Olympus cAMERA mANUAL Model sp 620uz

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Instruction Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read theseinstructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place forfuture reference.

We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.

In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify informationcontained in this manual.

SP-620UZ


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Checking the contents of the box

Digital camera Strap Lens cap and

lens cap strap

Four AA

batteries

USB cable

(CB-USB8)

AV cable

(CB-AVC3)

OLYMPUS Setup

CD-ROM

Names of Parts

Camera unit

2

3

1

6

7

8

5

9

10

4

1 Flash

2 AF illuminator

Self-timer lamp

3 Microphone

4 Lens

5 Card slot

6 Battery/card compartment

cover

7 Battery/card compartment

lock

8 Tripod socket

9 Strap eyelet

10Speaker

Other accessories not shown: Warranty card

Contents may vary depending on purchase location.


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1 Monitor

2 m button3 R button (record movies)4 q button (switching

between shooting and

playback)

5 A button (OK)6 Wheel controller

INFO button (changing

information display)

D button (erase)7 E button (menu guide)8 Connector cover

9 Multi-connector

10 HDMI micro connector

11 Indicator lamp

12 Zoom lever

13 Shutter button

14n button

Attaching the camera strap and lens cap

1 2

3 4

Attach the strap to the other eyelet in

the same manner.

5

Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.


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Monitor

Shooting mode display

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1 Battery check ..........p. 11, 55

2 Shooting mode .......p. 16, 23

3 Flash .............................p. 18

Flash standby/flash charge

....................................p. 54

4 Macro/super macro ......p. 28

5 Self-timer ......................p. 28

6 Exposure compensation

....................................p. 29

7 White balance ...............p. 29

8 ISO ...............................p. 30

9 Drive .............................p. 30

10Recording with sound

(movies) ......................p. 37

11 Date stamp ...................p. 37

12World time ....................p. 48

13 Image stabilization

(still images)................p. 36

14 Metering .......................p. 35

15Shadow Adjustment

Technology..................p. 35

16Compression (still images)

..............................p. 34, 61

17Image size (still images)

..............................p. 34, 61

18Number of storable still

pictures (still images)

....................................p. 16

19 Current memory ...........p. 60

20Movie recording icon ....p. 17

21 Remaining recording time

(movies) ......................p. 17

22Image size (movies)

..............................p. 34, 62

23 Histogram .....................p. 19

24 AF target mark ..............p. 17

25Camera shake warning

26Aperture value ..............p. 17

27Shutter speed ...............p. 17


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Playback mode display

Standard display1 Battery check ..........p. 11, 552 3D image ......................p. 323 Print reservation/number of

prints ..................p. 52/p. 51

4 Eye-Fi transferred .........p. 425 Protect ..........................p. 416Adding sound .........p. 37, 397 Current memory ...........p. 608 Frame number/total number

of images ....................p. 20

Elapsed time/total shooting

time (movies) ..............p. 20

9 Volume ...................p. 20, 4410Histogram .....................p. 1911Shutter speed ...............p. 17

12Aperture value ..............p. 1713ISO ...............................p. 3014Exposure compensation

....................................p. 29

15White balance ...............p. 29

16Compression (still images)..............................p. 34, 61

Image quality (movies)

..............................p. 34, 62

17Image size ........p. 34, 61, 6218File number19Date and time .........p. 14, 4820Shadow Adjustment

Technology..................p. 35

21Shooting mode .......p. 16, 23

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Camera Settings

Using the ButtonsFrequently used functions can be accessed using the buttons.

Zoom lever (p. 18, 21)Shutter button (p. 17, 54)

R button (shooting movies) (p. 17)

q button (switching betweenshooting and playback) (p. 17,20, 43)

m button (p. 9)

E button (menu guide) (p. 22)

G (down) /D button (erase) (p. 21)

F (up) /INFO button(changing information display) (p. 19, 22)

I (right)

A button

The wheel controller can also be used to change the selections.

Wheel controller

H (left)


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Operation guide

The symbolsFGHI displayed for image selectionsand settings indicate that the wheel controller is tobe used by pressing, not turning, the wheel controller

sections (p. 6).

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OK

Single Print

Print

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MENU OKSetCancel

X

Y M D Time

Y/ M/DY/ M/D

Operation guides displayed at the bottom of the screenindicate that them button,A button, or zoom levercan be used.

MENUOK

Sel. Image

Erase/Cancel

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Operation guide

OKSet

Compression Normal

Shadow Adjust Auto

AF ModeESP/

Face/iESPESP

Digital Zoom Off

Image Size 16M

MENU OKSetExit

1

2

3

1

2

ResetReset


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Using the MenuUse 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 shooting mode (p. 23).

Function menuPressH during shooting to display the function menu. The function menu is used to choose the shooting modeand provides access to frequently used shooting settings.

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Program AutoProgram Auto

ESPESP

PP

To select the shooting modeUseHI to select the shooting mode and press theA button.

To select the function menu

UseFG to select a menu and useHI to select a menu option. Press theAbutton to set the function menu.

Shooting

Selected option

Setup menu

Function menu

Shooting mode


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Menu Index

1 Shooting mode ...........p. 16, 23

P (Program Auto)M (iAUTO)s (Scene Mode)

P (Magic Filter)p (Panorama)W (3D)

2 Flash .................................p. 18

3 Macro ...............................p. 28

4 Self-timer ..........................p. 28

5 Exposure compensation ...p. 29

6 White balance ...................p. 29

7 ISO ...................................p. 308 Drive .................................p. 309p (Shooting menu 1) ......p. 33

Reset

Image Size

Compression

Shadow Adjust

AF Mode

ESP/nDigital Zoom

0q (Shooting menu 2) .....p. 36Image Stabilizer

AF Illuminat.

Rec View

Pic OrientationIcon Guide

Date Stamp

aA (Movie menu) ..............p. 34Image Size

Image Quality

IS Movie Mode

R (Movie sound recording)

bq (Playback) ..................p. 38SlideshowPhoto Surfing

Edit

Erase

Print Order

R(Protect)y (Rotate)

cr (Settings 1) .............. p. 42Memory Format/Format

Backup

Eye-Fi

USB Connectionq Power OnKeepzSettingsPw On Setup

ds (Settings 2) .............p. 44Sound Settings

File Name

Pixel Mapping

s (Monitor)TV OutPower Save

l (Language)et (Settings 3) .............p. 48X (Date/time)World Time

Reset Database

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Is Movie Mode Off

On

Image Quality Normal

MENU OKSetExit

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Preparing the Camera

Inserting the battery

3

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Battery/card

compartment lock

Slide the battery/card compartment lock from ) to= and ensure that the battery/card compartmentcover is securely locked (7). Failure to do so may

cause the battery/card compartment cover to openduring shooting and the batteries to fall out, resulting

in loss of image data.

For the types of batteries that can be used, see

Battery Handling Precautions (p. 65). If using

rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries.Turn off the camera before opening the battery/card

compartment cover.

When using the camera, be sure to close and lock

the battery/card compartment cover.

When to replace the batteriesReplace the batteries when the error message shown

below appears.

Monitor top left Error message

Flashes in red

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Setting up using the supplied CD

Installation of [ib] computer software using thesupplied CD is available on Windows computers only.

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 OLYMPUSSetup to display the Setup dialog.

If the Setup dialog is not displayed, select MyComputer (Windows XP) or Computer (WindowsVista/Windows 7) from the start menu. Double-click

the CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Setup) icon to open the

OLYMPUS Setup window and then double-clickLauncher.exe.

If a User Account Control dialog is displayed, clickYes or Continue.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions on yourcomputer.

If nothing is displayed on the camera screen evenafter connecting the camera to the computer, thebattery may be exhausted. In this case, disconnectthe camera, and reconnect after replacing the batterywith a new one.

