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DIGITAL CAMERA

Basic guide P.2

Review the camera part names,
INSTRUCTION

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
the basic steps for shooting and
playback, and the basic operations.

MANUAL Table of Contents P. 26

z Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your
new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance
and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
z We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before
taking important photographs.
z The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the
development stages and may differ from the actual product.
z The contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there
are addition and/or modification of functions due to firmware update for the camera,
Printed in China VN256301
the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.
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Camera

1
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3
4
5
9

6 5
0
a
7 b

1 SSWF indicator gP. 14, 128 8 Hot shoegP. 73

2 ON/OFF button gP. 14 9 MicrophonegP. 78, 90
3 Shutter button gP. 16, 60 0 Self-timer lampgP. 62
4 F (Exposure compensation) button a Lens release buttongP. 13
gP. 50 b Lens lock pin
5 Strap eyelet gP. 10
6 Lens attachment mark gP. 13
7 Mount
(Remove the body cap before attaching the
lens.)

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Basic guide
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1 a
b
c
2

3 f
4
d g
5
e
6

7
h

Names of parts and functions

i
j

1 Mode dial gP. 4 d Connector cover

2 LCD monitor gP. 8, 9 e Card access lamp gP. 16, 122
3 MENU button gP. 24 f Multi-connector gP. 87, 115, 120
4 INFO (Information display) button g HDMI mini-connector (type C) gP. 88
gP. 23, 41, 83 h Main dial (j) gP. 19, 20
5 Tripod socket i Arrow pad (k) gP. 20, 21, 24
6 Battery/card compartment cover gP. 11 Press the main dial in the following places.
7 Battery/card compartment lock gP. 11 Up: f
8 D (Erase) button gP. 92 Down: g
9 q (Playback) button gP. 18, 81 Left: h
0 AEL/AFL button gP. 51, 99 Right: i
0 (Protect) button gP. 91 j i button gP. 24
a < button gP. 100
b Speaker
c Sub dial (j) gP. 19, 20

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Mode dial
The mode dial allows you to change the
camera settings easily according to the
subject.

Advanced shooting modes

• 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 turned off.
Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed
P Program shooting
that the camera sets. (gP. 44)
Aperture priority Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera
A shooting sets the shutter speed automatically. (gP. 45)
Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The
S Shutter priority shooting
camera sets the aperture automatically. (gP. 46)
Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed
M Manual shooting
manually. (gP. 47)

Easy shooting modes

• Select according to the shooting scene. The camera sets the appropriate shooting conditions
automatically.
• When rotating the mode dial or turning off the power in the easy shooting modes, functions
with changes made to their settings are restored to the factory default settings.
The camera automatically selects an optimal shooting mode
from [PORTRAIT], [LANDSCAPE], [NIGHT SCENE],
A iAuto [SPORT], and [MACRO]. This is a fully automatic mode
which allows you to shoot with the optimal settings for the
scene by simply pressing the shutter button.
When you select a desired filter or scene, the camera
ART Art filter
optimizes the shooting conditions for that filter or scene.
In SCN mode, most of the functions cannot be changed.
SCN Scene

Used for shooting movies. Besides using [P] and [A],

n Movie
you can record a movie with the art filter.

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Basic guide
Setting the art filter/scene
1 Set the mode dial to ART or SCN.
• The art filter menu or scene menu is displayed.

1 POP ART 1 PORTRAIT

B
e
F
D
C
G
BACK SET BACK SET

2 Use fg to select the filter or scene.

3 Press the i button.

Types of art filters

Icon Art filter Icon Art filter
j POP ART m LIGHT TONE
k SOFT FOCUS n GRAINY FILM
l PALE&LIGHT COLOR o PIN HOLE

Types of scene modes

Names of parts and functions

Icon Mode Icon Mode
I PORTRAIT q DIS MODE
e e-PORTRAIT J MACRO
L LANDSCAPE r NATURE MACRO
K LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT & CANDLE
J SPORT * SUNSET
G NIGHT SCENE @ DOCUMENTS
U NIGHT+PORTRAIT s PANORAMA (gP. 43)
G CHILDREN ( FIREWORKS
H HIGH KEY g BEACH & SNOW
I LOW KEY

• Art filters and [e-PORTRAIT] are not applied to RAW images.

• If the record mode is set to [RAW] and art filter is applied, the record mode is automatically set
to [YN+RAW].
• The grainy appearance of the picture may be emphasized depending on the type of art filter.
• When either RAW or JPEG+RAW are set in [e-PORTRAIT], a RAW image and a JPEG
(X (2560×1920)) with applied effect are saved.
• When JPEG is set in [e-PORTRAIT], two images are saved, one from before application of the
effect (with set picture quality) and the other from after application of the effect
(X (2560×1920)).

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Live control
The following screen which simultaneously displays shooting setting functions and
associated options is called the live control. Press the i button to display the live control
on the LCD monitor. You can set the art filter, the white balance and other effects while
checking live view.
g“Using the live control to operate the camera” (P. 22)

Functions

LF
WB AUTO
AUTO 5 2 3 1 w x Setting

Ref.
Functions Setting
page
[I] [e] [L] [K] [J] [G] [U] [G] [H] [I] [q] [J]
Scene mode*1 [r] [&][*] [@] [s] [(] [g] P. 5

Art filter mode*1 [j] [k] [l] [m] [n] [o] P. 5

Movie AE mode*2 [P] [A] [j] [k] [l] [m] [n] [o] P. 79
[AUTO] [5] [2] [3] [1] [w] [x] [y] [n] [V]
White balance [CWB] P. 67

Sequential shooting/ [o] [j] [Y12S] [Y2S] P. 61-62

self-timer
Image stabilizer [OFF] [I.S. 1] [I.S. 2] [I.S. 3] [FOCAL LENGTH] P. 62
Aspect ratio [4:3] [16:9] [3:2] [6:6] P. 40
Record mode [RAW] [YF] [YN] [XN] [WN] [YF+RAW] [YN+RAW] etc. P. 64
ISO sensitivity [AUTO] [100] [125] [160] [200] [250] [320] etc. P. 53
Flash mode [AUTO] [!] [#] [$] [H] [#SLOW] [#SLOW2] etc. P. 75
Metering mode [G] [H] [I] [IHI] [ISH] P. 49
AF mode [S-AF] [C-AF] [MF] [S-AF+MF] P. 56
Face detection [gON] [gOFF] P. 39
AF target selection BM P. 58
Movie sound record*2 [RON] [ROFF] P. 80
*1 ART or SCN mode only
*2 nmode only

• There may be unavailable menus depending on the selected shooting mode.

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Super control panel

Basic guide
The following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time
and is called the super control panel. On the live control display, press the INFO button
to switch to the super control panel.
g“Setting while looking at the super control panel” (P. 23)

1 b
c
2 P
3 ISO
4
d
5
6
NORM e
7
OFF f
8 mall 4:3 g
9 Super Fine LIVE INFO
h
0 250 F5.6 +2.0 38
a
m l k j i

The functions within this area can be set on the super control panel.

1 Internal temperature warning d Picture mode gP. 71

Names of parts and functions

mgP. 127 e Sharpness NgP. 71
Arrow pad function ep gP. 102 Contrast JgP. 71
2 Shooting mode gP. 4, 44-47 Saturation TgP. 71
3 Function name Gradation zgP. 72
B&W Filter xgP. 71
4 White balance gP. 67 Picture tone ygP. 71
White balance compensation gP. 68
f Color space gP. 108
5 ISO sensitivity gP. 53
g Face detection gP. 39, 104
6 Sequential shooting/self-timer gP. 61-62
h Metering mode gP. 49
7 Flash mode gP. 75
i Number of storable still pictures gP. 140
8 Flash intensity control gP. 77
j Exposure compensation value gP. 50
9 Image stabilizer gP. 62 Exposure level gP. 47
0 AF mode gP. 56 k Aspect ratio gP. 40
AF target gP. 58
l Aperture value gP. 44-47
a Record mode gP. 64
m Shutter speed gP. 44-47
b Flash charging gP. 124
c Battery check gP. 8

• Movie recording mode is not displayed.

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LCD monitor (Live view)

You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting.
g“Using live view” (P. 37)

1 c
2 d

3 e
P
f
WB
4 AUTO g
ISO
5 AUTO h
6 IS 2 i
7 S-AF 6:6 j
8 LN k
9 +2.0 FP
0 AEL BKT 250 F5.6 +2.0 38 l
a m
b n

1 Internal temperature warning d Battery check

mgP. 127 Lit up (green) (ready for use)
Arrow pad function ep gP. 102
Lit up (green) (Battery is running low)
2 My Mode gP. 101
3 Shooting mode gP. 4, 44-47 Blinks (red) (charging required)
4 Flash mode gP. 75 e AF confirmation mark gP. 16, 38, 60
5 ISO sensitivity gP. 53 f Art filter/scene gP. 5
6 Metering mode gP. 49 g White balance gP. 67
7 AF mode gP. 56 h Sequential shooting gP. 61
Self-timer gP. 62
8 Face detection ggP. 39, 104
i Image stabilizer vwsgP. 62
9 Flash intensity control gP. 77
Super FP flash sgP. 74 j Aspect ratio gP. 40
0 AE Lock ugP. 51 k Record mode gP. 64
Auto bracket tgP. 52, 54, 70, 77 l Number of storable still pictures gP. 140
Multiple exposure igP. 54 Available recording time
Home position pgP. 59 m Exposure compensation value gP. 50
a Shutter speed gP. 44-47 n Histogram gP. 41
b Aperture value gP. 44-47
c Flash gP. 124 (blinks: charging in
progress, lights up: charging completed)

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LCD monitor (Playback)

Basic guide
You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button.
g“Information display” (P. 83)

Simplified display Overall display

1 2 3 4 5 b c d e

x10 x10
f
250 F5.6
+2.0 45mm g
±0.0 h
ISO 100 i
WBAUTO A±0 G±0
[ 4032x3024,1/8 ] 8 j
NATURAL
4:3 L N 9 4:3 L N k
100-0015 0 100-0015
6 2009.08.16 21:56 15 a 15

7 o n m l

1 Aspect border gP. 40 d Exposure compensation gP. 50

2 Print reservation e Shutter speed gP. 44-47
Number of prints gP. 112 f Aperture value gP. 44-47
3 Sound record gP. 90 g Focal length gP. 132

Names of parts and functions

4 Protect gP. 91 (The focal length is displayed in 1 mm units.)
5 Battery check gP. 8 h Flash intensity control gP. 77
6 Date and time gP. 15 i ISO sensitivity gP. 53
7 Aspect ratio gP. 40, 89 j White balance compensation gP. 68
8 Pixel count, compression rate gP. 64 k Picture mode gP. 71
9 Record mode gP. 64 k Color space gP. 108
0 File number m White balance gP. 67
a Frame number n Metering mode gP. 49
b AF target gP. 58 o Histogram gP. 83
c Shooting mode gP. 4, 44-47

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Unpack the box contents

The following items are included with the camera.
If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the
camera.

Camera Body cap Strap PS-BLS1 (BLS-1)

Lithium ion battery

PS-BCS1 (BCS-1) USB cable AV cable

Lithium ion charger (Monaural)

• OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM

• Instruction manual
• Warranty card

Attaching the strap

2 3

Thread the strap in the direction of Lastly, pull the strap tight
the arrows (1, 2). making sure that it is fastened
securely (3).

• Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way.

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Preparing the Camera

Basic guide
1 Charging the battery W Direction indicating mark

Charging indicator BLS-1 Lithium ion battery

Amber light: Charging in progress 3
Blue light: Charging complete
(Charging time: Up to
approximately 3 hours 30 minutes).
Amber blinking: Charging error

1
BCS-1 Lithium ion
charger
2
AC cable

AC wall outlet

2 Loading the battery

1
Battery/card compartment cover Battery/card compartment lock

Preparations for shooting

3 2
W

Direction indicating mark

Unloading the battery

Turn off the camera before opening or

closing the battery/card compartment cover.

To remove the battery, first push the battery

lock knob in the direction of the arrow and
then remove.

Battery lock knob

It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery
in use drains.

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3 Loading the card

• Insert the SD/SDHC card
(referred to as “card” in these
instructions) until it locks in place.
g“Card basics” (P. 130)

Contact area SD card slot

• Turn off the camera before

loading or removing the card.

Removing the card

• Press the inserted card lightly and it will be

ejected.
• Pull out the card.
• Never open the battery/card compartment
cover while the card access lamp is
blinking.

4 Closing the battery/card compartment cover

When using the camera, be sure to close

the battery/card compartment cover.

• Close the cover until you hear a click.

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Attaching a lens to the camera

Basic guide
1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the
rear cap from the lens

1
2
Rear cap Body cap

2 Attach a lens to the camera Alignment mark Lens attachment mark

(Red) (Red)
• 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
indicated by the arrow until you hear
it click (2). 2

Preparations for shooting

1
• Make sure the camera is turned off.
• Do not press the lens release
button. 3
• Do not touch internal portions of Lens release
the camera. 3 button
4
Lens cap

3 Remove the lens cap

(3, 4)

Removing the lens from the camera

While pressing the lens release button (1),

rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow 2
(2).

g“Interchangeable lenses” (P. 132)

1

Lens release button

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Power on

1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera

• To turn off the power, press the ON/OFF button again.

Mode dial
Set the mode dial to P.

SSWF indicator

ON/OFF button

P
LCD monitor
When you turn on the power the LCD monitor lights up.

LN

250 F5.6 38

Dust reduction function operation

The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is turned on. Ultrasonic
vibrations are used to remove dust and dirt from the image pickup device’s filter surface. The
SSWF (Super Sonic Wave Filter) indicator blinks while dust reduction is working.

Using separately sold retractable lens

UNLOCK switch
Certain types of lens are retractable and 1
contained within the barrel when stored. 4
You cannot take a picture with the lens
retracted. 3
Turn the zoom ring in the direction of arrow (1)
to extend the lens (2).

To store, turn the zoom ring in the direction of

arrow (4) while sliding the UNLOCK switch Zoom ring
2
(3).

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Setting the date/time

Basic guide
Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the
images. The file name is also included with the date and time
information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using
the camera.

1 Press the MENU button

• The menu screen is displayed on MENU button
the LCD monitor.

CARD SETUP Arrow pad fghi

CUSTOM RESET

5
PICTURE MODE
GRADATION NORM Repeat this procedure until the
date and time are completely set
IMAGE ASPECT 4:3
BACK SET

2 Use fg to select [d], Y M D TIME

then press i 2009 08 01 14 00 Y/M/D

’--.--.--
--:--
CANCEL SET
W ENG.
s j±0 k±0 • The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.
REC VIEW 5SEC
6

Preparations for shooting

cMENU DISPLAY OFF
Use fg to select the
FIRMWARE
date format
BACK SET

3 Use fg to select
[X], then press i Y M D TIME
2009 08 01 14 00 Y/M/D

Y M D TIME CANCEL SET

7
Y/M/D
Press the i button
CANCEL

4
’09.08.01

Use fg to select [Y],

14:01
W ENG.
then press i s j±0 k±0

REC VIEW 5SEC

cMENU DISPLAY OFF
FIRMWARE
Y M D TIME BACK SET

8
2009 Y/M/D
Press the MENU button
CANCEL
to exit

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Shooting

1 Select a composition while

Shutter button

viewing the LCD monitor

LCD monitor

2 Adjust the focus Card

access
lamp
Press the shutter
button halfway.

LCD monitor
AF confirmation mark
P

AF target

LN

250 F5.6 38
Shutter speed Aperture value

• The focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark appears, and the AF target appears at the
focus position.
• The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the camera are
displayed.

3 Release the shutter

Press the shutter button all

the way (fully).

• The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.

• The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture.

Never remove the battery or card while the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so could
destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken.

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Basic guide
Holding the camera

Keep your fingers and the

strap away from the lens.

Horizontal Vertical
grip grip

When the camera stops operating

If no operations are performed for approximately one minute, the camera enters
the sleep mode (stand-by) and stops operating. The camera activates again when
you touch any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). g“SLEEP” (P. 103)

Preparations for shooting

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Playback/Erasing
Pressing the q button displays the last picture
Playing back taken.
images
Displays the frame that is
stored 10 frames back
q button

Displays the Displays

previous frame the next
frame
Arrow pad
Displays the frame that is
stored 10 frames ahead

Each time you turn the sub dial towards U, the

Close-up image is incrementally enlarged from 2× to 14×.
playback

Sub dial

Playback the image you want to erase and press

Erasing images the D button.
Use fg to select [YES] and press the i
button to erase.

ERASE

YES
NO
BACK SET
D button

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Basic operations

Basic guide
There are three ways to operate this camera.

Using the direct buttons to operate

the camera gP. 21 Sub dial
You can make the function settings
with the main dial or sub dial and the j
direct buttons assigned to a function.
Setting information is displayed on
the LCD monitor while you are setting
a function.

Setting while looking at the Live

control or Super control panel
gP. 22, 23
You can make the function settings
with the Live control or Super control
panel on the LCD monitor. You can
use the Live control or Super control
panel to view the current settings and
directly change the settings.

Basic operations
Main dial
Setting on the menu gP. 24
You can use the menu to set shooting
and playback settings and customize j
camera functions.

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Indications used in this manual

The operation button icons on the body of the camera are used to indicate the
operation buttons in this manual. “Names of parts and functions” (gP. 2)
See.
In this manual, j indicates turning the main dial.
In this manual, j indicates turning the sub dial.
In this manual, k indicates the arrow pad.
fghi indicate the up, down, left and right buttons of the arrow pad.
The following symbols are used throughout this manual.

Important information on factors which may lead to a

x Notes malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of
operations that should be absolutely avoided.

Useful information and hints that will help you get the
 TIPS
most out of your camera.

g Reference pages describing details or related information.

Descriptions in this manual

The operating instructions of the direct buttons, live control, super control panel and
menu are described as follows in this manual.
• “+” indicates operations performed at the same time.
• “” indicates you should proceed to the next step.
e.g.: When setting the White balance

Direct button WB

Live control ij: [WB]

Super control panel iINFOk: [WB]

Menu MENU[c][X][WB]

In P, A, S, and M mode, current camera

settings (including any changes you have
Resetting the camera made) are retained when the power is
settings turned off. To reset the camera to the factory
default settings, set [RESET].
g“Resetting the camera settings” (P. 96)

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Using the direct buttons to operate the camera

Basic guide
1 Press the button for the function you
1 2
want to set
• The direct menu is displayed.
e.g.) Sequential shooting/
self-timer shooting
5 3
P

SINGLE
o j Y12s Y2s
Sub dial
Main dial
Direct menu
j
j
2 Turn the sub dial to change the setting, then press the i button
• The function assigned to the button that was pressed remains selected for approximately
8 seconds. You can turn the sub dial and set the function during that time. If no operations
are performed for 8 seconds, the setting for that function is confirmed. g“BUTTON

Basic operations
TIMER” (P. 101)

List of direct buttons

No. Direct button Function Ref. page
1 F Exposure compensation P. 50
2 ISO Sets ISO sensitivity P. 53
3 WB Sets white balance P. 67
4 jY Sequential/Self-timer shooting P. 61-62
5 AF Sets AF mode P. 56

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Using the live control to operate the camera

1 Press the i button to display the live

control
Sub dial
• Press the i button again to turn off the live control.
j

LF
WB AUTO
AUTO 5 2 3 1 w x
Main dial
i button
j

2 Move the cursor to the function you wish to set using the main
dial and select settings using the sub dial, then press the i
button
P Cursor

Main dial
(j)
Displays the selected function LF
WB AUTO
name
Cursor AUTO 5 2 3 1 w x

Sub dial
(j)

• If no operations are performed for 8 seconds, the setting for that function is confirmed.
• You can use the arrow pad instead of the dials.

For details on the functions that can be set with live control, refer to “Live control” (gP. 6).

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Setting while looking at the super control panel

Basic guide
1 Press the INFO button while Sub dial
live control is displayed to
display the super control panel
j
• Press the INFO button again to return to the
live control.

P
ISO

NORM
OFF
mall 4:3
LIVE
INFO button
INFO
Super Fine Main dial
38
j
250 F5.6
k Arrow pad
Cursor Displays the selected function name
i button

2 Use k to move the cursor to the function you

wish to set, and change the settings using the
main dial or sub dial

Basic operations
P
METERING

NORM
OFF
mall 4:3
Super Fine LIVE INFO

250 F5.6 38
Direct menu
P Press the i button to display the direct menu indicated at
the position of the cursor. You can also use the direct menu to
G change the setting. After changing the setting, press the i
button to confirm your setting. If no operation is performed
ESP
G H I IHI ISH
within a few seconds, your setting is confirmed and the
camera returns to the shooting mode.

For details on the functions that can be set with the super control panel, refer to “Super
control panel” (gP. 7).

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Setting on the menu

1 Press the MENU menu

button to display the menu
CARD SETUP
CUSTOM RESET
PICTURE MODE
GRADATION NORM

IMAGE ASPECT 4:3

Operation BACK SET
guide
Press the MENU button Press the i button i button
to go back one screen. to confirm the setting MENU button
k Arrow pad

2 Use fg to select a tab, then press i

Tab
MOVIE AE MODE P
W Shooting Menu 1 OFF
MOVIE+STILL
X Shooting Menu 2
j/ Y o
q Playback Menu
IMAGE STABILIZER OFF
d Setup Menu: Sets the basic functions of the
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE OFF
camera.

BACK SET

Function The current setting is displayed

3 Use fg to select a MOVIE AE MODE P MOVIE AEMOVIE P
MODE AE MODE
function, and i to go MOVIE+STILL OFF MOVIE+STILL P OFF
to the settings j/ Y o i j/ Y A o
IMAGE STABILIZER OFF ART1OFF
IMAGE STABILIZER
screen MULTIPLE EXPOSURE OFF MULTIPLE EXPOSURE
ART2OFF
ART3
BACK SET BACK SET

4 Press the i button to confirm the setting

• Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the menu.

For details on the functions that can be set with the menu, refer to
“Menu directory” (gP. 142).

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Basic guide
Displaying the Custom Menu
You can use the Custom Menu to customize the camera settings and operations
to suit your personal preferences. Customization is performed from the “Custom
Menu” menu. The Custom Menu is added when [c MENU DISPLAY] in the Setup
Menu is set to [ON].
For details of the Custom Menu, refer to “Customizing your camera” (gP. 97)

1 Press the MENU button to display the menu

2
’09.08.01

Use fg to select the

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[d] tab, then press i s j±0 k±0

REC VIEW 5SEC

cMENU DISPLAY OFF
FIRMWARE
BACK SET

3 Use fg to select [c MENU DISPLAY], then press i

Basic operations
4 Use fg to select [ON], then press the i button

cMENU DISPLAY ’09.08.01

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ON
s j±0 k±0

REC VIEW 5SEC

i cMENU DISPLAY ON
FIRMWARE
BACK SET BACK SET

The [c] tab is displayed.

c Custom Menu:
Customizes shooting functions.

The settings on the Custom Menu are for customizing the camera to suit your
personal preferences or needs. They are not suited to frequent changing.
The initial menu is more than adequate for setting both simple and advanced
shooting functions. Normally, there is no need to display the Custom Menu.

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Table of Contents

Basic guide 2
Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic steps for shooting and
playback.

Names of parts and functions........................................................................................ 2

Camera ......................................................................................................... 2
Mode dial....................................................................................................... 4
Live control.................................................................................................... 6
Super control panel ....................................................................................... 7
LCD monitor (Live view)................................................................................ 8
LCD monitor (Playback) ................................................................................ 9
Preparations for shooting ............................................................................................ 10
Unpack the box contents............................................................................. 10
Preparing the Camera................................................................................. 11
Attaching a lens to the camera.................................................................... 13
Power on ..................................................................................................... 14
Setting the date/time ................................................................................... 15
Shooting ...................................................................................................... 16
Playback/Erasing ........................................................................................ 18
Basic operations .......................................................................................................... 19
Basic operations.......................................................................................... 19
Using the direct buttons to operate the camera .......................................... 21
Using the live control to operate the camera............................................... 22
Setting while looking at the super control panel.......................................... 23
Setting on the menu .................................................................................... 24

1 Using live view 37

Describes features and operations available during live view.

Functions available during live view............................................................ 37

The live view mechanism ............................................................................ 37
Taking a picture using live view................................................................................... 38
Using the face detection function ................................................................................ 39
Taking a picture using manual focus ........................................................................... 40
Setting the image aspect ............................................................................................. 40
Switching the information display ................................................................................ 41
Taking a picture while comparing the effect ................................................................ 42
Enlarged display operation .......................................................................................... 42
Panorama shooting ..................................................................................................... 43

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2 Exposure 44
Describes functions related to exposure, which is important for shooting. These functions
are for determining the aperture value, shutter speed, and other settings by measuring the
brightness in the picture.

Program shooting ........................................................................................................44

Aperture priority shooting ............................................................................................45
Shutter priority shooting...............................................................................................46
Manual shooting ..........................................................................................................47
Bulb shooting..............................................................................................48
Preview function ..........................................................................................................48
Changing the metering mode ......................................................................................49
Exposure compensation ..............................................................................................50
AE lock ........................................................................................................................51
AE bracketing ..............................................................................................................52
ISO sensitivity setting ..................................................................................................53
ISO bracketing .............................................................................................................54
Multiple exposure ........................................................................................................54

3 Focusing and shooting functions 56

Describes the optimal focusing methods according to the subject and shooting conditions.

