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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Printed in China VN331701
zThank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your
new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance
and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
zWe recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before
taking important photographs.
zThe screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the
development stages and may differ from the actual product.
zThe contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there
are addition and/or modification of functions due to firmware update for the camera,
the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.
DIGITAL CAMERA
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Basic guide P.2
Review the camera part names,
the basic steps for shooting and
playback, and the basic operations.
Table of Contents P. 26
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Preparations for shooting
Basic guide
Preparing the Camera
2
3
1
1Charging the battery
Battery/card compartment lock
Battery/card compartment cover
2Loading the battery
1
2
3BLS-1 Lithium ion battery
AC wall outlet
BCS-1 Lithium ion
charger
AC cable
Charging indicator
Amber light : Charging in progress
Blue light : Charging complete
(Charging time: Up to
approximately 3 hours 30 minutes).
Amber blinking: Charging error
W
Turn off the camera before opening or
closing the battery/card compartment cover.
To remove the battery, first push the battery
lock knob in the direction of the arrow and
then remove.
Unloading the battery
Battery lock knob
Direction indicating mark
W
Direction indicating mark
It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery
in use drains.
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4Closing the battery/card compartment cover
When using the camera, be sure to close
the battery/card compartment cover.
Close the cover until you hear a click.
3Loading the card
Insert the SD/SDHC card
(referred to as “card” in these
instructions) until it locks in place.
g“Card basics” (P. 127)
Press the inserted card lightly and it will be
ejected.
Pull out the card.
Never open the battery/card compartment
cover while the card access lamp is
blinking.
Removing the card
SD card slot
Contact area
Turn off the camera before
loading or removing the card.
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Preparations for shooting
Basic guide
Attaching a lens to the camera
1
2
2
1
Body cap
3
3
4
1
2
Lens cap
Alignment mark
(Red) Lens attachment mark
(Red)
2
1
Lens release button
1Remove the body cap from the camera and the
rear cap from the lens
2Attach a lens to the camera
Do not touch internal portions of
the camera.
Make sure the camera is turned off.
Do not press the lens release
button.
3Remove the lens cap
(3, 4)
Removing the lens from the camera
While pressing the lens release button (1),
rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow
(2).
g“Interchangeable lenses” (P. 129)
Align the lens attachment mark (red)
on the camera with the alignment
mark (red) on the lens, then insert
the lens into the camera’s body (1).
Rotate the lens in the direction
indicated by the arrow until you hear
it click (2).
Rear cap
Lens release
button
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Preparations for shooting
Basic guide
Setting the date/time
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SETBACK
OFF
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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.
CARD SETUP
NORM
CUSTOM RESET
PICTURE MODE
GRADATION
IMAGE ASPECT
SET
BACK
4:3
j
Y
Y/M/D
CANCEL
M D TIME
2009
Y
Y/M/D
CANCEL
M D TIME
2009 11 01 14 00
Y
Y/M/D
M D TIME
SETCANCEL
2009 11 01 14 00
Y
Y/M/D
M D TIME
SETCANCEL
SET
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14:01
BACK
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MENU DISPLAY
FIRMWARE
REC VIEW
j
±0
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±0
1Press the MENU button
2Use fg to select [d],
then press i
3Use fg to select
[X], then press i
4Use fg to select [Y],
then press i
5
Repeat this procedure until the
date and time are completely set
6Use fg to select the
date format
7Press the i button
8Press the MENU button
to exit
MENU button
The time is displayed in the 24-hour
format.
Arrow pad
The menu screen is displayed.
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Camera
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
b
8
9
5
0
a
1SSWF indicator ....................... gP. 6, 125
2ON/OFF button ..............................gP. 6
3Shutter button ................................gP. 12
4F (Exposure compensation) button
....................................................... gP. 43
5Strap eyelet .....................................gP. 2
6Lens attachment mark .....................gP. 5
7Mount
(Remove the body cap before attaching the
lens.)
8Hot shoe......................................... gP. 61
9Microphone .............................. gP. 74, 86
0Self-timer lamp...............................gP. 57
aLens release button..........................gP. 5
bLens lock pin
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Mode dial
The mode dial allows you to change the
camera settings easily according to the
subject.
For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture value and
shutter speed.
The settings made in the advanced shooting modes are retained even if the camera is turned off.
Select according to the shooting scene. The camera sets the appropriate shooting conditions
automatically.
