Olympus Camera E Pl5 Instruction Manual

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Monitor 
indication Possible cause Corrective action
 m
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 Connection The camera is not correctly 
connected to a computer, printer, 
HDMI display, or other device.
Reconnect the camera.
No PaperThere is no paper in the printer. Load some paper in the printer.
No Ink
The printer has run out of ink.
Replace the ink cartridge in the 
printer.
JammedThe paper is jammed. Remove the jammed paper.
Settings Changed The printer’s paper cassette has 
been removed or the printer has 
been manipulated while making 
settings on the camera. Do not manipulate the printer 
while making settings on the 
camera.
Print Error
There is a problem with the 
printer and/or camera. Turn off camera and printer. 
Check the printer and remedy any 
problems before turning the power 
on again.
Cannot PrintPictures recorded on other 
cameras may not be printed on 
this camera.
Use a personal computer to print.
The lens is locked. 
Please extend the 
lens. The lens of the retractable lens 
stays retracted.
Extend the lens. (P. 13)
Please check the 
status of a lens. An abnormality has occurred 
between the camera and the 
lens. Turn off the camera, check the 
connection with the lens, and turn 
the power on again. 
						

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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 commercially available blower. For the lens, wipe gently with a lens cleaning paper.
Storage
•  When not using the camera for a prolonged period, remove the battery and\
 card. Store the camera in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated.
•  Insert the battery periodically and test the camera’s functions.
•  Remove dust and other foreign matter from the body and rear caps before \
attaching them.
•  Attach the body cap to the camera to prevent dust from getting inside wh\
en no lens is  attached. Be sure to replace the front and rear lens caps before putting\
 the lens away.
•  Clean the camera after use.
•  Do not store with insect repellent.
Cleaning and checking the image pickup device
This camera incorporates a dust reduction function to keep dust from get\
ting on the 
image pickup device and to remove any dust or dirt from the image pickup\
 device 
surface with ultrasonic vibrations. The dust reduction function operates when the 
camera is turned on.
The dust reduction function operates at the same time as the pixel mappi\
ng, which 
checks the image pickup device and image processing circuitry. Since dust reduction 
is activated every time the camera’s power is turned on, the camera should be held 
upright for the dust reduction function to be effective.
# Cautions
•  Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or a chemically t\
reated cloth.
•  Avoid storing the camera in places where chemicals are treated, in order \
to protect the  camera from corrosion.
•  Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty.
•  Check each part of the camera before use if it has not been used for a l\
ong time. Before  taking important pictures, be sure to take a test shot and check that th\
e camera works 
properly. 
						

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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. 78) tab b.
2 Press I, then press Q.
•  The [Busy] bar is displayed when pixel mapping is in progress. When pixe\
l mapping 
is fi  nished, the menu is restored.
# Cautions
•  If you accidentally turn the camera off during pixel mapping, start again from Step 1. 
						

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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 a computer or printer.
•  When using a drained battery, the camera may turn off without the low battery warning  being displayed.
•  The battery will not be fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge th\
e battery using the  provided charger before use.
•  The normal charging time using the provided charger is approximately 3 h\
ours 30 minutes  (estimated).
•  Do not attempt to use chargers not speci fi cally designated for use with the supplied 
battery, or to use batteries not specifi  cally designated for use with the supplied charger.
# Cautions
•  There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with the incorre\
ct battery type. 
Dispose of the used battery following the instructions “Battery Handl\
ing Precautions” (P. 122).
Using your charger abroad
•  The charger can be used in most home electrical sources within the range\
 of 100 V to 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) around the world. However, depending on the country or area you 
are in, the AC wall outlet may be shaped differently and the charger may require a plug 
adapter to match the wall outlet. For details, ask at your local electri\
cal shop or travel 
agent.
•  Do not use commercially available travel adapters as the charger may mal\
function.
 Battery and charger 
						

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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 position enable writing.LOCK
# Cautions
•  The data in the card will not be erased completely even after formatting\
 the card or deleting the data. When discarding, destroy the card to prevent leakage \
of personal 
information.
•  “FlashAir” SD cards have built-in wireless LAN and cannot be forma\
tted. Use the software  supplied with the FlashAir card to format the card.
•  Use the FlashAir or Eye-Fi card in compliance with the laws and regulati\
ons of the country  where the camera is used. Remove the FlashAir or Eye-Fi card from the ca\
mera or 
disable the card functions in airplanes and other locations where use is\
 prohibited. (Using 
the Smartphone connection option (P. 69), Custom Menu [Eye-Fi] (P. 79))
•  The FlashAir or Eye-Fi card may become hot during use.
•  When using a FlashAir or Eye-Fi card, the battery may run out faster.
•  When using a FlashAir or Eye-Fi card, the camera may function more slowl\
y.
•  If you set the write protect switch of a FlashAir card to the “LOCK”\
 side, you will not be  able to use the wireless LAN function.
 Card basics 
						

