Olympus XZ-1 Creator Bedienungsanleitung

Instruction Manual XZ-1 DIGIT AL CAMERA ● 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 t[...]

2 EN Step 1 Checking the contents of the box Step 2 Preparing the Camera “Preparing the Camera” (p. 13) Step 3 Shooting and Playing Back Images “Shooting, Viewing, and Erasing” (p. 20) Step 4 How to Use the Camera “Camera Settings” (p. 3) Step 5 Printing “Direct printing (PictBridge)” (p. 64) “Print Reservations (DPOF)” (p. 68) [...]

3 EN Camera Settings Using the Direct Buttons Using the Direct Buttons Frequently used functions can be accessed using the direct buttons. Zoom lever (p. 22, 26) Shutter button (p. 21) R button (record movies) (p. 21) q button (switch between shooting and playback) (p. 21, 23) m button (p. 6) INFO button (change information display) (p. 23, 26, 36,[...]

4 EN Wheel controller Wheel controller F (up) / F (exposure compensation) button (p. 38 ) G (down) / j Y (sequential shooting/Self-timer) button (p. 38) / D button (erase) (p. 25) H (left) / & (macro) button (p. 36) / P (AF target) button (p. 37 ) I (right) / # ( fl ash) button (p. 37) A button (p. 4, 5) The symbols FGHI displayed for image se[...]

5 EN Using the Live Control Using the Live Control T o display the live control, press A during shooting. The live control can be used to adjust shooting functions while previewing their effects in the monitor . The live control is not displayed in A mode. See “Menus for Shooting Functions” (p. 7) for a list of the functions that can be adjuste[...]

6 EN 1 Press the m button. The menus are displayed. Reset Photo Mode Picture Mode WB XW Settings Flash Settings Bracket Settings Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer Natural Auto Off On Camera Menu 1/2 Exit Set 2 Press H to highlight the page tabs. Use FG to select the desired page tab and press I . Custom Mode Setup Format Backup USB Connection q Power O[...]

7 EN Menu Index Menus for Shooting Functions ISO .........................................p. 39 Picture mode .........................p. 39 White balance .........................p. 40 Sequential shooting/ Self-timer ................................p. 38 Aspect ratio.............................p. 41 Image size (still images) .........p. 41 Frame s[...]

8 EN Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Custom Mode Setup ...............p. 57 Memory Format/Format ..........p. 57 Backup....................................p. 57 USB Connection .....................p. 58 q Power On .........................p. 58 Sound Settings .......................p. 58 File Name ...............................[...]

9 EN Names of P ar ts Names of P ar ts Camera unit 1 Strap eyelet................................................... p. 13 2 Connector cover ................... p. 15, 17, 60, 61, 64 3 Multi-connector ........................... p. 15, 17, 60, 64 4 HDMI micro connector .................................. p. 61 5 Self-timer lamp......................[...]

10 EN 1 Flash ................................................. p. 37, 43, 48 2 Hot shoe ....................................................... p. 80 3 Hot shoe cover 4 Flash switch .................................................. p. 37 5 Accessory port ........................................ p. 80, 81 6 Monitor ................................[...]

11 EN Monitor Shooting mode display Shooting mode display 1/100 1/100 F5. 0 F5. 0 +2.0 +2.0 L N AF AF P 01:02:03 01:02:03 h - 2.0 - 2.0 OFF OFF ON ON RC RC 4:3 AUTO ISO AUTO ISO AUTO WB AUTO WB HD 1 1 AUTO ISO AUTO ISO 12 3 45 6 7 8 18 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 9 10 11 12 13 1 5 14 16 1 Battery check ......................................[...]

12 EN Playback mode display Playback mode display Normal display Detailed display P R R G G B B ’11/02/26 ’11/02/26 1/100 1/100 F1.8 F1.8 +2.0 +2.0 ISO400 ISO400 A ± 0 A ± 0G ± 0 G ± 0 12:30 12:30 4/30 10 10 L N 4 : 3 -2.0 -2.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB NA TURAL 100-0004 12 3 4 5 6 11 1 0 9 8 7 12 13 17 18 19 20 16 15 14 ’11/02/26 ’11/02/26 12:30[...]

