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Basic guide
Quick task index
Table of Contents
DIGITAL CAMERA
Basic photography/frequently-
1. used options
2. Other shooting options
3. Flash shooting
Instruction Manual
4. Shooting and viewing movies
5. Playback options
6. Sending and receiving images
7. Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2
8. Printing pictures
9. Camera setup
10. Customizing camera settings
11. Information
12. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
System chart
Index
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera,
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■ This notice concerns the supplied flash unit and is chiefly 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 flash is used by or near children. Do not leave flash unattended while in use. • Care must be taken as burns can occur from tou
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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. Body cap Strap USB cable AV cable Camera CB-USB6 (Monaural) CB-AVC3 • Flash case • Computer software CD-ROM • Instruction manual • Warranty card Flash Lithium ion Lithium ion FL-LM2 battery charger BLN-1 BCN-1 Attaching the strap Thread the strap in the direction of Lastly, pull the strap tight making 1 2 the arrows. sure that
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Basic guide Preparations for shooting Charging and inserting the battery Charging the battery. 1 Lithium Lithium ion ion battery charger Charging indicator (BLN-1) (BCN-1) Charging in Lights orange progress Charging Off complete Charging error Blinks orange 1 AC wall outlet 3 (Charging time: Up to Charging approximately 4 hours) 2 Direction indicator AC cable indicating mark # Cautions • Unplug the charger when charging is complete. Loading the battery. 2 Battery compartment cover Dir
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Preparations for shooting Basic guide Inserting and removing cards Loading the card. 1 • Open the card slot cover. Card slot • Slide the card in until it is locked into place. g “Card basics” (P. 103) # Cautions • Turn off the camera before loading or removing the card. 1 3 2 Closing the card slot cover. 2 • Close the cover 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 eject
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Basic guide Preparations for shooting Attaching a lens to the camera Attach a lens to the camera. 1 1 2 1 Rear cap 2 • 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 click. # 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 lens cap.
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Preparations for shooting Basic guide Attaching the flash unit Remove the terminal cover from the fl ash unit and attach the fl ash to the 1 camera. • Slide the flash unit all the way in, stopping when it contacts the back of the shoe and is securely in place. UNLOCK switch 2 1 To use the flash, raise the flash head. 2 • Lower the flash head when the flash is not in use. Removing the Flash Unit UNLOCK switch Press the UNLOCK switch while removing the flash unit. 2 1 EN 7
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Basic guide Preparations for shooting Power on Rotate the ON/OFF switch to the ON position to turn the camera on. 1 • When the camera is turned on, the monitor will turn on. • To turn the camera off, rotate the ON/OFF switch to OFF. Set the mode dial to A. 2 Viewfinder (P. 30) The viewfinder turns on and the monitor turns off automatically when you put your eye to the viewfinder. 01:02:03 ISO-A ISO-A 250 F5.6 ee 200 200 1023 Monitor The super control 2012.05.01 12:30 panel (P. 22) will be
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Preparations for shooting Basic guide Setting the date/time 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. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera. Display the menus. 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 the [d] (se
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Basic guide Names of parts and functions Names of parts Camera 1 9 2 0 3 a 4 b 5 6 c 7 5 h d e i 8 f g j o n k Remove when using the l HLD-6 battery holder. m d Connector cover 1 Main dial* (o) ...................P. 16, 57 – 59 2 Shutter button ...............P. 13, 14, 44, 96 e Speaker 3 R (Movie) button....P. 13, 15, 67, 69, 93 f Lens release button ..........................P. 6 4 Fn2 button ..........................P. 25, 69, 93 g Lens lock pin 5 Strap eyelet...............................
