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Press [LVF] to switch between the Monitor and Viewfinder.A[LVF] button
B Eye sensor
Press [LVF].
•The monitor/viewfinder will switch as follows:
∫Notes on automatic viewfinder/monitor switching
Automatic viewfinder/monitor switching enables the eye sensor t o switch the display to the 
viewfinder automatically when y ou bring your eye or an object near it.
•
Eye sensor might not work properly depending on the shape of yo ur eyeglasses, the way you 
hold the camera, or bright light shining around the eyepiece. I n that case, press [LVF] to switch 
the display.
•During motion picture playback or a slide show, the camera does  not automatically switch the 
display to the Viewfinder with the eye sensor.
[LVF] button (Switching the Monitor/Viewfinder)
[LVF]/[Fn2] button can be used in two ways, as [LVF] or as 
[Fn2] (function 2).
The button can be used as the [LVF] button at the time of 
purchase.
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Refer to  P64 for details about the function button.
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Setting the eye sensor sensitivity and the automatic switching of the display 
between the Monitor and Viewfinder
Adjusting/not adjusting the focus automatically when the eye se nsor is 
activated >   [Custom] >  [Eye Sensor AF] >  [ON]/[OFF]
•
Beep sounds are not emitted when the focus is achieved in [Eye  Sensor AF].•[Eye Sensor AF] may not work in dimly lit conditions.
•The [Eye Sensor AF] feature is disabled in the following conditions:–With lenses that only offer Manual Focus–With some Four Thirds lenses
>[Custom]  > [Eye Sensor]
[Sensitivity] This will set the sensitiv
ity of the eye sensor.
[HIGH]/[LOW]
[LVF/Monitor 
Switch] This will set the method for switching between the monitor and 
viewfinder.
[LVF/MON AUTO] (automatic switching between the monitor and 
viewfinder)/ 
[LVF] (viewfinder)/[MON] (monitor)
•If you press [LVF] to switch the display, the [LVF/Monitor Swit ch] setting will 
also switch.
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Touch screen of this unit is capacitive. Touch the panel directly with your bare finger.
∫ Touch
To touch and release the touch screen.
•
When selecting features using the touch screen, be sure 
to touch the center of the desired icon.
∫ Drag
A movement without releasing the touch screen.
This can also be used to move to the next image 
during playback, etc.
∫ Pinch (enlarge/reduce)
Pinch the touch screen apart (enlarge) or together 
(reduce) with two fingers.
Touch screen (Touch operations)
Non-touch-sensitive area
At the time of purchase, a part of the touch panel is 
set to a non-touch-sensitiv e area in Recording Mode 
to prevent accidental operation.
([Touch Screen] in [Touch Settings] in the [Custom] 
menu is set to [
]. Changing the setting to [ON] 
allows you to deactivate the non-touch-sensitive 
area.)
A Non-touch-sensitive area
•You can operate touch icons, etc. in the touch tab even when th ey are located within a 
non-touch-sensitive area.
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Enabling/disabling the touch operation
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When set to [OFF], no corresponding touch tab or touch icon is  displayed on the screen.
•Touch the screen with the clean and dry finger.•If you use a commercially available monitor protection sheet, please follow the instructions that 
accompany the sheet.
(Some monitor protection sheets may impair visibility or operab ility.)
•Do not press on the monitor with hard pointed tips, such as ball point pens.
•Do not operate with your fingernails.•Wipe the monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.•Do not scratch or press the monitor too hard.
•For information about the icons displayed on the touch screen,  refer to “Monitor Display/
Viewfinder Display” on  P326.
Not available in these cases:
•
The touch screen may not function normally in the following cas es.–When touched by a gloved hand
–When touched by a wet hand (water or hand cream, etc.)–When the touch screen is wet–When you use a commercially available monitor protect sheet
–When touched by multiple hands or fingers at the same time
> [Custom]  > [Touch Settings]
[Touch Screen] [ON]
All touch operations.
[] Sets a part of the touch screen to a non-touch-sensitive area. 
Touch operations in the area will be disabled. Please note that
 
except when recording images, all touch operations can be 
performed.
[OFF] Enables only button and dial operations.
[Touch Tab] Operation to display the touch icons by touching tabs such as [
] displayed 
on the right of the screen.
[ON]/[OFF]
[Touch AF] Operation to optimize the focus or both the focus and brightnes
s for a 
touched subject.
[AF]  (P145) /[AF+AE]  (P149)/[OFF]
[Touch Pad AF]Operation to move the AF area by touching the monitor when the viewfinder 
is in use.  (P148)
[EXACT]/[OFFSET]/[OFF]
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Applicable modes: 
Just by touching the subject you want as your point of focus, the camera will focus on the 
subject and take the picture automatically.
∫ To cancel the Touch Shutter function
Touch [ ] .
