Olympus 262081 Instruction Manual

Tel.: +49 40 - 23 77 3-0 / Fax: +49 40 - 23 07 61 Bredowstrasse 20, 22113 Hamburg, Germany Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany European Technical Customer Support: Please visit our homepage http://www.olympus-europa.com or call our TOLL FREE NUMBER*: 00800 - 67 10 83 00 for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. * Please note some (mobile) phone services / provider do not permit access or request an additional prefix to +800 numbers. For all not listed European Countries and in case that you can’t get connected to the above mentioned number please make use of the following CHARGED NUMBERS: +49 180 5 - 67 10 83 or +49 40 - 237 73 48 99. Our Technical Customer Support is available from 9 am to 6 pm MET (Monday to Friday). Authorized Distributors United Kingdom: / Eire Olympus Service Department P.O. Box 222 Southall Middlesex UB2 4SH Tel.: (0207) 2530513 South Africa: City Square Trading 197 (PTY) Ltd. Unit A, The Meadows Meadowbrooke Business Estate Jacaranda Avenue, Olivedale Ext. 17 Johannesburg, Tel.: +27 11 7042021 Egypt: Optoscient M. Nagui & Co 10. 26th July St., Cairo Tel.: +20 2 391 4883 © 2008 Printed in Germany · OIME · 20 · 3/2008 · Hab. · E0460758 � Before you start to use your new camera, please read the “Safety Precautions” section in this manual. � 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 addition and/or modification of functions due to firmware update for the camera, the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. DIGITAL CAMERA INSTRUCTION MANUAL EN INSTRUCTION MANUAL Basic guide P. 2 Review the camera part names and the basic steps for shooting and playback. Table of Contents P. 20

Mode dial gP. 4 F (Exposure compensation) button gP. 51 Control dial (j) gP. 19, 26 Strap eyelet gP. 10 Self-timer / Remote control lamp / Remote control receiver gP. 59, 60 Lens attachment mark gP. 12 Hot shoe gP. 74 Mirror gP. 38 Lens release button gP. 12 Lens lock pin Built-in flash gP. 73 < / Y / j (Remote control / Self-timer / Sequential shooting) button gP. 58 – 61, 90 COPY / < (Copy / Print) button gP. 84, 98 # (Flash) button gP. 73 Mount (Attach the lens after removing the body cap from the camera to prevent dust and dirt from entering the camera body.) Strap eyelet gP. 10

Viewfinder gP. 6 S (Erase) button gP. 86 INFO (Information display) button gP. 28, 42, 78 MENU button gP. 29 q (Playback) button gP. 78 AEL / AFL button gP. 39, 52, 89 0 (Protect) button gP. 85 i button gP. 29 Arrow pad (acbd) gP. 29, 90 Card cover gP. 13 CF card slot gP. 13 Eject button gP. 13 Multi-connector gP. 82, 99, 103 Connector cover xD-Picture Card slot gP. 13 Diopter adjustment dial gP. 14 Eyecup gP. 59 Power switch gP. 14 Tripod socket Battery compartment lock gP. 11 Battery compartment cover gP. 11 u (Live view) button gP. 37 Card access lamp gP. 13, 16, 105 Names of parts and functions

camera settings easily according to the subject. • Select according to the shooting scene. The camera sets the appropriate shooting conditions automatically. • When rotating the mode dial or turning off the power in the easy shooting modes, functions with changes made to their settings are restored to the factory default settings. AUTO AUTO Allows you to shoot using an optimum aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. The built-in flash pops up automatically in low-light conditions. i PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person. l LANDSCAPE Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes. & MACRO Suitable for taking close-up pictures. j SPORT Suitable for capturing fast-moving action without blurring. / NIGHT+PORTRAIT Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background at night. g Scene mode When you select a mode to suit the shooting situation, the camera optimizes the settings for the shooting conditions. Unlike the mode dial’s scene mode, most functions cannot be changed. 1 Set the mode dial to g. • The scene menu is displayed. 2 Use ac to select the scene mode. • The sample image followed by a description of the selected mode is displayed. 3 Press the i button. • The camera enters the shooting stand-by mode. • To change the setting, press the i button again. The scene menu is displayed. Easy shooting modes PORTRAIT 1 GO For taking a portrait-style shot. SELECT

shutter speed. • The settings made in the advanced shooting modes are retained even if the camera is turned off. P Program shooting Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. (gP. 45) A Aperture priority shooting Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. (gP. 46) S Shutter priority shooting Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically. (gP. 47) M Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. (gP. 48) Types of scene modes Icon Mode Icon Mode I 1 PORTRAIT q 10 DIS MODE L 2 LANDSCAPE J 11 MACRO K 3 LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT r 12 NATURE MACRO G 4 NIGHT SCENE & 13 CANDLE U 5 NIGHT+PORTRAIT * 14 SUNSET G 6 CHILDREN ( 15 FIREWORKS J 7 SPORT @ 16 DOCUMENTS H 8 HIGH KEY s 17 PANORAMA I 9 LOW KEY g 18 BEACH & SNOW Advanced shooting modes Names of parts and functions

Aperture value gP. 45 – 49 Battery check (ready for use) (charging required) Flash gP. 70 (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed) AE lock gP. 52 Shutter speed gP. 45 – 49 Metering mode gP. 50 AF confirmation mark gP. 16, 39, 45, 57 White balance (Displayed when set to a setting other than auto white balance.) gP. 64 Exposure compensation value gP. 51 Shooting mode gP. 4

The following screen allows the display and setting of shooting settings at the same time and is called the super control panel. Press the INFO button to display the super control panel on the LCD monitor. g“Using the super control panel” (P. 28) Battery check gP. 6 Flash charging gP. 73 Shutter speed gP. 45 – 49 Exposure compensation indicator gP. 51 Exposure level indicator gP. 48 Flash intensity control indicator gP. 74 Aperture value gP. 45 – 49 Exposure compensation value gP. 51 Exposure level gP. 48 Sharpness N gP. 67 Contrast J gP. 67 Saturation T gP. 67 Gradation z gP. 68 B&W filter x gP. 67 Picture tone y gP. 67 Shooting mode gP. 4 Super FP flash 1 gP. 75 Noise reduction mO gP. 69 Auto bracket 0 gP. 52 RC mode m gP. 76 AF illuminator T gP. 87 Internal temperature warning m gP. 115 White balance gP. 64 White balance compensation gP. 65 ISO sensitivity gP. 53 Metering mode gP. 50 AF mode gP. 54 AF target gP. 56 Record mode gP. 62 Flash intensity control gP. 74 Number of storable still pictures gP. 125 Date gP. 15 Remote control / Self-timer / Sequential shooting gP. 58 – 61 Card gP. 118 Picture mode gP. 67 Color space gP. 93 Flash mode gP. 70 The functions within this area can be set on the super control panel. 250 F5.6 +2.0 2008. 08.16 FP arge BKT AF Normal OFF RC Face detection gP. 41 Names of parts and functions

You can use the LCD monitor to view the subject while shooting. Press the u button to use live view. g“Using live view” (P. 37) 250 250 250 F5.6 F5.6 +2.0 +2.0 FP BKT AEL H-AF RC WB WB AUTO AUTO ISO ISO AUTO AUTO L N 38 38 Exposure compensation value gP. 51 Flash intensity control gP. 74 Internal temperature warning gP. 115 Face detection g gP. 41 Card gP. 118 AF target gP. 56 AF confirmation mark gP. 16, 39, 45, 57 Histogram gP. 113 Flash gP. 73 (blinks: charging in progress, lights up: charging completed) Flash mode gP. 70 Metering mode gP. 50 Sequential shooting gP. 58 Self-timer gP. 59 Remote control gP. 60 White balance gP. 64 ISO sensitivity gP. 53 Record mode gP. 62 Number of storable still pictures gP. 125 Battery check gP. 6 Shooting mode gP. 4 RC mode q gP. 76 Super FP flash s gP. 75 Auto bracket t gP. 52 AE lock u gP. 52 Live view AF mode po gP. 39 Shutter speed gP. 45 – 49 Aperture value gP. 45 – 49

You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g“Information display” (P. 80) 1/250 F5.6 250 F5.6 +2.0 45mm +2.0 45mm ISO 100 ISO 100 0.0 0.0 A: 0 WB : AUTO A: 0 WB : AUTO G: 0 G: 0 NATURAL NATURAL sRGB sRGB L N [3648x2736,1/8] [3648x2736,1/8] x10 x10 ’08.08.16 ’08.08.16 21:56 21:56 100-0015 100-0015 15 15 L N Battery check gP. 6 Card gP. 118 Print reservation Number of prints gP. 96 Protect gP. 85 Record mode gP. 62 Date and time gP. 15 File number gP. 80 Picture mode gP. 67 Color space gP. 93 Shooting information Single-frame playback information Record mode gP. 62 Frame number gP. 80 ISO sensitivity gP. 53 Flash intensity control gP. 74 White balance compensation gP. 65 Aperture value gP. 45 – 49 Shooting mode gP. 4 Focal length gP. 120 (The focal length is displayed in 1 mm units.) Shutter speed gP. 45 – 49 Exposure compensation gP. 51 Metering mode gP. 50 AF target gP. 56 White balance gP. 64 Histogram gP. 80 Names of parts and functions

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 BLS-1 Lithium ion battery BCS-1 Lithium ion charger USB cable Video cable Warranty card Instruction manual OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM Eyepiece cover Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1, 2). Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is fastened securely (3). Attaching the strap Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way.

BLS-1 Lithium ion battery AC wall outlet BCS-1 Lithium ion charger AC cable Battery lock It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery in use drains. 1 Charging the battery 3 Close the battery compartment cover • Close the battery compartment cover until you hear a click. Press the battery lock to unlock the battery. Direction indicating mark � Unloading the battery 2 Loading the battery Charging indicator Red light: Charging in progress Green light: Charging completed (Charging time: Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes) � Battery compartment cover Battery compartment lock Preparations for shooting

Rear cap Body cap Lens cap Lens attachment mark (Red) Alignment mark (Red) Lens release button 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens 2 Attach a lens to the camera Do not press the lens release button. 3 Remove the lens cap (3, 4) Removing the lens from the camera While pressing the lens release button (1), rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow (2). • Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera’s body (1). • Rotate the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow until you hear it click (2).

xD-Picture Card CompactFlash / Microdrive Open the card cover. Insert the card until it is locked into place. Open the card cover. Insert the card’s contact area into the slot as far as it can go. xD-Picture Card slot Card cover CF card slot � mark Eject button Removing the card Never open the card cover while the card access lamp is blinking. • Press the eject button all the way in to make it pop out. Press the eject button again all the way in to eject the card. • Pull out the card. • Press the inserted card lightly and it will be ejected. • Pull out the card. xD-Picture Card CompactFlash / Microdrive Card access lamp Card access lamp Preparations for shooting

The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is turned on. Ultrasonic vibrations are used to remove dust and dirt from the image pickup device’s filter surface. The SSWF (Super Sonic Wave Filter) indicator blinks while dust reduction is working. Adjust the viewfinder’s diopter in accordance with your vision. While looking through the viewfinder, rotate the diopter adjustment dial little by little. When you can see the AF target clearly, adjustment is complete. Adjusting the viewfinder’s diopter Viewfinder Diopter adjustment dial AF target SSWF indicator When the camera is turned on, the super control panel screen is displayed on the monitor. If the super control panel screen does not appear, press the INFO button. Set the mode dial to AUTO. INFO button Super control panel 1 Set the camera’s power switch to ON. • To turn off the power, set the power switch to OFF. Power switch Mode dial LCD monitor 2008. 08.16 AF arge Normal OFF AUTO

CF 5SEC CF/xD REC VIEW ENG. NTSC VIDEO OUT CANCEL SELECT GO ’--.--.-- --:-- j±0 k±0 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. CARD SETUP NORM AUTO CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION WB CANCEL SELECT GO N Y Y/M/D CANCEL M D TIME 2008 Y Y/M/D CANCEL M D TIME 2008 08 01 14 00 Y Y/M/D M D TIME GO CANCEL 2008 08 01 14 00 Y Y/M/D M D TIME GO CANCEL CF 5SEC CF/xD REC VIEW ENG. NTSC VIDEO OUT CANCEL SELECT GO j±0 k±0 ’08.08.01 14:01 1 Press the MENU button 2 Use ac to select [Z], then press d 3 Use ac to select [X], then press d 4 Use ac to select [Y], then press d 5 Repeat this procedure until the date and time are completely set 6 Use ac to select the date format 7 Press the i button 8 Press the MENU button to exit MENU button • The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. Arrow pad acbd • The menu screen is displayed on the LCD monitor. Preparations for shooting

• The card access lamp blinks and the camera starts recording the picture. AF confirmation mark Aperture value Shutter speed 1 Place the AF target on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder 2 Adjust the focus 3 Release the shutter Viewfinder Press the shutter button all the way (fully). Never remove the battery or card while the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken. • The focus is locked when a beep tone is output. The AF confirmation mark and the AF target in focus light up in the viewfinder. • The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the camera are displayed. • The super control panel is not displayed while the shutter button is pressed. Viewfinder AF target Super control panel Press the shutter button halfway.

strap away from the lens and flash. Taking a picture while viewing the monitor It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder and check the subject’s composition, or shoot while viewing an enlarged display on the LCD monitor. g“Using live view” (P. 37) 1 Press the u (live view) button to switch to live view If no operations are performed for approximately 8 seconds while the camera is on, the monitor backlight turns off to save battery power (when the super control panel is lit). If no operations are performed for approximately one minute thereafter, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) and stops operating. The camera activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). g“BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer)” (P. 91), “SLEEP” (P. 90) • The subject is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2 Press the shutter button to take the picture • The picture is taken with the focus adjusted. Shutter button Holding the camera When the camera stops operating 250 250 F5.6 F5.6 250 P F5.6 38 38 L N Preparations for shooting

Displays the previous frame Displays the next frame q button Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames ahead Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames back Each time you turn the control dial towards U, the image is incrementally enlarged from 2x to 14x. Control dial S button Playing back images Pressing the q button displays the last picture taken. Close-up playback Erasing images Play back the image you want to erase and press the S button. Use ac to select [YES] and press the i button to erase. Arrow pad ERASE YES NO CANCEL SELECT GO

� The operation button icons on the body of the camera are used to indicate the operation buttons in this manual. See “Names of parts and functions” (gP. 2). � In this manual, j indicates the control dial. � The following symbols are used throughout this manual. To make the most of this manual You can use the “Table of Contents” (P. 20) or “Index” (P. 145) as well as the following reference to search for information on camera functions and operations. Use this manual according to shooting conditions and to find the desired information. For information on the possible shooting functions: g“Shooting guides” (P. 31) For information on how to operate the camera: g“Using the direct buttons” (P. 27) “Using the super control panel” (P. 28) “Using the menu” (P. 29) Functions available during live view: g“Using live view” (P. 37) To search for a function from a list: g“Menu directory” (P. 127) “Index” (P. 145) x Notes Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided. Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera. g Reference pages describing details or related information. � TIPS Preparations for shooting

Names of parts and functions .......................................................................................... 2 Camera ........................................................................................................... 2 Mode dial......................................................................................................... 4 Viewfinder........................................................................................................ 6 Super control panel ......................................................................................... 7 LCD monitor (Live view).................................................................................. 8 LCD monitor (Playback) .................................................................................. 9 Unpack the box contents............................................................................... 10 Preparations for shooting................................................................................................11 Preparing the battery......................................................................................11 Attaching a lens to the camera...................................................................... 12 Loading the card ........................................................................................... 13 Power on ....................................................................................................... 14 Setting the date / time ................................................................................... 15 Shooting........................................................................................................ 16 Playback / Erasing ........................................................................................ 18 Indications used in this manual ..................................................................... 19 Using the direct buttons ................................................................................................. 27 Using the super control panel ........................................................................................ 28 Using the menu.............................................................................................................. 29 Resetting to the factory default settings......................................................................... 30 Basic function guides..................................................................................................... 31 Focus – Operating the shutter button............................................................ 31 Brightness – Exposure compensation........................................................... 32 Color – White balance................................................................................... 32 A guide to functions for different subjects...................................................................... 33 Taking landscape pictures............................................................................. 33 Taking flower pictures.................................................................................... 34 Taking night scene pictures........................................................................... 35 Basic guide 2 Identifies the camera part names and describes the basic steps for shooting and playback. 1 Basic camera operations 26 Describes the basic operations of the camera. 2 Shooting guides – Improving your shooting skills 31 Describes shooting methods for various shooting situations.

