Olympus E-M5 Mark II User manual

Basic guide

Quick task index

Table of Contents

1. Basic photography/frequently-

used options

2. Other shooting options

3. Flash shooting

4. Shooting and viewing movies

5. Playback options

6. Sending and receiving images

7. Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2

8. Printing pictures

9. Camera setup

10. Customizing camera settings

11. Information

12. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

System chart

Index

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera,

please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life.

Keep this manual in a safe place 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.

The contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. 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 the Olympus website.

Instruction Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

Indications used in this manual

The following symbols are used throughout this manual.

#Cautions Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction

or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be

absolutely avoided.

$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.

■This notice concerns the supplied flash unit and is chiefly 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 flash is used by or near children. Do not leave

flash unattended while in use.

• Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts.

• Do not operate if the flash has been dropped or damaged - until it has been examined by

qualified service personnel.

• Let flash cool completely before putting away.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this flash in water or other liquids.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this flash, but take it to qualified

service personnel when service or repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly can

cause electric shock when the flash is used subsequently.

• The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a

risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Unpack 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

• Flash case

• Computer software

CD-ROM

• Instruction manual

• Warranty card

Body cap Strap USB cable

CB-USB6 AV cable

(Monaural)

CB-AVC3

Flash

FL-LM2 Lithium ion

battery

BLN-1

Lithium ion

charger

BCN-1

Attaching the strap

Thread the strap in the direction of

the arrows.

Lastly, pull the strap tight making

sure that it is fastened securely.

214

• Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way.

Basic guide Preparations for shooting

Charging the battery.

Charging indicator

Charging in

progress Lights orange

Charging

complete Off

Charging error Blinks orange

(Charging time: Up to

approximately 4 hours)

3AC wall outlet

Lithium

ion battery

(BLN-1)

Charging

indicator AC cable

SDirection

indicating

mark

Lithium ion

charger

(BCN-1)

#Cautions

• Unplug the charger when charging is complete.

Loading the battery.

Direction

indicating

mark

Battery compartment

cover

Battery

compartment

lock

Closing the battery compartment cover.

Removing the battery

Turn off the camera before opening or closing the

battery compartment cover.

To remove the battery, first push the battery lock

knob in the direction of the arrow and then remove.

#Cautions

• 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.

Charging and inserting the battery

Preparations for shooting

Basic guide

Loading the card.

• Open the card slot cover.

• Slide the card in until it is locked into place.

g“Card basics” (P. 103)

#Cautions

• Turn off the camera before loading or

removing the card.

Card slot

Closing the card slot cover.

• Close the cover until you hear a click.

#Cautions

• Be sure the card slot cover is closed before using the camera.

Removing the card

Press the inserted card lightly and it will be ejected.

Pull out the card.

#Cautions

• Do not remove the battery or card while the card

write indicator (P. 31) is displayed.

Eye-Fi Cards

• Use the Eye-Fi card in compliance with the laws and regulations of the country where

the camera is used.

• Remove the Eye-Fi card from the camera or select [Off] for [Eye-Fi] (P. 93) in airplanes

and other locations in which use is prohibited.

• Eye-Fi cards may become hot during use.

• The drain on the battery may increase when Eye-Fi cards are used.

• Camera response may slow when Eye-Fi cards are used.

Inserting and removing cards

Basic guide Preparations for shooting

Attaching a lens to the camera

Attach a lens to the camera.

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.

• Rotate the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow until you hear it click.

#Cautions

• Make sure the camera is turned off.

• Do not press the lens release button.

• Do not touch internal portions of the camera.

Remove the lens cap.

Using lenses with an UNLOCK switch

Retractable lenses with an UNLOCK switch can not

be used while retracted.

Turn the zoom ring in the direction of arrow (1) to

extend the lens (2).

To store, turn the zoom ring in the direction of arrow

(4) while sliding the UNLOCK switch (3).

Removing the lens from the camera

While pressing the lens release button, rotate the

lens in the direction of the arrow.

g “Interchangeable lenses” (P. 104)

Lens release button

Preparations for shooting

Basic guide

Remove the terminal cover from the ﬂash unit and attach the ﬂash to the

camera.

• Slide the flash unit all the way in, stopping when it contacts the back of the shoe and

is securely in place.

UNLOCK switch

To use the flash, raise the flash head.

• Lower the flash head when the flash is not in

use.

Removing the Flash Unit

Press the UNLOCK switch while removing the flash

unit. 2

UNLOCK switch

Attaching the flash unit

Basic guide Preparations for shooting

Power on

Rotate the ON/OFF switch to the ON position to turn the camera on.

• When the camera is turned on, the monitor will turn on.

• To turn the camera off, rotate the ON/OFF switch to OFF.

Set the mode dial to A.

Viewfinder (P. 30)

The viewfinder turns

on and the monitor

turns off automatically

when you put your

eye to the viewfinder. 250 F5.6 ee

01:02:03

1023

ISO-A

200

ISO-A

200

Monitor

The super control

panel (P. 22) will be

displayed.

250250 F5.6

Normal

2012.05.01 12:30

NORM

ISO

AUTO

4:3 AEL/AFL

01:02:0301:02:03

10231023

Adjusting Viewfinder Focus

Look through the viewfinder and rotate the dial until

the display is in sharp focus.

Using the Monitor

You can adjust the angle of the monitor.

Preparations for shooting

Basic guide

Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The file

name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct

date and time before using the camera.

Display the menus.

• Press the MENU button to display the menus.

MENU button

4:3

Shooting Menu 1

Card Setup

Reset/Myset

Picture Mode

Image Aspect

Back Set

Digital Tele-converter Off

Select [X] in the [d] (setup) tab.

• Use FG to select [d] and press I.

• Select [X] and press I.

--.--.-- --:--X

±0

Setup Menu

English

5sec

Menu Display

Firmware

Rec View

Back Set

[d] tab

Set the date and time.

• Use HI to select items.

• Use FG to change the selected item.

• Use FG to select the date format.

2012

YMDTime

Cancel

Y/M/D

The time is displayed

using a 24-hour clock.

Save settings and exit.

• Press Qto set the camera clock and exit to the main menu.

• Press the MENU button to exit the menus.

Setting the date/time

Basic guide Names of parts and functions

Names of parts

Camera

Remove when using the

HLD-6 battery holder.

1Main dial* (o)...................P. 16, 57–59

2Shutter button...............P. 13, 14, 44, 96

3R(Movie) button....P. 13, 15, 67, 69, 93

4Fn2 button ..........................P. 25, 69, 93

5Strap eyelet.......................................P. 3

6Sub dial* (r).....................P. 16, 57–59

7Lens attachment mark......................P. 6

8Mount (Remove the body cap before

attaching the lens.)

9Stereo microphone...................P. 68, 73

0Hot shoe cover

aDiopter adjustment dial.....................P. 8

bMode dial....................................P. 8, 12

cSelf-timer lamp/

AF illuminator..................................P. 56

dConnector cover

eSpeaker

fLens release button..........................P. 6

gLens lock pin

hMulti-connector...................P. 74, 78, 82

iHDMI micro connector (type D)......P. 74

jTripod socket

kPBH cover

lBattery compartment cover...............P. 4

mBattery compartment lock.................P. 4

nCard slot cover..................................P. 5

oCard slot ...........................................P. 5

* In this manual, the oand ricons

represent operations performed using

the main and sub dials.

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