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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
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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: 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. Camera • Computer software CD-ROM • Instruction manual • Warranty card Attaching the strap Thread the strap in the direction of the arrows.

  • Page 3: Basic Guide

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

  • Page 4: Card Write Indicator

    Inserting and removing cards Loading the card. • Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC card (referred to as “card” in these instructions) until it locks in place. g “Card basics” (P. 96) 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. Caution • Make sure the camera is turned off. • Do not press the lens release button. •...

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

  • Page 7: Set The Date And Time

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

  • Page 8: Names Of Parts And Functions

    Names of parts Camera 1 Mode dial...P. 6, 10 2 Shutter button ... P. 11, 12, 35, 88 3 ON/OFF button ...P. 6 4 Strap eyelet ... P. 2 5 Self-timer lamp ...P. 46 6 Lens attachment mark ... P. 5 7 Mount (Remove the body cap before attaching the lens.) 8 Microphone ...P.
  • Page 9 F (Up) /F (Exposure compensation) H (Left) / P (AF target) button (P. 35) Q button (P. 20, 21) G (Down) /jY (Sequential shooting/ 1 Flash switch ...P. 56 2 Accessory port 3 LCD monitor ...P. 22, 23 4 U button ...P. 31, 36, 61 5 </G button ...

  • Page 10: Camera Controls

    Camera controls 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 button to shoot movies. Indicator Mode icon Photo zone ■ Easy shooting modes A iAUTO (P.

  • Page 11: 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. Select an art fi...

  • Page 12: Basic Operations

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

  • Page 14: Playback/Erasing

    Playback/Erasing Single-frame playback Press the q button to display your most recent photograph or movie. q button 2010.10.01 12:30 Close-up playback • To zoom in on the image currently displayed in single- frame playback, press the U button. Keep pressing the button to zoom in up to 14 ×.

  • Page 15: Movie Playback

    Movie playback Select a movie and press Q to display the playback menu. Select [MOVIE PLAY] and press Q to begin playback. To interrupt movie playback, press MENU. • Volume Volume can be adjusted by pressing F or G during single-frame and movie playback.

  • Page 16: Using Art Fi Lters

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

  • Page 17: Shooting In Scene Mode

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

  • Page 18: Using Live Guides

    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 Guide item CHANGE COLOR SATURATION* CHANGE COLOR IMAGE* CHANGE BRIGHTNESS*...
  • Page 19 Set the mode dial to A. 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 20: Using Live Control

    Using live control The live control can be used to adjust settings in P, S, A, 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 21: Using The Menus

    “Custom menu” (P. 78) • 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.

  • Page 22: Information Displayed In The Monitor

    Information displayed in the monitor Shooting 1 Card write indicator ...P. 4 2 Internal temperature warning m ...P. 94 3 Super FP fl ash s ...P. 105 4 RC mode ...P. 89 5 Auto bracket t ...P. 54 6 Multiple exposure i ...P. 53 7 Home position p ...P.

  • Page 23: Playback

    Playback Simplifi ed display x 10 x 10 [4032x3024,1/8] 2010.10.01 12:30 1 Battery check 2 Aspect border ...P. 45 3 Print reservation Number of prints...P. 73 4 Sound record ...P. 65 5 Protect ...P. 15 6 Pixel count, compression rate ...P. 44 7 Record mode...P.

  • Page 24: 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...

  • Page 25: Camera Settings

    SETTINGS) AUTOq (REC VIEW) mode2 (q CLOSE UP MODE) 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 31/38 30, 38...

