.

  • Page 20: Using The Direct Buttons To Operate The Camera

    Using the direct buttons to operate the camera Press the button for the function you want to set • The direct menu is displayed. e.g.) Setting Sequential/Self-timer shooting SELECT Direct menu Turn the control dial to change the setting • The function assigned to the button that was pressed remains selected for approximately 8 seconds.

  • Page 21: Setting While Looking At The Super Control Panel

    Setting while looking at the super control panel Press the INFO button to display the super control panel • Press the INFO button again to turn off the super control panel. • Press the i button during live view to display the super control panel.

  • Page 22: Setting On The Menu

    Setting on the menu Press the MENU button to display the menu CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION Operation guide BACK Press the MENU button to go back one screen Use fg to select a tab, then press i Shooting Menu 1 Shooting Menu 2 q Playback Menu...

  • Page 23: Displaying The Custom Menu

    Displaying the Custom Menu You can use the Custom Menu to customize the camera settings and operations to suit your personal preferences. The Custom Menu is added when [c MENU DISPLAY] in the Setup Menu is set to [ON]. For details of the Custom Menu, refer to “Customizing your camera” (gP. 93) Press the MENU button to display the menu Use fg to select the [d] tab, then press i...

  • Page 24: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Basic guide Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic steps for shooting and playback. Names of parts and functions... 2 Camera ... 2 Mode dial... 4 Viewfinder ... 6 Super control panel ... 7 LCD monitor (Live view)... 8 LCD monitor (Playback) ...
  • Page 25 Exposure Describes functions related to exposure, which is important for shooting. These functions are for determining the aperture value, shutter speed, and other settings by measuring the brightness in the picture. Program shooting ...43 Aperture priority shooting ...44 Shutter priority shooting...45 Manual shooting ...46 Bulb shooting...47 Preview function ...47...
  • Page 26 Built-in flash shooting ... 75 Flash intensity control... 75 Flash bracketing ... 76 External flash shooting ... 77 Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system... 78 Using commercially available flashes... 79 Playback functions Describes the functions for image playback.
  • Page 27 AF MODE ...93 C-AF LOCK ...93 AF AREA ...93 AF AREA POINTER ...93 AF SENSITIVITY...93 RESET LENS ...93 BULB FOCUSING ...94 FOCUS RING...94 S BUTTON/DIAL ...94 DIAL FUNCTION...94 DIAL DIRECTION...94 AEL/AFL ...95 AEL/AFL MEMO...95 ; FUNCTION...95 MY MODE SETUP ...96 BUTTON TIMER ...96 A...97 n FUNCTION ...97...
  • Page 28 Using the OLYMPUS Master software Describes how to transfer and store your camera images to a computer. Flowchart ... 113 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software ... 113 What is OLYMPUS Master?... 113 Connecting the camera to a computer ... 114...
  • Page 29 Downloading and saving images...115 Disconnecting the camera from your computer...115 Viewing still images ...116 Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master ...117 Shooting tips and maintenance Refer to this section for troubleshooting and camera maintenance information. Shooting tips and information ...118 Error codes ...120...

  • Page 30: Quick Reference

    Quick reference Shooting Taking pictures with automatic settings Correct focus cannot be obtained Focusing on one area Taking pictures of nearby subjects Taking pictures while checking the results Extending the useful life of the battery Set the mode dial to AUTO and start taking pictures. Use focus lock.
  • Page 31 Reduce the pixel count and compression rate settings. Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken You can insert two types of cards. Taking pictures in low light Increase the ISO sensitivity. situations without using Set the image stabilizer function. the flash Set the flash setting to [AUTO].
  • Page 32 Taking pictures with the correct color Taking pictures so that whites come out white and blacks come out black Taking pictures without noise Making the viewfinder easier to view Optimizing the LCD monitor Reducing camera shake Taking pictures while checking the level of the camera Set the white balance according to the light source.
  • Page 33 Playback Displaying the image after Set [REC VIEW]. You can set the number of seconds the picture is taken that the image is displayed. Set [REC VIEW] to [AUTO q]. After you take a picture, Displaying the image after the picture is taken and the camera switches to playback mode automatically, deleting unneeded images allowing you to delete the image.
  • Page 34 Indications used in this manual The operation button icons on the body of the camera are used to indicate the operation buttons in this manual. See “Names of parts and functions” (gP. 2). In this manual, j indicates the control dial. The following symbols are used throughout this manual.

