Olympus Pen E-PL9 User manual

Instruction Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
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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 and a printer
7. Cautions
8. Information
9. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Model No. : IM008

Table of Contents
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Quick task index 7
Names of parts 12
Preparation 14
Unpacking the box contents .....14
Charging and inserting
the battery...................................15
Inserting the card .......................17
Removing the card ...................17
Attaching a lens to the
camera.........................................18
Turning the camera on...............20
Initial setup .................................21
Camera displays unreadable/
not in the selected language.....23
Shooting 24
Information displays while
shooting ......................................24
Switching the information
display ......................................26
Choosing a shooting mode and
taking photos..............................27
Types of shooting modes..........27
Taking high angle and
low angle shots ..........................29
Switching Displays with
the u(Shortcut) Button ...........30
Letting the camera choose
the settings (AUTO mode).........31
Shooting in scene mode
(SCN mode)................................33
Types of scene modes..............33
Shooting in advanced photo
mode (Zmode)........................37
AP Mode Options .....................37
[Live Composite]: Live
Composite Photography...........38
[Live Time]: Live Time
Photography .............................39
[Multiple Exposure]: Shooting
Multiple Exposures ...................40
[HDR]: Taking Composite
Photos with HDR ......................41
[Silent [♥]] Mode .......................42
Shooting a Panorama...............43
[Keystone Compensation] ........44
[AE Bracketing]: Varying
Exposure over a Series of
Shots ........................................45
[Focus Bracketing]: Varying
Focus Distance over a Series
of Shots ....................................46
Using art filters (ART mode)......47
Types of art filters .....................48
Using [Partial Color]..................49
Letting the camera choose
aperture and shutter speed
(Program mode)..........................50
Choosing aperture
(Aperture Priority mode)............51
Choosing shutter speed
(Shutter Priority mode) ..............52
Choosing aperture and shutter
speed (Manual mode).................53
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Shooting with long exposure
time (BULB/LIVE TIME)..............54
Live composite photography
(dark and light field
composite) ..................................55
Shooting with touch screen
operations...................................56
Recording movies in photo
shooting modes..........................57
Recording movies in movie
mode............................................58
Movie Mode Options.................59
Movie Effects ..............................60
Creating Movies from Clips.......62
Recording Clips ........................62
Creating new My Clips..............62
Removing a clip from
My Clips....................................63
Editing “My Clips” .....................63
Recording Slow Motion
Movies .........................................65
Using the silencing function
when shooting a movie..............65
Taking Photos in Self-Portrait
Mode............................................66
Using various settings...............68
Controlling exposure
(Exposure F)...........................68
Digital Zoom
(Digital Tele-converter) .............68
Selecting the AF target mode
(AF target settings)...................69
Setting the AF target.................69
Face priority AF/
Eye priority AF ..........................70
Using a flash
(Flash photography) .................71
Performing the sequential/
self-timer shooting ....................73
Calling shooting options ...........74
Processing options
(Picture Mode)..........................76
Changing ISO sensitivity
(ISO).........................................77
Adjusting color
(WB (white balance))................78
Choosing a focus mode
(AF Mode).................................79
Setting the image aspect..........81
Selecting image quality
(Still image quality, KK) ......81
Selecting image quality
(Movie quality, nK) ..............82
Adding effects to a movie .........85
Adjusting flash output
(Flash intensity control) ............86
Reducing camera shake
(Image Stabilizer) .....................87
Making fine adjustments to
white balance
(WB Compensation) .................88
Choosing how the camera
measures brightness
(Metering) .................................89
Making fine adjustments to
sharpness (Sharpness) ............89
Making fine adjustments to
contrast (Contrast)....................90
Making fine adjustments to
saturation (Saturation)..............90
Making fine adjustments to
tone (Gradation) .......................91

