Olympus E-PL3 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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■This notice concerns the supplied flash unit and is chiefly directed to users in
North America.
Information for Your Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using your photographic equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
Read and understand all instructions before using.
Close supervision is necessary when any flash is used by or near children. Do not leave
flash unattended while in use.
Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts.
Do not operate if the flash has been dropped or damaged - until it has been examined by
qualified service personnel.
Let flash cool completely before putting away.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this flash in water or other liquids.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this flash, but take it to qualified
service personnel when service or repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly 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
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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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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
Flash case
Computer software
CD-ROM
Instruction manual
Warranty card
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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-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.
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Basic guide Preparations for shooting
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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)
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AC wall outlet
AC cable
Lithium ion
charger
Lithium ion battery
SDirection indicating
mark
Charging indicator
#Cautions
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.
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Loading the battery.
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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.
#Cautions
Contact an authorized distributor or service center if you are unable to remove the
battery. Do not use force.
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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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Preparations for shooting
Basic guide
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
write indicator (P. 24) is displayed.
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Closing the battery/card compartment cover.
Close the cover and slide the battery/card
compartment lock in the direction shown
by the arrow.
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Inserting and removing cards

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Basic guide Preparations for shooting
Attaching a lens to the camera
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Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens.
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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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Remove the lens cap.
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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
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Lens release button

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Preparations for shooting
Basic guide
Attaching the flash unit
1
Remove the terminal cover from the flash unit and attach the flash 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.
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UNLOCK switch
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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 UNLOCK switch while removing the
flash unit. 2
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UNLOCK switch
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Basic guide Preparations for shooting
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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.
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Set the mode dial to A.
■Mode dial
■ON/OFF button
250250 F5.6
01:02:0301:02:03
3838
L
N
ISO-A
200
HD
■Monitor
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
Using the Monitor
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You can adjust the angle of the monitor.
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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.
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Display the menus.
Press the MENU button to display the menus.
MENU button
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j
D
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Shooting Menu 1
Card Setup
Reset/Myset
Picture Mode
Image Aspect
Back Set
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Select [X] in the [d] (setup) tab.
Use FG to select [d] and press I.
Select [X] and press I.
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Setup Menu
English
5sec
c / # Menu Display
Firmware
Rec View
Back Set
[d] tab
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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
YMD Time
2011 Y/ M/D
Cancel
The time is displayed
using a 24-hour clock.
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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
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6a
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e
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c
d
f
g
1Mode dial ....................................P. 8, 12
2Shutter button ...............P. 13, 14, 36, 92
3ON/OFF button................................P. 8
4Strap eyelet.......................................P. 3
5Lens attachment mark ......................P. 6
6Mount (Remove the body cap before
attaching the lens.)
7Hot shoe cover
8Stereo microphone ...................P. 62, 68
9Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator
...............................................P. 49/P. 82
0Lens release button ..........................P. 6
aLens lock pin
bTripod socket
cBattery/card compartment cover.......P. 4
dBattery/card compartment lock.........P. 4
eConnector cover
fMulti-connector ...................P. 69, 73, 77
gHDMI micro connector (type D) ......P. 69
Names of parts