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Olympus E-5 Unpack the box contents, shooting for Preparations, arrows (1, 2), indicated by the, Attaching the strap, Thread the strap as, fastened securely (3)

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Unpack the box contents

The following items are included with the camera.

If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera.

Camera	Body cap	Strap	BLM-5 Lithium
			ion battery

guide Basic

BCM-5 Lithium ion	USB cable	AV cable (Monaural)
charger

•OLYMPUS Setup CD-ROM

•Instruction manual

•Warranty card

Attaching the strap

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Thread the strap as	Lastly, pull the strap tight	Attach the other end of
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Contents

DIGITAL CAMERA Basic guide Table of Contents P Camera guide Basic functions and parts of Names Viewfinder Control panel Super control panel LCD monitor (Live view) LCD monitor (Playback) Unpack the box contents Preparing the battery Attaching a lens to the camera Loading the card Power on Setting the date/time Shooting Holding the camera Taking a picture while viewing the monitor 1 Press the u (live view) button to switch to live view 2 Press the shutter button to take the picture Recording a movie 3 Press the nbutton to begin recording When the camera stops operating Playback/Erasing Basic operations Using the direct buttons to operate the camera 1 While holding down a direct button, turn the main dial or sub dial After pressing one or two Setting while looking at the super control panel 1 Press the INFO button to display the super control panel 2 Press the ibutton RECOMMENDED ISO Setting on the menu Table of Contents 2 Exposure 3 Focusing and shooting functions C-AF(continuous AF) MF (manual focus) Simultaneous use of S-AFmode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) 5 Flash shooting Describes how to shoot with the built-inflash and an external flash 6 Recording and viewing movies Describes movie recording method and functions Changing the movie record mode 9 Customizing your camera Describes how to customize the camera’s settings MF ASSIST AF ILLUMINAT. (AF Illuminator) C-AFLOCK EV STEP METERING ISO-AUTOSET ISO-AUTO #X-SYNC 10 Printing Describes how to print your pictures Print reservation Single-framereservation All-framereservation Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures Quick reference Or set [PICTURE MODE] to [GRAINY FILM] [SHADOW ADJ] [JPEG EDIT] Taking pictures so that and take the picture P. 47 blacks come out black use AE bracketing if you are not sure about the Playback the picture is taken that the image is displayed the picture is taken and allowing you to delete the image Indications used in this manual Direct button WB + j/k i p: [WB] MENU [c] [X] [WB] 1Using live view Taking a picture using live view 1 Press the shutter button halfway 2 Press the shutter button all the way to take a picture Shooting while changing the angle of the LCD monitor 270° • Available functions </(preview) button Switching the information display You can switch the information displayed on the monitor by pressing INFO button TIPS To quickly switch to the frequently used display: [G/INFO SETTINGS] Taking a picture while comparing the effect 1 Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the multi view display g“Switching the information display” (P. 39) • The exposure compensation comparison screen is 2Exposure Aperture priority shooting Turn the main dial (or sub dial) to set the aperture value To check the depth of field with the selected aperture value: j See “Preview function” (gP. 46) Shutter priority shooting main dial to set the shooting mode to S. Turn the main dial (or sub dial) to set the shutter speed The picture looks blurred: Manual shooting main dial to set the shooting mode to M. Turn the dials to set the aperture value and the shutter •The range of aperture values available varies with the lens type •The shutter speed can be set from 1/8000 to 60 seconds Bulb shooting • “buLb” is displayed in the viewfinder and on the 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. 