Table of Contents

Quick task index

DIGITAL CAMERA Preparing the camera and flow of

1. operations

2. Basic operations

3. Live control

Instruction Manual 4. Menu functions

5. Printing pictures
Connecting the camera to a
6. computer

7. Other

8. Battery and charger

9. Card basics

10. Interchangeable lenses

11. Using separately sold accessories

12. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Index

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

Quick task index 5 Basic operations 23

Unpack the box contents.............7 Basic shooting operations ........23
Monitor display during shooting ...23
Table of Contents

Preparing the camera and flow Switching the information

of operations 8 display ......................................24
Names of parts .............................8 Using the shooting modes ........25
“Point-and-shoot” photography
Charging and inserting the
(P program mode) ....................25
battery .........................................10
Choosing aperture
Inserting and removing cards ... 11 (A aperture-priority mode) .......26
Attaching a lens to the Choosing shutter speed
camera .........................................12 (S shutter-priority mode) ..........27
Power on .....................................13 Choosing aperture and shutter
Setting the date/time ..................14 speed (M manual mode) ..........28
Using movie mode (n) ............29
Shooting ......................................15
Adding effects to a movie
Setting the Shooting mode .......15 [Movie Effect] ............................29
Taking photographs ..................15 Using art filters..........................31
Recording movies .....................17 Shooting in scene mode ...........32
Viewing photographs and Using PHOTO STORY .............34
movies .........................................18
Using shooting options .............36
Index display/
Calendar display .......................18 Using live guides ......................36
Viewing still images ..................18 Controlling exposure
(exposure compensation) .........37
Watching movies ......................19
Changing the brightness of
Volume......................................19 highlights and shadows ............37
Protecting images .....................19 Using a flash
Erasing images .........................19 (flash photography)...................38
Selecting images ......................19 Choosing a focus target
Using the touch screen..............20 (AF Area) ..................................40
Live guides ...............................20 Setting the AF target .................40
Shooting mode .........................20 Face priority AF/
pupil detection AF .....................41
Using the wireless LAN
function .....................................21 Zoom frame AF/zoom AF..........42
Playback mode .........................21 Sequential shooting/
using the self timer ...................43
Selecting and protecting
images ......................................22 Adjusting color (white balance)...44
ISO sensitivity ...........................45

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Basic playback operations ........46 Recording multiple exposures in a
Monitor display during playback ...46 single image (multiple exposure) ...68
Switching the information Shooting automatically with a fixed
display ......................................46 interval (time lapse shooting).....69
Single-frame playback ..............47 Wireless remote control flash
photography..............................69
Sharing images over Wi-Fi
Digital Zoom

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connection (Share Order) .........48
(Digital Tele-converter) .............70
Using playback options.............49
 Playback Menu .........................71
Live control 52 Displaying images rotated (R) ...71
Editing still images ....................71
Using live control .......................52
Canceling all protections ..........73
Reducing camera shake
(image stabilizer) ......................53 Using the Smartphone connection
option
Processing options (Connection to Smartphone) ....73
(picture mode) ..........................54
 Setup Menu ..............................74
Adding effects to a movie .........55
X (Date/time setting) ...............74
Setting the image aspect ..........55
W (Changing the display
Image quality (record mode).....56 language)..................................74
Adjusting flash output i (Monitor brightness
(flash intensity control)..............57 adjustment) ...............................74
Choosing how the camera Rec View ..................................74
measures brightness (metering) ..58
Wi-Fi Settings ...........................74
Choosing a focus mode
(AF mode).................................59 c/# Menu Display ..................74
Movie sound options (recording Firmware...................................74
sound with movies) ...................60 Setting up a wireless LAN
connection (Wi-Fi Settings) ......75
Menu functions 61 Using the custom menus...........76
Using the menus ........................61 R AF/MF ..................................76
 Shooting Menu 1/ S Button/Dial/Lever .................77
Shooting Menu 2 ......................62 T Release/j .........................77
Formatting the card U Disp/8/PC ..........................78
(Card Setup) .............................62 V Exp/p/ISO..........................79
Restoring default settings W # Custom ............................80
(Reset/Myset) ...........................63
X K/Color/WB .......................81
Processing options
Y Record/Erase .......................82
(Picture Mode) ..........................64
Z Movie ...................................83
Image quality (K) ...................65
b K Utility ..............................83
Setting the self timer (j/Y) ...65
AEL/AFL ...................................84
Varying settings over a series of
photographs (bracketing)..........66 MF Assist ..................................84
Button Function ........................85

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 L Lever Function ......................86 Cleaning and storing the
Viewing camera images on TV ...87 camera ....................................... 110
Choosing the control panel Cleaning the camera .............. 110
displays (KControl Settings) ...88 Storage ................................... 110
Adding information displays Cleaning and checking the
(G/Info Settings) .....................90 image pickup device ............... 110
Table of Contents

Shutter speeds when the flash Pixel Mapping - Checking the

fires automatically image processing functions .... 111
[# X-Sync.] [# Slow Limit] ......91
Using the accessory port Battery and charger 112
menus ..........................................92
Battery and charger ................. 112
Before Using the Accessory Port
Menus .......................................92 Using your charger abroad ..... 112
Using OLYMPUS PENPAL .......93
A OLYMPUS PENPAL Share ...94
Card basics 113
B OLYMPUS PENPAL Album ...95 Usable cards ............................. 113
C Electronic Viewfinder ...........95 Record mode and file size/number
of storable still pictures ............ 114
Printing pictures 96
Interchangeable lenses 115
Print reservation (DPOF) ...........96
[Link] DIGITAL lens
Creating a print order................96
specifications .......................... 115
Removing all or selected
pictures from the print order .....97
Using separately sold
Direct printing (PictBridge) .......97
accessories 119
Easy printing .............................98
Electronic Viewfinder (VF-4).... 119
Custom printing ........................98
External flash units designated
Connecting the camera to a for use with this camera ..........121
computer 100 Wireless remote control flash
photography............................121
Installing the PC software .......100 Other external flash units ........122
Copying pictures to a computer Principal Accessories ..............123
without OLYMPUS Viewer 3.....102
System chart .............................124
Using the camera wireless LAN
function .....................................103 Menu directory..........................126
Things you can do with Specifications ...........................132
[Link].....................................105
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 135
Other 106
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........135
Shooting tips and
information................................106 Index 145
Error codes ...............................108
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 Quick task index

Shooting g
Taking pictures with automatic settings iAUTO (A) 15
Easy photography with special effects Art filter (ART) 31

Quick task index

Choosing an aspect ratio Aspect ratio 55
Quickly matching settings to the scene Scene mode (SCN) 32
Pro-level photography made simple Live Guide 36
Adjusting the brightness of a photograph Exposure compensation 37
Live Guide 36
Taking pictures with a blurred background
Aperture priority shooting 26
Taking pictures that stop the subject in Live Guide 36
motion or convey a sense of motion Shutter priority shooting 27
White balance 44
Taking pictures with the correct color
One-touch white balance 45
Processing pictures to match the subject/ Picture Mode 54
Taking monotone pictures Art filter (ART) 31
Using the touch screen 20
When the camera will not focus on your
AF Area 40
subject/Focusing on one area
Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 42
Focusing on a small spot in the frame/
Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 42
confirming focus before shooting
Recomposing photographs after focusing C-AF+TR (AF tracking) 59
Turning off the beep speaker 8 (Beep sound) 79
Taking photos without the flash ISO/DIS Mode 45/32
Image Stabilizer 53
Anti-Shock 80
Reducing camera shake
Self-timer 43
Remote cable 123
Taking pictures of a subject against Flash shooting 38
backlight Gradation (Picture Mode) 64
Bulb/time photography 28
Photographing fireworks
Scene mode (SCN) 32
Reducing image noise (mottling) Noise Reduct. 79
Gradation (Picture Mode) 64
Taking pictures without white subjects
Histogram/
appearing too white or black subjects 24/37
Exposure compensation
appearing too dark
Highlight&Shadow Control 37
Monitor brightness
Optimizing the monitor/ 74
adjustment
adjusting monitor hue
Live View Boost 78
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 Checking set effect before taking a Preview function 85
picture Test Picture 85
Checking horizontal or vertical orientation
Level gauge 24
before shooting
Shooting with deliberate composition Displayed Grid 78
Zooming in on photos to check focus Autoq (Rec View) 74
Quick task index

Self-portraits Self-timer 43
Sequential shooting Sequential shooting 43
Extending the useful life of the battery Sleep 79
Increasing the number of pictures that
Record mode 56
can be taken

Playback/Retouch g
HDMI/Video Out 78
Viewing images on a TV
Playback on TV 87
Viewing slideshows with background
Slideshow 51
music
Brightening shadows Shadow Adj (JPEG Edit) 72
Dealing with red-eye Redeye Fix (JPEG Edit) 72
Printing made easy Direct printing 97
Commercial prints Creating a print order 96
Share Order 48
Using the camera wireless
103
Simple photo sharing LAN function
OLYMPUS PENPAL 92
Connection to Smartphone 73

Camera Settings g
Restoring default settings Reset 63
Saving the settings Myset 63
Changing the menu display language W 74

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

Unpack the box contents

Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of
% Tips your camera.
g Reference pages describing details or related information.

Unpack the box contents

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

Camera Body cap Strap USB cable

CB-USB6

• Computer software CD-ROM

• Instruction manual
• Warranty card

Lithium ion battery Lithium ion charger

BLN-1 BCN-1

Attaching the strap

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

1
2 4

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

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1 operations

Names of parts
1 0
1 2
a
3
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4
b
5
6
7
8
5

9 d

j
e h
f
g

1 Mode dial ........................................P. 15 0 Stereo microphone .............P. 50, 60, 73

2 Shutter button .................................P. 16 a Hot shoe cover
3 ON/OFF lever ................................P. 13 b Internal flash ...................................P. 38
4 Fn button ........................................P. 19 c Lens release button ........................P. 12
5 Strap eyelet.......................................P. 7 d Lens lock pin
6 Sub-dial* (k) ..................P. 18, 25 – 28 e Tripod socket
7 Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator f Battery/card compartment cover.....P. 10
...............................................P. 43/P. 77 g Battery/card compartment lock .......P. 10
8 Lens attachment mark ....................P. 12 h Connector cover
9 Mount (Remove the body cap before i HDMI micro connector (type D) ......P. 87
attaching the lens.) j Multi-connector .................P. 87, 97, 100
* In this manual, the j and k icons represent operations performed using the main dial
(P. 9) and sub-dial.

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 a

1 b
2
3
c 1
d

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4 5 67 8 9

F (Up) / F (Exposure compensation)

button (P. 37)

H (Left) / P (AF I (Right) /# (Flash)

target) button (P. 40) button (P. 38)

Q button
(P. 52, 61)

G (Down) / jY
(Sequential shooting/Self-timer)
button (P. 43)

1 Flash switch ....................................P. 38 9 q (Playback) button................P. 18, 47

2 Accessory port ................................P. 92 0 Arrow pad* ......................................P. 18
3 Monitor ................................P. 13, 23, 46 a Hot shoe .......................................P. 121
4 H/R (Movie) button ........P. 19/P. 17, 85 b Main dial (j) .........................P. 25 – 28
5 Lever ..................................P. 25 – 28, 86 c Speaker
6 U button.......................P. 18, 42, 47, 90 d INFO (Information display) button
7 MENU button .................................P. 61 ............................................P. 24, 37, 46
8  (Erase) button ............................P. 19
* In this manual, the FGHI icons represent operations performed using the arrow
pad.

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 Charging and inserting the battery

1 Charging the battery.

Direction indicating mark ()
Charging indicator
BCN-1
1 Charging in
Lithium ion battery
Lights orange
progress
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Charging 3 1 AC wall outlet

Off
complete Charging indicator
Charging error Blinks orange 2
Lithium ion charger AC cable
(Charging time: Up to
approximately 4 hours)

# Cautions
• Unplug the charger when
charging is complete.

2 Loading the battery.

Battery/card
compartment cover
Direction
2
indicating
mark 3

Battery/card
compartment lock

Removing the battery

Turn off the camera before opening or closing the
battery/card compartment cover. To remove the
battery, first push the battery lock knob in the direction
of the arrow and then remove.

# Cautions
• Contact an authorized distributor or service center if you are unable to remove the
battery. Do not use force.

$ Notes
• It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the
battery in use drains.
• Also read “Battery and charger” (P. 112).

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 Inserting and removing cards

1 Loading the card.

• Slide the card in until it is locked into place.
g “Card basics” (P. 113)

# Cautions 1
• Turn off the camera before loading or

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removing the card.

2 Closing the battery/card compartment cover.

• Close firmly until you hear a click.

# Cautions
• Be sure the battery/card compartment cover is closed before using the camera.

Removing the card

Press the inserted card lightly and it will be ejected.
Pull out the card.

# Cautions
• Do not remove the battery or card while the card
write indicator (P. 23) is displayed.

Eye-Fi Cards
Read “Card basics” (P. 113) before use.

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 Attaching a lens to the camera

1 Attach a lens to the camera.

1
1 2
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2
Rear cap
• 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 indicated by the arrow until you hear it clicks.

# Cautions
• Make sure the camera is turned off.
• Do not press the lens release button.
• Do not touch internal portions of the camera.

2 Remove the lens cap.

1

1
2

Using lenses with an UNLOCK switch 1

Retractable lenses with an UNLOCK switch cannot 4
be used while retracted. Turn the zoom ring in the 3
direction of arrow (1) to extend the lens (2).
To store, turn the zoom ring in the direction of arrow
(4) while sliding the UNLOCK switch (3).

Removing the lens from the camera Lens release button

While pressing the lens release button, rotate the
lens in the direction of the arrow.
2

Interchangeable lenses
Read “Interchangeable lenses” (P. 115).

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 Power on

1 Move the ON/OFF lever to the ON position to turn on the camera.

• When the camera is turned on, the (blue) power lamp will light and the monitor will
turn on.
• To turn off the camera, return the lever to the OFF position.
 ON/OFF lever 1

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 Monitor

Battery level
7 (green): Camera ready to shoot.
Displayed for about 10 seconds
after the camera is turned on.
8 (green): Low battery
9 (blinks red): Charge the battery.

Wi-Fi

ISO-A
200

[Link]
250 F5.6 38

Available recording time

Number of storable still pictures

Using the monitor

2
You can adjust the angle of the monitor.

Camera sleep operation

If no operations are performed for a minute, the camera enters “sleep” (stand-by) mode to
turn off the monitor and to cancel all actions. The camera activates again when you touch
any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). The camera will turn off automatically if
left in sleep mode for 4 hours. Turn the camera on again before use.

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

1 1 Display the menus.

• Press the MENU button to display the menus.
Shooting Menu 1
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1 Card Setup
Reset/Myset
2
Picture Mode j
D
MENU button Image Aspect 4:3
Digital Tele-converter Off

Back Set

2 Select [X] in the [d] (setup) tab.

1 X
Setup Menu
--.--.-- --:--
• Use FG on the arrow pad to select W English
2
[d] and press I. j±0 k±0
Rec View 5sec
• Select [X] and press I. Wi-Fi Settings
c/# Menu Display
[d] tab Firmware
Back Set

3 Set the date and time. X

• Use HI to select items.

Y M D Time
• Use FG to change the selected item.
2013 Y/M/D
• Use FG to select the date format.

Cancel

The time is displayed using a

24-hour clock.

4 Save settings and exit.

• Press Q to set the camera clock and exit to the main menu.
• Press the MENU button to exit the menus.

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 Shooting

Setting the Shooting mode

Use the mode dial to select the shooting mode. Indicator Mode icon

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A full auto mode in which the camera automatically optimizes settings for the
A current scene. The camera does all the work, which is convenient for beginners.

P Aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for optimal results.
A You control aperture. You can sharpen or soften background details.
You control shutter speed. You can express the motion of moving subjects, or
S freeze motion without any blur.
You control aperture and shutter speed. You can shoot with long exposures for
M fireworks or other dark scenes.
ART Select an art filter.
SCN Select a scene according to the subject.
J You can shoot a PHOTO STORY. Shoot with selected PHOTO STORY type.
n Shoot movies using shutter speed and aperture effects and movie special effects.

Taking photographs
First, try taking photographs in full auto mode.

1 Set the mode dial to A.

 Monitor

ISO Available
sensitivity ISO-A
200
recording
time

Number of
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Shutter speed Aperture value pictures

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 2 Frame the shot.
• Be careful that your fingers
or the camera strap do not
obstruct the lens.

1
Horizontal Vertical
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grip grip

3 Adjust the focus.

• Display the subject in the center of the monitor, and lightly press the shutter button
down to the first position (press the shutter button halfway).
The AF confirmation mark (( or n) will be displayed, and a green frame (AF target)
will be displayed in the focus location.
AF target AF confirmation mark
R

ISO-A
200

Press the shutter

button halfway.
[Link]
250 F5.6 38

• The ISO sensitivity, shutter speed and aperture value that have been set
automatically by the camera are displayed.
• If the AF confirmation mark blinks, the subject is not in focus. (P. 106)

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
first position and holding it there is called “pressing the shutter button halfway,” that of
pressing it all the way
Press the rest of
down to the second the way down
Press halfway
position “pressing the
shutter button all (or the
rest of) the way down.”

4 Release the shutter.

• Press the shutter button all the way (fully).
• The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.
• The shot image will be displayed on the monitor.

$ Notes
• You can also take photographs using the touch screen. g “Using the touch screen”
(P. 20)

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Recording movies
You can shoot movies in any shooting mode. First, try shooting in full auto mode.

1 Set the mode dial to A.

2 Press the R button to begin

recording. R button
1

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3 Press the R button again to end recording.

n [Link]

Displayed during Recording

recording time

# Cautions
• When using a camera with a CMOS image sensor, moving objects may appear distorted
due to the rolling shutter phenomenon. This is a physical phenomenon whereby distortion
occurs in the filmed image when shooting a fast-moving subject or due to camera shaking.
In particular, this phenomenon becomes more noticeable when using a long focal length.
• If the camera is used for extended periods, the temperature of the image pickup device
will rise and noise and colored fog may appear in images. Turn off the camera for a short
time. Noise and colored fog may also appear in images recorded at high ISO sensitivity
settings. If the temperature rises further, the camera will turn off automatically.
 Taking photographs during movie recording
• Press the shutter button during movie recording to pause movie recording and take a
photograph. Movie recording restarts after the photograph is taken. Press the R button
to end recording. Three files will be recorded to the memory card: the movie footage
preceding the photograph, the photograph itself, and the movie footage following the
photograph.
• Only one photograph can be taken at a time during movie recording; the self-timer and
flash cannot be used.

# Cautions
• Image size and quality for photographs are independent of movie frame size.
• The autofocus and metering used in movie mode may differ from that used to take
photographs.
• The R button cannot be used to record movies in the following instances:
Multiple exposure (still photography also ends.)/shutter button pressed halfway/during
bulb or time photography/sequential shooting/Panorama/3D/time lapse shooting
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 Viewing photographs and movies

1 Press the q button.

• Your most recent photograph or movie will be displayed.
• Select the desired photograph or movie using the sub-dial or arrow pad.
Sub-dial
1
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frame frame Still image

Arrow pad

WB
P AUTO

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q button Movie

Index display/Calendar display

• To start index playback, turn the main dial to G during single-frame playback. To start
calendar playback, turn the dial a little further.
• Turn the main dial to a to return to single-frame playback.
2013.6
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

26 27 28 29 30 31 1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29
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Index display Calendar display

Viewing still images

Close-up playback
• In single-frame playback, turn the main dial to a to zoom in. Turn to G to return to
single-frame playback.

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Main dial

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Watching movies
Select a movie and press the Q button to display the Movie

playback menu. Select [Movie Play] and press the Q

button to begin playback. To interrupt movie playback, Movie Play
press MENU.
m
Erase

Back Set 1

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Volume
Volume can be adjusted by pressing F or G during single-
frame and movie playback.

[Link]/[Link]

Protecting images
Protect images from accidental deletion. Display an image
you wish to protect and press the Fn button; a 0 (protect)
icon will appear on the image. Press the Fn button again to
remove protection. You can also protect multiple selected
images.
4:3 L N 100-0020
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# Cautions
• Formatting the card erases all images even if they have been protected.

Erasing images
Display an image you want to delete and press the  button. Select [Yes] and press
the Q button.
Erase

Yes
No
 button
Back Set

Selecting images
Select the image. You can also select multiple images for
protection or deletion. Press the H button to select an
image; a v icon will appear on the image. Press the H
button again to cancel the selection.
Press Q to display the delete or protect selection menu.
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 Using the touch screen
You can 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 live guides and LV super
control panel.

Live guides
1 The touch screen can be used with live guides. Tab
g “Using live guides” (P. 36) Wi-Fi
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1 Touch the tab to display live guides.

• Tap to select items. ISO-A
200

2 Use your finger to position the sliders. LN

HD

• Tap a to enter the setting. 250 F5.6

[Link]
38
• To cancel the live guide setting, tap k on the
screen.

Shooting mode
You can focus and shoot by tapping the monitor.
Tap T to cycle through touch screen settings.

U Touch screen operations disabled.

T Tap a subject to focus and automatically
release the shutter. This function is not
available in n mode.
V Tap to display an AF target and focus on the ISO
200

subject in the selected area. You can use the

LN
touch screen to choose the position and size of HD

the focus frame. Photographs can be taken by P 250 F5.6 0.0

[Link]
30
pressing the shutter button.

 Previewing Your Subject ( V )

1 Tap the subject in the display.

• An AF target will be displayed. 14

• Use the slider to choose the size of the frame. ISO

200
10

5x

P 250 F5.6 0.0

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2 Use the slider to choose the size of the target
frame, and then tap Y to zoom in on the
subject of the target frame.
• Use your finger to scroll the display when the picture
is zoomed in.
• Tap [Z] to cancel the zoom display.

Using the wireless LAN function

1
You can connect the camera to a smartphone and

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control the camera over Wi-Fi. To use this function, you Wi-Fi
must have the relevant app installed on the smartphone.
g “Using the camera wireless LAN function” (P. 103), Wi-Fi

“Things you can do with [Link]” (P. 105)

ISO
200

LN
HD

[Link]
P 250 F5.6 0.0 30

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.

Playback zoom
• Slide the bar up or down to zoom in or out.
• Use your finger to scroll the display when the picture is
zoomed in.
• Tap P to display Index playback.
For calendar playback, tap P until the calendar is
displayed.

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  Index/Calendar Playback
Page ahead/Page back
• Slide your finger up to view the next page, down to view
the previous page.
• Use Q or R to choose the number of images
displayed.
• For single-frame playback, tap R until the current
1 image is displayed full frame. S

Viewing images
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• Tap an image to view it full frame.

Selecting and protecting images

In single-frame playback, lightly touch the screen to display the touch menu. You can
then perform the desired operation by touching the icons in the touch menu.
H Select an image. You can select multiple images for protection.
You can set the images you wish to share over Wi-Fi connection.
h
gShare Order (P. 48)
0 Protects an image.

# Cautions
• The situations in which touch screen operations are not available include the following.
Panorama/3D/e-portrait/multiple exposure/during bulb or time photography/one-touch
white balance dialog/when buttons or dials are in use
• Do not touch the display with your fingernails or other sharp objects.
• Gloves or monitor covers may interfere with touch screen operation.
• You can also use the touch screen with the ART, SCN and J menus. Tap an icon to
select it.

