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  • Olympus E-PL3 | E-PL3 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 1
    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
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    can cause electric shock when the flash is used subsequently. • The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Indications used in this manual The following symbols are used throughout this
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    the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Camera • Flash case • Computer software CD-ROM • Instruction manual • Warranty card Body cap Strap USB cable CB-USB6 AV cable (Monaural) CB-AVC3 Flash FL-LM1 Lithium ion battery PS-BLS1 (BLS-1) or BLS-5 Lithium ion charger PS-BCS1 (BCS-1) or BCS
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    battery chargers to charge rechargeable batteries. BLS-1 batteries must be charged using the BCS-1, BLS-5 batteries using the BCS-5. 2 Loading the battery. Battery/card compartment cover Direction indicating mark 3 2 1 Battery/card compartment lock Removing the battery Turn off the camera
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    "card" in these instructions) until it locks in place. g "Card basics" (P. 99) # Cautions • Turn off the camera before loading or removing the card. Removing the card Press the inserted card lightly and it will be ejected. Pull out the card. # Cautions • Do not remove the battery or card while the
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    Do not press the lens release button. • Do not touch internal portions of the camera. Lens attachment mark Alignment mark • 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. • Rotate the lens in the direction
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    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. UNLOCK switch 1 2 2 To use the flash, raise the flash head. • Lower the flash head when the flash is not in use. Removing the Flash Unit Press the
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    ISO-A 200 250 F5.6 Using the Monitor ■ ON/OFF button Battery level 7 (green): Camera ready to shoot. Displayed for about 10 seconds after the camera is turned on. 8 (green): Low battery 9 (blinks red): Charge the battery LN HD Available recording time 01:02:03 38 Number of storable still pictures
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    . 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. 1 Display the menus. • Press the MENU button to display the menus. Shooting Menu 1 1 Card Setup Reset/Myset 2 Picture Mode j D Image Aspect 4:3 MENU button
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    Basic guide Names of parts Camera 1 2 7 3 4 8 9 5 4 0 6 a Names of parts and functions b c d f e g 1 Mode dial P. 8, 12 2 Shutter button P. 13, 14, 36, 92 3 ON/OFF button P. 8 4 Strap eyelet P. 3 5 Lens attachment mark P. 6 6 Mount (Remove the body cap before attaching the lens
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    ) button (P. 37) I (Right) /# (Flash) button (P. 59) Q button (P. 22, 23) Control dial* (j) (P. 16, 50 - 53) • Rotate to choose an option. G (Down) / jY (Sequential shooting/Self-timer) button (P. 49) 1 D (Erase) button P. 17, 63 2 q (Playback) button P. 16, 63 3 Accessory port P. 71, 81, 90
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    shooting (P. 51) S Shutter priority shooting (P. 52) M Manual shooting (P. 53) Photo zone • For more advanced shooting and greater creative control, you can set the aperture value and shutter speed. • The settings made in the advanced shooting modes are retained even if the camera is turned off
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    parts and functions Mode Photos: shutter button Aperture and shutter speed are P automatically adjusted for optimal results. A You control aperture. S You control shutter speed. M You control aperture and shutter speed. A full auto mode in which the camera A automatically optimizes settings
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    speed Aperture value • The AF confirmation mark (( or n) will be displayed and focus will lock. ( Lenses that supports Hi-Speed Imager AF* n Lenses with other Four Thirds mounts * Visit our website for more information. • The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the
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    Press the rest of the way down Recording movies Release the shutter button and press the R button to begin recording. Press the R button again to end recording. n R button 00:02:18 % Tips • If no operations are performed for a minute, the camera enters "sleep" (stand-by) mode to turn off the
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    12:30 Still image L N 100-0020 20 Arrow pad/Control dial Displays the previous frame Displays the next frame 2011.05.01 12:30 Movie P WB AUTO HD 100-0004 4 „ Close-up playback • In single-frame playback, press U to zoom in up to 14×; press G to return to single-frame playback. 2x
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    Basic guide Basic operations Volume Volume 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 [Yes] and press Q. You can also select multiple images for deletion. g "Selecting images"
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    shutter button halfway to display the view through the lens in the monitor. Press Q to return to the art filter menu. „ Types of art filters j Pop Art k Soft Focus original filter. Adding effects* Soft focus, pin-hole, frames, white edges, starlight * The effects available vary with the selected filter.
