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DIGITAL CAMERA
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your
new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance
and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before
taking important photographs.
The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the
development stages and may differ from the actual product.
The contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there
are addition and/or modification of functions due to firmware update for the camera,
the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.
Basic guide
Review the camera part names
and the basic steps for shooting
and playback.
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 2: Names Of Parts And Functions

    Camera Mode dial gP. 4 Control dial (j) gP. 19, 26 Shutter button gP. 16, 31 F (Exposure compensation) button gP. 48 Strap eyelet gP. 10 Self-timer/Remote control lamp/ Remote control receiver gP. 56, 57 Lens attachment mark gP. 12 Mount (Attach the lens after removing the body cap from the camera to prevent dust and dirt...
  • Page 3 Eyecup gP. 56 Viewfinder gP. 6 LCD monitor gP. 8, 9, 36 q (Playback) button gP. 74 S (Erase) button gP. 82 MENU button gP. 29 INFO (Information display) button gP. 28, 40, 74 Tripod socket Connector cover Multi-connector gP. 78, 94, 98 Diopter adjustment dial gP.

  • Page 4: Mode Dial

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

  • Page 6: Viewfinder

    Viewfinder AF confirmation mark gP. 16, 43, 54 White balance (Displayed when set to a setting other than auto white balance.) gP. 60 Exposure compensation value gP. 48 Metering mode gP. 47 Shooting mode gP. 4 AF target gP. 53 Aperture value gP.

  • Page 7: Super Control Panel

    Super control panel The following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time and is called the super control panel. Press the INFO button to display the super control panel on the LCD monitor. g“Using the super control panel” (P. 28) Flash charging gP.

  • Page 8: Lcd Monitor (Live View)

    LCD monitor (Live view) You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. Press the u button to use live view. g“Using live view” (P. 36) Aperture value gP. 43-46 Shutter speed gP. 43-46 RC mode q gP. 71 Super FP flash s gP.

  • Page 9: Lcd Monitor (Playback)

    LCD monitor (Playback) You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g“Information display” (P. 76) Record mode gP. 59 Battery check gP. 6 Card gP. 113 Print reservation Number of prints gP. 91 x 1 0 x 1 0 [ 3 6 4 8 x 2 7 3 6 , 1 / 8 ] [ 3 6 4 8 x 2 7 3 6 , 1 / 8 ] ’...

  • Page 10: Preparations For Shooting

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

  • Page 11: Preparing The Battery

    Preparing the battery Charging the battery Charging indicator Amber light: Charging in progress Blue light: Charging completed (Charging time: Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes) Amber blinking: Charging error Loading the battery Battery compartment cover Close the battery compartment cover • Close the battery compartment cover until you hear a click. Unloading the battery Press the battery lock to...

  • Page 12: Attaching A Lens To The Camera

    Attaching a lens to the camera Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens Attach a lens to the camera • Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera’s body (1).

  • Page 13: Loading The Card

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

  • Page 14: Power On

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

  • Page 15: Date Format

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

  • Page 16: Shooting

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

  • Page 18: Playback/Erasing

    Playback/Erasing Playing back images q button Close-up playback Erasing images S button Pressing the q button displays the last picture taken. Displays the frame that is stored 10 Displays the previous frame Arrow pad Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames ahead Each time you turn the control dial towards U, the image is incrementally enlarged from 2×...

  • Page 19: Indications Used In This Manual

    Indications used in this manual The operation button icons on the body of the camera are used to indicate the operation buttons in this manual. See “Names of parts and functions” (gP. 2). In this manual, j indicates the control dial. The following symbols are used throughout this manual.

