Playback

You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button. g Information display (P. 61)
Simplied display Overall display
xF5.6 45mm 0.0 ISO 100 WBAUTO A0 G0 NATURAL 4:3 L N 100-+2.0

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1 Aspect border..P. Print reservation Number of prints..P. Sound record..P. Protect..P. Battery check.P. Date and time.P. Aspect ratio.P. 32, Pixel count, compression rate.P. Record mode..P. File number..P. 82 a Frame number..P. 82 b AF target.P. 45 c Shooting mode. P. 10, 36 39

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Exposure compensation.P. 40 Shutter speed.. P. Aperture value. P. Focal length.P. 97 (The focal length is displayed in 1 mm units.) Flash intensity control.P. 55 ISO sensitivity..P. 41 White balance compensation..P. 42 Picture mode..P. 52 Color space..P. 76 White balance..P. 41 Metering mode..P. 47 Histogram..P. 33

Quick task index

Use this index to quickly nd the page describing the task you want to perform or the function you want to know more about.
Taking pictures with automatic settings Easy photography with special effects Easy photography suited to the scene Focus Focusing on one area Checking set effect before taking a picture Extending the useful life of the battery Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken Taking pictures in low light situations without using the ash Taking pictures without white subjects appearing too white or black subjects appearing too dark Taking monotone pictures Taking pictures of a subject against backlight Taking pictures with a blurred background Taking pictures that stop the subject in motion or convey a sense of motion Taking pictures with the correct color iAUTO (A) Art lter (ART) Scene (SCN) Focus lock AF target AF target MF (manual focus) Multi view display Preview function TEST PICTURE SLEEP Record mode ISO Histogram Exposure compensation SHADOW ADJ PICTURE MODE Art lter (ART) Flash shooting GRADATION Live guide Aperture priority shooting Live guide Shutter priority shooting White balance WB bracketing

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Taking pictures so that whites come out white and blacks come out black Reducing image noise (mottling) Optimizing the LCD monitor
Live guide Exposure compensation HIGH KEY/LOW KEY NOISE REDUCT. Monitor brightness adjustment LIVE VIEW BOOST IMAGE STABILIZER DIS MODE ISO Self-timer

41, 33, 74

Reducing camera shake

[BULB] is displayed on the LCD monitor.
To automatically end bulb shooting after a specied period of time: g BULB TIMER (P. 75) To x the focus during manual focus shooting: g BULB FOCUSING (P. 72)
For bulb photography, we recommend that you mount the camera on a tripod or rest it on a level, stable surface. The following functions are not available during bulb shooting: Sequential shooing/self-timer shooting/AE bracket shooting/image stabilizer/ ash bracketing
Controlling exposure (exposure compensation)
Press the F button (F) and use HI to adjust exposure compensation. Choose positive (+) values to make pictures brighter, negative () values to make pictures darker. Exposure can be adjusted by 3 EV.

Negative ()

No compensation (0)

Positive (+)

To change the exposure adjustment interval: g EV STEP (P. 75)
Exposure compensation is not available in A, M, or SCN modes. Changing the default exposure restricts the range of exposure compensation values available.
Previewing the effects of exposure compensation and white balance
You can check the effects of exposure compensation and white balance on a 4-split screen.
Press the INFO button repeatedly to display the multi view display.
g Switching the information display (P. 33) Use FG to switch between exposure compensation and white balance.

WB/F -0.3

Use HI to select the desired value and press i.
You can take the picture using the set value.
This function cannot be used in A, ART, SCN, n or M modes.

ISO sensitivity

Increasing ISO sensitivity increases noise (graininess) but allows photographs to be taken when lighting is poor. The setting recommended in most situations is [AUTO], which starts at ISO 200 a value that balances noise and dynamic range and then adjusts ISO sensitivity according to shooting conditions. Choose ISO 100 when reducing noise is more important than enhancing dynamic range.
Display the live control (P. 20) and select the ISO sensitivity item using FG. Select an option using HI and press i.

