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DIGITAL CAMERA
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your
new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance
and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before
taking important photographs.
The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the
development stages and may differ from the actual product.
The contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there
are addition and/or modification of functions due to firmware update for the camera,
the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.
Basic guide
Review the camera part names,
the basic steps for shooting and
playback, and the basic operations.
Table of Contents P. 24
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  • Page 1 MANUAL Table of Contents P. 24 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 Built-in flash gP. 77 Mode dial gP. 4 Hot shoe gP. 79 White balance sensor gP. 106 # (Flash) button gP. 77 SSWF indicator gP. 14, 124 Control dial (j) gP. 19, 34 </Y/j (Remote control/Self-timer/ Shutter button Sequential shooting) button gP.
  • Page 3 AEL/AFL button q (Playback) button gP. 36, 50, 97 gP. 18, 82 0 (Protect) button gP. 91 Diopter adjustment dial gP. 14 Eyecup gP. 62 Viewfinder gP. 6 INFO (Information display) gP. 21, 40, 85 button MENU button ON/OFF switch gP.

  • Page 4: Mode Dial

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

  • Page 6: Viewfinder

    Viewfinder AF target gP. 57 Spot metering area gP. 48 Shooting mode gP. 4, 43-46 Aperture value gP. 43-46 Shutter speed Number of storable gP. 43-46 sequential pictures gP. 61 Super FP flash Image stabilizer gP. 64 gP. 80 Metering mode ISO sensitivity gP.

  • Page 7: Super Control Panel

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

  • Page 8: Lcd Monitor (Live View)

    LCD monitor (Live view) You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. Press the u button to use live view. g“Using live view” (P. 35) Metering mode Aperture value gP. 43-46 gP. 48 Shutter speed gP. 43-46 Flash mode gP.

  • Page 9: Lcd Monitor (Playback)

    LCD monitor (Playback) You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g“Information display” (P. 85) Battery check Flash intensity control gP. 77 gP. 6 Record mode gP. 66 ISO sensitivity gP. 52 Pixel count, compression rate Exposure compensation gP. 49 gP.

  • Page 10: Preparations For Shooting

    USB cable Video cable Eyepiece cover Lithium ion charger CB-USB6 CB-VC2 • OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM • Instruction manual • Warranty card Attaching the strap Thread the eyepiece cover through one end of the Lastly, pull the strap tight strap. Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows.

  • Page 11: Preparing The Battery

    Preparing the battery BLS-1 Lithium ion Charging the battery battery Charging indicator Amber light: Charging in progress Blue light: Charging completed (Charging time: Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes) BCS-1 Lithium ion charger AC cable AC wall outlet Loading the battery Battery compartment Direction indicating cover...

  • 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 Rear cap Body cap Attach a lens to the camera Lens attachment Alignment mark (Red) mark (Red) • 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 xD-Picture Card CompactFlash/Microdrive Open the card cover (1, 2). Open the card cover (1, 2). Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as Insert the card until it is locked into place (3). far as it can go (3). Card cover Connector Card access lamp...

  • Page 14: Power On

    Power on Set the camera’s ON/OFF switch to ON • To turn off the power, set the ON/OFF switch to OFF. Mode dial Set the mode dial to AUTO. INFO button SSWF SSWF indicator ON/OFF switch LCD monitor AUTO When the camera is turned on, 2009.

  • Page 15: Setting The Date/Time

    Setting the date/time MENU button 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.

  • Page 16: Shooting

    Shooting Viewfinder Shutter button Place the AF target on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder Adjust the focus Card access lamp Press the shutter button halfway. Viewfinder Super control panel AF target F5.6 AUTO 2009. 03.16 Aperture arge value Normal Shutter speed AF confirmation mark...
  • Page 17 Holding the camera Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens, flash, and the white balance sensor. Horizontal grip Vertical grip It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a Taking a picture viewfinder and check the subject’s composition, while viewing the or shoot while viewing an enlarged display on monitor...

  • Page 18: Playback/Erasing

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

  • Page 19: Basic Operations

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

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

    Using the direct buttons to operate the camera Press the button for the function you want to set Control dial • 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 •...

