Olympus VG-160 manual

Instruction Manual V G-160 V G-160 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 a[...]

2 EN Step 1 Other accessories not shown: warranty card Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Checking the contents of the box LI-70B Lithium Ion Battery USB cable OL YMPUS Setup CD-ROM Step 2 Preparing the Camera “Preparing the Camera” (p. 12) Step 3 Shooting and Playing Back Images “Shooting, Viewing, and Erasing” (p. 19) Step [...]

3 EN MENU Camera Settings Using the Direct Buttons Using the Direct Buttons Frequently used functions can be accessed using the direct buttons. Arrow pad H (left) G (down) / D button (erase) (p. 24) F (up) / INFO button (change information display) (p. 22, 25) I (right) Q button (p. 17) The symbols FGHI displayed for image selections and settings i[...]

4 EN Using the Menu Using the Menu Use the menu to change camera settings such as the shooting mode. There may be menus that are unavailable depending on other related settings or the s mode (p. 26). Function menu Function menu Press H during shooting to display the function menu. The function menu is used to choose the shooting mode and provides a[...]

5 EN 1 Press the m button. The setup menu is displayed. MENU OK Set Exit Digital Zoom Off AF Illuminat. On AF Mode Face/iESP 1 2 1 2 Icon Guide On Compression Normal Image Size 14M Reset Reset 2 Press H to highlight the page tabs. Use FG to select the desired page tab and press I . MENU OK Set Exit 1 2 1 2 Power Save Off Video Out NTSC Bright Engli[...]

6 EN Menu Index Menus for Shooting Functions 1 Shooting mode P (Program Auto) .............p. 19 M (iAUTO) ...................p. 26 N (DIS Mode) ................p. 26 s (Scene Mode) .........p. 26 P (Magic Filter) ..........p. 28 ~ (Panorama)..................p. 29 2 Flash .................................p. 30 3 Macro .............................[...]

7 EN Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions 1 r (Settings 1) Memory Format/ Format .......................... p. 41 Backup ......................... p. 41 USB Connection ........... p. 41 q Power On ............... p. 42 Keep K Settings ......... p. 42 Pw On Setup ................ p. 42 Sound Settings ............. p. 43 2 s (Settings [...]

8 EN Names of P ar ts Names of Par ts Camera unit 3 1 2 4 7 6 5 8 9 10 1 Multi-connector .................. p. 14, 16, 44, 47 2 Connector cover .................. p. 14, 16, 44, 47 3 Strap eyelet .................... p. 9 4 Battery/card compartment cover ........................... p. 12 5 Flash ............................. p. 30 6 Self-timer lamp[...]

9 EN 3 2 4 8 1 5 6 7 9 10 11 1 n button ........ p. 17, 19 2 Shutter button ............... p. 20 3 Monitor ................... p. 19, 54 4 Zoom buttons ............... p. 21 5 Indicator lamp ......... p. 14, 16 6 R button (shooting movies) ....... p. 20 7 q button (switch between shooting and playback) ....... p. 20, 22 8 Q button (OK).......... p[...]

10 EN Monitor Shooting mode display Shooting mode display 1/100 F2.8 F2.8 P P 1/100 z z P P 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO DATE 0:34 0:34 VGA # # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 12 11 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 13 14 M 4 4 N ORM 1 Battery check ................ p. 16 2 Shooting mode ....... p. 19, 26 3 Flash ............................. p. 3[...]

11 EN Playback mode display Playback mode display Normal display ● 1 Battery check ................ p. 16 2 Print reservation/number of prints ...................p. 51/p. 49 3 Protect .......................... p. 40 4 Adding sound ............... p. 38 5 Current memory ........... p. 61 6 Frame number/ total number of images (still images)......[...]

12 EN Preparing the Camer a Preparing the Camer a Inser ting the batter y and the SD/SDHC memor y car d (sold separately) Always use SD/SDHC memory cards with this camera. Do not insert any other types of memory card. 2 1 1 1 Battery/card compartment cover 2 Write-protect switch Battery lock knob Insert the battery with the C symbol on the same sid[...]

13 EN T o remove the SD/SDHC memory card T o remove the SD/SDHC memory card 1 2 Press the card in until it clicks and comes out slightly , then grab the card and pull it out. Charging the batter y and setting up using the supplied CD Connect the camera to the computer to charge the battery and use the supplied CD for setup. User registration using [...]