) Focus ring Near

C-AF (continuous AF)

MF (manual focus)

S-AF+MF After pressing the shutter button halfway to focus in S-AF (Simultaneous use of S-AF mode, you can turn the focus ring to ne-adjust focus manually. mode and MF mode) Press the shutter button halfway to focus; the camera then tracks and maintains focus on the current subject while the shutter button is held in this position. The AF target is displayed in red if the camera can no longer track the subject. Release the shutter button and then frame the subject again and press the shutter button halfway. Instances in which focus tracking is not available are listed below. S-AF will be used instead. Four Thirds system lenses

C-AF+TR (AF Tracking)

The [RLS PRIORITY S] (P. 73) and [RLS PRIORITY C] (P. 73) options can be used to choose whether the shutter can be released when the camera is unable to focus. [MF ASSIST] (P. 72) can be used to enable automatic zoom display when the lens focus ring is rotated. [FOCUS RING] (P. 72) allows you to change the rotational direction of the focus ring.
Choosing a focus target (AF target)
This camera has 11 AF targets for focusing on the subject with auto focus. [AF AREA] options allows you to select the AF target according to the subject or the composition.
Press the P button (H) to display options. Select an AF target with HI and press the i button.
If all targets are surrounded by a green frame (B ALL TARGETS) The camera automatically selects from the 11 focus targets.
If one target is surrounded by a green frame (M SINGLE TARGET) The camera will focus on the subject in the selected focus target.

Using a saved AF target

Assign [P HOME] to the < or R (movie) button.

g P HOME (P. 80)

Choose the AF target that will be used as the home position.
The home position is saved when the button is pressed. g P SET HOME (P. 72)
During shooting, press the < or R (movie) button.
The camera will focus on the subject in the saved AF target.

Volume

Press FG during the slide show to adjust the overall volume of the camera speaker. Press HI to adjust the balance between the background music and the sound recorded with photographs or movies.
A slideshow option is also available in the playback menu (P. 106).
If the slideshow is left running for about 30 minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.

Editing still images

Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images.
Display the image to be edited and press i.
[RAW DATA EDIT] is displayed if the picture is a RAW image, [JPEG EDIT] if it is a JPEG image. If the image was recorded at a setting of [RAW+JPEG], you will be prompted to choose the format you wish to edit.
Select [RAW DATA EDIT] or [JPEG EDIT] and press i.
Create a JPEG copy of the RAW image using current camera settings. Adjust camera settings before choosing this option. Choose from the following options: [SHADOW ADJ]: Brightens a dark backlit subject. [REDEYE FIX]: Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during ash shooting. [P]: Choose the size of the crop using U or G and use FGHI to position the crop.

RAW DATA EDIT

[ASPECT]: JPEG EDIT
Changes the aspect ratio of images from 4:3 (standard) to [3:2], [16:9], or [6:6]. After changing the aspect ratio, use the arrow pad to specify the trimming position. [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 le size to 1280 960, 640 480, or 320 240. Images with an aspect ratio other than 4:3 (standard) are converted to the closest image le size. [e-PORTRAIT]: Makes skin look smooth and translucent. You may not be able to compensate depending on the image if face detection fails.

You cannot edit movies.

Red-eye correction may not work depending on the image. 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. [P] and [ASPECT] can only be used to edit images with an aspect ratio of 4:3 (standard).

Rotate

Choose whether to rotate photographs.

Description

g P. 7
You can change the language used for the on-screen display and error messages from ENGLISH to another language. You can adjust the brightness and s color temperature of the monitor. Color temperature adjustment will 5 +2 affect only the LCD monitor display during playback. Use HI to switch between j (color temperature) and k (brightness), BACK SET and use FG to adjust the value between [+7] [7]. For information on adjusting the brightness and color temperature of the electronic view nder, see EVF ADJUST (P. 74). Choose whether pictures are displayed immediately after shooting and for how long. 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. [AUTOq]: Displays the image being recorded, and then switches to playback mode. This is useful for erasing a picture after checking it. Choose whether to display the Custom Menu. Your products rmware 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.

REC VIEW

c MENU DISPLAY FIRMWARE

P. 71

Resetting the camera settings
In P, A, S, or M mode, 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 with My Mode and Custom Reset Setting (P. 104).
Registering [RESET1]/[RESET2]
Select [CUSTOM RESET] in shooting menu W (P. 106). Select either [RESET1]/[RESET2] to register and press I.
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].
Select [SET] and press the i button.

Using reset settings

This resets the camera to the factory default settings. You can also reset the camera to the [RESET1] or [RESET2] setting.
Select [CUSTOM RESET] in shooting menu W (P. 106). Select [RESET], [RESET1], or [RESET2] and press the i button.
[RESET]: Resets to the factory default settings. For the default settings, see Menu directory (P. 106). [RESET1]/[RESET2]: Resets to the registered settings.

