Olympus E-PL2 User manual

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.
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
Index
Instruction Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA

2 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.
Camera
AV cable
(Monaural)
CB-AVC3
USB cable
CB-USB6
Lithium ion charger
BCS-5
Lithium ion battery
BLS-5
StrapBody cap
Computer software
CD-ROM
Instruction manual
Warranty card
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1 Thread the strap in the
direction of the arrows.
2 Lastly, pull the strap tight
making sure that it is
fastened securely.
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Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way.•
Attaching the strap
Indications used in this manual
The following symbols are used throughout this manual.
#Caution
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.
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AC wall outlet
BCS-5 Lithium
ion charger
SDirection indicating mark
BLS-5 Lithium ion battery
AC cable
Charging indicator
Charging indicator
Amber light: Charging in
progress
Off: Charging complete
(Charging time: Up to
approximately 3 hours 30
minutes)
Amber blinking: Charging error
2 Loading the battery.
2
1
3
Battery/card
compartment lock
Battery/card
compartment cover
Direction indicating mark
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.
$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
card (referred to as “card” in
these instructions) until it locks
in place.
g“Card basics” (P. 96)
#Caution
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.
#Caution
Do not remove the battery
or card while the card write
indicator (P. 22) is displayed.
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2 Closing the battery/card compartment cover.
Close the cover until you hear
a click.
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#Caution
Close the battery/card compartment cover when using the camera.•
Inserting and removing cards

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Preparations for shooting
Basic guide
1 Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from
the lens.
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2 Attach a lens to the camera.
#Caution
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.
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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. 98) 2
1
Lens release button
Attaching a lens to the camera

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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 h.
■Mode dial
■ON/OFF button
■LCD monitor
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Battery level
;(green): Camera ready to shoot.
Displayed for about 10 seconds
after the camera is turned on.
:(green): Low battery
](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
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
CARD SETUP
RESET/MYSET
PICTURE MODE
K
IMAGE ASPECT
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4:3
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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REC VIEW
FIRMWARE
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BACK SET
c/ #MENU DISPLAY
[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
2010
Y
Y/M/D
M D TIME
CANCEL
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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Setting the date/time

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Basic guide Names of parts and functions
Camera
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3
4
5
7
6
b
9
a
0
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8
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c
d
e
g
h
1Mode dial................................P. 6, 10
2Shutter button .......... P. 11, 12, 35, 88
3ON/OFF button ...........................P. 6
4Strap eyelet.................................. P. 2
5Self-timer lamp........................... P. 46
6Lens attachment mark .................P. 5
7Mount (Remove the body cap before
attaching the lens.)
8Microphone ..........................P. 59, 65
9Hot shoe cover
0Built-in flash................................P. 56
aLens release button .....................P. 5
bLens lock pin
cTripod socket
dBattery/card compartment cover
.....................................................P. 3
eBattery/card compartment lock ....P. 3
fConnector cover
gMulti-connector...............P. 66, 70, 74
hHDMI mini-connector (type C)....P. 66
Names of parts

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Names of parts and functions
Basic guide
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3
2
b
4567 8
9
a
0
c
F(Up) /F(Exposure compensation)
button (P. 38)
I(Right) /
#(Flash) button
(P. 56)
G(Down) /jY(Sequential shooting/
Self-timer) button (P. 46)
H(Left) /
P(AF target) button
(P. 35)
Qbutton (P. 20, 21) Control dial (j) (P. 14)
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1Flash switch ...............................P. 56
2Accessory port
3LCD monitor......................... P. 22, 23
4Ubutton ........................P. 31, 36, 61
5</Gbutton ..............P. 86/P. 60, 61
6q(Playback) button ...........P. 14, 60
7D(Erase) button..................P. 15, 64
8MENU button ............................P. 21
9Hot shoe...................................P. 103
0Speaker
aR(Movie) /0(Protect) button
........................ P. 11, 13, 58/P. 60, 64
bINFO (Information display) button
.................................P. 22, 30, 31, 32
cArrow pad
Control dial (j) ...... P. 14, 49, 50, 51