AF mode selection .......................................................................................................56

S-AF (single AF)..........................................................................................56
C-AF (continuous AF)..................................................................................57
MF (manual focus) ......................................................................................57
Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) ......................57
AF target selection.......................................................................................................58
Registering an AF target mode ...................................................................59
Focus lock k If correct focus cannot be obtained ......................................................60
Sequential shooting .....................................................................................................61
Self-timer shooting.......................................................................................................62
Image stabilizer ...........................................................................................................62

4 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode 64

Describes image adjustment functions specific to digital cameras.

Selecting the record mode...........................................................................................64

Recording formats .......................................................................................64
Selecting the record mode ..........................................................................65
Selecting the white balance .........................................................................................67
Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance.............................................68
WB compensation .......................................................................................68
Setting the one-touch white balance ...........................................................69
WB bracketing .............................................................................................................70
Picture mode ...............................................................................................................71
Gradation .....................................................................................................................72 27
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5 Flash shooting 73
Describes taking pictures with external flash.

External flash shooting ................................................................................................ 73

Using commercially available flashes.......................................................................... 74
Flash mode setting ...................................................................................................... 75
Flash intensity control.................................................................................................. 77
Flash bracketing .......................................................................................................... 77

6 Recording Movies 78
Describes movie recording method and functions.

Movie recording .......................................................................................................... 78

Changing the settings for movie recording .................................................................. 79
Adding effects to a movie............................................................................ 79
Selecting the record mode .......................................................................... 80
Recording Audio when Recording Movie .................................................... 80
Taking still picture automatically when movie recording ends..................................... 80

7 Playback functions 81
Describes the functions for image playback.

Single-frame/Close-up playback.................................................................................. 81
Index display/Calendar display.................................................................................... 82
Information display ...................................................................................................... 83
Slideshow .................................................................................................................... 84
Rotating images........................................................................................................... 85
Movie playback............................................................................................................ 86
Playback on TV ........................................................................................................... 87
Editing still images....................................................................................................... 89
Image overlay .............................................................................................................. 90
Protecting images........................................................................................................ 91
Erasing images............................................................................................................ 92

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8 Setup functions 94
Describes the basic settings for using the camera.

Setup Menu .................................................................................................................94

X (Date/time setting) ................................................................................94
W (Changing the display language) ......................................................94
s (Monitor brightness adjustment)...........................................................94
REC VIEW...................................................................................................95
cMENU DISPLAY ......................................................................................95
FIRMWARE.................................................................................................95
Resetting the camera settings .....................................................................................96

9 Customizing your camera 97

Describes how to customize the camera’s settings.

R AF/MF .....................................................................................................................97
AF MODE ....................................................................................................97
AF AREA .....................................................................................................97
P SET UP................................................................................................97
RESET LENS ..............................................................................................98
BULB FOCUSING .......................................................................................98
FOCUS RING..............................................................................................98
MF ASSIST .................................................................................................98
S BUTTON/DIAL ........................................................................................................98
DIAL FUNCTION.........................................................................................98
DIAL DIRECTION........................................................................................99
AEL/AFL ......................................................................................................99
AEL/AFL MEMO........................................................................................100
; FUNCTION.........................................................................................100
7 FUNCTION...........................................................................................101
MY MODE SETUP ....................................................................................101
BUTTON TIMER .......................................................................................101
A......................................................................................................102
n FUNCTION ........................................................................................102
T RELEASE/j.......................................................................................................102
RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C ........................................................102
U DISP/8/PC ..........................................................................................................102
HDMI .........................................................................................................102
VIDEO OUT...............................................................................................102
8..............................................................................................................103
SLEEP.......................................................................................................103
USB MODE ...............................................................................................103
LIVE VIEW BOOST...................................................................................104
g FACE DETECT ....................................................................................104
INFO SETTING .........................................................................................104
VOLUME ...................................................................................................104
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LEVEL GAUGE ......................................................................................... 104

MOVIE R................................................................................................... 105
V EXP/e/ISO ........................................................................................................ 105
EV STEP ................................................................................................... 105
METERING ............................................................................................... 105
AELMetering ............................................................................................. 105
ISO ............................................................................................................ 105
ISO STEP.................................................................................................. 105
ISO-AUTO SET......................................................................................... 105
ISO-AUTO................................................................................................. 106
BULB TIMER............................................................................................. 106
ANTI-SHOCK ............................................................................................ 106
BRACKETING........................................................................................... 106
W # CUSTOM.......................................................................................................... 106
FLASH MODE........................................................................................... 106
w ............................................................................................................. 106
#X-SYNC. ................................................................................................ 106
#SLOW LIMIT.......................................................................................... 106
w+F ....................................................................................................... 107
X K/COLOR/WB.................................................................................................... 107
NOISE REDUCT. ...................................................................................... 107
NOISE FILTER.......................................................................................... 107
WB ............................................................................................................ 107
ALL >................................................................................................... 108
COLOR SPACE ........................................................................................ 108
SHADING COMP. ..................................................................................... 108
K SET..................................................................................................... 108
PIXEL COUNT .......................................................................................... 109
Y RECORD/ERASE ................................................................................................. 109
QUICK ERASE.......................................................................................... 109
RAW+JPEG ERASE ................................................................................. 109
FILE NAME ............................................................................................... 109
EDIT FILENAME ....................................................................................... 110
PRIORITY SET ......................................................................................... 110
dpi SETTING............................................................................................. 110
Z K UTILITY .......................................................................................................... 110
PIXEL MAPPING ...................................................................................... 110
EXPOSURE SHIFT................................................................................... 110
f WARNING LEVEL............................................................................. 111
LEVEL ADJUST ........................................................................................ 111

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10 Printing 112
Describes how to print your pictures.

Print reservation (DPOF) ...........................................................................................112

Print reservation ........................................................................................112
Single-frame reservation ...........................................................................113
All-frame reservation .................................................................................114
Resetting the print reservation data ..........................................................114
Direct printing (PictBridge).........................................................................................115
Connecting the camera to a printer ...........................................................115
Easy printing..............................................................................................116
Custom printing .........................................................................................116

11 Using the OLYMPUS Master software 119

Describes how to transfer and store your camera images to a computer.

Flowchart ...................................................................................................................119
Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software .......................................................119
What is OLYMPUS Master?......................................................................119
Connecting the camera to a computer ......................................................................120
Start up the OLYMPUS Master software ...................................................................121
Displaying camera images on a computer ................................................................121
Downloading and saving images...............................................................121
Disconnecting the camera from your computer.........................................122
Viewing still images ...................................................................................................123
Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master ..................123

12 Shooting tips and maintenance 124

Refer to this section for troubleshooting and camera maintenance information.

Shooting tips and information ....................................................................................124

Error codes ................................................................................................................126
Camera maintenance ................................................................................................128
Cleaning and storing the camera ..............................................................128
Pixel mapping k Checking the image processing functions ....................129

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13 Information 130
Refer to this section for information on optional accessories, camera specifications, and
other useful shooting information.

Card basics................................................................................................................ 130

Usable cards ............................................................................................. 130
Formatting the card ................................................................................... 130
Battery and charger ................................................................................................... 131
Using your charger abroad ........................................................................................ 131
Interchangeable lenses ............................................................................................. 132
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses .............................................. 132
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications ...................................................... 133
Using optical viewfinder (sold separately) ................................................................. 135
Program line diagram (P mode)................................................................................ 136
Flash synchronization and shutter speed .................................................................. 136
Exposure warning display.......................................................................................... 137
Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode ........................................................ 138
White balance color temperature............................................................................... 139
Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures ...................................... 140
Functions that can be registered with My Mode and Custom Reset Setting ............. 141
Menu directory........................................................................................................... 142
Specifications ............................................................................................................ 147
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................................... 150
Index..........................................................................................................................156

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Quick reference

Shooting
Taking pictures with
Set the mode dial to A and start taking pictures. P. 4
automatic settings
Use focus lock. P. 60
Select the AF target and take the picture. P. 58
The minimum shooting distance varies depending on
Correct focus cannot be the lens. Move to the minimum shooting distance of the P. 132
obtained lens from the subject and take a picture.
The camera may be having difficulty focusing on the
P. 57,
subject with auto focus. Lock the focus at the position of
P. 60,
the subject in advance or use MF to fix the distance of
P. 125
the focus.
Select the AF target and take the picture using the
P. 58
desired AF target.
Focusing on one area P. 40,
Use MF. It may be helpful to focus while using live view
P. 42,
with an enlarged image.
P. 57
You can take a picture while using the live multi view
display to compare the effect of white balance or P. 42
exposure compensation.
Checking set effect before
You can use the preview function to check the depth of
taking a picture P. 48
field at a selected aperture value.
You can use [TEST PICTURE] to check the image on
P. 100
the LCD monitor without recording the image to a card.
Pressing the shutter button halfway and playing back
images over a long period of time consumes
k
Extending the useful life of considerable battery power. Limiting these actions will
the battery help extend the useful life of the battery.
Set [SLEEP] so that the camera enters sleep mode
P. 103
faster.
Increasing the number of P. 64,
Reduce the pixel count and compression rate settings.
pictures that can be taken P. 108
Taking pictures in low light
situations without using Increase the ISO sensitivity. P. 53
the flash

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Take a picture while checking the histogram. P. 41

Take a picture while checking the shutter speed and
Taking pictures without P. 44-46,
aperture value displays. If either is blinking, the optimal
white subjects appearing P. 137
exposure is not obtained.
too white or black subjects
appearing too dark Set the gradation setting to [AUTO]. Subjects with areas
P. 72
of large contrast are adjusted automatically.
Adjust the exposure compensation. P. 50
Set [PICTURE MODE] to [MONOTONE]. You can take
monotone pictures in black and white, sepia tones, P. 71
purplish tones, bluish tones, and greenish tones.
Taking monotone pictures
Recorded images can be edited into black-and-white or
P. 89
sepia-toned images.
Set the art filter to [GRAINY FILM]. P. 5
Set the gradation setting to [AUTO]. P. 72
Use spot metering to measure the exposure of the
Taking pictures of a subject in the center of the picture. If the subject is not in
subject against backlight P. 49,
the center of the picture, use AE lock to lock the
P. 51
exposure, and then change the composition and take
the picture.
Brightening a dark backlit You can adjust the image using [SHADOW ADJ] of
P. 89
image [JPEG EDIT].
Use A (aperture priority) mode to decrease the aperture
Taking pictures with a
value as much as possible. You can blur the background P. 45
blurred background
more by shooting up close to the subject.
Taking pictures that stop
the subject in motion or Use the S (shutter priority) mode to take the picture. P. 46
convey a sense of motion
Set the white balance according to the light source. You
P. 67
can also make fine changes to the settings.

Taking pictures with the With WB bracket shooting, you can capture 3 to 9
correct color images with different white balance settings for each
picture taken. This enables you to take pictures with the P. 70
desired white balance without having to make fine
changes to the settings.
Set the spot metering for highlight or shadow control. If
the subject is not in the center of the picture, use AE lock P. 49,
to lock the exposure, and then change the composition P. 51
and take the picture.
Taking pictures so that
whites come out white and Adjust the exposure compensation. It may be helpful to
P. 50,
blacks come out black use AE bracketing if you are not sure about the
P. 52
exposure compensation value.
Set the scene mode to [HIGH KEY] or [LOW KEY] and
P. 5
take a picture.

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Set [NOISE REDUCT.] to [AUTO] or [ON]. P. 107

Taking pictures without
noise To take pictures in a dark location, set [NOISE FILTER]
P. 107
to [HIGH].
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. P. 94
Optimizing the LCD During live view, set [LIVE VIEW BOOST] to [ON] to
monitor make the subject easier to see without the exposure P. 104
reflecting on the LCD monitor.
Set the image stabilizer function. P. 62
Hold the camera firmly when pressing the shutter button.
When using a slow shutter speed, be sure to stabilize P. 17
the camera by using a tripod or similar method.
Use the external flashes. P. 75
Reducing camera shake
Set the scene mode to [DIS MODE]. P. 5
Increase the ISO sensitivity. When using the [AUTO] P. 53,
setting, set the upper limit of [AUTO] to a higher value. P. 105
Using the self-timer can reduce camera shake that
P. 62
occurs when the shutter button is pressed.
You can display the level gauge to check whether the
P. 104
Taking pictures while camera is level.
checking the level of the Display the ruled lines in live view. Compose the shot so
camera that the subject and ruled lines are horizontally and P. 41
vertically aligned.

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Playback
Displaying the image after Set [REC VIEW]. You can set the number of seconds
P. 95
the picture is taken that the image is displayed.
Displaying the image after Set [REC VIEW] to [AUTO q]. After you take a picture,
the picture is taken and the camera switches to playback mode automatically, P. 95
deleting unneeded images allowing you to delete the image.
Checking whether the Use close-up playback to check whether the subject is in
P. 81
subject is in focus focus.
Use index display to search from a index of between 4
P. 82
Quickly searching for the and 100 frames.
desired image Use calendar display to search by the date the picture
P. 82
was taken.
Use the AV cable or HDMI mini-cable (commercially
Viewing images on a TV available) to play back recorded images on your TV. P. 87
You can also view the images as a slideshow.

Settings
You can register two camera settings in [CUSTOM
RESET]. Even if the settings are changed, they can be
P. 96
returned to their registered settings by resetting the
Saving the settings settings.
You can register up to two current camera settings in
[MY MODE SETUP]. Assign My Mode to the < button P. 101
so that you can easily use that function during shooting.
Changing the menu You can change the display language.
P. 94
display language
The following functions are not returned to the factory
default settings by [RESET]. Use the menu to change
the respective settings. You can check the default
Not all the functions are settings in the “Menu directory” (gP. 142).
P. 96,
reset to the factory default RESET1, RESET2 (Custom reset)/PICTURE MODE/
P. 141
settings by [RESET] X/W/s/DIAL FUNCTION/DIAL DIRECTION/
MY MODE SETUP/VIDEO OUT/ISO-AUTO/>/EDIT
FILENAME/dpi SETTING/EXPOSURE SHIFT/f
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1 Using live view

The view of the subject you are taking a picture of on the LCD monitor is called live view. You
can view the exposure or white balance effect and the subject’s composition while you take a
picture.

Functions available during live view

The following functions can be used during live view.
Focusing during live view
1
• Taking a picture using focus lock gP. 60

Using live view

• Taking a picture while adjusting the focus manually gP. 40
• Taking a picture while focusing on a face gP. 39
• Taking a picture while checking the focus by enlarging the zone to be focused gP. 42
Taking a picture while checking the effect
• Taking a picture after comparing the effect of exposure compensation or white balance
gP. 42
• Taking a panoramic picture gP. 43
Switching the indications on the LCD monitor
• Turning off the information display/Displaying the histogram or ruled lines gP. 41
• Checking the subject on the monitor even in low light situations gP. 104

x Notes
• If there is a high-intensity light source within the screen, the image may be displayed darker
but will be recorded normally.
• If the live view function is used over a long period, the temperature of the image pickup device
rises causing images with high ISO sensitivity to appear noisy and unevenly colored. Either
lower the ISO sensitivity or turn off the camera for some time.

The live view mechanism

During live view, the image on the LCD monitor is the same image received by the image
pickup device (Live MOS sensor/imager) that is used for shooting. This way you can check
the effects of exposure compensation or white balance on the LCD monitor. Moreover, you
can also enlarge part of the subject to focus on it or display ruled lines to check that the
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Taking a picture using live view

Press the shutter button down halfway to perform autofocus using the imager device.

1 Press the shutter button halfway. AF confirmation mark

• When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark
(( or n) and AF target mark light up.
(: For a high-speed Imager AF-compatible lens which P
1 is a Micro Four Thirds system lens or Four Thirds
system lens*
n: Other Four Thirds system lens
Using live view

• Check the focus on the LCD monitor.

You can enlarge the view and finely adjust the
focus. g“Enlarged display operation” (P. 42) LN

2 Press the shutter button all the way to take a 250 F5.6 38
picture.
AF target mark
• You can record sound with the picture you have taken.
g“Adding sound to still pictures” (P. 90)

 TIPS
To adjust the focus by using manual focus:
j In [S-AF+MF] mode or [MF] mode, turn the focus ring to enlarge the subject and achieve focus.
g“MF ASSIST” (P. 98)

* For the latest information about Olympus Four Thirds lenses compatible with Hi-Speed Imager AF, visit the
Olympus website.

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Using the face detection function

By setting [g FACE DETECT] to [ON], the camera will detect people’s faces in the frame
and adjust the focus and metering automatically.

Direct button < (The setting changes each time the button is pressed.)

Live control ij: [g FACE DETECT]

1

Using live view

Super control panel iINFOk[g FACE DETECT]

Menu MENU[c][U][g FACE DETECT]

• In order to use the < button, [Fn FACE DETECT ] needs to be set up in the menu in
advance. g“; FUNCTION” (P. 100)
• After setting [g FACE DETECT] to [ON] while using the < button, the following functions
are automatically set to the best settings for taking pictures of people.

Function Setting Ref. page

METERING e P. 49
GRADATION AUTO P. 72
AF MODE S-AF P. 56
AF AREA B P. 58

1 If the camera detects a face, a frame will be

P
displayed in that location.
• When you press the shutter button, the camera will focus
on the position of the face detection frame (When M is
selected in [AF AREA] the camera will focus on that
position).
x Notes LN
• During sequential shooting, face detection will work only
at the first shot. 250 F5.6 38
• Depending on the subject, the camera may not be able
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Taking a picture using manual focus

You can take a picture focusing manually while checking the focus on the LCD monitor.

1 Set the AF mode to [S-AF+MF] or [MF]. g“AF mode selection” (P. 56)
2 Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring.
• In [S-AF+MF] mode, after pressing the shutter button halfway or pressing the AEL/AFL
button, you can rotate the focus ring to finely adjust the focus before taking the picture.
1 • You can turn off zoom display. g“Enlarged display operation” (P. 42)
• You can also disallow enlarged view. g“MF ASSIST” (P. 98)
Using live view

Setting the image aspect

You can change the aspect ratio (horizontal-to-vertical ratio) when taking pictures using live
view. Depending on your preference, you can set the aspect ratio to [4:3] (standard), [16:9],
[3:2], or [6:6]. JPEG images are trimmed and saved according to the aspect ratio.

Menu MENU[W][IMAGE ASPECT]

x Notes
• RAW images are not trimmed and are recorded with the aspect ratio information at the time of
shooting.
• During RAW image playback, images are displayed with a border based on the aspect ratio.

 TIPS
To change the aspect ratio of recorded images:
j You can only change the aspect ratio when the aspect ratio of the image is set to [4:3].
g“Editing still images” (P. 89)
To trim recorded images:
j You can only trim images when the aspect ratio of the image is set to [4:3].
g“Editing still images” (P. 89)

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Switching the information display

You can switch the information displayed on the monitor by pressing INFO button
repeatedly. You can also switch the information displayed by turning the main dial while
pressing the INFO button.
Zoom display
Information display on Histogram display (gP. 42)

1
P P P

Using live view

LN

250 F5.6 38
38 250 F5.6 38
38 250 F5.6 38

*2

- 0.3 0.0

+0.3 +0.7
250 F5.6 38
38 WB/F SET
*1 Image only Multi view display
Scale display
(gP. 42)

*1 With [INFO SETTING] (gP. 104), you can also select [w] or [x] for the ruled line display.
*2 During multiple exposure shooting (gP. 54), the information display then switches to “Multiple
exposure display”.
When [LEVEL GAUGE] (gP. 104) is set to [ON], the information display switches to “Digital level
gauge display”.

 TIPS
To quickly switch to the frequently used display:
j You can hide the information display for all modes except “Information display on”. g“INFO
SETTING” (P. 104)
How to read the histogram:
j The following shows you how to read the histogram display easily.
1 If the graph has many peaks around here, the image will appear 1
mostly black.
2 If the graph has many peaks around here, the image will appear
2
mostly white.
3 The part indicated in green in the histogram shows the luminance
distribution within the spot metering area.
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Taking a picture while comparing the effect

You can check the effect of exposure compensation or white balance on a 4-split screen.

1 Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the

multi view display.
g“Switching the information display” (P. 41)
• The exposure compensation comparison screen is

1 displayed. Press f to switch to the white balance

comparison screen. Press fg to switch the screen.
- 0.3 0.0

2 Use hi or the dial to select the setting value, then

Using live view

press the i button. +0.3 +0.7

• You can take the picture using the set value. WB/F SET
x Notes
• Exposure compensation is not available in M mode.
• This function cannot be used in A, ART or SCN modes.

Enlarged display operation

It is possible to enlarge the subject for display. Enlarging the image during MF makes focus
confirmation and adjustment easier.

i button

LN

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38 10x

1 Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the zoom display.

g“Switching the information display” (P. 41)
• The enlargement frame will be displayed.
2 Use k to move the frame and press the i button.
• The area inside the frame is enlarged and displayed.
• Press and hold the i button to return the enlargement frame to the center after it was
moved.
3 Turn the sub dial to change the magnification (7×/10×).
• Use k to scroll the frame even during magnification.
• Pressing the i button will cancel the zoom display.

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Panorama shooting
You can enjoy panorama shooting easily. Using OLYMPUS Master (provided CD-ROM) to
join images where the subject’s edges overlap, you can create a single panorama composite
image.
Panorama shooting is possible up to a maximum of 10 images.
250 F5.6 [2] [3]

Using live view

38
38 EXIT EXIT

• Try your best to include common parts of the overlapping images when shooting the
subject.

1 Set the mode. g“Setting the art filter/scene” (P. 5)

2 Use k to specify the direction for joining, then shoot the
subject with the edges overlapping.
i : Joins the next image to the right.
h : Joins the next image to the left.
f : Joins the next image to the top.
g : Joins the next image to the bottom.
• Shoot while changing the composition such that the subject
overlaps.
• The focus, exposure, etc. will be determined at the first shot.
• The g (warning) mark will be displayed after you have finished taking 10 shots.
• Pressing the i button before shooting the first frame returns to the scene mode selection
menu.
• Pressing the i button in the midst of shooting ends the sequence of panorama shooting,
and allows you to continue with the next one.
x Notes
• During panorama shooting, the image previously taken for position alignment will not be
retained. With the frames or other markers for display in the images as a guide, set the
composition such that the edges of the overlapping images overlap within the frames.

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2 Exposure

Program shooting
The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to
the subject brightness.

Set the mode dial to P.

• When the shutter button is half-pressed, the shutter speed
and aperture value are displayed on the LCD monitor.

2
Shooting mode
LCD monitor
Exposure

P AF confirmation mark

LN

250 F5.6 38
38
Shutter speed Aperture value

Program shift (%)

By turning the main dial (or sub dial) in the P mode, you Program shift
can change the combination of aperture and shutter
speed while maintaining the optimum exposure.
g“Program line diagram (P mode)” (P. 136) Ps
• The program shift setting will not be cancelled after
shooting. To cancel the settings, turn the main dial
(or sub dial) until the shooting mode indication % of
the LCD monitor changes to P. Alternatively, turn off
the power.
• Program shift is not available when you are using a LN
flash.
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 TIPS
The shutter speed and aperture value are blinking:
j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning
display” (gP. 137).

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Aperture priority shooting

The camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the aperture value you have
selected. When you open the aperture (decrease the aperture value), the camera will focus
within a shorter range (shallow depth of field) and produce a picture with a blurred
background. When you close the aperture (increase the aperture value), the camera will
focus within a longer range. Use this mode when you wish to add changes to the background
representation.

When the When the

aperture value aperture value
(f-number) is
decreased
(f-number) is
increased 2

Exposure
Set the mode dial to A and turn the main dial (or sub dial) to set the aperture value.

Close the aperture (f-number is increased)

LN

250 F5.6 38

Aperture value

Open the aperture (f-number is decreased)

 TIPS
To check the depth of field with the selected aperture value:
j See “Preview function” (gP. 48).
To change the exposure adjustment interval:
j This can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. g“EV STEP” (P. 105)
Shutter speed is blinking:
j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning
display” (gP. 137).

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Shutter priority shooting

The camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the shutter speed you have
selected. Set the shutter speed depending on the type of effect you want. A higher shutter
speed allows you to capture a fast-moving subject without blur, and a slower shutter speed
blurs a moving subject, creating a feeling of speed or motion. Set the shutter speed
depending on the type of effect you want.
A fast shutter A slow shutter
speed can freeze speed will blur a
a fast action fast action scene.
scene without any This blurring will
blur. give the

2 impression of
dynamic motion.
Exposure

Set the mode dial to S and turn the main dial (or sub dial) to set the shutter speed.
Faster shutter speed

LN

250 F5.6 38

Shutter speed

Slower shutter speed

 TIPS
The picture looks blurred:
j The possibility of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly during macro or ultra-
telephoto shooting. Raise the shutter speed or use a monopod or tripod to stabilize the camera.
j When the shutter speed is slow, camera shake is more likely to occur. You can reduce camera
shake by using the image stabilizer. g“Image stabilizer” (P. 62)
To change the exposure adjustment interval:
j This can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. g“EV STEP” (P. 105)
The aperture value is blinking:
j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning
display” (gP. 137).

