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Table of Contents
Quick task index
Preparing the camera and flow of
1. operations
DIGITAL CAMERA
2. Shooting using the viewfinder
3. Shooting using live view
4. Viewing photographs and movies
Instruction Manual
5. Basic operations
6. Using shooting options
7. Menu functions
8. Printing pictures
Connecting the camera to a
9. computer and a smartphone
10. Battery, battery charger, and card
11. Interchangeable lenses
12. Using separately sold accessories
13. Information
14. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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This notice concerns the supplied fl ash unit and is chiefl y directed to users in North America. Information for Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your photographic equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: • Read and understand all instructions before using. • Close supervision is necessary when any fl ash is used by or near children. Do not leave fl ash unattended while in use. • Care must be taken as burns can occur from t
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Setting shooting functions ........28 Quick task index 7 Using live guides ......................28 Unpack the box contents .............9 Using live control .......................30 Preparing the camera and Viewing photographs and fl ow of operations 10 movies 31 Names of parts ...........................10 Viewing photographs and Charging and inserting the movies ......................................... 31 battery ......................................
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Table of Contents (n) ............ 42 Using movie mode Using shooting options 66 Adding effects to a movie Reducing camera shake [Movie Effect] ............................42 (image stabilizer) ......................66 Using art fi lters..........................44 Processing options Shooting in scene mode ...........45 (picture mode) ..........................68 Using PHOTO STORY .............47 Adding effects to a movie .........69 Commonly used shooting Setting the image aspect ..........
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Table of Contents Using the playback menu ..........85 Adding information displays (G/Info Settings) ...................105 Displaying images rotated (R) .......................................... 85 Shutter speeds when the fl ash fi res automatically [# X-Sync.] Editing still images ....................85 [# Slow Limit].........................106 Canceling all protections ..........87 AF focus adjustments .............107 Using the Smartphone Using the accessory port connection option (Con
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Table of Contents Battery, battery charger, and SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 151 card 122 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........151 Battery and charger .................122 Index 161 Using an optional AC adapter ....122 Using your charger abroad .....122 Usable cards .............................123 Record mode and fi le size/ number of storable still pictures .....................................124 Interchangeable lenses 125 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifi cations ..........................125 Using separately sold
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Quick task index Quick task index g Shooting Taking pictures with automatic settings iAUTO (A) 18 Easy photography with special effects Art fi lter (ART)44 Choosing an aspect ratio Aspect ratio 69 Quickly matching settings to the scene Scene mode (SCN)45 Pro-level photography made simple Live Guide 28 Adjusting the brightness of a photograph Exposure compensation 49 Live Guide 28 Taking pictures with a blurred background Aperture priority shooting 39 Live Guide 28 Taking pictures that stop the
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Quick task index Preview function 100 Checking set effect before taking a picture Test Picture 100 Checking horizontal or vertical orientation Level gauge 37 before shooting Shooting with deliberate composition Displayed Grid 92 Zooming in on photos to check focus Autoq (Rec View) 88 Self-portraits Self-timer 55 Sequential shooting Sequential shooting 55 Extending the useful life of the battery Sleep 93 Increasing the number of pictures that Record mode 70 can be taken g Playback/Retouch HDMI
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Unpack the box contents Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the camera. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Camera Body cap Strap USB cable CB-USB6 • Flash case • Computer software CD-ROM • Instruction manual • Warranty card Flash Lithium ion battery Lithium ion charger FL-LM2 BLN-1 BCN-1 Attaching the strap Thread the strap in the direction of the arrows. 1 1 2 3 4 Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure tha
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations 1 Names of parts 1 b 1 2 c 3 d 4 e 5 m f 6 g 7 h 8 n i 9 j 0 o a k l 1 Mode dial lock .................................P. 18 d ON/OFF lever ................................P. 16 1 2 Rear dial* (o) e AFm (AF/Metering mode) button 2 .......................P. 23, 38 – 41, 56, 58, 105 (#/w settings* ) ..........P. 50, 71, 72, 73 3 Fn2 button ................................P. 23, 49 f jYHDR (Sequential shooti
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations 8 1 9 1 2 0 a b 3 c 4 d e 5 f 6 g 7 h i n j m k l 1 Accessory port ..............................P. 108 c Q button ..................................P. 30, 75 2 Diopter adjustment dial ...................P. 20 d Arrow pad* ......................................P. 31 3 u (LV) button ..............................P. 19 e MENU button .................................P. 75 4 Monitor (Touch screen) f q (Playback) button ................P. 31, 61 ..........
