Olympus E-P3 User manual

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 firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there
are additions and/or modifications of functions due to firmware update for the camera, the
contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.
Instruction Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA

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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.
Camera
Computer software
CD-ROM
Instruction manual
Warranty card
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Body cap Strap USB cable
CB-USB6 AV cable (Monaural)
CB-AVC3
Camera
grip
MCG-1
Lithium ion
battery
PS-BLS1 (BLS-1)
or BLS-5
Lithium ion
charger
PS-BCS1 (BCS-1)
or BCS-5
Attaching the strap
1
Thread the strap in
the direction of the
arrows.
2
Lastly, pull the strap
tight making sure
that it is fastened
securely.
1
23
Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet
in the same way.
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Attaching the grip
Use a coin or similar object
to tighten the screw.
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1
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.
$Notes Points to note when using the camera.
%Tips Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of
your camera.
gReference pages describing details or related information.

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Preparations for shooting
Basic guide
1
Charging the battery.
Charging indicator
BCS-1 BCS-5
Charging in
progress Lights orange
Charging
complete Lights
blue Off
Charging error Blinks orange
(Charging time: Up to approximately
3 hours 30 minutes)
#Cautions
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2
3
AC wall
outlet
Lithium ion
charger
SDirection indicating mark
Lithium ion battery
AC cable
Charging
indicator
Unplug the charger when charging is complete.
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.
2
Loading the battery.
2
1
3
Direction
indicating
mark
Battery/card
compartment cover
Battery/card
compartment lock
Removing the battery
Turn off the camera before opening or closing the
battery/card compartment cover.
To remove the battery, first push the battery lock
knob in the direction of the arrow and then remove.
#Cautions
Contact an authorized distributor or service center if you are unable to remove the
battery. Do not use force.
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$Notes
It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the
battery in use drains.
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Charging and inserting the battery

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Basic guide Preparations for shooting
1
Loading the card.
Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi card
(referred to as “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.
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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 card
access lamp (P. 9) is lit.
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2
Closing the battery/card compartment cover.
Close the cover until you hear a click.•
#Cautions
Close the battery/card compartment cover when using the camera.•
Inserting and removing cards

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Preparations for shooting
Basic guide
Attaching a lens to the camera
1
Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens.
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1
2
2
Attach a lens to the camera.
#Cautions
Make sure the camera is turned off.
Do not press the lens release button.
Do not touch internal portions of the
camera.
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Alignment
mark
Lens
attachment
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 indicated by the
arrow until you hear it click.
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3
Remove the lens cap.
2
1
1
Removing the lens from the camera
While pressing the lens release button, rotate the lens in
the direction of the arrow.
g “Interchangeable lenses” (P. 100) 2
1
Lens release button

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Basic guide Preparations for shooting
1
Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera.
When the camera is turned on, the (blue) power lamp will light and the monitor will
turn on.
When the camera is turned on, dust reduction will be performed to remove dust from
the surface of the image sensor filter.
To turn off the power, press the ON/OFF button again.
2
Set the mode dial to A.
■Mode dial
■ON/OFF button
■Monitor
250250 F5.6 01:02:0301:02:03
3838
L
N
ISO-A
200
HD
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
Number of storable still pictures
Available recording time
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Power on

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Preparations for shooting
Basic guide
Setting the date/time
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.
1
Display the menus.
Press the MENU button to display the menus.
MENU button
j
4:3
D
2
1
Shooting Menu 1
Card Setup
Reset/Myset
Picture Mode
Image Aspect
Back Set
2
Select [X] in the [d] (setup) tab.
Use FG to select [d] and press I.
Select [X] and press I.
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W
j
±0 k ±0
2
1
Setup Menu
English
5sec
c / # Menu Display
Firmware
Rec View
Back Set
[d] tab
3
Set the date and time.
Use HI to select items.
Use FG to change the selected item.
Use FG to select the date format.
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X
2011
YMDTime
Cancel
Y/M/D
The time is displayed
using a 24-hour clock.
4
Save settings and exit.
Press Qto set the camera clock and exit to the main menu.
Press the MENU button to exit the menus.
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Basic guide Names of parts and functions
Camera
1
2
3
5
4
6
8
7
c
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b
a
5
9
g
d
e
f
h
i
1Mode dial....................................P. 6, 10
2Shutter button...............P. 11, 12, 36, 92
3ON/OFF button................................P. 6
4Fn2 button ......................................P. 89
5Strap eyelet.......................................P. 2
6Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator
...............................................P. 49/P. 82
7Lens attachment mark......................P. 5
8Mount (Remove the body cap before
attaching the lens.)
9Stereo microphone...................P. 62, 68
0Hot shoe cover
aBuilt-in flash....................................P. 59
bLens release button..........................P. 5
cLens lock pin
dTripod socket
eBattery/card compartment cover.......P. 3
fBattery/card compartment lock.........P. 3
gConnector cover
hMulti-connector...................P. 69, 73, 77
iHDMI mini-connector (type C)........P. 69
Names of parts

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Names of parts and functions
Basic guide
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3
2
45678 90
a
b
e
d
c
f
F(Up) /F(Exposure compensation)
button (P. 40)
I(Right) /#(Flash)
button (P. 59)
G(Down) /jY
(Sequential shooting/Self-timer)
button (P. 49)
H(Left) /P(AF
target) button (P. 37)
Qbutton
(P. 20, 21) Main dial* (j)
(P. 14, 50–53)
Rotate to choose an
option.
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1Flash switch....................................P. 59
2Accessory port................................P. 71
3Monitor (Touch screen).......P. 22, 24, 25
4R(Movie) button....P. 11, 13, 61, 65, 89
5Ubutton.......................P. 33, 38, 63, 64
6Fn1/Gbutton.................P. 89/P. 63, 64
7q(Playback) button................P. 14, 63
8D(Erase) button ......................P. 15, 63
9MENU button.................................P. 21
0Card access lamp.............................P. 4
aHot shoe .........................................P. 60
bINFO (Information display) button
.....................................P. 24, 25, 32–34
cSpeaker
dSub dial* (j)...................P. 14, 50–53
eGrip attachment screw......................P. 2
fArrow pad
Main dial* (j)..................P. 14, 50–53
In this manual, the jand jicons represent operations performed using the main and
sub dials.
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Basic guide Names of parts and functions
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 Rbutton to shoot movies.
■Movie mode
nMovie (P. 61)
Mode iconIndicator ■Advanced shooting modes
PProgram shooting (P. 50)
AAperture priority shooting
(P. 51)
SShutter priority shooting
(P. 52)
MManual shooting (P. 53)
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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Photo zone
Movie zone
■Easy shooting modes
AiAUTO (P. 18) If Ais selected, the camera automatically
optimizes settings to suit the subject.
Select ART or SCN options according to your
subject or creative intent. The camera optimizes
settings automatically.
When rotating the mode dial or turning off the
power in the easy shooting modes, functions with
changes made to their settings are restored to the
factory default settings.
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ART Art filter (P. 16)
SCN Scene (P. 17)
%Tips
Resetting camera settings: g “Restoring default or custom settings” (P. 35)•