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2 Basic operations

Basic shooting operations

Monitor display during shooting

1 2345 67 890a b cd

C Wi-Fi FP RC BKT FPS R 45 mm 2

B S-IS e 1

Basic operations
A j fj
z S-AF g
y ISO
400 h
x +2.0 4:3 i 3
w LN j N
v
-3 +7 HD
k
AEL D
[Link] l
u P 250 F5.6 +2.0 1023 m

ts r q p o n
1 Card write indicator .........................P. 11 m Number of storable still pictures ...P. 114
2 Wi-Fi connection .....................P. 21, 103 n Highlight&Shadow Control ..............P. 37
3 Super FP flash ..............................P. 121 o Top: Flash intensity control ......P. 57
4 RC mode.......................................P. 121 Bottom: Exposure compensation
5 Auto bracket....................................P. 66 indicator............................P. 37
6 Multiple exposure............................P. 68 p Exposure compensation value........P. 37
7 High frame rate ...............................P. 78 q Aperture value .........................P. 25 – 28
8 Digital Tele-converter ......................P. 70 r Shutter speed .......................... P. 25 –28
9 Time lapse shooting........................P. 69 s Histogram .......................................P. 24
0 Face priority ....................................P. 41 t AE Lock ....................................P. 76, 85
a Movie sound ...................................P. 60 u Shooting mode...................P. 15, 25 – 34
b Focal length/Internal temperature v Myset ..............................................P. 63
warning m ................P. 118/P. 109 w Shooting using touch screen
c Flash ...............................................P. 38 operations .......................................P. 20
(blinks: charging in progress, x Flash intensity control .....................P. 57
lights up: charging completed) y ISO sensitivity .................................P. 45
d AF confirmation mark......................P. 16 z AF mode .........................................P. 59
e Image stabilizer...............................P. 53 A Metering mode ................................P. 58
f Art filter ...........................................P. 31 B Flash mode .....................................P. 38
Scene mode....................................P. 32 C Battery check
Picture mode...................................P. 54 7 Lit up (green) : Ready for use
g White balance .................................P. 44 (displayed for about ten seconds
h Sequential shooting/self-timer ........P. 43 after the camera is turned on.)
i Aspect ratio .....................................P. 55 8 Lit up (green) : Battery is running
j Record mode (still images) .............P. 56 low.
k Record mode (movies) ...................P. 57 9 Blinks (red) : Charging required
l Available recording time D Live guide recall ........................P. 20, 36

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 Switching the information display
You can switch the information displayed in the monitor during shooting using the
INFO button.
INFO
ISO ISO
200 200

LN LN
HD HD

[Link] [Link]
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Information display on Histogram display

INFO INFO
2
INFO
Basic operations

ISO
200

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Level gauge display Image only

Histogram display
Display a histogram showing the distribution of brightness in the image. The horizontal axis
gives the brightness, the vertical axis the number of pixels of each brightness in the image.
Areas above the upper limit at shooting are displayed in red, those below the lower limit in
blue, and the area metered using spot metering in green.
Level gauge display
Indicate the orientation of the camera. The “tilt” direction is indicated on the vertical bar and
the “horizon” direction on the horizontal bar. Use the indicators on the level gauge as a guide.

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 Using the shooting modes

“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.

Aperture value
ISO-A
200
2
Shutter speed
LN

Basic operations
FullHD
F

Shooting mode P 250 F5.6 0.0

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• The functions you can set with the dials depend on the position of the lever.

Sub-dial Position of the lever

Dial
1 2
Lever

k Exposure
ISO
compensation

j Program shift White balance

Main dial

• The shutter speed and aperture selected by the camera are displayed.
• The shutter speed and aperture displays flash if the camera is unable to achieve
optimal exposure.
Warning display
Status Action
example (blinking)

The subject is too

60" F2.8 • Use the flash.
dark.

• The metered range of the camera is

The subject is too exceeded. A commercially available ND
8000 F22 bright. filter (for adjusting the amount of light) is
required.
• The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type and
focal length of the lens.
• When using a fixed [ISO] setting, change the setting. g [ISO] (P. 45)

Program shift (%)

In P and ART modes, you can choose different combinations
of aperture value and shutter speed without altering exposure.
“s” appears next to the shooting mode during program shift. ISO-A

To cancel program shift, turn the dial until “s” is no longer 200

displayed. LN
FullHD
F

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• Program shift is not available when you are using a flash.

Program shift

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 Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode)
In mode A, you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust shutter
speed for optimal exposure. Rotate the mode dial to A.

Sub-dial Position of the lever

Dial
Lever
1 2

k Exposure
ISO
compensation

2 j Aperture value White balance

Main dial
Basic operations

• 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 depth ISO
400

of field. LN
HD

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Aperture value

Setting the aperture value

Reducing aperture value   Increasing aperture value
F2 F3.5 F5.6 F8.0 F16

• The shutter speed display will blink if the camera is unable to achieve optimal
exposure.
Warning display
Status Action
example (blinking)

The subject is
30" F5.6 • Decrease the aperture value.
underexposed.

• Increase the aperture value.

• If the warning display does not disappear,
The subject is the metered range of the camera is
8000 F5.6 overexposed. exceeded. A commercially available ND
filter (for adjusting the amount of light) is
required.
• The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type and
focal length of the lens.
• When using a fixed [ISO] setting, change the setting. g [ISO] (P. 45)

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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. Rotate the mode dial to S.

Sub-dial Position of the lever

Dial
Lever
1 2

k Exposure
ISO
compensation

j Shutter speed White balance 2

Main dial

Basic operations
• A fast shutter speed can freeze a fast action scene
without any blur. A slow shutter speed will blur a fast
action scene. This blurring will give the impression of
dynamic motion. ISO
400

LN
HD

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Shutter speed

Setting the shutter speed

Slower shutter speed   Faster shutter speed
2"  1"  15 60 100 400 1000

• The aperture value display will blink if the camera is unable to achieve optimal
exposure.
Warning display
Status Action
example (blinking)

The subject is
2000 F2.8 • Set the shutter speed slower.
underexposed.

• Set the shutter speed faster.

• If the warning display does not disappear,
The subject is the metered range of the camera is
125 F22 overexposed. exceeded. A commercially available ND
filter (for adjusting the amount of light) is
required.
• The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type and
focal length of the lens.
• When using a fixed [ISO] setting, change the setting. g [ISO] (P. 45)

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 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. Set the mode dial to M.

Sub-dial Position of the lever

Dial
Lever
1 2

k Aperture value ISO

2 j Shutter speed White balance

Main dial
Basic operations

• Shutter speed can be set to values between 1/8000 and 60 seconds or to [BULB] or
[LIVE TIME].

# Cautions
• Exposure compensation is not available in M mode.
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 when the shutter button is released.
Time photography (TIME): The exposure begins when the shutter button is pressed all
the way down. To end the exposure, press the shutter button
all the way down again.
• When using BULB or TIME, screen brightness is varied automatically.
• When using [LIVE TIME], the progress of the exposure will be displayed in the monitor
during shooting. The display can also be refreshed by pressing the shutter button halfway.
• [Live BULB] can be used to display the image exposure during bulb photography.
g “Using the custom menus” (P. 76)

# Cautions
• ISO sensitivity can be set to a value up to ISO 1600 for live bulb and live time
photography.
• To reduce camera blur during long exposures, mount the camera on a tripod and use a
remote cable (P. 123).
• The following features are not available during long exposures:
Sequential shooting/self-timer shooting/AE bracket shooting/image stabilizer/
flash bracketing/multiple exposure*
* An option other than [Off] is selected for [Live BULB] or [Live TIME].

Noise in images
While shooting at slow shutter speeds, noise may appear on screen. These phenomena
occur when the temperature rises in the image pickup device or image pickup device
internal drive circuit, causing current to be generated in those sections of the image pickup
device that are not normally exposed to light. This can also occur when shooting with a
high ISO setting in a high-temperature environment. To reduce this noise, the camera
activates the noise reduction function. g [Noise Reduct.] (P. 79)

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Using movie mode (n)
Movie mode (n) can be used to film movies with special effects.
You can create movies that take advantage of the effects available in still photography
mode. Use live control to select the settings. g “Adding effects to a movie” (P. 55)
You can also apply an after-image effect or zoom in on an area of the image during
movie recording.

Adding effects to a movie [Movie Effect]

1 Rotate the mode dial to n.
2
2 Press the R button to begin recording.

Basic operations
• Press the R button again to end recording.

3 Touch the on-screen icon of the effect you wish to

use.
• You can also use the buttons displayed on icons.
Apply an after-image effect. After-images will appear
U Multi Echo
behind moving objects.
An after-image will appear for a short time after you press
V One Shot Echo the button. The after-image will disappear automatically
after a while.
Film with the selected picture mode effect. The fade
W Art Fade
effect is applied to the transition between scenes.
Zoom in on an area of the image without using the lens
Movie Tele-
X zoom. Zoom in on the selected position of the image
converter
even while the camera is kept fixed.

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 Multi Echo
Touch the icon to apply the effect. Touch again to cancel the effect.
One Shot Echo
Each touch of the icon adds to the effect.
Art Fade
Touch the icon. Touch the picture mode you wish to use. The effect will be applied when you
release your finger.
Movie Tele-converter
2
1 Touch the icon to display the zoom frame.
• You can change the position of the zoom frame by touching the screen or using
Basic operations

FGHI.
• Press and hold Q to return the zoom frame to a central position.

2 Touch M or press U to zoom in on the area in the zoom frame.

• Touch N or press U to return to the original display.

3 Touch O or press Q to cancel the zoom frame and exit Movie tele-
converter mode.
# Cautions
• The frame rate will drop slightly during recording.
• The 2 effects cannot be applied simultaneously.
• Use a memory card with an SD speed class of 6 or better. Movie recording may end
unexpectedly if a slower card is used.
• Taking a photograph during movie recording cancels the effect; the effect does not appear
in the photograph.
• [Diorama] and Art Fade-in cannot be used simultaneously.
• Movie Tele-converter cannot be used when [Picture Mode] is set to [ART].
• The sound of touch operations and button operations may be recorded.
• Besides using touch operations, you can apply effects using the buttons corresponding to
the displayed icons.

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Using art filters
1 Rotate the mode dial to ART.
• A menu of art filters will be displayed. Select a filter 1 Pop Art
using FG.
• Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to select
the highlighted item and exit the art filter menu.

2
 Types of art filters

Basic operations
j Pop Art t Cross Process
k Soft Focus u Gentle Sepia
l Pale&Light Color v Dramatic Tone
m Light Tone Y Key Line
n Grainy Film Z Watercolor
o Pin Hole u ART BKT (ART bracketing)
s Diorama

2 Shoot.
• To choose a different setting, press Q to display the art filter menu.

ART bracketing
Each time the shutter is released, the camera creates copies for all art filters. Use the
[v] option to choose filters.
Art effects
Art filters can be modified and effects can be added. Pressing I in the art filter menu
displays additional options.
Modifying filters
Option I is the original filter, while options II and on add effects that modify the original
filter.
Adding effects*
Soft focus, pin-hole, frames, white edges, starlight, filter, tone
* The effects available vary with the selected filter.

# Cautions
• If [RAW] is currently selected for image quality, image quality will automatically be set to
[YN+RAW]. The art filter will be applied to the JPEG copy only.
• Depending on the subject, tone transitions may be ragged, the effect may be less
noticeable, or the image may become more “grainy.”
• Some effects may not be visible in live view or during movie recording.
• Playback may differ according to the filters, effects, or movie quality settings applied.

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 Shooting in scene mode
1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN.
• A menu of scene menu will be displayed. Select a scene 1 Portrait
using FG.
• Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to select
the highlighted item and exit the scene menu.

2  Types of scene modes

O Portrait r Nature Macro
Basic operations

P e-Portrait Q Candle
L Landscape R Sunset
K Landscape+Portrait T Documents
J Sport s Panorama (P. 33)
G Night Scene ( Fireworks
U Night+Portrait g Beach & Snow
G Children f n Fisheye Effect
H High Key w n Wide-Angle
I Low Key m n Macro
q DIS Mode T 3D Photo
J Macro

2 Shoot.
• To choose a different setting, press Q to display the scene menu.

# Cautions
• In [e-Portrait] mode, two images are recorded: an unmodified image and a second image
to which [e-Portrait] effects have been applied.
Recording may take some time.
• [n Fisheye Effect], [n Wide-Angle], and [n Macro] are for use with optional converter
lenses.
• Movies cannot be recorded in [e-Portrait], [Panorama], or [3D Photo] mode.
• [3D Photo] is subject to the following limitations.
[3D Photo] can be used only with a 3D lens.
The camera monitor cannot be used to playback images in 3D. Use a device that
supports 3D display.
Focus is locked. In addition, flash and self-timer also cannot be used.
Image size is fixed at 1920 × 1080.
RAW photography is not available.
Frame coverage is not 100%.

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Taking panoramas
If you have installed the supplied computer software, you can use it to join pictures together
to form a panorama. g “Connecting the camera to a computer” (P. 100)

1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN.

2
2 Select [Panorama] and press Q.

Basic operations
3 Use FGHI to choose a pan direction.

4 Take a picture, using the guides to frame the shot.

ISO

• Focus, exposure, and other settings are fixed at the 200

values for the first shot.

M 250 F5.6 38

5 Take the remaining images, framing each shot so that the guides overlap with
the previous picture.

ISO
200

M 250 F5.6 38 [2] Exit [3] Exit

• A panorama may include up to 10 images. A warning indicator (g) is displayed after

the tenth shot.

6 After taking the last shot, press Q to end the series.

# Cautions
• During panorama shooting, the image previously taken for position alignment will not be
displayed. With the frames or other markers for display in the images as a guide, set the
composition such that the edges of the overlapping images overlap within the frames.

$ Notes
• Pressing Q before shooting the first frame returns to the scene mode selection menu.
Pressing Q in the midst of shooting ends the sequence of panorama shooting, and allows
you to continue with the next one.

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 Using PHOTO STORY

1 Rotate the mode dial to J. 1 Standard

• A PHOTO STORY menu will be displayed. 1

2
A Standard
B Fun Frames

2 2 Use FG to choose the theme of the PHOTO STORY.

• You can choose different effects, number of frames and aspect ratios for each theme.
Basic operations

You can also change the aspect, division pattern and frame effects of individual
images.

Changing between variations

E Original PHOTO STORY

PHOTO STORY with effects and aspect ratios changed from the original
PHOTO STORY.
FGH
The number of images and arrangement of image regions can be altered for
each theme of the PHOTO STORY.

• You can change the frame color and frame surrounding effect in each variation.
• Every theme and variation provides a different PHOTO STORY.

3 After finishing the settings, press Q.

• The monitor switches to PHOTO STORY display.
• The subject of current frame is displayed in live view.
• Touch any of the masked frames to switch the masked frame to the current frame.

4 Shoot an image for the first frame.

• The image you have shot is displayed in the first
frame. ISO-A
200

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5 Shoot an image for the next frame.

• View and shoot the subject for the next frame.
• Press  to cancel the image in the directly preceding ISO-A
200
frame and retake the shot.
• Touch any frame to cancel the image in it and retake
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Shot image
Next frame (Live view display)

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6 Once you have shot all the frames, press Q to save the image.

$ Notes
• During the shooting of a PHOTO STORY, the following operations are available.
Exposure compensation/Program shift/Flash shooting/Live control settings

# Cautions
• If the camera is turned off during shooting, all the data for images up to that point is
cancelled and nothing is recorded on the memory card.
• If the image quality is currently [RAW], it is changed to [LN+RAW]. The PHOTO STORY 2
image is saved as JPEG and the images in the frames as RAW. RAW images are saved

Basic operations
in [4:3].
• From among the [AF Mode], [S-AF], [MF] and [S-AF+MF] can be set.
Also, the AF target is fixed to a single central point.
• The metering mode is fixed to digital ESP metering.
• The following operations are not available in PHOTO STORY mode.
MENU display/Movie/Sequential shooting/Self timer/INFO display/Face priority AF/
Digital Tele-converter/Picture mode
• The following button operations are disabled.
a/P/Fn/INFO/q/MENU etc.
• During the shooting of a PHOTO STORY, the camera will not go into sleep mode.

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 Using 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.

Guide item Level bar/selection

2 Change Color Saturation Clear & Vivid

Q
Basic operations

Flat & Muted

Cancel Cancel Set

1 Set the mode dial to A.

2 After pressing the Fn button or Q to display the live guide, use the FG
buttons on the arrow pad to highlight an item and press Q to select.

3 Use FG to choose the level.

• If [Shooting Tips] is selected, highlight an item and press Q to view a description.
• Press the shutter button halfway to select.
• The effect of the selected level is visible in the display. If [Blur Background] or
[Express Motions] is selected, the display will return to normal, but the selected effect
will be visible in the final photograph.

4 Shoot.
• Press the shutter button to shoot.
• To clear the live guide from the display, press the MENU button.

# Cautions
• If [RAW] is currently selected for image quality, image quality will automatically be set to
[YN+RAW].
• Live guide settings are not applied to the RAW copy.
• Pictures may appear grainy at some live guide setting levels.
• Changes to live guide setting levels may not be visible in the monitor.
• Frame rates drop when [Blurred Motion] is selected.
• The flash cannot be used with the live guide.
• Changes to live guide options cancel previous changes.
• Choosing live guide settings that exceed the limits of the camera exposure meters may
result in pictures that are over or underexposed.

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% Tips
• In modes other than A, you can use live control to make more detailed settings.
g “Using live control” (P. 52)

Controlling exposure (exposure compensation)

Adjust exposure compensation. Choose positive (“+”) values to make pictures brighter,
negative (“–”) values to make pictures darker. Exposure can be adjusted by ±3.0 EV.

Basic operations
Negative (–) No compensation (0) Positive (+)

# Cautions
• Exposure compensation is not available in A, M, or SCN mode.

Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows

To display the tone control dialog, press the F button S-IS 1
(F) and press the INFO button. Use HI to choose a
tone level. Choose “low” to darken shadows or “high” to ISO
200

brighten highlights.
LN
INFO INFO INFO 0 HD

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Exposure
compensation

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 Using a flash (flash photography)
The flash can be set manually as required. The flash can be used for flash
photography in a variety of shooting conditions.

1 Press the flash switch to pop up the flash unit.

Flash switch

2
Basic operations

2 Press the # button (I) to display options.

3 Use HI to choose a flash mode and press Q.

• The options available and the order in which they are displayed vary depending on
the shooting mode. g “Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode” (P. 39)
The flash fires automatically in low light or
AUTO Auto flash
backlight conditions.
# Fill-in flash The flash fires regardless of the light conditions.
$ Flash off The flash does not fire.
This function allows you to reduce the red-eye
!/#! Red-eye reduction flash phenomenon. In S and M modes, the flash
always fires.
Slow synchronization Slow shutter speeds are used to brighten dimly-lit
#SLOW
(1st curtain) backgrounds.
Slow synchronization
Combines slow synchronization with red-eye
!SLOW (1st curtain)/Red-eye
reduction.
reduction flash

The flash fires just before the

#SLOW2/
Slow synchronization shutter closes to create trails
2nd
(2nd curtain) of light behind moving light
Curtain
sources.

For users who prefer manual operation. If you

#FULL,
Manual press the INFO button, you can use the dial to
#1/4 etc.
adjust the flash level.

4 Press the shutter button all the way.

# Cautions
• In [!/#!(Red-eye reduction flash)], after the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second
before the shutter is released. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
• [!/#!(Red-eye reduction flash)] may not work effectively under some shooting
conditions.
• When the flash fires, the shutter speed is set to 1/320 sec. or slower. When shooting
a subject against a bright background with the fill-in flash, the background may be
overexposed.

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Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode

LV super Shutter
Shooting Flash Conditions for
control Flash mode speed
mode timing firing the flash
panel limit
#AUTO Auto flash Fires automatically
1/30 sec. –
Auto flash in dark/backlit
! 1st 1/320 sec.*
(red-eye reduction) conditions
curtain
30 sec. –
# Fill-in flash Always fires
1/320 sec.*

P/A
$ Flash off k k k 2
! Slow synchronization

Basic operations
SLOW (red-eye reduction) 1st
curtain Fires automatically
Slow synchronization 60 sec. –
#SLOW in dark/backlit
(1st curtain) 1/320 sec.*
conditions
# Slow synchronization 2nd
SLOW2 (2nd curtain) curtain
# Fill-in flash
1st 60 sec. –
Fill-in flash Always fires
#! curtain 1/320 sec.*
(red-eye reduction)
S/M $ Flash off k k k
Fill-in flash/Slow
# 2nd 60 sec. –
synchronization Always fires
2nd-C curtain 1/320 sec.*
(2nd curtain)
• #AUTO, $ can be set in A mode.
* 1/250 sec. when using an separately sold external flash unit
Minimum range Approximate distance at
Lens
The lens may cast shadows over objects close to which vignetting occurs
the camera, causing vignetting, or be too bright 14 – 42 mm 1.4 m
even at minimum output. 17 mm 0.25 m
40 – 150 mm 1.0 m
14 – 150 mm Flash cannot be used
12 – 50 mm Flash cannot be used
• External flash units can be used to prevent vignetting. To prevent photographs from being
overexposed, select mode A or M and choose a high f-number, or reduce ISO sensitivity.

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 Choosing a focus target (AF Area)
Choose which of the 35 autofocus targets will be used for autofocus.

1 Press the P button (H) to display the AF target.

2 Rotate the dial to choose the AF position.

• “All targets” mode is restored if you move the cursor off the screen.
All Targets Single Target All Targets

2
Basic operations

The camera automatically Select the focus target

chooses from the full set of manually.
focus targets.

Setting the AF target

You can change the target selection method and target size. You can also select Face
priority AF (P. 41).

1 Press the INFO button during AF target selection and choose a selection
method using FG.

INFO FG

i i

o (All Targets) The camera automatically selects all AF targets.

I (Single Target) You select a single AF target.

The camera automatically chooses from the targets in the
J (Group Target) selected group.
K (Small Target) The AF target can be reduced in size.

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Face priority AF/pupil detection AF
The camera detects faces and adjusts focus and digital ESP.

1 Press the P button (H) to display the AF target.

2 Press the INFO button.

• You can change the AF target selection method.

3 Use HI to select an option and press Q. i

2
J Face Priority Off Face priority off.

Basic operations
I Face Priority On Face priority on.
The autofocus system selects the pupil of the eye
K Face & Eye Priority On
closest to the camera for face-priority AF.
The autofocus system selects the pupil of the eye on
L Face & R. Eye Priority On
the right for face-priority AF.
The autofocus system selects the pupil of the eye on
M Face & L. Eye Priority On
the left for face-priority AF.

4 Point the camera at your subject. i

• If a face is detected, it will be indicated by a white

border. ISO
200

5 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. LN

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• When the camera focuses on the face in the white P 250 F5.6 0.0
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border, the border will turn green.
• If the camera is able to detect the subject’s eyes, it will i

display a green frame over the selected eye.

(pupil detection AF)
ISO

6
200
Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to
shoot. LN
HD

[Link]
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# Cautions
• Face priority applies only to the first shot in each sequence taken during sequential
shooting.
• Depending on the subject and the art filter setting, the camera may not be able to correctly
detect the face.
• When set to [p (Digital ESP metering)], metering is performed with priority given to
faces.

$ Notes
• Face priority is also available in [MF]. Faces detected by the camera are indicated by
white frames.

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 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 more precisely.

Q/U (Press and hold)

U
2 U
ISO ISO
200 200
Basic operations

LN LN

U
HD HD

[Link] [Link]
250 F5.6 0.0 30 250 F5.6 0.0 30

Shooting display Zoom frame AF Zoom AF

1 Press the U button to display the zoom frame.

• If the camera was focused using autofocus just before the button was pressed, the
zoom frame will be displayed at the current focus position.
• Use FGHI to position the zoom frame.
• Press the INFO button and use FG to choose the zoom ratio.

5×
7×
10×
14×

Comparison of AF and zoom frames

2 Press the U button again to zoom in on the zoom frame.

• Use FGHI to position the zoom frame.
• Rotate the dial to choose the zoom ratio.

3 Press the shutter button halfway to initiate autofocus.

• The camera will focus using the subject in the frame at the center of the screen. To
change the focus position, move it by touching the screen.

$ Notes
• You can also display and move the zoom frame using touch screen operations.

# Cautions
• Zoom is visible only in the monitor and has no effect on the resulting photographs.

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Sequential shooting/using the self timer
Keep the shutter button pressed all the way down to take a series of photos.
Alternatively, you can take pictures using the self timer.

1 Press the jY button (G) to display the direct menu.

2 Select an option using HI and press Q.

Single-frame Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed

o
shooting (normal shooting mode).
Photographs are taken at about 9 frames per second (fps) while
2
T Sequential H
the shutter button is pressed all the way down.

Basic operations
Photographs are taken at about 5 frames per second (fps) while
S Sequential L
the shutter button is pressed all the way down.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus, the rest of the way
Self-timer down to start the timer. First, the self-timer lamp lights up for
Y12s
12 SEC approximately 10 seconds, then it blinks for approximately 2
seconds and the picture is taken.
Press the shutter button halfway to focus, the rest of the
Self-timer
Y2s way down to start the timer. The self-timer lamp blinks for
2 SEC
approximately 2 seconds, and then the picture is taken.
Self-timer Set the number of frames to be shot. Select g, press the INFO
YC
Custom button, and rotate the dial.

$ Notes
• To cancel the activated self-timer, press the jY (G) button.
• In [S-AF] and [MF] focus modes, focus and exposure will be fixed at the values for the first
frame in each sequence.

# Cautions
• During sequential shooting, if the battery check blinks due to low battery, the camera
stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card. The camera
may not save all of the pictures depending on how much battery power remains.
• Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting.
• If you stand in front of the camera to press the shutter button halfway when using the self-
timer, the photograph may be out of focus.

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 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 produce the desired results
or you wish to introduce a deliberate color cast into your images.