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    .6 01:02:03 1023 • Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to display the view through the lens in the monitor. Press Q to return to the scene angle], and [n Macro] are for use with optional converter lenses. • Movies can not be recorded in [e-Portrait], [Panorama], or [3D Photo] mode. EN
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    For Pet Photo • Tips For Flower Photo • Tips For Cuisine Photo • Tips For Framing • Tips With Accessory * Monitor frame rate slows. Affects Saturation, contrast, gradation, etc. Color temperature, gradation, etc. Exposure compensation, gradation, etc. Aperture, live preview, etc. Shutter speed
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    Flat & Muted Set 4 Shoot. • Press the shutter button to shoot. • To clear the live guide from the display, press the MENU button. # with the live guide. • Changes to live guide options cancel previous changes. • Choosing live guide settings that exceed the limits of the camera exposure meters may
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    Basic guide Basic operations Using live control The live control can be used to adjust settings in P, S, A, M, and n modes. Using live control allows you to preview the effects of different settings in the monitor. A custom setting is available that allows the live control to be used in other
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    Accessory port menu* d Camera setup (e.g., date and language) * Not displayed at default settings. Tab Operation guide Shooting Menu 1 1 Card Setup Reset camera settings" (P. 81) • Using accessory port devices: Settings for the EVF and OLYMPUS PENPAL accessories are accessed from the accessory
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    u Flash intensity control P. 60 v ISO sensitivity P. 48 w AF mode P. 36 x Metering mode P. 41 y Flash mode P. 59 z Battery check 7 Lit up (green) : Ready for use (displayed for about ten seconds after the camera is turned on) 8 Lit up (green) : Battery is running low 9 Blinks (red) : Charging
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    n 4032×3024 1/8 o 3D 4:3 L N 100-0015 SD 15 srqp 1 Battery check P. 8 2 Eye-Fi upload complete P. 88 3 Print reservation Number of Flash intensity control P. 60 l White balance compensation..........P. 44 m Color space P. 85 n Picture mode P. 45 o Compression rate P. 47 p Pixel count
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    the flash/taking photos without the flash Reducing camera shake Taking pictures of a subject against backlight Photographing fireworks iAUTO (A) Art filter (ART) Aspect ratio Scene (SCN) Live guide Exposure compensation Live guide Aperture priority shooting Live guide Shutter priority shooting White
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    Simple photo sharing Camera Settings Restoring default settings Saving the settings Changing the menu display language Noise Reduct. Gradation (Picture Mode) Histogram/ Exposure compensation Tone control Monitor brightness adjustment Live View Boost Multi view display Preview function Test Picture
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    inserting the battery 4 Inserting and removing cards .....5 Attaching a lens to the camera ...6 Attaching the flash unit 7 Power on 8 Setting the date/time 9 Names of parts and functions...10 Names of parts 10 Camera 10 Camera controls 12 Mode dial 12 Basic operations 14 Taking
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    series of photographs (bracketing)..........57 Digital Zoom (Digital Tele-converter 58 Flash shooting 59 Using a flash (flash photography 59 Adjusting flash output (Flash intensity control 60 Using external flash units designated for use with this camera 60 Other external flash units ..........60
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    (Monitor brightness adjustment 80 Rec View 80 c/# Menu Display 80 Firmware 80 Customizing camera settings 81 Before Using the Custom/ Accessory Port Menus ..........81 Custom Menu options 81 R AF/MF 81 S Button/Dial 82 T Release 83 U Disp/8/PC 83 V Exp/p/ISO 84 W #Custom 85 X K/Color
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    of Contents Using the super control panel...91 Recording movies with the shutter button 92 Taking a photograph when recording ends 92 Wireless remote control flash photography 93 Information 94 Shooting tips and information 94 Error codes 96 Cleaning and storing the camera 98 Cleaning the
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    250 F5.6 INFO NORM Off 36 Super control panel* P/A/S/M P AAUTOO WB Auto IS OFF j WWBB AAUUTTOO INFO 4:3 LF HD Metering ISO AUTO WB AUTO AUTO mall 4:3 Super Fine +RAW NORM Off INFO WB P 250 F5.6 36 Live control Super control panel* * Can be displayed using [KControl Settings
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    for the image are shown in red, those below the lower limit in blue. [Histogram Settings]: g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) Light box view other areas of the picture, press the INFO button and use FG or the control dial. • Use FGHI to view other areas of the picture. The image displayed