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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 inside the camera.
•  Do not remove the body cap or attach the lens in dusty places.
•  Do not point the lens attached to the camera toward the sun. This may cause the camera  to malfunction or even ignite due to the magnifying effect of sunlight focusing through the 
lens.
•  Be careful not to lose the body cap and rear cap.
•  Attach the body cap to the camera to prevent dust from getting inside wh\
en no lens is  attached.
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens speci fi cations
 Names of  parts
1 Front cap
2 Filter mount thread
3 Focus ring
4 Zoom ring (zoom lenses only)
5 Mount index
6 Rear cap
7 Electrical contacts
8  UNLOCK switch (only retractable 
lenses)
9  Decoration ring (only some lenses,  remove when attaching a lens hood)
 Using power zoom lenses with macro functions (ED12-50mm f3.5-6.3EZ)
Lens operation is determined by the position of the zoom ring.
While pressing
MACRO
+
Zoom ringMACRO button
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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 Four Thirds 
system lens Micro Four Thirds 
system camera Ye s
Ye s Ye s
Four Thirds system 
lens Attachment 
possible with 
mount adapter Yes*
1Ye s
OM System lenses No Yes*
2
Micro Four Thirds 
system lens Four Thirds System 
Camera
No No No
*1  [C-AF] and [C-AF+TR] of [AF Mode] cannot be used.
*2  Accurate metering not possible.
 Main lens speci fi cations
Items  14-42mm 
f3.5-5.6 II R ED40-150mm 
f4.0-5.6R ED14-150mm
f4.0-5.6 ED12-50mm 
f3.5-6.3EZ
Mount Micro Four Thirds mount
  Focal  length 14 – 42 mm 40 – 150 mm 14 – 150 mm 12 – 50 mm
Max.  aperture f/3.5 – 5.6 f/4.0 – 5.6 f/4.0 – 5.6 f/3.5 – 6.3
Image  angle 75° – 29° 30.3° – 8.2° 75° – 8.2° 84° – 24°
Lens con fi guration 7 groups, 
8 lenses 10 groups, 
13 lenses 11 groups, 
15 lenses 9 groups, 
10 lenses
Iris  control f/3.5 – 22 f/4.0 – 22 f/4.0 – 22 f/3.5 – 22
Shooting range
(Focal length)  0.25 m – ) 
(14 – 19mm) 0.3 m – ) 
(20 – 42mm) 0.9 m – )
0.5 m – )0.35 m – )
0.2 m –0.5 m
(macro mode)
Focus adjustment AF/MF switching
Weight (excluding hood 
and cap) 113 g 190 g 260 g
212 g
Dimensions 
(Max. diameter × length) l56.5×50 mm
l63.5×83 mml63.5×83 mm l57×83 mm
Filter mount thread 
diameter 37 mm 58 mm 58 mm 52 mm
# Cautions
•  Edges of pictures may be cut off if more than one fi
 lter is used or if a thick fi lter is used. 
						

