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Other shooting options 3. Customizing camera settings 11. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. Shooting and viewing movies 5. Information 12. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions ... photographs. The contents in a safe place for future reference. used options 2. Flash shooting 4. We recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] 8. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS System chart Index Thank you take test shots to get accustomed to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service...
Other shooting options 3. Customizing camera settings 11. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. Shooting and viewing movies 5. Information 12. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions ... photographs. The contents in a safe place for future reference. used options 2. Flash shooting 4. We recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] 8. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS System chart Index Thank you take test shots to get accustomed to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service...
E-PM1 Instruction Manual (English)
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Points to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is used subsequently. • The use . • Care must be followed, including the following symbols are used throughout this flash, but take it has been examined by qualified service personnel. • Let flash cool completely before using your camera. Reference pages describing details or related information. Do not leave flash unattended while in use of your photographic equipment, basic safety precautions should be absolutely avoided. until it to note when using the ...
Points to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is used subsequently. • The use . • Care must be followed, including the following symbols are used throughout this flash, but take it has been examined by qualified service personnel. • Let flash cool completely before using your camera. Reference pages describing details or related information. Do not leave flash unattended while in use of your photographic equipment, basic safety precautions should be absolutely avoided. until it to note when using the ...
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If anything is fastened securely. 3 • Attach the other end 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. EN 3 Camera • Flash case • Computer software 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 direction of the strap to the other eyelet in...
If anything is fastened securely. 3 • Attach the other end 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. EN 3 Camera • Flash case • Computer software 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 direction of the strap to the other eyelet in...
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Charging and inserting the battery Basic guide Preparations for prolonged shooting in case the battery in use force. $ Notes • It is complete. BLS-1 batteries must be charged using the BCS-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. Do not use drains. 4 EN Charging indicator Charging indicator BCS-1 BCS-5 3 SDirection indicating mark Charging in the ...
Charging and inserting the battery Basic guide Preparations for prolonged shooting in case the battery in use force. $ Notes • It is complete. BLS-1 batteries must be charged using the BCS-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. Do not use drains. 4 EN Charging indicator Charging indicator BCS-1 BCS-5 3 SDirection indicating mark Charging in the ...
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EN 5 Pull out the card. # Cautions • Do not remove the battery or 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 place. 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" in these instructions) until it will be ejected. g "Card basics" (P. 99) # Cautions • Turn off the camera before loading or removing the card. Removing the card Press the ...
EN 5 Pull out the card. # Cautions • Do not remove the battery or 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 place. 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" in these instructions) until it will be ejected. g "Card basics" (P. 99) # Cautions • Turn off the camera before loading or removing the card. Removing the card Press the ...
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g "Interchangeable lenses" (P. 100) Lens release button 2 1 6 EN 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 camera. Attaching a lens to the camera Basic guide Preparations for shooting 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the camera While pressing the lens release button, rotate the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow until you hear it click. 3 Remove the lens ...
g "Interchangeable lenses" (P. 100) Lens release button 2 1 6 EN 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 camera. Attaching a lens to the camera Basic guide Preparations for shooting 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the camera While pressing the lens release button, rotate the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow until you hear it click. 3 Remove the lens ...
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UNLOCK switch 2 1 EN 7 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 place. UNLOCK switch 1 2 2 To use the flash, raise the flash head. • Lower the flash head when the flash is securely in use. Removing the Flash Unit Press the UNLOCK switch while removing the flash unit.
UNLOCK switch 2 1 EN 7 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 place. UNLOCK switch 1 2 2 To use the flash, raise the flash head. • Lower the flash head when the flash is securely in use. Removing the Flash Unit Press the UNLOCK switch while removing the flash unit.
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ON/OFF button ■ Monitor ISO-A 200 250 F5.6 Battery level 7 (green): Camera ready to remove dust from the surface of storable still pictures 8 EN Displayed for shooting Power on Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera. • When the camera is turned on, the (blue) power lamp will light and the monitor will turn off the power, press the ON/OFF button again. Basic guide 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 the image sensor ...
