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INSTRUCTION MANUAL Printed in China z Before you start to use yo ur new camera, please read the “Safety Precautions” section in this manual. z We recommend that you take test shots to get accustom ed to your camera before taking important photographs.
2 EN Camera Mode dial g P. 4 F (Exposure compensation) button g P. 48 Control dial ( j ) g P. 19, 26 Strap eyelet g P. 10 Self-timer/Remote control lamp/ Remote control receiver g P. 58 Lens attachment mark g P. 12 Hot shoe g P. 75 Mirror g P. 37 Lens release button g P.
3 EN Names of parts and functions Basic guide LCD monitor g P. 8, 9, 36 Viewfinder g P. 6 S (Erase) button g P. 88 INFO (Information display) button g P. 28, 40, 79 MENU button g P. 29 q (Playback) button g P. 79 AEL / AFL button g P. 37, 49, 90 0 (Protect) button g P.
4 EN Mode dial The mode dial allows you to change the camera settings easi ly according to the subject. • Select according to the shooting scene. The ca mera sets the appropriate shooting conditions automatically.
5 EN Names of parts and functions Basic guide • For more advanced shooting and greater creativ e 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.
6 EN Viewfinder AF target g P. 54 Metering mode g P. 47 Aperture value g P. 43-46 Battery check (ready for use) (charging required) Flash g P. 70 (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed) AF confirmation mark g P. 16, 43 , 56 AE lock g P.
7 EN Names of parts and functions Basic guide 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.
8 EN 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) 250 250 250 F5.6 F5.6 +2.0 +2.0 AEL H-AF BKT FP RC HP W B WB A U T O AUTO I S O ISO A U T O AUTO L N N 3 8 38 2 IS IS Sequential shooting g P.
9 EN Names of parts and functions Basic guide LCD monitor (Playback) You can switch the moni tor display using the INFO button. g “Information display” (P.
10 EN Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the camera. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera.
11 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide Preparing the battery 2 3 1 BLM-1 Lithium ion battery AC wall outlet BCM-2 Lithium ion charger AC cable Battery lock It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery in use drains.
12 EN Attaching a lens to the camera 1 2 3 4 3 2 1 1 2 Rear cap Body cap Lens cap Lens attachment mark (Red) Alignment mark (Red) Lens release button 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens 2 Attach a lens to the camera • Make sure the power switch is set to OFF.
13 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide Loading the card xD-Picture Card CompactFlash/Microdrive Open the card cover. Insert the card until it is locked into place. Open the card cover. Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as far as it can go.
14 EN Power on Dust reduction function operation The dust reduction function is au tomatically activated when the camera is tur ned on. Ultrasonic vibrations are used to remove dust and dirt from the image pickup device’ s filter surface. The SSWF (Super Sonic Wa ve Filter) indicator blinks while dust reduction is working.
15 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide Setting the date/time CF CF/xD ENG. NTSC W VIDEO OUT s j ±0 k ±0 EDIT FILENAME ’ -- . -- . -- -- : -- CANCEL SELECT GO 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.
16 EN Shooting 250 F5.6 2008. 08.16 AF arge Normal OFF AU T O Shutter button Card access lamp • The shutter sounds and the picture is taken. • The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture.
17 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide u button Horizontal grip Vertical grip Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. Taking a picture while viewing the monitor It is possible to us e the LCD monitor as a viewfinder and check the subject’s composition, or shoot while viewing an enlarged display on the LCD monitor.
18 EN Playback/Erasing Displays the previous frame Displays the next frame Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames ahead Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames back Each time you turn th e control dial towards U , the image is incrementally en larged from 2× to 14×.
19 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide 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. Se e “Names of parts and functions” ( g P. 2). In this manual, j indicates the control dial.
20 EN Table of Contents Names of parts and functions ........ ............................................................... ................. 2 Camera ..................................................... .................. ................... .....
21 EN Activating live view ................. .................. ...................................................... ............. 36 Functions available during live view ................. ................................ ........... 36 The live view mechanism .
22 EN Anti-shock ................... ............................................................. .................................... 6 0 Image stabilizer ............... ..................... .................. .....................................
23 EN Custom Menu 1 ................. ................... .................. ...................................... ............... 89 a AF/MF ...................... ................................................................................ ....