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Names of parts and functions Basic guide 6 1 7 2 8 3 9 4 0 5 a b c d e 9 Fn1 button ................................P. 69, 93 1 Accessory port ................................P. 76 2 Viewfinder ..................................P. 8, 30 0 MENU button .................................P. 26 3 Eye sensor a INFO (Information display) button ...........................................P . 39 – 41, 69 4 Eyecup Q button ............................P. 23, 24, 26 b 5 Monitor (Touch screen) .......P. 27
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Basic guide Basic operations Camera controls Mode dial Use the mode dial to select the shooting mode. After choosing the shooting mode, use the shutter button to take photographs and the R button to shoot movies. Mode icon Indicator ■ Advanced shooting modes P Program shooting (P. 57) A Aperture priority shooting (P. 57) S Shutter priority shooting (P. 58) M Manual shooting (P. 58) • The settings made in the advanced shooting modes are retained even if the camera is turned off. Photo zone ■ E
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Basic operations Basic guide The Shutter and R Buttons Use the shutter button to take photographs and the R button record movies. Shutter button R button Mode Photos: shutter button Movies: R button Aperture and shutter speed are P automatically adjusted for optimal results. The camera automatically adjusts A You control aperture. settings and records a movie. S You control shutter speed. You control aperture and shutter M speed. A full auto mode in which the camera automatically optimizes s
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Basic guide Basic operations Taking photographs/shooting movies Frame a picture in the viewfi nder. 1 • The monitor turns off and the display in the viewfinder lights up. • Be careful that your fingers or the camera strap do not obstruct the lens. ISO-A ISO-A 01:02:03 250 F5.6 ee 200 200 1023 250 F5.6 Horizontal grip Vertical grip Shutter speed Aperture value Viewfinder Adjust the focus. 2 • Lightly press the shutter button down to the first position (press the shutter button halfway). AF conf
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Basic operations Basic guide Release the shutter. 3 Taking photographs Press the shutter button all the way (fully). • The shutter sounds and the picture is taken. Recording movies Release the shutter button and press the R button to begin recording. Press the R button again to end recording. n 00:02:18 u button Framing subjects in the monitor Press the u button to display the subject in the monitor. Press the u button again to switch back to the original display. $ Notes • The camera can b
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Basic guide Basic operations Playback/Erasing Viewing Images Single-frame playback • Press the q button to display your most recent photograph or movie. • Use the sub dial or arrow pad to view other pictures. Sub dial Arrow pad L N 100-0020 2012.05.01 12:30 20 Still image Displays the previous frame Displays the next WB WB WB WB P AUT AUT AUT AUTO O O O HD 100-0004 frame 2012.05.01 12:30 4 Movie Close-up playback Rotate the main dial to a to zoom in on a picture in single-image playback, or
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Basic operations Basic guide Volume Volume can be adjusted by pressing F or G during single-frame and movie playback. 00:00:02/00:00:14 Erasing images Display an image you want to delete and press D. Select [Yes] and press Q. You can also select multiple images for deletion. Erase Yes No D button Back Set Protecting images Protect images from accidental deletion. Display an image you wish to protect and press the Fn2 button; a 0 (protect) icon will appear on the image. Press the Fn2 button a
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Basic guide Basic operations Using art filters Rotate the mode dial to ART. 1 • A menu of art filters will be displayed. Select a filter ART 1 Pop Art using FG. 1 • Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to select the highlighted item and exit the art filter menu. 7 Exit Set Types of art filters j Pop Art s Diorama k Soft Focus t Cross Process l Pale&Light Color u Gentle Sepia m Light Tone v Dramatic Tone n Grainy Film Y Key Line o Pin Hole u ART BKT (ART bracketing) Shoot. 2 • To choos
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Basic operations Basic guide Shooting in scene mode Rotate the mode dial to SCN. 1 • A menu of scene menu will be displayed. Select a SCN 1 Portrait scene using FG. • Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to select the highlighted option and exit the scene menu. Exit Set Types of scene modes O Portrait r Nature Macro P e-Portrait Q Candle L Landscape R Sunset K Landscape+Portrait T Documents J Sport s Panorama (P. 60) G Night Scene ( Fireworks U Night+Portrait g Beach & Snow G Children
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Basic guide Basic operations Using Movie Mode (n) Movie mode (n) can be used to film movies with special effects. Rotate the mode dial to n. 1 Press G or I. 2 Apply an after-image effect. After-images will appear behind Multi Echo G moving objects. An after-image will appear for a short time after you press the I One Shot Echo button. The after-image will disappear automatically after a while. • Movie effects will be displayed in the monitor. • Pressing the button again when [Multi Echo] is