  • Page 26: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Basic guide Preparations for shooting ...3 Charging and inserting the battery ...3 Inserting and removing cards ...4 Attaching a lens to the camera ...5 Power on ...6 Setting the date/time...7 Names of parts and functions ...8 Names of parts ...8 Camera Camera controls ...10 Mode dial...
  • Page 27 Exposure lock (AE lock) ...39 Adjusting color (white balance) ...40 White balance compensation ...41 One-touch white balance ...41 Processing options (picture mode) ...42 Image quality (record mode) ...44 Choosing a record mode ...44 Setting the image aspect ...45 ISO sensitivity ...45 Sequential shooting/ using the self timer ...46 Reducing camera shake...
  • Page 28 Sending and receiving images Sending images ...68 Receiving images/ adding a host ...68 Editing the address book ...69 Creating albums ...69 Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/ [ib] Windows ...70 Macintosh ...71 Copying pictures to a computer without OLYMPUS Viewer 2/ [ib] ...72 Printing pictures Print reservation (DPOF) ...73...
  • Page 29 Information Shooting tips and information ...91 Error codes ...93 Cleaning and storing the camera ...95 Cleaning the camera ...95 Storage ...95 Cleaning and checking the image pickup device...95 Pixel mapping - Checking the image processing functions ...96 Card basics ...96 Usable cards...96 Formatting the card ...96 Battery and charger ...97...

  • Page 30: Basic Photography/ Frequently-Used Options

    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. Image only INFO INFO The multi-view ([MULTI VIEW]) and highlight and shadow displays ([HIGHLIGHT & SHADOW]) are available when enabled in the [G/INFO SETTINGS] menu.

  • Page 31: Displaying Information During Playback

    Displaying information during playback The INFO button can be used to choose the information displayed during playback. Image only* INFO INFO Light box display* * Can be displayed using [G/INFO SETTINGS]. g “Custom menu” (P. 78) Histogram display Display a histogram showing the distribution of brightness in the image. The horizontal axis gives the brightness, the vertical axis the number of pixels of each brightness in the image.

  • Page 32: 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. 40). Color temperature To view the color temperature dialog, press the INFO button in the custom white balance menu (P. 40). Playback zoom To zoom an image in or out, press the U button to initiate playback zoom and then press the INFO button...

  • Page 33: Restoring Default Or Custom Settings

    Restoring default or custom settings Camera settings can be easily restored to one of three presets. RESET ([RESET/MYSET] > [RESET]) Restore default settings. MYSET ([RESET/MYSET] > [MYSET1] – [MYSET4]) Restore preselected settings for P, A, S, or M mode. The shooting mode does not change.

  • Page 34: Choosing A Focus Mode (Af Mode)

    Choosing a focus mode (AF mode) Select a focusing method (focus mode). Display the live control (P. 20) and select the AF mode item using FG. Select an option with HI and press the Q button. • The selected AF mode is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 35: Choosing A Focus Target (Af Target)

    Choosing a focus target (AF target) Choose which of the 11 autofocus targets will be used for autofocus. Press the P button (H) to display options. Select an AF target with FGHI and press the Q button. If all targets are surrounded by a green frame (ALL TARGETS) The camera automatically selects from the 11 focus targets.

  • Page 36: 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. Autofocus is also available over a wider area of the frame than with AF target selection.

  • Page 37: Face Priority Af/Pupil Detection Af

    Face priority AF/pupil detection AF When [ON] is selected for face priority, the camera will set focus and digital ESP metering for faces indicated by white frames. Taking pictures using face priority Display the live control (P. 20) and select [g FACE PRIORITY] using FG.

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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. 20) 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 40: 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 41: White Balance Compensation

    White balance compensation This function lets you make fi ne changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings. Select [WB] in c Custom Menu (P. 78) tab X. Select the option to be modifi ed and press I. Select a slider with HI and use FG to choose the amount. Adjusting the white balance in the A direction (Amber-Blue) Higher values produce “warmer”...

  • Page 42: 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. 108). Select an option with HI and press Q. Picture modes i-ENHANCE VIVID...
  • Page 43 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 44: 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. [YN] is a good all- purpose choice for photographs, as is [HD] for movies. Choosing a record mode Display the live control (P.

  • Page 45: 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 46: Sequential Shooting/Using The Self Timer

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

  • Page 47: 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. 20) and select the image stabilizer item using FG. Select an option with HI and press Q.

  • Page 48: 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. Set the mode dial to P. Take pictures. • The shutter speed and aperture selected by the camera are displayed in the monitor.

  • Page 49: 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. Rotate the control dial to choose the aperture. • You can also select the aperture by pressing the F button (F) and then using FG.

