Olympus E-P5 User 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 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

Olympus E-P5 Specifications

General

Sensor Type	Live MOS
Sensor Size	17.3 x 13.0 mm (Four Thirds)
Continuous Shooting Speed	9 fps
LCD Screen Size	3.0 inches
LCD Screen Resolution	1, 037, 000 dots
LCD Type	Tilting touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes
Dimensions	122 x 69 x 37 mm
Image Processor	TruePic VI
Shutter Speed	60-1/8000 sec
Built-in Flash	Yes
Battery Life	Approx. 330 shots
ISO Sensitivity	ISO 200-25600
Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift
Autofocus System	Contrast Detection AF
Weight	420 g
Viewfinder	Optional external
Effective Pixels	16.1 Megapixels
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion BLS-5

Summary

1 Preparing the camera and flow of operations

Charging and inserting the battery

Guides on how to charge the battery and insert it into the camera.

Inserting and removing cards

Instructions for loading and unloading memory cards from the camera.

Attaching a lens to the camera

Step-by-step process for mounting and dismounting lenses.

Power on

Explains how to turn the camera on and off, and monitor status indicators.

Setting the date/time

2 Basic operations

Setting the Shooting mode

Explains how to select different shooting modes like P, A, S, M, etc.

Taking photographs

Provides a basic guide on how to compose and capture a photograph.

Recording movies

ISO sensitivity

3 Live control

Reducing camera shake (image stabilizer)

Processing options (picture mode)

Image quality (record mode)

Choosing a focus mode (AF mode)

4 Menu functions

Formatting the card (Card Setup)

Steps for preparing a memory card for use in the camera.

Restoring default settings (Reset/Myset)

How to revert camera settings to factory defaults or save custom ones.

Using the custom menus

Customizing button functions and camera behavior.

Setup Menu

Configuring basic camera settings like date, language, and display.

LV super control panel

Using the accessory port menus

6 Connecting the camera to a computer

Installing the PC software

Copying pictures to a computer without OLYMPUS Viewer 3

Using the camera wireless LAN function

Connecting the camera to a smartphone wirelessly.

Things you can do with OI.Share

7 Other

Error codes

Explains common error messages and their solutions.

Cleaning and storing the camera

Pixel Mapping - Checking the image processing functions

8 Battery and charger

Battery and charger

9 Card basics

Usable cards

Record mode and file size/number of storable still pictures

10 Interchangeable lenses

M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications

Main lens specifications

12 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

General Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for product usage and handling.

Battery Handling Precautions

Critical safety guidelines for battery use, charging, and disposal.

Caution for Usage Environment

Precautions for operating and storing the camera in various environmental conditions.