  • Page 20: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Basic guide Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic steps for shooting and playback. Names of parts and functions... 2 Camera ... 2 Mode dial... 4 Viewfinder ... 6 Super control panel ... 7 LCD monitor (Live view)... 8 LCD monitor (Playback) ...
  • Page 21 Using live view Functions and operations available only during live view will be explained. Activating live view ...36 Functions available during live view ...36 The live view mechanism ...37 Taking a picture using live view ...37 AF operation during live view ...38 Using the face detection function ...39 Taking a picture using manual focus ...40 Switching the information display ...40...
  • Page 22 Flash mode setting ... 66 Built-in flash shooting ... 68 Flash intensity control... 69 External flash shooting ... 70 Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system... 71 Using commercially available flashes... 73 Playback functions Describes the functions for image playback.
  • Page 23 Customizing your camera Describes how to customize the camera’s settings. Custom Menu 1 ...83 a AF/MF ...83 AF ILLUMINAT..83 FOCUS RING...83 RESET LENS ...83 BULB FOCUSING ...83 b BUTTON/DIAL ...83 DIAL FUNCTION...83 DIAL DIRECTION...84 AEL/AFL ...84 AEL/AFL MEMO...85 7 FUNCTION...85 j FUNCTION ...85 c DISP/8/PC...86 8...86...
  • Page 24 Disconnecting the camera from your computer ... 100 Viewing still images ... 101 To increase the number of languages ... 101 Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master ... 102 Shooting tips and maintenance Refer to this section for troubleshooting and camera maintenance information.
  • Page 25 Information Refer to this section for information on optional accessories, camera specifications, and other useful shooting information. Card basics...113 Usable cards ...113 Formatting the card ...113 Battery and charger ...114 Using your charger abroad ...114 Interchangeable lenses ...114 ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens ...114 ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications ...115 Program line diagram (P mode) ...117 Exposure warning display...117...

  • Page 26: Basic Camera Operations

    Basic camera operations There are three basic ways to make function settings with this camera. 1 Using the direct buttons to operate the camera P. 27 You can make the function settings by rotating the control dial while pressing the direct buttons assigned to a function.

  • Page 27: Using The Direct Buttons

    Using the direct buttons Press the button for the function you want to set. • The direct menu is displayed. e.g.) Setting Sequential/Self-timer/ Remote control shooting SELECT Direct menu Turn the control dial to change the setting. • Press the i button to confirm your setting. Or if you do not operate the control dial within a few seconds, your setting will be confirmed and the super control panel screen will be restored.

  • Page 28: Using The Super Control Panel

    Using the super control panel Select an item on the super control panel and change the setting. Press the INFO button to display the super control panel on the LCD monitor. • Press the INFO button again to turn off the super control panel.

  • Page 29: Using The Menu

    Using the menu Press the MENU button. • The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION NORM AUTO CANCEL SELECT Operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen. : Press the MENU button to cancel the setting. CANCEL MENU : Press dac on the arrow pad to move the cursor and select an item.

  • Page 30: Resetting To The Factory Default Settings

    Resetting to the factory default settings Normally, 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]. The camera settings at that time are registered in [RESET1] and [RESET2].

  • Page 31: Shooting Guides K Improving Your Shooting Skills

    Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills Basic function guides To familiarize yourself with the camera, you can start off by taking pictures of surrounding subjects, such as children, flowers and pets. If the pictures taken are not to your liking, try adjusting some of the settings below.

  • Page 32: Color K White Balance

    Color k White balance Besides sunlight, there are other sources for illuminating the subject, such as tungsten and fluorescent lighting. These types of lighting contain particular colors; therefore, the same white object shot under different lighting has slightly different colors. Even under the same sunlight, the colors in the picture differ depending on the sky conditions, the shadows of trees or buildings, and other factors.

  • Page 33: Taking Flower Pictures

    Changing white balance The color of water in pictures appears different depending on whether it is a lake reflecting nearby trees or a seashore surrounded by a coral reef. To capture the subtle difference in color, try changing the white balance setting. Change the setting for different situations, such as by using [55300K] for sunny days and [27500K] for outdoor shaded areas on sunny days.
  • Page 34 Using exposure compensation When shooting flowers against a background, select as simple a background as possible to bring out the shape and color of the flower. When shooting bright and whitish flowers, adjust the exposure compensation to – (minus) so that the flower stands out from the darker background.

  • Page 35: Taking Night Scene Pictures

    Taking night scene pictures There are different types of night scenes, from the afterglow of a sunset and city lights at night to special light displays and firework displays. Using a tripod Because a slow shutter speed is needed to capture night scenes, a tripod is required to prevent camera shake.