  • Page 35: Using Live View

    Using live view Activating live view It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder. You can view the exposure or white balance effect and the subject’s composition while you take a picture. Press the u button. • The mirror is raised and the subject is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 36: The Live View Mechanism

    HYBRID AF (approximate focus) * For the latest information about Olympus lenses compatible with Imager AF, visit the Olympus website. When you are using a lens that is not compatible with [IMAGER AF], [HYBRID AF] will be selected automatically. Viewfinder...
  • Page 37 Taking a picture with [IMAGER AF] Press the shutter button halfway. • When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark and AF target mark light up. Press the shutter button all the way to take a picture. Taking a picture with [AF SENSOR] Press the shutter button all the way.

  • Page 38: Af Operation During Live View

    AF operation during live view [IMAGER AF] When you press the shutter button halfway, AF is performed by the image pickup device. [AF SENSOR] When you press the shutter button all the way, the AF is activated and the picture is taken in the same way as when taking pictures using the viewfinder (AF is not activated on pressing the shutter button halfway).

  • Page 39: Taking A Picture Using Manual Focus

    MENU [c] [U] [g FACE DETECT] [ON] Menu • In order to use the < button, [Fn FACE DETECT] needs to be set up in the menu in advance. g“; FUNCTION” (P. 95) • After setting [g FACE DETECT] to [ON] while using the < button, the following functions are automatically set to the best settings for taking pictures of people.

  • Page 40: Switching The Information Display

    Switching the information display You can switch the information displayed on the monitor by pressing INFO button repeatedly. You can also switch the information displayed by turning the control dial while pressing the INFO button. Information display on 250 F5.6 F5.6 250 F5.6 F5.6...

  • Page 41: Taking A Picture While Comparing The Effect

    Taking a picture while comparing the effect You can check the effect of exposure compensation or white balance on a 4-split screen. Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the multi view display. g“Switching the information display” (P. 40) • The exposure compensation comparison screen is displayed.

  • Page 42: Panorama Shooting

    Notes • Panorama shooting cannot be done if the OLYMPUS xD-Picture Card is not loaded in the camera. • During panorama shooting, the image previously taken for position alignment will not be retained.

  • Page 43: Exposure

    Exposure Program shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to the subject brightness. Set the mode dial to P. • When the shutter button is half-pressed, the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the viewfinder. Releasing the shutter button displays the shutter speed and aperture value on the super control panel screen.

  • Page 44: Aperture Priority Shooting

    Aperture priority shooting The camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the aperture value you have selected. When you open the aperture (decrease the aperture value), the camera will focus within a shorter range (shallow depth of field) and produce a picture with a blurred background.

  • Page 45: Shutter Priority Shooting

    Shutter priority shooting The camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the shutter speed you have selected. Set the shutter speed depending on the type of effect you want. A higher shutter speed allows you to capture a fast-moving subject without blur, and a slower shutter speed blurs a moving subject, creating a feeling of speed or motion.

  • Page 46: Manual Shooting

    Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. You can check how much it differs from the appropriate exposure by using the exposure level indicator. This mode gives you more creative control, allowing you to make whatever settings you like, regardless of the correct exposure.

  • Page 47: Bulb Shooting

    TIPS The picture looks blurred: j The use of a monopod or tripod is recommended when taking a picture at slow shutter speed. j When the shutter speed is slow, camera shake is more likely to occur. You can reduce camera shake by using the image stabilizer.

  • Page 48: Changing The Metering Mode

    Changing the metering mode There are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Center weighted averaging metering, and 3 types of spot metering. Select the most suitable mode for the shooting conditions. Direct button Super control panel Menu Setting display Viewfinder...

  • Page 49: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure compensation In some situations, you may get better results if you manually compensate (adjust) the exposure value set automatically by the camera. In many cases, bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting toward + makes these subjects closer to their real shades.

  • Page 50: Ae Lock

    AE lock The metered exposure value can be locked with the AEL/AFL button (AE lock). Use AE lock when you want a different exposure setting from the one that would normally apply under the current shooting conditions. Normally, pressing the shutter button halfway locks both AF (auto focus) and AE (automatic exposure), but you can lock the exposure alone by pressing the AEL/AFL button.
  • Page 51 Compensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0 • The compensation value will change if the EV step is changed. g“EV STEP” (P. 99) Number of frames: 3 MENU [X] [BRACKETING] [AE BKT] Menu Setting display Viewfinder Number of EV STEP frames Bracketing Compensation range •...