Connecting the camera

Multi-connector

Open the connector cover in the

direction of the arrow.

USB cable (supplied)

3 Register your Olympus product. Click the Registration button and follow the on-screen instructions.

4 Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2 and [ib] computersoftware.

Check the system requirements before beginninginstallation.

Click the OLYMPUS Viewer 2 or OLYMPUS ib

button and follow the on-screen instructions toinstall the software.


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OLYMPUS Viewer 2

OperatingSystem

Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) /Windows Vista / Windows 7

Processor Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or better

RAM 1 GB or more (2 GB or morerecommended)

Free HardDrive Space

1 GB or more

MonitorSettings

1024 x 768 pixels or moreMinimum 65,536 colors (16,770,000colors recommended)

[ib]

OperatingSystem

Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) /Windows Vista / Windows 7

ProcessorPentium 4 1.3 GHz or better(Pentium D 3.0 GHz or better requiredfor movies)

RAM

512 MB or more (1 GB or morerecommended)(1 GB or more required for movies 2 GB

or more recommended)Free HardDrive Space

1 GB or more

MonitorSettings


GraphicsA minimum of 64 MB video RAM withDirectX 9 or later.

* See online help for information on using the software.

5 Install the camera manual. Click the Camera Instruction Manual button andfollow the on-screen instructions.

Macintosh

1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive. Double-click the CD (OLYMPUS Setup) icon onthe desktop.

Double-click the Setup icon to display the Setupdialog.

2 Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2.

Check the system requirements before beginninginstallation.

Click the OLYMPUS Viewer 2 button and followthe on-screen instructions to install the software.

You can register via Registration in OLYMPUSViewer 2 Help.

OLYMPUS Viewer 2

Operating

System Mac OS X v10.4.11v10.6

Processor Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or better

RAM1 GB or more (2 GB or more

recommended)

Free Hard

Drive Space1 GB or more

Monitor

Settings


* Other languages can be selected from the language

combo box. For information on using the software, see

online help.

3 Copy the camera manual. Click the Camera Instruction Manual button toopen the folder containing the camera manuals.Copy the manual for your language to the computer.


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Date, time, time zone, and language

The date and time set here are saved to image file names,date prints, and other data. You can also choose thelanguage for the menus and messages displayed in themonitor.

1 Press then button to turn on thecamera.

The date and time setting screen is displayed whenthe date and time are not set.

X

Y/M/D

Y M D Time

-- -- -- --:..

MENUCancel

--------

Date and time setting screen

2 UseFG to select the year for [Y].

-- -- -- --:.

Time

MENUCancel

X

. Y/M/D

Y M D

20122012

3 PressI to save the setting for [Y].

-- -- --:..2012

X

Y/M/D

Y M D Time

MENUCancel

0101

4 As in Steps 2 and 3, useFGHI to set[M] (month), [D] (day), [Time] (hours and

minutes), and [Y/M/D] (date order), and thenpress theA button.

For precise time setting, press theA button as thetime signal strikes 00 seconds.

To change the date and time, adjust the setting fromthe menu. [X] (Date/time) (p. 48)

5 UseHI to select the [x] time zone and

then press theA button. UseFG to turn daylight saving time ([Summer])on or off.

Summer OKSet

Seoul

Tokyo

Seoul

Tokyo

12.02.26 00:00

The menus can be used to change the selected timezone. [World Time] (p. 48)

6 UseFGHI to select your language andpress theA button.

The menus can be used to change the selectedlanguage. [l] (p. 47)


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Inserting an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory

card or Eye-Fi card (commercially

available)

Always use SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards or Eye-Fi cards with this camera. Do not insert other types ofcard.Using the card (p. 60)

The camera can shoot and store images using itsinternal memory, without using an SD/SDHC/SDXCmemory card or Eye-Fi card.

The illustrations of the following procedure show theSD memory card.

1

Insert the card straight until it clicks into place.

Do not touch the contact area directly.

2

Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuousrecording length (movies) in the internal memory and

cards (p. 61, 62)

Write-protect switch

To remove the SD/SDHC/SDXC memory

card and Eye-Fi card

1 2

Press the card in until it clicks and comes out slightly,then remove the card.


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Shooting with the optimum aperture

value and shutter speed (Pmode)

In this mode, automatic shooting settings are activatedwhile also allowing changes to a wide range ofother shooting menu functions, such as exposurecompensation, white balance, etc. as needed.

The default settings of the function are highlighted in.

1 Remove the lens cap.

2 Press then button to turn on the camera.

P mode indicator

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Number of storable still pictures (p. 61)

Monitor (standby mode screen)

IfP mode is not displayed, pressH to display thefunction menu screen and then set the shootingmode to P. Using the Menu (p. 8)

Current shooting mode display

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3 Hold the camera and compose the shot.

Horizontal grip

Vertical grip

Monitor

4 Press the shutter button halfway down tofocus on the subject.

When the camera focuses on the subject, theexposure is locked (shutter speed and aperturevalue are displayed), and the AF target mark

changes to green.

Shooting, Playback, and Erasing


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Shooting movies

1 Press theR button to start recording.

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Lights up red when recording

Recording time

Continuous recording length

(p. 62)

The effects of the set shooting mode can be usedwhen shooting movies. When the set shooting modeisp,W,s (Beauty) orP (some modes),shooting is performed in P mode.

Sound will also be recorded.

2 Press theR button again to stop recording.

The camera was unable to focus if the AF targetmark flashes red. Try focusing again.

PP

1/400 F3.11/400 F3.1

AF target mark

Press halfway

Shutter speed Aperture value

Focusing (p. 56)

5 To take the picture, gently press the shutterbutton all the way down while being careful

not to shake the camera.

PP

1/400 F3.11/400 F3.1

Image review screen

Press fully

To view images during shooting

Pressing theq button enables playback of images. Toreturn to shooting, either press theq button or press theshutter button halfway down.

To turn off the cameraPress then button again.


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[On] selected for [Digital Zoom]:

Image size Zoom bar

16M

Digital zoom range

OtherThe magnification

ratio changes

depending on the

image size setting.*1

Digital zoom range

*1 If [Image Size] is less than the full resolution, afterreaching the maximum optical zoom, the camera will

automatically resize and crop the image to the selected

[Image Size], then enter the digital zoom range if [Digital

Zoom] is [On].

Photographs taken with the zoom bar displayed inred may appear grainy.

Using theflashThe flash functions can be selected to best match theshooting conditions.

1 Lift up the flash unit manually.

To turn off thefl

ashPress the flash down back into the camera.

Using the zoom

Turning the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range.

W side T side

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Zoom bar

Optical zoom: 21Digital zoom: 4

To take larger images [Digital Zoom]

The type and amount of zoom can be identified fromthe appearance of the zoom bar. The display differs

depending on the options selected for [Digital Zoom](p. 35) and [Image Size] (p. 34).

[Off] selected for [Digital Zoom]:

Image size Zoom bar

16M

Optical zoom range

OtherThe magnification ratio changes

depending on the image size setting.*1


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2 Select the flash option in the function menu.

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Flash AutoFlash Auto

MENUMENUNORM ESPESP

3 UseHI to select the setting option, andpress theA button to set.

Option Description

Flash AutoThe flash fires automatically in low-light or backlight conditions.

RedeyePre-flashes are emitted to reducethe occurrence of red eye in your

photos.

Fill InThe flash fires regardless of theavailable light.

Flash Off The flash does not fire.

Changing the shooting information

display

The display of the screen information can be changed tobest match the situation, for example, the need for a clear

view of the screen or for making a precise composition byusing the grid display.

1 PressF (INFO). The displayed shooting information changes inthe order shown below each time the button ispressed. Shooting mode display (p. 4)

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Normal

No information

Detailed

Reading a histogram

If the peak fills too much of the frame, theimage will appear mostly white.

