Page 2 - Unpack the box contents; Attaching the strap; 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.
2 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 Computer softwareCD-ROMInstruction manualWarranty card • •• Body cap Strap USB cable CB-USB6 AV cable (Monaural) CB-AVC3 Came...
Page 3 - Preparations for shooting; Basic guide; Charging the battery.; Charging indicator; Lights orange; Charging error; Blinks orange; Charging and inserting the battery
3 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide 1 Charging the battery. Charging indicator BCS-1 BCS-5 Charging in progress Lights orange Charging complete Lights blue Off Charging error Blinks orange (Charging time: Up to approximately 3 hours 30 minutes) # Cautions 1 2 3 AC wall outlet Lithium ion char...
Page 4 - Closing the battery/card compartment cover.; Close the cover until you hear a click.; Close the battery/card compartment cover when using the camera.; Inserting and removing cards
4 EN Basic guide Preparations for shooting 1 Loading the card. Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi card (referred to as “card” in these instructions) until it locks in place. g “Card basics” (P. 99) # Cautions Turn off the camera before loading or removing the card. • • Removing the card Press the insert...
Page 5 - Attaching a lens to the camera; Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens.
5 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide 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 2 Attach a lens to the camera. # Cautions Make sure the camera is turned off.Do not press the lens release button.Do not touch internal portions of ...
Page 6 - Press the; Mode dial; Battery level; Power on
6 EN Basic guide Preparations for shooting 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera. When the camera is turned on, the (blue) power lamp will light and the monitor will turn on.When the camera is turned on, dust reduction will be performed to remove dust from the surface of the image sensor f...
Page 7 - Setting the date/time; MENU; FG; Set the date and time.; FG; Save settings and exit.; MENU
7 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide Setting the date/time Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The fi le 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. Pres...
Page 8 - Names of parts and functions; Camera; Mount (Remove the body cap before; Names of parts
8 EN Basic guide Names of parts and functions Camera 123 5 4 6 8 7 c 0 b a 5 9 g d e f h i 1 Mode dial ....................................P. 6, 10 2 Shutter button ............... P. 11, 12, 36, 92 3 ON/OFF button ................................P. 6 4 Fn2 button ......................................
Page 9 - Speaker
9 EN Names of parts and functions Basic guide 1 3 2 4567 8 9 0 ab e d c f F (Up) / F (Exposure compensation) button (P. 40) I (Right) / # (Flash) button (P. 59) G (Down) / j Y (Sequential shooting/Self-timer) button (P. 49) H (Left) / P (AF target) button (P. 37) Q button (P. 20, 21) Main dial* ( j ...
Page 10 - Camera controls; button to shoot movies.; Movie mode; Advanced shooting modes; Easy shooting modes; If; or; SCN; options according to your; ART; Resetting camera settings:
10 EN Basic guide Names of parts and functions 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. ■ Movie mode n Movie (P. 61) Mode icon Indicator ■ Advanced shooting ...
Page 11 - Mode; You control aperture.; Select an art fi lter.; Taking photographs during movie recording; button can not be used to record movies in the following instances:
11 EN Names of parts and functions Basic guide Shutter button R button Mode Photos: shutter button Movies: R button P Aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for optimal results. The camera automatically adjusts settings and records a movie. A You control aperture. S You control shutte...
Page 12 - Basic operations; Using lenses with an UNLOCK switch; The AF confi rmation mark (; Taking photographs/shooting movies
12 EN Basic guide Basic operations 1 Frame the shot. Be careful that your fi ngers or the camera strap do not obstruct the lens or fl ash. • Horizontal grip Vertical grip Using lenses with an UNLOCK switch Retractable lenses with an UNLOCK switch can not be used while retracted.Turn the zoom ring in...
Page 13 - Pressing the shutter button halfway and all the way down; Taking photographs; Release the shutter button and press the; “Customizing camera
13 EN Basic operations Basic guide Pressing the shutter button halfway and all the way down The shutter button has two positions. The act of lightly pressing the shutter button to the fi rst position and holding it there is called “pressing the shutter button halfway,” that of pressing it all the wa...
