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...may differ from the actual product. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. z The contents in this manual are addition and/or modification of functions due to use your camera before taking important photographs. If there are based on firmware version 1.0 for... the camera, the contents will differ. Table of Contents P. 20 z Before you take test shots to get accustomed to your new camera, please read the "Safety Precautions" section in this manual. DIGITAL CAMERA INSTRUCTION MANUAL Basic guide P. 2 Review the camera part names and the ...
...may differ from the actual product. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. z The contents in this manual are addition and/or modification of functions due to use your camera before taking important photographs. If there are based on firmware version 1.0 for... the camera, the contents will differ. Table of Contents P. 20 z Before you take test shots to get accustomed to your new camera, please read the "Safety Precautions" section in this manual. DIGITAL CAMERA INSTRUCTION MANUAL Basic guide P. 2 Review the camera part names and the ...
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Camera Hot shoe gP. 75, 77 Built-in flash gP. 73 LIGHT button gP. 14 Control panel gP. 6, 27 WB (White balance) button gP. 63 F (Exposure compensation) button gP. 46 ISO button gP. 49 Shutter button gP. 16, 34 External flash connector gP. 77 # (Flash) button gP. 72 w (Flash intensity control) button gP. 73 MODE button gP. 40-44
Camera Hot shoe gP. 75, 77 Built-in flash gP. 73 LIGHT button gP. 14 Control panel gP. 6, 27 WB (White balance) button gP. 63 F (Exposure compensation) button gP. 46 ISO button gP. 49 Shutter button gP. 16, 34 External flash connector gP. 77 # (Flash) button gP. 72 w (Flash intensity control) button gP. 73 MODE button gP. 40-44
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Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the camera. Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way. 10 EN Camera Body cap Strap BLM-1 Lithium ion battery BCM-2 Lithium ion charger USB cable Video cable OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM Instruction manual Attaching the strap Warranty card 1 2 3 Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1, 2). Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. If anything is fastened securely (3).
Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the camera. Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way. 10 EN Camera Body cap Strap BLM-1 Lithium ion battery BCM-2 Lithium ion charger USB cable Video cable OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM Instruction manual Attaching the strap Warranty card 1 2 3 Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1, 2). Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. If anything is fastened securely (3).
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Turn the camera upside-down to unlock the battery. Basic guide Preparing the battery 1 Charging the battery W Charging indicator Red light: Charging in use drains. 11 EN It ...
Turn the camera upside-down to unlock the battery. Basic guide Preparing the battery 1 Charging the battery W Charging indicator Red light: Charging in use drains. 11 EN It ...
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Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the camera While pressing the lens release button (1), rotate the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow until you hear it click (2). Alignment mark (Red) Lens ... the lens from the lens Rear cap Body cap 1 2 2 1 2 Attach a lens to the camera • 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 (1). • Rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow (2). 12 EN 2 1 Lens...
Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the camera While pressing the lens release button (1), rotate the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow until you hear it click (2). Alignment mark (Red) Lens ... the lens from the lens Rear cap Body cap 1 2 2 1 2 Attach a lens to the camera • 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 (1). • Rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow (2). 12 EN 2 1 Lens...
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... (ready for use) Blinks (charging required) SSWF indicator Power switch Dust reduction function operation The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is displayed on . LIGHT button Turns the control panel light on and off the power, set the power switch to OFF. When you can... see the AF target clearly, adjustment is working. Control panel When the camera is turned on, the battery check is turned on the control panel. While looking through the viewfinder, rotate the diopter adjustment dial little ...
... (ready for use) Blinks (charging required) SSWF indicator Power switch Dust reduction function operation The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is displayed on . LIGHT button Turns the control panel light on and off the power, set the power switch to OFF. When you can... see the AF target clearly, adjustment is working. Control panel When the camera is turned on, the battery check is turned on the control panel. While looking through the viewfinder, rotate the diopter adjustment dial little ...
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... to select [X], then press d MENU button 5 Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set the correct date and time before using the camera. 1 Press the MENU button • The menu screen is displayed on the card together with the date and time information. Arrow pad acbd CARD SETUP...
... to select [X], then press d MENU button 5 Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set the correct date and time before using the camera. 1 Press the MENU button • The menu screen is displayed on the card together with the date and time information. Arrow pad acbd CARD SETUP...
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...the focus Press the shutter button halfway. Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have been set automatically by the camera are displayed. • The super control panel is not displayed when the shutter button is pressed. 3 Release the shutter Press the shutter... 16 EN Never remove the battery or card while the card access lamp is taken. • The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture. Viewfinder Card access lamp AF target Aperture value Control panel AF confirmation mark Shutter speed • The focus is ...
...the focus Press the shutter button halfway. Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have been set automatically by the camera are displayed. • The super control panel is not displayed when the shutter button is pressed. 3 Release the shutter Press the shutter... 16 EN Never remove the battery or card while the card access lamp is taken. • The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture. Viewfinder Card access lamp AF target Aperture value Control panel AF confirmation mark Shutter speed • The focus is ...
