Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product E-M5 Olympus
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Basic guide Qui ck t ask i ndex T able of Contents 1. Basic photography/frequently- used options 2. Other shooting options 3. Flash shooting 4. Shooting and viewing movies 5. Playback options 6. Sending and receiving images 7. Using OL YMPUS Viewer 2 8.
2 EN Indications used in this manual The following symbols are used throughout this manual. # Cautions Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided.
3 EN 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.
4 EN Basic guide Preparations for shooting 1 Charging the battery . Charging indicator Charging in progress Lights orange Charging complete Off Charging error Blinks orange (Charging time: Up to appro.
5 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide 1 Loading the card. • Open the card slot cover . • Slide the card in until it is locked into place. g “Card basics” (P . 103) # Cautions • T urn off the camera before loading or removing the card. 2 3 1 Card slot 2 Closing the card slot cover .
6 EN Basic guide Preparations for shooting Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Attach a lens to the camera. 1 2 Rear cap 2 1 • Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera’s body .
7 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide 1 Remove the terminal cover from the fl ash unit and attach the fl ash to the camera. • Slide the flash unit all the way in, stopping when it contacts the back of the shoe and is securely in place. 2 1 UNLOCK switch 2 T o use the flash, raise the flash head.
8 EN Basic guide Preparations for shooting Power on 1 Rotate the ON/OFF switch to the ON position to turn the camera on. • When the camera is turned on, the monitor will turn on. • T o turn the camera off, rotate the ON/OFF switch to OFF . 2 Set the mode dial to A .
9 EN Preparations for shooting Basic guide Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The file name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera.
10 EN Basic guide Names of parts and functions Names of parts Camera 1 2 3 5 6 4 8 7 g f e d 5 h i c 9 b a 0 j l m o n k Remove when using the HLD-6 battery holder . 1 Main dial* ( o ) ................... P . 16, 57 – 59 2 Shutter button ...........
11 EN Names of parts and functions Basic guide 2 4 1 5 6 7 9 8 0 e a b d c 3 1 Accessory port ................................P . 76 2 Viewfinder ..................................P . 8, 30 3 Eye sensor 4 Eyecup 5 Monitor (T ouch screen) .......P . 27, 31, 32 6 Hot shoe 7 u (L V) button .
12 EN Basic guide Basic operations Camera controls 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 button to shoot movies. ■ Easy shooting modes A iAUTO (P .
13 EN Basic operations Basic guide The Shutter and R Buttons Use the shutter button to take photographs and the R button record movies. Shutter button R button Mode Photos: shutter button Movies: R button P Aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for optimal results.
14 EN Basic guide Basic operations T aking photographs/shooting movies 1 Frame a picture in the view fi nder . • The monitor turns off and the display in the viewfinder lights up. • Be careful that your fingers or the camera strap do not obstruct the lens.
15 EN Basic operations Basic guide 3 Release the shutter . T aking photographs Press the shutter button all the way (fully). • The shutter sounds and the picture is taken. Recording movies Release the shutter button and press the R button to begin recording.
16 EN Basic guide Basic operations Playback/Erasing Viewing Images Single-frame playback • Press the q button to display your most recent photograph or movie. • Use the sub dial or arrow pad to view other pictures. Sub dial Arrow pad Displays the previous frame Displays the next frame 2012.
17 EN Basic operations Basic guide V olume V olume can be adjusted by pressing F or G during single-frame and movie playback. 00:00:02/00:00:14 Erasing images Display an image you want to delete and press D . Select [Y es] and press Q . Y ou can also select multiple images for deletion.
18 EN Basic guide Basic operations 1 Rotate the mode dial to ART . • A menu of art filters will be displayed. Select a filter using FG . • Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to select the highlighted item and exit the art filter menu.
19 EN Basic operations Basic guide Shooting in scene mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN . • A menu of scene menu will be displayed. Select a scene using FG . • Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to select the highlighted option and exit the scene menu.
20 EN Basic guide Basic operations Using Movie Mode ( n ) Movie mode ( n ) can be used to film movies with special effects. 1 Rotate the mode dial to n . 2 Press G or I . G Multi Echo Apply an after-image effect. After-images will appear behind moving objects.