  • Page 36: Using Live View

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

  • Page 37: The Live View Mechanism

    (approximate focus) * For the latest information about Olympus lenses compatible with Imager AF, visit the Olympus website. When you are using a lens that is not compatible with [IMAGER AF], [HYBRID AF] will be selected automatically. Taking pictures using live view...

  • Page 38: Af Operation During Live View

    Taking a picture with [IMAGER AF] Press the shutter button halfway. • When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark and AF target mark light up. Press the shutter button all the way to take a picture. Taking a picture with [AF SENSOR] Press the shutter button all the way.

  • Page 39: Using The Face Detection Function

    [HYBRID AF] When you press the shutter button halfway, focusing is performed approximately by the Imager AF and you can check the subject on the LCD monitor. When you press the shutter button all the way, the AF is activated in the same way as with the [AF SENSOR] setting. The approximate focusing distance is obtained when the shutter button is pressed halfway so the time it takes to actually take the picture after pressing the shutter button all the way is shortened.

  • Page 40: Taking A Picture Using Manual Focus

    If the camera detects a face, a frame will be displayed in that location. • When you press the shutter button, the camera will focus on the position of the face detection frame (however, if a single AF target is selected with [AF AREA], the camera will focus on the AF target selected).

  • Page 41: Taking A Picture While Comparing The Effect

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

  • Page 42: Panorama Shooting

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

  • Page 43: Exposure

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

  • Page 44: Shutter Priority Shooting

    When the aperture value (f-number) is decreased Set the mode dial to A and turn the control dial to set the aperture value. Aperture value Shutter speed AF confirmation mark Shooting mode Viewfinder TIPS To check the depth of field with the selected aperture value: j See “Preview function”...

  • Page 45: Manual Shooting

    TIPS The picture looks blurred: j The possibility of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly during macro or ultra- telephoto shooting. Raise the shutter speed or use a monopod or tripod to stabilize the camera. The aperture value is blinking: j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained.

  • Page 46: Bulb Shooting

    TIPS The picture looks blurred: j The use of a monopod or tripod is recommended when taking a picture at slow shutter speed. To switch the operation between setting the shutter speed and aperture value: j You can set the aperture value using only the control dial. g“DIAL FUNCTION” (P. 83) Notes •...

  • Page 47: Changing The Metering Mode

    Changing the metering mode There are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Center weighted averaging metering, and 3 types of spot metering. Select the most suitable mode for the shooting conditions. i p: [METERING] Super control panel MENU [X] [METERING] Menu Setting display...

  • Page 48: Exposure Compensation

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

  • Page 49: Ae Lock

    AE lock The metered exposure value can be locked with the AEL/AFL button (AE lock). Use AE lock when you want a different exposure setting from the one that would normally apply under the current shooting conditions. Normally, pressing the shutter button halfway locks both AF (auto focus) and AE (automatic exposure), but you can lock the exposure alone by pressing the AEL/AFL button.

  • Page 50: Iso Sensitivity Setting

    Menu Start shooting. • In single-frame shooting, the exposure changes every time the shutter button is pressed. • In sequential shooting, hold down the shutter button until the selected number of frames are taken. • Releasing the shutter button stops auto bracketing shooting.

  • Page 51: Focusing And Shooting Functions

    Focusing and shooting functions AF mode selection The three focus modes S-AF, C-AF, and MF are available with this camera. You can take pictures by combining S-AF or C-AF mode with MF mode. Super control panel Menu S-AF (single AF) Focusing is performed once when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 52: C-Af (Continuous Af)

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

  • Page 53: Simultaneous Use Of C-Af Mode And Mf Mode (C-Af+Mf)

    Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF) Focus with the focus ring and press the shutter button halfway to activate C-AF mode. • While the shutter button is kept pressed, MF cannot be used. • When the shutter button is not pressed, focusing with MF is possible. TIPS Another way to adjust focus manually in C-AF mode: j You can set the AEL/AFL button to operate C-AF.