13 EN Preparing the Camer a Preparing the Camer a Attaching the camera strap and lens cap 1 2 3 4 5 Repeat for the second eyelet. ● Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. Inser ting the batter y and the SD/SDHC/ SDX C memor y car d (sold separately) Use only SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory cards with this camera. Do not insert any other ty[...]

14 EN Insert the battery as shown, with the B terminal toward the battery lock knob. Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) may produce heat or an explosion. Insert the battery while sliding the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow . Slide the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow to unlock, and then remove the batter[...]

15 EN Windows Windows 1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows XP A “Setup” dialog will be displayed. Windows Vista/Windows 7 An Autorun dialog will be displayed. Click “OL YMPUS Setup” to display the “Setup” dialog. If the “Setup” dialog is not displayed, select “My Computer” (Windows XP) or “Computer” (Windows V[...]

16 EN 4 Install OL YMPUS Viewer 2 and [ib] computer software. Check the system requirements before beginning installation. Click the “OL YMPUS Viewer 2” or “OL YMPUS ib” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. OL YMPUS Viewer 2 Operating System Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows Vista / Windows 7 Pr[...]

17 EN 2 Install OL YMPUS Viewer 2. Check the system requirements before beginning installation. Click the “OL YMPUS Viewer 2” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. OL YMPUS Viewer 2 Operating System Mac OS X v10.4.1 1–v10.6 Processor Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or better RAM 1 GB or more (2 GB or more recommend[...]

18 EN The battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Before use, be sure to charge the battery until the indicator lamp turns off (up to 3 hours). If the indicator lamp does not light, the camera is not correctly connected or the battery , camera, or USB- AC adapter may not be functioning as expected. For details on the battery and the U[...]

19 EN 3 Press I to save the setting for [Y]. YM D T i m e 201 1 Y / M / D .. -- -- 㧦 -- -- X Cancel 4 As in Steps 2 and 3, use FGHI to set [M] (month), [D] (day), [Time] (hours and minutes), and [Y/M/D] (date order). For a more accurate setting, press A when the time signal hits 00 seconds while setting the minutes. The menus can be used to chang[...]

20 EN Shooting, Viewing, and Er asing Shooting, Viewing, and Er asing Shooting with the optimum aper tur e value and shutter speed [Prog ram Auto] In this mode, automatic shooting settings are activated while also allowing changes to a wide range of other shooting menu functions, such as exposure compensation, white balance, etc. as needed. 1 Remov[...]

21 EN 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject. When the camera focuses on the subject, the exposure is locked (shutter speed and aperture value are displayed), and the AF target mark changes to green. The camera was unable to focus if the AF target mark fl ashes red. Try focusing again. 1/100 1/100 F5.0 F5.0 P AF target mar[...]

22 EN Using zoom Use the zoom lever to frame the subject. Zoom out (W) Zoom in (T) 1/100 1/100 F5.0 F5.0 +2.0 +2.0 L N AF AF P 01:02:03 01:02:03 h - 2.0 - 2.0 ON ON 4:3 AUTO ISO AUTO ISO AUTO WB AUTO WB HD OFF OFF 1 1 AUTO ISO AUTO ISO 1/100 1/100 F5.0 F5.0 +2.0 +2.0 L N AF AF P 01:02:03 01:02:03 h - 2.0 - 2.0 ON ON 4:3 AUTO ISO AUTO ISO AUTO WB AU[...]

23 EN Changing the shooting infor mation display The display of the screen information can be changed to best match the situation, for example, the need for a clear view of the screen or for making a precise composition by using the grid display . 1 Press the INFO button. The displayed shooting information changes in the order shown below each time[...]

24 EN T o play sound recordings T o play sound recordings T o play sound recorded with an image, select the image and press A . A H icon appears on images with which sound has been recorded. [ R ] (still images) (p. 54) During audio playback 00:12/00:34 00:12/00:34 T o play back movies T o play back movies Select a movie and press A . Movie ’11/0[...]

