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Olympus OM System OM-1 User Manual

Olympus OM System OM-1
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Instruction Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
Model No. : IM027
Table of Contents
1. Preparation
2. Shooting
3. Using the Menus
4. Shooting Settings
5. Playback
6. Customizing the Camera
7. Setting Up the Camera
8.
Connecting the Camera to
External Devices
9. Cautions
10. Information
11. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Thank you for purchasing our digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please
read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life.
Be sure you have read and understood the contents of “11. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS”, before
using this product. Keep these instructions available 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.
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 our website.

Table of Contents

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Olympus OM System OM-1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandOlympus
ModelOM System OM-1
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Names of parts

1. Preparation

Unpacking the box contents

Lists camera and included accessories, advising to check for missing items.

Attaching the Strap

Provides step-by-step instructions for attaching the camera strap.

Attaching Cable Protectors

Explains how to attach cable protectors to prevent disconnection and damage.

Inserting and removing the battery

Details the procedure for inserting and removing the camera's battery.

Charging the Battery

Explains how to charge the battery using the supplied USB-AC adapter or a USB device.

Inserting and removing the card

Covers the process of inserting and removing memory cards.

Using Memory Cards

Discusses dual memory card usage, usable card types, and write-protect switches.

Attaching and removing lenses

Provides instructions for mounting and dismounting interchangeable lenses.

Using the monitor

Explains how to adjust the monitor's angle for ease of viewing.

Turning the camera on

Describes how to power on the camera and explains battery level indication.

Sleep Mode

Explains the camera's automatic power-saving sleep mode.

Initial setup

Guides users through the initial setup process, including language and clock settings.

2. Shooting

Information displays while shooting

Details the information shown on the monitor during still photography and movie mode.

Switching between displays

Explains how to switch between viewfinder and monitor displays using the eye sensor.

Switching the information display

Describes how to cycle through different information display screens using the INFO button.

Shooting still pictures

Covers selecting shooting modes and framing the shot.

Types of shooting modes

Lists and briefly explains shooting modes like P, A, S, M, B, and Custom.

Shooting with touch screen operations

Explains how to use touch controls for focusing and taking photographs.

Photo Review (Image Review)

Describes how to review pictures immediately after shooting and adjust display duration.

Taking Pictures Using the Shooting Modes

Details how to use various shooting modes like Program AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Shutter-Priority AE, Manual Exposure.

Recording Movies

Explains how to record movies in movie mode and basic settings.

Choosing an Exposure Mode (Movie Exposure Modes)

Details exposure modes (P, A, S, M) available for movie recording.

Recording movies in photo shooting modes

Explains how to record movies using the REC button in photo shooting modes.

Touch Controls (Silent Controls)

Describes how to prevent operating sounds using touch controls for shooting.

3. Using the Menus

What you can do with menus

Introduces the menu system for customization and setup options.

How to operate the menus

Explains how to navigate menus using dials and buttons.

Displaying the description of a menu item

Describes how to view descriptions of menu items by pressing the INFO button.

Items shown in gray

Explains why menu items may appear gray and how to see the reason.

4. Shooting Settings

How to change the shooting settings (Direct buttons/Super Control Panel)

Explains accessing settings via direct buttons and the Super Control Panel.

Basic functions for focusing

Covers focus modes like S-AF, C-AF, MF, and their operations.

Functions for changing camera operation regarding focus

Covers Lens Focus Range, C-AF Lens Scanning, and Fine-Tuning Autofocus.

Metering and Exposure

Explains exposure compensation, EV steps, fine-tuning, and flicker reduction.

Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO)

Covers setting ISO sensitivity, auto ISO options, and restrictions.

Flash photography

Covers flash units, attachment, modes, wireless control, sync speed, and flash/exposure compensation.

Sequential Shooting/Self-Timer

Details drive modes like single frame, sequential, self-timer, pro capture, and anti-shock.

Image Stabilization

Explains how to reduce camera shake and use image stabilization features.

Color and Quality

Covers image quality settings, aspect ratio, peripheral illumination, and picture modes.

Special shooting modes (Computational Modes)

Describes modes like High Res Shot, Live ND, Focus Stacking, HDR, Multiple Exposure, Digital Zoom, Interval Shooting, Keystone Correction, Fisheye Distortion.

5. Playback

Information display during playback

Explains basic and overall display of image information.

Switching the information display

Describes how to cycle through different information displays using the INFO button.

Viewing photographs and movies

Covers viewing still images and movies, including playback controls.

Playing back separated movies

Explains how to play back long movies recorded in multiple files.

Finding Pictures Quickly

Details methods for quickly finding pictures via index and calendar playback.

Zooming In (Playback Zoom)

Explains how to zoom into pictures during playback and scroll.

Playback Using Touch Controls

Describes using touch controls for full-frame playback, magnification, movie playback, and index/calendar playback.

Setting playback functions

Covers rotating pictures, protecting images, copying, deleting, and disabling confirmation.

Print order

Explains how to save digital print orders to the memory card.

Resetting all protection/share orders/print orders/ratings

Allows resetting various settings for all pictures on a card at once.

