Olympus Camcorder E P2 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA  
Basic guide  
P.2  
Review the camera part names,  
the basic steps for shooting and  
playback, and the basic operations.  
INSTRUCTION  
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,  
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Preparing the Camera  
Direction indicating mark  
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1
Charging the battery  
Charging indicator  
Amber light : Charging in progress  
BLS-1 Lithium ion battery  
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 lock  
Battery/card compartment cover  
2
3
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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Loading the card  
• Insert the SD/SDHC card  
(referred to as “card” in these  
instructions) until it locks in place.  
g“Card basics” (P. 127)  
Contact area  
• Turn off the camera before  
loading or removing the card.  
SD card slot  
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  
1
Remove the body cap from the camera and the  
rear cap from the lens  
1
2
1
2
Rear cap  
Body cap  
2
Attach a lens to the camera  
Lens attachment mark  
(Red)  
Alignment mark  
(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
1
• Do not touch internal portions of  
the camera.  
• Make sure the camera is turned off.  
• Do not press the lens release  
button.  
3
Lens release  
button  
3
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. 129)  
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.  
L
N
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  
(3).  
Zoom ring  
2
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Setting the date/time  
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.  
MENU button  
Arrow pad  
CARD SETUP  
CUSTOM RESET  
PICTURE MODE  
GRADATION  
5
Repeat this procedure until the  
date and time are completely set  
j
NORM  
IMAGE ASPECT  
4:3  
BACK  
SET  
Y
M
D
TIME  
2
Use fg to select [d],  
then press i  
Y/M/D  
2009 11 01 14 00  
CANCEL  
SET  
--  
.--  
--  
.--  
--  
:
The time is displayed in the 24-hour  
format.  
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ENG.  
j
0
k
0
s
REC VIEW  
5SEC  
cMENU DISPLAY OFF  
6
Use fg to select the  
date format  
FIRMWARE  
BACK  
SET  
3
Use fg to select  
[X], then press i  
Y
M
D
TIME  
Y/M/D  
2009 11 01 14 00  
CANCEL  
SET  
Y
M
D
TIME  
Y/M/D  
7
Press the i button  
CANCEL  
’09.11.01  
14:01  
4
Use fg to select [Y],  
then press i  
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ENG.  
j
0
k
0
s
REC VIEW  
5SEC  
cMENU DISPLAY OFF  
FIRMWARE  
BACK  
SET  
Y
M
D
TIME  
Y/M/D  
2009  
8
Press the MENU button  
to exit  
CANCEL  
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Camera  
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b
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1 SSWF indicator ....................... gP. 6, 125 8 Hot shoe......................................... gP. 61  
2 ON/OFF button .............................. gP. 6 9 Microphone .............................. gP. 74, 86  
3 Shutter button ................................ gP. 12 0 Self-timer lamp............................... gP. 57  
4 F(Exposure compensation) button  
a Lens release button.......................... gP. 5  
b Lens lock pin  
....................................................... gP. 43  
5 Strap eyelet ..................................... gP. 2  
6 Lens attachment mark ..................... gP. 5  
7 Mount  
(Remove the body cap before attaching the  
lens.)  
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c
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2
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1 Mode dial ...................................... gP. 10 d Sub dial (j) ......................... gP. 15, 25  
2 LCD monitor ............................ gP. 22, 24 e Connector cover  
3 MENU button ............................... gP. 20 f Card access lamp ................. gP. 12, 119  
4 INFO (Information display) button  
g Multi-connector ............. gP. 83, 112, 117  
h HDMI mini-connector .................... gP. 84  
i Main dial (j) ......................... gP. 15, 25  
................................................ gP. 23, 79  
5 Tripod socket  
6 Battery/card compartment cover ..... gP. 3  
7 Battery/card compartment lock ....... gP. 3  
8 Accessory port ............................ gP. 132  
j Arrow pad (k) ................. gP. 15, 20, 25  
Press the main dial in the following places.  
Up:  
f
Down: g  
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D (Erase) button .......................... gP. 88  
Left:  
Right:  
h
i
0 q (Playback) button ............. gP. 14, 77  
a AEL/AFL button .................... gP. 44, 96  
0 (Protect) button ..................... gP. 87  
k
i button ....................................... gP. 20  
b
< button ...................................... gP. 97  
c Speaker  
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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  
that the camera sets. (gP. 37)  
Program shooting  
P
A
S
Aperture priority  
shooting  
Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera  
sets the shutter speed automatically. (gP. 38)  
Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The  
camera sets the aperture automatically. (gP. 39)  
Shutter priority shooting  
Manual shooting  
Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed  
manually. (gP. 40)  
M
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],  
,
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.  
A
When you select a desired filter or scene, the camera  
optimizes the shooting conditions for that filter or scene.  
ART  
SCN  
n
Art filter  
Scene  
Movie  
In SCN mode, most of the functions cannot be changed.  
Used for shooting movies. Besides using [P], [A] and  
[M], you can record a movie with the art filter.  
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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
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F
D
C
G
SELECT  
SET  
SELECT  
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  
POP ART  
GRAINY FILM  
PIN HOLE  
j
k
l
m
n
o
a
b
SOFT FOCUS  
PALE&LIGHT COLOR  
LIGHT TONE  
DIORAMA  
CROSS PROCESS  
Types of scene modes  
Icon  
Mode  
Icon  
Mode  
PORTRAIT  
DIS MODE  
I
e
L
K
J
q
J
e-PORTRAIT  
LANDSCAPE  
LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT  
SPORT  
MACRO  
NATURE MACRO  
CANDLE  
r
&
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@
s
(
SUNSET  
NIGHT SCENE  
NIGHT+PORTRAIT  
CHILDREN  
DOCUMENTS  
PANORAMA (gP. 60)  
FIREWORKS  
BEACH & SNOW  
G
U
G
HIGH KEY  
H
g
LOW KEY  
I
• 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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Shooting  
Shutter button  
1
Select a composition while  
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  
L
N
250 F5.6  
Shutter speed  
38  
Aperture value  
• 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 is a Micro Four Thirds  
system lens or Four Thirds system lens  
n: Other Four Thirds system lens  
• Check the focus on the LCD monitor.  
• 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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Holding the camera  
Keep your fingers and the  
strap away from the lens.  
Horizontal  
grip  
Vertical  
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, qbutton, etc.). g“SLEEP” (P. 100)  
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. 94)  
In  
P
,
A
,
S
, and  
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  
Resetting the camera  
settings  
default settings, set [RESET]  
.
g
“Resetting the camera settings” (P. 92)  
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Playback/Erasing  
Pressing the qbutton displays the last picture  
Playing back  
images  
taken.  
• Pressing the qbutton again sets the camera to  
the shooting mode.  
Displays the frame that is  
stored 10 frames back  
qbutton  
Displays  
the next  
frame  
Displays the  
previous frame  
Arrow pad  
Displays the frame that is  
stored 10 frames ahead  
Each time you turn the sub dial towards U, the  
image is incrementally enlarged from 2× to 14×.  
Close-up  
playback  
Sub dial  
Playback the image you want to erase and press  
the D button.  
Erasing images  
Use fg to select [YES] and press the i button  
to erase.  
ERASE  
YES  
NO  
BACK  
SET  
D button  
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Direct buttons  
There are three ways to operate this camera.  
Using the direct buttons to operate the camera gP. 15  
Setting while looking at the Live control or Super control panel gP. 16, 18  
Setting on the menu gP. 20  
1
Press the button for the function you want to set  
• The direct menu is displayed.  
• The function assigned to the button that was pressed remains selected. You can turn  
the sub dial and set the function during that time. If no operations are performed  
during that time, the setting for that function is confirmed.  
g“BUTTON TIMER” (P. 98)  
e.g.) Sequential shooting/  
self-timer shooting  
1
2
P
5
3
4
SINGLE  
o j Y12s Y2s  
Direct menu  
Main dial  
Sub dial  
j
j
2
Turn the sub dial to change the setting, then press the i button  
List of direct buttons  
No.  
1
2
3
4
5
Direct button  
Function  
Ref. page  
Exposure compensation  
Sets ISO sensitivity  
F
ISO  
WB  
jY  
AF  
P. 43  
P. 46  
Sets white balance  
P. 68  
Sequential/Self-timer shooting  
Sets AF mode  
P. 56-57  
P. 49  
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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. When the super control panel is displayed, press the INFO button to  
switch the display.  
Functions  
P
j
L F  
WB AUTO  
2
Setting  
w x  
3 1  
AUTO  
5
Functions  
Setting  
Ref. page  
[I] [e] [L] [K] [J] [G] [U] [G] [H] [I] [q] [J] [r]  
[&][*] [@] [s] [(] [g]  
1
Scene mode*  
P. 11  
1
[j] [k] [l] [m] [n] [o] [a] [b]  
Art filter mode*  
P. 11  
P. 75  
P. 72  
P. 68  
2
Movie AE mode*  
Picture mode  
[P] [A] [M] [j] [k] [l] [m] [n] [o] [a] [b]  
[h] [i] [j] [Z] [c] [M] [C]  
[AUTO] [5] [2] [3] [1] [w] [x] [y] [n] [V] [CWB]  
White balance  
Sequential shooting/  
self-timer  
[o] [j] [Y12S] [Y2S]  
P. 56-57  
[OFF] [I.S. 1] [I.S. 2] [I.S. 3] [FOCAL LENGTH]  
[4:3] [16:9] [3:2] [6:6]  
Image stabilizer  
Aspect ratio  
P. 57  
P. 59  
P. 65  
P. 46  
P. 62  
P. 42  
P. 49  
P. 55  
P. 52  
P. 76  
[RAW] [YF] [YN] [XN] [WN] [YF+RAW] [YN+RAW] etc.  
[AUTO] [100] [125] [160] [200] [250] [320] etc.  
[AUTO] [!] [#] [$] [H] [#SLOW] [#SLOW2] etc.  
[G] [H] [I] [IHI] [ISH]  
Record mode  
ISO sensitivity  
Flash mode  
Metering mode  
AF mode  
[S-AF] [C-AF] [MF] [S-AF+MF] [C-AF+TR]  
[gON] [gOFF]  
Face detection  
AF target selection  
B M  
2
[RON] [ROFF]  
Movie sound record*  
*1 ART or SCN mode only  
*2 nmode only  
• Setting functions and options in the nmode are different from those for still pictures.  
• There may be unavailable menus depending on the selected shooting mode.  
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Press the i button to display the live control  
• Press the i button again to turn off the live control.  
Sub dial  
j
P
j
L F  
WB AUTO  
2
w x  
3 1  
AUTO  
5
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  
j
Main dial  
(j)  
L F  
Displays theselected  
WB AUTO  
setting name.  
2
w x  
3 1  
Cursor  
AUTO  
5
Sub dial  
(j)  
• If no operations are performed during that time, the setting for that function is  
confirmed.  
• You can use the arrow pad instead of the dials.  
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Super control panel  
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.  
b
1
3
c
2
P
ISO  
4
6
j
d
5
7
e
g
NORM  
INFO  
OFF  
f
h
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0
4
:3  
mall  
LIVE  
Super Fine  
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The functions within this area can be set on the super control panel.  
1 Internal temperature warning m  
d Picture mode ................................. gP. 72  
..................................................... gP. 124  
2 Shooting mode* ..................gP. 10, 37-40  
3 Function name  
e Sharpness N................................. gP. 72  
Contrast J.................................... gP. 72  
Saturation T................................. gP. 72  
Gradation z.................................. gP. 73  
B&W Filter x................................. gP. 72  
Picture tone y............................... gP. 73  
4 White balance ............................... gP. 68  
White balance compensation ........ gP. 69  
5 ISO sensitivity ............................... gP. 46  
6 Sequential shooting/self-timer ..gP. 56-57  
7 Flash mode ................................... gP. 62  
8 Flash intensity control ................... gP. 63  
9 Image stabilizer ............................. gP. 57  
0 AF mode ........................................ gP. 49  
AF target ....................................... gP. 52  
a Record mode ................................. gP. 65  
b Flash charging ............................. gP. 121  
c Battery check ................................ gP. 22  
f Color space ................................. gP. 105  
g Face detection ...................... gP. 55, 101  
h Metering mode .............................. gP. 42  
i Number of storable still pictures .. gP. 137  
j Exposure compensation value ...... gP. 43  
Exposure level .............................. gP. 40  
k Aspect ratio ................................... gP. 59  
l Aperture value ..........................gP. 37-40  
m Shutter speed ...........................gP. 37-40  
* Settings can be made in the ART and SCN modes.  
• Movie recording mode is not displayed.  
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Sub dial  
1
Press the INFO button while  
live control is displayed to  
display the super control panel  
j
• Press the INFO button again to return  
to the live control.  
P
ISO  
j
NORM  
OFF  
4
:3  
mall  
INFO  
LIVE  
INFO button  
k Arrow pad  
Super Fine  
Main dial  
250 F5.6  
38  
j
Displays the selected function name  
Cursor  
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  
P
METERING  
j
NORM  
OFF  
4
:3  
mall  
INFO  
LIVE  
Super Fin
2F5.6  
38  
Direct menu  
Press the i button to display the direct menu indicated at  
the position of the cursor. You can also use the direct menu to  
change the setting. After changing the setting, press the i  
button to confirm your setting. If no operation is performed  
within a few seconds, your setting is confirmed and the  
camera returns to the shooting mode.  
P
G
ESP  
G
H
I
IHI ISH  
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Menu  
1
Press the MENU button to  
display the menu  
CARD SETUP  
CUSTOM RESET  
j
PICTURE MODE  
GRADATION  
NORM  
IMAGE ASPECT  
4:3  
Operation  
guide  
BACK  
SET  
Press the MENU button  
to go back one screen.  
Press the i button  
to confirm the setting  
i button  
k Arrow pad  
MENU button  
2
Use fg to select a tab, then press i  
Tab  
MOVIE AE MODE  
MOVIE+STILL  
P
OFF  
W
X
q
d
Shooting Menu 1  
Shooting Menu 2  
Playback Menu  
Setup Menu  
j Y  
/
o
IMAGE STABILIZER OFF  
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE  
OFF  
BACK  
SET  
The current setting is displayed  
Function  
3
4
Use fg to select a  
function, and i to  
go to the settings  
screen  
MOVIE AE MODE  
MOVIE AE MODE  
MOVIE+STILL  
P
MOVIE A
OFF  
P
A
MOVIE+S
j Y  
/
o
j Y  
/
i
IMAGE STABILIZER OFF  
IMAGE ST
M
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE  
MULTIPLE ART1  
OFF  
ART2  
SET  
BACK  
SET  
BACK  
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. 139).  
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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. 93)  
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tab, then press i  
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FIRMWARE  
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Use fg to select [ON], then press the i button  
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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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LCD monitor (Shooting)  
You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting.  
g“Exposure” (P. 37)  
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d Battery check  
..................................................... gP. 124  
2 My Mode ....................................... gP. 98  
3 Shooting mode ................... gP. 10, 37-40  
4 Flash mode ................................... gP. 62  
5 ISO sensitivity ............................... gP. 46  
6 Metering mode .............................. gP. 42  
7 AF mode ....................................... gP. 49  
8 Face detection g .................. gP. 55, 101  
9 Flash intensity control ................... gP. 63  
Super FP flash s......................... gP. 62  
0 AE Lock u .................................. gP. 44  
Auto bracket t ......... gP. 45, 47, 64, 71  
Multiple exposure i..................... gP. 47  
Home position p.......................... gP. 53  
Lit up (green) (ready for use)  
Lit up (green) (Battery is running low)  
Blinks (red) (charging required)  
e AF confirmation mark .................... gP. 12  
f Picture mode ................................. gP. 72  
Art filter/scene ............................... gP. 11  
g White balance ............................... gP. 68  
h Sequential shooting ...................... gP. 56  
Self-timer ....................................... gP. 57  
i Image stabilizer vws........... gP. 57  
j Aspect ratio ................................... gP. 59  
k Record mode ................................ gP. 65  
l Number of storable still pictures .. gP. 137  
Available recording time  
a Shutter speed ........................... gP. 37-40  
b Aperture value .......................... gP. 37-40  
c Flash (blinks: charging in progress,  
lights up: charging completed)  
m Exposure compensation value ...... gP. 43  
n Histogram ...................................... gP. 23  
.................................................... gP. 121  
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Switching the information display  
You can switch the information displayed on the monitor by pressing the INFO button  
repeatedly or by turning the main dial while pressing the INFO button.  
