Olympus Pen E-P7 User manual

DIGITAL CAMERA
Thank you for purchasing our digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please
read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life.
Be sure you have read and understood the contents of “9. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”, before using
this product. Keep these instructions available 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.
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 our website.
Table of Contents
Quick task index
1. Preparation
2. Shooting
3. Playback
4. Menu functions
5. Connecting the camera to a
smartphone
6. Connecting the camera to a
computer
7. Cautions
8. Information
9. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Model No.: IM024
Instruction Manual

Before You Begin
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Before You Begin
Before You Begin
Read and Follow Safety Precautions
To prevent incorrect operation resulting in re or other damage to property or harm to
yourself or to others, read “9. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” (P. 191) in its entirety before
using the camera.
While using the camera, consult this manual to ensure safe and correct operation. Be
sure to keep the manual in a safe place once it is read.
Our company will not be held liable for violations of local regulations arising from use of
this product outside the country or region of purchase.
Wireless LAN and Bluetooth®
The camera features built-in wireless LAN and Bluetooth®. Use of these features
outside the country or region of purchase may violate local wireless regulations; be
sure to check with local authorities before use. Our company will not be held liable for
the user’s failure to comply with local regulations.
Disable wireless LAN and Bluetooth®in areas where their use is prohibited.
g“Disabling wireless LAN/Bluetooth®” (P. 163)
 User Registration
Visit our website for information on registering your products.
 Installing PC Software/Apps
Olympus Workspace
This computer application is used to download and view photos and movies recorded
with the camera. It can also be used to update the camera rmware. The software can be
downloaded from the website below. Be prepared to provide the camera serial number when
downloading the software.
https://support.olympus-imaging.com/owdownload/
OLYMPUS Image Share (OI.Share)
You can load images in the camera to a smartphone.
You can also operate the camera remotely and take pictures from a smartphone.
https://app.olympus-imaging.com/oishare/

Product Manuals
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Product Manuals
Product Manuals
Indications used in this manual
The following symbols are used throughout this manual.
FGHI Symbols designating the buttons (respectively the up, down, left, and right
arrow buttons) to press on the arrow pad (P. 13).
$Notes and other supplementary information.
%Tips and other helpful information for using the camera.
gReferences to other pages in this manual.
In addition to the “Instruction Manual”, we also o󰀨er a “Camera Function Guide”.
Consult these manuals when using the product.
DIGITAL CAMERA
Thank you f or purchasing our dig ital camera. Before y ou start to use your new c amera, please
readthe se instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life.
Be sure you h ave read and understood t he contents of “9. SA FETY PRECAUTIONS ”,b efore using
thispr oduct. Keep these instructions available for future reference.
We recom mend that you take test shot s to get accustomed to you r camera before taki ng important
photographs.
The scr een and camera illust rations shown in this m anual were produced d uring the development
stages and may differ f rom the actual produ ct.
If there are a dditions and/or modi fications of func tions due to firmwar e update for the camera , the
contents will diff er.Fo r the latest informati on, please visit our web site.
Tableof Contents
Quick task index
1. Preparation
2. Shooting
3. Playback
4. Menu functions
5. Connecting the camera to a
smartphone
6. Connecting the camera to a
computer
7. Cautions
8. Information
9. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Model No.: IM024
Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual (this pdf)
A how-to guide to the camera and its features. The Instruction
Manual can be downloaded from our website or directly using the
“OLYMPUS Image Share” (OI.Share) smartphone app.
Camera Function Guide
A function and setting guide that helps you use camera features to the full. It has been
optimized for display on mobile devices and can be viewed using OI.Share.
https://cs.olympus-imaging.jp/jp/support/cs/webmanual/index.html

