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Olympus E-PM1 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/frequently-
1.
used options
2.
Other shooting options
3.
Flash shooting
4.
Shooting and viewing movies
5.
Playback options
6.
Sending and receiving images
7.
Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib]
8.
Printing pictures
9.
Camera setup
10.
Customizing camera settings
11.
Information
12.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
System chart
Index

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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: Information For Your Safety

    ■ This notice concerns the supplied fl ash unit and is chiefl y directed to users in North America. Information for Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your photographic equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: •...

  • Page 3: Instruction Manual

    Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the camera. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Body cap Camera • Flash case • Computer software CD-ROM • Instruction manual •...

  • Page 4: Basic Guide Preparations For Shooting

    Charging and inserting the battery Charging the battery. Charging indicator BCS-1 BCS-5 Charging in Lights orange progress Lights Charging blue complete Blinks orange Charging error (Charging time: Up to approximately 3 hours 30 minutes) Cautions • Unplug the charger when charging is complete. •...

  • Page 5: Card Write Indicator

    Inserting and removing cards Loading the card. • Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi card (referred to as “card” in these instructions) until it locks in place. g “Card basics” (P. 99) Cautions • Turn off the camera before loading or removing the card. Removing the card Press the inserted card lightly and it will be ejected.

  • Page 6: 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. Cautions • Make sure the camera is turned off. • Do not press the lens release button. •...

  • Page 7: Attaching The Fl Ash Unit

    Attaching the fl ash unit Remove the terminal cover from the fl ash unit and attach the fl ash to the camera. • Slide the fl ash unit all the way in, stopping when it contacts the back of the shoe and is securely in place.

  • Page 8: 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. • When the camera is turned on, dust reduction will be performed to remove dust from the surface of the image sensor fi...

  • Page 9: Setting The Date/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 10: Names Of Parts And Functions

    Names of parts Camera 1 Shutter button ...P. 13, 14, 36, 92 2 ON/OFF button ...P. 8 3 Strap eyelet...P. 3 4 Lens attachment mark ...P. 6 5 Mount (Remove the body cap before attaching the lens.) 6 Hot shoe cover 7 Stereo microphone ...P.
  • Page 11 F (Exposure compensation) button (P. 40) H (Left) / P (AF target) button (P. 37) / G button (P. 63, 64) Q button (P. 22, 23) jY (Sequential shooting/Self-timer) button (P. 49) 1 Accessory port ...P. 71, 81, 90 2 Monitor ...P. 24 3 Speaker 4 Hot shoe ...P.

  • Page 12: Choosing A Shooting Mode

    Choosing a Shooting Mode Choose from a variety of shooting modes. After choosing the shooting mode, use the shutter button to take photographs and the R button to shoot movies. Press the MENU button to display the top menu. Use HI to select a shooting mode. In the P/A/S/M column, use FG to highlight P, A, S, or M.

  • Page 13: Taking Photographs During Movie Recording

    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 14: Basic Operations

    Taking photographs/shooting movies Frame the shot. • Be sure your fi ngers, the strap, or other objects do not obstruct 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 15 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 16: Playback/Erasing

    Playback/Erasing Viewing Images Single-frame playback Press the q button to display your most recent photograph • or movie. Control dial q button Close-up playback In single-frame playback, press U (I) to zoom in up to • 14×. Press G (H) to return to single-frame playback. Index display/Calendar display To view multiple frames, press G (H) during single-frame playback.

  • Page 17: Protect

    Volume Volume can be adjusted by pressing F or G during single-frame and movie playback. Erasing images Display an image you want to delete and press Q to display the playback menu. Use FG to highlight [Erase] and press Q, then highlight [Yes] and press Q to delete the picture.

  • Page 18: Protecting Images 17 Using Art Fi Lters

    Using art fi lters Select ART as the shooting mode. g “Choosing a Shooting Mode” (P. 12) • Exit Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to display the view through the lens in • the monitor. Press Q to return to the art fi lter menu. Types of art fi...