14 EN 2 Follow the on-screen instructions on your computer . If nothing is displayed on the camera screen even after connecting the camera to the computer , the battery may be exhausted. Leave the camera connected to the computer until the battery has charged, then disconnect and reconnect the camera. Connecting the camera Connecting the camera Mul[...]

15 EN Macintosh Macintosh 1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive. Double-click the CD (OL YMPUS Setup) icon on the desktop. Double-click the “Setup” icon to display the “Setup” dialog. ● ● 2 Install OL YMPUS Viewer 2. Check the system requirements before beginning installation. Click the “OL YMPUS Viewer 2” button and follow the[...]

16 EN Charging the batter y with the supplied USB-AC adapter The included F-2AC USB-AC adapter (hereafter referred to as USB-AC adapter) differs depending on the region where you purchased the camera. The supplied USB-AC adapter is for charging and playback only . Do not take pictures while the USB-AC adapter is connected to the camera. The camera [...]

17 EN Operation guide Operation guides displayed at the bottom of the screen indicate that the m button, Q button, or zoom buttons should be used. MENU OK Sel. Image Erase/Cancel Operation guide OK Set MENU OK Set Exit Digital Zoom Off AF Illuminat. On AF Mode Face/iESP 1 2 1 2 Icon Guide On Compression Normal Image Size 14M Reset Date, time, time [...]

18 EN 3 Press I to save the setting for [Y]. : . . 2011 X Y/M/D MENU Y M D Time Cancel -- -- -- -- -- 4 As in Steps 2 and 3, use FGHI and the Q button to set [M] (month), [D] (day), [Time] (hours and minutes), and [Y/M/D] (date order). For a more accurate setting, press the Q button when the time signal hits 00 seconds while setting the minutes. Th[...]

19 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 Press[...]

20 EN 3 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. P P 1/400 1/400 F2.8 F2.8 AF target m[...]

21 EN Using the zoom Pressing the zoom buttons adjusts the shooting range. Pressing the wide (W) button Pressing the telephoto (T) button 4 4 P P 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO 4 4 P P 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO # ## # 14 M 14 M Zoom bar Optical zoom: 5× Digital zoom: 4× T o take larger images [Digital Zoom] T o take lar[...]

22 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 F (INFO). The displayed shooting information changes in the order shown below each time the bu[...]

23 EN T o play back movies T o play back movies Select a movie, and press the Q button. 12:30 ’11/02/26 ’11/02/26 12: 30 4/30 4/30 OK Movie Play Movie Play Movie Operations during movie playback Operations during movie playback 00:1 2/ 00:34 00:12/ 00:34 During playback Elapsed time/ T otal recording time Pausing and resuming playback Press the[...]

24 EN Erasing ima ges during playback (Single image er ase) 1 Display the image you want to erase and press G ( D ). OK Erase Cancel Cancel Erase Set MENU Cancel 2 Press FG to select [Erase], and press the Q button. For erasing multiple images at the same time, see “Erasing images [Erase]” (p. 39). Index view and c lose-up view Index view enabl[...]

25 EN T o select an image in index view T o select an image in index view Use FGHI to select an image, and press the Q button to display the selected image in single-image view . T o scroll an image in close-up view T o scroll an image in close-up view Use FGHI to move the viewing area. Changing the image infor mation display Shooting information s[...]

26 EN Using Shooting Modes Using Shooting Modes T o change the shooting mode T o change the shooting mode The shooting mode ( P , M , N , s , P , ~ ) can be changed by using the function menu. “Using the Menu” (p. 4) The default settings of the function are highlighted in . Shooting with automatic settings ( M mode) According to the scene, the [...]

27 EN 2 Press G to go to the submenu. 4 4 Portrait Portrait 14 M 3 Use HI to select the best shooting mode for the scene, and press the Q button. 4 4 # # 14 M Icon indicating current s mode In s mode, the optimum shooting settings are pre-programmed for speci fi c shooting scenes. For this reason, some settings cannot be changed in some modes. Opt[...]

