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Table of Contents
Quick task index
Preparing the camera and flow of
DIGITAL CAMERA
1. operations
2. Basic operations
Frequently-used options and
3. customization
Instruction Manual
4. Printing pictures
Connecting the camera to a
5. computer
6. Other
7. Battery and charger
8. Card basics
9. Interchangeable lenses
10. Information
11. System chart
12. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Index
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera,
please read these instruct
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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 Using the shooting modes ........24 Quick task index 6 “Point-and-shoot” photography (P program mode) ....................24 Preparing the camera and fl ow Choosing aperture of operations 8 (A aperture-priority mode) .......25 Choosing shutter speed Names of parts .............................8 (S shutter-priority mode) ..........26 Unpack the box contents ...........10 Choosing aperture and shutter Charging and inserting the speed (M manual mode) ......
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Table of Contents Digital Zoom (Digital Tele- Frequently-used options and converter) .................................65 customization 46 Playback Menu .........................66 Using live control .......................46 Displaying images rotated (R) .......................................... 66 Reducing camera shake (image stabilizer) ..................................47 Editing still images ....................66 Processing options Image overlay ...........................68 (picture
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Table of Contents Adding information displays Battery and charger 104 (G/Info Settings) .....................85 Battery and charger .................104 Shutter speeds when the fl ash fi res automatically Using your charger abroad .....104 [# X-Sync.] [# Slow Limit] ......86 Adding effects to a movie Card basics 105 [Movie Effect] ............................86 Usable cards .............................105 Accessory Port Menu .................88 Using OLYMPUS PENPAL .......88 Interchangeable l
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Quick task index Quick task index g Shooting Taking pictures with automatic settings iAUTO (A) 17 Easy photography with special effects Art fi lter (ART)28 Choosing an aspect ratio Aspect ratio 51 Quickly matching settings to the scene Scene mode (SCN)29 Pro-level photography made simple Live Guide 31 Taking pictures so that whites come out Exposure compensation 32 white and blacks come out black Live Guide 31 Taking pictures with a blurred background Aperture priority shooting 25 Live Guide 3
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Quick task index Gradation (Picture Mode) 60 Taking pictures without white subjects Histogram/ appearing too white or black subjects 23/32 Exposure compensation appearing too dark Highlight&Shadow Control 32 Monitor brightness 70 Optimizing the monitor/ adjustment adjusting monitor hue Live View Boost 74 Preview function 80 Checking set effect before taking a picture Test Picture 80 Displayed Grid (G/Info Shooting with deliberate composition 85 Settings) Autoq (Rec View) 70 Zooming in on ph
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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 1 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 4 0 6 a f e g b c d 0 Lens release button ........................P. 13 1 Mode dial ........................................P. 17 2 Shutter button ...........................P. 18, 23 a Lens lock pin 3 ON/OFF button ..............................P. 15 b Tripod socket 4 Strap eyelet.....................................P. 10 c Battery/card compartment cover.....P. 11 5 Lens
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations 5 6 78 1 2 3 1 9 4 0 a b F (Up) / F (Exposure compensation) button (P. 32) H (Left) / P (AF I (Right) /# (Flash) target) button (P. 35) button (P. 33) Q button Control dial* (j) (P. 46, 58) (P. 20) Rotate to choose an option. G (Down) / jY (Sequential shooting/Self-timer) button (P. 35) 8 U button .............................P. 20, 39, 85 1 (Erase) button ............................P. 21 9 R (Movie) button................P. 19, 21, 79 2 q (Pl
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations 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. 1 Body cap Strap USB cable AV cable Camera CB-USB6 (Monaural) CB-AVC3 • Flash case • Computer software CD-ROM • Instruction manual • Warranty card Camera Flash Lithium ion Lithium ion charger grip FL-LM1 battery BLS-5 BCS-5 MCG-4 Attaching the strap Thread the strap in the direction of
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Charging and inserting the battery Charging the battery. 1 Charging indicator Charging indicator Direction indicating mark () BCS-5 3 1 Charging in Lights orange Lithium ion battery progress Charging Off complete Blinks orange Charging error 1 AC wall outlet (Charging time: Up to approximately Lithium ion 3 hours 30 minutes) charger 2 AC cable # Cautions • Unplug the charger when charging is complete. Loading the battery. 2 Battery/card co
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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. 105) 1 # Cautions • Turn off the camera before loading or removing the card. Closing the battery/card compartment cover. 2 • Close the cover and slide the battery/card compartment lock in the direction shown 1 by the arrow. 2 # Cautions • Be sure the battery/card compartment cover is closed before using the camera. Removing the
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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 Attaching the fl ash unit Remove the terminal cover from the fl ash unit and attach the fl ash to the 1 camera. • Slide the fl ash unit all the way in, stopping when it contacts the back of the shoe and is securely in place. 1 UNLOCK switch 1 2 To use the fl ash, raise the fl ash head. 2 • Lower the fl ash head when the fl ash is not in use. Removing the fl ash unit UNLOCK switch Press the UNLOCK switch while removing the 2 fl ash unit. 1 14 EN
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Power on Press the ON/OFF button 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 power, press the ON/OFF button again. 1 ON/OFF button 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. RR ISO-A 200 01:02:03 01:02:03 250 250 F5.6
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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 1 Card Setup Reset/Myset 2 Picture Mode j D Image Aspect 4:3 Digital Tele-converter On Back Set MENU button 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 express
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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 con fi rmati
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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 R button recording. 1 Press the R button again to end recording. 3 00:02:18 Displayed during Recording time recording # Cautions • When shooting photographs with the lens set to telephoto, the subject may become distorted. In these cases, use a tripod. • If the camera is used for extended peri
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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. • Rotate the control dial to select the desired photograph or movie. q button 1 L N 100-0020 2012.10.01 12:30 20 Still image Arrow pad/Control dial Displays the Displays the previous next frame frame WB WB WB WB P AUT AUT AUT AUTO O O O HD 100-0004 2012.10.01 12:30 4 Movie Index display/Calendar display • To view multiple frames, press G
