Olympus V204045SU000 - Manuals

Page 2 - Indications used in this manual; The following symbols are used throughout this manual.; Cautions; Points to note when using the camera.; Tips; Reference pages describing details or related information.; Information for Your Safety; flash unattended while in use.; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

2 EN Indications used in this manual The following symbols are used throughout this manual. # Cautions Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided. $ Notes Points to note when using the camera. %...

Page 3 - Unpack the box contents; Attaching the strap; • Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way.

3 EN Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the camera.If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Camera • Flash case• Computer software CD-ROM • Instruction manual• Warranty card Body cap Strap USB cable CB-USB6 AV cable (Monaura...

Page 4 - Basic guide; Preparations for shooting; Charging the battery.; Charging indicator; Lights orange; Charging error; Blinks orange; • Unplug the charger when charging is complete.; Closing the battery compartment cover.; Removing the battery; battery in use drains.; Charging and inserting the battery

4 EN Basic guide Preparations for shooting 1 Charging the battery. Charging indicator Charging in progress Lights orange Charging complete Off Charging error Blinks orange (Charging time: Up to approximately 4 hours) 1 2 3 AC wall outlet Lithium ion battery (BLN-1) Charging indicator AC cable S Dire...

Page 5 - • Turn off the camera before loading or; Closing the card slot cover.; • Close the cover until you hear a click.; • Be sure the card slot cover is closed before using the camera.; Removing the card; • Do not remove the battery or card while the card; Inserting and removing cards

5 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide 1 Loading the card. • Open the card slot cover. • Slide the card in until it is locked into place. g “Card basics” (P. 103) # Cautions • Turn off the camera before loading or removing the card. 2 3 1 Card slot 2 Closing the card slot cover. • Close the cove...

Page 6 - Attaching a lens to the camera; Attach a lens to the camera.; the lens, then insert the lens into the camera’s body.

6 EN Basic guide Preparations for shooting Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Attach a lens to the camera. 1 2 Rear cap 2 1 • Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera’s body. • Rotate the lens in the direction in...

Page 7 - is securely in place.; • Lower the flash head when the flash is not in; Removing the Flash Unit; Attaching the flash unit

7 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide 1 Remove the terminal cover from the fl ash unit and attach the fl ash to the camera. • Slide the flash unit all the way in, stopping when it contacts the back of the shoe and is securely in place. 2 1 UNLOCK switch 2 To use the flash, raise the flash head....

Page 8 - Power on; Rotate the; Monitor; Adjusting Viewfinder Focus; You can adjust the angle of the monitor.

8 EN Basic guide Preparations for shooting Power on 1 Rotate the ON/OFF switch to the ON position to turn the camera on. • When the camera is turned on, the monitor will turn on.• To turn the camera off, rotate the ON/OFF switch to OFF. 2 Set the mode dial to A . Viewfinder (P. 30) The viewfinder tu...

Page 9 - MENU; FG; Set the date and time.; FG; Save settings and exit.; MENU; Setting the date/time

9 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The file name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera. 1 Display the menus. • Press the MENU button to ...

Page 10 - Names of parts and functions; Names of parts; Camera

10 EN Basic guide Names of parts and functions Names of parts Camera 123 56 4 8 7 g f e d 5 h i c 9 b a 0 j l m o n k Remove when using the HLD-6 battery holder. 1 Main dial* ( o ) ...................P. 16, 57 – 59 2 Shutter button ...............P. 13, 14, 44, 96 3 R (Movie) button....P. 13, 15, 67...

Page 11 - Eye sensor; FGHI

11 EN Names of parts and functions Basic guide 2 4 1 5 6 7 9 8 0 e ab d c 3 1 Accessory port ................................P. 76 2 Viewfinder ..................................P. 8, 30 3 Eye sensor 4 Eyecup 5 Monitor (Touch screen) .......P. 27, 31, 32 6 Hot shoe 7 u (LV) button .....................

Page 12 - Basic operations; Camera controls; Mode dial; button to shoot movies.; Easy shooting modes; ART; • When rotating the mode dial or; Advanced shooting modes; • The settings made in the advanced; Movie mode; Resetting camera settings.

12 EN Basic guide Basic operations Camera controls Mode dial Use the mode dial to select the shooting mode. After choosing the shooting mode, use the shutter button to take photographs and the R button to shoot movies. ■ Easy shooting modes A iAUTO (P. 21) ART Art filter (P. 18) SCN Scene (P. 19) • ...

Page 13 - The Shutter and; Use the shutter button to take photographs and the; Mode; Taking photographs during movie recording

13 EN Basic operations Basic guide The Shutter and R Buttons Use the shutter button to take photographs and the R button record movies. Shutter button R button Mode Photos: shutter button Movies: R button P Aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for optimal results. The camera automat...

Page 14 - Taking photographs/shooting movies; Frame a picture in the viewfi nder.; • The AF confirmation mark (; Pressing the shutter button halfway and all the way down

14 EN Basic guide Basic operations Taking photographs/shooting movies 1 Frame a picture in the viewfi nder. • The monitor turns off and the display in the viewfinder lights up.• Be careful that your fingers or the camera strap do not obstruct the lens. Horizontal grip Vertical grip Viewfinder 250 F5...