28 EN Shooting with special effects ( P mode) Add an artistic effect to your photo by selecting the desired magic fi lter . 1 Set the shooting mode to P . 4 4 Magic Filter Magic Filter 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB 14 M 2 Press G to go to the submenu. Pop Art 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB 3 Use HI to select the desired effect and then press the Q button to se[...]

29 EN 3 Press the shutter button to take the fi rst frame, and then compose the second shot. 1 2 12 MENU Exit OK Set Before fi rst shot After fi rst shot After the fi rst shot, the area shown in the white frame reappears on the side of the display opposite the pan direction. Frame subsequent photographs so that they overlap with the image on th[...]

30 EN “Using the Menu” (p. 4) The default settings of the function are highlighted in . Using the fl ash The fl ash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions. 1 Select the fl ash option in the shooting function menu. 4 4 P P 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO Flash Auto Flash Auto 14 M 2 Use HI to select the sett[...]

31 EN Using the self-timer After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a short delay . 1 Select the self-timer option in the shooting function menu. 4 4 P P 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO 12 12 2 2 Y Off Y Off 14 M 2 Use HI to select the setting option, and press the Q button to set. Option Descriptio[...]

32 EN Adjusting to a natural color scheme (W hite balance) For more natural coloring, choose a white balance option suited to the scene. 1 Select the white balance option in the shooting function menu. WB Auto WB 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO P P 2 Use HI to select the setting option, and press the Q button to set. Option Description WB[...]

33 EN Sequential shooting (Drive) Pictures are taken sequentially while the shutter button is held down. 1 Select the drive option in the shooting function menu. 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO P P Sequential Sequential MENU MENU Option Description o Single One frame is shot each time the shutter button is pressed. j *1 Sequential T ake s[...]

34 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). 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] Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [Reset] p (Shooting menu 1) X Reset S[...]

35 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Selecting the image quality for movies Selecting the image quality for movies [Image Size/Frame Rate] [Image Size/Frame Rate] A (Movie menu) X Image Size/Frame Rate Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Application Image Size 720P (1280×720)/ VGA (640×480)/ QVGA (320×240) Select the image [...]

36 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Shooting at higher magni fi cations than Shooting at higher magni fi cations than optical zoom [Digital Zoom] optical zoom [Digital Zoom] p (Shooting menu 1) X Digital Zoom Submenu 2 Application Off Disable digital zoom. On Enable digital zoom. [Digital Zoom] is not availa[...]

37 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide] Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide] p (Shooting menu 1) X Icon Guide Submenu 2 Application Off No icon guide is displayed. On The explanation of the selected icon will be displayed when a shooting mode or shooting function menu icon is sel[...]

38 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). 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 T o start a slideshow T o start a slideshow[...]

39 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Retouching images [Perfect Fix] Retouching images [Perfect Fix] q (Playback menu) X Edit X Perfect Fix Depending on the picture, the editing may not be effective. The retouching process may lower the image resolution. Submenu 1 Application All [Lighting Fix] and [Redeye Fix][...]

40 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). 3 Repeat Step 2 to select the images to be erased, and then press the m button to erase the selected images. 4 Use FG to select [Y es], and press the Q button. The images with a R mark are erased. Saving print settings to the image data Saving print settings to the image dat[...]

41 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Menus for Other Camera Settings Menus for Other Camera Settings Erasing data completely Erasing data completely [Memory Format]/[Format] [Memory Format]/[Format] r (Settings 1) X Memory Format/Format Before formatting, check that no important data is left in the internal mem[...]

42 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Even if a computer has USB ports, proper operation is not guaranteed in the following cases. computers with USB ports installed using an expansion card, etc. computers without a factory-installed OS and home-built computers T urning on the camera with the T urning on the cam[...]

43 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Selecting the camera sound and its Selecting the camera sound and its volume [Sound Settings] volume [Sound Settings] r (Settings 1) X Sound Settings Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application Sound T ype 1/2/3 Choose the sound made by camera controls. q V olume OFF (No Sound) or 5 lev[...]

44 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Selecting a video signal system to match your TV [Video Out] Selecting a video signal system to match your TV [Video Out] s (Settings 2) X Video Out The TV video signal system varies depending on the countries and regions. Before viewing camera images on your TV , select the[...]

45 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Saving battery power between shots Saving battery power between shots [Power Save] [Power Save] s (Settings 2) X Power Save Submenu 2 Application Off Cancels [Power Save]. On When the camera is not being used for approx. 10 seconds, the monitor automatically turns off to sav[...]