ON/OFF button ■ Monitor ISO-A 200 250 F5.6 Battery level 7 (green): Camera ready to remove dust from the surface of storable still pictures 8 EN Displayed for shooting Power on Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera. • When the camera is turned on, the (blue) power lamp will light and the monitor will turn off the power, press the ON/OFF button again. Basic guide 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 the image sensor ...
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Basic guide Preparations for shooting Setting the date/time Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the date and time information. The file name is displayed using the camera. 1 Display the menus. • Press the MENU button to exit the menus. MENU button 2 Use HI to select the date format. X Y MD 2011 Time Y/M/D Cancel The time is also included with the images. ART A SCN n P A SETUP S M 3 Select [X] in the [d] (setup) tab. • Use FG to select [d] and press I. • Select [X] and press I. [d] tab Setup Menu 1X W 2 Rec View ...
Basic guide Preparations for shooting Setting the date/time Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the date and time information. The file name is displayed using the camera. 1 Display the menus. • Press the MENU button to exit the menus. MENU button 2 Use HI to select the date format. X Y MD 2011 Time Y/M/D Cancel The time is also included with the images. ART A SCN n P A SETUP S M 3 Select [X] in the [d] (setup) tab. • Use FG to select [d] and press I. • Select [X] and press I. [d] tab Setup Menu 1X W 2 Rec View ...
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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 attaching the lens.) 6 Hot shoe cover 7 Stereo microphone P. 62, 68 8 Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator P. 49/P. 82 9 Lens release button P. 6 0 Lens lock pin a Tripod socket b Battery/card compartment cover.......P. 4 c Battery/card compartment lock .........P. 4 d Connector cover e Multi-connector P. 69, 73, 77 f HDMI micro connector (...
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 attaching the lens.) 6 Hot shoe cover 7 Stereo microphone P. 62, 68 8 Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator P. 49/P. 82 9 Lens release button P. 6 0 Lens lock pin a Tripod socket b Battery/card compartment cover.......P. 4 c Battery/card compartment lock .........P. 4 d Connector cover e Multi-connector P. 69, 73, 77 f HDMI micro connector (...
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EN 11 Basic guide Names of parts and functions 34 1 2 5 6 87 9 F (Up) / F (Exposure compensation) button (P. 40) H (Left) / P (AF target) button (P. 37) / G button (P. 63, 64) Q button (P. 22, 23) I (Right) / # (Flash) button (P. 59) U button (P. 63, 64) Control dial* (j) (P. 16, 50 - 53) • Rotate to choose an option. G (Down) / jY (Sequential shooting/Self-timer) button (P. 49) 1 Accessory port P. 71, 81, 90 2 Monitor P. 24 3 Speaker 4 Hot shoe P. 60 5 R (Movie) button....P. 13, 15, 61, 65, 89 6 INFO (Information display) button P. 24, 25, 32 - 34, 38 7 MENU ...
EN 11 Basic guide Names of parts and functions 34 1 2 5 6 87 9 F (Up) / F (Exposure compensation) button (P. 40) H (Left) / P (AF target) button (P. 37) / G button (P. 63, 64) Q button (P. 22, 23) I (Right) / # (Flash) button (P. 59) U button (P. 63, 64) Control dial* (j) (P. 16, 50 - 53) • Rotate to choose an option. G (Down) / jY (Sequential shooting/Self-timer) button (P. 49) 1 Accessory port P. 71, 81, 90 2 Monitor P. 24 3 Speaker 4 Hot shoe P. 60 5 R (Movie) button....P. 13, 15, 61, 65, 89 6 INFO (Information display) button P. 24, 25, 32 - 34, 38 7 MENU ...
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Use FG to highlight options and press Q to highlight P, A, S, or M. After choosing the shooting mode, use the shutter button to take photographs and the R button to shoot movies. 1 Press 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 The camera optimizes settings automatically. • In these modes, default settings are restored if another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off . 3 Press Q. ...
Use FG to highlight options and press Q to highlight P, A, S, or M. After choosing the shooting mode, use the shutter button to take photographs and the R button to shoot movies. 1 Press 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 The camera optimizes settings automatically. • In these modes, default settings are restored if another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off . 3 Press Q. ...