Page 15 - Taking photographs; Framing subjects in the monitor

15 EN Basic operations Basic guide 3 Release the shutter. Taking photographs Press the shutter button all the way (fully). • The shutter sounds and the picture is taken. Recording movies Release the shutter button and press the R button to begin recording.Press the R button again to end recording. 0...

Page 16 - Viewing Images; Single-frame playback; Sub dial; Index display/Calendar display; Movie playback; Select a movie and press

16 EN Basic guide Basic operations Playback/Erasing Viewing Images Single-frame playback • Press the q button to display your most recent photograph or movie. • Use the sub dial or arrow pad to view other pictures. Sub dial Arrow pad Displays the previous frame Displays the next frame 2012.05.01 1...

Page 17 - Volume; Volume can be adjusted by pressing; Erasing images; Display an image you want to delete and press; Protecting images; • Formatting the card erases all images even if they have

17 EN Basic operations Basic guide Volume Volume can be adjusted by pressing F or G during single-frame and movie playback. 00:00:02/00:00:14 Erasing images Display an image you want to delete and press D . Select [Yes] and press Q . You can also select multiple images for deletion. D button Erase B...

Page 18 - Rotate the mode dial to; Types of art filters; Modifying filters; Using art filters

18 EN Basic guide Basic operations 1 Rotate the mode dial to ART . • A menu of art filters will be displayed. Select a filter using FG . • Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to select the highlighted item and exit the art filter menu. ART 1 1 7 Pop Art Exit Set Types of art filters j Pop ...

Page 19 - Shooting in scene mode; SCN; Types of scene modes; f n

19 EN Basic operations Basic guide Shooting in scene mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN . • A menu of scene menu will be displayed. Select a scene using FG . • Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to select the highlighted option and exit the scene menu. SCN 1 Portrait Exit Set Types of sce...

Page 20 - ) can be used to film movies with special effects.; Multi Echo; Press the shutter button to start recording.; • Press; unexpectedly if a slower card is used.

20 EN Basic guide Basic operations Using Movie Mode ( n ) Movie mode ( n ) can be used to film movies with special effects. 1 Rotate the mode dial to n . 2 Press G or I . G Multi Echo Apply an after-image effect. After-images will appear behind moving objects. I One Shot Echo An after-image will app...

Page 21 - Shooting Options; Using live guides; Live guides are available in iAUTO (; • If [Shooting Tips] is selected, highlight an item and press

21 EN Basic operations Basic guide Shooting Options Using live guides Live guides are available in iAUTO ( A ) mode. While iAUTO is a full auto mode, live guides make it easy to access a variety of advanced photographic techniques. Change Color Saturation Cancel Guide item Q 0 Clear & Vivid Flat...

Page 22 - Using the super control panel; Super control panel; Settings that can be modified using super control panel

22 EN Basic guide Basic operations Using the super control panel The super control panel lists shooting options and their status. The LV super control panel is displayed when the monitor is used to frame pictures. Super control panel ISO AEL / AFL 250 250 F5.6 + 2.0 + 2.0 P 38 38 Super Fine Off mall...

Page 23 - Framing pictures in the viewfinder; Framing pictures in the monitor; • The live control will be displayed.; • To choose an option from a menu, highlight the

23 EN Basic operations Basic guide Framing pictures in the viewfinder When the viewfinder is used to frame photographs, the super control panel will be displayed in the monitor. The panel can be hidden or displayed by pressing the INFO button. 1 Press Q . 2 Highlight items with FGHI or the main di...

Page 24 - Using live control; Available settings; Press; • To hide the live control, press; Highlight items with; • The selected settings take effect; • Some items are not available in some shooting modes.; For information on displaying or hiding the live control.

24 EN Basic guide Basic operations Using live control The live control is used to adjust settings when pictures are framed in the monitor. The effects can be viewed in the monitor. In modes other than P / S / A / M / n , you will need to adjust settings in the custom menu (P. 86) before using the li...

Page 25 - Using the Multi-Function Button; button is assigned the role of the; Choosing a function; Press and hold the; Using multifunction options; Press the; Function

25 EN Basic operations Basic guide Using the Multi-Function Button When framing pictures in the viewfinder, you can adjust settings quickly using the multi-function button. At default settings, the Fn2 button is assigned the role of the multi-function button. Choosing a function 1 Press and hold t...

Page 26 - Using the menus; Menus; Notes

26 EN Basic guide Basic operations Using the menus 1 Press the MENU button to display the menus. Menus j 4:3 D 1 Shooting Menu 1 Card SetupReset/MysetPicture Mode Image Aspect Back Set 2 Digital Tele-converter Off Press Q to confirm the setting Operation guide Press the MENU button to go back one sc...