1 Set the lever to 2, and turn the main dial to select AUTO
AUTO LOW 200
250 F5.6
250 320
0.0
400 500

items. Recommend

WB
AUTO
ISO-A

2
200

Lever
WB Auto
Basic operations

P AUTO
AUTO WB

Main dial

Color
WB mode Light conditions
temperature
Used for most light conditions (when there is a
Auto white
AUTO k white portion framed on the monitor). Use this
balance
mode for general use.
For shooting outdoors on a clear day, or to
5 5300K capture the reds in a sunset or the colors in a
fireworks display
For shooting outdoors in the shadows on a clear
N 7500K
Preset white day
balance O 6000K For shooting outdoors on a cloudy day
1 3000K For shooting under a tungsten light
> 4000K For subjects lit by fluorescent lights
n 5500K For flash shooting
Color Choose when a white or gray subject can be
One-touch
temperature used to measure white balance and the subject
white balance P/Q
set by one- is under mixed lighting or lit by an unknown type
(P. 45)
touch WB. of flash or other light source.
After pressing the INFO button, use HI
Custom white 2000K –
CWB buttons to select a color temperature and then
balance 14000K
press Q.

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One-touch white balance
Measure white balance by framing a piece of paper or other white object under the lighting
that will be used in the final photograph. This is useful when shooting a subject under natural
light, as well as under various light sources with different color temperatures.

1 Select [P] or [Q] (one-touch white balance 1 or 2) and press the INFO
button.

2 Photograph a piece of colorless (white or gray) paper.

• Frame the object so that it fills the display and no shadows fall it.
• The one-touch white balance screen appears.
2
3 Select [Yes] and press Q.

Basic operations
• The new value is saved as a preset white balance option.
• The new value is stored until one-touch white balance is measured again. Turning the
power off does not erase the data.

% Tips
• If the subject is too bright or too dark or visibly tinted, the message [WB NG Retry] will be
displayed and no value will be recorded. Correct the problem and repeat the process from
Step 1.

ISO sensitivity
Increasing ISO sensitivity increases noise (graininess) but allows photographs to be
taken when lighting is poor. The setting recommended in most situations is [AUTO],
which starts at ISO 200 — a value that balances noise and dynamic range — and then
adjusts ISO sensitivity according to shooting conditions.

1 Set the lever to 2, and turn the sub-dial to select items.

Sub-dial

Lever

The sensitivity is set automatically according to the shooting

AUTO
conditions.
LOW, 200 – 25600 Sensitivity is set to the selected value.

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 Basic playback operations

Monitor display during playback

Simplified display Overall display
1 2 3 4 5 67 89 g h i jk

×10 ×10
P 250 F5.6 l

2 +2.0 45mm
+1.0
m
n
WB
AUTO A+4 G+4 o
ISO 400 Adobe p
Basic operations

Natural q
4608×3456 1/8 r
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ed c b w vuts
1 Battery check ..................................P. 13 g Aspect border .................................P. 55
2 Wi-Fi connection .....................P. 21, 103 h AF target .........................................P. 40
3 Including GPS information ............P. 105 i Shooting mode...................P. 15, 25 – 33
4 Eye-Fi upload complete ..................P. 83 j Exposure compensation .................P. 37
5 Print reservation k Shutter speed ..........................P. 25 – 28
Number of prints .............................P. 96 l Aperture value ........................ P. 25 – 28
6 Share order .....................................P. 48 m Focal length ..................................P. 118
7 Sound record ..................................P. 50 n Flash intensity control .....................P. 57
8 Protect ............................................P. 50 o White balance compensation..........P. 44
9 Image selected ...............................P. 19 p Color space.....................................P. 81
0 File number .....................................P. 82 q Picture mode...................................P. 54
a Frame number r Compression rate ...........................P. 56
b Storage device ..............................P. 113 s Pixel count ......................................P. 56
c Record mode ..................................P. 56 t ISO sensitivity .................................P. 45
d Aspect ratio .....................................P. 55 u White balance .................................P. 44
e 3D image ........................................P. 32 v Metering mode ................................P. 58
f Date and time .................................P. 14 w Histogram .......................................P. 24

Switching the information display

You can switch the information displayed in the monitor during playback using the
INFO button.
×10

INFO

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Image only Simplified display

×10

INFO P
+2.0
250 F5.6
45mm
INFO
±0.0
WB
AUTO A±10 G±10
ISO 400 Adobe
Natural
4032×3024 1/8
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Overall display
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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

Q
p p
2013.6
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

26 27 28 29 30 31 1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

2
9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29
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Single-frame q 25 frames q Calendar display

Basic operations
playback
Index display

Playback zoom (close-up playback)

q q

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2x 14x

Single-frame p 2× zoom p 14× zoom

playback
close-up playback

Main dial (j) Zoom in (q)/Index (p)

Previous (r)/Next (s)
Sub-dial (k)
Operation available during close-up playback.
Single-frame playback: Next (I)/previous (H)/playback volume
(FG)
Close-up playback: Scroll image
Arrow pad
You can display the next frame (I) or the
(FGHI)
previous frame (H) during close-up playback
by pressing the INFO button.
Index/calendar playback: Highlight image
Displays a zoom frame. Use touch operations to set the position
a
of the frame and press a to zoom in. To cancel, press a.
INFO View image info
H Select picture (P. 19)
Fn Protect picture (P. 19)
 Delete picture (P. 19)
View menus (in calendar playback, press this button to exit to
Q
single-frame playback)

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 Sharing images over Wi-Fi connection (Share Order)
You can connect the camera to a smartphone over wireless LAN (P. 103). Once the
smartphone is connected, you can use it view images stored on the card, and transfer
images between the camera and smartphone.
With [Share Order], you can select the images to share in advance.

1 On the playback screen, touch the screen.

• A touch menu will be displayed.

2 Select an image using a touch operation or HI and then touch h on the

2 touch menu.
• h is displayed on the images selected for sharing.
Basic operations

• To cancel the selection, touch h again.

3 Touch the screen to exit [Share Order].

• After an image has been selected for sharing, the selected image will be shared
when a Wi-Fi connection is established using [One-Time].

# Cautions
• You can set a share order on a maximum around 200 frames.

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Using playback options
Press Q during playback to display a menu of simple options that can be used in
playback mode.
JPEG

JPEG Edit
Share Order

R
Rotate
m

Back Set
2
Still image frame Movie frame

Basic operations
JPEG Edit, RAW Data Edit g P. 71, 72  —
Image Overlay g P. 73  —
Movie Play — 
Share Order gP. 48  *
0 (Protect)  
R (Audio recording)  —
Rotate  —
m (Slideshow)  
Erase  

* Not available for [SD] or [HD] movies.

Performing operations on a movie frame (Movie Play)

Pause or resume playback.

• You can perform the following operations while playback is paused.
HIor dial Previous/Next
Q Press and hold HI to continue the operation.
F Display the first frame.
G Display the last frame.

H/I Advance or rewind a movie.

F/G Adjust volume.

# Cautions
• We recommend using the supplied PC software to play movies on a computer. Before
launching the software for the first time, connect the camera to the computer.

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 Protecting images
Protect images from accidental deletion. Display an image you 0 (protect) icon
wish to protect and press Q to display the playback menu.
Select [0] and press Q, and then press F to protect the
image. Protected images are shown by a 0 (protect) icon.
Press G to remove protection.
You can also protect multiple selected images. g “Selecting
images” (P. 19)
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2 # Cautions
• Formatting the card erases all images even if they have been protected.
Basic operations

Audio recording
Add an audio recording (up to 30 sec. long) to the current photograph.
JPEG
1 Display the image to which you want to add an
JPEG Edit
audio recording and press Q. Share Order

• Audio recording is not available with protected images. R

• Audio recording is also available in the playback menu. Rotate
m

2 Select [R] and press Q. Back Set

• To exit without adding a recording, select [No].
R
3 Select [R Start] and press Q to begin recording.
• To stop recording part-way through, press Q.

4 Press Q to end recording. No

R Start
• Images with audio recordings are indicated by a H icon. Erase

• To delete a recording, select [Erase] in Step 2. Back Set

Rotate
Choose whether to rotate photographs.

1 Play the photograph back and press Q.

2 Select [Rotate] and press Q.

3 Press F to rotate the image counterclockwise, G to rotate it clockwise; the

image rotates each time the button is pressed.
• Press Q to save settings and exit.
• The rotated image is saved in its current orientation.
• Movies, 3D photos, and protected images cannot be rotated.

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Slideshow
This function displays images stored on the card one after another.

1 Press Q during playback and select [m]. JPEG

JPEG Edit
Share Order

R
Rotate
m

Back Set

2 Adjust settings. 2
Start Start the slideshow. Images are displayed in order, starting with the

Basic operations
current picture.
BGM Set BGM (3 types) or turn BGM [Off].
Effect* Choose the transition effect between frames.
Slide Set type of slideshow to execute.
Slide Interval Choose the length of time each slide is displayed from 2 to 10
seconds.
Movie Interval Select [Full] to include full-length movie clips in the slideshow,
[Short] to include only the opening portion of each clip.

* Movies are not displayed when an effect other than [Fade] is selected.

3 Select [Start] and press Q.

• The slideshow will start.
• Press Q to stop the slideshow.

Volume
Press FG during the slideshow to adjust the overall volume of the camera speaker.
Press HI to adjust the balance between the background music and the sound recorded
with photographs or movies.

$ Notes
• You can change [Beat] to different BGM. Record the data downloaded from the Olympus
website onto the card, select [Beat] from [BGM] in step 2, and press I. Visit the following
website for the download.
[Link]

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 3 Live control

Using live control

The live control can be used to adjust settings in P, A, S, M, n, and J modes.
Using live control allows you to preview the effects of different settings in the monitor.

IS OFF

WB
WB
Functions
3
AUTO
AUTO

4:3

LF
Live control

WB Auto HD

P AUTO
AUTO WB Settings

 Available settings
Image stabilizer ....................................P. 53 Record mode ........................................P. 56
Picture mode ........................................P. 54 Flash mode ...........................................P. 38
Scene mode .........................................P. 32 Flash intensity control ...........................P. 57
Art filter mode .......................................P. 31 Metering mode......................................P. 58
n mode ...............................................P. 55 AF mode ...............................................P. 59
White balance .......................................P. 44 ISO sensitivity .......................................P. 45
Sequential shooting/self-timer ..............P. 43 Face priority ..........................................P. 41
Aspect ratio...........................................P. 55 Movie sound record ..............................P. 60

1 Press Q to display the live control.

• To hide the live control, press Q again.

2 Use FG to select the settings, Displays

the selected
Cursor
use HI to change the selected function
setting, and press Q. name IS OFF

• The selected settings take effect WB

WB
AUTO
AUTO
Arrow
automatically if no operations are 4:3
pad
performed for about 8 seconds. LF
WB Auto HD

Cursor P AUTO
AUTO WB

Arrow pad

# Cautions
• Some items are not available in some shooting modes.

% Tips
• For more advanced options or to customize your camera, use the menus to make
settings. g “Using the menus” (P. 61)

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Reducing camera shake (image stabilizer)
You can reduce the amount of camera shake that can occur when shooting in low light
situations or shooting with high magnification. The image stabilizer starts when you
press the shutter button halfway.
1 Display the live control and select the image S-IS
stabilizer item using FG. j
WB
AUTO

4:3

Focal Length LF
Auto HD

P OFF S-IS S-IS S-IS S-IS AUTO 50 mm

2 Select an option with HI and press Q. 3

OFF S-I.S. Off Image stabilizer is off.

Live control
S-IS1 Auto Image stabilizer is on.
Image stabilization applies only to vertical
S-IS2 Vertical IS (Y) camera shake. Use when panning the
camera horizontally.
Still
picture Image stabilization applies only to horizontal
(Z) camera shake. Use when panning the
S-IS3 Horizontal IS
camera horizontally with the camera held in
portrait orientation.
Landscape The camera detects the panning direction and
S-IS AUTO applies the appropriate image stabilization.
Panning I.S.
OFF M-I.S. Off Image stabilizer is off.

Movie In addition to Auto image stabilization, camera

ON Movie-I.S. shake that occurs when shooting while
walking is also reduced.

Choosing a focal length (Micro Four Thirds/Four Thirds System lenses excluded)
Use focal length information to reduce camera shake when shooting with lenses that are not
Micro Four Thirds or Four Thirds system lenses.
• Select [Image Stabilizer], press the INFO button, use HI to select a focal length, and
press Q.
• Choose a focal length between 8 mm and 1000 mm.
• Choose the value that most closely matches to the one that is printed on the lens.

# Cautions
• The image stabilizer cannot correct excessive camera shake or camera shake that occurs
when the shutter speed is set to the slowest speed. In these cases, it is recommended
that you use a tripod.
• When using a tripod, set [Image Stabilizer] to [OFF].
• When using a lens with an image stabilization function switch, priority is given to the lens
side setting.
• When priority is being given to the lens side image stabilization and the camera side is set
to [S-IS-AUTO], [S-IS1] is used instead of [S-IS-AUTO].
• You may notice an operating sound or vibration when the image stabilizer is activated.

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 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 Display the live control and select [Picture Mode]. S-IS
j
WB
AUTO

4:3

LF
Natural HD

P h i j j
4 j
5 M C

2 Select an option with FG and press Q.

3 h i-Enhance Produces more impressive-looking results suited to the scene.
i Vivid Produces vivid colors.
Live control

j Natural Produces natural colors.

Z Muted Produces flat tones.
a Portrait Produces beautiful skin tones.
Monotone Produces black and white tone.
Select one picture mode, set the parameters, and register the
Custom
setting.
j Pop Art
k Soft Focus
l Pale&Light Color
m Light Tone
n Grainy Film
o Pin Hole
Choose an art filter and select the desired effect.
s Diorama
t Cross Process
u Gentle Sepia
v Dramatic Tone
Y Key Line
Z Watercolor

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Adding effects to a movie
You can create movies that take advantage of the effects available in still photography
mode. Set the dial to n to enable the settings.
1 After selecting n mode, display the live control M-IS
OFF

(P. 52) and use FG to highlight the shooting mode. P

j
WB
AUTO

S-AF
P
Program Auto HD

n P P A S M

2 Use HI to choose a mode and press Q.

P Optimal aperture is set automatically according to the brightness of the subject.
3
Depiction of background is changed by setting the aperture. Use FG to adjust

Live control
A
the aperture.

Shutter speed affects how the subject appears. Use FG to adjust the shutter
S
speed. Shutter speed can be set to values between 1/30 s and 1/4000 s.

You control both aperture and shutter speed. Use HI to choose the aperture,
FG to select the shutter speed from values between 1/30 s and 1/4000 s.
M
Sensitivity can be set manually to values between ISO 200 and 3200; auto ISO
sensitivity control is not available.

# Cautions
• When recording a movie, you cannot change the settings for exposure compensation,
aperture value, and shutter speed.
• If [Image Stabilizer] is activated while recording a movie, the recorded image is enlarged
slightly.
• Stabilization is not possible when the camera shake is excessive.
• When the inside of the camera becomes hot, shooting is automatically stopped to protect
the camera.
• With some art filters, [C-AF] operation is limited.
• Cards with an SD speed class of 6 or above are recommended for movie recording.

Setting the image aspect

You can change the aspect ratio (horizontal-to-vertical ratio) when taking pictures.
Depending on your preference, you can set the aspect ratio to [4:3] (standard), [16:9],
[3:2], [1:1], or [3:4].

1 Display the live control and select the aspect ratio item using FG.

2 Use HI to select an aspect ratio and press Q.

# Cautions
• JPEG images are cropped to the selected aspect ratio; RAW images, however, are not
cropped but are instead saved with information on the selected aspect ratio.
• When RAW images are played back, the selected aspect ratio is shown by a frame.

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 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.
1 Display the live control and use FG to choose a IS OFF

record mode for photographs or movies. WB

AUTO

2 Select an option using HI and press Q. 4:3

4608x3456 HD

P RAW L FL N MN SN L F+
RAW 38

Record mode

3  Record modes (still images)


Choose from RAW and JPEG (YF, YN, XN, and WN) modes. Choose a RAW+JPEG option
to record both a RAW and a JPEG image with each shot. JPEG modes combine image size
Live control

(Y, X, and W) and compression ratio (SF, F, N, and B).

Image size Compression rate
SF Application
F N B
Name Pixel count (Super
(Fine) (Normal) (Basic)
Fine)
Y (Large) 4608×3456* YSF YF* YN* YB
3200×2400
Select for the
2560×1920*
X (Middle) XSF XF XN* XB print size
1920×1440
1600×1200
1280×960* For small prints
W (Small) 1024×768 WSF WF WN* WB and use on a
640×480 website

* Default

RAW image data

This format (extension “.ORF”) stores unprocessed image data for later processing. RAW
image data cannot be viewed using other cameras or software, and RAW images cannot
be selected for printing. JPEG copies of RAW images can be created using this camera.
g “Editing still images” (P. 71)

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 Record modes (movies)

Record mode Pixel count File format Application
Full HD Fine 1920×1080

Full HD Normal 1920×1080

MPEG-4 AVC/ Display on TVs and other
H.264*1 devices
HD Fine 1280×720

HD Normal 1280×720

HD 1280×720
For computer playback or
Motion JPEG*2
editing
SD 640×480
3
• Depending on the type of card used, recording may end before the maximum length is

Live control
reached.
*1 Individual movies can be up to 29 minutes long.
*2 Files may be up to 2GB in size.

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 live control and select the Flash

intensity control item using FG.

2 Choose the compensation value with HI and S-AF

ISO
AUTO

press Q. OFF

0.0 R
0
P

# Cautions
• This setting has no effect when the flash control mode for the external flash unit is set to
MANUAL.
• Changes to flash intensity made with the external flash unit are added to those made with
the camera.

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 Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering)
Choose how the camera meters subject brightness.
1 Display the live control and select the metering item
using FG.

2 Select an option with HI and press Q. S-AF

ISO
AUTO

OFF

ESP R

P HI SH

The camera meters exposure in 324 areas of the frame and

Digital ESP optimizes exposure for the current scene or (if an option other
p
3 metering than [OFF] is selected for [I Face Priority]) portrait subject.
This mode is recommended for general use.
This metering mode provides the average
Live control

Center weighted
metering between the subject and the
H averaging
background lighting, placing more weight on
metering
the subject at the center.
Choose this option to meter a small area (about
2% of the frame) with the camera pointed at
I Spot metering the object you wish to meter. Exposure will be
adjusted according to the brightness at the
metered point.
Spot metering - Increases spot metering exposure. Ensures bright subjects
IHI
highlight appear bright.
Spot metering - Lowers spot metering exposure. Ensures dark subjects appear
ISH
shadow dark.

3 Press the shutter button halfway.

• Normally, the camera will start metering when the shutter button is pressed halfway
and lock exposure while the shutter button is held in this position.

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Choosing a focus mode (AF mode)
Select a focusing method (focus mode).
You can choose separate focusing methods for still photography mode and n mode.
1 Display the live control and select the AF mode item
using FG.

2 Select an option with HI and press Q. S-AF

ISO
AUTO

• The selected AF mode is displayed on the monitor. OFF

Single AF R

P S-AF
S-AF C-AF MF S-AF
MF
C-AF
TR

The camera focuses once when the shutter button is pressed

S-AF (single AF)

halfway. When the focus is locked, a beep sounds, and the AF
confirmation mark and the AF target mark light up. This mode is
3
suitable for taking pictures of still subjects or subjects with limited

Live control
movement.
The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains
pressed halfway. When the subject is in focus, the AF confirmation
mark lights up on the monitor and the beep sounds when the focus
C-AF
is locked at the first and second time.
(continuous AF)
Even if the subject moves or you change the composition of the
picture, the camera continues trying to focus.
• Four Thirds system lenses focus using [S-AF].
This function allows you to manually )
focus on any subject. Near
MF
(manual focus)

Focus ring
S-AF+MF After pressing the shutter button halfway to focus in [S-AF] mode,
(simultaneous use of you can turn the focus ring to fine-adjust focus manually.
S-AF mode and MF
mode)
Press the shutter button halfway to focus; the camera then tracks
and maintains focus on the current subject while the shutter button
is held in this position.
C-AF+TR
• The AF target is displayed in red if the camera can no longer track
(AF tracking)
the subject. Release the shutter button and then frame the subject
again and press the shutter button halfway.
• Four Thirds system lenses focus using [S-AF].

# Cautions
• The camera may be unable to focus if the subject is poorly lit, obscured by mist or smoke,
or lacks contrast.

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 Movie sound options (recording sound with movies)
1 Display the live control and select the Movie R item
R
ISO
R
AUTO

using FG. R
i

2 Switch ON/OFF using HI and press Q.

Movie R On

n OFF ON
ON

# Cautions
• When recording sound in a movie, the sound made by the lens and camera operating
may be recorded. If desired, you can reduce these sounds by shooting with [AF Mode] set
3 to [S-AF], or by limiting the amount of times you press the buttons.
• No sound is recorded in [ART7] (Diorama) mode.
Live control

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4 Menu functions

Using the menus

The menus contain shooting and playback options that are not displayed by the live
control, and let you customize the camera settings for easier use.
W Preliminary and basic shooting options
X Advanced shooting options
q Playback and retouch options
c Customizing camera settings (P. 76)
# Accessory port menu options for accessory port devices such as EVF and
OLYMPUS PENPAL (P. 92)*
d Camera setup (e.g., date and language) 4
* Not displayed at default settings.

Menu functions
1 Press the MENU button to display the menus.
Shooting Menu 1
1 Card Setup
Reset/Myset
Tab 2
Picture Mode j
D
Image Aspect 4:3
Operation guide Digital Tele-converter Off

Back Set Press Q to confirm the

Press the MENU button setting
to go back one screen

2 Use FG to select a tab and press Q.

3 Select an item using FG and press Q to display options for the
selected item.
The current setting is displayed
Shooting Menu 2 Shooting Menu 2
j /Y o j/Y o

Q
1 1
Function 2
Image Stabilizer
2
Image Stabilizer T Off
Bracketing Bracketing S
Multiple Exposure Off Multiple Exposure Y12s Off
Time Lapse Settings Off Time Lapse Settings Y2s Off
# RC Mode Off # RC Mode YC Off

Back Set Back Set

4 Use FG to highlight an option and press Q to select.

• Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the menu.

$ Notes
• For the default settings of each option, refer to “Menu directory” (P. 126).
• A guide is displayed for about 2 seconds after you select an option. Press the INFO
button to view or hide guides.

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  Shooting Menu 1/Shooting Menu 2
Shooting Menu 1
1 Card Setup
Reset/Myset
2
Picture Mode j
D
Image Aspect 4:3
Digital Tele-converter Off

Back Set

W Card Setup (P. 62) X j/Y (Drive/Self-timer) (P. 43, 65)

Reset/Myset (P. 63) Image Stabilizer (P. 53)
Picture Mode (P. 64) Bracketing (P. 66)
K (P. 65) Multiple Exposure (P. 68)
Image Aspect (P. 55) Time Lapse Settings (P. 69)
Digital Tele-converter (P. 70) # RC Mode (P. 69)
4
Formatting the card (Card Setup)
Menu functions (Shooting menus)

Cards must be formatted with this camera before first use or after being used with
other cameras or computers.
All data stored on the card, including protected images, is erased when the card is
formatted.
When formatting a used card, confirm there are no images that you still want to keep
on the card. g “Card basics” (P. 113)
1 Select [Card Setup] in W Shooting Menu 1. Card Setup

2 Select [Format].
All Erase
Format

Back Set

3 Select [Yes] and press Q.

• Formatting is performed.

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Restoring default settings (Reset/Myset)
Camera settings can be easily restored to registered settings.
Using reset settings
Restore default settings.

1 Select [Reset/Myset] in W Shooting Menu 1.

2 Select [Reset] and press Q.
Reset
Reset/Myset
Basic
• Highlight [Reset] and press I to choose the reset type. Myset1 Set
Myset2 Set
To reset all settings except the time, date, and a few Myset3 Set
others, highlight [Full] and press Q. Myset4 Set
g “Menu directory” (P. 126)

3 Select [Yes] and press Q. Back Set

Saving Myset
4
You can save the current camera settings for modes other than shooting mode. Saved
settings can be called up in P, A, S, and M modes.

Menu functions (Shooting menus)

1 Adjust settings in order to save.

2 Select [Reset/Myset] in W Shooting Menu 1.

3 Select the desired destination ([Myset1]–[Myset4]) and press I.

• [Set] appears next to destinations ([Myset1]–[Myset4]) to which settings have already
been saved. Selecting [Set] again overwrites the registered setting.
• To cancel the registration, select [Reset].

4 Select [Set] and press Q.

• Settings that can be saved to Myset g “Menu directory” (P. 126)
Using Myset
Sets the camera to the settings selected for Myset.

