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Olympus 262857 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Information 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: 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 Strap USB cable CB-USB6 Camera • Computer software (ib) CD-ROM • Instruction manual AV cable PS-BLS1(BLS-1)

  • Page 3: Basic Guide

    Charging and inserting the battery Charging the battery. Charging indicator Direction indicating mark BLS-1 Lithium ion battery charging indicator Amber light: Charging in progress Blue light: Charging complete AC wall outlet (Charging time: Up to BCS-1 Lithium approximately 3 hours 30 ion charger minutes) AC cable...

  • Page 4: Inserting And Removing Cards

    Inserting and removing cards Loading the card. • Insert the SD/SDHC card (referred to as “card” in these instructions) until it locks in place. g “Card basics” (P. 95) Caution • Turn off the camera before loading or removing the card. Removing the card Press the inserted card lightly and it will be ejected.

  • Page 5: Attaching A Lens To The Camera

    Attaching a lens to the camera Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens. Attach a lens to the camera. Lens attachment • Align the lens attachment mark mark (red) on the camera with Alignment mark the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens...

  • Page 6: Power On

    Power on Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera. • When the camera is turned on, the (blue) power lamp will light and the monitor will turn on. To turn off the power, press the ON/OFF button again. •...

  • Page 7: Set The Date And Time

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

  • Page 8: Names Of Parts And Functions

    Names of parts and functions Camera 1 Mode dial........P. 6, 10 0 Built-in flash........P. 54 2 Shutter button....P. 11, 12, 46 a Lens release button .....P. 5 3 ON/OFF button......P. 6 b Lens lock pin 4 Strap eyelet ........P. 2 c Tripod socket 5 Self-timer lamp ......P.
  • Page 9 4567 F(Up)/F(Exposure compensation) button (P. 40) H (Left)/ I (Right)/ P (AF target) # (Flash) button (P. 45) button (P. 54) i button (P. 21) G(Down)/jY(Sequential shooting/Self-timer) button (P. 30) 1 Flash switch .......P. 54 8 Hot shoe ........P. 102 2 Accessory port 9 </G button ....

  • Page 10: Mode Dial

    Names of parts and functions Mode dial Use the mode dial to select the shooting mode. After choosing the shooting mode, use the shutter button to take photographs and the R (movie) button to shoot movies. ■ Advanced shooting modes Indicator Mode icon Program shooting (P.
  • Page 11 Shutter button R (movie) button Mode Photos: shutter button Movies: R (movie) button • Aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for optimal results. • You control aperture. • You control shutter speed. • You control aperture and shutter • The camera adjusts aperture and speed.

  • Page 12: Basic Operations

    Taking photographs/shooting movies Frame the shot. • Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens. Horizontal grip Vertical grip Using lenses with an UNLOCK switch Retractable lenses with an UNLOCK switch can not be used while retracted. Turn the zoom ring in the direction of arrow ( 1 ) to extend the lens ( 2 ).
  • Page 13 Pressing the shutter button halfway and all the way down The shutter button has two positions. The act of lightly pressing the shutter button to the first position and holding it there is called “pressing the shutter button halfway,” that of pressing it all the way down to the second position “pressing the shutter button all (or the rest of) the way down.”...

  • Page 14: Playback/Erasing

    Playback/Erasing Single-frame playback Press the q button to display your most recent photograph or movie. q button Arrow pad H: Displays I: Displays the previous the next frame frame [4032x3024,1/8] 2010.02.01 12:30 100-0004 100-0015 2010.02.01 12:30 Movie Still image n Close-up playback •...

  • Page 15: Erasing Images

    Movie playback Display a movie in single-frame playback and press i to display the playback menu. Select [MOVIE PLAY] and press i to begin playback. To interrupt movie playback, press MENU. • MOVIE MOVIE PLAY BACK Erasing images Display a image you want to delete and press D. Select [YES] and press i. ERASE D button BACK...

  • Page 16: Using Art Filters

    Using art filters Rotate the mode dial to ART. • A menu of art filters will be displayed. Select a filter using FG. POP ART AUTO 38 38 SELECT 250 F5.6 • Press i or press the shutter button halfway to display the view through the lens in the monitor.