  • Page 19: Shooting In Scene Mode

    Shooting in scene mode Select SCN as the shooting mode. g “Choosing a Shooting Mode” (P. 12) • SCN 1 Portrait Exit Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to display the view through the lens in • the monitor. Press Q to return to the scene menu. Types of scene modes O Portrait P e-Portrait...

  • Page 20: Live Guide

    Using live guides Live guides are available in iAUTO (A) mode. While iAUTO is a full auto mode, live guides make it easy to access a variety of advanced photographic techniques. Change Color Saturation Cancel Guide item Change Color Saturation Change Color Image Change Brightness Blur Background...
  • Page 21 Select A as the shooting mode. g “Choosing a Shooting Mode” (P. 12) • After pressing Q to display the live guide, use the FG buttons on the arrow pad to highlight an item and press Q to select. Use FG on the arrow pad to choose the level. •...

  • Page 22: Using Live Control

    Using live control The live control can be used to adjust settings in P, A, S, M, and n modes. Using live control allows you to preview the effects of different settings in the monitor. A custom setting is available that allows the live control to be used in other modes (P.

  • Page 23: Using The Menus

    (P. 81) • Using accessory port devices: Settings for the EVF and OLYMPUS PENPAL accessories are accessed from the accessory port menu. This menu is not displayed by default, and you will need to display it before proceeding. g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)

  • Page 24: Information Displayed In The Monitor

    Information displayed in the monitor Shooting 1 Card write indicator ...P. 10 2 Super FP fl ash s ...P. 105 3 RC mode...P. 93 4 Auto bracket t ...P. 57 5 Multiple exposure a ...P. 56 6 Face priority I ...P. 39, 82 7 Movie sound ...P.

  • Page 25: Table Of Contents

    Playback Simplifi ed display 4 : 3 2011.05.01 12:30 1 Battery check ...P. 8 2 Eye-Fi upload complete ...P. 88 3 Print reservation Number of prints ...P. 76 4 Sound record ...P. 68 5 Protect ...P. 17 6 Image selected ...P. 65 7 File number ...P.

  • Page 26: Quick Task Index

    Quick task index Shooting Taking pictures with automatic settings Easy photography with special effects Choosing an aspect ratio Quickly matching settings to the scene Pro-level photography made simple Taking pictures so that whites come out white and blacks come out black Taking pictures with a blurred background Taking pictures that stop the subject in motion or convey a sense of motion...
  • Page 27 Test Picture Displayed Grid (G/Info Settings) Autoq (Rec View) Self-timer Sequential shooting Sleep Record mode Playback on TV Slideshow Shadow Adj (JPEG Edit) Redeye Fix (JPEG Edit) Direct printing Creating a print order OLYMPUS PENPAL Reset Myset 32/40 32, 40...
  • Page 28 Table of Contents Basic guide Preparations for shooting ...4 Charging and inserting the battery ...4 Inserting and removing cards ...5 Attaching a lens to the camera ...6 Attaching the fl ash unit ...7 Power on ...8 Setting the date/time...9 Names of parts and functions ...10 Names of parts ...10 Camera Choosing a Shooting Mode ...12...
  • Page 29 Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows ...40 Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering) ...41 Exposure lock (AE lock) ...41 Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer) ...42 Adjusting color (white balance) ...43 White balance compensation ...44 One-touch white balance ...44 Processing options (picture mode) ...45 Image quality (record mode) ...47...
  • Page 30 Sending and receiving images Sending images ...71 Receiving images/ adding a host ...71 Editing the address book ...72 Creating albums ...72 Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/ [ib] Windows ...73 Macintosh ...74 Copying pictures to a computer without OLYMPUS Viewer 2/ [ib] ...75 Printing pictures Print reservation (DPOF) ...76...
  • Page 31 Using the super control panel ...91 Recording movies with the shutter button ...92 Taking a photograph when recording ends...92 Wireless remote control fl ash photography ...93 Information Shooting tips and information ...94 Error codes ...96 Cleaning and storing the camera ...98 Cleaning the camera ...98 Storage ...98 Cleaning and checking...

  • Page 32: Basic Photography/ Frequently-Used Options Switching The Information Display

    Basic photography/frequently-used options The INFO button can be used to choose the information and type of controls displayed during shooting. Switching the information display Press the INFO button to choose the information displayed when shooting. I S O 250 F5.6 Information display on INFO INFO...

