E-PL7 Instruction Manual
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Table of Contents Quick task index Preparing the camera and flow of 1. operations DIGITAL CAMERA 2. Shooting 3. Viewing photographs and movies 4. Basic operations Instruction Manual 5. Using shooting options 6. Menu functions Connecting the camera to a 7. smartphone Connecting the camera to a 8. computer and a printer 9. Battery, battery charger, and card 10. Interchangeable lenses 11. Using separately sold accessories 12. Information 13. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product. If there are additions and/or modifications of functions due to firmware update for the camera, the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. This notice concerns the supplied fl ash unit and is chiefl y directed to users in North America. Information for Your Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your photographic equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: • Read and understand all instructions before using. • Close supervision is necessary when any fl ash is used by or near children. Do not leave fl ash unattended while in use. • Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts. • Do not operate if the fl ash has been dropped or damaged - until it has been examined by qualifi ed service personnel. • Let fl ash cool completely before putting away. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this fl ash in water or other liquids. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this fl ash, but take it to qualifi ed service personnel when service or repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the fl ash is used subsequently. • The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of fi re, electric shock, or injury to persons. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Indications used in this manual The following symbols are used throughout this manual. Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction Cautions or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided. $ Notes Points to note when using the camera. Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of % Tips your camera. g Reference pages describing details or related information. 2 EN Table of Contents Protecting images .....................27 Quick task index 7 of Contents Table Erasing images .........................28 Unpack the box contents .............9 Setting a transfer order on images ([Share Order]) .............28 Preparing the camera and fl ow Selecting images of operations 10 ([Share Order Selected], [ ], [Erase Selected]) ...........28 Names of parts ...........................10 0 Using the touch screen ..............29 Charging and inserting the battery .........................................12 Selecting and protecting images ......................................29 Inserting the card .......................13 Removing the card ...................13 Basic operations 30 Attaching a lens to the camera .........................................14 Information displays while shooting ......................................30 Power on .....................................15 Monitor display when Setting the date/time ..................16 shooting ....................................30 Selecting a shooting mode ........17 Switching the information display ......................................31 Shooting 18 Using the shooting modes ........32 Shooting still pictures................18 “Point-and-shoot” photography (P program mode) ....................32 Self-portraits .............................19 Choosing aperture Recording movies .....................20 (A aperture-priority mode) .......33 Using the touch screen ..............22 Choosing shutter speed Selecting a focusing method ....22 (S shutter-priority mode) ..........34 Using the wireless LAN Choosing aperture and shutter function .....................................23 speed (M manual mode) ..........35 Setting shooting functions ........24 Comparative bright composites (live composite photography) ...36 Using live guides ......................24 Using movie mode (n) ............37 Viewing photographs and Adding effects to a movie [Movie Effect] ............................37 movies 26 Using PHOTO STORY .............39 Viewing photographs and Shooting in scene mode ...........42 movies .........................................26 Using art fi lters..........................44 Index display/Calendar display ......................................26 Commonly used shooting options ........................................46 Viewing still images ..................27 Controlling exposure Watching movies ......................27 (exposure compensation) .........46 Volume......................................27 EN 3 Changing the brightness of Movie sound options highlights and shadows ............46 (recording sound with movies)..70 Choosing a focus target (AF Area) ..................................47 Menu functions 71 Table of Contents Table Setting the AF target .................47 Basic menu operations ..............71 Face priority AF/ pupil detection AF .....................48 Using Shooting Menu 1/ Shooting Menu 2 ........................72 Zoom frame AF/zoom AF..........49 Formatting the card Information display during (Card Setup) .............................72 playback ......................................50 Deleting all images Playback image information .....50 (Card Setup) .............................72 Switching the information Returning to default settings display ......................................51 (Reset) ......................................73 Changing the playback Registering Favorites settings information display method.......52 (Myset)......................................73 Manipulating playback Processing options images ......................................53 (Picture Mode) ..........................74 Image quality (K) ...................75 Using shooting options 56 Setting the self timer Adjusting settings while (j/Y) .....................................75 shooting ......................................56 Varying settings over a series of Reducing camera shake photographs (bracketing)..........76 (image stabilizer) ......................57 Taking HDR (High Dynamic Adjusting color Range) images .........................78 (white balance) .........................58 Recording multiple exposures Processing options in a single image (picture mode) ..........................60 (multiple exposure) ...................79 Sequential shooting/ Shooting automatically with a using the self timer ...................61 fi xed interval (time lapse shooting) ................80 Setting the image aspect ..........62 Wireless remote control fl ash Adding effects to a movie .........62 photography..............................81 Image quality (record mode).....63 Digital Zoom Using a fl ash (Digital Tele-converter) .............81 (fl ash photography)...................65 Using the playback menu ..........81 Adjusting fl ash output Displaying images rotated (fl ash intensity control)..............68 (R) ..........................................81 Choosing how the camera Editing still images ....................82 measures brightness Canceling all protections ..........83 (metering) .................................68 Choosing a focus mode Using the setup menu ................84 (AF mode).................................69 X (Date/time setting) ...............84 ISO sensitivity ...........................70 W (Changing the display language)..................................84 4 EN i (Monitor brightness Shooting remotely with a adjustment) ...............................84 smartphone ...............................106 Rec View ..................................84 Adding position information to images .......................................106 Wi-Fi Settings ...........................84 of Contents Table c/# Menu Display ..................84 Setting up your camera for Firmware...................................84 wireless LAN connection (Wi-Fi settings) .........................107 Using the custom menus ...........85 R AF/MF ..................................85 Connecting the camera to a S Button/Dial ...........................86 computer and a printer 108 T Release/j .........................86 Installing OLYMPUS Viewer 3 ..108 U Disp/8/PC ..........................87 Copying pictures to a computer V Exp/p/ISO ..........................88 without OLYMPUS Viewer 3 .....110 W # Custom ............................89 Direct printing (PictBridge) ..... 111 X K/Color/WB .......................90 Easy printing ...........................111 Y Record/Erase .......................91 Custom printing ...................... 112 Z Movie ...................................92 Print reservation (DPOF) .........113 b K Utility ..............................92 Creating a print order.............. 113 AEL/AFL ...................................93 Removing all or selected pictures MF Assist ..................................93 from the print order