Zoom display  
(gP. 54)  
Information display on  
Histogram display  
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Image only  
Multi view display  
(gP. 43, 71)  
Scale 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. 101)  
Understanding the histogram (brightness distribution) display:  
j The following shows you how to read the histogram display easily.  
If the graph has many peaks  
around here, the image will  
appear mostly black.  
If the graph has many peaks  
around here, the image will  
appear mostly white.  
The part indicated in green in the histogram shows the luminance  
distribution within the spot metering area.  
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LCD monitor (Playback)  
You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button.  
g“Information display” (P. 79)  
Overall display  
Simplified display  
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1 Aspect border ................................ gP. 59 d Exposure compensation ............... gP. 43  
2 Print reservation  
Number of prints ......................... gP. 109  
3 Sound record ................................ gP. 86  
4 Protect ........................................... gP. 87  
e Shutter speed ........................... gP. 37-40  
f Aperture value .......................... gP. 37-40  
g Focal length ................................ gP. 129  
(The focal length is displayed in 1 mm units.)  
5 Battery check ................................ gP. 22 h Flash intensity control ................... gP. 63  
6 Date and time .................................. gP. 7 i ISO sensitivity ............................... gP. 46  
7 Aspect ratio ............................. gP. 59, 85 j White balance compensation ........ gP. 69  
8 Pixel count, compression rate ....... gP. 65 k Picture mode ................................. gP. 72  
9 Record mode ................................ gP. 65 k Color space ................................. gP. 105  
0 File number  
m White balance ............................... gP. 68  
a Frame number  
n Metering mode .............................. gP. 42  
b AF target ....................................... gP. 52 o Histogram ...................................... gP. 79  
c Shooting mode ...................gP. 10, 37-40  
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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” (  
See.  
gP. 8)  
 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  
most out of your camera.  
TIPS  
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  
Live control  
WB  
j Press the WB button.  
ij: [WB]  
j Press the i button, and turn the main dial to select  
[WB].  
Super control panel  
Menu  
iINFOk: [WB]  
j Press the i button and then the INFO button, and  
select [WB] using the arrow pad.  
MENU[c][X][WB]  
j Press the MENU button, and select [c] and then [X]  
to select [WB].  
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Table of Contents  
Basic guide  
2
Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic steps for shooting and  
playback.  
Preparations for shooting ..............................................................................................2  
Unpack the box contents...............................................................................2  
Preparing the Camera...................................................................................3  
Attaching a lens to the camera......................................................................5  
Power on.......................................................................................................6  
Setting the date/time .....................................................................................7  
Names of parts and functions........................................................................................8  
Camera .........................................................................................................8  
Basic operations..........................................................................................................10  
Mode dial.....................................................................................................10  
Shooting......................................................................................................12  
Playback/Erasing ........................................................................................14  
Direct buttons..............................................................................................15  
Live control..................................................................................................16  
Super control panel.....................................................................................18  
Menu ...........................................................................................................20  
LCD monitor (Shooting) ..............................................................................22  
LCD monitor (Playback)..............................................................................24  
1 Exposure  
37  
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 ........................................................................................................37  
Aperture priority shooting ............................................................................................38  
Shutter priority shooting...............................................................................................39  
Manual shooting ..........................................................................................................40  
Bulb shooting ..............................................................................................41  
Preview function ..........................................................................................................41  
Changing the metering mode ......................................................................................42  
Exposure compensation..............................................................................................43  
Taking a picture while comparing the effect of exposure compensation.....43  
AE lock ........................................................................................................................44  
AE bracketing ..............................................................................................................45  
ISO sensitivity setting ..................................................................................................46  
ISO bracketing.............................................................................................................47  
Multiple exposure ........................................................................................................47  
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2 Focusing and shooting functions  
49  
Describes the optimal focusing methods according to the subject and shooting conditions.  
AF mode selection.......................................................................................................49  
S-AF (single AF)..........................................................................................49  
C-AF (continuous AF)..................................................................................50  
MF (manual focus) ......................................................................................50  
Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) ......................51  
C-AF+TR (AF TRACKING) .........................................................................51  
AF target selection.......................................................................................................52  
Registering an AF target mode ...................................................................53  
Enlarged display operation..........................................................................................54  
Using the face detection function ................................................................................55  
Sequential shooting.....................................................................................................56  
Self-timer shooting.......................................................................................................57  
Image stabilizer ...........................................................................................................57  
Setting the image aspect .............................................................................................59  
Panorama shooting .....................................................................................................60  
Flash shooting .............................................................................................................61  
Flash mode setting......................................................................................62  
Flash intensity control..................................................................................63  
Flash bracketing..........................................................................................64  
3 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode  
Describes image adjustment functions specific to digital cameras.  
65  
Selecting the record mode...........................................................................................65  
Recording formats.......................................................................................65  
Selecting the record mode ..........................................................................66  
Selecting the white balance.........................................................................................68  
Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance.............................................69  
WB compensation .......................................................................................69  
Setting the one-touch white balance ...........................................................70  
Taking a picture while comparing the effect of white balance .....................................71  
WB bracketing .............................................................................................................71  
Picture mode ...............................................................................................................72  
Gradation.....................................................................................................................73  
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4 Recording Movies  
Describes movie recording method and functions.  
74  
Movie recording ..........................................................................................................74  
Changing the settings for movie recording..................................................................75  
Adding effects to a movie............................................................................75  
Selecting the record mode ..........................................................................76  
Recording Audio when Recording Movie....................................................76  
Taking still picture automatically when movie recording ends.....................................76  
5 Playback functions  
Describes the functions for image playback.  
77  
Single-frame/Close-up playback..................................................................................77  
Index display/Calendar display....................................................................................78  
Information display ......................................................................................................79  
Slideshow ....................................................................................................................80  
Rotating images...........................................................................................................81  
Movie playback............................................................................................................82  
Playback on TV ...........................................................................................................83  
Editing still images.......................................................................................................85  
Image overlay..............................................................................................................87  
Protecting images........................................................................................................87  
Erasing images............................................................................................................88  
6 Setup functions  
Describes the basic settings for using the camera.  
90  
Setup Menu .................................................................................................................90  
X(Date/time setting)................................................................................90  
W(Changing the display language) ......................................................90  
s(Monitor brightness adjustment)...........................................................90  
REC VIEW ..................................................................................................91  
cMENU DISPLAY......................................................................................91  
FIRMWARE.................................................................................................91  
Resetting the camera settings.....................................................................................92  
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7 Customizing your camera  
Describes how to customize the camera’s settings.  
93  
R AF/MF .....................................................................................................................93  
AF MODE....................................................................................................93  
AF AREA.....................................................................................................93  
P SET UP................................................................................................94  
RESET LENS..............................................................................................94  
BULB FOCUSING.......................................................................................94  
FOCUS RING..............................................................................................94  
MF ASSIST .................................................................................................94  
S BUTTON/DIAL ........................................................................................................95  
DIAL FUNCTION.........................................................................................95  
DIAL DIRECTION........................................................................................95  
AEL/AFL......................................................................................................96  
AEL/AFL MEMO..........................................................................................96  
; FUNCTION...........................................................................................97  
7 FUNCTION.............................................................................................98  
MY MODE SETUP ......................................................................................98  
BUTTON TIMER .........................................................................................98  
A........................................................................................................99  
n FUNCTION ..........................................................................................99  
T RELEASE ...............................................................................................................99  
RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C ..........................................................99  
U DISP/8/PC............................................................................................................99  
HDMI ...........................................................................................................99  
VIDEO OUT...............................................................................................100  
8..............................................................................................................100  
SLEEP.......................................................................................................100  
USB MODE ...............................................................................................100  
LIVE VIEW BOOST...................................................................................101  
g FACE DETECT....................................................................................101  
INFO SETTING .........................................................................................101  
VOLUME ...................................................................................................101  
LEVEL GAUGE .........................................................................................101  
MOVIE R...................................................................................................102  
EVF ADJUST ............................................................................................102  
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V EXP/e/ISO ........................................................................................................102  
EV STEP...................................................................................................102  
METERING ...............................................................................................102  
AELMetering .............................................................................................102  
ISO............................................................................................................102  
ISO STEP..................................................................................................103  
ISO-AUTO SET.........................................................................................103  
ISO-AUTO.................................................................................................103  
BULB TIMER.............................................................................................103  
ANTI-SHOCK z ......................................................................................103  
BRACKETING...........................................................................................103  
W #CUSTOM..........................................................................................................104  
FLASH MODE...........................................................................................104  
w.............................................................................................................104  
#X-SYNC.................................................................................................104  
#SLOW LIMIT..........................................................................................104  
w+F.......................................................................................................104  
X K/COLOR/WB....................................................................................................104  
NOISE REDUCT.......................................................................................104  
NOISE FILTER..........................................................................................105  
WB ............................................................................................................105  
ALL >...................................................................................................105  
COLOR SPACE ........................................................................................105  
SHADING COMP......................................................................................105  
KSET.....................................................................................................106  
PIXEL COUNT ..........................................................................................106  
Y RECORD/ERASE .................................................................................................106  
QUICK ERASE..........................................................................................106  
RAW+JPEG ERASE.................................................................................106  
FILE NAME ...............................................................................................107  
EDIT FILENAME.......................................................................................107  
PRIORITY SET .........................................................................................107  
dpi SETTING.............................................................................................108  
Z K UTILITY ..........................................................................................................108  
PIXEL MAPPING ......................................................................................108  
EXPOSURE SHIFT...................................................................................108  
fWARNING LEVEL.............................................................................108  
LEVEL ADJUST........................................................................................108  
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8 Printing  
Describes how to print your pictures.  
109  
Print reservation (DPOF) ...........................................................................................109  
Print reservation ........................................................................................109  
Single-frame reservation ...........................................................................110  
All-frame reservation .................................................................................111  
Resetting the print reservation data ..........................................................111  
Direct printing (PictBridge).........................................................................................112  
Connecting the camera to a printer...........................................................112  
Easy printing..............................................................................................113  
Making prints using different print options.................................................113  
9 Using the OLYMPUS Master software  
Describes how to transfer and store your camera images to a computer.  
116  
Flowchart...................................................................................................................116  
Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software .......................................................116  
What is OLYMPUS Master?......................................................................116  
Connecting the camera to a computer ......................................................................117  
Start up the OLYMPUS Master software...................................................................118  
Displaying camera images on a computer ................................................................118  
Downloading and saving images...............................................................118  
Disconnecting the camera from your computer.........................................119  
Viewing still images ...................................................................................................120  
Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master ..................120  
10 Shooting tips and maintenance  
Refer to this section for troubleshooting and camera maintenance information.  
121  
Shooting tips and information....................................................................................121  
Error codes................................................................................................................123  
Camera maintenance ................................................................................................125  
Cleaning and storing the camera ..............................................................125  
Pixel mapping k Checking the image processing functions ....................126  
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11 Information  
127  
Refer to this section for information on optional accessories, camera specifications, and  
other useful shooting information.  
Card basics................................................................................................................127  
Usable cards .............................................................................................127  
Formatting the card...................................................................................127  
Battery and charger...................................................................................................128  
Using your charger abroad........................................................................................128  
Interchangeable lenses .............................................................................................129  
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses ..............................................129  
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications......................................................130  
Using the electronic viewfinder (sold separately) ......................................................132  
Program line diagram (Pmode)................................................................................133  
Flash synchronization and shutter speed..................................................................133  
Exposure warning display..........................................................................................134  
Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode........................................................135  
White balance color temperature...............................................................................136  
Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures ......................................137  
Functions that can be registered with My Mode and Custom Reset Setting.............138  
Menu directory...........................................................................................................139  
Specifications ............................................................................................................144  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..........................................................................................147  
Index..........................................................................................................................154  
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Quick reference  
Shooting  
Taking pictures with  
automatic settings  
Set the mode dial to A and start taking pictures.  
P. 10  
Use focus lock.  
P. 50  
P. 52  
Select the AF target and take the picture.  
The minimum shooting distance varies depending on  
the lens. Move to the minimum shooting distance of the P. 129  
lens from the subject and take a picture.  
Correct focus cannot be  
obtained  
The camera may be having difficulty focusing on the  
subject with auto focus. Lock the focus at the position of P. 50,  
the subject in advance or use MF to fix the distance of  
the focus.  
P. 122  
Select the AF target and take the picture using the  
desired AF target.  
P. 52  
P. 54  
Check focus and adjust the image using MF in an  
enlarged image.  
Focusing on one area  
Use MF. It may be helpful to focus while using live view P. 50,  
with an enlarged image.  
P. 54  
You can take a picture while using the live multi view  
display to compare the effect of white balance or  
exposure compensation.  
P. 43  
Checking set effect before  
taking a picture  
You can use the preview function to check the depth of  
field at a selected aperture value.  
P. 41  
P. 97  
You can use [TEST PICTURE] to check the image on  
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  
considerable battery power. Limiting these actions will  
help extend the useful life of the battery.  
k
Extending the useful life of  
the battery  
Set [SLEEP] so that the camera enters sleep mode  
faster.  
P. 100  
Increasing the number of  
pictures that can be taken  
P. 65,  
P. 106  
Reduce the pixel count and compression rate settings.  
Increase the ISO sensitivity.  
Taking pictures in low light  
situations without using  
the flash  
P. 46  
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Take a picture while checking the histogram.  
P. 23  
Take a picture while checking the shutter speed and  
aperture value displays. If either is blinking, the optimal  
exposure is not obtained.  
P. 37-39,  
P. 134  
Taking pictures without  
white subjects appearing  
too white or black subjects  
appearing too dark  
Set the gradation setting to [AUTO]. Subjects with areas  
of large contrast are adjusted automatically.  
P. 73  
P. 43  
Adjust the exposure compensation.  
Set [PICTURE MODE] to [MONOTONE]. You can take  
monotone pictures in black and white, sepia tones,  
purplish tones, bluish tones, and greenish tones.  
P. 72  
P. 85  
Taking monotone pictures  
Recorded images can be edited into black-and-white or  
sepia-toned images.  
Set the art filter to [GRAINY FILM].  
P. 11  
P. 73  
Set the gradation setting to [AUTO].  
Use spot metering to measure the exposure of the  
subject in the center of the picture. If the subject is not in  
the center of the picture, use AE lock to lock the  
exposure, and then change the composition and take  
the picture.  
Taking pictures of a  
subject against backlight  
P. 42,  
P. 44  
Brightening a dark backlit  
image  
You can adjust the image using [SHADOW ADJ] of  
[JPEG EDIT].  
P. 85  
Use A(aperture priority) mode to decrease the aperture  
value as much as possible. You can blur the background P. 38  
more by shooting up close to the subject.  
Taking pictures with a  
blurred background  
Taking pictures that stop  
the subject in motion or  
convey a sense of motion  
Use the S(shutter priority) mode to take the picture.  
P. 39  
P. 68  
Set the white balance according to the light source. You  
can also make fine changes to the settings.  
With WB bracket shooting, you can capture 3 to 9  
images with different white balance settings for each  
picture taken. This enables you to take pictures with the P. 71  
desired white balance without having to make fine  
changes to the settings.  
Taking pictures with the  
correct color  
Set the spot metering for highlight or shadow control. If  
the subject is not in the center of the picture, use AE lock P. 42,  
to lock the exposure, and then change the composition  
and take the picture.  
P. 44  
Taking pictures so that  
whites come out white and Adjust the exposure compensation. It may be helpful to  
P. 43,  
P. 45  
blacks come out black  
use AE bracketing if you are not sure about the  
exposure compensation value.  