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Before You Begin 2
Product Manuals 3
Quick task index 9
Names of parts 12
Preparation 14
Unpacking the box contents .....14
Attaching the Strap ....................15
Inserting and Removing the
Battery and Card ........................16
Removing the battery ...............17
Removing the card ...................17
Charging the Battery..................18
Attaching a lens to the
camera.........................................20
Removing Lenses.......................21
Turning the camera on...............22
Initial setup .................................23
Camera displays unreadable/
not in the selected language.....25
Shooting 26
Information displays while
shooting ......................................26
Switching the information
display ......................................28
Choosing a shooting mode and
taking photos..............................29
Types of shooting modes..........29
Taking high angle and low angle
shots............................................31
Shooting with touch screen
operations...................................32
Switching Displays with
the u(Shortcut) Button ...........33
Letting the camera choose
aperture and shutter speed
(Program mode)..........................35
Choosing aperture
(Aperture Priority mode)............37
Choosing shutter speed
(Shutter Priority mode) ..............39
Choosing aperture and shutter
speed (Manual mode).................41
Long Exposures (Bulb/Time) ....42
Lighten Blending (Live
Composite Photography) ..........44
Shooting enhanced images
(Prole Control)..........................46
Shooting enhanced monochrome
pictures (Monochrome Prole
Control).....................................46
Shooting pictures with individual
colors adjusted
(Color Prole Control)...............51
Letting the camera choose the
settings (AUTO mode) ...............54
Shooting in scene mode
(SCN mode)................................56
Types of scene modes..............56
Shooting in advanced photo
mode (Zmode)........................60
AP Mode Options .....................60
[Live Composite]: Live Composite
Photography .............................61
[Live Time]: Live Time
Photography .............................62
[Multiple Exposure]: Shooting
Multiple Exposures ...................63
[HDR]: Taking Composite Photos
with HDR ..................................64
[Silent s] Mode.......................65

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Shooting a Panorama...............66
[Keystone Compensation] ........67
[AE Bracketing]: Varying Exposure
over a Series of Shots ..............68
[Focus Bracketing]:
Varying Focus Distance over a
Series of Shots .........................69
Using art lters (ART mode)......70
Types of art lters .....................72
Adjusting the degree of the art
lter e󰀨ect (Fine-Tuning)...........73
Using [Partial Color]..................73
Recording movies in photo
shooting modes..........................74
Recording movies
in movie mode ............................75
Movie Mode Options.................76
Recording Slow Motion
Movies .........................................77
Silencing Camera Sounds
While Shooting Movies..............77
Taking Photos in Self-Portrait
Mode............................................78
Using various settings...............80
Buttons and dials......................80
Controlling exposure
(Exposure F)...........................81
Selecting the AF target mode
(AF Area) ..................................81
Setting the location of the focus
(AF target position)...................82
Face priority AF/
Eye priority AF ..........................82
Changing ISO sensitivity
(ISO).........................................83
Using a ash
(Flash photography) .................84
Performing the sequential/
self-timer shooting ....................86
Self-Timer Options
(cCustom Self-timer) ............87
Shooting without the vibration
caused by shutter button
operations (Anti-Shock r)......88
The Electronic Shutter
(Silent s)................................88
Calling shooting options ...........89
Choosing a focus mode
(AF Mode).................................92
Choosing how the camera
measures brightness
(Metering) .................................93
Adjusting color
(WB (white balance))................94
Making ne adjustments to white
balance (WB Compensation)....96
Reducing camera shake
(Image Stabilizer) .....................96
Setting the image aspect..........97
Photo File and Image Size
Options
(Still image quality, KK)......98
Frame Size, Rate, and
Compression
(Movie quality, nK)..............99
Adjusting ash output
(Flash intensity control) ..........103
Processing options
(Picture Mode)........................103
Adjusting overall color
(Color Creator)........................105
Making ne adjustments to
sharpness (Sharpness) ..........106
Making ne adjustments to
contrast (Contrast)..................106
Making ne adjustments to
saturation (Saturation)............106
Adding a lm grain e󰀨ect to the
Monochrome Prole
(Film Grain E󰀨ect) ..................107
Making ne adjustments to tone
(Gradation) .............................108
Applying lter e󰀨ects to
monochrome pictures
(Color Filter)............................108