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SCN Select a scene. Movies: R button The camera automatically adjusts settings and records a movie. M You control aperture and shutter speed. Adjust shutter speed or aperture for different effects while shooting movies. ■ Taking photographs during movie recording • To take photographs. • The R button can not be used. # Cautions • Image size and quality for photographs are independent of parts and functions Mode Photos: shutter button Aperture and shutter speed are recorded at a time during movie recording, press the shutter button. Press the R ...
SCN Select a scene. Movies: R button The camera automatically adjusts settings and records a movie. M You control aperture and shutter speed. Adjust shutter speed or aperture for different effects while shooting movies. ■ Taking photographs during movie recording • To take photographs. • The R button can not be used. # Cautions • Image size and quality for photographs are independent of parts and functions Mode Photos: shutter button Aperture and shutter speed are recorded at a time during movie recording, press the shutter button. Press the R ...
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Basic operations Horizontal grip Vertical grip Using lenses with an UNLOCK switch Retractable lenses with an UNLOCK switch can not be displayed and focus will be used while retracted. ISO-A 200 250 F5.6 LN HD 01:02:03 38 Shutter speed Aperture value • The AF confirmation mark (( or n) will lock. ( Lenses that supports Hi-Speed Imager AF* n Lenses with other objects do not obstruct the lens. To store, turn the zoom ring in the direction of arrow (4) while sliding the UNLOCK switch (3). 1 4 3 2 2 Adjust the focus. • Lightly press the shutter button down to ...
Basic operations Horizontal grip Vertical grip Using lenses with an UNLOCK switch Retractable lenses with an UNLOCK switch can not be displayed and focus will be used while retracted. ISO-A 200 250 F5.6 LN HD 01:02:03 38 Shutter speed Aperture value • The AF confirmation mark (( or n) will lock. ( Lenses that supports Hi-Speed Imager AF* n Lenses with other objects do not obstruct the lens. To store, turn the zoom ring in the direction of arrow (4) while sliding the UNLOCK switch (3). 1 4 3 2 2 Adjust the focus. • Lightly press the shutter button down to ...
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Basic guide Basic operations Pressing the shutter button halfway and all the way down ." Press halfway Press the rest of the way down Recording movies Release the shutter button and press the R button to begin recording. Press halfway Press the rest of the way down to cancel all actions. EN 15 Taking photographs Press the shutter button all the way (fully). • The shutter sounds and the picture is called "pressing the shutter button halfway," that of pressing it all (or the rest of the image pickup device will rise and noise and colored fog may appear in images ...
Basic guide Basic operations Pressing the shutter button halfway and all the way down ." Press halfway Press the rest of the way down Recording movies Release the shutter button and press the R button to begin recording. Press halfway Press the rest of the way down to cancel all actions. EN 15 Taking photographs Press the shutter button all the way (fully). • The shutter sounds and the picture is called "pressing the shutter button halfway," that of pressing it all (or the rest of the image pickup device will rise and noise and colored fog may appear in images ...
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Select [Movie Play] and press Q to display your most recent photograph or movie. Basic guide Basic operations Playback/Erasing Viewing Images Single-frame playback • Press the q button to begin playback. • To interrupt movie playback, press MENU. 2011.5 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 Calendar display Movie Back Movie Play m Erase Set 16 EN Control dial Displays the Displays the next previous frame frame 2011.05.01 12:30 Still image L N 100-0020 20 q button ...
Select [Movie Play] and press Q to display your most recent photograph or movie. Basic guide Basic operations Playback/Erasing Viewing Images Single-frame playback • Press the q button to begin playback. • To interrupt movie playback, press MENU. 2011.5 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 Calendar display Movie Back Movie Play m Erase Set 16 EN Control dial Displays the Displays the next previous frame frame 2011.05.01 12:30 Still image L N 100-0020 20 q button ...
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Select [0] and press Q, and then press F to delete the picture. Q button Back JPEG Send A Picture Erase Set Protecting images Protect images from accidental deletion. Basic guide Basic operations Volume Volume can be adjusted by a 0 (protect) icon. Use FG to highlight [Erase] and press Q, then highlight [Yes] and press Q to protect the image. Display an image you want to delete and press Q to display the playback menu. Protected images are shown by pressing F or G during single-frame and movie playback. 00:00:02/00:00:14 Erasing images Display an image you wish to ...
