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Table of Contents
Quick task index
Preparing the camera and flow of
DIGITAL CAMERA
1. operations
2. Basic operations
3. Live control
Instruction Manual
4. Menu functions
5. Printing pictures
Connecting the camera to a
6. computer
7. Other
8. Battery and charger
9. Card basics
10. Interchangeable lenses
11. Using separately sold accessories
12. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Index
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera,
please read these instructions c
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Quick task index 5 Basic operations 23 Unpack the box contents .............7 Basic shooting operations ........23 Monitor display during shooting ... 23 Preparing the camera and fl ow Switching the information display ......................................24 of operations 8 Using the shooting modes ........25 Names of parts .............................8 “Point-and-shoot” photography Charging and inserting the (P program mode) ....................25 batte
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Table of Contents Basic playback operations ........46 Recording multiple exposures in a single image (multiple exposure) ... 68 Monitor display during playback ... 46 Shooting automatically with a fi xed Switching the information interval (time lapse shooting) .....69 display ......................................46 Wireless remote control fl ash Single-frame playback ..............47 photography..............................69 Sharing images over Wi-Fi Digital Zoom connection (Share Order)
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Table of Contents L Lever Function ......................86 Cleaning and storing the camera ....................................... 110 Viewing camera images on TV ... 87 Cleaning the camera ..............110 Choosing the control panel Storage ................................... 110 displays (KControl Settings) ...88 Adding information displays Cleaning and checking the (G/Info Settings) .....................90 image pickup device ...............110 Shutter speeds when the fl ash Pixel Mapping
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Quick task index Quick task index g Shooting Taking pictures with automatic settings iAUTO (A) 15 Easy photography with special effects Art fi lter (ART)31 Choosing an aspect ratio Aspect ratio 55 Quickly matching settings to the scene Scene mode (SCN)32 Pro-level photography made simple Live Guide 36 Adjusting the brightness of a photograph Exposure compensation 37 Live Guide 36 Taking pictures with a blurred background Aperture priority shooting 26 Live Guide 36 Taking pictures that stop the
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Quick task index Preview function 85 Checking set effect before taking a picture Test Picture 85 Checking horizontal or vertical orientation Level gauge 24 before shooting Shooting with deliberate composition Displayed Grid 78 Zooming in on photos to check focus Autoq (Rec View) 74 Self-portraits Self-timer 43 Sequential shooting Sequential shooting 43 Extending the useful life of the battery Sleep 79 Increasing the number of pictures that Record mode 56 can be taken g Playback/Retouch HDMI/V
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Unpack the box contents Indications used in this manual The following symbols are used throughout this manual. Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be Cautions # absolutely avoided. Notes Points to note when using the camera. $ Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of Tips % your camera. Reference pages describing details or related information. g Unpack the box contents The
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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 0 1 2 a 3 4 b 5 6 7 8 5 c 9 d i j e h f g 1 Mode dial ........................................P. 15 0 Stereo microphone .............P. 50, 60, 73 2 Shutter button .................................P. 16 a Hot shoe cover 3 ON/OFF lever ................................P. 13 b Internal fl ash ...................................P. 38 4 Fn button ........................................P. 19 c
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations a b 1 2 3 1 c d 4567 8 9 0 F (Up) / F (Exposure compensation) button (P. 37) H (Left) / P (AF I (Right) /# (Flash) target) button (P. 40) button (P. 38) Q button (P. 52, 61) G (Down) / jY (Sequential shooting/Self-timer) button (P. 43) 1 Flash switch ....................................P. 38 9 q (Playback) button ................P. 18, 47 2 Accessory port ................................P. 92 0 Arrow pad* ......................................P. 1
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Charging and inserting the battery Charging the battery. 1 Direction indicating mark ( ) Charging indicator BCN-1 Lithium ion battery 1 Charging in Lights orange progress 1 Charging 3 AC wall outlet Off complete Charging indicator Blinks orange 2 Charging error Lithium ion charger AC cable (Charging time: Up to approximately 4 hours) # Cautions • Unplug the charger when charging is complete. Loading the battery. 2 Battery/card compartment cov
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Inserting and removing cards Loading the card. 1 • Slide the card in until it is locked into place. g “Card basics” (P. 113) # Cautions 1 • Turn off the camera before loading or removing the card. Closing the battery/card compartment cover. 2 • Close fi rmly until you hear a click. # Cautions • Be sure the battery/card compartment cover is closed before using the camera. Removing the card Press the inserted card lightly and it will be ejected. Pull
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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. Remove the
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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 (blue) power lamp will light and the monitor will turn on. • To turn off the camera, return the lever to the OFF position. 1 ON/OFF lever Monitor Battery level 7 (green): Camera ready to shoot. Displayed for about 10 seconds after the camera is turned on. 8 (green): Low battery 9 (blinks red): Charge the battery. Wi-Fi ISO-A 200 0
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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. Display the menus. 1 1 • Press the MENU button to display the menus. Shooting Menu 1 Card Setup 1 Reset/Myset 2 Picture Mode j D MENU button Image Aspect 4:3 Digital Tele-converter Off Back Set Setup Menu Select [X] in t
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Shooting 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 expres
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Frame the shot. 2 • Be careful that your fi ngers or the camera strap do not obstruct the lens. 1 Horizontal Vertical grip grip Adjust the focus. 3 • Display the subject in the center of the monitor, and lightly press the shutter button down to the fi rst position (press the shutter button halfway). The AF confi rmation mark (( or n) will be displayed, and a green frame (AF target) will be displayed in the focus location. AF target AF confi rmatio
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Recording movies You can shoot movies in any shooting mode. First, try shooting in full auto mode. Set the mode dial to A. 1 Press the R button to begin 2 recording. R button 1 Press the R button again to end recording. 3 n 00:02:18 00:02:18 Displayed during Recording recording time # Cautions • When using a camera with a CMOS image sensor, moving objects may appear distorted due to the rolling shutter phenomenon. This is a physical phenomenon
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Viewing photographs and movies Press the q button. 1 • Your most recent photograph or movie will be displayed. • Select the desired photograph or movie using the sub-dial or arrow pad. Sub-dial 1 Displays the Displays LN 100-0020 previous the next 2013.06.0112:30 20 frame frame Still image Arrow pad WB WB WB WB P AUT AUT AUT AUTO O O O HD 100-0004 2013.06.0112:30 4 q button Movie Index display/Calendar display • To start index playback, turn the
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Watching movies Movie Select a movie and press the Q button to display the playback menu. Select [Movie Play] and press the Q button to begin playback. To interrupt movie playback, Movie Play press MENU. m Erase Back Set 1 Volume Volume can be adjusted by pressing F or G during single- frame and movie playback. 00:00:02/00:00:14 Protecting images Protect images from accidental deletion. Display an image you wish to protect and press the Fn button;
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Using the touch screen You can use the touch screen during playback or when framing pictures in the monitor. You can also use the touch screen to adjust settings in the live guides and LV super control panel. Live guides 1 Tab The touch screen can be used with live guides. g “Using live guides” (P. 36) Wi-Fi Touch the tab to display live guides. 1 ISO-A • Tap to select items. 200 LN Use your fi nger to position the sliders. 2 HD • Tap a to enter