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... is displayed on the LCD monitor. g"Using live view" (P. 31) 1 Press the u (live view) button • The subject is lit). The camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, arrow pad, etc.). g"BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer)" (P. 95), "SLEEP" (P. 94) 17 ...approximately one minute thereafter, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) and stops operating. When the camera stops operating If no operations are performed for approximately 8 seconds while the camera is taken with the focus adjusted. Basic guide Holding the camera Keep your fingers and the strap...
... is displayed on the LCD monitor. g"Using live view" (P. 31) 1 Press the u (live view) button • The subject is lit). The camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, arrow pad, etc.). g"BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer)" (P. 95), "SLEEP" (P. 94) 17 ...approximately one minute thereafter, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) and stops operating. When the camera stops operating If no operations are performed for approximately 8 seconds while the camera is taken with the focus adjusted. Basic guide Holding the camera Keep your fingers and the strap...
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...or operational problems. Also warns of operations that will help you get the most of this manual You can use the "Table of the camera. The following reference to search for shooting 19 EN In this manual, k indicates the sub dial on factors which may lead to indicate... the operation buttons in this manual In this manual, j indicates the main dial on camera functions and operations. Use this manual according to shooting conditions and to operate the camera: g"Using the direct buttons" (P. 27) "Using the super control panel" (P. 28) "Using the menu" (P....
...or operational problems. Also warns of operations that will help you get the most of this manual You can use the "Table of the camera. The following reference to search for shooting 19 EN In this manual, k indicates the sub dial on factors which may lead to indicate... the operation buttons in this manual In this manual, j indicates the main dial on camera functions and operations. Use this manual according to shooting conditions and to operate the camera: g"Using the direct buttons" (P. 27) "Using the super control panel" (P. 28) "Using the menu" (P....
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...control panel 28 Using the menu ...29 Using live view...31 Switching the information display 32 Enlarged display operation 32 Resetting to the camera 12 Loading the card 13 Power on ...14 Setting the date/time 15 Shooting ...16 Playback/Erasing 18 Indications used in this ...manual 19 1 Basic camera operations 26 Describes the basic operations of the camera. Table of Contents Basic guide 2 Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic steps for various shooting situations.
...control panel 28 Using the menu ...29 Using live view...31 Switching the information display 32 Enlarged display operation 32 Resetting to the camera 12 Loading the card 13 Power on ...14 Setting the date/time 15 Shooting ...16 Playback/Erasing 18 Indications used in this ...manual 19 1 Basic camera operations 26 Describes the basic operations of the camera. Table of Contents Basic guide 2 Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic steps for various shooting situations.
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... AE lock ...47 AE bracketing ...48 ISO sensitivity setting 49 ISO bracketing ...50 4 Focusing and shooting functions 51 Describes the optimal focusing methods according to digital cameras. AF mode selection ...51 S-AF (single AF 51 C-AF (continuous AF 52 MF (manual focus 52 Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF...
... AE lock ...47 AE bracketing ...48 ISO sensitivity setting 49 ISO bracketing ...50 4 Focusing and shooting functions 51 Describes the optimal focusing methods according to digital cameras. AF mode selection ...51 S-AF (single AF 51 C-AF (continuous AF 52 MF (manual focus 52 Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF...
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...bracketing ...66 Picture mode ...67 Gradation...68 Noise reduction...69 Noise filter...69 6 Flash shooting 70 Describes how to customize the camera's settings. Flash mode setting ...70 Built-in flash shooting 73 Flash intensity control 73 Flash bracketing ...74 External flash shooting 74... TV ...84 Editing still images...84 Copying images...85 Protecting images...86 Erasing images...87 8 Customizing your camera 90 Describes how to shoot with the Olympus wireless RC flash system 76 Using commercially available flashes 77 Non-specified commercial flashes 78 7 Playback functions 79...
...bracketing ...66 Picture mode ...67 Gradation...68 Noise reduction...69 Noise filter...69 6 Flash shooting 70 Describes how to customize the camera's settings. Flash mode setting ...70 Built-in flash shooting 73 Flash intensity control 73 Flash bracketing ...74 External flash shooting 74... TV ...84 Editing still images...84 Copying images...85 Protecting images...86 Erasing images...87 8 Customizing your camera 90 Describes how to shoot with the Olympus wireless RC flash system 76 Using commercially available flashes 77 Non-specified commercial flashes 78 7 Playback functions 79...
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...data 102 Direct printing (PictBridge 103 Connecting the camera to a printer 104 Easy printing 104 Custom printing 105 10 Using the OLYMPUS Master software 107 Describes how to transfer and store your computer without using OLYMPUS Master 112 11 Shooting tips and maintenance Refer... to this section for troubleshooting and camera maintenance information. 113 Shooting tips and information...