24 EN g K /COLOR/WB...................................... .................. ................................. ............. 95 ALL > .................... ............................................................... .................. 95 COLOR SPACE .
25 EN Displaying camera images on a comp uter ............. ...................................... ............. 108 Downloading and saving images................... ............................................ 108 Disconnecting the camera from your computer .
26 EN 1 Basic camera operations 1 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 functi on settings by rotating the control dial while pressing the direct buttons assigned to a function.
27 EN 1 Basic camera operations 1 Press the button for the fu nction you want to set. • The direct menu is displayed. 2 Turn the control dial to change the setting.
28 EN 1 Basic camera operations Select an item on th e super control panel an d change the setting. 1 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. • Press the i button during live view to display the super control panel.
29 EN 1 Basic camera operations 1 Press the MENU button. • The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. 4 Press the i button to confir m your settings. • Press the i button repeatedly to exit the menu. Using the menu 2 Use ac to select a tab and d to set an item.
30 EN 1 Basic camera operations Normally, current camera settings (including an y changes you have made) are retained when the power is turned off. To reset the camera to the fa ctory default settings, set [RESET] . You can register settings in advance to [RESET1] and [RESET2] .
31 EN 2 Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills 2 Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills To familiarize yourself with the camera, you can start off by ta king pictures of surrounding subjects, such as children, flow ers and pets. If the pictures take n are not to yo ur liking, try adjusting some of the settings below.
32 EN 2 Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills Color k White balance Besides sunlight, there are othe r sources for illuminating the subject, such as tungsten and fluorescent lighting. These type s of lighting contain particul ar colors; therefore, the same white object shot under different lighting has slightly different colors .
33 EN 2 Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills Changing shooting mode The proper shooting method varies depending on whether you are trying to capture the silence of a still scene or the dynamism of a motion scene. • To capture the depth of a fore st, focus with a wider range of the image.
34 EN 2 Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills Taking flower pictures The proper method for ta king pictures of flowers differs de pending on whether you want to capture, for example, a single flower, a field of blooming fl owers, a deep red rose, or the light color of a sweet pea.
35 EN 2 Shooting guides k Improving your shooting skills Changing lenses When the blooming flowers are few and sparse, ta ke the picture using a telephoto lens. With a telephoto lens, you take pict ures in which subjects at di fferent distances appear closer together, giving the impression of a more densel y blooming flower field.
36 EN 3 Using live view 3 Using live view It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder. You ca n view the exposure or white balance effect and the su bject’s composition whil e you take the picture. 1 Press the u button. • The mirror is raised and the subject is displayed on the LCD monitor.
37 EN 3 Using live view The live view mechanism During live view, the image on the LCD monitor is the same image received by the image pickup device (Live MO S sensor/imager) that is used fo r shooting. This way you can check on the LCD monitor the effects of exposure compensation or white balance.
38 EN 3 Using live view Taking a picture with [IMAGER AF] 1 Press the shutter button halfway. • When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark and AF target mark light up. 2 Press the shutter button all the way to take a picture. Taking a picture with [AF SENSOR] 1 Press the shutter button all the way.
39 EN 3 Using live view [HYBRID AF] When you press the shutter button halfway, fo cusing 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 acti vated in the same way as with the [AF SENSOR] setting.
40 EN 3 Using live view 1 If the camera detects a face, a frame will be displayed in that location. • When you press the shutter bu tton, 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).
41 EN 3 Using live view You can check the effect of ex posure compensation or whit e balance on a 4-split screen. 1 Press the INFO button re peatedly to display the comparison screen. g “Switching the information display” (P. 40) • The exposure compensation comparison screen is displayed.
42 EN 3 Using live view You can enjoy panorama shoo ting easily using the OLYM PUS xD-Picture Card. Using OLYMPUS Master (provided CD-RO M) to join a few images sh ot where the subject’s edges overlap, you can create a sing le panorama composite image.
43 EN 4 Exposure 4 Exposure The camera sets the optimum ap erture value and shutter spe ed automatically according to the subject brightness. Set the mode dial to P . • When the shutter button is ha lf-pressed, the shutter speed and aperture value are displaye d on the viewfinder.
44 EN 4 Exposure The camera sets the op timum shutter speed automatically for the aperture value you have selected. When you open the ap erture (decrease the aperture value), the cam era will focus within a shorter range (shall ow depth of field) and produ ce a picture with a blurred background.