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Manual shooting
Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. You can check how much it
differs from the appropriate exposure by using the exposure level indicator. This mode gives
you more creative control, allowing you to make whatever settings you like, regardless of the
correct exposure.

Set the mode dial to M and turn the dial to set the value.
Aperture value: Turn the sub dial to Shutter speed: Turn the main dial
set the value. to set the value.

Exposure
• The range of aperture values available varies with the lens type.
• The shutter speed can be set to 1/4000 - 60 sec. or [BULB].
Noise in images
While shooting at slow shutter speeds, noise may appear on-screen. These phenomena are
caused when current is generated in those sections of the image pickup device that are not
normally exposed to light, resulting in a rise in temperature in the image pickup device or
image pickup device drive circuit. This can also occur when shooting with a high ISO setting
in a high-temperature environment. To reduce this noise, the camera activates the noise
reduction function.
g“NOISE REDUCT.” (P. 107)

 TIPS
The picture looks blurred:
j The use of a monopod or tripod is recommended when taking a picture at slow shutter speed.
j When the shutter speed is slow, camera shake is more likely to occur. You can reduce camera
shake by using the image stabilizer. g“Image stabilizer” (P. 62)
To change the exposure adjustment interval:
j This can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments. g“EV STEP” (P. 105)
To switch the operations of the main dial and sub dial:
j You can switch the functions that are set with the main dial and sub dial.
g“DIAL FUNCTION” (P. 98)
x Notes
• Exposure compensation is not available in M mode.

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Bulb shooting
You can take a picture with a bulb exposure time in which the shutter stays open as long as
you hold down the shutter button.

In M mode, set the shutter speed to [BULB].

• [BULB] is displayed on the LCD monitor.

 TIPS
To automatically end bulb shooting after a specified period of time:
j You can set the maximum time for bulb shooting. g“BULB TIMER” (P. 106)
To fix the focus during manual focus shooting:
2 j You can fix the focus so the focus does not change even if the focus ring is turned during
exposure. g“BULB FOCUSING” (P. 98)
x Notes
Exposure

• The following functions are not available during bulb shooting.

Sequential shooing/self-timer shooting/AE bracket shooting/image stabilizer/flash bracketing

Preview function
You can check the focused area (depth of field) with the selected aperture value on the LCD
monitor.
For the preview function to work by pressing the < button, it is necessary to set the function
of the < button on the menu beforehand. g“; FUNCTION” (P. 100)

Press the < button to use the preview function. < button

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Changing the metering mode

There are 5 ways to measure the subject brightness: Digital ESP metering, Center weighted
averaging metering, and 3 types of spot metering. Select the most suitable mode for the
shooting conditions.

Live control ij: [METERING]

j
Super control panel iINFO
k: [METERING]

2
Menu MENU[c][V]

Exposure
[METERING] MENU button

INFO button i button

G Digital ESP metering ESP

The camera measures the light levels and calculates the light
level differences in 324 separate areas of the image. This mode G H I IHI ISH
is recommended for general use.
H Center weighted averaging metering
This metering mode provides the average metering between the
subject and the background lighting, placing more weight on the
subject at the center. Use this mode when you do not want the light
level of the background to affect the exposure value.

ISpot metering
The camera meters a very small area around the center of the subject,
defined by the spot metering area mark on the LCD monitor. Use this
mode when there is very strong backlight.
IHI Spot metering - highlight control
When the overall background is bright, white areas of the image will
come out gray if you use the camera’s automatic exposure. Using this
mode enables the camera to shift to over-exposure, allowing accurate
white reproduction. : Metering area
Metering area is the same as spot metering.
ISH Spot metering - shadow control
When the overall background is dark, black areas of the image will come out gray if you use the
camera’s automatic exposure. Using this mode enables the camera to shift to under-exposure,
allowing accurate black reproduction. Metering area is the same as spot metering.

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Exposure compensation
In some situations, you may get better results if you manually compensate (adjust) the
exposure value set automatically by the camera. In many cases, bright subjects (such as
snow) will turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting toward + makes these subjects
closer to their real shades. For the same reason, adjust toward – when shooting dark
subjects. You can use value in the range ±3.0 EV to suit the other exposure compensation
function.

2
Exposure

-2.0 EV ±0 +2.0 EV

Direct button F+j/j

F button
 TIPS
To change the exposure adjustment interval: j
j This can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments.
g“EV STEP” (P. 105)
To adjust the exposure using only the dial:
j You can set the exposure compensation value without
pressing F button.
g“DIAL FUNCTION” (P. 98)
x Notes Adjust toward –
• Exposure compensation is not available in M and s Adjust toward +
modes.

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AE lock
The metered exposure value can be locked with the AEL/AFL button (AE lock). Use AE lock
when you want a different exposure setting from the one that would normally apply under the
current shooting conditions.
Normally, pressing the shutter button halfway locks both AF (auto focus) and AE (automatic
exposure), but you can lock the exposure alone by pressing the AEL/AFL button.

Press the AEL/AFL button at the position where

AEL/AFL button
you wish to lock the metering values and the
exposure will be locked. The exposure is locked
while the AEL/AFL button is pressed. Now press
the shutter button.
• Releasing the AEL/AFL button cancels AE lock.
2

Exposure
Ps
 TIPS
To lock the exposure:
j You can lock the metering result so that it is not
cancelled when the AEL/AFL button is released.
g“AEL/AFL MEMO” (P. 100) LN
To activate AE lock with a set metering mode:
j You can set the metering mode for locking the exposure
AEL 250 F5.6 38
with the AE lock. AE lock
g“AELMetering” (P. 105)

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AE bracketing
The camera automatically shoots a number of pictures at different exposure values for each
frame. Even in conditions where correct exposure is difficult to obtain (such as a backlit
subject or a scene at dusk), you can pick the picture you prefer from a selected number of
frames with a variety of different exposure settings (exposure and compensation values). The
pictures are taken in the following order: Picture with optimum exposure, picture adjusted in –
direction, and picture adjusted in + direction.
e.g.) When BKT is set to [3F 1.0EV]

2
Exposure

-1.0 EV ±0 +1.0 EV

Compensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0

• The compensation value will change if the EV step is changed. g“EV STEP” (P. 105)
Number of frames: 3

Menu MENU[c][V][BRACKETING][AE BKT]

AE BKT
BRACKETING
Start shooting. AE BKT OFF
• In single-frame shooting, the exposure changes every 3F 0.3EV
WB BKT
time the shutter button is pressed.
FL BKT 3F 0.7EV
• In sequential shooting, hold down the shutter button until
the selected number of frames are taken. ISO BKT 3F 1.0EV
• Releasing the shutter button stops flash bracketing
shooting. When it stops, 0 is displayed in green on BACK SET
the LCD monitor.
How AE bracketing compensates exposure in each shooting mode
Depending on the selected shooting mode, exposure is compensated in the following way:
P mode : Aperture value and shutter speed
A mode : Shutter speed
S mode : Aperture value
M mode : Shutter speed

 TIPS
To apply AE bracketing to the exposure value you have compensated:
j Compensate the exposure value, then use the AE bracketing feature. AE bracketing is applied to
the exposure value you have compensated.

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ISO sensitivity setting

The larger the ISO value, the darker the location in which you can shoot. However, increasing
the ISO value leads to increased noise (graininess) in the picture. ISO200, which gives
optimal noise and gradation balance, is recommended for normal use.
For a slower shutter speed or when you want to open the aperture, use ISO100.

Direct button ISO

j

Live control ij: [ISO]

2
Super control panel iINFOk: [ISO]

Exposure
Menu MENU[c][V][ISO] MENU button

INFO button
[AUTO] : The sensitivity is set automatically j
according to the shooting conditions. For i button
[ISO-AUTO SET], you can set the default
ISO button
(value normally used when the optimal
exposure can be obtained) and upper
limit (upper limit of ISO that automatically P
changes). g“ISO-AUTO SET” (P. 105)
[100-6400] : Fixed ISO sensitivity [ISO STEP] can be
changed to 1/3 EV or 1EV increments.
g“ISO STEP” (P. 105)
ISO AUTO
 TIPS
AUTO 100 125 160 200 250 320
To automatically set the optimal ISO in M mode:
j Normally, the AUTO setting is not available in M mode, but
you can set it for use in all shooting modes. g“ISO-
AUTO” (P. 106)

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ISO bracketing
The camera automatically takes pictures at a different ISO sensitivity with the shutter speed
and aperture value fixed. 3 images with different exposures are recorded in the order of the
set ISO sensitivity (optimum exposure when set to [AUTO]), exposure in the – direction, and
exposure in the + direction.
Compensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or 1.0
• The compensation value is set in 1/3 EV increments regardless of the ISO step setting.
Number of frames: 3

Menu MENU[c][V][BRACKETING][ISO BKT]

2 x Notes
• Bracketing is performed regardless of the upper limit set with [ISO-AUTO SET].
Exposure

Multiple exposure
This overlays multiple frames and saves the result as a single image. The image is saved
with the record mode set at the time the image is saved.
You can overlay an image while taking a picture or overlay a recorded image in playback
mode.
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE
In shooting mode, 2 frames of pictures taken can be overlaid and saved as a single image.
You can also select a stored RAW image and shoot multiple exposures to create an overlay
image.
[FRAME] : Select [2F].
[AUTO GAIN] : When set to [ON], the brightness of each frame is set to 1/2 and the
images are overlaid. When set to [OFF], the images are overlaid with
the original brightness of each frame.
[OVERLAY] : Then set to [ON], a RAW image recorded on a card can be overlaid
with multiple exposures and stored as a separate image. The number
of pictures taken is one.
IMAGE OVERLAY
In playback mode, up to 3 frames of RAW images can be overlaid and saved as a single
image. g“Image overlay” (P. 90)

Menu MENU[X] MULTIPLE EXPOSURE

[MULTIPLE EXPOSURE] FRAME OFF
AUTO GAIN OFF
Setting display OVERLAY OFF
• When multiple exposure is set, i is displayed on the
LCD monitor. When shooting is interrupted, i is
displayed in green.
BACK SET

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 TIPS
To cancel the image during shooting:
j Pressing the D button cancels the last picture taken.
To shoot multiple exposures while checking the composition for each frame:
j The overlay images are displayed semi-transparently on the LCD monitor so you can shoot while
checking the position of the image overlay.
To overlay 3 or more frames:
j To overlay 3 or more frames, save the image as a RAW file and use [OVERLAY] to repeat the
multiple exposure shooting.
x Notes
• When multiple exposure is set, [SLEEP] is set to [OFF] automatically.
• RAW images taken with another camera cannot be used for the overlay image.
• When [OVERLAY] is set to [ON], the images displayed when a RAW image is selected are
developed with the settings at the time of shooting.
2
• To set the shooting functions, cancel multiple exposure shooting first. Some functions cannot

Exposure
be set.
• Multiple exposure is cancelled automatically from the first picture in the following situations.
The camera is turned off/The q button is pressed/The MENU button is pressed/The
shooting mode is set to a mode other than P, A, S, M/The lens release button is pressed/
The battery power runs out/The USB cable, AV cable and/or HDMI mini-cable is inserted
• The information for the first frame during multiple exposure shooting is displayed as the
shooting information.
• When a RAW image is selected using [OVERLAY], the JPEG image for the image recorded
in JPEG+RAW is displayed.
• When shooting multiple exposures using bracketing, priority is given to multiple exposure
shooting. While the overlay image is being saved, bracketing is reset to the factory default
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3 Focusing and shooting functions

AF mode selection
The three focus modes S-AF, C-AF, and MF are available with this camera.
You can take pictures by combining S-AF mode with MF mode.
j
Direct button AF

j
Live control ij: [AF MODE]

Super control panel iINFOk: [AF MODE]

3
Menu MENU[c][R]
Focusing and shooting functions

[AF MODE] i button

MENU button
INFO button
AF button

S-AF
SINGLE AF
S-AF C-AF MF S-AF+MF

S-AF (single AF)

Focusing is performed once when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
If focusing fails, release your finger from the shutter button and press it halfway again. This
mode is suitable for taking pictures of still subjects or subjects with limited movement.

Press the shutter button halfway.

• When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark lights up on the LCD monitor.
• A beep sound is outputted when the subject is in focus.

 TIPS
When you want to quickly switch from AF mode to MF:
j By registering [MF] to the < button, you can press the < button to switch to MF mode.
g“; FUNCTION” (P. 100)
When you want to be able to shoot even if the subject is not in focus:
j See “RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C” (gP. 102).

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C-AF (continuous AF)

The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains pressed halfway. Even if the
subject moves or you change the composition of the picture, the camera continues trying to
focus.

Press the shutter button halfway and keep it in this position.

• When the subject is in focus and locked, the AF confirmation mark lights up on the LCD
monitor.
• The AF target does not light up, even when the subject is in focus.
• The camera repeats focusing. Even if the subject moves or even if you change the
composition of the picture, focusing is tried continuously.
• A beep sound is outputted when the subject is in focus. The beep sound is not outputted
after the third continuous AF operation, even when the subject is in focus.
• This feature is not supported in Four Thirds system lenses.

MF (manual focus)
3
This function allows you to manually focus on any subject.

Focusing and shooting functions

Adjust the focus using the focus ring.
• Turn the focus ring and the view will switch to )
zoom display automatically. You can disallow Near
zoom display. g“MF ASSIST” (P. 98)

 TIPS
To change the rotational direction of the focus
ring:
j You can select the rotational direction of the focus
ring to suit your preference for how the lens adjusts
to the focusing point. g“FOCUS RING” (P. 98)
Focus ring

Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF)

This function allows you to fine-adjust the focus manually by turning the focus ring after AF is
performed in the S-AF mode.
• Press the shutter button halfway. After AF is confirmed, rotate the focus ring to fine-adjust
the focus.
x Notes
• If the shutter button is pressed again after fine-adjusting the focus with the focus ring, the AF
is activated and your adjustments are cancelled.

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AF target selection
This camera has 11 AF targets for focusing on the subject with auto focus. Select the optimal
AF target mode according to your subject and the composition.
There are two AF target modes: All target AF mode, which uses AF at all AF targets, and
Single target AF mode, which uses AF centering around one selected AF target.

B All target AF mode

The camera focuses automatically on one of the 11 AF
targets. Use this feature when you wish to leave focusing to
the camera.

3 M Single target AF mode

The camera focuses using one selected AF target. This is
Focusing and shooting functions

useful for accurately focusing on the subject after

composing the shot.

Live control ij: [AF AREA] j

Super control panel iINFOk: [AF AREA]

Menu MENU[c][R]
[AF AREA]
MENU button

INFO button j

i button

• The currently selected AF target lights. When M is set,

you can select the AF target to be used at that point. For
operation, refer to Step 2 in “Selecting the AF target
mode and position” (gP. 59) in the next section.

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Selecting the AF target mode and position

Select the AF target mode or select the AF target to use with Single target AF mode.

1 Using [AF AREA] select M to enable selection of the AF target mode and
position.
2 Use the main dial and sub dial or arrow pad to
select the AF target.

Set to B.

 TIPS P
Selecting the position of the AF target with the
arrow pad.
j Press the shutter button halfway and release it, then use
3
the arrow pad to change the position of the AF target.

Focusing and shooting functions

g“n FUNCTION” (P. 102)

250 F5.6
Registering an AF target mode
You can register a frequently used AF target mode and the position of that AF target. You can
then quickly load that registered setting (“home position”) and use it when shooting.

Registering

1 In the screen of Step 2 of “Selecting the AF

target mode and position” (gP. 59), press
the < button and F button at the same time.
• The home position is registered at the time the
buttons are pressed.
• The home position cannot be registered when
operated from a menu.

HP

Indicates that the AF target is

being registered.
Shooting

To use this function, you must assign the [PHOME] function to the < button in advance.
g“; FUNCTION” (P. 100)

1 Press the < button.

• The registered home position is selected. Press this button again to switch to the original AF
target mode.

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Focus lock k If correct focus cannot be obtained

If the camera’s focus does not focus, the easiest solution is to use the focus lock. Use this
when composing the subject outside of the AF targets or when the subject is difficult to focus
on.

1 Adjust 1 selected AF target to the subject to be

focused and press the shutter button halfway Shutter button
until the AF confirmation mark lights up.
(Single target AF mode)
• The focus is locked. The AF confirmation mark and
the AF target in focus light up on the LCD monitor.
• If the AF confirmation mark blinks, press the shutter
button halfway again.
• The AF target mark is displayed for only a moment

3
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
Focusing and shooting functions

Card access lamp

e.g.) The camera focuses using the
center AF target.

LN

250 F5.6 38
2 While pressing the shutter button halfway, AF confirmation mark
move to the desired composition and press the
button all the way. P
• The card access lamp blinks while the picture is
being stored on the card.

LN

250 F5.6 38

If the subject has lower contrast than its surroundings

If the contrast of the subject is weak, such as when the lighting is insufficient or the subject
cannot be seen clearly because of fog, the focus may not be achieved. Focus (focus lock) on
a high-contrast object the same distance away as the intended subject, recompose your shot
and then take the picture.

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Sequential shooting
Single-frame shooting o Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed
(normal shooting mode).
Sequential shooting j Shoots at approximately 3 frames/sec. for as long as the shutter
button is pressed (during S-AF, MF).
• Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in
sequence until you release the button.
• Focus, exposure, and white balance are locked at the first frame (during S-AF, MF).
x Notes
• During sequential shooting, if the battery check blinks due to low battery, the camera stops
shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card. The camera may not save
all of the pictures depending on how much battery power remains.

j
Direct button jY
3
j

Focusing and shooting functions

Live control ij: [jY]

Super control panel iINFOk: [jY]

• Anti-shock display:
The D symbol on the LCD monitor indicates that MENU button
anti-shock is activated.
g“ANTI-SHOCK” (P. 106) INFO button

jY button

i button

SINGLE
o j Y12s Y2s

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Self-timer shooting
This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to release
the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer
shooting.
For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 61).

Press the shutter button all the way.

• When Y12s is selected: First, the self-timer lamp lights Self-timer lamp
up for approximately 10
seconds, then it blinks for
approximately 2 seconds and
the picture is taken.
• When Y2s is selected : The self-timer lamp blinks for
approximately 2 seconds, and

3 then the picture is taken.

• To cancel the activated self-timer, press the jY button.
x Notes
Focusing and shooting functions

• Do not press the shutter button while standing in front of

the camera; this could result in the subject being out of
focus since focusing is performed when the shutter
button is pressed halfway.

Image stabilizer
You can reduce the amount of camera shake that can occur when shooting in low light
situations or shooting with high magnification.

OFF Image stabilizer is off.

I.S. 1 Image stabilizer is on.
I.S. 2 This is used for panning with the camera in the horizontal direction to achieve a
blurred background. The horizontal image stabilizer is turned off, and only the
vertical image stabilizer is activated.
I.S. 3 This is used for panning with the camera in the vertical direction to achieve a blurred
background (tilting). The vertical image stabilizer is turned off, and only the
horizontal image stabilizer is activated.

Live control ij:

[IMAGE STABILIZER] j

Super control panel iINFOk:

[IMAGE STABILIZER]

MENU button
Menu MENU[X]
[IMAGE STABILIZER] INFO button
i button

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Setting the focal length

By setting the focal length of the lens in advance, you can P
use the image stabilizer function with lenses other than
Micro Four Thirds/Four Thirds system lenses. This setting
is deactivated when a Micro Four Thirds/Four Thirds
system lens is attached. IS 1
FOCAL LENGTH F
AUTO
1 Press the F button when the image stabilizer is
turned on. 50 mm
2 Use the sub dial or fg to set the focal length
and press i.

Focal lengths that can be set

8mm 10mm 12mm 16mm 18mm 21mm 24mm 28mm 30mm 35mm

40mm

100mm
48mm

105mm
50mm

120mm
55mm

135mm
65mm

150mm
70mm

180mm
75mm

200mm
80mm

210mm
85mm

250mm
90mm

300mm
3

Focusing and shooting functions

350mm 400mm 500mm 600mm 800mm 1,000mm

• If the focal length of the lens you are using is not listed, select the closest value.
x Notes
• The image stabilizer cannot correct excessive camera shake or camera shake that occurs
when the shutter speed is set to the slowest speed. In these cases, it is recommended that
you use a tripod.
• When using a tripod, set [IMAGE STABILIZER] to [OFF].
• When using a lens with an image stabilization function, turn off the image stabilizer function of
either the lens or the camera.
• If [IMAGE STABILIZER] is set to [I.S.1], [I.S.2] or [I.S.3] and you turn off the camera, the
camera will vibrate. This is due to the camera initializing the image stabilizer mechanism.
Without this initialization, the image stabilizer may not be able to achieve the proper effect.
• You may notice an operating sound or vibration when the image stabilizer is activated.
• If the image stabilizer icon blinks in red on the monitor, it indicates a failure of the image
stabilizer function. If you take a picture as is, the composition may be off. Consult your
Olympus Authorized Service Center.
• The image stabilizer will not activate at shutter speeds of over 2 seconds.
• If the internal temperature of the camera exceeds the specified temperature, the image
stabilizer is deactivated and the image stabilizer icon lights red on the monitor.

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4 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

Selecting the record mode

You can select a record mode in which to take pictures. Choose the record mode that is best
for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.).

Recording formats

JPEG

For JPEG images, select a combination of image size (Y, X, W) and compression rate
(SF, F, N, B). An image consists of pixels (dots). When you enlarge an image with a low pixel
count, it will be displayed as a mosaic. If an image has a high pixel count, the file size
(amount of data) will be larger and the number of storable still pictures will be lower. The
higher the compression, the smaller the file size. However, the image will have less clarity
when played back.

4 Image with a high pixel count

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

Image with a low pixel count

Image becomes clearer

Compression rate
Number of Pixel SF (Super F N
Application B (Basic)
pixels count Fine) (Fine) (Normal)
1/12
1/2.7 1/4 1/8
Number of pixels increases

Y (Large) 4032 × 3024 YSF YF YN YB

3200 × 2400
Select for the X (Middle) 2560 × 1920 XSF XF XN XB
print size 1600 × 1200
1280 × 960
1024 × 768
For small- W (Small) WSF WF WN WB
sized prints
640 × 480
and use on a
web site

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RAW

This is unprocessed data that has not undergone changes in white balance, sharpness,
contrast or color. To display as an image on the computer, use OLYMPUS Master. RAW data
cannot be displayed on a different camera or by using common software, and it cannot be
selected for print reservation. RAW files are assigned an “.ORF” file extension.
RAW images can be edited with this camera and saved as JPEG data. g“Editing still
images” (P. 89)

Selecting the record mode

JPEG
For JPEG, you can register 4 combinations of images sizes (Y, X, W) and compression
rates (SF, F, N, B) from the 12 total combinations available. g“K SET” (P. 108)
When you select the X or W image size, you can further select the pixel size.
g“PIXEL COUNT” (P. 109)

JPEG+RAW
Records both a JPEG and RAW image at the same time each time you take a picture.

RAW 4
Records the image in RAW data format.

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

e.g.) The following 9 record modes are available when YF/YN/XN/WN are registered
RAW : RAW
JPEG : YF/YN/XN/WN
JPEG+RAW : YF+RAW/YN+RAW/XN+RAW/WN+RAW

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Live control ij: [K]

P

Super control panel iINFOk: [K]

NORM
OFF
Menu MENU[W][K] mall 4:3
Super Fine LIVE INFO
[STILL PICTURE]
250 F5.6 38

 TIPS CARD SETUP

To quickly set the record mode: CUSTOM RESETRAW
j By setting [RAWK] to the < button, you can turn the main PICTURE MODE F
dial while pressing the < button to change the record GRADATION N
mode.
Each time you press the < button, you can easily switch N
between JPEG data only and JPEG and RAW data. IMAGE ASPECT N
g“; FUNCTION” (P. 100) BACK SET
To find out the file size/number of storable still pictures for
4 each record mode:
j “Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures” (gP. 140)
Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

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Selecting the white balance

Color reproduction differs depending on light conditions. For instance, when daylight or
tungsten lighting is reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly
different for each. With a digital camera, white color can be adjusted to reproduce more
natural white with a digital processor. This is called white balance. There are 4 options for
setting the WB with this camera.
Auto white balance [AUTO]
This function enables the camera to automatically detect white in images and adjust the color
balance accordingly. Use this mode for general use.
Preset white balance [5][2][3][1][w][x][y][n]
8 different color temperatures are preset according to the light source. For example, use
preset WB when you want to reproduce more red in the picture of a sunset, or capture a
warmer artistic effect under artificial lighting.
Custom white balance [CWB]
You can set the color temperature from 2000K to 14000K. For details on color temperature,
refer to “White balance color temperature” (gP. 139).
One-touch white balance [V]
You can set the optimum white balance for the shooting conditions by pointing the camera at
a white object like a sheet of white paper. The white balance achieved with this setting is 4
saved as one of the preset WB settings.