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Applying filter effects to
monochrome pictures
(Color Filter)..............................91
Adjusting the tone of
a monochrome image
(Monochrome Color).................92
Adjusting i-Enhance effects
(Effect) ......................................92
Setting the color reproduction
format (Color Space) ................93
Changing the brightness
of highlights and shadows
(Highlight&Shadow Control) .....94
Assigning functions to buttons
(Button Function)......................95
Playback 98
Information display during
playback......................................98
Playback image information .....98
Switching the information
display ......................................99
Viewing photographs and
movies.......................................100
Index display/Calendar
display ....................................101
Viewing still images ................101
Watching movies ....................103
Protecting images...................103
Erasing an image....................103
Setting a transfer order on
images (Share Order).............104
Cancelling a share order ........104
Selecting images
(0, Erase Selected,
Share Order Selected)............104
Audio recording ......................105
Audio Playback.......................105
Viewing My Clips ....................105
Adding still pictures to
My Clips..................................106
Removing clips from
My Clips..................................106
Scrolling Panoramas ..............106
Using the touch screen............107
Single-frame playback............107
Index/My Clips/
Calendar playback..................107
Selecting and protecting
images....................................108
Viewing pictures in
self-portrait mode....................108
Menu functions 109
Basic menu operations............109
Using Shooting Menu 1/
Shooting Menu 2 ...................... 110
Returning to default settings
(Reset).................................... 110
Processing options
(Picture Mode)........................ 111
Digital Zoom
(Digital Tele-converter) ........... 111
Improving Focus in
Dark Surroundings
(AF Illuminator)....................... 111
Choosing a Zoom Speed
(KElec. Zoom Speed) ......... 112
Shooting automatically with
a fixed interval
(Intrvl. Sh./Time Lapse) .......... 112
Wireless remote control flash
photography (#RC Mode) .... 113

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Using the Video Menu.............. 114
Using the Playback Menu........115
Displaying images rotated
(R)........................................ 115
Editing still images (Edit) ........ 115
Saving a still image from
a movie (In-Movie Image
Capture).................................. 117
Trimming movies
(Movie Trimming).................... 118
Canceling all protections ........ 118
Using the setup menu.............. 119
Formatting the card
(Card Setup)...........................120
Deleting all images
(Card Setup)...........................120
Choosing a language (W)....120
Using the custom menus.........121
aAF/MF................................121
MButton/Dial.........................121
NDisp/8/PC ......................122
ODisp/8/PC .......................122
PExp/ISO/BULB ..................123
QExp/ISO/BULB ..................123
b#Custom .........................124
WK/WB/Color ....................124
XRecord...............................125
cKUtility ...........................126
AEL/AFL .................................127
MF Assist................................127
Adding information displays....128
Viewing camera images on
TV...........................................130
Shutter speeds when the flash
fires.........................................131
Combinations of JPEG
image sizes and compression
rates........................................131
Connecting the camera to
a smartphone 132
Adjusting Settings
for Connection to
a Smartphone ...........................133
Wireless Settings for When
the Camera Is Off......................134
Transferring images to
a smartphone............................136
Automatically uploading images
while the camera is off.............136
Shooting remotely with
a smartphone............................137
Adding position information to
images.......................................137
Resetting wireless LAN/
Bluetooth®settings ..................138
Changing the password...........138
Disabling wireless LAN/
Bluetooth® .................................139

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Connecting the camera to
a computer and a printer 140
Connecting the camera to
a computer................................140
Copying pictures to
a computer................................140
Installing the PC software .......141
Installing the OLYMPUS
Digital Camera Updater............141
User Registration .....................141
Direct printing (PictBridge) .....142
Easy printing...........................144
Print order (DPOF)....................145
Creating a print order..............145
Removing all or selected
pictures from the print order ...146
Cautions 147
Battery and charger .................147
Using your charger abroad .....148
Usable cards.............................148
Record mode and file
size/number of storable
still pictures ..............................149
Interchangeable lenses............150
External flash units
designated for use with
this camera ...............................151
Wireless remote control flash
photography............................151
Other external flash units........153
System chart.............................154
Cleaning and storing
the camera ................................156
Cleaning the camera ..............156
Storage...................................156
Cleaning and checking
the image pickup device.........156
Pixel Mapping - Checking
the image processing
functions .................................157
Information 158
Shooting tips and
information................................158
Error codes ...............................162
Defaults .....................................165
Specifications...........................169
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 172
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........172
Index 182