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Basic guide Names of parts and functions
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.
Mode iconIndicator
■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)
■Advanced shooting modes
PProgram shooting (P. 48)
AAperture priority shooting
(P. 49)
SShutter priority shooting
(P. 50)
MManual shooting (P. 51)
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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■Movie mode
nMovie (P. 58)
Photo zone
Movie zone
%Tips
Resetting camera settings: g “Restoring default or custom settings” (P. 33)•
Camera controls

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Names of parts and functions
Basic guide
Shutter button Rbutton
Mode Photos: shutter button Movies: Rbutton
P
Aperture and shutter speed are
automatically adjusted for optimal
results.
The camera automatically adjusts
settings and records a movie.
AYou control aperture.
SYou control shutter speed.
MYou control aperture and shutter
speed.
A
A full auto mode in which the
camera automatically optimizes
settings for the current scene.
ART Select an art filter.
SCN Select a scene.
nPhotographs are recorded at the
settings selected in [nMODE].
Shoot movies using art filter or
aperture and shutter speed effects.
■Taking photographs during movie recording
To take a photograph during movie recording, press the shutter button. Press the R
button to end recording. Three files will be recorded to the memory card: the movie
footage preceding the photograph, the photograph itself, and the movie footage
following the photograph.
Only one photograph can be taken at a time during movie recording; the self-timer
and flash can not be used.
#Caution
Image size and quality for photographs are independent of movie frame size.
The autofocus and metering used in movie mode may differ from that used to take
photographs.
The Rbutton can not be used to record movies in the following instances:
shutter button pressed halfway/BULB/Sequential shooting/PANORAMA/multiple
exposure, etc (still photography also ends).
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Basic guide Basic operations
1 Frame the shot.
Keep your fingers and
the strap away from the
lens.
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Horizontal grip Vertical grip
Using lenses with an UNLOCK switch
Retractable lenses with an UNLOCK switch can
not be used while retracted.
Turn the zoom ring in the direction of arrow (1)
to extend the lens (2).
To store, turn the zoom ring in the direction of
arrow (4) while sliding the UNLOCK switch
(3).
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3
2 Adjust the focus.
Lightly press the shutter button down to
the first position (press the shutter button
halfway).
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Shutter speed Aperture value
AF confirmation mark
AF target
Press the shutter
button halfway.
The AF confirmation mark ((or n) will be displayed and focus will lock.
(Lenses that supports Hi-Speed Imager AF*
nLenses with other Four Thirds mounts
Visit our website for more information.*
The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the
camera are displayed.
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Taking photographs/shooting movies

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Basic operations
Basic guide
Pressing the shutter button halfway and all the way down
The shutter button has two positions. The act of lightly pressing the shutter button to
the first position and holding it there is called “pressing the shutter button halfway,”
that of pressing it all the way down to the second position “pressing the shutter
button all (or the rest of) the way down.”
Press halfway
Press the rest of
the way down
3 Release the shutter.
Taking photographs
Press the shutter button all the way
(fully).
The shutter sounds and the picture is
taken.
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Press halfway
Press the rest of
the way down
Recording movies
Release the shutter button and press the Rbutton to begin recording.
Press the Rbutton again to end recording.
n
2:18
Rbutton
%Tips
If no operations are performed for a minute, the camera enters “sleep” (stand-by)
mode to turn off the monitor and to cancel all actions. The camera activates again
when you touch any button (the shutter button, qbutton, etc.). [SLEEP]: g
“Custom menu” (P. 78)
#Caution
Bright light sources appear black when framed in the monitor but are recorded
normally in the final picture.
If the camera is used for extended periods, the temperature of the image pickup
device will rise and noise and colored fog may appear in images recorded at high ISO
sensitivities. Choose a lower ISO sensitivity or turn the camera off for a short period.
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Basic guide Basic operations
Single-frame playback
Press the qbutton to display your most recent photograph or movie.
qbutton
Arrow pad/Control dial
H: Displays
the previous
frame
I: Displays
the next
frame
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Movie
Close-up playback
To zoom in on the image currently displayed in single-
frame playback, press the Ubutton. Keep pressing
the button to zoom in up to 14 ×. Press Gto return to
single-frame playback.
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Index display/Calendar display
To view multiple pictures, press the Gbutton. To start calendar playback, press the
Gbutton repeatedly.
Press the Ubutton to view the currently selected picture full frame.
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Index display
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 29 30
31
26 27 28 29 30 1 2
34 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 1 2 3 4
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Calendar display
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Playback/Erasing