Functions available during live view.............................................................. 37 The live view mechanism .............................................................................. 38 Taking a picture using live view...................................................................................... 39 AF operation during live view ........................................................................ 40 Using the face detection function................................................................................... 41 Taking a picture using manual focus.............................................................................. 42 Switching the information display................................................................................... 42 Taking a picture while comparing the effect................................................................... 43 Enlarged display operation ............................................................................................ 43 Panorama shooting........................................................................................................ 44 Program shooting........................................................................................................... 45 Aperture priority shooting............................................................................................... 46 Shutter priority shooting................................................................................................. 47 Manual shooting............................................................................................................. 48 Bulb shooting ................................................................................................ 49 Preview function............................................................................................................. 49 Changing the metering mode......................................................................................... 50 Exposure compensation ................................................................................................ 51 AE lock........................................................................................................................... 52 AE bracketing................................................................................................................. 52 ISO sensitivity setting..................................................................................................... 53 AF mode selection ......................................................................................................... 54 S-AF (single AF)............................................................................................ 54 C-AF (continuous AF) ................................................................................... 55 MF (manual focus) ........................................................................................ 55 Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) ........................ 55 Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF)........................ 56 AF target selection......................................................................................................... 56 Focus lock – If correct focus cannot be obtained........................................................... 57 Sequential shooting ....................................................................................................... 58 Self-timer shooting......................................................................................................... 59 Remote control shooting................................................................................................ 60 Anti-shock ...................................................................................................................... 61 3 Using live view 37 Functions and operations available only during live view will be explained. 4 Exposure 45 Describes functions related to exposure, which is important for shooting. These functions are for determining the aperture value, shutter speed, and other settings by measuring the brightness in the picture. 5 Focusing and shooting functions 54 Describes the optimal focusing methods according to the subject and shooting conditions.

Recording formats......................................................................................... 62 Selecting the record mode ............................................................................ 63 Selecting the white balance ........................................................................................... 64 Setting the auto / preset / custom white balance .......................................... 65 WB compensation ......................................................................................... 65 Setting the one-touch white balance............................................................. 66 Picture mode.................................................................................................................. 67 Gradation ....................................................................................................................... 68 Noise reduction.............................................................................................................. 69 Noise filter...................................................................................................................... 69 Flash mode setting......................................................................................................... 70 Built-in flash shooting..................................................................................................... 73 Flash intensity control .................................................................................................... 74 External flash shooting................................................................................................... 74 Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system................................................... 76 Using commercially available flashes ............................................................................ 77 Single-frame / Close-up playback.................................................................................. 78 Index display / Calendar display .................................................................................... 79 Information display......................................................................................................... 80 Slideshow....................................................................................................................... 81 Rotating images............................................................................................................. 81 Playback on TV.............................................................................................................. 82 Editing still images ......................................................................................................... 82 Copying images ............................................................................................................. 84 Protecting images .......................................................................................................... 85 Erasing images .............................................................................................................. 86 6 Record mode, white balance, and picture mode 62 Describes image adjustment functions specific to digital cameras. 7 Flash shooting 70 Describes how to shoot with the built-in flash and an external flash. 8 Playback functions 78 Describes the functions for image playback.

a AF / MF ..................................................................................................................... 87 AF ILLUMINAT............................................................................................... 87 FOCUS RING................................................................................................ 87 RESET LENS................................................................................................ 87 BULB FOCUSING......................................................................................... 87 b BUTTON / DIAL ........................................................................................................ 88 DIAL FUNCTION........................................................................................... 88 DIAL DIRECTION ......................................................................................... 88 AEL / AFL...................................................................................................... 89 AEL / AFL MEMO.......................................................................................... 89 7 FUNCTION............................................................................................... 90 j FUNCTION............................................................................................. 90 c DISP / 8 / PC.......................................................................................................... 90 8 ................................................................................................................. 90 SLEEP........................................................................................................... 90 BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer) .................................................................... 91 USB MODE................................................................................................... 91 LIVE VIEW BOOST....................................................................................... 91 g FACE DETECT........................................................................................ 91 FRAME ASSIST (Ruled lines display) .......................................................... 92 d EXP / e / ISO ........................................................................................................ 92 ISO-AUTO SET............................................................................................. 92 ISO-AUTO..................................................................................................... 92 AEL Metering ................................................................................................ 92 BULB TIMER................................................................................................. 92 e # CUSTOM.............................................................................................................. 92 w+F........................................................................................................... 92 AUTO POP UP.............................................................................................. 92 f K / COLOR / WB.................................................................................................... 93 ALL > ...................................................................................................... 93 COLOR SPACE............................................................................................. 93 K SET ........................................................................................................ 93 PIXEL COUNT .............................................................................................. 93 g RECORD / ERASE ................................................................................................... 93 RAW+JPEG ERASE ..................................................................................... 93 FILE NAME ................................................................................................... 94 dpi SETTING................................................................................................. 94 Custom Menu 2.............................................................................................................. 94 CF / xD.......................................................................................................... 94 s (Monitor brightness adjustment)............................................................. 95 W (Changing the display language) ........................................................ 95 VIDEO OUT .................................................................................................. 95 REC VIEW .................................................................................................... 95 FIRMWARE................................................................................................... 95 9 Customizing your camera 87 Describes how to customize the camera’s settings.

Print reservation ............................................................................................ 96 Single-frame reservation ............................................................................... 96 All-frame reservation ..................................................................................... 97 Resetting the print reservation data .............................................................. 98 Direct printing (PictBridge)............................................................................................. 98 Connecting the camera to a printer............................................................... 99 Easy printing ................................................................................................. 99 Custom printing ........................................................................................... 100 Flowchart ..................................................................................................................... 102 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software .......................................................... 102 What is OLYMPUS Master?........................................................................ 102 Connecting the camera to a computer......................................................................... 103 Start up the OLYMPUS Master software...................................................................... 104 Displaying camera images on a computer................................................................... 104 Downloading and saving images ................................................................ 104 Disconnecting the camera from your computer .......................................... 105 Viewing still images...................................................................................................... 106 To increase the number of languages.......................................................................... 106 Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master..................... 107 Shooting tips and information ...................................................................................... 108 Tips before you start taking pictures............................................................ 108 Shooting tips ............................................................................................... 109 Additional shooting tips and information.......................................................111 Playback tips ................................................................................................113 Viewing pictures on a computer ...................................................................113 Error codes ...................................................................................................................114 Camera maintenance....................................................................................................116 Cleaning and storing the camera .................................................................116 Cleaning mode – Removing dust .................................................................117 Pixel mapping – Checking the image processing functions .........................117 10 Printing 96 Describes how to print your pictures. 11 Using the OLYMPUS Master software 102 Describes how to transfer and store your camera images to a computer. 12 Shooting tips and maintenance 108 Refer to this section for troubleshooting and camera maintenance information.

Formatting the card ......................................................................................118 Battery and charger ......................................................................................................119 Using your charger abroad ...........................................................................................119 Interchangeable lenses.................................................................................................119 ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens ........................................................ 120 ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications ............................................................ 120 Program line diagram (P mode) .................................................................................. 122 Exposure warning display............................................................................................ 123 Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode .......................................................... 124 White balance color temperature................................................................................. 125 Record mode and file size / number of storable still pictures....................................... 125 Functions that can be registered in Custom Reset Settings........................................ 126 Menu directory ............................................................................................................. 127 Glossary....................................................................................................................... 130 Specifications............................................................................................................... 133 E-System Chart............................................................................................................ 136 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................................................................ 138 Index ............................................................................................................................ 145 13 Information 118 Refer to this section for information on optional accessories, camera specifications, and other useful shooting information.

1 26 EN Basic camera operations There are three basic ways to make function settings with this camera. 1 Using the direct buttons to operate the camera P. 27 You can make the function settings by rotating the control dial while pressing the direct buttons assigned to a function. 2 Setting while looking at the super control panel P. 28 You can make the function settings with the super control panel on the LCD monitor. You can use the super control panel to view the current settings and directly change the settings. 3 Setting on the menu P. 29 You can use the menu to set shooting and playback settings and customize camera functions. Descriptions in this manual The operating instructions of the direct buttons, super control panel and menu are described as follows in this manual. • “+” indicates operations performed at the same time. • “�” indicates you should proceed to the next step. e.g.: When setting the flash intensity control Direct button # + F�j Super control panel i�p: [w] Menu MENU�[X]�[w]

1 27 EN 1 Press the button for the function you want to set. • The direct menu is displayed. 2 Turn the control dial to change the setting. • Press the i button to confirm your setting. Or if you do not operate the control dial within a few seconds, your setting will be confirmed and the super control panel screen will be restored. List of direct buttons The functions assigned to buttons are as shown below. To assign other functions so they can be set with direct buttons: j You can also assign frequently used functions to the b and < / Y / j buttons. g“7 FUNCTION” (P. 90), “j FUNCTION” (P. 90) Using the direct buttons No. Direct buttons Function Ref. page 1 < / Y / j Remote control / Self-timer / Sequential shooting button Remote control / Self-timer / Sequential shooting P. 58 – 61 2 F Exposure compensation button Exposure compensation P. 51 3 u Live view button Turns live view on or off P. 37 4 # Flash button Pops up the flash and sets flash mode P. 70 2 + 4 F + # Exposure compensation button Flash button Flash intensity control P. 74 � TIPS SELECT GO Direct menu Control dial e.g.) Setting Sequential / Self-timer / Remote control shooting 2 1 4 3

28 EN Select an item on the super control panel and change the setting. 1 Press the INFO button to display the super control panel on the LCD monitor. • Press the INFO button again to turn off the super control panel. • Press the i button during live view to display the super control panel. 4 Use the control dial to change the setting. • Press the i button to display the direct menu indicated at the position of the cursor. You can also use the direct menu to change the setting. After changing the setting, press the i button to confirm your setting. If no operation is made within a few seconds, your setting is confirmed and the super control panel is displayed. Using the super control panel 2 Press the i button. • The cursor on the super control panel lights. 3 Use p to move the cursor to the function you want to set. For details on the functions that can be set with the super control panel, refer to “Super control panel” (gP. 7). Control dial p Arrow pad i button INFO button 2008. 08.16 AF arge Normal OFF arge Normal OFF ISO Cursor The name of the selected function is displayed. arge Normal OFF METERING METERING SELECT GO Direct menu

1 29 EN 1 Press the MENU button. • The menu is displayed on the LCD monitor. 4 Press the i button to confirm your settings. • Press the i button repeatedly to exit the menu. Using the menu 2 Use ac to select a tab and d to set an item. 3 Use ac to select a function and d to go to the setting screen. For details on the functions that can be set with the menu, refer to “Menu directory” (gP. 127). MENU button p Arrow pad i button CARD SETUP NORM AUTO CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION WB CANCEL SELECT GO N Operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen. : Press the MENU button to cancel the setting. : Press dac on the arrow pad to move the cursor and select an item. The symbols displayed on the LCD monitor correspond to the arrow pad shown below. t : a u : c 8 : d 7 : b : Press the i button to confirm your settings. CANCEL MENU SELECT OK GO Tab The current setting is displayed METERING S-AF 0.0 OFF OFF RC MODE AF MODE AF AREA ANTI-SHOCK z AUTO CANCEL SELECT GO S-AF AUTO 0.0 METERING OFF OFF RC MODE AF MODE AF AREA ANTI-SHOCK z CANCEL SELECT GO Function METERING RC MODE AF MODE AF AREA ANTI-SHOCK CANCEL SELECT GO METERING Types of tabs W (Shooting menu 1) Sets shooting functions. X (Shooting menu 2) Sets shooting functions. q (Playback menu) Sets playback functions. Y (Custom menu 1) Customizes shooting functions. Depending on the function being customized, the function is further separated into 8 tabs (A to H). Z (Custom menu 2) Sets the basic functions of the camera. AF/MF BUTTON/DIAL DISP/8/PC EXP/e/ISO #CUSTOM CANCEL SELECT GO K/COLOR/WB Screenshot of menu with the Y tab selected Tab

30 EN Normally, current camera settings (including any changes you have made) are retained when the power is turned off. To reset the camera to the factory default settings, set [RESET]. You can register settings in advance to [RESET1] and [RESET2]. The camera settings at that time are registered in [RESET1] and [RESET2]. For details on the registered functions, refer to “Functions that can be registered in Custom Reset Settings” (gP. 126). Registering [RESET1] / [RESET2] 1 Select either [RESET1] / [RESET2] to register and press d. • If settings have already been registered, [SET] is displayed next to [RESET1] / [RESET2]. Selecting [SET] again overwrites the registered setting. • To cancel the registration, select [RESET]. 2 Select [SET] and press the i button. Using reset settings You can reset the camera to [RESET1] or [RESET2] setting or restore the factory default settings. [RESET] : Resets to the factory default settings. For the default settings, see “Menu directory” (gP. 127). [RESET1] / [RESET2] : Resets to the registered settings. 1 Select [RESET], [RESET1], or [RESET2] and press the i button. 2 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button. Resetting to the factory default settings Menu MENU�[W]�[CUSTOM RESET] Menu MENU�[W]�[CUSTOM RESET] RESET1 YES NO CANCEL SELECT GO