  • Page 52: Iso Sensitivity Setting

    ISO sensitivity setting The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values may give pictures a grainy appearance. Direct button Super control panel Menu [AUTO] : The sensitivity is set automatically according to the shooting conditions.

  • Page 53: Iso Bracketing

    ISO bracketing The camera automatically takes pictures at a different ISO sensitivity with the shutter speed and aperture value fixed. 3 images with different exposures are recorded in the order of the set ISO sensitivity (optimum exposure when set to [AUTO]), exposure in the – direction, and exposure in the + direction.

  • Page 54: Focusing And Shooting Functions

    Focusing and shooting functions AF mode selection The three focus modes S-AF, C-AF, and MF are available with this camera. You can take pictures by combining S-AF or C-AF mode with MF mode. Direct button Super control panel Menu Setting display Viewfinder S-AF C-AF...

  • Page 55: C-Af (Continuous Af)

    C-AF (continuous AF) The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains pressed halfway. When the subject is in motion, the camera focuses on the subject in anticipation of its movement (Predictive AF). Even if the subject moves or you change the composition of the picture, the camera continues trying to focus.

  • Page 56: Simultaneous Use Of C-Af Mode And Mf Mode (C-Af+Mf)

    Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF) Focus with the focus ring and press the shutter button halfway to activate C-AF mode. • While the shutter button is kept pressed, MF cannot be used. • When the shutter button is not pressed, focusing with MF is possible. TIPS Another way to adjust focus manually in C-AF mode: j You can set the AEL/AFL button to operate C-AF.
  • Page 57 MENU [c] [R] [AF AREA] Menu • When M is set, you can select the AF target with p. Selecting the AF target mode and position Select the AF target mode or select the AF target to use with Single target AF mode. Press the P button to enable selection of the AF target mode and position.

  • Page 58: Registering An Af Target Mode

    Registering an AF target mode You can register a frequently used AF target mode and the position of that AF target. You can then quickly load that registered setting (“home position”) and use it when shooting. Registering In the screen of Step 2 of “Selecting the AF target mode and position”...

  • Page 59: Focus Lock K If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained

    Focus lock k If correct focus cannot be obtained The camera’s auto focus may not be able to focus on the subject in situations such as when the subject is not in the center of the frame. If this happens, the easiest solution is to use focus lock.

  • Page 60: Sequential Shooting

    Sequential shooting Single-frame shooting o Sequential shooting H l Sequential shooting L O • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button. • Focus, exposure, and white balance are locked at the first frame (during S-AF, MF).

  • Page 61: Self-Timer Shooting

    Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to release the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 60). Press the shutter button all the way.

  • Page 62: Image Stabilizer

    Image stabilizer You can reduce the amount of camera shake that easily occurs when shooting in low light situations or shooting with high magnification. Image stabilizer is off. I.S. 1 Image stabilizer is on. I.S. 2 This is used for panning with the camera in the horizontal direction to achieve a blurred background.

  • Page 63: Setting The Beep Sound

    • If the image stabilizer icon blinks in red on the monitor, it indicates a failure of the image stabilizer function. If you take a picture as is, the composition may be off. Consult your Olympus Authorized Service Center. • The image stabilizer will not activate at shutter speeds of over 2 seconds.

  • Page 64: Record Mode, White Balance, And Picture Mode

    This is unprocessed data that has not undergone changes in white balance, sharpness, contrast or color. To display as an image on the computer, use OLYMPUS Master. RAW data cannot be displayed on a different camera or by using common software, and it cannot be selected for print reservation.

  • Page 65: Selecting The Record Mode

    Selecting the record mode JPEG For JPEG, you can register 4 combinations of images sizes (Y, X, W) and compression rates (SF, F, N, B) from the 12 total combinations available. g“K SET” (P. 102) When you select the X or W image size, you can further select the pixel size. g“PIXEL COUNT”...

  • Page 66: Selecting The White Balance

    With a digital camera, white color can be adjusted to reproduce more natural white with a digital processor. This is called white balance. There are 4 options for setting the WB with this camera.

  • Page 67: Setting The Auto/Preset/Custom White Balance

    Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance You can adjust the white balance by selecting the appropriate color temperature for the light conditions. WB j Direct button i p: [WB] Super control panel • Custom white balance is set by selecting [CWB] and turning the control dial while pressing down the F button.