1 Select [Reset/Myset] in W Shooting Menu 1.

2 Select the desired settings ([Myset1]–[Myset4]) and
Reset
Reset/Myset
Basic
press Q. Myset1 Set
Myset2 Set

3 Select [Set] and press Q. Myset3

Myset4
Set
Set

Back Set

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 Processing options (Picture Mode)
Make individual adjustments to contrast, sharpness, and other parameters using
the [Picture Mode] item in [Live Control]. Changes to each picture mode are stored
separately.
1 Select [Picture Mode] in W Shooting Menu 1.
1
Shooting Menu 1
Card Setup
Reset/Myset
2
Picture Mode j
D
Image Aspect 4:3
Digital Tele-converter Off

Back Set

2 Select an option with FG and press Q.

3 Press I to display settings for the selected option.

4
h i-a J K
Menu functions (Shooting menus)

Contrast Distinction between light and dark    

Sharpness Sharpness of the image    
Saturation Vividness of the color   k 
Gradation Adjust tone (gradation).
Divides the image into detailed
regions and adjusts the brightness
separately for each region. This is
Auto effective for images with areas of
large contrast in which the whites
   
appear too bright or the blacks
appear too dark.
Normal Use [Normal] mode for general uses.
High Key Gradation for a bright subject.
Low Key Gradation for a dark subject.
Effect Sets the extent that the effect will be
 k k 
(i-Enhance) applied.
Creates a black and white image.
B&W Filter
The filter color is brightened and the
(Monotone)
complementary color is darkened.
Creates a normal black and white
N:Neutral
image.
Reproduces clearly defined white
Ye:Yellow
cloud with natural blue sky.
k k  
Slightly emphasizes colors in blue
Or:Orange
skies and sunsets.
Strongly emphasizes colors in blue
R:Red skies and brightness of crimson
foliage.
Strongly emphasizes colors in red lips
G:Green
and green leaves.

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 h i-a J K
Pict. Tone
Colors the black and white image.
(Monotone)
Creates a normal black and white
N:Neutral
image.
S:Sepia Sepia k k  
B:Blue Bluish
P:Purple Purplish
G:Green Greenish

# Cautions
• Changes to contrast have no effect at settings other than [Normal].

Image quality (K)

4
Select an image quality. You can select a separate image quality for photographs and

Menu functions (Shooting menus)

movies. This is the same as the [K] item in [Live Control].
• You can change the JPEG image size and compression ratio combination, and [X] and
[W] pixel counts. [K Set], [Pixel Count] g “Using the custom menus” (P. 76)

Setting the self timer (j/Y)

You can customize the self timer operation.
1 Select [j/Y] in X Shooting Menu 2.
1 j/Y
Shooting Menu 2
o
Image Stabilizer
2
Bracketing
Multiple Exposure Off
Time Lapse Settings Off
# RC Mode Off

Back Set

2 Select [YC] (custom) and press I.

3 Use FG to select the item and press I.

• Use FG to select the setting and press Q.

Frame Sets the number of frames to be shot.

Sets the time after the shutter button is pressed until the picture
Y Timer
is taken.
Sets the shooting interval for the second and subsequent
Interval Time
frames.

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 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 X Shooting Menu 2 and
j/Y
Shooting Menu 2
o
press Q.
1
Image Stabilizer
2
Bracketing
Multiple Exposure Off
Time Lapse Settings Off
# RC Mode Off

Back Set

2 Choose a bracketing type.

AE BKT
Bracketing
--
• t or f is displayed in the monitor. WB BKT A-- G--
FL BKT --
ISO BKT --

4 ART BKT
HDR BKT
--
--

Back Set
Menu functions (Shooting menus)

AE BKT (AE bracketing)

The camera varies the exposure of each shot. The modification amount can be selected from
0.3 EV, 0.7 EV, or 1.0 EV. In single-frame shooting mode, one photograph is taken each time
the shutter button is pressed all the way down, while in sequential shooting mode the camera
continues to take shots in the following order while the shutter button is pressed all the way
down: no modification, negative, positive. Number of shots: 2, 3, 5, or 7
• The t indicator turns green during bracketing. Bracketing
• The camera modifies exposure by varying aperture and AE BKT Off --
WB BKT A-- G--
2f 0.3EV
shutter speed (mode P), shutter speed (modes A and M), FL BKT 2f 0.7EV --
or aperture (mode S). ISO BKT 2f 1.0EV --
ART BKT 3f 0.3EV --
• The camera brackets the value currently selected for HDR BKT 3f 0.7EV --
exposure compensation. 3f 1.0EV
• The size of the bracketing increment changes with the value Back Set
selected for [EV Step]. g “Using the custom menus” (P. 76)
WB BKT (WB bracketing)
Three images with different white balances (adjusted in specified color directions) are
automatically created from one shot, starting with the value currently selected for white
balance. WB bracketing is available in P, A, S and M modes.
• White balance can be varied by 2, 4, or 6 steps on each of WB BKT
the A – B (Amber – Blue) and G – M (Green – Magenta) axes.
• The camera brackets the value currently selected for white A-B G-M

balance compensation. 3f 4Step 3f 4Step

• No pictures will be taken during WB bracketing if there is
not enough memory on the card for the selected number of
frames. Back Set

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FL BKT (FL bracketing)
The camera varies flash level over three shots (no modification on the first 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, all shots are taken while the shutter
button is pressed.
• The t indicator turns green during bracketing. Bracketing
• The size of the bracketing increment changes with the value AE BKT Off --
WB BKT A-- G--
3f 0.3EV
selected for [EV Step]. g “Using the custom menus” (P. 76) FL BKT 3f 0.7EV --
ISO BKT 3f 1.0EV --
ART BKT --
HDR BKT --

Back Set

ISO BKT (ISO bracketing)

The camera varies the sensitivity over three shots while keeping the shutter speed and
aperture fixed. The modification amount can be selected from 0.3 EV, 0.7 EV, or 1.0 EV. Each 4
time the shutter button is pressed, the camera shoots three frames with the set sensitivity
(or if auto sensitivity is selected, the optimal sensitivity setting) on the first shot, negative

Menu functions (Shooting menus)

modification on the second shot, and positive modification on the third shot.
• The size of the bracketing increment does not change with Bracketing
the value selected for [ISO Step]. g “Using the custom AE BKT Off --
WB BKT A-- G--
3f 0.3EV
menus” (P. 76) FL BKT 3f 0.7EV --
• Bracketing is performed regardless of the upper limit set with ISO BKT 3f 1.0EV --
ART BKT --
[ISO-Auto Set]. g “Using the custom menus” (P. 76) HDR BKT --

Back Set

ART BKT (ART bracketing)

Each time the shutter is released, the camera records multiple images, each with a different
art filter settiing. You can turn art filter bracketing on or off separately for each picture mode.
• Recording may take some time. ART BKT
• ART BKT cannot be combined with WB BKT or ISO BKT. Pop Art Off Off
Soft Focus On Off
Pale&Light Color Off
Light Tone Off
Grainy Film Off
Pin Hole Off
Diorama Off
Back Set

HDR BKT (HDR bracketing)

The camera records multiple images, each with a different exposure suitable for HDR
imaging.
• The images are recorded in sequential shooting mode. The camera continues to take the
selected number of frames even if you release the shutter button.
• HDR bracketing cannot be combined with other bracketing.

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 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 X Shooting Menu 2.

2 Adjust settings.
Frame
Multiple Exposure
Off
Auto Gain Off
Frame Select [2f]. Overlay Off
When set to [On], the brightness of each
frame is set to 1/2 and the images are
Auto Gain overlaid. When set to [Off], the images are
overlaid with the original brightness of each Back Set

frame.
When set to [On], a RAW image recorded
4 Overlay
on a card can be overlaid with multiple
exposures and stored as a separate image. ISO
400

The number of pictures taken is one.

Menu functions (Shooting menus)

LN

• a is displayed in the monitor while multiple exposure HD

[Link]
is in effect. P 250 F5.6 0.0 38

3 Shoot.
• a is displayed in green when shooting starts.
• Press  to delete the last shot.
• The previous shot is superimposed on the view through the lens as a guide to
framing the next shot.

% Tips
• To overlay 3 or more frames: Select RAW for [K] and use the [Overlay] option to make
repeated multiple exposures.
• For more information on overlaying RAW images: g [Edit] (P. 71)

# Cautions
• The camera will not go to sleep while multiple exposure is in effect.
• Photographs taken with other cameras cannot be included in a multiple exposure.
• When [Overlay] is set to [On], the images displayed when a RAW image is selected are
developed with the settings at the time of shooting.
• To set the shooting functions, cancel multiple exposure shooting first. Some functions
cannot be set.
• Multiple exposure is cancelled automatically from the first picture in the following
situations.
The camera is turned off/The q button is pressed/The MENU button is pressed/The
shooting mode is set to a mode other than P, A, S, M/The battery power runs out/Any
cable is connected to the camera
• When a RAW image is selected using [Overlay], the JPEG image for the image recorded
in JPEG+RAW is displayed.
• When shooting multiple exposures using bracketing, priority is given to multiple exposure
shooting. While the overlay image is being saved, bracketing is reset to the factory default
setting.

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Shooting automatically with a fixed interval (time lapse shooting)
You can set the camera to shoot automatically with a set time lapse. The shot frames
can also be recorded as into a single movie. This setting is only available in P/A/S/M
modes.

1 Perform the following settings under [Time Lapse Settings] in X Shooting

Menu 2.
Frame Sets the number of frames to be shot.
Start Waiting Time Sets waiting time before starting to shot.
Interval Time Sets interval between shots after shooting starts.
Sets recording format of frame sequence.
[Off]: Records each frame as a still picture.
Time Lapse Movie
[On]: Records each frame as a still picture and generates and
records a single movie from the frame sequence. 4
• The image quality of the movie is [M-JPEG HD] and the frame rate 10fps.

Menu functions (Shooting menus)

2 Shoot.
• Frames are shot even if the image is not in focus after AF. If you wish to fix the focus
position, shoot in MF.
• [Rec View] operates for 0.5 seconds.
• If either of the time before shooting, or shooting interval is set to 1 minute 30 seconds
or longer, the monitor and camera power will turn off after 1 minute. 10 seconds before
shooting, the power will automatically turn on again. When the monitor is off, press the
shutter button to turn it on again.

# Cautions
• If the AF mode is set to [C-AF] or [C-AF+TR], it is automatically changed to [S-AF].
• Touch operations are disabled during time lapse shooting.
• Bracketing and multiple exposure cannot be used together.
• The flash will not work if the flash charging time is longer than the interval between shots.
• For [BULB] and [TIME] shooting, the shutter speed is fixed to 60 seconds.
• If the camera automatically turns off in interval between shots, it will turn on in time for the
next shot.
• If the any of the still pictures are not recorded correctly, the time lapse movie will not be
generated.
• If there is insufficient space on the card, the time lapse movie will not be recorded.
• Time lapse shooting will cancelled if any of the following is operated: Mode dial, MENU
button, q button, lens release button, or connecting the USB cable.
• If you turn off the camera, time lapse shooting will be cancelled.
• If there is not enough charge left on the battery, the shooting may end partway through.
Make sure the battery is suitably charged before starting.

Wireless remote control flash photography

The supplied flash unit and external flash units that offer a remote control mode and
are designated for use with this camera can be used for wireless flash photography.
g “External flash units designated for use with this camera” (P. 121)

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 Digital Zoom (Digital Tele-converter)
Digital Tele-converter is used to zoom in beyond the current zoom ratio. The camera
saves the center crop. Zoom is increased by about 2×.

1 Select [On] for [Digital Tele-converter] in W Shooting Menu 1.

2 The view in the monitor will be enlarged by a factor of two.

• The subject will be recorded as it appears in the monitor.

# Cautions
• Digital zoom is not available with multiple exposures, in J mode, or when T, s, f,
w, or m is selected in SCN mode.
• This function is not available when [Movie Effect] is [On] in n mode.
• When a RAW image is displayed, the area visible in the monitor is indicated by a frame.

4
Menu functions (Shooting menus)

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 Playback Menu
Playback Menu
1 m
R
2
Edit
<
Reset Protect
Connection to Smartphone

Back Set

m (P. 51) < (P. 96)

R (P. 71) Reset Protect (P. 73)
Edit (P. 71) Connection to Smartphone (P. 73)

Displaying images rotated (R)

When set to [On], photographs taken with the camera rotated in portrait orientation are 4
automatically rotated and displayed in portrait orientation.

Menu functions (Playback menus)

Editing still images
Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images.

1 Select [Edit] in the q Playback Menu and press Q.

2 Use FG to select [Sel. Image] and press Q.

3 Use HI to select 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, both [RAW Data Edit] and
[JPEG Edit] will be displayed. Select the menu for the image to be edited.

4 Select [RAW Data Edit] or [JPEG Edit] and press Q.

Create a JPEG copy of a RAW image edited according to the settings.

The JPEG copy is processed using the current camera

[Current] settings. Adjust the camera settings before choosing this
option.
RAW Data
Edit [Custom1] Editing can be performed while changing the settings on
[Custom2] the monitor. You can save the settings used.

The image is edited using the art filters currently set to

ART BKT
[On].

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 Choose from the following options:
[Shadow Adj]: Brightens a dark backlit subject.
[Redeye Fix]: Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash shooting.
[P]: Use the dial to choose the size of the
crop and FGHI to position the crop.

O Set

[Aspect]: Changes the aspect ratio of images from 4:3 (standard) to [3:2],
JPEG Edit
[16:9], [1:1], or [3:4]. After changing the aspect ratio, use FGHI to
specify the trimming position.
[Black & White]: Creates black and white images.
[Sepia]: Creates sepia-toned images.
4 [Saturation]: Sets the color depth. Adjust the color saturation checking the
picture on the screen.
[Q]: Converts the image file size to 1280 × 960, 640 × 480, or 320 × 240.
Menu functions (Playback menus)

Images with an aspect ratio other than 4:3 (standard) are converted to the
closest image file size.
[e-Portrait]: Makes skin look smooth and translucent.
You may not be able to compensate depending on the image if face
detection fails.

5 When the settings are complete, press Q.

• The settings will be applied to the image.

6 Select [Yes] and press Q.

• The edited image is stored in the card.

# Cautions
• Movies and 3D photos cannot be edited.
• Red-eye correction may not work depending on the image.
• Editing of a JPEG image is not possible in the following cases:
When an image is processed on a PC, when there is not enough space in the card
memory, when an image is recorded on another camera
• When resizing ([Q]) an image, you cannot select a larger number of pixels than was
originally recorded.
• [P] and [Aspect] can only be used to edit images with an aspect ratio of 4:3 (standard).
• When [Picture Mode] is set to [ART], [Color Space] is locked to [sRGB].

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Image overlay
Up to 3 frames of RAW images taken with the camera can be overlaid and saved as a
separate image.
The image is saved with the record mode set at the time the image is saved. (If [RAW]
is selected, the copy will be saved in [YN+RAW] format.)

1 Select [Edit] in the q Playback Menu and press Q.

2 Use FG to select [Image Overlay] and press Q.

3 Select the number of images in the overlay and press Q.

4 Use FGHI to select the RAW images that will
RAW
Image Overlay
RAW RAW
be used in the overlay.
• When you have selected the number of images RAW

specified in Step 3, the overlay will be displayed.

RAW RAW RAW
4
Back Set

Menu functions (Playback menus)

5 Adjust gain. Image Overlay

• Use HI to select an image and use FG to adjust

gain.
• Gain can be adjusted in the range 0.1 – 2.0. Check the
results in the monitor.
×0.3 ×1.5 ×0.5
Back Set

6 Press Q. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; select [Yes] and press Q.

% Tips
• To overlay 4 or more frames, save the overlay image as a RAW file and use
[Image Overlay] repeatedly.
Audio recording
Add an audio recording (up to 30 sec. long) to the current photograph.
This is the same function as [R] during playback. (P. 50)

Canceling all protections

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

1 Select [Reset Protect] in the q Playback Menu.

2 Select [Yes] and press Q.

Using the Smartphone connection option (Connection to

Smartphone)
The camera can connect to a smartphone by using the wireless LAN function. Once
connected camera images can be viewed on and transferred to the other device. g
“Using the camera wireless LAN function” (P. 103)

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  Setup Menu
Use the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions. Setup Menu
1 X --.--.-- --:--
W English
2
j±0 k±0
Rec View 5sec
Wi-Fi Settings
c/# Menu Display
Firmware
Back Set

Option Description g
X Set the camera clock.
(Date/time 14
setting)
W You can change the language used for the on-screen display and
4 (Changing
the display
error messages from English to another language.
—
language)
Menu functions (Setup menus)

i You can adjust the brightness and

(Monitor color temperature of the monitor. Color j k
brightness temperature adjustment will affect only -2 +1

adjustment) the monitor display during playback.

Use HI to highlight j (color
—
temperature) or k (brightness) and Vivid Natural
FG to adjust the value. Back Set

Press the INFO button to switch between [Natural] and [Vivid]

monitor color display.
Rec View Choose whether pictures are displayed immediately after shooting
and for how long. This is useful for making a brief check of the
picture you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway
while checking the picture lets you resume shooting immediately.
[0.3sec] – [20sec]: Selects the number of seconds to display each —
picture.
[Off]: The picture being recorded to the card is not displayed.
[Autoq]: Displays the image being recorded, and then switches to
playback mode. This is useful for erasing a picture after checking it.
Wi-Fi Set up the camera to connect to a smartphone with Wi-Fi
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Settings connectivity using the wireless function on the camera.
c/# Choose whether to display the custom or accessory port menu.
Menu 92
Display
Firmware Your product’s firmware version will be displayed. When you make
inquiries about your camera or accessories or when you want to
—
download software, you will need to state which version of each of
the products you are using.

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Setting up a wireless LAN connection (Wi-Fi Settings)
To use the wireless LAN functions on the camera (P. 103), you need to make setting such
as the password to be used when connecting.
[Private] and [One-Time] for a one-time connection are available.
Setting password selection method

1 Select [Wi-Fi Settings] in the d Setup Menu and press Q.

2 Select [Wi-Fi Connect Settings] and press I.

3 Select the wireless LAN connection method and press Q.

• [Private]: Connect using a preset password.
• [One-Time]: Connect using a different password each time.
• [Select]: Select which method to use each time.
Changing private connection password 4
Change the password used for [Private].

Menu functions (Setup menus)

1 Select [Wi-Fi Settings] in the d Setup Menu and press Q.

2 Select [Private Password] and press I.

3 Enter a password according to the instructions in the operating guide and

press R.
• A new password will be set.
Cancelling image sharing
Deselects images selected for sharing (P. 48) when connected to a wireless LAN
network.

1 Select [Wi-Fi Settings] in the d Setup Menu and press Q.

2 Select [Reset share Order] and press I.

3 Select [Yes] and press Q.

Initializing wireless LAN settings
Initializes content of [Wi-Fi Settings].

1 Select [Wi-Fi Settings] in the d Setup Menu and press Q.

2 Select [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] and press I.

3 Select [Yes] and press Q.

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 Using the custom menus
Camera settings can be customized using the c Custom Menu.
Custom Menu

R AF/MF (P. 76) Custom Menu

S Button/Dial/Lever (P. 77) 1 R AF/MF

S Button/Dial/Lever
2
T Release/j (P. 77) T Release/j
U Disp/8/PC
U Disp/8/PC (P. 78) V Exp/p/ISO
W # Custom
V Exp/p/ISO (P. 79) X K/Color/WB

W # Custom (P. 80) Back Set

X K/Color/WB (P. 81)

Y Record/Erase (P. 82)
4 Z Movie (P. 83)
b K Utility (P. 83)
Menu functions (Custom menus)

R AF/MF MENU c R
Option Description g
AF Mode Choose the AF mode. This is the same as the live control
setting. You can set separate focusing methods for still 59
photography mode and n mode.
Full-time AF If [On] is selected, the camera will continue to focus even
—
when the shutter button is not pressed halfway.
AEL/AFL Customize AF and AE lock. 84
Reset Lens When set to [On], this resets the focus of the lens (infinity)
each time the power is turned off. —
The focus of power zoom lenses is also reset.
BULB/TIME Normally focus locks during the exposure when manual
Focusing focus (MF) is selected. Select [On] to allow focusing using —
the focus ring.
Focus Ring You can customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point by
—
selecting the rotational direction of the focus ring.
MF Assist When set to [On], you can automatically switch to zoom or
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peaking in manual focus mode by rotating the focus ring.
P Set Home Choose the AF target position that will be saved as the
home position. p appears in the AF target selection —
display while you choose a home position.

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R AF/MF MENU c R
Option Description g
AF Illuminat. Select [Off] to disable the AF illuminator. —
I Face Priority Select the face priority AF mode. This is the same as the
41
live control setting.

S Button/Dial/Lever MENU c S
Option Description g
Button Function Choose the function assigned to the selected button.
[;Function], [aFunction], [RFunction], [IFunction], 85
[GFunction], [nFunction], [lFunction]
Dial Function You can change the functions assigned to the main dial and
—
sub-dial. 4
Dial Direction Choose the direction in which the dial is rotated to adjust
—
shutter speed or aperture.

Menu functions (Custom menus)

Mode Dial Customize the shooting mode set by the mode dial. You can
—
Function apply saved Myset settings.
L Lever Function You can use the positioning of the lever to change the
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function of the dials and button.

T Release/j 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 —
Rls Priority C for S-AF (P. 59) and C-AF (P. 59) modes.
j L fps Choose the frame advance rates for [S] and [T]. Figures
are the approximate maximums. 43
j H fps
j + IS Off When set to [Off], the image stablizer will turn on for
—
sequential shooting.
Half Way Rls If set to [On], image stabilization operates when you press
—
With IS shutter button halfway.
Lens I.S. Priority If [On] is selected, priority is given to the lens function
operation when using a lens with an image stabilization —
function.
Release Lag-Time If [Short] is selected, the time lag between fully pressing the
—
shutter button and the shot being taken can be shortened.*
* This will shorten the battery life. Also make sure that the camera is not subject to sharp
impacts while in use. Such impacts may cause the monitor to stop displaying subjects. If
this happens, turn the power off and on again.

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 U Disp/8/PC MENU c U
Option Description g
HDMI [HDMI Out]: Selecting the digital video signal format for
connecting to a TV via an HDMI cable.
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[HDMI Control]: Select [On] to allow the camera to be
operated using remotes for TVs that support HDMI control.
Video Out Choose the video standard ([NTSC] or [PAL]) used in your
87
country or region.
KControl Choose the controls displayed in each shooting mode.
Settings Shooting mode
Controls P/A/
A ART SCN
S/M
Live Control (P. 52) On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off 88
4 Live SCP (P. 89)
Live Guide (P. 20)
On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off
– On/Off – –
Art Menu – – On/Off –
Menu functions (Custom menus)

Scene Menu – – – On/Off

G/Info Settings Choose the information displayed when the INFO button is
pressed.
[q Info]: Choose the information displayed in full frame
playback.
90, 91
[LV-Info]: Choose the information displayed when the
camera is in shooting mode.
[G Settings]: Choose the information displayed in index
and calendar playback.
Displayed Grid Select [w], [x], [y], [X] or [x] to display a grid on the —
monitor.
Picture Mode Display only the selected picture mode when a picture
—
Settings mode is selected.
Histogram [Highlight]: Choose the lower bound for the highlight display.
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Settings [Shadow]: Choose the upper bound for the shadow display.
Mode Guide Choose [Off] to not display help for the selected mode when
15
the mode dial is rotated to a new setting.
Live View Boost If [On] is selected, priority will be given to making images
clearly visible; the effects exposure compensation and other —
settings will not be visible in the monitor.
Frame Rate Select [High] to reduce frame lag. However, the image
—
quality may drop.
Art LV Mode [mode1]: The filter effect is always displayed.
[mode2]: Filter effects are not visible in the monitor while
—
the shutter button is pressed halfway. Choose for a smooth
display.

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U Disp/8/PC MENU c U
Option Description g
Flicker reduction Reduce the effects of flicker under some kinds of lighting,
including fluorescent lamps. When flicker is not reduced by
the [Auto] setting, set to [50Hz] or [60Hz] in accordance with —
the commercial power frequency of the region where the
camera is used.
LV Close Up Mode [mode1]: Pressing the shutter button halfway cancels zoom.
[mode2]: Zoom is not cancelled when the shutter button is 42
pressed halfway.
Peaking Settings You can switch the edge enhancement color between white
—
and black.
Backlit LCD If no operations are performed for the selected period, the
backlight will dim to save battery power. The backlight will —
not dim if [Hold] is selected. 4
Sleep The camera will enter sleep (energy saving) mode if no
operations are performed for the selected period. The

Menu functions (Custom menus)

—
camera can be reactivated by pressing the shutter button
halfway.
Auto Power Off Sets camera to turn off after a set period. —
8 (Beep sound) When set to [Off], you can turn off the beep sound that is
—
emitted when the focus locks by pressing the shutter button.
USB Mode Choose a mode for connecting the camera to a computer or
printer. Choose [Auto] to display USB mode options every —
time the camera is connected.