Connecting the camera to a printer
Use the provided USB cable to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer.
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.
Multi-connector Smaller terminal

USB cable

Look for this mark. USB port

Turn on the camera.

The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed.
Use FG to select [PRINT].
[ONE MOMENT] is displayed and the camera and printer are connected. Go to Custom printing (P. 85).
USB STORAGE MTP PRINT EXIT SET
If the screen is not displayed after a few minutes, disconnect the USB Cable and start again from Step 1.

Easy printing

Use HI 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.

Press I.

EASY PRINT START PC/CUSTOM PRINT
The picture selection screen appears when printing is completed. To print another picture, use HI to select the image and press the i button. To exit, unplug the USB cable from the camera while the picture selection screen is displayed.

Custom printing

Follow the operation guide to set a print option.
PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX PRINT ORDER EXIT SET

Selecting the print mode

Select the type of printing (print mode). The available print modes are as shown below.
PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX PRINT ORDER
Prints selected pictures. Prints all the pictures stored in the card and makes one print for each picture. Prints multiple copies of one image in separate frames on a single sheet. Prints an index of all the pictures stored in the card. Prints according to the print reservation you made. If there is no picture with print reservation, this is not available.
PRINTPAPER SIZE STANDARD BORDERLESS STANDARD

The ash is charging

On the LCD monitor, the #mark blinks when charging is in progress. Wait for the blinking to stop, then press the shutter button.

Unable to focus

When the AF conrmation mark on the LCD monitor is blinking, it indicates that the camera is unable to focus using AF. Press the shutter button again.
Noise reduction is activated
When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear in images. The camera activates the noise-reduction process after shooting at slow shutter speeds. During which, shooting is not allowed. You can set [NOISE REDUCT.] to [OFF]. g NOISE REDUCT. (P. 76)
The date and time has not been set
The camera is used with the settings at the time of purchase
The date and time of the camera is not set when purchased. Set the date and time before using the camera. g Setting the date/time (P. 7)
The battery has been removed from the camera
The date and time settings will be returned to the factory default settings if the camera is left without the battery for approximately 1 day. The settings will be cancelled more quickly if the battery was only loaded in the camera for a short time before being removed. Before taking important pictures, check that the date and time settings are correct.
Subjects that are difcult to focus on
It may be difcult to focus with auto focus in the following situations.
AF conrmation mark is blinking. These subjects are not focused. Subject with low contrast Excessively bright light in center of frame Subject with repeated patterns
AF conrmation mark lights up but the subject is not focused. Subjects at different distances Fast-moving subject Subject not inside AF area
In any situation, focus on something with high contrast that is at the same distance as the subject, determine the composition and shoot the picture. g Focus lock (P. 46)
Image taken appears whitish
This may occur when the picture is taken in backlight or semi-backlight conditions. This is due to a phenomenon called are or ghosting. As far as possible, consider a composition where strong light source is not taken in the picture. Flare may occur even when a light source is not present in the picture. Use a lens hood to shade the lens from the light source. If a lens hood does not have effect, use your hand to shade the lens from the light. g Interchangeable lenses (P. 97)
Unknown bright dot(s) appear on the subject in the picture taken
This may be due to stuck pixel(s) on the image pickup device. Perform [PIXEL MAPPING]. If the problem persists, repeat pixel mapping a few times. g Pixel mapping - Checking the image processing functions (P. 94)
Functions that cannot be selected from menus
Some items may not be selectable from the menus when using the arrow pad. Items that cannot be set with the current shooting mode Items that cannot be set because of an item that has already been set: Combination of [j] and [NOISE REDUCT.], etc.

Insert the electronic view nder by pushing on its lower part.
Turn on the camera. Each press of the u button switches between the monitor display and electronic view nder display.
You can adjust the brightness and color temperature of the electronic view nder. g EVF ADJUST (P. 74)

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Turn the diopter adjustment ring to a position where the image on the viewnder can be seen clearly.
Adjust the electronic view nder to your preferred angle (up to 90 degrees).
You cannot use an external ash and the electronic view nder at the same time. When carrying the camera, do not hold it by the electronic view nder. The camera may separate from the electronic view nder and drop. Do not leave the camera with the electronic view nder attached in a location subject to direct sunlight.
Program line diagram (P mode)
In the P mode, the camera is programmed such that the aperture value and shutter speed are automatically selected according to the subject's brightness as shown below. The program line diagram varies with the type of lens mounted.
When using the (mm F3.5 5.6) zoom lens (focal length: 14 mm) Aperture value Program shift