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    control Exposure compensation, aperture, and shutter speed can be adjusted by pressing the F button. ISO 200 The tone control IS mode dialog and use FGHI or the control dial. g "Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer)" (P. 42) P 1 1 Card Setup Reset/MysetDelete all pictures in the 2 Picture
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    1 g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) Basic photography/frequently-used options Using reset settings 1 Select [Reset/Myset] in shooting menu W (P. 107). 2 Select [Reset] and press Q. • Highlight [Reset] and press I to choose the reset type. To reset all settings except the time, date, and
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    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. • Four Thirds system lenses focus using [S-AF]. % Tips • The [Rls Priority S] (P. 83) and [Rls
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    from the full set of focus targets. Select the focus target manually. The camera automatically chooses from the targets in the selected group. Focus lock If the camera is unable to focus on your chosen subject, select single target mode and use focus lock to focus on another subject at about
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    current focus position. • Use FGHI to position the zoom frame. • Press the INFO button and use FG to choose the zoom ratio. 5× 7× 10× 14× to choose the zoom ratio. 3 Press the shutter button halfway to initiate autofocus. $ Notes • Autofocus is available and pictures can be taken both when the
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    camera detects faces and adjusts focus and digital ESP. Taking pictures using face priority 1 Display the live control camera Point the camera at your shutter button halfway to focus. i • When the camera focuses on the face in the white ISO border, the border will turn green. 200 • If the camera
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    . [EV Step]: g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) # Cautions • Exposure compensation is not available in A, M, or SCN modes. white balance displays. Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows To display the tone control dialog, press the F button (F) and press the INFO button. Use HI to
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    SH S-AF ISO AUTO OFF R 1 Basic photography/frequently-used options p Digital ESP metering Center weighted H averaging metering I Spot metering IHI Spot metering highlight control ISH Spot metering shadow control The camera meters exposure in 324 areas of the frame and optimizes exposure
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    matches to the one that is printed on the lens. Auto 4:3 LF HD 50 mm # Cautions • The image stabilizer cannot correct excessive camera shake or camera shake that occurs when the shutter speed is set to the slowest speed. In these cases, it is recommended that you use a tripod. • When using
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    by the camera appear white into your images. 1 Display the live control (P. 22) and select the white balance day, or to 5 5300K capture the reds in a sunset or the colors in a uorescent lights U k For underwater photography n 5500K For sources indicated by white dots in the accompanying fi
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    the flash is used. [#+WB]: g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) Basic photography/frequently-used options White Press Q to save settings and exit. % Tips • To display a test photograph taken at the selected white balance value, press the R button. problem and repeat the process from Step 1. 44 EN
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    Mode] in shooting menu W (P. 107). Shooting Menu 1 1 Card Setup Reset/Myset 1 2 Picture Mode j D Image Aspect 4:3 Basic photography/frequently-used set the parameters, and register the setting. j Pop Art k Soft Focus l Grainy Film m Pin Hole Choose an art filter and select the desired
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    D D Slightly emphasizes colors in blue skies and sunsets. R:Red Strongly emphasizes colors in blue skies and brightness of crimson foliage. G:Green Strongly emphasizes colors in red lips and green leaves. Pict. Tone (Monotone) Colors the black
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    Display the live control (P. 22) and available can be selected using the [K Set] option in the custom menus. g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) Image size Name Pixel count Y (Large) X (Middle) W (Small) 4032×3024* 3200×2400 2560×1920* 1920×1440 1600×1200 1280×960* 1024×768 640×480 SF (Super
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    mode Pixel count Frame rate Individual files can be up to 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length. *2 Image sensor output about 30 fps. *3 The frame rate may drop adjusts ISO sensitivity according to shooting conditions. 1 Display the live control (P. 22) and select the ISO sensitivity item using FG. 2
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    available for ISO sensitivity can be selected using [ISO Step]. Auto sensitivity can be enabled in M mode using [ISO-Auto]. g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) Sequential shooting/using the self timer 1 Basic photography/frequently-used options The camera will take photos while the shutter
