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... additions and/or modifications of Contents Basic photography/frequently- 1. Customizing camera settings 11. We recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Flash shooting 4. Playback options 6. Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] 8. The screen and camera illustrations shown in a safe place for this manual were produced during the development stages and... start to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in this camera. Camera setup 10. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. used options 2.
... additions and/or modifications of Contents Basic photography/frequently- 1. Customizing camera settings 11. We recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Flash shooting 4. Playback options 6. Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] 8. The screen and camera illustrations shown in a safe place for this manual were produced during the development stages and... start to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in this camera. Camera setup 10. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. used options 2.
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Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the flash is used by or near children. Points to users in North America. ■ This notice concerns the supplied flash unit and is chiefly directed to note when using the camera. until it has been examined by the manufacturer may lead to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is used subsequently. • The use . • Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts. • Do not operate if the flash has been dropped or damaged - Useful information and hints ...
Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the flash is used by or near children. Points to users in North America. ■ This notice concerns the supplied flash unit and is chiefly directed to note when using the camera. until it has been examined by the manufacturer may lead to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is used subsequently. • The use . • Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts. • Do not operate if the flash has been dropped or damaged - Useful information and hints ...
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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 the same way. 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 ...
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 the same way. 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 ...
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BLS-1 batteries must be charged using the BCS-1, BLS-5 batteries using the BCS-5. 2 Loading the battery. Do not use drains. 4 EN Charging indicator Charging indicator BCS-1 BCS-5 3 SDirection indicating mark Charging in progress Charging complete Charging error Lights orange Lights blue Off Blinks orange (Charging time: Up to set aside a backup battery for shooting 1 Charging the battery. AC cable • Use only compatible battery chargers to remove the battery. To remove the battery, first push the battery lock knob in use force. $ Notes • It is recommended...
BLS-1 batteries must be charged using the BCS-1, BLS-5 batteries using the BCS-5. 2 Loading the battery. Do not use drains. 4 EN Charging indicator Charging indicator BCS-1 BCS-5 3 SDirection indicating mark Charging in progress Charging complete Charging error Lights orange Lights blue Off Blinks orange (Charging time: Up to set aside a backup battery for shooting 1 Charging the battery. AC cable • Use only compatible battery chargers to remove the battery. To remove the battery, first push the battery lock knob in use force. $ Notes • It is recommended...
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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. Removing the card Press 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. 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 ...
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. Removing the card Press 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. 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 ...
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Attaching 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 indicated by the arrow 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 Basic guide Preparations ...
Attaching 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 indicated by the arrow 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 Basic guide Preparations ...
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Removing the Flash Unit Press the UNLOCK switch while removing the flash unit. UNLOCK switch 1 2 2 To use the flash, raise the flash head. • Lower the flash head when the flash is securely in use. 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.
Removing the Flash Unit Press the UNLOCK switch while removing the flash unit. UNLOCK switch 1 2 2 To use the flash, raise the flash head. • Lower the flash head when the flash is securely in use. 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.
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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, dust reduction will be performed to shoot. 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 filter. • To turn on. • When the camera is ...
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, dust reduction will be performed to shoot. 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 filter. • To turn on. • When the camera is ...
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MENU button 2 Use HI to display the top menu. Be sure to set the camera clock and exit to the main menu. • Press the MENU button to select the date format. X Y MD 2011 Time Y/M/D Cancel The time is displayed using a 24-hour clock. 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 select [SETUP] and press Q. 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 button 2 Use HI to display the top menu. Be sure to set the camera clock and exit to the main menu. • Press the MENU button to select the date format. X Y MD 2011 Time Y/M/D Cancel The time is displayed using a 24-hour clock. 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 select [SETUP] and press Q. 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 ...
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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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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. EN 11 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 button ...
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. EN 11 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 button ...
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MENU button ■ Movie mode n Movie (P. 61) ART A SCN n P A SETUP S M ■ Easy shooting modes A iAUTO (P. 20) ART Art filter (P. 18) SCN Scene (P. 19) • If A is turned off . ■ Advanced shooting modes P Program shooting (P. 50) A Aperture priority shooting (P. 51) S Shutter priority shooting (P. 52) M Manual shooting (P. 53) • For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings made in the advanced shooting modes are retained even if the camera is selected, the camera ...
MENU button ■ Movie mode n Movie (P. 61) ART A SCN n P A SETUP S M ■ Easy shooting modes A iAUTO (P. 20) ART Art filter (P. 18) SCN Scene (P. 19) • If A is turned off . ■ Advanced shooting modes P Program shooting (P. 50) A Aperture priority shooting (P. 51) S Shutter priority shooting (P. 52) M Manual shooting (P. 53) • For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings made in the advanced shooting modes are retained even if the camera is selected, the camera ...
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A You control aperture. S You control shutter speed. ART Select an art filter. the self-timer and flash 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; M You control aperture and shutter speed. SCN Select a scene. Three files will be recorded to the memory card: the movie footage preceding the photograph, the photograph itself, and the movie footage following instances: shutter button ...
A You control aperture. S You control shutter speed. ART Select an art filter. the self-timer and flash 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; M You control aperture and shutter speed. SCN Select a scene. Three files will be recorded to the memory card: the movie footage preceding the photograph, the photograph itself, and the movie footage following instances: shutter button ...