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Basic operations
Basic guide
Movie playback
Select a movie and press Qto display the playback
menu. Select [MOVIE PLAY] and press Qto begin
playback.
To interrupt movie playback, press MENU.•
MOVIE
MOVIE PLAY
m
BACK SET
Volume
Volume can be adjusted by pressing For Gduring
single-frame and movie playback.
00:14 / 00:34
Erasing images
Display a image you want to delete and press D. Select [YES] and press Q.
Dbutton
ERASE
YES
NO
BACK SET
Protecting images
Protect images from accidental deletion. Display an
image you wish to protect and press the 0 button; a
9(protect) icon will appear on the image. Press the
0 button again to remove protection.
#Caution
Formatting the card erases all images even if they
have been protected.
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Basic guide Basic operations
1 Rotate the mode dial to ART.
A menu of art filters will be displayed.
Select a filter using FG.
250250 F5.6
ISO
AUTO
3838
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SET
POP ART 1
EXIT
Q
Press Qor press the shutter button halfway to display the view through the
lens in the monitor. Press Qto return to the art filter menu.
Types of art filters
jPOP ART mPIN HOLE
kSOFT FOCUS nDIORAMA
lGRAINY FILM oDRAMATIC TONE
2 Shoot.
To choose a different setting, press Qto display the art filter menu.
Art effects
Art filters can be modified and effects can be added. Pressing Iin the art filter
menu displays additional options.
Modifying filters
Option I is the original filter, while options II and on add effects that modify the
original filter.
Adding effects
Soft focus, pin-hole, frames (the effects available vary with the selected filter).
#Caution
If [ RAW ] is currently selected for image quality, image quality will automatically be
set to [Y
N+RAW ]. The art filter will be applied to the JPEG copy only.
Depending on the subject, tone transitions may be ragged, the effect may be less
noticeable, or the image may become more “grainy.”
Some effects may not be visible in live view or during movie recording.
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Basic operations
Basic guide
1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN.
A menu of scene menu will be displayed.
Select a scene using FG.
250250 F5.6
ISO
AUTO
3838
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B
e
F
D
C
G
PORTRAIT 1
SET
EXIT
Q
Press Qor press the shutter button halfway to display the view through the
lens in the monitor. Press Qto return to the scene menu.
Types of scene modes
IPORTRAIT J
MACRO
ee-PORTRAIT rNATURE MACRO
LLANDSCAPE
&
CANDLE
KLANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT
*
SUNSET
J
SPORT
@
DOCUMENTS
GNIGHT SCENE s
PANORAMA (P. 52)
UNIGHT+PORTRAIT
(
FIREWORKS
G
CHILDREN gBEACH & SNOW
H
HIGH KEY ffFISHEYE EFFECT
I
LOW KEY wwWIDE-ANGLE
qDIS MODE mmMACRO
2 Shoot.
To choose a different setting, press Qto display the scene menu.
#Caution
In [e-PORTRAIT] mode, two images are recorded: an unmodified image and a
second image to which [e-PORTRAIT] effects have been applied. The unmodified
image is recorded using the option currently selected for image quality, the modified
copy at an image quality of JPEG (X-quality (2560 × 1920)).
[f
FISHEYE EFFECT ], [w WIDE-ANGLE ], and [m MACRO ] are for use with
optional lens attachments.
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Basic guide Basic operations
Live guides are available in iAUTO (A) mode. While iAUTO is a full auto
mode, live guides make it easy to access a variety of advanced photographic
techniques.
CHANGE COLOR SATURATION
Guide item
Q
CLEAR & VIVIDCLEAR & VIVID
FLAT & MUTEDFLAT & MUTED
CANCEL
Level bar/selection
Guide item Level bar/selection Affects
CHANGE COLOR
SATURATION*
CLEAR &
VIVID
FLAT &
MUTED
Saturation, contrast,
gradation, etc.
CHANGE COLOR
IMAGE*
WARM COOL Color temperature,
gradation, etc.
CHANGE
BRIGHTNESS* BRIGHT DARK
Exposure
compensation,
gradation, etc.
BLUR BACKGROUND* BLUR SHARP Aperture, live
preview, etc.
EXPRESS MOTIONS* BLURRED
MOTION
STOP
MOTION
Shutter speed
(1/2 s – fastest speed),
frame rate, etc.
SHOOTING TIPS
TIPS FOR CHILD PHOTO
TIPS FOR PET PHOTO
TIPS FOR FLOWER PHOTO
TIPS FOR CUISINE PHOTO
TIPS FOR FRAMING
TIPS WITH ACCESSORY
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Using live guides