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    • Program shift is not available when you are using a flash. # Cautions • The shutter speed and aperture displays flash if the camera is unable to achieve optimal exposure. See "Exposure warning display" (P. 103). % Tips • Changing the roles of the control dial. [Dial Function]: g "Customizing
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    the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust shutter speed for optimal exposure. 1 Rotate the mode dial to A. Other shooting options 2 After pressing the F button (F), use FG to choose the aperture. • Exposure compensation can also be adjusted using the control dial. ISO 400 A 250 F5
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    will blur a fast action scene. This blurring will give the impression of dynamic motion. Fast shutter speed Slow shutter speed % Tips • Using the control dial to adjust shutter speed. [d Lock]: Changing the roles of the control dial. [Dial Function]: g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) 52 EN
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    of the control dial. [Dial Function]: Ending the exposure automatically after a set time. [Bulb Timer]: To fix the focus during manual focus shooting. [Bulb Focusing]: g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) # Cautions • To prevent blur, mount the camera on a tripod and use a remote cable (P. 102
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    together to form a panorama. g "Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib]" (P. 73) Taking pictures for a panorama 1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN. 2 2 Select [Panorama] and press Q. 3 Use FGHI to choose a pan direction. 4 Take a picture, using the guides to frame the ISO 200 shot. • Focus, exposure, and other
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    the center focus point only. • Image size is fixed at 1920 × 1080. • 3D and manual focus lenses can not be used. • Depending on the lens and camera settings, the 3D effect may not be visible. • The camera will not go to sleep during 3D photography. • RAW photography is not available. • Frame coverage
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    38 • The previous shot is superimposed on the view through the lens as a guide to framing the next shot. % Tips • To overlay 3 other than P, A, S, M/The battery power runs out/ Any cable is connected to the camera/You switch between the monitor and reset to the factory default setting. 56 EN
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    Bracketing is available in P, A, Off 0.0 2 Off Digital Tele-converter Off Back camera modifies exposure by varying aperture and shutter speed (mode P), shutter speed (modes A and M), or aperture (mode S). • The camera brackets the value currently selected for exposure compensation. • The size
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    ISO BKT ART BKT Bracketing Off -3f 0.A3E--VG-3f 0.7EV -3f 1.0EV -- -- Back Set ART BKT (ART bracketing) Each time the shutter is released, the camera records multiple images, each with a different art filter settiing. You can turn art filter bracketing on or off separately for each picture mode
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    light sources. #FULL, #1/4 etc. Manual For users who prefer manual operation. 4 Press the shutter button all the way. # Cautions • In [!/#!(Red-eye reduction flash)], after the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete
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    Using external flash units designated for use with this camera Optional external flash units designated for use with this camera support a wide variety of options for flash photography, including automatic flash control, super FP, and wireless flash control (P. 93). Other external flash units Note the
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    shutter speed from values between 1/30 s and 1/4000 s. Sensitivity can be set manually to values between ISO 400 and 1600; auto ISO sensitivity control is not available the lens or the camera. • When the inside of the camera becomes hot, shooting is automatically stopped to protect the camera. •
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    (recording sound with movies) 1 Display the live control (P. 22) and select the Movie R item using FG. R R 2 Switch ON/OFF using HI and press Q. Movie R On n OFF OONN # Cautions • When recording sound in a movie, the sound made by the lens and camera operating may be recorded. If desired, you
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    250 F5.6 0.0 LN HD 01:02:03 38 Images on memory card OLYMPUS PENPAL connected Shooting mode • To exit to shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway. 5 The following operations can be performed in full-frame playback. „ Calendar display Display the first picture taken on each date. EN 63
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    30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 display View the pictures taken on the selected date full frame. Playback zoom (close-up playback) ) if [mode2] is selected for [q Close Up Mode]. g "Customizing camera settings" (P. 81) U U U U 2011.05.01 12:30