45 EN 4 Exposure Set the mode dial to S and turn the control dial to set the shutter speed. The picture looks blurred: j The possibility of camera shake spoiling your pi cture increases greatly during macro or ultra- telephoto shooting. Raise the shu tter speed or use a monopod or tripod to stabilize the camera.
46 EN 4 Exposure Noise in images During shooting at slow shut ter speeds, nois e may appear on-screen. These phenomena are caused when current is generate d in those sections of the imag e pickup device that are not normally exposed to light, resulting in a rise in temperature in the image pickup device or image pickup device drive circuit.
47 EN 4 Exposure The viewfinder shows the focuse d area (depth of field) with the selected aperture value. For the preview function to work by pressing the < button, it is necessary to set the function of the < button on the menu beforehand. g “ ; FUNCTION” (P.
48 EN 4 Exposure J Center weighted averaging metering This metering mode provides the average metering between the subject and the background lighting, placing more weight on the subject at the center. Use this mode when you do not want the light level of the background to affect the exposure value.
49 EN 4 Exposure • The exposure compensation indicator is di splayed. The exposure compensation indica tor will not be displayed when the exposure is compensated by 0. • If the exposure compensation value exceeds the scale of the exposure compensation indicator, a red vw is displayed on the left an d right edges of the indicator.
50 EN 4 Exposure The camera automatically shoots a number of pictures at diffe rent exposure values for each frame. Even in conditio ns where correct ex posure is difficult to ob tain (such as a backl.
51 EN 4 Exposure The higher the ISO value, the gr eater the camera’s ligh t sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values may give pictu res a grainy appearance. [AUTO] : The sensitivity is set automatically according to the shooting co nditions.
52 EN 5 Focusing and shoo ting functions 5 Focusing and shooting functions The three focus mode s S-AF, C-AF, and MF are av ailable with this camera. You can take pictures by combining S-AF or C-AF mode with MF mode. Setting display • You can check the settings in the viewfinder while using the AF button to make the settings.
53 EN 5 Focusing and shoo ting functions C-AF (continuous AF) The camera repeats focu sing while the shutter button remains pressed halfway. When the subject is in motion, the came ra focuses on the su bject in anticipation of its movement (Predictive AF).
54 EN 5 Focusing and shoo ting functions Another way to adjust focu s manually in C-AF mode: j You can set the AEL / AFL button to operate C-AF. g “AEL/AFL” (P. 90) x Notes • If the shutter button is presse d again after fine-adjusting the focus with the focus ring, the AF is activated and your adjustments are canceled.
55 EN 5 Focusing and shoo ting functions Registering the AF target position You can register the position of a frequently used AF target. Yo u can then quickly load that registered setting (“ho me position”) and us e it when shooting. Registering 1 When selecting an AF target, press the < button and the F button at the same time.
56 EN 5 Focusing and shoo ting functions The camera’s auto focus may not be able to focu s on the subject in situ ations such as when the subject is not in the center of the frame.
57 EN 5 Focusing and shoo ting functions 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).
58 EN 5 Focusing and shoo ting functions This function lets you take pictures using th e 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, se e “Sequential shooting” ( g P.
59 EN 5 Focusing and shoo ting functions Mount the camera securely on a tripod, point the remote control at the remote control receiver on the camera and press the shutte r 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.
60 EN 5 Focusing and shoo ting functions Bulb shooting with the remote control Set the mode dial to M , then set the shutter speed to [BULB] . g “Bulb shooting” (P. 46) You can select the interval from the time the mi rror is raised until the shutter is released.
61 EN 5 Focusing and shoo ting functions Setting the focal length By setting in advance the foca l length of the lens, you can use the image stabilizer functi on also with lenses other than Four Thirds syst em lenses. This setti ng is deactivated when a Four Thir ds system lens is attached.
62 EN Record mode, white balance, and pi cture mode 6 6 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures. Choose the reco rd mode that is best for your purpose (printing, editin g on a PC, website editing, etc.
63 EN 6 Record mode, white balance, and pi cture mode Selecting the record mode JPEG For JPEG, you can register 4 co mbinations of images sizes ( Y , X , W ) and compression rates (SF, F, N, B) from the 12 total combinations available. g “ K SET” (P.
64 EN 6 Record mode, white balance, and pi cture mode Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions . For instance, when daylight or tungsten lighting is reflected on white paper, the shade of wh ite produced will be slightly different for each.
