Olympus Camera Pen E P5 Instruction Manual

							Table of Contents
Quick task index
1.Preparing the camera and flow of 
operations
2.Basic operations
3.Live control
4.Menu functions
5.Printing pictures
6.Connecting the camera to a 
computer
7.Other
8.Battery and charger
9.Card basics
10.Interchangeable lenses
11.Using separately sold accessories
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 longer ser vice 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 impor tant 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 
						

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Table of Contents
Quick task index 5
Unpack the box contents ............. 7
Preparing the camera and fl ow 
of operations  8
Names of parts ............................. 8
Charging and inserting the 
battery ......................................... 10
Inserting and removing cards ... 11
Attaching a lens to the 
camera ......................................... 12
Power on ..................................... 13
Setting the date/time .................. 14
Shooting ...................................... 15
Setting the Shooting mode ....... 15
Taking photographs .................. 15
Recording movies ..................... 17
Viewing photographs and 
movies ......................................... 18 Index display/
Calendar display ....................... 18
Viewing still images .................. 18
Watching movies ...................... 19
Volume...................................... 19
Protecting images ..................... 19
Erasing images ......................... 19
Selecting images ...................... 19
Using the touch screen .............. 20 Live guides ............................... 20
Shooting mode ......................... 20
Using the wireless LAN 
function ..................................... 21
Playback mode ......................... 21
Selecting and protecting 
images ...................................... 22
Basic operations  23
Basic shooting operations ........ 23
Monitor display during shooting ... 23
Switching the information 
display ...................................... 24
Using the shooting modes ........ 25 “Point-and-shoot” photography 
(P program mode) .................... 25
Choosing aperture 
(A aperture-priority mode) ....... 26
Choosing shutter speed 
(S shutter-priority mode) .......... 27
Choosing aperture and shutter 
speed (M manual mode) .......... 28
Using movie mode  (n) ............ 29
Adding effects to a movie 
[Movie Effect] ............................ 29
Using art fi  lters.......................... 31
Shooting in scene mode ........... 32
Using PHOTO STORY ............. 34
Using shooting options ............. 36 Using live guides ...................... 36
Controlling exposure 
(exposure compensation) ......... 37
Changing the brightness of 
highlights and shadows ............ 37
Using a fl  ash 
(fl  ash photography)................... 38
Choosing a focus target 
(AF Area) .................................. 40
Setting the AF target ................. 40
Face priority AF/
pupil detection AF ..................... 41
Zoom frame AF/zoom AF.......... 42
Sequential shooting/
using the self timer ................... 43
Adjusting color (white balance) ... 44
ISO sensitivity ........................... 45
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Basic playback operations ........ 46
Monitor display during playback ... 46
Switching the information 
display ...................................... 46
Single-frame playback .............. 47
Sharing images over Wi-Fi 
connection (Share Order) ......... 48
Using playback options............. 49
Live control  52
Using live control ....................... 52
Reducing camera shake 
(image stabilizer) ...................... 53
Processing options 
(picture mode) .......................... 54
Adding effects to a movie ......... 55
Setting the image aspect .......... 55
Image quality (record mode)..... 56
Adjusting  fl ash output 
(fl  ash intensity control).............. 57
Choosing how the camera 
measures brightness (metering) .. 58
Choosing a focus mode 
(AF mode)................................. 59
Movie sound options (recording 
sound with movies) ................... 60
Menu functions  61
Using the menus ........................ 61
 Shooting Menu 1/
Shooting Menu 2 ...................... 62
Formatting the card 
(Card Setup) ............................. 62
Restoring default settings 
(Reset/Myset) ........................... 63
Processing options 
(Picture Mode) .......................... 64
Image quality ( K) ................... 65
Setting the self timer (j/Y) ... 65
Varying settings over a series of 
photographs (bracketing).......... 66
Recording multiple exposures in a 
single image (multiple exposure) ... 68
Shooting automatically with a  fi xed 
interval (time lapse shooting)  ..... 69
Wireless remote control  fl ash 
photography.............................. 69
Digital Zoom 
(Digital Tele-converter) ............. 70
 Playback Menu ......................... 71
Displaying images rotated (R) ... 71
Editing still images .................... 71
Canceling all protections .......... 73
Using the Smartphone connection 
option 
(Connection to Smartphone) .... 73
 Setup Menu .............................. 74 X (Date/time setting) ............... 74
W (Changing the display 
language).................................. 74
i (Monitor brightness 
adjustment) ............................... 74
Rec View .................................. 74
Wi-Fi Settings ........................... 74
c/# Menu Display .................. 74
Firmware................................... 74
Setting up a wireless LAN 
connection (Wi-Fi Settings) ...... 75
Using the custom menus ........... 76 R AF/MF .................................. 76
S Button/Dial/Lever ................. 77
T Release/ j ......................... 77
U Disp/8/PC .......................... 78
V Exp/p/ISO .......................... 79
W # Custom ............................ 80
X K/Color/WB ....................... 81
Y Record/Erase ....................... 82
Z Movie ................................... 83
b K Utility .............................. 83
AEL/AFL ................................... 84
MF Assist .................................. 84
Button Function ........................ 85 
						