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    all protections This function lets you cancel the protection of several images at one time. 1 Select [Reset Protect] in the q (playback) menu (P. 107). 2 Select [Yes] and press Q. All-frame is saved in its current orientation. • Movies, 3D photos, and protected images can not be rotated. EN 65
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    and press Q. • The slideshow will start. • Press Q to stop the slideshow. Volume Press FG during the slideshow 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. Playback options 66 EN
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    currently stored in the camera. 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 flash shooting. [P]: Use the control dial to choose the size of the crop and
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    Up to 3 frames of RAW images taken with the camera can be overlaid and saved as a separate image. The to add an audio recording and press Q. • Audio recording is not available with protected images. • Audio recording is also available in the playback menu. 2 Select [R] and press Q. Back • To
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    to "VIDEO"(an input jack connected to the camera). # Cautions • The camera's monitor turns off automatically when the AV cable is connected to the camera. • Press the q button when connecting via an AV cable. • For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV's instruction manual
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    by a TV remote control when connected to a TV that supports HDMI control. 1 Select [HDMI] in c Custom Menu (P. 81) tab U. 2 Select [HDMI Control] and choose [On]. 3 Operate the camera by using the TV remote control. • You can operate the camera by following the operation guide displayed on the
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    to the transmitting device and download JPEG images. 1 Select [OLYMPUS PENPAL Share] in the A tab of the accessory port menu (P. 90). Accessory Port Menu 1 OLYMPUS PENPAL Share 2 OLYMPUS PENPAL Album Electronic Viewfinder 2 Select [Please Wait] and press Q. c # • Perform operations for sending
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    assign names to hosts or delete host information. 1 Select [OLYMPUS PENPAL Share] in the A tab Accessory Port A Please Wait of the accessory port menu (P. 90). Address Book My OLYMPUS PENPAL • Press I and select [Address Book]. Picture Send Size 1 Back Set 2 Select [Address List] and press
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    click "LAUNCHER.EXE". • If a "User Account Control" dialog is displayed, click "Yes" or "Continue". 7 2 Follow the on-screen instructions on your computer. # Caution • If nothing is displayed on the camera screen even after connecting the camera to the computer, the battery may be exhausted. Use
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    recommended) [ib] Operating System Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) /Windows Vista / 000 colors recommended) A minimum of 64 MB video RAM with DirectX 9 or later. • See OLYMPUS Viewer 2" button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] OLYMPUS
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    user registration via "Registration" in OLYMPUS Viewer 2 "Help". # Cautions • AVCHD movie file format is not supported. Copying pictures to a computer without OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] Your camera supports factory-installed OS and home-built computers • Camera controls can not be used while the camera
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    print shop that supports DPOF or print the pictures yourself by connecting the camera directly to a DPOF printer. A memory card is required when creating a print order. * DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a standard for recording the data that a printer or print service requires to automatically
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    print order, select [Reset] and press Q. To order. 4 Select the date and time format and press camera on. 8 USB cable Multiconnector Printing pictures USB port Smaller terminal • Use a fully charged battery for printing. • When the camera photos, RAW images, and movies can not be printed. EN 77
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    from the camera while the picture selection screen is displayed. Easy Print Start PC/Custom Print Custom printing 1 Follow the operation guide to set setting is available, you cannot change the setting. Size Borderless Pics/sheet Sets the paper size that the printer supports. Selects whether
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    Setting printing data Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing. Date Prints the date and time recorded on the picture. File Name Prints the file name recorded on the picture. P Trims the picture for printing. Set the trimming size
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    Firmware English j±0 k±0 5sec Back Set Option Description g X (Date/time setting) Set the camera taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway while accessory port menu. 81 Firmware Your product's firmware version will be displayed. When you make inquiries about your camera or accessories
