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...and may differ from the actual product. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. z We recommend that you start to use your camera before taking important photographs. z The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual are addition and/or modification of Contents P. 20 z.... If there are based on firmware version 1.0 for this manual. Table of functions due to your new camera, please read the "Safety Precautions" section in this camera. DIGITAL CAMERA INSTRUCTION MANUAL Basic guide P. 2 Review the camera part names and the basic steps for the...
...and may differ from the actual product. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. z We recommend that you start to use your camera before taking important photographs. z The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual are addition and/or modification of Contents P. 20 z.... If there are based on firmware version 1.0 for this manual. Table of functions due to your new camera, please read the "Safety Precautions" section in this camera. DIGITAL CAMERA INSTRUCTION MANUAL Basic guide P. 2 Review the camera part names and the basic steps for the...
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Camera Mode dial gP. 4 Power switch gP. 14 Control dial (j) gP. 19, 26 F (Exposure compensation) button gP. 48 Shutter button gP. 16, 31 Strap eyelet gP. .../ Remote control receiver gP. 58 Lens attachment mark gP. 12 Mount (Attach the lens after removing the body cap from the camera to prevent dust and dirt from entering the camera body.) Built-in flash gP. 73 Hot shoe gP. 75 # (flash) button gP. 73 j/Y/< (Sequential shooting/ Self-timer/Remote control) button...
Camera Mode dial gP. 4 Power switch gP. 14 Control dial (j) gP. 19, 26 F (Exposure compensation) button gP. 48 Shutter button gP. 16, 31 Strap eyelet gP. .../ Remote control receiver gP. 58 Lens attachment mark gP. 12 Mount (Attach the lens after removing the body cap from the camera to prevent dust and dirt from entering the camera body.) Built-in flash gP. 73 Hot shoe gP. 75 # (flash) button gP. 73 j/Y/< (Sequential shooting/ Self-timer/Remote control) button...
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... without blurring. / NIGHT+PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes. SELECT GO 3 Press the i button. • The camera enters the shooting stand-by a description of a person. Easy shooting modes • Select according to select the scene For taking close-up... automatically in the easy shooting modes, functions with changes made to their settings are restored to suit the shooting situation, the camera optimizes the settings for the shooting conditions. AUTO i l & j AUTO PORTRAIT LANDSCAPE MACRO SPORT Allows you to change the setting, ...
... without blurring. / NIGHT+PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes. SELECT GO 3 Press the i button. • The camera enters the shooting stand-by a description of a person. Easy shooting modes • Select according to select the scene For taking close-up... automatically in the easy shooting modes, functions with changes made to their settings are restored to suit the shooting situation, the camera optimizes the settings for the shooting conditions. AUTO i l & j AUTO PORTRAIT LANDSCAPE MACRO SPORT Allows you to change the setting, ...
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Basic guide Types of parts and functions 5 EN P Program shooting Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. (gP. 43) A Aperture priority shooting Allows you to set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings made in the advanced shooting modes... are retained even if the camera is turned off. The camera sets the aperture automatically. (gP. 44) M Manual shooting Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The...
Basic guide Types of parts and functions 5 EN P Program shooting Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. (gP. 43) A Aperture priority shooting Allows you to set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings made in the advanced shooting modes... are retained even if the camera is turned off. The camera sets the aperture automatically. (gP. 44) M Manual shooting Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The...
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Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the camera. If anything is fastened securely (3). Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way. 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 Warranty card Eyepiece cover Attaching the strap 1 2 3 Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1, 2). 10 EN 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 camera. If anything is fastened securely (3). Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way. 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 Warranty card Eyepiece cover Attaching the strap 1 2 3 Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1, 2). 10 EN Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera.
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...cap 2 Attach a lens to OFF. • Do not press the lens release button. 2 1 3 3 Remove the lens cap (3, 4) 4 3 Lens cap Removing the lens 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) 2 Body...mark (Red) • Make sure the power switch is set 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)....
...cap 2 Attach a lens to OFF. • Do not press the lens release button. 2 1 3 3 Remove the lens cap (3, 4) 4 3 Lens cap Removing the lens 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) 2 Body...mark (Red) • Make sure the power switch is set 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)....
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... EN Viewfinder AF target Diopter adjustment dial When you can see the AF target clearly, adjustment is working. Power on 1 Set the camera's power switch to ON. • To turn off the power, set the power switch to AUTO. Ultrasonic vibrations are used to remove...dust and dirt from the image pickup device's filter surface. Dust reduction function operation The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is displayed on . Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter Adjust the viewfinder's diopter in accordance with your vision. SSWF indicator INFO button AUTO ...
... EN Viewfinder AF target Diopter adjustment dial When you can see the AF target clearly, adjustment is working. Power on 1 Set the camera's power switch to ON. • To turn off the power, set the power switch to AUTO. Ultrasonic vibrations are used to remove...dust and dirt from the image pickup device's filter surface. Dust reduction function operation The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is displayed on . Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter Adjust the viewfinder's diopter in accordance with your vision. SSWF indicator INFO button AUTO ...