25 EN Operations during pausing playback Operations during pausing playback During pause 00:14/00:34 00:14/00:34 Cueing Press F to display the fi rst frame and press G to display the last frame. Advancing and rewinding one frame at a time Using the wheel controller Rotate the wheel controller to advance or rewind a frame at a time. Keep turning th[...]

26 EN Index view and c lose-up view Index view enables quick selection of a desired image. Close-up view (up to 10× magni fi cation) allows checking of image details. 1 Rotate the zoom lever. Zoom out (W) Zoom in (T) Single-image view Close-up view ’11/02/26 ’11/02/26 12:30 12:30 4/30 ’11/02/26 ’11/02/26 12:30 12:30 4/30 W T WT Index view[...]

27 EN Viewing a series of images Only the fi rst image in each series shot with the following functions is displayed. [Sequential], [High-Speed1], [High-Speed2] 1 Display the fi rst image in the series. “Viewing images” (p. 23) First image in series ’11/02/26 ’11/02/26 12:30 12:30 1/10 Automatic playback Automatic playback Press A to star[...]

28 EN Using Shooting Modes Using Shooting Modes T o change the shooting mode T o change the shooting mode The shooting mode ( A , P , A , S , M , C , h , SCN , ART ) can be selected using the mode dial. “Mode dial” (p. 3) The default settings of the function are highlighted in . Shooting with automatic settings ( A iA UTO) According to the scen[...]

29 EN 4 Press the shutter button to take a picture. T o clear the live guide from the display , press the m button. Y N+RAW is automatically selected when a RA W option is chosen using the live guide. Live guide settings are not applied to RAW images. Pictures may appear grainy at some live guide setting levels. Changes to live guide setting levels[...]

30 EN Choosing aper tur e and shutter speed (M Manual Shooting) In mode M , you choose both the aperture and the shutter speed. At a speed of BULB, the shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed. 1 Rotate the mode dial to M. 2 Use the control ring to choose the aperture. 1/100 1/100 F5.0 F5.0 +2.0 +2.0 AF AF M 01:02:03 01:02:03 - 2.0 [...]

31 EN Option Application a e-Portrait/ B Portrait/ F Landscape/ G Night Scene *1 / M Night+Portrait/ C Sport/ N Indoor/ R Self Portrait/ S Sunset *1 / X Fireworks *1 / 0 Multi. Exposure/ V Cuisine/ d Documents/ K Beach & Snow/ b Underwater Wide/ c Underwater Macro/  Pet/ ~ Panorama The camera takes a picture using the optimum settings for th[...]

32 EN T o take underwater photos T o take underwater photos Select [ b Underwater Wide] or [ c Underwater Macro]. Use a waterproof case when shooting underwater . T o lock the focus distance for underwater T o lock the focus distance for underwater shoots (AF lock) shoots (AF lock) When [ b Underwater Wide] or [ c Underwater Macro] is selected, pre[...]

33 EN 4 Repeat Step 3 to take a third shot. After the third shot is taken, the camera automatically processes the shots and the combined panorama image is displayed. T o exit without creating a panorama, press the m button. If the shutter does not automatically release, try [Manual] or [PC]. T aking pictures with [Manual] T aking pictures with [Man[...]

34 EN T aking pictures using [PC] T aking pictures using [PC] 1 Use FGHI to select a pan direction. 2 Press the shutter button to take the fi rst shot, and then compose the second shot. 1/100 1/100 F5.0 F5.0 +2.0 +2.0 L N AF AF 01:02:03 01:02:03 h - 2.0 - 2.0 ON ON 4:3 AUTO ISO AUTO ISO AUTO WB AUTO WB HD OFF OFF 1 1 Exit 1 12 2 Before fi rst sho[...]

35 EN Shooting mode Option Art Filter [ Pop Art Soft Focus ] Grainy Film @ Pin Hole ; Diorama : Dramatic T one In [Art Filter], the optimum shooting settings are pre- programmed for each scene effect. For this reason, some settings cannot be changed in some modes. If RA W is selected for the record mode when the camera enters art fi lter mode, t[...]