21 EN Basic operations Basic guide Shooting Options Using live guides Live guides are available in iAUTO ( A ) mode. While iAUT O is a full auto mode, live guides make it easy to access a variety of advanced photographic techniques.
22 EN Basic guide Basic operations Using the super control panel The super control panel lists shooting options and their status. The L V super control panel is displayed when the monitor is used to frame pictures. Super control panel ISO AEL / AFL 250 250 F5.
23 EN Basic operations Basic guide F raming pictur es in the viewfinder When the viewfinder is used to frame photographs, the super control panel will be displayed in the monitor . The panel can be hidden or displayed by pressing the INFO button. 1 Press Q .
24 EN Basic guide Basic operations Using live control The live control is used to adjust settings when pictures are framed in the monitor . The effects can be viewed in the monitor . In modes other than P / S / A / M / n , you will need to adjust settings in the custom menu (P .
25 EN Basic operations Basic guide Using the Multi-Function Button When framing pictures in the viewfinder , you can adjust settings quickly using the multi-function button. At default settings, the Fn2 button is assigned the role of the multi-function button.
26 EN Basic guide Basic operations Using the menus 1 Press the MENU button to display the menus. Menus j 4:3 D 1 Shooting Menu 1 Card Setup Reset/Myset Picture Mode Image Aspect Back Set 2 Digital T e.
27 EN Basic operations Basic guide Use the touch screen during playback or when framing pictures in the monitor . Y ou can also use the touch screen to adjust settings in the super control and L V super control panels. Live Guides The touch screen can be used with live guides.
28 EN Basic guide Basic operations Playback Mode Use the touch screen to page through images or zoom in and out. Full-F rame Playback Viewing Additional Images • Slide your finger to the left to view later frames, right to scroll view earlier frames.
29 EN Basic operations Basic guide 2 T ap the desired item. • The item will be highlighted. 250 250 F5.6 Normal i WB NORM ISO AUTO AUTO WB AUTO 4:3 AEL / AFL 01:02:03 01:02:03 1023 1023 + 2.0 + 2.0 3 Rotate the dial to choose an option. # Cautions • The situations in which touch screen operations are not available include the following.
30 EN Basic guide Information displayed in the monitor Information displayed in the monitor Shooting F raming pictur es in the viewfinder AEL MY1 250 F5.6 +2.0 +2.0 Hi +7 Sh - 3 Hi +7 Sh - 3 e e ISO-A 200 ISO-A 200 01:02:03 1023 PBH AEL MY1 250 F5.
31 EN Information displayed in the monitor Basic guide F raming pictur es in the monitor 250 250 F5.6 ISO 400 L N 1 IS IS 4:3 S-AF S-AF AEL FP RC BKT + 2.
32 EN Basic guide Information displayed in the monitor Playback Simplified display 2012.05.01 12:30 15 100-0015 ×10 ×10 4 : 3 L N 3D 3D SD c 7 8 2 13 456 9 0 a b Overall display F5.6 F5.6 +1.0 +1.0 G+4 G+4 A+4 A+4 Adobe Adobe Natural Natural ISO 400 ISO 400 250 250 +2.
33 EN Quick task index Shooting g T aking pictures with automatic settings iAUT O ( A ) 12 Easy photography with special effects Art filter ( ART )1 8 Choosing an aspect ratio Aspect ratio 55 Quickly .
34 EN Quick task index 34 EN Quick task index Quick task index T aking pictures without white subjects appearing too white or black subjects appearing too dark Gradation (Picture Mode) 52 Histogram/ E.
35 EN T able of Contents 35 EN T able of Contents T able of Contents Basic guide 4 Preparations for shooting ........... 4 Charging and inserting the battery ..................................... 4 Inserting and removing cards ..... 5 Attaching a lens to the camera .
36 EN T able of Contents T able of Contents Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows ............ 47 Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering) .................................... 48 Exposure lock (AE lock) ............ 48 Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer) .
37 EN T able of Contents Sending and receiving images 76 Sending images .......................... 76 Receiving images/adding a host .............................................. 76 Editing the address book .......... 77 Creating albums .............
38 EN T able of Contents 38 EN T able of Contents T able of Contents Cleaning and checking the image pickup device ............ 102 Pixel mapping - Checking the image processing functions............ 102 Card basics ............................... 103 Usable cards.