2 2 31 EN Shooting guides – Improving your shooting skills To familiarize yourself with the camera, you can start off by taking pictures of surrounding subjects, such as children, flowers and pets. If the pictures taken are not to your liking, try adjusting some of the settings below. You can take more satisfying pictures simply by familiarizing yourself with these basic camera functions. Focus – Operating the shutter button A picture can become out of focus when the focus in the picture is on the foreground, background, or other objects in the picture instead of on the subject. To prevent out-of-focus pictures, be sure to focus on the subject you are trying to capture. The shutter button can be pressed halfway down (half-press) and all the way down (full press). Once you are able to operate the shutter button effectively, you can focus accurately even on moving subjects. g“Shooting” (P. 16), “Focus lock – If correct focus cannot be obtained” (P. 57) Even when the subject is in focus, the picture can become blurred if you move the camera while the shutter button is being pressed. This is called “camera shake”. Make sure how to properly hold the camera. The camera is particularly subject to shaking when using live view to take pictures while viewing the subject on the monitor. g“Holding the camera” (P. 17) In addition to incorrect focusing and camera shake, movement of the subject can also cause blurring of the picture. In this case, use a shutter speed that matches the motion of the subject. You can confirm the actual shutter speed and aperture on the displays of the viewfinder and monitor by pressing the shutter button halfway. g“Viewfinder” (P. 6), “Super control panel” (P. 7), “LCD monitor (Live view)” (P. 8) Basic function guides Halfway down: All the way down:

Brightness – Exposure compensation The camera automatically determines the aperture value and shutter speed according to the brightness level. This is called auto exposure. However, you may not be able to capture the intended picture with auto exposure alone. In this case, you can increase or decrease the auto exposure setting. Compensate the exposure toward + to enhance the brightness of a summer beach or the whiteness of snow. Compensate the exposure toward – when the area to be shot is brighter but smaller compared to its surrounding area. If you are unsure of how much exposure compensation is required, try taking several pictures at various settings and then compare the pictures. g“Exposure compensation” (P. 51), “AE bracketing” (P. 52) Color – White balance Besides sunlight, there are other sources for illuminating the subject, such as tungsten and fluorescent lighting. These types of lighting contain particular colors; therefore, the same white object shot under different lighting has slightly different colors. Even under the same sunlight, the colors in the picture differ depending on the sky conditions, the shadows of trees or buildings, and other factors. White balance automatically corrects the effects from these types of lighting and enables shooting with the right colors. You can usually obtain the right colors with the white balance set to [AUTO]. Depending on the shooting conditions, however, you may not be able to obtain the intended colors. In this case, change the setting accordingly. g“Selecting the white balance” (P. 64) Fluorescent light Tungsten light Shade of tree

2 33 EN This section describes the functions suitable under different shooting conditions depending on the subject. Taking landscape pictures This section describes how to take outdoor scenery pictures of forests, lakes and beaches in daylight. Changing shooting mode The proper shooting method varies depending on whether you are trying to capture the silence of a still scene or the dynamism of a motion scene. • To capture the depth of a forest, focus with a wider range of the image. Use A (aperture priority shooting) mode and close the aperture (increase the aperture value) as much as possible. • To capture the waves crashing against the seashore, use S (shutter priority shooting) mode and select a fast shutter speed. To capture a flowing waterfall or river, shoot using a slow shutter speed. Exposure compensation can be used even under different shooting modes. Check the image that you have shot and use + or – to adjust the exposure to obtain better results. Changing white balance The color of water in pictures appears different depending on whether it is a lake reflecting nearby trees or a seashore surrounded by a coral reef. To capture the subtle difference in color, try changing the white balance setting. Change the setting for different situations, such as by using [55300 K] for sunny days and [27500 K] for outdoor shaded areas on sunny days. Changing metering mode Depending on the depth of the water and the direction of the sun, the brightness of the water can differ significantly in different areas of the same composition. There is also a difference in the brightness of forests depending on the way the trees overlap each other. If you know which areas you want to emphasize the compensation in the image composition, you can change the metering mode. When set to [e] (Digital ESP metering), the camera automatically assesses the brightness in the composition and determines the exposure. To emphasize a specific partial exposure in the composition, change the metering mode to [J] (center weighted metering) or [n] (spot metering), adjust the metering area to the locations that you want to adjust the exposure and then measure the exposure. A guide to functions for different subjects

Changing saturation There may be times when you cannot reproduce the desired color even when using white balance or exposure compensation. In this case, you can change the [SATURATION] setting to achieve the desired color. The [SATURATION] setting includes two levels of high and low settings. When the setting is high, a vivid color is used. g“Aperture priority shooting” (P. 46), “Shutter priority shooting” (P. 47), “Changing the metering mode” (P. 50), “Exposure compensation” (P. 51), “Selecting the white balance” (P. 64), “[SATURATION] : Vividness of the color.” (P. 67) Taking flower pictures The proper method for taking pictures of flowers differs depending on whether you want to capture, for example, a single flower, a field of blooming flowers, a deep red rose, or the light color of a sweet pea. Changing white balance There are many colors of flowers ranging from light to vivid ones. Depending on the colors of the flowers, subtle color shades may not be captured as seen. In this case, you can check the light conditions and change the white balance setting. At [AUTO], the camera automatically determines the type of light and shoots using the proper white balance. However, you can bring out subtle color shades more effectively by changing the setting according to shooting conditions, such as by using [55300 K] for sunny days and [27500 K] for outdoor shaded areas on sunny days. Using exposure compensation When shooting flowers against a background, select as simple a background as possible to bring out the shape and color of the flower. When shooting bright and whitish flowers, adjust the exposure compensation to – (minus) so that the flower stands out from the darker background.

2 35 EN Changing shooting mode The proper shooting method when taking pictures of flowers differs depending on whether you want to emphasize a single flower or capture a field of flowers. To change the focus area, set the camera to A (aperture priority shooting) mode and select the aperture value. • When you open the aperture (decrease the aperture value), the camera focuses within a shorter range (with a shallow depth of field), emphasizing the subject against a blurred background. • When you close the aperture (increase the aperture value), the camera focuses over a wider range (with more depth of field), producing a picture with both the foreground and background in focus. You can use the preview function to confirm the changes in the depth of field when the aperture is changed. Using live view When using a conventional digital single-lens reflex camera with interchangeable lens system, it was necessary to wait until after taking the picture to check the results of the exposure compensation and white balance settings. With the live view function of this camera, however, you can use the monitor to display and check the subject you want to capture. Changing lenses When the blooming flowers are few and sparse, take the picture using a telephoto lens. With a telephoto lens, you take pictures in which subjects at different distances appear closer together, giving the impression of a more densely blooming flower field. Using the telescopic feature of the zoom lens also achieves the same effect, but it is easier to achieve this effect when the focal length of the lens is longer, such as 150 mm or 200 mm, rather than 54 mm. g“Aperture priority shooting” (P. 46), “Using live view” (P. 37), “Exposure compensation” (P. 51), “Selecting the white balance” (P. 64) Taking night scene pictures There are different types of night scenes, from the afterglow of a sunset and city lights at night to special light displays and firework displays. Using a tripod Because a slow shutter speed is needed to capture night scenes, a tripod is required to prevent camera shake. If a tripod is not available, you should place the camera on a stable surface to prevent camera shake. Even if the camera is secured, camera shake may occur when pressing the shutter button. Therefore, it is recommended to use the remote control or self timer.

Changing shooting mode Night scenes have different levels of brightness, and the balance of the brightness in the composition is not uniform. Start by using A (aperture priority shooting) mode to take the picture. Set the aperture to the medium setting (about F8 or F11) and allow the camera to automatically select the shutter speed. When shooting a night scene, because the camera sets the exposure to match the dark areas which occupy a majority of the composition and the image often turns out whitish (overexposed), adjust the exposure compensation to –1 or –1.5. Use [REC VIEW] to check the image and adjust the aperture and exposure compensation as necessary. Image noise can easily occur when shooting at slow shutter speeds. In this case, set [NOISE REDUCT.] to [ON] to reduce noise. Using manual focus In cases where you cannot use AF (auto focus) to focus on the subject because the subject is too dark or you cannot focus in time to take pictures, such as during a fireworks display, set the AF mode to [MF] (manual focus) and focus manually. To take pictures of night scenes, turn the focus ring of the lens and check whether you can see the lights of the night scene clearly. To take pictures of a fireworks display, adjust the focus of the lens to infinite unless you are using a long focus lens. If you know the approximate distance to the subject, it is recommended that you focus on something that is at the same distance in advance. g“Program shooting” (P. 45), “Aperture priority shooting” (P. 46), “Remote control shooting” (P. 60), “AF mode selection” (P. 54), “Noise reduction” (P. 69), “REC VIEW” (P. 95)

3 3 37 EN Using live view It is possible to use the LCD monitor as a viewfinder. You can view the exposure or white balance effect and the subject’s composition while you take the picture. 1 Press the u button. • The mirror is raised and the subject is displayed on the LCD monitor. • When [AF MODE] was set to [C-AF], it will be set automatically to [S-AF] (or [S-AF+MF] in case it was set to [C-AF+MF]). Functions available during live view The following functions can be used during live view. Focusing during live view • Taking a picture after selecting the AF system gP. 39 • Taking a picture using focus lock gP. 40 • Taking a picture while adjusting the focus manually gP. 42 • Taking a picture while focusing on a face gP. 41 • Taking a picture while checking the focus by enlarging the zone to be focused gP. 43 Taking a picture while checking the effect • Taking a picture after comparing the effect of exposure compensation or white balance gP. 43 • Taking a panoramic picture gP. 44 Switching the indications on the LCD monitor • Turning off the information display / Displaying the histogram or ruled lines gP. 42 • Checking the subject on the monitor even in low light situations gP. 91 x Notes • If there is a high-intensity light source within the screen, the image may be displayed darker but will be recorded normally. • If the live view function is used over a long period, the temperature of the image pickup device rises causing images with high ISO sensitivity to appear noisy and unevenly colored. Either lower the ISO sensitivity or turn off the camera for some time. • Exchanging the lens will cause live view to stop. • The following functions are not available during live view. C-AF / AE lock / [AEL / AFL] Activating live view u button

38 EN The live view mechanism During live view, the image on the LCD monitor is the same image received by the image pickup device (Live MOS sensor / imager) that is used for shooting. This way you can check on the LCD monitor the effects of exposure compensation or white balance. Moreover, you can also enlarge part of the subject to focus on it or display ruled lines to check that the composition is level. While the image appears on the LCD monitor during live view, the mirror is raised and the shutter is open. Therefore, you will not be able to check the subject in the viewfinder. Correct metering may not be possible if strong light is coming in through the viewfinder. In such case attach the eyepiece cover. g“Eyepiece cover” (P. 59) Taking pictures using the viewfinder Taking pictures using live view • The light coming in through the lens is reflected on the mirror and you can check the subject in the viewfinder. • The mirror is raised and the shutter is open. The image received by image pickup device is displayed on the LCD monitor. Viewfinder Image pickup device Shutter curtain Mirror Lens

3 39 EN In live view you can choose one of 3 available AF systems. The [LIVE VIEW AF MODE] setting will determine when and how focusing is performed. Characteristics of the live view AF mode * For the latest information about Olympus lenses compatible with Imager AF, visit the Olympus website. When you are using a lens that is not compatible with [IMAGER AF], [HYBRID AF] will be selected automatically. Taking a picture with [IMAGER AF] 1 Press the shutter button halfway. • When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark and AF target mark light up. 2 Press the shutter button all the way to take a picture. Taking a picture using live view Menu MENU�[Y]�[a]�[LIVE VIEW AF MODE] LIVE VIEW AF MODE Using the shutter button Focus lock Restrictions on use AF AREA Halfway down All the way down IMAGER AF (factory default setting) AF operation using the imager Shooting Press the shutter button halfway or press the AEL / AFL button. * Only possible with compatible lenses. 11 AF targets AF SENSOR k AF operation using the AF sensor and then shooting While holding down the AEL / AFL button, press the shutter button all the way. None 3 AF targets HYBRID AF AF operation using the imager (approximate focus) AF operation using the AF sensor and then shooting While holding down the AEL / AFL button, press the shutter button all the way. None 3 AF targets 250 250 F5.6 F5.6 L N 38 38 I-AF AF confirmation mark AF target mark

40 EN Taking a picture with [AF SENSOR] 1 Press the shutter button all the way. • The mirror is lowered and the picture is taken after the focus is locked. • The image that was displayed on the monitor before lowering the mirror freezes during focusing. • If correct focus cannot be obtained, you will hear the sound of the shutter but the picture will not be taken. • To focus in advance, hold down the AEL / AFL button and press the shutter button. When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark lights up. When the AF confirmation mark is blinking, the focus is not locked. Taking a picture with [HYBRID AF] 1 Press the shutter button halfway. • The Imager AF will be activated and you can check the subject on the LCD monitor. • When the Imager AF achieves approximate focus, the n mark lights up. 2 Press the shutter button all the way. • The picture is taken in a similar way as when using [AF SENSOR]. AF operation during live view [IMAGER AF] When you press the shutter button halfway, AF is performed by the image pickup device. 11 available AF targets allow you to focus on a subject even if it does not appear in the center of the picture. [AF SENSOR] When you press the shutter button all the way, the AF is activated and the picture is taken in the same way as when taking pictures using the viewfinder (AF is not activated on pressing the shutter button halfway). [HYBRID AF] When you press the shutter button halfway, focusing is performed approximately by the Imager AF and you can check the subject on the LCD monitor. When you press the shutter button all the way, the AF is activated in the same way as with the [AF SENSOR] setting. The approximate focusing distance is obtained when the shutter button is pressed halfway so the time it takes to actually take the picture after pressing the shutter button all the way is shortened. When using S-AF+MF, this is very convenient as you can hold the shutter button pressed halfway and finely adjust the focus while checking the LCD monitor. 250 250 F5.6 F5.6 L N 38 38 AF confirmation mark 250 250 F5.6 F5.6 L N 38 38 o n mark

