Olympus Camera E Pm2 Instruction Manual

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Monitor 
indication Possible cause Corrective action
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The internal temperature of 
the camera has risen due to 
sequential shooting. Turn off the camera and wait for 
the internal temperature to cool.
Internal camera 
temperature is too  high. Please wait 
for cooling before  camera use. Wait a moment for the camera to 
turn off automatically. 
Allow the internal temperature 
of the camera to cool before 
resuming operations.
Battery Empty
The battery is drained. Charge the battery.
No...

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Cleaning and storing the camera
Cleaning the camera
Turn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera.
Exterior:
•  Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with\
 a dry cloth. If you 
have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and\
 well wrung.
Monitor:
•  Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Lens:
•  Blow dust off the lens with a...

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 Pixel Mapping - Checking the image processing functions 
The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the imag\
e pickup 
device and image processing functions. After using the monitor or taking continuous 
shots, wait for at least one minute before using the pixel mapping funct\
ion to ensure 
that it operates correctly.
1 Select [Pixel Mapping] in c Custom Menu (P. 77) tab b.
2 Press I, then press Q.
•  The [Busy] bar is displayed when pixel mapping is in progress....

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Battery and charger
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Battery and charger
•  Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery. Use only genuine OLYMPUS rechargeable batteries.
•  The camera’s power consumption varies widely with usage and other conditions.
•  As the following consume a lot of power even without shooting, the batte\
ry will be drained  quickly.
•  Performing auto focus repeatedly by pressing the shutter button halfway \
in shooting mode.
•  Displaying images on the monitor for a prolonged period.
•  When connected to...

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Card basics
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 Usable cards
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. For the latest 
information, please visit the Olympus website.
 SD card write protect switchThe SD card body has a write protect switch. If you set the switch to 
the “LOCK” side, you will not be able to write to the card, delete\
 data or 
format. Return the switch to the unlock...

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Interchangeable lenses
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Choose a lens according to the scene and your creative intent. Use 
lenses designed exclusively for the Micro Four Thirds system and 
bearing the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL label or the symbol shown at right. 
With an adapter, you can also use Four Thirds System and OM System 
lenses.
# Cautions
•  When you attach or remove the body cap and lens from the camera, keep th\
e lens mount on the camera pointed downward. This helps prevent dust and other foreign matter from 
getting...

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Interchangeable lenses
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E-ZOOM (Power Zoom)Rotate the zoom ring for power zoom. 
Zoom speed is determined by the amount of rotation.
M-ZOOM (Manual Zoom) Rotate the zoom ring to zoom in and out.
MACRO (Macro Photography) To photography subjects at a range of 0.2 to 0.5 m, 
press the MACRO button and slide the zoom ring 
forward. Zoom is not available.
•  The role of the L-Fn  button can be selected in the camera custom menu.
 Lens and camera combinations
Lens Camera Attachment AF Metering
Micro...

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Information
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Record mode and fi le size/number of storable still pictures
The fi  le size in the table is approximate for  fi les with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
Record 
mode Number of pixels 
(Pixel Count) CompressionFile 
format File size 
(MB) Number of 
storable still  pictures*
RAW
4608×3456 Loss-less compression ORF Approx. 17 41
YSF 1/2.7
JPEGApprox. 11
79
YF 1/4
Approx. 7.5 114
YN 1/8
Approx. 3.5 248
YB 1/12
Approx. 2.4 369
XSF
3200×2400 1/2.7
Approx. 5.6 155
XF 1/4
Approx. 3.4 257
XN 1/8...

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Information
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 Using external fl ash units designated for use with this 
camera
With this camera, you can use one of the separately sold external  fl ash units to 
achieve a  fl ash suited to your needs. The external  fl ashes communicate with the 
camera, allowing you to control the camera’s  fl ash modes with various available  fl ash 
control modes, such as TTL-AUTO and Super FP fl  ash. An external fl ash unit specifi  ed 
for use with this camera can be mounted on the camera by attaching it to\
 the...

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Information
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3 Adjust the settings for each group in the super control panel.
Flash intensity value
250250F5.60.00.0P3838
A ModeTTL
M
Off +5.0
TTL +3.0 1/8
– LO
1Ch
Group • Select the  fl ash control 
mode and adjust the  fl ash 
intensity separately for 
each group. For MANUAL, 
select the fl  ash intensity. Normal fl
 ash/Super FP  fl ash
• Switch between normal  fl ash and Super FP fl  ash.
Communication light level • Set the communication  light level to [HI], [MID], 
or [LO].
Channel • Set the...