E-PM1 Instruction Manual (English)
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... Basic photography/frequently- 1. Shooting and viewing movies 5. Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] 8. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS System chart Index Thank you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to your camera before taking important photographs. If there are based on fi...shooting 4. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product. DIGITAL CAMERA Instruction Manual Basic guide Quick task index Table of...
... Basic photography/frequently- 1. Shooting and viewing movies 5. Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] 8. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS System chart Index Thank you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to your camera before taking important photographs. If there are based on fi...shooting 4. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product. DIGITAL CAMERA Instruction Manual Basic guide Quick task index Table of...
E-PM1 Instruction Manual (English)
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...flash is used by the manufacturer may lead to users in North America. Information for Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using the camera. Incorrect reassembly can occur from touching hot parts. • Do not operate if the flash has been dropped or damaged - ... % Tips g 2 EN Important information on factors which may cause a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to note when using your camera. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Indications used throughout this flash, but take it to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is chie...
...flash is used by the manufacturer may lead to users in North America. Information for Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using the camera. Incorrect reassembly can occur from touching hot parts. • Do not operate if the flash has been dropped or damaged - ... % Tips g 2 EN Important information on factors which may cause a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to note when using your camera. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Indications used throughout this flash, but take it to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is chie...
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EN 3 If anything is fastened securely. 3 • Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way. Camera • Flash case • Computer software CD-ROM • Instruction manual • Warranty card Body cap Strap USB cable CB-USB6 AV cable (Monaural) CB-... direction of the arrows. 1 2 2 Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the...
EN 3 If anything is fastened securely. 3 • Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way. Camera • Flash case • Computer software CD-ROM • Instruction manual • Warranty card Body cap Strap USB cable CB-USB6 AV cable (Monaural) CB-... direction of the arrows. 1 2 2 Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the...
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...-1, BLS-5 batteries using the BCS-5. 2 Loading the battery. Battery/card compartment cover Direction indicating mark 3 2 1 Battery/card compartment lock Removing the battery Turn off the camera before opening or closing the battery/card compartment cover. AC cable • Use only compatible battery chargers to set aside a backup battery for shooting 1 Charging...
...-1, BLS-5 batteries using the BCS-5. 2 Loading the battery. Battery/card compartment cover Direction indicating mark 3 2 1 Battery/card compartment lock Removing the battery Turn off the camera before opening or closing the battery/card compartment cover. AC cable • Use only compatible battery chargers to set aside a backup battery for shooting 1 Charging...
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... the inserted card lightly and it locks in the direction shown 1 by the arrow. 2 # Cautions • Close the battery/card compartment cover when using the camera. Basic guide Preparations for shooting Inserting and removing cards 1 Loading the card. • Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi card (referred to as "card...
... the inserted card lightly and it locks in the direction shown 1 by the arrow. 2 # Cautions • Close the battery/card compartment cover when using the camera. Basic guide Preparations for shooting Inserting and removing cards 1 Loading the card. • Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi card (referred to as "card...
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... until you hear it click. 3 Remove the lens cap. 1 1 2 Removing the lens from the lens. 1 2 1 2 2 Attach a lens to the camera. # Cautions • Make sure the camera is turned off. • Do not press the lens release button. • Do not touch internal portions of the arrow. Lens attachment mark... Alignment mark • 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 of the...
... until you hear it click. 3 Remove the lens cap. 1 1 2 Removing the lens from the lens. 1 2 1 2 2 Attach a lens to the camera. # Cautions • Make sure the camera is turned off. • Do not press the lens release button. • Do not touch internal portions of the arrow. Lens attachment mark... Alignment mark • 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 of the...
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UNLOCK switch 1 2 2 To use . UNLOCK switch 2 1 EN 7 Removing the Flash Unit Press the UNLOCK switch while removing the flash unit. Basic guide Preparations for shooting Attaching the flash unit 1 Remove the terminal cover from the flash unit and attach the flash to the camera. • Slide the flash unit all the way in, stopping when it contacts the back of the shoe and is not in use the flash, raise the flash head. • Lower the flash head when the flash is securely in place.
