OLYMPUS E-M10 Mark III S Digital Camera Instruction Manual

June 13, 2024
Olympus

OLYMPUS E-M10 Mark III S Digital Camera Instruction Manual
OLYMPUS E-M10 Mark III S Digital Camera

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. A PDF manual is provided on our website. The PDF manual details all camera functions. In addition to the manual, we also offer software for controlling the camera and managing and retouching images. The PDF manual can also be downloaded using the OLYMPUS Image Share (OI.Share) smartphone app. When downloading items from our websites, note the following. For customers in North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean: http://www.getolympus.com/us/en/
For customers in Europe:https://www.olympus.co.uk/site/en/c/cameras/
For customers in Asia: http://asia.olympus-imaging.com /
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Olympus will not be held liable for violations of local regulations arising from use of this product outside the country or region of purchase.

Wireless LA

The camera features built-in wireless LAN. Use of this feature outside the country or region of purchase may violate local wireless regulations; be sure to check with local authorities before use. Olympus will not be held liable for the user’s failure to comply with local regulations.

Preparing the Camera

  1. Loading the battery.

    • Use only BLS-50 batteries.
      Preparing the Camera
  2. Loading the card.
    Preparing the Camera

  3. Attach a lens to the camera.

    • 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 clockwise until you hear it click.
      Preparing the Camera
  4. Move the ON/OFF lever to the ON position.

    • When the camera is turned on, the monitor will turn on. Viewfinder The viewfinder turns on and the monitor turns off automatically when you put your eye to the viewfinder.

Setting the date/time

  1. Display the menus.

    • Press the MENU button to display the menus.
    • A guide is displayed in 2 seconds after you select an option.
    • Press the INFO button to view or hide guides.
      Setting the date/time
  2. Select in the (setup) tab.

    • Use on the arrow pad to select [d] and press .
    • Select and press .
      Setting the date/time
  3. Set the date, time, and date format. Use HI to select items.

    • Use FG to change the selected item.
    • Press the Q button to set the camera clock.
  4. Select [W] (changing the display language) in the [d] (setup) tab.

    • You can change the language used for the on-screen display and error messages from English to another language.
    • Use FGHI to highlight a language and press the Q button to select the highlighted language.
  5. Press the MENU button to exit the menus.

Shooting still pictures

Use the mode dial to select the shooting mode, and then shoot the image.

  1. Types of shooting modes
    For how to use the various shooting modes, see the following.
Shooting mode Description
AUTO The camera automatically selects the most appropriate shooting mode.
SCN The camera automatically optimizes settings for the subject or scene.
AP Use for quick access to advanced shooting settings.
ART Add artistic effects.
P The camera meters subject brightness and automatically adjusts shutter

speed and aperture for optimal results.
A| You choose the aperture and the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed for optimal results.
S| You choose the shutter speed and the camera automatically adjusts aperture for optimal results.
M| You choose both the aperture and shutter speed.
| Shoot movies of various types.

  1. Rotate the mode dial to choose a mode.
    Shooting still pictures

  2. Frame the shot.

    • Be careful that your fi ngers or the camera strap do not obstruct the lens or AF illuminator.
  3. Adjust the focus.

    • Display the subject in the center of the monitor, and lightly press the shutter button down to the fi rst position (press the shutter button halfway). The AF confi rmation mark (() will be displayed, and a green frame (AF target) will be displayed in the focus location.
      Adjust the focus

    • If the AF confi rmation mark blinks, the subject is not in focus.

  4. Release the shutter.

    • Press the shutter button all the way (fully).
    • The camera will release the shutter and take a picture.
    • The shot image will be displayed on the monitor.
      Release the shutter

Shooting with touch screen operations

Tap to cycle through touch screen settings.
![Shooting with touch screen

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Recording movies

Recording movies in photo shooting modes

The button can be used for movie recording even when the mode dial is not in the position.

  1. Press the button to begin recording.

    • Movie you are recording will be displayed on the monitor.
    • If you put your eye to the viewfi nder, movie you are recording will be displayed in the viewfi nder.
    • You can change the focus location by tapping the screen while recording.
      Recording movies
  2. Press the R button again to end recording

Viewing photographs and movies

  1. Press the button.
    ![Viewing photographs and

movies](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot_26-126.png)

Index display/ Calendar display

  • In single-frame playback, rotate the rear dial to for index playback. Rotate further for My Clips playback and further still for calendar playback.
  • Turn the rear dial to U to return to single-frame playback.