  • Page 54: Focus Lock K If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained

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

  • Page 55: Sequential Shooting

    Sequential shooting Single-frame shooting o Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed (normal shooting mode). Sequential shooting j Shoots at 3.5 frames/sec. for as long as the shutter button is pressed (during JPEG). • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button.

  • Page 56: Self-Timer Shooting

    Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to release the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 55). Press the shutter button all the way.

  • Page 57: Remote Control Shooting

    Remote control shooting By using the optional remote control (RM-1), you can take a picture with yourself in it or a night scene without touching the camera. The camera can be set to release the shutter either right away or 2 seconds after the shutter button on the remote control is pressed.

  • Page 58: Anti-Shock

    Notes • The shutter will not be released if the subject is not in focus. • Under bright light conditions, the remote control lamp may be difficult to see, making it hard to determine whether or not the picture has been taken. •...

  • Page 59: Record Mode, White Balance, And Picture Mode

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

  • Page 60: Selecting The Record Mode

    Selecting the record mode JPEG For JPEG, you can register 4 combinations of images sizes (Y, X, W) and compression rates (SF, F, N, B) from the 12 total combinations available. g“K SET” (P. 88) When you select the X or W image size, you can further select the pixel size. g“PIXEL COUNT”...

  • Page 61: Setting The Auto/Preset/Custom White Balance

    Custom white balance [CWB] You can set the color temperature from 2000K to 14000K. For details on color temperature, refer to “White balance color temperature” (gP. 119). g“Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance” (P. 61) One-touch white balance [V] You can set the optimum white balance for the shooting conditions by pointing the camera at a white object like a sheet of white paper.

  • Page 62: Wb Compensation

    Setting display Not displayed when WB is set to AUTO. Viewfinder TIPS When subjects that are not white appear white: j In the auto WB setting, if there is no near-white color in the image framed in the screen, the white balance will not be correctly determined.

  • Page 63: Setting The One-Touch White Balance

    Setting the one-touch white balance This function is useful when you need a more precise white balance than preset WB can provide. Point the camera at a sheet of white paper under the light source you want to use to determine the white balance.

  • Page 64: Gradation

    The adjustable parameters are classified according to the picture modes. The individual parameters are as follows. [CONTRAST] : Distinction between light and dark [SHARPNESS] : Sharpness of the image [SATURATION] : Vividness of the color [B&W FILTER] : Creates a black and white image. The filter color is brightened and the complementary color is darkened.

  • Page 65: Noise Reduction

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

  • Page 66: Flash Shooting

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

  • Page 67: Flash Off

    When the shutter speed is set to 2 sec. 2nd curtain seconds 2nd curtain flash fires Shutter closes Slow synchronization (1st curtain)/Red-eye reduction flash !SLOW While using slow synchronization with flash shooting, you can also use this function to achieve red-eye reduction. When shooting a subject against a night scene, this function allows you to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.

  • Page 68: Built-In Flash Shooting

    ISO sensitivity ISO value ISO sensitivity Setting method Direct button Super control panel • Not all flash modes may be available depending on the shooting mode. For details refer to “Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode” (gP. 118). Built-in flash shooting If you shoot a subject using a lens that is wider than 14 mm (equivalent to 28 mm on a 35 mm film camera), the light emitted by the flash may produce a vignette effect.

  • Page 69: Flash Intensity Control

    Notes • When [#RC MODE] is set to [ON], the built-in flash will fire only to communicate with the external flash so it will not function as a flash. g“Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system” (P. 71) Flash intensity control The flash intensity can be adjusted from +3 to -3.

  • Page 70: External Flash Shooting

    External flash shooting In addition to the camera’s built-in flash capabilities, you can use any of the external flash units specified for use with this camera. This enables you to take advantage of a wider variety of flash shooting techniques to suit different shooting conditions. The external flashes communicate with the camera, allowing you to control the camera’s flash modes with various available flash control modes, such as TTL-AUTO and Super FP flash.