V Exp/p/ISO MENU c V
Option Description g
EV Step Choose the size of the increments used when selecting
shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, and other —
exposure parameters.
Noise Reduct. This function reduces the noise that is generated during
long exposures.
[Auto]: Noise reduction is only performed at slow shutter
speeds.
[On]: Noise reduction is performed with every shot.
[Off]: Noise reduction off.
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• Noise reduction requires about twice the time needed to
record the image.
• Noise reduction turns off automatically during sequential
shooting.
• This function may not work effectively with some shooting
conditions or subjects.
Noise Filter Choose the amount of noise reduction performed at high
—
ISO sensitivities.
ISO Set ISO sensitivity. 45
ISO Step Select the increments available for choosing ISO sensitivity. —

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 V Exp/p/ISO MENU c V
Option Description g
ISO-Auto Set Choose the upper limit and default value used for ISO
sensitivity when [Auto] is selected for ISO.
[High Limit]: Choose the upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity
—
selection.
[Default]: Choose the default value for auto ISO sensitivity
selection.
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 ISO200 in mode
M.
[All]: Auto ISO sensitivity selection is available in all modes.
4 Metering
AEL Metering
Choose a metering mode according to the scene.
Choose the metering method used for AE lock (P. 84).
58
—
[Auto]: Use the currently selected metering method.
Menu functions (Custom menus)

BULB/TIME Timer Choose the maximum exposure for bulb and time
—
photography.
BULB/TIME Sets the monitor brightness when [BULB], or [TIME] is
Monitor used. Also sets the brightness of the external electronic —
viewfinder.
Live BULB Choose the display interval during shooting. Some
restrictions apply. The frequency drops at high ISO —
sensitivities. Choose [Off] to disable the display. Tap the
Live TIME monitor or press the shutter button halfway to refresh the —
display.
Anti-Shock z Choose the delay between the shutter button being
pressed and the shutter being released. This diminishes
camera shake caused by vibrations. This feature is
—
useful in situations such as microscope photography and
astrophotography. It is also useful for sequential shooting
(P. 43) and self timer photography (P. 43).

W # Custom MENU c W
Option Description g
# X-Sync. Choose the shutter speed used when the flash fires. 91
# Slow Limit Choose the slowest shutter speed available when a flash
91
is used.
w+F When set to [On], it will be added to the exposure
compensation value and flash intensity control will be 37, 57
performed.

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X K/Color/WB MENU c X
Option Description g
K Set You can select the JPEG image quality mode from
combinations of three image sizes and four compression
rates.
D Set
1) Use HI to select a
combination ([K1] –
1 2 3 4
[K4]) and use FG to
change. Y SF X F W N W SF 56
2) Press Q. Pixel Count F

Back Set

Image size Compression

rate
4
Pixel Count Choose the pixel count for [X]- and [W]-size images.

Menu functions (Custom menus)

1) Select [Pixel Count] in the c Custom Menu tab X.
Pixel Count
2) Select [Xiddle] or
Xiddle 2560×1920
[Wmall] and press I. Wmall 1280×960
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3) Choose a pixel count
and press Q.

Back Set

Shading Comp. Choose [On] to correct peripheral illumination according to

the type of lens.
• Compensation is not available for teleconverters or
—
extension tubes.
• Noise may be visible at the edges of photographs taken at
high ISO sensitivities.
WB Set the white balance. This is the same as the live control
setting. You can also fine-tune the white balance for each 44
mode.
All > [All Set]: Use the same white balance compensation in all
modes except [CWB].
—
[All Reset]: Set white balance compensation for all modes
except [CWB] to 0.
W Keep Warm Select [Off] to eliminate “warm” colors from pictures taken
under incandescent lighting. —
Color
#+WB Adjust white balance for use with a flash. —
Color Space You can select how colors are reproduced on the monitor
—
or printer.

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 Y Record/Erase MENU c Y
Option Description g
Quick Erase If [On] is selected, pressing the  button in the playback —
display will immediately delete the current image.
RAW+JPEG Erase Choose the action performed when a photograph recorded
at a setting of RAW+JPEG is erased in single-frame
playback (P. 19).
[JPEG]: Only the JPEG copy is erased.
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[RAW]: Only the RAW copy is erased.
[RAW+JPEG]: Both copies are erased.
• Both the RAW and JPEG copies are deleted when selected
images are deleted or when [All Erase] (P. 62) is selected.
File Name [Auto]: Even when a new card is inserted, the file numbers
are retained from the previous card. File numbering
4 continues from the last number used or from the highest
number available on the card.
—
[Reset]: When you insert a new card, the folder numbers
Menu functions (Custom menus)

starts at 100 and the file name starts at 0001. If a card

containing images is inserted, the file numbers start at the
number following the highest file number on the card.
Edit Filename Choose how image files are named by editing the portion of
the filename highlighted below in gray.
sRGB: [Link] Pmdd —
AdobeRGB: _mdd0000.jpg mdd
Priority Set Choose the default selection ([Yes] or [No]) for confirmation
—
dialogs.
dpi Settings Choose the print resolution. —
Copyright Add the names of the photographer and copyright holder to
Settings* new photographs. Names can be up to 63 characters long.
[Copyright Info.]: Select [On] to include the names of the
photographer and copyright holder in the Exif data for new
photographs.
[Artist Name]: Enter the name of the photographer.
[Copyright Name]: Enter the name of the copyright holder.

1) Highlight a character 1 and press Q to add the

highlighted character to the name 2.
2) Repeat Step 1 to complete the name, then highlight
[END] and press Q. —
• To delete a character, press the INFO button to
place the cursor in the name area 2, highlight the
character, and press .
Copyright Name 05/70

2 ABCDE
! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . /
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ?
@ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O
1 P Q R S T U V W X Y Z [ ] _
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n END
o p q r s t u v w x y z { }

Cancel Delete Set

* OLYMPUS does not accept liability for damages arising from disputes involving the use of
[Copyright Settings]. Use at your own risk.

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Z Movie MENU c Z
Option Description g
nMode Choose a movie record mode. This option can also be
55
selected using the live control.
Movie R Choose [Off] to record silent movies. This option can also
60
be selected using the live control.
Movie Effect Choose [On] to enable movie effects in n mode. 29
Wind Noise Reduce wind noise during recording.
—
Reduction
Recording Volume Adjust microphone sensitivity according to the distance to
—
your subject.

b K Utility MENU c b
Option Description g 4
Pixel Mapping The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check

Menu functions (Custom menus)

and adjust the image pickup device and image processing 111
functions.
Exposure Shift Adjust optimal exposure separately for each metering mode.
• This reduces the number of exposure compensation
options available in the selected direction.
—
• The effects are not visible in the monitor. To make
normal adjustments to the exposure, perform exposure
compensation (P. 37).
8 Warning Choose the battery level at which the 8 warning is 13
Level displayed.
Level Adjust You can calibrate the angle of the level gauge.
[Reset]: Resets adjusted values to the default settings.
—
[Adjust]: Sets the current camera orientation as the 0
position.
Touch Screen Activate the touch screen. Choose [Off] to disable the touch
—
Settings screen.
Eye-Fi* Enable or disable upload when using an Eye-Fi card. —
* Use in accordance with local regulations. Onboard airplanes and in other locations in
which the use of wireless devices is prohibited, remove the Eye-Fi card from the camera,
or select [Off] for [Eye-Fi]. The camera does not support the “endless” Eye-Fi mode.

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 AEL/AFL
MENU c R [AEL/AFL] S-AF AEL/AFL

Autofocus and metering can be performed by pressing the mode1

button to which AEL/AFL has been assigned. Choose a
Half Way AEL/S-AF
mode for each focus mode. Fully Exposure
AEL
AFL AEL

Back Set

AEL/AFL
Shutter button function Button function
When holding down
Mode Half-press Full press
AEL/AFL
Focus Exposure Focus Exposure Focus Exposure

4 S-AF
mode1
mode2
S-AF
S-AF
Locked
–
–
–
–
Locked
–
–
Locked
Locked
mode3 – Locked – – S-AF –
Menu functions (Custom menus)

mode1 C-AF start Locked Locked – – Locked

mode2 C-AF start – Locked Locked – Locked
C-AF
mode3 – Locked Locked – C-AF start –
mode4 – – Locked Locked C-AF start –
mode1 – Locked – – – Locked
MF mode2 – – – Locked – Locked
mode3 – Locked – – S-AF –

MF Assist
This is a focus assist function for MF. When the focus ring is rotated, the edge of the
subject is enhanced or a portion of the screen display is magnified. When you stop
operating the focus ring, the screen returns to the original display.

Magnify Magnifies a portion of the screen. The portion to be magnified

can be set in advance using AF target. g [AF Area] (P.40)
Peaking Displays clearly defined outlines with edge enhancement. You
can select the enhancement color. g [Peaking Settings] (P.79)

$ Notes
• [Magnify] and [Peaking] can be displayed using button operations. The display is switched
every time the button is pressed. Assign the switching function to one of the buttons in
advance using [Button Function] (P. 85).

# Cautions
• When Peaking is in use, the edges of small subjects tend to be enhanced more strongly.
This is no guarantee of accurate focusing.

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Button Function
MENU c S [Button Function]
See the table below for the functions that can be assigned. The options available vary from
button to button.
Button function items
[;Function] / [aFunction] / [RFunction]*1 / [IFunction] / [GFunction] / [nFunction]
([Direct Function]*2 / [P]*3) / [lFunction]*4
*1 Not available in n mode.
*2 Assign the function to each of FGHI.
*3 Choose the AF target.
*4 Choose the function assigned to the button on some lenses.
F Adjust exposure compensation.
ISO Adjust ISO sensitivity.
WB Adjust white balance.
4
AEL/AFL AE lock or AF lock. The function changes according to the

Menu functions (Custom menus)

[AEL/AFL] setting. When AEL is selected, press the button
once to lock the exposure and display [u] on the monitor.
Press the button again to cancel the lock.
R REC Press the button to record a movie.
Preview Aperture is stopped down to the selected value while the
button is pressed.
k The camera measures white balance when the button is
pressed (P. 45).
P Choose the AF target.

P Home Pressing the button selects the AF target position saved

with [P Set Home] (P. 76). The home AF target position is
indicated by a p icon. Press the button again to return to
AF target mode. If the camera is turned off when the home
position is selected, the home position will be reset.
MF Press the button to select manual focus mode. Press the
button again to restore the previously selected AF mode.
RAWK Press the button to toggle between JPEG and RAW+JPEG
record modes.
Test Picture Pictures taken while the button is pressed are displayed in the
monitor but are not recorded to the memory card.
Myset1 – Myset4 The settings switch to the registered Mysets while the button
is pressed.
u Turn the monitor backlight on and off.

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 I/H The button can be used to choose between I and H while
the underwater case is attached. Press and hold the button to
return to the previous mode. This enables U (Underwater) to
be set in WB mode. When using an ED12-50mmEZ lens with
power zoom (E-ZOOM), the lens is automatically zoomed to
the WIDE end or TELE end in accordance with I and H
switching.
Live Guide Press the button to display live guides.
b (Digital Tele-converter) Press the button to turn digital zoom on or off.
a (Magnify) Press the button to display the zoom frame. Press again to
magnify the image. Press and hold the button to turn off the
zoom frame.
Peaking Each press of the button switches the monitor between
display/non-display. When Peaking is displayed, histogram
4 and highlight/shadow display are not available.
AF Stop Stop autofocus.
Menu functions (Custom menus)

j/Y Choose a sequential shooting or self timer option.

# Choose a flash mode.

HDR BKT Switch to HDR bracketing with the saved settings.
AE BKT Turns on AE BKT shooting using stored settings.
ART BKT Turns on ART BKT shooting using stored settings.

L Lever Function
MENU c S L Lever Function
You can use the positioning of the lever to change the function of the dials and buttons.
Table of lever position and functions assigned to dial/buttons
Mode Lever position = 1 Lever position = 2
Dial functions are based on [Dial Main dial: White balance
mode1
Function] settings. Sub-dial: ISO
Dial functions are based on [Dial Main dial: ISO
mode2
Function] settings. Sub-dial: White balance

mode3 R button function is based on R button starts/stops movie

[RFunction] setting. recording.
The AF modes assigned to the lever positions apply. The default setting
mode4
for lever position = 2 is [MF].

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Viewing camera images on TV
Use the separately sold cable with the camera to playback recorded images on your
TV. Connect the camera to an HD TV using an HDMI cable to view high-quality images
on a TV screen.
HDMI cable (sold separately: CB-HD1)
HDMI Micro connector (Connect to the HDMI connector on
(type D) the TV.)

Type A

AV cable (sold separately: CB-AVC3)

(Connect to the TV video input jack
(yellow) and audio input jack (white).) 4
Multi-connector

Menu functions (Custom menus)

1 Use the cable to connect the camera to the TV.
• Adjust settings on the TV before connecting the camera.
• Choose the camera video mode before connecting the camera via an A/V cable.

2 Choose the TV input channel.

• The camera monitor turns off when the cable is connected.
• Press the q button when connecting via an AV cable.

# Cautions
• For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual.
• Depending on the TV’s settings, the displayed images and information may become
cropped.
• If the camera is connected using both an AV and HDMI cables, it will assign priority to
HDMI.
• If the camera is connected via an HDMI cable, you will be able to choose the digital video
signal type. Choose a format that matches the input format selected with the TV.
1080i Priority is given to 1080i HDMI output.
720p Priority is given to 720p HDMI output.
480p/576p HDMI output. 576p is used when [PAL] is selected for
480p/576p
[Video Out] (P. 78).
• You cannot shoot pictures or movies when the HDMI cable is connected.
• Do not connect the camera to other HDMI output devices. Doing so may damage the
camera.
• HDMI output is not performed while connected via USB to a computer or printer.

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  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 tab U.

2 Select [HDMI Control] and choose [On].

3 Operate the camera by using the TV remote control.

• You can operate the camera by following the operation guide displayed on the TV.
• During single-frame playback, you can display or hide the information display by
pressing the “Red” button, and display or hide the index display by pressing the
“Green” button.
• Some televisions may not support all features.

Choosing the control panel displays (KControl Settings)

4 Sets whether or not to display control panels for option selection in each shooting
mode.
Menu functions (Custom menus)

Control panels available in each shooting mode

• Pressing the INFO button switches to the next panel.

INFO

INFO INFO
Q
Change Color Saturation
IS OFF
Metering
ISO WB
WB
WB AUTO AUTO
AUTO
AUTO

NORM

A
AUTO Off
4:3

LF mall 4:3
Super Fine +RAW AEL / AFL
WB Auto HD

Cancel P AUTO
AUTO WB P 250 F5.6 36

Live guide Live control LV super control

panel (P. 89)

INFO

Q IS OFF INFO Metering

ISO WB
WB
WB AUTO AUTO
AUTO
AUTO

P/A/S/M
NORM
4:3
AUTO Off

LF mall 4:3
Super Fine +RAW AEL / AFL
WB Auto HD

P AUTO
AUTO WB P 250 F5.6 36

Live control LV super control

panel (P. 89)

INFO
Art filter menu
1 Pop Art

Q 1 Portrait
INFO IS OFF
INFO Metering
ISO WB
WB
WB AUTO AUTO
AUTO
AUTO

NORM

ART/SCN 4:3
AUTO Off

LF mall 4:3
Super Fine +RAW AEL / AFL
WB Auto HD

P AUTO
AUTO WB P 250 F5.6 36

Scene menu Live control LV super control

panel (P. 89)

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LV super control panel
The LV super control panel displays the current status of the shooting settings. You can
use it to set different options. Select options using the arrow pad or touch operations to
change the settings.

6
1 Recommended ISO
2 ISO WB 7
AUTO AUTO
3 8
NORM
4 AUTO Off 9
5 mall 4:3
Super Fine +RAW AEL / AFL 0

P 250 F5.6 +2.0 38

f e d c b a

Settings that can be modified using super control panel 4

1 Currently selected option B&W Filter x .................................P. 64

Menu functions (Custom menus)

2 ISO sensitivity .................................P. 45 Picture tone y ...............................P. 65
3 Sequential shooting/self-timer ........P. 43 9 Color space.....................................P. 81
4 Flash mode .....................................P. 38 0 Button function assignment ............P. 85
5 Flash intensity control .....................P. 57 a Face priority ....................................P. 41
6 White balance .................................P. 44 b Metering mode ................................P. 58
White balance compensation..........P. 44 c Aspect ratio .....................................P. 55
7 Picture mode...................................P. 54 d Record mode ..................................P. 56
8 Sharpness N..................................P. 64 e AF mode .........................................P. 59
Contrast J .....................................P. 64 AF target .........................................P. 40
Saturation T .................................P. 64 f Image stabilizer...............................P. 53
Gradation z...................................P. 64

# Cautions
• Not displayed in movie record mode.
Cursor
1 Display the LV super control panel.
• When you have set the display using the custom menu,
press Q and then repeatedly press INFO. Recommended ISO

g [KControl Settings] (P. 88) ISO

AUTO
WB
AUTO
NORM

2 Touch the function you wish to set. AUTO

mall 4:3
Off

• The cursor appears over the touch function. Super Fine +RAW AEL / AFL

P 250 F5.6
3 Press Q to select a settings value. 38

WB
ISO WB
AUTO AUTO
NORM
AUTO i
4:3
Normal AEL / AFL

[Link]
250 F5.6 +2.0 1023

$ Notes
• Also available in the ART or SCN menu screens. Touch the icon of the function you wish
to select.

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 Adding information displays (G/Info Settings)
LV-Info (Shooting information displays)
Use [LV-Info] to add the following shooting information displays. The added displays are
displayed by repeatedly pressing the INFO button during shooting. You can also choose to
not show displays that appear at the default setting.

ISO ISO
200 200

LN LN
HD HD

[Link] [Link]
P 250 F5.6 0.0 38 P 250 F5.6 0.0 38

Histogram display Highlight & Shadow

display

Highlight & Shadow display

4 Areas above the upper limit of brightness for the image are shown in red, those below the
lower limit in blue. g [Histogram Settings] (P. 78)
Menu functions (Custom menus)

q Info (Playback information displays)

Use [q Info] to add the following playback information displays. The added displays are
displayed by repeatedly pressing the INFO button during playback. You can also choose to
not show displays that appear at the default setting.
×10

2013.06.01 12:30 15 Shadow Highlight 15 15 16

Histogram display Highlight & Shadow display Light box display

Light box display

Compare two images side-by-side. Press Q to select the image on the opposite side of the
display.
• The base image is displayed on the right. Use HI to select an image and press Q to
move the image to the left. The image to be compared to the image on the left can be
selected on the right. To choose a different base image, highlight the right frame and
press Q.
• Press U to zoom in on the current image. To change the zoom ratio, turn the main dial.
• When zooming in, you can use FGHI to scroll to other areas of the image, and the
sub-dial to select between images.

U U U

2x 2x 2x 53 54

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G Settings (Index/calendar display)
You can add an index display with a different number of frames and calendar display
using [G Settings]. The additional screens are displayed by turning the main dial
during playback.
Q
p p p
2013.6
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

26 27 28 29 30 31 1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22
2013.06.01 12:30 20
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
L N 100-0020
2013.06.01 12:30 20 2013.06.01 12:30 20 30 1 2 3 4
q q 2013.06.01 12:30 20
q
Single-frame 4 frames 9–100 frames Calendar display
playback
Index display

Shutter speeds when the flash fires automatically [# X-Sync.] 4

[# Slow Limit]

Menu functions (Custom menus)

You can set shutter speed conditions for when the flash fires.
Shooting Flash timing
Upper limit Lower limit
mode (synchronous)
P The slower of 1/(lens focal
length×2) and the [# Slow Limit] setting
A [# X-Sync.] settings
[# X-Sync.] setting*
S
The set shutter speed No lower limit
M
* 1/320 seconds when using the internal flash and 1/250 seconds when using a separately
sold external flash.

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 Using the accessory port menus
You can make settings relating to devices connected via the accessory port.

Before Using the Accessory Port Menus

The Accessory Port menu is only available when the appropriate option is selected for the
[c/# Menu Display] item in the setup menu.

1 Press the MENU button to display the menus, and display the d (Setup
Menu) tab.

2 Select [c/# Menu Display] and set [# Menu Display] to [On].

• The # (Accessory Port Menu) tab will be displayed in the menu.
Accessory Port Menu
4 A OLYMPUS PENPAL Share (P. 94) Accessory Port Menu

B OLYMPUS PENPAL Album (P. 95) 1 OLYMPUS PENPAL Share

Menu functions (Accessory port menus)

2 OLYMPUS PENPAL Album

C Electronic Viewfinder (P. 95) Electronic Viewfinder

c
#

Back Set

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Using OLYMPUS PENPAL
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.
 Sending images
Resize and upload JPEG images to another device. Before sending images, make
sure that the receiving device is set to the mode for receiving data.

1 Display the picture you wish to send full frame and JPEG

press Q. <
Send A Picture

2 Select [Send A Picture] and press Q. Erase

• Select [Search] and press Q in the next dialog. The

camera searches for and displays Bluetooth devices in
range or in [Address Book].
Back Set
4
3 Select the destination and press Q. Send Picture

Menu functions (Accessory port menus)

• The image will be uploaded to the receiving device.
• If prompted to provide a PIN code, enter 0000 and
Sending
press Q.

Cancel

 Receiving images/adding a host

Connect to the transmitting device and download JPEG images.
1 Select [OLYMPUS PENPAL Share] in # Accessory 1
Accessory Port Menu
OLYMPUS PENPAL Share
Port Menu (P. 92). 2 OLYMPUS PENPAL Album
Electronic Viewfinder

2 Select [Please Wait] and press Q. c

• Perform operations for sending images on the sending #
device.
Back Set
• Transmission will start and a [Receive Picture Request]
dialog will be displayed.
3 Select [Accept] and press Q. Receive Picture

• The image will be downloaded to the camera.

• If prompted to provide a PIN code, enter 0000 and Receiving
press Q.

Cancel

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  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 # Accessory A. OLYMPUS PENPAL Share
Please Wait
Port Menu (P. 92). Address Book
My OLYMPUS PENPAL

2 Select [Address Book] and press Q. Picture Send Size 1

3 Select [Address List] and press Q.

• The names of existing hosts are listed. Back Set

4 Select the host you wish to edit and press Q.

Deleting hosts
Select [Yes] and press Q.
4 Editing host information
Press Q to display host information. To change the host name, press Q again and edit
Menu functions (Accessory port menus)

the current name in the rename dialog.

 Creating albums
Your favorite JPEG pictures can be resized and copied to an OLYMPUS PENPAL.
1 Display the picture you wish to copy full frame and JPEG

press Q. <
Send A Picture

2 Select [z] and press Q. Erase

• To copy images from an OLYMPUS PENPAL to the

memory card, select [y] and press Q.
Back Set

# Cautions
• The OLYMPUS PENPAL can be used only in the region in which it was purchased.
Depending on the areas, the usage may infringe the wave regulations and may be subject
to its penalty.

A OLYMPUS PENPAL Share MENU # A

Option Description g
Please Wait Receive images and add hosts to the address book. 93
Address Book [Address List]: View the hosts that have been saved to the
address book.
[New Pairing]: Add a host to the address book. 94
[Search Timer]: Choose how long the camera searches for
a host.
My OLYMPUS Display information for your OLYMPUS PENPAL, including
PENPAL the name, address, and supported services. Press Q to edit 94
the device name.
Picture Send Size Choose the size at which images are transmitted.
[Size 1: Small]: Images are sent at a size equivalent to
640 × 480.
[Size 2: Large]: Images are sent at a size equivalent to 93
1920 × 1440.
[Size 3: Medium]: Images are sent at a size equivalent to
1280 × 960.

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B OLYMPUS PENPAL Album MENU # B
Option Description g
Copy All All images and sound files are copied between the SD
card and OLYMPUS PENPAL. Copied images are resized 93
according to the option selected for picture copy size.
Reset Protect Remove protection from all pictures in the OLYMPUS
94
PENPAL album.
Album Mem. Usage Show the number of pictures currently in the album and the
number of additional pictures that can be stored at [Size 2: 94
Medium].
Album Mem. Setup [All Erase]: Delete all pictures in the album.
94
[Format Album]: Format the album.
Picture Copy Size Choose the size at which images are copied.
[Size 1: Large]: Copied images are not resized.
[Size 2: Medium]: Images are copied at a size equivalent to
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1920 × 1440.

Menu functions (Accessory port menus)

C Electronic Viewfinder MENU # C
Option Description g
EVF Adjust Adjust the brightness and the EVF Adjust
color temperature of optional j k
external viewfinders. The -5 +2

selected color temperature

is also used in the monitor
—
during playback. Use HI to
select color temperature (j) Back Set
or brightness (k) and use
FG to choose from values
between [+7] and [–7].
EVF Auto Switch Sets whether to automatically switch the display away
from the monitor when using the VF-4 external electronic
viewfinder.
When set to [Off], pressing the u button on the external 119
viewfinder switches the display between the viewfinder and
the monitor. When set to [On], the display automatically
switches to VF-4 when you look through it.

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 5 Printing pictures

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 connecting the camera
directly to a DPOF printer. A memory card is required when creating a print order.