3 41 EN Camera status during AF By setting [g FACE DETECT] to [ON], the camera will detect people’s faces in the frame and adjust the focus and metering automatically. • In order to use b, [Fn FACE DETECT] needs to be set up in the menu in advance. g“7 FUNCTION” (P. 90) • After setting [g FACE DETECT] to [ON] while using b, the following functions are automatically set to the best settings for taking pictures of people. Imager AF AF Sensor • AF is performed by the image pickup device. • The mirror is lowered and AF is performed by the AF sensor. (The mirror is down so the image display on the monitor freezes just before pressing the shutter button all the way.) Using the face detection function Direct button b (The setting changes each time the button is pressed.) Super control panel i�p�[g FACE DETECT] Menu MENU�[Y]�[c]�[g FACE DETECT]�[ON] Function Setting Ref. page METERING e P. 50 GRADATION AUTO P. 68 LIVE VIEW AF MODE IMAGER AF P. 39 AF MODE S-AF (B) P. 54 Halfway down All the way down AF Sensor

42 EN 1 If the camera detects a face, a frame will be displayed in that location. • When you press the shutter button, the camera will focus on the position of the face detection frame (however, if a single AF target is selected with [AF AREA], the camera will focus on the AF target selected). • With [AF SENSOR] or [HYBRID AF], the camera will focus on the AF target that is closest to the face detection frame. x Notes • During sequential shooting, face detection will work only at the first shot. • Depending on the subject, the camera may not be able to correctly detect the face. During live view, you can take a picture focusing manually while checking the focus on the LCD monitor. 1 Set the AF mode to [S-AF+MF] or [MF]. g“AF mode selection” (P. 54) 2 Adjust the focus by rotating the focus ring. • In [S-AF+MF] mode, after pressing the shutter button halfway or pressing the AEL / AFL button, you can rotate the focus ring to finely adjust the focus before taking the picture. • Using the enlarged display can be very convenient when adjusting the focus manually. g“Enlarged display operation” (P. 43) You can switch the information displayed on the monitor by pressing INFO button repeatedly. Taking a picture using manual focus Switching the information display 250 250 F5.6 F5.6 38 38 L N 250 250 250 F5.6 F5.6 38 38 L N 250 250 F5.6 F5.6 38 38 250 250 F5.6 F5.6 38 38 250 250 F5.6 F5.6 38 38 Information display on Information display on + Ruled lines display (gP. 92) Information display on + Histogram Enlarged display (gP. 43) Information display off GO WB/F +0.7 +0.7 +1.0 +1.0 0.0 0.0 +0.3 +0.3 Comparison screen (gP. 43)

3 43 EN You can check the effect of exposure compensation or white balance on a 4-split screen. 1 Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the comparison screen. g“Switching the information display” (P. 42) • The exposure compensation comparison screen is displayed. Press a to switch to the white balance comparison screen. Press ac to switch the screen. 2 Use bd or the control dial to select the setting value, then press the i button. • You can take the picture using the set value. x Notes • Exposure compensation is not available in M mode. • This function cannot be used in g mode. It is possible to enlarge the subject for display. Enlarging the image during MF makes focus confirmation and adjustment easier. 1 Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the enlarged display. g“Switching the information display” (P. 42) • The enlargement frame will be displayed. 2 Use p to move the frame and press the i button. • The area inside the frame is enlarged and displayed. • Press and hold the i button to return the enlargement frame to the center after it was moved. 3 Turn the control dial to change the magnification (7x / 10x). • Taking the picture or pressing the i button will cancel the enlarged display. • During enlarged display, AF will not be activated even in the shutter button is pressed all the way. You can take the picture after checking the focus in the enlarged display. Taking a picture while comparing the effect Enlarged display operation GO WB/F +0.7 +0.7 +1.0 +1.0 0.0 0.0 +0.3 +0.3 250 250 F5.6 F5.6 38 38 i button

44 EN You can enjoy panorama shooting easily using the OLYMPUS xD-Picture Card. Using OLYMPUS Master (provided CD-ROM) to join a few images shot where the subject’s edges overlap, you can create a single panorama composite image. Panorama shooting is possible up to a maximum of 10 images. • Try your best to include the common parts of the overlapping images when shooting the subject. 1 Set the mode. g“Types of scene modes” (P. 5) • Live view is activated. 2 Use p to specify the direction for joining, then shoot the subject with the edges overlapping. d : Joins the next image to the right. b : Joins the next image to the left. a: Joins the next image to the top. c : Joins the next image to the bottom. • Shoot while changing the composition such that the subject overlaps. • The focus, exposure, etc. will be determined at the first shot. • The g (warning) mark will be displayed after you have finished taking 10 shots. • Pressing the i button before shooting the first frame returns to the scene mode selection menu. • Pressing the i button in the midst of shooting ends the sequence of panorama shooting, and allows you to continue with the next one. x Notes • Panorama shooting cannot be done if the OLYMPUS xD-Picture Card is not loaded in the camera. • During panorama shooting, the image previously taken for position alignment will not be retained. With the frames or other markers for display in the images as a guide, set the composition such that the edges of the overlapping images overlap within the frames. Panorama shooting 250 250 250 F5.6 F5.6 38 38 [ 3 ] [ 3 ] [ 2 ] [ 2 ] EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT

subject brightness. Set the mode dial to P. • When the shutter button is half-pressed, the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the viewfinder. Releasing the shutter button displays the shutter speed and aperture value on the super control panel screen. Program shift (%) By turning the control dial in the P mode, you can change the combination of aperture and shutter speed while maintaining the optimum exposure. g“Program line diagram (P mode)” (P. 122) • The program shift setting will not be canceled after shooting. To cancel program shift setting, turn the control dial until the shooting mode indication % on the viewfinder or super control panel changes to P or turn off the power. • Program shift is not available when you are using a flash. The shutter speed and aperture value are blinking: j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning display” (gP. 123). Program shooting � TIPS Aperture value 250 F5.6 2008. 08.16 AF arge Normal OFF Shooting mode Shutter speed Super Control panel Viewfinder AF confirmation mark Program shift

selected. When you open the aperture (decrease the aperture value), the camera will focus within a shorter range (shallow depth of field) and produce a picture with a blurred background. When you close the aperture (increase the aperture value), the camera will focus within a longer range. Use this mode when you wish to add changes to the background representation. Before shooting, you can use the preview function to check how the background will look in your picture. g“Preview function” (P. 49) Set the mode dial to A and turn the control dial to set the aperture value. To check the depth of field with the selected aperture value: j See “Preview function” (gP. 49). Shutter speed is blinking: j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning display” (gP. 123). Aperture priority shooting � TIPS When the aperture value (f-number) is decreased. When the aperture value (f-number) is increased. Viewfinder Aperture value Shutter speed AF confirmation mark Shooting mode Open the aperture (f-number is decreased) Close the aperture (f-number is increased)

selected. Set the shutter speed depending on the type of effect you want. A higher shutter speed allows you to capture a fast-moving subject without blur, and a slower shutter speed blurs a moving subject, creating a feeling of speed or motion. Set the mode dial to S and turn the control dial to set the shutter speed. The picture looks blurred: j The possibility of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly during macro or ultra- telephoto shooting. Raise the shutter speed or use a monopod or tripod to stabilize the camera. The aperture value is blinking: j The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning display” (gP. 123). Shutter priority shooting � TIPS 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. Viewfinder Aperture value Shutter speed AF confirmation mark Shooting mode Slower shutter speed Faster shutter speed

from the appropriate exposure by using the exposure level indicator. This mode gives you more creative control, allowing you to make whatever settings you like, regardless of the correct exposure. Set the mode dial to M and turn the control dial to set the value. • Shutter speed: Turn the control dial to set the value. Aperture value: Turn the control dial while holding down the F button to set the value. • The range of aperture values available varies with the lens type. • The shutter speed can be set to 1/4000 – 60 sec. or [BULB]. • The aperture value and shutter speed change in 1/3 EV increments as the dial is turned. • In M mode the exposure level indicator will appear on the super control panel screen. It shows the difference (ranging from –3 EV to +3 EV) between the exposure value calculated by the currently selected aperture and shutter speed and the exposure value considered optimum by the camera. If the difference exceeds ±3 EV, vw will appear in red on both sides of the indicator. Noise in images During shooting at slow shutter speeds, noise may appear on-screen. These phenomena are caused when current is generated in those sections of the image pickup device that are not normally exposed to light, resulting in a rise in temperature in the image pickup device or image pickup device drive circuit. This can also occur when shooting with a high ISO setting in a high- temperature environment. To reduce this noise, the camera activates the noise reduction function. g“Noise reduction” (P. 69) Manual shooting Open the aperture (f-number is decreased) Slower shutter speed Close the aperture (f-number is increased) Faster shutter speed F button Underexposure Optimum exposure Overexposure 250 F5.6 -0.3 2008. 08.16 arge Normal OFF M Exposure level indicator

j The use of a monopod or tripod is recommended when taking a picture at slow shutter speed. To switch the operation between setting the shutter speed and aperture value: j You can set the aperture value using only the control dial. g“DIAL FUNCTION” (P. 88) x Notes • Exposure compensation is not available in M mode. Bulb shooting You can take a picture with a bulb exposure time in which the shutter stays open as long as you hold down the shutter button. Bulb shooting can also be done using an optional remote control (RM-1). g“Bulb shooting with the remote control” (P. 61) In M mode, set the shutter speed to [BULB]. • [buLb] is displayed in the viewfinder and [BULB] on the super control panel. To automatically end bulb shooting after a specified period of time: j You can set the maximum time for bulb shooting. g“BULB TIMER” (P. 92) To fix the focus during manual focus shooting: j You can fix the focus so the focus does not change even if the focus ring is turned during exposure. g“BULB FOCUSING” (P. 87) x Notes • The following functions are not available during bulb shooting. Sequential shooing / self-timer shooting / AE bracket shooting The viewfinder shows the focused area (depth of field) with the selected aperture value. For the preview function to work by pressing the b button, it is necessary to set the function of the b button on the menu beforehand. g“7 FUNCTION” (P. 90) Press the b button to use the preview function. • When [7 FUNCTION] is assigned to [LIVE PREVIEW], pressing the b button automatically switches the camera to live view for a preview of the picture on the monitor. � TIPS � TIPS Preview function b button

averaging metering, and 3 types of spot metering. Select the most suitable mode for the shooting conditions. Setting display e Digital ESP metering The camera measures the light levels and calculates the light level differences in 49 separate areas of the image. This mode is recommended for general use. Setting the AF synchronized function to [ESP+AF] enables metering centered around the AF target that is in focus with AF. J Center weighted averaging metering This metering mode provides the average metering between the subject and the background lighting, placing more weight on the subject at the center. Use this mode when you do not want the light level of the background to affect the exposure value. n Spot metering The camera meters a very small area around the center of the subject, defined by the spot metering area mark in the viewfinder. Use this mode when there is very strong backlight. nHI Spot metering – highlight control When the overall background is bright, white areas of the image will come out gray if you use the camera’s automatic exposure. Using this mode enables the camera to shift to over-exposure, allowing accurate white reproduction. Metering area is the same as spot metering. nSH Spot metering – shadow control When the overall background is dark, black areas of the image will come out gray if you use the camera’s automatic exposure. Using this mode enables the camera to shift to under-exposure, allowing accurate black reproduction. Metering area is the same as spot metering. Changing the metering mode Super control panel i�p: [METERING] Menu MENU�[X]�[METERING] arge Normal OFF METERING i button MENU button j Viewfinder 9 : Center weighted averaging metering : : Spot metering : Spot metering – highlight control : Spot metering – shadow control : Metering area

exposure value set automatically by the camera. In many cases, bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their natural colors. Adjusting toward + makes these subjects closer to their real shades. For the same reason, adjust toward – when shooting dark subjects. The exposure can be adjusted in a range of ±5.0 EV. • The EV step interval is 1/3 EV. • The exposure compensation indicator is displayed. The exposure compensation indicator will not be displayed when the exposure is compensated by 0. • If the exposure compensation value exceeds the scale of the exposure compensation indicator, a red vw is displayed on the left and right edges of the indicator. To adjust the exposure compensation using only the control dial: j You can set the exposure compensation value without pressing F button. g“DIAL FUNCTION” (P. 88) x Notes • Exposure compensation is not available in M and g modes. Exposure compensation Direct button F + j � TIPS –2.0 EV ±0 +2.0 EV Adjust toward – Adjust toward + F button j Viewfinder Exposure compensation value +2.0 2008. 08.16 arge Normal OFF Exposure compensation indicator 1/3 EV

when you want a different exposure setting from the one that would normally apply under the current shooting conditions. Normally, pressing the shutter button halfway locks both AF (auto focus) and AE (automatic exposure), but you can lock the exposure alone by pressing the AEL / AFL button. Press the AEL / AFL button at the position where you wish to lock the metering values and the exposure will be locked. The exposure is locked while the AEL / AFL button is pressed. Now press the shutter button. • Releasing the AEL / AFL button cancels AE lock. To lock the exposure: j You can lock the metering result so that it is not canceled when the AEL / AFL button is released. g“AEL / AFL MEMO” (P. 89) To activate AE lock with a set metering mode: j You can set the metering mode for locking the exposure with the AE lock. g“AEL Metering” (P. 92) The camera automatically shoots a number of pictures at different exposure values for each frame. Even in conditions where correct exposure is difficult to obtain (such as a backlit subject or a scene at dusk), you can pick the picture you prefer from a selected number of frames with a variety of different exposure settings. The pictures are taken in the following order: Picture with optimum exposure, picture adjusted in – direction, and picture adjusted in + direction. AE lock � TIPS AE bracketing AEL / AFL button Viewfinder AE lock e.g.) When BKT is set to [3 F 1.0 EV] –1.0 EV +1.0 EV ±0

Number of frames: 3 Start shooting. • In single-frame shooting, the exposure changes every time the shutter button is pressed. • In sequential shooting, hold down the shutter button until the selected number of frames are taken. • Releasing the shutter button stops auto bracketing shooting. When it stops, 0 is displayed in green on the super control panel. How AE bracketing compensates exposure in each shooting mode Depending on the selected shooting mode, exposure is compensated in the following way: P mode : Aperture value and shutter speed A mode : Shutter speed S mode : Aperture value M mode : Shutter speed To apply AE bracketing to the exposure value you have compensated: j Compensate the exposure value, then use the AE bracketing feature. AE bracketing is applied to the exposure value you have compensated. The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values may give pictures a grainy appearance. [AUTO]: The sensitivity is set automatically according to the shooting conditions. With the [ISO- AUTO SET] setting, you can set the maximum ISO that is set automatically. g“ISO-AUTO SET” (P. 92) [100 – 1600]: Fixed ISO sensitivity. To automatically set the optimal ISO in M mode: j Normally, the AUTO setting is not available in M mode, but you can set it for use in all shooting modes. g“ISO-AUTO” (P. 92) Menu MENU�[X]�[AE BKT] � TIPS ISO sensitivity setting Super control panel i�p: [ISO] Menu MENU�[W]�[ISO] � TIPS CANCEL AE BKT GO SELECT AE BKT 3F 0.7EV 3F 0.3EV 3F 1.0EV OFF Viewfinder The exposure value for the next shot is displayed during shooting. arge Normal OFF ISO