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Basic operations
Basic guide
1 Set the mode dial to A.
2 After pressing Qto display the live guide, use the FG buttons
on the arrow pad to highlight an item and press Qto select.
CHANGE COLOR SATURATION
Guide item
3 Use FG on the arrow pad to choose the level.
If [SHOOTING TIPS] is selected, highlight an item
and press Qto view a description.
Press the shutter button halfway to select.
The effect of the selected level is visible in the
display. If [BLUR BACKGROUND] or [EXPRESS
MOTIONS] is selected, the display will return to
normal, but the selected effect will be visible in the
final photograph.
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CLEAR & VIVIDCLEAR & VIVID
FLAT & MUTEDFLAT & MUTED
CANCEL
Level bar
4 Shoot.
Press the shutter button to shoot.
To clear the live guide from the display, press the MENU button.
#Caution
If [RAW] is currently selected for image quality, image quality will automatically be set
to [YN+RAW].
Live guide settings are not applied to the RAW copy.
Pictures may appear grainy at some live guide setting levels.
Changes to live guide setting levels may not be visible in the monitor.
The flash can not be used 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 result in pictures that are over- or under-exposed.
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Basic guide Basic operations
The live control can be used to adjust settings in P, S, A, M, and nmodes.
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 modes (P. 78).
P
WB AUTO
AUTO 5 23 1 >
IS OFF
WBWB
AUTOAUTO
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Functions
Settings
Available settings
Picture mode*1 .................................P. 42
Scene mode*2 ..................................P. 17
Art filter mode*2 ................................P. 16
nmode*3 ........................................P. 58
White balance..................................P. 40
Sequential shooting/self-timer .........P. 46
Image stabilizer ...............................P. 47
Aspect ratio*1*2..................................P. 45
Record mode................................... P. 44
Flash mode*1*2.................................. P. 56
Flash intensity control*1*2.................. P. 57
Metering mode*1*2.............................P. 39
AF mode.......................................... P. 34
Face priority*1*2................................. P. 37
Movie sound record......................... P. 59
ISO sensitivity..................................P. 45
*1 P, A, S, Mand Amodes only.
*2 ART and SCN only.
*3 nmode only.
1 Press Qto display the live control.
To hide the live control, press Qagain.
2 Use the FGbuttons on
the arrow pad to select
settings, use HI to
change the selected
setting, and press Q.
The selected settings take effect
automatically if no operations are
performed for about 8 seconds.
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WB AUTO
AUTO 5 23 1 >
IS OFF
WBWB
AUTOAUTO
j
Cursor
Displays
the selected
function
name
Cursor
Arrow pad
Arrow
pad
#Caution
Some items are not available in some shooting modes.
%Tips
For information on displaying or hiding the live control. [KCONTROL SETTINGS]:
g“Custom menu” (P. 78)
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Using live control