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... service life. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. used options 2. Shooting and viewing movies 5. Flash shooting 4. The contents in a safe place for future reference. DIGITAL CAMERA Instruction Manual Basic guide Quick task index Table of functions due... based on firmware version 1.0 for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual in this camera. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Index Thank you start to use your camera before taking important photographs. Before you for this manual ...
... service life. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. used options 2. Shooting and viewing movies 5. Flash shooting 4. The contents in a safe place for future reference. DIGITAL CAMERA Instruction Manual Basic guide Quick task index Table of functions due... based on firmware version 1.0 for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual in this camera. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Index Thank you start to use your camera before taking important photographs. Before you for this manual ...
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... $ Notes % Tips g Important information on factors which may lead to note when using the camera. Indications used throughout this manual The following symbols are included with the camera. Useful information and hints that should be absolutely avoided. Unpack the box contents The following items ...are used in the same way. Points to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that will help you purchased the camera. Camera Body cap Strap USB cable CB-USB6 • Computer software CD-ROM • Instruction manual • Warranty card AV cable ...
... $ Notes % Tips g Important information on factors which may lead to note when using the camera. Indications used throughout this manual The following symbols are included with the camera. Useful information and hints that should be absolutely avoided. Unpack the box contents The following items ...are used in the same way. Points to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that will help you purchased the camera. Camera Body cap Strap USB cable CB-USB6 • Computer software CD-ROM • Instruction manual • Warranty card AV cable ...
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... ion battery Charging indicator Amber light: Charging in the direction of the arrow and then remove. Direction indicating mark Removing the battery Turn off the camera before opening or closing the battery/card compartment cover.
... ion battery Charging indicator Amber light: Charging in the direction of the arrow and then remove. Direction indicating mark Removing the battery Turn off the camera before opening or closing the battery/card compartment cover.
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g "Card basics" (P. 96) # Caution • Turn off the camera before loading or removing the card. Pull out the card. # Caution • Do not remove the battery or card while the card write indicator (P. 22) .../SDHC/SDXC card (referred to as "card" in these instructions) until you hear a click. # Caution • Close the battery/card compartment cover when using the camera. 4 EN
g "Card basics" (P. 96) # Caution • Turn off the camera before loading or removing the card. Pull out the card. # Caution • Do not remove the battery or card while the card write indicator (P. 22) .../SDHC/SDXC card (referred to as "card" in these instructions) until you hear a click. # Caution • Close the battery/card compartment cover when using the camera. 4 EN
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... button 2 1 EN 5 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. 1 2...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 of the camera. Attaching a lens to the camera. # Caution • Make sure the camera is turned off. • Do not press the...
... button 2 1 EN 5 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. 1 2...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 of the camera. Attaching a lens to the camera. # Caution • Make sure the camera is turned off. • Do not press the...
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... turned on . : (green): Low battery ] (blinks red): Charge the battery Number of the image sensor filter. • To turn on. • 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. 2 Set the ...mode dial to h. ■ Mode dial Preparations for shooting ■ ON/OFF button ■ LCD monitor LN 01:02:03 Battery level ; (green): Camera ready to remove dust from the surface of storable still pictures Available recording time 6 EN Displayed for about 10 seconds after the...
... turned on . : (green): Low battery ] (blinks red): Charge the battery Number of the image sensor filter. • To turn on. • 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. 2 Set the ...mode dial to h. ■ Mode dial Preparations for shooting ■ ON/OFF button ■ LCD monitor LN 01:02:03 Battery level ; (green): Camera ready to remove dust from the surface of storable still pictures Available recording time 6 EN Displayed for about 10 seconds after the...
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Basic guide Preparations for shooting Setting the date/time Date and time information is displayed using the camera. 1 Display the menus. • Press the MENU button to display the menus. EN 7 CARD SETUP RESET/MYSET PICTURE MODE j K IMAGE ASPECT 4:3 BACK SET X W s REC VIEW c/# ... the images. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using a 24-hour clock. 4 Save settings and exit. • Press Q to set the camera clock and exit to the main menu. • Press the MENU button to select the date format.
Basic guide Preparations for shooting Setting the date/time Date and time information is displayed using the camera. 1 Display the menus. • Press the MENU button to display the menus. EN 7 CARD SETUP RESET/MYSET PICTURE MODE j K IMAGE ASPECT 4:3 BACK SET X W s REC VIEW c/# ... the images. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using a 24-hour clock. 4 Save settings and exit. • Press Q to set the camera clock and exit to the main menu. • Press the MENU button to select the date format.
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Basic guide Names of parts Camera 1 8 2 9 3 0 4 5 4 6 a 7 b Names of parts and functions g c d e 1 Mode dial P. 6, 10 2 Shutter button .......... P. 11, 12, 35, 88 3 ON/OFF button P. 6 4 Strap eyelet P. 2 5 Self-timer lamp P. 46 6 Lens attachment ...