5 Focusing and shooting functions The three focus modes S-AF, C-AF, and MF are available with this camera. You can take pictures by combining S-AF or C-AF mode with MF mode. S-AF (single AF) Focusing is performed once when the shutter button is pressed halfway. If focusing fails, release your finger from the shutter button and press it halfway again. This mode is suitable for taking pictures of still subjects or subjects with limited movement. Press the shutter button halfway. • When the focus is locked, the AF confirmation mark lights up. • A beep sound is output when the subject is in focus. When it is difficult to focus in the AF mode in low-light conditions: j The built-in flash can function as an AF illuminator. This helps with focusing in low-light conditions in the AF mode. g“AF ILLUMINAT.” (P. 87) AF mode selection Super control panel i�p: [AF MODE] Menu MENU�[X]�[AF MODE] � TIPS arge Normal OFF AF MODE i button MENU button j AF confirmation mark Viewfinder

5 55 EN C-AF (continuous AF) The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains pressed halfway. When the subject is in motion, the camera focuses on the subject in anticipation of its movement (Predictive AF). Even if the subject moves or you change the composition of the picture, the camera continues trying to focus. Press the shutter button halfway and keep it in this position. • When the subject is in focus and locked, the AF confirmation mark lights up. • The AF target does not light up, even when the subject is in focus. • The camera repeats focusing. Even if the subject moves or even if you change the composition of the picture, focusing is tried continuously. • A beep sound is output when the subject is in focus. The beep sound is not output after the third continuous AF operation, even when the subject is in focus. MF (manual focus) This function allows you to manually focus on any subject. Adjust the focus using the focus ring. To change the rotational direction of the focus ring: j You can select the rotational direction of the focus ring to suit your preference for how the lens adjusts to the focusing point. g“FOCUS RING” (P. 87) For information on whether the subject is in focus (Focus aid): j When you focus the lens on a subject manually (by turning the focus ring), the AF confirmation mark lights. When P is set with [AF AREA], AF confirmation lights up if the subject is in focus at the center AF target. Simultaneous use of S-AF mode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) This function allows you to fine-adjust the focus manually by turning the focus ring after AF is performed in the S-AF mode. When the shutter button is not pressed, MF operation is available. • You can fine-adjust the focus with the focus ring if you have pressed the shutter button halfway and AF is confirmed. x Notes • If the shutter button is pressed again after fine-adjusting the focus with the focus ring, the AF is activated and your adjustments are canceled. � TIPS ) Near Focus ring

Simultaneous use of C-AF mode and MF mode (C-AF+MF) Focus with the focus ring and press the shutter button halfway to activate C-AF mode. • While the shutter button is kept pressed, MF cannot be used. • When the shutter button is not pressed, focusing with MF is possible. Another way to adjust focus manually in C-AF mode: j You can set the AEL / AFL button to operate C-AF. g“AEL / AFL” (P. 89) x Notes • If the shutter button is pressed again after fine-adjusting the focus with the focus ring, the AF is activated and your adjustments are canceled. This camera has 3 AF targets for focusing on the subject with auto focus. You can select only one of the AF targets. When [LIVE VIEW AF MODE] is set to [IMAGER AF], 11 AF targets will be available during live view. g“Taking a picture using live view” (P. 39) [AUTO] or P Focuses using the 3 AF targets. Q Focuses using the left AF target. R Focuses using the center AF target. S Focuses using the right AF target. • With the [IMAGER AF] setting, target selection is only possible using the super control panel. Turn the control dial to select the AF target. � TIPS AF target selection Super control panel i�p: [AF AREA] Menu MENU�[X]�[AF AREA] Viewfinder Center AF target Left AF target Right AF target arge Normal OFF AF AREA i button MENU button j 250 250 F5.6 F5.6 When selecting the AF target with the [IMAGER AF] setting

5 57 EN The camera’s auto focus may not be able to focus on the subject in situations such as when the subject is not in the center of the frame. If this happens, the easiest solution is to use focus lock. Use this when composing the subject outside of the AF targets or when the subject is difficult to focus on. 1 Adjust the AF target with the subject to be focused and press the shutter button halfway until the AF confirmation mark lights up. • The focus is locked. The AF confirmation mark and the AF target in focus light up in the viewfinder. • If the AF confirmation mark blinks, press the shutter button halfway again. • While the shutter button is being pressed, the super control panel disappears. 2 While pressing the shutter button halfway, move to the desired composition and press the button all the way. • The card access lamp blinks while the picture is being stored on the card. If the subject has lower contrast than its surroundings If the contrast of the subject is weak, such as when the lighting is insufficient or the subject cannot be seen clearly because of fog, the focus may not be achieved. Focus (focus lock) on a high-contrast object the same distance away as the intended subject, recompose your shot and then take the picture. Focus lock – If correct focus cannot be obtained Card access lamp Shutter button e.g.) The camera focuses using the center AF target. AF target AF confirmation mark

Single-frame shooting o Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed (normal shooting mode). Sequential shooting j Shoots at 3.5 frames / sec. for as long as the shutter button is pressed (during JPEG). • Press the shutter button fully and keep it pressed. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button. • Focus, exposure, and white balance are locked at the first frame (during S-AF, MF). x Notes • During sequential shooting, if the battery check blinks due to low battery, the camera stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card. The camera may not save all of the pictures depending on how much battery power remains. Setting method Setting display • Anti-shock display (gP. 61): The D symbol displayed next to the icon on the super control panel indicates that anti-shock is activated. Sequential shooting Direct button < / Y / j�j Super control panel i�p: [j / Y / <] SELECT GO j < / Y / j button i button : Single-frame shooting : Sequential shooting Single-frame shooting / Sequential shooting Self-timer : 12-second self-timer : 2-second self-timer Remote control : 0 second : 2 seconds

5 59 EN This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. You can set the camera to release the shutter after either 12 or 2 seconds. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 58). Press the shutter button all the way. • When Y12s is selected: First, the self-timer lamp lights up for approximately 10 seconds, then it blinks for approximately 2 seconds and the picture is taken. • When Y2s is selected: The self-timer lamp blinks for approximately 2 seconds, and then the picture is taken. • To cancel the activated self-timer, press the < / Y / j button. x Notes • Do not press the shutter button while standing in front of the camera; this could result in the subject being out of focus since focusing is performed when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Eyepiece cover When shooting without looking through the viewfinder, attach the eyepiece cover to the viewfinder to prevent the light entering the viewfinder from changing the exposure. Attach the eyepiece cover after removing the eyecup as illustrated. The same applies when replacing with an optional eyecup. Self-timer shooting Self-timer lamp Eyecup Eyepiece cover

By using the optional remote control (RM-1), you can take a picture with yourself in it or a night scene without touching the camera. The camera can be set to release the shutter either right away or 2 seconds after the shutter button on the remote control is pressed. Bulb shooting is also possible when using the optional remote control. For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 58). Mount the camera securely on a tripod, point the remote control at the remote control receiver on the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control. • When <0s is selected: The focus and exposure are locked, the remote control lamp blinks and the picture is taken. • When <2s is selected: The focus and exposure are locked, the remote control lamp blinks, and after approximately 2 seconds the picture is taken. Transmitted signal effective area Point the remote control at the remote control receiver of the camera within the effective area as shown below. When powerful lighting such as direct sunlight is shining on the remote control receiver, or when fluorescent light or devices emitting electrical or radio waves are nearby, it could narrow the effective area. The remote control lamp does not blink after the shutter button on the remote control is pressed: j The transmitted signal may not be effective if the remote control receiver is exposed to powerful lighting. Move the remote control closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control again. j The transmitted signal may not be effective if the remote control is too far from the camera. Move the remote control closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control again. j There is signal interference. Change the channel as described in the remote control’s manual. To cancel the remote control shooting mode: j The remote control shooting mode will not be canceled after shooting. Press the < / Y / j button to set to [o] (single-frame shooting), etc. To use the shutter button on the camera in the remote control shooting mode: j The shutter button on the camera still works even in the remote control shooting mode. Remote control shooting � TIPS Remote control lamp Remote control receiver Remote control Remote control receiver Approx. 5 m (16.4 ft.) (indoor) Approx. 3 m (9.8 ft.) (outdoor) Approx. 3 m (9.8 ft.) (indoor) Approx. 2 m (6.6 ft.) (outdoor) Approx. 3 m (9.8 ft.) (indoor) Approx. 2 m (6.6 ft.) (outdoor)

5 61 EN x Notes • The shutter will not be released if the subject is not in focus. • Under bright light conditions, the remote control lamp may be difficult to see, making it hard to determine whether or not the picture has been taken. • Zoom is not available on the remote control. Bulb shooting with the remote control Set the mode dial to M, then set the shutter speed to [BULB]. g“Bulb shooting” (P. 49) You can select the interval from the time the mirror is raised until the shutter is released. This diminishes camera shake caused by vibrations when the mirror moves. This feature can be useful in astrophotography and microscope photography or other photographic situations where a very slow shutter speed is used, and camera vibration needs to be kept to a minimum. 1 MENU�[X]�[ANTI-SHOCKz] 2 Select the time delay after the mirror is raised and until the shutter is released from 1 to 30 seconds and press the i button. 3 Anti-shock is added to the shooting functions individually (single-frame shooting, sequential shooting, self-timer shooting, and remote control shooting). For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 58). Anti-shock Press the W button on the remote control to open the shutter. When the time set in “BULB TIMER” (gP. 92) elapses, the shutter closes automatically. Press the T button to close the shutter.

6 62 EN Record mode, white balance, and picture mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures. Choose the record mode that is best for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). Recording formats JPEG For JPEG images, select a combination of image size (Y, X, W) and compression rate (SF, F, N, B). An image consists of pixels (dots). When you enlarge an image with a low pixel count, it will be displayed as a mosaic. If an image has a high pixel count, the file size (amount of data) will be larger and the number of storable still pictures will be lower. The higher the compression, the smaller the file size. However, the image will have less clarity when played back. Selecting the record mode Image becomes clearer Application Number of pixels Pixel count Compression rate SF (Super Fine) 1/2.7 F (Fine) 1/4 N (Normal) 1/8 B (Basic) 1/12 Select for the print size Y (Large) 3648 x 2736 YSF YF YN YB X (Middle) 3200 x 2400 XSF XF XN XB 2560 x 1920 1600 x 1200 W (Small) 1280 x 960 WSF WF WN WB 1024 x 768 For small-sized prints and use on a web site 640 x 480 Image with a high pixel count Image with a low pixel count Number of pixels increases

6 63 EN RAW This is unprocessed data that has not undergone changes in white balance, sharpness, contrast or color. To display as an image on the computer, use OLYMPUS Master. RAW data cannot be displayed on a different camera or by using common software, and it cannot be selected for print reservation. It is possible to edit images taken with the record mode set to RAW data using this camera. g“Editing still images” (P. 82) Selecting the record mode JPEG For JPEG, you can register 4 combinations of images sizes (Y, X, W) and compression rates (SF, F, N, B) from the 12 total combinations available. g“K SET” (P. 93) When you select the X or W image size, you can further select the pixel size. g“PIXEL COUNT” (P. 93) RAW+JPEG Records both a JPEG and RAW image at the same time each time you take a picture. RAW Records the image in RAW data format. e.g.) The following 9 record modes are available when YF / YN / XN / WN are registered. RAW : RAW JPEG : YF / YN / XN / WN RAW+JPEG : RAW+YF / RAW+YN / RAW+XN / RAW+WN To find out the file size / number of storable still pictures for each record mode: j “Record mode and file size / number of storable still pictures” (gP. 125) Super control panel i�p: [K] Menu MENU�[W]�[K] � TIPS arge Normal OFF CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION WB CANCEL SELECT GO F N N N RAW

64 EN Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight or tungsten lighting is reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. With a digital camera, white color can be adjusted to reproduce more natural white with a digital processor. This is called white balance. There are 4 options for setting the WB with this camera. Auto white balance [AUTO] This function enables the camera to automatically detect white in images and adjust the color balance accordingly. Use this mode for general use. Preset white balance [5] [2] [3] [1] [w] [x] [y] [n] 8 different color temperatures are programmed on this camera covering a variety of indoor and outdoor lighting including fluorescent lights, light bulbs, and flashes. For example, use preset WB when you want to reproduce more red in the picture of a sunset, or capture a warmer artistic effect under artificial lighting. Custom white balance [CWB] You can set the color temperature from 2000 K to 14000 K. For details on color temperature, refer to “White balance color temperature” (gP. 125). g“Setting the auto / preset / custom white balance” (P. 65) One-touch white balance [V] You can set the optimum white balance for the shooting conditions by pointing the camera at a white object like a sheet of white paper. The white balance achieved with this setting is saved as one of the preset WB settings. g“Setting the one-touch white balance” (P. 66) Selecting the white balance WB mode Light conditions AUTO Used for most light conditions (when there is a white portion framed in the viewfinder). Use this mode for general use. 5 5300 K For shooting outdoors on a clear day, or to capture the reds in a sunset or the colors in a fireworks display. 2 7500 K For shooting outdoors in the shadows on a clear day. 3 6000 K For shooting outdoors on a cloudy day. 1 3000 K For shooting under a tungsten light. w 4000 K For shooting under white fluorescent lighting. x 4500 K For shooting under a neutral white fluorescent lamp. y 6600 K For shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp. n 5500 K For flash shooting. V Color temperature set by one-touch WB. g“Setting the one-touch white balance” (P. 66) CWB Color temperature set in custom white balance menu. This can be set from 2000 K to 14000 K. When the value has not been set, it is set to 5400 K.