  • Page 17: Shooting In Scene Mode

    Shooting in scene mode Rotate the mode dial to SCN. • A menu of scene menu will be displayed. Select a scene using FG. PORTRAIT AUTO 38 38 SELECT 250 F5.6 • Press i or press the shutter button halfway to display the view through the lens in the monitor.

  • Page 18: Using The Iauto Mode Live Guides

    Using the iAUTO mode live guides Although iAUTO (A) mode is a full auto mode, a “live guide” is available to guide you through creative adjustments to settings controlling such elements as vividness, hue, brightness, focus, and motion using simple operations and easy-to-understand instructions displayed over the view through the lens in the monitor.
  • Page 19 After pressing i to display the live guide, use the FG buttons on the arrow pad to highlight an item and press i to select. Guide item CHANGE COLOR SATURATION Position the cursor using the FG buttons on the arrow pad and check the effect or read the description.

  • Page 20: Using Live Control

    Using live control Using live control allows you to preview the effects of different settings in the monitor. AUTO AUTO Functions IS OFF WB AUTO Settings 5 2 3 1 w AUTO n Settings that can be modified using live control Picture mode .........P.

  • Page 21: Using The Menus

    Using the menus Press the MENU button to display the CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET menus. PICTURE MODE IMAGE ASPECT Operation BACK guide Press the MENU Press the i button to go back button to confirm one screen the setting Use FG to select a tab and press i . Select an item using FG and press i to display options for the selected item.

  • Page 22: Information Displayed In The Monitor

    Information displayed in the monitor Shooting You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g “Switching the information display” (P. 33) 3 4 5 6 7 FP RC S-AF S-AF 4 : 3 4 : 3 +2.0 +2.0 1023 1023 0 0 0...

  • Page 23: Playback

    Playback You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g “Information display” (P. 61) Simplified display Overall display 3 4 5 x 10 x 10 F5.6 +2.0 45mm ±0.0 WBAUTO A±0 G±0 [ 4032x3024,1/8 ] NATURAL 4 : 3 4 : 3 100-0015 100-0015...

  • Page 24: Quick Task Index

    Quick task index Use this index to quickly find the page describing the task you want to perform or the function you want to know more about. Shooting Taking pictures with automatic iAUTO (A) settings Easy photography with special Art filter (ART) effects Easy photography suited to the Scene (SCN)

  • Page 25: Camera Settings

    Live guide Taking pictures so that whites come out white and blacks come Exposure compensation out black HIGH KEY/LOW KEY Reducing image noise (mottling) NOISE REDUCT. Monitor brightness adjustment Optimizing the LCD monitor LIVE VIEW BOOST IMAGE STABILIZER DIS MODE Reducing camera shake 41, 75 Self-timer...

  • Page 26: Basic Photography And Useful Functions

    Table of Contents Image quality (record mode) ..31 Basic guide Choosing a record mode ..31 Preparations for shooting ...3 Setting the image aspect ...32 Charging and inserting Using face detection ....32 the battery .......3 Turning [g FACE DETECT] Inserting and removing cards ..4 on ..........32 Attaching a lens to the camera ...5 Taking pictures using face...

  • Page 27: Shooting And Viewing Movies

    Choosing a focus mode Taking a photograph when (AF mode) ........44 recording ends.......58 Choosing a focus target Viewing movies ......58 (AF target) ........45 Playback options Using a saved AF target ...45 Focus lock ........46 Single-frame playback ....59 Zoom frame AF ......46 Close-up playback ......60 Measuring subject brightness Index display/...

  • Page 28: Customizing Camera Settings

    Table of Contents Registering [RESET1]/ USB MODE [RESET2] ......70 V EXP/e/ISO .......75 Using reset settings ....70 EV STEP METERING Customizing camera settings AEL Metering ISO STEP Custom Menu ......71 ISO-AUTO SET ISO-AUTO Custom Menu options ....72 BULB TIMER R AF/MF ........72 ANTI-SHOCK z AF MODE W #CUSTOM ......75...
  • Page 29 Using your charger abroad ..96 Printing pictures Interchangeable lenses ....97 Print reservation (DPOF) ...82 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL Creating a print order....82 interchangeable lenses ..97 Resetting the print reservation System Chart ......98 data ........83 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens Direct printing (PictBridge) ..83 specifications .......100 Connecting the camera to Four Thirds Adapter ....101 a printer .........84...