...data 102 Direct printing (PictBridge 103 Connecting the camera to a printer 104 Easy printing 104 Custom printing 105 10 Using the OLYMPUS Master software 107 Describes how to transfer and store your computer without using OLYMPUS Master 112 11 Shooting tips and maintenance Refer... to this section for troubleshooting and camera maintenance information. 113 Shooting tips and information...
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... card 125 Battery and charger 125 AC adapter ...125 Using your charger abroad 126 Interchangeable lenses 126 ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens 126 ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications 127 Program line diagram (P mode 128 Flash synchronization and shutter speed 129 Exposure warning display 129...Menu directory ...135 Glossary ...139 Specifications ...142 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 145 Index ...151 25 EN Error codes ...118 Camera maintenance 121 Cleaning and storing the camera 121 Cleaning mode k Removing dust 122 Pixel mapping k Checking the image processing functions 122 12 Information 123...
... card 125 Battery and charger 125 AC adapter ...125 Using your charger abroad 126 Interchangeable lenses 126 ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens 126 ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications 127 Program line diagram (P mode 128 Flash synchronization and shutter speed 129 Exposure warning display 129...Menu directory ...135 Glossary ...139 Specifications ...142 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 145 Index ...151 25 EN Error codes ...118 Camera maintenance 121 Cleaning and storing the camera 121 Cleaning mode k Removing dust 122 Pixel mapping k Checking the image processing functions 122 12 Information 123...
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...operations performed at the super control panel P. 28 You can use the super control panel to set shooting and playback settings and customize camera functions. Setting on the control panel. You can make the function settings with this manual The operating instructions of the direct buttons, ...super control panel and menu are three basic ways to the next step. Basic camera operations e.g.: When setting the metering mode Direct button G + k Super control panel ip: [METERING] Menu MENU[X][METERING] 26 EN This is...
...operations performed at the super control panel P. 28 You can use the super control panel to set shooting and playback settings and customize camera functions. Setting on the control panel. You can make the function settings with this manual The operating instructions of the direct buttons, ...super control panel and menu are three basic ways to the next step. Basic camera operations e.g.: When setting the metering mode Direct button G + k Super control panel ip: [METERING] Menu MENU[X][METERING] 26 EN This is...
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... sub dial. • Release the button to the flash have two functions each. The function remains selected for that time. Sub dial 1 Main dial Basic camera operations After pressing two direct buttons at the same time, turn the dial and set the function. • Some functions are setting a function. (The setting...
... sub dial. • Release the button to the flash have two functions each. The function remains selected for that time. Sub dial 1 Main dial Basic camera operations After pressing two direct buttons at the same time, turn the dial and set the function. • Some functions are setting a function. (The setting...
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... the selected function is released. arge Normal 28 EN g"BUTTON TIMER" (P. 94) For details on the super control panel lights. Sub dial Main dial Basic camera operations 2007. 12.16 NR AF arge Normal 2 Press the i button. • The cursor on the functions that can be set .
... the selected function is released. arge Normal 28 EN g"BUTTON TIMER" (P. 94) For details on the super control panel lights. Sub dial Main dial Basic camera operations 2007. 12.16 NR AF arge Normal 2 Press the i button. • The cursor on the functions that can be set .
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... no operation is made within a few seconds, your setting is confirmed and the super control panel is displayed at the position of the screen. Basic camera operations Using the menu 1 Press the MENU button. • The menu is displayed on the arrow pad to move the cursor and select an item...
... no operation is made within a few seconds, your setting is confirmed and the super control panel is displayed at the position of the screen. Basic camera operations Using the menu 1 Press the MENU button. • The menu is displayed on the arrow pad to move the cursor and select an item...
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...select a function and d to go to the setting screen. g"DIAL" (P. 91) For details on the functions that can change the operations of the camera. METERING METERING METERING METERING RC MODE OFF RC MODE OFF RC MODE 0.0 0.0 AF MODE S-AF AF MODE S-AF AF MODE AF AREA AF AREA ... • Press the i button repeatedly to select a function on the next tab. Depending on the function being customized, the function is displayed Function Basic camera operations Types of menu with the menu, refer to "Menu directory" (gP. 135). 30 EN Using the dials to select a menu • In ...
...select a function and d to go to the setting screen. g"DIAL" (P. 91) For details on the functions that can change the operations of the camera. METERING METERING METERING METERING RC MODE OFF RC MODE OFF RC MODE 0.0 0.0 AF MODE S-AF AF MODE S-AF AF MODE AF AREA AF AREA ... • Press the i button repeatedly to select a function on the next tab. Depending on the function being customized, the function is displayed Function Basic camera operations Types of menu with the menu, refer to "Menu directory" (gP. 135). 30 EN Using the dials to select a menu • In ...