  • Page 68: Setting The 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...

  • Page 69: Wb Bracketing

    WB bracketing Three images with different white balances (adjusted in specified color directions) are automatically created from one shot. One image has the specified white balance, while the others are the same image adjusted in different color directions. MENU [X] [BRACKETING] [WB BKT] Menu •...

  • Page 70: Picture Mode

    Picture mode You can select image tone to create unique image effects. You can also fine-adjust image parameters such as contrast and sharpness for each mode. The adjusted parameters are recorded in each picture effect mode. [hVIVID] : Produces vivid colors. [iNATURAL] : Produces natural colors.

  • Page 71: Gradation

    Gradation In addition to the [NORMAL] gradation setting, you can select from 3 other gradation settings. [HIGH KEY] : Gradation for a bright subject. [LOW KEY] : Gradation for a dark subject. [AUTO] : Divides the image into detailed regions and adjusts the brightness separately for each region.

  • Page 72: Flash Shooting

    Flash shooting Flash mode setting The camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as firing pattern and flash timing. Available flash modes depend on the exposure mode. The flash modes are available to optional external flashes. Auto flash AUTO The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.

  • Page 73: Flash Off

    Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) #SLOW2/2nd CURTAIN 2nd curtain flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out. In S/M mode, the flash always fires.
  • Page 74 Manual flash This allows the built-in flash to output a fixed amount of light. To shoot with manual flash, set the f-number on the lens based on the distance to the subject. Ratio of amount of light FULL (1/1) 1/16 1/64 Calculate the f-number on the lens using the following formula.

  • Page 75: Built-In Flash Shooting

    Notes • When [#RC MODE] is set to [ON], the built-in flash will fire only to communicate with the external flash so it will not function as a flash. g“Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system” (P. 78) Flash intensity control The flash intensity can be adjusted from +3 to -3.

  • Page 76: Flash Bracketing

    Direct button Super control panel Menu Setting display Viewfinder Notes • This does not work during manual flash. • This does not work when the flash control mode on the electronic flash is set to MANUAL. • If flash intensity is adjusted on the electronic flash, it will be combined with the camera’s flash intensity setting.

  • Page 77: External Flash Shooting

    External flash shooting In addition to the camera’s built-in flash capabilities, you can use any of the external flash units specified for use with this camera. This enables you to take advantage of a wider variety of flash shooting techniques to suit different shooting conditions. 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.

  • Page 78: Shooting With The Olympus Wireless Rc Flash System

    For details, refer to the external flash’s manual. Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system Wireless flash shooting is possible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system. With this wireless flash system, you can take pictures using multiple wireless flashes and control the flashes in three groups (A, B, and C).

  • Page 79: Using Commercially Available Flashes

    Use the super control panel to set the flash mode and other settings for each group. Group • Select the flash 2009. 09.01 control mode and adjust the flash intensity individually for groups A, B, and C. For MANUAL, select the flash intensity.

  • Page 80: Playback Functions

    Playback functions Single-frame/Close-up playback The basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below. However, before using any of these functions, follow Step 1 below. You can set the camera to automatically switch to single-frame playback mode after shooting. g“REC VIEW” (P. 91) Press the q button (Single-frame playback).

  • Page 81: Light Box Display

    Light box display You can view the playback image and another image together on the left and right sides of the monitor. This is useful if you want to compare images you recorded using bracketing. Press the P button during single-frame playback.

  • Page 82: Index Display/Calendar Display

    Index display/Calendar display This function lets you show several images on the monitor at the same time. This is useful when you want to quickly search a number of pictures to find a particular image. During single-frame playback, each time you turn the control dial toward G, the number of images shown changes between 4, 9, 16, 25, 49 and 100 pictures.

  • Page 83: Information Display

    Information display This allows you to display detailed information about the image. Luminance information can also be displayed with histogram and highlight graphs. Press the INFO button repeatedly until the desired information is displayed. You can also switch the information displayed by turning the control dial while pressing the INFO button.

  • Page 84: Slideshow

    Slideshow This function displays images stored on the card one after another. Images are displayed one-by-one for about 5 seconds starting from the currently displayed image. Slideshow can be performed using index display. You can select the number of frames displayed during slideshow from 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 49 or 100.