  • Page 30: Sequential Shooting

    Basic photography and useful functions Sequential shooting/using the self timer The camera will take photos at a rate of about 3 frames per second (fps) while the shutter button is pressed all the way down. Alternatively, the self-timer can be used for self- or group-portraits or to reduce camera shake when the camera is mounted on a tripod or otherwise fixed in place.

  • Page 31: Image Quality (Record Mode)

    Image quality (record mode) Adjust image quality (record mode). Choose a mode according to how the picture will be used: printed, retouched on a computer, displayed on the web, or used for some other purpose. YN, a flexible JPEG mode, is recommended in most situations.

  • Page 32: Setting The Image Aspect

    Setting the image aspect You can change the aspect ratio (horizontal-to-vertical ratio) when taking pictures using live view. Depending on your preference, you can set the aspect ratio to [4:3] (standard), [16:9], [3:2], or [6:6]. Display the live control (P. 20) and select the aspect ratio item using FG.

  • Page 33: Switching The Information Display

    Caution • During sequential shooting, face detection will work only at the first shot. • Depending on the subject, the camera may not be able to correctly detect the face. • If [M (SINGLE TARGET)] is chosen for AF target selection, the camera will focus on the subject in the selected focus target.

  • Page 34: Display Magnification

    Display magnification Press U in the shooting display to display the zoom frame. To exit, press i. AUTO 30 30 250 F5.6 Position the zoom frame. To return the zoom frame to the default F/G/H/I position, press and hold i. Press the shutter Press the shutter button halfway to override the currently selected button halfway...

  • Page 35: Panoramas

    Panoramas If you have installed the supplied computer software (ib), you can use it to join pictures together to form a panorama. g “Installing the supplied computer software (ib)” (P. 88) Taking pictures for a panorama Rotate the mode dial to SCN. Select [PANORAMA] and press i.

  • Page 36: Other Shooting Options And Advanced Settings

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

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

    Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode) In mode A, you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust shutter speed for optimal exposure. Rotate the mode dial to A. After pressing the F button (F), use FG to choose the aperture. AUTO 38 38 250 F5.6...

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

    Choosing shutter speed (S shutter-priority mode) In mode S, you choose the shutter speed and let the camera automatically adjust aperture for optimal exposure. Rotate the mode dial to S. After pressing the F button (F), use FG to choose the shutter speed. AUTO 38 38 250 F5.6...

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

    Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M manual mode) In mode M, you choose both the aperture and the shutter speed. At a speed of BULB, the shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed. Rotate the mode dial to M. After pressing the F button (F), use HI to choose the aperture and FG to choose the shutter speed.

  • Page 40: Controlling Exposure (Exposure Compensation)

    Controlling exposure (exposure compensation) Press the F button (F) and use HI to adjust exposure compensation. Choose positive (“+”) values to make pictures brighter, negative (“–”) values to make pictures darker. Exposure can be adjusted by ±3 EV. Negative (–) No compensation (0) Positive (+) Tips...

  • Page 41: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO sensitivity Increasing ISO sensitivity increases noise (graininess) but allows photographs to be taken when lighting is poor. The setting recommended in most situations is [AUTO], which starts at ISO 200 — a value that balances noise and dynamic range — and then adjusts ISO sensitivity according to shooting conditions. Choose ISO 100 when reducing noise is more important than enhancing dynamic range.

  • Page 42: White Balance Compensation

    Color WB mode Light conditions temperature Used for most light conditions (when there Auto white AUTO is a white portion framed on the LCD balance monitor). Use this mode for general use. For shooting outdoors on a clear day, or to 5300K capture the reds in a sunset or the colors in a fireworks display...

  • Page 43: One-Touch White Balance

    Adjusting the white balance in the A direction AUTO > (Amber-Blue) – 5 Depending on the original WB conditions, the image will become more amber when adjusted toward +, and bluer when adjusted toward –. WB PREVIEW Adjusting the white balance in the G direction BACK (Green-Magenta) Depending on the original WB conditions, the image will become greener when...

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

    Choosing a focus mode (AF mode) Select a focusing method (focus mode). Display the live control (P. 20) and select AUTO the AF mode item using FG. S - AF S - AF Select an option with HI and press the S - AF S - AF i button.