Page 14 - Viewing Images; Single-frame playback; Index display/Calendar display; Movie playback; Select a movie and press
14 EN Basic guide Basic operations Playback/Erasing Viewing Images Single-frame playback Press the q button to display your most recent photograph or movie. • 2011.05.01 12:30 20 100-0020 L N Still image 2011.05.01 12:30 4 100-0004 WB AUTO WB WB WB AUTO AUTO AUTO P HD Movie q button Arrow pad/Main...
Page 15 - Volume; Volume can be adjusted by pressing; Erasing images; Display an image you want to delete and press; Protecting images
15 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. g “Selecting ima...
Page 16 - Rotate the mode dial to; Types of art fi lters; Modifying fi lters; Using art fi lters
16 EN Basic guide Basic operations 1 Rotate the mode dial to ART . A menu of art fi lters will be displayed. Select a fi lter using FG . ART 1 1 7 Pop Art Exit Set Q L N 01:02:03 01:02:03 1023 1023 250 250 F5.6 0.0 0.0 I S O 4 0 0 HD Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to display the view th...
Page 17 - Types of scene modes; f n; Shooting in scene mode
17 EN Basic operations Basic guide 1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN . A menu of scene menu will be displayed. Select a scene using FG . SCN 1 Portrait Exit Set Q L N 01:02:03 01:02:03 1023 1023 250 250 F5.6 I S O 4 0 0 HD Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to display the view through the lens ...
Page 18 - Using live guides; Live guides are available in iAUTO (; Guide item
18 EN Basic guide Basic operations 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 & Muted Canc...
Page 19 - to view a description.; modes, live guides can be displayed by pressing the
19 EN Basic operations Basic guide 1 Set the mode dial to A . 2 After pressing Q to display the live guide, use the FG buttons on the arrow pad to highlight an item and press Q to select. Change Color Saturation Cancel Guide item 3 Use FG on the arrow pad to choose the level. If [Shooting Tips] is s...
Page 20 - Using live control; The live control can be used to adjust settings in; Available settings
20 EN Basic guide Basic operations Using live control The live control can be used to adjust settings in P , S , A , M , and n modes. Using live control allows you to preview the effects of different settings in the monitor. A custom setting is available that allows the live control to be used in ot...
Page 21 - Menus; Notes; INFO; Using the menus
21 EN Basic operations Basic guide 1 Press the MENU button to display the menus. Menus j 4:3 D 2 1 Shooting Menu 1 Card SetupReset/MysetPicture Mode Image Aspect Back Set Press Q to confi rm the setting Operation guide Press the MENU button to go back one screen Tab W Preliminary and basic shooting ...
Page 22 - Using the Touch screen; The monitor acts as a touch screen to control the camera.; Live Guides; The touch screen can be used with live guides.; Use your fi nger to position the sliders.; button to exit the live guide; Shooting Mode; to cycle through touch screen settings.; Touch screen operations disabled.; Previewing Your Subject (; Tap the subject in the display.; to zoom in on the subject in; Use your fi nger to scroll the display.
22 EN Basic guide Basic operations Using the Touch screen The monitor acts as a touch screen to control the camera. Live Guides The touch screen can be used with live guides. 1 Touch the tab and swipe your fi nger to the left to display live guides. Tap to select items. 2 Use your fi nger to positio...
Page 23 - Playback Mode; Use the touch screen to page through images or zoom in and out.; Index/Calendar Playback
23 EN Basic operations Basic guide Playback Mode Use the touch screen to page through images or zoom in and out. Full-Frame Playback Viewing Additional Images Slide your fi nger to the left to view later frames, right to scroll view earlier frames. • Playback Zoom Slide the bar up or down to zoom ...