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

WB mode Light conditions

Used for most light conditions (when there is a white portion framed on the LCD
AUTO monitor). Use this mode for general use.
For shooting outdoors on a clear day, or to capture the reds in a sunset or the
5 5300K colors in a fireworks display

2 7500K For shooting outdoors in the shadows on a clear day

3 6000K For shooting outdoors on a cloudy day

1 3000K For shooting under a tungsten light

w 4000K For shooting under white fluorescent lighting

x 4500K For shooting under a neutral white fluorescent lamp

y 6600K For shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp

n 5500K For flash shooting

Color temperature set by one-touch WB.
V g“Setting the one-touch white balance” (P. 69)
Color temperature set in custom white balance menu. This can be set from 2000K
CWB to 14000K. When the value has not been set, it is set to 5400K.

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Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance

You can adjust the white balance by selecting the appropriate color temperature for the light
conditions.
j
Direct button WB

j
Live control ij: [WB]

Super control panel iINFOk: [WB]

• Custom white balance is set by selecting [CWB] and

turning the sub dial while pressing down the F button.
MENU button
Menu MENU[c][X][WB]
INFO button

i button
4 WB button
 TIPS
Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

When subjects that are not white appear white: P

j In the auto WB setting, if there is no near-white color in the
image framed in the screen, the white balance will not be
correctly determined. In such a case, try preset WB or one-
touch WB settings.

WB AUTO
AUTO 5 2 3 1 w x

WB compensation
This function lets you make fine changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings.

Super control panel iINFOk: [>]

Menu MENU[c][X][WB]

• Select the white balance to adjust and press i.

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Adjusting the white balance in the A direction (Amber-Blue)

AUTO >
Depending on the original WB conditions, the image will
become more amber when adjusted toward +, and bluer A G
+2 –5
when adjusted toward –.
Adjusting the white balance in the G direction (Green-Magenta)
Depending on the original WB conditions, the image will
WB PREVIEW AEL
become greener when adjusted toward +, and magenta AFL
when adjusted toward –. BACK SET
• The white balance can be adjusted in 7 increments in
each direction.

 TIPS
Checking the white balance you have adjusted:
j After setting the compensation value, point the camera at the subject to take test shots. When
the AEL/AFL button is pressed, sample images that have been taken with the current WB
settings are displayed.
Adjusting all WB mode settings at once:
j See “ALL >” (gP. 108).

Setting the one-touch white balance 4

This function is useful when you need a more precise white balance than preset WB can

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

provide. Point the camera at a sheet of white paper under the light source you want to use to
determine the white balance. The optimum white balance for the current shooting conditions
can be saved in the camera. This is useful when shooting a subject under natural light, as
well as under various light sources with different color temperatures.
Set [; FUNCTION] to [V] beforehand. (gP. 100)

1 Point the camera at a sheet of white paper.

• Position the paper to fill the screen and unshadowed.
2 While holding down the < button, press the shutter < button
button.
• The one-touch white balance screen appears.
3 Select [YES] and press the i button.
• The white balance is registered.
• The registered white balance will be stored in the camera as
a preset WB setting. Turning the power off does not erase
the data.

 TIPS
After pressing the shutter button, [WB NG RETRY] is displayed:
j When there is not enough white in the image, or when the image is too bright, too dark or the
colors look unnatural, you cannot register the white balance. Change the aperture and shutter
speed settings, then repeat the procedure from Step 1.

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WB bracketing
Three images with different white balances (adjusted in specified color directions) are
automatically created from one shot. One image has the specified white balance, while the
others are the same image adjusted in different color directions.

Menu MENU[c][V][BRACKETING][WB BKT]

• Select from [OFF]/[3F 2STEP]/[3F 4STEP], or [3F

6STEP] for the EV step for both the A-B (amber-blue) WB BKT
direction and the G-M (green-magenta) direction.
• When the shutter button is pressed down all the way, 3 A-B G-M
images adjusted in specified color directions are
automatically created. 3F 4STEP 3F 4STEP

BACK SET

4
 TIPS
To apply WB bracketing to the white balance:
j Adjust white balance manually, then use the WB bracketing feature. WB bracketing is applied to
Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

the white balance you have adjusted.

x Notes
• During WB bracketing, the camera cannot shoot the pictures if there is not enough memory in
the camera and card for storing at least the selected number of frames.

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Picture mode
You can select image tone to create unique image effects. You can also fine-adjust image
parameters such as contrast and sharpness for each mode. The adjusted parameters are
recorded in each picture effect mode.
[hVIVID] : Produces vivid colors.
[iNATURAL] : Produces natural colors.
[jMUTED] : Produces flat tones.
[ZPORTRAIT] : Produces beautiful skin tones.
[MONOTONE] : Produces black and white tone.
[CUSTOM] : Select one picture mode, set the parameters, and register the setting.
You can also register the gradation to [CUSTOM]. This setting is stored
separately from [GRADATION] in the menu. g“Gradation” (P. 72)

Super control panel iINFOk:

[PICTURE MODE] PICTURE MODE
CARD SETUP
CUSTOM RESEThVIVID
iNATURAL
PICTURE MODE
Menu MENU[W]
[PICTURE MODE]
GRADATION jMUTED
ZPORTRAIT
4

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

IMAGE ASPECT
MONOTONE
BACK SET
The adjustable parameters vary according to the picture
modes. iNATURAL
The individual parameters are as follows.
CONTRAST J ±0
[CONTRAST] : Distinction between light and dark
[SHARPNESS] : Sharpness of the image SHARPNESS N ±0
[SATURATION]: Vividness of the color SATURATION T ±0
[B&W FILTER] : Creates a black and white image. The
filter color is brightened and the
complementary color is darkened.
[N: NEUTRAL] : Creates a normal black and BACK SET
white image.
[Ye: YELLOW] : Reproduces clearly defined iNATURAL
CONTRAST
white cloud with natural blue sky. Lo Hi
[Or: ORANGE] : Slightly emphasizes colors in CONTRAST Hi +2
Lo
blue skies and sunsets. SHARPNESS +1 Hi
[R: RED] : Strongly emphasizes colors in Lo
0 0 Hi
blue skies and brightness of SATURATION
-1
crimson foliage.
[G: GREEN] : Strongly emphasizes colors in Lo -2
red lips and green leaves.
BACK SET
[PICT. TONE] : Colors the black and white image.
[N: NEUTRAL] : Creates a normal black and
white image.
[S: SEPIA] : Sepia
[B: BLUE] : Bluish
[P: PURPLE] : Purplish
[G: GREEN] : Greenish

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Gradation
In addition to the [NORMAL] gradation setting, you can select from 3 other gradation settings.
[HIGH KEY] : Gradation for a bright subject.
[LOW KEY] : Gradation for a dark subject.
[AUTO] : Divides the image into detailed regions and adjusts the brightness
separately for each region. This is effective for images with areas of large
contrast in which the whites appear too bright or the blacks appear too dark.
[NORMAL] : Use [NORMAL] mode for general uses.

HIGH KEY LOW KEY

Suitable for a subject that is Suitable for a subject that is

4 mostly highlighted. mostly shadowed.

Record mode, white balance, and picture mode

Super control panel ik: [GRADATION]

Menu MENU[W][GRADATION]

x Notes
• Contrast adjustment does not work when set to [HIGH KEY], [LOW KEY], or [AUTO].

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5 Flash shooting

External flash shooting

With this camera, you can use one of the separately sold external flash units to achieve a
flash suited to your needs.
The external flashes communicate with the camera, allowing you to control the camera’s
flash modes with various available flash control modes, such as TTL-AUTO and Super FP
flash. An external flash unit specified for use with this camera can be mounted on the camera
by attaching it to the camera’s hot shoe. You can also attach the flash to the flash bracket on
the camera using the bracket cable (optional).
Refer to the external flash’s manual as well.
Functions available with external flash units
Optional flash FL-50R FL-36R FL-20 FL-14 RF-11 TF-22

TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, TTL-AUTO,

Flash control mode TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL
FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL MANUAL

GN50 GN36
GN (85 mm*) (85 mm*) GN20 GN14
(Guide number) GN11 GN22
GN28 GN20 (35 mm*) (28 mm*)
(ISO100) (24 mm*) (24 mm*)
* The focal length of the lens that can be used (Calculated based on 35 mm film camera)
5
Using the external electronic flash

Flash shooting
Be sure to attach the flash to the camera before turning on the flash’s power.

1 Remove the hot shoe cover by sliding it

in the direction indicated by the arrow in Hot shoe
the illustration. cover
• Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to avoid
losing it, and put it back on the camera after
flash shooting.

2 Attach the electronic flash to the hot

shoe on the camera.
• If the lock pin is protruding, turn the shoe lock
ring as far as it will go in the direction opposite
to LOCK. This will pull the lock pin back
inside.
Lock pin Lock ring

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3 Turn on the flash.

• When the charge lamp on the flash lights up,
charging is complete.
• The flash will be synchronized with the camera at a
speed of 1/180 sec. or less.
4 Select a flash mode.
5 Select the flash control mode.
• TTL-AUTO is recommended for normal use.
6 Press the shutter button halfway.
• Shooting information such as ISO sensitivity,
aperture value, and shutter speed is
communicated between the camera and flash.
7 Press the shutter button all the way.

Super FP flash

Super FP flash is available with the FL-50R or FL-36R. You can use the Super FP flash even
where normal flashes cannot be used with high shutter speed. Fill-in flash shooting with the
aperture open (such as in outdoor portrait shooting) is also possible with Super FP flash. For
details, refer to the external flash’s manual.

Using commercially available flashes

5 You cannot use the camera to adjust the amount of light emitted from a commercially
available flash except for a flash specified for use with this camera. To use a commercially
Flash shooting

available flash, connect it to the hot shoe. Set the camera’s shooting mode to M.

Non-specified commercial flashes

1) Exposures when using a flash require that adjustments be made on the flash. If a flash is
used in the auto mode, match it with the f-number and ISO sensitivity settings on the
camera.
2) Even if the flash auto f-number and ISO sensitivity are set the same as on the camera, the
correct exposure may not be obtained depending on the shooting conditions. In such a
case, adjust the auto f-number or ISO on the flash or calculate the distance in the manual
mode.
3) Use a flash with an illumination angle that matches the focal length of the lens. The focal
length of the lens for 35 mm film is approximately twice as long as the focal length of the
lenses designed for this camera.
4) Do not use a flash unit or other accessory TTL flash that has additional communication
functions other than the specified flashes, since it may not only fail to function normally,
but may also cause damage to the camera’s circuitry.

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Flash mode setting

Set when using the external flash which is sold separately.
The camera sets the flash mode according to various factors such as firing pattern and flash
timing. Available flash modes depend on the exposure mode.

Auto flash AUTO

The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions.

To shoot a subject with backlighting, position the AF target over the subject.
Flash synchronization speed/Slow limit
Shutter speed can be changed when the flash fires. g“#X-SYNC.” (P. 106), “#SLOW
LIMIT” (P. 106)

Red-eye reduction flash !/H

In the red-eye reduction flash mode, a series of

pre-flashes are emitted just before the regular
flash fires. This helps accustom the subject’s
eyes to the bright light and minimizes the red-
eye phenomenon. In S/M mode, the flash
always fires.
x Notes
• After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second
The subject’s eyes appear red
5
before the shutter is released. Hold the camera firmly to avoid camera shake.

Flash shooting
• Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at pre-flashes, or if the
shooting range is too far. Individual physical characteristics may also limit effectiveness.

Slow synchronization (1st curtain) #SLOW

The slow synchronization flash is designed for slow shutter speeds. Normally, when shooting
with a flash, shutter speeds cannot go below a certain level to prevent camera shake. But
when shooting a subject against a night scene, fast shutter speeds can make the background
too dark. Slow synchronization allows you to capture both the background and the subject.
Since the shutter speed is slow, be sure to stabilize the camera by using a tripod so as not to
cause the picture to be blurred.

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1st curtain
Usually, the flash fires right after the shutter fully opens. This is called 1st curtain. This
method is usually used during flash shooting.

Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) #SLOW2/2nd CURTAIN

2nd curtain flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create
interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the
tail-lights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out.
In S/M mode, the flash always fires.

When the shutter speed is set to 2 sec.

2 seconds

2nd curtain 2 0 1st curtain

seconds seconds
1st curtain flash fires
2nd curtain flash fires
Shutter closes Shutter fully opens

5 Slow synchronization (1st curtain)/Red-eye reduction flash !SLOW

While using slow synchronization with flash shooting, you can also use this function to
Flash shooting

achieve red-eye reduction. When shooting a subject against a night scene, this function
allows you to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. As the time from emitting pre-flashes to
shooting is long in 2nd curtain synchronization, it is difficult to achieve red-eye reduction.
Hence, only 1st curtain synchronization setting is available.

Fill-in flash #

The flash fires regardless of the light conditions.

This mode is useful for eliminating shadows on
the subject’s face (such as shadows from tree
leaves), in a backlight situation, or for correcting
the color shift produced by artificial lighting
(especially fluorescent light).
x Notes
• When the flash fires, the shutter speed is set to 1/180 sec. or less. When shooting a subject
against a bright background with the fill-in flash, the background may be overexposed. In this
case, use the optional FL-50R external flash or a similar flash and shoot in the Super FP flash
mode. g“Super FP flash” (P. 74)

Flash off $

The flash does not fire.

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Flash intensity control

The flash intensity can be adjusted from +3 to -3.
In some situations (e.g., when shooting small subjects, distant backgrounds, etc.), you may
get better results by adjusting the amount of light emitted by the flash (“flash intensity”). It is
useful when you intend to increase the contrast (distinction between light and dark) of images
to make the images more vivid.

Super control panel iINFOk: [w]

Menu MENU[c][W][w] j

x Notes
• This does not work when the flash control mode on the
electronic flash is set to MANUAL.
• If flash intensity is adjusted on the electronic flash, it will
be combined with the camera’s flash intensity setting.
• When [w+F] is set to [ON], the flash intensity value
will be added to the exposure compensation value. MENU button
g“w+F” (P. 107) INFO button j

5
i button

FLASH MODE

Flash shooting
+3
+2
X-SYNC. S1/C2/M1
+1
SLOW LIMIT 0 0
-1
-2
-3

BACK SET

Flash bracketing
The camera shoots multiple frames, changing the amount of light emitted by the flash for
each shot. The camera shoots 3 frames at a time with the following amount of light: optimum
light, light adjusted in the – direction, and light adjusted in the + direction.

Menu MENU[c][V][BRACKETING][FL BKT]

• The compensation value will change according to the EV

step. g“EV STEP” (P. 105) FL BKT
BRACKETING
• In single-frame shooting, the amount of light emitted by AE BKT OFF
the flash changes every time the shutter button is WB BKT 3F 0.3EV
pressed. 3F 0.7EV
FL BKT
• In sequential shooting, hold down the shutter button until
the selected number of frames are taken. ISO BKT 3F 1.0EV
• Releasing the shutter button stops flash bracketing
shooting. When it stops, 0 is displayed in green on BACK SET
the LCD monitor.

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6 Recording Movies

Movie recording
You can record high-definition movies. Stereo sound is recorded simultaneously.
In addition to using the [P] mode in which optimal aperture values are set automatically
according to the brightness of the subject and the [A] mode in which changes are applied to
the depiction of the background, you can use art filtering effects to to enrich the
expressiveness of your movies.

1 Set the mode dial to n.

2 Press the shutter button halfway down and focus on AF confirmation mark
what you wish record. n mode display
• Focusing is achieved by autofocus, and the AF
confirmation mark lights up.

6
HD
Recording Movies

2 1 :3 8
Available recording time
3 Press the shutter button all the way to begin
Lights up in red during recording
recording.
• Sound recording begins simultaneously (when [MOVIE R]
is set to [ON]).
g“Recording Audio when Recording Movie” (P. 80)

4 Press the shutter button all the way to end 2 :1 8

recording.
Total recording time

 TIPS
Autofocus is not working properly:
j Press the AEL/AFL button for AF operation.
• The sound of the lens triggering will be recorded.

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x Notes
• When recording a movie, you cannot change the settings for exposure compensation and
aperture value.
• In movie mode, [IMAGE STABILIZER] provides electronic stabilization. When you use this
function, the recorded image is enlarged by a small amount. Also, [I.S.1] will operate
regardless of the settings for [I.S.1], [I.S.2] and [I.S.3].
• Stabilization is not possible when the camera shake is excessive.
• When using a lens with an image stabilization function, turn off the image stabilizer function of
either the lens or the camera.
• You cannot use [g FACE DETECT] in movie mode.
• With some types of media, you cannot record to the end of the available time and recording is
canceled automatically during operation. Also, the size of any given file is limited to 2 GB.
• When the inside of the camera becomes hot, shooting is automatically stopped to protect the
camera.
• You cannot make a further recording while the card access lamp is blinking at the end of a
recording.
• With some art filters, [C-AF] operation is limited.
• It is recommended to use a SD speed class 6 compatible card for movie shooting.

Changing the settings for movie recording

Adding effects to a movie

Live control ij[MOVIE AE MODE]

MENU[X][MOVIE AE MODE]
6
Menu

• Select using fg, then press the i button.

[P] Optimal aperture is set automatically

Recording Movies
MOVIE AEMOVIE P
MODE AE MODE
according to the brightness of the MOVIE+STILL P OFF
subject.
[A] Depiction of background is changed by j/ Y A o
setting the aperture. Turn the sub dial to ART1OFF
IMAGE STABILIZER
set the aperture. MULTIPLE EXPOSURE
ART2OFF
[ART1]~[ART6] Movie is recorded with characteristics of ART3
art filter mode.
BACK SET
g“Setting the art filter/scene” (P. 5)

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Selecting the record mode

Live control ij[K]

Menu MENU[W][K][MOVIE]

Movie Record Mode

Record mode Application

HD The number of pixels is 1280 × 720. You can record high-definition movies.

SD The number of pixels is 640 × 480.

Recording Audio when Recording Movie

Set to [ON] to record sound simultaneously when movie recording begins.

Live control ij[MOVIE R]

Menu MENU[U][MOVIE R]

• Select using fg, then press the i button.

x Notes
6 • When recording sound in a movie, the sound of the lens triggering and camera operating may
be recorded. If desired, you can reduce these sounds by shooting with [AF MODE] set to
[S-AF], or by limiting the amount of times you press the buttons.
Recording Movies

Taking still picture automatically when movie recording ends

Set to [ON] to take a still picture when you perform the operation to end recording of a movie.
This feature is useful when you want to record a still picture as well as the movie.

Menu MENU[X][MOVIE+STILL]

• Select using fg, then press the i button.

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7 Playback functions

Single-frame/Close-up playback
The basic procedure for viewing pictures are as shown below.
However, before using any of these functions, follow Step 1 below. You can set the camera to
automatically switch to single-frame playback mode after shooting. g“REC VIEW” (P. 95)
1 Press the q button (Single-frame playback). j
• The last recorded image appears.
• The sound recorded when taking the picture is played
back simultaneously.
• The LCD monitor turns off after more than 1 minute if no
operations are performed.
2 Use k to select images you want to view. You can
also turn the sub dial to switch to U for close-up
playback.

q button

INFO button

k button
Fn button

(Single-frame playback) (Close-up playback)

Press k to change the

close-up position.
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f : Displays the frame that is Press the INFO button

stored 10 frames back
g : Displays the frame that is (Close-up position playback)
stored 10 frames ahead Press k to move the
i : Displays the next frame display of the close-up
position.
h : Displays the previous frame
When [g FACE DETECT]
(gP. 39) is set to [ON], a
Press the < button frame is displayed around a
• Plays back the image at a detected face. Press i to
10× magnified close-up move the frame to another
position. face.
Press the INFO button

(Close-up frame-by-frame playback)

• To exit the playback mode, press the Press hi to view frame-by-
q button again. frame close-ups.
• Pressing the shutter button halfway When [g FACE DETECT]
is set to [ON], press fg
resumes the shooting mode.
to move to another face in
close-up position.
• Press the INFO button to
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playback.
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Index display/Calendar display

This function lets you show several images on the monitor at the same time. This is useful
when you want to quickly search a number of pictures to find a particular image.

During single-frame playback, each time you turn the

sub dial toward G, the number of images shown j
changes between 4, 9, 16, 25, 49 and 100 pictures.
h :Moves to the previous frame
i :Moves to the next frame
f :Moves to the upper frame
g :Moves to the lower frame
• To return to single-frame playback, turn the sub dial to
U.

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Calendar display
With the calendar, you can display images recorded on the card by date. If more than one
image was taken on a single date, the image shot first on that date is displayed.
Use k to select a date and press the i button to play back images for the selected date in
single-frame display.

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Information display
This allows you to display detailed information about the
image.
Luminance information can also be displayed with histogram
and highlight graphs.

Press the INFO button repeatedly until the desired

information is displayed.
• This setting is stored and will be shown the next time the
information display is called up.

INFO button

Image only Simplified display

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Shadow display
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If the bars in the histogram are ±0.0
higher on the right, the image may ISO 100
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on the left, the image may be too LN

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dark. Compensate the exposure or 15
shoot again.
Overall
Histogram*
display

x10 x10

SHADOW HILIGHT 15 15

Highlight&Shadow Histogram display

Over- or underexposed parts of the recorded image are Distribution of the
displayed. brightness of the recorded
Highlights (overexposed) parts will be shown in red. image is displayed in a
Shadows (underexposed) parts will be shown in blue. histogram (brightness
component graph).

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To quickly switch to the frequently used display:
j You can hide the information display for all modes except “Simplified display”. g“INFO
SETTING” (P. 104)
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Slideshow
This function displays images stored on the card one after another. The images are played
back in order, starting with the displayed image.

1 MENU[q][m]
j
• Press the i button during playback to select slideshow.
JPEG

JPEG EDIT
R
m
<
BACK SET
2 Perform slideshow settings. MENU button
[START] : Perform slideshow using current settings.
[BGM] : Set BGM (5 types) or turn BGM [OFF]. i button
[SLIDE] : Set type of slideshow to execute. q button
j
3 Select [START] and press the i button.
• The slideshow will start.

4 Press the i button to stop the slideshow.

Operations during slideshow
• Turn the main dial to adjust the overall volume (only when playing back sound using the
camera speaker).
• Turn the sub dial to adjust the balance between BGM and recorded sound.
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 TIPS
Playback functions

To change the interval between slides in the slideshow:

j You can set the interval at which to switch between still pictures and the movie playback time.
g“m SETUP” (P. 104)
x Notes
• If the slideshow is left running for about 30 minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.

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Rotating images
This function lets you rotate images and display them vertically on the monitor during single-
frame playback. This is useful when taking pictures with the camera held vertically. The
images will automatically be displayed in the correct direction even if the camera is rotated.

1 MENU[q][y] F button
• When set to [ON], images shot vertically will be
automatically rotated and displayed during playback.
You can also press the F button to rotate and display
the image.
• The rotated image will be recorded on the card in that
position.
• Rotating playback is not available for movies.

MENU button

q button

Original image before rotating

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Movie playback

1 Select a movie, and press the i button. j

2 Select [MOVIE PLAY] and press the i button.

• Playback will start.

MOVIE

MOVIE PLAY
m MENU button
BACK SET
i button

Operations during movie playback

• Volume: Turn the main dial to adjust the volume of the
sound from the camera speaker.
• Rewind/Fast-forward: Select using hi.

00:12 /00:34

Playing time/total recording time

• On pressing the i button to pause the movie, you can

7 perform movie operations using the arrow pad.
f : Displays first frame.
g : Displays last frame.
Playback functions

i : Continues playback while pressed.

h : Continues reverse playback while pressed.
i : Starts playback.
00:14 /00:34
/
To stop playback
Press the MENU button.

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Playback on TV
Use the AV cable provided with the camera to playback recorded images on your TV. You
can playback high-definition images on a high-definition TV by connecting it to the camera
using a commercially available HDMI mini-cable.

Connection via AV cable

Connect to the TV video

input jack (yellow) and
Multi-connector audio input jack (white).

AV cable (included)

1 Connect the TV and camera.

2 Use the camera to select the video signal format that matches that of the
connected TV ([NTSC]/[PAL]). g“VIDEO OUT” (P. 102)
3 Turn on TV, and change [INPUT] to [VIDEO (an input jack connected to the
camera)].

x Notes
• The camera's monitor turns off automatically when the AV cable is connected to the camera.
• Press the q button when connecting via an AV cable.
•
•
For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV's instruction manual.
Depending on the TV’s settings, the displayed images and information may become cropped. 7

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Connection via HDMI mini-cable

• Be sure to turn off the camera and the TV before connecting the mini-cable.

Connect to the HDMI

HDMI mini-
connector on the TV.
connector

HDMI mini-cable
(commercially available)
1 Connect the HDMI mini-cable to the HDMI connector of the TV.
2 Connect the HDMI mini-cable to the HDMI connector of the camera.
3 Turn on the TV and switch [INPUT] to [HDMI INPUT].
4 Turn on the camera.

x Notes
• For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV's instruction manual.
• Use an HDMI mini-cable that matches the HDMI mini connector on the camera and the HDMI
connector on the TV.
• When the camera and TV are connected by both an AV cable and an HDMI mini-cable, HDMI
will take priority.
• Depending on the TV’s settings, the displayed images and information may become cropped.
• When you connect to a TV via an HDMI mini-cable, you can select the format of the digital
video signal. “HDMI” (gP. 102)
• You cannot shoot pictures or movies when the HDMI cable is connected.