39 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 1 Basic photography/frequently-used options Use the INFO button to display photo info or control panels for choosing shooting options. Choosing the Information displayed in the monitor Press the INFO button to choose the information displayed when shooting.
40 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Displaying information during playback The INFO button can be used to choose the information displayed during playback.
41 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Other uses for the INFO button One-touch white balance Select [ P ] or [ Q ] for one-touch white balance. Color temperature Select [ CWB ] to choose the color temperature. (P . 50) Playback zoom Press the INFO button to choose the zoom ratio for the zoom frame display .
42 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Restoring default or custom settings Camera settings can be easily restored to one of three presets. Reset: Restore default settings. Myset: Restore preselected settings for P , A , S , or M mode. The shooting mode does not change.
43 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Choosing a focus mode (AF mode) Select a focusing method (focus mode). 1 Display the super control panel or live control and select the AF mode item. 2 Use the sub dial to choose a setting. • The selected AF mode is displayed on the monitor.
44 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Choosing a focus target (AF target) Use FGHI to select AF targets. • “All targets” mode is restored if you move the cursor off the screen. • Y ou can choose from the following three target types.
45 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Zoom frame AF/zoom AF Y ou can also zoom in on an area of the image in the monitor and adjust focus. Choosing a high zoom ratio allows you to use autofocus to focus on a smaller area than is normally covered by the AF target.
46 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Face priority AF/pupil detection AF The camera detects faces and adjusts focus and digital ESP . T aking pictures using face priority 1 Display the super control panel or live control and select the face priority item.
47 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Controlling exposure (exposure compensation) Rotate the sub dial to choose exposure compensation. Choose positive (“+”) values to make pictures brighter , negative (“–”) values to make pictures darker.
48 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering) Choose how the camera meters subject brightness. 1 Display the super control panel or live control and select the metering item. 2 Use the sub dial to choose a setting.
49 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer) Y ou can reduce the amount of camera shake that can occur when shooting in low light situations or shooting with high magnification. 1 Display the super control panel or live control and select the image stabilizer item.
50 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Adjusting color (white balance) White balance (WB) ensures that white objects in images recorded by the camera appear white.
51 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Adjusting the white balance in the A direction (Amber-Blue) Higher values produce “warmer” (redder) tints, lower values “cooler” (bluer) tints. Adjusting the white balance in the G direction (Green-Magenta) Higher values produce greener tints, lower values tints that are more purple.
52 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Processing options (picture mode) Select a picture mode and make individual adjustments to contrast, sharpness, and other parameters. Changes to each picture mode are stored separately . 1 Select [Picture Mode] in shooting menu W (P .
53 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 3 Press I to display settings for the selected option. h i- aJ K Contrast Distinction between light and dark DDDD Sharpness Sharpness of the image DDDD Saturation Vividness of the color DD k D Gradation Adjust tone (gradation).
54 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Image quality (record mode) Select an image quality for photographs and movies according their intended use, for example retouching on a computer or display on the web. Choosing a record mode 1 Display the live control and highlight the current record mode option for photographs or movies.
55 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 Record modes (mo vies) Record mode Pixel count Frame rate File format Application Full HD Fine 1920×1080 59.94i *2 MPEG-4 A VC/ H.264 *1 Display on TVs and other devices Full HD Normal 1920×1080 59.
56 EN Basic photography/frequently-used options 1 % Tips Choosing the standard and maximum ISO sensitivities. g [ISO-Auto Set] (P . 88) / Choosing the ISO step increment. g [ISO Step] (P . 88) / Using auto ISO sensitivity in mode M . g [ISO-Auto] (P .
57 EN Other shooting options 2 2 Other shooting options “Point-and-shoot” photography ( P program mode) In mode P , the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture in response to subject brightness. Set the mode dial to P . Framing pictures in the viewfinder Framing pictures in the monitor 250 250 F5.
58 EN Other shooting options 2 • Rotate the sub dial to choose exposure compensation. • Larger apertures (lower f-numbers) decrease depth of field (the area in front of or behind the focus point that appears to be in focus), softening background details.