Viewing still images

Close-up playback
In single-frame playback, turn the rear dial to U to zoom in. Turn to to return to single-frame playback.

Adjusting Settings for Connection to a Smartphone

Erasing an image

Display an image you want to delete and press the button. Select [Yes] and press the button.

Start the OI.Share App installed on your smartphone.

  • Olympus accepts no responsibility for violations of local regulations governing wireless communication caused by the use of the camera’s wireless LAN feature outside the country or region of purchase.
  1. Select [Device Connection] in the q Playback Menu and press the Q button.

    • You can also connect by tapping G in the monitor.
  2. Follow the on-screen guide to adjust Wi-Fi settings.

    • The SSID, password, and QR code are displayed in the monitor.
  3. Tap the camera icon at the bottom of the OI.Share display.

  4. Follow the on-screen instructions in OI.Share to scan the QR code and adjust connection settings.

    • Some smartphones will need to be confi gured manually after reading the QR code. If the smartphone is connected to another Wi-Fi network or device, you may need to change the network selected in the smartphone’s Setting app to the camera SSID.
    • If you are unable to scan the QR code, follow the on-screen instructions in OI.Share to adjust settings manually. To connect, enter the SSID and password displayed in the camera monitor into the smartphone Wi-Fi settings dialog. For information on how to access Wi-Fi settings on your smartphone, see the documentation provided with the device.
  5. 5 To end the connection, press MENU on the camera or tap [Disconnect] on the
    monitor screen.

    • You can also turn the camera off and end the connection from OI.Share.
      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.

    • Do not use commercially available travel adapters as the charger may malfunction. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL.

**** An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product.

WARNING If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, serious injury or death may result.

CAUTION If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, injury may result.

NOTICE If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, damage to the equipment may result.

WARNING!
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER DISASSEMBLE, EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.

General Precautions

Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. Save all manuals and documentation for future reference.
Power Source — Connect this product only to the power source described on the product label.
Foreign Objects — To avoid personal injury, never insert a metal object into the product.
Cleaning — Always unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or any type of organic solvent to clean this product.
Heat — Never use or store this product near any heat source such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of equipment or appliance that generates heat, including stereo amplifi ers.
Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus.
Location — To avoid damage to the product, mount the product securely on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket.

WARNING

  • Do not use the camera near fl ammable or explosive gases.

  • Rest your eyes periodically when using the viewfi nder. Failure to observe this precaution could result in eyestrain, nausea, or sensations similar to motion sickness. The length and frequency of the required rest varies with the individual; use your own judgement. If you feel tired or unwell, avoid using the viewfi nder and if necessary consult a physician.

  • Do not use the fl ash and LED (including AF illuminator) on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range.

    • You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects. Firing the fl ash too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision.
  • Do not look at the sun or strong lights with the camera.

  • Keep young children, infants away from the camera.

    • Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young children and infants to prevent the following dangerous situations which could cause serious injury:
    • Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation.
    • Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts.
    • Accidentally fi ring the fl ash into their own eyes or those of another child.
    • Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera.
  • Should you notice that the charger is emitting smoke, heat, or an unusual noise or smell, immediately cease use and unplug the charger from the power outlet, and then contact an authorized distributor or service center.

  • Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it.

    • Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may cause a fi re or burn your hands.
  • Never hold or operate the camera with wet hands. This may cause overheating, exploding, burning, electrical shocks, or malfunctions.

  • Do not leave the camera in places where it may be subject to extremely high temperatures.

    • Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the camera to catch fi re. Do not use the charger if it is covered (such as a blanket). This could cause overheating, resulting in fi re.
  • Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a low temperature burn.

    • When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in a low-temperature burn. Pay attention to the following:
    • When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. If you hold on to the camera in this state, a low-temperature burn may be caused.
    • In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the camera’s body may be lower than the environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves when handling the camera in cold temperatures.
  • The camera uses a lithium-ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specifi ed charger. Do not use any other chargers.

  • Never incinerate or heat batteries in microwaves, on hot plates, or in pressure vessels, etc.

  • Never leave the camera on or near electromagnetic devices. This may cause overheating, burning, or exploding.

  • Do not connect terminals with any metallic objects.

  • Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, keys, etc. The short circuit may cause overheating, exploding, or burning, which burn or damage you.

  • To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any way, solder, etc.

  • If battery fl uid gets into your eyes, fl ush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running water and seek medical attention immediately.