Exposure warning display

If the optimum exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the display will blink on the LCD monitor.
Shooting Warning display mode example (blinking) Status The subject is too dark. The subject is too bright. The subject is underexposed. The subject is overexposed. The subject is underexposed. The subject is overexposed. Action Increase the ISO sensitivity. Use the ash. Decrease the ISO sensitivity. Use a commercially available ND lter (for adjusting the amount of light). Decrease the aperture value. Increase the ISO sensitivity. Increase the aperture value. Decrease the ISO sensitivity or use a commercially available ND lter (for adjusting the amount of light). Set the shutter speed slower. Increase the ISO sensitivity. Set the shutter speed faster. Decrease the ISO sensitivity or use a commercially available ND lter (for adjusting the amount of light).

60" F2.8

2000 F22 30" F5.6

2000 F5.F2.8

2000 F22
The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type and focal length of the lens.

Live view

Sensor Field of view

LCD monitor

Product type Total no. of pixels

Shutter

Product type Shutter

Auto focus

Product type Focusing points Selection of focusing point

Exposure control

Metering system Metered range Shooting modes
ISO sensitivity Exposure compensation

White balance

Product type Mode setting

Recording

Memory Recording system Applicable standards Sound with still pictures Movie Audio

Playback Drive

Display format Drive mode Sequential shooting Self-timer

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External ash
Synchronization Flash control mode Flash attachment Synchronized with the camera at 1/160 sec. or less TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-ash mode)/AUTO/MANUAL Hot shoe
External connector Power supply
Battery Dimensions Weight
Multi-connector (USB connector, AV connector)/HDMI mini connector (Type C)/Accessory port Li-ion Battery (BLS-1) 1 114.6 mm (W) 72.2 mm (H) 41.5 mm (D) (4.5" 2.8" 1.6") (excluding protrusions) Approx. 344 g (0.8 Ib.) (including battery and memory card) 0 C 40 C (32 F 104 F) (operation)/20 C 60 C (4 F 140 F) (storage) 30% 90% (operation)/10% 90% (storage)

Dimensions/weight

Operating environment

Temperature Humidity

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Battery/charger

MODEL NO. Product type Nominal voltage Nominal capacity No. of charge and discharge times Ambient temperature PS-BLS1 Rechargeable Lithium ion battery DC 7.2 V 1150 mAh Approx. 500 times (varies with usage conditions) 0 C 40 C (32 F 104 F) (charging) 10 C 60 C (14 F 140 F) (operation) 20 C 35 C (4 F 95 F) (storage) Approx. 35.5 mm (W) 55 mm (D) 12.8 mm (H) (1.4" 2.2" 0.5") Approx. 46 g (0.1 Ib.)

Dimensions Weight

BCS-1 Lithium ion charger

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MODEL NO. Rated input Rated output Charging time Ambient temperature Dimensions Weight
PS-BCS1 AC 100 V 240 V (50/60 Hz) DC 8.35 V, 400 mA Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes (room temperature if using BLS-1) 0 C 40 C (32 F 104 F) (operation)/ -20 C 60 C (-4 F 140 F) (storage) Approx. 62 mm (W) 83 mm (D) 38 mm (H) (2.4" 3.3" 1.5") Approx. 72 g (0.2 Ib.) (without AC cable)
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product. DANGER WARNING CAUTION If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, serious injury or death may result. If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, injury or death may result. If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the equipment, or loss of valuable data may result.

Battery Handling Precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.

DANGER

The camera uses a lithium ion battery specied by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specied charger. Do not use any other chargers. Never heat or incinerate batteries. Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc. Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc. To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any way, by soldering, etc. If battery uid gets into your eyes, ush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running water and seek medical attention immediately. Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately.
Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it. Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may cause a re or burn your hands. Never hold or operate the camera with wet hands. Do not leave the camera in places where it may be subject to extremely high temperatures. Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the camera to catch re. Do not use the charger if it is covered (such as a blanket). This could cause overheating, resulting in re. Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a low-temperature burn. When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in a lowtemperature burn. Pay attention to the following: When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. If you hold on to the camera in this state, a low temperature burn may be caused. In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the camera's body may be lower than the environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves when handling the camera in cold temperatures. Be careful with the strap. Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera. It could easily catch on stray objects - and cause serious damage.

WARNING

Keep batteries dry at all times. To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a re or explosion, use only batteries recommended for use with this product. Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions. If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specied time, stop charging them and do not use them. Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken. If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during operation, stop using the camera. If a battery leaks uid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and ush the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately.