59 EN Other shooting options 2 Choosing when the exposure ends (bulb/time photography) Use for night landscapes and fireworks. Shutter speeds of [BULB] and [LIVE TIME] are available in mode M . Bulb photography (BULB): The shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed.
60 EN Other shooting options 2 T aking Panoramas If you have installed the supplied computer software, you can use it to join pictures together to form a panorama. Images are framed in the monitor . g “Using OL YMPUS Viewer 2” (P . 78) T aking pictures for a panorama 1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN .
61 EN Other shooting options 2 3D Photography T ake 3D photographs. The results can be viewed on devices that support 3D display . Images are framed in the monitor . The camera monitor can not be used to view images in 3D. 1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN .
62 EN Other shooting options 2 Recording multiple exposures in a single image (multiple exposure) Record multiple exposures in a single image, using the option currently selected for image quality . 1 Select [Multiple Exposure] in shooting menu X (P .
63 EN Other shooting options 2 V arying settings over a series of photographs (bracketing) “Bracketing” refers to the act of varying settings automatically over a series of shots or a series of images to “bracket” the current value. 1 Select [Bracketing] in shooting menu X (P .
64 EN Other shooting options 2 • The 0 indicator turns green during bracketing. • The size of the bracketing increment changes with the value selected for [EV Step]. (P . 88) AE BKT WB BKT FL BKT ISO BKT ART BKT -- -- -- -- A-- G-- 3f 0.7EV 3f 0.3EV 3f 1.
65 EN Flash shooting 3 3 The built-in flash can be set manually as required. The built-in flash can be used for flash photography in a variety of shooting conditions. Using a flash (flash photography) 1 Attach the flash unit and raise the flash head. • g “Attaching the flash unit” (P .
66 EN Flash shooting 3 Adjusting flash output (Flash intensity control) Flash output can be adjusted if you find that your subject to appears overexposed, or is underexposed even though the exposure in the rest of the frame is just right. 1 Display the super control panel or live control and select the flash intensity control item.
67 EN Shooting and viewing movies 4 4 Use the R button to record High Definition (HD) movies with sound. In movie mode, you can create movies that take advantage of the effects available in modes A and M . Changing the settings for movie recording Adding effects to a movie 1 After selecting n mode, display the live control (P .
68 EN Shooting and viewing movies 4 Movie sound options (recording sound with movies) 1 Display the live control (P . 24) and select the Movie R item using FG .
69 EN Playback options 5 5 Playback options Single-frame playback Press the q button to view pictures full frame. Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode. Index display/calendar display 2012.05.01 12:30 20 4 frames 2012.05.01 12:30 20 100-0020 L N Single-frame playback 2012.
70 EN Playback options 5 Using the Zoom F rame The zoom frame can be used to zoom in on images. 2 x 20 Zoom frame 2012.05.01 12:30 20 100-0020 L N Single-frame playback 20 2 x View other pictures (zoom paging) 2 x Scroll Close-up playback INFO INFO / Fn1 INFO / Fn1 Fn1 Fn1 Arrow pad ( FGHI ) Position the zoom frame.
71 EN Playback options 5 Slideshow This function displays images stored on the card one after another . 1 Press Q during playback and select the slideshow option. JPEG m R < Rotate JPEG Edit Back Set 2 Adjust settings. Start Start the slideshow . Images are displayed in order, starting with the current picture.
72 EN Playback options 5 Editing still images Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images. 1 Display the image to be edited and press Q . • [RA W Data Edit] is displayed if the picture is a RA W image, [JPEG Edit] if it is a JPEG image.
73 EN Playback options 5 Image overlay Up to 3 frames of RA W images taken with the camera can be overlaid and saved as a separate image. The image is saved with the record mode set at the time the image is saved. (If [RA W] is selected, the copy will be saved in [ Y N+RA W] format.
74 EN Playback options 5 Viewing camera images on TV Use the A V cable provided with the camera to playback recorded images on your TV . Connect the camera to an HD TV using an HDMI cable (available from third-party suppliers) to view high-quality images on a TV screen.
75 EN Playback options 5 Using the TV remote control The camera can be operated by a TV remote control when connected to a TV that supports HDMI control. 1 Select [HDMI] in c Custom Menu (P . 87) tab U . 2 Select [HDMI Control] and choose [On]. 3 Operate the camera by using the TV remote control.