UNLOCK switch 1 2 2 To use . UNLOCK switch 2 1 EN 7 Removing the Flash Unit Press the UNLOCK switch while removing the flash unit. Basic guide Preparations for shooting Attaching the flash unit 1 Remove the terminal cover from the flash unit and attach the flash to the camera. • Slide the flash unit all the way in, stopping when it contacts the back of the shoe and is not in use the flash, raise the flash head. • Lower the flash head when the flash is securely in place.
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... to remove dust from the surface of the image sensor filter. • To turn on. • When 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 8 ...EN Basic guide Preparations for about 10 seconds after the camera is turned on, dust reduction will turn off the power, press the ON/OFF button again. Displayed for shooting Power on Press the ON/OFF...
... to remove dust from the surface of the image sensor filter. • To turn on. • When 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 8 ...EN Basic guide Preparations for about 10 seconds after the camera is turned on, dust reduction will turn off the power, press the ON/OFF button again. Displayed for shooting Power on Press the ON/OFF...
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.... 5 Save settings and exit. • Press Q to set the correct date and time before using the camera. 1 Display the menus. • Press the MENU button to exit the menus. Be sure to set the camera clock and exit to the main menu. • Press the MENU button to display the top menu...
.... 5 Save settings and exit. • Press Q to set the correct date and time before using the camera. 1 Display the menus. • Press the MENU button to exit the menus. Be sure to set the camera clock and exit to the main menu. • Press the MENU button to display the top menu...
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Basic guide Names of parts Camera 1 6 2 3 7 8 4 3 9 5 0 Names of parts and functions a b c e d f 1 Shutter button P. 13, 14, 36, 92 2 ON/OFF button P. 8 3 Strap eyelet P. 3 4 Lens attachment mark P. 6 5 Mount (Remove the body cap before ...
Basic guide Names of parts Camera 1 6 2 3 7 8 4 3 9 5 0 Names of parts and functions a b c e d f 1 Shutter button P. 13, 14, 36, 92 2 ON/OFF button P. 8 3 Strap eyelet P. 3 4 Lens attachment mark P. 6 5 Mount (Remove the body cap before ...
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... the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings made in the advanced shooting modes are retained even if the camera is selected, the camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the subject. • Select ART or SCN options according to your subject or creative intent.... the MENU button to display the top menu. 2 Use HI to select a shooting mode. • In the P/A/S/M column, use FG to select. % Tips • Resetting camera settings: g "Restoring default or custom settings" (P. 35) 12 EN MENU button ■ Movie mode n Movie (P. 61) ART A SCN n P A SETUP S M ■...
... the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings made in the advanced shooting modes are retained even if the camera is selected, the camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the subject. • Select ART or SCN options according to your subject or creative intent.... the MENU button to display the top menu. 2 Use HI to select a shooting mode. • In the P/A/S/M column, use FG to select. % Tips • Resetting camera settings: g "Restoring default or custom settings" (P. 35) 12 EN MENU button ■ Movie mode n Movie (P. 61) ART A SCN n P A SETUP S M ■...
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... during movie recording • To take photographs. • The R button can be taken at the settings selected in which the camera A automatically optimizes settings for the current scene. Three files will be recorded to the memory card: the movie footage preceding ...halfway/BULB/Sequential shooting/PANORAMA/3D/ multiple exposure, etc. (still photography also ends) EN 13 SCN Select a scene. Movies: R button The camera automatically adjusts settings and records a movie. A You control aperture. M You control aperture and shutter speed. Adjust shutter speed or aperture for ...
... during movie recording • To take photographs. • The R button can be taken at the settings selected in which the camera A automatically optimizes settings for the current scene. Three files will be recorded to the memory card: the movie footage preceding ...halfway/BULB/Sequential shooting/PANORAMA/3D/ multiple exposure, etc. (still photography also ends) EN 13 SCN Select a scene. Movies: R button The camera automatically adjusts settings and records a movie. A You control aperture. M You control aperture and shutter speed. Adjust shutter speed or aperture for ...
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..., or other Four Thirds mounts * Visit our website for more information. • The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the camera are displayed. 14 EN ISO-A 200 250 F5.6 LN HD 01:02:03 38 Shutter speed Aperture value • The AF confirmation mark...
..., or other Four Thirds mounts * Visit our website for more information. • The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the camera are displayed. 14 EN ISO-A 200 250 F5.6 LN HD 01:02:03 38 Shutter speed Aperture value • The AF confirmation mark...
