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DIGITAL CAMERA 1 Instruction ManualBasic guideQuick task index Table of Contents Basic photography/frequently 1.used options 2.Other shooting options 3.Flash shooting 4.Shooting and viewing movies 5.Playback options 6.Sending and receiving images 7.Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] 8.Printing pictures 9.Camera setup 10.Customizing camera settings 11.Information 12.SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Index 2 2EN3 Charging and inserting the battery4 Inserting and removing cards5 Attaching a lens to the camera6 Power on7 Setting the date/time8 Names of parts10 Camera controls12 Taking photographs/shooting movies14 Playback/Erasing15 guideVolume Erasing images Protecting images 16 Using art filters17 Shooting in scene mode18 Using live guides18EN 19 1 Set the mode dial to A2 After pressing Q to display the live guide, use the FGbuttons on the arrow pad to highlight an item and press Q to select 3 Use FGon the arrow pad to choose the level •Press the shutter button halfway to select final photograph 4 Shoot •Press the shutter button to shoot •To clear the live guide from the display, press the MENU button •Live guide settings are not applied to the RAW copy •Pictures may appear grainy at some live guide setting levels •Changes to live guide setting levels may not be visible in the monitor •The flash can not be used with the live guide •Changes to live guide options cancel previous changes 20 Using live control21 Using the menus22 Information displayed in the monitor22EN 23 PlaybackSimplified display 1 Battery check 2 Aspect border 3 Print reservation 4 Sound record 5 Protect 6 Pixel count, compression rate....P P. 45 c Shooting mode d Exposure compensation P. 48 – (The focal length is displayed in 1mm units.) j White balance compensation k Picture mode l Color space m White balance n Metering mode o Histogram You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button g“Displaying information during playback” (P. 31) 24 Quick task index24EN Checking set effect before taking a picture Taking pictures while checking the level of the camera Shooting with deliberate composition Zooming in on photos to check focus Self-portraits Sequential shooting Extending the useful life of the battery Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken GRADATION (PICTURE MODE) Histogram 31/38 Tone control LIVE VIEW BOOST Multi view display Preview function TEST PICTURE DISPLAYED GRID (G/INFO SETTINGS) AUTOq(REC VIEW) mode2 (qCLOSE UP MODE) Self-timer SLEEP Record mode 25 index task QuickPlayback/RetouchViewing images on a TV Playback on TV Viewing slideshows with Slideshow background music Brightening shadows SHADOW ADJ (JPEG EDIT) Dealing with red-eye REDEYE FIX (JPEG EDIT) Printing made easy Direct printing Commercial prints Creating a print order Simple photo sharing OLYMPUS PENPAL Camera SettingsRestoring default settings RESET Saving the settings MYSET Changing the menu display language 26 Table of Contents27 Exposure lock (AE lock)Adjusting color (white balance) White balance compensation One-touchwhite balance Processing options (picture mode) Image quality (record mode) Choosing a record mode Setting the image aspect ISO sensitivity Sequential shooting using the self timer Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer) Other shooting options “Point-and-shoot”photography (Pprogram mode) Choosing aperture (Aaperture-prioritymode) Choosing shutter speed (Sshutter-prioritymode) Choosing aperture and shutter speed (Mmanual mode) Choosing when the exposure ends (bulb) Panoramas Taking pictures for a panorama Recording multiple exposures in a single image (multiple exposure) Varying settings over a series of photographs (bracketing) Flash shooting Using a flash (flash photography) Adjusting flash output (Flash intensity control) Using external flash units designated for use with this Table camera Other external flash units Shooting and viewing movies Changing the settings for movie Adding effects to a movie Movie sound options (recording sound with movies) Viewing movies Playback options Single-frameplayback Index display calendar display Playback zoom (close-upplayback) Rotate Slideshow Editing still images Selecting and protecting images Erasing images Erasing selected frames All-frameerase Image overlay Audio recording Viewing camera images on 28 28EN29 InformationShooting tips and information Cleaning and storing the Cleaning the camera Storage Cleaning and checking the image pickup device Pixel mapping - Checking the image processing functions Card basics Usable cards Formatting the card Battery and charger Using your charger abroad Interchangeable lenses M.ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lenses M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications Mount adapter Four Thirds lens adapter (MMF–2) OM adapter (MF–2) Remote cable (RM–UC1) Lens attachments MACRO ARM LIGHT (MAL–1) Microphone set (SEMA–1) Using electronic view finder (sold separately) Program line diagram (Pmode) Exposure warning display Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode Flash synchronization and shutter speed Manual flash guide numbers for the built-inflash Flash range External flash shooting MYSET Record mode and file size Menu directory number of storable still Specifications SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Index120 30 options30EN 31 Displaying information during playback* Can be displayed using [G/INFO SETTINGS]. g“Custom menu” (P. 78) Histogram display Highlight & Shadow display Light box display Press Uto zoom in on the current image. You can zoom in or out by pressing Use FGHI 32 32EN33 Restoring default or custom settingsCamera settings can be easily restored to one of three presets RESET ([RESET/MYSET] > [RESET]) Restore default settings MYSET ([RESET/MYSET] > [MYSET1]–[MYSET4]) Quick MYSET Using reset settingsBasic 1 Select [RESET/MYSET] in shooting menu W(P. 108) 2 Select [RESET] and press the Q button 3 Select [YES] and press the Q button Using MYSETphotography/frequently Select [RESET/MYSET] in shooting menu W(P. 108) Select the desired settings ([MYSET1]– [MYSET4]) and press the Q button Select [SET] and press the Q button options used Saving MYSET1 Adjust settings in order to save 2 Select [RESET/MYSET] in shooting menu W(P. 108) 3 Select the desired destination ([MYSET1]–[MYSET4])and press •To cancel the registration, select [RESET] 4 Select [SET] and press the Q button g“Settings stored using MYSET” (P. 106) 34 34EN35 Choosing a focus target (AF target)Choose which of the 11 autofocus targets will be used for autofocus 1 Press the Pbutton (H) to display options 2 Select an AF target with FGHIand press the Q button If one target is surrounded by a green frame (ALL TARGETS) green frame (SINGLE TARGET) Focus lock Quick AF target selection Toggling quickly between AF and MF 36 36EN37 Face priority AF/pupil detection AFTaking pictures using face priority1 Display the live control (P. 20) and select [gFACE PRIORITY] using FG 2 Use HIto select [ON] and press Q 3 Point the camera at your subject 4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus 5 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to shoot 38 38EN39 Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering)Choose how the camera meters subject brightness 1 Display the live control (P. 20) and select the metering item using FG 2 Select an option with HIand press Q The camera meters exposure in 324 areas of the frame Digital ESP and optimizes exposure for the current scene or (if [ON] metering is selected for [gFACE PRIORITY]) portrait subject This mode is recommended for general use Center weighted This metering mode provides the average metering between the subject and the averaging subject at the center Choose this option to meter a small area (about 2% of the frame) with the camera Spot metering IHI Increases spot metering exposure. Ensures bright highlight control subjects appear bright ISH Lowers spot metering exposure. Ensures dark subjects shadow control appear dark 3 Press the shutter button halfway Exposure lock (AE lock)To lock exposure without locking focus, press the series of photographs at the same exposure • Assign AEL/AFL to the <or Rbutton using [<FUNCTION] or [RFUNCTION] • Press the button again to cancel AE lock 40 40EN41 White balance compensationThis function lets you make fine changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings 1 Select [WB] in c Custom Menu (P. 78) tab 2 Select the option to be modified and press 3 Select a slider with HIand use FGto choose the amount Adjusting the white balance in the A direction (Amber-Blue) Adjusting the white balance in the G direction (Green-Magenta) 4 Press Q to save settings and exit 42 42EN43 3 Press Ito display settings for the selected optionCONTRAST SHARPNESS GRADATION NORMAL HIGH KEY LOW KEY SATURATION EFFECT B&W FILTER N:NEUTRAL Ye:YELLOW Or:ORANGE R:RED G:GREEN PICT. TONE S:SEPIA B:BLUE P:PURPLE 44 44EN45 Setting the image aspectDisplay the live control (P. 20) and select the aspect ratio item using FG Use HIto select an aspect ratio and press Q When RAW images are played back, the selected aspect ratio is shown by a frame ISO sensitivityThe sensitivity is set automatically according to the shooting conditions 200–6400 Sensitivity is set to the selected value g“Custom menu” (P. 78) 46 46EN47 Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer)Image stabilizer is off I.S Image stabilizer is on Image stabilization applies only to vertical (Y) camera shake. Use when panning the camera horizontally Choosing a focal length (Micro Four Thirds/Four Thirds System lenses excluded) 1 Select the [IMAGE STABILIZER] item in the live control (P. 20) and press the INFO button 2 Use HIto choose a focus distance and press Q •Choose a focal length