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Table of Contents
Quick task index
Preparing the camera and flow of
1. operations
DIGITAL CAMERA
2. Shooting
3. Viewing photographs and movies
4. Basic operations
Instruction Manual
5. Using shooting options
6. Menu functions
Connecting the camera to a
7. smartphone
Connecting the camera to a
8. computer and a printer
9. Battery, battery charger, and card
10. Interchangeable lenses
11. Using separately sold accessories
12. Information
13. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Thank you for purchasing an Olympu
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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 to
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Protecting images .....................27 Quick task index 7 Erasing images .........................28 Unpack the box contents .............9 Setting a transfer order on images ([Share Order]) .............28 Preparing the camera and fl ow Selecting images of operations 10 ([Share Order Selected], [0], [Erase Selected]) ...........28 Names of parts ...........................10 Using the touch screen ..............29 Charging and inserting the Selecting
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Table of Contents Changing the brightness of Movie sound options highlights and shadows ............46 (recording sound with movies)..70 Choosing a focus target (AF Area) ..................................47 Menu functions 71 Setting the AF target .................47 Basic menu operations ..............71 Face priority AF/ Using Shooting Menu 1/ pupil detection AF .....................48 Shooting Menu 2 ........................72 Zoom frame AF/zoom AF..........49 Formatting the card Informati
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Table of Contents i (Monitor brightness Shooting remotely with a adjustment) ............................... 84 smartphone ............................... 106 Rec View ..................................84 Adding position information to images ....................................... 106 Wi-Fi Settings ...........................84 Setting up your camera for c/# Menu Display ..................84 wireless LAN connection Firmware...................................84 (Wi-Fi settings) ............
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Table of Contents Other external fl ash units ........126 Principal Accessories ..............127 System chart .............................128 Information 130 Shooting tips and information ................................130 Error codes ...............................132 Cleaning and storing the camera ....................................... 134 Cleaning the camera ..............134 Storage ................................... 134 Cleaning and checking the image pickup device ...............13
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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)44 Choosing an aspect ratio Aspect ratio 62 Quickly matching settings to the scene Scene mode (SCN)42 Pro-level photography made simple Live Guide 24 Adjusting the brightness of a photograph Exposure compensation 46 Live Guide 24 Taking pictures with a blurred background Aperture priority shooting 33 Live Guide 24 Taking pictures that stop the
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Quick task index Preview function 94 Checking set effect before taking a picture Test Picture 94 Checking horizontal or vertical orientation Level gauge 31 before shooting Shooting with deliberate composition Displayed Grid 87 Autoq (Rec View) 84 Zooming in on photos to check focus mode2 (q Close Up Mode) 88 Self-timer 61 Self-portraits Scene mode (SCN)42 Sequential shooting Sequential shooting 61 Extending the useful life of the battery Sleep 88 Increasing the number of pictures that Record
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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-LM1 BLS-50 BCS-5 Attaching the strap 2 1 3 • Attach the strap on the other side in the same way. • Lastly, pull the strap fi rmly, making
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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 8 3 4 5 9 0 6 5 a 7 b f g h i c d e 1 Mode dial ........................................P. 17 a Lens release button ........................P. 14 2 Shutter button .................................P. 18 b Lens lock pin 3 ON/OFF button ..............................P. 15 c Tripod socket 4 Control dial* P ...............................P . 26 d Battery/card compartment lock .......P. 12
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations 4 5 1 6 1 7 8 2 9 0 3 b c a F (Up) / F (Exposure compensation) button (P. 46) H (Left) / P (AF I (Right) /# (Flash) target) button (P. 47) button (P. 65) Q button (P. 56, 71) G (Down) / jY (Sequential shooting/Self-timer) button (P. 61) 1 Speaker 8 MENU button .................................P. 71 2 Monitor ....................P. 15, 22, 29, 31, 50 9 INFO (Information display) button ........................................................P . 3
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Charging and inserting the battery Charging the battery. 1 Charging Direction indicating indicator mark () 1 Charging indicator 3 Lithium ion battery Charging in Lights orange progress Charging Off complete AC wall outlet Blinks orange Charging error 1 (Charging time: Up to approximately 3 hours 30 minutes) 2 Lithium ion charger AC cable Cautions • Unplug the charger when charging is complete. Battery/card Opening the battery/card 2 com
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Inserting the card Loading the card. 1 1 • Open the battery/card compartment cover. • Slide the card in until it is locked into place. g “Usable cards” (P. 116) Eye-Fi Cards Read “Usable cards” (P. 116) before use. Cautions • Turn off the camera before loading or removing the battery or card. Closing the battery/card 2 compartment cover. 1 • Close the cover and slide the battery/ card compartment lock in the direction shown by the arrow. 2 Ca
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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 3 1 1 2 2 Rear cap • Remove the rear cap of the lens and the body cap of the camera. • 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 clockwise until you hear it click (direction indicated by arrow ). 3 Cautions • Make sure the camera is turned off when attaching or removing th
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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 monitor will turn on. 1 • To turn off the camera, press the ON/OFF button again. ON/OFF button Monitor Battery level ; (green): Camera ready to shoot. : (green): Low battery ] (blinks red): Charge the battery. Wi-Fi ISO-A 200 01:02:03 01:02:03 250 250 F5.6 38 38 Using the monitor 1 Press the monitor down. 2 Adjust the angle of the monitor according to t
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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. Some functions cannot be used if the date and 1 time have not been set. Display the menus. 1 • Press the MENU button to display the menus. Shooting Menu 1 Card Setup 1 Reset/Myset 2 Picture Mode h MENU button Image Aspe
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations Selecting a 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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Shooting Shooting 2 Shooting still pictures Set up the camera and decide 1 on the composition. 2 • Be careful that your fi ngers or the camera strap do not obstruct the lens or AF illuminator. Landscape position Portrait position Adjust the focus. 2 • 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 (() will be displayed, and a green frame (AF target) will be d
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Shooting Self-portraits Inverting the monitor allows you to take pictures of yourself while you preview the frame. Lower the monitor slightly and invert it. 1 1 1 2 2 • If a power zoom lens is attached, the camera automatically switches to wide angle. • The self portrait menu is displayed in the monitor. 4:3 • The monitor displays a mirror image (fl ipped L N FullHD F horizontally). 45:67:89 45:67:89 2341 2341 Turning this on makes skin look smooth and One Touch A translucent. e-Portrait
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Shooting Recording movies You can record movies when the mode dial is on any mode except J (PHOTO STORY). Try recording in full auto mode fi rst. Set the mode dial to A. 1 R button Press the R button to begin recording. 2 • You can change the focus location by touching 2 the screen while recording (P. 22). 42mm Press the R button again to end recording. 3 00:02:18 00:02:18 Displayed during Recording time recording Cautions • When using a camera with a CMOS image sensor, moving objects may