Set the scene mode to [HIGH KEY] or [LOW KEY] and  
take a picture.  
P. 11  
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Set [NOISE REDUCT.] to [AUTO] or [ON].  
P. 104  
P. 105  
P. 90  
Taking pictures without  
noise  
To take pictures in a dark location, set [NOISE FILTER]  
to [HIGH].  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.  
During live view, set [LIVE VIEW BOOST] to [ON] to  
make the subject easier to see without the exposure  
reflecting on the LCD monitor.  
Optimizing the LCD  
monitor  
P. 101  
Set this to turn off the LCD monitor when using the  
optical viewfinder (sold separately: VF-1).  
P. 97  
P. 57  
Set the image stabilizer function.  
Hold the camera firmly when pressing the shutter button.  
When using a slow shutter speed, be sure to stabilize  
the camera by using a tripod or similar method.  
P. 13  
Use the external flashes.  
P. 61  
P. 11  
Reducing camera shake  
Set the scene mode to [DIS MODE].  
Increase the ISO sensitivity. When using the [AUTO]  
P. 46,  
setting, set the upper limit of [AUTO] to a higher value.  
P. 103  
Using the self-timer can reduce camera shake that  
occurs when the shutter button is pressed.  
P. 57  
You can display the level gauge to check whether the  
camera is level.  
P. 101  
Taking pictures while  
checking the level of the  
camera  
Display the ruled lines in live view. Compose the shot so  
that the subject and ruled lines are horizontally and  
vertically aligned.  
P. 23  
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Playback  
Displaying the image after Set [REC VIEW]. You can set the number of seconds  
P. 91  
P. 91  
the picture is taken  
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,  
deleting unneeded images allowing you to delete the image.  
that the image is displayed.  
Checking whether the  
subject is in focus  
Use close-up playback to check whether the subject is in  
focus.  
P. 77  
P. 78  
P. 78  
Use index display to search from a index of between 4  
and 100 frames.  
Quickly searching for the  
desired image  
Use calendar display to search by the date the picture  
was taken.  
Use the AV cable or HDMI mini-cable (commercially  
available) to play back recorded images on your TV.  
You can also view the images as a slideshow.  
Viewing images on a TV  
P. 83  
Settings  
You can register two camera settings in [CUSTOM  
RESET]. Even if the settings are changed, they can be  
returned to their registered settings by resetting the  
settings.  
P. 92  
Saving the settings  
You can register up to two current camera settings in  
[MY MODE SETUP]. Assign My Mode to the < button P. 98  
so that you can easily use that function during shooting.  
Changing the menu  
display language  
You can change the display language.  
P. 90  
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  
reset to the factory default RESET1, RESET2 (Custom reset)/PICTURE MODE/  
settings by [RESET]  
settings in the “Menu directory” (gP. 139).  
P. 92,  
P. 138  
X/W/s/DIAL FUNCTION/DIAL DIRECTION/  
MY MODE SETUP/VIDEO OUT/ISO-AUTO/>/EDIT  
FILENAME/dpi SETTING/EXPOSURE SHIFT/f  
WARNING LEVEL  
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1 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.  
• The shutter speed and aperture are displayed.  
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Shooting mode  
LCD monitor  
P
AF confirmation mark  
L
N
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Shutter speed  
Aperture value  
Program shift (%)  
By turning the main dial (or sub dial) in the Pmode, you  
can change the combination of aperture and shutter  
speed while maintaining the optimum exposure.  
g“Program line diagram (Pmode)” (P. 133)  
• 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  
Ps  
L
N
• Program shift is not available when you are using a  
flash.  
250 F5.6  
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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. 134).  
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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.  
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When the  
When the  
aperture value  
(f-number) is  
decreased  
aperture value  
(f-number) is  
increased  
Set the mode dial to Aand turn the main dial (or sub dial) to set the aperture value.  
Close the aperture (f-number is increased)  
A
L
N
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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. 41).  
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. 102)  
Shutter speed is blinking:  
j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning  
display” (gP. 134).  
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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  
speed can freeze  
a fast action  
scene without any  
blur.  
A slow shutter  
speed will blur a  
fast action scene.  
This blurring will  
give the  
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impression of  
dynamic motion.  
Set the mode dial to Sand turn the main dial (or sub dial) to set the shutter speed.  
Faster shutter speed  
S
L
N
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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. 57)  
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. 102)  
The aperture value is blinking:  
j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning  
display” (gP. 134).  
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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 Mand turn the dial to set the value.  
Aperture value: Turn the sub dial to  
set the value.  
Shutter speed: Turn the main dial  
to set the value.  
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• 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. 104)  
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. 57)  
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. 102)  
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. 95)  
x Notes  
• Exposure compensation is not available in Mmode.  
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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 Mmode, set the shutter speed to [BULB].  
[BULB] is displayed.  
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. 103)  
To fix the focus during manual focus shooting:  
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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. 94)  
x Notes  
• 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. 97)  
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
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Super control panel  
iINFO  
k: [METERING]  
Menu  
MENU[c][V]  
[METERING]  
MENU button  
INFO button  
i button  
P
G
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  
is recommended for general use.  
G H I IHI ISH  
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.  
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±0  
+2.0 EV  
-2.0 EV  
Direct button  
F+ j / j  
Fbutton  
TIPS  
j
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. 102)  
To adjust the exposure using only the dial:  
j You can set the exposure compensation value without  
pressing Fbutton.  
g“DIAL FUNCTION” (P. 95)  
Adjust toward –  
x Notes  
Adjust toward +  
s
• Exposure compensation is not available in Mand  
modes.  
Taking a picture while comparing the effect of exposure compensation  
You can take a picture while comparing the effect of exposure compensation on a 4-split  
screen.  
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Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the  
multi view display.  
g“Switching the information display” (P. 23)  
• To switch to the exposure compensation comparison  
screen when the white balance comparison screen is  
displayed, press f. Press fg to switch the screen.  
-
0.3  
0.0  
2
Use hi or the dial to select the setting value,  
then press the i button.  
• You can take the picture using the set value.  
+0.3  
+0.7  
SET  
F
WB/  
x Notes  
• Exposure compensation is not available in Mmode.  
• This function cannot be used in A, ART or SCN 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  
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.  
AEL/AFL button  
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• Releasing the AEL/AFL button cancels AE lock.  
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. 96)  
L
N
To activate AE lock with a set metering mode:  
j You can set the metering mode for locking the exposure  
with the AE lock.  
AEL  
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g“AELMetering” (P. 102)  
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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]  
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-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. 102)  
Number of frames: 3  
Menu  
MENU[c][V][BRACKETING][AE BKT]  
BRAAEBKT  
Start shooting.  
• In single-frame shooting, the exposure changes every  
time the shutter button is pressed.  
• In sequential shooting, hold down the shutter button until  
the selected number of frames are taken.  
• Releasing the shutter button stops bracketing shooting.  
When it stops, 0 is displayed in green.  
OFF  
AE BKT  
WB BKT  
FL BKT  
ISO BKT  
3F 0.3EV  
3F 0.7EV  
3F 1.0EV  
BACK  
SET  
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  
Live control  
Super control panel  
Menu  
ISO  
j
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ij: [ISO]  
iINFOk: [ISO]  
MENU[c][V][ISO]  
MENU button  
INFO button  
j
[AUTO]  
: The sensitivity is set automatically  
according to the shooting conditions. For  
[ISO-AUTO SET], you can set the default  
(value normally used when the optimal  
exposure can be obtained) and upper  
limit (upper limit of ISO that automatically  
changes). g“ISO-AUTO SET” (P. 103)  
: Fixed ISO sensitivity [ISO STEP] can be  
changed to 1/3 EV or 1EV increments.  
g“ISO STEP” (P. 103)  
i button  
ISO button  
P
[100-6400]  
ISO AUTO  
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TIPS  
AUTO 100 125 160 200 250 320  
To automatically set the optimal ISO in Mmode:  
j Normally, the AUTO setting is not available in Mmode, but  
you can set it for use in all shooting modes. g“ISO-  
AUTO” (P. 103)  
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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  
1
Menu  
MENU[c][V][BRACKETING][ISO BKT]  
x Notes  
• Bracketing is performed regardless of the upper limit set with [ISO-AUTO SET].  
Multiple exposure  
This overlays multiple frame images 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. 87)  
Menu  
MENU[X]  
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE  
[MULTIPLE EXPOSURE]  
FRAME  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
AUTO GAIN  
OVERLAY  
Setting display  
• When multiple exposure is set, i is displayed. After the  
first frame is shot, 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 so you can shoot while checking the  
position of the image overlay.  
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.  
• To set the shooting functions, cancel multiple exposure shooting first. Some functions cannot  
be set.  
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• Multiple exposure is cancelled automatically from the first picture in the following situations.  
The camera is turned off/The qbutton 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/  
Switching between the LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder  
• 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  
setting.  
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2 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 the S-AF mode with MF mode, and the C-AF mode with  
AF TRACKING.  
j
Direct button  
Live control  
Super control panel  
Menu  
AF  
j
ij: [AF MODE]  
iINFOk: [AF MODE]  
2
MENU[c][R]  
[AF MODE]  
i button  
MENU button  
AF button  
INFO button  
P
S-AF  
SINGLE AF  
S-AF C-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. 97)  
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. 99).  
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Composing and taking a picture after locking the focus (focus lock)  
Compose the picture with focus locked and press the  
shutter button to take the picture.  
e.g.) The camera focuses using the  
center AF target.  
• When the focusing mark blinks, this indicates that the  
picture is out of focus. Try again.  
P
L
N
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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.  
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.  
• Four thirds system lenses operate in the S-AF mode.  
MF (manual focus)  
This function allows you to manually focus on any subject.  
Adjust the focus using the focus ring.  
• Turn the focus ring and the view will switch to  
)
Near  
zoom display automatically. You can disallow  
zoom display. g“MF ASSIST” (P. 94)  
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. 94)  
Focus ring  
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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.  
C-AF+TR (AF TRACKING)  
The subject is repeatedly focused and tracked by pressing the shutter button halfway to track  
the auto-focused subject. This is suitable for taking fast-moving action.  
2
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.  
• The camera holds the focus, and focus is tracked even if the subject moves or you alter the  
picture composition.  
• Four thirds system lenses operate in the S-AF mode.  
• When [gFACE DETECT] is set to [ON], tracking centers on the subject’s face (All target  
AF mode).  
TIPS  
When tracking of the subject is lost:  
j When you have lost sight of the tracking subject, the AF target will be displayed in red. Release  
the shutter button, focus on the subject again and press the shutter button halfway.  
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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.  
2
M Single target AF mode  
The camera focuses using one selected AF target. This is  
useful for accurately focusing on the subject after  
composing the shot.  
j
Live control  
Super control panel  
Menu  
ij: [AF AREA]  
iINFOk: [AF AREA]  
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. 53) 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
2
Using [AF AREA] select M to enable selection of the AF target mode and  
position.  
Use the main dial and sub dial or arrow pad to  
select the AF target.  
Set to B.  
2
TIPS  
P
Selecting the position of the AF target with the  
arrow pad.  
j The position of the AF target can be changed by  
pressing the arrow pad. gn FUNCTION” (P. 99)  
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. 53), press  
the < button and Fbutton 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. 97)  
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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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Enlarged display operation  
You can enlarge subjects and display them. Enlarging the image is convenient for checking  
focus and adjusting the image by MF.  
P
i button  
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10x  
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2
3
Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the zoom display.  
g“Switching the information display” (P. 23)  
• The enlargement frame will be displayed.  
• In this state, press the shutter button halfway, and focus using the enlargement frame  
regardless of the AF target setting.  
Use k to move the frame and press the i button.  
• The area of the frame is displayed enlarged.  
• In this state, press the shutter button halfway to focus while zoomed.  
• Press and hold the i button to return the enlargement frame to the center after it was  
moved.  
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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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  
Live control  
Super control panel  
Menu  
< (The setting changes each time the button is pressed.)  
ij: [g FACE DETECT]  
iINFOk[g FACE DETECT]  
2
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. 97)  
• 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.  
• METERING: e............... gP. 42  
• GRADATION: AUTO......... gP. 73  
• AF MODE: S-AF................ gP. 49  
• AF AREA: B................... gP. 52  
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If the camera detects a face, a frame will be  
displayed in that location.  
P
• 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  
• During sequential shooting, face detection will work only  
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• Depending on the subject, the camera may not be able  
to correctly detect the face.  
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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.  
2
j
Direct button  
jY  
j
Live control  
ij: [jY]  
Super control panel  
iINFOk: [jY]  
• When ANTI-SHOCK is set, Y, jand oare  
displayed with the D symbol.  
g“ANTI-SHOCK z” (P. 103)  
MENU button  
INFO button  
jYbutton  
i button  
P
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. 56).  
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.  
2
• When Y2s is selected : The self-timer lamp blinks for  
approximately 2 seconds, and  
then the picture is taken.  
To cancel the activated self-timer, press the  
j
Y
button.  
x Notes  
• 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  
I.S. 2  
Image stabilizer is on.  
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.  
j
Live control  
ij:  
[IMAGE STABILIZER]  
Super control panel  
iINFOk:  
[
IMAGE STABILIZER  
]
Menu  
MENU[X]  
IMAGE STABILIZER  
MENU button  
INFO button  
[
]
i button  
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Setting the focal length  
P
By setting the focal length of the lens in advance, you can  
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.  
j
IS 1  
L F  
F
FOCAL LENGTH  
AUTO  
1
2
Press the Fbutton when the image stabilizer is  
turned on.  
50mm  
Use the sub dial to set the focal length and press  
i.  
Focal lengths that can be set  
2
8mm  
10mm  
48mm  
12mm  
50mm  
16mm  
55mm  
18mm  
65mm  
21mm  
70mm  
24mm  
75mm  
28mm  
80mm  
30mm  
85mm  
35mm  
90mm  
40mm  
100mm 105mm 120mm 135mm 150mm 180mm 200mm 210mm 250mm 300mm  
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.  
• 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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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.  
Live control  
ij : [ASPECT]  
Super control panel  
iINFOk: [ASPECT]  
MENU[W][IMAGE ASPECT]  
2
Menu  
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. 85)  
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. 85)  
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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.  
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• 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. 11)  
Use k to specify the direction for joining, then shoot the  
subject with the edges overlapping.  
2
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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Flash shooting  
This camera does not have a built-in flash. A separately sold external flash unit is required for  
flash shooting.  
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,  
FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL  
TTL-AUTO,  
MANUAL  
Flash control mode  
TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL  
GN50  
GN36  
*
GN  
*
(85 mm )  
GN28  
(85 mm )  
GN20  
GN20  
GN14  
*
(Guide number)  
(ISO100)  
GN11  
GN22  
2
*
(35 mm )  
(28 mm )  
*
*
(24 mm )  
(24 mm )  
* The focal length of the lens that can be used (Calculated based on 35 mm film camera)  
Using the external electronic flash  
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 the  
illustration.  
Hot shoe cover  
• Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to avoid  
losing it, and put it back on the camera after flash  
shooting.  
2
3
Attach the electronic flash to the hot shoe  
on the camera.  
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
5
6
Select a flash mode.  
g“Flash mode setting” (P. 62)  
Select the flash control mode.  
• TTL-AUTO is recommended for normal use.  
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.  
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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.  
Flash mode setting  
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. 104), “#SLOW  
LIMIT” (P. 104)  
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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/Mmode, the flash always fires.  
x Notes  
• After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released. Hold the camera  
firmly to avoid camera shake.  
• 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.  
Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) #SLOW2/2nd CURTAIN  
Usually, the flash fires the moment (immediately after) the shutter opens (1st curtain). In this  
mode, however, the flash fires immediately before the shutter closes. 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/Mmode, the  
flash always fires.  
Slow synchronization (1st curtain)/Red-eye reduction flash !SLOW  
While using slow synchronization with flash shooting, you can also use this function to  
achieve red-eye reduction.  