  • Page 85: Playback On Tv

    Playback on TV Use the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. Turn the camera and TV off, and connect the video cable as illustrated. Turn on the TV and set it to the video input mode.
  • Page 86 Editing images recorded in JPEG data format [SHADOW ADJ] Brightens a dark backlit subject. [REDEYE FIX] Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash shooting. Set the trimming size with the control dial and the trimming position with the arrow pad. [BLACK & WHITE] Creates black and white images. [SEPIA] Creates sepia-toned images.

  • Page 87: Image Overlay

    Image overlay Up to 3 frames of RAW images taken with the camera can be overlaid and saved as a separate image. The image is saved with the record mode set at the time the image is saved. MENU [q] [EDIT] [IMAGE OVERLAY] Select the number of frames to overlay and press the i button.

  • Page 88: Copying Images

    Copying images This function lets you copy images to and from the xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash or Microdrive. This menu can be selected if both cards are inserted. The selected card is the copying source. g“r/p” (P. 103) Single-frame copy Play back the image you want to copy and press the COPY/<...

  • Page 89: Protecting Images

    Protecting images Protect images you do not want to erase. Protected images cannot be erased by the single- frame or all-frame erase function. Single-frame protect Play back the image you want to protect and press the 0 button. • 9 (protect mark) is displayed on the top right corner of the screen.

  • Page 90: Erasing Images

    Erasing images Lets you erase recorded images. You can select single-frame erase, which erases only the currently displayed image; all-frame erase, which erases all the images stored on the card; or selected frame erase, which erases only the frames selected. Notes •...

  • Page 91: Setup Functions

    Setup functions Setup Menu Use the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions. REC VIEW cMENU DISPLAY FIRMWARE BACK Use fg to select [d], then press i. For details on using the menu lists, see “Setting on the menu” (gP. 22). X (Date/time setting) W (Changing the display language) You can change the language used for the on-screen display and error messages from...

  • Page 92: Firmware

    FIRMWARE Your product’s firmware version will be displayed. When you make inquiries about your camera or accessories or when you want to download software, you will need to state which version of each of the products you are using. Press i. Your product’s firmware version will be displayed. Press the i button to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 93: Customizing Your Camera

    Customizing your camera Use the Custom Menu to customize the shooting functions. The Custom Menu has 9 tabs (R toZ) that are divided according to the functions to be set. In the default setting, the Custom Menu is not displayed. To customize the functions, set [c MENU DISPLAY] in the Setup Menu to [ON] to display the Custom Menu.

  • Page 94: Bulb Focusing

    BULB FOCUSING You can set the camera to enable focus adjustments during bulb shooting with MF. [ON] During exposure, you can turn the focus ring and adjust the focus. [OFF] The focus is locked during exposure. FOCUS RING You can customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point by selecting the rotational direction of the focus ring.

  • Page 95: Ael/Afl

    AEL/AFL You can use the AEL/AFL button to perform AF or metering operations instead of using the shutter button. Select the function of the button to match the operation when the shutter button is pressed. Select [mode1] to [mode4] in each focus mode. (You can only select [mode4] in C-AF mode.) Shutter button function Mode...

  • Page 96: My Mode Setup

    Press the < button to acquire the WB value. g“Setting the one-touch white balance” (P. 68) [P HOME] Press the < button to switch to the registered AF home position. Press the button again to switch to the original AF target mode. If you turn off the camera while it is set to the AF home position, the original position will not be stored.

  • Page 97: Function

    You can switch the functions of the AEL/AFL button and the < button. When you select [ON], the AEL/AFL button will function as the < button, and the < button will function as the AEL/AFL button. n FUNCTION You can set the function of the arrow pad. [OFF] To prevent malfunction, the functions assigned to the arrow pad will not be activated when the button is pressed.

  • Page 98: U Disp/Pc

    The selection screen for the USB connection will be displayed every time you connect the cable to a computer or printer. [STORAGE] Allows you to transfer images to a computer. Also, select to use the OLYMPUS Master software via PC connection. [MTP] Allows you to transfer images to a computer running Windows Vista without using the OLYMPUS Master software.

  • Page 99: Live View Boost

    [<EASY] Can be set when connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Pictures can be printed directly without using a PC. g“Connecting the camera to a printer” (P. 110) [<CUSTOM] Can be set when connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. You can print out pictures with set number of prints, print paper and other settings.