If the peak fills too much

of the frame, the image

will appear mostly black.

The green section shows

luminance distribution withinthe screens center.


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PressFG to adjust volume.

To play back moviesSelect a movie, and press theA button.

During playbackMovie

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OKMovie PlayMovie Play

Pausing andrestarting

playback

Press theA button to pause playback.During pause, fast forward or reverse,press theA button to restart playback.

Fast forwardPressI to fast forward. PressI againto increase the fast forward speed.

RewindPressH to rewind. The speed at whichthe recording rewinds increases eachtimeH is pressed.

Adjusting

the volumeTurn the wheel controller or useFG toadjust the volume.

Operations while playback is paused

During pause

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/Total shooting time

Viewing images

1 Press theq button.Number of frames/

Total number of images

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Playback image

2 Turn the wheel controller to select an image. It can be performed by pressingHI.

Displays

previous

image

Displays next

image

Keep turning the wheel controller to fast forward orreverse. It can be performed by holdingHI.

The display size of the images can be changed.Index view and close-up view (p. 21)

To play sound recordingsTo play sound recorded with an image, select the imageand press theA button.

During audio playback

! appears


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CueingUseF to display the first frame andpressG to display the last frame.

Advancing andrewinding one

frame at a time*1

Turn the wheel controller to advanceor rewind by one frame at a time.Keep turning the wheel controller for

continuous advance or rewind.

Resuming

playbackPress theA button to resumeplayback.

To operate withHI*1 PressI orH to advance or rewind one frame at a

time. HoldI orH pressed for continuous advance orrewind.

To stop movie playbackPress thembutton.

Erasing images during playback

(Single image erase)

1 Display the image you want to erase andpressG (D).

OK

Erase

CancelCancel

Erase

SetCancel MENU

2 PressFG to select [Erase], and press theA button.

Multiple images or all images can be erased at a time(p. 40).

Index view and close-up view

Index view enables quick selection of a desired image.Close-up view (up to 10 magnification) allows checkingof image details.

1 Turn the zoom lever.

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Single-image view Close-up view

Photo Surfing

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Using the menu guide

Pressing theE button in the setup menu displays adescription of the current item.

Using the Menu (p. 8)

Using the camera guide

Use the camera guide to look up camera operations.

1 Press theE button in the standby modescreen or the playback screen.

OK

Search bypurposeSearch bypurpose

Search for asolution

Learn about thecamera

History

Search bysituation

Search bykeyword

SetExit

Submenu 2 Application

Search by purposeFunctions or operating methodscan be searched.

Search for a solutionA solution can be searched whenhaving problems during operation.

Search by situationSearch from shooting/playbackscene.

Search by keyword Search from the camera keyword.

Learn about thecamera

Information is shown aboutrecommended functions and basicoperating methods for the camera.

HistorySearches can be performed from

the search history.

2 UseFGHI to select the desired item.

Follow the on-screen instructions to search thedesired contents.

To select an image in index viewUseFGHI to select an image, and press theAbutton to display the selected image in single-image view.

To scroll an image in close-up view

UseFGHIto move the viewing area.

Changing the image information

display

Shooting information settings displayed on the screen canbe changed.

1 PressF (INFO). The displayed image information changes inthe order shown below each time the button ispressed.

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Reading a histogram (p. 19)


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Using the best mode for the shooting

scene (smode)

1 Set the shooting mode tos.

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2 PressG to go to the submenu.

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PortraitPortrait

MENUMENUNORM ESPESP

3 UseHI to select the mode and then presstheA button to set.

Using Shooting Modes

To change the shooting mode

The shooting mode (P,M,s,P,p,W)

can be changed with using the function menu.Using the Menu (p. 8)

Shooting with automatic settings

(Mmode)

The camera will automatically select the optimal shootingmode for the scene. The shooting condition is decided bythe camera and settings cannot be changed, exceptingsome functions.

1 Set the shooting mode toM.

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The icon changes depending on the scene

that the camera automatically selects

In some cases, the camera may not select the

desired shooting mode.When the camera cannot identify the optimal mode,P mode will be selected.


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Icon indicating the scene mode

that is set

Ins modes, the optimum shooting settingsare pre-programmed for specific shooting scenes.

Functions may be limited in some modes.

Option Application

BPortrait/VBeauty/FLandscape/GNight Scene*1/MNight+Portrait*1/CSport/N Indoor/WCandle*1/RSelf Portrait/SSunset*1/XFireworks*1/VCuisine/dDocuments/qBeach & Snow/UPet Mode - Cat/tPet Mode - Dog

The cameratakes a pictureusing theoptimum settingsfor the scene

conditions.

*1 When the subject is dark or when taking fireworks,

noise reduction is automatically activated. This

approximately doubles the shooting time during which

no other pictures can be taken.

UsingV (Beauty)

1 Point the camera toward the subject. Check the frameappearing around the face detected by the camera,and then press the shutter button to take the picture.

The unedited image and edited image are bothsaved.

If the image cannot be retouched, only the uneditedimage is saved.

The [Image Size] of the retouched image is limitedto [n] or lower.

Shooting with special effects

(Pmode)

To add expression to your photo, select the desiredspecial effect.

1 Set the shooting mode toP.

Magic FilterMagic Filter

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WB

AUTO

WB

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Pop Art

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3 UseHI to select the desired effect and then

press theA button to set.

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Shooting mode Option

Magic Filter

1Pop Art2Pin Hole3Fish Eye4Drawing*1

5Soft Focus6Punk7Sparkle8Watercolor9Reflection0MiniatureaFragmented

*1 Two images are saved, an unmodified image and an

image to which the effect has been applied.

InP mode, the optimum shooting settings are pre-programmed for each scene effect. For this reason,some settings cannot be changed in some modes.

The selected effect is applied to the movie. The effectmay not be applied depending on the shooting mode.

Creating panoramic images (pmode)

1 Set the shooting mode top.

PanoramaPanorama

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3 UseHI to select the desired mode and thenpress theA button to set.


Auto

Three frames are taken and combinedby the camera. The user only composesthe shots so that the target marksand pointers overlap, and the camera

automatically releases the shutter.

Manual

Three frames are taken and combined

by the camera. The user composesthe shots using the guide frame andmanually releases the shutter.

PCThe frames that were taken arecombined into a panorama image usingthe PC software.

For details on installing the PC software, see Settingup using the supplied CD (p. 12).

When set to [Auto] or [Manual], [Image Size](p. 34) is fixed to 2MB or equivalent.

The focus, exposure, zoom position (p. 18), and whitebalance (p. 29) are locked at the first frame.

The flash (p. 18) is fixed to$ (Flash Off) mode.

Taking pictures with [Auto]1 Press the shutter button to take the first frame.

2 Move the camera slightly in the direction of the secondframe.

Target mark

Pointer

Screen when combining images

from left to right

MENU OKSaveCancel

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3 Move the camera slowly while keeping it straight, andstop the camera where the pointer and target markoverlap.

The camera releases the shutter automatically.

OKMENU SaveCancel

AUTOAUTO

To combine only two pictures, press theA button

before taking a third frame.4 Repeat Step3 to take a third frame.

After the third frame is taken, the cameraautomatically processes the frames and thecombined panorama image is displayed.

To exit the panorama function without saving animage, press them button.

If the shutter does not automatically release, try

[Manual] or [PC].

Taking pictures with [Manual]1 UseFGHI to specify at which edge the next

picture is to be connected.

Direction for

combining the next

frame

OKSet

MANUALMANUAL

2 Press the shutter button to take the first frame. Thewhite-boxed part of the first frame is displayed on joint

area 1.

1st frame

1 21 2

MENU OKSaveCancel

MANUALMANUAL MANUALMANUAL

3 Compose the next shot so that joint area 1 overlapsjoint area 2.

4 Press the shutter button to take the next shot.

Press theA button to combine just 2 frames.