65 EN 6 Record mode, white balance, and pi cture mode Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance You can adjust the white balanc e by selecting the appropriate color temperature for the light conditions. • Custom white balance is set by selecting [CWB] and turning the control dial while pressing down the F button.
66 EN 6 Record mode, white balance, and pi cture mode Checking the white bala nce you have adjusted: j After setting the compensation value, point the ca mera at the subject to take test shots. When the AEL / AFL button is pressed, sample images that have been taken with the current WB settings are displayed.
67 EN 6 Record mode, white balance, and pi cture mode Three images with different white balances (adjusted in sp ecified 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.
68 EN 6 Record mode, white balance, and pi cture mode The adjustable parameters are classified according to the picture modes. The individual parame ters 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.
69 EN 6 Record mode, white balance, and pi cture mode This function reduces the noise that is gene rated during long expo sures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. With [NOISE REDUCT.] , you can let the camera red uce noise automatically to produce clearer images.
70 EN Flash shooting 7 7 Flash shooting 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 flas h modes are available to optional external flashes.
71 EN 7 Flash shooting Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) # SLOW2/2nd CURTAIN 2nd curtain flash fires just befo re the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your pict ure, such as expressing the mo vement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards.
72 EN Flash shooting 7 Manual flash This allows the built-in flash to output a fixed amount of light. To shoot with manu al flash, set the f-number on the lens based on the distance to the subject. ISO sensitivity Setting method • Not all flash modes may be av ailable depending on the shooti ng mode.
73 EN 7 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. Whether or not vignetting occurs also depends on lens type and shooting cond itions (such as distance to the subject).
74 EN Flash shooting 7 The flash intensity can be adjusted from +3 to -3. In some situations (e.g., when shooting small subjects, distan t backgrounds, etc.), you may get better results by adjusting th e amount of light emitted by the flash (“flash intensity”).
75 EN 7 Flash shooting In addition to the came ra’s built-in flash capabilities, y ou can use any of the external flash units specified for use with this camera. This enables you to take advantag e of a wider variety of flash shooting techniques to su it different shoo ting conditions.
76 EN Flash shooting 7 x Notes • The built-in flash cannot be used when an exte rnal flash is attached to the hot shoe. Super FP flash Super FP flash is available wi th the FL-50R or FL-36R. Use the Super FP flash where norm al flashes cannot be used with high shutter speed.
77 EN 7 Flash shooting 3 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. 4 Use the super control panel to set the flash mode and other settings for each group.
78 EN Flash shooting 7 You cannot use the cam era to adjust the am ount of light emitted from a commercially available flash except for a flash specified fo r use with this camera. To use a commercially available flash, connect it to the hot shoe. Set the ca mera’s shooting mode to M .
79 EN 8 Playback functions 8 Playback functions The basic procedure for viewin g pictures are as shown below. However, before using any of th ese functions, follow Step 1 be low. You can set the camera to automatically switch to single-fra me playback mode after shooting.
80 EN Playback functions 8 You can view the playback imag e and another image together on the left and right sides of the monitor. This is useful if you want to compare images you re corded using bracketing. 1 Press the P button during single-frame playback.
81 EN 8 Playback functions This function lets you show se veral images on the monitor at the same time. This is useful when you want to quickly se arch a number of pictures to find a particular image. During single-frame playback, ea ch time you turn th e dial toward G , the number of images shown changes between 4, 9, 16, 25, 49 and 100 pictures.
82 EN Playback functions 8 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 wi ll be shown the next time the information display is called up.
83 EN 8 Playback functions This function displays images stored on the card on e after another. Imag es are displayed one by one for about 5 seconds starting from th e currently displayed im age. 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.
84 EN Playback functions 8 Use the video cable provided wi th the camera to pl ay back recorded im ages on your TV. 1 Turn the camera and TV off, and connect the video cable as illustrated. 2 Turn on the TV and se t it to the video input mode. For details on switching to the video input mode, refer to the TV’s manual.
85 EN 8 Playback functions Editing images recorded in JPEG data format [SHADOW ADJ] Brightens a dark backlit subject. [REDEYE FIX] Reduces the red-eye phenomen on during flash shooting. [ P ] Set the trimming size with the control dial and the trimming position with the arrow pad.