Page 24 - Shooting; You can switch the monitor display using the; Information displayed in the monitor
24 EN Basic guide Information displayed in the monitor Shooting 250 250 F5.6 I S O 4 0 0 L N 1 IS IS 4:3 S-AF S-AF AEL FP RC BKT + 2.0 + 2.0 P +7 +7 01:02:03 01:02:03 1023 1023 45 mm 45 mm -3 -3 j R R + 2.0 + 2.0 HD N 1 3 j v w x y z A u ts 1 efghij k d c 3 2 5 4 678 0 9 p r o n m q l b a B 1 Card w...
Page 25 - Playback; Print reservation
25 EN Information displayed in the monitor Basic guide Playback Simplifi ed display 2011.05.01 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 4032×3024...
Page 26 - Quick task index
26 EN Quick task index Shooting g Taking pictures with automatic settings iAUTO ( A ) 10 Easy photography with special effects Art fi lter ( ART ) 16 Choosing an aspect ratio Aspect ratio 48 Quickly matching settings to the scene Scene ( SCN ) 17 Pro-level photography made simple Live guide 18 Takin...
Page 27 - Camera Settings
27 EN Quick task index Taking pictures without white subjects appearing too white or black subjects appearing too dark Gradation (Picture Mode) 45 Histogram/Exposure compensation 32/40 Tone control 34 Optimizing the monitor/adjusting monitor hue Monitor brightness adjustment 80 Live View Boost 83 Ch...
Page 28 - Charging and inserting; Other uses for the; Toggling quickly between AF; Table of Contents
28 EN T able of Contents Basic guide 3 Preparations for shooting ........... 3 Charging and inserting the battery ............................... 3 Inserting and removing cards ..... 4 Attaching a lens to the camera ... 5 Power on .................................... 6 Setting the date/time............
Page 29 - Choosing when the exposure; Flash shooting; Movie sound options (recording; Playback options
29 EN T able of Contents Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows ............ 40 Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering) .................................... 41 Exposure lock (AE lock) ............ 41 Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer) .................. 42 Adjusti...
Page 30 - able of Contents; Printing pictures
30 EN T able of Contents Table of Contents Canceling all protections ........... 65 All-frame erase ........................... 65 Rotate .......................................... 65 Slideshow .................................... 66 Editing still images ..................... 67 Image overlay .........
Page 31 - Taking a photograph when; Wireless remote control; Information 94; Pixel mapping - Checking the; fl; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 113
31 EN Table of Contents Using the super control panel ... 91Recording movies with the shutter button ............................. 92 Taking a photograph when recording ends....................... 92 Wireless remote control fl ash photography ............................... 93 Information 94 Shootin...
Page 32 - Basic photography/frequently-used options; Switching the information display; “Customizing; Choosing shooting controls; Can be displayed using [
32 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 1 The INFO button can be used to choose the information and type of controls displayed during shooting. Switching the information display Press the INFO button to choose the information displayed when shooting. Highlight & Shadow display *2 Histo...
Page 33 - Displaying information during playback; The; Histogram display; FGHI
33 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. 25) Simplifi ed display (P. 25) Highlight & Shadow display* Light box display* Histogram display* Image on...
Page 35 - 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
35 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 36 - The selected AF mode is displayed on the monitor.; MF
36 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Choosing a focus mode (AF mode) Select a focusing method (focus mode). 1 Display the live control (P. 20) and select the AF mode item using FG . 2 Select an option with HI and press Q . The selected AF mode is displayed on the monitor. • S-AF S-AF S-...
Page 37 - All Targets; Focus lock
37 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Choosing a focus target (AF target) Choose which of the 35 autofocus targets will be used for autofocus. 1 Press the P button ( H ) to display the AF target. 2 Use FGHI to select the single target display and position the AF target. “All targets” mod...
Page 38 - Zoom frame AF/zoom AF; Press the shutter button halfway to initiate autofocus.
38 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Zoom frame AF/zoom AF You can zoom in on a portion of the frame when adjusting 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 focus target ...
Page 39 - 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.; Press the shutter button halfway to focus.; Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to shoot.; for the selected position.
39 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 live control (P. 20) and select the face priority item using FG . 2 Use HI to select an option and press...