  • Page 33: Displaying Information During Playback

    Displaying information during playback The INFO button can be used to choose the information displayed during playback. INFO INFO Image only* INFO INFO Shadow Highlight Highlight & Shadow display* Displayed when [On] is selected for [G/Info Settings] > [q Info]. g “Customizing camera settings”...

  • Page 34: Other Uses For The Info Button

    Other uses for the INFO button One-touch white balance To view the one-touch white balance dialog, press the INFO button in the one-touch white balance menu (P. 44). Color temperature To view the color temperature dialog, press the INFO button in the custom white balance menu (P. 43). Tone control Exposure compensation, aperture, and shutter speed can be adjusted by pressing the F button.

  • Page 35: Reset

    Restoring default or custom settings Camera settings can be easily restored to one of three presets. Reset: Restore default settings. Myset: Restore preselected settings for P, A, S, or M mode. The shooting mode does not change. Up to four sets of preselected settings can be stored. Quick Myset: Preset settings are used only while the R button is pressed.

  • Page 36: C-Af+Tr (Af Tracking)

    Choosing a focus mode (AF mode) Select a focusing method (focus mode). Display the live control (P. 22) and select the AF mode item using FG. Select an option with HI and press Q. • The selected AF mode is displayed on the monitor. S-AF (single AF) C-AF (continuous AF)

  • Page 37: Choosing A Focus Target (Af Target)

    Choosing a focus target (AF target) Choose which of the 35 autofocus targets will be used for autofocus. Press the P button (H) to display the AF target. Use FGHI to select the single target display and position the AF target.

  • Page 38: Zoom Frame Af/Zoom Af

    Zoom frame AF/zoom AF You can zoom in on a portion of the frame when adjusting focus. Choosing a high zoom ratio allows you to use autofocus to focus on a smaller area than is normally covered by the AF target. You can also position the focus target more precisely. Before proceeding, select [On] for [G/Info Settings] >...

  • Page 39: Face Priority Af/Pupil Detection Af

    Face priority AF/pupil detection AF The camera detects faces and adjusts focus and digital ESP. Taking pictures using face priority Display the live control (P. 22) and select the face priority item using FG. Use HI to select an option and press Q. J Face Priority Off Face Priority On Face &...

  • 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.

  • Page 41: Choosing How The Camera Measures Brightness (Metering)

    Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering) Choose how the camera meters subject brightness. Display the live control (P. 22) and select the metering item using FG. Select an option with HI and press Q. Digital ESP metering Center weighted averaging metering Spot metering...

  • Page 42: Reducing Camera Shake (The Image Stabilizer)

    Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer) You can reduce the amount of camera shake that can occur when shooting in low light situations or shooting with high magnifi cation. Display the live control (P. 22) and select the image stabilizer item using FG. Select an option with HI and press Q.

  • Page 43: Adjusting Color (White Balance)

    Adjusting color (white balance) White balance (WB) ensures that white objects in images recorded by the camera appear white. [AUTO] is suitable in most circumstances, but other values can be selected according to the light source when [AUTO] fails to produce the desired results or you wish to introduce a deliberate color cast into your images.

  • Page 44: White Balance Compensation

    Tips • Removing warm colors from pictures taken using auto white balance under incandescent lighting. [W Keep Warm Color]: Selecting [n] for white balance only when the fl ash is used. [#+WB]: g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81) White balance compensation This function lets you make fi...

  • Page 45: Processing Options (Picture Mode)

    Processing options (picture mode) Select a picture mode and make individual adjustments to contrast, sharpness, and other parameters. Changes to each picture mode are stored separately. Select [Picture Mode] in shooting menu W (P. 107). Select an option with FG and press Q. Picture modes i-Enhance Produces more impressive-looking results suited to the scene.
  • Page 46 Press I to display settings for the selected option. Contrast Sharpness Saturation Gradation Auto Normal High Key Low Key Effect (i-Enhance) B&W Filter (Monotone) N:Neutral Ye:Yellow Or:Orange R:Red G:Green Pict. Tone (Monotone) N:Neutral S:Sepia B:Blue P:Purple G:Green Cautions • Changes to contrast have no effect at settings other than [Normal]. 46 EN Distinction between light and dark Sharpness of the image...