86 EN Playback functions 8 This function lets you copy images to and from the xD-Pic ture Card and CompactFlash or Microdrive. This menu ca n be selected if both cards are in serted. The selected card is the copying source. g “CF/xD” (P. 98) Single-frame copy 1 Play back the image you wa nt to copy and press the COPY / < button.
87 EN 8 Playback functions Protect images you do no t 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.
88 EN Playback functions 8 Lets you erase recorded images . You can select single-frame erase, which erases only the currently displayed image; all-fr ame erase, which erases all the images stored on the card; or selected frame erase, which eras es only the frames selected.
89 EN 9 Customizing your camera 9 Customizing your camera Use the custom menus to customize the camera for ease of use. Use Custom Menu 1 to customize the shooting functi ons and Custom Menu 2 to set the basi c camera functions. Custom Menu 1 has 9 tabs ( a to i ) that are divided according to the functions to be set.
90 EN Customizing your camera 9 DIAL DIRECTION You can select the rotati onal direction of the control dial an d the direction in which the shutter speed/aperture value wi ll increase or decrease. AEL/AFL You can use the AEL / AFL button to perform AF or metering operations instead of using the shutter button.
91 EN 9 Customizing your camera Basic operations [mode1] For determining the metered exposure while focusing. AE lock is activated while pressing the AEL / AFL button, allowing you to ad just the focus and determine the exposure separately. [mode2] For determining the exposure when you press the shutte r button fully.
92 EN Customizing your camera 9 j FUNCTION Other functions can be assigned to the j / Y / < button. [ j / < / Y ] g “Sequential shooting” (P. 57), “Self-ti mer shooting” (P. 58), “Remote control shooting” (P. 58) [AF AREA] g “AF target selection” (P.
93 EN 9 Customizing your camera Custom Menu 1 c RELEASE/ j RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C Normally, this camera do es not release the shutt er while the AF is oper ating or the flash is charging. If you want to release the shutter without waiting until t hese operations have completed, use the setting below.
94 EN Customizing your camera 9 [CONTROL] Allows you to control the camera from a PC using the optional OLYMPUS Studio. [ < EASY] Can be set when connecting the camera to a PictBridge-c ompatible printer. Pictures can be printed directly without using a PC.
95 EN 9 Customizing your camera AELMetering You can set the metering mo de when pressing the AEL / AFL button to lock the exposure. • [AUTO] performs metering in the mode selected under [METERING] . BULB TIMER You can select the maximum time (in minutes) for bulb shooting.
96 EN Customizing your camera 9 COLOR SPACE You can select how colors are reproduced on the monit or or printer. The first character in image file names indicates the current color space. g “FILE NAME” (P. 97) SHADING COMP. In some cases, the edges of the image may be shadowed due to the properties of the lens.
97 EN 9 Customizing your camera RAW+JPEG ERASE You can select the meth od to erase images recorded in RAW+JPEG. This fu nction can only be used to erase one frame. [JPEG] Erases all JPEG image files, le aving only the RAW image files. [RAW] Erases all RAW image files, leav ing only the JPEG image files.
98 EN Customizing your camera 9 Custom Menu 1 i K UTILITY CLEANING MODE g P. 120 CU / HI You can replace [ j ] (SPORT) and [ / ] (NIGHT+PORTRAIT) on the mode dial with [ H ] (UNDERWATER MACRO) and [ I ] (UNDERWATER WIDE). To use the camera for underwater shooti ng, use the optional underwater case.
99 EN 9 Customizing your camera VIDEO OUT You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV ’s video signal type. You will need to set this when you want to conn ect the camera to a TV and play back images in a foreign country. Make sure the correct video signal type is selected before connecting the video cable.
100 EN Printing 10 10 Printing Print reservation Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the numb er of prints and the date/time information) with the pict ures stored on the card. Pictures set with print re servation can be printed us ing the following methods.
101 EN 10 Printing 5 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. 6 Select [SET] and press the i button.
102 EN Printing 10 Resetting the print reservation data for a selected picture 2 Select [ < ] and press the i button. 3 Select [KEEP] and press the i button. 4 Use bd to select the frame with print rese rvation data you want to reset, th en press c to set the number of prints to 0.
103 EN 10 Printing Connecting the camera to a printer Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a Pi ctBridge-compatible printer. 1 Turn the printer on and conne ct the camera’s multi-conn ector to the printer’s USB port with the USB cable.
