Basic guide DIGITAL CAMERA Quick task index Table of Contents Basic photography and useful 1. functions Other shooting options and Instruction Manual 2. advanced settings 9am to 9pm (Monday to Friday) ET 3. Flash shooting 4. Shooting and viewing movies 5. Playback options 6. Camera setup 7. Customizing camera settings 8. Printing pictures Connecting the camera to a Instruction Manual 9. computer 10. Shooting tips and maintenance 11. Information Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product. The contents in this manual are based on fi rmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there Printed in China VN653501 are additions and/or modifi cations of functions due to fi rmware update for the camera, the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. $$$000_S0027_E_Cover.indd$000_S0027_E_Cover.indd 1 22009/12/21009/12/21 119:38:059:38:05 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. Body cap Strap USB cable CB-USB6 Camera • Computer software (ib) CD-ROM • Instruction manual AV cable PS-BLS1(BLS-1) PS-BCS1(BCS-1) • Warranty card (Monaural) Lithium ion battery Lithium ion charger CB-AVC3 Attaching the strap 1 Thread the strap in the 2 Lastly, pull the strap tight direction of the arrows. making sure that it is fastened securely. 1 2 3 • Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way. Indications used in this manual The following symbols are used throughout this manual. Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction # Caution 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 SS0027_E.indb0027_E.indb 2 22009/12/21009/12/21 114:52:354:52:35 Charging and inserting the battery Basic guide 1 Charging the battery. Charging indicator Direction indicating mark 3 BLS-1 Lithium ion battery charging indicator Amber light: Charging in progress Blue light: Charging complete 1 AC wall outlet (Charging time: Up to BCS-1 Lithium approximately 3 hours 30 ion charger Preparations for shooting 2 minutes) AC cable Amber blinking: Charging error 2 Loading the battery. Battery/card compartment cover Direction indicating mark 2 3 1 Battery/card compartment lock Removing the battery Turn off the camera before opening or closing the battery/card compartment cover. To remove the battery, fi rst push the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow and then remove. $ Notes • It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the battery in use drains. EN 3 SS0027_E.indb0027_E.indb 3 22009/12/21009/12/21 114:52:364:52:36 Inserting and removing cards Basic guide 1 Loading the card. • Insert the SD/SDHC card (referred to as “card” in these instructions) until it locks in place. g “Card basics” (P. 95) # Caution • Turn off the camera before loading or removing the card. Preparations for shooting Removing the card Press the inserted card lightly and it will be ejected. Pull out the card. # Caution • Do not remove the battery or card while the card write indicator (P. 22) is displayed. 2 Closing the battery/card compartment cover. • Close the cover until you hear a click. # Caution • Close the battery/card compartment cover when using the camera. • Do not remove the battery or card while the card write indicator (P. 22) is displayed. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the loss not only of the images being recorded but also of existing images. 4 EN SS0027_E.indb0027_E.indb 4 22009/12/21009/12/21 114:52:364:52:36 Attaching a lens to the camera Basic guide 1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens. 1 2 1 2 Preparations for shooting 2 Attach a lens to the camera. Lens attachment • Align the lens attachment mark mark (red) on the camera with Alignment mark the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera's body. • Rotate the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow until you hear it click. # Caution • Make sure the camera is turned off. • Do not press the lens release button. • Do not touch internal portions of the camera. 