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

    Choosing a focus target (AF target) This camera has 11 AF targets for focusing on the subject with auto focus. [AF AREA] options allows you to select the AF target according to the subject or the composition. Press the P button (H) to display options. Select an AF target with HI and press the i button.

  • Page 46: Focus Lock

    Focus lock Focus lock is suitable when selecting a composition where the subject is outside of the AF targets or when shooting a subject which is difficult to focus on with auto focus. Position the AF target over your subject and press the shutter button halfway.

  • Page 47: Measuring Subject Brightness (Metering)

    Measuring subject brightness (metering) Choose how the camera meters subject brightness. Display the live control (P. 20) and select AUTO the metering item using FG. S - AF AUTO Select an option with HI and press i. The camera meters exposure in 324 areas of the Digital ESP frame and optimizes exposure for the current scene or metering...

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

    Tips • To lock the exposure: g “AEL/AFL MEMO” (P. 72) • To activate AE lock with a set metering mode: g “AEL Metering” (P. 75) Varying settings over a series of photographs (bracketing) The camera automatically varies exposure, white balance, flash level, or sensitivity over a series of exposures, “bracketing”...
  • Page 49 WB BKT (WB bracketing) Three images with different white balances (adjusted in specified color directions) are automatically created from one shot, starting with the value currently selected for white balance. • White balance can be varied by 2, 4, or 6 steps on each of WB BKT the A –...

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

    If the internal temperature of the camera exceeds the specified temperature, the image stabilizer is deactivated and the image stabilizer icon lights red on the monitor. A blinking icon indicates a malfunction; consult an Olympus Authorized Service Center. 0 EN...

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

    Recording multiple exposures in a single image (multiple exposure) A multiple exposure is created by overlaying a series of shots to create a single image. The image is saved with the record mode set at the time the image is saved. Select [MULTIPLE EXPOSURE] in shooting menu X (P.

  • Page 52: Processing Options (Picture Mode)

    • When a RAW image is selected using [OVERLAY], the JPEG image for the image recorded in JPEG+RAW is displayed. • When shooting multiple exposures using bracketing, priority is given to multiple exposure shooting. While the overlay image is being saved, bracketing is reset to the factory default setting.
  • Page 53 Press I to display settings for the selected option. CONTRAST Distinction between light and dark SHARPNESS Sharpness of the image GRADATION Adjust tone (gradation). Divides the image into detailed regions and adjusts the brightness separately for each region. This is effective AUTO for images with areas of large contrast in which the whites...

  • Page 54: Flash Shooting

    Flash shooting To raise the built-in flash for use, slide the flash switch. The built-in flash can be used for flash photography in a variety of shooting conditions. Using a flash (flash photography) Raise the flash. Press the # button (I) to display the current flash mode. Use HI to choose a flash mode and press i.

  • Page 55: Flash Intensity Control

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

  • Page 56: Shooting And Viewing Movies

    Shooting and viewing movies Use the R (movie) button to record High Definition (HD) movies with sound. g “Taking photographs/shooting movies” (P. 12) In movie mode, you can create movies that take advantage of the effects available in modes A and M. You can also customize camera settings to allow the shutter button to be used to record movies (P.

  • Page 57: Record Mode

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

  • Page 58: Taking A Photograph When Recording Ends

    Press the shutter button all the way to begin recording. ●REC lights up while both movie and sound are recorded • simultaneously. Press the shutter button all the way to end 2:18 2:18 recording. Lights up in red Total recording Tips during recording time...

  • Page 59: Playback Options

    Playback options Single-frame playback To view pictures full frame, press the q button in shooting mode. • To exit to shooting mode, press q again or press the shutter button halfway. [4032x3024,1/8] 100-0015 2010.02.01 12:30 View other pictures. Erase the current picture (P. 15). ERASE •...

  • Page 60: Close-Up Playback

    Close-up playback Press the U button to display a zoom frame in single- frame playback. 2x 2x 15 15 INFO F/G/H/I Position the zoom frame. View the portion of the image visible in the zoom frame at the selected zoom ratio. Press FGHI to scroll to other •...

  • Page 61: Information Display

    n Calendar display With the calendar, you can display images recorded on 2010 the card by date. If more than one image was taken on a single date, the image shot first on that date is displayed. Use FGHI to select a date and press the i button to play back images for the selected date in single-frame display.