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    is selected, the camera will continue to focus even when the shutter button is not pressed halfway. - Choose the AF target mode. 37 When set to [On], this resets the focus of the lens (infinity) each time the power is turned off. - Normally focus locks during the exposure when manual focus (MF
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    lens adjusts to the focal point by ) selecting the rotational direction of the focus ring. Near Near ) - MF Assist Select [On] to automatically magnify the image for precise focus when the focus ring is rotated in manual focus Test Picture, Myset, Backlit LCD, I/H, Live Guide, 89 Digital Tele
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    Settings MENU c U Description [HDMI Out]: Selecting the digital video signal format for connecting to a TV via an HDMI cable. [HDMI Control]: Select [On] to allow the camera to be operated using remotes for TVs that support HDMI control. Choose the video standard ([NTSC] or [PAL]) used in your
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    [All]: Auto ISO sensitivity selection is available in all modes. Bulb Timer You can set the maximum time for bulb shooting. - Anti-shock z Choose the delay between the shutter button being pressed and the shutter being released. This diminishes camera shake caused by vibrations.This feature
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    shutter speed used when the flash fires. Choose the slowest shutter speed available when a flash is used. When set to [On], it will be added to the exposure compensation value and flash intensity control except [CWB]. [All Reset]: Set white balance compensation lens. • Compensation is not available
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    camera offers a choice of three sizes and four compression rates for each combination. Modifying JPEG record modes 1) Use HI to select a D Set combination ([K1] 47 - [K4]) and use FG 1 2 3 4 Y SF X F W N W SF to change. 2) Press Q. Pixel Count number available on the card. [Reset]: When
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    is selected automatically according to image size. - [Custom]: Press I to area 1, highlight the character, and press D. • OLYMPUS does not accept liability for damages arising from disputes . This option can also be selected using the live control. 61 Movie+Still Movie R Choose [On] to
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    compensation options available in the selected battery level at which the 8 warning is displayed. 8 Eye-Fi* Enable or disable upload when using an Eye-Fi card. 99 * The camera does not support mode2 mode3 mode4 mode1 mode2 mode3 Shutter button function Half-press Focus S-AF S-AF - C-AF start
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    to the Fn and R buttons. The options available vary from button to button. AEL/AFL R REC Preview (electronic) k P Home MF RAW K Test Picture Myset1 - Myset4 Backlit LCD I/H Live Guide Digital Tele-converter Off Press the Fn or R button to lock focus and exposure. Press the button to record
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    how long the camera searches for a host. My Display information for your OLYMPUS PENPAL, including the name, OLYMPUS address, and supported services. Press Q to edit the device name. 72 PENPAL Picture Choose the size at which images are transmitted. Send Size [Size 1: Small]: Images are
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    together with the option currently selected for each. To use the super control panel, select [On] for [KControl Settings] > [SCP] (P. 83). To choose between the live control, super control panel, and other displays, press Q while the camera is in shooting mode and press the INFO button to cycle
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    on what you wish record. AF confirmation mark • When the subject is in focus, the AF confirmation mark lights up. n 250 F5.6 HD 00:21:38 n mode display Available recording time 3 Press the shutter button all the way to begin recording. • ●REC lights up while both movie and sound are recorded
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    flash mode (note that red-eye reduction is not available in RC mode). 3 Adjust the settings for each group in the super control panel. Group • Select the flash control mode and adjust the flash intensity separately for each group. For MANUAL, select the flash intensity. Flash intensity value A Mode
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    the battery with the charger. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold • Battery performance drops at low temperatures. Remove the battery and warm it by putting it in your pocket for a while. No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed The camera has turned
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    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. 9) 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
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    be displayed for playback due to a problem with this picture. Or the picture cannot be used for playback on this camera. The card contains no pictures. Record the amount of memory available on the card, for example by deleting unwanted images, or choose a smaller size for the images being