  • Page 50: 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. Rotate the control dial to choose the shutter speed. • You can also select the shutter speed by pressing the F button (F) and then using FG.

  • Page 51: 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. Rotate the control dial to choose the shutter speed.

  • Page 52: Panoramas

    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. 70) Taking pictures for a panorama Rotate the mode dial to SCN. Select [PANORAMA] and press Q.

  • Page 53: Recording Multiple Exposures In A Single Image (Multiple Exposure)

    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. 108). 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 54: Varying Settings Over A Series Of Photographs (Bracketing)

    • 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 55 WB BKT (WB bracketing) Three images with different white balances (adjusted in specifi ed color directions) are automatically created from one shot, starting with the value currently selected for white balance. • White balance can be varied by 2, 4, or 6 steps on each of the A –...

  • Page 56: Flash Shooting

    Flash shooting The built-in fl ash can be set manually as for fl ash photography in a variety of shooting conditions. Using a fl ash (fl ash photography) Slide the fl ash switch to raise the fl ash. Press the # button (I) to display options. Use HI to choose a fl...

  • Page 57: 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 1/180 s •...

  • Page 58: 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 After selecting n mode, display the live control (P.

  • Page 59: Movie Sound Options (Recording Sound With Movies)

    Movie sound options (recording sound with movies) Display the live control (P. 20) and select [MOVIE R] using FG. Switch ON/OFF using HI and press the Q button. Caution • When recording sound in a movie, the sound made by the lens and camera operating may be recorded.

  • Page 60: Playback Options

    To view multiple pictures, press the G button in full-frame playback. Calendar display Display the fi rst picture taken on each date. 60 EN [4032x3024,1/8] 100-0020 100-0015 2010.10.01 12:30 OLYMPUS PENPAL connected JPEG EDIT, RAW DATA EDIT, R, ROTATE, m ISO-A 01:02:03 01:02:03 Live view...

  • Page 61: Playback Zoom (Close-Up Playback)

    [4032x3024,1/8] 100-0020 2010.10.01 12:30 2010.10.01 12:30 Single-frame 4 frames playback Only items for which [ON] is selected are displayed. [G/INFO SETTINGS]: g “Custom menu” (P. 78) Press G to increase the number of images displayed from 4 to 9, 25, or 100. Press G again to view the calendar display. Press U to decrease the number of images displayed from 100 to 25, 9, or 4.

  • Page 62: Rotate

    Rotate Choose whether to rotate photographs. Play the photograph back and press Q. Select [ROTATE] and press Q. Press F to rotate the image counterclockwise, G to rotate it clockwise; the image rotates each time the button is pressed. Press Q to save settings and exit. •...

  • Page 63: 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. If the image recorded at a setting of [RAW+JPEG] is selected, either of them is used according to [EDIT].

  • Page 64: Selecting And Protecting Images

    Selecting and protecting images You can select multiple images in the index display. In the index display, select an image you want to protect using FGHI and press Q. Selected images are shown by a check mark ( press Q again. Protecting selected frames Select an image and press the 0 button.

  • Page 65: 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 select [IMAGE OVERLAY].

  • Page 66: 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 mini-cable. Connection via AV cable Use the camera to select the video signal format that matches that of the connected TV ([NTSC]/[PAL]).

  • Page 67: Turn On The Camera

    Connect the camera to the TV using the HDMI mini-cable. 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 68: Sending And Receiving Images

    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] >...

  • Page 69: Editing The Address Book

    • (P. 90) Caution • 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. PLEASE WAIT...

  • Page 70: Using Olympus Viewer 2/[Ib]

    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. 70 EN Smaller terminal USB cable Look for this mark.

  • Page 71: 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 Mac OS X v10.4.11–v10.6 Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or better...

  • Page 72: Copying Pictures To A Computer Without Olympus Viewer 2/[Ib]

    Copying pictures to a computer without OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] 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:...

  • Page 73: 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 74: 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 and press Q . Select [<] To remove all pictures from the print order, select [RESET] and press Q. •...