Quick task index
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Shooting g
Just shoot without making any difficult
settings AUTO mode (B)31
Shooting in the way you want without
needing to know technical terms Live Guide 31
Taking self-portraits Self-portraits 66
Taking stylish pictures Art filter 47
Quickly matching settings to the scene Scene mode (SCN) 33
Taking pictures with a blurred
background
Live Guide 31
Aperture priority shooting 51
Shooting night views
Portrait + Nightscape (SCN) 33
Nightscape (SCN) 34
Hand-Held Starlight (SCN)34
Photographing fireworks
Fireworks (SCN)34
Live Time (Z)39
Live Composite (Z)38
Live Composite (M)55
Bulb/time photography (M)54
Photographing light trails
Light Trails (SCN) 34
Live Time (Z)39
Live Composite (Z)38
Live Composite (M)55
Bulb/time photography (M)54
Adjusting the brightness of highlights
and shadows
Live Guide 31
Exposure compensation 68
Taking photos with the flash Flash photography 71
Taking photos without the flash ISO sensitivity 77
Reducing camera shake Image Stabilizer 87
Self-timer 73
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Taking pictures of a subject against
backlight
Flash photography 71
Backlight HDR (SCN)35
Gradation (Picture Mode) 91
Spot metering 89
Using the self-timer Self-timer 73
Sequential shooting Sequential shooting 73
Changing an aspect ratio Aspect ratio 81
Changing photo coloring
Live Guide 31
Picture Mode 76
White balance 78
Processing pictures to match the
subject/Taking monotone pictures
Picture Mode 76
Art filter (ART)47
Taking pictures that stop the subject in
motion or convey a sense of motion
Live Guide 31
Scene mode (SCN)33
Shutter priority shooting 52
When the camera will not focus on
your subject/Focusing on one area
Tap AF (Using the touch
screen) 56
AF target settings 69
Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 97
Focusing on a small spot in the frame/
confirming focus before shooting Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 97
Keeping a moving subject in focus C-AF+TR (AF tracking) 80
Focusing on and shooting a moving
subject C-AF 79
Creating commercial-style movies My Clips 62
Reducing image noise (mottling) Noise Reduct. 123
Optimizing the monitor/
adjusting monitor hue
Monitor brightness adjustment 119
Live View Boost 122
Checking horizontal or vertical
orientation before shooting Level gauge 26
Shooting with deliberate composition Displayed Grid 122
Conserving battery power Sleep 126

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Increasing the number of pictures that
can be taken Still image quality mode 81
Using a remote control Shooting remotely with a
smartphone 137
Shooting without the shutter sound Silent [♥] (SCN)35
Silent [♥] (Z)42
Zooming in so your subject fills more
of the frame Digital Tele-converter 68
Improving complexions
One-Touch e-Portrait 66
Portrait (Picture Mode) 76
e-Portrait (Picture Mode) 76
Scene mode (SCN)33
Playback/Retouch g
Viewing images on a TV HDMI 122
Playback on TV 130
Viewing slideshows with background
music Slideshow 102
Brightening shadows Shadow Adj (JPEG Edit) 116
Dealing with red-eye Redeye Fix (JPEG Edit) 116
Printing made easy Creating a print order 145
Direct printing 142
Viewing pictures on a smartphone Transferring images to a
smartphone 136
Uploading pictures to a smartphone
automatically
Uploading pictures
automatically while the camera
is off.
136
Adding location data to images Adding location data to images 137

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Camera Settings g
Synchronizing the date and time Setting the date/time 21
Restoring default settings Reset 110
Changing the menu display language W120
Turning off the auto focus sound
8(Beep sound) 122
Silent [♥] (SCN)35
Silent [♥] (Z)42

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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 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.

Names of parts
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Names of parts
j
ghi
d
e
f
1
2
3
5
4
6
7
8
0
9
a
5
b
c
1Mode dial ........................................P. 27
2Shutter button .................................P. 28
3ON/OFF button..............................P. 20
4Control dial (P)
.............................P. 50 – 53, 68, 71, 100
5Strap eyelet.....................................P. 14
6Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator
............................................. P. 73/P. 111
7Lens attachment mark ....................P. 18
8Mount (Remove the body cap before
attaching the lens.)
9Hot shoe cover
0Internal flash ...................................P. 71
aStereo microphone ....... P. 105, 114, 116
bLens release button ........................P. 19
cLens lock pin
dTripod socket
eBattery/card compartment lock
..................................................P. 15, 17
fBattery/card compartment cover
..................................................P. 15, 17
gConnector cover
hHDMI micro connector..................P. 130
iMicro-USB connector............P. 140, 142
jCard slot .........................................P. 17