LCD Monitor

Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may become vague, resulting in a playback mode failure or damage to the monitor. A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the monitor, but this is not a malfunction. When a subject is viewed diagonally in the camera, the edges may appear zigzagged on the monitor. This is not a malfunction; it will be less noticeable in playback mode. In places subject to low temperatures, the LCD monitor may take a long time to turn on or its color may change temporarily. When using the camera in extremely cold places, it is a good idea to occasionally place it in a warm place. An LCD monitor exhibiting poor performance due to low temperatures will recover in normal temperatures. The LCD used for the monitor is made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light may appear constantly on the LCD Monitor.
Caution for Usage Environment
To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in the places listed below, no matter if in use or storage: Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through extreme changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidiers. In sandy or dusty environments.

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Due to its characteristics or the angle at which you are viewing the monitor, the spot may not be uniform in color and brightness. This is not a malfunction.

Copyright Notice

All rights reserved. No part of these written materials or this software may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording or the use of any type of information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written materials or software, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein. Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of this publication or software without obligation or advance notice.

3 This Guarantee applies to the product only; the Guarantee does not apply to any other accessory equipment, such as the case, strap, lens cap and batteries. 4 Olympus's sole liability under this Guarantee shall be limited to repairing or replacing the product. Any liability under the Guarantee for indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind incurred or suffered by the customer due to a defect of the product, and in particular any loss or damage caused to any lenses, lms, other equipment or accessories used with the product or for any loss resulting from a delay in repair or loss of data, is excluded. Compelling regulations by law remain unaffected by this.

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Notes regarding Guarantee maintenance
1 This Guarantee will only be valid if the Guarantee Certicate is duly completed by Olympus or an authorized dealer or other documents contain sufcient proof. Therefore, please make sure that your name, the name of the dealer, the serial number and the year, month and date of purchase are all completed or the original invoice or the sales receipt (indicating the dealer's name, the date of purchase and product type) is attached to this Guarantee Certicate. Olympus reserves the right to refuse free-of-charge service if neither Guarantee Certicate is completed nor the above document is attached or if the information contained in it is incomplete or illegible. 2 Since this Guarantee Certicate will not be re-issued, keep it in a safe place. Please refer to the list on the web site: http:// www.olympus.com for the authorized international Olympus service network.

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. SDHC logo is a trademark. Shadow Adjustment Technology function contains patented technologies from Apical Limited. All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners. Micro Four Thirds and the Micro Four Thirds logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of OLYMPUS IMAGING Corporation in Japan, the United States, the countries of the European Union, and other countries. The standards for camera le systems referred to in this manual are the Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

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Symbols
W Shooting Menu 1..106 X Shooting Menu 2..106 q Playback Menu..106 d Setup Menu..69, 106 c Custom Menu.71, 107 R AF/MF..72 S BUTTON...72 T RELEASE..73 U DISP/8/PC.73 V EXP/e/ISO..75 W # CUSTOM.75 X K/COLOR/WB..76 Y RECORD/ERASE..77 Z MOVIE..78 b K UTILITY.78 Y (Large)..31 X (Middle)..31, 77 W (Small)..31, 77 # RC MODE..103 W (Language selection)..69 c MENU DISPLAY.69, 71 P SET HOME..72 ; FUNCTION..80 R FUNCTION..80 P HOME..80 I/H..80 R REC..80 g FACE DETECT.32, 74 G/INFO SETTING..74 K CONTROL SETTING..74 q CLOSE UP MODE..(Beep sound)..75 # SLOW LIMIT..75 # X-SYNC...75 w+F..75 K SET..76 n MODE..WARNING LEVEL..78