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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. 62)  
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.  
gw+F” (P. 104)  
MENU button  
INFO button  
j
i button  
FLASH M
+3  
+2  
X-SYNC
+
1
0
0
SLOW L
-
1
2
3
-
-
BACK  
SET  
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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. 102)  
• In single-frame shooting, the amount of light emitted by  
the flash changes every time the shutter button is  
pressed.  
• In sequential shooting, hold down the shutter button until  
the selected number of frames are taken.  
• Releasing the shutter button stops bracketing shooting.  
When it stops, 0 is displayed in green.  
BRAFLBKT  
OFF  
AE BKT  
3F 0.3EV  
3F 0.7EV  
3F 1.0EV  
WB BKT  
FL BKT  
ISO BKT  
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BACK  
SET  
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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.  
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Image with a high pixel count  
Image with a low pixel count  
Image becomes clearer  
Compression rate  
Number of  
pixels  
Pixel  
count  
SF (Super  
Fine)  
1/2.7  
F
N
(Normal)  
1/8  
Application  
B (Basic)  
1/12  
(Fine)  
1/4  
Y (Large)  
4032 × 3024  
3200 × 2400  
2560 × 1920  
1600 × 1200  
1280 × 960  
1024 × 768  
YSF  
YF  
YN  
YB  
X (Middle)  
XSF  
XF  
XN  
XB  
Select for the  
print size  
For small-  
sized prints  
and use on a  
web site  
W (Small)  
WSF  
WF  
WN  
WB  
640 × 480  
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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. 85)  
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. gKSET” (P. 106)  
When you select the X or W image size, you can further select the pixel size.  
g“PIXEL COUNT” (P. 106)  
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JPEG+RAW  
Records both a JPEG and RAW image at the same time each time you take a picture.  
RAW  
Records the image in RAW data format.  
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  
Super control panel  
Menu  
ij: [K]  
P
j
iINFOk: [K]  
NORM  
OFF  
MENU[W][K]  
4
:3  
mall  
INFO  
LIVE  
Super Fine  
[STILL PICTURE]  
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STILL PICTURE  
TIPS  
RAW  
F
To quickly set the record mode:  
STILL PICT
MOVIE  
j By setting [RAWK] to the < button, you can turn the main  
dial while pressing the < button to change the record  
mode.  
Each time you press the < button, you can easily switch  
between JPEG data only and JPEG and RAW data.  
g; FUNCTION” (P. 97)  
N
N
3
N
BACK  
SET  
To find out the file size/number of storable still pictures for  
each record mode:  
j “Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures” (gP. 137)  
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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. 136).  
One-touch white balance [V]  
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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  
saved as one of the preset WB settings.  
WB mode  
AUTO  
Light conditions  
Used for most light conditions (when there is a white portion framed on the LCD  
monitor). Use this mode for general use.  
For shooting outdoors on a clear day, or to capture the reds in a sunset or the  
colors in a fireworks display  
55300K  
For shooting outdoors in the shadows on a clear day  
For shooting outdoors on a cloudy day  
For shooting under a tungsten light  
27500K  
36000K  
13000K  
w4000K  
x4500K  
y6600K  
n 5500K  
For shooting under white fluorescent lighting  
For shooting under a neutral white fluorescent lamp  
For shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp  
For flash shooting  
Color temperature set by one-touch WB.  
g“Setting the one-touch white balance” (P. 70)  
V
Color temperature set in custom white balance menu. This can be set from 2000K  
to 14000K. When the value has not been set, it is set to 5400K.  
CWB  
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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]  
iINFOk: [WB]  
Super control panel  
• Custom white balance is set by selecting [CWB] and  
turning the sub dial while pressing down the Fbutton.  
MENU button  
Menu  
MENU[c][X][WB]  
3
INFO button  
i button  
WB button  
TIPS  
When subjects that are not white appear white:  
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.  
P
WB AUTO  
2
w x  
3 1  
AUTO  
5
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)  
Depending on the original WB conditions, the image will  
become more amber when adjusted toward +, and bluer  
when adjusted toward –.  
>
AUTO  
A
G
+
5
2
Adjusting the white balance in the G direction (Green-Magenta)  
Depending on the original WB conditions, the image will  
become greener when adjusted toward +, and magenta  
when adjusted toward –.  
AEL  
AFL  
WB PREVIEW  
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. 105).  
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Setting the one-touch white balance  
This function is useful when you need a more precise white balance than preset WB can  
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. 97)  
1
2
Point the camera at a sheet of white paper.  
• Position the paper to fill the screen and unshadowed.  
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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Taking a picture while comparing the effect of white  
balance  
You can take a picture while comparing the effect of white balance on a 4-split screen.  
1
Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the  
WB  
multi view display.  
g“Switching the information display” (P. 23)  
• To switch to the white balance comparison screen when  
the exposure compensation comparison screen is  
displayed, press f. Press fg to switch the screen.  
2
Select white balance by hi or the dial, and  
press the i button.  
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• The camera is now ready to take pictures using the  
selected white balance.  
WB  
SET  
3
x Notes  
• This function cannot be used in A, ART or SCN modes.  
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)  
direction and the G-M (green-magenta) direction.  
• When the shutter button is pressed down all the way, 3  
images adjusted in specified color directions are  
automatically created.  
WB BKT  
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A B  
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G M  
3F 4STEP  
3F 4STEP  
BACK  
SET  
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  
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.  
[hi- ENHANCE] : Produces more impressive-looking pictures matched to the scene  
mode.  
[iVIVID]  
[jNATURAL]  
[ZMUTED]  
: Produces vivid colors.  
: Produces natural colors.  
: Produces flat tones.  
[cPORTRAIT] : Produces beautiful skin tones.  
[MONOTONE]  
[CUSTOM]  
: Produces black and white tone.  
: 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. 73)  
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Live control  
ij: [PICTURE MODE]  
PICTURE MODE  
CARD SE
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i-ENHANCE  
CUSTOM
i
VIVID  
PICTURE
Super control panel  
iINFOk:  
j
GRADATNATURAL  
[PICTURE MODE]  
Z
FLAT  
IMAGE A
PORTRAIT  
Menu  
MENU[W]  
BACK  
SET  
[PICTURE MODE]  
j
NATURAL  
J
CONTRAST  
SHARPNESS  
SATURATION  
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0
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The adjustable parameters vary according to the picture  
modes.  
The individual parameters are as follows.  
[CONTRAST] : Distinction between light and dark  
[SHARPNESS] : Sharpness of the image  
[SATURATION]: Vividness of the color  
N
T
BACK  
SET  
[EFECT]  
: Sets the extent that the effect will be  
applied. (i-ENHANCE)  
[B&W FILTER] : Creates a black and white image. The  
filter color is brightened and the  
complementary color is darkened.  
(MONOTONE)  
j
CONTRAST  
+2  
Hi  
CONTRAS
SHARPNE
SATURAT
+1
0
0
[N: NEUTRAL] : Creates a normal black and  
white image.  
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2
[Ye: YELLOW] : Reproduces clearly defined  
white cloud with natural blue sky.  
[Or: ORANGE] : Slightly emphasizes colors in  
blue skies and sunsets.  
Lo  
BACK  
SET  
[R: RED]  
: Strongly emphasizes colors in blue skies and brightness of crimson  
foliage.  
[G: GREEN]  
: Strongly emphasizes colors in red lips and green leaves.  
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[PICT. TONE] : Colors the black and white image. (MONOTONE)  
[N: NEUTRAL] : Creates a normal black and white image.  
[S: SEPIA]  
[B: BLUE]  
: Sepia  
: Bluish  
[P: PURPLE]  
[G: GREEN]  
: Purplish  
: Greenish  
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.  
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HIGH KEY  
LOW KEY  
Suitable for a subject that is  
mostly highlighted.  
Suitable for a subject that is  
mostly shadowed.  
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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4 Recording Movies  
Movie recording  
You can record high-definition movies. Stereo sound is recorded simultaneously.  
In addition to automatic exposure, you can change the aperture to suit your preference, and  
manually set both the aperture and shutter speed and use art filtering effects to enrich the  
expressiveness of your movies.  
1
Set the mode dial to n.  
2
Press the shutter button halfway down and focus on  
what you wish record.  
• Focusing is achieved by autofocus, and the AF  
confirmation mark lights up.  
AF confirmation mark  
nmode display  
4
HD  
21:38  
Available recording time  
3
4
Press the shutter button all the way to begin  
recording.  
• Sound recording begins simultaneously (when [MOVIE R]  
is set to [ON]).  
Lights up in red during recording  
g“Recording Audio when Recording Movie” (P. 76)  
Press the shutter button all the way to end  
recording.  
2:18  
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,  
aperture value or shutter speed.  
• 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 card, 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.  
• It is recommended to use a SD speed class 6 compatible card for movie shooting.  
Changing the settings for movie recording  
4
Adding effects to a movie  
Live control  
Menu  
ij[MOVIE AE MODE]  
MENU[X][MOVIE AE MODE]  
• Select using fg, then press the i button.  
[P]  
[A]  
[M]  
Optimal aperture is set automatically  
according to the brightness of the  
subject.  
Depiction of background is changed by  
setting the aperture. Turn the sub dial to  
set the aperture.  
Set the aperture and shutter speed.  
Turn the sub dial to set the aperture, and  
turn the main dial to set the shutter  
speed. You can set shutter speeds from  
MOVIE AE MODE  
MOVIE A
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MOVIE+S
j Y  
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MULTIPLE ART1  
ART2  
SET  
BACK  
1/30 seconds to 1/4000 seconds. ISO settings 200 to 1600 are manually set  
only.  
[ART1]~[ART8] Take a movie using art filtering effects.  
x Notes  
• When recording movies in the art filter mode, the total recording time that is displayed  
sometimes varies with the actual time.  
With [ART7] (DIORAMA) images are played back at high speed, so the recording time  
display is matched to the actual time elapsed during playback, resulting in slower time  
progression.  
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Selecting the record mode  
Live control  
Menu  
ij[K]  
MENU[W][K][MOVIE]  
Movie Record Mode  
Record mode  
Application  
The number of pixels is 1280 × 720. You can record high-definition movies.  
The number of pixels is 640 × 480.  
HD  
SD  
Recording Audio when Recording Movie  
Set to [ON] to record sound simultaneously when movie recording begins.  
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Live control  
ij[MOVIE R]  
Menu  
MENU[U][MOVIE R]  
• Select using fg, then press the i button.  
x Notes  
• 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.  
• With [ART7] (DIORAMA), sound cannot be recorded.  
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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5 Playback functions  
Single-frame/Close-up playback  
1
2
Press the qbutton (Single-frame playback).  
• 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.  
j
Use k to select images you want to view. You can  
also turn the sub dial to switch to Ufor close-up  
playback.  
qbutton  
INFO button  
k button  
Fn button  
(Single-frame playback)  
(Close-up playback)  
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Press k to change the  
close-up position.  
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g
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Displays the frame that is  
stored 10 frames back  
Displays the frame that is  
stored 10 frames ahead  
Press k to move the  
display of the close-up  
position.  
When [g FACE DETECT]  
(gP. 55) is set to [ON], a  
frame is displayed around a  
detected face. Press i to  
move the frame to another  
face.  
i
h
:
:
Displays the next frame  
Displays the previous frame  
Press the < button  
Plays back the image at a  
10× magnified close-up  
position.  
Press the INFO button  
(Close-up frame-by-frame playback)  
Press hi to view frame-  
To exit the playback mode, press the  
qbutton again.  
Pressing the shutter button halfway  
resumes the shooting mode.  
by-frame close-ups.  
When [g FACE DETECT]  
is set to [ON], press fg  
to move to another face in  
close-up position.  
Press the INFO button to  
return to close-up  
playback.  
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Index display/Calendar display  
This function lets you show several images 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  
changes between 4, 9, 16, 25, 49 and 100 pictures.  
j
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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(4-frame index display)  
(9-frame index display)  
(16-frame index display)  
2009  
25  
1
26  
2
27  
3
28  
4
29  
5
30  
6
31  
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17  
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18  
25  
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(100-frame index display)  
(49-frame index display)  
(25-frame index display)  
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.  
Each press of the INFO button switches the display.  
• 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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*Histogram  
Highlight/  
Shadow display  
If the bars in the histogram are  
higher on the right, the image may  
be too bright. If the bars are higher  
on the left, the image may be too  
dark. Compensate the exposure or  
shoot again.  
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WBAUTO  
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Histogram  
x
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10  
10  
N
SHADOW HILIGHT  
15  
15  
Highlight&Shadow  
Histogram display  
Over- or underexposed parts of the recorded image are  
displayed.  
Highlights (overexposed) parts will be shown in red.  
Shadows (underexposed) parts will be shown in blue.  
Distribution of the  
brightness of the recorded  
image is displayed in a  
histogram (brightness  
component graph).  
TIPS  
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. 101)  
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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.  
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MENU[q][m]  
• Press the i button during playback to select slideshow.  
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JPEG  
JPEG EDIT  
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BACK  
SET  
MENU button  
i button  
2
Perform slideshow settings.  
[START] : Perform slideshow using current settings.  
[BGM] : Set BGM (5 types) or turn BGM [OFF].  
[SLIDE] : Set type of slideshow to execute.  
[SLIDE INTERVAL] :  
qbutton  
j
Sets interval at which to switch images from 2-10 seconds.  
[MOVIE INTERVAL] :  
5
When playing a movie, select [FULL] to play the entire move, or [SHORT] to play to a  
section part-way through.  
3
4
Select [START] and press the i button.  
• The slideshow will start.  
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.  
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]  
Fbutton  
• When set to [ON], images shot vertically will be  
automatically rotated and displayed during playback.  
You can also press the Fbutton 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  
qbutton  
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  
MENU button  
m
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.  
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00:12 /00:34  
Playing time/total recording time  
• On pressing the i button to pause the movie, you can  
perform movie operations using the arrow pad.  
f : Displays first frame.  
g : Displays last frame.  
i : Continues playback while pressed.  
h : Continues reverse playback while pressed.  
i : Starts playback.  
00:14 /00:34  
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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  
• Be sure to turn off the camera and the TV before connecting the AV cable.  
Connect to the TV video  
input jack (yellow) and  
Multi-connector  
audio input jack (white).  
AV cable (included)  
1
Use the camera to select the video signal format that matches that of the  
connected TV ([NTSC]/[PAL]). g“VIDEO OUT” (P. 100)  
Turn off the camera.  
5
2
3
4
Connect the TV and camera.  
Turn on TV, and change [INPUT] to [VIDEO (an input jack connected to the  
camera)].  
5
Turn on the camera and press the q button.  
x Notes  
• The camera’s monitor turns off automatically when the AV cable is connected to the camera.  
• 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.  
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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  
connector on the TV.  
HDMI mini-  
connector  
HDMI mini-cable  
(commercially available)  
1
Use the camera to select the video signal format that matches that of the  
connected TV ([NTSC]/[PAL]). g“VIDEO OUT” (P. 100)  
2
3
4
5
Turn off the camera.  
Connect the TV and camera.  
Turn on the TV and switch [INPUT] to [HDMI INPUT].  
Turn on the camera.  
x Notes  
5
• 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. 99)  
• You cannot shoot pictures or movies when the HDMI cable is connected.  
• 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.  
Using the TV remote control  
The camera can be operated by a TV remote control when connected to a TV that supports  
HDMI control.  
1
2
MENU[c][U][HDMI][HDMI CONTROL]  
• Set to [ON].  
Operate the camera by using the TV remote control.  
• You can operate the camera by following the operation guide displayed on the TV.  
• During single-frame playback, you can display or hide the information display by pressing the  
[Red] button, and display or hide the index display by pressing the [Green] button.  
• Some functions may be unavailable, even if displayed, depending on the TV.  
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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, sharpness, and art filter) on  
images in the RAW data format, then saves the data as an image 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]  
[P]  
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash shooting.  
Set the trimming size with the main dial  
and the trimming position with the  
arrow pad.  