Page 27 - Live Guides; The touch screen can be used with live guides.; • Tap to select items.; Use your finger to position the sliders.; • Press the; button to exit the live guide; Shooting Mode; You can focus and shoot by tapping the monitor.; Touch screen operations disabled.; Previewing Your Subject (; Tap the subject in the display.; to zoom in on the subject in; • Use your finger to scroll the display.; Using the Touch screen

27 EN Basic operations Basic guide Use the touch screen during playback or when framing pictures in the monitor. You can also use the touch screen to adjust settings in the super control and LV super control panels. Live Guides The touch screen can be used with live guides. 1 Touch the tab and swipe...

Page 28 - Playback Mode; Use the touch screen to page through images or zoom in and out.; Index/Calendar Playback; Adjusting Settings; Display the super control panel.

28 EN Basic guide Basic operations Playback Mode Use the touch screen to page through images or zoom in and out. Full-Frame Playback Viewing Additional Images • Slide your finger to the left to view later frames, right to scroll view earlier frames. • Keep your finger on the edges of the display t...

Page 29 - Tap the desired item.; • The item will be highlighted.; Rotate the dial to choose an option.; Disabling the touch screen.

29 EN Basic operations Basic guide 2 Tap the desired item. • The item will be highlighted. 250 250 F5.6 Normal i WB NORM ISO AUTO AUTO WB AUTO 4:3 AEL / AFL 01:02:03 01:02:03 1023 1023 + 2.0 + 2.0 3 Rotate the dial to choose an option. # Cautions • The situations in which touch screen operations are...

Page 30 - Information displayed in the monitor; Shooting; You can switch the monitor display using the; Choose the viewfinder display style.

30 EN Basic guide Information displayed in the monitor Information displayed in the monitor Shooting Framing pictures in the viewfinder AEL MY1 250 F5.6 +2.0 +2.0 Hi +7 Sh - 3 Hi +7 Sh - 3 e e ISO-A 200 ISO-A 200 01:02:03 1023 PBH AEL MY1 250 F5.6 +2.0 +2.0 Hi +7 Sh - 3 Hi +7 Sh - 3 e e ISO-A 200 ...

Page 32 - Playback; Print reservation

32 EN Basic guide Information displayed in the monitor Playback Simplified display 2012.05.01 12:30 15 100-0015 ×10 ×10 4:3 L N 3D 3D SD c 78 2 1 3 4 5 6 9 0 a b Overall display F5.6 F5.6 +1.0 +1.0 G+4 G+4 A+4 A+4 Adobe Adobe Natural Natural ISO 400 ISO 400 250 250 +2.0 +2.0 45mm 45mm 1/8 4608×3456 ...

Page 33 - Quick task index

33 EN Quick task index Shooting g Taking pictures with automatic settings iAUTO ( A ) 12 Easy photography with special effects Art filter ( ART ) 18 Choosing an aspect ratio Aspect ratio 55 Quickly matching settings to the scene Scene ( SCN ) 19 Pro-level photography made simple Live guide 21 Taking...

Page 35 - Table of Contents; Charging and inserting the; Other uses for the; Toggling quickly between AF

35 EN T able of Contents 35 EN T able of Contents Table of Contents Basic guide 4 Preparations for shooting ........... 4 Charging and inserting the battery ..................................... 4 Inserting and removing cards ..... 5 Attaching a lens to the camera ... 6 Attaching the flash unit .......

Page 36 - able of Contents; Other shooting options; Choosing when the exposure; Flash shooting; Movie sound options (recording; Playback options

36 EN T able of Contents Table of Contents Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows ............ 47 Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering) .................................... 48 Exposure lock (AE lock) ............ 48 Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer) ..............

Page 37 - Removing all or selected; Camera setup; (Changing the display; Information 98

37 EN T able of Contents Sending and receiving images 76 Sending images .......................... 76 Receiving images/adding a host .............................................. 76 Editing the address book .......... 77 Creating albums ......................... 77 Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2 78 Windows...

Page 38 - Cleaning and checking the; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

38 EN T able of Contents 38 EN T able of Contents Table of Contents Cleaning and checking the image pickup device ............ 102 Pixel mapping - Checking the image processing functions............ 102 Card basics ............................... 103 Usable cards........................... 103 Forma...

Page 39 - Basic photography/frequently-used options; Choosing the Information displayed in the monitor; Choosing a control panel for live view; or

39 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 1 Basic photography/frequently-used options Use the INFO button to display photo info or control panels for choosing shooting options. Choosing the Information displayed in the monitor Press the INFO button to choose the information displayed when sh...

Page 40 - Displaying information during playback; The; Histogram display

40 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Displaying information during playback The INFO button can be used to choose the information displayed during playback. Overall display (P. 32) Simplified display (P. 32) Highlight & Shadow display* Light box display* Histogram display* Image onl...

Page 41 - CWB

41 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Other uses for the INFO button One-touch white balance Select [ P ] or [ Q ] for one-touch white balance. Color temperature Select [ CWB ] to choose the color temperature. (P. 50) Playback zoom Press the INFO button to choose the zoom ratio for...