104 EN Printing 10 Custom printing 1 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.
105 EN 10 Printing 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.
106 EN 11 Using the OLYMPUS Master software 11 Using the OLYMPUS Master software Just connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable and you can eas ily transfer images stored on the card to the computer with the provided OLYMPUS Master software.
107 EN 11 Using the OLYMPUS Master software Connect the camera to your computer with th e provided USB cable. 1 Use the provided USB cable to connect the computer’s USB port to the camera’s multi-connector. • The location of the USB port varies with the computer.
108 EN 11 Using the OLYMPUS Master software Windows 1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Mast er 2” icon on the desktop. Macintosh 1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon in the “OLY MPUS Master 2” folder.
109 EN 11 Using the OLYMPUS Master software 2 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” on the “Safe to Remove Hardware” window.
110 EN 11 Using the OLYMPUS Master software Please take care that your battery is fully charged! 1 Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet. 2 Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer. 3 Plug the other end of th e USB cable into the ca mera’s multi-connector.
111 EN 12 Shooting tips and maintenance 12 Shooting tips and maintenance 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.
112 EN 12 Shooting tips and maintenance Other things instead of the subject are in focus on the re spective AF targets •S e t [AF AREA] to R and focus on the center of the image.
113 EN 12 Shooting tips and maintenance Set the image stabilizer function • This function reduces camera shake, enabling you to hold the camera and take pictures in low light situations with the flash off.
114 EN 12 Shooting tips and maintenance Taking pictures of a subject against backlight If the background is too bright compared to th e subject, the exposure w ill be affected at the bright parts and the subject will appear darker. This is because the cam era determines the exposure from th e brightness of the whole screen.
115 EN 12 Shooting tips and maintenance Extending the useful life of the battery Performing any of the following operations when not actually taking pictures can deplete the battery power.
116 EN 12 Shooting tips and maintenance Confirming the exposure wh en it is difficult to view the monitor outdo ors The monitor may be difficult to view and the exposure difficult to confirm when shooting outdoors. During live view, press the INFO button repeatedly to display the histogram.
117 EN 12 Shooting tips and maintenance Error codes Viewfinder indications Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action Normal indication NO CARD The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. Insert a card or insert a different card. CARD ERROR There is a problem with the card.
118 EN 12 Shooting tips and maintenance No indication PICTURE ERROR The selected picture cannot be displayed for playback due to a problem with this picture. Or the picture cannot be used for playback on this camera. Use image processing software to view the picture on a PC.
119 EN 12 Shooting tips and maintenance Cleaning and storing the camera Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera and remove the ba ttery 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.
120 EN 12 Shooting tips and maintenance x Notes • Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or a chemically treated cloth. • Avoid storing the camera in places where chemicals are treated, in order to protect the camera from corrosion.
121 EN 13 Information 13 Information Usable cards “Card” in this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use CompactFlash, Microdrive or xD-Picture Card (optional). Precautions when using a Microdrive A Microdrive is a medium that uses a compact hard disk dr ive.
122 EN 13 Information z Use the single Olympus lit hium-ion battery (BLM-1). Other batteries ca nnot be used. z The camera’s power consumption varies wi dely with usage an d other conditions. z As the following consume a lot of power even without shooting , the battery will be drained quickly.
123 EN 13 Information 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.
124 EN 13 Information Main Specifications Can be used with the optional EX-25 exte nsion tube under the following conditions. The focus adjustment when EX-25 is used will be MF. Storage Precautions • Clean the lens after use. Remo ve dust and dirt on the surfac e of the lens with a blower brush or brush.
125 EN 13 Information In the P mode, the camera is progr ammed such that the aperture value and shutter speed are automatically selected ac cording to the subject’s brig htness as shown below. The program line diagram varies wi th the type of lens mounted.
126 EN 13 Information * The aperture value at the moment when its indication blin ks varies with the lens type and focal length of the lens. S The subject is underexp osured. • Set the shutter speed slower. • Increase the ISO se nsitivity. The subject is overexposured.
127 EN 13 Information *1 When the flash is set to the Super FP m ode, it detects backlight with lo nger duration than for normal flash before emitting light.
128 EN 13 Information The file size in the table is approximate. x Notes • The number of remaining pictures may chan ge according to the subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not.