76 EN Sending and receiving images 6 6 Sending and receiving images The optional OL YMPUS PENP AL can be used to upload pictures to, and receive pictures from, Bluetooth devices or other cameras connected to an OL YMPUS PENP AL. Visit the OL YMPUS website for more information on Bluetooth devices.
77 EN Sending and receiving images 6 Editing the address book The OL YMPUS PENP AL can store host information. Y ou can assign names to hosts or delete host information. 1 Select [OL YMPUS PENP AL Share] in the A tab of the accessory port menu (P . 95).
78 EN 7 7 Using OL YMPUS Viewer 2 Using OL YMPUS Viewer 2 Windows 1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows XP • A “Setup” dialog will be displayed. Windows Vista/W indows 7 • An Autorun dialog will be displayed. Click “OL YMPUS Setup” to display the “Setup” dialog.
79 EN 7 Using OL YMPUS Viewer 2 OL YMPUS Viewer 2 Operating System Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) /Windows Vista / Windows 7 Processor Pentium 4 1.
80 EN 7 Using OL YMPUS Viewer 2 1 T urn the camera off and connect it to the computer . • The location of the USB port varies with the computer . For details, refer to your computer ’s manual. 2 T urn on the camera. • The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed.
81 EN Printing pictures 8 8 Print reservation (DPOF*) Y ou can save digital “print orders” to the memory card listing the pictures to be printed and the number of copies of each print. Y ou can then have the pictures printed at a print shop that supports DPOF or print the pictures yourself by connecting the camera directly to a DPOF printer .
82 EN Printing pictures 8 3 Press HI to select images you wish to remove from the print order . • Use G to set the number of prints to 0. Press Q once you have removed all the desired pictures from the print order . 4 Select the date and time format and press Q .
83 EN Printing pictures 8 Easy printing Use the camera to display the picture you wish to print before connecting the printer via the USB cable. 1 Use HI to display the pictures you want to print on the camera. 2 Press I . • The picture selection screen appears when printing is completed.
84 EN Printing pictures 8 Selecting pictures you want to print Select pictures you want to print. The selected pictures can be printed later (single-frame reservation) or the picture you are displaying can be printed right away . Print More Select Single Print 2012.
85 EN Camera setup 9 9 Camera setup Setup Menu Use the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions. For details on using the menu lists, see “Using the menus” (P . 26). --.--.-- --:-- X W j ±0 k ±0 2 1 Setup Menu English 5sec c / # Menu Display Firmware Rec View Back Set Option Description g X (Date/time setting) Set the camera clock.
86 EN Customizing camera settings 10 10 Camera settings can be customized using the custom and accessory menus. The c Custom menu is used to fine-tune camera settings.
87 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Option Description g Dial Function Choose the roles played by the main and sub dials. Y ou can also use the MENU button to choose dial rotation and cursor movement directions. — Dial Direction Choose the direction in which the dial is rotated in increase or decrease shutter speed and aperture.
88 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Option Description g Picture Mode Settings Display only the selected picture mode when the live control or super control panel is used to select a picture mode. — Histogram Settings [Highlight]: Choose the lower bound for the highlight display .
89 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Option Description g ISO-Auto Choose the shooting modes in which [Auto] ISO sensitivity is available. [P/A/S]: Auto ISO sensitivity selection is available in all modes except M . ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 200 in mode M .
90 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Option Description g W Keep W arm Color Select [Off] to eliminate “warm” colors from pictures taken under incandescent lighting. — # +WB Adjust white balance for use with a flash. — Color Space Y ou can select how colors are reproduced on the monitor or printer .
91 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Option Description g File Name [Auto]: Even when a new card is inserted, the file numbers are retained from the previous card. File numbering continues from the last number used or from the highest number available on the card.
92 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Z Movie MENU c Z Option Description g n Mode Choose a movie record mode. This option can also be selected using the live control. 67 Movie+Still Choose [On] to record a photograph when movie recording ends. 96 Movie R Choose [Off] to record silent movies.