Page 42 - Restoring default or custom settings; Camera settings can be easily restored to one of three presets.; Using reset settings; Adjust settings in order to save.; Using Myset

42 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Restoring default or custom settings Camera settings can be easily restored to one of three presets. Reset: Restore default settings. Myset: Restore preselected settings for P , A , S , or M mode. The shooting mode does not change. Up to four sets of...

Page 43 - Use the sub dial to choose a setting.; • The selected AF mode is displayed on the monitor.; MF

43 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Choosing a focus mode (AF mode) Select a focusing method (focus mode). 1 Display the super control panel or live control and select the AF mode item. 2 Use the sub dial to choose a setting. • The selected AF mode is displayed on the monitor. 250 250 ...

Page 44 - Use; All Targets; Focus lock

44 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Choosing a focus target (AF target) Use FGHI to select AF targets. • “All targets” mode is restored if you move the cursor off the screen.• You can choose from the following three target types. Press the INFO button and use FG . All Targets Single Ta...

Page 45 - Zoom frame AF/zoom AF; Press the shutter button halfway to initiate autofocus.

45 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Zoom frame AF/zoom AF You can also zoom in on an area of the image in the monitor and adjust focus.Choosing a high zoom ratio allows you to use autofocus to focus on a smaller area than is normally covered by the AF target. You can also position the ...

Page 46 - Face priority AF/pupil detection AF; The camera detects faces and adjusts focus and digital ESP.; Taking pictures using face priority; Face Priority Off; Point the camera at your subject.; • If a face is detected, it will be indicated by a white; Press the shutter button halfway to focus.; • When the camera focuses on the face in the white; Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to shoot.; for the selected position.

46 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Face priority AF/pupil detection AF The camera detects faces and adjusts focus and digital ESP. Taking pictures using face priority 1 Display the super control panel or live control and select the face priority item. 2 Use the sub dial to choose a se...

Page 47 - Controlling exposure (exposure compensation); To change the exposure adjustment interval.; • Exposure compensation is not available in; Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows; button to display exposure

47 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Controlling exposure (exposure compensation) Rotate the sub dial to choose exposure compensation. Choose positive (“+”) values to make pictures brighter, negative (“–”) values to make pictures darker. Exposure can be adjusted by ±3 EV. Negative (–) N...

Page 48 - Spot metering; SH; Press the shutter button halfway.; • [Button Function] can be used to assign exposure and; • Press the button again to cancel AE lock.; To activate AE lock with a set metering mode.

48 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering) Choose how the camera meters subject brightness. 1 Display the super control panel or live control and select the metering item. 2 Use the sub dial to choose a setting. 250 250 F5.6 4080 4080 Nor...

Page 49 - Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer); IS Off

49 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer) You can reduce the amount of camera shake that can occur when shooting in low light situations or shooting with high magnification. 1 Display the super control panel or live control and select the image st...

Page 50 - White balance compensation; Select the option to be modified and press

50 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Adjusting color (white balance) White balance (WB) ensures that white objects in images recorded by the camera appear white. [AUTO] is suitable in most circumstances, but other values can be selected according to the light source when [AUTO] fails to...

Page 51 - • Adjusting all WB mode settings at once.; One-touch white balance; power off does not erase the data.

51 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Adjusting the white balance in the A direction (Amber-Blue) Higher values produce “warmer” (redder) tints, lower values “cooler” (bluer) tints. Adjusting the white balance in the G direction (Green-Magenta) Higher values produce greener tints, lower ...

Page 52 - Select an option with; Produces more impressive-looking results suited to the scene.; Choose an art filter and select the desired effect.

52 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Processing options (picture mode) Select a picture mode and make individual adjustments to contrast, sharpness, and other parameters. Changes to each picture mode are stored separately. 1 Select [Picture Mode] in shooting menu W (P. 111). 2 Select an...

Page 54 - • Photo image quality can also be adjusted from the; Choose from RAW and JPEG (; RAW image data

54 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Image quality (record mode) Select an image quality for photographs and movies according their intended use, for example retouching on a computer or display on the web. Choosing a record mode 1 Display the live control and highlight the current recor...

Page 55 - Motion JPEG; Setting the image aspect; ISO sensitivity; Sensitivity is set to the selected value.

55 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Record modes (movies) Record mode Pixel count Frame rate File format Application Full HD Fine 1920×1080 59.94i *2 MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 *1 Display on TVs and other devices Full HD Normal 1920×1080 59.94i *2 HD Fine 1280×720 59.94p *2 HD Normal 1280×720...

Page 56 - Sequential shooting/using the self timer; Display the super control panel or live control and select [; Sequential H

56 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 % Tips Choosing the standard and maximum ISO sensitivities. g [ISO-Auto Set] (P. 88) / Choosing the ISO step increment. g [ISO Step] (P. 88) / Using auto ISO sensitivity in mode M . g [ISO-Auto] (P. 89) Sequential shooting/using the self timer Keep t...

Page 57 - In mode

57 EN Other shooting options 2 2 Other shooting options “Point-and-shoot” photography ( P program mode) In mode P , the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture in response to subject brightness. Set the mode dial to P . Framing pictures in the viewfinder Framing pictures in the monit...

