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... CD-ROM • Instruction manual • Warranty card Body cap Strap USB cable CB-USB6 AV cable (Monaural) CB-AVC3 Flash FL-LM1 Lithium ion battery PS-BLS1 (BLS-1) or BLS-5 Lithium ion charger PS-BCS1 (BCS-1) or BCS-5 Attaching the strap 1 Thread the strap in the same way. If anything...
... CD-ROM • Instruction manual • Warranty card Body cap Strap USB cable CB-USB6 AV cable (Monaural) CB-AVC3 Flash FL-LM1 Lithium ion battery PS-BLS1 (BLS-1) or BLS-5 Lithium ion charger PS-BCS1 (BCS-1) or BCS-5 Attaching the strap 1 Thread the strap in the same way. If anything...
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...2 # Cautions • Unplug the charger when charging is recommended to charge rechargeable batteries. BLS-1 batteries must be charged using the BCS-1, BLS-5 batteries using the BCS-5. 2 Loading the battery. Charging indicator Charging indicator BCS-1 BCS-5 3 SDirection indicating mark Charging in progress ... error Lights orange Lights blue Off Blinks orange (Charging time: Up to remove the battery. Charging and inserting the battery Basic guide Preparations for prolonged shooting in case the battery in use force. $ Notes • It is complete. AC cable • ...
...2 # Cautions • Unplug the charger when charging is recommended to charge rechargeable batteries. BLS-1 batteries must be charged using the BCS-1, BLS-5 batteries using the BCS-5. 2 Loading the battery. Charging indicator Charging indicator BCS-1 BCS-5 3 SDirection indicating mark Charging in progress ... error Lights orange Lights blue Off Blinks orange (Charging time: Up to remove the battery. Charging and inserting the battery Basic guide Preparations for prolonged shooting in case the battery in use force. $ Notes • It is complete. AC cable • ...
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... card while the card write indicator (P. 24) is displayed. 2 Closing the battery/card compartment cover. • Close the cover and slide the battery/card compartment lock in the direction shown 1 by the arrow. 2 # Cautions • Close the battery/card compartment cover when using the camera. Removing the card Press the inserted card lightly...
... card while the card write indicator (P. 24) is displayed. 2 Closing the battery/card compartment cover. • Close the cover and slide the battery/card compartment lock in the direction shown 1 by the arrow. 2 # Cautions • Close the battery/card compartment cover when using the camera. Removing the card Press the inserted card lightly...
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... 7 (green): Camera ready to A. ■ Mode dial Preparations for about 10 seconds after the camera is turned on. 8 (green): Low battery 9 (blinks red): Charge the battery LN HD Available recording time 01:02:03 38 Number of storable still pictures 1 You can adjust the angle of the monitor. 2 8 EN Basic guide ...
... 7 (green): Camera ready to A. ■ Mode dial Preparations for about 10 seconds after the camera is turned on. 8 (green): Low battery 9 (blinks red): Charge the battery LN HD Available recording time 01:02:03 38 Number of storable still pictures 1 You can adjust the angle of the monitor. 2 8 EN Basic guide ...
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... lens.) 7 Hot shoe cover 8 Stereo microphone P. 62, 68 9 Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator P. 49/P. 82 10 EN 0 Lens release button P. 6 a Lens lock pin b Tripod socket c Battery/card compartment cover.......P. 4 d Battery/card compartment lock .........P. 4 e Connector cover f Multi-connector P. 69, 73, 77 g HDMI micro connector (type D) ......P. 69
... lens.) 7 Hot shoe cover 8 Stereo microphone P. 62, 68 9 Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator P. 49/P. 82 10 EN 0 Lens release button P. 6 a Lens lock pin b Tripod socket c Battery/card compartment cover.......P. 4 d Battery/card compartment lock .........P. 4 e Connector cover f Multi-connector P. 69, 73, 77 g HDMI micro connector (type D) ......P. 69
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... Lock u P. 41 s Shooting mode P. 12, 50 - 55 t Myset P. 35 u Flash intensity control P. 60 v ISO sensitivity P. 48 w AF mode P. 36 x Metering mode P. 41 y Flash mode P. 59 z Battery check 7 Lit up (green) : Ready for use (displayed for about ten seconds after the camera is turned on) 8 Lit up (green...
... Lock u P. 41 s Shooting mode P. 12, 50 - 55 t Myset P. 35 u Flash intensity control P. 60 v ISO sensitivity P. 48 w AF mode P. 36 x Metering mode P. 41 y Flash mode P. 59 z Battery check 7 Lit up (green) : Ready for use (displayed for about ten seconds after the camera is turned on) 8 Lit up (green...
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... 2011.05.01 12:30 t ×10 P 250 F5.6 i +2.0 45mm j +1.0 k WB AUTO A+4 G+4 l ISO 400 Adobe m Natural n 4032×3024 1/8 o 3D 4:3 L N 100-0015 SD 15 srqp 1 Battery check P. 8 2 Eye-Fi upload complete P. 88 3 Print reservation Number of prints P. 76 4 Sound record P. 68 5 Protect P. 17 6 Image selected P. 65 7 File number P. 76, 86 8 Frame...