  • Page 62: Slideshow

    • Press U to zoom in on the current image. Use FGHI Scroll both images. Show selected to scroll current images on opposite sides of the display. image. INFO INFO While the images are zoomed in, press INFO and use FG to change the zoom •...

  • Page 63: Editing Still Images

    Tips • A slideshow option is also available in the playback menu (P. 108). Caution • If the slideshow is left running for about 30 minutes, the camera will turn off automatically. Editing still images Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images. Display the image to be edited and press i.

  • Page 64: Rotate

    • Red-eye correction may not work depending on the image. • Editing of a JPEG image is not possible in the following cases: When an image is recorded in RAW, when an image is processed on a PC, when there is not enough space in the card memory, when an image is recorded on another camera.

  • Page 65: Audio Recording

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

  • Page 66: Protecting Selected Frames

    the 0 button • Press again to remove protection. Caution • Formatting the card erases all images even if they have been protected. Protecting selected frames During index display you can select multiple images and protect them all at the same time.

  • Page 67: Playback On Tv

    Playback on TV Use the AV cable provided with the camera to playback recorded images on your TV. You can playback high-definition images on a high-definition TV by connecting it to the camera using a commercially available HDMI mini-cable. n Connection via AV cable Multi-connector Connect to the TV video input jack...

  • Page 68: Turn On The Camera

    Connect the HDMI mini-cable to the HDMI connector of the TV. Connect the HDMI mini-cable to the HDMI connector of the camera. Turn on the TV and switch “INPUT” to “HDMI INPUT”. Turn on the camera. Caution • For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV's instruction manual.

  • Page 69: Camera Setup

    Camera setup Setup Menu Use the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions. ’--.--.-- For details on using the menu lists, see “Using the --:-- ENG. menus” (P. 21). j±0 k±0 REC VIEW 5SEC c MENU DISPLAY FIRMWARE BACK Option Description X (Date/...

  • Page 70: Resetting The Camera Settings

    Resetting the camera settings In P, A, S, or M mode, current camera settings (including any changes you have made) are retained when the power is turned off. To reset the camera to the factory default settings, set [RESET]. You can register settings in advance to [RESET1] and [RESET2].

  • Page 71: Custom Menu

    Customizing camera settings Custom Menu Use the Custom Menu to customize camera settings. n Menu categories Settings in the Custom Menu are divided into the following 10 categories: AF/MF (P. 72) # CUSTOM (P. 75) BUTTON (P. 72) (P. 76) K/COLOR/WB RELEASE (P.

  • Page 72: Custom Menu Options

    Custom Menu options R AF/MF MENU Option Description AF MODE Choose the AF mode. P. 44 AF AREA Choose the AF target mode. P. 45 RESET LENS When set to [ON], this resets the focus of the lens — (infinity) each time the power is turned off. BULB Normally focus locks during the exposure when manual FOCUSING...
  • Page 73 S BUTTON MENU Option Description MY MODE When [MY MODE] (P. 80) is assigned to the < button, SETUP frequently-used settings can be recalled by pressing the < button. See page 104 for information on the settings that can be saved using My Mode. Saving My Mode Settings Select [MY MODE1] or [MY MODE2] and press Select [SET] and press the i button.
  • Page 74 U DISP/8/PC MENU Option Description SLEEP The camera will enter sleep (standby) mode to reduce the drain on the battery if no operations are performed for the — specified period. [OFF] cancels the sleep mode. Pressing a button such as the shutter button reactivates the camera. LIVE VIEW If [ON] is selected, the camera will adjust display BOOST...
  • Page 75 U DISP/8/PC MENU Option Description When set to [OFF], you can turn off the beep sound that is 8 (Beep — sound) emitted when the focus locks by pressing the shutter button. VOLUME Adjust speaker volume. P. 58, 62 USB MODE Choose a mode for connecting the camera to a P.
  • Page 76 X K /COLOR/WB MENU Option Description NOISE REDUCT. This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. [AUTO]: Long exposure noise reduction activates automatically at slow shutter speeds. [ON]: Noise reduction is performed with every shot. [OFF]: Noise reduction off. P.
  • Page 77 X K/COLOR/WB MENU Option Description PIXEL COUNT Choose the pixel count for X- and W-size images. Choosing a pixel count Select [PIXEL COUNT] in the c Custom Menu (P. 71) X tab. Select X or W and PIXEL COUNT press I. 2560x1920 Xiddle 1280x960...
  • Page 78 Y RECORD/ERASE MENU Option Description PRIORITY SET Choose the default selection ([YES] or [NO]) for — confirmation dialogs. dpi SETTING Choose the print resolution. [AUTO]: Print resolution is selected automatically according to image size. — [CUSTOM]: Choose a custom print resolution. Press I to display the setting screen.
  • Page 79 n AEL/AFL [AEL/AFL] MENU If [AEL/AFL] is selected for [; FUNCTION] (P. 80) or [R FUNCTION] (P. 80), the < or R (movie) button can be used to set focus or exposure instead of the shutter button. Select the function of the button to match the operation S-AF AEL/AFL when the shutter button is pressed.
  • Page 80 n ; FUNCTION, R FUNCTION [ ; FUNCTION]/[RFUNCTION] MENU The following functions can be assigned to the < or R (movie) button: Fn FACE Pressing the < or R (movie) button selects [ON] for [g FACE DETECT DETECT]; press the < or R (movie) button again to turn it off (P.