129 EN 13 Information 9 : Can be registered. k : Cannot be registered. * Includes anti-shock. Functions that can be registered with My Mode and Custom Reset Setting Function My Mode registration Custo.
130 EN 13 Information Shooting Menu Menu directory Tab Function Setting Ref. page CARD SETUP ALL ERASE/FORMAT P. 88 P. 121 CUSTOM RESET RESET P. 30 RESET1 SET/RESET RESET2 SET/RESET PICTURE MODE h VIVID/ i NATURAL * / j MUTED/ Z PORTRAIT/ MONOTONE/CUSTOM P.
131 EN 13 Information Playback Menu Custom Menu 1 Tab Function Setting Ref. page q m K / L / M / N / O / h / i P. 83 y OFF/ON * P. 83 EDIT RAW DATA EDIT P. 84 JPEG EDIT SHADOW ADJ/REDEYE FIX/ P / BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA/ SATURATION/ Q << / U P. 100 COPY ALL YES/NO P.
132 EN 13 Information d DISP/ 8 /PC P. 93 8 OFF/ON * P. 93 SLEEP OFF/1MIN * /3MIN/5MIN/10MIN P. 93 BACKLIT LCD 8SEC * /30SEC/1MIN/HOLD P. 93 4 h TIMER OFF/4 h * P. 93 USB MODE AUTO * /STORAGE/MTP/CONTROL/ < EASY/ < CUSTOM P. 93 LIVE VIEW BOOST OFF * /ON P.
133 EN 13 Information Custom Menu 2 A (Aperture Priority) Mode You set the aperture yourself an d the camera automati cally varies the shu tter speed so that the picture is taken with the correct exposure. AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera’s built-in exposure meter automatically sets th e exposure.
134 EN 13 Information Compression rate Compression is a method of reducing file size by abbreviating some contents of data, and compression rate denotes the amount of compre ssion. The actual effe ct of the selected compression rate could vary wi th the content of the image.
135 EN 13 Information NTSC (National Television Systems Commi ttee) / PAL (Phase Alternating Line) Television formats. NTSC is mainly used in Japan, North America an d Korea. PAL is mainly used in Europe and China. Number of pixels (PIXEL COUNT) The number of dots (pixels) used to create an image denotes the image size.
136 EN 13 Information 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.
137 EN 13 Information White balance Product type : Image pickup device Mode setting : Auto, Preset WB (8 settings), Customized WB, One-touch WB Recording Memory : CF card (Compatible with Type.
138 EN 13 Information BLM-1 Lithium ion battery MODEL NO. : PS-BLM1 Product type : Rechargeable Lithium ion battery Nominal voltage : DC 7.2 V Nominal capacity : 1500 mAh No.
139 EN 13 Information Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. Save all manuals and documentation for future reference. Cleaning — Always unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp clot h for cleaning.
140 EN 13 Information WARNING ( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. ( Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small chil dren, etc.) at close range. • You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the face s of your subjects.
141 EN 13 Information • If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not use them. • Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken. • If a battery leaks, becomes disc olored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during operation, stop using the camera.
142 EN 13 Information • Do not immerse in water or splash with water. • Do not drop or exert st rong force on the lens. • Do not hold at the mo ving part of the lens. • Do not touch the lens surface directly. • Do not touch the cont act points directly.
143 EN 13 Information We strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Ol ympus dedicated recharge able battery and battery charger with this camera. Using a non-genuine rechargeable battery and/or battery charger ma y result in fire or personal injury due to leakage, heating, ignition or damage to the battery.
144 EN 13 Information 3. This warranty does not cover the fo llowing and the customer will be required to pay repair charge, even for defects occurring within the warranty period referred to above.
145 EN Symbols A ............................. ............................. 92 CU / HI ............................................... 98 w + F .............................. ............................. 95 8 (Beep sound) ...........................
146 EN DPOF ............................... ........................... 100 Dust reduction ....................................... 14, 119 E Easy printing ............................................... 103 Easy shooting mo des .......................
147 EN R RAW ....................... ....................................... 62 RAW DATA EDIT .......................................... 84 RAW+JPEG ERAS E ..................................... 97 RAW K ........................... ....................
INSTRUCTION MANUAL Printed in China z Before you start to use yo ur new camera, please read the “Safety Precautions” section in this manual. z We recommend that you take test shots to get accustom ed to your camera before taking important photographs.
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