Olympus Camera E Pl5 Instruction Manual

Table of Contents
Quick task index
1.Preparing the camera and flow of 
operations
2.Basic operations
3.Frequently-used options and 
customization
4.Printing pictures
5.Connecting the camera to a 
computer
6.Other
7.Battery and charger
8.Card basics
9.Interchangeable lenses
10.Information
11.System chart
12 .SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Index
  Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you star t to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum per formance and a...

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  This notice concerns the supplied  fl ash unit and is chie fl y 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  fl ash is used by or near children. Do not leave 
fl  ash unattended while in use.
•  Care must be taken as burns can occur...

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Table of Contents
Quick task index 6
Preparing the camera and fl  ow 
of operations  8
Names of parts ............................. 8
Unpack the box contents ........... 10
Charging and inserting the 
battery ......................................... 11
Inserting and removing cards ... 12
Attaching a lens to the 
camera ......................................... 13
Attaching the fl ash unit ............. 14
Power on ..................................... 15
Setting the date/time .................. 16...

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Table of Contents
Frequently-used options and 
customization 46
Using live control ....................... 46Reducing camera shake (image 
stabilizer) .................................. 47
Processing options 
(picture mode) .......................... 48
Adding effects to a movie ......... 49
Adjusting color 
(white balance) ......................... 50
Setting the image aspect .......... 51
Image quality (record mode)..... 52
Adjusting  fl ash output 
(fl  ash intensity control).............. 53...

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Table of Contents
Adding information displays 
(G/Info Settings) ..................... 85
Shutter speeds when the fl ash 
fi  res automatically 
[# X-Sync.] [ # Slow Limit] ...... 86
Adding effects to a movie 
[Movie Effect] ............................ 86
Accessory Port Menu ................. 88 Using OLYMPUS PENPAL ....... 88
A 
OLYMPUS PENPAL Share .... 90
B 
OLYMPUS PENPAL Album .... 90
C Electronic View fi nder ........... 90
Printing pictures  91
Print reservation (DPOF) ........... 91
Creating a...

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Quick task index 
Shootingg
Taking pictures with automatic settingsiAUTO (A)17
Easy photography with special effects
Art fi  lter (ART)2 8
Choosing an aspect ratio
Aspect ratio 51
Quickly matching settings to the scene 
Scene mode ( SCN)2 9
Pro-level photography made simple
Live Guide 31
Taking pictures so that whites come out 
white and blacks come out black
Exposure compensation 32
Taking pictures with a blurred background
Live Guide 31
Aperture priority shooting 25
Taking pictures that stop the...

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Quick task index 
Taking pictures without white subjects 
appearing too white or black subjects 
appearing too darkGradation (Picture Mode) 60
Histogram/
Exposure compensation23/32
Highlight&Shadow Control 32
Optimizing the monitor/
adjusting monitor hue
Monitor brightness 
adjustment 70
Live View Boost 74
Checking set effect before taking a 
picture
Preview function 80
Test Picture 80
Shooting with deliberate composition
Displayed Grid ( G/Info 
Settings) 85
Zooming in on photos to check focus
Autoq...

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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations
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Names of parts
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1  Mode dial ........................................P. 17
2  Shutter button ...........................P. 18, 23
3 ON/OFF button ..............................P. 15
4  Strap eyelet.....................................P. 10
5  Lens attachment mark ....................P. 13
6  Mount (Remove the body cap before  attaching the lens.)
7  Hot shoe cover
8  Stereo microphone ...................P. 57, 68
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations
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3
2
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b
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6 0 95
F (Up) / F (Exposure compensation) 
button (P. 32)
I (Right) /# (Flash) 
button (P. 33)
G (Down) /  jY 
(Sequential shooting/Self-timer)  button (P. 35)
H (Left) / 
P (AF 
target) button (P. 35)
Q button 
(P. 46, 58)
Control dial* ( j) 
(P. 20)
Rotate to choose an 
option.
1   (Erase) button ............................P. 21
2  q (Playback) button ................P. 20, 39
3  Accessory port ..........................P. 71, 88
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations
1
Unpack the box contents
The following items are included with the camera.
If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purc\
hased the 
camera.
CameraBody cap Strap USB cable 
CB-USB6 AV cable 
(Monaural)  CB-AVC3
• Flash case
• Computer software CD-ROM
• Instruction manual
• Warranty card
Camera  grip 
MCG-4 Flash
FL-LM1 Lithium ion 
battery BLS-5 Lithium ion charger 
BCS-5
 Attaching the strap
1 Thread the strap in the direction...