Adding Audio to Pictures

Describes recording and adding audio to pictures.

Audio Playback

Explains how to play back audio recorded with pictures and adjust volume.

Retouching Pictures

Covers retouching RAW and JPEG pictures with various editing options.

Combining Pictures (Image Overlay)

Explains how to overlay multiple RAW photos to create a new picture.

Trimming movies

Details how to cut selected footage from movies.

Creating Movie Stills

Describes how to save a still copy of a selected frame from a movie.

Changing the role of the R button during playback

Allows reassigning the function of the R button during playback.

Changing the roles of the front and rear dials during playback

Allows reassigning the functions of the front and rear dials during playback.

Choosing the Playback Zoom Ratio

Sets the starting zoom ratio for playback zoom.

Automatically rotating portrait-orientation pictures for playback

Controls automatic rotation of portrait-orientation pictures during playback.

Choosing the information displayed during playback

Selects which information is displayed during playback.

Choosing the information displayed during magnified playback

Configures information display when magnifying pictures.

Configuring the index display

Changes the number of frames shown in index display and enables calendar display.

6. Customizing the Camera

Functions for Configuring Camera Controls

Explains how to change button roles, assign functions, and customize controls.

Changing the roles of buttons

Details assigning different roles to camera buttons.

Assigning Roles to the Front and Rear Dials

Configures functions for the front and rear dials in different shooting modes.

Changing the Dial Direction

Sets the rotation direction for dials to set exposure or other parameters.

Changing the Functions of the Multi Selector

Configures operations for the multi selector, including its center button and tilt functions.

Customizing the Fn Lever

Explains how to configure the Fn lever for different functions and modes.

Using multi function options (Multi Function)

Allows assigning multiple roles to a single button for quick access.

Histogram Exposure Warning

Sets brightness levels for overexposed or underexposed warnings in the histogram.

Settings related to operation and display of menus

Covers cursor position, menu start position, and shortcuts for B mode.

Configuring the cursor on the menu screen

Defines where the menu cursor appears and how it behaves.

Choosing how to move between pages with the rear dial

Controls page navigation behavior when using the rear dial in menus.

[Yes]/[No] Default (Priority Set)

Sets the default highlighted option for confirmation dialogs.

“My Menu” Settings

Allows creation of a personalized menu tab with selected items.

Managing “My Menu”

Explains how to reorder, move, or remove items and pages from "My Menu".

7. Setting Up the Camera

Card/Folder/File Settings

Covers card formatting, recording destinations, and file naming.

Formatting the card

Details the process of formatting memory cards before first use.

Setting the card to record to

Selects which card slot records still images and movies.

Specifying a folder to save images in

Allows specifying a folder for saving images on the memory card.

File Naming Options

Chooses how files are named, including prefix and number assignment.

User information

Covers saving lens information, output resolution, and copyright information.

Saving lens info

Registers lens information like focal length and aperture for stabilization features.

Output Resolution

Sets the output resolution information (dpi) stored with photo files.

Adding Copyright Information

Stores copyright information as Exif tags with saved photos.

Monitor/Sound/Connection Settings

Adjusts monitor brightness/hue, disables touch controls, and configures eye sensor and external monitor settings.

Disabling Touch Controls

Enables or disables touch screen controls on the monitor.

Monitor Brightness and Hue

Adjusts monitor color temperature and brightness.

Viewfinder Brightness and Hue

Adjusts viewfinder brightness and hue.

Configuring the eye sensor

Specifies camera operation when the eye is near the viewfinder.

Disabling the Focus Beep

Turns the autofocus confirmation beep on or off.

External Monitor Display Options

Sets signal output for HDMI connection, including output size and frame rate.

Choosing a USB Connection Mode

Selects how the camera functions when connected via USB (Storage, MTP, RAW/Control).

Battery/Sleep Settings

Manages battery status display, priority, sleep mode, and auto power off settings.

Dimming the Backlight

Adjusts monitor backlight dimming time to save battery.

Setting Sleep (Power Saving) Options

Configures the delay before the camera enters sleep mode.

Setting Auto Power Off Options

Sets the delay before the camera automatically turns off after sleep mode.

Reducing Power Consumption

Shortens backlight and sleep mode delays for faster power saving.

Reset/Clock/Language/Others Settings

Includes resetting settings, setting the camera clock, choosing language, and viewing firmware/certificates.

Restoring Default Settings

Resets camera settings to factory defaults.

Setting the Camera Clock

Guides setting the date, time, time zone, and daylight saving time.

Choosing a Language

Selects the language for menus and tool tips.

Calibrating the Level Gauge

Corrects deviation in the level gauge by setting a reference point.

Image Processing Check

Checks image sensor and processing functions using pixel mapping.

Viewing the Firmware Version

Displays firmware versions for camera and connected peripherals.

8. Connecting the Camera to External Devices

Precautions for Using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®

Warns about disabling wireless features in specific locations and potential security risks.

Disabling the camera’s wireless communication (Airplane Mode)

Explains how to disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communication.

Connecting the camera to a smartphone

Introduces connecting to a smartphone via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and using the OM Image Share app.