  • Page 75: Easy Printing

    Caution • RAW images and movies can not be printed. 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.
  • Page 76 Selecting pictures you want to print Select pictures you want to print. The selected pictures can be printed later (single-frame reservation) or the picture you are displaying can be printed right away. PRINT(f) SINGLE PRINT(t) MORE(u) Setting printing data Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or fi...

  • Page 77: Camera Setup

    Camera setup Setup Menu Use the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions. For details on using the menu lists, see “Using the menus” (P. 21). Option X (Date/ Set the camera clock. time setting) You can change the language used for the on-screen display (Changing and error messages from ENGLISH to another language.

  • Page 78: Customizing Camera Settings

    Customizing camera settings Custom Menu The custom menus are used to adjust the settings listed below. Displaying the Custom Menu Before changing settings in the Custom Menu, display the [c] (Custom Menu) tab by selecting [ON] for the [c/# MENU DISPLAY] > [c MENU DISPLAY] option in the setup menu.

  • Page 79: S Button/Dial

    R AF/MF Option BULB FOCUSING Normally focus locks during the exposure when manual focus (MF) is selected. Select [ON] to allow focusing using the focus ring. FOCUS RING You can customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point by selecting the rotational direction of the focus ring.

  • Page 80: T Release

    S BUTTON/DIAL Option dLOCK T RELEASE Option RLS PRIORITY S RLS PRIORITY C U DISP/8/PC Option HDMI VIDEO OUT G/INFO SETTINGS KCONTROL SETTINGS ART LV MODE 80 EN Description Select [ON] to disable the control dial until the F button is pressed.

  • Page 81: Exp/E/Iso

    U DISP/8/PC Option LIVE VIEW If [ON] is selected, priority will be given to making images BOOST clearly visible; the effects exposure compensation and other settings will not be visible in the monitor. qCLOSEUP [mode1]: Press U to zoom in (to a maximum of 14 ×) and press G to zoom out.

  • Page 82: W #Custom

    V EXP/e/ISO Option ISO-AUTO BULB TIMER ANTI-SHOCK z W #CUSTOM Option # X-SYNC. # SLOW LIMIT X K/COLOR/WB Option NOISE REDUCT. NOISE FILTER ALL > COLOR SPACE 82 EN Description Choose the shooting modes in which [AUTO] ISO sensitivity is available. [P/A/S]: Auto ISO sensitivity selection is available in all modes except M.

  • Page 83: Y Record/Erase

    X K/COLOR/WB Option SHADING COMP. Choose [ON] to correct peripheral illumination according to the type of lens. • Compensation is not available for teleconverters or extension tubes. • Noise may be visible at the edges of photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities. K SET The record mode for JPEG photographs can be selected from four combinations of image size and compression...
  • Page 84 SETTING COPYRIGHT SETTINGS • OLYMPUS does not accept liability for damages arising from disputes involving the use of [COPYRIGHT SETTINGS]. Use at your own risk. 84 EN Description [AUTO]: Even when a new card is inserted, the fi le numbers are retained from the previous card.

  • Page 85: Z Movie

    Z MOVIE Option nMODE Choose a movie record mode. This option can also be selected using the live control. MOVIE+STILL Choose [ON] to record a photograph when movie recording ends. MOVIE R Choose [OFF] to record silent movies. This option can also be selected using the live control.

  • Page 86: G Function, I Function

    G FUNCTION, I FUNCTION MENU The following functions can be assigned to the I and G buttons: The button performs the same function as the F button. The button performs the same function as the # button. The button performs the same function as the jY button. The button performs the same function as the ISO button.

  • Page 87: 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.

  • Page 88: 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 both the < and R buttons. Set the mode dial to n . Press the shutter button halfway down and focus on what you wish record.

  • Page 89: 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 built-in fl ash can independently control up to three groups of remote fl ash units. See the documentation provided with the external fl...

  • Page 90: Accessory Port Menu Options

    Accessory port menu options Adjust settings for such optional accessories as electronic viewfi nders or the OLYMPUS PENPAL. The accessory port menu can be displayed using [c/# MENU DISPLAY]. A OLYMPUS PENPAL SHARE Option PLEASE WAIT Receive images and add hosts to the address book.