  • Page 71: Shooting With The Olympus Wireless Rc Flash System

    For details, refer to the external flash’s manual. Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system Wireless flash shooting is possible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system. With this wireless flash system, you can take pictures using multiple wireless flashes and control the flashes in three groups (A, B, and C).
  • Page 72 Set RC mode on the camera to [ON]. • MENU [X] [#RC MODE] [ON] • The super control panel switches to RC mode. • You can press the INFO button to switch the super control panel display. Use the super control panel to set the flash mode and other settings for each group.

  • Page 73: Using Commercially Available Flashes

    Using commercially available flashes You cannot use the camera to adjust the amount of light emitted from a commercially available flash except for a flash specified for use with this camera. To use a commercially available flash, connect it to the hot shoe. Set the camera’s shooting mode to M. Remove the hot shoe cover to connect the flash unit to the camera.

  • Page 74: Playback Functions

    Playback functions Single-frame/Close-up playback The basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below. However, before using any of these functions, follow Step 1 below. You can set the camera to automatically switch to single-frame playback mode after shooting. g“REC VIEW” (P. 90) Press the q button (Single-frame playback).

  • Page 75: Index Display/Calendar Display

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

  • Page 76: Information Display

    Information display This allows you to display detailed information about the image. Luminance information can also be displayed with histogram and highlight graphs. Press the INFO button repeatedly until the desired information is displayed. • This setting is stored and will be shown the next time the information display is called up.

  • Page 77: Slideshow

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

  • Page 78: Playback On Tv

    Playback on TV Use the video cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. Turn the camera and TV off, and connect the video cable as illustrated. Turn on the TV and set it to the video input mode.
  • Page 79 Editing images recorded in JPEG data format [SHADOW ADJ] Brightens a dark backlit subject. [REDEYE FIX] Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash shooting. Set the trimming size with the control dial and the trimming position with the arrow pad. [BLACK & WHITE] Creates black and white images. [SEPIA] Creates sepia-toned images.

  • Page 80: Copying Images

    Copying images This function lets you copy images to and from the xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash or Microdrive. This menu can be selected if both cards are inserted. The selected card is the copying source. g“CF/xD” (P. 90) Single-frame copy Play back the image you want to copy and press the COPY/<...

  • Page 81: Protecting Images

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

  • Page 82: Erasing Images

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

  • Page 83: Customizing Your Camera

    Customizing your camera Use the custom menus to customize the camera for ease of use. Use Custom Menu 1 to customize the shooting functions and Custom Menu 2 to set the basic camera functions. Custom Menu 1 has 8 tabs (a to h) that are divided according to the functions to be set. AF/MF BUTTON/DIAL DISP/8/PC...

  • Page 84: Dial Direction

    Mode Setting % (program shift) FNo. SHUTTER SHUTTER FNo. DIAL DIRECTION You can select the rotational direction of the control dial and the direction in which the shutter speed/aperture value will increase or decrease. Setting q (rotational direction of the dial) •...

  • Page 85: Ael/Afl Memo

    Basic operations [mode1] For determining the metered exposure while focusing. AE lock is activated while pressing the AEL/AFL button, allowing you to adjust the focus and determine the exposure separately. [mode2] For determining the exposure when you press the shutter button fully. This is useful for shooting scenes with significant changes in lighting, such as on a stage.

  • Page 86: Disp/8/Pc

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

  • Page 87: Live View Boost

    LIVE VIEW BOOST During live view shooting, you can brighten the monitor for easier confirmation on the subject. [OFF] The subject is displayed on the monitor with the brightness level that is adjusted according to the exposure being set. You can shoot while confirming through the monitor in advance to get a picture that is to your liking.

  • Page 88: Auto Pop Up

    AUTO POP UP In AUTO or scene mode, the built-in flash pops up automatically in low light or backlight conditions. When set to [OFF], the built-in flash will not pop up automatically. Custom Menu 1 f K/COLOR/WB ALL > You can apply the same compensation value to all the white balance modes at once. [ALL SET] The same compensation value applies to all WB modes.

  • Page 89: Record/Erase

    Custom Menu 1 g RECORD/ERASE RAW+JPEG ERASE You can select the method to erase images recorded in RAW+JPEG. This function can only be used to erase one frame. [JPEG] Erases all JPEG image files, leaving only the RAW image files. [RAW] Erases all RAW image files, leaving only the JPEG image files.