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

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

  • Page 22: Setting On The Menu

    Setting on the menu Press the MENU button Control dial to display the menu MENU button CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION NORM IMAGE ASPECT Operation guide BACK Press the MENU button Press the i button i button to go back one screen to confirm the setting p Arrow pad Use fg to select a tab, then press i...
  • Page 23 Displaying the Custom Menu You can use the Custom Menu to customize the camera settings and operations to suit your personal preferences. The Custom Menu is added when [c MENU DISPLAY] in the Setup Menu is set to [ON]. For details of the Custom Menu, refer to “Customizing your camera” (gP. 95) Press the MENU button to display the menu ’09.03.01 Use fg to select the [d]...

  • Page 24: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Basic guide Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic steps for shooting and playback. Names of parts and functions..................2 Camera ......................2 Mode dial....................... 4 Viewfinder ..................... 6 Super control panel ..................7 LCD monitor (Live view)................8 LCD monitor (Playback) ................
  • Page 25 Exposure Describes functions related to exposure, which is important for shooting. These functions are for determining the aperture value, shutter speed, and other settings by measuring the brightness in the picture. Program shooting ......................43 Aperture priority shooting ....................44 Shutter priority shooting....................45 Manual shooting ......................46 Bulb shooting....................47 Preview function ......................47...
  • Page 26 Built-in flash shooting ....................77 Flash intensity control....................77 Flash bracketing ......................78 External flash shooting ....................79 Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system..........80 Using commercially available flashes................81 Playback functions Describes the functions for image playback.
  • Page 27 Customizing your camera Describes how to customize the camera’s settings. R AF/MF ........................95 LIVE VIEW AF MODE .................95 AF ILLUMINAT....................95 AF MODE ....................95 C-AF LOCK ....................95 AF AREA .....................95 AF AREA POINTER ..................95 AF SENSITIVITY..................95 RESET LENS ....................95 BULB FOCUSING ..................96 FOCUS RING....................96 S BUTTON/DIAL ......................96 DIAL FUNCTION..................96...
  • Page 28 W # CUSTOM......................102 #X-SYNC....................102 #SLOW LIMIT..................102 w+F ....................... 102 AUTO POP UP..................102 X K/a/COLOR/WB ..................... 103 NOISE REDUCT..................103 NOISE FILTER..................103 WB ......................103 ALL >....................103 COLOR SPACE ..................103 SHADING COMP..................104 K SET.....................
  • Page 29 Downloading and saving images...............117 Disconnecting the camera from your computer.........117 Viewing still images ....................118 Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master ....119 Shooting tips and maintenance Refer to this section for troubleshooting and camera maintenance information. Shooting tips and information ..................120 Error codes ........................122...
  • Page 30 Quick reference Shooting Taking pictures with Set the mode dial to AUTO and start taking pictures. P. 4 automatic settings Use focus lock. P. 60 Select the AF target and take the picture. P. 57 The minimum shooting distance varies depending on the lens.
  • Page 31 P. 66, Reduce the pixel count and compression rate settings. P. 104 Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken P. 13, You can insert two types of cards. P. 126 Taking pictures in low light Increase the ISO sensitivity. P.
  • Page 32 Set the white balance according to the light source. You P. 68 can also make fine changes to the settings. With WB bracket shooting, you can capture 3 to 9 Taking pictures with the images with different white balance settings for each correct color picture taken.
  • Page 33 Playback Displaying the image after Set [REC VIEW]. You can set the number of seconds P. 93 the picture is taken that the image is displayed. Set [REC VIEW] to [AUTO q]. After you take a picture, Displaying the image after the picture is taken and the camera switches to playback mode automatically, P.
  • Page 34 Indications used in this manual The operation button icons on the body of the camera are used to indicate the operation buttons in this manual. See “Names of parts and functions” (gP. 2). In this manual, j indicates the control dial. The following symbols are used throughout this manual.

  • Page 35: Using Live View

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

  • Page 36: The Live View Mechanism

    * 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.
  • Page 37 Taking a picture with [IMAGER AF] Press the shutter button halfway. AF confirmation mark • When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark and AF target mark light up. 250 F5.6 F5.6 Press the shutter button all the way to take a I - AF picture.

  • Page 38: Af Operation During Live View

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

  • Page 39: Taking A Picture Using Manual Focus

    MENU [c] [U] [g FACE DETECT] [ON] Menu • In order to use the < button, [Fn FACE DETECT] needs to be set up in the menu in advance. g“; FUNCTION” (P. 97) • After setting [g FACE DETECT] to [ON] while using the < button, the following functions are automatically set to the best settings for taking pictures of people.