  • Page 81: Using The Super Control Panel

    Using the super control panel The term “super control panel” refers to the display shown below, which lists shooting settings together with the option currently selected for each. To use the super control panel, select [ON] for [KCONTROL SETTING] > [SCP] (P.

  • Page 82: Printing Pictures

    Printing pictures Print reservation (DPOF) You can save digital “print orders” to the memory card listing the pictures to be printed and the number of copies of each print. You can then have the pictures printed at a print shop that supports DPOF or print the pictures yourself by connecting the camera directly to a DPOF printer.

  • Page 83: Resetting The Print Reservation Data

    The pictures are printed without the date and time. DATE The pictures are printed with the shooting date. DATE 全コマ予約 TIME The pictures are printed with the shooting time. TIME BACK Select [SET] and press the i button. Resetting the print reservation data You can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures.

  • Page 84: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    • Images recorded in RAW data cannot be printed. • You cannot print movie images. • The camera will not enter sleep mode while it is connected to the USB cable. Connecting the camera to a printer Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer.

  • Page 85: Custom Printing

    Custom printing Follow the operation guide to set a print option. Selecting the print mode PRINT MODE SELECT Select the type of printing (print mode). The available PRINT ALL PRINT print modes are as shown below. MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX PRINT ORDER EXIT PRINT...
  • Page 86 Selecting pictures you want to print Select pictures you want to print. The selected pictures can be printed later (single-frame reservation) or the picture you are displaying can be printed right away. 123-3456 SELECT PRINT SINGLE PRINT MORE Prints the currently displayed picture. If there is a picture that PRINT(f) [SINGLE PRINT] reservation has already been applied to, only that reserved picture will be printed.

  • Page 87: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    Connecting the camera to a computer Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to a computer by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable. The following operating systems are compatible with the USB connection: Windows: Windows 2000 Professional/Windows XP Home Edition/ Windows XP Professional/Windows Vista/Windows 7...

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

    Installing the supplied computer software (ib) After checking the system requirements, follow the instructions below to connect the camera to a computer and install the supplied computer software (ib). For information on using the computer software (ib), see the software’s online help. System requirements: Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later)/ Windows Vista/Windows 7 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 89: Shooting Tips And Maintenance

    Shooting tips and maintenance Shooting tips and information The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is not fully charged • Charge the battery with the charger. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold •...

  • Page 90: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On

    Subjects that are difficult to focus on It may be difficult to focus with auto focus in the following situations. AF confirmation mark is blinking. These subjects are not focused. Subject with low Excessively bright Subject with contrast light in center of repeated patterns frame AF confirmation...

  • Page 91: Error Codes

    Error codes Monitor Possible cause Corrective action indication The card is not inserted, or it Insert a card or insert a different cannot be recognized. card. NO CARD Insert the card again. If the problem persists, format the There is a problem with the card. card.
  • Page 92 Monitor Possible cause Corrective action indication Turn off the camera and wait for the internal temperature to cool. The internal temperature of Wait a moment for the camera Internal camera the camera has risen due to to turn off automatically. Allow temperature is sequential shooting.

  • Page 93: Cleaning And Storing The Camera

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

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

    Pixel mapping - Checking the image processing functions The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the image pickup device and image processing functions. After using the monitor or taking continuous shots, wait for at least one minute before using the pixel mapping function to ensure that it operates correctly.