  • Page 47: Image Quality (Record Mode)

    Image quality (record mode) Select an image quality for photographs and movies according their intended use, for example retouching on a computer or display on the web. Choosing a record mode Display the live control (P. 22) and use FG to choose a record mode for movies or photographs.

  • Page 48: Aspect Ratio

    Record modes (movies) Record mode Pixel count Full HD Fine 1920×1080 Full HD Normal 1920×1080 HD Fine 1280×720 HD Normal 1280×720 1280×720 • Depending on the type of card used, recording may end before the maximum length is reached. *1 Individual fi les can be up to 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length. *2 Image sensor output about 30 fps.

  • Page 49: Battery Check

    Tips • The default value and upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity can be selected using [ISO-Auto Set]. The options available for ISO sensitivity can be selected using [ISO Step]. Auto sensitivity can be enabled in M mode using [ISO-Auto]. g “Customizing camera settings”...

  • Page 50: Other Shooting Options

    Other shooting options “Point-and-shoot” photography (P program mode) In mode P, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture in response to subject brightness. Select P as the shooting mode. g “Choosing a Shooting Mode” (P. 12) • Take pictures. •...

  • Page 51: 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. Select A as the shooting mode. g “Choosing a Shooting Mode” (P. 12) • After pressing the F button (F), use FG to choose the aperture.

  • Page 52: 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. Select S as the shooting mode. g “Choosing a Shooting Mode” (P. 12) • After pressing the F button (F), use FG to choose the shutter speed.

  • Page 53: 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. Select a shutter speed of [BULB] for long exposures. Select M as the shooting mode. g “Choosing a Shooting Mode” (P. 12) •...

  • Page 54: Taking Panoramas

    Taking Panoramas If you have installed the supplied computer software, you can use it to join pictures together to form a panorama. g “Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib]” (P. 73) Taking pictures for a panorama Select SCN as the shooting mode.

  • Page 55: 3D Photography

    3D Photography Take 3D photographs. The results can be viewed on devices that support 3D display. The camera monitor can not be used to view images in 3D. Select SCN as the shooting mode. g “Choosing a Shooting Mode” (P. 12) •...

  • Page 56: Multiple Exposure A

    Recording multiple exposures in a single image (multiple exposure) Record multiple exposures in a single image, using the option currently selected for image quality. Select [Multiple Exposure] in shooting menu X (P. 107). Adjust settings. Frame Select [2f]. When set to [On], the brightness of each frame is set to 1/2 and the images are Auto Gain overlaid.

  • Page 57: Varying Settings Over A Series Of Photographs (Bracketing)

    Varying settings over a series of photographs (bracketing) “Bracketing” refers to the act of varying settings automatically over a series of shots or a series of images to “bracket” the current value. Bracketing is available in P, A, S, and M modes. Select [Bracketing] in shooting menu X (P.

  • Page 58: Digital Zoom (Digital Tele-Converter)

    FL BKT (FL bracketing) The camera varies fl ash level over three shots (no modifi cation on the fi rst shot, negative on the second, and positive on the third). In single-frame shooting, one shot is taken each time the shutter button is pressed; in sequential shooting, all shots are taken while the shutter button is pressed.

  • Page 59: Flash Shooting

    Flash shooting The fl ash can be set manually as required. The fl ash can be used for fl ash photography in a variety of shooting conditions. Using a fl ash (fl ash photography) Attach the fl ash unit and raise the fl ash head.

  • Page 60: Adjusting Fl Ash Output (Flash Intensity Control)

    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. Use only with the camera in shooting mode M at shutter speeds slower than 1/160 s and •...

  • Page 61: Shooting And Viewing Movies

    Shooting and viewing movies Use the R button to record High Defi nition (HD) movies with sound. In movie mode, you can create movies that take advantage of the effects available in modes A and M. Changing the settings for movie recording Adding effects to a movie Select n as the shooting mode.