  • Page 40: Switching The Information Display

    TIPS To use [IMAGE ASPECT] when taking pictures using the viewfinder: j Set [ASPECT SHOOTING] to [ALL]. g“ASPECT SHOOTING” (P. 104) To change the aspect ratio of recorded images: j You can only change the aspect ratio when the aspect ratio of the image is set to [4:3]. g“Editing still images”...

  • Page 41: Taking A Picture While Comparing The Effect

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

  • Page 42: Panorama Shooting

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

  • Page 43: Program Shooting

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

  • Page 44: Aperture Priority Shooting

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

  • Page 45: Shutter Priority Shooting

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

  • Page 46: Manual Shooting

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

  • Page 47: Bulb Shooting

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

  • Page 48: Changing The Metering Mode

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

  • Page 49: Exposure Compensation

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

  • Page 50: Ae Lock

    AE lock The metered exposure value can be locked with the AEL/AFL button (AE lock). Use AE lock when you want a different exposure setting from the one that would normally apply under the current shooting conditions. Normally, pressing the shutter button halfway locks both AF (auto focus) and AE (automatic exposure), but you can lock the exposure alone by pressing the AEL/AFL button.
  • Page 51 Compensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0 • The compensation value will change if the EV step is changed. g“EV STEP” (P. 101) Number of frames: 3 MENU [X] [BRACKETING] [AE BKT] Menu Setting display BRACKETING AE BKT AE BKT Viewfinder 3F 0.3EV Number of WB BKT...

  • Page 52: Iso Sensitivity Setting

    ISO sensitivity setting The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values may give pictures a grainy appearance. ISO j i button MENU button Direct button i p: [ISO] Super control panel...

  • Page 53: Iso Bracketing

    ISO bracketing The camera automatically takes pictures at a different ISO sensitivity with the shutter speed and aperture value fixed. 3 images with different exposures are recorded in the order of the set ISO sensitivity (optimum exposure when set to [AUTO]), exposure in the – direction, and exposure in the + direction.
  • Page 54 Notes • When multiple exposure is set, [SLEEP] is set to [OFF] automatically. • RAW images taken with another camera cannot be used for the overlay image. • When [OVERLAY] is set to [ON], the images displayed when a RAW image is selected are developed with the settings at the time of shooting.

  • Page 55: 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. AF button AF j MENU button Direct button i p: [AF MODE] Super control panel MENU [c] [R]...

  • Page 56: 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 57: 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 58 MENU [c] [R] [AF AREA] Menu • When M is set, you can select the AF target with p. Selecting the AF target mode and position Select the AF target mode or select the AF target to use with Single target AF mode. Press the P button to enable selection of the AF target mode and position.

  • Page 59: Registering An Af Target Mode

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

  • Page 60: 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 61: 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 H l Shoots at 4 frames/sec. for as long as the shutter button is pressed (during S-AF, MF). Sequential shooting L O Shoots at the set speed (“O fps”...

  • Page 62: 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. 61). Press the shutter button all the way.
  • Page 63 Mount the camera securely on a tripod, point the remote control at the remote control receiver on the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control. • When <0s is selected: The focus and exposure are locked, the remote control lamp blinks and the picture is taken.

  • Page 64: Image Stabilizer

    Bulb shooting with the remote control Set the mode dial to M, then set the shutter speed to [BULB]. g“Bulb shooting” (P. 47) Press the W button on the remote control to open the shutter. When the time set in “BULB Press the T button to close the TIMER”...

  • Page 65: Setting The Beep Sound

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

  • Page 66: 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 67: 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. 104) When you select the X or W image size, you can further select the pixel size. g“PIXEL COUNT”...

  • Page 68: Selecting The White Balance

    Selecting the white balance Color reproduction differs depending on light conditions. For instance, when daylight or tungsten lighting is reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. With a digital camera, white color can be adjusted to reproduce more natural white with a digital processor.