36 EN The default settings of the function are highlighted in . Choosing a focus mode/ shooting close-ups Choose how the camera focuses. Choose a macro mode to focus at short ranges when shooting close-ups. 1 Press H ( & ) and then press the INFO button. 2 Use HI to highlight an option and press A to select. T o view the AF target display , pre[...]

37 EN Choosing a focus target Position the AF target mark to focus on subjects that are not at the center of the frame. 1 Press H ( P ) to view the AF target display . 2 Use FGHI to highlight an AF target and press A to select. Moving the cursor outside the AF targets selects all targets. If all targets are surrounded by a green frame The camera au[...]

38 EN Sequential shooting/using the self timer The camera takes photos while the shutter button is pressed all the way down. Alternatively , the self-timer can be used for self- or group-portraits or to reduce camera shake when the camera is mounted on a tripod or otherwise fi xed in place. 1 Press G ( j Y ) to display drive options. 2 Use HI to h[...]

39 EN Selecting the ISO sensitivity 1 Press A to display the live control and use FG to highlight ISO sensitivity . P AUTO ISO AUTO ISO F5.0 F5.0 +2.0 +2.0 1/100 1/100 ISO Auto ISO Auto L N h 4:3 AUTO ISO AUTO ISO AUTO WB AUTO WB HD 100 125 160 200 250 320 ISO sensitivity 2 Use HI to highlight an option and press A to select. Option Description ISO[...]

40 EN Adjusting to a natural color scheme (white balance) For more natural coloring, choose a white balance option suited to the scene. 1 Press A to display the live control and use FG to highlight white balance. P AUTO WB AUTO WB WB Auto WB Auto L N h 4:3 AUTO ISO AUTO ISO AUTO WB AUTO WB HD White balance 2 Use HI to highlight an option and press [...]

41 EN Choosing the aspect ratio Choose the aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) for new photographs. Choose from [4:3] (standard), [16:9], [3:2], or [6:6] according to your creative intent. 1 Press A to display the live control and use FG to highlight the aspect ratio. L N P h 4:3 AUTO ISO AUTO ISO AUTO WB AUTO WB HD 4:3 16:9 3:2 6:6 3648×2736 [...]

42 EN Image size and recording options Image size and recording options JPEG modes combine image size ( Y , X , and W ) and compression ratio (F and N). Image size Compression rate Pixel count Application F (Fine) N (Normal) Y (Large) Y F *1 Y N *1 3648×2736 Choose according to the size at which the image will be printed. X (Medium) X F X N *1 320[...]

43 EN Adjusting fl ash output Flash output can be adjusted if you fi nd that your subject to appears overexposed, or is underexposed even though the exposure in the rest of the frame is just right. 1 Press A to display the live control and use FG to highlight fl ash compensation. P ± 0.0 ± 0.0 ± 0.0 ± 0.0 OFF OFF AF AF ± 0.0 ± 0.0 Flash co[...]

44 EN Using the neutral density (ND) fi lter Use the camera’s built-in neutral density fi lter to reduce the amount of light entering the camera for slower shutter speeds and wider apertures. 1 Press A to display the live control and use FG to highlight the ND fi lter. P ND Filter Off ND Filter Off OFF OFF ± 0.0 ± 0.0 OFF OFF AF AF OFF OFF N[...]

45 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p. 6). Menus for Shooting Functions Menus for Shooting Functions The default settings of the function are highlighted in . Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [Reset Photo Mode] Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [Reset Photo Mode] z (Cam[...]

46 EN Image processing options Image processing options Highlight an option in the shooting menu and press I to make adjustments to individual settings. Submenu 3 Submenu 4 Application Contrast — Adjust contrast. Sharpness — Adjust sharpness. Gradation Auto/Normal/High Key/Low Key Choose a tone range. Saturation *1 — Adjust the vividness of c[...]

47 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p. 6). White balance compensation White balance compensation White balance compensation can be used to fi ne-tune each of the preset white balance options. 1 Highlight a white balance option and press I . 2 Use HI to highlight an axis and use FG to choose a value. A (amber–blue[...]