6 65 EN Setting the auto / preset / custom white balance You can adjust the white balance by selecting the appropriate color temperature for the light conditions. • Custom white balance is set by selecting [CWB] and turning the control dial while pressing down the F button. Setting display When subjects that are not white appear white: j In the auto WB setting, if there is no near-white color in the image framed in the screen, the white balance will not be correctly determined. In such a case, try preset WB or one-touch WB settings. WB compensation This function lets you make fine changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings. • Select the white balance to adjust and press d. Adjusting the white balance in the A direction (Amber-Blue) Depending on the original WB conditions, the image will become more amber when adjusted toward +, and bluer when adjusted toward –. Super control panel i�p: [WB] Menu MENU�[W]�[WB] � TIPS Super control panel i�p: [>] Menu MENU�[W]�[WB] i button MENU button F button j arge Normal OFF WB Viewfinder Not displayed when WB is set to AUTO. G –5 A +2 AUTO > GO CANCEL SELECT WB PREVIEW AEL AFL

66 EN Adjusting the white balance in the G direction (Green-Magenta) Depending on the original WB conditions, the image will become greener when adjusted toward +, and magenta when adjusted toward –. • The white balance can be adjusted in 7 increments in each direction. Checking the white balance you have adjusted: j After setting the compensation value, point the camera at the subject to take test shots. When the AEL / AFL button is pressed, sample images that have been taken with the current WB settings are displayed. Adjusting all WB mode settings at once: j See “ALL >” (gP. 93). Setting the one-touch white balance This function is useful when you need a more precise white balance than preset WB can provide. Point the camera at a sheet of white paper under the light source you want to use to determine the white balance. The optimum white balance for the current shooting conditions can be saved in the camera. This is useful when shooting a subject under natural light, as well as under various light sources with different color temperatures. Set [7 FUNCTION] to [V] beforehand. (gP. 90) 1 Point the camera at a sheet of white paper. • Position the paper so that it fills the viewfinder. Make sure there are no shadows. 2 While holding down the b button, press the shutter button. • The one-touch white balance screen appears. 3 Select [YES] and press the i button. • The white balance is registered. • The registered white balance will be stored in the camera as a preset WB setting. Turning the power off does not erase the data. After pressing the shutter button, [WB NG RETRY] is displayed: j When there is not enough white in the image, or when the image is too bright, too dark or the colors look unnatural, you cannot register the white balance. Change the aperture and shutter speed settings, then repeat the procedure from Step 1. � TIPS � TIPS V b button

6 67 EN You can select image tone to create unique image effects. You can also fine-adjust image parameters such as contrast and sharpness for each mode. The adjusted parameters are recorded in each picture effect mode. [hVIVID] : Produces vivid colors. [iNATURAL] : Produces natural colors. [jMUTED] : Produces flat tones. [ZPORTRAIT] : Produces beautiful skin tones. [MONOTONE] : Produces black and white tone. The adjustable parameters are classified according to the picture modes. The individual parameters are as follows. [CONTRAST] : Distinction between light and dark. [SHARPNESS] : Sharpness of the image. [SATURATION] : Vividness of the color. [B&W FILTER] : Creates a black and white image. The filter color is brightened and the complementary color is darkened. [N: NEUTRAL] : Creates a normal black and white image. [Ye: YELLOW] : Reproduces clearly defined white cloud with natural blue sky. [Or: ORANGE] : Slightly emphasizes colors in blue skies and sunsets. [R: RED] : Strongly emphasizes colors in blue skies and brightness of crimson foliage. [G: GREEN] : Strongly emphasizes colors in red lips and green leaves. [PICT. TONE] : Colors the black and white image. [N: NEUTRAL] : Creates a normal black and white image. [S: SEPIA] : Sepia [B: BLUE] : Bluish [P: PURPLE] : Purplish [G: GREEN] : Greenish Picture mode Super control panel i�p: [PICTURE MODE] Menu MENU�[W]� [PICTURE MODE] CONTRAST SHARPNESS SATURATION iNATURAL CANCEL SELECT GO Lo Hi Lo Hi Lo Hi Lo Hi Lo Hi Lo Hi CONTRAST SHARPNESS SATURATION iNATURAL GO CANCEL SELECT Lo 0 0 +2 +1 -1 -2 Hi CONTRAST CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE GRADATION WB CANCEL SELECT GO PICTURE MODE jMUTED iNATURAL ZPORTRAIT MONOTONE hVIVID

68 EN In addition to the [NORMAL] gradation setting, you can select from 3 other gradation settings. [HIGH KEY] : Gradation for a bright subject. [LOW KEY] : Gradation for a dark subject. [AUTO] : Divides the image into detailed regions and adjusts the brightness separately for each region. This is effective for images with areas of large contrast in which the whites appear too bright or the blacks appear too dark. [NORMAL] : Use [NORMAL] mode for general uses. x Notes • Contrast adjustment does not work when set to [HIGH KEY], [LOW KEY], or [AUTO]. Gradation Super control panel i�p: [GRADATION] Menu MENU�[W]�[GRADATION] HIGH KEY Suitable for a subject that is mostly highlighted. LOW KEY Suitable for a subject that is mostly shadowed.

6 69 EN This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. With [NOISE REDUCT.], you can let the camera reduce noise automatically to produce clearer images. When set to [AUTO], noise reduction will be activated only when the shutter speed is slow. When set to [ON], noise reduction will always be activated. While noise reduction is activated, it takes about twice the usual time to take a picture. • The noise-reduction process is activated after shooting. • The card access lamp blinks during the noise-reduction process. You cannot take more pictures until the card access lamp turns off. • [busy] is displayed on the viewfinder while noise reduction is operating. x Notes • When the g mode is set to X, [NOISE REDUCT.] is fixed to [ON]. • During sequential shooting, [NOISE REDUCT.] is [OFF] automatically. • This function may not work effectively with some shooting conditions or subjects. You can select the noise processing level. Use [STANDARD] for general use. [HIGH] is recommended during high sensitivity shooting. Noise reduction Menu MENU�[W]�[NOISE REDUCT.] Noise filter Menu MENU�[W]�[NOISE FILTER] ON / AUTO OFF

timing. Available flash modes depend on the exposure mode. The flash modes are available to optional external flashes. Auto flash AUTO The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. To shoot a subject with backlighting, position the AF target over the subject. Red-eye reduction flash ! / H In the red-eye reduction flash mode, a series of pre-flashes are emitted just before the regular flash fires. This helps accustom the subject’s eyes to the bright light and minimizes the red- eye phenomenon. In S / M mode, the flash always fires. x Notes • After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released. Hold the camera firmly to avoid camera shake. • Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at pre-flashes, or if the shooting range is too far. Individual physical characteristics may also limit effectiveness. Slow synchronization (1st curtain) #SLOW The slow synchronization flash is designed for slow shutter speeds. Normally, when shooting with a flash, shutter speeds cannot go below a certain level to prevent camera shake. But when shooting a subject against a night scene, fast shutter speeds can make the background too dark. Slow synchronization allows you to capture both the background and the subject. Since the shutter speed is slow, be sure to stabilize the camera by using a tripod so as not to cause the picture to be blurred. 1st curtain Usually, the flash fires right after the shutter fully opens. This is called 1st curtain. This method is usually used during flash shooting. Flash mode setting The subject’s eyes appear red

2nd curtain flash fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out. In S / M mode, the flash always fires. When the shutter speed is set to 2 sec. Slow synchronization (1st curtain) / Red-eye reduction flash !SLOW While using slow synchronization with flash shooting, you can also use this function to achieve red-eye reduction. When shooting a subject against a night scene, this function allows you to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. As the time from emitting pre-flashes to shooting is long in 2nd curtain synchronization, it is difficult to achieve red-eye reduction. Hence, only 1st curtain synchronization setting is available. Fill-in flash # The flash fires regardless of the light conditions. This mode is useful for eliminating shadows on the subject’s face (such as shadows from tree leaves), in a backlight situation, or for correcting the color shift produced by artificial lighting (especially fluorescent light). x Notes • When the flash fires, the shutter speed is set to 1/180 sec. or less. When shooting a subject against a bright background with the fill-in flash, the background may be overexposed. In this case, use the optional FL-50R external flash or a similar flash and shoot in the Super FP flash mode. g“Super FP flash” (P. 75) Flash off $ The flash does not fire. Even in this mode, the flash can be used as an AF illuminator when it is raised. g“AF ILLUMINAT.” (P. 87) 0 seconds 2 seconds 2nd curtain 1st curtain 2nd curtain flash fires 1st curtain flash fires Shutter closes Shutter fully opens 2 seconds

f-number on the lens based on the distance to the subject. ISO sensitivity Setting method • Not all flash modes may be available depending on the shooting mode. For details refer to “Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode” (gP. 124). Ratio of amount of light GN: Guide number (Equivalent to ISO 100) FULL (1/1) 12 1/4 6 1/16 3 1/64 1.5 ISO value 100 200 400 800 1600 ISO sensitivity 1.0 1.4 2.0 2.8 4.0 Direct button #�j Super control panel i�p: [FLASH MODE] Calculate the f-number on the lens using the following formula. Aperture (f-number) = GN x ISO sensitivity Distance to the subject (m) FLASH MODE arge Normal OFF # button j

film camera), the light emitted by the flash may produce a vignette effect. Whether or not vignetting occurs also depends on lens type and shooting conditions (such as distance to the subject). 1 Press the # button to raise the built-in flash. • The built-in flash will pop up automatically and fire in low light conditions under the following modes. AUTO / i / & / / / B / U / G / J / r / g 2 Press the shutter button halfway. • The # (flash stand-by) mark lights when the flash is ready to fire. If the mark is blinking, the flash is charging. Wait until charging is complete. 3 Press the shutter button all the way. When you do not want the flash to pop up automatically: j Set [AUTO POP UP] to [OFF]. g“AUTO POP UP” (P. 92). x Notes • When [#RC MODE] is set to [ON], the built-in flash will fire only to communicate with the external flash so it will not function as a flash. g“Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system” (P. 76) Built-in flash shooting � TIPS # button Viewfinder Flash stand-by mark

In some situations (e.g., when shooting small subjects, distant backgrounds, etc.), you may get better results by adjusting the amount of light emitted by the flash (“flash intensity”). It is useful when you intend to increase the contrast (distinction between light and dark) of images to make the images more vivid. x Notes • This does not work during manual flash. • This does not work when the flash control mode on the electronic flash is set to MANUAL. • If flash intensity is adjusted on the electronic flash, it will be combined with the camera’s flash intensity setting. • When [w+F] is set to [ON], the flash intensity value will be added to the exposure compensation value. g“w+F” (P. 92) In addition to the camera’s built-in flash capabilities, you can use any of the external flash units specified for use with this camera. This enables you to take advantage of a wider variety of flash shooting techniques to suit different shooting conditions. 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. Refer to the external flash’s manual as well. Functions available with external flash units * The focal length of the lens that can be used (Calculated based on 35 mm film camera) x Notes • The FL-40 optional flash cannot be used. Flash intensity control Direct button # + F�j Super control panel i�p: [w] Menu MENU�[X]�[w] External flash shooting Optional flash FL-50R FL-50 FL-36R FL-36 FL-20 RF-11 TF-22 Flash control mode TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL TTL-AUTO, MANUAL GN (Guide number) (ISO100) GN50 (85 mm*) GN28 (24 mm*) GN36 (85 mm*) GN20 (24 mm*) GN20 (35 mm*) GN11 GN22 RC mode � k � k k k k S-AF 0.0 OFF OFF METERING RC MODE AF MODE AF AREA ANTI-SHOCK CANCEL SELECT GO 0 0 +3 +2 +1 -1 -3 -2 F button j # button

Be sure to attach the flash to the camera before turning on the flash’s power. 1 Remove the hot shoe cover by sliding it in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration. • Keep the shoe cover in a safe place to avoid losing it, and put it back on the camera after flash shooting. 2 Attach the electronic flash to the hot shoe on the camera. • If the lock pin is protruding, turn the shoe lock ring as far as it will go in the direction opposite to LOCK. This will pull the lock pin back inside. 3 Turn on the flash. • When the charge lamp on the flash lights up, charging is complete. • The flash will be synchronized with the camera at a speed of 1/180 sec. or less. 4 Select a flash mode. 5 Select the flash control mode. • TTL-AUTO is recommended for normal use. 6 Press the shutter button halfway. • Shooting information such as ISO sensitivity, aperture value, and shutter speed is communicated between the camera and flash. 7 Press the shutter button all the way. x Notes • The built-in flash cannot be used when an external flash is attached to the hot shoe. Super FP flash Super FP flash is available with the FL-50R or FL-36R. Use the Super FP flash where normal flashes cannot be used with high shutter speed. Fill-in flash shooting with the aperture open (such as in outdoor portrait shooting) is also possible with Super FP flash. For details, refer to the external flash’s manual. Hot shoe cover Lock pin Lock ring 2008. 08.16 arge Normal OFF FP Super FP flash

wireless flash system, you can take pictures using multiple wireless flashes and control the flashes in three groups (A, B, and C). The built-in flash is used to communicate between the camera and the external flashes. For details on using the wireless flash, see the manual of the external flash. Wireless flash setup range Position the wireless flash so that the wireless sensor faces the camera. The setup range guidelines are as shown below. The range changes according to the surrounding environment. 1 Position the flash while referring to the “Wireless flash setup range”, and turn on the flash. 2 Press the MODE button on the flash to set it to RC mode, and set the channel and group of the flash. 3 Set RC mode on the camera to [ON]. • MENU�[X]�[#RC MODE]�[ON] • The super control panel switches to RC mode. • You can press the INFO button to switch the super control panel display. 4 Use the super control panel to set the flash mode and other settings for each group. Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system 5m 50 50° 100 100° 50 50° 10m 30 30° 30 30° 60 60° 50° 100° 50° 30° 30° 60° Direction of the emitted flash Remote sensor Direction of the camera 2 LO M TTL 1 / 8 – +1.0 OFF 2008. 08.16 RC Flash control mode Group • Select the flash control mode and adjust the flash intensity individually for groups A, B, and C. For MANUAL, select the flash intensity. Flash intensity value Communication light level • Set the communication light level to [HI], [MID], or [LO]. Channel • Set the communication channel to the same channel used on the flash. Normal flash / Super FP flash • Switch between normal flash and Super FP flash. Flash intensity

• Red-eye reduction flash is not possible in RC mode. 6 Press the # button to raise the built-in flash. 7 After shooting preparations are completed, take some test shots to check the flash operation and images. 8 Begin shooting while checking the charging completed indications of the camera and flash. x Notes • Although there is no limit to the number of wireless flashes you can use, it is recommended that each group have no more than three flashes to prevent flash malfunction due to mutual interference. • In RC mode, the built-in flash is used to control the wireless flash. The built-in flash cannot be used for flash shooting in this mode. • For 2nd curtain synchronization, set the shutter speed and anti-shock settings to within 4 seconds. Wireless flash shooting may not operate properly when using a slower shutter speed or anti-shock setting. You cannot use the camera to adjust the amount of light emitted from a commercially available flash except for a flash specified for use with this camera. To use a commercially available flash, connect it to the hot shoe. Set the camera’s shooting mode to M. 1 Remove the hot shoe cover to connect the flash unit to the camera. 2 Set the shooting mode to M, then set the aperture value and shutter speed. • Set the shutter speed to 1/180 sec. or slower. If the shutter speed is faster than this, commercially available flashes cannot be used. • A slower shutter speed may produce blurred images. 3 Turn on the flash. • Be sure to turn on the flash after attaching the flash unit to the camera. 4 Set the ISO sensitivity and aperture value on the camera to match the flash control mode on the flash. • Refer to the flash’s manual for instructions on how to set its flash control mode. x Notes • The flash fires each time the shutter is released. When you do not need to use the flash, turn off the flash’s power. • Check beforehand that the flash you are using is synchronized with the camera. Non-specified commercial flashes 1) Exposures when using a flash require that adjustments be made on the flash. If a flash is used in the auto mode, match it with the f-number and ISO sensitivity settings on the camera. 2) Even if the flash auto f-number and ISO sensitivity are set the same as on the camera, the correct exposure may not be obtained depending on the shooting conditions. In such a case, adjust the auto f-number or ISO on the flash or calculate the distance in the manual mode. 3) Use a flash with an illumination angle that matches the focal length of the lens. The focal length of the lens for 35 mm film is approximately twice as long as the focal length of the lenses designed for this camera. 4) Do not use a flash unit or other accessory TTL flash that has additional communication functions other than the specified flashes, since it may not only fail to function normally, but may also cause damage to the camera’s circuitry. Using commercially available flashes