112) To fix the focus during manual focus shooting: Preview function Press the (Preview) button to use the preview function Changing the metering mode G+ k i p: [METERING] Exposure compensation F + j/k To adjust the exposure using only the dials: •Exposure compensation is not available in Mand BULBmodes AE lock Press the AEL/AFL button at the position where you wish to lock the metering values and the exposure will be locked • Pressing the AEL/AFL button again cancels the AE lock AE bracketing e.g.) When BKT is set to [3F 1.0EV] Compensation value: 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or Number of frames: 2, 3, 5, or •The available compensation value differs depending on the number of frames ISO sensitivity setting ISO j/k i p: [ISO] [ISO-AUTO SET] ISO bracketing Compensation value: 0.3, 0.7 or Number of frames: MENU [X] [BRACKETING] [ISO BKT] Multiple exposure IMAGE OVERLAY MENU [X] [MULTIPLE EXPOSURE] FRAME AUTO GAIN 3Focusing and shooting functions When it is difficult to focus in the AF mode in low-lightconditions: When you want to quickly switch from AF mode to MF: When you want to be able to shoot even if the subject is not in focus: jSee “RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C” (gP. 108) To not light up the AF target in the viewfinder when the subject is in focus: To change the rotational direction of the focus ring: For information on whether the subject is in focus (Focus aid): To adjust focus precisely (MF assist): Simultaneous use of S-AFmode and MF mode (S-AF+MF) Simultaneous use of C-AFmode and MF mode (C-AF+MF) AF target selection BAll target AF mode 3 focusing MSingle target AF mode (oSmall-singletarget AF mode) P + j/k i p: [AF AREA] P + k MENU [c] [R] Selecting the AF target position Registering an AF target mode MENU [c] [R] [PSET HOME] Registering 1 Select the position of the AF target and press the ] SET HOME Sequential shooting Single-frameshooting o Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed (normal shooting mode) pressed (during S-AF,MF) Self-timershooting Press the shutter button all the way 12s Eyepiece shutter Remote control shooting Transmitted signal effective area To cancel the remote control shooting mode: To use the shutter button on the camera in the remote control shooting mode: •The shutter will not be released if the subject is not in focus •Zoom is not available on the remote control Anti-shock MENU [c] [V] [ANTI-SHOCKz] from 1/8 to 30 seconds and press the ibutton sequential shooting, self-timershooting, and remote control shooting). For the setting method, see “Sequential shooting” (gP. 59) Setting the focal length By setting in advance the focal length of the lens, you can use the image stabilizer function with lenses other than Four Thirds system lenses. This setting is deactivated when a Four Thirds system lens is attached 4Record mode, white balance, and picture mode Selecting the record mode JPEG+RAW i p: [K] MENU [W] [K] Setting the image aspect [4:3] [16:9] [3:2] [6:6] Selecting the white balance Auto white balance [AUTO] Preset white balance [5][2][3][1][>][][n] Custom white balance [CWB] One-touchwhite balance [][][][] Setting the auto/preset/custom white balance Custom white balance is set by selecting [CWB] MENU [c] [X] [WB] WB compensation WB + F k: adjust in A direction j: adjust in G direction balance, white mode, Record i p: [>] WB bracketing WB + MODE k: EV step in A-Bdirection j: EV step in G-Mdirection MENU [X] [BRACKETING] [WB BKT] • Select from [OFF], [3F 2STEP], [3F 4STEP], or [3F Picture mode i p: [PICTURE MODE] PICTURE MODE hi-ENHANCE MENU [W] [hi-ENHANCE] [iVIVID] [jNATURAL] [ZMUTED] [cPORTRAIT] Noise reduction [NOISE REDUCT.] MENU [c] [X] [NOISE REDUCT.] cannot take more pictures until the card access lamp turns off 5Flash shooting Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) #SLOW2 When the shutter speed is set to 2 sec Slow synchronization (1st curtain)/Red-eyereduction flash !SLOW Fill-inflash # Flash off $ Manual flash ISO sensitivity + j i p: [FLASH MODE] Built-inflash shooting 1 Press the #UP button to raise the built-in flash To shoot without having to wait for the flash to finish charging: RC MODE] Flash bracketing MENU [X] [BRACKETING] [FL BKT] AE BKT WB BKT External flash shooting Functions available with external flash units Using the external electronic flash 1 Remove the hot shoe cover by sliding it in the direction indicated by the arrow in 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 1/250 sec. or less 4 Select a flash mode Shooting with the Olympus wireless RC flash system Wireless