  • If you cannot remove the battery from the camera, contact an authorized distributor or service center. Do not try to remove the battery by force. Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) may produce heat or an explosion.

  • Always store batteries out of the reach of small children and pets. If they accidentally swallow a battery, seek medical attention immediately.

  • To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fi re or explosion, use only batteries recommended for use with this product.

  • If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specifi ed time, stop charging them and do not use them.

  • Do not use batteries with scratches or damage tothe casing, and do not scratch the battery.

  • Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration by dropping or hitting. This may cause exploding, overheating, or burning.

  • If a battery leaks, has unusual odor, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during operation, stop using the camera, and keep away from fi re immediately.

  • If a battery leaks fl uid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and fl ush the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately. If the fl uid burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately.

  • Never use lithium-ion batteries in a low-temperature environment. Doing so may cause generation of heat, ignition, or explosion.
    CAUTION

  • Do not cover the fl ash with a hand while fi ring.

  • Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc.

  • Keep batteries dry at all times.

  • The battery may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid minor burns, do not remove it immediately after using the camera.

  • This camera uses one Olympus lithium-ion battery. Use the specifi ed genuine battery. There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with the incorrect battery type.

  • Please recycle batteries to help save our planet’s resources. When you throw away dead batteries, be sure to cover their terminals and always observe local laws and regulations.
    NOTICE

  • Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places.

  • Use SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards only. Never use other types of cards. If you accidently insert another type of card into the camera, contact an authorized distributor or service center. Do not try to remove the card by force.

  • Regularly back up important data to a computer or other storage device to prevent accidental loss.

  • OLYMPUS accepts no liability for any loss of data associated with this device.

  • Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera. It could easily catch on stray objects and cause serious damage.

  • Before transporting the camera, remove a tripodand all other non-OLYMPUS accessories.

  • Insert the battery carefully as described in theoperating instructions.

  • Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for leaks, discoloration, warping, or any other abnormality.

  • Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period.

  • When storing the battery for a long period, select acool location for storage.

  • Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used.

  • Using the wireless LAN function

  • Turn off the camera in hospitals and other locations where medical equipment is present. The radio waves from the camera may adversely affect medical equipment, causing a malfunction that results in an accident. Be sure to disable wireless LAN function in the vicinity of medical equipment.

  • Turn off the camera when onboard aircraft. Using wireless devices onboard may hinder safe operation of the aircraft. Be sure to disable wireless LAN function onboard aircraft.

FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipmentand receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
  • Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers.

FCC/ISED Caution

Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or equipment except Olympus wireless equipment whose RF exposure was evaluated for this equipment. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.

Website:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio freqhttps://cs.olympus- imaging.jp/en/support/imsg/ digicamera/download/notice/rfsimullist.cfmuency (RF) Exposure Guidelines as this equipment has very low levels of RF energy.

The available scientifi c evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such fi ndings have not been confi rmed by additional research. IM006 has been tested and found to comply with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the ISED radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.

For customers in North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number : IM006
Trade Name : OLYMPUS
Responsible Party :
Address : 3500 Corporate Parkway, P. O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, USA
Telephone Number : 484-896-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

For customers in Europe

Simple Declaration of Conformity Hereby, OLYMPUS CORPORATION declares that the radio equipment type IM006 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.olympus-europa.com/

This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product.

This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin Directive 2006/66/EC Annex II] indicates separate collection of waste batteries in the EU countries. Please do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse.
Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste batteries.

Wireless LAN

Compatible standard| IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2412 – 2462 MHz10 mW or less
Firmware| Version 1.0 or later

For customers in Mexico

The operation of this equipment is subject to the following two conditions: (1) it is possible that this equipment or device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment or device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For customers in Singapore Complies with IMDA Standards DB104634

Certifications

Certification marks showing some of the standards with which the camera complies can be viewed via the camera’s electronic display. These marks can be displayed as follows:

MENU button tab a tab [Certification]

Trademarks

  • Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
  • The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certifi cation mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
  • All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners.
Flash Gno: 5.8 (ISO100•m)8.2 (ISO200•m)
Monitor 3.0″ TFT color LCD
USB cable CB-USB12
Lithium ion battery BLS-50
Lithium ion charger BCS-5
Operating environment (Temperature) 0°C – 40°C (32°F – 104°F)(operation)

/–20°C – 60°C (– 4°F – 140°F)(storage)

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