Page 40 - Controlling exposure (exposure compensation); Exposure compensation is not available in; This function is not available in; Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows; To display the tone control dialog, press the; to choose a
40 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Controlling exposure (exposure compensation) Press the F button ( F ) and rotate the main or sub dial to adjust exposure. Choose positive (“+”) values to make pictures brighter, negative (“–”) values to make pictures darker. Exposure can be adjusted ...
Page 41 - Spot metering; SH; Press the shutter button halfway.; Assign AEL/AFL to the; Press the button again to cancel AE lock.
41 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering) Choose how the camera meters subject brightness. 1 Display the live control (P. 20) and select the metering item using FG . 2 Select an option with HI and press Q . S-AF S-AF P ISO AUTO ISO ISO I...
Page 42 - Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer); Select an option with; IS Off; Image stabilizer is off.; Image stabilizer is on.; Vertical IS; Image stabilization applies only to vertical (; Horizontal IS; Image stabilization applies only to horizontal (; Use
42 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 magnifi cation. 1 Display the live control (P. 20) and select the image stabilizer item ...
Page 43 - White balance color temperature
43 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 44 - “Customizing camera settings”; One-touch white balance
44 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 White balance compensation This function lets you make fi ne changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings. 1 Select [WB] in c Custom Menu (P. 81) tab X . 2 Select the option to be modifi ed and press I . 3 Select a slider with HI and use FG to choos...
Page 45 - Choose an art fi lter and select the desired effect.
45 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. 107). 2 Select an...
Page 46 - Press
46 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 3 Press I to display settings for the selected option. h i- a J K Contrast Distinction between light and dark D D D D Sharpness Sharpness of the image D D D D Saturation Vividness of the color D D k D Gradation Adjust tone (gradation). D D D D Auto D...
Page 47 - RAW image data
47 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 (P. 20) and use FG to choose a ...
Page 48 - AVCHD; Setting the image aspect; ISO sensitivity
48 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 AVCHD *1 For viewing on AVCHD devices. Full HD Normal 1920×1080 59.94i *2 HD Fine 1280×720 59.94p *2 HD Normal 1280×720 59.94p *2 HD 1...
Page 49 - Sensitivity is set to the selected value.; Sequential shooting/using the self timer; To cancel the activated self-timer, press the
49 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 AUTO The sensitivity is set automatically according to the shooting conditions. 200 – 12800 Sensitivity is set to the selected value. % Tips The default value and upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity can be selected using [ISO-Auto Set].The options a...
Page 50 - In mode; Set the mode dial to; Other shooting options
50 EN Other shooting options 2 2 “Point-and-shoot” photography ( P program mode) In mode P , the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture in response to subject brightness. 1 Set the mode dial to P . 2 Take pictures. The shutter speed and aperture selected by the camera are displayed ...
Page 51 - Preview function
51 EN Other shooting options 2 Choosing aperture ( A aperture-priority mode) In mode A , you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust shutter speed for optimal exposure. 1 Rotate the mode dial to A . 2 Rotate the main (or sub) dial to choose the aperture. Press the F button ( F ) ...
Page 52 - Choosing shutter speed (
52 EN Other shooting options 2 Choosing shutter speed ( S shutter-priority mode) In mode S , you choose the shutter speed and let the camera automatically adjust aperture for optimal exposure. 1 Rotate the mode dial to S . 2 Rotate the main (or sub) dial to choose the shutter speed. Press the F butt...
Page 53 - Choosing aperture and shutter speed (; to select the aperture and; mode, set the shutter speed to
53 EN Other shooting options 2 Choosing aperture and shutter speed ( M manual mode) In mode M , you choose both the aperture and the shutter speed. At a speed of BULB, the shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed. 1 Rotate the mode dial to M . 2 Rotate the dials to choose shutter spe...