  • Page 91: 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 92: 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].

  • Page 93: Error Codes

    Error codes Monitor Possible cause indication The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. NO CARD There is a problem with the card. CARD ERROR Writing to the card is prohibited. WRITE PROTECT The card is full. No more •...
  • Page 94 Monitor indication Internal camera temperature is too high. Please wait for cooling before camera use. BATTERY EMPTY CONNECTION NO PAPER NO INK JAMMED SETTINGS CHANGED PRINT ERROR CANNOT PRINT The lens is locked. Please extend the lens. Please check the status of a lens.

  • Page 95: 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 96: Pixel Mapping - Checking The Image Processing Functions

    (available separately) can be used with this camera: SD, SDHC, and SDXC. 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 97: Battery And Charger

    Battery and charger • Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLS-5). Batteries other than genuine OLYMPUS BLS-5 batteries can not 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 98: Interchangeable Lenses

    Interchangeable lenses Choose a lens according to the scene and your creative intent. Use lenses designed exclusively for the Micro Four Thirds System, which bear the symbol shown at right. With an adapter, you can also use Four Thirds System and OM System lenses. M.ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses This is an interchangeable lens specifi...

  • Page 99: M.zuiko Digital Lens Specifi Cations

    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 lens...

  • Page 100: Mount Adapter

    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 101: Lens Attachments

    Lens attachments Lens attachments Supported lenses Fisheye (FCON-P01) M.ZUIKO.14-42 mm II Wide (WCON-P01) M.ZUIKO.14-42 mm II M.ZUIKO.14-42 mm II Macro (MCON-P01) M.ZUIKO.40-150 mm M.ZUIKO.14-150 mm Use the appropriate lens attachment for SCN mode (f, w, or m). In other • modes, select [OFF] for [IMAGE STABILIZER].

  • Page 102: Using Electronic View Fi Nder (Sold Separately)

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

  • Page 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 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 CURTAIN * When the fl ash is set to the Super FP mode, it detects backlight and fi res with a longer duration than for normal fl ash before emitting light. #AUTO, $ can be set in A mode.

  • Page 105: Flash Range

    Flash range Flash range can be calculated as shown below. Flash range (m) = GN (ISO200) Depending on fl ash output, the Guide Number (GN) may be from 1.4 (minimum) to 10 (FULL). ISO sensitivity factor ISO sensitivity factor (K) Aperture (f-number) Aperture can be set to values between the maximum aperture for the lens and f/22.

  • Page 106: Settings Stored Using Myset

    Settings stored using MYSET Function IMAGE STABILIZER FLASH MODE PICTURE MODE STILL PICTURE MOVIE IMAGE ASPECT RC MODE AE BKT WB BKT FL BKT ISO BKT MULTIPLE EXPOSURE REC VIEW c/# MENU DISPLAY FIRMWARE STILL PICTURE AF MODE MOVIE AF AREA RESET LENS BULB FOCUSING FOCUS RING...

  • Page 107: Pictures

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

  • Page 108: Menu Directory

    Menu directory K Shooting Menu CARD SETUP RESET/MYSET PICTURE MODE IMAGE ASPECT IMAGE STABILIZER BRACKETING MULTIPLE EXPOSURE RC mode q Playback Menu START SLIDE SLIDE INTERVAL MOVIE INTERVAL SEL. IMAGE EDIT IMAGE OVERLAY < RESET PROTECT d Setup Menu REC VIEW c/# MENU DISPLAY FIRMWARE Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased.
  • Page 109 c Custom Menu Function AF/MF AF MODE AF AREA RESET LENS BULB FOCUSING FOCUS RING MF ASSIST SET HOME BUTTON/DIAL DIAL FUNCTION AEL/AFL AEL/AFL MEMO BUTTON TIMER BUTTON FUNCTION DIAL DIRECTION LOCK RELEASE RLS PRIORITY S RLS PRIORITY C DISP/ HDMI VIDEO OUT* G/INFO...
  • Page 110 SLEEP VOLUME USB MODE EXP/ EV STEP METERING AEL METERING ISO STEP ISO-AUTO SET ISO-AUTO BULB TIMER ANTI-SHOCK z CUSTOM X-SYNC. SLOW LIMIT K/COLOR/WB NOISE REDUCT. NOISE FILTER ALL > COLOR SPACE SHADING COMP. K SET PIXEL COUNT RECORD/ERASE QUICK ERASE RAW+JPEG ERASE FILE NAME EDIT FILENAME...