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L Lever Function ...................... 86
Viewing camera images on TV ... 87
Choosing the control panel 
displays (K Control Settings) ... 88
Adding information displays 
(G/Info Settings) ..................... 90
Shutter speeds when the  fl ash 
fi  res automatically 
[# X-Sync.] [ # Slow Limit] ...... 91
Using the accessory port 
menus .......................................... 92 Before Using the Accessory Port 
Menus ....................................... 92
Using OLYMPUS PENPAL ....... 93
A OLYMPUS PENPAL Share ... 94
B
 OLYMPUS PENPAL Album ... 95
C Electronic View fi nder ........... 95
Printing pictures  96
Print reservation (DPOF) ........... 96
Creating a print order................ 96
Removing all or selected 
pictures from the print order ..... 97
Direct printing (PictBridge) ....... 97 Easy printing ............................. 98
Custom printing ........................ 98
Connecting the camera to a 
computer 100
Installing the PC software ....... 100
Copying pictures to a computer 
without OLYMPUS Viewer 3 ..... 102
Using the camera wireless LAN 
function ..................................... 103
Things you can do with 
OI.Share ..................................... 105
Other 106
Shooting tips and 
information ................................ 106
Error codes ............................... 108
Cleaning and storing the 
camera ....................................... 110Cleaning the camera .............. 110
Storage ................................... 110
Cleaning and checking the 
image pickup device ............... 110
Pixel Mapping - Checking the 
image processing functions .... 111
Battery and charger  112
Battery and charger ................. 112
Using your charger abroad ..... 112
Card basics  113
Usable cards ............................. 113
Record mode and fi le size/number 
of storable still pictures ............ 114
Interchangeable lenses  115
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens 
specifi  cations .......................... 115
Using separately sold 
accessories 119
Electronic Viewfi  nder (VF-4) .... 119
External fl  ash units designated 
for use with this camera .......... 121
Wireless remote control  fl ash 
photography............................ 121
Other external fl  ash units ........ 122
Principal Accessories .............. 123
System chart ............................. 124
Menu directory .......................... 126
Specifi  cations ........................... 132
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  135
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......... 135
Index 145 
						

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Quick task index 
Shootingg
Taking pictures with automatic settingsiAUTO (A)15
Easy photography with special effects
Art fi  lter (ART)3 1
Choosing an aspect ratio
Aspect ratio 55
Quickly matching settings to the scene 
Scene mode ( SCN)3 2
Pro-level photography made simple
Live Guide 36
Adjusting the brightness of a photograph
Exposure compensation 37
Taking pictures with a blurred background
Live Guide 36
Aperture priority shooting 26
Taking pictures that stop the subject in 
motion or convey a sense of motion
Live Guide 36
Shutter priority shooting 27
Taking pictures with the correct color
White balance 44
One-touch white balance 45
Processing pictures to match the subject/
Taking monotone pictures
Picture Mode 54
Art fi  lter (ART)3 1
When the camera will not focus on your 
subject/Focusing on one area
Using the touch screen 20
AF Area 40
Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 42
Focusing on a small spot in the frame/
confi  rming focus before shooting
Zoom frame AF/zoom AF 42
Recomposing photographs after focusing
C-AF+TR (AF tracking) 59
Turning off the beep speaker
8 (Beep sound) 79
Taking photos without the  fl ash
ISO/DIS Mode 45/32
Reducing camera shake
Image Stabilizer 53
Anti-Shock 80
Self-timer 43
Remote cable 123
Taking pictures of a subject against 
backlight
Flash shooting 38
Gradation (Picture Mode) 64
Photographing  fi reworks
Bulb/time photography 28
Scene mode ( SCN)3 2
Reducing image noise (mottling)
Noise Reduct. 79
Taking pictures without white subjects 
appearing too white or black subjects 
appearing too dark
Gradation (Picture Mode) 64
Histogram/
Exposure compensation 24/37
Highlight&Shadow Control 37
Optimizing the monitor/
adjusting monitor hue
Monitor brightness 
adjustment 74
Live View Boost 78
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Quick task index
Checking set effect before taking a 
picturePreview function85
Test Picture 85
Checking horizontal or vertical orientation 
before shooting
Level gauge  24
Shooting with deliberate composition
Displayed Grid 78
Zooming in on photos to check focus
Autoq (Rec View) 74
Self-portraits
Self-timer 43
Sequential shooting
Sequential shooting 43
Extending the useful life of the battery
Sleep 79
Increasing the number of pictures that 
can be taken
Record mode 56
Playback/Retouchg
Viewing images on a TVHDMI/Video Out 78
Playback on TV 87
Viewing slideshows with background 
music
Slideshow 51
Brightening shadows
Shadow Adj (JPEG Edit) 72
Dealing with red-eye
Redeye Fix (JPEG Edit) 72
Printing made easy
Direct printing 97
Commercial prints
Creating a print order 96
Simple photo sharing
Share Order 48
Using the camera wireless 
LAN function 103
OLYMPUS PENPAL 92
Connection to Smartphone 73
Camera Settingsg
Restoring default settingsReset 63
Saving the settings
Myset 63
Changing the menu display language
W 74 
						