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...and colored fog may appear in images recorded at high ISO sensitivities. The camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). [Sleep]: g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) # Cautions • If the camera is taken. Taking photographs Press the shutter button all the way (fully... R button again to cancel all actions. Choose a lower ISO sensitivity or turn off for a minute, the camera enters "sleep" (stand-by) mode to turn the camera off the monitor and to end recording. The act of lightly pressing the shutter button to the first ...
...and colored fog may appear in images recorded at high ISO sensitivities. The camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). [Sleep]: g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) # Cautions • If the camera is taken. Taking photographs Press the shutter button all the way (fully... R button again to cancel all actions. Choose a lower ISO sensitivity or turn off for a minute, the camera enters "sleep" (stand-by) mode to turn the camera off the monitor and to end recording. The act of lightly pressing the shutter button to the first ...
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or under-exposed. • In P, A, S, and M modes, live guide settings. [Button Function]: g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) EN 21 Pictures will be taken using live guides can not be visible in the final photograph. Guide item Change Color Saturation ... applied to the RAW copy. • Pictures may appear grainy at some live guide setting levels. • Changes to select. • The effect of the camera exposure meters may not be visible in the monitor. • The flash can be displayed by pressing the R button. If [Blur Background] or [Express...
or under-exposed. • In P, A, S, and M modes, live guide settings. [Button Function]: g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) EN 21 Pictures will be taken using live guides can not be visible in the final photograph. Guide item Change Color Saturation ... applied to the RAW copy. • Pictures may appear grainy at some live guide setting levels. • Changes to select. • The effect of the camera exposure meters may not be visible in the monitor. • The flash can be displayed by pressing the R button. If [Blur Background] or [Express...
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... selected setting, and press Q. • The selected settings take effect automatically if no operations are performed for about 8 seconds. Using live control. [KControl Settings]: g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) 22 EN P AAUTOO WB Auto IS OFF j WWBB AAUUTTOO 4:3 LF HD WB Functions Settings „ Available settings Image stabilizer P. 42 Picture mode*1 P. 45...
... selected setting, and press Q. • The selected settings take effect automatically if no operations are performed for about 8 seconds. Using live control. [KControl Settings]: g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) 22 EN P AAUTOO WB Auto IS OFF j WWBB AAUUTTOO 4:3 LF HD WB Functions Settings „ Available settings Image stabilizer P. 42 Picture mode*1 P. 45...
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... the menus Basic guide Basic operations 1 After pressing the MENU button to display options for the selected item. g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) • Using accessory port devices: Settings for the EVF and OLYMPUS PENPAL accessories are not displayed by default, and you select an option. Menus W Preliminary and basic shooting options X Advanced...
... the menus Basic guide Basic operations 1 After pressing the MENU button to display options for the selected item. g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) • Using accessory port devices: Settings for the EVF and OLYMPUS PENPAL accessories are not displayed by default, and you select an option. Menus W Preliminary and basic shooting options X Advanced...
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... 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) : Battery is running low 9 Blinks (red) : Charging required You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button.
... 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) : Battery is running low 9 Blinks (red) : Charging required You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button.
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... Taking pictures with the correct color Processing pictures to match the subject/ Taking monotone pictures Focus/Focusing on one area When the camera won't focus on your subject Focusing on a small spot in the frame/ confirming focus before shooting Recomposing photographs after... focusing Turning off the beep speaker Disabling the flash/taking photos without the flash Reducing camera shake Taking pictures of a subject against backlight Photographing fireworks iAUTO (A) Art filter (ART) Aspect ratio Scene (SCN) ...
... Taking pictures with the correct color Processing pictures to match the subject/ Taking monotone pictures Focus/Focusing on one area When the camera won't focus on your subject Focusing on a small spot in the frame/ confirming focus before shooting Recomposing photographs after... focusing Turning off the beep speaker Disabling the flash/taking photos without the flash Reducing camera shake Taking pictures of a subject against backlight Photographing fireworks iAUTO (A) Art filter (ART) Aspect ratio Scene (SCN) ...
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...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 Gradation (Picture Mode) Histogram/ Exposure compensation ... 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 the settings Changing the menu display language Noise Reduct.
...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 Gradation (Picture Mode) Histogram/ Exposure compensation ... 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 the settings Changing the menu display language Noise Reduct.