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Charging and inserting the battery Charging the battery. 1 Direction indicating mark ( ) 1 Charging indicator BCN-1 Lithium ion charger Charging in Lights orange progress 1 Charging 3 AC wall outlet Off complete Charging indicator Blinks orange 2 Charging error Lithium ion battery AC cable (Charging time: Up to approximately 4 hours) # Cautions • Unplug the charger when charging is complete. Loading the battery. 2 Battery compartment cover 2
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Inserting and removing cards Loading the card. 1 • Open the card slot cover. 1 • Slide the card in until it is locked into place. g “Usable cards” (P. 123) # Cautions • Turn off the camera before loading or removing the card. 1 3 2 Closing the card slot cover. 2 • Close fi rmly until you hear a click. # Cautions • Be sure the card slot cover is closed before using the camera. Removing the card Press the inserted card lightly and it will be ejected
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Attaching a lens to the camera Attach a lens to the camera. 1 1 1 1 2 2 Rear cap • 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. • Rotate the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow until you hear it clicks. # Cautions • Make sure the camera is turned off. • Do not press the lens release button. • Do not touch internal portions of the camera. 1 Remove t
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Attaching the fl ash unit Remove the terminal cover from the fl ash unit and attach the fl ash to the 1 camera. 1 • Slide the fl ash unit all the way in, stopping when it contacts the back of the shoe and is securely in place. UNLOCK switch 1 2 3 2 1 To use the fl ash, raise the fl ash head. 2 • Lower the fl ash head when the fl ash is not in use. # Cautions • When not using the accessory port, be sure to attach the cover. Removing the Flash Unit UNLOCK
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Power on Move the ON/OFF lever to the ON position to turn on the camera. 1 • When the camera is turned on, the monitor will turn on. 1 • To turn off the camera, return the lever to the OFF position. ON/OFF lever Monitor Battery level ; (green): Camera ready to shoot. Wi-Fi RR : (green): Low battery 2013.10.01 12:30 ISO WB ] (blinks red): Charge the battery. AUTO AUTO NORM AUTO i 4:3 01:02:03 01:02:03 250 250 F5.6 1023 1023 Using the monitor 1
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Setting the date/time Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The fi le name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera. 1 Display the menus. 1 • Press the MENU button to display the menus. Shooting Menu 1 1 Card Setup Reset/Myset 2 Picture Mode h D Image Aspect 4:3 Digital Tele-converter Off MENU button Back Set Setup Menu Select [X] in t
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Setting the shooting mode Use the mode dial to select the shooting mode. Indicator Mode icon 1 A full auto mode in which the camera automatically optimizes settings for the A current scene. The camera does all the work, which is convenient for beginners. Aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for optimal results. P You control aperture. You can sharpen or soften background details. A You control shutter speed. You can express the mot
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Selecting a shooting method With this camera, you can select between two shooting methods: Shooting using the viewfi nder and shooting using live view with the monitor. Press the u button to switch 1 between shooting methods. In addition, you can set various shooting functions using the super control panel, live control, and LV super control panel, depending on the shooting method. Shooting using the Shooting using live view u button viewfi nder
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Shooting using the viewfi nder Shooting using the viewfi nder 2 Shooting Each time you press the u button, you can switch between shooting with the viewfi nder and shooting with live view. When shooting with the viewfi nder, the super 2 control panel will be displayed on the monitor. u button Wi-Fi RR 2013.10.01 12:30 ISO WB AUTO AUTO NORM AUTO i 4:3 01:02:03 01:02:03 250 250 F5.6 1023 1023 Viewfi nder Super control panel If the display in the viewfi nder looks blurry Look through the viewfi nde