flash setup range 30° 60° 50° A MODE 5 Select a flash mode Press the #UP button to raise the built-inflash After shooting preparations are completed, take some test shots to check the flash operation and images Using commercially available flashes Remove the hot shoe cover to connect the flash unit to the camera Set the shooting mode to M, then set the aperture value and shutter speed 6Recording and viewing movies ac Viewing movies Display a movie in single-frameplayback and Select [MOVIE PLAY] using acand press the ibutton to begin playback •The following operations can be performed during movie playback 7Playback functions Light box display Press the P button during single-frameplayback •The image on the left is the benchmark image Press bd, kto select the image on the right •You can protect, erase or copy the image on the right Index display/Calendar display Calendar display Information display This allows you to display detailed information about the image information displayed by turning the dial while pressing the INFO button *Histogram Perform slideshow settings Slideshow MENU [q] [m] 4 Press the i button to stop the slideshow Operations during slideshow Rotating images 1 MENU [q] [y] When set to [ON], images shot vertically will be automatically rotated and displayed during playback. You can also press the Fbutton to rotate and display the image Connection via HDMI mini-cable 1 Connect the HDMI mini-cableto the HDMI connector of the TV 4 Turn on the camera Using the TV remote control MENU [c] [U] [HDMI] [HDMI CONTROL] Editing still images Editing images recorded in RAW data format Editing images recorded in JPEG data format Brightens a dark backlit subject [REDEYE FIX] MENU [q] [EDIT] [SEL. IMAGE (Select Image)] •Selection is also possible during playback by pressing the ibutton Use bdto select an image, then press the i button •The camera recognizes the image data format Image overlay MENU [q] [EDIT] [IMAGE OVERLAY] • Selection is also possible during playback by pressing the ibutton Select the number of frames to overlay and press the ibutton Use pto select a frame and press the ibutton Copying images Single-framecopy Play back the image you want to copy and press the COPY/<button Use acto select [YES], then press the i button Protecting images Single-frameprotect Play back the image you want to protect and press the To cancel the protection Protecting selected frames Erasing images Single-frameerase 1 Display the images you want to erase and press the D button 2 Use acto select [YES], then press the i button Erasing selected frames 8Setup functions RESET/MYSET Setting MYSET Registering MYSET MENU [W] [RESET/MYSET] [MYSET1] Resetting the settings Reset operation ISO + [F] Select [RESET], then press the i button YES 9Customizing your camera FOCUS RING You can customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point by selecting the rotational direction of the focus ring Olympus SWD lenses MF ASSIST Custom Menu S BUTTON/DIAL DIAL FUNCTION DIAL P : [FNo.]/[F]/[w] S: [SHUTTER]/[F]/[w] AEL/AFL [mode1] [mode4] Mode Basic operations AEL/AFL MEMO You can lock and maintain the exposure by pressing the AEL/AFL button [OFF] The exposure will be locked only while the AEL/AFL button is pressed BUTTON FUNCTION Button to assign 9 :Available to assign k :Cannot assign nFUNCTION: •The same function cannot be assigned to multiple buttons BUTTON TIMER Custom Menu T RELEASE/j RLS PRIORITY S/RLS PRIORITY C RLS PRIORITY C Sets release priority for C-AFmode gP Ofps from LIVE VIEW BOOST gFACE DETECT G/INFO SETTINGS INFO] [IMAGE ONLY] USB MODE [STORAGE] [MTP] [PRINT] [CONTROL] To calibrate the level gauge: j g“LEVEL ADJUST” (P. 120) To easily turn on and off the level gauge: 4 h TIMER (Auto power off) PICTURE MODE SETTINGS ISO-AUTO [ALL] BULB TIMER You can select the maximum time (in minutes) for bulb shooting ANTI-SHOCKz Custom Menu X K/ASPECT/COLOR/WB NOISE REDUCT. (Noise Reduction) NOISE FILTER ALL [ALL SET] Pmdd0000.jpg P : sRGB _ : Adobe RGB ASPECT SHOOTING [LV] The setting is only effective when taking pictures using live view border based on the aspect ratio diagram to the right 16:9 sRGB : Pmdd0000.jpg AdobeRGB : _mdd0000.jpg COPYRIGHT SETTINGS [COPYRIGHT INFO.] set in advance to the image as Exif data Set to [OFF] not to add the registered name [ARTIST NAME] +: toward )). Normally, there is no need to