... 2011.05.01 12:30 t ×10 P 250 F5.6 i +2.0 45mm j +1.0 k WB AUTO A+4 G+4 l ISO 400 Adobe m Natural n 4032×3024 1/8 o 3D 4:3 L N 100-0015 SD 15 srqp 1 Battery check P. 8 2 Eye-Fi upload complete P. 88 3 Print reservation Number of prints P. 76 4 Sound record P. 68 5 Protect P. 17 6 Image selected P. 65 7 File number P. 76, 86 8 Frame...
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...background music Brightening shadows Dealing with deliberate composition Zooming in on photos to check focus Self-portraits Sequential shooting Extending the useful life of the battery Increasing the number of the camera/Shooting with red-eye Printing made easy Commercial prints Simple photo sharing Camera Settings Restoring default settings Saving ... that can be taken Playback/Retouch Viewing images on TV Slideshow Shadow Adj (JPEG Edit) Redeye Fix (JPEG Edit) Direct printing Creating a print order OLYMPUS PENPAL Reset Myset W g 69 66 67 67 77 76 71 g 35 35 80 EN 27 Quick task index
...background music Brightening shadows Dealing with deliberate composition Zooming in on photos to check focus Self-portraits Sequential shooting Extending the useful life of the battery Increasing the number of the camera/Shooting with red-eye Printing made easy Commercial prints Simple photo sharing Camera Settings Restoring default settings Saving ... that can be taken Playback/Retouch Viewing images on TV Slideshow Shadow Adj (JPEG Edit) Redeye Fix (JPEG Edit) Direct printing Creating a print order OLYMPUS PENPAL Reset Myset W g 69 66 67 67 77 76 71 g 35 35 80 EN 27 Quick task index
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Basic guide 4 Preparations for shooting ...........4 Charging and inserting the battery 4 Inserting and removing cards .....5 Attaching a lens to the camera ...6 Attaching the flash unit 7 Power on 8 Setting the date/time 9 Names of parts and functions......
Table of Contents Table of Contents Basic guide 4 Preparations for shooting ...........4 Charging and inserting the battery 4 Inserting and removing cards .....5 Attaching a lens to the camera ...6 Attaching the flash unit 7 Power on 8 Setting the date/time 9 Names of parts and functions......
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Checking the image processing functions...98 Card basics 99 Usable cards 99 Formatting the card 99 Battery and charger 100 Using your charger abroad .....100 Interchangeable lenses............100 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications 101 Principal Accessories 102 Mount adapter 102 Remote ...
Checking the image processing functions...98 Card basics 99 Usable cards 99 Formatting the card 99 Battery and charger 100 Using your charger abroad .....100 Interchangeable lenses............100 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications 101 Principal Accessories 102 Mount adapter 102 Remote ...
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...-timer 2 SEC Shoots 1 frame at the values for the first frame in each sequence. # Cautions • During sequential shooting, if the battery check blinks due to low battery, the camera stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on a tripod for self-timer shooting. • If you stand in... may not save all the way down. [j L fps] (P. 83) Press the shutter button halfway to focus, the rest of the pictures depending on how much battery power remains. • Fix the camera securely on the card.
...-timer 2 SEC Shoots 1 frame at the values for the first frame in each sequence. # Cautions • During sequential shooting, if the battery check blinks due to low battery, the camera stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on a tripod for self-timer shooting. • If you stand in... may not save all the way down. [j L fps] (P. 83) Press the shutter button halfway to focus, the rest of the pictures depending on how much battery power remains. • Fix the camera securely on the card.
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...: g "Image overlay" (P. 68) # Cautions • The camera will not go to sleep while multiple exposure is in effect. • Photographs taken with other than P, A, S, M/The battery power runs out/ Any cable is connected to the camera/You switch between the monitor and electronic viewfinder • When a RAW image is...
...: g "Image overlay" (P. 68) # Cautions • The camera will not go to sleep while multiple exposure is in effect. • Photographs taken with other than P, A, S, M/The battery power runs out/ Any cable is connected to the camera/You switch between the monitor and electronic viewfinder • When a RAW image is...
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Windows Vista/Windows 7 • An Autorun dialog will be displayed prompting you to choose a connection type. Click "OLYMPUS Setup" to the computer, the battery may be displayed. Double-click the CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Setup) icon to open the "OLYMPUS Setup" window and then double-click "LAUNCHER.EXE". • If a "User Account Control" dialog is displayed...
Windows Vista/Windows 7 • An Autorun dialog will be displayed prompting you to choose a connection type. Click "OLYMPUS Setup" to the computer, the battery may be displayed. Double-click the CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Setup) icon to open the "OLYMPUS Setup" window and then double-click "LAUNCHER.EXE". • If a "User Account Control" dialog is displayed...