When rotating the mode dial or turning off the power in the easy shooting modes, functions
with changes made to their settings are restored to the factory default settings.
PProgram shooting Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed
that the camera sets. (gP. 37)
AAperture priority
shooting Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera
sets the shutter speed automatically. (gP. 38)
SShutter priority shooting Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The
camera sets the aperture automatically. (gP. 39)
MManual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed
manually. (gP. 40)
AiAuto
The camera automatically selects an optimal shooting mode
from
[PORTRAIT]
,
[LANDSCAPE]
,
[NIGHT SCENE]
,
[SPORT]
, and
[MACRO]
. This is a fully automatic mode
which allows you to shoot with the optimal settings for the
scene by simply pressing the shutter button.
ART Art filter When you select a desired filter or scene, the camera
optimizes the shooting conditions for that filter or scene.
SCN Scene In SCN mode, most of the functions cannot be changed.
nMovie Used for shooting movies. Besides using [P], [A] and
[M], you can record a movie with the art filter.
Advanced shooting modes
Easy shooting modes
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Basic operations
Basic guide
1 Set the mode dial to ART or SCN.
The art filter menu or scene menu is displayed.
2 Use fg to select the filter or scene.
3 Press the i button.
Art filters and [e-PORTRAIT] are not applied to RAW images.
If the record mode is set to [RAW] and art filter is applied, the record mode is automatically set
to [YN+RAW].
The grainy appearance of the picture may be emphasized depending on the type of art filter.
When either RAW or JPEG+RAW are set in [e-PORTRAIT], a RAW image and a JPEG
(X (2560×1920)) with applied effect are saved.
When JPEG is set in [e-PORTRAIT], two images are saved, one from before application of the
effect (with set picture quality) and the other from after application of the effect
(X (2560×1920)).
Setting the art filter/scene
POP ART1
SET
SELECT
1
B
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F
D
C
G
SET
PORTRAIT
SELECT
Icon Art filter Icon Art filter
jPOP ART nGRAINY FILM
k
SOFT FOCUS
oPIN HOLE
lPALE&LIGHT COLOR aDIORAMA
mLIGHT TONE bCROSS PROCESS
Types of art filters
Icon Mode Icon Mode
IPORTRAIT qDIS MODE
ee-PORTRAIT JMACRO
LLANDSCAPE rNATURE MACRO
KLANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT &CANDLE
JSPORT *SUNSET
GNIGHT SCENE @DOCUMENTS
UNIGHT+PORTRAIT sPANORAMA (gP. 60)
GCHILDREN (FIREWORKS
HHIGH KEY gBEACH & SNOW
ILOW KEY
Types of scene modes
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Basic operations
Basic guide
To adjust the focus by using manual focus:
jIn [S-AF+MF] mode or [MF] mode, turn the focus ring to enlarge the subject and achieve
focus. g“MF ASSIST” (P. 94)
TIPS
Horizontal
grip Vertical
grip
Keep your fingers and the
strap away from the lens.
If no operations are performed for approximately one minute, the camera enters
the sleep mode (stand-by) and stops operating. The camera activates again when
you touch any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). g“SLEEP (P. 100)
Holding the camera
When the camera stops operating
Resetting the camera
settings
In
P
,
A
,
S
, and
M
mode, current camera
settings (including any changes you have
made) are retained when the power is
turned off. To reset the camera to the factory
default settings, set
[RESET]
.
g
“Resetting the camera settings” (P. 92)
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1
Exposure
1Exposure
The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to
the subject brightness.
Set the mode dial to P.
The shutter speed and aperture are displayed.
Program shift (%)
By turning the main dial (or sub dial) in the P mode, you
can change the combination of aperture and shutter
speed while maintaining the optimum exposure.
g“Program line diagram (P mode)” (P. 133)
The program shift setting will not be cancelled after
shooting. To cancel the settings, turn the main dial
(or sub dial) until the shooting mode indication % of
the LCD monitor changes to P. Alternatively, turn off
the power.
Program shift is not available when you are using a
flash.
The shutter speed and aperture value are blinking:
jThe optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning
display” (gP. 134).
Program shooting
TIPS
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
3 8
38
P
L
N
N
AF confirmation mark
Shooting mode
Shutter speed
LCD monitor
Aperture value
250
250
250
F5.6
F5.6
3 8
38
Ps
L
N
N
Program shift
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