48 EN Adjusting fl ash settings [Flash Settings] Adjusting fl ash settings [Flash Settings] z (Camera menu) X Flash Settings Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application # Slow Off/On Choose whether to use slow shutter speeds when using the fl ash. # Sync # Sync 1/ # Sync 2 Control fl ash timing. (If [ # Sync 1] is selected, the fl ash will fi re immediat[...]

49 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p. 6). Shooting at higher magni fi cations than Shooting at higher magni fi cations than optical zoom [Digital Zoom] optical zoom [Digital Zoom] z (Camera menu) X Digital Zoom Submenu 2 Application Off Disable digital zoom. On Enable digital zoom. [Digital Zoom] is not available[...]

50 EN Using the AF illuminator to focus on Using the AF illuminator to focus on poorly-lit subjects [AF Illuminat.] poorly-lit subjects [AF Illuminat.] z (Camera menu) X AF Illuminat. Submenu 2 Application Off The AF illuminator is not used. On When the shutter button is pressed halfway down, the AF illuminator turns on to aid focusing. AF illumina[...]

51 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p. 6). Panorama options [Panorama] Panorama options [Panorama] z (Camera menu) X Panorama Submenu 1 Application Auto Three frames are taken and combined by the camera. The user only composes the shots so that the target marks and pointers overlap, and the camera automatically rele[...]

52 EN Menus for Playbac k, Editing, and Printing Functions Menus for Playbac k, Editing, and Printing Functions Playing back pictures automatically Playing back pictures automatically [Slideshow] [Slideshow] q (Playback menu) X Slideshow Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application Start ― Start the slideshow. BGM Off/ Cosmic/ Breeze/ Mellow/ Dreamy/ Urban Se[...]

53 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p. 6). [JPEG Edit] [JPEG Edit] Choose from the following options: Submenu 2 Application Shadow Adj Brighten dark backlit subjects. Redeye Fix *1 Reduce red-eye in pictures taken with the fl ash. P *2 Crop images. Aspect *2 Change the aspect ratio from 4:3 (standard) to [3:2], [16[...]

54 EN Adjusting vividness [Saturation] Adjusting vividness [Saturation] 1 Select an image using HI and press A . 2 Use FG to choose the amount of saturation and press A . The effect can be previewed in the monitor . 3 Use FG to highlight [Y es] and press A . The edited copy is saved to a separate fi le. Resizing images [ Resizing images [ Q Q ] ] [...]

55 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p. 6). Saving print settings to the image data Saving print settings to the image data [Print Order] [Print Order] q (Playback menu) X Print Order “Print Reservations (DPOF)” (p. 68) Print reservation can be set only for still images that are recorded to the card. Erasing imag[...]

56 EN Protecting images [ Protecting images [ ? ? ] ] q (Playback menu) X ? Protected images cannot be erased by [Erase] (p. 25, 55), [Sel. Image], or [All Erase] (p. 55), but all images are erased by [Memory Format]/[Format] (p. 57). 1 Use HI to select an image. 2 Press A . Press A again to cancel the settings. 3 If necessary , repeat Steps 1 and [...]

57 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p. 6). Menus for Other Camera Settings Menus for Other Camera Settings Saving custom settings Saving custom settings [Custom Mode Setup] [Custom Mode Setup] x (Setup menu) X Custom Mode Setup Submenu 2 Application Set Save current settings. Reset *1 Delete saved settings. *1 Setti[...]

58 EN Selecting a method for connecting the Selecting a method for connecting the camera to other devices camera to other devices [USB Connection] [USB Connection] x (Setup menu) X USB Connection Submenu 2 Application Auto USB options are displayed when the camera is connected to another device. Storage The camera is treated as a Mass Storage devic[...]

59 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p. 6). Resetting fi le numbering [File Name] Resetting fi le numbering [File Name] x (Setup menu) X File Name Month: 1 to C (A=October , B=November , C=December) Day: 01 to 31 Pmd d Folder name Folder name File name DCIM 100OL YMP 999OL YMP Pmdd0001.jpg Pmdd9999.jpg Automatic nu[...]