93 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Option Description g T ouch Screen Settings Activate the touch screen. Choose [Off] to disable the touch screen. 27 Eye-Fi* Enable or disable upload when using an Eye-Fi card. 103 * Use in accordance with local regulations.
94 EN Customizing camera settings 10 R REC Press the button to record a movie. If movie recording is not currently assigned to a button, movies can be recorded by rotating the mode dial to n and pressing the shutter button. Preview (electronic) Aperture is stopped down to the selected value while the button is pressed (P .
95 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Accessory port menu options A OL YMPUS PENP AL Share MENU # A Option Description g Please W ait Receive images and add hosts to the address book. 76 Address Book [Address List]: View the hosts that have been saved to the address book.
96 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Recording movies with the shutter button If movie recording is not assigned to any button (including the R button), the shutter button can be used to record movies. 1 Set the mode dial to n . 2 Press the shutter button halfway down and focus on what you wish record.
97 EN Customizing camera settings 10 Wireless remote control flash photography External flash units that offer a remote control mode and are designated for use with this camera can be used for wireless flash photography . The camera can independently control a flash mounted on the camera and remote flash units in up to 3 groups.
98 EN Information 11 11 Shooting tips and information The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is not fully charged • Charge the battery with the charger . The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold • Battery performance drops at low temperatures.
99 EN Information 11 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.
100 EN Information 11 Error codes Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action No Card The card is not inserted, or it cannot be recognized. Insert a card or insert a dif ferent card. Card Error There is a problem with the card. Insert the card again.
101 EN Information 11 Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action m The internal temperature of the camera has risen due to sequential shooting. T urn off the camera and wait for the internal temperature to cool. Internal camera temperature is too high.
102 EN Information 11 Cleaning and storing the camera Cleaning the camera T urn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera. Exterior: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty , soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well.
103 EN Information 11 1 Select [Pixel Mapping] (P . 92) in c Custom Menu tab k . 2 Press I , then press Q . • The [Busy] bar is displayed when pixel mapping is in progress. When pixel mapping is finished, the menu is restored. # Cautions • If you accidentally turn the camera off during pixel mapping, start again from Step 1.
104 EN Information 11 Battery and charger • Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery . Use only genuine OL YMPUS rechargeable batteries. • The camera’s power consumption varies widely with usage and other conditions. • As the following consume a lot of power even without shooting, the battery will be drained quickly .
105 EN Information 11 • Do not point the lens attached to the camera toward the sun. This may cause the camera to malfunction or even ignite due to the magnifying effect of sunlight focusing through the lens. • Be careful not to lose the body cap and rear cap.
106 EN Information 11 Main Specifications Items 14 – 42 mm II R 40 – 150 mm R 12 – 50 mm Mount Micro Four Thirds mount Focal length 14 – 42 mm 40 – 150 mm 12 – 50 mm Max. aperture f/3.5 – 5.6 f/4.0 – 5.6 f/3.5 – 6.3 Image angle 75° – 29° 30.
107 EN Information 11 Macro arm light (MAL–1) Use to illuminate subjects for macro photography , even at ranges at which vignetting would occur with the flash. Microphone set (SEMA–1) The microphone can be placed at a distance from the camera to avoid recording ambient sounds or wind noise.
108 EN Information 11 Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode Shooting Mode Super control panel Flash Mode Flash timing Conditions for firing the flash Shutter speed limit P / A # AUTO Auto flash 1st curtain Fires automatically in dark/backlit * conditions 1/30 sec.
109 EN Information 11 Flash synchronization and shutter speed Shooting mode Flash timing Upper limit of synchronization timing *1 Fixed timing when flash fires *2 P 1/ (lens focal length × 2) or synchronization timing, whichever is slower 1/250 1/60 A S The set shutter speed ― M *1 Can be changed using menu: 1/60 – 1/250 g [ # X-Sync.
11 0 EN Information 11 Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures The file size in the table is approximate for files with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Record mode Number of pixels (Pixel Count) Compression File format File size (MB) Number of storable still picture *1 RAW 4608×3456 Loss-less compression ORF Approx.
111 EN Information 11 Menu directory *1: Can be added to [Myset]. *2: Default can be restored by selecting [Full] for [Reset]. *3: Default can be restored by selecting [Basic] for [Reset].