However, before using any of these functions, follow Step 1 below. You can set the camera to automatically switch to single-frame playback mode after shooting. g“REC VIEW” (P. 95) 1 Press the q button (Single-frame playback). • The last recorded image appears. • The LCD monitor turns off after more than 1 minute if no operations are performed. The camera will turn off automatically if there is no operation after 4 hours. Turn on the camera again. 2 Use p to select images you want to view. You can also turn the dial to switch to U for close-up playback. Single-frame / Close-up playback j INFO button p q button L N 15 15 15 Press p to change the close-up position. Press p to move the display of the close-up position. When [g FACE DETECT] (gP. 41) is set to [ON], a frame is displayed around a detected face. Press i to move the frame to another face. Press bd to view frame-by- frame close-ups. When [g FACE DETECT] is set to [ON], press ac to move to another face in close-up position. • Press the INFO button to return to close-up playback. (Single-frame playback) (Close-up playback) Press the INFO button a : Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames back. c : Displays the frame that is stored 10 frames ahead. d : Displays the next frame. b : Displays the previous frame. (Close-up position playback) Press the INFO button (Close-up frame-by-frame playback) • To exit the playback mode, press the q button again. • Pressing the shutter button halfway resumes the shooting mode.

when you want to quickly search a number of pictures to find a particular image. During single-frame playback, each time you turn the dial toward G , the number of images shown changes between 4, 9, 16, 25, 49 and 100 pictures. b : Moves to the previous frame. d : Moves to the next frame. a : Moves to the upper frame. c : Moves to the lower frame. • To return to single-frame playback, turn the control dial to U. Calendar display With the calendar, you can display images recorded on the card by date. If more than one image was taken on a single date, the image shot first on that date is displayed. Use p to select a date and press the i button to play back images for the selected date in single-frame display. Index display / Calendar display j (100-frame index display) (9-frame index display) (4-frame index display) (Single-frame playback) (Calendar display) (49-frame index display) (16-frame index display) (25-frame index display)

Luminance information can also be displayed with histogram and highlight graphs. Press the INFO button repeatedly until the desired information is displayed. • This setting is stored and will be shown the next time the information display is called up. Information display INFO button x10 x10 100-0015 100-0015 15 15 L N x10 x10 L N x10 x10 L N [3648x2736,1/8] [3648x2736,1/8] x10 x10 ’08.12.16 ’08.12.16 21:56 21:56 100-0015 100-0015 15 15 L N 1/250 F5.6 250 F5.6 +2.0 45mm +2.0 45mm ISO 100 ISO 100 0.0 0.0 A: 0 WB : AUTO A: 0 WB : AUTO G: 0 G: 0 NATURAL NATURAL sRGB sRGB L N SHADOW HILIGHT Shadow / Highlight display Image only Information 1 Information 2 Shadow / Highlight display Histogram display Histogram* Shooting information Displays the frame number, print reservation, protect, record mode and file number. Displays the frame number, print reservation, protect, record mode, number of pixels, compression rate, date and time and file number. Distribution of the brightness of the recorded image is displayed in a histogram (brightness component graph). Under- or overexposed parts of the recorded image are displayed. Shadows (underexposed) parts will be shown in blue. Highlights (overexposed) parts will be shown in red. *Histogram If the bars in the histogram are higher on the right, the image may be too bright. If the bars are higher on the left, the image may be too dark. Compensate the exposure or shoot again. Overall information

by one for about 5 seconds starting from the currently displayed image. Slideshow can be performed using index display. You can select the number of frames displayed during slideshow from 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 49 or 100. 1 MENU�[q]�[m] 2 Use p to set. [K] (1-frame display) / [L] (4-frame display) / [M] (9-frame display) / [N] (16-frame display) / [O] (25-frame display) / [h] (49-frame display) / [i] (100-frame display) 3 Press the i button to start the slideshow. 4 Press the i button to stop the slideshow. x Notes • If the slideshow is left running for about 30 minutes, the camera will turn off automatically. This function lets you rotate images and display them vertically on the monitor during single- frame playback. This is useful when taking pictures with the camera held vertically. The images will automatically be displayed in the correct direction even if the camera is rotated. 1 MENU�[q]�[y] • When set to [ON], images shot vertically will be automatically rotated and displayed during playback. You can also press the F button to rotate and display the image. • The rotated image will be recorded on the card in that position. Slideshow Rotating images When selecting [L] F button L N L N L N L N Original image before rotating F F F F

1 Turn the camera and TV off, and connect the video cable as illustrated. 2 Turn on the TV and set it to the video input mode. For details on switching to the video input mode, refer to the TV’s manual. 3 Turn the camera on and press the q (playback) button. x Notes • To connect the camera to a TV, use the provided video cable. • Make sure that the camera’s video output signal type is the same as the TV’s video signal type. g“VIDEO OUT” (P. 95) • The camera’s monitor turns off automatically when the video cable is connected to the camera. • The image may appear off-center depending on the TV screen. Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images. Available editing functions depend on the image format (image record mode). A JPEG file can be printed as is without modification. A RAW file, on the other hand cannot be printed as is. To print a RAW file, use the RAW edit function to convert the RAW data format to JPEG. Editing images recorded in RAW data format The camera performs image processing (such as white balance and sharpness adjustment) on images in the RAW data format, then saves the data to a new file in the JPEG format. While checking recorded images, you can edit them to your liking. Image processing is performed based on the current camera settings. Change the camera settings to suit your preferences before editing. Playback on TV Editing still images q button Video input terminal Video cable Multi-connector

[SHADOW ADJ] Brightens a dark backlit subject. [REDEYE FIX] Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash shooting. [P] Set the trimming size with the control dial and the trimming position with the arrow pad. [BLACK & WHITE] Creates black and white images. [SEPIA] Creates sepia-toned images. [SATURATION] Sets the color depth. Adjust the color saturation checking the picture on the screen. [Q] Converts the image file size to 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 or 320 x 240. 1 MENU�[q]�[EDIT] 2 Use bd to select an image, then press the i button. • The camera recognizes the image data format. • For images recorded in RAW+JPEG, a selection screen will appear, asking you which data to edit. 3 The setting screen varies with the image data format. Select the item you want to edit and do the following steps. • The edited image is saved as another image, apart from the original image. • To exit the edit mode, press the MENU button. x Notes • Red-eye correction may not work depending on the image. Red-eye correction may affect other parts of the image, as well as the eyes. • Editing of a JPEG image is not possible in the following cases: When an image is recorded in RAW, when an image is processed on a PC, when there is not enough space in the card memory, when an image is recorded on another camera • When resizing ([Q]) an image, you cannot select a larger number of pixels than was originally recorded. GO GO GO CANCEL SELECT GO Confirm the data format from here. JPEG EDIT CANCEL SELECT GO SHADOW ADJ REDEYE FIX BLACK & WHITE SEPIA RAW DATA EDIT YES NO CANCEL SELECT GO

Microdrive. This menu can be selected if both cards are inserted. The selected card is the copying source. g“CF / xD” (P. 95) Single-frame copy 1 Play back the image you want to copy and press the COPY / < button. 2 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button. Copying selected frames This function lets you select multiple images and copy them all at the same time during single- frame playback or index display. 1 Display the images you want to copy and press the i button. • The selected images will be shown with red frames. • To cancel your selection, press the i button again. 2 Press p to display the next images you want to copy and press the i button. 3 After you have selected the images to copy, press the COPY / < button. 4 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button. Copying all the frames 1 MENU�[q]�[COPY ALL] 2 Press d. 3 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button. Copying images COPY / < button COPY SELECT YES NO CANCEL SELECT GO YES NO COPY ALL CANCEL SELECT GO

frame or all-frame erase function. Single-frame protect Play back the image you want to protect and press the 0 button. • 9 (protect mark) is displayed on the top right corner of the screen. To cancel the protection Display the images that are protected and press the 0 button. Protecting selected frames This function lets you select multiple images and protect them all at the same time during single-frame playback or index display. 1 Display the images you want to protect and press the i button. • The selected images will be shown with red frames. • To cancel your selection, press the i button again. • During index display, press p to select the images you want to protect and press the i button. 2 Press p to display the next images you want to protect and press the i button. 3 After you have selected the images to protect, press the 0 button. Canceling all protections This function lets you cancel the protection of several images at one time. 1 MENU�[q]�[RESET PROTECT] 2 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button. x Notes • Formatting the card erases all images even if they have been protected. g“Formatting the card” (P. 118) • Protected images cannot be rotated even when the F button is pressed. Protecting images i button 0 button

currently displayed image; all-frame erase, which erases all the images stored on the card; or selected frame erase, which erases only the frames selected. x Notes • When you perform all-frame or selected frame erase on images recorded using RAW+JPEG, both the RAW and JPEG images are erased. When using single-frame erase, you can select whether to erase the JPEG, RAW, or both RAW and JPEG images. g“RAW+JPEG ERASE” (P. 94) • Protected images cannot be erased. Cancel protected images, then erase them. • Once erased, images cannot be restored. g“Protecting images” (P. 85) Single-frame erase 1 Play back the image you want to erase and press the S button. 2 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button. Erasing selected frames This function lets you erase selected images at one time during single-frame playback or index display. 1 Display the images you want to erase and press the i button. • The selected images will be shown with red frames. • To cancel your selection, press the i button again. • During index display, press p to select the images you want to erase and press the i button. 2 Press p to display the next images you want to erase and press the i button. 3 After you have selected the images to erase, press the S button. 4 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button. All-frame erase 1 MENU�[W]�[CARD SETUP] 2 Use ac to select [ALL ERASE], then press the i button. 3 Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button. • All frames will be erased. Erasing images S button

9 9 87 EN Customizing your camera Use the custom menus to customize the camera for ease of use. Use Custom Menu 1 to customize the shooting functions and Custom Menu 2 to set the basic camera functions. Custom Menu 1 has 8 tabs (a to h) that are divided according to the functions to be set. For details on using the menu lists, see “Using the menu” (gP. 29). Custom Menu 1�a AF / MF AF ILLUMINAT. The built-in flash can function as an AF illuminator. This helps with focusing in low-light conditions in the AF mode. To use this function, raise the flash. FOCUS RING You can customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point by selecting the rotational direction of the focus ring. RESET LENS When set to [ON], this resets the focus of the lens (infinity) each time the power is turned off. BULB FOCUSING You can set the camera to enable focus adjustments during bulb shooting with MF. [ON] During exposure, you can turn the focus ring and adjust the focus. [OFF] The focus is locked during exposure. AF/MF BUTTON/DIAL DISP/8/PC EXP/e/ISO #CUSTOM CANCEL SELECT GO K/COLOR/WB A B C D E F CANCEL SELECT GO DIAL FUNCTION DIAL DIRECTION OFF AEL/AFL AEL/AFL MEMO FUNCTION FUNCTION S1/C2/M1 A B C D E F DIAL FUNCTION CANCEL SELECT GO DIAL DIRECTION AEL/AFL OFF AEL/AFL MEMO FUNCTION FUNCTION S1/C2/M1 AEL/AFL C-AF MF S-AF Use ac to select [Y], then press d. Use ac to select tab a to h, then press d. Use ac to select a function, then press d. Near Near ) )

Custom Menu 1�b BUTTON / DIAL DIAL FUNCTION You can also switch the operation of the control dial to the opposite of factory default settings. For example, after setting [P] to [F], in P mode you can adjust the exposure compensation using the control dial and set the program shift using the control dial while holding down the F button. DIAL DIRECTION You can select the rotational direction of the control dial and the direction in which the shutter speed / aperture value will increase or decrease. Mode Setting j F button + j P % (program shift) Program shift Exposure compensation F Exposure compensation Program shift A FNo. Aperture value Exposure compensation F Exposure compensation Aperture value S SHUTTER Shutter speed Exposure compensation F Exposure compensation Shutter speed M SHUTTER Shutter speed Aperture value FNo. Aperture value Shutter speed Setting q (rotational direction of the dial) r (rotational direction of the dial) DIAL1 • Slower shutter speed • Open the aperture (f-number is decreased) • Faster shutter speed • Close the aperture (f-number is increased) DIAL2 • Faster shutter speed • Close the aperture (f-number is increased) • Slower shutter speed • Open the aperture (f-number is decreased)

9 89 EN AEL / AFL You can use the AEL / AFL button to perform AF or metering operations instead of using the shutter button. Select the function of the button to match the operation when the shutter button is pressed. Select [mode1] to [mode4] in each focus mode. (You can only select [mode4] in C-AF mode.) Basic operations [mode1] For determining the metered exposure while focusing. AE lock is activated while pressing the AEL / AFL button, allowing you to adjust the focus and determine the exposure separately. [mode2] For determining the exposure when you press the shutter button fully. This is useful for shooting scenes with significant changes in lighting, such as on a stage. [mode3] For focusing with the AEL / AFL button instead of the shutter button. [mode4] Press the AEL / AFL button to focus, and press the shutter button fully to determine the exposure. AEL / AFL MEMO You can lock and maintain the exposure by pressing the AEL / AFL button. [ON] Press the AEL / AFL button to lock and maintain the exposure. Press again to cancel the maintaining of the exposure. [OFF] The exposure will be locked only while the AEL / AFL button is pressed. Mode Shutter button function AEL / AFL button function Half-press Full press When holding down AEL / AFL Focus Exposure Focus Exposure Focus Exposure [S-AF] mode1 S-AF Locked k k k Locked mode2 S-AF k k Locked k Locked mode3 k Locked k k S-AF k [C-AF] mode1 C-AF start Locked Locked k k Locked mode2 C-AF start k Locked Locked k Locked mode3 k Locked Locked k C-AF start k mode4 k k Locked Locked C-AF start k [MF] mode1 k Locked k k k Locked mode2 k k k Locked k Locked mode3 k Locked k k S-AF k

7 FUNCTION You can assign a function to the b button (< button). [Fn FACE DETECT] Press the b button to set [g FACE DETECT] to [ON] and activate the optimal settings. g“Using the face detection function” (P. 41), “g FACE DETECT” (P. 91) [PREVIEW] / [LIVE PREVIEW] (electronic) While holding down the b button, you can use the preview function. g“Preview function” (P. 49) [V] Press the b button to acquire the WB value. g“Setting the one-touch white balance” (P. 66) [TEST PICTURE] Pressing the shutter button while pressing the b button enables you to check the picture you have just taken on the monitor without having to record the picture to the card. This is useful when you want to see how a picture turned out without saving it. [OFF] Does not allow function allocation. j FUNCTION Other functions can be assigned to the < / Y / j button. [j / < / Y] g“Sequential shooting” (P. 58), “Self-timer shooting” (P. 59), “Remote control shooting” (P. 60) [AF AREA] g“AF target selection” (P. 56) [AF MODE] g“AF mode selection” (P. 54) [WB] g“Selecting the white balance” (P. 64) [METERING] g“Changing the metering mode” (P. 50) [ISO] g“ISO sensitivity setting” (P. 53) Custom Menu 1�c DISP / 8 / PC 8 You can turn off the beep sound that is emitted when the focus locks by pressing the shutter button. SLEEP After a specified period of time elapses with no operations being performed, the camera enters the sleep mode (stand-by) to save battery power. After the super control panel is displayed for a specified period of time, the backlight turns off. After a specific period of time has further passed, the camera enters sleep mode. [SLEEP] lets you select sleep timer from [1 MIN], [3 MIN], [5 MIN], or [10 MIN]. [OFF] cancels the sleep mode. The camera activates again as soon as you touch any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.).