  • Page 90: Custom Menu 2

    You can change the language used for the on-screen display and error messages from ENGLISH to another language. • You can add another language to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to Help in OLYMPUS Master software. g“Using the OLYMPUS Master software”...

  • Page 91: Printing

    Printing Print reservation (DPOF) Print reservation Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) with the pictures stored on the card. Pictures set with print reservation can be printed using the following methods. Printing using a DPOF-compatible photo lab You can print the pictures using the print reservation data.

  • Page 92: All-Frame Reservation

    Select the date and time format and press the i button. [NO] The pictures are printed without the date and time. [DATE] The pictures are printed with the shooting date. [TIME] The pictures are printed with the shooting time. Select [SET] and press the i button. All-frame reservation Applies print reservation to all the pictures stored in the card.

  • Page 93: Direct Printing (Pictbridge)

    Resetting the print reservation data for a selected picture Select [<] and press the i button. Select [KEEP] and press the i button. Use bd to select the frame with print reservation data you want to reset, then press c to set the number of prints to 0. Press the i button when you have finished.

  • Page 94: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    Connecting the camera to a printer Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Turn the printer on and connect the camera’s multi-connector to the printer’s USB port with the USB cable. • For details on how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer’s manual.

  • Page 95: Custom Printing

    Custom printing Follow the operation guide to set a print option. Selecting the print mode Select the type of printing (print mode). The available print modes are as shown below. [PRINT] Prints selected pictures. [ALL PRINT] Prints all the pictures stored in the card and makes one print for each picture.
  • Page 96 Setting printing data Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing. [<×] Sets the number of prints. [DATE] Prints the date and time recorded on the picture. [FILE NAME] Prints the file name recorded on the picture. Trims the picture for printing.

  • Page 97: Using The Olympus Master Software

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

  • Page 98: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

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

  • Page 99: Start Up The Olympus Master Software

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

  • Page 100: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer

    Disconnecting the camera from your computer Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped blinking. Prepare to remove the USB cable. Windows 1) In the system tray, click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon 2) Click on the pop-up message. 3) Click “OK”...

  • Page 101: Viewing Still Images

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

  • Page 102: Transferring Images To Your Computer Without Using Olympus Master

    Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to a computer by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable. This can be done even without using OLYMPUS Master. The following operating systems are compatible with the USB connection:...

  • Page 103: Shooting Tips And Maintenance

    Shooting tips and maintenance Shooting tips and information Tips before you start taking pictures 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 104 The subject is moving quickly • Focus the camera on a point roughly the same distance away as the subject you want to shoot (by pressing the shutter button halfway), and then recompose your picture and wait for the subject to enter the frame.
  • Page 105 Increase the ISO setting • Increase the value of the ISO setting. The image may become grainy. g“ISO sensitivity setting” (P. 50) The picture is too grainy Increasing the ISO sensitivity • When you increase the ISO setting, noise, which appears as spots of unwanted color or unevenness in the color, can be introduced and give the picture a grainy appearance.

  • Page 106: Additional Shooting Tips And Information

    Using a new card If you use a non-Olympus card or a card used for another application, such as for a computer, the message [CARD ERROR] is displayed. To use this card with this camera, use the [FORMAT] function to format the card. g“Formatting the card” (P. 113)
  • Page 107 Cannot use the Imager AF Imager AF is available only when using compatible lenses. For the latest information about Olympus lenses compatible with Imager AF, visit the Olympus website. Selecting the optimal record mode Record modes are divided into 2 main types: RAW and JPEG. RAW records without reflecting the settings for white balance, contrast, etc.

  • Page 108: Playback Tips

    To view recorded images in RAW Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM. You can use the RAW development function in OLYMPUS Master to develop the RAW image in the camera setting used during shooting, as well as change detailed settings such as white balance and contrast.