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QUICK ERASE.77
RAW..31 RAW DATA EDIT..63 RAW K...80 RAW+JPEG ERASE..77 REC VIEW..69 Record mode K.31, 57, 105 REDEYE FIX..63 Red-eye reduction ash !..54 RESET LENS..72 RESET PROTECT..66 Resizing Q..63
N (Normal)..31 NATURAL j..52 NATURE MACRO r..17 NIGHT SCENE G..17
RLS PRIORITY C..73 RLS PRIORITY S..73 ROTATE...64
SUNSET *..17 Super control panel..81 Super FP ash..103
S-AF (single AF)..44 S-AF+MF..44 SATURATION..53, 63 Scene mode SCN.17 SD...57 SD/SDHC card..4, 95 Self-timer Y..30 SEPIA..63 Sequential shooting j..30 SF (Super Fine)..31 SHADING COMP..76 SHADOW ADJ..63 SHARPNESS..53 Shutter priority shooting S.38 Shutter speed.12, 38, 39 Single AF (S-AF)..44 SINGLE TARGET M..45 Single-frame erase D.15 Single-frame playback..59 Single-frame protect..65 Single-frame shooting o.30 SLEEP..74 SLIDE..62 Slideshow m..62 Slow synchronization (1st curtain) #SLOW..54 Slow synchronization (1st curtain)/ Red-eye reduction ash !SLOW..54 Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) #SLOW2/2nd CURTAIN..54 SOFT FOCUS k..16 SPORT j..17 Spot metering - highlight control IHI..47 Spot metering - shadow control ISH..47 Spot metering I..47 STORAGE..87 Strap..2
TEST PICTURE..80 Trimming P..63, 86

USB MODE...75

VIDEO OUT...73 VIVID i...52 VOLUME..75
WB..41, 76 WB BKT..49 WB bracketing..49 White balance compensation >.42 White balance WB.41
Zoom display..34 Zoom frame AF.46

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Camera Underwater Housing E-PL1 (Olympus) User Manual

Contents:

1. Introduction 2. Specifications 3. Function Controls 4. Set up Instructions 5. Use & Care of Housing 6. Service 7. Warranty

1. Introduction

Made of 6061 aluminum, 10Bar Housing is a sturdy choice for the Olympus E-PL1 camera. For those who favour small cameras, it is the ideal housing, equipped with full-function control buttons, flash window for lighting and external flash synchronization and interchangeable ports for various Micro Four Third and conversion lens to suit their needs. The acrylic back cover allows taking pictures and checking on the camera much easier. For closure, the double o-rings and key-hole lock design provide ease of use and added security. Now you can use small cameras with the feel and function of professional housings.

2. Specifications

Test Pressure Closure Design Body Material Overall Size Total Weight Housings individually tested to 10 Bar (90 m / 300 ft.) Recommended working pressure 60 m Double O-rings, Key-hole Lock 6061 Aluminum, Acrylic 185 x 171 x 146mm (L x W x H) Approximately 1.5kg (Housing with ZOOM port only)
Buoyancy (with camera) Slightly negative in salt water Spare main O-rings ( included) Silicone O-ring grease ( included) Accessories Carrying bag ( included) Red/Magenta filter (optional) Macro and Wide Angle conversion lens (optional)
3. Function Controls 3.1 Buttons & Parts
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) Flash off Mode Dial Shutter button On / Off Strap eyelet Key hole lock Flash Switch Face button / View multiple Zoom Movie Playback Menu Info Delete Controlling exposure AF target Start / OK
(18) Flash (19) (20) Sequential shooting / Self-timer Housing lid
(22) Zoom Control (for 14-42mm lens) (23) Focus Control (for 14-42mm lens) (24) Lens Release

3.2 Control Details

(1) Flash off press the lever down to turn off the flash. Make sure that the Flash is turned off before remove the camera from the housing. (2) Mode dial switch the mode by press and rotating the button. (3) Shutter button press to release the shutter. (4) On / Off align the white dot towards the lid, press and turn the button to turn on and off the camera on. (5) Strap eyelet A small hole , used for fastening with a cord or hook. (6) Key Hole Lock press down and turn to lock and unlock the lid. (7) Flash Switch press the button to open the flash. Make sure that the Flash is turn off with lever (1) before take out the camera from the housing. (8) Face button / View multiple press the button to view multiple. (9) Zoom Press the zoom button to zoom in on picture. (10) Movie press the movie button during any of the following will end shooting without recording a movie. (11) Playback Press the button to activate. (12) Menu Press the Menu button repeatedly to exit the menu. (13) Info Switching the information display. (14) Delete rotate to select and press to activate. (15) Exposure compensation Choose positive (+) values to make pictures brighter, negative () values to make picture darker. (16) AF target Press the AF targets button to display options. (17) Start / OK press and Start/OK button to confirm the setting. (18) Flash rotate until the white dot align and press. (19) Sequential shooting / Self-timer press and turn the button to select Self-timer. (20) Housing Lid monitor display. (22) Zoom Control (for 14-42mm lens) press and turn to activate the zoom function with gear ring attached to the lens. (23) Focus Control (for 14-42mm lens) A control that adjusts spot size at the screen of a cathode-ray tube to give the sharpest possible image. (24) Lens Release Release the Lens. For the full list of camera functions and settings accessed by each control, please consult the Panasonic GF1 camera instruction manual.