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ISO-A 200 250 F5.6 LN HD 01:02:03 38 Shutter speed Aperture value • The AF confirmation mark (( or n) will be displayed and focus will lock. ( Lenses that have been set automatically by the camera are displayed. 14 EN AF target AF confirmation mark Press the shutter button halfway. Basic operations Horizontal grip Vertical grip Using lenses with an UNLOCK switch Retractable 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. ...
ISO-A 200 250 F5.6 LN HD 01:02:03 38 Shutter speed Aperture value • The AF confirmation mark (( or n) will be displayed and focus will lock. ( Lenses that have been set automatically by the camera are displayed. 14 EN AF target AF confirmation mark Press the shutter button halfway. Basic operations Horizontal grip Vertical grip Using lenses with an UNLOCK switch Retractable 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. ...
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Press the R button again to begin recording. Press halfway Press the rest of the way down Recording movies Release the shutter button and press the R button to end recording. n R button 00:02:18 % Tips • If no operations are performed for a minute, the camera enters "sleep" (stand-by) mode to turn the camera off the monitor and to the second position "pressing the shutter button all the way down The shutter button has two positions. EN 15 The camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). [Sleep]: g "Customizing camera ...
Press the R button again to begin recording. Press halfway Press the rest of the way down Recording movies Release the shutter button and press the R button to end recording. n R button 00:02:18 % Tips • If no operations are performed for a minute, the camera enters "sleep" (stand-by) mode to turn the camera off the monitor and to the second position "pressing the shutter button all the way down The shutter button has two positions. EN 15 The camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). [Sleep]: g "Customizing camera ...
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To start calendar playback, press G (H) repeatedly. • Press U (I ) to zoom in up to display your most recent photograph or movie. Select [Movie Play] and press Q to display the playback menu. Control dial Displays the Displays the next previous frame frame 2011.05.01 12:30 Still image L N 100-0020 20 q button Close-up playback • In single-frame playback, press U (I ) to view the currently selected picture full frame. 2011.05.01 12:30 21 Index display Movie playback Select a movie and press Q to begin playback. • To interrupt movie playback, press ...
To start calendar playback, press G (H) repeatedly. • Press U (I ) to zoom in up to display your most recent photograph or movie. Select [Movie Play] and press Q to display the playback menu. Control dial Displays the Displays the next previous frame frame 2011.05.01 12:30 Still image L N 100-0020 20 q button Close-up playback • In single-frame playback, press U (I ) to view the currently selected picture full frame. 2011.05.01 12:30 21 Index display Movie playback Select a movie and press Q to begin playback. • To interrupt movie playback, press ...
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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 protect and press Q to remove protection. 0 (protect) icon 2011.05.01 12:30 % Tips • Protecting or deleting multiple images: g "Selecting images" (P. 65) # Cautions • Formatting the card erases all images even if they have been protected. 4:3 L N 100-0020 20 EN 17 Select [0] and press Q, and then press F to delete the picture. Use FG to ...
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 protect and press Q to remove protection. 0 (protect) icon 2011.05.01 12:30 % Tips • Protecting or deleting multiple images: g "Selecting images" (P. 65) # Cautions • Formatting the card erases all images even if they have been protected. 4:3 L N 100-0020 20 EN 17 Select [0] and press Q, and then press F to delete the picture. Use FG to ...
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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 Exit Set 250 F5.6 0.0 01:02:03 1023 • Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to the JPEG copy only. • Depending on the subject, tone transitions may be ragged, the effect may be less noticeable, or the image may become more "grainy." • Playback varies with movie quality and filter settings. 18 EN The art filter will automatically be applied to display the view through the ...
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 Exit Set 250 F5.6 0.0 01:02:03 1023 • Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to the JPEG copy only. • Depending on the subject, tone transitions may be ragged, the effect may be less noticeable, or the image may become more "grainy." • Playback varies with movie quality and filter settings. 18 EN The art filter will automatically be applied to display the view through the ...
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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 applied. The unmodified image is recorded using the option currently selected for use with optional converter lenses. • Movies can not be recorded in the monitor. Press Q to return to the scene menu. Types of JPEG (X-quality (2560 × 1920)). • [n Fisheye Effect...
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 applied. The unmodified image is recorded using the option currently selected for use with optional converter lenses. • Movies can not be recorded in the monitor. Press Q to return to the scene menu. Types of JPEG (X-quality (2560 × 1920)). • [n Fisheye Effect...
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While iAUTO is a full auto mode, live preview, etc. fastest speed), frame rate, etc. - 20 EN 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 Change Color Image Warm Cool Change Brightness Bright Dark Blur Background Blur Sharp Express Motions Blurred Motion* Stop Motion Shooting Tips • Tips For Child Photo • Tips For Pet Photo • Tips For Flower Photo • Tips For Cuisine Photo ...
While iAUTO is a full auto mode, live preview, etc. fastest speed), frame rate, etc. - 20 EN 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 Change Color Image Warm Cool Change Brightness Bright Dark Blur Background Blur Sharp Express Motions Blurred Motion* Stop Motion Shooting Tips • Tips For Child Photo • Tips For Pet Photo • Tips For Flower Photo • Tips For Cuisine Photo ...