5 Repeat steps3 and4 to take a third frame.

After the third frame is taken, the cameraautomatically processes the frames and thecombined panorama image is displayed.

To exit the panorama function without saving animage, press them button.

Taking pictures with [PC]1 UseFGHI to select the direction that the frames

are combined.2 Press the shutter button to take the first frame, and

then point the camera for the second frame. Theshooting procedure is same as that of [Manual].

Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 frames.

3 Repeat Step2 until the number of desired frames istaken, and then press theA button orm buttonwhen finished.

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Shooting 3D images (Wmode)

In this mode, 3D images are shot for viewing on

3D-compatible display devices.

Images shot in 3D mode cannot be displayed in 3D

on this cameras monitor.

1 Set the shooting mode toW.

AUTOAUTO

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3 UseHI to select [Auto] or [Manual] andthen press theA button to set.

Submenu 1 Description

Auto

After shooting the first frame, overlapthe subject with the image in themonitor. The next frame is takenautomatically.

Manual

After shooting the first frame, movethe camera to overlap the subjectwith the image in the monitor. Thenmanually release the shutter.

Depending on the subject or the situation (if thedistance between the camera and subject is too

short), the image may not look 3D.

The 3D viewing angle varies depending on the

subject, etc.

The first shot image is displayed on the monitorlightly. Decide the position by referencing the image.

To exit 3D shooting mode without saving an image,press them button.

The [Image Size] (p. 34) is fixed to [0].

The zoom ratio is fixed.

The focus, exposure and the white balance are fixed

when the first image is taken.

The flash is fixed to [$Flash Off].

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Using the Menu (p. 8)

Shooting closeups (Macro shooting)

This function enables the camera to focus and shootsubjects at close distances.

1 Select the macro option in the function menu.

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Option Description

Off Macro mode is deactivated.

MacroYou can shoot the image at a closerrange.20 cm (7.9 in.)*1 180 cm (70.9 in.)*2

Super Macro*3This enables shooting as close as1 cm/0.4 in. to the subject.

*1 When the zoom is at the widest (W) position.*2 When the zoom is at the most telephoto (T) position.*3 The zoom is automatically fixed.

The flash (p. 18) and zoom (p. 18) cannot be setwhen [a Super Macro] is selected.

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 functionmenu.

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Y OffY Off

NORM ESPESP


Option Description

Y Off The self-timer is deactivated.

Y 12 sec

The self-timer lamp turns on forapprox. 10 seconds, then blinks forapprox. 2 seconds, and then the

picture is taken.

Y 2 secThe self-timer lamp blinks for approx.

2 seconds, then the picture is taken.

;Auto Release*1

When your pet (cat or dog) turns itshead towards the camera, its face is

recognized and the picture is takenautomatically.

*1 [Auto Release] is displayed only when thes modeis [U] or [t].

Using Shooting Functions

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To cancel the self-timer after it startsPress them button.

Adjusting the brightness

(Exposure compensation)

The standard brightness (appropriate exposure) set by thecamera based on the shooting mode (except forM)can be adjusted brighter or darker to obtain a desired shot.

1 Select the exposure compensation option inthe function menu.

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2 UseHI to select the desired brightness,and press theA button.

Adjusting to a natural color scheme

(White balance)

For more natural coloring, choose a white balance optionsuited to the scene.

1 Select the white balance option in thefunction menu.

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WB



Option Description

WB AutoThe camera automatically adjuststhe white balance according to theshooting scene.

fFor shooting outdoors under aclear sky.

gFor shooting outdoors under a

cloudy sky.

h For shooting under tungsten lighting.

For shooting under white fluorescentlighting.

X For setting the subtle shades of colorthat cannot be adjusted by Auto,Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, or

Fluorescent.

Y

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Using the one touch white balance1 Select the white balance option in the function menu.

2 UseHI to select [X] or [Y], and face the cameratoward white paper.

Set the paper to fill the entire screen, and makesure that there is no shadow area.

Perform this procedure under the light where thepictures are actually taken.

3 Press them button. The camera releases the shutter and the whitebalance is registered.

The registered white balance is stored in thecamera. The data will not be cleared by turning offthe power.

When the [X] or [Y] whose white balance hasalready been registered is selected in Step 2, newwhite balance will be registered.

When the white area is not large enough or when thecolor is too bright, too dark, or loud, the white balancecannot be registered. Return to Step2. Or, set theother white balance.

Selecting the ISO sensitivity

1 Select the ISO setting option in the functionmenu.

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100ISOISO100

1/400 F3.11/400 F3.1

400ISO400ISOISO 200ISO 200

MENUMENU


Option Description

ISO Auto

The camera automatically adjusts

the sensitivity according to theshooting scene.

High ISO Auto

The camera uses a higher sensitivitycompared to [ISO Auto] to minimize

blur caused by a moving subject orby camera shake.

ValueThe ISO sensitivity is fixed to theselected value.

In the ISO setting, although smaller values result in

less sensitivity, sharp images can be taken under fullylit conditions. Larger values result in higher sensitivity,and images can be taken at fast shutter speeds evenunder low light conditions. However, high sensitivityintroduces noise into the resulting picture, which may

give it a grainy appearance.

Sequential shooting (Drive)

Pictures are taken sequentially while the shutter buttonis held down.

1 Select the drive option in the function menu.

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Option Description

oOne frame is shot each time theshutter button is pressed.

j*1The images are taken sequentially

while holding down the shutter

button.

cThe camera takes sequential shotsat a faster speed than in [j].

dThe camera takes sequential shotsat approximately 14 frames/sec.

*1 The shooting speed varies depending on the settings

for [Image Size/Compression] (p. 34).

The [Image Size] is limited.[c]: [n] or lower[d]: [3] or lower

When set to [j], the flash (p. 18) cannot be set to[Redeye]. When set to other than [o] or [j], theflash is fixed to [$Flash Off].

When set to [c] or [d] the digital zoom (p. 18) isnot available.The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO Auto].

With settings other than [o], the focus, exposureand the white balance are fixed when the first frameis shot.

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Using the playback functions

Playing back panorama images

Panorama images that were combined together using

[Auto] or [Manual] can be scrolled for viewing.

Creating panoramic images (p mode) (p. 25)

1 Select a panorama image during playback.Viewing images (p. 20)

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2 Press theA button.

Viewing area

To control panorama image playbackZoom in/Zoom out: Press theA button to pauseplayback. Then turn the zoom lever to enlarge/shrink the

image.

Playback direction: Press theA button to pauseplayback. Then pressFGHI to scroll the image in thedirection of the pressed button.

Pause: Press theA button.

Restart scrolling: Press theA button.Stop playback: Press them button.

Playing backW images

3D images shot with this camera can be played back on

3D-compatible devices connected to this camera using anHDMI cable (sold separately).

Shooting 3D images (W mode) (p. 27)

When playing back 3D images, read the warnings in

the instruction manual for the 3D-compatible devicescarefully.

1 Connect the 3D-compatible device andcamera using the HDMI cable.

For the connection and setting method, see

Connection via HDMI cable (p. 46)

2 Use the wheel controller orHI to select[3D Show] and then press theA button.

3 Use the wheel controller orHI to select the

3D image to play back and then press theAbutton.

MENU OKSetSlideshow

To start a slideshow, press them button.To stop the slideshow, press them orA button.

3D images are composed of JPEG files and MPOfiles. If any files are deleted on a computer, playbackof 3D images may not be possible.


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Menus for Shooting Functions

The default settings of the function are highlighted in .

For information on using the menus, see Using the Menu (p. 8).

Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [Reset]

I (Shooting menu 1) X Reset


Yes

Restores the following menu functions to the default settings.