9 91 EN BACKLIT LCD (Backlight timer) To save battery power, after the super control panel is displayed for a specified period of time, the monitor backlight turns off and the monitor darkens. Select from [8 SEC], [30 SEC], or [1 MIN] for the time until the backlight turns off. [HOLD] sets the backlight to stay on. The monitor backlight turns on again as soon as you touch any button (the shutter button, arrow pad, etc.). USB MODE You can connect the camera directly to a computer or printer with the provided USB cable. If you specify the device you are connecting to beforehand, you can skip the USB connection setting procedure normally required every time you connect the cable to the camera. For details on how to connect the camera to either device, refer to “Connecting the camera to a printer” (gP. 99) and “Connecting the camera to a computer” (gP. 103). [AUTO] The selection screen for the USB connection will be displayed every time you connect the cable to a computer or printer. [STORAGE] Allows you to transfer images to a computer. Also, select to use the OLYMPUS Master software via PC connection. [MTP] Allows you to transfer images to a computer running Windows Vista without using the OLYMPUS Master software. [CONTROL] Allows you to control the camera from a PC using the optional OLYMPUS Studio. [

FRAME ASSIST (Ruled lines display) During live view, you can display the ruled lines on the LCD monitor as a guide when confirming the composition. Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the ruled lines. g“Switching the information display” (P. 42) Custom Menu 1�d EXP / e / ISO ISO-AUTO SET You can set the upper limit when ISO is set to [AUTO]. This sets the upper limit of the ISO value that automatically changes. The upper limit can be set from 100 to 1600. ISO-AUTO You can set the shooting mode in which the ISO [AUTO] setting is activated. [P / A / S] The [AUTO] setting is activated in all shooting modes except M mode. When [AUTO] is selected in M mode, ISO 100 is set. [ALL] The [AUTO] setting is activated for all shooting modes. The ISO is automatically selected to obtain the optimal ISO even in M mode. AEL Metering You can set the metering mode when pressing the AEL / AFL button to lock the exposure. • [AUTO] performs metering in the mode selected under [METERING]. BULB TIMER You can select the maximum time (in minutes) for bulb shooting. Custom Menu 1�e # CUSTOM w+F When set to [ON], it will be added to the exposure compensation value and flash intensity control will be performed. AUTO POP UP In AUTO or scene mode, the built-in flash pops up automatically in low light or backlight conditions. When set to [OFF], the built-in flash will not pop up automatically.

9 93 EN Custom Menu 1�f K / COLOR / WB ALL > You can apply the same compensation value to all the white balance modes at once. [ALL SET] The same compensation value applies to all WB modes. [ALL RESET] The WB compensation value settings applied to each WB mode are all cleared at once. If you select [ALL SET] 1) Use bd to select the color direction. Toward A: Amber-Blue / Toward G: Green-Magenta 2) Use ac to set the compensation value. g“WB compensation” (P. 65) Releasing the AEL / AFL button takes a sample image. You can check the white balance you have adjusted. If you select [ALL RESET] 1) Use ac to select [YES]. COLOR SPACE You can select how colors are reproduced on the monitor or printer. The first character in image file names indicates the current color space. g“FILE NAME” (P. 94) K SET You can combine 3 image sizes and 4 compression rates and register 4 combinations. Select the registered setting with [K]. g“Selecting the record mode” (P. 62) PIXEL COUNT You can set the pixel size for the image size [X], [W]. [Xiddle] Select [3200 x 2400], [2560 x 1920], or [1600 x 1200]. [Wmall] Select [1280 x 960], [1024 x 768], or [640 x 480]. [sRGB] Standardized color space for Windows. [Adobe RGB] Color space that can be set with Adobe Photoshop. Register 4 different combinations of image settings. Set the compression rate. DSET CANCEL SELECT GO PIXEL COUNT Y Yarge SF F N SF X W W 1 2 3 4 Set the number of pixels.

Custom Menu 1�g RECORD / ERASE RAW+JPEG ERASE You can select the method to erase images recorded in RAW+JPEG. This function can only be used to erase one frame. [JPEG] Erases all JPEG image files, leaving only the RAW image files. [RAW] Erases all RAW image files, leaving only the JPEG image files. [RAW+JPEG] Erases both image file types. x Notes • This function is effective only if deleting one frame. For all-frame erase or erasing selected frames, both RAW and JPEG will be erased regardless of this setting. FILE NAME When you take a picture, the camera assigns it a unique file name and saves it in a folder. File names are assigned as shown in the illustration below. [AUTO] Even when a new card is inserted, the folder numbers are retained from the previous card. If the new card contains an image file whose file number coincides with one saved on the previous card, the new card’s file numbers start at the number following the highest number on the previous card. [RESET] When a new card is inserted, folder numbers start at 100 and file numbers start at 0001. If a card containing images is inserted, the file numbers start at the number following the highest file number on the card. • When both the Folder and File No. reach their respective maximum number (999 / 9999), it is not possible to store additional pictures even if the card is not full. No more pictures can be taken. Replace the card with a new one. dpi SETTING You can set the resolution for printing images in advance. The set value is recorded on the card with the images. [AUTO] Automatically set according to the image size. [CUSTOM] You can make the desired setting. Press d to display the setting screen. All folders Folder name 000 OLYMP Folder number (100 – 999) Pmdd0000.jpg File name Day (01 – 31) Month (10, 11, 12 are numbered A, B, C) Color space P: sRGB _: Adobe RGB File number (0001 – 9999) After taking 9999 pictures, the counter is reset to 0001 for the next picture, the folder number increments by 1 to name and create a new folder where the next image (file) is stored.

9 95 EN Custom Menu 2 CF / xD You can select which card to use when both a CompactFlash and xD-Picture Card are loaded. s (Monitor brightness adjustment) You can adjust the brightness and color temperature of the monitor. Color temperature adjustment will affect only the LCD monitor display during playback. Use bd to switch between k (brightness) and j (color temperature), and use ac to adjust the value between [+7] – [–7]. W (Changing the display language) You can change the language used for the on-screen display and error messages from ENGLISH to another language. • You can add another language to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software. For details, refer to Help in OLYMPUS Master software. g“Using the OLYMPUS Master software” (P. 102) VIDEO OUT You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. You will need to set this when you want to connect the camera to a TV and play back images in a foreign country. Make sure the correct video signal type is selected before connecting the video cable. If you use the wrong video signal type, recorded pictures will not play back properly on your TV. TV video signal types in major countries and regions Check the video signal type before connecting the camera to your TV. REC VIEW You can display the picture you have just taken on the monitor while it is being recorded to the card, and to select how long the picture is displayed. This is useful for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway while checking the picture lets you resume shooting immediately. [1SEC] – [20SEC] Selects the number of seconds to display each picture. Can be set in units of 1 second. [OFF] The picture being recorded to the card is not displayed. [AUTO q] Displays the image being recorded, and then switches to playback mode. This is useful for erasing a picture after checking it. 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. Press d. Your product’s firmware version will be displayed. Press the i button to return to the previous screen. NTSC North America, Japan, Taiwan, Korea PAL European countries, China –5 +2 CANCEL SELECT GO

information) with the pictures stored on the card. Pictures set with print reservation can be printed using the following methods. Printing using a DPOF-compatible photo lab You can print the pictures using the print reservation data. Printing using a DPOF-compatible printer Pictures can be printed directly from a dedicated printer without using a PC. For more details, refer to the printer’s manual. A PC card adapter may also be necessary. x Notes • DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes using the original device. Moreover, setting new DPOF reservations using this camera will erase the previous reservations set by another device. • Not all functions may be available on all printers or at all photo labs. • RAW data are not printable. Single-frame reservation Follow the operation guide to set print reservation for a picture. 1 MENU�[q]�[<] 2 Select [<] and press the i button. Print reservation (DPOF) ON EDIT COPY ALL RESET PROTECT CANCEL SELECT GO Operation guide CANCEL SELECT GO PRINT ORDER SETTING

print reservation, then press ca to set the number of prints. • To set print reservation for several pictures, repeat this step. 4 Press the i button when you have finished. • The menu screen for single-frame reservation appears. 5 Select the date and time format and press the i button. [NO] The pictures are printed without the date and time. [DATE] The pictures are printed with the shooting date. [TIME] The pictures are printed with the shooting time. 6 Select [SET] and press the i button. All-frame reservation Applies print reservation to all the pictures stored in the card. The number of prints is fixed at 1. 1 MENU�[q]�[<] 2 Select [U] and press the i button. 3 Select the date and time format and press the i button. [NO] The pictures are printed without the date and time. [DATE] The pictures are printed with the shooting date. [TIME] The pictures are printed with the shooting time. 4 Select [SET] and press the i button. CANCEL SELECT GO NO DATE TIME CANCEL SELECT GO SET CANCEL CANCEL SELECT GO PRINT ORDER SETTING

You can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures. 1 MENU�[q]�[<] Resetting the print reservation data for all pictures 2 Select [<] or [U] and press the i button. 3 Select [RESET] and press the i button. Resetting the print reservation data for a selected picture 2 Select [<] and press the i button. 3 Select [KEEP] and press the i button. 4 Use bd to select the frame with print reservation data you want to reset, then press c to set the number of prints to 0. 5 Press the i button when you have finished. 6 Select the date and time format and press the i button. • This setting is applied to all frames with print reservation data. 7 Select [SET] and press the i button. By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly. To find out if your printer is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer’s manual. PictBridge The standard that enables digital cameras and printers made by different manufacturers to be connected, and also allows pictures to be printed directly from the camera. STANDARD All printers that support PictBridge have standard print settings. By selecting [STANDARD] on the settings screens (gP. 100), you can print pictures according to these settings. For details on your printer’s standard settings, refer to the printer’s manual or contact the printer manufacturer. x Notes • Use a fully charged battery for printing. • Images recorded in RAW data cannot be printed. • The camera will not enter sleep mode while it is connected to the USB cable. Direct printing (PictBridge) • The available print modes and settings such as paper size vary with the type of printer. For details, refer to the printer’s manual. • For details on printing paper types, ink cassettes, etc., refer to the printer’s manual. RESET KEEP PRINT ORDERED PRINT ORDER SETTING CANCEL SELECT GO

Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. 1 Turn the printer on and connect the camera’s multi-connector to the printer’s USB port with the USB cable. • For details on how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printer’s manual. 2 Turn on the camera. • The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed. 3 Use p to select [EASY PRINT] or [CUSTOM PRINT]. If you select [EASY PRINT] • Go to “Easy printing” (gP. 99) If you select [CUSTOM PRINT] • [ONE MOMENT] is displayed and the camera and printer are connected. Go to “Custom printing” (gP. 100) x Notes • If the screen is not displayed after a few minutes, disconnect the USB Cable and start again from Step 1. Easy printing 1 Use bd to display the pictures you want to print on the camera. • Display the image you want to print on the camera and connect the camera with a printer using a USB cable. The screen on the right appears shortly. 2 Press the < (print) button. • The picture selection screen appears when printing is completed. To print another picture, use bd to select the image and press the < button. • To exit, unplug the USB cable from the camera while the picture selection screen is displayed. Multi-connector USB cable STORAGE MTP CONTROL EASY PRINT CUSTOM PRINT USB SELECT GO PC / CUSTOM PRINT EASY PRINT START

Selecting the print mode Select the type of printing (print mode). The available print modes are as shown below. [PRINT] Prints selected pictures. [ALL PRINT] Prints all the pictures stored in the card and makes one print for each picture. [MULTI PRINT] Prints multiple copies of one image in separate frames on a single sheet. [ALL INDEX] Prints an index of all the pictures stored in the card. [PRINT ORDER] Prints according to the print reservation you made. If there is no picture with print reservation, this is not available. (gP. 97) 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. [BORDERLESS] Selects whether the picture is printed on the entire page or inside a blank frame. [PICS / SHEET] Selects the number of pictures per sheet. Displayed when you have selected [MULTI PRINT]. Selecting pictures you want to print Select pictures you want to print. The selected pictures can be printed later (single-frame reservation) or the picture you are displaying can be printed right away. [PRINT] (f) Prints the currently displayed picture. If there is a picture that [SINGLE PRINT] reservation has already been applied to, only that reserved picture will be printed. [SINGLE PRINT] (t) Applies print reservation to the currently displayed picture. If you want to apply reservation to other pictures after applying [SINGLE PRINT], use bd to select them. [MORE] (u) Sets the number of prints and other items for the currently displayed picture, and whether or not to print it. For operation, refer to “Setting printing data” (gP. 101) in the next section. PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX PRINT ORDER PRINT MODE SELECT EXIT SELECT GO Follow the operation guide displayed here. PRINTPAPER STANDARD STANDARD SIZE BORDERLESS CANCEL SELECT GO 16 PRINTPAPER STANDARD SIZE PICS/SHEET CANCEL SELECT GO SINGLEPRINT SELECT MORE PRINT