Page 54 - Taking Panoramas; Taking pictures for a panorama; A panorama may include up to 10 images. A warning indicator (; After taking the last shot, press; Pressing
54 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. g “Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib]” (P. 73) Taking pictures for a panorama 1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN . 2 Select [Panorama] and press Q . ...
Page 55 - D Photography; The two images are combined automatically.; To retake the photograph after taking the fi rst shot, press
55 EN Other shooting options 2 3D Photography Take 3D photographs. The results can be viewed on devices that support 3D display. 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 . 3 Press the shutter button to take the fi rst sh...
Page 56 - Select [Multiple Exposure] in shooting menu; Frame
56 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. 107). 2 Adjust settings. Frame Select [2f]. Auto G...
Page 57 - and; Choose a bracketing type.; is displayed in the monitor.
57 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. Bracketing is available in P , A , S , and M modes. 1 Select [Bracke...
Page 58 - The view in the monitor will be enlarged by a factor of two.
58 EN Other shooting options 2 FL BKT (FL bracketing) The camera varies fl ash level over three shots (no modifi cation on the fi rst shot, negative on the second, and positive on the third). In single-frame shooting, one shot is taken each time the shutter button is pressed; in sequential shooting,...
Page 59 - Press the fl ash switch to raise the fl ash.; The fl ash does not fi re.; Press the shutter button all the way.
59 EN Flash shooting 3 3 The built-in fl ash can be set manually as required. The built-in fl ash can be used for fl ash photography in a variety of shooting conditions. Using a fl ash (fl ash photography) 1 Press the fl ash switch to raise the fl ash. 2 Press the # button ( I ) to display options. ...
Page 60 - Adjusting fl ash output (Flash intensity control); For information on fl ash bracketing:; Other external fl ash units; at shutter speeds slower than 1/180 s and
60 EN Flash shooting 3 Adjusting fl ash output (Flash intensity control) Flash output can be adjusted if you fi nd 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 live control (P. 20) and select the Flash int...
Page 61 - Use the; Changing the settings for movie recording; Adding effects to a movie; After selecting; Movie can be recorded with effects of art fi lter mode.; Shooting and viewing movies
61 EN Shooting and viewing movies 4 4 Use the R button to record High Defi nition (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 62 - item using; Viewing movies
62 EN Shooting and viewing movies 4 Movie sound options (recording sound with movies) 1 Display the live control (P. 20) and select the Movie R item using FG . 2 Switch ON/OFF using HI and press Q . ON ON R R n R R R R OFF OFF ON ON Movie R On # Cautions When recording sound in a movie, the sound ma...
Page 63 - To exit to shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway.; The following operations can be performed in full-frame playback.; Select pictures. Selected pictures are shown by; Index display/calendar display; Index display; To view multiple pictures, press the; Calendar display; Display the fi rst picture taken on each date.
63 EN Playback options 5 5 Single-frame playback Press the q button to view pictures full frame. 2011.05.01 12:30 20 100-0020 L N 2011.05.01 12:30 15 100-0015 4:3 L N 250 250 F5.6 01:02:03 01:02:03 38 38 L N P 0.0 0.0 I S O 4 0 0 HD Shooting mode OLYMPUS PENPAL connected Images on memory card q q q ...
Page 65 - Selecting images; Multiple pictures can be selected in index playback.; Canceling all protections; Play the photograph back and press; the new orientation during playback.
65 EN Playback options 5 Selecting images Select multiple pictures for protection or deletion. Press the R button to select the current picture. Selected pictures are marked with v . To remove v and deselect the picture, press the R button again. Multiple pictures can be selected in index playback. ...
Page 66 - Slideshow; Start; Set type of slideshow to execute.; Slide Interval; to stop the slideshow.
66 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 67 - 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
67 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 th...
Page 68 - Image overlay; Audio recording; To stop recording part-way through, press
68 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 69 - Viewing camera images on TV; Connection via AV cable; Connect the TV and camera.; button when connecting via an AV cable.; Connection via HDMI mini-cable
69 EN Playback options 5 Viewing camera images on TV Use the AV cable provided with the camera to playback recorded images on your TV. You can playback high-defi nition images on a high-defi nition TV by connecting it to the camera using a commercially available HDMI mini-cable. Connection via AV ...