Creating a print order

1 Press Q during playback and select [<].

2 Select [<] or [U] and press Q.

Individual picture Print Order Setting

5 Press HI to select the frame that you want to set as print

reservation, then press FG to set the number of prints. <
• To set print reservation for several pictures, repeat this
Printing pictures

ALL
step. Press Q when all the desired pictures have been
selected.
Back Set

All pictures
Select [U] and press Q.

3 Select the date and time format and press Q. X

The pictures are printed without the date

No No
and time. Date
Time
The pictures are printed with the shooting
Date
date.
Back Set
The pictures are printed with the shooting
Time
time.

4 Select [Set] and press Q.

# Cautions
• The camera cannot be used to modify print orders created with other devices. Creating a
new print order deletes any existing print orders created with other devices.
• Print orders cannot include 3D photos, RAW images, or movies.

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

1 Press Q during playback and select [<].

2 Select [<] and press Q.

• To remove all pictures from the print order, select [Reset] and press Q.
To exit without removing all pictures, select [Keep] and press Q.

3 Press HI to select images you wish to remove from the print order.
• Use G to set the number of prints to 0. Press Q once you have removed all the
desired pictures from the print order.

4 Select the date and time format and press Q.

• This setting is applied to all frames with print reservation data.

5 Select [Set] and press Q.

Direct printing (PictBridge) 5

By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you

Printing pictures
can print out recorded pictures directly.

1 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable and turn
the camera on.

USB cable

Smaller Multi-
terminal connector
USB port

• Use a fully charged battery for printing.

• When the camera is turned on, a dialog should be displayed in the monitor prompting
you to choose a host. If it is not, select [Auto] for [USB Mode] (P. 79) in the camera
custom menus.

2 Use FG to select [Print].

USB

• [One Moment] will be displayed, followed by a print- Storage

mode selection dialog. MTP
Print
• If the screen is not displayed after a few minutes, Exit
disconnect the USB cable and start again from Step 1.
Set

Proceed to “Custom printing” (P. 98).

# Cautions
• 3D photos, RAW images, and movies cannot be printed.

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 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 another picture, use HI to select Easy Print Start
PC/Custom Print
the image and press Q.
• To exit, unplug the USB cable from the camera while the
picture selection screen is displayed.

Custom printing
1 Follow the operation guide to set a print option.

5 Selecting the print mode

Select the type of printing (print mode). The available print modes are as shown below.
Printing pictures

Print Prints selected pictures.

Prints all the pictures stored in the card and makes one print for
All Print
each picture.
Prints multiple copies of one image in separate frames on a single
Multi Print
sheet.
All Index Prints an index of all the pictures stored in the card.
Prints according to the print reservation you made. If there is no
Print Order
picture with print reservation, this is not available.

Setting the print paper items

This setting varies with the type of printer. If only the printer’s STANDARD setting is
available, you cannot change the setting.
Size Sets the paper size that the printer supports.
Selects whether the picture is printed on the entire page or inside a
Borderless
blank frame.
Selects the number of pictures per sheet. Displayed when you have
Pics/Sheet
selected [Multi Print].

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 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.
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Select Single Print
Print More

Prints the currently displayed picture. If there is a picture that [Single

Print (f) Print] reservation has already been applied to, only that reserved
picture will be printed.
Applies print reservation to the currently displayed picture. If you
Single Print
want to apply reservation to other pictures after applying [Single
(t)
Print], use HI to select them.
Sets the number of prints and other items for the currently displayed
More (u) picture, and whether or not to print it. For operation, refer to “Setting
printing data” in the next section.

Setting printing data 5

Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture

Printing pictures
when printing. When the print mode is set to [All Print] and [Option Set] is selected, the
following options appears.
<× Sets the number of prints.
Date Prints the date and time recorded on the picture.
File Name Prints the file name recorded on the picture.
Trims the picture for printing. Use the dial to choose the crop size
P
and FGHI to position the crop.

2 Once you have set the pictures for printing and printing data, select [Print],
then press Q.
• To stop and cancel printing, press Q. To resume printing, select [Continue].
 Cancelling printing
To cancel printing, highlight [Cancel] and press Q. Note that any changes to the print order
will be lost; to cancel printing and return to the previous step, where you can make changes
to the current print order, press MENU.

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 6 Connecting the camera to a computer

Installing the PC software

 Windows

1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.

Windows XP
• A “Setup” dialog will be displayed.
Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8
• An Autorun dialog will be displayed. Click “OLYMPUS
Setup” to display the “Setup” dialog.

# Cautions
6 • If the “Setup” dialog is not displayed, select “My Computer” (Windows XP) or
“Computer” (Windows Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu. Double-click the
Connecting the camera to a computer

CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Setup) icon to open the “OLYMPUS Setup” window and then
double-click “[Link]”.
• If a “User Account Control” dialog is displayed, click “Yes” or “Continue”.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions on your computer.

# Cautions
• If nothing is displayed on the camera screen even after connecting the camera to the
computer, the battery may be exhausted. Use a full-charged battery.

USB cable

Multi-connector Smaller
terminal

Look for this mark.

USB port

# Cautions
• When the camera is connected to another device via USB, a message will be
displayed prompting you to choose a connection type. Select [Storage].

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3 Register your Olympus product.
• Click the “Registration” button and follow the on-screen instructions.

4 Install OLYMPUS Viewer 3.

• Check the system requirements before beginning installation.
• Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 3” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install
the software.
Operating Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows Vista /
System Windows 7 / Windows 8
Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or better
Processor
(Core2Duo 2.13 GHz or better required for movies)
RAM 1 GB or more (2 GB or more recommended)
Free Hard
3 GB or more
Drive Space
Monitor 1024 × 768 pixels or more
Settings Minimum 65,536 colors (16,770,000 colors recommended)
• See online help for information on using the software.
 Macintosh 6
1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.

Connecting the camera to a computer

• The disk contents should automatically be displayed in
the Finder. If they are not, double-click the CD icon on
the desktop.
• Double-click the “Setup” icon to display the “Setup”
dialog.

2 Install OLYMPUS Viewer 3.

• Check the system requirements before beginning
installation.
• Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 3” button and follow the
on-screen instructions to install the software.

Operating
Mac OS X v10.5–v10.8
System
Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or better
Processor
(Core2Duo 2 GHz or better required for movies)
RAM 1 GB or more (2 GB or more recommended)
Free Hard
3 GB or more
Drive Space
Monitor 1024 × 768 pixels or more
Settings Minimum 32,000 colors (16,770,000 colors recommended)
• Other languages can be selected from the language combo box. For information on
using the software, see online help.

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 Copying pictures to a computer without
OLYMPUS Viewer 3
Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to a
computer by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable. The
following operating systems are compatible with the USB connection:
Windows: Windows XP Home Edition/
Windows XP Professional/
Windows Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8
Macintosh: Mac OS X v.10.3 or later

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.

USB

• The selection screen for the USB connection is Storage

displayed. MTP
Print

6 3 Press FG to select [Storage]. Press Q. Exit

Set
Connecting the camera to a computer

4 The computer recognizes the camera as a new device.

# Cautions
• If you are using Windows Photo Gallery for Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8,
choose [MTP] in Step 3.
• Data transfer is not guaranteed in the following environments, even if your computer is
equipped with a USB port.
Computers with a USB port added by means of an extension card, etc.
Computers without a factory-installed OS
Home-built computers
• Camera controls cannot be used while the camera is connected to a computer.
• If the dialog shown in Step 2 is not displayed when the camera is connected to a
computer, select [Auto] for [USB Mode] (P. 79) in the camera custom menus.

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 Using the camera wireless LAN function
You can use the camera wireless LAN function to connect to a smartphone over a
wireless network.
• View and transfer images stored on the camera card.
• Add position information to image using the smartphone position information.
• Operate the camera using your smartphone.
For these operations, a smartphone with the smartphone app installed is necessary.
See the Olympus website for details on “[Link]”, the smartphone app.

# Cautions
• Before using the wireless LAN function, read “Precautions when using the
wireless LAN function” (P. 137).
• If using the wireless LAN function in a country outside the region where the camera
was purchased, there is a risk that the camera will not conform to the wireless
communication regulations of that country. Olympus will not be held responsible for
any failure to meet such regulations.
• As with any wireless communication, there is always a risk of interception by a third
party.
• The wireless LAN function on the camera cannot be used to connect to a home or
6
public access point.

Connecting the camera to a computer

 Preparing your smartphone
Install “[Link]”, the smartphone app, and then start [Link] on your smartphone.
 Preparing your camera
There are 2 methods for the wireless LAN connection.
Private Connects using a preset password every time. Use this method
when you always connect to the same devices, such as your
smartphone to transfer images.
One-Time Connects using a different password each time. Use this method
for one-time connection, such as when you wish to share selected
images among a number of friends.

Select the wireless LAN connection method in advance. g “Setting up a wireless

LAN connection (Wi-Fi Settings)” (P. 75)

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  Private connection
The following procedure can be used to connect.

1 Select [Connection to Smartphone] in [Playback Menu], and press Q.

2 Follow the operation guide displayed on the monitor, pressing Q to
proceed.
• The SSID, password and QR code are displayed on the monitor.

3 Enter the SSID and password into your smartphone.

• If you use [Link] on your smartphone to read the QR code, the SSID and
password are entered automatically.
• From the second time you connect, connection will be performed automatically.
• An index of images on the camera is displayed in [Link] on your smartphone.
 One-time connection

1 Select [Connection to Smartphone] in [Playback Menu], and press Q.

• The SSID, password and QR code are displayed on the monitor.

2 Enter the SSID and password into your smartphone.

6 • If you use [Link] on your smartphone to read the QR code, the SSID and
password are entered automatically.
Connecting the camera to a computer

• From the second time you connect, a confirmation message first will be displayed
asking if you wish to change your password.
 To end the connection

1 Press MENU on the camera or touch [Stop] on the monitor screen.

• You can also end the connection with [Link] or by turning off your camera.
• The connection ends.

# Cautions
• Combination of the wireless LAN function with OLYMPUS PENPAL, an Eye-Fi card,
or similar may result in a significant reduction in camera performance.
• The wireless LAN antenna is contained in the camera grip. Where possible, avoid
covering the antenna with your hands.
• During wireless LAN connection, the battery will run down faster. If the battery is
running low, the connection may be lost during a transfer.
• Connection may be difficult or slow in proximity to devices that generate magnetic
fields, static electricity or radio waves, such as near microwaves, cordless telephone.

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 Things you can do with [Link]

 Synchronize the time and date on your camera with your

smartphone
Synchronize the time and date on your smartphone and camera to allow position
information to be added to images on your camera. Start time synchronization in
[Link].
• It may take a minute or so for the camera time to synchronize.
 Adding smartphone position information to images


1 Start position information recording in [Link].

• Your smartphone will log position information at a predetermined interval.

2 End the connection.

• The camera is now ready for shooting.

3 Stop position information recording in [Link] when position

information is no longer required.
6
4 Start [Connection to Smartphone] in your camera.
5

Connecting the camera to a computer

Start sending position information in [Link].
• The position information will be added to images on the memory card. g is displayed
on images to which position information has been added.

# Cautions
• Position information cannot be added to movies.
 Sharing images
To share images, set a [Share Order] on the images you wish to share.

1 Playback images and set [Share Order] (P. 48).

2 Use [One-Time] to set up a Wi-Fi connection.
 Operating the camera
You can shoot pictures with the camera by performing operations on your smartphone.
This function is only available when connected with [Private].

1 Start [Connection to Smartphone] in your camera.

• You can also connect by touching w on the shooting screen.
• The camera is set to i-AUTO.

2 Shoot pictures using your smartphone.

# Cautions
• Log position information is only available when using a smartphone with a GPS
function.
• Not all camera functions are available over the wireless LAN connection.

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 7 Other

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. Remove the battery and warm it by
putting it in your pocket for a while.

No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed

The camera has turned off automatically
• The camera automatically enters sleep mode to reduce the drain on the battery if no
operations are performed for a set period of time. g [Sleep] (P. 79)
If no operations are performed for a set time (4 hours) after the camera has entered sleep
mode, the camera will turn off automatically.
7 The flash is charging
• On the monitor, the # mark blinks when charging is in progress. Wait for the blinking to
Other

stop, then press the shutter button.

Unable to focus
• The camera cannot focus on subjects that are too close to the camera or that are not
suited to autofocus (the AF confirmation mark will blink in the monitor). Increase the
distance to the subject or focus on a high contrast object at the same distance from the
camera as your main subject, compose the shot, and shoot.
Subjects that are difficult to focus on
It may be difficult to focus with auto focus in the following situations.

AF confirmation
mark is blinking.
These subjects
are not focused.
Subject with low Excessively bright Subject containing no
contrast light in center of vertical lines
frame

AF confirmation
mark lights up but
the subject is not
focused.
Subjects at different Fast-moving subject Subject not inside
distances AF area

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Noise reduction is activated
• When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in
images. The camera activates the noise-reduction process after shooting at slow shutter
speeds. During which, shooting is not allowed. You can set [Noise Reduct.] to [Off].
g [Noise Reduct.] (P. 79)

The number of AF targets is reduced

The number and size of AF targets varies with aspect ratio, group target settings, and the
option selected for [Digital Tele-converter].

The date and time has not been set

The camera is used with the settings at the time of purchase
• The date and time of the camera is not set when purchased. Set the date and time before
using the camera. g “Setting the date/time” (P. 14)
The battery has been removed from the camera
• The date and time settings will be returned to the factory default settings if the camera is
left without the battery for approximately 1 day. The settings will be cancelled more quickly
if the battery was only loaded in the camera for a short time before being removed. Before
taking important pictures, check that the date and time settings are correct.

Set functions are restored to their factory default settings 7

When you rotate the mode dial or turn off the power in a shooting mode other than P, A,
S, or M, functions with changes made to their settings are restored to the factory default

Other
settings.

Image taken appears whitish

This may occur when the picture is taken in backlight or semi-backlight conditions. This is
due to a phenomenon called flare or ghosting. As far as possible, consider a composition
where strong light source is not taken in the picture. Flare may occur even when a light
source is not present in the picture. Use a lens hood to shade the lens from the light source.
If a lens hood does not have effect, use your hand to shade the lens from the light.
g “Interchangeable lenses” (P. 115)

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

This may be due to stuck pixel(s) on the image pickup device. Perform [Pixel Mapping].
If the problem persists, repeat pixel mapping a few times. g “Pixel Mapping - Checking the
image processing functions” (P. 111)

Functions that cannot be selected from menus

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

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 Error codes
Monitor
Possible cause Corrective action
indication

The card is not inserted, or it Insert a card or insert a different

cannot be recognized. card.
No Card
Insert the card again. If the
problem persists, format the card.
There is a problem with the card.
If the card cannot be formatted, it
Card Error cannot be used.

The card write-protect switch is

Writing to the card is prohibited. set to the “LOCK” side. Release
the switch. (P. 113)
Write Protect
• The card is full. No more
pictures can be taken or no
Replace the card or erase
more information such as print
unwanted pictures.
reservation can be recorded.
Before erasing, download
• There is no space in the card
Card Full important images to a PC.
7 and print reservation or new
images cannot be recorded.
• Select [Clean Card], press
Other

Q and turn off the camera.

Card Setup
Remove the card and wipe dry
Clean the contact area of
the metallic surface with a soft,
the card with a dry cloth.
Card cannot be read. Card may
dry cloth.
not have been formatted.
Clean Card
Format • Select [Format][Yes], and then
Set press Q to format the card.
Formatting the card erases all
data on the card.

There are no pictures on the The card contains no pictures.

card. Record pictures and play back.
No Picture
The selected picture cannot be
Use image processing software to
displayed for playback due to
view the picture on a PC.
a problem with this picture. Or
If that cannot be done, the image
Picture Error the picture cannot be used for
file is damaged.
playback on this camera.

Pictures taken with another

Use image processing software to
camera cannot be edited on this
The Image Cannot camera. edit the picture.
Be Edited
Increase the amount of memory
Images cannot be transferred
available on the card, for example
between devices that are
by deleting unwanted images,
currently receiving or transmitting
or choose a smaller size for the
Picture Error data.
images being transmitted.

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 Monitor
Possible cause Corrective action
indication
Turn off the camera and wait for
m the internal temperature to cool.

The internal temperature of Wait a moment for the camera to

the camera has risen due to turn off automatically.
Internal camera sequential shooting.
temperature is too Allow the internal temperature
high. Please wait of the camera to cool before
for cooling before resuming operations.
camera use.

The battery is drained. Charge the battery.

Battery Empty

The camera is not correctly

connected to a computer, printer, Reconnect the camera.
No Connection HDMI display, or other device.

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

No Paper 7
Replace the ink cartridge in the

Other
The printer has run out of ink.
printer.
No Ink

The paper is jammed. Remove the jammed paper.

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

Pictures recorded on other

cameras may not be printed on Use a personal computer to print.
Cannot Print this camera.

The lens is locked.

The lens of the retractable lens
Please extend the Extend the lens. (P. 12)
stays retracted.
lens.
An abnormality has occurred Turn off the camera, check the
Please check the
between the camera and the connection with the lens, and turn
status of a lens.
lens. the power on again.

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 Cleaning and storing the camera

Cleaning the camera

Turn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera.
Exterior:
• Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water
and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you
have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and well wrung.
Monitor:
• Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Lens:
• Blow dust off the lens with a commercially available blower. For the lens, wipe gently with
a lens cleaning paper.

Storage
• When not using the camera for a prolonged period, remove the battery and card. Store
the camera in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated.
• Insert the battery periodically and test the camera’s functions.
7 • Remove dust and other foreign matter from the body and rear caps before attaching them.
• Attach the body cap to the camera to prevent dust from getting inside when no lens is
attached. Be sure to replace the front and rear lens caps before putting the lens away.
Other

• Clean the camera after use.

• Do not store with insect repellent.

Cleaning and checking the image pickup device

This camera incorporates a dust reduction function to keep dust from getting on the
image pickup device and to remove any dust or dirt from the image pickup device
surface with ultrasonic vibrations. The dust reduction function operates when the
camera is turned on.
The dust reduction function operates at the same time as the pixel mapping, which
checks the image pickup device and image processing circuitry. Since dust reduction
is activated every time the camera’s power is turned on, the camera should be held
upright for the dust reduction function to be effective.

# Cautions
• Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or a chemically treated cloth.
• Avoid storing the camera in places where chemicals are treated, in order to protect the
camera from corrosion.
• Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty.
• Check each part of the camera before use if it has not been used for a long time. Before
taking important pictures, be sure to take a test shot and check that the camera works
properly.

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

1 Select [Pixel Mapping] in c Custom Menu (P. 83) tab b.

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, start again from Step 1.

Other

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 8 Battery and charger

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 drained
quickly.
• Performing auto focus repeatedly by pressing the shutter button halfway in shooting
mode.
• Displaying images on the monitor for a prolonged period.
• When connected to a computer or printer.
• When using a drained battery, the camera may turn off without the low battery warning
being displayed.
• The battery will not be fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery using the
provided charger before use.
• The normal charging time using the provided charger is approximately 3 hours 30 minutes
(estimated).
• Do not attempt to use chargers not specifically designated for use with the supplied
battery, or to use batteries not specifically designated for use with the supplied charger.

# Cautions
8 • There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with the incorrect battery type.
Dispose of the used battery following the instructions “Battery Handling Precautions” (P. 136).
Battery and charger

Using your charger abroad

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

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9 Card basics

Usable cards
In this manual, all storage devices are referred to as “cards.” The
following types of SD memory card (commercially available) can be
used with this camera: SD, SDHC, SDXC, and Eye-Fi. For the latest
information, please visit the Olympus website.

SD card write protect switch

The SD card body has a write protect switch. If you set the switch to
the “LOCK” side, you will not be able to write to the card, delete data or
LOCK

format. Return the switch to the unlock position enable writing.

# Cautions
• The data in the card will not be erased completely even after formatting the card or
deleting the data. When discarding, destroy the card to prevent leakage of personal
information.
• Use the Eye-Fi card in compliance with the laws and regulations of the country where the
camera is used. Remove the Eye-Fi card from the camera or disable the card functions in
airplanes and other locations where use is prohibited. g [Eye-Fi] (P. 83)
• The Eye-Fi card may become hot during use.
• When using an Eye-Fi card, the battery may run out faster.
• When using an Eye-Fi card, the camera may function more slowly.
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 Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures
The file size in the table is approximate for files with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
Number of
Record Number of pixels File File size
Compression storable still
mode (Pixel Count) format (MB)
pictures*
RAW Loss-less compression ORF Approx. 17 41
YSF 1/2.7 Approx. 11 79
YF 4608×3456 1/4 Approx. 7.5 114
YN 1/8 Approx. 3.5 248
YB 1/12 Approx. 2.4 369
XSF 1/2.7 Approx. 5.6 155
XF 1/4 Approx. 3.4 257
3200×2400
XN 1/8 Approx. 1.7 508
XB 1/12 Approx. 1.2 753
XSF 1/2.7 Approx. 3.2 271
XF 1/4 Approx. 2.2 398
2560×1920
XN 1/8 Approx. 1.1 782
XB 1/12 Approx. 0.8 1151
XSF 1/2.7 Approx. 1.8 476
XF 1/4 Approx. 1.3 701
1920×1440
XN 1/8 Approx. 0.7 1356
XB 1/12 Approx. 0.5 1968
JPEG
XSF 1/2.7 Approx. 1.3 678
XF 1/4 Approx. 0.9 984
1600×1200
XN 1/8 Approx. 0.5 1906
9 XB
WSF
1/12
1/2.7
Approx. 0.4
Approx. 0.9
2653
1034
WF 1/4 Approx. 0.6 1488
1280×960
Card basics

WN 1/8 Approx. 0.4 2773

WB 1/12 Approx. 0.3 3813
WSF 1/2.7 Approx. 0.6 1564
WF 1/4 Approx. 0.4 2260
1024×768
WN 1/8 Approx. 0.3 4068
WB 1/12 Approx. 0.2 5547
WSF 1/2.7 Approx. 0.3 3589
WF 1/4 Approx. 0.2 5085
640×480
WN 1/8 Approx. 0.2 7627
WB 1/12 Approx. 0.1 10170
*Assumes a 1GB SD card.

# Cautions
• The number of storable still pictures may change according to the subject, whether or not
print reservations have been made, and other factors. In certain instances, the number
of storable still pictures displayed on the monitor will not change even when you take
pictures or erase stored images.
• The actual file size varies according to the subject.
• The maximum number of storable still pictures displayed on the monitor is 9999.
• For the available recording time for movies, see the Olympus website.

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10 Interchangeable lenses

Choose a lens according to the scene and your creative intent. Use
lenses designed exclusively for the Micro Four Thirds system and
bearing the [Link] DIGITAL label or the symbol shown at right.
With an adapter, you can also use Four Thirds System and OM System
lenses.

# Cautions
• When you attach or remove the body cap and lens from the camera, keep the lens mount
on the camera pointed downward. This helps prevent dust and other foreign matter from
getting inside the camera.
• Do not remove the body cap or attach the lens in dusty places.
• Do not point the lens attached to the camera toward the sun. This may cause the camera
to malfunction or even ignite due to the magnifying effect of sunlight focusing through the
lens.
• Be careful not to lose the body cap and rear cap.
• Attach the body cap to the camera to prevent dust from getting inside when no lens is
attached.

[Link] DIGITAL lens specifications

 Names of parts
1 Front cap
2 Filter mount thread
3 Focus ring
4 Zoom ring (zoom lenses only)
5 Mount index 10
6 Rear cap
7 Electrical contacts

Interchangeable lenses
8 UNLOCK switch (only retractable
lenses)
9 Decoration ring (only some lenses,
remove when attaching a lens hood)

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  Using power zoom lenses with macro functions
(ED12-50mm f3.5-6.3EZ)
Lens operation is determined by the position of the zoom ring.
MACRO button Zoom ring

MACRO

+
While pressing

Rotate the zoom ring for power zoom.

E-ZOOM (Power Zoom)
Zoom speed is determined by the amount of rotation.
M-ZOOM (Manual Zoom) Rotate the zoom ring to zoom in and out.
To photography subjects at a range of 0.2 to 0.5 m,
MACRO (Macro Photography) press the MACRO button and slide the zoom ring
forward. Zoom is not available.

• The role of the L-Fn button can be selected in the camera custom menu.
 Snapshot focus control (17mm f1.8, ED12mm f2.0)
Slide the focus ring in the direction of the arrow to change the focus method.

AF/MF Snapshot focus

Focus ring

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With snapshot focus, a distance is set using the focus ring based on the shooting
Interchangeable lenses

distance. The camera focuses over a depth of field corresponding to the set aperture
value.
• We recommend setting the aperture to at least F5.6.
• You can shoot at the selected distance irrespective of the AF mode on the camera.

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 Cap lens control (BCL-1580)
Use the MF lever to open and close the lens barrier, and adjust the focus between
infinity and close-up.
• There is no data communication between camera and lens.
• Some functions of the camera cannot be used.
• Set the focal distance to 15 mm for the image stabilization function.