Shooting mode (p. 23) Flash (p. 18) Macro (p. 28) Self-timer (p. 28) Exposure compensation (p. 29) White balance (p. 29) ISO (p. 30)

Drive (p. 30) Menu functions in [I,J,A] (p. 33 to 37)

No The settings will not be changed.

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Selecting the image quality for still images [Image Size/Compression]

I (Shooting menu 1) X Image Size/Compression

Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Application

Image Size

16M (4608x3456) Suitable for printing pictures over A3 (11x17 in.).

8M (3264x2448) Suitable for printing pictures up to A3 (11x17 in.).

5M (2560x1920) Suitable for printing pictures at A4 (8.5x11 in.).

3M (2048x1536) Suitable for printing pictures up to A4 size (8.5x11 in.).

2M (1600x1200) Suitable for printing pictures at A5 (5x7 in.).

1M (1280x960) Suitable for printing pictures at postcard size.

VGA (640x480)Suitable for viewing pictures on a TV or using pictures on emails and websites.

16:9G (4608x2592)Suitable for playing pictures on a widescreen TV and for printing on A3 or11"x17".

16:9F (1920x1080) Suitable for playing pictures on a widescreen TV and for printing on A5 or 5"x7".

CompressionFine Shooting at high quality.

Normal Shooting at normal quality.

Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and cards(p. 61, 62)

Selecting the image quality for movies [Image Size/Image Quality]

A (Movie menu) X Image Size/Image Quality


Image Size

720p

VGA (640x480)QVGA (320x240)

Select the image quality based on the image size and frame rate.

Image Quality Fine/Normal Select [Fine] to shoot with higher image quality.

Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and cards(p. 61, 62)

When [Image Size] is set to [QVGA], [Image Quality] isfixed to [Fine].

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Brightening the subject against

backlight [Shadow Adjust]

I (Shooting menu 1) X Shadow Adjust


AutoAutomatically On when a compatible

shooting mode is selected.

Off The effect is not applied.

OnShoot with automatic adjustment to brightenan area that has become darker.

When set to [Auto] or [On], [ESP/n] (p. 35) is

automatically fixed to [ESP].

Selecting the focusing area [AF Mode]

I (Shooting menu 1) X AF Mode


Face/iESP

The camera focuses automatically. (If a

face is detected, it is shown by a whiteframe*1; when the shutter button is pressedhalfway and the camera focuses, the frameturns to green*2. If no face is detected, the

camera chooses a subject in the frame andfocuses automatically.)

SpotThe camera focuses on the subject locatedwithin the AF target mark.

AF Tracking

The camera tracks the subject movement

automatically to focus on it continuously.

*1 For some subjects, the frame may not appear or may

take some time to appear.*2 If the frame blinks in red, the camera cannot focus. Try

refocusing on the subject.

To focus on a moving subject

continuously (AF Tracking)

1 Hold the camera to align the AF target mark on thesubject and press theA button.

2 When the camera recognizes the subject, the AFtarget mark automatically tracks the subject movementto focus on it continuously.

3 To cancel the tracking, press theA button.

Depending on the subjects or the shooting conditions,

the camera may be unable to lock the focus or fail totrack the subject movement.

When the camera fails to track the subject movement,the AF target mark changes to red.

Selecting the method for measuring the

brightness [ESP/n]

I (Shooting menu 1) X ESP/n


ESP

Shoots to obtain a balancedbrightness over the entire screen(Meters the brightness at the centerand surrounding areas of the screen

separately).

5 (spot)

Shoots the subject at the centerduring backlighting (Meters thebrightness at the center of thescreen).

When set to [ESP], the center may appear dark whenshooting against strong backlighting.

Shooting at higher magnifications thanoptical zoom [Digital Zoom]

I (Shooting menu 1) X Digital Zoom


Off Disable digital zoom.

On Enable digital zoom.

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[Digital Zoom] is not available when [a SuperMacro] (p. 28) is selected.

The option selected for [Digital Zoom] affects theappearance of the zoom bar.To take larger images (p. 18)

Reducing the blur caused by the

camera shake when shooting

[Image Stabilizer] (still images)/

[IS Movie Mode] (movies)

J (Shooting menu 2)

XImage Stabilizer (still images)/A (Movie menu) X IS Movie Mode (movies)


Off

The image stabilizer is deactivated. Thisis recommended for shooting when thecamera is fixed in place on a tripod or

other stable surface.

OnImage stabilization is activated when theshutter button is pressed halfway.

While

Exposing*1Image stabilization is activated when the

shutter button is pressed all the way down.

*1 Still images only.

Default setting

[Image Stabilizer] [On], [IS Movie Mode] [Off]

If [On] or [While Exposing] is selected for [ImageStabilizer] (still images), sounds produced duringimage stabilization may be heard from inside thecamera when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

Images may not be stabilized if camera shake is toosevere.

When the shutter speed is extremely slow, such aswhen taking pictures at night, [Image Stabilizer] (still

images) may not be as effective.

Using the assist lamp for shooting a

dark subject [AF Illuminat.]

J (Shooting menu 2) X AF Illuminat.


Off The AF illuminator is not used.

On

When the shutter button is pressed

halfway down, the AF illuminatorturns on to aid focusing.

AF illuminator

Viewing the image immediately after

shooting [Rec View]

J (Shooting menu 2) X Rec View


Off

The image being recorded is notdisplayed. This allows the user to preparefor the next shot while following thesubject in the monitor after shooting.

On

The image being recorded is displayed.

This allows the user to make a brief checkof the image that was just taken.

Automatically rotating images shot with

the camera in a vertical position during

playback [Pic Orientation]

J (Shooting menu 2) X Pic Orientation

During shooting, the [y] (p. 41) setting on theplayback menu is set automatically.

This function may not work properly if the camera is

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This function may not work properly if the camera isfacing up or down during shooting.


Off

Information about the vertical/horizontal

orientation of the camera during shootingis not recorded with images. Images shot

with the camera in a vertical position arenot rotated during playback.

On

Information about the vertical/horizontal

orientation of the camera during shootingis recorded with images. Images areautomatically rotated during playback.

Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide]

J (Shooting menu 2) X Icon Guide


Off No icon guide is displayed.

On

The explanation of the selected icon will

be displayed when a shooting mode orfunction menu icon is selected (positionthe cursor on the icon for a while todisplay the explanation).

Icon guide

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Imprinting the date of recording

[Date Stamp]

J (Shooting menu 2) X Date Stamp


Off Do not imprint the date.

OnStamp new photographs with thedate of recording.

When the date and time are not set, [Date Stamp]cannot be set.Date, time, time zone, and language (p. 14)

The date stamp can not be deleted.

[Date Stamp] is not available in [Panorama] or [3D]mode.

The date stamp cannot be imprinted when takingsequential shots.

Recording sound when shooting

movies [R]

A (Movie menu) XR


Off No sound is recorded.

On Sound is recorded.

When set to [On], only the digital zoom can be usedduring movie recording. To record the movie with the

optical zoom, set [R] (movie sound recording) to [Off].

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Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions

The default settings of the function are highlighted in.

Playing back pictures automatically

[Slideshow]

q (Playback menu) X Slideshow


BGM

Off/Cosmic/Breeze/Mellow/Dreamy/

Urban

Selects the backgroundmusic options.

TypeNormal/Fader/Zoom

Selects the type oftransition effect usedbetween slides.

Start Starts the slideshow.

During a slideshow, pressI to advance one frame,H to go back one frame.

Searching for images and playing back

the related images [Photo Surfing]

q (Playback menu) X Photo Surfing

In [Photo Surfing], images can be searched and related

images can be played back by selecting the related items.

To start [Photo Surfing]Press theA button to start [Photo Surfing].When a related item of the image displayed is selectedwithFG, images related to the item are displayed in thelower part of the monitor. UseHI to display an image.