Page 70 - Connect the camera to the TV using the HDMI mini-cable.; Priority is given to 1080i HDMI output.; Using the TV remote control; Operate the camera by using the TV remote control.
70 EN Playback options 5 1 Connect the camera to the TV using the HDMI mini-cable. 2 Turn on the TV and switch “INPUT” to “HDMI INPUT”. 3 Turn on the camera. # Cautions 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 HD...
Page 71 - Menu; Sending images; Display the picture you wish to send full frame and press; in the next dialog.; Select the destination and press; Receiving images/adding a host; Connect to the transmitting device and download JPEG images.; tab; Sending and receiving images
71 EN Sending and receiving images 6 6 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 sending or receiving images, ...
Page 72 - 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
72 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. 90). Press I and select [Address Book]. • 1 Please WaitAd...
Page 73 - Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.; Windows XP; A “Setup” dialog will be displayed.; Windows Vista/Windows 7; Follow the on-screen instructions on your computer.; Caution; Caution; Register your Olympus product.
73 EN Using OL YMPUS V iewer 2/[ib] 7 7 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” dialog is not disp...
Page 74 - Macintosh; GB or more
74 EN Using OL YMPUS V iewer 2/[ib] 7 OLYMPUS Viewer 2 Operating System Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) /Windows Vista / Windows 7 Processor Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or better(Pentium D 3.0 GHz or better required for movies) RAM 1 GB or more (2 GB or more recommended) Free Hard Drive Space 1 GB or mor...
Page 75 - AVCHD movie fi le format is not supported.; Macintosh: Mac OS X version 10.3 or later; Turn the camera off and connect it to the computer.; The computer recognizes the camera as a new device.
75 EN Using OL YMPUS V iewer 2/[ib] 7 Other languages can be selected from the language combo box. For information on using the software, see online help. # Cautions AVCHD movie fi le format is not supported. Copying pictures to a computer without OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] Your camera supports the USB M...
Page 76 - Individual pictures; All pictures; Select the date and time format and press; Date
76 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 78 - to select; Custom printing; Follow the operation guide to set a print option.; Prints selected pictures.
78 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 ano...
Page 79 - Selecting pictures you want to print; Setting printing data; Cancelling printing
79 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 2011.05.01 12:30 15 123-3456 Print ( f )...
Page 80 - Option; Set the camera clock.; Camera setup
80 EN Camera setup 9 9 Setup Menu Use the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions.For details on using the menu lists, see “Using the menus” (P. 21). --.--.-- --:-- 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/time setting)...
Page 81 - Custom menu is used to fi ne-tune camera settings. The; Before Using the Custom/Accessory Port Menus; The selected menu will be displayed.; Custom Menu options; Choose the AF target mode.; Customizing camera settings
81 EN Customizing camera settings 10 10 Camera settings can be customized using the custom and accessory menus. The c Custom menu is used to fi ne-tune camera settings. The # Accessory Port menu is used to adjust settings for accessory port devices. Before Using the Custom/Accessory Port Menus The C...
Page 82 - ISO
82 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Option Description g Focus Ring You can customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point by selecting the rotational direction of the focus ring. ) Near Near ) — MF Assist Select [On] to automatically magnify the image for precise focus when the focus ring is ro...
Page 83 - Release; Controls
83 EN Customizing camera settings 10 T Release MENU c T Option Description g Rls Priority S If [On] is selected, the shutter can be released even when the camera is not in focus. This option can be set separately for S-AF (P. 36) and C-AF (P. 36) modes. — Rls Priority C U Disp/ 8 /PC MENU c U Option...
Page 85 - Custom; Choose the shutter speed used when the fl ash fi res.
85 EN Customizing camera settings 10 W # Custom MENU c W Option Description g # X-Sync. Choose the shutter speed used when the fl ash fi res. 104 # Slow Limit Choose the slowest shutter speed available when a fl ash is used. 104 w + F When set to [On], it will be added to the exposure compensation v...