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Removing all or selected pictures from the print order You can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures. 1 Press Q during playback and select [
Removing all or selected pictures from the print order You can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures. 1 Press Q during playback and select [
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... sensitivity is available. [P/A/S]: Auto ISO sensitivity selection is emitted when the focus locks by pressing the shutter button. - astrophotography. The backlight will dim to save battery power. halfway. 8 (Beep sound) When set the maximum time for choosing ISO sensitivity. - Customizing camera settings ISO Set ISO sensitivity. 48 ISO Step Select the...
... sensitivity is available. [P/A/S]: Auto ISO sensitivity selection is emitted when the focus locks by pressing the shutter button. - astrophotography. The backlight will dim to save battery power. halfway. 8 (Beep sound) When set the maximum time for choosing ISO sensitivity. - Customizing camera settings ISO Set ISO sensitivity. 48 ISO Step Select the...
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... - Locked Locked Locked Locked - - - Locked - Customizing camera settings 88 EN To make - Be sure to the exposure, perform exposure compensation (P. 40). 8 Warning Level Choose the battery level at which the 8 warning is displayed. 8 Eye-Fi* Enable or disable upload when using an Eye-Fi card. 99 * The camera does not support...
... - Locked Locked Locked Locked - - - Locked - Customizing camera settings 88 EN To make - Be sure to the exposure, perform exposure compensation (P. 40). 8 Warning Level Choose the battery level at which the 8 warning is displayed. 8 Eye-Fi* Enable or disable upload when using an Eye-Fi card. 99 * The camera does not support...
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...Shooting tips and information The camera does not turn off automatically • The camera automatically enters sleep mode to reduce the drain on the battery if no operations are performed for a set period of frame Subject containing no operations are performed for a set time (5 minutes) after ... contrast object at the same distance from the camera as your pocket for the blinking to function because of the cold • Battery performance drops at different Fast-moving subject Subject not inside distances AF area 94 EN These subjects are not suited to focus with ...
...Shooting tips and information The camera does not turn off automatically • The camera automatically enters sleep mode to reduce the drain on the battery if no operations are performed for a set period of frame Subject containing no operations are performed for a set time (5 minutes) after ... contrast object at the same distance from the camera as your pocket for the blinking to function because of the cold • Battery performance drops at different Fast-moving subject Subject not inside distances AF area 94 EN These subjects are not suited to focus with ...
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The settings will be returned to the factory default settings if the camera is left without the battery for a short time before using the arrow pad. • Items that cannot be set with the current shooting mode • Items that cannot be due ... slower and noise tends to appear in a shooting mode other than P, A, S, or M, functions with the settings at slow shutter speeds. g "Setting the date/time" (P. 9) The battery has been removed from the menus when using the camera. Set functions are restored to their factory default settings When you rotate the mode dial...
The settings will be returned to the factory default settings if the camera is left without the battery for a short time before using the arrow pad. • Items that cannot be set with the current shooting mode • Items that cannot be due ... slower and noise tends to appear in a shooting mode other than P, A, S, or M, functions with the settings at slow shutter speeds. g "Setting the date/time" (P. 9) The battery has been removed from the menus when using the camera. Set functions are restored to their factory default settings When you rotate the mode dial...
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Charge the battery. No Paper No Ink There is no paper in the printer. Load some paper in the printer. Check the printer and remedy any problems before ... may not be printed on the camera. 11 Print Error There is not correctly connected to cool. The lens of ink. EN 97 Battery Empty No Connection The battery is too high. The camera is a problem with the lens, and turn off automatically. Do not manipulate the printer while making settings on...
Charge the battery. No Paper No Ink There is no paper in the printer. Load some paper in the printer. Check the printer and remedy any problems before ... may not be printed on the camera. 11 Print Error There is not correctly connected to cool. The lens of ink. EN 97 Battery Empty No Connection The battery is too high. The camera is a problem with the lens, and turn off automatically. Do not manipulate the printer while making settings on...
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...should be effective. The dust reduction function operates when the camera is attached. Before taking continuous shots, wait for a prolonged period, remove the battery and card. Monitor: • Wipe gently with a lens cleaning paper. Lens: • Blow dust off the camera and remove the...• Clean the camera after use a cloth soaked in order to take a test shot and check that is well ventilated. • Insert the battery periodically and test the camera's functions. • Remove dust and other foreign matter from getting inside when no lens is turned on the image pickup...
...should be effective. The dust reduction function operates when the camera is attached. Before taking continuous shots, wait for a prolonged period, remove the battery and card. Monitor: • Wipe gently with a lens cleaning paper. Lens: • Blow dust off the camera and remove the...• Clean the camera after use a cloth soaked in order to take a test shot and check that is well ventilated. • Insert the battery periodically and test the camera's functions. • Remove dust and other foreign matter from getting inside when no lens is turned on the image pickup...