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Adjusting the tone of monochrome
pictures
(Monochrome Color)...............109
Adjusting i-Enhance e󰀨ects
(E󰀨ect) .................................... 110
Setting the color reproduction
format (Color Space) .............. 110
Changing the brightness
of highlights and shadows
(Highlight&Shadow Control) ... 111
Assigning functions to buttons
(Button Function).................... 112
Zoom frame AF/Zoom AF
(Super Spot AF)...................... 113
Choosing an Exposure Mode
(nMode (Movie Exposure
Modes)) .................................. 115
Playback 116
Information display during
playback....................................116
Playback image information ... 116
Switching the information
display .................................... 117
Viewing photographs and
movies.......................................118
Finding Pictures Quickly
(Index and Calendar Playback)
................................................ 119
Zooming In
(Playback Zoom) .................... 119
Rotating Pictures (Rotate) ...... 119
Viewing Images as a Slideshow
(L).........................................120
Watching movies ....................121
Protecting Pictures (0).......121
Deleting Pictures (Erase)........121
Selecting Pictures for Sharing
(Share Order) .........................122
Cancelling all share orders
(Reset share Order)................122
Selecting Multiple Pictures
(0, Erase Selected, Share
Order Selected) ......................122
Creating a print order
(DPOF) ...................................123
Removing all or selected pictures
from the print order.................124
Adding Audio to Pictures
(R)..........................................124
Audio Playback (Play 7)........124
Scrolling Panoramas ..............125
Using the touch screen............126
Single-frame playback............126
Index/Calendar playback........126
Selecting and protecting
images....................................127
Viewing pictures in self-portrait
mode.......................................127
Menu functions 128
Basic menu operations............128
Using Shooting Menu 1/
Shooting Menu 2 ......................129
Returning to default settings
(Reset)....................................129
Processing options
(Picture Mode)........................130
Digital Zoom
(Digital Tele-converter) ...........130
Improving Focus in Dark
Surroundings
(AF Illuminator).......................130
Choosing a Zoom Speed
(KElec. Zoom Speed) .........131
Recording multiple exposures in a
single image
(Multiple Exposure).................131
Shooting automatically with a
xed interval
(Intrvl. Sh./Time Lapse) ..........133
Setting anti-shock/silent shooting
(Anti-Shockr/Silents)........135

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Wireless remote control ash
photography (#RC Mode) ....135
Using the Video Menu..............136
Using the Playback Menu........137
Automatically Rotating Portrait-
Orientation Pictures for Playback
(R)........................................137
Retouching Pictures (Edit)......137
Combining Pictures
(Image Overlay)......................141
Creating Movie Stills
(In-Movie Image Capture).......141
Trimming movies
(Movie Trimming)....................142
Removing Protection from All
Pictures (Reset Protect) .........142
Using the setup menu..............143
Formatting the card
(Card Setup)...........................144
Deleting all images
(Card Setup)...........................144
Choosing a language (W)....144
Using the custom menus.........145
aAF/MF................................145
MButton/Dial.........................145
NDisp/8/PC ......................146
ODisp/8/PC .......................146
PExp/ISO/BULB ..................147
QExp/ISO/BULB ..................147
b#Custom .........................148
WK/WB/Color ....................148
XRecord...............................149
cKUtility ...........................150
AEL/AFL .................................151
Manual Focus Assist
(MF Assist)..............................151
Adding information displays....152
Viewing camera images on TV
(HDMI)....................................153
Shutter speeds when the ash
res (#X-Sync./#Slow Limit)
................................................154
Combinations of JPEG image
sizes and compression rates
(KSet) .................................154
Connecting the camera to a
smartphone 155
Pairing the Camera and
Smartphone ..............................156
Wireless Connection Standby
Setting for When the Camera Is
On ..............................................157
Wireless Settings for When the
Camera Is O󰀨 ............................158
Transferring images to a
smartphone...............................159
Automatically uploading images
while the camera is o󰀨.............160
Automatically setting a share
order for photographs .............160
Shooting remotely with a
smartphone (Live View)...........161
Shooting remotely with a
smartphone
(Remote Shutter) ......................161
Adding position information to
images.......................................162
Resetting wireless LAN/
Bluetooth®settings ..................162
Changing the password...........163
Disabling wireless LAN/
Bluetooth® .................................163
Connecting the camera to a
computer 164
Copying pictures to a computer
...................................................164
Installing the PC software .......165