  • Page 69: Setting The Auto/Preset/Custom White Balance

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

  • Page 70: Setting The One-Touch White Balance

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

  • Page 71: Wb Bracketing

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

  • Page 72: Picture Mode

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

  • Page 73: Gradation

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

  • Page 74: 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 75 Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) #SLOW2/2nd CURTAIN 2nd curtain flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out. In S/M mode, the flash always fires.
  • Page 76 Manual flash This allows the built-in flash to output a fixed amount of light. To shoot with manual flash, set the f-number on the lens based on the distance to the subject. Ratio of amount of light GN: Guide number ISO 200 (Equivalent to ISO 100) FULL (1/1) 17 (12)

  • Page 77: Built-In Flash Shooting

    Notes • When [#RC MODE] is set to [ON], the built-in flash will fire only to communicate with the external flash so it will not function as a flash. g“Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system” (P. 80) Flash intensity control The flash intensity can be adjusted from +3 to -3.

  • Page 78: Flash Bracketing

    # + F j F button Direct button # button i p: [w] Super control panel MENU [X] [w] Menu Setting display Viewfinder RC MODE BRACKETING MULTIPLE EXPOSURE BACK Notes • This does not work during manual flash. • This does not work when the flash control mode on the electronic flash is set to MANUAL. •...

  • Page 79: 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 80: 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 81: Using Commercially Available Flashes

    Use the super control panel to set the flash mode and other settings for each group. Flash intensity value Normal flash/Super FP flash Group • Switch between normal flash • Select the flash 2009. 03.16 and Super FP flash. control mode and +1.0 adjust the flash intensity individually...

  • Page 82: 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. 93) Press the q button (Single-frame playback).

  • Page 83: Light Box Display

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

  • Page 84: Index Display/Calendar Display

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

  • Page 85: Information Display

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

  • Page 86: 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 87: 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 88 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 89: Image Overlay

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

  • Page 90: Copying Images

    Copying images This function lets you copy images to and from the xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash or Microdrive. This menu can be selected if both cards are inserted. The selected card is the copying source. g“r/p” (P. 106) Single-frame copy COPY/<...

  • Page 91: 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 0 button button. •...

  • Page 92: 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 93: Setup Functions

    Setup functions Setup Menu Use the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions. ’09.03.01 ’09.03.01 14:01 14:01 ENG. ENG. j±0 k±0 j±0 k±0 REC VIEW 5SEC REC VIEW 5SEC cMENU DISPLAY cMENU DISPLAY FIRMWARE FIRMWARE BACK BACK Use fg to select [d], then Use fg to select a function, press i.

  • Page 94: Firmware

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

  • Page 95: Customizing Your Camera

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

  • Page 96: Bulb Focusing

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

  • Page 97: Ael/Afl

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

  • Page 98: My Mode Setup

    Press the < button to acquire the WB value. g“Setting the one-touch white balance” (P. 70) [P HOME] Press the < button to switch to the registered AF home position. Press the button again to switch to the original AF target mode. If you turn off the camera while it is set to the AF home position, the original position will not be stored.

  • Page 99: Function

    You can switch the functions of the AEL/AFL button and the < button. When you select [ON], the AEL/AFL button will function as the < button, and the < button will function as the AEL/AFL button. • The setting also applies to the < button on the optional power battery holder when attached to the camera.

  • Page 100: U Disp/Pc

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

  • Page 101: Live View Boost

    [<EASY] Can be set when connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Pictures can be printed directly without using a PC. g“Connecting the camera to a printer” (P. 112) [<CUSTOM] Can be set when connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. You can print out pictures with set number of prints, print paper and other settings.

  • Page 102: Iso-Auto Set

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

  • Page 103: K/A/Color/Wb

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

  • Page 104: Shading Comp

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

  • Page 105: Y Record/Erase

    Y RECORD/ERASE QUICK ERASE You can erase the picture you have just taken immediately using the D button. When the D button is pressed, the confirmation screen appears, asking you if [OFF] you want to erase the picture. Pressing the D button erases the picture immediately. [ON] RAW+JPEG ERASE You can select the method to erase images recorded in RAW+JPEG.

  • Page 106: Dpi Setting

    dpi SETTING You can set the resolution for printing images in advance. The set value is recorded on the card with the images. [AUTO] Automatically set according to the image size. You can make the desired setting. Press i to display the setting screen. [CUSTOM] You can select which card to use when both a CompactFlash and xD-Picture Card are loaded.
  • Page 107 Notes • Depending on the adjustment made, the lens may not focus toward the ) or near side. • When using a teleconverter, the teleconverter and lens are registered as a set. • Only Four Thirds lenses can be registered. [DATA LIST] This displays the lens information registered with [LENS DATA] from [SET AF DATA].