  • Page 109: Error Codes

    Error codes Viewfinder Monitor indication indications Normal indication NO CARD CARD ERROR WRITE PROTECT No indication CARD FULL CARD SETUP Clean the terminal of the No indication xD card with the dry cloth. xD CARD CLEAN SELECT No indication NO PICTURE Possible cause The card is not inserted, or it cannot...
  • Page 110 Viewfinder indications No indication No indication No indication No indication No indication No indication No indication No indication Monitor indication Possible cause The selected picture cannot be displayed for playback due to a problem with this picture. Or the picture PICTURE ERROR cannot be used for playback on this...

  • Page 111: Camera Maintenance

    Viewfinder Monitor indication indications SETTINGS No indication CHANGED No indication PRINT ERROR No indication CANNOT PRINT Camera maintenance Cleaning and storing the camera Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera. Exterior: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well.

  • Page 112: Cleaning Mode K Removing Dust

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

  • Page 113: Information

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

  • Page 114: Battery And Charger

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

  • Page 115: Zuiko Digital Lens Specifications

    Focal length At the same focal length of a 35-mm camera, a Four Thirds system camera can achieve a focal length equivalent to twice that of a 35-mm camera. This enables the design of compact telephoto lenses. A 14-50 mm Four Thirds system lens, for example, is equivalent to a 28- 100 mm lens for a 35-mm camera.

  • Page 116: Main Specifications

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

  • Page 117: Program Line Diagram (P Mode)

    Program line diagram (P mode) In the P mode, the camera is programmed such that the aperture value and shutter speed are automatically selected according to the subject’s brightness as shown below. The program line diagram varies with the type of lens mounted. When using the 14 - 42 mm f3.5 - 5.6 zoom lens...

  • Page 118: Flash Modes That Can Be Set By Shooting Mode

    Shooting Warning display mode example (blinking) * The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type and focal length of the lens. Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode Super control Shooting panel screen mode display...

  • Page 119: White Balance Color Temperature

    Super control Shooting panel screen Flash mode mode display Fill-in flash/Slow synchronization CURTAIN (2nd curtain) Manual flash FULL Manual flash (1/4) Manual flash (1/16) 1/16 Manual flash (1/64) 1/64 *1 When the flash is set to the Super FP mode, it detects backlight with longer duration than for normal flash before emitting light.

  • Page 120: Record Mode And File Size/Number Of Storable Still Pictures

    Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures The file size in the table is approximate. Record Number of pixels mode (PIXEL COUNT) 3648 × 2736 3200 × 2400 2560 × 1920 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 1024 × 768 640 ×...

  • Page 121: Functions That Can Be Registered In Custom Reset Settings

    Functions that can be registered in Custom Reset Settings Function Shooting mode </Y/j AF MODE AF AREA AE BKT PICTURE MODE GRADATION NOISE REDUCT. > METERING NOISE FILTER Flash mode #RC MODE AF ILLUMINAT. FOCUS RING RESET LENS BULB FOCUSING LIVE VIEW AF MODE DIAL FUNCTION DIAL DIRECTION...

  • Page 122: Menu Directory

    Menu directory Shooting Menu Function CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION NOISE REDUCT. NOISE FILTER METERING #RC MODE AF MODE AF AREA ANTI-SHOCK z AE BKT * Factory default setting Setting ALL ERASE/FORMAT RESET RESET1 SET/RESET RESET2 SET/RESET hVIVID/iNATURAL /jMUTED/ZPORTRAIT/ MONOTONE AUTO/NORMAL...
  • Page 123 Playback Menu Function EDIT < COPY ALL RESET PROTECT * Factory default setting Custom Menu 1 Function AF/MF AF ILLUMINAT. FOCUS RING RESET LENS BULB FOCUSING LIVE VIEW AF MODE BUTTON/DIAL DIAL FUNCTION DIAL DIRECTION AEL/AFL AEL/AFL MEMO 7 FUNCTION j FUNCTION DISP/8/PC SLEEP...
  • Page 124 Function EXP/e/ISO ISO-AUTO SET ISO-AUTO AELMetering BULB TIMER # CUSTOM AUTO POP UP K/COLOR/WB ALL > COLOR SPACE K SET PIXEL COUNT RECORD/ERASE RAW+JPEG ERASE FILE NAME dpi SETTING K UTILITY CLEANING MODE * Factory default setting Custom Menu 2 Function CF/xD VIDEO OUT...