4. Set up Instructions

4.1 Special note on responsibility for watertight integrity Each housing is individually inspected and hydrostatically tested in the factory. The design of the main piston O-ring seal is among the most reliable in the industry and the watertight integrity is excellent. This special O-ring design provides a perfect seal even if there is any movement between the body and lid due to change of ambient pressure. However please note that responsibility for ensuring the integrity of the watertight seal lies entirely with the user. 10BAR accepts no liability for damage to, or loss of any equipment used with, or placed inside the housing. Users are highly recommended to carry out in-water test of the housings without installing of the camera for their first dive, after change of new ports or alternation of any new configuration. The test can be carried out by lowering the housing with ballast to the working depth or dive down to the safe diving range.

The O-ring seal is the main barrier between the water outside and the air space within the camera. It is an effective barrier only if the seal is properly maintained. The O-ring seal should be inspected before every dive. The following information is provided for guidance in using and maintaining the O-ring seal. 4.2 Maintaining the O-ring Seal If the main body to lid O-rings are not installed, install the O-rings before diving. Their care and maintenance are critical to the watertight integrity of the housing. If the O-rings are contaminated, or not already installed; inspect, grease and install the O-rings according to the following guidelines. 4.3 Inspection, cleaning and re-instillation of the O-rings Tools A soft cotton bud or sponge applicator - make sure these are free of all contamination such as loose fibers, and the tube of silicone grease supplied with the housing. Note other types of silicone grease specifically for use with underwater camera equipment can usually also be used. It is advised to carry out the following procedure on a firm clean level surface, e.g. at a table, to prevent skidding especially when diving from a boat. When to maintain the O-ring seal Remove the O-ring periodically for inspection. It is not necessary to remove, clean and re-install the O-ring after every dive provided the O-rings are not become contaminated. As a rule of thumbs set up the camera and housing before a days diving. If the housing is required to be opened between dives for changing memory card or re-charging batteries, make sure the outside of the housing is thoroughly toweled dry before opening up. After removing the lid and servicing the camera, replace the lid straight away, rather than leaving it lying around. Before replacing the lid, check the o-rings and make sure that no contamination such as dust, hair, salt, sand etc. has fallen onto the O-ring or O-ring recess, as a precaution we recommend to inspect the O-ring every time the lid is opened and to carry out the maintenance only if necessary. Procedure l Place the lid on a firm non-slip level surface. l The O-ring can be extracted using an O-ring extractor tool (make sure the tool has no sharp edges). Alternatively use the flats of the thumbs to gently stretch the O-ring on two faces thus making a small loop protruding a few mm. T he loop can then be grasped between finger and
thumb to pull the O-ring over the lip. Clean the O-ring recess (the square groove where the O-ring sits) with a cotton bud or sponge

applicator. Inspect the O-ring all the way round its surface for damage such as cuts tears or contamination. This should be done visually and also by feeling the surface texture between finger and thumb. IF THE O-RING IS DAMAGED OR SUSPECTED OF BEING DAMAGED, DISCARD IT and
replace with new one immediately.
A spare main O-ring is supplied with your housing, or a replacement O-ring can be ordered from
10BAR. If the O-ring is contaminated or suspected of being contaminated, clean it with a cotton cloth that is free of loose fabric and all chemicals or contamination. After cleaning inspect the O-ring again. Once the O-ring has been inspected and verified fit for use, apply a small amount of silicone grease to the O-ring. The silicone grease must be evenly distributed round the O-ring. Replace the O-ring into the groove; run a finger round the O-ring, to make sure it is snugly seated in the groove. 4.4 Key Hole Lock The Key-hole Lock is simple and easy to use and adding security. Turn the levers of the lock perpendicular to the wall of the housing until the lock is released on both sides.
Pull out the lid by holding on the grip near the lock.
Use the universal key to insert in between the lid and body near the key-hole lock to push off the lid if necessary
4.5 Mounting the Gear Ring on the Lens In order to activate the zoom and focus control on the lens, gear rings have to be installed to the
lens properly before mounting the lens to the camera.
For 14-42mm Lens the Zoom Gear Ring should be installed first to cover up 1/3 of the zoom ring on the lens. Then the Focus Gear Ring follows and should be installed to cover the focus ring on the lens as illustrated on the above photo. 4.6 Mounting the camera in the housing: Slide the hot shoe plug into the hot shoe
Install the camera and store the hot shoe plug cable as illustrated below.
Replace the lid and make sure the lever is perpendicular to the side wall of the housing. Lock the lid by press down the lever and turn until the lever is parallel to the side wall of the housing.
After replacing and locking the lid, make a final visual inspection of the main O-ring for contamination.
Note: If the O-ring is in good contact, a thin black line, about 0.5 to 1mm in width should be visible, where the O-ring is in contact with the lid. Follow this line all the way round the edge of the seal, as a final check that the seal is good. The housing is now ready for the dive.