Closing the
lens barrier Close focus
MF lever Infinity focus Distant focus

 Lens and camera combinations

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

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  Main lens specifications
14-42mm ED40-150mm ED14-150mm
Items
f3.5-5.6 II R f4.0-5.6R f4.0-5.6
Mount Micro Four Thirds mount
Focal length 14 – 42 mm 40 – 150 mm 14 – 150 mm
Max. aperture f/3.5 – 5.6 f/4.0 – 5.6 f/4.0 – 5.6
Image angle 75° – 29° 30.3° – 8.2° 75° – 8.2°
7 groups, 10 groups, 11 groups,
Lens configuration
8 lenses 13 lenses 15 lenses
Iris control f/3.5 – 22 f/4.0 – 22 f/4.0 – 22
0.25 m – )
Shooting range (14 – 19mm)
0.9 m – ) 0.5 m – )
(Focal length) 0.3 m – )
(20 – 42mm)
Focus adjustment AF/MF switching
Weight (excluding hood and
113 g 190 g 260 g
cap)
Dimensions
l56.5×50 mm l63.5×83 mm l63.5×83 mm
(Max. diameter × length)
Filter mount thread diameter 37 mm 58 mm 58 mm
Lens hood LH-40 LH-61D LH-61C

ED12-50mm BCL-1580
Items 17mm f1.8
f3.5-6.3EZ (15mm f8)
Mount Micro Four Thirds mount
Focal length 12 – 50 mm 17 mm 15 mm
10 Max. aperture f/3.5 – 6.3 f/1.8 f/8
Image angle 84° – 24° 64° 72°
Interchangeable lenses

9 groups, 6 groups, 3 groups,

Lens configuration
10 lenses 9 lenses 3 lenses
Iris control f/3.5 – 22 f/1.8 – 22 Fixed to f/8

0.35 m – )
Shooting range
0.2 m – 0.5 m 0.25 m – ) 0.30 m – )
(Focal length)
(macro mode)

AF/MF, snapshot
Focus adjustment AF/MF switching MF
focus
Weight (excluding hood and
212 g 120 g 22 g
cap)
Dimensions
l57×83 mm l57.5×35.5 mm l56×9 mm
(Max. diameter × length)
Filter mount thread diameter 52 mm 46 mm –
Lens hood LH-55B LH-48B –

# Cautions
• Edges of pictures may be cut off if more than one filter is used or if a thick filter is used.

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11 Using separately sold accessories

Electronic Viewfinder (VF-4)

The VF-4 electronic viewfinder switches on automatically when you look through it.
While the viewfinder is on, the camera monitor display is switched off. You can select
whether to automatically switch the display between the viewfinder and monitor using
the menu settings. Note that menus and other settings information are still displayed
on the camera monitor when the viewfinder is switched on.

# Cautions
• In the following situations, the viewfinder may not switch off automatically.
When in sleep mode/when shooting using movie, 3D, multiple exposure, live bulb, live
time etc./when the shutter button is pressed halfway/when the monitor is pulled out
• The viewfinder may also fail to turn on automatically when viewed in certain situations,
such as when wearing glasses, or under strong sunlight. Change to manual settings.
 Attaching and removing an electronic viewfinder
Remove the connector cover while pressing down on the lock release button, and then
keep pressing into the camera hot shoe until it will go no further.
• To remove, turn off the camera, and remove while pressing down on the lock release
button.

Attaching Lock release button Removing

Connector cover

Hot shoe
cover

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 Using a diopter adjustment dial
Turn on the camera power, and then set the diopter adjustment dial to a position at
which an image is visible in the view finder.
• The angle can be changed up to a maximum 90°.
Diopter adjustment dial

Eye sensor

u button

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  Manually switching between the viewfinder and monitor
Set the automatic switch to off, and control the switching using the u button on the
external viewfinder.

1 In the # Accessory Port Menu, select [CEVF] and press the Q button.

2 Select [EVF Auto Switch] and press the Q button.

• The same menu can also be displayed by pressing and holding the u button on the
VF-4.

3 Select [Off] and press the Q button.

• Press the u button on the external viewfinder to switch between the display
between the viewfinder and monitor.
 Main Specifications (VF-4)
Display pixels Approx. 2,360,000 dots
Field of view 100 %
Viewfinder Approx 1.48 (-1 m-1 50 mm lens/infinity)
magnification
Eye point Approx. 21 mm (-1 m-1) (from the back of eyepiece lens)
Diopter adjustment -4.0 to +2.0 m-1
range
Weight 42 g (0.09 lb) (without connector cover)
Dimensions 30.4 mm (W) × 48.2 mm (H) × 47.8 mm (D)
(1.2” × 1.9” × 1.9”)

# Cautions
• When carrying the camera, do not hold it by the viewfinder.
• Do not allow direct sunlight to pass into the viewfinder through the eyepiece lens.

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 External flash units designated for use with this camera
With this camera, you can use one of the separately sold external flash units to
achieve a flash suited to your needs. The external flashes communicate with the
camera, allowing you to control the camera’s flash modes with various available flash
control modes, such as TTL-AUTO and Super FP flash. An external flash unit specified
for use with this camera can be mounted on the camera by attaching it to the camera’s
hot shoe. You can also attach the flash to the flash bracket on the camera using the
bracket cable (optional). Refer to the documentation provided with the external flash
units as well.
The upper limit of the shutter speed is 1/250 sec. when using a flash.

Functions available with external flash units

Optional flash Flash control mode GN (Guide number) (ISO100) RC mode
TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL,
FL-600R GN36 (85 mm*) GN20 (24 mm*) 
FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL
FL-300R TTL-AUTO, MANUAL GN20 (28 mm*) 
FL-14 TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL GN14 (28 mm*) –
RF-11 GN11 –
TTL-AUTO, MANUAL
TF-22 GN22 –
* The focal length of the lens that can be used (Calculated based on 35 mm film camera).

Wireless remote control flash photography

External flash units that are designated for use with this camera and have a remote
control mode can be used for wireless flash photography. The camera can separately
control each of three groups of remote flash units, and the internal flash. See the
instruction manuals provided with the external flash units for details.

1 Set the remote flash units to RC mode and place them as desired.
• Turn the external flash units on, press the MODE button, and select RC mode.
• Select a channel and group for each external flash unit.
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2 Select [On] for [# RC Mode] in X Shooting Menu 2 (P. 126).
• The LV super control panel switches to RC mode. Using separately sold accessories
• You can choose an LV super control panel display by repeatedly pressing the INFO
button.
• Select a flash mode (note that red-eye reduction is not available in RC mode).

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 3 Adjust the settings for each group in the LV super control panel.
Group Flash intensity value Normal flash/Super FP flash
• Select the flash control • Switch between normal
mode and adjust the flash flash and Super FP flash.
A Mode
intensity separately for TTL +5.0
each group. For MANUAL, M 1/8 LO
Communication light level
Off – Ch 1
select the flash intensity. TTL +3.0 • Set the communication
light level to [HI], [MID],
or [LO].
Adjust settings for the camera P 250 F5.6 0.0 38
flash unit. Channel
Flash control Flash intensity • Set the communication
mode channel to the same
channel used on the flash.

4 Press the flash switch to pop up the internal flash.

• After confirming that the built-in and remote flash units have charged, take a test shot.
 Wireless flash control range 30°
Position the wireless flash units with 30°
60°
their remote sensors facing the camera.
7m
The following illustration shows the 50°
approximate ranges at which the flash 50°
100°
units can be positioned. The actual control 5m
range varies with local conditions.

# Cautions
• We recommend using a single group of up to three remote flash units.
• Remote flash units cannot be used for second curtain slow synchronization or anti-shock
exposures longer than 4 seconds.
• If the subject is too close to the camera, the control flashes emitted by the supplied flash
11 may affect exposure (this effect can be reduced by reducing the output of the internal
flash by, for example, using a diffuser).
• The upper limit of flash synchronization timing is 1/160 sec. when using the flash in
Using separately sold accessories

remote control mode.

Other external flash units

Note the following when using a third-party flash unit mounted on the camera hot shoe:
• Using obsolete flash units that apply currents of more than about 24 V to the camera hot
shoe X-contact will damage the camera.
• Connecting flash units with signal contacts that do not conform to Olympus specifications
may damage the camera.
• Set the Shooting mode to M, set the shutter speed to a value no higher than flash
synchronous speed, and set ISO sensitivity to a setting other than [AUTO].
• Flash control can only be performed by manually setting the flash to the ISO sensitivity
and aperture values selected with the camera. Flash brightness can be adjusted by
adjusting either ISO sensitivity or aperture.
• Use a flash with an angle of illumination suited to the lens. Angle of illumination is usually
expressed using 35-mm format equivalent focal lengths.

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 Principal Accessories

Four Thirds lens adapter (MMF–2/MMF–3)

The camera requires a Four Thirds lens adapter to attach Four Thirds lenses. Some
features, such as autofocus, may not be available.

Remote cable (RM–UC1)

Use when the slightest camera movement can result in blurred pictures, for example
for macro or bulb photography. The remote cable attaches via the camera multi-
connector.

Converter lenses
Converter lenses attach to the camera lens for quick and easy fish-eye or macro
photography. See the OLYMPUS website for information on the lenses that can be
used.
• Use the appropriate lens attachment for SCN mode (f, w, or m).

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-party commercial microphones can also be used
depending on your creative intent. We recommend that you use the supplied extension
cord. (power supplied via l3.5 mm stereo mini-plug)

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 System chart

Power Supply Viewfinder

BLN-1 BCN-1
Li-ion Battery Li-ion Battery Charger VF-1 VF-4
Optical View Finder Electronic View Finder

Remote Operation

RM-UC1
Remote Cable

USB Cable/
Connection Cable AV Cable/
HDMI Cable

Shoulder Strap
Case / Strap
Camera Case
Accessory port devices
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SD/SDHC/
Memory Card*4 SDXC/Eye-Fi
OLYMPUS PENPAL PP-1*3 SEMA-1
Communication Unit Microphone Set 1

Software
MAL-1
OLYMPUS Viewer MACRO ARM
Digital Photo Managing Software LIGHT

*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.

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 : E-P5 compatible products
: Commercially available products
For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.

Lens
Converter Lens*2
[Link] DIGITAL ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ
[Link] DIGITAL ED 12mm f2.0
[Link] DIGITAL 17mm f1.8
[Link] DIGITAL 17mm f2.8
[Link] DIGITAL 45mm f1.8 FCON-P01
[Link] DIGITAL ED 75mm f1.8 Fisheye
[Link] DIGITAL ED 60mm f2.8 Macro
[Link] DIGITAL 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 II R
[Link] DIGITAL ED 9-18mm f4.0-5.6
[Link] DIGITAL ED 14-150mm f4.0-5.6
[Link] DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 R WCON-P01
[Link] DIGITAL 75-300mm f4.8-6.7 II Wide

Four Thirds System Lenses

MMF-2/MMF-3 *1
Four Thirds Adapter MCON-P01
Macro

OM System Lenses
MF-2 *1
OM Adapter 2

Flash

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FL-14 FL-600R FL-300R
Electronic Flash Electronic Flash Electronic Flash

SRF-11 Ring Flash Set STF-22 Twin Flash Set

RF-11*2 TF-22 *2
Ring Flash Twin Flash

FC-1 Macro Flash Controller

*3 The OLYMPUS PENPAL can be used only in the region in which it was purchased. Depending on the
areas, the usage may infringe the wave regulations and may be subject to its penalty.
*4 Use the Eye-Fi card in compliance with the laws and regulations of the country where the camera is used.

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 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 ― 62
Reset/Myset ―  63
Picture Mode jNatural    54
Still Picture YN
K    56
Movie X
Image Aspect 4:3    55
Digital Tele-converter Off    70
X j/Y o    43
Still Picture S-I.S. Auto   
Image Stabilizer 53
Movie M-I.S. On   
AE BKT Off 66
A– B
WB BKT Off 66
G–M
Bracketing FL BKT Off    67
ISO BKT Off 67
ART BKT Off 67
HDR BKT Off 67
Frame Off
Multiple Exposure Auto Gain Off   68
Overlay Off
Time Lapse Settings Off   69
11 Frame 99
Start Waiting Time [Link]
  69
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Interval Time [Link]

Time Lapse Movie Off
# RC Mode Off    121

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q Playback Menu
Tab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g
q Start ―
BGM Melancholy  
Effect Fade  
m 51
Slide All  
Slide Interval 3 sec 
Movie Interval Short 
R On   71
RAW Data Edit ― 71
Sel. Image JPEG Edit ― 72
Edit
R ― 73
Image Overlay ― 73
< ― 96
Reset Protect ― 73
Connection to Smartphone ― 73

d Setup Menu
Tab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g
d X ― 14
W* ― 74
i j ±0, k ±0, Vivid  74
Rec View 0.5 sec   74
Wi-Fi Connect
Private 
Settings
Private Password ―
Wi-Fi Settings Reset share 74
―
Order
Reset Wi-Fi
Settings
―
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c Menu Display On
c/# Menu Display  74

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# Menu Display Off
Firmware ― 74
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 c Custom Menu
Tab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g
c R AF/MF
Still Picture S-AF
AF Mode   
Movie C–AF
Full-time AF Off   
S-AF mode1
AEL/AFL C-AF mode2   
MF mode1
76
Reset Lens On  
BULB/TIME Focusing On  
Focus Ring b   
Magnify Off  
MF Assist
Peaking Off  
P Set Home o  
AF Illuminat. On   
77
I Face Priority K  
S Button/Dial/Lever
;Function L
aFunction a
RFunction R REC
Button
IFunction #  
Function
GFunction j/Y
nFunction Direct Function
lFunction AF Stop
P Ps/F
77
A FNo./F
Dial S Shutter/F
 
11 Function M
Menu
Shutter/FNo.
FG, HI
q Prev/Next/G/U
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Dial Direction Dial1  

Mode Dial Function Off 
L Lever Function mode1 
T Release/j
Rls Priority S Off   
Rls Priority C On   
j L fps 5 fps   
j H fps 9 fps   
77
j + IS Off On 
Half Way Rls With IS On
Lens I.S. Priority Off   
Release Lag-Time Normal 

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 Tab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g
c U Disp/8/PC
HDMI Out 1080i 
HDMI
HDMI Control Off 
Video Out —
iAUTO Live Guide 
KControl P/A/S/M Live Control 
Settings ART Art Menu 
SCN Scene Menu 
q Info Image Only, Overall   
G/Info Image Only, u, Level
LV-Info  
Settings Gauge 78
G Settings O, Calendar  
Displayed Grid Off  
Picture Mode Settings On  
Histogram Highlight 255

Settings Shadow 0
Mode Guide On 
Live View Boost Off   
Frame Rate Normal   
Art LV Mode mode1 
Flicker reduction Auto 
LV Close Up Mode mode2 
Peaking Settings White  
Backlit LCD Hold   
79
Sleep 1 min   
Auto Power Off 4h  
8 On   
USB Mode Auto  
V Exp/p/ISO
EV Step 1/3EV   
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Noise Reduct. Auto   

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Noise Filter Standard    79
ISO Auto   
ISO Step 1/3EV   
High Limit: 1600
ISO-Auto Set   
Default: 200
ISO-Auto P/A/S  
Metering p   
AEL Metering Auto   
80
BULB/TIME Timer 8 min   
BULB/TIME Monitor -7  
Live BULB Off  
Live TIME 0.5 sec  
Anti-Shock z Off   
W # Custom
# X-Sync. 1/250   
# Slow Limit 1/60    80
w+F Off   

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 Tab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g
c X K/Color/WB
K Set —   
Pixel Xiddle 2560×1920
Count   
Wmall 1280×960
Shading Comp. Off   
WB Auto A : 0, G : 0   
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All Set —  
All >
All Reset — 
W Keep Warm Color On   
#+WB WB Auto   
Color Space sRGB   
Y Record/Erase
Quick Erase Off   
RAW+JPEG Erase RAW+JPEG   
File Name Reset 
Edit Filename Off 
Priority Set No   82
dpi Settings 350dpi 
Copyright Info. Off 
Copyright
Artist Name —
Settings
Copyright Name —
Z Movie
nMode P 
Movie R On   
Movie Effect On  83
Wind Noise Reduction Off 
Recording Volume Standard 
b K Utility
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p
—

Exposure
J ±0  
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Shift
5
83
8 Warning Level ±0 
Level Adjust — 
Touch Screen Settings On  
Eye-Fi On 

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# Accessory Port Menu
Tab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g
# A OLYMPUS PENPAL Share
Please Wait — 93, 94
Address List —
Address
Search Timer 30 sec 
Book
New Pairing — 94
My OLYMPUS PENPAL —
Picture Send Size Size 1: Small 
B OLYMPUS PENPAL Album
Copy All —
Reset Protect —
Album Mem. Usage — 95
Album Mem. Setup —
Picture Copy Size Size 2: Medium 
C Electronic Viewfinder
EVF Adjust j ±0, k ±0  
95
EVF Auto Switch On 

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 Specifications
 Camera
Product type
Product type Digital camera with interchangeable Micro Four Thirds Standard lens
system
Lens [Link] Digital, Micro Four Thirds System Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds mount
Equivalent focal length on Approx. twice the focal length of the lens
a 35 mm film camera
Image pickup device
Product type 4/3" Live MOS sensor
No. of total pixels Approx. 17,200,000 pixels
No. of effective pixels Approx. 16,050,000 pixels
Screen size 17.3 mm (H) × 13.0 mm (V)
Aspect ratio 1.33 (4:3)
Live view
Sensor Uses Live MOS sensor
Field of view 100%
Monitor
Product type 3.0" TFT color LCD, Vari-angle, touch screen
Total no. of pixels Approx. 1,040,000 dots (aspect ratio 3 : 2)
Shutter
Product type Computerized focal-plane shutter
Shutter 1/8000 - 60 sec., bulb photography, time photography
Auto focus
Product type Imager contrast detection system
Focusing points 35 points
Selection of focusing point Auto, Optional
Exposure control
Metering system TTL metering system (imager metering)
Digital ESP metering/Center weighted averaging metering/Spot metering
Metered range EV 0 - 20 (Digital ESP metering/Center weighted averaging metering/
Spot metering)
11 Shooting modes A: iAUTO/P: Program AE (Program shift can be performed)/
A: Aperture priority AE/S: Shutter priority AE/M: Manual/
J: PHOTO STORY/ART: Art filter/SCN: Scene/n: Movie
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ISO sensitivity LOW, 200 - 25600 (1/3, 1 EV step)

Exposure compensation ±3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV step)
White balance
Product type Image pickup device
Mode setting Auto/Preset WB (7 settings)/Customized WB/One-touch WB
Recording
Memory SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi
UHS-I compatible
Recording system Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File
system (DCF)), RAW Data, MP format
Applicable standards Exif 2.3, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching III,
PictBridge
Sound with still pictures Wave format
Movie MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 / Motion JPEG
Audio Stereo, PCM 48kHz
Playback
Display format Single-frame playback/Close-up playback/Index display/Calendar display

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Drive
Drive mode Single-frame shooting/Sequential shooting/Self-timer
Sequential shooting Up to 9 fps (T)
Self-timer Operation time: 12 sec./2 sec./Customized
Energy saving function Switch to sleep mode: 1 minute, Power OFF: 4 hours
(This function can be customized.)
Flash
Guide number 7 (ISO100•m) (10 (ISO200•m))
Firing angle Covers the picture angle of a 14 mm lens (equivalent to 28 mm in 35 mm
format)
Flash control mode TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-flash mode)/MANUAL
Sync speed 1/320 s or slower
Wireless LAN
Compatible standard IEEE 802.11b/g/n
External connector
Multi-connector (USB connector, AV connector)/HDMI micro connector (type D)/Accessory port
Power supply
Battery Li-ion Battery ×1
Dimensions/weight
Dimensions 122.3 mm (W) × 68.9 mm (H) × 37.2 mm (D) (4.8" × 2.7" × 1.5")
(excluding protrusions)
Weight Approx. 420 g (0.9 Ib.) (including battery and memory card)
Operating environment
Temperature 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) (operation)/–20 °C - 60 °C (–4 °F - 140 °F)
(storage)
Humidity 30% - 90% (operation)/10% - 90% (storage)

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition

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

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  Lithium ion battery
MODEL NO. BLN-1
Product type Rechargeable Lithium ion battery
Nominal voltage DC 7.6 V
Nominal capacity 1220 mAh
No. of charge and discharge times Approx. 500 times (varies with usage conditions)
Ambient temperature 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) (charging)
Dimensions Approx. 36.0 mm (W) × 15.4 mm (H) × 50.2 mm (D)
(1.4" × 0.6" × 2.0")
Weight Approx. 52 g (1.1 Ib.)

 Lithium ion charger

MODEL NO. BCN-1
Rated input AC 100 V - 240 V (50/60 Hz)
Rated output DC 8.7 V, 600 mA
Charging time Approx. 4 hours (room temperature)
Ambient temperature 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) (operation)/
–20 °C - 60 °C (–4 °F - 140 °F) (storage)
Dimensions Approx. 67 mm (W) × 26 mm (H) × 95.5 mm (D) (2.6" × 1.0" × 3.8")
Weight (without AC cable) Approx. 77 g (1.7 Ib.)
• The AC cable supplied with this device is for use only with this device and should not be
used with other devices. Do not use cables for other devices with this device.

SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR

OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.

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12 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

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

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

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

and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the
product.
If the product is used without observing the information given under this
DANGER
symbol, serious injury or death may result.
If the product is used without observing the information given under this
WARNING
symbol, injury or death may result.
If the product is used without observing the information given under this
CAUTION symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the equipment, or loss of valuable
data may result.

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

General Precautions Foreign Objects — To avoid personal injury,

never insert a metal object into the product.
Read All Instructions — Before you use the
product, read all operating instructions. Save all
Heat — Never use or store this product near 12
any heat source such as a radiator, heat register,
manuals and documentation for future reference.
stove, or any type of equipment or appliance that
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Cleaning — Always unplug this product from generates heat, including stereo amplifiers.
the wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp
cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or Product Handling Precautions
aerosol cleaner, or any type of organic solvent to
clean this product. WARNING
Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid • Do not use the camera near flammable or
damaging the product, use only accessories explosive gases.
recommended by Olympus. • Do not use the flash and LED on people
Water and Moisture — For precautions on (infants, small children, etc.) at close
products with weatherproof designs, read the range.
weatherproofing sections. You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from
Location — To avoid damage to the product, the faces of your subjects. Firing the flash
mount the product securely on a stable tripod, too close to the subject's eyes could cause
stand, or bracket. a momentary loss of vision.
Power Source — Connect this product only to
the power source described on the product label.