  • Page 100: Iso-Auto Set

    ISO-AUTO SET You can set the upper limit and default ISO values when ISO is set to [AUTO]. [HIGH LIMIT] This sets the upper limit of the ISO value that automatically changes. The upper limit can be set from 200 to 3200 in 1/3 EV increments. [DEFAULT] This sets the value to be normally used when the optimum exposure can be obtained.

  • Page 101: K/Color/Wb

    X K/COLOR/WB NOISE REDUCT. This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. With [NOISE REDUCT.], you can let the camera reduce noise automatically to produce clearer images. When set to [AUTO], noise reduction will be activated only when the shutter speed is slow.

  • Page 102: Shading Comp

    SHADING COMP. In some cases, the edges of the image may be shadowed due to the properties of the lens. The shading compensation function compensates by increasing brightness at the dark edge of the image. This function is especially useful when a wide-angle lens is used. Notes •...

  • Page 103: File Name

    FILE NAME When you take a picture, the camera assigns it a unique file name and saves it in a folder. File names are assigned as shown in the illustration below. [AUTO] Even when a new card is inserted, the folder numbers are retained from the previous card.

  • Page 104: Z K Utility

    Z K UTILITY PIXEL MAPPING CLEANING MODE EXT. WB DETECT You can disable the white balance sensor used to determine the light source during auto white balance. This is useful when the light source near the sensor and the light source illuminating the subject are different.
  • Page 105 TIPS To take pictures while slightly changing the AF adjustment value: j After fine-adjusting the adjustment value, press the shutter button and repeatedly take pictures before pressing the i button. Note the following when taking pictures to check the AF adjustment value. •...

  • Page 106: Exposure Shift

    EXPOSURE SHIFT You can adjust the default value for optimal exposure for each metering mode according to your preference. This can be set in 1/6 EV increments ranging from -1.0 EV to +1.0 EV. Notes • The exposure compensation can be set from -5.0 EV to +5.0 EV. Setting [EXPOSURE SHIFT] reduces the range of the direction in which the default value is adjusted.

  • Page 107: Printing

    Printing Print reservation (DPOF) Print reservation Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. Pictures set with print reservation can be printed using the following methods. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras.

  • Page 108: All-Frame Reservation

    Press hi to select the frame that you want to set as print reservation, then press fg to set the number of prints. • To set print reservation for several pictures, repeat this step. Press the i button when you have finished. •...

  • Page 109: Resetting The Print Reservation Data

    Resetting the print reservation data You can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures. MENU [q] [<] Resetting the print reservation data for all pictures Select [<] or [U] and press the i button. Select [RESET] and press the i button. Resetting the print reservation data for a selected picture Select [<] and press the i button.

  • Page 110: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    Connecting the camera to a printer Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. 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.

  • Page 111: 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. [ALL PRINT] Prints all the pictures stored in the card and makes one print for each picture.
  • Page 112 Setting printing data Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing. When the print mode is set to [ALL PRINT] and [OPTION SET] is selected, the following screen appears. [<×] Sets the number of prints.

  • Page 113: Using The Olympus Master Software

    For information about OLYMPUS Master’s other features, as well as for details on how to use the software, refer to “Help” in OLYMPUS Master software. • Computer that fulfills the operating...

  • Page 114: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    The computer recognizes the camera as a “Removable Disk Macintosh • iPhoto is the default image management application for Mac OS. When you connect your Olympus digital camera for the first time, iPhoto will start up automatically. Close iPhoto and start OLYMPUS Master. Notes •...

  • Page 115: Start Up The Olympus Master Software

    • The browse window is displayed. • When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time after installation, the OLYMPUS Master initial setting screen and user registration screen are displayed before the browse window. Follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 116: Viewing Still Images

    • The selected album image is displayed in the thumbnail area. Double-click the still picture thumbnail that you want to view. • OLYMPUS Master switches to the image edit window and the picture is enlarged. • Click “Back” to return to the browse window.

  • Page 117: Transferring Images To Your Computer Without Using Olympus Master

    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. This can be done even without using OLYMPUS Master. The following operating systems are compatible with the USB connection:...

  • Page 118: 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 119 Cannot use the Imager AF Imager AF is available only when using compatible lenses. For the latest information about Olympus lenses compatible with Imager AF, visit the Olympus website. Camera vibration when the power is turned off This is due to the camera initializing the image stabilizer mechanism. Without this initialization, the image stabilizer may not be able to achieve the proper effect.