Basic guide Names of parts Camera 1 8 2 9 3 0 4 5 4 6 a 7 b Names of parts and functions g c d e 1 Mode dial P. 6, 10 2 Shutter button .......... P. 11, 12, 35, 88 3 ON/OFF button P. 6 4 Strap eyelet P. 2 5 Self-timer lamp P. 46 6 Lens attachment ...
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... can set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings made to their settings are retained even if the camera is selected, the camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the subject. • Select ART or SCN options according to the factory default settings. %... Tips • Resetting camera settings: g "Restoring default or custom settings" (P. 33) 10 EN The camera optimizes settings automatically. • When rotating the mode dial or turning off . ■ Easy shooting modes ...
... can set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings made to their settings are retained even if the camera is selected, the camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the subject. • Select ART or SCN options according to the factory default settings. %... Tips • Resetting camera settings: g "Restoring default or custom settings" (P. 33) 10 EN The camera optimizes settings automatically. • When rotating the mode dial or turning off . ■ Easy shooting modes ...
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... during movie recording, press the shutter button. the self-timer and flash can not be used to record movies in which the A camera automatically optimizes settings for the current scene. M You control aperture and shutter speed. Press the R button to end recording. S You control ...8226; The autofocus and metering used in movie mode may differ from that used to take a photograph during movie recording; Movies: R button The camera automatically adjusts settings and records a movie. A full auto mode in the following the photograph. • Only one photograph can be taken at...
... during movie recording, press the shutter button. the self-timer and flash can not be used to record movies in which the A camera automatically optimizes settings for the current scene. M You control aperture and shutter speed. Press the R button to end recording. S You control ...8226; The autofocus and metering used in movie mode may differ from that used to take a photograph during movie recording; Movies: R button The camera automatically adjusts settings and records a movie. A full auto mode in the following the photograph. • Only one photograph can be taken at...
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... with 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. 12 EN
... with 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. 12 EN
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... Press halfway the way down to begin recording. 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. Taking photographs Press the shutter button all (or the rest of the image ...pickup device will rise and noise and colored fog may appear in images recorded at high ISO sensitivities. EN 13 The camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). [SLEEP]: g "Custom menu" (P. 78) # Caution • Bright light sources ...
... Press halfway the way down to begin recording. 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. Taking photographs Press the shutter button all (or the rest of the image ...pickup device will rise and noise and colored fog may appear in images recorded at high ISO sensitivities. EN 13 The camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). [SLEEP]: g "Custom menu" (P. 78) # Caution • Bright light sources ...
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... 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 result in pictures that are over- or under-exposed. CANCEL Level bar CLEAR & VIVID FLAT & MUTED 4 Shoot. • Press the shutter button...
... 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 result in pictures that are over- or under-exposed. CANCEL Level bar CLEAR & VIVID FLAT & MUTED 4 Shoot. • Press the shutter button...
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...90) EN 21 Menus W Preliminary and basic shooting options X Advanced shooting options q Playback and retouch options c Custom menu* # Accessory port menu* d Camera setup (e.g., date and language) * Not displayed at default settings. Tab Operation guide CARD SETUP RESET/MYSET PICTURE MODE j K IMAGE ASPECT 4:3 BACK SET Press...Use FG to select a tab and press Q. 3 Select an item using FG and press Q to display options for the EVF and OLYMPUS PENPAL accessories are not displayed by default, and you will need to display it before proceeding. This menu is displayed j/ Y o ...
...90) EN 21 Menus W Preliminary and basic shooting options X Advanced shooting options q Playback and retouch options c Custom menu* # Accessory port menu* d Camera setup (e.g., date and language) * Not displayed at default settings. Tab Operation guide CARD SETUP RESET/MYSET PICTURE MODE j K IMAGE ASPECT 4:3 BACK SET Press...Use FG to select a tab and press Q. 3 Select an item using FG and press Q to display options for the EVF and OLYMPUS PENPAL accessories are not displayed by default, and you will need to display it before proceeding. This menu is displayed j/ Y o ...
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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 24 EN Taking pictures of a subject against backlight Photographing fireworks Reducing image noise (mottling) iAUTO (A) Art filter ...
...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 24 EN Taking pictures of a subject against backlight Photographing fireworks Reducing image noise (mottling) iAUTO (A) Art filter ...