7 • Do not connect the camera to other HDMI output devices. Doing so may damage the camera.
• HDMI output is not performed while connected via USB to a computer or printer.
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Editing still images

Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images. Available editing functions
depend on the image format (image record mode).
A JPEG file can be printed as is without modification. A RAW file, on the other hand cannot
be printed as is. To print a RAW file, use the RAW edit function to convert the RAW data
format to JPEG.
Editing images recorded in RAW data format
The camera performs image processing (such as white balance and sharpness adjustment)
on images in the RAW data format, then saves the data to a new file in the JPEG format.
While checking recorded images, you can edit them to your liking.
Image processing is performed based on the current camera settings. Change the
camera settings to suit your preferences before editing.
Editing images recorded in JPEG data format
[SHADOW ADJ] Brightens a dark backlit subject.
[REDEYE FIX] Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash shooting.
[P] Set the trimming size with the main dial
and the trimming position with the
arrow pad.

SET
[ASPECT] Changes the aspect ratio of images
from 4:3 (standard) to [3:2], [16:9], or [6:6]. After changing the aspect

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ratio, use the arrow pad to specify the trimming position.
[BLACK & WHITE] Creates black and white images.
[SEPIA] Creates sepia-toned images.

Playback functions
[SATURATION] Sets the color depth. Adjust the color saturation checking the picture on
the screen.
[Q] Converts the image file size to 1280 × 960, 640 × 480, or 320 × 240.
Images with an aspect ratio other than 4:3 (standard) are converted to
the closest image file size.
[e-PORTRAIT] Makes skin look smooth and translucent.
• You may not be able to compensate depending on the image if face
detection fails.

1 MENU[q][EDIT][SEL. IMAGE] Confirm the data format from here.

• Selection is also possible during playback by pressing
the i button.
2 Use hi to select an image, then press the i
button.
• The camera recognizes the image data format.
• For images recorded in JPEG+RAW, a selection
screen will appear, asking you which data to edit. LN
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3 The setting screen varies with the image data format. Select the item you want to
edit and do the following steps.

JPEG EDIT RAW DATA EDIT

SHADOW ADJ
REDEYE FIX

ASPECT YES
BLACK & WHITE NO
BACK SET BACK SET

• The edited image is saved as another image, apart from the original image.
• To exit the edit mode, press the MENU button.
x Notes
• Red-eye correction may not work depending on the image. Red-eye correction may affect
other parts of the image, as well as the eyes.
• Editing of a JPEG image is not possible in the following cases:
When an image is recorded in RAW, when an image is processed on a PC, when there is not
enough space in the card memory, when an image is recorded on another camera.
• When resizing ([Q]) an image, you cannot select a larger number of pixels than was
originally recorded.
• [P] and [ASPECT] can only be used to edit images with an aspect ratio of 4:3 (standard).
Adding sound to still pictures
When playing back still pictures a maximum of 30 seconds of sound can be added (recorded)
(you can add this as a memo after shooting pictures).
1 MENU[q][EDIT][SEL. IMAGE][R]
• Selection is also possible during playback by pressing the i button.
2 Select using fg, then press the i button.
7 [NO]
[R START]
: No sound is recorded.
: Audio recording starts.
[YES] : Erases added sound.
Playback functions

x Notes
• You cannot record sound for protected images.
• To stop recording part-way through, press the i button.

Image overlay
Up to 3 frames of RAW images taken with the camera can be overlaid and saved as a
separate image. The image is saved with the record mode set at the time the image is saved.

1 MENU[q][EDIT][IMAGE OVERLAY]
• Selection is also possible during playback by pressing the i button.
2 Select the number of frames to overlay and press the i button.

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3 Use k to select a frame and press the i button.

IMAGE OVERLAY
• Repeatedly select images only for the number of frames
selected in Step 2.
• To cancel your selection, press the i button again. RAW RAW RAW

RAW

RAW RAW RAW

BACK SET

4 Use hi to select an image, then use fg to

IMAGE OVERLAY
select the gain for each image. Press the i
button.
• Select from 0.1 to 2.0.
• The displayed image changes as the gain is adjusted.
5 Use fg to select [YES], then press the i
button. x0.3 x0.3 x0.1

BACK SET

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To overlay 4 or more frames:
j To overlay 4 or more frames, save the overlay image as a RAW file and use [IMAGE OVERLAY]
repeatedly.
x Notes
• When the record mode is set to [RAW], the overlay image is saved as [YN+RAW].
• When selecting a frame to overlay, the JPEG images for images recorded in JPEG+RAW are
displayed.

Protecting images 7
Protect images you do not want to erase. Protected images cannot be erased by the single-

Playback functions
frame or all-frame erase function.

Single-frame protect

Play back the image you want to protect and press the 0
button. 0 button
• 9 (protect mark) is displayed on the top right corner of the
screen.
To cancel the protection
Display the images that are protected and press the 0
button.

i button

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Protecting selected frames

During index display you can select multiple images and protect them all at the same time.

1 During index display, select the images you want to protect using k, then press
the i button.
• The selected images will be shown with v.
• To cancel your selection, press the i button again.
2 Press k to select the next images you want to protect, then press the i button.
3 After you have selected the images to protect, press the 0 button.

Canceling all protections

This function lets you cancel the protection of several images at one time.

1 MENU[q][RESET PROTECT]
2 Use fg to select [YES], then press the i button.
x Notes
• Formatting the card erases all images even if they have been protected.
g“Formatting the card” (P. 130)
• Protected images cannot be rotated even when the F button is pressed.

Erasing images
Lets you erase recorded images. You can select single-frame erase, which erases only the
currently displayed image; all-frame erase, which erases all the images stored on the card; or
selected frame erase, which erases only the frames selected.
x Notes
7 • When you perform all-frame or selected frame erase on images recorded using RAW+JPEG,
both the RAW and JPEG images are erased. When using single-frame erase, you can select
whether to erase the JPEG, RAW, or both RAW and JPEG images.g“RAW+JPEG
Playback functions

ERASE” (P. 109)

• Protected images cannot be erased. Cancel protected images, then erase them.
• You cannot restore images which have been erased. Be careful not to erase important data.
g“Protecting images” (P. 91)

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Single-frame erase

1 Display the images you want to erase and press the D

button.
2 Use fg to select [YES], then press the i button.

D button

Erasing selected frames

During index display, you can select multiple images and erase them all at the same time.

1 Select the images you wish to erase on the index display, then press i.
• The selected images will be shown with v.
• To cancel your selection, press the i button again.
2 Press k to select the next images you want to protect, then press the i button.
3 After you have selected the images to erase, press the D button.
4 Use fg to select [YES], then press the i button.

All-frame erase

1 MENU[W][CARD SETUP]
2 Use fg to select [ALL ERASE], then press the i button.
3 Use fg to select [YES], then press the i button.
• All frames will be erased.

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To erase immediately:
j If you have set “QUICK ERASE” (gP. 109) to [ON], pressing the D button will erase an image

Playback functions
immediately.
j You can set the initial position of the cursor to [YES]. g“PRIORITY SET” (P. 110)

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8 Setup functions

Setup Menu
Use the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions.

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REC VIEW 5SEC REC VIEW 5SEC

cMENU DISPLAY ON cMENU DISPLAY ON
FIRMWARE FIRMWARE
BACK SET BACK SET
Use fg to select [d], then Use fg to select a function,
press i. then press i.

For details on using the menu lists, see “Setting on the menu” (gP. 24).

X (Date/time setting) gP. 15

W (Changing the display language)

You can change the language used for the on-screen display and error messages from
ENGLISH to another language.

s (Monitor brightness adjustment)

You can adjust the brightness and color temperature of the

monitor. Color temperature adjustment will affect only the
LCD monitor display during playback.
Use hi to switch between j (color temperature) and k –5 +2
(brightness), and use fg to adjust the value between
8 [+7] - [-7].
Setup functions

BACK SET

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REC VIEW

You can display the picture you have just taken on the monitor while it is being recorded to
the card, and to select how long the picture is displayed. This is useful for making a brief
check of the picture you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway while checking
the picture lets you resume shooting immediately.
[1SEC]-[20SEC] Selects the number of seconds to display each picture. Can be set in
units of 1 second.
[OFF] The picture being recorded to the card is not displayed.
[AUTOq] Displays the image being recorded, and then switches to playback
mode. This is useful for erasing a picture after checking it.

cMENU DISPLAY gP. 25

FIRMWARE

Your productís firmware version will be displayed.

When you make inquiries about your camera or accessories or when you want to download
software, you will need to state which version of each of the products you are using.

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Resetting the camera settings

In P, A, S, or M mode, current camera settings (including any changes you have made)
are retained when the power is turned off. To reset the camera to the factory default
settings, set [RESET]. You can register settings in advance to [RESET1] and [RESET2].
The camera settings at that time are registered in [RESET1] and [RESET2]. For details on
the registered functions, refer to “Functions that can be registered with My Mode and
Custom Reset Setting” (gP. 141).

Registering [RESET1]/[RESET2]

Menu MENU[W][CUSTOM RESET]

1 Select either [RESET1]/[RESET2] to register and press i.

• If settings have already been registered, [SET] is displayed next to [RESET1]/[RESET2].
Selecting [SET] again overwrites the registered setting.
• To cancel the registration, select [RESET].
2 Select [SET] and press the i button.

Using reset settings

This resets the camera to the factory default settings. You can also reset the camera to the
[RESET1] or [RESET2] setting.
[RESET] Resets to the factory default settings. For the default settings, see
“Menu directory” (gP. 142).
[RESET1]/[RESET2] Resets to the registered settings.

Menu MENU[W][CUSTOM RESET]

1 Select [RESET], [RESET1], or [RESET2] and press

8 2
the i button.
Use fg to select [YES], then press the i
RESET1

button.
Setup functions

YES
NO

BACK SET

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9 Customizing your camera

Use the Custom Menu to customize the shooting functions. The Custom Menu has 9 tabs (R
to Z) that are divided according to the functions to be set.
In the default setting, the Custom Menu is not displayed. To customize the functions, set
[cMENU DISPLAY] in the Setup Menu to [ON] to display the Custom Menu. (gP. 25)

AF/MF DIAL FUNCTION AEL/AFL

DIAL FUNCTION
BUTTON/DIAL DIAL DIRECTION DIAL DIRECTIONS-AF
RELEASE/ AEL/AFL S1/C2/M1 AEL/AFL C-AF
S1/C2/M1

DISP/8/PC AEL/AFL MEMO OFF AEL/AFL MEMO MF OFF

EXP/e/ISO ; FUNCTION ; FUNCTION

#CUSTOM 7 FUNCTION --- 7 FUNCTION

BACK SET BACK SET BACK SET

Use fg to select [c], then Use fg to select tab R to Use fg to select a function,
press i. Z, then press i. then press i.

For details on using the menu lists, see “Setting on the menu” (gP. 24).

R AF/MF

AF MODE gP. 56

AF AREA gP. 58

P SET UP

Selects the operations of dials or arrow pad when selecting the AF target.
[OFF] Stops after moving to the AF target on the end.
[LOOP] After moving to the AF target on the end, moves to the AF target on the
opposite end of the same row or column. Selects all AF targets before moving
to the AF target on the opposite end, and [AF AREA] is set to B.
[SPIRAL] After moving to the AF target on the end, moves to the AF target on the

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opposite end of the next row or column. Selects all AF targets before moving to
the AF target on the opposite end, and [AF AREA] is set to B.
e.g.) When moving from the top left AF target to the right
Customizing your camera

[OFF] [LOOP] [SPIRAL]

Set to B. Set to B.

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RESET LENS

When set to [ON], this resets the focus of the lens (infinity) each time the power is turned off.

BULB FOCUSING

You can set the camera to enable focus adjustments during bulb shooting with MF.
[ON] During exposure, you can turn the focus ring and adjust the focus.
[OFF] The focus is locked during exposure.

FOCUS RING

You can customize how the lens adjusts to the focal ) Near
point by selecting the rotational direction of the focus
ring.
Near )

MF ASSIST

When [AFMODE] is set to [S-AF+MF] or [MF], turn the focus ring for automatic zoom
display.

S BUTTON/DIAL

DIAL FUNCTION

In P, A, S, or M mode, you can assign functions other

than the default functions to the main dial and sub dial. You DIAL P
can also switch the operations of the main dial and sub dial
for menu operations with the default operations.
P : [%]/[F]/[w]
A : [FNo.]/[F]/[w] Ps
S : [SHUTTER]/[F]/[w]
M : [SHUTTER]/[FNo.]
MENU : [F]/[G] BACK SET
Sub dial

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Main dial

• In [MENU], [F] indicates dial operations corresponding

to horizontal direction (hi) operations. [G] DIAL MENU
Customizing your camera

indicates dial operations corresponding to vertical

direction (fg) operations.

F G

BACK SET

hi fg

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DIAL DIRECTION

You can select the rotational direction of the dial and the direction in which the shutter speed/
aperture value will increase or decrease.
q/l r/m
Setting
(rotational direction of the dial) (rotational direction of the dial)
• Slower shutter speed • Faster shutter speed
DIAL1 • Open the aperture (f-number is • Close the aperture (f-number is
decreased) increased)
• Faster shutter speed • Slower shutter speed
DIAL2 • Close the aperture (f-number is • Open the aperture (f-number is
increased) decreased)

AEL/AFL

You can use the AEL/AFL button to perform AF or metering operations instead of using the
shutter button.
Select the function of the button to match the operation when the shutter button is pressed.
Select [mode1] to [mode4] in each focus mode. (You can only select [mode4] in C-AF
mode.)
Shutter button function AEL/AFL button function
Mode Half-press Full press When holding down AEL/AFL
Focus Exposure Focus Exposure Focus Exposure
[S-AF]
mode1 S-AF Locked k k k Locked
mode2 S-AF k k Locked k Locked
mode3 k Locked k k S-AF k
[C-AF]
mode1 C-AF start Locked Locked k k Locked
mode2 C-AF start k Locked Locked k Locked
mode3 k Locked Locked k C-AF start k
mode4 k k Locked Locked C-AF start k
[MF]
mode1 k Locked k k k Locked 9
mode2 k k k Locked k Locked
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mode3 k Locked k k S-AF k

Basic operations
[mode1] For determining the metered exposure while focusing. AE lock is activated
while pressing the AEL/AFL button, allowing you to adjust the focus and
determine the exposure separately.
[mode2] For determining the exposure when you press the shutter button fully. This is
useful for shooting scenes with significant changes in lighting, such as on a
stage.
[mode3] For focusing with the AEL/AFL button instead of the shutter button.
[mode4] Press the AEL/AFL button to focus, and press the shutter button fully to
determine the exposure.

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AEL/AFL MEMO

You can lock and maintain the exposure by pressing the AEL/AFL button.
[ON] Press the AEL/AFL button to lock and maintain the exposure. Press again to
cancel the maintaining of the exposure.
[OFF] The exposure will be locked only while the AEL/AFL button is pressed.

; FUNCTION

You can assign a function to the < button.

[Fn FACE DETECT]
Press the < button to set [g FACE DETECT] to [ON] and activate the optimal
settings. Press again to set it to [OFF].
g“Using the face detection function” (P. 39), “g FACE DETECT” (P. 104)
[PREVIEW] (electronic)
While holding down the < button, you can use the preview function.
g“Preview function” (P. 48)
[V]
Press the < button to acquire the WB value.
g“Setting the one-touch white balance” (P. 69)
[P HOME]
Press the < button to switch to the registered AF home position. Press the button
again to switch to the original AF target mode. If you turn off the camera while it is set
to the AF home position, the original position will not be stored.
g“Registering an AF target mode” (P. 59)
[MF]
Press the < button to switch AF mode to [MF]. Press the button again to switch to
the original AF mode.
[RAW K]
Press the < button to switch from JPEG to JPEG+RAW or from JPEG+RAW to JPEG for
the record mode.
You can change the record mode by turning the sub dial while holding down the <
button.
[TEST PICTURE]
Pressing the shutter button while pressing the < button enables you to check the
picture you have just taken on the monitor without having to record the picture to the
card. This is useful when you want to see how a picture turned out without saving it.
[MY MODE]
9 While holding down the < button, you can take pictures using the camera settings
registered in the [MY MODE SETUP].
g“MY MODE SETUP” (P. 101)
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[BACKLIT LCD]
Press the < button to turn the LCD monitor off. This function is useful when you are
using the optional optical viewfinder. Press the < button again to turn the LCD
monitor on.
[OFF]
Does not allow function allocation.

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7 FUNCTION

Other functions can be assigned to the 7 button.

[AF MODE]
g“AF mode selection” (P. 56)
[METERING]
g“Changing the metering mode” (P. 49)
[FLASH MODE]
g“Flash shooting” (P. 73)
[BACKLIT LCD]
g“; FUNCTION” (P. 100)
[IMAGE STABILIZER]
g“Image stabilizer” (P. 62)

MY MODE SETUP

You can store two frequently used settings as My Mode. You can select which My Mode
setting to use in advance by following the steps under “Executing” below. To use My Mode,
set [; FUNCTION] to [MY MODE] and hold down the < button while shooting. g“;
FUNCTION” (P. 100)
Registering
1) Select [MY MODE1] or [MY MODE2] and press i.
2) Select [SET] and press the i button.
• The current settings are registered in the camera. For details on the functions that can
be registered to My Mode, refer to “Functions that can be registered with My Mode and
Custom Reset Setting” (gP. 141).
• To cancel the registration, select [RESET].
Executing
1) Select [MY MODE1] or [MY MODE2] and press the i button.
2) Select [YES] and press the i button.
• The selected My Mode is set.
• When shooting, press the shutter button while holding down the < button.

BUTTON TIMER

The direct button may remain selected even after it is released.

[OFF]
[3SEC]/[5SEC]/[8SEC]
Do not retain selection.
The button remains selected during the number of seconds
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indicated.
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[HOLD] The button remains selected until you press it again.

• Buttons that can be set with [BUTTON TIMER]

ISO, F, WB, AF, jY

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You can switch the functions of the AEL/AFL button and the < button. When you select
[ON], the AEL/AFL button will function as the < button, and the < button will function as
the AEL/AFL button.

n FUNCTION

You can set the function of the arrow pad.

[OFF] To prevent malfunction, the functions assigned to the arrow pad will not be
activated when the button is pressed.
[ON] The functions assigned to the arrow pad will be activated.
[P] You can use the arrow pad to select the position of the AF target. Selection is
possible after the shutter button is pressed halfway and released.
g“Selecting the AF target mode and position” (P. 59)

T RELEASE/j

RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C

In this camera, the shutter does usually not work during AF. However, by applying this setting
you can work the shutter before AF is completed. If you want to release the shutter without
waiting until these operations have completed, use the setting below. You can set the release
priority individually in AF mode.
RLS PRIORITY S Sets release priority for S-AF mode (gP. 56).
RLS PRIORITY C Sets release priority for C-AF mode (gP. 57).

U DISP/8/PC

HDMI

Selecting the digital video signal format for connecting to a TV via an HDMI mini-cable.
[1080i] Play back in 1080i format.
[720p] Play back in 720p format.
[480p/576p] Play back in 480p/576p format (when [VIDEO OUT] is set to [PAL], play
back in 576p format).
x
9 Notes
• When set to [1080i], 1080i format takes priority for HDMI output. However, if this setting does
not match the input setting of the TV, the resolution is changed first to 720p and then to 480p.
Customizing your camera

For details on changing the input setting of the TV, refer to the TV's instruction manual.
VIDEO OUT

You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type.
You will need to set this when you want to connect the camera to a TV and play back images
in a foreign country. Make sure the correct video signal type is selected before connecting the
video cable. If you use the wrong video signal type, recorded pictures will not play back
properly on your TV.

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TV video signal types in major countries and regions

Check the video signal type before connecting the camera to your TV.

NTSC North America, Japan, Taiwan, Korea

PAL European countries, China

When set to [OFF], you can turn off the beep sound that is emitted when the focus locks by
pressing the shutter button.

SLEEP

After a specified period of time elapses with no operations being performed, the camera
enters the sleep mode (stand-by) to save battery power. [SLEEP] lets you select sleep timer
from [1MIN], [3MIN], [5MIN], or [10MIN]. [OFF] cancels the sleep mode.
The camera activates again as soon as you touch any button (the shutter button, q button,
etc.).

USB MODE

You can connect the camera directly to a computer or printer with the provided USB cable. If
you specify the device you are connecting to beforehand, you can skip the USB connection
setting procedure normally required every time you connect the cable to the camera. For
details on how to connect the camera to either device, refer to “Connecting the camera to a
printer” (gP. 115) and “Connecting the camera to a computer” (gP. 120).
[AUTO]
The selection screen for the USB connection will be displayed every time you connect
the cable to a computer or printer.
[STORAGE]
Allows you to transfer images to a computer. Also, select to use the OLYMPUS
Master software via PC connection.
[MTP]
Allows you to transfer images to a computer running Windows Vista without using the
OLYMPUS Master software.
[PRINT]
Can be set when connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. You can

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print out pictures with set number of prints, print paper and other settings.
g“Connecting the camera to a printer” (P. 115)
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LIVE VIEW BOOST

During live view shooting, you can brighten the monitor for easier confirmation on the subject.
[OFF]
The subject is displayed on the monitor with the brightness level that is adjusted
according to the exposure being set. You can shoot while confirming through the
monitor in advance to get a picture that is to your liking.
[ON]
The camera automatically adjusts the brightness level and displays the subject on the
monitor for easier confirmation. The effect of the exposure compensation adjustments
will not be reflected on the monitor.

g FACE DETECT

When set to [ON], the camera will detect people’s faces and automatically adjust the focus
there. g“Using the face detection function” (P. 39)
You can play back close-up images focusing on the subject’s face. g“Single-frame/Close-
up playback” (P. 81)

INFO SETTING

Select the information displayed when the INFO button is pressed during live view or
playback.
[q INFO] Sets whether to display or hide [IMAGE ONLY], [OVERALL], [u],
[HIGHLIGHT&SHADOW] during playback.g“Information display” (P. 83)
[LV-INFO] Sets whether to display or hide [u], [ZOOM], [MULTI VIEW], [IMAGE
ONLY], [w], [x], or [y] during live view. g“Switching the information
display” (P. 41)

VOLUME

You can adjust the speaker volume from 0 to 5.

m SETUP

Setting the playback method during slideshow playback.

[SLIDE INTERVAL] Sets interval at which to switch images from 2-10 seconds.
[MOVIE INTERVAL] When playing a movie, select [FULL] to play the entire move, or
[SHORT] to play to a section part-way through.
9 LEVEL GAUGE
Customizing your camera

Detect titling horizontally and in the forward and backward direction when [LEVEL GAUGE]
is set to [ON]. Use this as a guide in situations where you cannot determine whether the
camera is level, such as when you cannot see the horizon or skyline on the screen or when
the screen is dark while shooting night scenes.

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Monitor indication:
Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the level
gauge. g“Switching the information display” (P. 41)

 TIPS
To calibrate the level gauge:
j g“LEVEL ADJUST” (P. 111)
x Notes
• If the camera is tilted forward or backward to a Displayed when the display range is
large degree, the error of the horizontal titling exceeded.
increases.

MOVIE R

Set to [ON] to record sound when shooting movies.

V EXP/e/ISO

EV STEP

You can select the EV step for exposure parameter setting, such as shutter speed, aperture
value, or exposure compensation value, from [1/3EV], [1/2EV], or [1EV].

METERING gP. 49

AELMetering

You can set the metering mode when pressing the AEL/AFL button to lock the exposure.
• [AUTO] performs metering in the mode selected under [METERING].

ISO gP. 53

ISO STEP

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You can select the EV step of the ISO sensitivity from [1/3EV] or [1EV].

ISO-AUTO SET
Customizing your camera

You can set the upper limit and default ISO values when ISO is set to [AUTO].
[HIGH LIMIT]
This sets the upper limit of the ISO value that automatically changes. The upper limit
can be set from 200 to 6400 in 1/3 EV increments.
[DEFAULT]
This sets the value to be normally used when the optimum exposure can be obtained.
The value can be set from 200 to 6400 in 1/3 EV increments.

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ISO-AUTO

You can set the shooting mode in which the ISO [AUTO] setting is activated.
[P/A/S]
The [AUTO] setting is activated in all shooting modes except M mode. When
[AUTO] is selected in M mode, ISO 200 is set.
[ALL]
The [AUTO] setting is activated for all shooting modes. The ISO is automatically
selected to obtain the optimal ISO even in M mode.

BULB TIMER

You can select the maximum time (in minutes) for bulb shooting.