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    and printer. Check the printer and remedy any problems before turning the power on again. Cannot Print Pictures recorded on other cameras may not be printed on this camera. The lens is locked. Please extend the lens. The lens of the retractable lens stays retracted. Please check the status of
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    that is well ventilated. • Insert the battery periodically and test the camera's functions. • Remove dust and other foreign matter from the body and rear caps before attaching them. • Attach the body cap to the camera to prevent dust from getting inside when no lens is attached. Be sure to replace
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    In this manual, all storage devices are referred to as "cards." The following types of SD memory card (commercially available) can be used with this camera: SD, SDHC, SDXC, and Eye-Fi. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. SD card write protect switch The SD card body has
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    Battery and charger • Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery. Use only genuine OLYMPUS rechargeable batteries. • Use only compatible battery chargers to charge rechargeable batteries. BLS-1 batteries must be charged using the BCS-1, BLS-5 batteries using the BCS-5. • The camera's power
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    groups, 8 lenses 4 groups, 6 lenses 10 groups, 13 lenses 11 groups, 15 lenses Information Multilayer film coating Iris control f/3.5 - 22 f/2.8 - 22 f/4.0 - 22 f/4.0 - 22 Shooting range (Focal length) • 0.25 m - ) (14 - 19mm) • 0.3 m - ) (20 - 42mm) 0.2 m - ) 0.9 m - ) 0.5 m - ) Focus
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    as autofocus, may not be available. „ OM adapter (MF-2) Use with existing OLYMPUS OM System lenses. Focus and aperture must be adjusted manually. Image stabilization can be used. Input the focal length of the lens being used in the camera image stabilization settings. Remote cable (RM-UC1) Use when
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    Set the shutter speed faster. 125 F22 The subject is • Decrease the ISO sensitivity or use a overexposed. commercially available ND filter (for adjusting the amount of light). • The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type and focal length of the lens. 11
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    can be set by shooting mode Shooting Mode P/A S/M Super control panel #AUTO ! # $ ! SLOW #SLOW # SLOW2 # #! $ # 2nd-C Flash Mode Auto flash Auto flash (red-eye reduction) Fill-in flash Flash off Slow synchronization (red-eye reduction) Slow synchronization (1st curtain) Slow synchronization (2nd
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    external flash units as well. Functions available with external flash units Optional flash FL-50R FL-36R FL-300R FL-14 RF-11 TF-22 Flash control mode TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL TTL-AUTO, MANUAL TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL TTL-AUTO, MANUAL GN (Guide number) (ISO100) GN50 (85 mm*) GN28
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    with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Record Number of pixels mode (Pixel Count) Compression File File size Number of storable format (MB) still picture*1 RAW Loss-less take pictures or erase stored images. • The actual file size varies according to the subject. • The maximum number of storable still pictures
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    Menu Tab W Card Setup Function Reset/Myset Picture Mode K Still Picture Movie Image Aspect X j/Y Image Stabilizer AE BKT Bracketing WB BKT A - B G - M FL BKT ISO BKT ART BKT Frame Multiple Exposure Auto Gain Overlay w #RC Mode Digital Tele-converter Default ― ― jNatural YN
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    Off Firmware ― *1 *2 *3 DD DDD D g 9 80 80 80 80 80 * Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased. c Custom Menu Tab Function c R AF/MF Default AF Mode Still Picture Movie S-AF C-AF Full-time AF Off AF Area o Reset Lens On Bulb Focusing On Focus Ring
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    Control Video Out* G/Info Settings q Info LV-Info G Settings 1080i Off ― Image Only, Overall Image Only, u O, Calendar D D DDD DD DD iAUTO KControl P/A/S/M Settings ART SCN Picture Mode Settings Live Guide Live Control DDD DDD DDD All > All Set All Reset W Keep Warm Color #+WB Color Space
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    Pixel Xiddle Count Wmall Accessory Port Menu 11 Tab Function # A OLYMPUS PENPAL Share Default Please Wait - Information Address List - Address Book Search Timer 30 sec New Pairing - My OLYMPUS PENPAL - Picture Send Size Size 1: Small B OLYMPUS PENPAL Album Copy All - Reset
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    No. of total pixels No. of effective pixels Screen size Aspect ratio Live view Sensor Field of view Monitor Product type Total no. of pixels Shutter Digital camera with interchangeable lens system M.Zuiko Digital, Micro Four Thirds System Lens Micro Four Thirds mount Approx. twice the focal length
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    Flash control mode TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-flash mode) External connector Multi-connector (USB connector, AV connector)/HDMI micro connector (type D)/Accessory port Power supply Battery Li-ion Battery LM1 Flash Guide number 10 (ISO200) Firing angle Covers the picture angle of a 14 mm lens (