To select related items that are not displayed, press theA button when selecting an item.

To stop [Photo Surfing]

To stop [Photo Surfing], useFG to select [ALL], thenpress theA button.

Related items

Images corresponding the

related items

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Using the [ib] (PC software) and

importing data back to the camera

Refer to the [ib] (PC software) help guide for detailson how to use the [ib] (PC software).

The [ib] (PC software) may not work properly on thepictures edited by other application software.

The following [Photo Surfing] functions can beperformed when data created with the [ib] (PC

software) is imported back to the camera.Information of persons or shooting locations and new

Collections can be added in the related items.

Changing the image size [Q] Adding sound to still images [R]


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Changing the image size [Q]

q (Playback menu) X Edit XQ


C 640 x 480 This saves a high-resolution imageas a separate image with a smallersize for use in e-mail attachmentsand other applications.

E 320 x 240

1 UseHIto select an image.

2 UseFG to select an image size and press theAbutton.

The resized image is saved as a separate image.

Cropping image [P]

q (Playback menu) X Edit XP

1 UseHIto select an image, and press theA button.

2 Use the zoom lever to select the size of the croppingframe, and useFGHIto move the frame.

Cropping frame

OKSet

3 Press theA button after you have selected the areato trim.

The edited image is saved as a separate image.

Adding sound to still images [R]

q (Playback menu) X Edit XR

1 UseHI to select an image.

2 Aim the microphone toward the sound source.

Microphone


Recording starts.

The camera adds (records) sound for approx.4 seconds while playing back the image.

Retouching the skin and eyes

[Beauty Fix]

q (Playback menu) X Edit X Beauty Fix

Depending on the picture, the editing may not beeffective.


All [Clear Skin], [SparkleEye] and [Dramatic Eye]

are applied together.

Clear Skin Soft/Avg/HardMakes skin look smoothand translucent. Selectthe correction effect

from 3 levels.

Sparkle Eye Enhances the contrastof the eyes.

Dramatic Eye Enlarges the subjectseyes.

1 UseFG to select a correction item, and press theA

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button.

2 UseHI to select an image for retouching, and presstheA button.

The retouched image is saved as a separate

image.

When [Clear Skin] is selectedUseFG to select the retouching level, and press theA button.

Clear Skin

MENU OKSetBack

AvgSoftSoft

Hard

Brightening areas that are dark

due to backlight or other reasons

[Shadow Adj]

q (Playback menu) X Edit X Shadow Adj



Depending on the picture, the editing may not be

effective.

The retouching process may lower the imageresolution.

g y g

[Redeye Fix]

q (Playback menu) X Edit X Redeye Fix



Depending on the picture, the editing may not beeffective.

The retouching process may lower the imageresolution.

Erasing images [Erase]

q (Playback menu) X Erase


All EraseAll images in the internal memory orcard will be erased.

Sel. ImageImages are individually selected anderased.

Erase Deletes the image displayed.

When erasing pictures in the internal memory, do notinsert the card into the camera.

Protected images cannot be erased.

To individually select and erase images

[Sel. Image]

1 UseFGto select [Sel. Image], and press theA button.

2 UseHIto select the image to be erased, and presstheA button to add aR mark to the image.

Turn the zoom lever to the W end to display anindex view. Images can be quickly selected usingtheFGHI buttons. Turn to the T end to returnto the single frame display.

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R mark

MENUOK

Sel. Image

Erase/Cancel

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3 Repeat Step2 to select the images to be erased,and then press them button to erase the selectedimages.

4 UseFG to select [Yes], and press theA button.

The images with aR mark are erased.

To erase all images [All Erase]1 UseFGto select [All Erase], and press theA button.

2 UseFG to select [Yes], and press theA button.

Saving print settings to the image data

[Print Order]q (Playback menu) X Print Order

Print reservations (DPOF) (p. 52)

Print reservation can be set only for still images thatare recorded to the card.

Protecting images [R]q (Playback menu) XR

Protected images cannot be erased by [Erase] (p. 21,40), [Sel. Image] (p. 40), or [All Erase] (p. 41), butall images are erased by [Memory Format]/[Format](p. 42).

1 UseHIto select an image.


Press theA button again to cancel the settings.

images, and press them button.

Rotating images [y]

q (Playback menu) Xy1 UseHI to select an image.

2 Press theA button to rotate the image.

3 If necessary, repeat Steps1 and2 to make settingsfor other images, and press them button.

The new picture orientations will be saved even afterthe power is turned off.

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Menus for Other Camera Settings

The default settings of the function are highlighted in .

Using an Eye-Fi card [Eye-Fi]

r (Settings 1) X Eye-Fi


Off Disable Eye-Fi communication.

On Enable Eye-Fi communication.

When using an Eye-Fi card, read the Eye-Fi cardinstruction manual carefully, and comply with theinstructions.

Use the Eye-Fi card in compliance with the laws andregulations of the country where the camera is used.

In locations such as on an airplane, where the Eye-Fi

communication is prohibited, remove the Eye-Fi cardfrom the camera, or set [Eye-fi] to [Off].

This camera does not support the Eye-Fi cardsEndless mode.

Erasing data completely

[Memory Format]/[Format]

r (Settings 1) X Memory Format/Format

Before formatting, check that no important data is leftin the internal memory or card.

Cards must be formatted with this camera beforefirst use or after being used with other cameras orcomputers.

Be sure to remove the card before formatting theinternal memory.


Yes

Completely erases the image data

in the internal memory or card(including protected images).

No Cancels formatting.

Copying images in the internal memory

to the card [Backup]

r (Settings 1) X Backup


YesBacks up image data in the internalmemory to the card.

No Cancels the backup.

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the camera to other devices

[USB Connection]

r (Settings 1) X USB Connection


AutoWhen the camera is connected toanother device, the settings selectionscreen is displayed.

StorageSelect when connecting the camerato a computer via a storage device.

MTP

Select when transferring imageswithout using the supplied [ib] (PC

software) on Windows Vista/Windows 7.

PrintSelect when connecting to aPictBridge-compatible printer.

System requirements

Windows : Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (SP1 or later)/Vista/Windows 7

Macintosh : Mac OS X v10.3 or later

When using another system other than Windows XP

(SP2 or later)/Windows Vista/Windows 7, set to[Storage].

Even if a computer has USB ports, proper operation

is not guaranteed in the following cases: Computers with USB ports installed using anexpansion card, etc.

Computers without a factory-installed OS andhome-built computers

button [qPower On]

r (Settings 1) Xq Power On


No

The camera is not turned on. To turn

on the camera, press thenbutton.

YesPress and hold theq button to turnthe camera on in the playback mode.

Saving the mode when the camera is

turned off [KeepzSettings]

r (Settings 1) X KeepzSettings


Yes

The shooting mode is saved when

the camera is turned off and isreactivated the next time the camerais turned on.

NoThe shooting mode is set to P modewhen the camera is turned on.

Choosing the opening screen display

[Pw On Setup]r (Settings 1) X Pw On Setup


Off No opening screen is displayed.

OnThe opening screen is displayed

when the camera is turned on.

Selecting the camera sound and its volume [Sound Settings]


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s (Settings 2) X Sound Settings


Sound Type 1/2/3 Selects the camera sounds (operation sounds, shutter sound, andwarning sound).

q Volume 0/1/2/3/4/5 Selects the image playback volume.

Volume 0/1/2/3/4/5 Selects the operation volume of camera buttons.

Resetting thefile names of pictures [File Name]

s (Settings 2) X File Name

Month: 1 to C

(A=October,

B=November,

C=December)

Day: 01 to 31

Pmdd

Folder name Folder name File name

DCIM 100OLYMP

999OLYMP

Pmdd0001.jpg

Pmdd9999.jpg

Automatic

numbering

Automatic

numbering


Reset

This resets the sequential numberfor the folder name and file name

whenever a new card is inserted.*1This is useful when grouping images

on separate cards.