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Cautions 166
Batteries....................................166
Using your USB-AC adapter
abroad .......................................166
Usable cards.............................167
Interchangeable lenses............167
MF Clutch Lenses.....................168
Compatible Flash Units ...........169
Wireless remote control ash
photography............................170
Other external ash units........171
System chart.............................172
Information 174
Cleaning and storing the camera
...................................................174
Cleaning the camera ..............174
Storage...................................174
Cleaning and checking the image
pickup device..........................174
Pixel Mapping - Checking the
image processing functions....175
Shooting tips and information
...................................................176
Error codes ...............................179
Defaults .....................................181
Record mode and le size/
number of storable still pictures
...................................................186
Specications...........................188
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 191
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........191
Index 196

Quick task index
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Quick task index
Shooting g
Just shoot without making any di󰀩cult
settings AUTO mode (B)54
Shooting in the way you want without
needing to know technical terms Live Guide 54
Taking self-portraits Self-portraits 78
Taking stylish pictures Art lter 70
Quickly matching settings to the scene Scene mode (SCN) 56
Taking pictures with a blurred
background
Live Guide 54
Aperture priority shooting 37
Shooting night views
Portrait + Nightscape (SCN) 56
Nightscape (SCN) 57
Hand-Held Starlight (SCN) 57
Photographing reworks
Fireworks (SCN) 57
Live Time (Z)62
Live Composite (Z)61
Live Composite (B) 44
Bulb/time photography (B) 42
Photographing light trails
Light Trails (SCN) 57
Live Time (Z)62
Live Composite (Z)61
Live Composite (B) 44
Bulb/time photography (B) 42
Adjusting the brightness of highlights
and shadows
Live Guide 54
Exposure compensation 81
Taking photos with the ash Flash photography 84
Taking photos without the ash ISO sensitivity 83
Reducing camera shake Image Stabilizer 96
Self-timer 86
Taking pictures of a subject against
backlight
Flash photography 84
Backlight HDR (SCN) 58
Gradation (Picture Mode) 108
Spot metering 93
Using the self-timer Self-timer 86
Sequential shooting Sequential shooting 86
Changing an aspect ratio Aspect ratio 97
Quick task index

Quick task index
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Changing photo coloring
Live Guide 54
Picture Mode 103
White balance 94
Processing pictures to match the
subject/Taking monotone pictures
Picture Mode 103
Art lter (ART) 70
Prole control 46,
51
Enhancing images Prole control 46,
51
Taking pictures that stop the subject in
motion or convey a sense of motion
Live Guide 54
Scene mode (SCN) 56
Shutter priority shooting 39
When the camera will not focus on
your subject/Focusing on one area
Tap AF (Using the touch
screen) 32
AF target position 82
Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 113
Focusing on a small spot in the frame/
conrming focus before shooting Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 113
Keeping a moving subject in focus C-AF+TR (AF tracking) 92
Focusing on and shooting a moving
subject C-AF 92
Reducing image noise (mottling) Noise Reduct. 147
Optimizing the monitor/
adjusting monitor hue
Live View Boost 146
Monitor brightness adjustment 143
Checking horizontal or vertical
orientation before shooting Level gauge 28
Shooting with deliberate composition Displayed Grid 146
Conserving battery power Sleep 150
Increasing the number of pictures that
can be taken Still image quality mode 98
Using a remote control Shooting remotely with a
smartphone 161
Shooting without the shutter sound
Silent [♥] (SCN) 58
Silent [♥] (Z)65
Silent [♥] (P/A/S/M/ART)88
Zooming in so your subject lls more
of the frame Digital Tele-converter 130
Improving complexions
Portrait (Picture Mode) 104
e-Portrait (Picture Mode) 104
Scene mode (SCN) 56