  • Page 62: Movie Sound Options (Recording Sound With Movies)

    Movie sound options (recording sound with movies) Display the live control (P. 22) and select the Movie R item using FG. Switch ON/OFF using HI and press Q. Cautions • When recording sound in a movie, the sound made by the lens and camera operating may be recorded.

  • Page 63: Playback Options

    Index display/calendar display Index display To view multiple pictures, press G (H) in full-frame playback. Calendar display Display the fi rst picture taken on each date. 100-0015 2011.05.01 12:30 OLYMPUS PENPAL connected I S O 01:02:03 01:02:03 250 F5.6 Shooting mode...

  • Page 64: Playback Zoom

    G (H) 100-0020 2011.05.01 12:30 U (I) Single-frame playback Only items for which [On] is selected are displayed. [G/Info Settings]: g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81) Increase the number of pictures displayed from 4 to 9, 25, or 100. Press G (H) G ( H ) again to view the calendar display.

  • Page 65: Selecting Images

    Selecting images Select multiple pictures for protection or deletion. Press the R button to select the current picture. Selected pictures are marked with v. To remove v and deselect the picture, press the R button again. • Multiple pictures can be selected in index playback. Canceling all protections This function lets you cancel the protection of several images at one time.

  • Page 66: Slideshow

    Slideshow This function displays images stored on the card one after another. Press Q during playback and select the slideshow option. Adjust settings. Start Effect* Slide Slide Interval Movie Interval * Movies are not displayed when an effect other than [Fade] is selected. Select [Start] and press Q.

  • Page 67: Editing Still Images

    Editing still images Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images. Display the image to be edited and press Q. • [RAW Data Edit] is displayed if the picture is a RAW image, [JPEG Edit] if it is a JPEG image.

  • Page 68: 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. (If [RAW] is selected, the copy will be saved in [YN+RAW] format.) With a RAW image displayed during playback, press Q and select [Image Overlay].

  • Page 69: Viewing Camera Images On Tv

    Viewing camera images 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 cable. Connection via AV cable Use the camera to select the video signal format that matches that of the connected TV ([NTSC]/[PAL]).
  • Page 70 Connect the camera to the TV using the HDMI cable. Turn on the TV and switch “INPUT” to “HDMI INPUT”. Turn on the camera. Cautions • For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual. •...

  • Page 71: Olympus Penpal

    Sending and receiving images The optional OLYMPUS PENPAL can be used to upload pictures to, and receive pictures from, Bluetooth devices or other cameras connected to an OLYMPUS PENPAL. Visit the OLYMPUS website for more information on Bluetooth devices. Before sending or receiving images, select [On] for [c/# Menu Display] > [# Menu Display] to make the accessory port menu accessible.

  • Page 72: Editing The Address Book

    “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81) Cautions • The OLYMPUS PENPAL can be used only in the region in which it was purchased. Depending on the areas, the usage may infringe the wave regulations and may be subject to its penalty.

  • Page 73: Using Olympus Viewer 2/[Ib]

    Click the “Registration” button and follow the on-screen instructions. Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2 and [ib] computer software. • Check the system requirements before beginning installation. • Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” or “OLYMPUS ib” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. USB cable Smaller terminal...

  • Page 74: Macintosh

    Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2. • Check the system requirements before beginning installation. • Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. OLYMPUS Viewer 2 Operating System Processor Free Hard Drive Space Monitor Settings...

  • Page 75: Copying Pictures To A Computer Without Olympus Viewer 2/[Ib]

    Other languages can be selected from the language combo box. For information on using the software, see online help. • You can make user registration via “Registration” in OLYMPUS Viewer 2 “Help”. Cautions • AVCHD movie fi le format is not supported.

  • Page 76: Number Of Prints

    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 77: Removing All Or Selected Pictures From The Print Order

    Removing all or selected pictures from the print order You can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures. Press Q during playback and select [<]. Select [<] and press Q. To remove all pictures from the print order, select [Reset] and press Q. •...