Page 88 - Utility; Adjust optimal exposure separately for each metering mode.
88 EN Customizing camera settings 10 b K Utility MENU c b Option Description g Pixel Mapping The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the image pickup device and image processing functions. 98 Exposure Shift Adjust optimal exposure separately for each metering mode. This reduc...
Page 89 - Function
89 EN Customizing camera settings 10 U Function, V Function, R Function MENU c S [Button Function] [ U Function]/ [ V Function]/[ R Function] The following functions can be assigned to the Fn1 / Fn2 and R buttons. The options available vary from button to button. F Exposure compensation can be adj...
Page 90 - Accessory port menu options; OLYMPUS PENPAL Share; Receive images and add hosts to the address book.; OLYMPUS PENPAL Album; Remove protection from all pictures in the OLYMPUS PENPAL album.; Electronic Viewfi nder; to select color temperature (
90 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. 71 Address Book [Address List]: View the hosts that have been saved to the address book.[New Pairing]: Add a host to the...
Page 91 - Using the super control panel; while the camera is in shooting mode and press the; button to cycle through the; Settings that can be modifi ed using super control panel; Select an option using; Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.
91 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Using the super control panel The term “super control panel” refers to the display shown below, which lists shooting settings together with the option currently selected for each.To use the super control panel, select [On] for [ K Control Settings] > [SCP] (P....
Page 92 - Recording movies with the shutter button; Movies are usually recorded using the; 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
92 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Recording movies with the shutter button Movies are usually recorded using the R button, but the shutter button can be used if other functions have been assigned to each of the Fn1 , Fn2 , and R buttons. 1 Set the mode dial to n . 2 Press the shutter button halfw...
Page 93 - Wireless remote control fl ash photography; Set the remote fl ash units to RC mode and place them as desired.; Adjust the settings for each group in the super control panel.; UP; Wireless fl ash control range
93 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Wireless remote control fl ash photography External fl ash units that offer a remote control mode and are designated for use with this camera can be used for wireless fl ash photography. The camera can independently control up to three groups consisting of the bu...
Page 94 - 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; No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed; The camera has turned off automatically; mark blinks when charging is in progress. Wait for the blinking to; Unable to focus; Subjects that are diffi cult to focus on; Information
94 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. Remov...
Page 95 - Noise reduction is activated; The date and time has not been set; The camera is used with the settings at the time of purchase; Set functions are restored to their factory default settings
95 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.] to [...
Page 96 - Error codes; Monitor
96 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. I...
Page 98 - Cleaning and storing the camera; Cleaning the camera; Wipe gently with a soft cloth.; Storage; Pixel mapping - Checking the image processing functions
98 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 cloth...
Page 99 - Card basics; Usable cards; SD card write protect switch; Formatting the card; Formatting is performed.
99 EN Information 11 1 Select [Pixel Mapping] in c Custom Menu (P. 81) tab b . 2 Press I , then press Q . The [Busy] bar is displayed when pixel mapping is in progress. When pixel mapping is fi nished, the menu is restored. # Cautions If you accidentally turn the camera off during pixel mapping, sta...
Page 100 - Battery and charger; cally designated for use with the supplied; Using your charger abroad
100 EN Information 11 Battery and charger Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery. Use only genuine OLYMPUS rechargeable batteries.Use only compatible battery chargers to charge rechargeable batteries. BLS-1 batteries must be charged using the BCS-1, BLS-5 batteries using the BCS-5.The camera’s p...
Page 102 - Principal Accessories; Mount adapter; Converter lenses attach to the camera lens for quick and easy; Use the appropriate lens attachment for; Electronic view; Camera grip
102 EN Information 11 Principal Accessories Mount adapter Mount adapter allows the camera to be used with lenses that do not conform to the Micro Four Thirds System standard. Four Thirds lens adapter (MMF–2) The camera requires MMF-2 Four Thirds lens adapter to attach Four Thirds lenses. Some feat...