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SET  
[ASPECT]  
Changes the aspect ratio of images  
from 4:3 (standard) to [3:2], [16:9], or [6:6]. After changing the aspect  
ratio, use the arrow pad to specify the trimming position.  
[BLACK & WHITE] Creates black and white images.  
[SEPIA]  
Creates sepia-toned images.  
[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.  
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MENU[q][EDIT][SEL. IMAGE]  
Confirm the data format from here.  
• Selection is also possible during playback by pressing  
the i button.  
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.  
• You cannot edit movies.  
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The setting screen varies with the image data format. Select the item you want to  
edit and do the following steps.  
RAW DATA EDIT  
JPEG EDIT  
SHADOW ADJ  
REDEYE FIX  
YES  
NO  
ASPECT  
BLACK & WHITE  
BACK  
SET  
BACK  
SET  
5
• 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) and this can be added as a memo after shooting pictures.  
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MENU[q][EDIT][SEL. IMAGE][R]  
• Selection is also possible during playback by pressing the i button.  
Select using fg, then press the i button.  
[NO]  
[RSTART] : Audio recording starts.  
[YES] : Erases added sound.  
: No sound is recorded.  
x Notes  
• You cannot record sound for protected images.  
• To stop recording part-way through, press the i button.  
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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.  
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MENU[q][EDIT][IMAGE OVERLAY]  
• Selection is also possible during playback by pressing the i button.  
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3
Select the number of frames to overlay and press the i button.  
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  
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Use hi to select an image, then use fg to  
select the brightness for each image. Press the i  
button.  
• Select from 0.1 to 2.0.  
• The displayed image changes as the brightness is  
adjusted.  
IMAGE OVERLAY  
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Use fg to select [YES], then press the i  
button.  
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0.3  
x
0.3  
x
0.1  
BACK  
SET  
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  
Protect images you do not want to erase. Protected images cannot be erased by the single-  
frame or all-frame erase function.  
Single-frame protect  
Play back the image you want to protect and press the 0  
button.  
0button  
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.  
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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.  
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3
Press k to select the next images you want to protect, then press the i button.  
After you have selected the images to protect, press the 0button.  
Canceling all protections  
This function lets you cancel the protection of several images at one time.  
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MENU[q][RESET PROTECT]  
Use fg to select [YES], then press the i button.  
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x Notes  
• Formatting the card erases all images even if they have been protected.  
g“Formatting the card” (P. 127)  
• Protected images cannot be rotated even when the Fbutton is pressed.  
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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  
• 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  
ERASE” (P. 106)  
• 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. 87)  
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Single-frame erase  
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2
Display the images you want to erase and press the D  
button.  
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.  
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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.  
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3
4
Press k to select the next images you want to protect, then press the i button.  
After you have selected the images to erase, press the D button.  
Use fg to select [YES], then press the i button.  
All-frame erase  
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2
3
MENU[W][CARD SETUP]  
Use fg to select [ALL ERASE], then press the i button.  
Use fg to select [YES], then press the i button.  
• All frames will be erased.  
TIPS  
To erase immediately:  
j If you have set “QUICK ERASE” (gP. 106) to [ON], pressing the D button will erase an image  
immediately.  
j You can set the initial position of the cursor to [YES]. g“PRIORITY SET” (P. 107)  
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6 Setup functions  
Setup Menu  
Use the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions.  
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REC VIEW  
cMENU DISPLAY  
FIRMWARE  
5SEC  
ON  
REC VIEW  
cMENU DISPLAY  
FIRMWARE  
5SEC  
ON  
BACK  
SET  
BACK  
SET  
Use fg to select [d], then  
press i.  
Use fg to select a function,  
then press i.  
For details on using the menu lists, see “Menu” (gP. 20).  
X(Date/time setting)  
gP. 7  
Set the date and time. The date and time is saved with each image to a card, and file names  
are assigned based on this date and time information.  
W(Changing the display language)  
You can change the language used for the on-screen display and error messages from  
ENGLISH to another language.  
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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  
(brightness), and use fg to adjust the value between  
[+7] - [-7].  
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• To adjust the electronic viewfinder, see “EVF  
ADJUST” (gP. 102).  
BACK  
SET  
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REC VIEW  
You can display the picture you have just taken 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]  
[AUTOq]  
The picture being recorded to the card is not displayed.  
Displays the image being recorded, and then switches to playback  
mode. This is useful for erasing a picture after checking it.  
cMENU DISPLAY  
gP. 21  
When this item is set to [ON], a custom menu is added so that you can customize various  
settings and operations to your particular liking.  
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, Mor nmode, 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].  
Registering [RESET1]/[RESET2]  
If settings after a reset are pre-registered to [RESET1]/[RESET2], the camera can be reset to  
the factory default settings, by executing [RESET1]/[RESET2]. In the nmode, settings  
corresponding to the nmode are reset.  
For details on the registered functions, refer to “Functions that can be registered with My  
Mode and Custom Reset Setting” (gP. 138).  
Menu  
MENU[W][CUSTOM RESET]  
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2
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].  
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.  
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[RESET]  
Resets to the factory default settings. For the default settings, see  
“Menu directory” (gP. 139).  
[RESET1]/[RESET2] Resets to the registered settings.  
Menu  
MENU[W][CUSTOM RESET]  
1
2
Select [RESET], [RESET1], or [RESET2] and press  
the i button.  
RESET1  
Use fg to select [YES], then press the i  
button.  
YES  
NO  
BACK  
SET  
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7 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. 21)  
AEL/AFL  
DIAL FUN
AF/MF  
DIAL FUNCTION  
DIAL DIRECTION  
AEL/AFL  
S-AF  
DIAL DIR
BUTTON/DIAL  
RELEASE  
DISP/8/PC  
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S1/C2/M1  
C-AF  
AEL/AFL  
AEL/AFL MEMO  
OFF  
AEL/AFL MF
;
;
EXP/  
/ISO  
FUNCTION  
FUNC
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CUSTOM  
#
FUNCTION  
FUNCT
BACK  
SET  
BACK  
SET  
BACK  
SET  
Use fg to select [c], then  
press i.  
Use fg to select tab R to  
Z, then press i.  
Use fg to select a function,  
then press i.  
For details on using the menu lists, see “Menu” (  
gP. 20).  
R AF/MF  
AF MODE  
gP. 49  
Select the focus mode to suit the subject.  
The [S-AF] mode is suitable for still objects and slow-moving subjects, the [C-AF] mode is  
suitable for subjects that constantly move close to and away from the camera, the [MF] mode  
is for manually focusing on subjects, the [S-AF+MF] mode is for automatically focusing on  
subjects and fine-adjusting with the focus ring, and the [C-AF+TR] mode is for focusing on  
subjects while tracking their movement.  
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AF AREA  
gP. 52  
Select either B (all target AF mode) for performing AF using all AF targets or M (single  
target AF mode) for performing AF centering around a selected point.  
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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  
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  
[LOOP]  
[OFF]  
[SPIRAL]  
Set to B.  
Set to B.  
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  
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You can customize how the lens adjusts to the focal  
point by selecting the rotational direction of the focus  
ring.  
Near  
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Near  
MF ASSIST  
When [AFMODE] is set to [S-AF+MF] or [MF], turn the focus ring for automatic zoom  
display.  
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S BUTTON/DIAL  
DIAL FUNCTION  
In P, A, S, or Mmode, you can assign functions other  
than the default functions to the main dial and sub dial. You  
can also switch the operations of the main dial and sub dial  
for menu operations with the default operations.  
DIAL P  
P
: [%]/[F]/[w]  
A
S
M
: [FNo.]/[F]/[w]  
: [SHUTTER]/[F]/[w]  
: [SHUTTER]/[FNo.]  
Ps  
MENU : [F]/[G]  
BACK  
SET  
Sub dial  
Main dial  
• In [MENU], [F] indicates dial operations corresponding  
to horizontal direction (hi) operations. [G]  
indicates dial operations corresponding to vertical  
direction (fg) operations.  
DIAL MENU  
F
G
BACK  
SET  
hi  
fg  
DIAL DIRECTION  
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The rotational direction of the dial, the incrementing direction of shutter speed/aperture and  
the movement direction of menu and live control cursors can be changed.  
EXPOSURE  
q/l  
r/m  
Setting  
DIAL1  
(rotational direction of the dial)  
(rotational direction of the dial)  
Slower shutter speed  
Open the aperture (f-number is  
decreased)  
Faster shutter speed  
Close the aperture (f-number is  
increased)  
Faster shutter speed  
Close the aperture (f-number is  
increased)  
Slower shutter speed  
Open the aperture (f-number is  
decreased)  
DIAL2  
MENU  
l
m
Setting  
(rotational direction of the dial)  
(rotational direction of the dial)  
DIAL1  
DIAL2  
Vertical direction:Move down.  
Vertical direction:Move up.  
Vertical direction:Move up.  
Vertical direction:Move down.  
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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  
Half-press Full press  
Exposure Exposure  
AEL/AFL button function  
Mode  
When holding down AEL/AFL  
Focus  
Focus  
Focus  
Exposure  
[S-AF]  
mode1  
mode2  
mode3  
[C-AF]  
mode1  
mode2  
mode3  
mode4  
[MF]  
S-AF  
S-AF  
k
Locked  
Locked  
Locked  
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
Locked  
k
Locked  
S-AF  
k
C-AF start  
C-AF start  
k
Locked  
Locked  
Locked  
Locked  
Locked  
Locked  
Locked  
k
k
k
Locked  
k
k
Locked  
C-AF start  
C-AF start  
k
Locked  
k
k
k
Locked  
Locked  
Locked  
k
mode1  
mode2  
mode3  
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
Locked  
k
Locked  
S-AF  
k
Basic operations  
[mode1]  
[mode2]  
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.  
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.  
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[mode3]  
[mode4]  
For focusing with the AEL/AFL button instead of the shutter button.  
Press the AEL/AFL button to focus, and press the shutter button fully to  
determine the exposure.  
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.  
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; FUNCTION  
You can assign a function to the < button.  
[Fn FACE DETECT]  
Using the < button, set [gFACE DETECT] to [ON], and settings ideal for portrait  
shooting are set. Pressing this button again sets this feature to [OFF].  
g“Using the face detection function” (P. 55), “g FACE DETECT” (P. 101)  
[PREVIEW] (electronic)  
While holding down the < button, you can use the preview function.  
g“Preview function” (P. 41)  
[V]  
Press the < button to acquire the WB value.  
g“Setting the one-touch white balance” (P. 70)  
[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. 53)  
[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]  
While holding down the < button, you can take pictures using the camera settings  
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registered in the [MY MODE SETUP].  
g“MY MODE SETUP” (P. 98)  
[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.  
This function does not work when the electronic viewfinder is attached.  
[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. 49)  
[METERING]  
g“Changing the metering mode” (P. 42)  
[FLASH MODE]  
g“Flash shooting” (P. 61)  
[BACKLIT LCD]  
g; FUNCTION” (P. 97)  
[IMAGE STABILIZER]  
g“Image stabilizer” (P. 57)  
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. 97)  
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. 138).  
• 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.  
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BUTTON TIMER  
The direct button may remain selected even after it is released.  
[OFF]  
Do not retain selection.  
[3SEC]/[5SEC]/[8SEC]  
The button remains selected during the number of seconds  
indicated.  
[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]  
[P]  
The functions assigned to the arrow pad will be activated.  
You can use the arrow pad to select the position of the AF target.  
g“Selecting the AF target mode and position” (P. 53)  
T RELEASE  
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  
RLS PRIORITY C  
Sets release priority for S-AF mode (gP. 49).  
Sets release priority for C-AF mode (gP. 50).  
U DISP/8/PC  
HDMI  
Set this when the camera is connected to a TV via an HDMI mini-cable.  
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HDMI OUT  
Selecting the digital video signal format for connecting to a TV via an HDMI mini-cable.  
[1080i]  
[720p]  
Play back in 1080i format.  
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 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.  
For details on changing the input setting of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual.  
HDMI CONTROL  
When [ON] is selected, the camera can be operated by a TV remote control when it is  
connected to the TV via an HDMI mini-cable.  
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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.  
TV video signal types in major countries and regions  
Check the video signal type before connecting the camera to your TV.  
NTSC  
PAL  
North America, Japan, Taiwan, Korea  
European countries, China  
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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, qbutton,  
etc.).  
USB MODE  
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. 112) and “Connecting the camera to a computer” (gP. 117).  
[AUTO]  
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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]  
Set this to transfer images in Windows Vista/7 without using the OLYMPUS Master  
software.  
[PRINT]  
Can be set when connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. You can  
print out pictures with set number of prints, print paper and other settings.  
g“Connecting the camera to a printer” (P. 112)  
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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 for  
easier confirmation. The effect of the exposure compensation adjustments is not  
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. 55)  
You can play back close-up images focusing on the subject’s face. g“Single-frame/Close-  
up playback” (P. 77)  
INFO SETTING  
Select the information displayed when the INFO button is pressed during live view or  
playback.  
[qINFO]  
Sets whether to display or hide [IMAGE ONLY], [OVERALL], [u],  
[HIGHLIGHT&SHADOW] during playback.g“Information display” (P. 79)  
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. 23)  
[LV-INFO]  
VOLUME  
You can adjust the speaker volume from 0 to 5.  
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LEVEL GAUGE  
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. 23)  
TIPS  
To calibrate the level gauge:  
j g“LEVEL ADJUST” (P. 108)  
x Notes  
Displayed when the display range is  
exceeded.  
• If the camera is tilted forward or backward to a  
large degree, the error of the horizontal titling  
increases.  
MOVIE R  
gP. 76  
Set to [ON] to record sound when shooting movies.  
EVF ADJUST  
You can adjust the brightness and color temperature of the  
electronic viewfinder. To do so, attach the electronic  
viewfinder, and switch the display to the electronic  
viewfinder.  
EVF ADJUST  
+
2
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The color temperature after adjustment is applied only in  
the display during playback. Switch the j (color  
temperature) and k (brightness) by hi, and adjust  
within the range [+7] to [-7] by fg.  
• To adjust the camera body monitor, see “s(Monitor  
brightness adjustment)” (gP. 90).  
BACK  
SET  
VEXP/e/ISO  
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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. 42  
Select the metering method to suit the scene you are shooting.  
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. 46  
Select either [AUTO] for automatically altering the ISO setting or select within the range [100]  
to [6400].  
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ISO STEP  
You can select the EV step of the ISO sensitivity from [1/3EV] or [1EV].  
ISO-AUTO SET  
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.  
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 Mmode. 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 Mmode.  
BULB TIMER  
You can select the maximum time (in minutes) for bulb shooting.  
ANTI-SHOCK z  
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.  
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x Notes  
• Anti-shock is added to the shooting functions individually (single-frame shooting, sequential  
shooting and self-timer shooting). g“Sequential shooting” (P. 56)  
BRACKETING  
The camera automatically shoots a number of pictures at different exposure values for each  
frame.  
[AE BKT] gP. 45  
[WB BKT] gP. 71  
[FL BKT] gP. 64  
[ISO BKT] gP. 47  
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FLASH MODE  
gP. 62  
Select the firing pattern, timing and other parameters for when the external flash unit is used.  
Available flash modes vary according to the exposure mode.  
w
gP. 63  
Adjust the flash firing strength with the range [+3] to [-3].  
#X-SYNC.  
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.  
w+F  
When set to [ON], it will be added to the exposure compensation value and flash intensity  
control will be performed.  
XK/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.  
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When set to  
[ON] or [AUTO]  
When set to [OFF]  
• 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.  
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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. 68  
Select the white balance to suit the light source. Other than custom white balance [CWB],  
adjust in the A direction (red - blue) and G direction (green - reddish purple) within the range  
[+7] to [-7].  
ALL >  
You can apply the same compensation value to all the white balance modes at once.  
[ALL SET]  
[ALL RESET]  
The same compensation value applies to all WB modes.  
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. 69)  
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  
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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. 107)  
[sRGB]  
[Adobe RGB]  
Standardized color space for Windows.  