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Playback/Retouch g
Viewing images on a TV HDMI 153
Playback on TV 153
Viewing slideshows with background
music Slideshow 120
Brightening shadows Shadow Adj (JPEG Edit) 139
Dealing with red-eye Redeye Fix (JPEG Edit) 139
Printing made easy Creating a print order 123
Viewing pictures on a smartphone Transferring images to a
smartphone 159
Uploading pictures to a smartphone
automatically
Automatically uploading
images while the camera is o󰀨 160
Automatically setting a share
order for photographs (Auto
Share Order)
160
Adding location data to images Adding location data to images 162
Retouching Pictures RAW Data Edit (Custom) 137
RAW Data Edit (ART BKT) 137
Camera Settings g
Synchronizing the date and time Setting the date/time 23
Restoring default settings Reset 129
Changing the menu display language W144
Turning o󰀨 the auto focus sound
8(Beep sound) 146
Silent [♥] (SCN) 58
Silent [♥] (Z)65

Names of parts
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Names of parts
1
2
3
5
4
6
7
8
0
9
a
c
d
e
f
7
b
g
hij
1Mode dial ........................................P. 29
2Shutter button .................................P. 30
3Rear dial (o).....................P. 35-41, 118
4u(Shortcut) button .......................P. 33
5R(Movie)/hbutton............P. 74/P. 122
6Front dial (r)...............P. 35-41, 80, 84, 118
7Strap eyelet.....................................P. 15
8Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator
.............................................P. 86/P. 130
9Lens attachment mark ....................P. 20
0 Prole control switch.................P. 46, 51
aMount (Remove the body cap before
attaching the lens.)
bHot shoe cover
c Built-in ash ....................................P. 84
dStereo microphone ...............P. 124, 136
eLens release button ........................P. 21
fLens lock pin
gCard slot .........................................P. 17
hBattery/card compartment cover
..................................................P. 16, 17
iBattery/card compartment lock
..................................................P. 16, 17
jTripod socket
Names of parts

Names of parts
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1
3
2
4
7
8
b
c
d
a
e
5
6
9
0
F(Up) / ISO button (P. 83)
G(Down) / jY(Sequential shooting/Self-timer)
button (P. 86)
H(Left) /
N(AF target) button
(P. 81)
I(Right) /
#(Flash) button (P. 84)
Qbutton (P. 90, 118)
f
1Flash pop-up button........................P. 84
2Monitor (Touch screen)
............................P. 26, 32, 89, 116, 126
3Speaker
4Hot shoe .......................................P. 169
5ON/OFF lever ................................P. 22
6AEL/AFL button .......... P. 112, 113, 151
7MENU button...............................P. 128
8INFO button...................P. 28, 117, 152
9Micro-USB connector....................P. 164
0HDMI micro connector..................P. 153
aConnector cover
bQbutton ................................P. 91, 118
cq(Playback) button....................P. 118
dCHARGE (battery charge) lamp....P. 18
eD(Erase) button ..........................P. 121
fArrow pad*................. P. 23, 81 –86, 118
* In this manual, the FGHI icons represent operations performed using the arrow pad.

Preparation
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1Preparation
Unpacking the box contents
At purchase, the package contains the camera and the following accessories.
If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the
camera.
Camera Body cap * Hot shoe cover * Strap
or
USB cable
CB-USB12
Lithium-ion battery
BLS-50
USB-AC adapter F-5AC
Basic Manual Warranty Card
* The body cap and hot shoe cover are already attached to or inserted into the camera.