Pairing the Camera and Smartphone (Wi-Fi Connection)

Details the process of pairing the camera with a smartphone using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

Wireless Connection Standby Setting for When the Camera Is On (Bluetooth)

Configures standby status for wireless connection when the camera is powered on.

Wireless Settings for When the Camera Is Off (Power-off Standby)

Allows maintaining wireless connection to a smartphone after the camera is turned off.

Transferring images to a smartphone

Explains selecting and loading images to a smartphone.

Automatically uploading images while the camera is off

Describes automatic image upload setup with OM Image Share and power-off standby.

Shooting remotely with a smartphone (Live View)

Explains remote shooting using a smartphone with live view.

Shooting remotely with a smartphone (Remote Shutter)

Details remote shooting using a smartphone's shutter function.

Adding position information to images

Describes adding GPS position data to images using a smartphone.

Resetting smartphone connection settings

Restores smartphone connection settings to their default values.

Changing the password

Allows changing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth passwords.

Connecting to Computers via Wi-Fi

Covers connecting the camera to a computer via Wi-Fi, including software installation.

Readying the Computer (Windows)

Steps to manually register the camera in Windows settings.

Pairing the Computer with the Camera (New Link)

Guides the process of pairing the camera and computer via USB.

Adjusting Wi-Fi Settings (Wi-Fi Connection)

Covers Wi-Fi connection methods like WPS, network list, and manual connection.

Uploading Pictures as They Are Taken

Explains how to upload pictures to a computer as they are taken using OM Capture.

Connecting the Camera for High-Speed RAW Processing

Describes faster RAW processing when connected to a computer.

Copying Pictures to the Computer (Storage/MTP)

Explains copying pictures to a computer via USB as external storage.

Powering the Camera via USB (USB Power Delivery)

Describes powering the camera using USB Power Delivery compliant devices.

Connecting to TVs or External Displays via HDMI

Covers displaying pictures on TVs via HDMI and connecting for movie recording.

Viewing Pictures on a TV (HDMI)

Explains viewing photos and movies on a TV using an HDMI cable.

9. Cautions

Information about Dust and Water Resistant Features

Details the camera's IPX3 (water) and IP5X (dust) resistance specifications and precautions.

Precautions

Lists general precautions related to dust and water resistance, including handling and maintenance.

Maintenance

Provides instructions for cleaning the camera and removing foreign materials.

Battery and charger

Covers battery usage, charging, and disposal, including warnings.

Using your charger abroad

Advises on using the USB-AC adapter with different electrical sources globally.

10. Information

Interchangeable lenses

Discusses choosing lenses, system compatibility, and handling precautions.

Lens and camera combinations

Lists compatible lens types and their attachment, AF, and metering capabilities.

MF Clutch Lenses

Explains the function of MF clutch mechanisms on certain lenses.

Camera Displays for Lens SET and CALL Functions

Describes camera display indicators for saving and recalling lens focus positions.

Optional Accessories

Lists and describes optional accessories like chargers and battery holders.

Using the charger (BCX-1)

Details how to charge batteries using the BCX-1 charger and its indicators.

HLD-10 Power Battery Holder

Explains the use of the optional power battery holder for extended shooting.

Notes on using this product

Provides important notes and warnings for product usage and safety.

Designated External Flash Units

Lists compatible external flash units and their features.

Wireless remote control flash photography

Explains how to set up and use wireless remote flash control.

Other external flash units

Discusses using third-party flash units and potential compatibility issues.

Principal Accessories

Lists principal accessories like converter lenses and eyecups.

Cleaning and storing the camera

Provides instructions for cleaning and storing the camera, lenses, and accessories.

Cleaning the camera

Details exterior, monitor, and lens cleaning procedures.

Storage

Advises on proper storage conditions for prolonged periods.

Cleaning and checking the image pickup device

Explains dust reduction and pixel mapping functions.

Pixel Mapping - Checking the image processing functions

Guides through checking and adjusting image pickup device and processing functions.

Shooting tips and information

Offers troubleshooting tips for common issues like battery, language, focus, and noise.

Error codes

Lists monitor indications, possible causes, and corrective actions for errors.

Default Settings

Provides a table of default settings for shooting modes and functions.

11. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

General Precautions

Covers essential safety instructions for product usage, power, foreign objects, cleaning, heat, and attachments.

Location

Advises on safe placement and mounting of the camera, warning against flammable gases.

Do not look at the sun or strong lights with the camera.

Warns against pointing the camera at the sun or bright lights to prevent damage.

Keep young children, infants away from the camera.

Lists dangerous situations involving children and camera handling.

Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery, Battery Charger and USB-AC adapter

Strongly recommends using only specified accessories to prevent fire or injury.

NOTICE

Contains notices regarding camera storage, SD card usage, and data backup.

Disclaimer of Warranty

States the company's limitations of liability and warranty terms.

Warning

Warns about copyright laws and unauthorized use of material.

Copyright Notice

Outlines copyright and liability information regarding the manual and software.

Trademarks

Lists registered trademarks and product names.

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