11 2 EN Information 11 d Setup Menu T ab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g d X ― 9 W * ― 85 i j ±0, k ±0, Natural DD 85 Rec View 0.5 sec DDD 85 c / # Menu Display c Menu Display On D 85 # Menu Display Off Firmware ― 85 * Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased.
11 3 EN Information 11 T ab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g c T Release/ j Rls Priority S Off DDD 87 Rls Priority C On DDD j L fps 3.5 fps DDD j H fps 9 fps DDD j + IS Off On D Half W ay Rls With IS Off D.
11 4 EN Information 11 T ab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g cW # Custom # X-Sync. 1/250 DDD 89 # Slow Limit 1/60 DDD w + F Off DDD X K /Color/WB Noise Reduct. Auto DDD 89 Noise Filter Standard DDD WB Auto A : 0, G : 0 DDD All > All Set — DD All Reset — D W Keep W arm Color On DDD 90 # +WB W DDD Color Space sRGB DDD Shading Comp.
11 5 EN Information 11 T ab Function Default *1 *2 *3 g c 8 Battery Priority PBH Battery DD 92 Level Adjust — D T ouch Screen Settings On DD 93 Eye-Fi On D # Accessory Port Menu T ab Function Defaul.
11 6 EN Information 11 Shutter Product type Computerized focal-plane shutter Shutter 1/4000 - 60 sec., bulb photography , time photography Auto focus Product type Imager contrast detection system Focu.
11 7 EN Information 11 Flash FL-LM2 Guide number 10 (ISO200) Firing angle Covers the angle of view of a 14 mm lens (28 mm in 35 mm format) Dimensions Approx. 44.3 mm (W) × 33.5 mm (H) × 52.5 mm (D) (1.7" × 1.3" × 2.1") Weight Approx.
11 8 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 12 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 P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING T O QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SER VICE PERSONNEL.
11 9 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 • 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.
120 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery . For safe and proper use, read the battery's instruction manual carefully before using it. • If the battery's terminals get wet or greasy , camera contact failure may result.
121 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 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. Lens • Do not immerse in water or splash with water . • Do not drop or exert strong force on the lens.
122 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : E-M5 Trade Name : OL YMPUS Responsible Party : Address : 3500 Corporate Parkway , P .
123 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 (c) defects or damage to the Products resulting from wear , tear, misuse, abuse, negligence, sand, liquids, impact, improper storage, nonperformance of scheduled operator .
124 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 When returning Products for service, your package should include the following: 1 Sales receipt showing date and place of purchase.
125 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 (c) Any defect or damage that occurs due to transport, a fall, shock, etc. after purchase of the product. (d) Any defect or damage that occurs due to fire, earthquake, flood damage, thunderbolt, other natural disasters, environmental pollution and irregular voltage sources.
126 EN System chart Viewfinder *1 Not all lenses can be used with adapter . For details, refer to the Olympus Official W eb Site. Also, please note that manufacture of OM System Lenses has been discontinued. *2 For compatible lens, refer to the Olympus Official Web Site.
127 EN : E-M5 compatible products Lens OM System Lenses MF-2 *1 OM Adapter 2 For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. M.ZUIKO DIGIT AL 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ M.ZUIKO DIGIT AL ED 12mm f2.0 M.ZUIKO DIGIT AL 17mm f2.8 M.ZUIKO DIGIT AL 45mm f1.
128 EN Index Symbols W Shooting Menu 1 ........................... 1 1 1 X Shooting Menu 2 ........................... 1 1 1 q Playback Menu ............................ 1 1 1 d Setup Menu .............................. 85, 1 12 c Custom Menu ........
129 EN B B&W Filter ........................................... 53 Backlit LCD .......................................... 88 Battery ....................................... 3, 4, 104 BGM .................................................... 71 Black & White .
130 EN Image Stabilizer o ............................. 49 INFO button .......................... 1 1, 39 – 41 Info Off ................................................. 88 Information display ........................ 39, 40 o (Image stabilizer) ...
131 EN R RA W .................................................... 54 RA W Data Edit .................................... 72 RA W K .............................................. 94 RA W+JPEG Erase .............................. 90 Rec View ..........
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However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Olympus E-M5. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Olympus E-M5 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