Preparation
1
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Attaching the Strap
1
Before attaching the strap, remove the end
from the keeper loop and loosen the strap
as shown.
Keeper loop
2
Pass the end of the strap through the strap
eyelet and back through the keeper loop.
3
Pass the end of the strap through the buckle and tighten as shown.
• Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet.
• After attaching the strap, pull on it rmly to ensure that it will not come loose.

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1
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Inserting and Removing the Battery and Card
In this manual, all storage devices are referred to as “cards.”
The camera uses third-party SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory cards conforming to the SD
(Secure Digital) standard.
Cards must be formatted with this camera before rst use or after being used with
other cameras or computers. g“Formatting the card (Card Setup)” (P. 144)
1
Conrm that the ON/OFF lever
is in the OFF position.
ON/OFF lever
2
Opening the battery/card
compartment cover.
1
2
Battery/card compartment lock
Battery/card compartment cover
3
Loading the battery.
• Use only BLS-50 batteries
(P. 14, 190).
Direction
indicating
mark

Preparation
1
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4
Loading the card.
• Slide the card in until it is locked into place.
g“Usable cards” (P. 167)
Terminal area
• Do not forcibly insert a damaged or deformed card. Doing so may damage the card
slot.
5
Closing the battery/card
compartment cover.
• Be sure the battery/card compartment
cover is closed before using the camera.
1
2
$
• It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the
battery in use drains.
• Also read “Batteries” (P. 166).
Removing the battery
Turn o󰀨 the camera before opening or closing the battery/
card compartment cover. To remove the battery, rst push
the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow and
then remove.
• Do not remove the battery while the card write
indicator is displayed (P. 26, 27).
• Contact an authorized distributor or service center
if you are unable to remove the battery. Do not use
force.
Battery lock knob
Removing the card
Press the inserted card lightly and it will be
ejected. Pull out the card.
• Do not remove the battery while
the card write indicator is displayed
(P. 26, 27).

Preparation
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Charging the Battery
1
Conrm that the ON/OFF lever
is in the OFF position.
2
Check that the battery is in the camera, and connect the USB cable and
USB-AC adapter.
1
2
3
AC outlet
USB-AC adapter (supplied)
USB cable
(supplied)
Micro-USB connector
• Never use cable other than the USB cable supplied or specied by our company
(P. 172). This may cause smoking or burning.
• The CHARGE lamp light during charging. Charging
takes about 4 hours. The lamp goes out as the
batteries reach full charge.
• Even if charging is in progress, it stops when the
camera is turned on.
• The USB-AC adapter cannot be used to charge the battery when the camera is on.
• If a charging error occurs, the CHARGE lamp will blink. Disconnect and reconnect the
USB cable.
• The USB-AC adapter can be used to charge the battery when the battery temperature is
between 0 and 40 °C (32 and 104 °F).
• A charger (BCS-5: sold separately) can be used to charge the battery.
%
• For safety reasons, charging may take longer, or the battery may not reach full charge,
when the battery is charged in a high-temperature environment.
• The batteries will not charge while the camera is o󰀨 if pictures are being uploaded to a
smartphone via Wi-Fi (background auto upload). g“Automatically uploading images
while the camera is o󰀨” (P. 160)

Preparation
1
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$The USB-AC Adapter
• Be sure to unplug the USB-AC adapter for cleaning. Leaving the USB-AC adapter
plugged in during cleaning could result in injury or electric shock.

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Attaching a lens to the camera
1
Conrm that the ON/OFF lever is in the
OFF position.
2
Remove the rear cap of the lens
and the body cap of the camera.
12
1
2
Rear cap
3
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.
Lens attachment mark
4
Rotate the lens as shown until it clicks into
place.
• Do not press the lens release button.
• Do not touch internal portions of the camera.
5
Remove the front lens cap.
1
1
2
1
1
2