  • Page 125: Glossary

    Glossary A (Aperture Priority) Mode You set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that the picture is taken with the correct exposure. AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera’s built-in exposure meter automatically sets the exposure. The 3 AE modes available on this camera are P mode, in which the camera selects both the aperture and shutter speed, A mode, in which the user selects the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed, and S mode, in which the user selects the shutter speed and the camera sets...
  • Page 126 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. By entering which images to print and the number of copies of each, the user can easily have the desired images printed by a printer or print lab that supports the DPOF format. Eclipsing (Vignetting) This refers to when an object obscures part of the field of view so that the whole subject is not photographed.
  • Page 127 Refers to raw data, data which has not been enhanced with a camera option like white balance, sharpness, contrast, etc. This file format is for viewing and processing with our own software. You may not be able to open or process these files with other graphics software applications, and these files cannot be selected for DPOF printing.

  • Page 128: Specifications

    Specifications Camera specifications Product type Product type Lens Lens mount Equivalent focal length on a 35 mm film camera Image pickup device Product type No. of total pixels No. of effective pixels Screen size Aspect ratio Viewfinder Product type Field of view Viewfinder magnification Eye point Diopter adjustment range...
  • Page 129 Flash control mode : TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-flash mode), AUTO, MANUAL External flash attachment : Hot shoe Wireless flash function : Compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system External connector USB connector, VIDEO OUT connector (Multi-connector) Power supply Battery : Li-ion Battery (BLS-1) ×1...
  • Page 130 Battery/charger specifications BLS-1 Lithium ion battery MODEL NO. Product type Nominal voltage Nominal capacity No. of charge and discharge times Ambient temperature Dimensions Weight BCS-1 Lithium ion charger MODEL NO. Rated input Rated output Charging time Ambient temperature Dimensions Weight SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.

  • Page 131: 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 132: Battery Handling Precautions

    Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.s DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified charger. Do not use any other chargers. • Never heat or incinerate batteries.
  • Page 133 • Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period. • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. For safe and proper use, read the battery’s instruction manual carefully before using it.

  • Page 134: Legal And Other Notices

    Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written materials or software, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein.
  • Page 135 Using a non-genuine rechargeable battery and/or battery charger may result in fire or personal injury due to leakage, heating, ignition or damage to the battery. Olympus does not assume any liability for accidents or damage that may result from the use of a battery and/or battery charger that are not genuine Olympus accessories.
  • Page 136 Compelling regulations by law remain unaffected by this. Notes regarding warranty maintenance 1. This warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certificate is duly completed by Olympus or an authorized dealer or other documents contain sufficient proof. Therefore, please make sure that your name, the name of the dealer, the serial number and the year, month and date of purchase are all completed or the original invoice or the sales receipt (indicating the dealer’s name, the date of purchase and product type) is...

  • Page 137: Index

    Index Symbols w+F ... 87 8 (Beep sound) ... 86 W (Language selection) ... 90 < CUSTOM ... 86 Y Custom Menu 1 ... 123 Z Custom Menu 2 ... 124 < EASY ... 86 7 FUNCTION ... 85 j FUNCTION ... 85 j /</Y ...
  • Page 138 NIGHT+PORTRAIT U ...5 NOISE FILTER ...65 NOISE REDUCT..65 NTSC ...90 Number of pixels ...59 OLYMPUS Master ...97 Olympus wireless RC flash system ...71 One-touch white balance V ...61, 63, 85 PAL ...90 PANORAMA s ...5, 42 PICT. TONE ...64 PictBridge ...93 PICTURE MODE ...63...
  • Page 139 SEPIA ... 79 Sequential shooting j ... 55 SF (Super Fine) ... 59, 107 SHADOW ADJ ... 79 SHARPNESS ... 64 Shutter priority shooting S ... 44 Shutter speed ... 43 Single AF (S-AF) ... 51 Single-frame copy ... 80 Single-frame erase S ...
  • Page 140 Printed in China VN262101...

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