Color space that can be set with Adobe  
Photoshop.  
Pmdd0000.jpg  
P : sRGB  
_ : 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.  
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KSET  
You can combine 3 image sizes and 4 compression rates  
and register 4 combinations. Select the registered setting  
with [K].  
Register 4 different combinations  
of image settings.  
g“Selecting the record mode” (P. 65)  
D
SET  
1
2
3
4
Set the number  
of pixels.  
Y
X
W
W
SF  
F
N
SF  
PIXEL COUNT  
BACK  
Set the compression rate.  
Yarge  
SET  
PIXEL COUNT  
You can set the pixel size for the image size [X] and [W].  
[Xiddle]  
[Wmall]  
Select [3200 × 2400], [2560 × 1920], or [1600 × 1200].  
Select [1280 × 960], [1024 × 768], or [640 × 480].  
YRECORD/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  
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You can select the method to erase images recorded in RAW+JPEG. This function can only  
be used to erase one frame.  
[JPEG]  
[RAW]  
[RAW+JPEG]  
Erases all JPEG image files, leaving only the RAW image files.  
Erases all RAW image files, leaving only the JPEG image files.  
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.  
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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.  
[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. 105)  
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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.  
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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.  
ZK UTILITY  
PIXEL MAPPING  
gP. 126  
The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to simultaneously adjust the image pickup  
device and image processing functions.  
EXPOSURE SHIFT  
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. 43)  
fWARNING LEVEL  
You can change the timing when fis displayed (lights up). Normally, there is no need to  
change this.  
g“LCD monitor (Shooting)” (P. 22)  
x Notes  
• The battery check display is not a warning that the battery needs to be charged. When f  
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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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8 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  
2
3
Press hi to select the frame that you want to set  
as print reservation, then press fg to set the  
number of prints.  
x
• To set print reservation for several pictures, repeat this  
step.  
4
5
Press the i button when you have finished.  
• The menu screen for single-frame reservation appears.  
100-0009  
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BACK  
SET  
Select the date and time format and press the i  
button.  
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[NO]  
The pictures are printed without the date and  
time.  
NO  
[DATE] The pictures are printed with the shooting date.  
[TIME] The pictures are printed with the shooting time.  
DATE  
TIME  
BACK  
SET  
6
Select [SET] and press the i button.  
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.  
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2
3
MENU[q][<]  
Select [U] and press the i button.  
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.  
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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.  
Select [RESET] and press the i button.  
3
PRINT ORDER SETTING  
PRINT ORDERED  
RESET  
KEEP  
BACK  
SET  
Resetting the print reservation data for a selected picture  
2
3
4
Select [<] and press the i button.  
Select [KEEP] and press the i button.  
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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.  
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6
Press the i button when you have finished.  
Select the date and time format and press the i button.  
• This setting is applied to all frames with print reservation data.  
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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. 114), 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.  
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Smaller terminal  
Multi-connector  
USB cable  
Look for this mark.  
USB port  
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3
Turn on the camera.  
• The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed.  
Use fg to select [PRINT].  
[ONE MOMENT] is displayed and the camera and  
printer are connected.  
Go to “Making prints using different print  
options” (gP. 113).  
USB  
STORAGE  
MTP  
PRINT  
EXIT  
x Notes  
• If the screen is not displayed after a few minutes,  
disconnect the USB Cable and start again from Step 1.  
SET  
Easy printing  
1
2
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.  
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  
picture selection screen is displayed.  
EASY PRINT START  
PC / CUSTOM PRINT  
Making prints using different print options  
1
Follow the operation guide to set a print option.  
Selecting the print mode  
PRINT MODE SELECT  
Select the type of printing (print mode). The available print  
modes are as shown below.  
PRINT  
[PRINT]  
[ALL PRINT]  
Prints selected pictures.  
ALL PRINT  
MULTI PRINT  
ALL INDEX  
PRINT ORDER  
Prints all the pictures stored in the  
card and makes one print for each  
picture.  
Prints multiple copies of one image in  
separate frames on a single sheet.  
Prints an index of all the pictures  
stored in the card.  
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[MULTI PRINT]  
[ALL INDEX]  
EXIT  
SET  
Follow the operation guide  
displayed here.  
[PRINT ORDER] Prints according to the print  
reservation you made. If there is no  
picture with print reservation, this is not available. (gP. 110)  
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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  
frame.  
SIZE  
BORDERLESS  
STANDARD  
STANDARD  
BACK  
SET  
[PICS/SHEET]  
Selects the number of pictures per  
sheet. Displayed when you have  
selected [MULTI PRINT].  
PRINTPAPER  
SIZE  
PICS/SHEET  
16  
STANDARD  
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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[SINGLE PRINT] (t)  
[MORE] (u)  
Applies print reservation to the  
currently displayed picture. If  
you want to apply reservation to  
other pictures after applying  
[SINGLE PRINT], use hi to  
select them.  
SELECT  
PRINT  
MORE  
SINGLEPRINT  
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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. 115) 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.  
[<×]  
[DATE]  
Sets the number of prints.  
Prints the date and time recorded on the  
picture.  
PRINT INFO  
1
[FILE NAME] Prints the file name recorded on the  
DATE  
WITHOUT  
WITHOUT  
picture.  
FILE NAME  
[P]  
Trims the picture for printing. Set the  
trimming size with the main dial and the  
trimming position with the arrow pad.  
BACK  
SET  
2
Once you have set the pictures for printing and printing data, select [PRINT], then  
press the i button.  
[PRINT]  
[CANCEL]  
Transfers images you print to the printer.  
Resets the settings. All print reservation  
data will be lost. If you want to keep the  
print reservation data and make other  
settings, press the MENU button. This  
returns you to the previous setting.  
PRINT  
PRINT  
CANCEL  
BACK  
SET  
• To stop and cancel printing, press the i button.  
[CONTINUE]  
[CANCEL]  
Continues printing.  
Cancels printing. All print reservation data  
will be lost.  
PRINT  
CONTINUE  
CANCEL  
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9 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  
• USB cable  
• Computer that fulfills the operating  
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. 117)  
Starting OLYMPUS Master  
(gP. 118)  
(gP. 118)  
(gP. 119)  
Saving pictures to your computer  
Disconnecting the camera from your computer  
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  
removable media to your computer  
z Viewing images  
You can also enjoy slideshows and sound  
playback.  
z Correcting images using filter and  
correction functions  
z Editing images  
You can rotate, trim or change the image size.  
z A variety of printing formats  
You can easily make prints of your pictures.  
z Updating the camera firmware  
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z Grouping and organizing images  
You can organize images into albums or  
folders. Transferred images are automatically z Developing RAW images  
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.  
• The selection screen for the USB connection is  
USB  
displayed.  
STORAGE  
3
4
Press fg to select [STORAGE]. Press the i  
MTP  
button.  
PRINT  
The computer recognizes the camera as a new  
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  
”.  
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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.  
x Notes  
• When the camera is connected to the computer, none of the camera buttons are functional.  
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Start up the OLYMPUS Master software  
Windows  
Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon  
Macintosh  
Double-click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” icon  
1
on the desktop.  
1
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”  
window, and then click “From Camera”  
on the browse  
.
• The window for selecting the pictures you want to  
transfer from the camera is displayed. All the images in  
the camera are displayed.  
2
3
Select “New Album” and enter an album name.  
Select the image files and click “Transfer Images”.  
• A window indicating that the download is complete is  
displayed.  
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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.  
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  
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• 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  
no applications open that were accessing the camera image files. Close any such  
applications and click “Unplug or Eject Hardware” again and then remove the cable.  
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Viewing still images  
1
2
Click the “Album” tab on the browse window and  
select the album that you want to view.  
• The selected album image is displayed in the thumbnail  
area.  
Thumbnail  
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  
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/7  
Macintosh : Mac OS X v10.3 or later  
x Notes  
• If your computer is running Windows Vista, select [MTP] in Step 3 on page 117 to use  
Windows Photo Gallery.  
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• 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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10 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. 100)  
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. 104)  
The date and time has not been set  
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. 7)  
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 Object with no vertical  
center of frame  
lines  
AF confirmation mark  
lights up but the subject  
is not focused.  
Subjects at different  
distances  
Fast-moving subject  
Subject not inside AF area  
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“Composing and taking a  
picture after locking the focus (focus lock)” (P. 50)  
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. 129)  
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  
image processing functions” (P. 126)  
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.  
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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
,
M
or nfunctions with changes made to their settings are restored to the factory default settings.  
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Error codes  
Monitor  
indication  
Possible cause  
Corrective action  
The card is not inserted, or it  
cannot be recognized.  
Insert a card or insert a different card.  
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  
WRITE PROTECT  
Writing to the card is prohibited.  
The card write-protect switch is set to the  
[LOCK] side. Release the switch.  
gP. 127  
The card is full. No more  
Replace the card or erase unwanted  
pictures.  
Before erasing, download important  
images to a PC.  
pictures can be taken or no  
more information such as print  
reservation can be recorded.  
CARD FULL  
There is no space in the card  
and print reservation or new  
images cannot be recorded.  
Replace the card or erase unwanted  
pictures.  
Before erasing, download important  
images to a PC.  
CARD FULL  
Card cannot be read. Card may • Select [CLEAN CARD], press the i  
not have been formatted.  
button and turn off the camera. Remove  
the card and wipe dry the metallic  
surface with a soft, dry cloth.  
• Select [FORMAT][YES], and then  
press the i button to format the card.  
Formatting the card erases all data on  
the card.  
CARD SETUP  
Clean the contact area of  
the card with a dry cloth.  
CLEAN CARD  
FORMAT  
SET  
There are no pictures on the  
card.  
The card contains no pictures.  
Record pictures and play back.  
NO PICTURE  
The selected picture cannot be  
displayed for playback due to a  
Use image processing software to view  
the picture on a PC.  
problem with this picture. Or the If that cannot be done, the image file is  
picture cannot be used for  
playback on this camera.  
damaged.  
PICTURE ERROR  
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Pictures taken with another  
Use image processing software to edit the  
camera cannot be edited on this picture.  
camera.  
THE IMAGE  
CANNOT BE  
EDITED  
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Monitor  
indication  
Possible cause  
Corrective action  
The internal temperature of the  
camera has risen due to  
continuous use, for example.  
Turn off the camera and wait for the  
internal temperature to cool.  
m
Wait a moment for the camera to turn off  
automatically. Allow the internal  
temperature of the camera to cool before  
resuming operations.  
Internal camera  
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  
NO PAPER  
There is no paper in the printer. Load some paper in the printer.  
The printer has run out of ink.  
The paper is jammed.  
Replace the ink cartridge in the printer.  
Remove the jammed paper.  
NO INK  
JAMMED  
The printer’s paper cassette has Do not manipulate the printer while  
been removed or the printer has making settings on the camera.  
been manipulated while making  
SETTINGS  
CHANGED  
settings on the camera.  
There is a problem with the  
printer and/or camera.  
Turn off camera and printer. Check the  
printer and remedy any problems before  
turning the power on again.  
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PRINT ERROR  
CANNOT PRINT  
Pictures recorded on other  
cameras may not be printed on  
this camera.  
Use a personal computer to print.  
Extend the lens.  
The lens is locked. The lens of the retractable lens  
Please extend the stays retracted.  
lens.  
An abnormality has occurred  
Turn off the camera, check the connection  
with the lens, and turn the power on again.  
Please check the  
between the camera and the  
status of a lens.  
lens.  
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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. 6)  
x Notes  
• Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or a chemically treated cloth.  
• 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  
properly.  
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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]  
Press i, then press the i button.  
2
• 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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11 Information  
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
2
MENU[W][CARD SETUP]  
Use fg to select [FORMAT]. Press the i  
button.  
CARD SETUP  
3
Use fg to select [YES]. Press the i button.  
• Formatting is performed.  
ALL ERASE  
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. 148)  
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”.  
Micro Four Thirds system lenses and Micro Four Thirds system cameras have  
the mark shown to the right .  
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  
system lens  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Micro Four Thirds  
system camera  
Four Thirds system  
lens  
Yes*1  
No  
Yes  
Yes*2  
No  
Attachment  
possible with  
mount adapter  
OM System lenses  
Micro Four Thirds  
system lens  
Four Thirds System  
Camera  
No  
No  
*1 [C-AF] and [C-AF+TR] of [AF MODE] cannot be used.  
*2 Accurate metering not possible.  
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Main Specifications  
Items  
Mount  
14-42 mm  
17 mm  
Micro Four Thirds mount  
Focal length  
Max. aperture  
Image angle  
14-42 mm  
f3.5 - 5.6  
17 mm  
f2.8  
75.4°-28.9°  
64.9°  
8 groups, 9 lenses  
4 groups, 6 lenses  
Lens configuration  
Multilayer film coating  
AF/MF switching  
Iris control  
f3.5 - 22  
f2.8 - 22  
Shooting range  
Focus adjustment  
0.25 m - )  
0.2 m - )  
Weight (excluding hood  
and cap)  
150 g  
71 g  
l57 × 22 mm  
37 mm  
Dimensions  
(Max. diameter × overall  
length)  
l62 × 43.5 mm  
40.5 mm  
Filter mount thread  
diameter  
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 the electronic viewfinder (sold separately)  
If you use the electronic viewfinder (sold separately: VF-2), you can view the shooting screen  
in the finder. This is convenient when you are in a very bright location, such as under direct  
sunlight, where it is difficult to view the monitor or are using the camera at a low angle.  
Also refer to the electronic viewfinder’s manual.  
1
2
Turn off the camera.  
Accessory port  
Slide off the hot shoe cover.  
• Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to avoid losing it.  
3
4
Remove the connector cover from the electronic  
viewfinder.  
Align the electronic viewfinder with the hot shoe  
on the camera body, and slide it in until it stops.  
• Insert the electronic viewfinder by pushing on its lower  
part.  
5
6
Turn on the camera.  
Each press of the u button switches between  
the monitor display and electronic viewfinder  
display.  
u button  
• You can adjust the brightness and color temperature  
of the electronic viewfinder. g“EVF ADJUST” (P. 102)  
7
8
Turn the diopter adjustment ring to a position where the image on the viewfinder  
can be seen clearly.  
Adjust the viewfinder to your preferred angle (up to 90 degrees).  
Diopter adjustment ring  
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x Notes on looking after the viewfinder  
• You cannot use an external flash and the electronic viewfinder at the same time.  
• When carrying the camera, do not hold it by the electronic viewfinder. The camera may  
separate from the electronic viewfinder and drop.  
• Do not leave the camera with the electronic viewfinder attached in a location subject to direct  
sunlight.  
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Program line diagram (Pmode)  
In the Pmode, 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  
Shutter speed  
Flash synchronization and shutter speed  
Upper limit of  
Shooting  
mode  
Fixed timing  
when flash fires  
Flash timing  
synchronization  
*2  
1
timing*  
P
A
S
1/ (lens focal length × 2) or synchronization  
timing, whichever is slower  
1/60  
1/180  
The set shutter speed  
k
M
*1 Can be changed using menu:1/60-1/180 g#X-SYNC.” (P. 104)  
*2 Can be changed using menu:1/30-1/180 g#SLOW LIMIT” (P. 104)  
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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  
mode  
Warning display  
example (blinking)  
Status  
Action  
The subject is too dark.  
Increase the ISO sensitivity.  
Use the flash.  
60" F2.8  
4000" F22  
30" F5.6  
P
The subject is too bright.  
Decrease the ISO sensitivity.  
Use a commercially available ND  
filter (for adjusting the amount of  
light).  
The subject is  
underexposured.  
Decrease the aperture value.  
Increase the ISO sensitivity.  
A
The subject is  
overexposured.  
Increase the aperture value.  
Decrease the ISO sensitivity or  
use a commercially available ND  
filter (for adjusting the amount of  
light).  
4000 F5.6  
4000" F2.8  
4000" F22  
The subject is  
underexposured.  
Set the shutter speed slower.  
Increase the ISO sensitivity.  
S
The subject is  
overexposured.  