  • Page 78: Easy Printing

    Easy printing Use the camera to display the picture you wish to print before connecting the printer via the USB cable. Use HI to display the pictures you want to print on the camera. Press I. • The picture selection screen appears when printing is completed.
  • Page 79 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. Prints the currently displayed picture. If there is a picture that [Single Print] reservation has already been applied to, only that reserved Print (f) picture will be printed.

  • Page 80: Monitor Brightness

    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. 23). Option (Date/time setting) (Changing the display language) (Monitor brightness adjustment) Rec View Menu Display Firmware 80 EN Description...

  • Page 81: Customizing Camera Settings

    Customizing camera settings Camera settings can be customized using the custom and accessory menus. The c Custom menu is used to fi ne-tune camera settings. The # Accessory Port menu is used to adjust settings for accessory port devices. Before Using the Custom/Accessory Port Menus The Custom and Accessory Port menus are only available when the appropriate option is selected for the [c/# Menu Display] item in the setup menu.

  • Page 82: S Button/Dial

    R AF/MF Option Focus Ring MF Assist P Set Home AF Illuminat. I Face Priority S Button/Dial Option AEL/AFL AEL/AFL Memo Button Function R Function I Function G Function Dial Function Dial Direction d Lock 82 EN Description You can customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point by selecting the rotational...

  • Page 83: Live View Boost

    T Release/j Option Rls Priority S If [On] is selected, the shutter can be released even when the camera is not in focus. This option can be set separately Rls Priority C for S-AF (P. 36) and C-AF (P. 36) modes. j H fps Choose the frame advance rates for [T] and [S].

  • Page 84: Anti-Shock

    U Disp/8/PC Option Backlit LCD Sleep 8 (Beep sound) Volume USB Mode V Exp/p/ISO Option EV Step Metering AEL Metering ISO Step ISO-Auto Set ISO-Auto Bulb Timer Anti-shock z 84 EN Description If no operations are performed for the selected period, the backlight will dim to save battery power.

  • Page 85: Noise Reduct

    W #Custom Option # X-Sync. Choose the shutter speed used when the fl ash fi res. # Slow Limit Choose the slowest shutter speed available when a fl ash is used. When set to [On], it will be added to the exposure compensation value and fl...

  • Page 86: Y Record/Erase

    X K/Color/WB Option K Set Pixel Count Y Record/Erase Option Quick Erase RAW+JPEG Erase File Name 86 EN Description The record mode for JPEG photographs can be selected from four combinations of image size and compression rate. The camera offers a choice of three sizes and four compression rates for each combination.

  • Page 87: Z Movie

    Press the INFO button again to return to area 2 and select [DEL]. • OLYMPUS does not accept liability for damages arising from disputes involving the use of [Copyright Settings]. Use at your own risk. Z Movie...

  • Page 88: K Utility

    b K Utility Option Pixel Mapping Exposure Shift 8 Warning Level Eye-Fi* The camera does not support the “endless” Eye-Fi mode. Be sure to read the following before use: g “Card basics” (P. 99) AEL/AFL MENU The R button can be used for metering or autofocus. Choose a mode for each focus mode.

  • Page 89: Test Picture

    R Function MENU [Button Function] The following functions can be assigned to the R button. AEL/AFL Press the R button to lock focus and exposure. R REC Press the button to record a movie. If movie recording is not assigned to a button, movies can be recorded by selecting n mode and pressing the shutter button.

  • Page 90: Accessory Port Menu Options

    OLYMPUS PENPAL. Copied images are resized according to the option selected for picture copy size. Reset Remove protection from all pictures in the OLYMPUS PENPAL album. Protect Album Show the number of pictures currently in the album and the number of Mem.

  • Page 91: 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 Settings] > [SCP] (P. 83). To choose between the live control, super control panel, and other displays, press Q while the camera is in shooting mode and press the INFO button to cycle through the different displays.

  • Page 92: Recording Movies With The Shutter Button

    Recording movies with the shutter button Movies are usually recorded using the R button, but the shutter button can be used if other functions have been assigned to the R button. Select n as the shooting mode. g “Choosing a Shooting Mode” (P. 12) •...