Page 103 - Exposure warning display
103 EN Information 11 Exposure warning display If the optimum exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the display will blink on the monitor. Shooting mode Warning display example (blinking) Status Action P 60" 60" F2.8 F2.8 The subject is too dark. Increase the ...
Page 104 - Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode; Lens
104 EN Information 11 Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode Shooting Mode Super control panel Flash Mode Flash timing Conditions for fi ring the fl ash Shutter speed limit P / A # AUTO Auto fl ash 1st curtain Fires automatically in dark/backlit * conditions 1/30 sec. – 1/180 sec. ! Auto fl as...
Page 105 - Flash synchronization and shutter speed; The set shutter speed; External fl ash shooting; Functions available with external fl ash units; Optional fl ash
105 EN Information 11 Flash synchronization and shutter speed Shooting mode Flash timing Upper limit of synchronization timing *1 Fixed timing when fl ash fi res *2 P 1/ (lens focal length × 2) or synchronization timing, whichever is slower 1/180 1/60 A S The set shutter speed ― M *1 Can be changed ...
Page 107 - Menu directory; Shooting Menu
107 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 ― 65, 99 Reset/Myset ― D 35 Picture Mode j Natural D...
Page 108 - c R
108 EN Information 11 d Setup Menu Tab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g d X ― 7 W * ― D 80 i j ±0, k ±0, Vivid D D 80 Rec View 5 sec D D D 80 c / # Menu Display c Menu Display Off D 80 # Menu Display Off Firmware ― 80 Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased. c Custom Menu Ta...
Page 109 - c U
109 EN Information 11 Tab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g c U Disp/ 8 /PC HDMI HDMI Out 1080i D 83 HDMI Control Off D Video Out * ― D G /Info Settings q Info Image Only, Overall D D D LV-Info Image Only, u D D G Settings O , Calendar D D K Control Settings iAUTO Live Guide D P/A/S/M Live Control D ART A...
Page 111 - Specifi cations
111 EN Information 11 Specifi cations Camera Product type Product type Digital camera with interchangeable lens system Lens M.Zuiko Digital, Micro Four Thirds System Lens Lens mount Micro Four Thirds mount Equivalent focal length on a 35 mm fi lm camera Approx. twice the focal length of the lens Ima...
Page 112 - Drive; Lithium ion battery
112 EN Information 11 Drive Drive mode Single-frame shooting/Sequential shooting/Self-timer Sequential shooting 3 frames/sec. Self-timer Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec. Flash Guide number 10 (ISO200) Flash control mode TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-fl ash mode)/MANUAL Sync speed 1/180 s or slower External conne...
Page 113 - CAUTION; General Precautions; WARNING; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
113 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 114 - Battery Handling Precautions; DANGER
114 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 Accidentally fi ring the fl ash 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 fl...
Page 117 - For customers in Europe
117 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of ConformityModel Number : E-P3 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 118 - Notes regarding Guarantee maintenance
118 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 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 mentio...
Page 120 - System chart
120 EN System chart *1 Not all lenses can be used with adapter. For details, refer to the Olympus Of fi cial Web Site. Also, please note that manufacture of OM System Lenses has been discontinued. *2 For compatible lens, refer to the Olympus Of fi cial Web Site. *3 The OLYMPUS PENPAL can be used onl...
Page 121 - Flash
121 EN : E-P3 compatible products Lens OM System Lenses MF-2 *1 OM Adapter 2 For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. M.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 DIGITAL ED 9-18mm f4.0-5.6M.ZUIKO DIGI...
Page 122 - Index; Symbols; Adding sound to still pictures
122 EN Index Symbols W Shooting Menu 1 ........................... 107 X Shooting Menu 2 ........................... 107 q Playback Menu ............................ 107 d Setup Menu .............................. 80, 108 c Custom Menu .......................... 81, 108 # Accessory port menu ..........
Page 126 - European Technical Customer Support:; Authorized Distributors
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