Set the shutter speed faster.  
Decrease the ISO sensitivity or  
use a commercially available ND  
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  
Mode  
Super  
control panel  
Flash  
Mode  
Flash  
timing  
Conditions for  
firing the flash  
Shutter speed  
limit  
#
AUTO  
Auto flash  
Fires  
automatically in  
dark/backlit  
conditions  
*1  
Auto flash  
(red-eye  
reduction)  
1st  
curtain  
1/30 sec. -  
1/180 sec.  
!
Always  
fires  
#
Fill-in flash  
Flash off  
$
k
k
k
P
Slow  
synchronization  
(red-eye  
A
!
SLOW  
1st  
reduction)  
Fires  
curtain  
Slow  
synchronization  
(1st curtain)  
automatically in  
dark/backlit  
conditions  
60 sec. -  
1/180 sec.  
#
SLOW  
*1  
Slow  
synchronization  
(2nd curtain)  
#
SLOW2  
2nd  
curtain  
#
H
$
Fill-in flash  
1st  
curtain  
60 sec. -  
1/180 sec.  
Fill-in flash  
(red-eye  
reduction)  
Always fires  
S
Flash off  
k
k
k
M
Fill-in flash/Slow  
2nd CURTAIN synchronization  
(2nd curtain)  
2nd  
curtain  
Always  
fires  
60 sec. -  
1/180 sec.  
*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. 62)  
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  
light bulb and other artificial light sources  
can be expressed in terms of color  
temperature.  
• The color temperatures for each light source  
indicated in the above scale are approximate.  
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  
mode  
Number of pixels  
(PIXEL COUNT)  
File size  
(MB)  
Compression  
File format  
picture (with  
1GB SD/SDHC  
card)  
Loss-less  
compression  
RAW  
ORF  
Approx. 14  
54  
YSF  
YF  
1/2.7  
1/4  
Approx. 8.4  
Approx. 5.9  
Approx. 2.7  
101  
145  
320  
4032 × 3024  
YN  
1/8  
YB  
XSF  
XF  
Approx. 1.8  
Approx. 5.6  
Approx. 3.4  
Approx. 1.7  
477  
154  
255  
504  
1/12  
1/2.7  
1/4  
3200 × 2400  
2560 × 1920  
1600 × 1200  
XN  
1/8  
XB  
XSF  
XF  
1/12  
1/2.7  
1/4  
Approx. 1.2  
Approx. 3.2  
Approx. 2.2  
Approx. 1.1  
747  
269  
395  
776  
XN  
1/8  
XB  
XSF  
XF  
Approx. 0.8  
Approx. 1.3  
Approx. 0.9  
Approx. 0.5  
1143  
673  
1/12  
1/2.7  
1/4  
993  
JPEG  
XN  
1893  
1/8  
XB  
WSF  
WF  
Approx. 0.4  
Approx. 0.9  
Approx. 0.6  
Approx. 0.3  
Approx. 0.3  
Approx. 0.6  
Approx. 0.4  
Approx. 0.3  
Approx. 0.2  
Approx. 0.3  
Approx. 0.2  
Approx. 0.2  
Approx. 0.1  
2753  
1044  
1514  
2884  
4038  
1594  
2243  
4038  
5507  
3563  
5048  
8654  
10096  
1/12  
1/2.7  
1/4  
1280 × 960  
1024 × 768  
640 × 480  
WN  
WB  
WSF  
WF  
1/8  
1/12  
1/2.7  
1/4  
WN  
WB  
WSF  
WF  
1/8  
1/12  
1/2.7  
1/4  
WN  
WB  
1/8  
1/12  
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 will not change even when you take pictures or erase stored  
images.  
• The actual file size varies according to the subject.  
• The maximum number of storable still pictures displayed 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  
resetsetting  
registration  
Custom  
resetsetting  
registration  
My Mode  
registration  
My Mode  
registration  
Function  
Function  
F
SLEEP  
USB MODE  
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
k
k
9
9
k
9
k
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
k
Image stabilizer  
LIVE VIEW BOOST  
g FACE DETECT  
INFO SETTING  
EV STEP  
jY*  
Flash mode  
PICTURE MODE  
GRADATION  
STILL  
k
k
9
9
METERING  
9
9
PICTURE  
K
AELMetering  
ISO  
k
MOVIE  
k
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
k
9
9
IMAGE ASPECT  
ISO STEP  
w
AE BKT  
9
ISO-AUTO SET  
ISO-AUTO  
k
k
k
9
WB BKT  
FL BKT  
9
BULB TIMER  
ANTI-SHOCK z  
#X-SYNC.  
#SLOW LIMIT  
w+F  
9
9
9
ISO BKT  
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE  
8
9
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
9
9
k
X
k
k
k
NOISE REDUCT.  
NOISE FILTER  
WB  
9
9
W
s
9
REC VIEW  
cMENU DISPLAY  
FIRMWARE  
STILL  
9
>
9
k
k
ALL >  
k
COLOR SPACE  
SHADING COMP.  
KSET  
9
9
9
9
9
9
AF  
MODE  
PICTURE  
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
9
MOVIE  
k
9
9
9
PIXEL COUNT  
QUICK ERASE  
RAW+JPEG ERASE  
FILE NAME  
9
AF AREA  
FOCUS RING  
DIAL FUNCTION  
DIAL DIRECTION  
AEL/AFL  
9
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
9
9
9
k
k
k
k
k
9
PRIORITY SET  
dpi SETTING  
EDIT FILENAME  
PIXEL MAPPING  
EXPOSURE SHIFT  
MF ASSIST  
9
AEL/AFL MEMO  
; FUNCTION  
MY MODE SETUP  
BUTTON TIMER  
A
9
9
k
k
11  
9
9
k
k
k
k
k
9
9
9
9
LEVEL GAUGE  
HDMI  
n FUNCTION  
q FUNCTION  
RLS PRIORITY S  
RLS PRIORITY C  
VIDEO OUT  
k
9
9
MOVIE+STILL  
MOVIE R  
9
9
9
9
9
k
k
9: Can be registered. k: Cannot be registered  
* Includes anti-shock.  
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Menu directory  
Shooting Menu  
Ref.  
page  
Tab  
Function  
CARD SETUP  
Setting  
P. 89  
P. 127  
ALL ERASE/FORMAT  
RESET  
CUSTOM RESET  
RESET1  
RESET2  
SET/RESET  
P. 92  
SET/RESET  
*
hi-FINISH/iVIVID/jNATURAL /ZMUTED/  
cPORTRAIT/MMONOTONE/CCUSTOM  
PICTURE MODE  
GRADATION  
P. 72  
P. 73  
P. 65  
*
AUTO/NORMAL /HIGH KEY/LOW KEY  
*
STILL  
RAW/YF/YN /XN/WN/YF+RAW/YN+RAW/  
PICTURE XN+RAW/WN+RAW  
K
MOVIE  
*
HD*/SD  
P. 76  
P. 59  
P. 75  
P. 76  
IMAGE ASPECT  
MOVIE AE MODE  
MOVIE+STILL  
4:3 /16:9/3:2/6:6  
P*/A/M/j/k/l/m/n/o/a/b  
OFF*/ON  
P. 56-  
P. 57  
jY  
o*/j/W/Y/DY/DW/Dj/Do  
IMAGE STABILIZER  
OFF*/I.S. 1/I.S. 2/I.S. 3  
*
P. 57  
FRAME  
OFF /2F  
*
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE  
* Factory default setting  
AUTO GAIN  
OVERLAY  
OFF /ON  
P. 47  
*
OFF /ON  
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Playback Menu  
Ref.  
page  
Tab  
Function  
Setting  
START  
BGM  
q
MELANCHOLY*/NOSTALGIC/  
LOVE/JOY/COOL/OFF  
m
y
ALL*/STILL PICTURE/MOVIE  
P. 80  
SLIDE  
SLIDE INTERVAL  
MOVIE INTERVAL  
2 SEC - 10 SEC (3 SEC*)  
FULL/SHORT*  
*
OFF/ON  
P. 81  
P. 85  
RAW DATA EDIT  
SHADOW ADJ/REDEYE FIX/  
P/  
JPEG  
EDIT  
SEL. IMAGE  
ASPECT/BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA/  
SATURATION/ /e-PORTRAIT  
P. 85  
Q
EDIT  
R
NO/R START/YES  
P. 86  
P. 87  
IMAGE  
OVERLAY  
2IMAGES MERGE/3IMAGES MERGE  
<
</U  
P. 109  
P. 88  
RESET PROTECT  
* Factory default setting  
YES/NO  
Setup Menu  
Ref.  
page  
Tab  
Function  
Setting  
X
d
k
1
P. 7  
*
W
P. 90  
P. 90  
P. 91  
P. 21  
P. 91  
*
s
j -7 - +7 k -7 - +7 (j ±0, k ±0 )  
*
REC VIEW  
OFF/AUTOq/1SEC - 20 SEC (5 SEC )  
cMENU DISPLAY  
OFF*/ON  
FIRMWARE  
k
* Factory default setting  
1
* Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased.  
Custom Menu  
Tab  
Ref.  
page  
Function  
Setting  
R
AF/MF  
P. 93  
c
STILL  
PICTURE  
11  
*
AF MODE  
S-AF /C-AF/MF/S-AF+MF/C-AF+TR  
P. 49  
MOVIE  
AF AREA  
B*/M  
P. 52  
P. 94  
P. 94  
P. 94  
P. 94  
P. 94  
P SET UP  
RESET LENS  
BULB FOCUSING  
FOCUS RING  
MF ASSIST  
OFF/LOOP/SPIRAL*  
*
OFF/ON  
*
OFF/ON  
*
b /c  
OFF/ON*  
* Factory default setting  
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page  
Tab  
Function  
Setting  
S
BUTTON/DIAL  
P. 95  
c
%*/F/w  
P
A
S
FNo.*/F/w  
SHUTTER*/F/w  
DIAL FUNCTION  
Main dial: SHUTTER*/FNo.  
Sub dial: SHUTTER/FNo.*  
Main dial: F/G*  
Sub dial: F*/G  
P. 95  
M
MENU  
EXPOSURE DIAL1*/DIAL2  
DIAL DIRECTION  
AEL/AFL  
P. 95  
P. 96  
MENU  
DIAL1*/DIAL2  
mode1*/mode2/mode3  
S-AF*  
C-AF  
mode1/mode2*/mode3/mode4  
mode1*/mode2/mode3  
MF  
AEL/AFL MEMO  
OFF*/ON  
P. 96  
P. 97  
Fn FACE DETECT*/PREVIEW/V/P HOME/MF/  
RAWK/TEST PICTURE/MY MODE/BACKLIT LCD/OFF  
; FUNCTION  
AF MODE*/METERING/FLASH MODE/BACKLIT LCD/  
IMAGE STABILIZER  
q FUNCTION  
P. 98  
MY MODE SETUP  
BUTTON TIMER  
A
MY MODE1/ MY MODE2  
3SEC/5SEC/8SEC*/HOLD/OFF  
OFF*/ON  
P. 98  
P. 98  
P. 99  
P. 99  
P. 99  
P. 99  
P. 99  
P. 99  
n FUNCTION  
P
OFF/ON*/  
RELEASE  
T
U
RLS PRIORITY S  
RLS PRIORITY C  
DISP/8/PC  
OFF*/ON  
OFF/ON*  
HDMI OUT  
1080i* / 720p / 480p/576p  
OFF*/ON  
HDMI  
P. 99  
HDMI CONTROL  
*
VIDEO OUT  
8
1
P. 100  
P. 100  
P. 100  
P. 100  
P. 101  
OFF/ON*  
SLEEP  
OFF/1MIN*/3MIN/5MIN/10MIN  
AUTO*/STORAGE/MTP/PRINT  
OFF*/ON  
USB MODE  
LIVE VIEW BOOST  
P. 55  
P. 101  
g FACE DETECT  
OFF*/ON  
IMAGE ONLY/OVERALL/u/  
HIGHLIGHT&SHADOW  
qINFO  
INFO SETTING  
P. 101  
u/ZOOM/MULTI VIEW/  
IMAGE ONLY/w/x/y  
LV-INFO  
0-5 (3*)  
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VOLUME  
P. 101  
P. 101  
*
LEVEL GAUGE  
OFF /ON  
P. 76  
P. 102  
*
MOVIE R  
OFF/ON  
EVF ADJUST  
j-7 - +7 k-7 -+7 (j±0, k±0*)  
P. 102  
* Factory default setting  
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page  
Tab  
Function  
Setting  
V
e
/ISO  
EXP/  
P. 102  
P. 102  
c
EV STEP  
1/3EV*/1/2EV/1EV  
*
e
J
METERING  
5
P. 42  
5HI  
5SH  
AUTO*/J/5/5HI/5SH  
AELMetering  
ISO  
P. 102  
P. 46  
AUTO*/100 - 6400  
ISO STEP  
1/3EV*/1EV  
P. 103  
HIGH LIMIT 200 - 6400 (1600*)  
ISO-AUTO SET  
P. 103  
DEFAULT  
200 - 6400 (200*)  
*
ISO-AUTO  
P/A/S /ALL  
P. 103  
P. 103  
P. 103  
BULB TIMER  
ANTI-SHOCK z  
1MIN - 30MIN (8 MIN*)  
OFF*/1/8 SEC - 30 SEC  
OFF*/3F 0.3EV/3F 0.7EV/  
3F 1.0EV  
AE BKT  
P. 45  
P. 71  
P. 64  
*
A-B  
OFF /3F 2STEP/3F 4STEP/3F  
WB BKT  
FL BKT  
ISO BKT  
6STEP  
G-M  
BRACKETING  
OFF  
3F 1.0EV  
OFF /3F 0.3EV/3F 0.7EV/  
3F 1.0EV  
*/3F 0.3EV/3F 0.7EV/  
*
P. 47  
P. 104  
P. 62  
W
#CUSTOM  
AUTO*/!/H/#/$/!SLOW/#SLOW/#SLOW 2/  
#2nd CURTAIN  
FLASH MODE  
w
-3.0 - 0.0* - +3.0  
P. 63  
P. 104  
P. 104  
P. 104  
*
#X-SYNC.  
#SLOW LIMIT  
w+F  
1/60 - 1/180 (1/180 )  
*
1/30 - 1/180 (1/60 )  
*
OFF /ON  
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page  
Tab  
Function  
Setting  
X
K/COLOR/WB  
NOISE REDUCT.  
NOISE FILTER  
P. 104  
P. 104  
P. 105  
c
*
OFF/ON/AUTO  
OFF/LOW/STANDARD /HIGH  
*
AUTO*  
A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7  
A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7  
A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7  
55,300K  
27,500K  
36,000K A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7  
13,000K  
w4,000K  
x4,500K  
y6,600K  
A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7  
A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7  
A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7  
A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7  
WB  
P. 68  
n5,500K A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7  
V
A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7  
CWB  
ALL SET  
2,000K - 14,000K  
A -7 - +7,G -7 - +7  
ALL >  
P. 105  
ALL RESET YES/NO  
*
COLOR SPACE  
SHADING COMP.  