  • Page 120: Error Codes

    Error codes Viewfinder Monitor indications indication Normal indication NO CARD CARD ERROR WRITE PROTECT CARD FULL No indication CARD FULL CARD SETUP Clean the terminal of the No indication xD card with the dry cloth. xD CARD CLEAN No indication NO PICTURE No indication PICTURE ERROR...
  • Page 121 Viewfinder Monitor indications indication No indication Internal camera temperature is too high. Please wait for cooling before camera use. CARD-COVER OPEN No indication BATTERY EMPTY No indication CONNECTION No indication NO PAPER No indication NO INK No indication JAMMED SETTINGS No indication CHANGED No indication...

  • Page 122: Camera Maintenance

    Camera maintenance Cleaning and storing the camera Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera. Exterior: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well.

  • Page 123: Cleaning Mode K Removing Dust

    If dust or dirt gets on the image pickup device, black dots may appear in the picture. Contact your Olympus Authorized Service Center to have the image pickup device physically cleaned. The image pickup device is a precision device and is easily damaged. When cleaning the image pickup device yourself, be sure to follow the instructions below.

  • Page 124: Information

    When discarding, destroy the card to prevent leakage of personal information. Formatting the card Non-Olympus cards or cards formatted on a computer must be formatted with the camera before they can be used. All data stored on the card, including protected images, is erased when the card is formatted.

  • Page 125: 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 126: Interchangeable Lenses

    FOUR THIRDS mount Developed by Olympus as the lens mount standard for the Four Thirds system. These all-new interchangeable lenses featuring the Four Thirds mount were developed from the ground up based on optic engineering exclusively for digital cameras.

  • Page 127: Zuiko Digital Lens Specifications

    ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications Names of parts 1 Hood mount section 2 Filter mount thread 3 Zoom ring 4 Focus ring 5 Mount index 6 Electrical contacts 7 Front cap 8 Rear cap 9 Lens hood Attaching the hood • Use the hood when shooting a backlit subject. •...

  • Page 128: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Items Mount Focal length Max. aperture Image angle Lens configuration Iris control Shooting range Focus adjustment Weight (excluding hood and cap) Dimensions (Max. diameter × overall length) Lens hood mount Filter mount thread diameter Can be used with the optional EX-25 extension tube under the following conditions. The focus adjustment when EX-25 is used will be MF.

  • Page 129: 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 - 42 mm f3.5 - 5.6 zoom lens...

  • Page 130: Exposure Warning Display

    Exposure warning display If the optimum exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the display will blink in the viewfinder and on the super control panel. Shooting Warning display mode example (blinking) * The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type and focal length of the lens.

  • Page 131: Flash Modes That Can Be Set By Shooting Mode

    Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode Super control Shooting Viewfinder mode indications indications AUTO & SLOW2 Flash panel Flash mode timing Auto flash AUTO Auto flash 1st curtain (red-eye reduction) Fill-in flash Flash off Slow synchronization (red-eye SLOW reduction) 1st curtain...

  • Page 132: White Balance Color Temperature

    Shooting Viewfinder mode indications *1 When the flash is set to the Super FP mode, it detects backlight with longer duration than for normal flash before emitting light. g“Super FP flash” (P. 78) AUTO cannot be set in NIGHT+PORTRAIT mode. White balance color temperature The higher the color temperature, the richer the light in bluish tones and the poorer in...

  • Page 133: Record Mode And File Size/Number Of Storable Still Pictures

    Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures The file size in the table is approximate. Record Number of pixels mode (PIXEL COUNT) 4032 × 3024 3200 × 2400 2560 × 1920 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 1024 × 768 640 ×...

  • Page 134: 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 registration Image stabilizer Flash mode PICTURE MODE GRADATION #RC MODE AE BKT WB BKT FL BKT ISO BKT REC VIEW c MENU DISPLAY FIRMWARE LIVE VIEW AF MODE AF ILLUMINAT.