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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
Approx. 1.7 508
XB 1/12
Approx. 1.2 753
XSF
2560×1920 1/2.7
Approx. 3.2 271
XF 1/4
Approx. 2.2 398
XN 1/8
Approx. 1.1 782
XB 1/12
Approx. 0.8 1151
XSF
1920×1440 1/2.7
Approx. 1.8 476
XF 1/4
Approx. 1.3 701
XN 1/8
Approx. 0.7 1356
XB 1/12
Approx. 0.5 1968
XSF
1600×1200 1/2.7
Approx. 1.3 678
XF 1/4
Approx. 0.9 984
XN 1/8
Approx. 0.5 1906
XB 1/12
Approx. 0.4 2653
WSF
1280×960 1/2.7
Approx. 0.9 1034
WF 1/4
Approx. 0.6 1488
WN 1/8
Approx. 0.4 2773
WB 1/12
Approx. 0.3 3813
WSF
1024×768 1/2.7
Approx. 0.6 1564
WF 1/4
Approx. 0.4 2260
WN 1/8
Approx. 0.3
 4068
WB 1/12
Approx. 0.2 5547
WSF
640×480 1/2.7
Approx. 0.3 3589
WF 1/4
Approx. 0.2 5085
WN 1/8
Approx. 0.2 7627
WB 1/12
Approx. 0.1 10170
*Assumes a 1GB SD card.
# Cautions
•  The number of storable still pictures may change according to the subjec\
t, whether or not  print reservations have been made, and other factors. In certain instanc\
es, the number 
of storable still pictures displayed on the monitor will not change even\
 when you take 
pictures or erase stored images.
• The actual  fi le size varies according to the subject.
•  The maximum number of storable still pictures displayed on the monitor i\
s 9999.
•  For the available recording time for movies, see the Olympus website.
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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 camera’s 
hot shoe. You can also attach the  fl ash to the fl  ash bracket on the camera using the 
bracket cable (optional). Refer to the documentation provided with the\
 external  fl ash 
units as well.
The upper limit of the shutter speed is 1/200 sec. when using a  fl ash.
Functions available with external  fl ash units
Optional  fl ash Flash control mode GN (Guide number)  (ISO100)RC mode
FL-600R TTL-AUTO, AUTO,  MANUAL, 
FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL GN36 (85 mm*) GN20 (24 mm*)

FL-300R TTL-AUTO, MANUAL GN20 (28 mm*)  
FL-14 TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL GN14 (28 mm*)  –
RF-11 TTL-AUTO, MANUAL GN11 –
TF-22 GN22 –
* The focal length of the lens that can be used (Calculated based on 35 m\
m  fi lm camera).
  Wireless remote control fl  ash photography
External fl ash units that are designated for use with this camera and have a remote\
 
control mode can be used for wireless  fl ash photography. The camera can control 
the supplied  fl ash unit and remote fl  ash units in up to three separate groups. See the 
instruction manuals provided with the external  fl ash units for details.
1 Set the remote fl  ash units to RC mode and place them as desired.
•  Turn the external fl  ash units on, press the MODE button, and select RC mode.
•  Select a channel and group for each external  fl ash unit.
2 Select [On] for [ # RC Mode] in X Shooting Menu 2 (P. 111).
•  The super control panel switches to RC mode.
•  You can choose a super control panel display by repeatedly pressing the  INFO 
button.
• Select a  fl ash mode (note that red-eye reduction is not available in RC mode). 
						

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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 communication  channel to the same 
channel used on the  fl ash.
Flash 
intensity
Flash control 
mode
Adjust settings for the 
camera fl  ash unit.
4 Attach the supplied  fl ash unit and raise the  fl ash head.
• After confi  rming that the built-in and remote  fl ash units have charged, take a test shot.
 Wireless fl  ash control rangePosition the wireless  fl ash units with their remote sensors facing the camera. The following 
illustration shows the approximate ranges at which the  fl ash units can be positioned. The 
actual control range varies with local conditions.
7m
5m100°100°
50°
50°
50°50°60°
60°
30°
30°
30°30°
# Cautions
•  We recommend using a single group of up to three remote  fl ash units.
• Remote  fl ash units cannot be used for second curtain slow synchronization or anti\
-shock 
exposures longer than 4 seconds.
•  If the subject is too close to the camera, the control fl  ashes emitted by the supplied fl ash 
may affect exposure (this effect can be reduced by reducing the output of the supplied 
fl  ash by, for example, using a diffuser).
•  The upper limit of fl  ash synchronization timing is 1/160 sec. when using the  fl ash in 
remote control mode.
Other external fl  ash units
Note the following when using a third-party  fl ash unit mounted on the camera hot shoe:• Using obsolete  fl ash units that apply currents of more than about 24 V to the camera hot 
shoe X-contact will damage the camera.
• Connecting  fl ash units with signal contacts that do not conform to Olympus speci fi cations 
may damage the camera.
•  Use only with the camera in shooting mode  M at shutter speeds slower than 1/160 s and 
at ISO settings other than [Auto].
•  Flash control can only be performed by manually setting the  fl ash to the ISO sensitivity 
and aperture values selected with the camera. Flash brightness can be ad\
justed by 
adjusting either ISO sensitivity or aperture.
• Use a  fl ash with an angle of illumination suited to the lens. Angle of illumination is usually 
expressed using 35-mm format equivalent focal lengths.