KSET  
sRGB /AdobeRGB  
P. 105  
P. 105  
P. 106  
*
OFF /ON  
P- Q  
Xiddle  
Y/X/W/SF/F/N/B  
3200 × 2400/2560 × 1920*/1600 × 1200  
1280 × 960*/1024 × 768/640 × 480  
PIXEL COUNT  
P. 106  
Wmall  
Y
RECORD/ERASE  
QUICK ERASE  
RAW+JPEG ERASE  
FILE NAME  
P. 106  
P. 106  
P. 106  
P. 107  
*
OFF /ON  
*
JPEG/RAW/RAW+JPEG  
*
AUTO /RESET  
Adobe RGB  
sRGB  
*
EDIT FILENAME  
OFF /A - Z/0 - 9  
P. 107  
*
PRIORITY SET  
dpi SETTING  
K UTILITY  
NO /YES  
P. 107  
P. 108  
P. 108  
P. 126  
*
AUTO /CUSTOM  
Z
PIXEL MAPPING  
k
e
J
*
EXPOSURE SHIFT  
-1 - 0 - +1  
P. 108  
5
*
fWARNING LEVEL -2 - 0 - +2  
LEVEL ADJUST RESET/ADJUST  
* Factory default setting  
P. 108  
P. 108  
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Specifications  
Camera specifications  
Product type  
Product type  
Lens  
: Digital camera with interchangeable lens system  
: M.Zuiko Digital, Micro Four Thirds System Lens  
: Micro Four Thirds mount  
Lens 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  
No. of effective pixels  
Screen size  
: Approx. 13,060,000 pixels  
: Approx. 12,300,000 pixels  
: 17.3 mm (H) × 13.0 mm (V) (0.7" × 0.5")  
: 1.33 (4:3)  
Aspect ratio  
Live view  
: Uses Live MOS sensor  
: Field of view of 100%  
LCD monitor  
Product type  
Total no. of pixels  
: 3.0" TFT color LCD  
: Approx. 230,000 dots  
Shutter  
Product type  
Shutter  
: Computerized focal-plane shutter  
: 1/4000 - 60 sec., Bulb shooting  
Auto focus  
Product type  
Focusing points  
: Imager contrast detection system  
: 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  
(3) A  
(4) S  
(5) M  
: Program AE (Program shift can be performed)  
: Aperture priority AE  
: Shutter priority AE  
: Manual  
(6) ART : Art filter  
(7) SCN : Scene  
(8) n  
: Movie  
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ISO sensitivity  
Exposure compensation  
: 100 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV step)  
: ±3EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV step)  
White balance  
Product type  
: Image pickup device  
Mode setting  
: Auto, Preset WB (8 settings), Customized WB,  
One-touch 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  
Audio  
: AVI Motion JPEG  
: PCM 44.1 kHz (stereo)  
Playback  
Display format  
: Single-frame playback, Close-up playback, Index display, Image  
rotation, Calendar display  
Drive  
Drive mode  
Sequential shooting  
Self-timer  
: Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer  
: 3 frames/sec.  
: Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec.  
External flash  
Synchronization  
Flash control mode  
Flash attachment  
: Synchronized with the camera at 1/180 sec. or less  
: TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-flash mode), AUTO, MANUAL  
: Hot shoe  
External connector  
Multi-connector (USB connector, AV connector), HDMI mini connector (Type C), Accessory port  
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)  
Approx. 385 g (including battery and card)  
Operating environment  
Temperature  
: 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) (operation)/  
-20 °C - 60 °C (-4 °F - 140 °F) (storage)  
: 30 - 90% (operation)/10 - 90% (storage)  
Humidity  
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Battery/charger specifications  
BLS-1 Lithium ion battery  
MODEL NO.  
: PS-BLS1  
Product type  
: Rechargeable Lithium ion battery  
: DC 7.2V  
: 1150mAh  
Nominal voltage  
Nominal capacity  
No. of charge and  
discharge times  
Ambient temperature  
: Approx. 500 times (varies with usage conditions)j  
: 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  
Weight  
: Approx. 35.5 mm (W) × 55 mm (D) × 12.8 mm (H) (1.4" × 2.2" × 0.5")  
: 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  
Ambient temperature  
: Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes (room temperature if using BLS-1)  
: 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) (operation)/  
-20 °C - 60 °C (-4 °F - 140 °F) (storage)  
Dimensions  
Weight  
: Approx. 62 mm (W) × 83 mm (D) × 38 mm (H) (2.4" × 3.3" × 1.5")  
: 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  
symbol, serious injury or death may result.  
DANGER  
If the product is used without observing the information given under this  
symbol, injury or death may result.  
WARNING  
If the product is used without observing the information given under this  
symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the equipment, or loss of valuable  
data may result.  
CAUTION  
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.  
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.  
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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.  
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  
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. This is not a  
malfunction; it will be less noticeable in playback mode.  
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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  
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.  
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:  
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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.  
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  
Trade Name  
: E-P2  
: 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.  
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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 the applicable national warranty period  
and has been purchased 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 before the end of the applicable national 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 Guarantee 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.  
Provisions of Guarantee  
1. "OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP., Shinjuku Monolith, 2-3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914,  
Japan grants a one year World Wide Guarantee. This worldwide Guarantee must be presented at an  
Olympus authorized repair service station before any repair can be made under conditions of this  
Guarantee. This Guarantee is valid only if the Guarantee Certificate and proof of purchase are presented  
at the Olympus repair service station. Please note that this Guarantee is in addition to and does not affect  
the customer’s legal warranty rights under the applicable national legislation governing the sale of  
consumer goods mentioned above.  
2. This Guarantee does not cover the following and the customer will be required to pay repair charge, even  
for defects occurring within the Guarantee 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 the Guarantee Certificate is not returned with the product.  
(i) When any alterations whatsoever are made to the Guarantee 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 Guarantee Certificate.  
3. This Guarantee applies to the product only; the Guarantee does not apply to any other accessory  
equipment, such as the case, strap, lens cap and batteries.  
4. Olympus’s sole liability under this Guarantee shall be limited to repairing or replacing the product. Any  
liability under the Guarantee 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 Guarantee maintenance  
1. This Guarantee will only be valid if the Guarantee 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 Guarantee Certificate. Olympus reserves the right to refuse free-of-  
charge service if neither Guarantee Certificate is completed nor the above document is attached or if the  
information contained in it is incomplete or illegible.  
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2. Since this Guarantee 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.  
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Trademarks  
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.  
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.  
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.  
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  
Auto white balance ........................................68  
Symbols  
B
A ..........................................................99  
w+F .........................................................104  
8(Beep sound) ......................................... 100  
W(Language selection) .......................... 90  
P HOME .................................................... 97  
P SET UP .................................................. 94  
KSET .......................................................106  
fWARNING LEVEL ...............................108  
; FUNCTION ............................................. 97  
7 FUNCTION ............................................... 98  
n FUNCTION ............................................ 99  
#SLOW LIMIT ........................................... 104  
#X-SYNC. ................................................. 104  
cCustom Menu ................................... 93, 140  
c MENU DISPLAY ......................................21  
qPlayback Menu ......................................140  
dSetup Menu ........................................ 90, 140  
W Shooting Menu 1 .....................................139  
X Shooting Menu 2 .....................................139  
RAF/MF .......................................................93  
SBUTTON/DIAL ..........................................95  
TRELEASE ................................................. 99  
UDISP/8/PC ............................................. 99  
VEXP/e/ISO .......................................... 102  
W #CUSTOM ........................................... 104  
XK/COLOR/WB .....................................104  
YRECORD/ERASE ...................................106  
ZK UTILITY ............................................ 108  
B (Basic) ........................................................65  
B&W FILTER .................................................72  
BACKLIT LCD ...............................................97  
Battery .....................................................3, 128  
BEACH & SNOW g ....................................11  
BGM ..............................................................80  
BLACK & WHITE ...........................................85  
BRACKETING .....................45, 47, 64, 71, 103  
BULB FOCUSING .........................................94  
Bulb shooting .................................................41  
BULB TIMER ...............................................103  
BUTTON TIMER ............................................98  
C
C-AF (continuous AF) ....................................50  
C-AF+TR (AF TRACKING) ............................51  
Calendar display ............................................78  
CANDLE & ...................................................11  
Card .............................................................127  
CARD SETUP .......................................89, 127  
Center weighted averaging metering H .......42  
CHILDREN G ...............................................11  
Close-up playback U ....................................77  
COLOR SPACE ...........................................105  
Color temperature ........................................136  
Compression rate ..........................................65  
Continuous AF (C-AF) ...................................50  
CONTRAST ...................................................72  
CROSS PROCESSb ..................................11  
CUSTOM RESET ..........................................92  
Custom white balance CWB ..........................68  
A
Adding sound to still pictures R.....................86  
Adobe RGB ................................................. 105  
AE BKT .........................................................45  
AE bracketing ................................................ 45  
AE lock ..........................................................44  
AEL/AFL ........................................................96  
AEL/AFL MEMO ............................................ 96  
AELMetering ............................................... 102  
AF AREA .......................................................52  
AF MODE ................................................49, 98  
AF target mode ............................................. 53  
AF target P ................................................ 52  
AF TRACKING (C-AF+TR) ........................... 51  
ALL >.....................................................105  
ALL ERASE ................................................... 89  
All target AF mode B .................................52  
ANTI-SHOCK z ..................................56, 103  
Aperture priority shooting A.......................... 38  
Aperture value ................................... 12, 37, 38  
Art filter mode ART .......................................11  
ASPECT ........................................................85  
Auto flash ......................................................62  
Auto focus ...................................................122  
D
Date/time setting X .......................................7  
DIAL DIRECTION ..........................................95  
DIAL FUNCTION ...........................................95  
Digital ESP metering G................................42  
DIORAMAa .................................................11  
Direct print ...................................................112  
DIS MODE q ...............................................11  
DOCUMENTS @ ..........................................11  
dpi SETTING ...............................................108  
DPOF ...........................................................109  
Dust reduction .........................................6, 125  
E
Easy printing ................................................113  
Easy shooting modes ....................................10  
EDIT FILENAME .........................................107  
EFECT ...........................................................72  
e-PORTRAIT e .....................................11, 85  
EV STEP .....................................................102  
EVF ADJUST ...............................................102  
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Exposure compensation F ...........................43  
EXPOSURE SHIFT .....................................108  
LIGHT TONE m .......................................... 11  
Lithium ion battery .................................. 3, 128  
Lithium ion charger ................................. 3, 128  
Live control ................................................... 16  
LIVE VIEW BOOST .................................... 101  
LOW KEY I .......................................... 11, 73  
F
F (Fine) ..........................................................65  
FACE DETECT g ................................55, 101  
FILE NAME .................................................107  
Fill-in flash #.................................................63  
FIREWORKS ( ...........................................11  
FIRMWARE ...................................................91  
FL BKT ..........................................................64  
Flash bracketing ............................................64  
Flash intensity control w .............................63  
FLASH MODE # ..........................................62  
Flash off $ ...................................................63  
Fn FACE DETECT ........................................55  
FOCUS RING ................................................94  
FORMAT .....................................................127  
Four Thirds system lenses ..........................129  
M
X(Middle) ..................................................... 65  
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens .... 129  
MACRO J ................................................... 11  
Manual focus (MF) ........................................ 50  
Manual shooting M ....................................... 40  
METERING ............................................. 42, 98  
MF ................................................................. 97  
MF (manual focus) ........................................ 50  
MF ASSIST ................................................... 94  
Micro Four Thirds system lenses ................ 129  
Monitor brightness adjustment s ............... 90  
MONOTONE ................................................. 72  
MOVIE R .............................................. 76, 102  
MOVIE AE MODE ......................................... 75  
MOVIE PLAY ................................................ 82  
Movie shooting n ........................................ 74  
MOVIE+STILL ............................................... 76  
MTP .................................................... 100, 120  
MULTIPLE EXPOSURE a ......................... 47  
MUTED Z .................................................... 72  
MY MODE ..................................................... 97  
MY MODE SETUP ........................................ 98  
G
GRADATION .................................................73  
GRAINY FILM n ..........................................11  
H
HD .................................................................76  
HDMI .......................................................84, 99  
HDMI CONTROL .....................................84, 99  
HDMI OUT .....................................................99  
HIGH KEY H ..........................................11, 73  
Histogram ................................................23, 79  
Home position p .........................................53  
N
I
N (Normal) .................................................... 65  
NATURAL j ................................................ 72  
NATURE MACRO r .................................. 11  
NIGHT SCENE P ....................................... 11  
NIGHT+PORTRAIT U ................................ 11  
NOISE FILTER ........................................... 105  
NOISE REDUCT. ........................................ 104  
NTSC .......................................................... 100  
Number of pixels ........................................... 65  
i- ENHANCEh ..............................................72  
iAUTO shooting A ..................................10  
IMAGE ASPECT ...........................................59  
IMAGE OVERLAY ...................................47, 87  
IMAGE STABILIZER o ................................57  
Index display G ...........................................78  
INFO SETTING ...........................................101  
Information display ..................................23, 79  
o (Image stabilizer) .....................................57  
ISO ................................................................46  
ISO BKT ........................................................47  
ISO bracketing ...............................................47  
ISO STEP ....................................................103  
ISO-AUTO ...................................................103  
ISO-AUTO SET ...........................................103  
O
OLYMPUS Master ...................................... 116  
One-touch white balance V ................. 70, 97  
P
PAL ............................................................. 100  
PALE&LIGHT COLOR l ............................ 11  
PANORAMA s ..................................... 11, 60  
PICT. TONE .................................................. 73  
PictBridge ................................................... 112  
PICTURE MODE .......................................... 72  
PIN HOLE o ............................................... 11  
Pixel count ............................................ 65, 106  
PIXEL MAPPING ........................................ 126  
POP ART j ................................................ 11  
PORTRAIT c .............................................. 72  
PORTRAIT I .............................................. 11  
J
JPEG EDIT ....................................................85  
L
Y (Large) ......................................................65  
LANDSCAPE L ...........................................11  
LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT K .......................11  
Lens .........................................................5, 129  
LEVEL ADJUST ..........................................108  
LEVEL GAUGE ...........................................101  
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Preset white balance .....................................68  
PREVIEW ................................................41, 97  
PRINT .................................................100, 113  
Print reservation .......................................... 109  
PRIORITY SET ........................................... 107  
Program shift % ........................................... 37  
Program shooting P ......................................37  
Protecting 0............................................... 87  
SPORT J .....................................................11  
Spot metering - highlight control IHI ..........42  
Spot metering - shadow control ISH ..........42  
Spot metering I ..........................................42  
sRGB ...........................................................105  
STORAGE ...................................................100  
Strap ................................................................2  
SUNSET * ...................................................11  
Super control panel .......................................18  
Super FP flash ...............................................62  
Q
QUICK ERASE ............................................ 106  
T
R
TEST PICTURE .............................................97  
RAW ..............................................................66  
RAW DATA EDIT ..........................................85  
RAW K .......................................................97  
RAW+JPEG ERASE ...................................106  
REC VIEW .................................................... 91  
Record mode K ............................ 65, 76, 137  
REDEYE FIX ................................................. 85  
Red-eye reduction flash ! ......................... 62  
RESET LENS ................................................ 94  
RESET PROTECT ........................................88  
Resizing Q.................................................. 85  
RLS PRIORITY C ..........................................99  
RLS PRIORITY S ..........................................99  
Rotating images y .......................................81  
Trimming P ..........................................85, 115  
U
USB MODE .................................................100  
V
VIVID i ........................................................72  
VOLUME .....................................................101  
W
WB .................................................................69  
WB BKT .........................................................71  
WB compensation .........................................69  
White balance bracketing ..............................71  
White balance WB ........................................68  
S
Z
W(Small) .......................................................65  
S-AF (single AF) ............................................ 49  
S-AF+MF .......................................................51  
SATURATION ......................................... 72, 85  
Scene mode SCN .........................................11  
SD ................................................................. 76  
SD/SDHC card ........................................ 4, 127  
Self-timer Y .................................................. 57  
SEPIA ............................................................85  
Sequential shooting j ................................ 56  
SF (Super Fine) ............................................. 65  
SHADING COMP. .......................................105  
SHADOW ADJ .............................................. 85  
SHARPNESS ................................................ 72  
Shutter priority shooting S ............................ 39  
Shutter speed .................................... 12, 37, 39  
Single AF (S-AF) ........................................... 49  
Single target AF mode M ........................... 52  
Single-frame erase D ...................................89  
Single-frame playback ...................................77  
Single-frame protect ......................................87  
Single-frame shooting o ............................. 56  
SLEEP .........................................................100  
SLIDE ............................................................80  
Slideshow m ............................................... 80  
Slow synchronization #SLOW ....................62  
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Zoom display .................................................54  
2nd CURTAIN ....................................62  
SOFT FOCUS k .........................................11  
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