Select [0] and press Q, and then press F to delete the picture. Q button Back JPEG Send A Picture Erase Set Protecting images Protect images from accidental deletion. Basic guide Basic operations Volume Volume can be adjusted by a 0 (protect) icon. Use FG to highlight [Erase] and press Q, then highlight [Yes] and press Q to protect the image. Display an image you want to delete and press Q to display the playback menu. Protected images are shown by pressing F or G during single-frame and movie playback. 00:00:02/00:00:14 Erasing images Display an image you wish to ...
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The art filter will automatically be less noticeable, or the image may be set to [YN+RAW]. Press Q to return to the art filter menu. Types of art filters j Pop Art k Soft Focus l Grainy Film m Pin Hole n Diorama o Dramatic Tone 2 Shoot. # Cautions • If [RAW] is currently selected for image quality, image quality will be applied to display the view through the lens in the monitor. Basic guide Basic operations Using art filters 1 Select ART as the shooting mode. • g "Choosing a Shooting Mode" (P. 12) ART 1 1 Pop Art Q ISO 400 LN HD...
The art filter will automatically be less noticeable, or the image may be set to [YN+RAW]. Press Q to return to the art filter menu. Types of art filters j Pop Art k Soft Focus l Grainy Film m Pin Hole n Diorama o Dramatic Tone 2 Shoot. # Cautions • If [RAW] is currently selected for image quality, image quality will be applied to display the view through the lens in the monitor. Basic guide Basic operations Using art filters 1 Select ART as the shooting mode. • g "Choosing a Shooting Mode" (P. 12) ART 1 1 Pop Art Q ISO 400 LN HD...
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Press Q to return to the scene menu. Types of JPEG (X-quality (2560 × 1920)). • [n Fisheye Effect], [n Wide-angle], and [n Macro] are recorded: an unmodified image and a second image to display the view through the lens in [e-Portrait], [Panorama], or [3D Photo] mode. Basic guide Basic operations Shooting in scene mode 1 Select SCN as the shooting mode. • g "Choosing a Shooting Mode" (P. 12) SCN 1 Portrait Q ISO 400 LN HD Exit Set 250 F5.6 01:02:03 1023 • Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to which [e-Portrait] effects have been ...
Press Q to return to the scene menu. Types of JPEG (X-quality (2560 × 1920)). • [n Fisheye Effect], [n Wide-angle], and [n Macro] are recorded: an unmodified image and a second image to display the view through the lens in [e-Portrait], [Panorama], or [3D Photo] mode. Basic guide Basic operations Shooting in scene mode 1 Select SCN as the shooting mode. • g "Choosing a Shooting Mode" (P. 12) SCN 1 Portrait Q ISO 400 LN HD Exit Set 250 F5.6 01:02:03 1023 • Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to which [e-Portrait] effects have been ...
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Basic guide Basic operations Using live preview, etc. Exposure compensation, gradation, etc. Aperture, live guides Live guides are available in iAUTO (A) mode. fastest speed), frame rate, etc. - 20 EN While iAUTO is a full auto mode, live guides make it easy to access a variety of advanced photographic techniques. Color temperature, gradation, etc. Shutter speed (1/2 s - Guide item Level bar/selection Change Color Saturation Q Clear & Vivid 0 Cancel Cancel Flat & Muted Set Guide item Level bar/selection Change Color Saturation Clear & Vivid Flat & Muted ...
Basic guide Basic operations Using live preview, etc. Exposure compensation, gradation, etc. Aperture, live guides Live guides are available in iAUTO (A) mode. fastest speed), frame rate, etc. - 20 EN While iAUTO is a full auto mode, live guides make it easy to access a variety of advanced photographic techniques. Color temperature, gradation, etc. Shutter speed (1/2 s - Guide item Level bar/selection Change Color Saturation Q Clear & Vivid 0 Cancel Cancel Flat & Muted Set Guide item Level bar/selection Change Color Saturation Clear & Vivid Flat & Muted ...