Page 58 - Preview function; Choosing shutter speed (; Choosing aperture and shutter speed (

58 EN Other shooting options 2 • Rotate the sub dial to choose exposure compensation.• Larger apertures (lower f-numbers) decrease depth of field (the area in front of or behind the focus point that appears to be in focus), softening background details. Smaller apertures (higher f-numbers) increase ...

Page 59 - Viewing Progress in the Monitor; Changing the role assigned to the dial.; • The following features are not available during long exposures:; Noise in images

59 EN Other shooting options 2 Choosing when the exposure ends (bulb/time photography) Use for night landscapes and fireworks. Shutter speeds of [BULB] and [LIVE TIME] are available in mode M . Bulb photography (BULB): The shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed.The exposure ends wh...

Page 60 - Taking Panoramas; “Using; Taking pictures for a panorama; After taking the last shot, press

60 EN Other shooting options 2 Taking Panoramas If you have installed the supplied computer software, you can use it to join pictures together to form a panorama. Images are framed in the monitor. g “Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2” (P. 78) Taking pictures for a panorama 1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN . 2 Sel...

Page 61 - D Photography; The two images are combined automatically.

61 EN Other shooting options 2 3D Photography Take 3D photographs. The results can be viewed on devices that support 3D display. Images are framed in the monitor. The camera monitor can not be used to view images in 3D. 1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN . 2 Select [3D Photo] and press Q . • The subject ...

Page 62 - Select [Multiple Exposure] in shooting menu; Frame

62 EN Other shooting options 2 Recording multiple exposures in a single image (multiple exposure) Record multiple exposures in a single image, using the option currently selected for image quality. 1 Select [Multiple Exposure] in shooting menu X (P. 111). 2 Adjust settings. Frame Select [2f]. Auto G...

Page 63 - Choose a bracketing type.

63 EN Other shooting options 2 Varying settings over a series of photographs (bracketing) “Bracketing” refers to the act of varying settings automatically over a series of shots or a series of images to “bracket” the current value. 1 Select [Bracketing] in shooting menu X (P. 111). Off w 0.0 o j / Y...

Page 64 - The view in the monitor will be enlarged by a factor of two.

64 EN Other shooting options 2 • The 0 indicator turns green during bracketing. • The size of the bracketing increment changes with the value selected for [EV Step]. (P. 88) AE BKTWB BKT FL BKT ISO BKTART BKT -- -- -- -- A-- G-- 3f 0.7EV 3f 0.3EV 3f 1.0EV Off Bracketing Back Set ISO BKT (ISO bracket...

Page 65 - The flash does not fire.; button, you can use the; Press the shutter button all the way.

65 EN Flash shooting 3 3 The built-in flash can be set manually as required. The built-in flash can be used for flash photography in a variety of shooting conditions. Using a flash (flash photography) 1 Attach the flash unit and raise the flash head. • g “Attaching the flash unit” (P. 7) 2 Display t...

Page 66 - Adjusting flash output (Flash intensity control); Other external flash units

66 EN Flash shooting 3 Adjusting flash output (Flash intensity control) Flash output can be adjusted if you find that your subject to appears overexposed, or is underexposed even though the exposure in the rest of the frame is just right. 1 Display the super control panel or live control and select ...

Page 67 - Use the; Changing the settings for movie recording; Adding effects to a movie; After selecting; Movie can be recorded with effects of art filter mode.; of either the lens or the camera.; Shooting and viewing movies

67 EN Shooting and viewing movies 4 4 Use the R button to record High Definition (HD) movies with sound. In movie mode, you can create movies that take advantage of the effects available in modes A and M . Changing the settings for movie recording Adding effects to a movie 1 After selecting n mode, ...

Page 68 - item using; Viewing movies

68 EN Shooting and viewing movies 4 Movie sound options (recording sound with movies) 1 Display the live control (P. 24) and select the Movie R item using FG . 2 Switch ON/OFF using HI and press Q . ON ON R R n R R OFF OFF ON ON Movie R On R R K # Cautions • When recording sound in a movie, the soun...

Page 69 - Select picture (selected pictures are marked with; Arrow pad

69 EN Playback options 5 5 Playback options Single-frame playback Press the q button to view pictures full frame. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode. Index display/calendar display 2012.05.01 12:30 20 4 frames 2012.05.01 12:30 20 100-0020 L N Single-frame playback 2012.5 Sun...

Page 70 - Using the Zoom Frame; Canceling all protections; Erase all images on the memory card.; Rotate; Choose whether to rotate photographs.; Play the photograph back and press

70 EN Playback options 5 Using the Zoom Frame The zoom frame can be used to zoom in on images. 2 x 20 Zoom frame 2012.05.01 12:30 20 100-0020 L N Single-frame playback 20 2 x View other pictures (zoom paging) 2 x Scroll Close-up playback INFO INFO / Fn1 INFO / Fn1 Fn1 Fn1 Arrow pad ( FGHI ) Positi...