ANTI-SHOCK

You can select the interval between fully pressing the shutter button and releasing the shutter
to be anywhere from 1/8 to 30 seconds.
This diminishes camera shake caused by vibrations. This feature is useful in situations such
as microscope photography and astrophotography.
x Notes
• Anti-shock is added to the shooting functions individually (single-frame shooting, sequential
shooting and self-timer shooting). g“Sequential shooting” (P. 61)

BRACKETING

The camera automatically shoots a number of pictures at different exposure values for each
frame.
[AE BKT] gP. 52
[WB BKT] gP. 70
[FL BKT] gP. 77
[ISO BKT] gP. 54

W # CUSTOM

FLASH MODE gP. 75

9 w gP. 77

#X-SYNC.
Customizing your camera

You can set the shutter speed that will be used when the flash fires. The speed can be set
from 1/60 to 1/180 in 1/3 EV increments.

#SLOW LIMIT

You can set the slow limit of the shutter speed that will be used when the flash fires. The
speed can be set from 1/30 to 1/180 in 1/3 EV increments.

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w+F

When set to [ON], it will be added to the exposure compensation value and flash intensity
control will be performed.

X K/COLOR/WB

NOISE REDUCT.

This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting
night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. With [NOISE
REDUCT.], you can let the camera reduce noise automatically to produce clearer images.
When set to [AUTO], noise reduction will be activated only when the shutter speed is slow.
When set to [ON], noise reduction will always be activated.

When set to
When set to [OFF] [ON] or [AUTO]

• While noise reduction is activated, it takes about twice the usual time to take a picture.
• The noise-reduction process is activated after shooting.
• During processing the card access lamp blinks. You cannot take more pictures until the
card access lamp turns off.
x Notes
• During sequential shooting, [NOISE REDUCT.] is [OFF] automatically.
• This function may not work effectively with some shooting conditions or subjects.

NOISE FILTER

You can select the noise processing level. Use [STANDARD] for general use. [HIGH] is
recommended during high sensitivity shooting.

WB gP. 67

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ALL >

You can apply the same compensation value to all the white balance modes at once.
[ALL SET] The same compensation value applies to all WB modes.
[ALL RESET] The WB compensation value settings applied to each WB mode are all
cleared at once.
If you select [ALL SET]
1) Use hi to select the color direction.
Toward A: Amber-Blue/Toward G: Green-Magenta
2) Use fg to set the compensation value. g“WB compensation” (P. 68)
Releasing the AEL/AFL button takes a sample image. You can check the white balance
you have adjusted.
If you select [ALL RESET]
1) Use fg to select [YES].

COLOR SPACE

You can select how colors are reproduced on the monitor or printer. The first character in
image file names indicates the current color space.
g“FILE NAME” (P. 109)

Pmdd0000.jpg [sRGB] Standardized color space for Windows.

[Adobe RGB] Color space that can be set with Adobe
P : sRGB Photoshop.
_ : Adobe RGB

SHADING COMP.

In some cases, the edges of the image may be shadowed due to the properties of the lens.
The shading compensation function compensates by increasing brightness at the dark edge
of the image. This function is especially useful when a wide-angle lens is used.
x Notes
• This function is not available when a teleconverter or an extension tube is attached to the
camera.
• At higher ISO settings, noise in image edges may be conspicuous.

9 K SET

You can combine 3 image sizes and 4 compression rates Register 4 different combinations
Customizing your camera

and register 4 combinations. Select the registered setting of image settings.

with [K].
g“Selecting the record mode” (P. 64) DSET

1 2 3 4

Set the number Y SF X F W N W SF

of pixels.
PIXEL COUNT Yarge

BACK SET
Set the compression rate.

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PIXEL COUNT

You can set the pixel size for the image size [X] and [W].
[Xiddle] Select [3200 × 2400], [2560 × 1920], or [1600 × 1200].
[Wmall] Select [1280 × 960], [1024 × 768], or [640 × 480].

Y RECORD/ERASE

QUICK ERASE

You can erase the picture you have just taken immediately using the D button.
[OFF] When the D button is pressed, the confirmation screen appears, asking you if
you want to erase the picture.
[ON] Pressing the D button erases the picture immediately.

RAW+JPEG ERASE

You can select the method to erase images recorded in RAW+JPEG. This function can only
be used to erase one frame.
[JPEG] Erases all JPEG image files, leaving only the RAW image files.
[RAW] Erases all RAW image files, leaving only the JPEG image files.
[RAW+JPEG] Erases both image file types.
x Notes
• This function is effective only if deleting one frame. For all-frame erase or erasing selected
frames, both RAW and JPEG will be erased regardless of this setting.

FILE NAME

When you take a picture, the camera assigns it a unique file name and saves it in a folder.
File names are assigned as shown in the illustration below.

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[AUTO]
Even when a new card is inserted, the folder numbers are retained from the previous
card. If the new card contains an image file whose file number coincides with one
saved on the previous card, the new card’s file numbers start at the number following
the highest number on the previous card.
[RESET]
When you insert a new card, the folder numbers starts at 100 and the file name starts
at 0001. If a card containing images is inserted, the file numbers start at the number
following the highest file number on the card.

EDIT FILENAME

You can rename image files to make them easier to identify and organize.
The portion of the filename that can be changed depends on the color space. g“COLOR
SPACE” (P. 108)

sRGB : Pmdd0000.jpg AdobeRGB : _mdd0000.jpg

You can change the character to OFF, A - Z or 0 - 9.

PRIORITY SET

You can customize the initial position of the cursor ([YES] or [NO]) on the Erasing images or
Formatting the card screen.

dpi SETTING

You can set the resolution for printing images in advance. The set value is recorded on the
card with the images.
[AUTO] Automatically set according to the image size.
[CUSTOM] You can make the desired setting. Press i to display the setting screen.

Z K UTILITY

PIXEL MAPPING gP. 129

9 EXPOSURE SHIFT
Customizing your camera

You can adjust the default value for optimal exposure for each metering mode according to
your preference. This can be set in 1/6 EV increments ranging from -1.0 EV to +1.0 EV.
x Notes
• The exposure compensation can be set from -3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. Setting [EXPOSURE
SHIFT] reduces the range of the direction in which the default value is adjusted.
• You cannot check the exposure shift value during shooting. To make normal adjustments to
the exposure, perform exposure compensation. g“Exposure compensation” (P. 50)

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f WARNING LEVEL

You can change the timing when f is displayed (lights up). Normally, there is no need to
change this.
g“LCD monitor (Live view)” (P. 8)
x Notes
• The battery check display is not a warning that the battery needs to be charged. When f
blinks, charge the battery.

LEVEL ADJUST

You can calibrate the level gauge.

[RESET] Resets to the factory default adjustment value.
[ADJUST] Sets the current camera position as the zero point.
x Notes
• Set [ADJUST] only when the camera is secured in a horizontal position. If the camera is not
in a stable position, you may not be able to calibrate the level gauge as desired.

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10 Printing

Print reservation (DPOF)

Print reservation
Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time
information) with the pictures stored on the card.
Pictures set with print reservation can be printed using the following methods.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. By entering which images to
print and the number of copies of each, the user can easily have the desired images printed
by a printer or print lab that supports the DPOF format.
Printing using a DPOF-compatible photo lab
You can print the pictures using the print reservation data.
Printing using a DPOF-compatible printer
Pictures can be printed directly from a dedicated printer without using a PC. For more
details, refer to the printer’s manual. A PC card adapter may also be necessary.
x Notes
• DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes
using the original device. Moreover, setting new DPOF reservations using this camera will
erase the previous reservations set by another device.
• Not all functions may be available on all printers or at all photo labs.
• Print reservation is not available for RAW data.
• Print reservation is not available for movie images.
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Single-frame reservation
Follow the operation guide to set print reservation for a picture.

1 MENU[q][<]
• Selection is also possible during playback by pressing
the i button. ON
EDIT

RESET PROTECT

Operation guide BACK SET

2 Select [<] and press the i button.
PRINT ORDER SETTING

BACK SET
3 Press hi to select the frame that you want to set as x 2
print reservation, then press fg to set the
number of prints.
• To set print reservation for several pictures, repeat this
step.

4 Press the i button when you have finished. 100-0009

• The menu screen for single-frame reservation appears. 15
BACK SET
5 Select the date and time format and press the i
button.
[NO] The pictures are printed without the date and
time. NO

Printing
[DATE] The pictures are printed with the shooting date.
DATE
[TIME] The pictures are printed with the shooting time.
TIME

6 Select [SET] and press the i button.

BACK SET
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PRINT ORDER SETTING

SET
CANCEL

BACK SET

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All-frame reservation
Applies print reservation to all the pictures stored in the card. The number of prints is fixed at 1.

1 MENU[q][<]
2 Select [U] and press the i button.
3 Select the date and time format and press the i button.
[NO] The pictures are printed without the date and time.
[DATE] The pictures are printed with the shooting date.
[TIME] The pictures are printed with the shooting time.
4 Select [SET] and press the i button.

Resetting the print reservation data

You can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures.

1 MENU[q][<]
Resetting the print reservation data for all pictures

2 Select [<] or [U] and press the i button.

3 Select [RESET] and press the i button.
PRINT ORDER SETTING
PRINT ORDERED

RESET
KEEP

BACK SET

Resetting the print reservation data for a selected picture

2 Select [<] and press the i button.

3 Select [KEEP] and press the i button.
4
Printing

Use hi to select the frame with print reservation data you want to reset, then
press g to set the number of prints to 0.
5 Press the i button when you have finished.
6 Select the date and time format and press the i button.
10 7
• This setting is applied to all frames with print reservation data.
Select [SET] and press the i button.

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Direct printing (PictBridge)

By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can
print out recorded pictures directly. To find out if your printer is compatible with PictBridge,
refer to the printer’s manual.
PictBridge
The standard that enables digital cameras and printers made by different manufacturers to
be connected, and also allows pictures to be printed directly from the camera.
STANDARD
All printers that support PictBridge have standard print settings. By selecting
[< STANDARD] on the settings screens (gP. 117), you can print pictures according to
these settings. For details on your printer’s standard settings, refer to the printer’s manual or
contact the printer manufacturer.

• The available print modes and settings such as paper size vary with the type of printer.
For details, refer to the printer’s manual.
• For details on printing paper types, ink cassettes, etc., refer to the printer’s manual.

x Notes
• Use a fully charged battery for printing.
• Images recorded in RAW data cannot be printed.
• You cannot print movie images.
• The camera will not enter sleep mode while it is connected to the USB cable.

Connecting the camera to a printer

Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer.

1 Turn the printer on and connect the camera’s multi-connector to the printer’s USB
port with the USB cable.
• For details on how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer’s
manual.

Printing
Multi-connector
Smaller terminal

USB cable
10

Look for this mark.

USB port

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2 Turn on the camera.

• The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed.
3 Use fg to select [PRINT].
USB
• [ONE MOMENT] is displayed and the camera and
printer are connected.
Go to “Custom printing” (gP. 116). STORAGE
MTP
x Notes
PRINT
• If the screen is not displayed after a few minutes,
disconnect the USB Cable and start again from Step 1. EXIT

SET
Easy printing

1 Use hi to display the pictures you want to print on the camera.

• Display the image you want to print on the camera and
connect the camera with a printer using a USB cable.
The screen on the right appears shortly.
2 Press i.
• The picture selection screen appears when printing is
completed. To print another picture, use hi to select
the image and press the i button.
• To exit, unplug the USB cable from the camera while the EASY PRINT START
picture selection screen is displayed.
PC / CUSTOM PRINT

Custom printing

1 Follow the operation guide to set a print option.

Selecting the print mode
Select the type of printing (print mode). The available print PRINT MODE SELECT
modes are as shown below. PRINT
[PRINT] Prints selected pictures. ALL PRINT
[ALL PRINT] Prints all the pictures stored in the MULTI PRINT
card and makes one print for each
ALL INDEX
picture.
[MULTI PRINT] Prints multiple copies of one image in PRINT ORDER
separate frames on a single sheet.
Printing

EXIT SET
[ALL INDEX] Prints an index of all the pictures
stored in the card. Follow the operation guide
displayed here.
[PRINT ORDER] Prints according to the print
reservation you made. If there is no
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Setting the print paper items

This setting varies with the type of printer. If only the printer’s STANDARD setting is available,
you cannot change the setting.
[SIZE] Sets the paper size that the printer
supports. PRINTPAPER
[BORDERLESS] Selects whether the picture is printed
on the entire page or inside a blank SIZE BORDERLESS
frame.
STANDARD STANDARD

BACK SET
[PICS/SHEET] Selects the number of pictures per
sheet. Displayed when you have PRINTPAPER
selected [MULTI PRINT].
SIZE PICS/SHEET

STANDARD 16

BACK SET

Selecting pictures you want to print

Select pictures you want to print. The selected pictures can be printed later (single-frame
reservation) or the picture you are displaying can be printed right away.
[PRINT] (f) Prints the currently displayed
picture. If there is a picture that
[SINGLE PRINT] reservation
has already been applied to,
only that reserved picture will
be printed.
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you want to apply reservation to SELECT PRINT
other pictures after applying SINGLEPRINT MORE
[SINGLE PRINT], use hi to
select them.

Printing
[MORE] (u) Sets the number of prints and other items for the currently displayed
picture, and whether or not to print it.
For operation, refer to “Setting printing data” (gP. 118) in the next
section.

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Setting printing data

Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when
printing. When the print mode is set to [ALL PRINT] and [OPTION SET] is selected, the
following screen appears.
[<×] Sets the number of prints.
[DATE] Prints the date and time recorded on the PRINT INFO
picture. 1
[FILE NAME] Prints the file name recorded on the
DATE WITHOUT
picture.
[P] Trims the picture for printing. Set the FILE NAME WITHOUT
trimming size with the main dial and the
trimming position with the arrow pad.
2 Once you have set the pictures for printing and
BACK SET
printing data, select [PRINT], then press the i
button.
[PRINT] Transfers images you print to the printer.
[CANCEL] Resets the settings. All print reservation PRINT
data will be lost. If you want to keep the
print reservation data and make other
settings, press the MENU button. This PRINT
returns you to the previous setting.
CANCEL

• To stop and cancel printing, press the i button. BACK SET

[CONTINUE] Continues printing.

[CANCEL] Cancels printing. All print reservation data PRINT
will be lost.

CONTINUE
CANCEL

SET
Printing

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11 Using the OLYMPUS Master software

Flowchart
Just connect the camera to a computer with the USB cable and you can easily transfer
images stored on the card to the computer with the provided OLYMPUS Master software.
Things to prepare
• OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM • Computer that fulfills the operating
• USB cable environment
(For the required operating environment,
refer to the OLYMPUS Master installation
guide.)
Installing OLYMPUS Master
(Refer to the installation guide included with the OLYMPUS Master)

Connecting the camera with your computer using the provided USB cable (gP. 120)

Starting OLYMPUS Master (gP. 121)

Saving pictures to your computer (gP. 121)

Disconnecting the camera from your computer (gP. 122)

Using the OLYMPUS Master software

Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software

What is OLYMPUS Master?

OLYMPUS Master is an image management program with viewing and editing features for
pictures taken with your digital camera. Once installed on your computer, you can take
advantage of the following.
z Transferring images from the camera or z Correcting images using filter and
removable media to your computer correction functions
z Viewing images z Editing images
You can also enjoy slideshows and sound You can rotate, trim or change the image size.
playback. z A variety of printing formats
z Grouping and organizing images You can easily make prints of your pictures.
You can organize images into albums or z Updating the camera firmware
folders. Transferred images are automatically z Developing RAW images

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organized by shooting date, allowing you to
quickly find the particular images you want.
For information about OLYMPUS Master’s other features, as well as for details on how to use the
software, refer to “Help” in OLYMPUS Master software.

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Connecting the camera to a computer

Connect the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable.

1 Use the provided USB cable to connect the computer’s USB port to the camera’s
multi-connector.
• The location of the USB port varies with the computer. For details, refer to your computer’s
manual.

Smaller terminal
Multi-connector

USB cable

Look for this mark.

USB port

2 Turn on the camera.

USB
• The selection screen for the USB connection is
displayed.
STORAGE
3
Using the OLYMPUS Master software

Press fg to select [STORAGE]. Press the i

button. MTP

4 The computer recognizes the camera as a new

PRINT
device. EXIT

Windows SET
• When you connect the camera to the computer for the
first time, the computer automatically recognizes the camera. Click “OK” when the message
saying that the installation is completed appears.
The computer recognizes the camera as a “Removable Disk ”.
Macintosh
• iPhoto is the default image management application for Mac OS. When you connect your
Olympus digital camera for the first time, iPhoto will start up automatically. Close iPhoto and
start OLYMPUS Master.
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Start up the OLYMPUS Master software

Windows

1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon on the desktop.

Macintosh

1 Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon in the “OLYMPUS Master 2”

folder.
• The browse window is displayed.
• When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time after installation, the OLYMPUS
Master initial setting screen and user registration screen are displayed before the browse
window. Follow the on-screen instructions.

To exit OLYMPUS Master

1 Click “Exit” on any window.

• OLYMPUS Master is exited.

Displaying camera images on a computer

Downloading and saving images

1 Click “Transfer Images” on the browse

window, and then click “From Camera” .

Using the OLYMPUS Master software

• The window for selecting the pictures you want to
transfer from the camera is displayed. All the images in
the camera are displayed.

2 Select “New Album” and enter an album name.

3 Select the image files and click “Transfer Images”.
• A window indicating that the download is complete is
displayed.

4 Click “Browse images now”.

• The downloaded images are displayed in the browse window.
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Disconnecting the camera from your computer

1 Make sure that the card access lamp has

stopped blinking.

Card access lamp

2 Prepare to remove the USB cable.

Windows
1) In the system tray, click the “Unplug or Eject
Hardware” icon .
2) Click on the pop-up message.
3) Click “OK” on the “Safe to Remove Hardware”
window.
Using the OLYMPUS Master software

Macintosh
1) The trash icon changes to the eject icon when the
“Untitled” or “NO_NAME” icon on the desktop is
dragged. Drag and drop it on the eject icon.
3 Unplug the USB cable from the camera.
x Notes
• For Windows users:
When you click “Unplug or Eject Hardware”, a warning message may be displayed. In such
case, make sure that no image data is being downloaded from the camera, and that there are
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Viewing still images

1 Click the “Album” tab on the browse window and
Thumbnail
select the album that you want to view.
• The selected album image is displayed in the thumbnail
area.
2 Double-click the still picture thumbnail that you
want to view.
• OLYMPUS Master switches to the image edit window
and the picture is enlarged.
• Click “Back” to return to the browse window.

Transferring images to your computer without using

OLYMPUS Master

Using the OLYMPUS Master software

Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to a computer
by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable. This can be done
even without using OLYMPUS Master. The following operating systems are compatible with
the USB connection:
Windows : 2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/XP Professional/Vista
Macintosh : Mac OS X v10.3 or later
x Notes
• If your computer is running Windows Vista, select [MTP] in Step 3 on page 120 to use
Windows Photo Gallery.
• Data transfer is not guaranteed in the following environments, even if your computer is
equipped with a USB port.
• Computers with a USB port added by means of an extension card, etc.
• Computers without a factory-installed OS and home-built computers

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12 Shooting tips and maintenance

Shooting tips and information

The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded

The battery is not fully charged

• Charge the battery with the charger.
The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold
• Battery performance declines in low temperatures, and the charge may not be sufficient to turn on
the camera. Remove the battery and warm it by putting it in your pocket for a while.

No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed

The camera has turned off automatically

• To save battery power, if there is no operation, the camera goes into sleep mode after a fixed
period of time and the camera stops operating. The camera activates again when you touch the
shutter button or any other button. g“SLEEP” (P. 103)
After a further fixed period of time has elapsed, the camera power turns off.
The flash is charging
• On the LCD monitor, the # mark blinks when charging is in progress. Wait for the blinking to stop,
then press the shutter button.
Unable to focus
• When the AF confirmation mark on the LCD monitor is blinking, it indicates that the camera is
unable to focus using AF. Press the shutter button again.
Noise reduction is activated
• When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. The
camera activates the noise-reduction process after shooting at slow shutter speeds. During which,
shooting is not allowed. You can set [NOISE REDUCT.] to [OFF].
g“NOISE REDUCT.” (P. 107)

The date and time has not been set

Shooting tips and maintenance

The camera is used with the settings at the time of purchase

• The date and time of the camera is not set when purchased. Set the date and time before using
the camera. g“Setting the date/time” (P. 15)
The battery has been removed from the camera
• The date and time settings will be returned to the factory default settings if the camera is left
without the battery for approximately 1 day. The settings will be cancelled more quickly if the
battery was only loaded in the camera for a short time before being removed. Before taking
important pictures, check that the date and time settings are correct.

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Subjects that are difficult to focus on

It may be difficult to focus with auto focus in the following situations.

AF confirmation mark is
blinking.
These subjects are not
focused.

Subject with low contrast Excessively bright light in Subject with repeated
center of frame patterns
AF confirmation mark
lights up but the subject
is not focused.

Subjects at different Fast-moving subject Subject not inside AF area

distances
In any situation, focus on something with high contrast that is at the same distance as the
subject, determine the composition and shoot the picture. g“Focus lock k If correct focus
cannot be obtained” (P. 60)

Image taken appears whitish

This may occur when the picture is taken in backlight or semi-backlight conditions. This is
due to a phenomenon called flare or ghosting. As far as possible, consider a composition
where strong light source is not taken in the picture. Flare may occur even when a light
source is not present in the picture. Use a lens hood to shade the lens from the light source.
If a lens hood does not have effect, use your hand to shade the lens from the light.
g“Interchangeable lenses” (P. 132)

Unknown bright dot(s) appear on the subject in the picture taken

This may be due to stuck pixel (s) on the image pickup device. Perform [PIXEL MAPPING]. If
the problem persists, repeat pixel mapping a few times. g“Pixel mapping k Checking the

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image processing functions” (P. 129)

Functions that cannot be selected from menus

Some items may not be selectable from the menus when using the arrow pad.
• Items that cannot be set with the current shooting mode
• Items that cannot be set because of an item that has already been set:
Combination of [j] and [NOISE REDUCT.], etc.

Camera vibration when the power is turned off

This is due to the camera initializing the image stabilizer mechanism. Without this
initialization, the image stabilizer may not be able to achieve the proper effect.

Set functions are restored to their factory default settings

When you rotate the mode dial or turn off the power in a shooting mode other than P, A, S, or 12
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Error codes

Monitor
Possible cause Corrective action
indication
The card is not inserted, or it Insert a card or insert a different card.
cannot be recognized.
NO CARD
There is a problem with the card. Insert the card again. If the problem
persists, format the card. If the card
cannot be formatted, it cannot be used.
CARD ERROR
Writing to the card is prohibited. The card write-protect switch is set to the
[LOCK] side. Release the switch.
WRITE PROTECT gP. 130

The card is full. No more Replace the card or erase unwanted

pictures can be taken or no pictures.
more information such as print Before erasing, download important
CARD FULL reservation can be recorded. images to a PC.
There is no space in the card Replace the card or erase unwanted
and print reservation or new pictures.
images cannot be recorded. Before erasing, download important
CARD FULL images to a PC.
Card cannot be read. Card may • Select [CLEAN CARD], press the i
not have been formatted. button and turn off the camera. Remove
CARD SETUP
the card and wipe dry the metallic
Clean the contact area of
the card with a dry cloth. surface with a soft, dry cloth.
CLEAN CARD
• Select [FORMAT][YES], and then
press the i button to format the card.
FORMAT

SET
Formatting the card erases all data on
the card.
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There are no pictures on the The card contains no pictures.

card. Record pictures and play back.
NO PICTURE
The selected picture cannot be Use image processing software to view
displayed for playback due to a the picture on a PC.
problem with this picture. Or the If that cannot be done, the image file is
PICTURE ERROR picture cannot be used for damaged.
playback on this camera.
Pictures taken with another Use image processing software to edit the
camera cannot be edited on this picture.
THE IMAGE camera.
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Monitor
Possible cause Corrective action
indication
The internal temperature of the Turn off the camera and wait for the
m camera has risen due to internal temperature to cool.
sequential shooting.
Wait a moment for the camera to turn off
automatically. Allow the internal
temperature of the camera to cool before
Internal camera
resuming operations.
temperature is too
high.
Please wait for
cooling before
camera use.
The battery is drained. Charge the battery.

BATTERY
EMPTY
The camera is not connected to Disconnect the camera and connect it
the computer or printer correctly. again correctly.

NO CONNECTION
There is no paper in the printer. Load some paper in the printer.

NO PAPER
The printer has run out of ink. Replace the ink cartridge in the printer.

NO INK
The paper is jammed. Remove the jammed paper.

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JAMMED
The printer’s paper cassette has Do not manipulate the printer while
SETTINGS been removed or the printer has making settings on the camera.
CHANGED been manipulated while making
settings on the camera.
There is a problem with the Turn off camera and printer. Check the
printer and/or camera. printer and remedy any problems before
turning the power on again.