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...Playback/Retouch Viewing images on a TV Viewing slideshows with background music Brightening shadows Dealing with red-eye Printing made easy Commercial prints Simple photo sharing Camera Settings Restoring default settings Saving the settings Changing the menu display language GRADATION (PICTURE MODE) Histogram/ Exposure compensation Tone control 43 31/38 32... 46 SLEEP 81 Record mode 44 Playback on TV Slideshow SHADOW ADJ (JPEG EDIT) REDEYE FIX (JPEG EDIT) Direct printing Creating a print order OLYMPUS PENPAL g 66 62 63 63 74 73 68 RESET MYSET W g 33 33 77 EN 25 Quick task index
...Playback/Retouch Viewing images on a TV Viewing slideshows with background music Brightening shadows Dealing with red-eye Printing made easy Commercial prints Simple photo sharing Camera Settings Restoring default settings Saving the settings Changing the menu display language GRADATION (PICTURE MODE) Histogram/ Exposure compensation Tone control 43 31/38 32... 46 SLEEP 81 Record mode 44 Playback on TV Slideshow SHADOW ADJ (JPEG EDIT) REDEYE FIX (JPEG EDIT) Direct printing Creating a print order OLYMPUS PENPAL g 66 62 63 63 74 73 68 RESET MYSET W g 33 33 77 EN 25 Quick task index
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...3 Preparations for shooting ...........3 Charging and inserting the battery 3 Inserting and removing cards .....4 Attaching a lens to the camera ...5 Power on 6 Setting the date/time 7 Names of parts and functions.....8 Names of parts 8 Camera 8 Camera controls 10 Mode dial 10 Basic operations 12 Taking photographs/shooting movies 12 Playback/Erasing 14 Single-frame...compensation)..........38 Previewing the effects of exposure compensation and white balance 38 Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows 38 Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering 39
...3 Preparations for shooting ...........3 Charging and inserting the battery 3 Inserting and removing cards .....4 Attaching a lens to the camera ...5 Power on 6 Setting the date/time 7 Names of parts and functions.....8 Names of parts 8 Camera 8 Camera controls 10 Mode dial 10 Basic operations 12 Taking photographs/shooting movies 12 Playback/Erasing 14 Single-frame...compensation)..........38 Previewing the effects of exposure compensation and white balance 38 Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows 38 Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering 39
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...44 Choosing a record mode ..........44 Setting the image aspect ...........45 ISO sensitivity 45 Sequential shooting/ using the self timer 46 Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer 47 Other shooting options 48 "Point-and-shoot" photography (P program mode 48 Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority...ash photography 56 Adjusting flash output (Flash intensity control 57 Using external flash units designated for use with this camera 57 Other external flash units ..........57 Shooting and viewing movies 58 Changing the settings for movie recording 58 Adding effects ...
...44 Choosing a record mode ..........44 Setting the image aspect ...........45 ISO sensitivity 45 Sequential shooting/ using the self timer 46 Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer 47 Other shooting options 48 "Point-and-shoot" photography (P program mode 48 Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority...ash photography 56 Adjusting flash output (Flash intensity control 57 Using external flash units designated for use with this camera 57 Other external flash units ..........57 Shooting and viewing movies 58 Changing the settings for movie recording 58 Adding effects ...
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...Taking a photograph when recording ends 88 Wireless remote control flash photography 89 Accessory port menu options...90 A OLYMPUS PENPAL SHARE 90 B OLYMPUS PENPAL ALBUM 90 C ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER 90 28 EN Table of Contents Table of Contents Sending and receiving images 68 Sending... to a computer without OLYMPUS Viewer 2/ [ib 72 Printing pictures 73 Print reservation (DPOF 73 Creating a print order 73 Removing all or selected pictures from the print order 74 Direct printing (PictBridge) .......74 Easy printing 75 Custom printing 75 Camera setup 77 Setup Menu 77...
...Taking a photograph when recording ends 88 Wireless remote control flash photography 89 Accessory port menu options...90 A OLYMPUS PENPAL SHARE 90 B OLYMPUS PENPAL ALBUM 90 C ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER 90 28 EN Table of Contents Table of Contents Sending and receiving images 68 Sending... to a computer without OLYMPUS Viewer 2/ [ib 72 Printing pictures 73 Print reservation (DPOF 73 Creating a print order 73 Removing all or selected pictures from the print order 74 Direct printing (PictBridge) .......74 Easy printing 75 Custom printing 75 Camera setup 77 Setup Menu 77...
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Information 91 Shooting tips and information 91 Error codes 93 Cleaning and storing the camera 95 Cleaning the camera 95 Storage 95 Cleaning and checking the image pickup device 95 Pixel mapping - Checking the image processing functions...96 Card basics 96 Usable cards 96 ...
Information 91 Shooting tips and information 91 Error codes 93 Cleaning and storing the camera 95 Cleaning the camera 95 Storage 95 Cleaning and checking the image pickup device 95 Pixel mapping - Checking the image processing functions...96 Card basics 96 Usable cards 96 ...