  • Page 93: Wireless Remote Control Fl Ash Photography

    Wireless remote control fl ash photography External fl ash units that offer a remote control mode and are designated for use with this camera can be used for wireless fl ash photography. The camera can independently control up to 3 groups consisting of the supplied fl ash unit and/or remote fl...

  • Page 94: Information

    Information 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 95: Functions That Cannot Be Selected From Menus

    Noise reduction is activated • When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. The camera activates the noise-reduction process after shooting at slow shutter speeds. During which, shooting is not allowed. You can set [Noise Reduct.] to [Off]. g “Customizing camera settings”...

  • Page 96: Error Codes

    Error codes Monitor indication No Card Card Error Write Protect Card Full Card Setup Clean the contact area of the card with a dry cloth. Clean Card Format No Picture Picture Error The Image Cannot Be Edited Picture Error 96 EN Possible cause The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized.
  • Page 97 Monitor Possible cause indication The internal temperature of the camera has risen due to Internal camera sequential shooting. temperature is too high. Please wait for cooling before camera use. The battery is drained. Battery Empty The camera is not correctly connected to a computer, printer, HDMI display, or other device.

  • Page 98: 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 99: Storage Device

    “cards.” The following types of SD memory card (commercially available) can be used with this camera: SD, SDHC, SDXC, and Eye-Fi. 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 100: Battery And Charger

    Battery and charger • Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery. Use only genuine OLYMPUS rechargeable batteries. • Use only compatible battery chargers to charge rechargeable batteries. BLS-1 batteries must be charged using the BCS-1, BLS-5 batteries using the BCS-5. •...

  • Page 101: Focal Length

    M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifi cations Names of parts 1 Filter mount thread 2 Zoom ring (zoom lenses only) 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 Micro Four Thirds Four Thirds system...

  • Page 102: Principal Accessories

    Some features, such as autofocus, may not be available. OM adapter (MF–2) Use with existing OLYMPUS OM System lenses. Focus and aperture must be adjusted manually. Image stabilization can be used. Input the focal length of the lens being used in the camera image stabilization settings.

  • Page 103: Exposure Warning Display

    Exposure warning display If the optimum exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the display will blink on the monitor. Shooting Warning display mode example (blinking) 60" 60" F2.8 F2.8 4000 F22 4000 30" 30" F5.6 F5.6 4000 4000 F5.6...

  • Page 104: Flash Modes That Can Be Set By Shooting Mode

    Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode Super Shooting control Mode panel AUTO SLOW SLOW SLOW2 2nd-C * In Super FP mode, external fl ash units for use with this camera detect backlighting and emit a longer-than-normal fl ash. #AUTO, $ can be set in A mode.

  • Page 105: Super Fp Fl Ash.

    Flash synchronization and shutter speed Shooting Flash timing 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 [# X-Sync.]: g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81) *2 Can be changed using menu: 30 –...

  • Page 106: Record Mode And Fi Le Size/Number Of Storable Still 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. 106 EN File Compression...

  • Page 107: Menu Directory

    Menu directory *1: Can be added to [Myset]. *2: Default can be restored by selecting [Full] for [Reset]. *3: Default can be restored by selecting [Basic] for [Reset]. K Shooting Menu Function Card Setup Reset/Myset Picture Mode Image Aspect Image Stabilizer Bracketing Multiple Exposure RC Mode...

  • Page 108: Custom Menu

    d Setup Menu Rec View c/# Menu Display Firmware Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased. c Custom Menu Function R AF/MF AF Mode Full-time AF AF Area Reset Lens Bulb Focusing Focus Ring MF Assist P Set Home AF Illuminat.
  • Page 109 Function U Disp/8/PC HDMI Out HDMI HDMI Control Video Out* q Info G/Info LV-Info Settings G Settings iAUTO P/A/S/M KControl Settings Picture Mode Settings Highlight Histogram Settings Shadow Mode Guide Live View Boost ART LV Mode Backlit LCD Sleep Volume USB Mode V Exp/p/ISO EV Step...
  • Page 110 Movie R b K Utility Pixel Mapping Exposure Shift 8 Warning Level Eye-Fi # Accessory Port Menu Function A OLYMPUS PENPAL Share Please Wait Address Book My OLYMPUS PENPAL Picture Send Size B OLYMPUS PENPAL Album Copy All Reset Protect Album Mem.