  • Page 108: Exposure Shift

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

  • Page 109: Printing

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

  • Page 110: All-Frame Reservation

    Press hi to select the frame that you want to set as print reservation, then press fg to set the number of prints. • To set print reservation for several pictures, repeat this step. Press the i button when you have finished. 100-0009 100-0009 •...

  • Page 111: Resetting The Print Reservation Data

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

  • Page 112: 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 113: Custom Printing

    Custom printing Follow the operation guide to set a print option. PRINT MODE SELECT Selecting the print mode PRINT Select the type of printing (print mode). The available print ALL PRINT modes are as shown below. MULTI PRINT [PRINT] Prints selected pictures. [ALL PRINT] Prints all the pictures stored in the ALL INDEX...
  • Page 114 Setting printing data Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing. When the print mode is set to [ALL PRINT] and [OPTION SET] is selected, the following screen appears. [<×] Sets the number of prints.

  • Page 115: Using The Olympus Master Software

    Developing RAW images organized by shooting date, allowing you to quickly find the particular images you want. 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.

  • Page 116: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    ”. 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 • When the camera is connected to the computer, none of the camera buttons are functional.

  • Page 117: 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 118: 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 119: 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 120: Shooting Tips And Maintenance

    Shooting tips and maintenance Shooting tips and information The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is not fully charged • Charge the battery with the charger. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold •...
  • Page 121 Cannot use the Imager AF Imager AF is available only when using compatible lenses. For the latest information about Olympus lenses compatible with Imager AF, visit the Olympus website. Camera vibration when the power is turned off This is due to the camera initializing the image stabilizer mechanism. Without this initialization, the image stabilizer may not be able to achieve the proper effect.

  • Page 122: Error Codes

    Error codes Viewfinder Monitor Possible cause Corrective action indications indication Normal The card is not inserted, or Insert a card or insert a indication it cannot be recognized. different card. NO CARD Insert the card again. If the There is a problem with the problem persists, format the card.
  • Page 123 Viewfinder Monitor Possible cause Corrective action indications indication Turn off the camera and wait for the internal temperature to cool. Extended use of live view or sequential shooting has Wait a moment for the camera No indication increased the internal to turn off automatically.

  • Page 124: Camera Maintenance

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

  • Page 125: 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 126: 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 127: Battery And Charger

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

  • Page 128: Interchangeable Lenses

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

  • Page 129: Zuiko Digital Lens Specifications

    ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications Names of parts 1 Hood mount section 2 Filter mount thread 3 Zoom ring 4 Focus ring 5 Mount index 6 Electrical contacts 7 Front cap 8 Rear cap 9 Lens hood Attaching the hood Storing the hood •...
  • Page 130 Main Specifications Items 17.5-45 mm 14-42 mm 40-150 mm 25 mm Mount FOUR THIRDS mount Focal length 17.5 - 45 mm 14 - 42 mm 40 - 150 mm 25 mm Max. aperture f3.5 - 5.6 f3.5 - 5.6 f4 - 5.6 f2.8 Image angle 63°...

  • Page 131: 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 132: Exposure Warning Display

    Exposure warning display If the optimum exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the display will blink in the viewfinder and on the super control panel. Shooting Warning display Status Action mode example (blinking) The subject is too dark. •...

  • Page 133: Flash Modes That Can Be Set By Shooting Mode

    Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode Super control Conditions Shooting Viewfinder Flash Shutter panel Flash mode for firing the mode indications timing speed limit indications flash Fires Auto flash AUTO automatically in dark/ Auto flash 1/30 sec. - 1st curtain backlit (red-eye...

  • Page 134: White Balance Color Temperature

    Super control Conditions Shooting Viewfinder Flash Shutter panel Flash mode for firing the mode indications timing speed limit indications flash Fill-in flash 60 sec. - Fill-in flash 1st curtain Always fires 1/180 sec. (red-eye reduction) Flash off Fill-in flash/ Slow 2nd CURTAIN 2nd curtain synchronization...

  • Page 135: 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 for files with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Number of storable still Record Number of pixels File size Compression File format pictures (with mode (PIXEL COUNT) (MB) 1GB xD-Picture...

  • Page 136: Functions That Can Be Registered With My Mode And Custom Reset Setting

    Functions that can be registered with My Mode and Custom Reset Setting Custom Custom My Mode My Mode Function reset setting Function reset setting registration registration registration registration RLS PRIORITY C O fps Image stabilizer </Y/j VIDEO OUT Flash mode SLEEP PICTURE MODE BACKLIT LCD...