Auto

Even when a new card is inserted,this continues the numbering forthe folder name and file name fromthe previous card. This is useful for

managing all image folder namesand files names with sequentialnumbers.

*1

The number for the folder name is reset to 100, and theone for the file name is reset to 0001.

Adjusting the image processing

f nction [Pi el Mapping]

Adjusting the brightness of the monitor

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function [Pixel Mapping]

s (Settings 2) X Pixel Mapping

This function has already been adjusted at factoryshipping, and no adjustment is needed rightafter purchase. Approximately once a year is

recommended.

For best results, wait at least one minute after taking

or viewing pictures before performing pixel mapping.If the camera is turned off during pixel mapping, besure to perform it again.

To adjust the image processing functionPress theA button when [Start] (Submenu 2) isdisplayed.

The check and adjustment of the image processingfunction starts.

[s]

s (Settings 2) Xs

To adjust the monitor brightness1 UseFG to adjust the brightness while viewing the

screen, and then press theA button.

MENU OKSetBack

s

Playing back images on a TV [TV Out]s (Settings 2) X TV Out


Video OutNTSC

Connecting the camera to a TV in North America, Taiwan, Korea, Japan,

and so on.

PAL Connecting the camera to a TV in European countries, China, and so on.

HDMI Out480p/576p720p

1080i

Set the signal format to be given priority. If the TV setting does not match,it is changed automatically.

HDMI ControlOff Operate with the camera.

On Operate with the TV remote control.

The factory default settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold.

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Connection via AV cable

1 Use the camera to select the same video signal system as the one of connected TV ([NTSC]/[PAL]).

2 Connect the TV and camera.

Connect to the TV video inputjack (yellow) and audio input

jack (white).Multi-connector

Open the connector cover in

the direction of the arrow.

AV cable (supplied)

Connection via HDMI cable

1 On the camera, select the digital signal format that will be connected ([480p/576p]/[720p]/[1080i]).

2 Connect the TV and camera.

3 Turn on the TV, and change INPUT to VIDEO (an input jack connected to the camera).

4Turn on the camera, and useFGHIto select the image for playback.The TV video signal system varies depending on the countries and regions. Before viewing camera images on yourTV, select the video output according to your TVs video signal type.

When the camera is connected to the computer by the USB cable, do not connect the HDMI cable to the camera.

Connect to the HDMIconnector on the TV.

HDMI micro

connector (type D)

HDMI cable (sold separately: CB-HD1)

Open the connector cover in

the direction of the arrow.

Type A

For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TVs instruction manual.

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When the camera and TV are connected by both an AV cable and an HDMI cable, the HDMI cable will take priority.

Depending on the TVs settings, the displayed images and information may become cropped.

To operate images with the TV remote control1 Set [HDMI Control] to [On], and turn off the camera.

2 Connect the camera and TV with an HDMI cable. Connection via HDMI cable (p. 46)

3 First turn on the TV, and then turn on the camera.

Operate by following the operation guide that is displayed on the TV.

With some TVs, operations cannot be performed with the TV remote control even though the operation guide isdisplayed on the screen.

If operations cannot be performed with the TV remote control, set [HDMI Control] to [Off] and operate using the

camera.

Saving battery power between shots

[Power Save]

s (Settings 2) X Power Save


Off Cancels [Power Save].

On

When the camera is not being usedfor approx. 10 seconds, the monitorautomatically turns off to save

battery power.

To resume standby mode

Press any button.

Changing the display language [l]s (Settings 2) Xl


Languages

The language for the menus and

error messages displayed on themonitor is selected.

Setting the date and time [X]

t (S tti 3) XX

Restoring data in the camera

[Reset Database]


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t (Settings 3) XX

Date, time, time zone, and language (p. 14).

To check the date and timePress the INFO button while the camera is turned off. Thecurrent time is displayed for approx. 3 seconds.

Choosing home and alternate time

zones [World Time]

t (Settings 3) XWorld Time

You will not be able to select a time zone using[World Time] if the camera clock has not first been set

using [X].


Home/Alternate

x

The time in the hometime zone (the timezone selected forx in

submenu 2).

z

The time in the travel

destination time zone (thetime zone selected forzin submenu 2).

x*1 Select the home timezone (x).

z*1, 2

Select the travel

destination time zone(z).

*1 In areas where daylight saving time is in effect, use

FG to turn daylight saving time ([Summer]) on.*2 When you select a time zone, the camera automatically

calculates the time difference between the selected

zone and the home time zone (x) to display the time inthe travel destination time zone (z).

[Reset Database]

t (Settings 3) X Reset Database

Playback will become available by performing [DataRepair] when the Photo surfing function is notactivated properly. However, data such as collections

and other groups created with the [ib] (PC software)is deleted from the database in the camera.Import the data back into the camera from a computerto playback the data created with the [ib] (PCsoftware).

Printing


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Direct printing (PictBridge*1)

By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible

printer, you can print images directly without using acomputer.

To find out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to theprinters instruction manual.*1 PictBridge is a standard for connecting digital cameras

and printers of different makers and printing out picturesdirectly.

The printing modes, paper sizes, and other

parameters that can be set with the camera varydepending on the printer that is used. For details,refer to the printers instruction manual.

For details on the available paper types, loadingpaper, and installing ink cassettes, refer to theprinters instruction manual.

Printing images at the printers

standard settings [Easy Print]

In the setup menu, set [USB Connection] to [Print].[USB Connection] (p. 43)

1 Display the image to be printed on themonitor.

Viewing images (p. 20)

2 Turn on the printer, and then connect theprinter and camera.

USB cable

(supplied)

Multi-connector

Open the connectorcover in the direction of

the arrow.

OKCustom Print

Easy Print Start

I button

3 PressI to start printing.

4 To print another image, useHI to select animage, and press theA button.

To exit printingAfter a selected image is displayed on the screen,disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.

Changing the printers settings for

printing [Custom Print]

5 UseFG to select the [Borderless] or [Pics/Sheet] settings, and press theA button.


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1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 for [Easy Print] (p. 49).


3 UseFG to select the print mode, and presstheA button.


PrintThis prints the image selected inStep 6.

All Print This prints all images stored in theinternal memory or card.

Multi PrintThis prints one image in a multiple

layout format.

All IndexThis prints an index of all images

stored in the internal memory or card.

Print Order*1This prints images based on the printreservation data on the card.

*1 [Print Order] is available only when print reservations

have been made. Print Reservations (DPOF) (p. 52)

4 UseFG to select [Size] (Submenu 3), andpressI.

If the [Printpaper] screen is not displayed, the [Size],[Borderless], and [Pics/Sheet] are set to the printers

standard.

Printpaper

Size Borderless

Standard

OKSetMENUBack

StandardStandard


Off/On*1

The image is printed with a borderaround it ([Off]).The image is printed to fill the entire

paper ([On]).

(The number of

images per sheetvaries dependingon the printer.)

The number of images per sheet([Pics/Sheet]) is selectable only when[Multi Print] is selected in Step 3.

*1 The available settings for [Borderless] vary depending

on the printer.If [Standard] is selected in Steps 4 and 5, the imageis printed at the printers standard settings.

6 UseHI to select an image.

7 PressF to make a print reservation for thecurrent image.

PressG to make the detailed printer settingsfor the current image.

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option are saved in the image on the card. This enableseasy printing at a printer or print shop supporting DPOFby using only the print reservations on the card without a

computer or a camera.*1 DPOF is a standard for storing automatic printout

information from digital cameras.

Print reservations can be set only for the imagesstored on the card.