  • Page 95: Information

    SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards (sold separately) which conform to the SD standard. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. SD card write protect switch The SD card body has a write protect switch. If you set the switch to the “LOCK”...

  • Page 96: Battery And Charger

    Battery and charger • Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLS-1). Other batteries cannot be used. • The camera’s power consumption varies widely with usage and other conditions. • As the following consume a lot of power even without shooting, the battery will be drained quickly.

  • Page 97: Interchangeable Lenses

    Interchangeable lenses Select the lens that you want to shoot with. Use a specified lens (Micro Four Thirds mount). To use the “Four Thirds System Lens”, an adapter (sold separately) is required. An adapter to allow use of an OM system lens is also available (sold separately).

  • Page 98: System Chart

    For latest auto focus compatibility please refer to the Olympus Official Web Site. Also, please note that the manufacture of the OM System Lenses has been discontinued. Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds are trademarks or registered trademarks of OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.  EN...
  • Page 99 Lens M.ZUIKO DIGITAL M.ZUIKO DIGITAL M.ZUIKO DIGITAL M.ZUIKO DIGITAL M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17 mm 1:2.8 ED 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 ED 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 ED 9-18mm 1:4.0-5.6 ED 14-150 mm 1:4.0-5.6 (available end of April 2010) (available end of May 2010) Four Thirds MMF-2 Viewfinder System Lenses Four Thirds Adapter...

  • Page 100: M.zuiko Digital Lens Specifications

    M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications n Names of parts 1 Filter mount thread 2 Zoom ring 3 Focus ring 4 Mount index 5 Electrical contacts 6 Front cap 7 Rear cap n Lens and camera combinations Lens Camera Attachment Metering Micro Four Thirds system lens Micro Four Thirds Four Thirds system lens...

  • Page 101: Storage Precautions

    n Storage Precautions • Clean the lens after use. Remove dust and dirt on the surface of the lens with a blower brush or brush. Use commercially available lens cleaning paper to remove the dirt on the lens. Do not use organic solvents. •...

  • Page 102: Using Electronic View Finder (Sold Separately)

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

  • Page 103: Program Line Diagram (P Mode)

    Program line diagram (P mode) In the P mode, the camera is programmed such that the aperture value and shutter speed are automatically selected according to the subject's brightness as shown below. The program line diagram varies with the type of lens mounted. When using the (14 –...

  • Page 104: Flash Synchronization And Shutter Speed

    Flash synchronization and shutter speed Upper limit of Fixed Shooting Flash timing synchronization timing when mode timing* flash fires* 1/ (lens focal length × 2) or synchronization 1/60 timing, whichever is slower 1/160 The set shutter speed ― *1 Can be changed using menu: 1/60 – 1/160 g “#X-SYNC.” (P. 75) *2 Can be changed using menu: 1/30 –...

  • Page 105: External Flash Shooting

    External flash shooting With this camera, you can use one of the separately sold external flash units to achieve a flash suited to your needs. The external flashes communicate with the camera, allowing you to control the camera's flash modes with various available flash control modes, such as TTL-AUTO and Super FP flash.

  • Page 106: Functions That Can Be Registered With My Mode And Custom Reset Setting

    Functions that can be registered with My Mode and Custom Reset Setting Custom Custom My Mode reset My Mode reset Function Function registration setting registration setting registration registration HISTOGRAM SETTING IMAGE STABILIZER EVF ADJUST BACKLIT LCD FLASH MODE MODE GUIDE PICTURE MODE q CLOSEUP STILL...

  • Page 107: Record Mode And File Size/Number Of Storable Still Pictures

    • The actual file 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.

  • Page 108: Menu Directory

    Menu directory K Shooting Menu Function Default CARD SETUP ― P. 66, 95 ― CUSTOM RESET P. 70 PICTURE MODE P. 52 jNATURAL STILL PICTURE YN P. 31 MOVIE IMAGE ASPECT P. 32 P. 30 IMAGE STABILIZER P. 50 AE BKT P.
  • Page 109 c Custom Menu Function Default AF/MF P. 72 STILL PICTURE AF MODE S-AF P. 44 MOVIE AF AREA P. 45 RESET LENS P. 72 BULB FOCUSING P. 72 FOCUS RING P. 72 MF ASSIST P. 72 P SET HOME P. 72 BUTTON P.
  • Page 110 Function Default EXP/ /ISO P. 75 EV STEP 1/3EV P. 75 METERING P. 47 AEL Metering AUTO P. 75 AUTO P. 41 ISO STEP 1/3EV P. 75 HIGH LIMIT: 1600 ISO-AUTO SET P. 75 DEFAULT: 200 ISO-AUTO P/A/S P. 75 BULB TIMER 8 MIN P.