5. Use & Care of Housing
5.1 Pre Dive Function Check. Just before entering the water, make a habit of reviewing that you have carried out the proper steps to close the housing and the bulkhead is connected. Make a visual check of the O-ring seal. It is also useful to switch on the camera, and check that controls e.g. on/off, zoom, shutter functions operate normally.

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Check housing is closed Check O-ring is in the groove between housing and Acrylic Check battery and memory card status on the LCD display Check the shutter release, control knobs and zoom function.
Always avoid submerging the housing in hot water for a prolonged time or a cleansing tank where the water may be heated up by the sun. 5.2 General Operation. The control levers and push buttons consist of internal double O-ring seals on a stainless steel shaft. This arrangement is very reliable, however as a precaution, when operating the controls, avoid excessively rapid movements, as this may distort the O-ring. Also please allow for the fact that the camera takes a while to power on. If the camera dose not appear to respond to a control action, make sure that no other controls are pressing on the camera, i.e. locking out further actions.
Wear the wrist strap; it is easy to inadvertently let go of the housing, especially if you are distracted. 5.3 Cleaning & Storage. The body & lid of the housing are made of 6061 Aluminum and Acrylic respectively. 6061 Aluminum is selected for its outstanding strength stiffness, hardness and toughness and epoxy paint is applied to provide extra protection, While Acrylic for its crystal clear transparency and high gloss surface. Both of them have good resistance to weathering, although long-term exposure to sunlight should be avoided. Normal operating temperature range is 3C to 36C (Storage temperature: -10C to 50C) It is good practice to rinse off your housing with fresh water after every dive. Avoid to exposure to fine sand and sun light. After a series of 10 or more dives, e.g. after a dive holiday, it is recommended to immerse the housing for 1-2 hours in warm water to dissolve any salt deposits that may have built up. No chemical cleaners should be used.
Important : For long term storage please remove the main closure o-rings from body.
5.4 Transportation. Please protect the housing during transportation. It is recommended to remove the handle, and shutter extension, and wrap the camera in foam or bubble wrap. 5.5 Accidents The impact resistance of the housing is excellent. However after an accident the alignment of the housing may have been altered. Therefore in the event of your housing suffering an impact force, e.g. being dropped, it is essential that you do not use the housing for diving. Please return the housing immediately for service and put a note inside to indicate the nature of the accident, so that the severity can be assessed.

Service

To ensure the continued performance of your housing, it should be serviced every year, or after every 200 dives whichever is earlier. Please note the terms for servicing the housing posted at our website. A full service will include: Inspect all components for wears or damage (report if repair necessary), Clean all sealing surfaces, Replace all O-ring seals, Hydrostatic pressure test to 10 Bar. Note: Replacement of damaged components may require additional cost.

7. Warranty

The warranty is valid within two years from the date of first purchase. The warranty applies only to the housing itself. 10BAR does not accept any liability either implicit or otherwise for any equipment housed inside, or used together with the housing. In the event of the housing flooding within the period of warranty, 10BAR will repair or replace the housing. Please note that disassembly of the housing will invalidate warranty. Please fill in the information below, and return a copy to 10Bar Underwater Housing at the address below, to validate the warranty. (Copy to be retained by user) Housing Type :

Date of Purchase

Serial Number : (Labelled inside housing) Owners Name : Owners Address
Dealer : e-mail : Tel Fax : :
Office & Showroom: Unit C, 2/F., Wing Hin Factory Building, 31-33 Ng Fong St., San Po Kong, Hong Kong. Tel: (852) Fax: (852) Email: service@10bar.com Web site: http://www.10bar.com
Please keep this document for future reference
(Note: due to continuous improvement the latest model of the housing may differ slightly form those described in this document). (Copy to be returned to 10 Bar Underwater Housings)

Housing Type :