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    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 If
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    burns. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified charger. Do not use any 114 EN other chargers. • Never heat or incinerate batteries. • Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming
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    the body cap when removing the lens. • Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the battery. Select a cool, dry location for storage to prevent condensation or mold from forming inside the camera. After storage, test the camera by turning it on and pressing the shutter release button
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    to operate it. Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery and Battery Charger We strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus dedicated rechargeable battery and battery charger with this camera. Using a non-genuine rechargeable battery and/or battery charger may result in fire or personal
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    For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : E-PL3 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Address : 3500 Corporate Parkway, P. O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, USA Telephone Number : 484-896-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This
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    to any other accessory equipment, such as the case, strap, lens cap and batteries. 4 Olympus's sole liability under sales receipt (indicating the dealer's name, the date of purchase and product type) is attached to this Guarantee Certificate. Olympus reserves the right to refuse free-of-charge service
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    in reference to the OLYMPUS PENPAL. • The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the "Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF" OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD ("AVC VIDEO") AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER
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    Battery Charger Remote Operation RM-UC1 Remote Cable Connection Cable USB Cable/ AV Cable/ HDMI Cable Case / Strap*5 Shoulder Strap Camera Case MFT Retro Bag/ PEN Case Modern/ PEN Case Smart Underwater System Underwater case VF-1 Optical View Finder VF-2 Electronic View Finder Accessory
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    Lens : E-PL3 compatible products : Commercially available products For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website. Converter Lens*2 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f2.0 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f2.8 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45mm f1.8 M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 II R M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm f4
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    Index Symbols W Shooting Menu 1 107 X Shooting Menu 2 107 q Playback Menu 107 d Setup Menu 80, 108 c Custom Menu 81, 108 # Accessory port menu 90, 110 R AF/MF 81 S Button/Dial 82 T Release 83 U Disp/8/PC 83 V Exp/p/ISO 84 W # Custom 85 X K/Color/WB 85 Y Record/Erase 86 Z Movie 87 b K
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    Eye-Fi 88 Eye-Fi card 5, 99 F File Name 86 Fill-in flash 59 Firmware 80 FL BKT 58 Flash 59 Flash intensity control w 60 Flash mode 59 Flash off 59 Focus lock 37 Focus Ring 82 Format 99 Four Thirds system lenses 100 Full-time AF 81 G Gradation 46 Group Target 37 H HD 48 High Key 46
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    67 L Lens 6, 100 Lithium ion battery 4, 100, 114 Lithium ion charger 4, 100 Live Control 22 Live Guide 20, 89 Live View Boost 83 Low Key 46 M Manual focus (MF 36 Manual shooting M 53 Metering 41 MF (manual focus 36, 89 MF Assist 82 Micro Four Thirds system lenses.......100 Mode Guide 83
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    ISH 41 Spot metering I 41 Storage 75 Strap 3 Super control panel 91 Super FP flash 105 T Test Picture 89 Tone control 34, 40 Trimming P 67, 79 U Underwater wide/Underwater macro I/H 89 USB Mode 84 V Video Out 83 Vivid i 45 Volume 84 W WB 43, 85 WB BKT 57 White balance compensation
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    10 83 or +49 40 - 237 73 48 99. Our Technical Customer Support is available from 9 am to 6 pm MET (Monday to Friday). Authorized Distributors United Kingdom: Olympus Service Department /Eire Olympus Imaging & Audio KeyMed House Stock Road Southend-on-Sea Essex SS2 5QH United Kingdom South
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Basic guide
Quick task index
Table 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 OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib]
8.
Printing pictures
9.
Camera setup
10.
Customizing camera settings
11.
Information
12.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
System chart
Index
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
are additions and/or modi
fi
cations of functions due to
fi
rmware update for the camera, the
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