  • Page 111: Specifications

    Specifications Camera Product type Product type Digital camera with interchangeable lens system Lens M.Zuiko Digital, Micro Four Thirds System Lens Lens mount Micro Four Thirds mount Equivalent focal length on a Approx. twice the focal length of the lens 35 mm film camera Image pickup device Product type 4/3"...

  • Page 112: External Flash

    External flash Synchronization Synchronized with the camera at 1/160 sec. or less Flash control mode TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-flash mode)/AUTO/MANUAL Flash attachment Hot shoe External connector Multi-connector (USB connector, AV connector)/HDMI mini connector (Type C)/Accessory port Power supply Battery Li-ion Battery (BLS-1) ×1 Dimensions/weight Dimensions 114.6 mm (W) ×...

  • 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

    • The camera uses a lithium ion battery • Do not use or store the camera in dusty specified by Olympus. Charge the battery or humid places. with the specified charger. Do not use any • Do not cover the flash with a hand while other chargers.

  • Page 115: Caution For Usage Environment

    • This camera uses a lithium ion battery the image pickup device, or may possibly specified by Olympus. Do not use any cause fires. other type of battery. For safe and proper • Do not touch electric contacts on cameras use, read the battery's instruction manual and interchangeable lenses.

  • Page 116: Copyright Notice

    • Do not touch the contact points directly. the use of the information contained therein. Olympus reserves the right to alter the features • Do not subject to abrupt temperature and contents of this publication or software changes.

  • Page 117: For Customers In Canada

    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...
  • Page 118 Notes regarding Guarantee maintenance 1 This Guarantee will only be valid if the Guarantee Certificate is duly completed by Olympus or an authorized dealer or other documents contain sufficient proof. Therefore, please make sure that...
  • Page 119 • Micro Four Thirds and the Micro Four Thirds logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of OLYMPUS IMAGING Corporation in Japan, the United States, the countries of the European Union, and other countries. • The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the “Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF”...

  • Page 120: Index

    Index Symbols W Shooting Menu 1 ......108 Adding sound to still pictures R ...65 X Shooting Menu 2 ......108 AE BKT ..........48 q Playback Menu ......108 AE bracketing ........48 d Setup Menu ......69, 108 AE lock ..........47 c Custom Menu ......71, 109 AEL Metering ........75 R AF/MF ..........72 AEL/AFL ........72, 80...
  • Page 121 FIRMWARE .........69 CANDLE & ........17 FL BKT..........49 Card ..........4, 95 Flash ............54 CARD SETUP .......66, 95 Center weighted averaging Flash bracketing ........49 metering H........47 Flash intensity control w ....55 CHILDREN G ........17 Flash mode # ........54 Close-up playback U ....14, 60 Flash off $ .........54 COLOR SPACE ........76 Fn FACE DETECT .......80...
  • Page 122 NIGHT+PORTRAIT U ......17 NOISE FILTER ........76 JPEG ...........31 NOISE REDUCT........76 JPEG EDIT ..........63 NTSC ..........67, 73 LANDSCAPE l .........17 One-touch white balance V ..43, 80 LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT k .....17 Lens ..........5, 97 Lithium ion battery ......3, 96 PAL ..........67, 73 Lithium ion charger ......3, 96 PANORAMA s ......17, 35 Live control ..........20...
  • Page 123 RLS PRIORITY C ........73 SUNSET *.........17 RLS PRIORITY S ........73 Super control panel ......81 ROTATE ..........64 Super FP flash ........105 System Chart ........98 S-AF (single AF) ........44 S-AF+MF ..........44 TEST PICTURE ........80 SATURATION ........53, 63 Trimming P ........63, 86 Scene mode SCN .......17 SD............57 USB MODE .........75 SD/SDHC card ........4, 95...
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