46 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Switching between home and travel destination time zones [World T ime] Switching between home and travel destination time zones [World T ime] s (Settings 2) X World T ime Y ou will not be able to select a time zone using [World T ime] if the camera clock has not fi rst been[...]

47 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[...]

48 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 . OK Print Exit Changing the printer’s settings f or printing [Custom Print] 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 for [Easy Print] (p. 47), and press the Q button. 2 Use FG to select the print mode, and press the Q b[...]

49 EN 4 Use FG to select the [Borderless] or [Pics/ Sheet] settings, and press the Q button. 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[...]

50 EN T o crop an image [ T o crop an image [ P P ] ] 1 Use the zoom buttons to select the size of the cropping frame, use FGHI to move the frame, and then press the Q button. OK Set 2 Use FG to select [OK], and press the Q button. MENU OK P Cancel OK OK Set Back 7 If necessary, repeat Steps 5 and 6 to select the image to be printed, make the detai[...]

51 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[...]

52 EN 4 Use HI to select the image for print reservation. Use FG to select the quantity . Press the Q button. MENU OK X Date Time Set Back No No 5 Use FG to select the [ X ] (date print) screen option, and press the Q button. Submenu 2 Application No This prints the image only . Date This prints the image with the shooting date. Time This prints th[...]

53 EN Resetting the print reser vation data for selected images 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [ < ] (p. 51). 2 Use FG to select [ < ], and press the Q button. 3 Use FG to select [Keep] and press the Q button. 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, re[...]

54 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[...]

55 EN Miscellaneous Miscellaneous “The camera makes a noise when taking pictures”. The camera may activate the lens and make a noise even if no operation is performed. This is because the camera automatically performs actions of auto focus as far as it is ready to shoot. Er ror messa ge When one of the messages below is displayed on the monitor[...]

56 EN Error message Corrective action Cannot Print *4 Problem with selected image Use a computer to print. *1 Before erasing important images, download them to a computer . *2 All data will be erased. *3 This is displayed, for instance, when the printer’s paper tray has been removed. Do not operate the printer while making the print settings on t[...]

57 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 object The subject is not in the center of the frame Camera shake “T aking pictures without camera shak[...]

58 EN Color hue “T aking pictures with colors at the same shade as they appear” T aking pictures by selecting white balance (p. 32) 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 clea[...]

59 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[...]

60 EN The included USB-AC adapter is designed to be used only with this camera. Other cameras cannot be charged with this USB-AC adapter . Do not use with other devices. For plug-in type USB-AC adapter: The included USB-AC adapter is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or fl oor mount position. Using your USB-A C adapter abr oad The [...]

61 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. 41) 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[...]

62 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 memory cards internal memory and SD/SDHC memory cards The fi gures for the number of storable still pictures and continuous recording length [...]

63 EN Movies Movies Image Size Frame Rate Continuous recording length Internal memory SD/SDHC memory card (1 GB) With sound Without sound With sound Without sound L 1280×720 N 14 sec. 14 sec. 4 min. 54 sec. 4 min. 54 sec. O 29 sec. 29 sec. 9 min. 46 sec. 9 min. 49 sec. 8 640×480 N 26 sec. 26 sec. 8 min. 53 sec. 8 min. 56 sec. O 53 sec. 53 sec. 17[...]

64 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[...]

65 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[...]

66 EN Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations. When attaching the camera to or removing it from a tripod, rotate the tripod screw , not the camera. Before transporting the camera, remove a tripod and all other non-OL YMPUS accessories. Do not touch electric contacts on cameras. Do not leave the camera pointed directly at [...]

67 EN Warning Warning Unauthorized photographing or use of copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws. Olympus assumes no responsibility for unauthorized photographing, use or other acts that infringe upon the rights of copyright owners. Copyright Notice Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of these written materials or thi[...]

68 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 [...]

69 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 SERVICE 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 Olymp[...]

70 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[...]

71 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[...]

72 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[...]

73 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[...]

74 EN Lithium ion battery (LI-70B) Lithium ion battery (LI-70B) Product type : Lithium ion rechargeable battery Standard voltage : DC 3.6 V Standard capacity : 650 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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