Page 71 - Slideshow; Start

71 EN Playback options 5 Slideshow This function displays images stored on the card one after another. 1 Press Q during playback and select the slideshow option. JPEG m R < Rotate JPEG Edit Back Set 2 Adjust settings. Start Start the slideshow. Images are displayed in order, starting with the cur...

Page 72 - Editing still images; Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images.; Display the image to be edited and press; JPEG Edit; the size of the crop and; ]) an image, you cannot select a larger number of pixels than was

72 EN Playback options 5 Editing still images Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images. 1 Display the image to be edited and press Q . • [RAW Data Edit] is displayed if the picture is a RAW image, [JPEG Edit] if it is a JPEG image. If the image was recorded in RAW+JPEG format, the copy ...

Page 73 - Image overlay; Audio recording

73 EN Playback options 5 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. (If [RAW] is selected, the copy will be saved in [ Y N+RAW] format.) 1 With a RAW image...

Page 74 - Viewing camera images on TV; Use the cable to connect the camera to the TV.; button when connecting via an AV cable.; Priority is given to 1080i HDMI output.

74 EN Playback options 5 Viewing camera images on TV Use the AV cable provided with the camera to playback recorded images on your TV. Connect the camera to an HD TV using an HDMI cable (available from third-party suppliers) to view high-quality images on a TV screen. AV cable (included)(Connect to ...

Page 75 - Using the TV remote control; Operate the camera by using the TV remote control.; • Some televisions may not support all features.

75 EN Playback options 5 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 Select [HDMI] in c Custom Menu (P. 87) tab U . 2 Select [HDMI Control] and choose [On]. 3 Operate the camera by using the TV remote control. • Y...

Page 76 - Sending and receiving images; Menu; Sending images; Display the picture you wish to send full frame and press; Receiving images/adding a host; Connect to the transmitting device and download JPEG images.; tab

76 EN Sending and receiving images 6 6 Sending and receiving images The optional OLYMPUS PENPAL can be used to upload pictures to, and receive pictures from, Bluetooth devices or other cameras connected to an OLYMPUS PENPAL. Visit the OLYMPUS website for more information on Bluetooth devices.Before ...

Page 77 - Editing the address book; Select the host you wish to edit and press; Deleting hosts; Creating albums; Display the picture you wish to copy full frame and press

77 EN Sending and receiving images 6 Editing the address book The OLYMPUS PENPAL can store host information. You can assign names to hosts or delete host information. 1 Select [OLYMPUS PENPAL Share] in the A tab of the accessory port menu (P. 95). • Press I and select [Address Book]. 1 Please WaitAd...

Page 78 - Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2; Windows; Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.; Windows XP; • A “Setup” dialog will be displayed.; Windows Vista/Windows 7; • An Autorun dialog will be displayed. Click “OLYMPUS; Follow the on-screen instructions on your computer.; Caution; Caution; Register your Olympus product.

78 EN 7 7 Using OL YMPUS V iewer 2 Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2 Windows 1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows XP • A “Setup” dialog will be displayed. Windows Vista/Windows 7 • An Autorun dialog will be displayed. Click “OLYMPUS Setup” to display the “Setup” dialog. # Caution • If the “Setup...

Page 80 - Turn the camera off and connect it to the computer.; • The selection screen for the USB connection is; The computer recognizes the camera as a new device.; equipped with a USB port.

80 EN 7 Using OL YMPUS V iewer 2 1 Turn the camera off and connect it to the computer. • The location of the USB port varies with the computer. For details, refer to your computer’s manual. 2 Turn on the camera. • The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed. 3 Press FG to select [Storag...

Page 81 - Individual pictures; All pictures; Select the date and time format and press; Date; Removing all or selected pictures from the print order; Printing pictures

81 EN Printing pictures 8 8 Print reservation (DPOF*) You can save digital “print orders” to the memory card listing the pictures to be printed and the number of copies of each print. You can then have the pictures printed at a print shop that supports DPOF or print the pictures yourself by connecti...

Page 83 - Custom printing; Follow the operation guide to set a print option.

83 EN Printing pictures 8 Easy printing Use the camera to display the picture you wish to print before connecting the printer via the USB cable. 1 Use HI to display the pictures you want to print on the camera. 2 Press I . • The picture selection screen appears when printing is completed. To print a...

Page 84 - Selecting pictures you want to print; Setting printing data; Cancelling printing

84 EN Printing pictures 8 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 More Select Single Print 2012.05.01 12:30 15 123-3456 Print ( f )...

Page 85 - Option; Set the camera clock.; monitor color display.; Rec View

85 EN Camera setup 9 9 Camera setup Setup Menu Use the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions.For details on using the menu lists, see “Using the menus” (P. 26). --.--.-- --:-- X W j ±0 k ±0 2 1 Setup Menu English 5sec c / # Menu Display Firmware Rec View Back Set Option Description g X (Date/...

Page 86 - Custom menu is used to fine-tune camera settings. The; Before Using the Custom/Accessory Port Menus; Custom Menu options; Customize AF and AE lock.; Customizing camera settings

86 EN Customizing camera settings 10 10 Camera settings can be customized using the custom and accessory menus. The c Custom menu is used to fine-tune camera settings. The # Accessory Port menu is used to adjust settings for accessory port devices. Before Using the Custom/Accessory Port Menus The Cu...