PRINT ERROR
Pictures recorded on other Use a personal computer to print.
cameras may not be printed on
this camera.
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Camera maintenance

Cleaning and storing the camera

Cleaning the camera

Turn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera.
Exterior:
• Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and
wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used
the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and well wrung.
LCD monitor:
• Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Lens:
• Blow dust off the lens with a commercially available blower. For the lens, wipe gently with a lens
cleaning paper.
Storage
• When not using the camera for a prolonged period, remove the battery and card. Store the
camera in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated.
• Insert the battery periodically and test the camera’s functions.
Cleaning and checking the image pickup device
This camera incorporates a dust reduction function to keep dust from getting on the image
pickup device and to remove any dust or dirt from the image pickup device surface with
ultrasonic vibrations.The dust reduction function operates when the camera is turned on. The
dust reduction function operates at the same time as the pixel mapping, which checks the
image pickup device and image processing circuitry. Since dust reduction is activated every
time the camera’s power is turned on, the camera should be held upright for the dust
reduction function to be effective. The SSWF indicator blinks while dust reduction is working.
g“Dust reduction function operation” (P. 14)
x Notes
• Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or a chemically treated cloth.
Shooting tips and maintenance

• Avoid storing the camera in places where chemicals are treated, in order to protect the
camera from corrosion.
• Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty.
• Check each part of the camera before use if it has not been used for a long time. Before
taking important pictures, be sure to take a test shot and check that the camera works
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Pixel mapping k Checking the image processing functions

The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the image pickup device and
image processing functions. After using the monitor or taking continuous shots, wait for at
least one minute before using the pixel mapping function to ensure that it operates correctly.

1 MENU[c][Z][PIXEL MAPPING]
2 Press i, then press the i button.
• The [BUSY] bar is displayed when pixel mapping is in progress. When pixel mapping is
finished, the menu is restored.
x Notes
• If you accidentally turn the camera off during pixel mapping, start again from Step 1.

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Card basics
Usable cards
“Card” in this manual refers to a recording medium. The only cards usable with this camera
are SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards (sold separately) which conform to the SD
standard. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.
SD card write protect switch
The SD card body has a write protect switch. If you set the switch to the
“LOCK” side, you will not be able to write to the card, delete data or
LOCK
format. Return the switch to enable writing.
x Notes
• The data in the card will not be erased completely even after formatting
the card or deleting the data. When discarding, destroy the card to
prevent leakage of personal information.

Formatting the card

Cards formatted on a computer or other camera must be formatted with the camera before
they can be used.
All data stored on the card, including protected images, is erased when the card is formatted.
When formatting a used card, confirm there are no images that you still want to keep on the card.

1 MENU[W][CARD SETUP]
CARD SETUP
2 Use fg to select [FORMAT]. Press the i
button.
3 Use fg to select [YES]. Press the i button. ALL ERASE
• Formatting is performed.
FORMAT

BACK SET
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Battery and charger

z Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery (BLS-1).
Other batteries cannot be used.
z The camera’s power consumption varies widely with usage and other conditions.
z As the following consume a lot of power even without shooting, the battery will be drained
quickly.
• Performing auto focus repeatedly by pressing the shutter button halfway in shooting mode.
• Displaying images on the LCD monitor for a prolonged period.
• When connected to a computer or printer.
z When using a drained battery, the camera may turn off without the low battery warning
being displayed.
z The battery will not be fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery using the
provided charger (BCS-1) before use.
z The normal charging time using the provided charger is approximately 3 hours 30 minutes
(estimated).
z Do not use chargers other than the one designated.
x Notes
• There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with the incorrect battery type. Dispose of
the used battery following the instructions.“Battery Handling Precautions” (gP. 151)

Using your charger abroad

z The charger can be used in most home electrical sources within the range of 100V to
240 V AC (50/60 Hz) around the world. However, depending on the country or area you
are in, the AC wall outlet may be shaped differently and the charger may require a plug
adapter to match the wall outlet. For details, ask at your local electrical shop or travel
agent.
z Do not use commercially available travel adaptors as the charger may malfunction.

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Interchangeable lenses
Select the lens that you want to shoot with.
Use a specified lens (Micro Four Thirds mount). To use the “Four Thirds System Lens”, an
adapter (sold separately) is required. An adapter to allow use of an OM system lens is also
available (sold separately).

M.ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses

This is an interchangeable lens specifically for use with the “Micro Four Thirds system” which
is a smaller, thinner version of the “Four Thirds system”.

Focal length and depth of field of Micro Four Thirds system lenses

When compared to 35-mm cameras, Micro Four Thirds system cameras achieve different
effects at the same focal length and aperture.
Focal length
At the same focal length of a 35-mm camera, a Four Thirds system camera can achieve a
focal length equivalent to twice that of a 35-mm camera. This enables the design of compact
telephoto lenses. For instance, a Micro Four Thirds system lens 14-42 mm is equivalent to a
28-84 mm lens for a 35-mm camera.
• When the image angle of a Micro Four Thirds system lens is converted to that of a 35-mm
camera, the perspective is the same as that of a 35-mm camera.
Depth of Field
A Micro Four Thirds system camera can achieve a depth of field equivalent to two times
deeper than that of a 35-mm camera. A Micro Four Thirds system lens with f2.8 brightness,
for example, is equivalent to f5.6 when converted to the aperture of a 35-mm camera.
• You can achieve the same amount of background blur as if you were using a 35-mm
camera.
x Notes
• When you attach or remove the body cap and lens from the camera, keep the lens mount on
the camera pointed downward. This helps prevent dust and other foreign matter from getting
inside the camera.
• Do not remove the body cap or attach the lens in dusty places.
• Do not point the lens attached to the camera toward the sun. This may cause the camera to
malfunction or even ignite due to the magnifying effect of sunlight focusing through the lens.
• Be careful not to lose the body cap and rear cap.
• Attach the body cap to the camera to prevent dust from getting inside when no lens is
attached.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications

„ Names of parts
1 Filter mount thread
2 Zoom ring
3 Focus ring
4 Mount index
5 Electrical contacts
6 Front cap
7 Rear cap

„ Lens and camera combinations

Lens Camera Attachment AF Metering

Micro Four Thirds
Yes Yes Yes
system lens
Micro Four Thirds
Four Thirds system Attachment
system camera Yes*1 Yes
lens possible with
OM System lenses mount adapter No Yes*2
Micro Four Thirds Four Thirds System
No No No
system lens Camera
*1 [C-AF] of [AF MODE] cannot be used.
*2 Accurate metering not possible.

Micro Four Thirds system lenses and Micro Four Thirds system cameras have
the mark shown to the right .
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„ Main Specifications

Items 14-42 mm 17 mm

Mount Micro Four Thirds mount

Focal length 14-42 mm 17 mm

Max. aperture f3.5 - 5.6 f2.8

Image angle 75.4°-28.9° 64.9°

8 groups, 9 lenses 4 groups, 6 lenses

Lens configuration
Multilayer film coating (partially single layered)

Iris control f3.5 - 22 f2.8 - 22

Shooting range 0.25 m - ) 0.2 m - )

Focus adjustment AF/MF switching

Weight (excluding hood

150 g 71 g
and cap)

Dimensions
(Max. diameter × overall l62 × 43.5 mm l57 × 22 mm
length)

Filter mount thread

40.5 mm 37 mm
diameter

• It is recommended to extend the retractable lens before turning the power on. Also, do not
retract the lens while the power is on.
„ Storage Precautions
• Clean the lens after use. Remove dust and dirt on the surface of the lens with a blower
brush or brush. Use commercially available lens cleaning paper to remove the dirt on the
lens. Do not use organic solvents.
• Always cap the lens and store it when it is not used.
• Do not store in an area with insect repellent.
x Notes on Shooting
• Edges of pictures may be cut off if more than one filter is used or if a thick filter is used.
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Using optical viewfinder (sold separately)

If you use the optical viewfinder (sold separately: VF-1), you can view the shooting screen in
the finder. This is convenient when you are in a bright location, such as under direct sunlight,
where it is difficult to view the monitor (Kits including the VF-1 are available).

1 Slide off the hot shoe cover.

• Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to avoid losing it.
2 Align the optical viewfinder with the hot shoe on
the camera body, and slide it in until it stops.
• Insert the optical viewfinder by pushing on a lower part
of it.
3 Turn on the camera, and select [BACKLIT LCD] “;
FUNCTION” (P. 100) or “7 FUNCTION” (P. 101)
• Each time you press the Fn button or q button, the LCD
monitor turns on or off.

x Notes on looking after the viewfinder

• View frame is equivalent to 17mm.Use the display frame in the viewfinder as a guide for the
shooting range. Check the correct shooting range on the LCD monitor.
• You cannot use an external flash and the optical viewfinder at the same time.
• When carrying the camera, do not hold it by the optical viewfinder. The camera may separate
from the optical viewfinder and drop.
• Do not leave the finder or the camera with the find attached in a location subject to direct
sunlight.

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Program line diagram (P mode)

In the P mode, the camera is programmed such that the aperture value and shutter speed
are automatically selected according to the subject’s brightness as shown below. The
program line diagram varies with the type of lens mounted.
When using the
(14- 42 mm F3.5 - 5.6)
zoom lens
(focal length: 14 mm)

Program shift

Aperture value
Shutter speed

Flash synchronization and shutter speed

Upper limit of
Shooting Fixed timing
Flash timing synchronization
mode when flash fires*2
timing*1

P 1/ (lens focal length × 2) or synchronization

timing, whichever is slower 1/60
A
1/180
S
The set shutter speed k
M

*1 Can be changed using menu:1/60-1/180 g“#X-SYNC.” (P. 106)

*2 Can be changed using menu:1/30-1/180 g“#SLOW LIMIT” (P. 106)
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Exposure warning display

If the optimum exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the
display will blink on the LCD monitor.

Shooting Warning display

Status Action
mode example (blinking)

The subject is too dark. • Increase the ISO sensitivity.

• Use the flash.
60" F2.8

P
The subject is too bright. • Decrease the ISO sensitivity.
• Use a commercially available ND
4000" F22 filter (for adjusting the amount of
light).

The subject is • Decrease the aperture value.

underexposured. • Increase the ISO sensitivity.
30" F5.6

A The subject is • Increase the aperture value.

overexposured. • Decrease the ISO sensitivity or
use a commercially available ND
4000 F5.6 filter (for adjusting the amount of
light).

The subject is • Set the shutter speed slower.

underexposured. • Increase the ISO sensitivity.
4000" F2.8

S The subject is • Set the shutter speed faster.

overexposured. • Decrease the ISO sensitivity or
use a commercially available ND
4000" F22 filter (for adjusting the amount of
light).

* The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type and
focal length of the lens.
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Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode

Shooting Super Flash Flash Conditions for Shutter speed

Mode control panel Mode timing firing the flash limit

#
Auto flash Fires
AUTO
automatically in
Auto flash
1st dark/backlit*1 1/30 sec. -
! (red-eye conditions
curtain 1/180 sec.
reduction)

Always
# Fill-in flash
fires

$ Flash off k k k
P
Slow
A ! synchronization
SLOW (red-eye
reduction) 1st
curtain Fires
Slow automatically in 60 sec. -
#
synchronization dark/backlit*1 1/180 sec.
SLOW (1st curtain) conditions

Slow
# 2nd
synchronization
SLOW2 curtain
(2nd curtain)

# Fill-in flash

Fill-in flash 1st 60 sec. -

Always fires
H (red-eye curtain 1/180 sec.
S reduction)

M $ Flash off k k k

Fill-in flash/Slow
2nd Always 60 sec. -
2nd CURTAIN synchronization
curtain fires 1/180 sec.
(2nd curtain)

*1 When the flash is set to the Super FP mode, it detects backlight with longer duration than
for normal flash before emitting light. g“Super FP flash” (P. 74)
• AUTO, $ can be set in A mode.
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White balance color temperature

The higher the color temperature, the richer
the light in bluish tones and the poorer in
reddish; the lower the color temperature, the
richer the light in reddish tones and the
poorer in bluish. The spectral balance of
different white light sources is rated
numerically by color temperature - concept
of physics expressed using the Kelvin (K)
temperature scale. The color of sunlight and
other natural light sources and the color of a • The color temperatures for each light source
light bulb and other artificial light sources indicated in the above scale are approximate.
can be expressed in terms of color
temperature.
It follows, then, that the color temperatures of fluorescent lights make them unsuitable as
artificial light sources. There are gaps in the hues from the color temperatures of fluorescent
light. If these differences in hue are small, they can be calculated with color temperature and
this is called correlated color temperature.
This camera is preset with correlated color temperatures of 4,000k, 4,500K and 6,600k.
Strictly speaking, these are not color temperatures. Use these settings for shooting
conditions under fluorescent lights.

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Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures

The file size in the table is approximate for files with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
Number of
storable still
Record Number of pixels File size
Compression File format picture (with
mode (PIXEL COUNT) (MB)
1GB SD/SDHC
card)
Loss-less
RAW ORF Approx. 14 54
compression
YSF 1/2.7 Approx. 8.4 101
YF 4032 × 3024 1/4 Approx. 5.9 145
YN 1/8 Approx. 2.7 320
YB 1/12 Approx. 1.8 477
XSF 1/2.7 Approx. 5.6 154
XF 1/4 Approx. 3.4 255
3200 × 2400
XN 1/8 Approx. 1.7 504
XB 1/12 Approx. 1.2 747
XSF 1/2.7 Approx. 3.2 269
XF 1/4 Approx. 2.2 395
2560 × 1920
XN 1/8 Approx. 1.1 776
XB 1/12 Approx. 0.8 1143
XSF 1/2.7 Approx. 1.3 673
XF 1/4 JPEG Approx. 0.9 993
1600 × 1200
XN 1/8 Approx. 0.5 1893
XB 1/12 Approx. 0.4 2753
WSF 1/2.7 Approx. 0.9 1044
WF 1/4 Approx. 0.6 1514
1280 × 960
WN 1/8 Approx. 0.3 2884
WB 1/12 Approx. 0.3 4038
WSF 1/2.7 Approx. 0.6 1594
WF 1/4 Approx. 0.4 2243
1024 × 768
WN 1/8 Approx. 0.3 4038
WB 1/12 Approx. 0.2 5507
WSF 1/2.7 Approx. 0.3 3563
WF 1/4 Approx. 0.2 5048
640 × 480
WN 1/8 Approx. 0.2 8654
WB 1/12 Approx. 0.1 10096

x Notes
• The number of remaining pictures may change according to the subject, whether or not print
reservations have been made, and other factors. In certain instances, the number of
remaining pictures displayed on the LCD monitor will not change even when you take pictures
or erase stored images.
Information

• The actual file size varies according to the subject.

• The maximum number of storable still pictures displayed on the monitor is 9999.
• For the available recording time for movies, see the Olympus homepage.

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Functions that can be registered with My Mode and Custom

Reset Setting

Custom Custom
My Mode My Mode
Function reset setting Function reset setting
registration registration
registration registration
F 9 9 SLEEP k 9
Image stabilizer 9 9 USB MODE k k
jY 9 9 LIVE VIEW BOOST 9 9
Flash mode 9 9 g FACE DETECT k k
PICTURE MODE 9 9 INFO SETTING k 9
GRADATION 9 9 EV STEP 9 9
STILL METERING 9 9
9 9
K PICTURE AELMetering k 9
MOVIE k 9 ISO 9 9
IMAGE ASPECT 9 9 ISO STEP 9 9
w 9 9 ISO-AUTO SET k 9
AE BKT 9 9 ISO-AUTO k 9
WB BKT 9 9 BULB TIMER k 9
FL BKT 9 9 ANTI-SHOCK z 9 9
ISO BKT 9 9 #X-SYNC. 9 9
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE k k #SLOW LIMIT 9 9
8 k 9 w+F k 9
X k k NOISE REDUCT. 9 9
W k k NOISE FILTER 9 9
s k k WB 9 9
REC VIEW k 9 > 9 9
c MENU DISPLAY k k ALL > k k
FIRMWARE k k COLOR SPACE 9 9
STILL SHADING COMP. 9 9
AF 9 9
PICTURE
MODE K SET k 9
MOVIE k 9
PIXEL COUNT k 9
AF AREA 9 9
QUICK ERASE k 9
FOCUS RING k 9
RAW+JPEG ERASE k 9
DIAL FUNCTION k 9
FILE NAME k k
DIAL DIRECTION k 9
PRIORITY SET k k
AEL/AFL k 9
dpi SETTING k k
AEL/AFL MEMO k 9
EDIT FILENAME k k
; FUNCTION k 9
PIXEL MAPPING k k
MY MODE SETUP k k
Information

EXPOSURE SHIFT 9 9
BUTTON TIMER k k
MF ASSIST k 9
A k 9
LEVEL GAUGE k 9
n FUNCTION k 9
HDMI k k
q FUNCTION k 9
MOVIE+STILL k 9
RLS PRIORITY S 9 9

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MOVIE R k 9
RLS PRIORITY C 9 9
VIDEO OUT k k

9: Can be registered. k: Cannot be registered

* Includes anti-shock.
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Menu directory
Shooting Menu

Ref.
Tab Function Setting
page

CARD SETUP ALL ERASE/FORMAT P. 93

P. 130
RESET
CUSTOM RESET RESET1 SET/RESET P. 96
RESET2 SET/RESET
hVIVID/iNATURAL*/jMUTED/ZPORTRAIT/
PICTURE MODE P. 71
MONOTONE/CUSTOM
GRADATION AUTO/NORMAL*/HIGH KEY/LOW KEY P. 72
STILL RAW/YF/YN*/XN/WN/YF+RAW/YN+RAW/
PICTURE XN+RAW/WN+RAW P. 64
K
MOVIE HD*/SD P. 80
IMAGE ASPECT 4:3*/16:9/3:2/6:6 P. 40
MOVIE AE MODE P* /A/j/k/l/m/n/o P. 79
MOVIE+STILL OFF*/ON P. 80
jY o* /j/W/Y/DY/DW/Dj/Do P. 61-
P. 62
IMAGE STABILIZER OFF*/I.S. 1/I.S. 2/I.S. 3 P. 62
FRAME OFF*/2F
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE AUTO GAIN OFF*/ON P. 54
OVERLAY OFF*/ON
* Factory default setting
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Playback Menu

Ref.
Tab Function Setting
page

q
START
MELANCHOLY*/NOSTALGIC/LOVE/JOY/
m BGM COOL/OFF P. 84
SLIDE ALL*/STILL PICTURE/MOVIE

y OFF/ON* P. 85
RAW DATA EDIT P. 89
SHADOW ADJ/REDEYE FIX/
P/ASPECT/BLACK & WHITE/
SEL. IMAGE JPEG EDIT P. 89
SEPIA/SATURATION/Q/
EDIT e-PORTRAIT
R NO/R START/YES P. 90
IMAGE
2IMAGES MERGE/3IMAGES MERGE P. 90
OVERLAY
< </U P. 112
RESET PROTECT YES/NO P. 92
* Factory default setting

Setup Menu

Ref.
Tab Function Setting
page

d X
W
k
*1
P. 15
P. 94
s j -7 - +7 k -7 - +7 (j ±0, k ±0*) P. 94
REC VIEW OFF/AUTOq/1SEC - 20 SEC (5 SEC*) P. 95
c MENU DISPLAY OFF*/ON P. 25
FIRMWARE k P. 95
* Factory default setting
1
* Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased.

Custom Menu

Ref.
Tab Function Setting
page

c R AF/MF
STILL
P. 97

PICTURE *
AF MODE S-AF /C-AF/MF/S-AF+MF P. 56
MOVIE
Information

AF AREA B*/M P. 58
P SET UP OFF/LOOP/SPIRAL* P. 97
RESET LENS OFF/ON* P. 98
BULB FOCUSING OFF/ON* P. 98

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MF ASSIST OFF/ON* P. 98
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Ref.
Tab Function Setting
page

c S BUTTON/DIAL
P %*/F/w
P. 98

A FNo.*/F/w
S SHUTTER*/F/w
DIAL FUNCTION Main dial: SHUTTER*/FNo. P. 98
M
Sub dial: SHUTTER/FNo.*
Main dial: F/G*
MENU
Sub dial: F*/G
DIAL DIRECTION DIAL1*/DIAL2 P. 99
S-AF* mode1*/mode2/mode3
AEL/AFL C-AF mode1/mode2*/mode3/mode4 P. 99
MF mode1*/mode2/mode3
AEL/AFL MEMO OFF*/ON P. 100
Fn FACE DETECT*/PREVIEW/V/P HOME/MF/
; FUNCTION P. 100
RAWK/TEST PICTURE/MY MODE/BACKLIT LCD/OFF
AF MODE*/METERING/FLASH MODE/BACKLIT LCD/
q FUNCTION P. 101
IMAGE STABILIZER
MY MODE SETUP MY MODE1/ MY MODE2 P. 101
BUTTON TIMER 3SEC/5SEC/8SEC*/HOLD/OFF P. 101
A OFF*/ON P. 102
n FUNCTION OFF/ON*/P P. 102
T RELEASE/j P. 102
RLS PRIORITY S OFF*/ON P. 102
RLS PRIORITY C OFF/ON* P. 102
U DISP/8/PC P. 102
HDMI 1080i*/720p/480p/576p P. 102
VIDEO OUT *1
P. 102
8 OFF/ON* P. 103
SLEEP OFF/1MIN*/3MIN/5MIN/10MIN P. 103
USB MODE AUTO*/STORAGE/MTP/PRINT P. 103
LIVE VIEW BOOST OFF*/ON P. 104
g FACE DETECT OFF*/ON P. 39
P. 104
IMAGE ONLY/OVERALL/u/
q INFO
HIGHLIGHT&SHADOW
INFO SETTING P. 104
u/ZOOM/MULTI VIEW/
LV-INFO IMAGE ONLY/w/x/y
VOLUME 0-5 (3*) P. 104
SLIDE INTERVAL 2 SEC - 10 SEC (3 SEC*)
m SETUP
Information

FULL/SHORT*
P. 104
MOVIE INTERVAL
LEVEL GAUGE OFF*/ON P. 104
MOVIE R * P. 80
OFF/ON
P. 105
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Ref.
Tab Function Setting
page

c V EXP/e/ISO
EV STEP 1/3EV*/1/2EV/1EV
P. 105
P. 105
e*
J
METERING 5 P. 49
5HI
5SH
AEL Metering AUTO*/J/5/5HI/5SH P. 105
ISO AUTO*/100 - 6400 P. 53
ISO STEP 1/3EV*/1EV P. 105
HIGH LIMIT 200 - 6400 (1600*)
ISO-AUTO SET P. 105
DEFAULT 200 - 6400 (200*)
ISO-AUTO P/A/S*/ALL P. 106
BULB TIMER 1MIN - 30MIN (8 MIN*) P. 106
ANTI-SHOCK z OFF*/1/8 SEC - 30 SEC P. 106
OFF*/3F 0.3EV/3F 0.7EV/
AE BKT P. 52
3F 1.0EV
A-B OFF*/3F 2STEP/3F 4STEP/3F
WB BKT
G-M 6STEP P. 70
BRACKETING
OFF*/3F 0.3EV/3F 0.7EV/
FL BKT P. 77
3F 1.0EV
OFF*/3F 0.3EV/3F 0.7EV/
ISO BKT P. 54
3F 1.0EV
W # CUSTOM P. 106
AUTO*/!/H/#/$/!SLOW/#SLOW/#SLOW 2/
FLASH MODE P. 75
#2nd CURTAIN
w -3.0 - 0.0* - +3.0 P. 77
#X-SYNC. 1/60 - 1/180 (1/180*) P. 106
#SLOW LIMIT 1/30 - 1/180 (1/60*) P. 106
w+F OFF*/ON P. 107

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Ref.
Tab Function Setting
page

c X K/COLOR/WB
NOISE REDUCT. OFF/ON/AUTO*
P. 107
P. 107
NOISE FILTER OFF/LOW/STANDARD*/HIGH P. 107
AUTO* A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7
5 5,300K A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7
2 7,500K A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7
3 6,000K A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7
1 3,000K A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7
WB w 4,000K A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7 P. 67
x 4,500K A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7
y 6,600K A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7
n 5,500K A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7
V A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7
CWB 2,000K - 14,000K
ALL SET A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7
ALL > P. 108
ALL RESET YES/NO
COLOR SPACE sRGB*/AdobeRGB P. 108
SHADING COMP. OFF*/ON P. 108
K SET P-Q Y/X/W/SF/F/N/B P. 108
Xiddle 3200 × 2400/2560 × 1920*/1600 × 1200
PIXEL COUNT P. 109
Wmall 1280 × 960*/1024 × 768/640 × 480
Y RECORD/ERASE P. 109
QUICK ERASE OFF*/ON P. 109
RAW+JPEG ERASE JPEG/RAW/RAW+JPEG* P. 109
FILE NAME AUTO*/RESET P. 109
Adobe RGB
EDIT FILENAME OFF*/A - Z/0 - 9 P. 110
sRGB
PRIORITY SET NO*/YES P. 110
dpi SETTING AUTO*/CUSTOM P. 110
Z K UTILITY P. 110
PIXEL MAPPING k P. 129
e
EXPOSURE SHIFT J -1 - 0* - +1 P. 110
5
f WARNING LEVEL -2 - 0* - +2 P. 111
LEVEL ADJUST RESET/ADJUST P. 111
* Factory default setting
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Specifications

Camera specifications

„ Product type
Product type : Digital camera with interchangeable lens system
Lens : M.Zuiko Digital, Micro Four Thirds System Lens
Lens mount : Micro Four Thirds mount
Equivalent focal length on
a 35 mm film camera : Approx. twice the focal length of the lens
„ Image pickup device
Product type : 4/3" Live MOS sensor
No. of total pixels : Approx. 13,060,000 pixels
No. of effective pixels : Approx. 12,300,000 pixels
Screen size : 17.3 mm (H) × 13.0 mm (V) (0.7" × 0.5")
Aspect ratio : 1.33 (4:3)
„ Live view
: Uses Live MOS sensor
: Field of view of 100%
„ LCD monitor
Product type : 3.0" TFT color LCD
Total no. of pixels : Approx. 230,000 dots
„ Shutter
Product type : Computerized focal-plane shutter
Shutter : 1/4000 - 60 sec., Bulb shooting
„ Auto focus
Product type : Imager contrast detection system
Focusing points : 11 points
Selection of focusing point : Auto, Optional
„ Exposure control
Metering system : TTL metering system (imager metering)
(1) Digital ESP metering
(2) Center weighted averaging metering
(3) Spot metering
Metered range : EV0 - 18 (Digital ESP metering/Center weighted metering/
Spot metering)
Shooting modes : (1) A : iAuto
(2) P : Program AE (Program shift can be performed)
(3) A : Aperture priority AE
(4) S : Shutter priority AE
(5) M : Manual
(6) ART : Art filter
(7) SCN : Scene
(8) n : Movie
Information

ISO sensitivity : 100 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV step)

Exposure compensation : ±3EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV step)
„ White balance
Product type : Image pickup device
Mode setting : Auto, Preset WB (8 settings), Customized WB,

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„ Recording
Memory : SD memory card
SDHC memory card
Recording system : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera
File system (DCF)), RAW Data
Applicable standards : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching
III, PictBridge
Sound with still pictures : Wave format
Movie : AVI Motion JPEG
Audio : PCM 44.1 kHz (stereo)
„ Playback
Display format : Single-frame playback, Close-up playback, Index display, Image
rotation, Calendar display
„ Drive
Drive mode : Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer
Sequential shooting : 3 frames/sec.
Self-timer : Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec.
„ External flash
Synchronization : Synchronized with the camera at 1/180 sec. or less
Flash control mode : TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-flash mode), AUTO, MANUAL
Flash attachment : Hot shoe
„ External connector
Multi-connector (USB connector, AV connector), HDMI mini connector (Type C)
„ Power supply
Battery : Li-ion Battery (BLS-1) ×1
„ Dimensions/weight
Dimensions : 120.5 mm (W) × 70.0 mm (H) × 35.0 mm (D) (4.7" × 2.8" × 1.3")
(excluding protrusions)
Weight : Approx. 335 g (0.7 Ib.) (without battery)
„ Operating environment
Temperature : 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) (operation)/
-20 °C - 60 °C (-4 °F - 140 °F) (storage)
Humidity : 30 - 90% (operation)/10 - 90% (storage)
Information

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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Battery/charger specifications

BLS-1 Lithium ion battery

MODEL NO. : PS-BLS1

Product type : Rechargeable Lithium ion battery
Nominal voltage : DC 7.2V
Nominal capacity : 1150mAh
No. of charge and
discharge times : Approx. 500 times (varies with usage conditions)j
Ambient temperature : 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) (charging)
-10 °C - 60 °C (14 °F - 140 °F) (operation)
-20 °C - 35 °C (-4 °F - 95 °F) (storage)
Dimensions : Approx. 35.5 mm (W) × 55 mm (D) × 12.8 mm (H) (1.4" × 2.2" × 0.5")
Weight : Approx. 46 g (0.1Ib.)