between 8mm and 1000mm •When using a tripod, set [IMAGE STABILIZER] to [OFF] •The image stabilizer will not activate at shutter speeds of over 2 seconds 48 2 Other shooting options56 3 Flash shooting56EN 57 Adjusting flash output (Flash intensity control)1 Display the live control (P. 20) and select the Flash intensity control item using FG 2 Choose the compensation value with HI and press the Q button • For information on flash bracketing: g“FL BKT (FL bracketing)” (P. 55) •This does not work when the flash control mode on the electronic flash is set to MANUAL Using external flash units designated for use with this camera Other external flash units 58 4 Shooting and viewing movies58EN 59 Movie sound options (recording sound with movies)1 Display the live control (P. 20) and select [MOVIE R] using FG 2 Switch ON/OFF using HIand press the Q button •No sound is recorded in [ART5] (DIORAMA) mode Viewing moviesDisplay a movie in single-frameplayback and press the Q button Select [MOVIE PLAY] using FGand press the Q button to begin playback •The following operations can be performed during movie playback: Pause or resume playback −While playback is paused, press F to display the first frame and press Gto display the last frame. Press QHIto rewind or advance one frame. Press and hold the button to rewind or advance in succession H/I Advance or rewind a movie F/G Adjust volume Recording movies with the shutter button: (P. 88) Recording longer movies (when you don’t need to record in HD): (P. 44) Recording in stereo, or reducing wind noise: 60 5 Playback options60EN Q/U F/G/H/I or j Index display Calendar display 61 Playback zoom (close-upplayback)62 62EN63 Editing still imagesRecorded images can be edited and saved as new images 1 Display the image to be edited and press Q 2 Select [RAW DATA EDIT] or [JPEG EDIT] and press Q RAW DATA EDIT JPEG EDIT 64 64EN65 Image overlaySelect the number of images in the overlay and press Q Use FGHIto select the RAW images that will be used in the overlay and press Q to select Adjust gain 5 Press Q. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; select [YES] and press Q Audio recordingAdd an audio recording (up to 30 sec. long) to the current photograph 1 Display the image to which you want to add an audio recording and press Q 2 Select [R] and press Q 3 Select [RSTART] and press Q to begin recording 4 Press Q to end recording 66 Viewing camera images on TVConnection via AV cable • [VIDEO OUT]: “Custom menu” (P. 78) Connect the TV and camera • Press the button when connecting via an AV cable Connection via HDMI mini-cable 66 EN 67 3 Turn on the camera720p 480p/576p Using the TV remote control 1 Select [HDMI] in c Custom Menu (P. 78) tab U 2 Select [HDMI CONTROL] and choose [ON] 3 Operate the camera by using the TV remote control 68 6 Sending and receiving images68EN 69 Editing the address bookSelect [OLYMPUS PENPAL SHARE] in the Atab of the accessory port menu (P. 90) Select [ADDRESS LIST] and press Q 3 Select the host you wish to edit and press Q Deleting hosts Editing host information Creating albumsYour favorite JPEG pictures can be resized and copied to an OLYMPUS PENPAL Display the picture you wish to copy full frame and press Q Select [Z] and press Q images receiving and Sending 70 7 Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib]73 8 Printing pictures74 74EN75 Easy printing1 Use HIto display the pictures you want to print on the camera 2 Press Custom printing1 Follow the operation guide to set a print option Selecting the print mode PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX PRINT ORDER Setting the print paper items SIZE BORDERLESS PICS/SHEET 76 76EN 77 9 Camera setup78 10 Customizing camera settings91 11 Information92 92EN93 Error codesMonitor Possible cause Corrective action 94 94EN95 Cleaning and storing the cameraCleaning the cameraTurn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera Exterior: LCD monitor: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth Lens: Storage•Insert the battery periodically and test the camera's functions •Clean the camera after use •Do not store with insect repellent Cleaning and checking the image pickup device•Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty 96 96EN97 Battery and chargerUse the single Olympus •The camera’s power consumption varies widely with usage and other conditions •Displaying images on the LCD monitor for a prolonged period •When connected to a computer or printer Using your charger abroad 98 98EN99 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specificationsNames of parts 1 Filter mount thread 2 Zoom ring (zoom lenses only) 3 Focus ring 4 Mount index 5 Electrical contacts 6 Front cap 7 Rear cap Lens and camera combinations Lens Camera Attachment Metering Micro Four Thirds Yes system lens Four Thirds system lens Attachment system camera possible with OM System lenses Yes*2 mount adapter Four Thirds System Main