  • Page 135: Menu Directory

    My Mode Function registration EXPOSURE SHIFT f WARNING LEVEL : Can be registered. k: Cannot be registered. * Includes anti-shock. Menu directory Shooting Menu Function CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION #RC MODE BRACKETING * Factory default setting Custom reset setting Function registration...
  • Page 136 Playback Menu Function EDIT < COPY ALL RESET PROTECT * Factory default setting Setup Menu Function REC VIEW c MENU DISPLAY FIRMWARE * Factory default setting Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased. Custom Menu Function AF/MF LIVE VIEW AF MODE AF ILLUMINAT.
  • Page 137 Function BUTTON/DIAL DIAL FUNCTION DIAL DIRECTION AEL/AFL AEL/AFL MEMO ; FUNCTION MY MODE SETUP BUTTON TIMER n FUNCTION j FUNCTION RELEASE/j RLS PRIORITY S RLS PRIORITY C O fps DISP/PC VIDEO OUT SLEEP BACKLIT LCD 4 h TIMER USB MODE LIVE VIEW BOOST g FACE DETECT INFO SETTING...
  • Page 138 Function EXP/e/ISO EV STEP METERING AELMetering ISO STEP ISO-AUTO SET ISO-AUTO BULB TIMER ANTI-SHOCK z #CUSTOM #X-SYNC. #SLOW LIMIT AUTO POP UP K/COLOR/WB NOISE REDUCT. NOISE FILTER ALL > COLOR SPACE SHADING COMP. K SET PIXEL COUNT * Factory default setting Setting 1/3EV /1/2EV/1EV...
  • Page 139 Function RECORD/ERASE QUICK ERASE RAW+JPEG ERASE FILE NAME PRIORITY SET dpi SETTING EDIT FILENAME K UTILITY PIXEL MAPPING CLEANING MODE EXT. WB DETECT AF FOCUS ADJ. EXPOSURE SHIFT f WARNING LEVEL CU/HI * Factory default setting Setting JPEG/RAW/RAW+JPEG AUTO /RESET /YES AUTO /CUSTOM...

  • Page 140: Specifications

    AF luminance range Selection of focusing point : Auto, Optional AF illuminator : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens system : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens : Four Thirds mount : Approx. twice the focal length of the lens : 4/3"...

  • Page 141: Exposure Control

    Flash control mode : TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-flash mode), AUTO, MANUAL External flash attachment : Hot shoe Wireless flash function : Compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system External connector USB connector, VIDEO OUT connector (Multi-connector) Power supply Battery : Li-ion Battery (BLS-1) ×1...
  • Page 142 Battery/charger specifications BLS-1 Lithium ion battery MODEL NO. Product type Nominal voltage Nominal capacity No. of charge and discharge times Ambient temperature Dimensions Weight BCS-1 Lithium ion charger MODEL NO. Rated input Rated output Charging time Ambient temperature Dimensions Weight SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.

  • Page 143: 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 144: Battery Handling Precautions

    Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns. DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified charger. Do not use any other chargers. • Never heat or incinerate batteries.
  • Page 145 • Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period. • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified 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 146: Legal And Other Notices

    Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written materials or software, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein.

  • Page 147: For Customers In Europe

    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. Olympus does not assume any liability for accidents or damage that may result from the use of a battery and/or battery charger that are not genuine Olympus accessories.
  • Page 148 Guarantee. This Guarantee is valid only if the Guarantee Certificate and proof of purchase are presented at the Olympus repair service station. Please note that this Guarantee is in addition to and does not affect the customer's legal warranty rights under the applicable national legislation governing the sale of consumer goods mentioned above.
  • Page 149 Trademarks • IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. • xD-Picture Card™ is a trademark. • “Shadow Adjustment Technology” function contains patented technologies from Apical Limited. •...

  • Page 150: Index

    Index Symbols A ... 97 CU/HI ... 106 j/Y ... 97 w+F ... 100 8 (Beep sound) ... 63 W (Language selection) ... 91 O fps ... 97 P HOME ... 96 K SET ... 102 f WARNING LEVEL ... 106 ;...
  • Page 151 NOISE REDUCT..101 NTSC ... 98 Number of pixels ... 64 OLYMPUS Master ... 113 Olympus wireless RC flash system ... 78 One-touch white balance V ... 68, 96 PAL ... 98 PANORAMA s ... 5, 42 PICT. TONE ... 70 PictBridge ...
  • Page 152 Pixel count ... 64, 102 PIXEL MAPPING ... 123 POP ART j ... 5 PORTRAIT i ... 4 Preset white balance ... 66 PREVIEW ... 47, 95 Print reservation ... 107 PRIORITY SET ... 103 Program shift % ... 43 Program shooting P ...
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