BCS-1 Lithium ion charger

MODEL NO. : PS-BCS1

Rated input : AC 100V - 240V (50/60Hz)
Rated output : DC 8.35V, 400mA
Charging time : Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes (room temperature if using BLS-1)
Ambient temperature : 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) (operation)/
-20 °C - 60 °C (-4 °F - 140 °F) (storage)
Dimensions : Approx. 62 mm (W) × 83 mm (D) × 38 mm (H) (2.4" × 3.3" × 1.5")
Weight : Approx. 72 g (0.2Ib.) (without AC cable)

SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON

THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL.

An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating

and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the
product.
If the product is used without observing the information given under this
DANGER symbol, serious injury or death may result.

If the product is used without observing the information given under this
WARNING symbol, injury or death may result.

If the product is used without observing the information given under this
CAUTION symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the equipment, or loss of valuable
data may result.

WARNING!
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER DISASSEMBLE, EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.

General Precautions
Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. Save all
manuals and documentation for future reference.
Cleaning — Always unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth
for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or any type of organic solvent to clean
this product.
Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only accessories
recommended by Olympus.
Water and Moisture — For precautions on products with weatherproof designs, read the
weatherproofing sections.
Location — To avoid damage to the product, mount the product securely on a stable tripod, stand,
or bracket.
Power Source — Connect this product only to the power source described on the product label.
Foreign Objects — To avoid personal injury, never insert a metal object into the product.
Heat — Never use or store this product near any heat source such as a radiator, heat register, stove,
or any type of equipment or appliance that generates heat, including stereo amplifiers.
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Product Handling Precautions

WARNING
( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.
( Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range.
• You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects. Firing the flash too close to the
subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision.
( Keep young children and infants away from the camera.
• Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young children and infants to prevent the following
dangerous situations which could cause serious injury:
• Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation.
• Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts.
• Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child.
• Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera.
( Do not look at the sun or strong lights with the camera.
( Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places.
( Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing.

CAUTION
( Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it.
• Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may cause a fire or burn your hands.
( Never hold or operate the camera with wet hands.
( Do not leave the camera in places where it may be subject to extremely high temperatures.
• Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the camera to catch fire.
Do not use the charger if it is covered (such as a blanket). This could cause overheating, resulting in fire.
( Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a low-temperature burn.
• When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in a low-temperature burn. Pay attention
to the following:
• When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. If you hold on to the camera in this state, a low-
temperature burn may be caused.
• In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the camera’s body may be lower
than the environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves when handling the camera in cold
temperatures.
( Be careful with the strap.
• Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera. It could easily catch on stray objects - and cause
serious damage.

Battery Handling Precautions

Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning,
exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.

DANGER
• The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified charger.
Do not use any other chargers.
• Never heat or incinerate batteries.
• Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal
objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.
• Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in a
hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc.
Information

• To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all instructions regarding the
use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any way, by soldering, etc.
• If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running water and seek
medical attention immediately.
• Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally swallows a battery, seek
medical attention immediately.

WARNING
• Keep batteries dry at all times.
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• To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or explosion, use only batteries
recommended for use with this product.
• Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions.
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• If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not
use them.
• Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken.
• If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during
operation, stop using the camera.
• If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the affected area with clean,
running cold water immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately.
• Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.

CAUTION
• Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for leaks, discoloration, warping, or any other
abnormality.
• The battery may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid minor burns, do not remove it immediately
after using the camera.
• Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period.
• This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. For safe
and proper use, read the battery’s instruction manual carefully before using it.
• If the battery’s terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure may result. Wipe the battery well with a
dry cloth before use.
• Always charge a battery when using it for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period.
• When operating the camera with battery power at low temperatures, try to keep the camera and spare
battery as warm as possible. A battery that has run down at low temperatures may be restored after it is
warmed at room temperature.
• The number of pictures you can take may vary depending on the shooting conditions or battery.
• Before going on a long trip, and especially before traveling abroad, purchase extra batteries.
A recommended battery may be difficult to obtain while traveling.
• Please recycle batteries to help save our planet’s resources. When you throw away dead batteries, be sure
to cover their terminals and always observe local laws and regulations.

Caution for Usage Environment

• To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in the places
listed below, no matter if in use or storage:
• Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through extreme changes. Direct sunlight,
beaches, locked cars, or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidifiers.
• In sandy or dusty environments.
• Near flammable items or explosives.
• In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain. When using products with weatherproof designs, read
their manuals as well.
• In places prone to strong vibrations.
• Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations.
• When mounted on a tripod, adjust the position of the camera with the tripod head. Do not twist the camera.
• Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the sun. This may cause lens or shutter curtain damage, color
failure, ghosting on the image pickup device, or may possibly cause fires.
• Do not touch electric contacts on cameras and interchangeable lenses. Remember to attach the body cap
when removing the lens.
• Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the battery. Select a cool, dry location for storage to
prevent condensation or mold from forming inside the camera. After storage, test the camera by turning it
on and pressing the shutter release button to make sure that it is operating normally.
• Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the camera’s manual.
• Do not directly touch or wipe the image pickup device of the camera.

LCD Monitor
• Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may become vague, resulting in a playback mode
Information

failure or damage to the monitor.

• A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the monitor, but this is not a malfunction.
• When a subject is viewed diagonally in the camera, the edges may appear zigzagged on the monitor. This
is not a malfunction; it will be less noticeable in playback mode.
• In places subject to low temperatures, the LCD monitor may take a long time to turn on or its color may
change temporarily. When using the camera in extremely cold places, it is a good idea to occasionally place
it in a warm place. An LCD monitor exhibiting poor performance due to low temperatures will recover in

13 normal temperatures.
• The LCD used for the monitor is made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots
of light may appear constantly on the LCD Monitor. Due to its characteristics or the angle at which you are
viewing the monitor, the spot may not be uniform in color and brightness. This is not a malfunction.

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Lens
• Do not immerse in water or splash with water.
• Do not drop or exert strong force on the lens.
• Do not hold at the moving part of the lens.
• Do not touch the lens surface directly.
• Do not touch the contact points directly.
• Do not subject to abrupt temperature changes.
• The operating temperature range is -10 °C - 40 °C (14 °F - 104 °F). Always use within this temperature
range.

Legal and Other Notices

• Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or benefit expected by using this
unit lawfully, or any request from a third person, which are caused by the inappropriate use of this product.
• Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefit expected by using
this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing picture data.

Disclaimer of Warranty
• Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, by or concerning any content
of these written materials or software, and in no event shall be liable for any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose or for any consequential, incidental or indirect damages
(including but not limited to damages for loss of business profits, business interruption and loss of business
information) arising from the use or inability to use these written materials or software or equipment. Some
countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so the
above limitations may not apply to you.
• Olympus reserves all rights to this manual.

Warning
Unauthorized photographing or use of copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws.
Olympus assumes no responsibility for unauthorized photographing, use or other acts that infringe
upon the rights of copyright owners.

Copyright Notice
All rights reserved. No part of these written materials or this software may be reproduced or used in
any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording or the use
of any type of information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of
Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written
materials or software, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein.
Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of this publication or software without
obligation or advance notice.

FCC Notice
• Radio and Television Interference
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Information

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the distance between the camera and receiver.
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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- Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB
cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers (PC).

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to
operate it.
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Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery and Battery Charger

We strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus dedicated rechargeable battery and battery
charger with this camera.
Using a non-genuine rechargeable battery and/or battery charger may result in fire or personal injury due to
leakage, heating, ignition or damage to the battery. Olympus does not assume any liability for accidents or
damage that may result from the use of a battery and/or battery charger that are not genuine Olympus
accessories.

For customers in North and South America

For customers in USA

Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : E-P1
Trade Name : OLYMPUS
Responsible Party:
Address : 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley,
PA 18034-0610, USA
Telephone Number : 484-896-5000

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.

For customers in Europe

“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety,
health, environment and customer protection. “CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in
Europe.

This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of
waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries.
Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse.
Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this
product.
Information

This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin Directive 2006/66/EC Annex II] indicates separate
collection of waste batteries in the EU countries.
Please do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse.
Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the
waste batteries.

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Provisions of warranty
1. If this product proves to be defective, although it has been used properly (in accordance with the written
Handling Care and Operating instructions supplied with it), during a period of two years from the date of
purchase from an authorized Olympus distributor within the business area of Olympus Imaging Europa
GmbH as stipulated on the website: http://www.olympus.com this product will be repaired, or at Olympus’s
option replaced, free of charge. To claim under this warranty the customer must take the product and this
Warranty Certificate before the end of the two year warranty period to the dealer where the product was
purchased or any other Olympus service station within the business area of Olympus Imaging Europa
GmbH as stipulated on the website: http://www.olympus.com. During the one year period of the World
Wide Warranty the customer may turn the product in at any Olympus service station. Please notice that
not in all countries such Olympus service station exists.
2. The customer shall transport the product to the dealer or Olympus authorized service station at his own
risk and shall be responsible for any costs incurred in transporting the product.
3. This warranty does not cover the following and the customer will be required to pay repair charge, even for
defects occurring within the warranty period referred to above.
(a) Any defect that occurs due to mishandling (such as an operation performed that is not mentioned in
the Handling Care or other sections of the instructions, etc.)
(b) Any defect that occurs due to repair, modification, cleaning, etc. performed by anyone other than
Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station.
(c) Any defect or damage that occurs due to transport, a fall, shock, etc. after purchase of the product.
(d) Any defect or damage that occurs due to fire, earthquake, flood damage, thunderbolt, other natural
disasters, environmental pollution and irregular voltage sources.
(e) Any defect that occurs due to careless or improper storage (such as keeping the product under
conditions of high temperature and humidity, near insect repellents such as naphthalene or harmful
drugs, etc.), improper maintenance, etc.
(f) Any defect that occurs due to exhausted batteries, etc.
(g) Any defect that occurs due to sand, mud, etc. entering the inside of the product casing.
(h) When this Warranty Certificate is not returned with the product.
(i) When any alterations whatsoever are made to the Warranty Certificate regarding the year, month and
date of purchase, the customer’s name, the dealer’s name, and the serial number.
(j) When proof of purchase is not presented with this Warranty Certificate.
4. This Warranty applies to the product only; the Warranty does not apply to any other accessory equipment,
such as the case, strap, lens cap and batteries.
5. Olympus’s sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing the product. Any liability
for indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind incurred or suffered by the customer due to a
defect of the product, and in particular any loss or damage caused to any lenses, films, other equipment
or accessories used with the product or for any loss resulting from a delay in repair or loss of data, is
excluded. Compelling regulations by law remain unaffected by this.

Notes regarding warranty maintenance

1. This warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certificate is duly completed by Olympus or an authorized
dealer or other documents contain sufficient proof. Therefore, please make sure that your name, the name
of the dealer, the serial number and the year, month and date of purchase are all completed or the original
invoice or the sales receipt (indicating the dealer’s name, the date of purchase and product type) is
attached to this Warranty Certificate. Olympus reserves the right to refuse free-of-charge service if neither
Warranty Certificate is completed nor the above document is attached or if the information contained in it
is incomplete or illegible.
2. Since this Warranty Certificate will not be re-issued, keep it in a safe place.
• Please refer to the list on the web site: http://www.olympus.com for the authorized international Olympus
service network.

Trademarks
• IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Information

• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.

• SDHC logo is a trademark.
• “Shadow Adjustment Technology” function contains patented technologies from Apical Limited.

• All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective
owners.
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• The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the “Design Rule for Camera File
System/DCF” standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA).
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Index
Symbols Auto focus ..............................................60, 125
Auto white balance ........................................67
A ........................................................ 102
w+F ......................................................... 107 B
8 (Beep sound) ......................................... 103 B (Basic) ........................................................64
W (Language selection) .......................... 94 B&W FILTER .................................................71
P HOME .................................................. 100 BACKLIT LCD .............................................100
P SET UP .................................................. 97 Battery ...................................................11, 131
K SET ....................................................... 108 BEACH & SNOW g ......................................5
f WARNING LEVEL ............................... 111 BGM ..............................................................84
; FUNCTION ........................................... 100 BLACK & WHITE ...........................................89
7 FUNCTION ............................................. 101 BRACKETING .....................52, 54, 70, 77, 106
n FUNCTION .......................................... 102 BULB FOCUSING .........................................98
# SLOW LIMIT ........................................... 106 Bulb shooting .................................................48
# X-SYNC. ................................................. 106 BULB TIMER ...............................................106
c Custom Menu ................................... 97, 143 BUTTON TIMER ..........................................101
c MENU DISPLAY ...................................... 25 C
q Playback Menu ...................................... 143
m SETUP .................................................. 104 C-AF (continuous AF) ....................................57
d Setup Menu ........................................ 94, 143 Calendar display ............................................82
W Shooting Menu 1 ..................................... 142 CANDLE & .....................................................5
X Shooting Menu 2 ..................................... 142 Card .............................................................130
R AF/MF ....................................................... 97 CARD SETUP .......................................93, 130
S BUTTON/DIAL .......................................... 98 Center weighted averaging metering H .......49
T RELEASE/j ........................................ 102 CHILDREN G .................................................5
U DISP/8/PC ........................................... 102 Close-up playback U ....................................81
V EXP/e/ISO .......................................... 105 COLOR SPACE ...........................................108
W # CUSTOM ........................................... 106 Color temperature ........................................139
X K/COLOR/WB ..................................... 107 Compression rate ..........................................64
Y RECORD/ERASE ................................... 109 Continuous AF (C-AF) ...................................57
Z K UTILITY ............................................ 110 CONTRAST ...................................................71
CUSTOM RESET ..........................................96
A
Custom white balance CWB ..........................67
Adding sound to still pictures R ..................... 90 D
Adobe RGB ................................................. 108
AE BKT ......................................................... 52 Date/time setting X .....................................15
AE bracketing ................................................ 52 DIAL DIRECTION ..........................................99
AE lock .......................................................... 51 DIAL FUNCTION ...........................................98
AEL/AFL ........................................................ 99 Digital ESP metering G ................................49
AEL/AFL MEMO .......................................... 100 Direct print ...................................................115
AELMetering ............................................... 105 DIS MODE q .................................................5
AF AREA ....................................................... 58 DOCUMENTS @ ............................................5
AF MODE .............................................. 56, 101 dpi SETTING ...............................................110
AF SENSITIVITY ........................................... 97 DPOF ...........................................................112
AF target mode ............................................. 59 Dust reduction .......................................14, 128
AF target P ................................................ 58 E
ALL > ..................................................... 108 Easy printing ................................................116
ALL ERASE ................................................... 93 Easy shooting modes ......................................4
All target AF mode B ................................. 58 EDIT FILENAME .........................................110
ANTI-SHOCK z .................................... 61, 62 e-PORTRAIT e .......................................5, 89
Aperture priority shooting A .......................... 45 EV STEP .....................................................105
Aperture value ................................... 16, 44, 45 Exposure compensation F ...........................50
Art filter mode ART ......................................... 5 EXPOSURE SHIFT .....................................110
ASPECT ........................................................ 89
156 Auto flash ...................................................... 75
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F LIVE VIEW BOOST .................................... 104

LOW KEY I ............................................ 5, 72
F (Fine) .......................................................... 64
FACE DETECT g ................................ 39, 104 M
FILE NAME ................................................. 109 X (Middle) ..................................................... 64
Fill-in flash # ................................................. 76 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens .... 132
FIREWORKS ( ............................................. 5 MACRO & ..................................................... 5
FIRMWARE ................................................... 95 Manual focus (MF) .................................. 40, 57
FL BKT .......................................................... 77 Manual shooting M ....................................... 47
Flash bracketing ............................................ 77 METERING ........................................... 49, 101
Flash intensity control w ............................. 77 MF ............................................................... 100
FLASH MODE # .......................................... 75 MF (manual focus) ........................................ 57
Flash off $ ................................................... 76 MF ASSIST ................................................... 98
Fn FACE DETECT ........................................ 39 Micro Four Thirds system lenses ................ 132
Focus lock ..................................................... 60 Monitor brightness adjustment s ............... 94
FOCUS RING ................................................ 98 MONOTONE ................................................. 71
FORMAT ..................................................... 130 MOVIE R .............................................. 80, 105
Four Thirds system lenses .......................... 132 MOVIE AE MODE ......................................... 79
G MOVIE PLAY ................................................ 86
Movie shooting n ........................................ 78
GRADATION ................................................. 72
MOVIE+STILL ............................................... 80
GRAINY FILM n ............................................ 5
MTP .................................................... 103, 123
H Multi view display .......................................... 42
HD ................................................................. 80 MULTIPLE EXPOSURE a ......................... 54
HDMI ..................................................... 88, 102 MUTED j .................................................... 71
HIGH KEY H ............................................ 5, 72 MY MODE ................................................... 100
Histogram ................................................ 41, 83 MY MODE SETUP ...................................... 101
Home position p ......................................... 59 N
I N (Normal) .................................................... 64
iAUTO shooting A .................................... 4 NATURAL i ................................................ 71
IMAGE ASPECT ........................................... 40 NATURE MACRO r .................................... 5
IMAGE OVERLAY ................................... 54, 90 NIGHT SCENE P ......................................... 5
IMAGE STABILIZER o ................................ 62 NIGHT+PORTRAIT U .................................. 5
Index display G ........................................... 82 NOISE FILTER ........................................... 107
INFO SETTING ........................................... 104 NOISE REDUCT. ........................................ 107
Information display .................................. 41, 83 NTSC .......................................................... 103
o (Image stabilizer) ..................................... 62 Number of pixels ........................................... 64
ISO ................................................................ 53 O
ISO BKT ........................................................ 54
OLYMPUS Master ...................................... 119
ISO bracketing ............................................... 54
One-touch white balance V ............... 69, 100
ISO STEP .................................................... 105
ISO-AUTO ................................................... 106 P
ISO-AUTO SET ........................................... 105 PAL ............................................................. 103
J PALE&LIGHT COLOR l .............................. 5
PANORAMA s ....................................... 5, 43
JPEG EDIT .................................................... 89
PICT. TONE .................................................. 71
L PictBridge ................................................... 115
Y (Large) ...................................................... 64 PICTURE MODE .......................................... 71
LANDSCAPE l ............................................. 5 PIN HOLE o ................................................. 5
LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT K ......................... 5 Pixel count ............................................ 64, 109
Lens ....................................................... 13, 132 PIXEL MAPPING ........................................ 129
LEVEL ADJUST .......................................... 111 POP ART j .................................................. 5
LEVEL GAUGE ........................................... 104 PORTRAIT i ................................................. 5
LIGHT TONE m ............................................. 5 PORTRAIT Z .............................................. 71
Lithium ion battery ................................. 11, 131 Preset white balance .................................... 67
Lithium ion charger ................................ 11, 131 PREVIEW ............................................. 48, 100
Live control ................................................ 6, 22 PRINT ................................................. 103, 116 157
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Print reservation .......................................... 112 Spot metering I ..........................................49

PRIORITY SET ........................................... 110 sRGB ...........................................................108
Program shift % ........................................... 44 STORAGE ...................................................103
Program shooting P ...................................... 44 Strap ..............................................................10
Protecting 0 ............................................... 91 SUNSET * .....................................................5
Q Super control panel ...................................7, 23
Super FP flash ...............................................74
QUICK ERASE ............................................ 109
T
R
TEST PICTURE ...........................................100
RAW .............................................................. 65
Trimming P ..........................................89, 118
RAW DATA EDIT .......................................... 89
RAW K ..................................................... 100 U
RAW+JPEG ERASE ................................... 109 USB MODE .................................................103
REC VIEW .................................................... 95 V
Record mode K ............................ 64, 80, 140
VIVID h ........................................................71
REDEYE FIX ................................................. 89
VOLUME .....................................................104
Red-eye reduction flash ! ......................... 75
RESET LENS ................................................ 98 W
RESET PROTECT ........................................ 92 WB .................................................................68
Resizing Q .................................................. 89 WB BKT .........................................................70
RLS PRIORITY C ........................................ 102 WB compensation .........................................68
RLS PRIORITY S ........................................ 102 White balance bracketing ..............................70
Rotating images y ....................................... 85 White balance WB ........................................67
S Z
W (Small) ....................................................... 64 Zoom display .................................................42
S-AF (single AF) ............................................ 56
S-AF+MF ....................................................... 57
SATURATION ......................................... 71, 89
Scene mode SCN ........................................... 5
SD ................................................................. 80
SD/SDHC card ...................................... 12, 130
Self-timer Y .................................................. 62
SEPIA ............................................................ 89
Sequential shooting j ................................ 61
SF (Super Fine) ............................................. 64
SHADING COMP. ....................................... 108
SHADOW ADJ .............................................. 89
SHARPNESS ................................................ 71
Shutter priority shooting S ............................ 46
Shutter speed .................................... 16, 44, 46
Single AF (S-AF) ........................................... 56
Single target AF mode M ........................... 58
Single-frame erase D ................................... 93
Single-frame playback ................................... 81
Single-frame protect ...................................... 91
Single-frame shooting o ............................. 61
SLEEP ......................................................... 103
SLIDE ............................................................ 84
Slideshow m ............................................... 84
Slow synchronization # SLOW .................... 75
Slow synchronization # SLOW2/
2nd CURTAIN .................................... 76
SOFT FOCUS k ........................................... 5
SPORT j ...................................................... 5
Spot metering - highlight control IHI .......... 49
158 Spot metering - shadow control ISH ......... 49
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DIGITAL CAMERA

Basic guide P.2

Review the camera part names,
INSTRUCTION

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
the basic steps for shooting and
playback, and the basic operations.

MANUAL Table of Contents P. 26

z Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your
new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance
and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
z We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before
taking important photographs.
z The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the
development stages and may differ from the actual product.
z The contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there
are addition and/or modification of functions due to firmware update for the camera,
Printed in China VN256301
the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.