change this [SET AF DATA] Fine-adjust AF focus adjustment is not performed [DEFAULT DATA] To compare the difference in adjustment values: To register two of the same type of lens individually: j You can individually register multiple numbers of the same type of lens j On the [LENS DATA SET] screen, press dto make the following settings AABATTERY TYPE WARNING LEVEL LEVEL ADJUST [ADJUST] 10 Printing •To set print reservation for several pictures, repeat this step 5 Select the date and time format and press the i button [NO] The pictures are printed without the date and time 6 Select [SET] and press the i button DATE Direct printing (PictBridge) PictBridge STANDARD Connecting the camera to a printer 2 Turn on the camera 3 Use acto select [PRINT] When cannot be connected USB [SIZE] Sets the paper size that the printer supports [BORDERLESS] Selects whether the picture is printed on Setting printing data [OPTION SET] Sets the number of prints Prints the date and time recorded on the Trims the picture for printing. Set the 11Using the OLYMPUS Viewer 2 / [ib] 4 Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2 and [ib] computer software •Check the system requirements before beginning installation Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” or “OLYMPUS ib” button and follow the OLYMPUS Viewer Operating System Import and store the image without OLYMPUS Viewer 2 or [ib] Macintosh :Mac OS X v10.3 or later Turn the camera off and connect it to the computer Turn on the camera Press ac to select [STORAGE]. Press the i button 12Shooting tips and maintenance Subjects that are difficult to focus on It may be difficult to focus with auto focus in the following situations Image taken appears whitish Unknown bright dot(s) appear on the subject in the picture taken [PIXEL MAPPING] Error codes Control Monitor Possible cause Corrective action Page The printer’s paper cassette Do not manipulate the or the printer has Camera maintenance Cleaning and storing the camera Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera Exterior: •Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty Cleaning mode kRemoving dust Remove the lens from the camera, and set the power switch to ON MENU [c] [] [CLEANING MODE] 13Information Battery and charger Use the single Olympus zThe camera’s power consumption varies widely with usage and other conditions •Using live view •Displaying images on the LCD monitor for a prolonged period Interchangeable lenses Select the lens that you want to shoot with • The Micro Four Thirds lens cannot be used FOUR THIRDS mount ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications „Names of parts 1 Hood mount section 2Filter mount thread 3 Zoom ring Program line diagram (Pmode) Flash synchronization and shutter speed *1 Can be changed using menu: 1/60 - 1/250 g“#X-SYNC.”(P. 112) *2 Can be changed using menu: 30 - 1/250 g“#SLOW LIMIT” (P. 112) Exposure warning display Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode White balance color temperature The higher the color temperature, the richer the light in bluish tones and the poorer in Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures Functions that can be registered with MYSET setting 9: Can be registered. k: Cannot be registered Menu directory Shooting Menu * Factory default setting Playback Menu Custom Menu Fn button function P button *1Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased Page Xiddle Wmall Setup Menu Specifications Camera specifications „ Product type „Image pickup device „ Viewfinder „ Exposure control „ White balance „ Recording „ Playback „ Drive „Dimensions/weight „Operating environment Battery/charger specifications BLM-5Lithium ion battery BCM-5Lithium ion charger SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION WARNING General Precautions Read All Instructions — Product Handling Precautions WARNING Battery Handling Precautions DANGER Caution for Usage Environment LCD Monitor Lens Legal and Other Notices Disclaimer of Warranty Warning Copyright Notice Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery and Battery Charger For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Model Number : E-5 Provisions of warranty Provisions of Guarantee Notes regarding Guarantee maintenance Trademarks Index Symbols 99 Y/X(Underwater wide 15, 41 39 11 10 46 38 64 71 12 56 Spot metering - highlight control IJ