60 EN Viewing images on a TV [TV Out] Viewing images on a TV [TV Out] x (Setup menu) X TV Out Different countries and regions use different video signal standards. Before connecting the camera, choose a video signal standard that matches that used by the TV . Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application Video Out NTSC Choose when connecting the camera to TVs in[...]

61 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p. 6). Using an HDMI cable 1 Match the camera digital signal format ([480p/576p]/[720p]/[1080i]) to that used by the TV . 2 Connect the camera to the TV . The [1080i] option gives priority to the 1080i HDMI output. If the TV is not set up for 1080i input, the camera changes the fo[...]

62 EN Using a remote control Using a remote control 1 Select [On] for [HDMI Control] and turn the camera off. 2 Connect the camera to the TV using an HDMI cable. “Using an HDMI cable” (p. 61) 3 First turn on the TV , and then turn on the camera. Follow the on-screen guide displayed by the TV to operate the camera. With some TVs, operations cann[...]

63 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p. 6). Switching between home and travel destination time zones [World T ime] Switching between home and travel destination time zones [World T ime] x (Setup menu) X World T ime Y ou will not be able to select a time zone using [World Time] if the camera clock has not fi rst been[...]

64 EN Printing Printing Direct printing (PictBridge *1 ) By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer , you can print images directly without using a computer . To fi nd out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. *1 PictBridge is a standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of dif[...]

65 EN T o exit printing T o exit printing After a selected image is displayed on the screen, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer . Exit Print Changing the printer’s settings f or printing [Custom Print] 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [Easy Print] (p. 64), and press A . 2 Use FG to highlight the print mode, and press A . Print All Prin[...]

66 EN 4 Use FG to highlight the [Borderless] or [Pics/Sheet] settings, and press A . Submenu 4 Application Off/On *1 The image is printed with a border around it ([Off]). The image is printed to fi ll the entire paper ([On]). (The number of images per sheet varies depending on the printer .) The number of images per sheet ([Pics/Sheet]) is selecta[...]

67 EN T o crop an image [ T o crop an image [ P P ] ] 1 Use the zoom lever to select the size of the cropping frame, use FGHI to move the frame, and then press A . Set 2 Use FG to highlight [OK] and press A . Set Back OK Cancel P 7 If necessary, repeat Steps 5 and 6 to select the image to be printed, make the detailed settings, and set [Single Prin[...]

68 EN Print Reser vations (DPOF *1 ) In print reservations, the number of prints and date imprint option are saved in the image on the card. This enables easy printing at a printer or print shop supporting DPOF by using only the print reservations on the card without a computer or a camera. *1 DPOF is a standard for storing automatic printout infor[...]

69 EN 4 Use HI to select the image for print reservation. Use FG to select the quantity . Press A . Set Back No Time Date X 5 Use FG to highlight a [ X ] (date print) screen option and press A . Submenu 2 Application No This prints the image only. Date This prints the image with the shooting date. Time This prints the image with the shooting time. [...]

70 EN Resetting the print reser vation data for selected images 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [ < ] (p. 68). 2 Use FG to highlight [ < ] and press A . 3 Use FG to highlight [Keep] and press A . 4 Use HI to select the image with the print reservation you want to cancel. Use FG to set the print quantity to “0”. 5 If necessary, repeat Step 4, an[...]

71 EN Usage Tips Usage Tips If the camera does not work as intended, or if an error message is displayed on the screen, and you are unsure of what to do, refer to the information below to fi x the problem(s). T roubleshooting Battery Battery “The camera does not work even when batteries are installed”. Insert recharged batteries in the correct[...]

72 EN Date and time function Date and time function “Date and time settings return to the default setting”. If the batteries are removed and left out of the camera for about a day *2 , the date and time settings return to the default setting, and must be reset. *2 The time until the date and time settings return to the default setting varies de[...]

73 EN Error message Corrective action Jammed Printer problem Remove the jammed paper . Settings Changed *3 Printer problem Return to the status where the printer can be used. Print Error Printer problem Turn of f the camera and printer , check the printer for any problems, and then turn the power on again. Cannot Print *4 Problem with selected imag[...]