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F(Up) / F(Exposure compensation)
button (P. 68)
G(Down) / jY(Sequential shooting/Self-timer)
button (P. 73)
H(Left) / N(AF target)
button (P. 69)
I(Right) /#(Flash)
button (P. 71)
Qbutton
(P. 74, 100)
1
3
2
4
7
8
9
0
b
c
5
6
a
1Flash pop-up button........................P. 71
2Monitor (Touch screen)
..............................P. 24, 56, 74, 98, 107
3Speaker
4Hot shoe .......................................P. 151
5u(Shortcut)/Gbutton......P. 30/P. 101
6Fn/abutton..................P. 95/P. 68, 101
7R(Movie)/hbutton............P. 57/P. 104
8MENU button...............................P. 109
9INFO button.....................P. 26, 99, 128
0Qbutton ................................P. 74, 100
a Arrow pad* (FGHI)
...................................P. 21, 69 – 73, 100
bq(Playback) button....................P. 100
c(Erase) button ..........................P. 103
* In this manual, the FGHI icons represent operations performed using the arrow pad.

Preparation
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1Preparation
Unpacking 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 Body cap Strap USB cable
CB-USB12
• Basic Manual
• Warranty card
Lithium-ion battery
BLS-50
Lithium-ion charger
BCS-5
Attaching the strap
1
2
3
• Attach the strap on the other side in the same way.
• Lastly, pull the strap firmly, making sure that it is fastened securely.

Preparation
1
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Charging and inserting the battery
1
Charging the battery.
Charging indicator
Charging in
progress Lights orange
Charging
complete Off
Charging error Blinks orange
(Charging time: Up to
approximately 3 hours 30 minutes)
1
2
3
AC wall outlet
Lithium ion battery
Charging
indicator
AC cable
Direction indicating
mark (C)
Lithium ion
charger
• Unplug the charger when charging is complete.
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, 171).
Direction indicating mark

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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.
• Do not remove the battery while the card write
indicator is displayed (P. 24).
• Contact an authorized distributor or service center
if you are unable to remove the battery. Do not use
force.
$Notes
• It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case the
battery in use drains.
• The camera is not equipped with a built-in charger and cannot be recharged via a USB
connection.
• Also read “Battery and charger” (P. 147).

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Inserting the card
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.
Cards must be formatted with this camera before first use or after being used with
other cameras or computers. g“Formatting the card (Card Setup)” (P. 120)
Eye-Fi cards
Read “Usable cards” (P. 148) before use.
1
Loading the card.
• Open the battery/card compartment cover.
• Slide the card in until it is locked into place.
g“Usable cards” (P. 148)
3
Terminal area
1
2
• Turn off the camera before loading or removing the battery or card.
• Do not forcibly insert a damaged or deformed card. Doing so may damage the card
slot.
2
Closing the battery/card
compartment cover.
• Be sure the battery/card compartment
cover is closed before using the camera.
1
2
Removing the card
Press the inserted card lightly and it will be
ejected. Pull out the card.
• Do not remove the card while the card
write indicator is displayed (P. 24).

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Attaching a lens to the camera
1
Remove the rear cap of the lens
and the body cap of the camera.
12
1
2
Rear cap
2
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
3
Rotate the lens clockwise until you hear it
click (direction indicated by arrow 3).
3
• Make sure the camera is turned off when attaching or removing the lens.
• Do not press the lens release button.
• Do not touch internal portions of the camera.
 Removing the lens cap
1
1
2
1
1
2

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 Removing the lens from the camera
Make sure the camera is turned off when removing the
lens. While pressing the lens release button, rotate the
lens in the direction of the arrow.
1
2
Lens release button
Interchangeable lenses
Read “Interchangeable lenses” (P. 150).

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Turning the camera on
1
Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera.
• When the camera is turned on, the monitor will turn on.
 ON/OFF button
250250 F5.6
ISO-A
200
1023
1:02:03
 Monitor
Battery level
The battery level icon will be displayed.
j(green): The camera is ready to shoot.
k(green): The battery is not full.
l(green): The battery is low.
m(blinks red): Charge the battery.
Camera sleep operation
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.). The camera will turn off automatically if left
in sleep mode for 5 minutes. Turn the camera on again before use. You can choose how
long the camera remains idle before entering sleep mode. g[Sleep] (P. 126)