  • Page 111: Accessory Port Menu

    # Accessory Port Menu Function OLYMPUS PENPAL SHARE PLEASE WAIT ADDRESS BOOK PICTURE SEND SIZE MY OLYMPUS PENPAL OLYMPUS PENPAL ALBUM COPY ALL RESET PROTECT ALBUM MEM. USAGE ALBUM MEM. SETUP PICTURE COPY SIZE ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER EVF ADJUST ADDRESS LIST...

  • Page 112: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Camera Product type Product type Lens Lens mount Equivalent focal length on a 35 mm fi lm camera Image pickup device Product type No. of total pixels No. of effective pixels Screen size Aspect ratio Live view Sensor Field of view LCD monitor Product type...

  • Page 113: Power Supply

    Drive Drive mode Single-frame shooting/Sequential shooting/Self-timer Sequential shooting 3 frames/sec. Self-timer Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec. External fl ash Synchronization Synchronized with the camera at 1/180 sec. or less Flash control mode TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-fl ash mode)/AUTO/MANUAL Flash attachment Hot shoe External connector Multi-connector (USB connector, AV connector)/HDMI mini connector (Type C)/Accessory port...

  • Page 114: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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. DANGER WARNING CAUTION WARNING! TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER DISASSEMBLE, EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.

  • Page 115: Battery Handling Precautions

    DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specifi ed charger. Do not use any other chargers. • Never heat or incinerate batteries.

  • Page 116: Lcd Monitor

    • 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 117: Fcc Notice

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

  • Page 118: 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 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 119 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 120 W # CUSTOM ...82 X K/COLOR/WB ...82 Y RECORD/ERASE ...83 Z MOVIE ...85 b K UTILITY ...85 A OLYMPUS PENPAL SHARE ...90 B OLYMPUS PENPAL ALBUM ...90 C ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER ...90 Y (Large) ...44 X (Middle) ...44, 83 W (Small) ...44, 83 # RC MODE ...89...
  • Page 121 BULB TIMER ...82 BUTTON FUNCTION ...79 BUTTON TIMER ...79 C-AF (continuous AF) ...34 C-AF+TR (AF Tracking) ...34 Calendar display ...60 CANDLE & ...17 Card ...4, 96 CARD SETUP ...64, 96 Center weighted averaging metering H...39 CHILDREN G ...17 Close-up playback U ...14, 61 COLOR SPACE ...82 Color temperature...40 Compression rate ...44...

  • Page 122: Multiple Exposure I

    MOVIE+STILL ...85, 88 MTP ...72 Multi view display...30, 38 122 EN MULTIPLE EXPOSURE i ...53 MUTED Z ...42 MY OLYMPUS PENPAL ...90 N (Normal) ...44 NATURAL j ...42 NATURE MACRO r ...17 NIGHT SCENE G ...17 NIGHT+PORTRAIT U...17 NOISE FILTER ...82 NOISE REDUCT.

  • Page 123: Scene Mode

    RAW ...44 RAW DATA EDIT ...63 RAW K ...86 RAW+JPEG ERASE ...83 REC VIEW ...77 Record mode K ...44, 107 REDEYE FIX ...63 Red-eye reduction fl ash ! ...56 RESET LENS ...78 RESET/MYSET ...33 RESET PROTECT ...64, 90 Resizing Q ...63 RLS PRIORITY C ...80 RLS PRIORITY S ...80 ROTATE ...62...
  • Page 124 9am to 9pm (Monday to Friday) ET VR274701...

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