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... NORM N AUTO GO Arrow pad acbd 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 MENU button • The menu screen is also included with the images. Be sure to exit 15 EN NTSC GO 8 Press...
... NORM N AUTO GO Arrow pad acbd 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 MENU button • The menu screen is also included with the images. Be sure to exit 15 EN NTSC GO 8 Press...
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... OFF arge Normal AF target • The focus is locked when a beep tone is taken. • The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture. The AF confirmation mark and the AF target in focus light up in the viewfinder. • The shutter speed and aperture... access lamp 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 while the shutter button is pressed. 3 Release the shutter Press the shutter button ...
... OFF arge Normal AF target • The focus is locked when a beep tone is taken. • The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture. The AF confirmation mark and the AF target in focus light up in the viewfinder. • The shutter speed and aperture... access lamp 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 while the shutter button is pressed. 3 Release the shutter Press the shutter button ...
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... grip Vertical grip It is possible to save battery power (when the super control panel is taken with the focus adjusted. When the camera stops operating If no operations are performed for shooting 2 Press the shutter button to live view) button to switch to LN take the... picture 38 • The picture is lit). If no operations are performed for approximately one minute thereafter, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) and stops operating. g"Using live view" (P. 36) 1 Press the u (live view • The subject is on...
... grip Vertical grip It is possible to save battery power (when the super control panel is taken with the focus adjusted. When the camera stops operating If no operations are performed for shooting 2 Press the shutter button to live view) button to switch to LN take the... picture 38 • The picture is lit). If no operations are performed for approximately one minute thereafter, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) and stops operating. g"Using live view" (P. 36) 1 Press the u (live view • The subject is on...
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...2). Use this manual, j indicates the control dial. To make the most out of your camera. For information on the possible shooting functions: g"Shooting guides" (P. 31) For information on how to operate the camera: g"Using the direct buttons" (P. 27) "Using the super control panel" (P. 28) ...view" (P. 36) To search for a function from a list: g"Menu directory" (P. 130) "Index" (P. 145) Preparations for information on camera functions and operations. Reference pages describing details or related information. See "Names of operations that will help you get the most of this manual ...
...2). Use this manual, j indicates the control dial. To make the most out of your camera. For information on the possible shooting functions: g"Shooting guides" (P. 31) For information on how to operate the camera: g"Using the direct buttons" (P. 27) "Using the super control panel" (P. 28) ...view" (P. 36) To search for a function from a list: g"Menu directory" (P. 130) "Index" (P. 145) Preparations for information on camera functions and operations. Reference pages describing details or related information. See "Names of operations that will help you get the most of this manual ...
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...Taking landscape pictures 32 Taking flower pictures 34 Taking night scene pictures 35 20 EN Table of Contents Basic guide 2 Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic steps for various shooting situations. Basic function guides 31 Focus k Operating the shutter button 31 ...Brightness k Exposure compensation 31 Color k White balance 32 Convenient settings k Customizing functions 32 A guide 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 ...
...Taking landscape pictures 32 Taking flower pictures 34 Taking night scene pictures 35 20 EN Table of Contents Basic guide 2 Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic steps for various shooting situations. Basic function guides 31 Focus k Operating the shutter button 31 ...Brightness k Exposure compensation 31 Color k White balance 32 Convenient settings k Customizing functions 32 A guide 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 ...
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... functions specific to shoot with the built-in flash shooting 73 Flash intensity control 74 Flash bracketing ...74 External flash shooting 75 Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system 76 Using commercially available flashes 78 8 Playback functions 79 Describes the functions for image playback. Selecting the record mode 62 Recording... one-touch white balance 66 WB bracketing ...67 Picture mode ...67 Gradation...68 Noise reduction...69 Noise filter...69 7 Flash shooting 70 Describes how to digital cameras.
... functions specific to shoot with the built-in flash shooting 73 Flash intensity control 74 Flash bracketing ...74 External flash shooting 75 Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system 76 Using commercially available flashes 78 8 Playback functions 79 Describes the functions for image playback. Selecting the record mode 62 Recording... one-touch white balance 66 WB bracketing ...67 Picture mode ...67 Gradation...68 Noise reduction...69 Noise filter...69 7 Flash shooting 70 Describes how to digital cameras.
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... 94 AELMetering 95 BULB TIMER 95 f # CUSTOM...95 #X-SYNC 95 #SLOW LIMIT 95 w+F ...95 AUTO POP UP 95 23 EN 9 Customizing your camera 89 Describes how to customize the camera's settings. Custom Menu 1 ...89 a AF/MF ...89 AF ILLUMINAT 89 FOCUS RING 89 RESET LENS 89 BULB FOCUSING 89 LIVE VIEW AF...