Page 87 - Controls

87 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Option Description g Dial Function Choose the roles played by the main and sub dials. You can also use the MENU button to choose dial rotation and cursor movement directions. — Dial Direction Choose the direction in which the dial is rotated in increase or decrea...

Page 88 - Choose how long information is displayed.

88 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Option Description g Picture Mode Settings Display only the selected picture mode when the live control or super control panel is used to select a picture mode. — Histogram Settings [Highlight]: Choose the lower bound for the highlight display.[Shadow]: Choose th...

Page 89 - Custom

89 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Option Description g ISO-Auto Choose the shooting modes in which [Auto] ISO sensitivity is available.[P/A/S]: Auto ISO sensitivity selection is available in all modes except M . ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 200 in mode M . [All]: Auto ISO sensitivity selection...

Page 93 - Button Function

93 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Option Description g Touch Screen Settings Activate the touch screen. Choose [Off] to disable the touch screen. 27 Eye-Fi* Enable or disable upload when using an Eye-Fi card. 103 * Use in accordance with local regulations. Onboard airplanes and in other locations...

Page 94 - The default functions for

94 EN Customizing camera settings 10 R REC Press the button to record a movie. If movie recording is not currently assigned to a button, movies can be recorded by rotating the mode dial to n and pressing the shutter button. Preview (electronic) Aperture is stopped down to the selected value while th...

Page 95 - Accessory port menu options; OLYMPUS PENPAL Share; Receive images and add hosts to the address book.; OLYMPUS PENPAL Album; of optional

95 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Accessory port menu options A OLYMPUS PENPAL Share MENU # A Option Description g Please Wait Receive images and add hosts to the address book. 76 Address Book [Address List]: View the hosts that have been saved to the address book.[New Pairing]: Add a host to the...

Page 96 - Recording movies with the shutter button; If movie recording is not assigned to any button (including the; Set the mode dial to; • When the subject is in focus, the AF confirmation; REC; lights up while both movie and sound are; Press the shutter button all the way to end recording.; Taking a photograph when recording ends; Custom Menu

96 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Recording movies with the shutter button If movie recording is not assigned to any button (including the R button), the shutter button can be used to record movies. 1 Set the mode dial to n . 2 Press the shutter button halfway down and focus on what you wish reco...

Page 97 - Wireless remote control flash photography; Set the remote flash units to RC mode and place them as desired.; Adjust the settings for each group in the super control panel.; Attach the supplied flash unit and raise the flash head.; Wireless flash control range; exposures longer than 4 seconds.

97 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Wireless remote control flash photography External flash units that offer a remote control mode and are designated for use with this camera can be used for wireless flash photography. The camera can independently control a flash mounted on the camera and remote f...

Page 98 - 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; putting it in your pocket for a while.; No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed; The camera has turned off automatically; operations are performed for a set period of time.; The flash is charging; • On the monitor, the; Unable to focus; Subjects that are difficult to focus on; Information

98 EN Information 11 11 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 drops at low temperatures. R...

Page 99 - Noise reduction is activated

99 EN Information 11 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.] (P...

Page 100 - Error codes

100 EN Information 11 Error codes Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action No Card The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. Insert a card or insert a different card. Card Error There is a problem with the card. Insert the card again. If the problem persists, format the card. ...

Page 102 - Cleaning and storing the camera; Cleaning the camera; Monitor and viewfinder:; • Wipe gently with a soft cloth.; Storage; the camera in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated.; Cleaning and checking the image pickup device; camera from corrosion.; Pixel mapping - Checking the image processing functions

102 EN Information 11 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 cl...

Page 103 - Custom Menu tab; Card basics; Usable cards; SD card write protect switch; Formatting the card; • Formatting is performed.

103 EN Information 11 1 Select [Pixel Mapping] (P. 92) in c Custom Menu tab k . 2 Press I , then press Q . • The [Busy] bar is displayed when pixel mapping is in progress. When pixel mapping is finished, the menu is restored. # Cautions • If you accidentally turn the camera off during pixel mapping,...

Page 104 - Battery and charger; provided charger before use.; Using an optional AC adapter; • Do not remove the body cap or attach the lens in dusty places.

104 EN Information 11 Battery and charger • Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery. Use only genuine OLYMPUS rechargeable batteries. • The camera’s power consumption varies widely with usage and other conditions.• As the following consume a lot of power even without shooting, the battery will be...

Page 105 - MACRO; Lens and camera combinations

105 EN Information 11 • 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. M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications N...

Page 106 - Main Specifications; Items; Principal Accessories; Mount adapter

106 EN Information 11 Main Specifications Items 14 – 42 mm II R 40 – 150 mm R 12 – 50 mm Mount Micro Four Thirds mount Focal length 14 – 42 mm 40 – 150 mm 12 – 50 mm Max. aperture f/3.5 – 5.6 f/4.0 – 5.6 f/3.5 – 6.3 Image angle 75° – 29° 30.3° – 8.2° 84° – 24° Lens configuration 7 groups, 8 lenses...