  • Page 137: Menu Directory

    Custom Custom My Mode My Mode Function reset setting Function reset setting registration registration registration registration f WARNING LEVEL AF FOCUS ADJ. CU/HI EXPOSURE SHIFT : Can be registered. k: Cannot be registered. * Includes anti-shock. Menu directory Shooting Menu Function Setting Ref.
  • Page 138 Playback Menu Function Setting Ref. page K/L/M/N/O/h/i P. 86 OFF/ON P. 86 RAW DATA EDIT SHADOW ADJ/REDEYE RAW/JPEG FIX/P/BLACK & WHITE/ JPEG EDIT EDIT SEPIA/SATURATION/Q/ P. 87 ASPECT IMAGE 2IMAGES MERGE/3IMAGES MERGE OVERLAY < </U P. 109 COPY ALL YES/NO P.
  • Page 139 Function Setting Ref. page BUTTON/DIAL P. 96 FNo. DIAL FUNCTION P. 96 SHUTTER SHUTTER /FNo. DIAL DIRECTION DIAL1 /DIAL2 P. 96 S-AF mode1 /mode2/mode3 AEL/AFL C-AF mode1/mode2 /mode3/mode4 P. 97 mode1 /mode2/mode3 AEL/AFL MEMO P. 97 Fn FACE DETECT /PREVIEW/LIVE PREVIEW/V/ ;...
  • Page 140 Function Setting Ref. page EXP/e/ISO P. 101 EV STEP 1/3EV /1/2EV/1EV P. 101 ESP + AF/ESP METERING P. 48 AELMetering AUTO /J/5/5HI/5SH P. 101 AUTO /100 - 3200 P. 52 ISO STEP 1/3EV /1EV P. 101 HIGH LIMIT 200 - 3200 (800 ISO-AUTO SET P.
  • Page 141 Function Setting Ref. page RECORD/ERASE P. 105 QUICK ERASE P. 105 RAW+JPEG ERASE JPEG/RAW/RAW+JPEG P. 105 FILE NAME AUTO /RESET P. 105 PRIORITY SET /YES P. 105 dpi SETTING AUTO /CUSTOM P. 106 P. 106 Adobe RGB EDIT FILENAME /A - Z/0 - 9 P.

  • Page 142: Specifications

    Specifications Camera specifications Product type Product type : Single-lens reflex digital camera with interchangeable lens system Lens : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens Lens mount : Four Thirds mount Equivalent focal length on a 35 mm film camera : Approx. twice the focal length of the lens Image pickup device Product type : 4/3"...
  • Page 143 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 144 Battery/charger specifications BLS-1 Lithium ion battery MODEL NO. : PS-BLS1 Product type : Rechargeable Lithium ion battery Nominal voltage : DC 7.2 V Nominal capacity : 1150 mAh No. of charge and discharge times : Approx. 500 times (varies with usage conditions) Ambient temperature : 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) (charging) -10 °C - 60 °C (14 °F - 140 °F) (operation)

  • Page 145: 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 146 Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns. DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified charger. Do not use any other chargers. • Never heat or incinerate batteries.
  • Page 147 • 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 148 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 149 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 150 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 151: Index

    Index Symbols AF SENSOR ..........36 AF target mode ..........59 A ............99 AF target P ..........57 CU/HI ..........108 ALL > ............ 103 j/</Y ............99 ALL ERASE ..........92 w+F ............102 All target AF mode b ......... 57 8 (Beep sound) ...........
  • Page 152 Number of pixels ..........66 IMAGE ASPECT ........... 39 OLYMPUS Master ........115 IMAGE OVERLAY ........53, 89 Olympus wireless RC flash system ....80 IMAGE STABILIZER o ........ 64 One-touch white balance V ....70, 98 IMAGER AF p ........... 36 Index display G ........... 84 INFO SETTING ...........
  • Page 153 Single-frame copy ......... 90 Single-frame erase D ........92 PAL .............. 100 Single-frame playback ........82 PALE&LIGHT COLOR l ....... 5 Single-frame protect ........91 PANORAMA s ........5, 42 Single-frame shooting o ......61 PICT. TONE ..........72 SLEEP ............100 PictBridge ............
  • Page 154 Memo...
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