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Unpack the box contents
Indications used in this manual
The following symbols are used throughout this manual.
# CautionsImportant information on factors which may lead to a malfunction 
or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be 
absolutely avoided.
$ NotesPoints to note when using the camera.
% TipsUseful information and hints that will help you get the most out of 
your camera.
gReference pages describing details or related information.
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.
Camera
Body capStrapUSB cable 
CB-USB6
•  Computer software CD-ROM
• Instruction manual
• Warranty card
Lithium ion battery  BLN-1 Lithium ion charger 
BCN-1
 Attaching the strap
1 Thread the strap in the direction of 
the arrows.2 Lastly, pull the strap tight making 
sure that it is fastened securely.
21
3
4
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1
Names of parts
1
2
3
5
4
76
9 8d
a
c
b
5 0
e
f
h
i
j
g
1  Mode dial ........................................P. 15
2  Shutter button .................................P. 16
3 ON/OFF lever ................................P. 13
4  Fn button ........................................P. 19
5  Strap eyelet.......................................P. 7
6 Sub-dial* ( k) ..................P. 18, 25 – 28
7  Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator  ...............................................P. 43/P. 77
8  Lens attachment mark ....................P. 12
9  Mount (Remove the body cap before  attaching the lens.) 0  Stereo microphone .............P. 50, 60, 73
a  Hot shoe cover
b Internal 
fl ash ...................................P. 38
c  Lens release button ........................P. 12
d  Lens lock pin
e Tripod socket
f  Battery/card compartment cover.....P. 10
g  Battery/card compartment lock .......P. 10
h Connector cover
i  HDMI micro connector (type D) ......P. 87 
j  Multi-connector .................P. 87, 97, 100
*  In this manual, the j and k icons represent operations performed using the main dial  (P. 9) and sub-dial.
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1
3 2 a
db
4567 8 9 c
0
F (Up) / 
F (Exposure compensation) 
button (P. 37)
I (Right) /# (Flash) 
button (P. 38)
G (Down) /  jY 
(Sequential shooting/Self-timer)  button (P. 43)
H (Left) / 
P (AF 
target) button (P. 40)
Q button 
(P. 52, 61)
1  Flash switch ....................................P. 38
2  Accessory port ................................P. 92
3  Monitor ................................P. 13, 23, 46
4  H/R (Movie) button ........P. 19/P. 17, 85
5  Lever ..................................P.  25 – 28,  86
6  U button  .......................P. 18, 42, 47, 90
7  MENU button .................................P. 61
8   (Erase) button ............................P. 19 9 
q (Playback) button  ................P. 18, 47
0  Arrow pad* ......................................P. 18
a  Hot shoe .......................................P. 121
 b  Main dial ( j) .........................P.  25 – 28
c Speaker
d  INFO (Information display) button
 ............................................P. 24, 37, 46
*  In this manual, the FGHI icons represent operations performed using the arrow 
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Preparing the camera and fl ow of operations
1
Charging and inserting the battery
1 Charging the battery.
Charging indicator
BCN-1
 Charging in 
progress Lights orange
Charging 
complete  Off
Charging error Blinks orange
(Charging time: Up to 
approximately 4 hours)
1
2
3AC wall outlet
AC cable
Lithium ion charger
Lithium ion battery
Direction indicating mark ( )
Charging indicator
# Cautions
•  Unplug the charger when 
charging is complete.
2 Loading the battery.
3
2
1
 Battery/card 
compartment lock
 Battery/card 
compartment cover
Direction 
indicating  mark
Removing the batteryTurn off the camera before opening or closing the 
battery/card compartment cover. To remove the 
battery, fi  rst 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 i\
n case the battery in use drains.
•  Also read “Battery and charger” (P. 112).