... 94 AELMetering 95 BULB TIMER 95 f # CUSTOM...95 #X-SYNC 95 #SLOW LIMIT 95 w+F ...95 AUTO POP UP 95 23 EN 9 Customizing your camera 89 Describes how to customize the camera's settings. Custom Menu 1 ...89 a AF/MF ...89 AF ILLUMINAT 89 FOCUS RING 89 RESET LENS 89 BULB FOCUSING 89 LIVE VIEW AF...
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... Direct printing (PictBridge 102 Connecting the camera to a printer 103 Easy printing 103 Custom printing 104 11 Using the OLYMPUS Master software Describes how to transfer and store your camera images to a computer. 106 Flowchart ...106 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software 106 What is OLYMPUS Master 106 Connecting the camera to a computer 107 Start up...
... Direct printing (PictBridge 102 Connecting the camera to a printer 103 Easy printing 103 Custom printing 104 11 Using the OLYMPUS Master software Describes how to transfer and store your camera images to a computer. 106 Flowchart ...106 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software 106 What is OLYMPUS Master 106 Connecting the camera to a computer 107 Start up...
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... 121 Formatting the card 121 Battery and charger 122 Using your computer without using OLYMPUS Master 110 12 Shooting tips and maintenance Refer to this section for troubleshooting and camera maintenance information. 111 Shooting tips and information 111 Tips before you start taking pictures... 109 To increase the number of languages 110 Transferring images to your charger abroad 122 Interchangeable lenses 122 ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens 122 ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications 123 Program line diagram (P mode 125 Exposure warning display 125 Flash modes that can be set ...
... 121 Formatting the card 121 Battery and charger 122 Using your computer without using OLYMPUS Master 110 12 Shooting tips and maintenance Refer to this section for troubleshooting and camera maintenance information. 111 Shooting tips and information 111 Tips before you start taking pictures... 109 To increase the number of languages 110 Transferring images to your charger abroad 122 Interchangeable lenses 122 ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens 122 ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications 123 Program line diagram (P mode 125 Exposure warning display 125 Flash modes that can be set ...
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... the function settings by rotating the control dial while pressing the direct buttons assigned to the next step. Basic camera operations e.g.: When setting the flash intensity control Direct button # + Fj Super control panel ip: [w] Menu MENU[X][w] 26 EN 1 Basic... camera operations There are described as follows in this camera. 1 Using the direct buttons to operate the camera P. 27 You can make the function settings with the super control panel on the menu P. 29 You...
... the function settings by rotating the control dial while pressing the direct buttons assigned to the next step. Basic camera operations e.g.: When setting the flash intensity control Direct button # + Fj Super control panel ip: [w] Menu MENU[X][w] 26 EN 1 Basic... camera operations There are described as follows in this camera. 1 Using the direct buttons to operate the camera P. 27 You can make the function settings with the super control panel on the menu P. 29 You...
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... the function you do not operate the control dial within a few seconds, your setting. e.g.) Setting Sequential/Self-timer/ Remote control shooting 6 Control dial 1 2 10 7 1 8 Basic camera operations 3 SELECT GO Direct menu 45 9 2 Turn the control dial to change the setting. • Press the i button to set with direct buttons: j You can...
... the function you do not operate the control dial within a few seconds, your setting. e.g.) Setting Sequential/Self-timer/ Remote control shooting 6 Control dial 1 2 10 7 1 8 Basic camera operations 3 SELECT GO Direct menu 45 9 2 Turn the control dial to change the setting. • Press the i button to set with direct buttons: j You can...
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Control dial Basic camera operations 2008. 08.16 AF OFF arge Normal 2 Press the i button. • The cursor on the super control panel lights. You can be set . After ...
Control dial Basic camera operations 2008. 08.16 AF OFF arge Normal 2 Press the i button. • The cursor on the super control panel lights. You can be set . After ...
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...CANCEL MENU : Press the MENU button to move the cursor and select an item. Z (Custom menu 2) Sets the basic functions of the camera. Screenshot of menu with the menu, refer to I). Using the menu 1 Press the MENU button. • The menu is displayed Function...tabs W (Shooting menu 1) Sets shooting functions. CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION WB CANCEL SELECT NORM N AUTO GO i button 1 MENU button p Arrow pad Basic camera operations Operation guide is further separated into 9 tabs (A to "Menu directory" (gP. 130). 29 EN t: a u: c 8: d 7: b : Press the i button...
...CANCEL MENU : Press the MENU button to move the cursor and select an item. Z (Custom menu 2) Sets the basic functions of the camera. Screenshot of menu with the menu, refer to I). Using the menu 1 Press the MENU button. • The menu is displayed Function...tabs W (Shooting menu 1) Sets shooting functions. CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION WB CANCEL SELECT NORM N AUTO GO i button 1 MENU button p Arrow pad Basic camera operations Operation guide is further separated into 9 tabs (A to "Menu directory" (gP. 130). 29 EN t: a u: c 8: d 7: b : Press the i button...