Page 107 - Exposure warning display; focal length of the lens.

107 EN Information 11 Macro arm light (MAL–1) Use to illuminate subjects for macro photography, even at ranges at which vignetting would occur with the flash. Microphone set (SEMA–1) The microphone can be placed at a distance from the camera to avoid recording ambient sounds or wind noise. Third-par...

Page 108 - Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode; Lens

108 EN Information 11 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 P / A # AUTO Auto flash 1st curtain Fires automatically in dark/backlit * conditions 1/30 sec. – 1/250 sec. ! Auto flash (r...

Page 109 - Flash synchronization and shutter speed; The set shutter speed; External flash shooting; Functions available with external flash units; Optional flash

109 EN Information 11 Flash synchronization and shutter speed Shooting mode Flash timing Upper limit of synchronization timing *1 Fixed timing when flash fires *2 P 1/ (lens focal length × 2) or synchronization timing, whichever is slower 1/250 1/60 A S The set shutter speed ― M *1 Can be changed us...

Page 111 - Menu directory; Shooting Menu

111 EN Information 11 Menu directory *1: Can be added to [Myset].*2: Default can be restored by selecting [Full] for [Reset].*3: Default can be restored by selecting [Basic] for [Reset]. K Shooting Menu Tab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g W Card Setup ― 70, 103 Reset/Myset ― D 42 Picture Mode j Natural ...

Page 112 - c R

112 EN Information 11 d Setup Menu Tab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g d X ― 9 W * ― 85 i j ±0, k ±0, Natural D D 85 Rec View 0.5 sec D D D 85 c / # Menu Display c Menu Display On D 85 # Menu Display Off Firmware ― 85 * Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased. c Custom Menu...

Page 113 - c T

113 EN Information 11 Tab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g c T Release/ j Rls Priority S Off D D D 87 Rls Priority C On D D D j L fps 3.5 fps D D D j H fps 9 fps D D D j + IS Off On D Half Way Rls With IS Off D U Disp/ 8 /PC HDMI HDMI Out 1080i D 87 HDMI Control Off D Video Out * ― K Control Settings iAU...

Page 114 - c W

114 EN Information 11 Tab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g c W # Custom # X-Sync. 1/250 D D D 89 # Slow Limit 1/60 D D D w + F Off D D D X K /Color/WB Noise Reduct. Auto D D D 89 Noise Filter Standard D D D WB Auto A : 0, G : 0 D D D All > All Set — D D All Reset — D W Keep Warm Color On D D D 90 # +W...

Page 115 - Specifications; Product type

115 EN Information 11 Tab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g c 8 Battery Priority PBH Battery D D 92 Level Adjust — D Touch Screen Settings On D D 93 Eye-Fi On D # Accessory Port Menu Tab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g # A OLYMPUS PENPAL SharePlease Wait — 76, 95 Address Book Address List — 95 Search Timer 30...

Page 117 - Lithium ion battery; Do not use this device with AC cables for other products.

117 EN Information 11 Flash FL-LM2 Guide number 10 (ISO200) Firing angle Covers the angle of view of a 14 mm lens (28 mm in 35 mm format) Dimensions Approx. 44.3 mm (W) × 33.5 mm (H) × 52.5 mm (D) (1.7" × 1.3" × 2.1") Weight Approx. 31 g (0.7 Ib.) Battery/charger Lithium ion battery ...

Page 118 - CAUTION; General Precautions; WARNING

118 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 12 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 tr...

Page 119 - Battery Handling Precautions; DANGER

119 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 • 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 c...

Page 122 - Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery and Battery Charger

122 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of ConformityModel Number : E-M5 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Address : 3500 Corporate Parkway, P. O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, USA Telephone Number : 484-896-5000Tested To...

Page 124 - For customers in Europe

124 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 When returning Products for service, your package should include the following:1 Sales receipt showing date and place of purchase. 2 Copy of this limited warranty bearing the Product serial number corresponding to the serial number on the Product (unless it is a model on...

Page 126 - System chart

126 EN System chart Viewfinder *1 Not all lenses can be used with adapter. For details, refer to the Olympus Official Web Site. Also, please note that manufacture of OM System Lenses has been discontinued. *2 For compatible lens, refer to the Olympus Official Web Site.*3 The OLYMPUS PENPAL can be us...

Page 127 - Flash

127 EN : E-M5 compatible products Lens OM System Lenses MF-2 *1 OM Adapter 2 For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZM.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f2.0M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f2.8M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45mm f1.8M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 II RM.ZUIKO DIG...

Page 128 - Index; Symbols; Adding sound to still pictures

128 EN Index Symbols W Shooting Menu 1 ........................... 111 X Shooting Menu 2 ........................... 111 q Playback Menu ............................ 111 d Setup Menu .............................. 85, 112 c Custom Menu .......................... 86, 112 # Accessory port menu ..........

Page 132 - European Technical Customer Support:; Authorized Distributors

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