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 • Keep young children, infants, and animals Battery Handling Precautions
such as pets away from the camera.
Always use and store the camera out of Follow these important guidelines to prevent
the reach of young children and infants to batteries from leaking, overheating, burning,
prevent the following dangerous situations exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.
which could cause serious injury: DANGER
• Becoming entangled in the camera strap, • The camera uses a lithium ion battery
causing strangulation. specified by Olympus. Charge the battery
• Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards with the specified charger. Do not use any
or other small parts. other chargers.
• Accidentally firing the flash into their own • Never heat or incinerate batteries.
eyes or those of another child. • Take precautions when carrying or storing
• Accidentally being injured by the moving batteries to prevent them from coming into
parts of the camera. contact with any metal objects such as
• Do not look at the sun or strong lights jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.
with the camera. • Never store batteries where they will be
• Do not use or store the camera in dusty or exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to
humid places. high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a
• Do not cover the flash with a hand while heat source, etc.
firing. • To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging
their terminals, carefully follow all instructions
CAUTION regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt
• Stop using the camera immediately if to disassemble a battery or modify it in any
you notice any unusual odors, noise, or way, by soldering, etc.
smoke around it. • If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush
Never remove the batteries with bare your eyes immediately with clear, cold
hands, which may cause a fire or burn your running water and seek medical attention
hands. immediately.
• Never hold or operate the camera with • Always store batteries out of the reach of
wet hands. small children. If a child accidentally swallows
• Do not leave the camera in places where a battery, seek medical attention immediately.
it may be subject to extremely high • Should you notice that the charger is emitting
temperatures. smoke, heat, or an unusual noise or smell,
Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate immediately cease use and unplug the
and, in some circumstances, cause the charger from the power outlet, and then
camera to catch fire. contact an authorized distributor or service
Do not use the charger if it is covered (such center.
as a blanket). This could cause overheating, WARNING
12 resulting in fire.
• Keep batteries dry at all times.
• Handle the camera with care to avoid
• To prevent batteries from leaking,
getting a low-temperature burn.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

overheating, or causing a fire or explosion,

When the camera contains metal parts, use only batteries recommended for use with
overheating can result in a low-temperature this product.
burn. Pay attention to the following:
• Insert the battery carefully as described in the
• When used for a long period, the camera operating instructions.
will get hot. If you hold on to the camera
• If rechargeable batteries have not been
in this state, a low temperature burn may
recharged within the specified time, stop
be caused.
charging them and do not use them.
• In places subject to extremely cold
• Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken.
temperatures, the temperature of the
camera's body may be lower than the • If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or
environmental temperature. If possible, deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other
wear gloves when handling the camera in way during operation, stop using the camera.
cold temperatures. • If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing
• Be careful with the strap. or skin, remove the clothing and flush the
affected area with clean, running cold water
Be careful with the strap when you carry immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek
the camera. It could easily catch on stray medical attention immediately.
objects - and cause serious damage.
• Never subject batteries to strong shocks or
continuous vibration.
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 CAUTION Caution for Usage Environment
• Before loading, always inspect the battery • To protect the high-precision technology
carefully for leaks, discoloration, warping, or contained in this product, never leave the
any other abnormality. camera in the places listed below, no matter if
• The battery may become hot during in use or storage:
prolonged use. To avoid minor burns, do not • Places where temperatures and/or
remove it immediately after using the camera. humidity are high or go through extreme
• Always unload the battery from the camera changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked
before storing the camera for a long period. cars, or near other heat sources (stove,
radiator, etc.) or humidifiers.
• This camera uses a lithium ion battery
specified by Olympus. Do not use any other • In sandy or dusty environments.
type of battery. For safe and proper use, read • Near flammable items or explosives.
the battery's instruction manual carefully • In wet places, such as bathrooms or
before using it. in the rain. When using products with
• If the battery's terminals get wet or greasy, weatherproof designs, read their manuals
camera contact failure may result. Wipe the as well.
battery well with a dry cloth before use. • In places prone to strong vibrations.
• Always charge a battery when using it for • Never drop the camera or subject it to severe
the first time, or if it has not been used for a shocks or vibrations.
long period. • When mounted on a tripod, adjust the
• When operating the camera with battery position of the camera with the tripod head.
power at low temperatures, try to keep Do not twist the camera.
the camera and spare battery as warm as • Do not leave the camera pointed directly
possible. A battery that has run down at at the sun. This may cause lens or shutter
low temperatures may be restored after it is curtain damage, color failure, ghosting on
warmed at room temperature. the image pickup device, or may possibly
• The number of pictures you can take may cause fires.
vary depending on the shooting conditions • Do not touch electric contacts on cameras
or battery. and interchangeable lenses. Remember to
• Before going on a long trip, and especially attach the body cap when removing the lens.
before traveling abroad, purchase extra • Before storing the camera for a long period,
batteries. A recommended battery may be remove the battery. Select a cool, dry location
difficult to obtain while traveling. for storage to prevent condensation or
• When the camera will not be used for an mold from forming inside the camera. After
extended period, store it in a cool place. storage, test the camera by turning it on and
• Please recycle batteries to help save our pressing the shutter release button to make
planet’s resources. When you throw away sure that it is operating normally.
dead batteries, be sure to cover their
terminals and always observe local laws and
• The camera may malfunction if it is used in
a location where it is subject to a magnetic/
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regulations. electromagnetic field, radio waves, or high
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
voltage, such as near a TV set, microwave,
Precautions when using the video game, loud speakers, large monitor
wireless LAN function unit, TV/radio tower, or transmission towers.
In such cases, turn the camera off and on
WARNING again before further operation.
• Turn off the camera in hospitals and other • Always observe the operating environment
locations where medical equipment is restrictions described in the camera's
present. manual.
The radio waves from the camera may • Do not directly touch or wipe the image
adversely affect medical equipment, pickup device of the camera.
causing a malfunction that results in an
accident.
• Turn off the camera when onboard
aircraft.
Using wireless devices onboard may hinder
safe operation of the aircraft.

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 Monitor Disclaimer of Warranty
The display on the rear of the camera is an LCD • Olympus makes no representations or
monitor. warranties, either expressed or implied, by
• In the unlikely event that the monitor or concerning any content of these written
breaks, do not put the liquid crystal in your materials or software, and in no event
mouth. Any of the material adhering to your shall be liable for any implied warranty of
hands, feet, or clothing should be rinsed off merchantability or fitness for any particular
immediately. purpose or for any consequential, incidental
• A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom or indirect damages (including but not limited
of the monitor, but this is not a malfunction. to damages for loss of business profits,
business interruption and loss of business
• When a subject is viewed diagonally in the
information) arising from the use or inability
camera, the edges may appear zigzagged on
to use these written materials or software
the monitor. This is not a malfunction; it will
or equipment. Some countries do not allow
be less noticeable in playback mode.
the exclusion or limitation of liability for
• In places subject to low temperatures, the consequential or incidental damages, so the
monitor may take a long time to turn on or its above limitations may not apply to you.
color may change temporarily.
• Olympus reserves all rights to this manual.
When using the camera in extremely cold
places, it is a good idea to occasionally place Warning
it in a warm place. An monitor exhibiting poor
Unauthorized photographing or use of
performance due to low temperatures will
copyrighted material may violate applicable
recover in normal temperatures.
copyright laws. Olympus assumes no
• The monitor is made with high-precision responsibility for unauthorized photographing,
technology. However, black spots or bright use or other acts that infringe upon the rights of
spots of light may appear constantly on the copyright owners.
monitor.
Due to its characteristics or the angle at Copyright Notice
which you are viewing the monitor, the spot All rights reserved. No part of these written
may not be uniform in color and brightness. materials or this software may be reproduced
This is not a malfunction. or used in any form or by any means, electronic
Lens or mechanical, including photocopying and
recording or the use of any type of information
• Do not immerse in water or splash with water. storage and retrieval system, without the prior
• Do not drop or exert strong force on the lens. written permission of Olympus. No liability
• Do not hold at the moving part of the lens. is assumed with respect to the use of the
• Do not touch the lens surface directly. information contained in these written materials
• Do not touch the contact points directly. or software, or for damages resulting from
the use of the information contained therein.
12 • Do not subject to abrupt temperature
changes. Olympus reserves the right to alter the features
and contents of this publication or software
Legal and Other Notices without obligation or advance notice.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Olympus makes no representations or

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

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FCC Notice FCC Caution
This equipment has been tested and found Changes or modifications not expressly
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital approved by the party responsible for compliance
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. could void the user’s authority to operate the
These limits are designed to provide reasonable equipment.
protection against harmful interference in This transmitter must not be co-located or
a residential installation. This equipment operated in conjunction with any other antenna
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency or transmitter.
energy and, if not installed and used in This equipment complies with FCC radiation
accordance with the instructions, may cause exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
harmful interference to radio communications. environment and meets the FCC radio frequency
However, there is no guarantee that interference (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to
will not occur in a particular installation. If this OET65. This equipment has very low levels of
equipment does cause harmful interference RF energy that are deemed to comply without
to radio or television reception, which can be testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the Use Only Dedicated
interference by one or more of the following Rechargeable Battery and
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Battery Charger
• Increase the separation between the We strongly recommend that you use only the
equipment and receiver. genuine Olympus dedicated rechargeable battery
and battery charger with this camera.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
Using a non-genuine rechargeable battery and/
circuit different from that to which the receiver
or battery charger may result in fire or personal
is connected.
injury due to leakage, heating, ignition or damage
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ to the battery. Olympus does not assume any
TV technician for help. liability for accidents or damage that may result
• Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cable from the use of a battery and/or battery charger
should be used to connect the camera to that are not genuine Olympus accessories.
USB enabled personal computers.

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 For customers in North and South America
For customers in USA
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : E-P5
Trade Name : OLYMPUS
Responsible Party :
Address : 3500 Corporate Parkway, P. O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, USA
Telephone Number : 484-896-5000
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. CAN ICES-3(B)

OLYMPUS WORLDWIDE LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED

- IMAGING PRODUCTS WARRANTY
Olympus warrants that the enclosed Olympus® Excluded from this limited warranty and not
imaging product(s) and related Olympus® warranted by Olympus in any fashion, either
accessories (individually a “Product” and express, implied, or by statute, are:
collectively the “Products”) will be free from (a) products and accessories not manufactured
defects in materials and workmanship under by Olympus and/or not bearing the
normal use and service for a period of one (1) “OLYMPUS” brand label (the warranty
year from the date of purchase. coverage for products and accessories
If any Product proves to be defective within the of other manufacturers, which may be
one-year warranty period, the customer must distributed by Olympus, is the responsibility
return the defective Product to any of Olympus of the manufacturers of such products
Service Centers, following the procedure and accessories in accordance with the
set forth below (See “WHAT TO DO WHEN terms and duration of such manufacturers’
SERVICE IS NEEDED”). warranties);
Olympus, at its sole discretion, will repair, (b) any Product which has been disassembled,
replace, or adjust the defective Product, provided repaired, tampered with, altered, changed,
that Olympus investigation and factory inspection or modified by persons other than Olympus’s
12 disclose that (a) such defect developed under
normal and proper use and (b) the Product is
own authorized service personnel unless
repair by others is made with the written
covered under this limited warranty. consent of Olympus;
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Repair, replacement, or adjustment of defective (c) defects or damage to the Products resulting
Products shall be Olympus’s sole obligation and from wear, tear, misuse, abuse, negligence,
the customer’s sole remedy hereunder. sand, liquids, impact, improper storage,
The customer is liable and shall pay for shipment nonperformance of scheduled operator
of the Products to the Olympus Service Center. and maintenance items, battery leakage,
Olympus shall not be obligated to perform use of non-“OLYMPUS” brand accessories,
preventive maintenance, installation, consumables, or supplies, or use of the
deinstallation, or maintenance. Products in combination with non-compatible
devices;
Olympus reserves the right to (i) use
reconditioned, refurbished, and/or serviceable (d) software programs;
used parts (that meet Olympus’s quality (e) supplies and consumables (including but
assurance standards) for warranty or any other not limited to lamps, ink, paper, film, prints,
repairs and (ii) make any internal or external negatives, cables and batteries); and/or
design and/or feature changes on or to its (f) Products which do not contain a validly
products without any liability to incorporate such placed and recorded Olympus serial number,
changes on or to the Products. unless they are a model on which Olympus
does not place and record serial numbers.

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EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET Representations and warranties made by any
FORTH ABOVE, OLYMPUS MAKES NO AND person, including but not limited to dealers,
DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS, representatives, salespersons, or agents of
GUARANTIES, CONDITIONS, AND Olympus, which are inconsistent or in conflict
WARRANTIES CONCERNING THE with or in addition to the terms of this limited
PRODUCTS, WHETHER DIRECT OR warranty, shall not be binding upon Olympus
INDIRECT, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OR unless reduced to writing and approved by an
ARISING UNDER ANY STATUTE, ORDINANCE, expressly authorized officer of Olympus.
COMMERCIAL USAGE OR OTHERWISE, This limited warranty is the complete and
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY exclusive statement of warranty which
WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AS TO Olympus agrees to provide with respect to the
THE SUITABILITY, DURABILITY, DESIGN, Products and it shall supersede all prior and
OPERATION, OR CONDITION OF THE contemporaneous oral or written agreements,
PRODUCTS (OR ANY PART THEREOF) understandings, proposals, and communications
OR THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE pertaining to the subject matter hereof.
PRODUCTS OR THEIR FITNESS FOR A This limited warranty is exclusively for the
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR RELATING benefit of the original customer and cannot be
TO THE INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, transferred or assigned.
COPYRIGHT, OR OTHER PROPRIETARY
RIGHT USED OR INCLUDED THEREIN. WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED
IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLY AS The customer must transfer any image or other
A MATTER OF LAW, THEY ARE LIMITED IN data saved on a Product to another image or
DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF THIS LIMITED data storage medium and/or remove any film
WARRANTY. from the Product prior to sending the Product to
SOME STATES MAY NOT RECOGNIZE Olympus for service.
A DISCLAIMER OR LIMITATION OF
WARRANTIES AND/OR LIMITATION OF IN NO EVENT SHALL OLYMPUS BE
LIABILITY SO THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS AND RESPONSIBLE FOR SAVING, KEEPING OR
EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY. MAINTAINING ANY IMAGE OR DATA SAVED
ON A PRODUCT RECEIVED BY IT FOR
THE CUSTOMER MAY ALSO HAVE
SERVICE, OR ON ANY FILM CONTAINED
DIFFERENT AND/OR ADDITIONAL RIGHTS
WITHIN A PRODUCT RECEIVED BY IT
AND REMEDIES THAT VARY FROM STATE
FOR SERVICE, NOR SHALL OLYMPUS BE
TO STATE.
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES IN
THE CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES AND
THE EVENT ANY IMAGE OR DATA IS LOST
AGREES THAT OLYMPUS SHALL NOT BE
OR IMPAIRED WHILE SERVICE IS BEING
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES THAT
PERFORMED (INCLUDING, WITHOUT
THE CUSTOMER MAY INCUR FROM DELAYED
LIMITATION, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
SHIPMENT, PRODUCT FAILURE, PRODUCT
CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES,
DESIGN, SELECTION, OR PRODUCTION,
IMAGE OR DATA LOSS OR IMPAIRMENT
LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOSS OF USE),
WHETHER OR NOT OLYMPUS SHALL BE OR 12
OR FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE, WHETHER
SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
LIABILITY IS ASSERTED IN CONTRACT, TORT
SUCH POTENTIAL LOSS OR IMPAIRMENT.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT
PRODUCT LIABILITY) OR OTHERWISE. IN NO Package the Product carefully using ample
EVENT SHALL OLYMPUS BE LIABLE FOR ANY padding material to prevent damage in transit
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL and either deliver it to the Authorized Olympus
OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND Dealer that sold you the Product or ship it
(INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS postage prepaid and insured to any of our
OF PROFITS OR LOSS OF USE), WHETHER Olympus Service Centers.
OR NOT OLYMPUS SHALL BE OR SHOULD When returning Products for service, your
BE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH package should include the following:
POTENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE.
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 which Olympus does not place
and record serial numbers).
3 A detailed description of the problem.

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 4 Sample prints, negatives, digital prints (or Provisions of warranty
files on disk) if available and related to the 1 If this product proves to be defective, although
problem. it has been used properly (in accordance
When service is completed, the Product will be with the written Handling Care and Operating
returned to you postage prepaid. instructions supplied with it), during the
applicable national warranty period and has
WHERE TO SEND PRODUCT FOR SERVICE been purchased from an authorized Olympus
See “WORLDWIDE WARRANTY” for the nearest distributor within the business area of
service center. Olympus Europa Holding GmbH as stipulated
on the website: [Link] this
INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY SERVICE product will be repaired, or at Olympus’s
International warranty service is available under option replaced, free of charge. To claim
this warranty. under this warranty the customer must take
the product before the end of the applicable
national warranty period to the dealer where
For customers in Europe the product was purchased or any other
“CE” mark indicates that this Olympus service station within the business
product complies with the area of Olympus Europa Holding GmbH as
European requirements for safety, stipulated on the website: [Link]
health, environment and customer com. During the one year period of the World
protection. “CE” mark cameras Wide Guarantee the customer may turn the
are intended for sales in Europe. product in at any Olympus service station.
Hereby, Olympus Imaging Corp. Please notice that not in all countries such
and Olympus Europa Holding Olympus service station exists.
GmbH declare that this E-P5 is 2 The customer shall transport the product
in compliance with the essential to the dealer or Olympus authorized
requirements and other relevant service station at his own risk and shall
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. be responsible for any costs incurred in
For details visit: [Link] transporting the product.
[Link]/
This symbol [crossed-out Provisions of Guarantee
wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] 1 “OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.”, 2951
indicates separate collection of Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-
waste electrical and electronic 8507, Japan grants a one year World Wide
equipment in the EU countries. Guarantee. This worldwide Guarantee must
Please do not throw the be presented at an Olympus authorized
equipment into the domestic repair service station before any repair can
refuse. be made under conditions of this Guarantee.
This Guarantee is valid only if the Guarantee
Please use the return and
12 collection systems available in
Certificate and proof of purchase are
presented at the Olympus repair service
your country for the disposal of
station. Please note that this Guarantee is in
this product.
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addition to and does not affect the customer’s

This symbol [crossed-out wheeled
legal warranty rights under the applicable
bin Directive 2006/66/EC Annex
national legislation governing the sale of
II] indicates separate collection
consumer goods mentioned above.
of waste batteries in the EU
2 This Guarantee does not cover the following
countries.
and the customer will be required to pay
Please do not throw the batteries
repair charge, even for defects occurring
into the domestic refuse.
within the Guarantee period referred to
Please use the return and above.
collection systems available in
(a) Any defect that occurs due to mishandling
your country for the disposal of
(such as an operation performed that is
the waste batteries.
not mentioned in the Handling Care or
other sections of the instructions, etc.)
(b) Any defect that occurs due to repair,
modification, cleaning, etc. performed
by anyone other than Olympus or an
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 (c) Any defect or damage that occurs due to Notes regarding Guarantee
transport, a fall, shock, etc. after purchase
of the product. maintenance
(d) Any defect or damage that occurs due 1 This Guarantee will only be valid if the
to fire, earthquake, flood damage, Guarantee Certificate is duly completed
thunderbolt, other natural disasters, by Olympus or an authorized dealer or
environmental pollution and irregular other documents contain sufficient proof.
voltage sources. Therefore, please make sure that your name,
(e) Any defect that occurs due to careless the name of the dealer, the serial number and
or improper storage (such as keeping the year, month and date of purchase are all
the product under conditions of high completed or the original invoice or the sales
temperature and humidity, near insect receipt (indicating the dealer’s name, the date
repellents such as naphthalene or harmful of purchase and product type) is attached to
drugs, etc.), improper maintenance, etc. this Guarantee Certificate. Olympus reserves
the right to refuse free-of-charge service if
(f) Any defect that occurs due to exhausted
neither Guarantee Certificate is completed
batteries, etc.
nor the above document is attached or if the
(g) Any defect that occurs due to sand, mud, information contained in it is incomplete or
etc. entering the inside of the product illegible.
casing.
2 Since this Guarantee Certificate will not be
(h) When the Guarantee Certificate is not re-issued, keep it in a safe place.
returned with the product.
• Please refer to the list on the web site:
(i) When any alterations whatsoever are [Link] for the authorized
made to the Guarantee Certificate international Olympus service network.
regarding the year, month and date of
purchase, the customer’s name, the For customers in Thailand
dealer’s name, and the serial number. This telecommunication equipment conforms to
(j) When proof of purchase is not presented technical standard NTC TS 1012-2551.
with this Guarantee Certificate. This telecommunication equipment conforms to
3 This Guarantee applies to the product only; NTC technical requirement.
the Guarantee does not apply to any other
accessory equipment, such as the case, For customers in Mexico
strap, lens cap and batteries. The operation of this equipment is subject to the
4 Olympus’s sole liability under this Guarantee following two conditions:
shall be limited to repairing or replacing the (1) it is possible that this equipment or device
product. Any liability under the Guarantee may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
for indirect or consequential loss or damage this equipment or device must accept any
of any kind incurred or suffered by the interference, including interference that may
customer due to a defect of the product, cause undesired operation.
and in particular any loss or damage caused
to any lenses, films, other equipment or For customer in Singapore 12
accessories used with the product or for any
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loss resulting from a delay in repair or loss of
data, is excluded. Compelling regulations by
law remain unaffected by this.

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 Trademarks
• Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.
• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
• Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc.
• “Shadow Adjustment Technology”
function contains patented
technologies from Apical Limited.

• Slideshow transition
technology supplied by HI
Corporation.
• All other company and
product names are registered
trademarks and/or trademarks
of their respective owners.
• Micro Four Thirds and the Micro Four Thirds
logo are trademarks or registered trademarks
of OLYMPUS IMAGING Corporation in
Japan, the United States, the countries of the
European Union, and other countries.
• “PENPAL” is used in reference to the
OLYMPUS PENPAL.
• Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi
Alliance.
• The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
logo is a certification mark
of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• The standards for camera
file systems referred to in this manual are the
“Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF”
standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA).

12 THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE

AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE
PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE
OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC

VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT
WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED
IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A
VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE
AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR
SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED
FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP://WWW.
[Link]

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 Index

Symbols A
# RC Mode .......................................121 A (Aperture priority mode) ..................26
W (Language selection) .................74 Address Book ......................................94
c/# Menu Display .......................74, 92 AEL/AFL ........................................76, 84
P Set Home .....................................76 AEL Metering .......................................80
I Face Priority .............................41, 77 AF Illuminat..........................................77
j H fps..............................................77 AF Mode ........................................59, 76
j L fps ..............................................77 Album Mem. Usage .............................95
j + IS Off ..........................................77 All > ...............................................81
G/Info Settings ..................................78 Anti-Shock z .....................................80
K Control Settings .............................78 ART (Art filter mode) ............................31
# Slow Limit........................................80 Art Fade ...............................................30
# X-Sync. ...........................................80 Art LV Mode .........................................78
w+F .................................................80 Aspect..................................................55
#+WB .................................................81 Auto Power Off ....................................79
8 Warning Level .............................83
I/H (Underwater wide/underwater
B
macro) .............................................86 Backlit LCD ..........................................79
G (Index display) ...............................47 Bracketing............................................66
U (Close-up playback) .......................47 BULB ...................................................28
n (Movie mode) .................................29 BULB/TIME Focusing ..........................76
n Mode ..............................................83 BULB/TIME Monitor.............................80
 (Single-frame erase) .......................19 BULB/TIME Timer................................80
v (Picture selection) ..........................19 Button Function ...................................77
0 (Protecting)...................................50
P (AF Area)......................................40 C
W Keep Warm Color .........................81 Card Setup ..........................................62
R (Image rotation) .............................71 Color Space .........................................81
K Set ................................................81 Connection to Smartphone ..................73
8 (Beep sound) .................................79 Copy All ...............................................95
R (Audio recording) .............................50 Copyright Settings ...............................82
i (Monitor brightness adjustment)....74
m (Slideshow) ...................................51
D
L Lever Function .................................77 Date/time setting X.............................14
Dial Direction .......................................77
Dial Function........................................77
Digital Tele-converter .....................70, 86
Displayed Grid .....................................78
dpi Settings ..........................................82

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 E L
Edit Filename.......................................82 Lens I.S. Priority ..................................77
Erase Selected ....................................19 Level Adjust .........................................83
EVF Adjust ...........................................95 Live BULB............................................80
EV Step ...............................................79 Live Guide .....................................36, 86
Exposure Shift .....................................83 Live TIME ............................................80
Eye-Fi ..................................................83 LIVE TIME ...........................................28
Live View Boost ...................................78
F LV super control panel .........................89
File Name ............................................82
Firmware..............................................74 M
Flash intensity control w ....................57 M (Manual shooting) ...........................28
Flicker reduction ..................................79 Metering...............................................58
Focus Ring ..........................................76 MF .......................................................85
Full-time AF .........................................76 MF Assist .......................................76, 84
Mode Dial Function..............................77
H Mode Guide .........................................78
Half Way Rls With IS ...........................77 Movie R .........................................60, 83
HDMI ...................................................78 Movie Play ...........................................49
Histogram Settings ..............................78 Movie Tele-converter ...........................30
MTP ...................................................102
I
Multi Echo ............................................30
A (iAuto mode) ........................15, 17 Multiple Exposure a..........................68
Image Aspect .......................................55 My OLYMPUS PENPAL.......................94
Image Overlay .....................................73
Image Stabilizer ...................................53 N
INFO button .............................24, 37, 46 Noise Filter ..........................................79
ISO ................................................45, 79 Noise Reduct. ......................................79
ISO-Auto ..............................................80
ISO-Auto Set .......................................80 O
ISO Step ..............................................79 OLYMPUS PENPAL Album .................95
OLYMPUS PENPAL Share ............93, 94
J One Shot Echo ....................................30
JPEG Edit ............................................72

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P W
P (Program shooting) ..........................25 WB .................................................44, 81
Peaking Settings..................................79 Wi-Fi Settings ......................................75
Picture Copy Size ................................95
Picture Mode .................................54, 64
Picture Mode Settings .........................78
Pixel Count ..........................................81
Pixel Mapping .................................... 111
Print .....................................................97
Print reservation < .............................96
Priority Set ...........................................82

Q
Quick Erase .........................................82

R
RAW Data Edit ....................................71
RAW+JPEG Erase ..............................82
Recording Volume ...............................83
Rec View .............................................74
Release Lag-Time ...............................77
Reset Lens ..........................................76
Reset/Myset.........................................63
Reset Protect .................................73, 95
Rls Priority C........................................77
Rls Priority S ........................................77
Rotate ..................................................50

S
S (Shutter priority shooting) ................27
Shading Comp. ....................................81
Sleep .............................................13, 79
Storage ..............................................102

T
Time Lapse Settings ............................69
Touch Screen Settings.........................83

U
USB Mode ...........................................79

V
Video Out.............................................78

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