3 Remove the lens cap. 1 1 2 Removing the lens from the camera Lens release button While pressing the lens release button, rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow. g “Interchangeable lenses” (P. 97) 2 1 EN 5 SS0027_E.indb0027_E.indb 5 22009/12/21009/12/21 114:52:364:52:36 Power on Basic guide 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera. • When the camera is turned on, the (blue) power lamp will light and the monitor will turn on. • To turn off the power, press the ON/OFF button again. 2 Set the mode dial to h. ■ Mode dial Preparations for shooting ■ ON/OFF button • The (blue) power lamp lights when the camera is turned on. Dust reduction function After you turn the camera on, the camera will remove dust from the fi lter in front of the image pickup device. ■ LCD monitor • When you turn on the power, the LCD monitor lights up. Battery level 7 (green): Camera ready to shoot 8 (green): Low battery 9 (blinks red): Charge the battery 6 EN SS0027_E.indb0027_E.indb 6 22009/12/21009/12/21 114:52:374:52:37 Setting the date/time Basic guide Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The fi le name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera. 1 Display the menus. • Press the MENU button to display the menus. CARD SETUP CUSTOM RESET PICTURE MODE j MENU button K Preparations for shooting IMAGE ASPECT 4:3 BACK SET ’--.--.-- 2 Select [X] in the [d] (setup) tab. X --:-- • Use FG to select [d] and press I. W ENG. s j±0 k±0 REC VIEW 5SEC [d] tab c MENU DISPLAY OFF FIRMWARE BACK SET 3 Set the date and time. X • Use HI to select items. • Use FG to change the selected item. Y MDTIME • Use FG to select the date format. 2010 Y/M/D CANCEL The time is displayed using a 24-hour clock. 4 Save settings and exit. • Press i to set the camera clock and exit to the main menu. • Press the MENU button to exit the menus. EN 7 SS0027_E.indb0027_E.indb 7 22009/12/21009/12/21 114:52:374:52:37 Names of parts and functions Basic guide Camera 1 8 2 9 3 4 0 5 4 Names of parts and functions 6 a b 7 g f h c d e 1 Mode dial................................P. 6, 10 0 Built-in fl ash................................P. 54 2 Shutter button ................ P. 11, 12, 46 a Lens release button .....................P. 5 3 ON/OFF button.............................P. 6 b Lens lock pin 4 Strap eyelet ..................................P. 2 c Tripod socket 5 Self-timer lamp ...........................P. 30 d Battery/card compartment cover 6 Lens attachment mark .................P. 5 .....................................................P. 3 7 Mount (Remove the body cap before e Battery/card compartment lock ....P. 3 attaching the lens.) f Connector cover 8 Microphone ..........................P. 57, 65 g Multi-connector...............P. 67, 84, 87 9 Hot shoe cover h HDMI mini-connector (type C)....P. 67 8 EN SS0027_E.indb0027_E.indb 8 22009/12/21009/12/21 114:52:384:52:38 Basic guide 8 9 1 0 2 3 a b Names of parts and functions 4567 c F(Up)/F(Exposure compensation) button (P. 40) H (Left)/ I (Right)/ P (AF target) # (Flash) button (P. 45) button (P. 54) i button (P. 21) G(Down)/jY(Sequential shooting/Self-timer) button (P. 30) 1 Flash switch ...............................P. 54 8 Hot shoe ...................................P. 100 2 Accessory port 9 </G button ..............P. 80/P. 59, 60 3 LCD monitor .........................P. 22, 23 0 U button ........................P. 59, 60, 62 4 q (Playback) button ...........P. 14, 59 a R (Movie) /0 (Protect) button 5 MENU button ............................P. 21 ........................P. 11, 13, 56/P. 59, 65 6 INFO (Information display) b Speaker button .............................P. 22, 33, 61 c Arrow pad 7 D (Erase) button ............P. 15, 59, 66 EN 9 SS0027_E.indb0027_E.indb 9 22009/12/21009/12/21 114:52:384:52:38 Names of parts and functions Basic guide Mode dial Use the mode dial to select the shooting mode. After choosing the shooting mode, use the shutter button to take photographs and the R (movie) button to shoot movies. ■ Advanced shooting modes Indicator Mode icon P Program shooting (P. 36) Aperture priority shooting A (P. 37) Shutter priority shooting Names of parts and functions S (P. 38) M Manual shooting (P. 39) • For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture value and shutter speed.