Specifications Items 14–42mmII 17mm 40–150mm 14–150mm Mount Micro Four Thirds mount Focal length 14 – 42mm 17mm Max. aperture f/2.8 Image angle 64.9° 30.3° – 8.2° Focus adjustment 7 groups 4 groups 10 groups 11 groups 8 lenses AF/MF switching 15 lenses Lens configuration Multilayer film coating Iris control Shooting range Weight (excluding hood 112g 71g 190g 260g and cap) Dimensions (Max. diameter × overall l56.5×50mm l57×22mm l63.5×83mm length) Filter mount thread 37 mm 37mm 58mm diameter 100 100EN101 Lens attachmentsLens attachments Supported lenses Use for MACRO ARM LIGHT (MAL–1) Microphone Set (SEMA–1)Produces higher-qualityrecordings than the camera’s built-inmicrophone. The microphone can be placed at a distance from the camera to avoid recording ambient sounds or wind noise. Third-partycommercial microphones can also be used depending on your creative intent (power supplied via φ3.5mm stereo mini-plug) 102 102EN103 Program line diagram (Pmode)Exposure warning displayShooting Warning display Status Action mode 60 F2.8 F22 30 F5.6 F2.8 F22 104 104EN105 Flash rangeFlash range can be calculated as shown below Flash range (m) GN (ISO 200) × ISO sensitivity factor Aperture (f-number) GN (ISO200) ISO sensitivity factor ISO sensitivity (x) K Minimum range Lens Approximate distance at Use optional External flash shootingFunctions available with external flash units Optional flash Flash control mode GN (Guide number)(ISO100) (ISO100) RC mode FL-50R FL-36R FL-20 FL-14 RF-11 TF-22 106 106EN107 Record mode and file size/number of storable still picturesThe file size in the table is approximate for files with a 4:3 aspect ratio Record Number of (PIXEL COUNT) format picture*1 108 108EN109 c Custom Menu111 #Accessory Port Menu112 112ENDrive External flash External connector Power supply Dimensions/weight 113 Battery/chargerBLS-5Lithium ion battery BCS-5Lithium ion charger 114 12 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS115 •Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child•Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera •Do not look at the sun or strong lights with the camera •Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places •Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing CAUTION •Never hold or operate the camera with wet hands •Be careful with the strap Battery Handling Precautions DANGER •Never heat or incinerate batteries •Keep batteries dry at all times •Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions •Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration PRECAUTIONS SAFETY 116 remove it immediately after using the cameraCaution for Usage Environment • To protect the high-precisiontechnology if in use or storage: SAFETY Places where temperatures and/or (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidifiers Do not twist the camera 117 Lens•Do not hold at the moving part of the lens •Do not touch the lens surface directly •Do not touch the contact points directly •Do not subject to abrupt temperature changes Legal and Other Notices Disclaimer of Warranty •Olympus reserves all rights to this manual Warning Copyright Notice FCC Notice •Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna •Increase the distance between the camera and receiver •Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the enabled personal computers (PC) to operate it Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable We strongly recommend that you use only that are not genuine Olympus accessories 118 For customers in North and South AmericaDeclaration of Conformity Model Number : E-PL2 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Address FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE (1)This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 For customers in Europe Please do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse Provisions of warranty SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Provisions of Guarantee national legislation governing the sale of consumer goods mentioned above 119 Notes regarding Guarantee maintenance2Since this Guarantee Certificate will not be re-issued,keep it in a safe place Trademarks •IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation •Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation •Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc •The SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks •“PENPAL” is used in reference to the OLYMPUS PENPAL 120 120EN121 Center weighted averagingClose-upplayback U 14 66 iAUTO shooting A 10, 11 122 122EN123 Record mode K64 43 12, 50 Slow synchronization (1st curtain) Slow synchronization (1st curtain) Red-eyereduction flash Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) Spot metering - highlight control Spot metering - shadow control Trimming P 63 Underwater macro/underwater wide 40 White balance compensation >.......41 124 VR274701
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