  • Page 111: 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 Approx. twice the focal length of the lens a 35 mm fi lm camera...
  • Page 112 Drive Drive mode Sequential shooting Self-timer External fl ash Sync speed Flash control mode External connector Multi-connector (USB connector, AV connector)/HDMI micro connector (type D)/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 113: 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 114: 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. 114 EN •...

  • Page 115: Caution For Usage Environment

    • 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 116: Fcc Notice

    Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of this publication or software without obligation or advance notice.
  • Page 117 Repair, replacement, or adjustment of defective Products shall be Olympus’s sole obligation and the customer’s sole remedy hereunder. The customer is liable and shall pay for shipment of the Products to the Olympus Service Center. Olympus shall not be obligated to perform preventive maintenance, installation, deinstallation, or maintenance.
  • Page 118 WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED The customer must transfer any image or other data saved on a Product to another image or data storage medium and/or remove any fi lm from the Product prior to sending the Product to Olympus for service.

  • Page 119: For Customers In Europe

    Olympus Europa Holding GmbH as stipulated on the website: http://www.olympus.com this product will be repaired, or at Olympus's option replaced, free of charge. To claim under this warranty the customer must take the product before the end of the applicable national warranty period to the dealer where the product was purchased or any other Olympus service station within the business area of Olympus Europa Holding GmbH as stipulated on the website: http://www.olympus.com.
  • Page 120 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 121 THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO.

  • Page 122: System Chart

    OLYMPUS Viewer / [ib] Digital Photo Managing Software *1 Not all lenses can be used with adapter. For details, refer to the Olympus offi cial website. Also, please note that manufacture of OM System Lenses has been discontinued. *2 For compatible lens, refer to the Olympus offi cial website.
  • Page 123 Ring Flash Set RF-11 Ring Flash *5 Some accessories may not be available in your region. *6 Use in accordance with local regulations. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. Four Thirds System Lenses OM System Lenses FL-50R FL-36R...

  • Page 124: Aperture Priority Shooting

    W # Custom ...85 X K/Color/WB ...85 Y Record/Erase ...86 Z Movie ...87 b K Utility ...88 A OLYMPUS PENPAL Share ...90 B OLYMPUS PENPAL Album ...90 C Electronic Viewfi nder ...90 Y (Large) ...47 X (Middle) ...47, 86 W (Small) ...47, 86 # RC Mode ...93...
  • Page 125 B&W Filter ...46 Backlit LCD ...84, 89 Battery ...4, 8, 100 BGM ...66 Black & White ...67 Bracketing...57 Bulb Focusing ...81 Bulb shooting ...53 Bulb Timer ...84 Button Function ...82 C-AF (continuous AF) ...36 C-AF+TR (AF Tracking) ...36 Calendar display ...63 Card ...5, 99 Card Setup ...65, 99 Center weighted averaging...

  • Page 126: Playback On Tv

    126 EN Movie+Still ...87, 92 MTP ...75 Multi view display...32, 40 Multiple Exposure a ...56 Muted Z ...45 My OLYMPUS PENPAL ...90 Myset ...35, 89 Natural j ...45 Noise Filter ...85 Noise Reduct..85 NTSC ...69, 83 OLYMPUS PENPAL ...71, 90 One-touch white balance k...43, 44, 89...

  • Page 127: Shutter Priority Shooting

    RAW ...47 RAW Data Edit ...67 RAW K ...89 RAW+JPEG Erase ...86 Rec View ...80 Record mode K ...47, 107 Redeye Fix ...67 Red-eye reduction fl ash ! ...59 Reset Lens ...81 Reset/Myset...35 Reset Protect ...65, 90 Resizing Q ...67 Rls Priority C ...83 Rls Priority S ...83 Rotate ...65...
  • Page 128 Letters: Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany European Technical Customer Support: Please visit our homepage http://www.olympus-europa.com or call our TOLL FREE NUMBER*: 00800 - 67 10 83 00 for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
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