•
If shooting with the touch shutter fails, the AF area turns red  and disappears. In that case, try 
again.
•Measurement of brightness is performed on the spot touched when  the [Metering Mode] (P165) 
is set to [ ].
At the edge of the screen, the metering may be affected by the  brightness around the touched 
location.
Taking Pictures Using the Touch Function
Taking pictures using the Touch Shutter function
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ].
•Icon will change to [ ], and taking a picture with the 
Touch Shutter function becomes possible.
3Touch the subject you wish to focus on, and 
then take a picture.
•The picture is taken when the focus is achieved.
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Applicable modes: 
You can easily optimize the brightness for a touched position. When the face of the subject 
appears dark, you can brighten the screen according to the brig htness of the face.
∫ Canceling the Touch AE function
Touch [ ] .
•
[Metering Mode] returns to the original setting, and the bright ness optimization position is 
canceled.
Not available in these cases:
•
This function is not available in the following cases:–When using the Digital Zoom.
–When [Touch AF] in [Touch Settings] of the [Custom] menu has be en set to  [AF+AE]. (P149)
Easily Optimizing the Brightness for a Specified Area (Touch AE )
1Touch [ ].
2Touch [ ].
•The setting screen for the brightness optimization 
position is displayed.
•[Metering Mode] is set to [ ] , which is used 
exclusively for the Touch AE.
3Touch the subject you want to optimize the 
brightness for.
•Touching [Reset] will bring the brightness optimization 
position back to the center.
4Touch [Set].
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Setting menu items
You can set the menus using two types of operation — touch operations in which you touch 
the screen, and button operations in which you press the cursor button and rotate the rear 
dials.
1Press [MENU/SET].
•The [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to t he camera’s clock and 
power.
Check the settings of this menu before proceeding to use the ca mera.
In this owner's manual, steps for setting a menu item are described as follows.
Example: In the [Rec] menu, change [Quality] from [A] to [›]
>  [Rec] > [Quality]  > [› ]
[Rec]  (P335) This menu lets you set the aspect ratio, number of pixels 
and other aspects of the pictures you are recording.
[Motion Picture] 
(P338) This menu lets you set the [Rec Format], [Rec Quality], and 
other aspects for motion picture recording.
[Custom] 
(P339) Operation of the unit, such as displaying of the screen and 
button operations, can be set up according to your 
preferences. Also, it is possible to register the modified 
settings.
[Setup] 
(P66) This menu lets you perform the clock settings, select the 
operating beep tone settings and set other settings which 
make it easier for you to operate the camera.
You can also configure the settings of Wi-Fi related 
functions.
[Playback] 
(P343) This menu lets you set the Protection, Cropping or Print 
Settings, etc. of recorded pictures.
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•There are functions that cannot be set or used depending on the modes or menu settings being 
used on the camera due to the specifications.
∫ Switching to other menus
e.g.: Switching to the [Setup] menu from [Rec] menu.
1Press  2.
2Press  3/4 to select a menu selector icon, such as 
[].
•
You can also select a menu selector icon by rotating the 
rear dial.
3Press [MENU/SET].
•Select a menu item next and set it.
(In touch operation)
Touch a menu selector icon, such as [ ].
2Press  3/4 of the cursor button to select 
the menu item and press [MENU/SET].
•The menu item can also be selected by rotating the 
rear dial.
•You can also move to the next screen by pressing 
[DISP.].
(In touch operation)
Touch the menu item.
•
The page can be changed by touching [ ]/[ ].
3Press  3/4 of the cursor button to select 
the setting and press [MENU/SET].
•The setting can also be made by selecting an option 
by rotating the rear dial and then pressing the rear 
dial.
•Depending on the menu item, its setting may not 
appear or it may be displayed in a different way.
(In touch operation)
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∫Close the menu
Press [ ] or press the shutter button halfway.
(In touch operation)
Touch [ ].
•
When [Menu Information]  (P71) in the [Setup] menu is set to [ON], explanations of the 
menu items and settings are displayed on the menu screen.
•If you set [Menu Resume]  (P71) in the [Setup] menu to [ON], the screen shows the last 
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Calling frequently-used menus instantly 
(Quick Menu)
By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found.
•The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display 
style the camera is in.
1Press [ ] to display the Quick Menu.
2Rotate the rear dial to select the menu item, 
then press the rear dial.
3Rotate the rear dial to select the setting.
4Press [ ] to exit the menu once the 
setting is complete.
•You can close the menu by pressing the shutter button 
halfway.
•You can also set items by pressing the cursor buttons  3/4/2/1 .
On-monitor recording information in [ ] (Monitor 
style)  (P45)
Press [ ], rotate the rear dial to select an item, and 
then press the rear dial.
Rotate the rear dial to select the setting, and then press the 
rear dial to set it.
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You can also set with  3/4/2/1 and [MENU/SET].
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