74 EN Object with no vertical lines *1 *1 It is also effective to compose the shot by holding the camera vertically to focus, and then returning to the horizontal position to take the picture. When objects are at different distances Fast-moving objects The subject is not in the center of the frame Camera shake “T aking pictures without camera sha[...]

75 EN Color hue “T aking pictures with colors at the same shade as they appear” T aking pictures by selecting white balance (p. 40, 46) Best results in most environments can normally be obtained with the [WB Auto] setting, but for some subjects, you should try experimenting with different settings. (This is especially true for sunshade under a [...]

76 EN Appendix Appendix Camera car e 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 wrung well. Monitor Wipe gently with a sof[...]

77 EN Connecting the camera to a computer The battery can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer . Using an optional USB-AC adapter An F-3AC USB-AC adapter (available separately) is recommended if the camera will be used for extended periods. Note that the power cable supplied with the USB-AC adapter is for use exclusively with the USB-A[...]

78 EN Using a new card Using a new card Cards must be formatted with this camera before fi rst use or after being used with other cameras or computers. [Memory Format]/[Format] (p. 57) Checking the image saving location Checking the image saving location The memory indicator shows whether the internal memory or card is being used during shooting a[...]

79 EN Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards internal memory and SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards The fi gures for the number of storable still pictures and continuous recordi[...]

80 EN Using an electronic view fi nder (sold separ ately) An electronic view fi nder (sold separately: VF-2) can be used as a shooting display . This is convenient when you are in a very bright location, such as under direct sunlight, where it is dif fi cult to view the monitor , or are using the camera at a low angle. The electronic view fi nd[...]

81 EN 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 adjusted 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[...]

82 EN SAFETY PRECA UTIONS 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 P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING T O QUALIFIED OL YMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in[...]

83 EN Never hold or operate the camera with wet hands. 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 USB-AC adapter if it is covered (such as a blanket). This could cause overheating, resul[...]

84 EN Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations. When mounted on a tripod, adjust the position of the camera with the tripod head. Do not twist the camera. Do not touch electric contacts on cameras. Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the sun. This may cause lens or shutter curtain damage, color failure, ghosting on[...]

85 EN Copyright Notice Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of these written materials or this software may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording or the use of any type of information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Olympus. No[...]

86 EN Olympus, at its sole discretion, will repair , replace, or adjust the defective Product, provided that Olympus investigation and factory inspection disclose that (a) such defect developed under normal and proper use and (b) the Product is covered under this limited warranty . Repair , replacement, or adjustment of defective Products shall be [...]

87 EN This limited warranty is exclusively for the bene fi t of the original customer and cannot be transferred or assigned. WHA T TO DO WHEN SER VICE IS NEEDED The customer must transfer any image or other data saved on a Product to another image or data storage medium and/or remove any fi lm from the Product prior to sending the Product to Olym[...]

88 EN Provisions of Guarantee 1 “OL YMPUS IMAGING CORP ., Shinjuku Monolith, 2-3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, T okyo 163-0914, Japan grants a one year World Wide Guarantee. This worldwide Guarantee must be presented at an Olympus authorized repair service station before any repair can be made under conditions of this Guarantee. This Guarantee i[...]

89 EN Any defect that occurs due to mishandling (such as an operation performed that is not mentioned in the Handling Care or other sections of the instructions, etc.) Any defect that occurs due to repair , modi fi cation, cleaning, etc. performed by anyone other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station. Any defect or damage that occu[...]

90 EN The software in this camera may include third party software. Any third party software is subject to the terms and conditions, imposed by the owners or licensors of that software, under which such software is provided to you. Those terms and other third party software notices, if any , may be found in the software notice PDF fi le stored wit[...]

91 EN SPECIFICA TIONS Camera Camera Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) Recording system Still pictures : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)) Applicable standards : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching III, PictBridge Sound with still pictures : W[...]

92 EN Lithium ion battery (LI-50B) Lithium ion battery (LI-50B) Product type : Lithium ion rechargeable battery Standard voltage : DC 3.6 V Standard capacity : 925 mAh Battery life : Approx. 300 full charges (varies on usage) Operating environment T emperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (charging)/ -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F) (operatio[...]

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