DPOF reservations set by another DPOF devicecannot be changed by this camera. Make changesusing the original device. Making new DPOFreservations with this camera will erase thereservations made by the other device.

DPOF print reservations can be made for up to 999images per card.

Single-frame print reservations [


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,message is displayed on the screen, and you are unsureof what to do, refer to the information below to fix the

problem(s).

Troubleshooting

Battery

The camera does not work even when batteries areinstalled.

Insert new or recharged batteries in the correctdirection.

Inserting the battery (p. 11) Battery performance may have been reducedtemporarily due to low temperature. Take the

batteries out of the camera, and warm them byputting them in your pocket for a while.

Card/Internal memoryAn error message is displayed.

Error message (p. 55)

Shutter buttonNo picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed.

Cancel sleep mode.To save battery power, the camera automaticallygoes into sleep mode and the monitor turns offif there is no operation for 3 minutes when thecamera is turned on. No picture is taken even if

the shutter button is fully pressed in this mode.

Operate the zoom lever or other buttons to restorethe camera from sleep mode before taking apicture. If the camera is left for another 12 minutes,it automatically turns off. Press then buttonto turn the camera on.

Press theq button to switch to the shootingmode.

Wait until#(flash charge) stops blinking beforetaking pictures.

p gtemperature may increase, resulting in automaticshutdown. If this occurs, remove the battery fromthe camera and wait until the camera has sufficiently

cooled. The cameras external temperature mayalso increase during use, however this is normal anddoes not indicate malfunction.

MonitorDifficult to see.

Condensation may have occurred. Turn off thepower, and wait for the camera body to becomeacclimated to the surrounding temperature and dry

out before taking pictures.Vertical lines appear on the screen.

Vertical lines may be visible in the monitor whenthe camera is pointed at very bright subjects under

clear skies or similar conditions, but they will notappear in the final image unless [d] is selected.

The light is caught in the picture. Shooting with flash in dark situations results in animage with many flash reflections on dust in the air.

Date and time functionDate and time settings return to the default setting.

If the batteries are removed and left out of thecamera for about 3 days*1, the date and time settings

return to the default setting, and must be reset.*1 The time until the date and time settings return to

the default setting varies depending on how long

the batteries have been loaded.

Date, time, time zone, and language (p. 14)

MiscellaneousThe camera makes a noise when taking pictures.

The camera may activate the lens and make anoise even if no operation is performed. Thisis because the camera automatically performsactions of auto focus as far as it is ready to shoot.

Error message

When one of the messages below is displayed on themonitor check the corrective action

Error message Corrective action

Problem with selected imageUse photo retouch software etc to


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monitor, check the corrective action.

Error message Corrective action

Card Error

Card problemInsert a new card.

Write Protect

Card problemThe card write-protect switch isset to the LOCK side. Release

the switch.

Memory Full

Internal memory problem Insert a card.

Erase unwanted images.*1

Card Full

Card problem Replace the card. Erase unwanted images.*1

Card Setup

OKSet

Format

Power OffPower Off

Card problemUseFG to select [Format], and

press theA button. Next, useFG to select [Yes], and press theA button.*2

Memory Setup

OK

Memory Format

Set

Power OffPower Off

Internal memory problem

UseFG to select [MemoryFormat], and press theA button.Next, useFG to select [Yes], andpress theA button.*2

No Picture

Internal memory/Card problem

Take pictures before viewing them.

Picture Error

Problem with selected imageUse photo retouch software, etc.to view the image on a computer.If the image still cannot be viewed,

the imagefile is corrupted.

The Image CannotBe Edited

Use photo retouch software, etc. toedit the image on a computer.

Battery Empty

Battery problem Insert new batteries. If using rechargeable batteries,

charge the batteries.

No Connection

Connection problemConnect the camera and computeror printer correctly.

No Paper

Printer problemLoad paper into the printer.

No Ink

Printer problemRefill the ink in the printer.

Jammed

Printer problemRemove the jammed paper.

Settings

Changed*3

Printer problemReturn to the status where theprinter can be used.

Print Error

Printer problemTurn off the camera and printer,check the printer for any problems,

and then turn the power on again.

Cannot Print*4

Problem with selected imageUse 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 printers paper

tray has been removed. Do not operate the printer while

making the print settings on the camera.*4 This camera may be unable to print images taken by

other cameras.

Shooting tips

When you are unsure of how to take a picture that youenvision, refer to the information below.

Object with no vertical lines*1


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Focusing

Focusing on the subject

Taking a picture of a subject not in the centerof the screen

After focusing on an object at the same distanceas the subject, compose the shot, and take thepicture.

Pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 17)

Set [AF Mode] (p. 35) to [Face/iESP] Taking a picture in [AF Tracking] mode (p. 35)

The camera tracks the subject movementautomatically to focus on it continuously.

Taking a picture of subjects where autofocusis difficult

In the following cases, after focusing on an object(by pressing the shutter button halfway down) with

high contrast at the same distance as the subject,compose the shot, and take the picture.

Subjects with low contrast

When extremely bright objects

appear in the center of the screen

*1 It is also effective to compose the shot by holding thecamera 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

Taking pictures without camera shake

Taking pictures using exposure compensation(p. 29)

Adjust the brightness while viewing the screen fortaking the picture. Normally, taking pictures of white


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Taking pictures using [Image Stabilizer] (p. 36)

The image pickup device shifts to correct for

camera shake even if the ISO sensitivity is notincreased. This function is also effective whentaking pictures at a high zoom magnification.

Shooting movies using [IS Movie Mode] (p. 36)

Select [C Sport] in the scene mode (p. 23)

The [C Sport] mode uses a fast shutter speed andcan reduce the blur incurred by a moving subject.

Taking pictures at a high ISO sensitivity

If a high ISO sensitivity is selected, pictures canbe taken at a high shutter speed even at locationswhere a flash cannot be used.

Selecting the ISO sensitivity (p. 30)

Exposure (brightness)

Taking pictures with the right brightness

Taking pictures of a subject against a backlightFaces or backgrounds are bright even when shot

against backlight.

[Shadow Adjust] (p. 35)

Taking pictures using [Face/iESP] (p. 35)

Appropriate exposure is obtained for a face againstbacklight, and the face is brightened.

Taking pictures using [n] for [ESP/n]

(p. 35)Brightness is matched with a subject in the centerof the screen and the image is not affected bybackground light.

Taking pictures using [Fill In] (p. 18) flash

A subject against backlight is brightened.

Taking pictures of a white beach or snow scene

Set the mode to [q Beach & Snow] (p. 23)

subjects (such as snow) results in images that aredarker than the actual subject. Use the exposurecompensation to adjust in the positive (+) direction

to express whites as they appear. When takingpictures of black subjects, on the other hand, it is

effective to adjust in the negative (-) direction.

Color hue

Taking pictures with colors at the same shade asthey appear

Taking pictures by selecting white balance(p. 29)

Best results in most environments can normallybe obtained with the [WB Auto] setting, but forsome subjects, you should try experimentingwith different settings. (This is especially true forsunshade under a clear sky, mixed natural andartificial light settings, and so on.)

Image quality

Taking sharper pictures

Taking pictures with the optical zoom

Avoid using digital zoom (p. 36) to take pictures.

Taking pictures at a low ISO sensitivity

If the picture is taken with a high ISO sensitivity,

noise (small colored spots and color unevennessthat were not in the original image) can occur, and

the image can appear grainy.

Selecting the ISO sensitivity (p. 30)

Panorama

Taking pictures so that the frames are stitched

Playback/Editing tips

Playback


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A tip for panoramic shooting

Taking pictures by pivoting with the camera at thecenter prevents shifting of the image. When takingpictures of close objects in particular, pivoting with

the lens end at the center produces favorableresults.

Creating panoramic images (p mode) (p. 25)

Batteries

Making batteries last longe

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