DIGITAL CAMERA SZ-17 Instruction Manual ● Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. ● We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.
Checking the contents of the box or Digital camera Strap Lithium Ion Battery (LI-50B) USB-AC adapter (F-2AC) USB cable (CB-USB8) OLYMPUS Setup CD-ROM Other accessories not shown: Warranty card Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
4 5 1 6 2 7 8 9 10 11 12 Arrow pad 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Flash switch Speaker Zoom lever Shutter button Indicator lamp n button Monitor R button (record movies) q button (switching between shooting and playback) 10 Arrow pad INFO (changing information display) # (flash) Y (self-timer) (erase) 11 A button (OK) 12 button Attaching the camera strap F (up) I (right) H (left) G (down) Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. FGHI instruct to press the up/down/left/right arrow pad.
Inserting and removing the battery and card (commercially available) 1 Slide the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow to unlock, and then remove the battery. 3 Insert the card straight until it clicks into place. Follow Steps 1 and 2 to open the battery/card cover. Write-protect switch Battery/card cover 2 1 Battery/card cover lock Turn off the camera before opening the battery/ card cover. 2 Insert the battery while sliding the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow.
4 Follow Steps 1 and 2 to close the battery/card cover. 1 Connecting the camera Indicator lamp On: Charging Off: Charged Multi-connector 2 When using the camera, be sure to close and lock the battery/card cover. Charging the battery Connect the USB cable and USB-AC adapter to the camera and charge the battery. For charging the battery abroad, see “Using your charger and USB-AC adapter abroad” (p. 70). ● The battery is not fully charged at shipment.
When to charge the batteries Charge the battery when the error message shown below appears. Error message Battery Empty Flashes in red Never use any cable other than supplied or Olympus-designated USB cable. This may cause smoking or burning. The included F-2AC USB-AC adapter (hereafter referred to as USB-AC adapter) differs depending on the region where you purchased the camera. If you received a plug-in type USBAC adapter, plug it directly into AC outlet.
Turning on the camera and making the initial settings 4 When you turn on the camera for the first time, a screen appears enabling to set the language for the menus and messages displayed in the monitor, and the date and time. To change the selected date and time, see “Setting the date and time d [X]” (p. 46). 1 Press the n button to turn on the camera, press FGHI of the arrow pad to select your language and press the A button. 2 Press FG of the arrow pad to select the year for [Y]. X Y 2013 .
Learning how to use the camera ● Press the n button to turn on the camera and enter the standby mode. (Press the n button again to turn off the camera.) ● Select the shooting mode, and press the shutter button to shoot a still image. ● To shoot a movie, press the R button. ● Set the shooting functions using the function menu or the setup menu. ● To view images, press the q button to switch to playback mode.
4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. AF target mark P Using the zoom Turning the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range. Turn the zoom lever as far as it will go to speed up the zoom operation, and turn it partway for a slow zoom operation (not applicable when shooting a movie). W side T side Press halfway 1/400 F3.4 Shutter Aperture speed value Image size Zoom bar ● The camera was unable to focus if the AF target mark flashes red. Try focusing again.
Using the flash 3 The flash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions. 1 Slide the flash switch to raise the flash. To turn off the flash Press the flash down back into the camera. 2 Press I. Flash Auto P 0.0 WB AUTO ISO AUTO 16M 4:3 MENU 10 EN Use HI to select the setting option, and press the A button to set. Option Description Flash Auto The flash fires automatically in low-light or backlight conditions.
Using the self-timer After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a short delay. 1 Press G. P Y Off 12 2 0.0 WB AUTO ISO AUTO 16M 4:3 MENU 2 Use HI to select the setting option, and press the A button to set. Option Description Y Off The self-timer is deactivated. Y 12 sec The self-timer lamp turns on for approx. 10 seconds, then blinks for approx. 2 seconds, and then the picture is taken. Y 2 sec The self-timer lamp blinks for approx.
Shooting screen displays 1 P 24 0.0 23 WB AUTO ISO AUTO 22 21 16M 4:3 4 NORM z DATE 0:34 20 19 18 17 16 15 1413 12 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1/100 F3.4 27 26 25 When the shutter button is pressed halfway down No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Reading a histogram 13 If the peak fills too much of the frame, the image will appear mostly white. 14 15 16 17 18 19 If the peak fills too much of the frame, the image will appear mostly black.
Selecting the shooting mode The default settings of the function are highlighted in Shooting mode .
1 Learning about the shooting modes Press H of the arrow pad in the standby mode screen to select shooting mode. To select the Q, , P, p and submodes, press G of the arrow pad first to display the submodes, then press HI of the arrow pad to select the submode, and press the Q button. Scene Mode P (P mode) The camera will select the appropriate aperture value and shutter speed for the subject. Changes can also be made to various shooting settings, such as exposure compensation, as needed.
2 To save the image, select [OK] on the review screen and press the Q button. To retouch the image additionally, select [Beauty Fix]. a (Super Macro mode) Images can be taken from up to 3cm away from the subject. ( mode) OK Beauty Fix Back MENU Beauty Fix 1 Use FGHI to select a retouching item, and press the Q button. Back MENU Eye Color You can shoot with the best mode for the subject and shooting scene. The best shooting settings for various scenes are pre-programmed as submodes.
p (Panorama mode) AUTO FULL You can shoot and combine multiple images to create an image with a wide angle of view (panoramic image). Submenu Application Auto Panorama images are automatically combined just by swinging the camera in the shooting direction. Manual Three frames are taken and combined by the camera. The user composes the shots using the guide frame and manually releases the shutter.
Taking pictures with [Manual] 1 Use FGHI to specify at which edge the next picture is to be connected. Direction for combining frames MANUAL (Photo with A Clip mode) When shooting a still image, a movie clip that includes before and after the shutter release is recorded simultaneously. Submenu 2 Press the shutter button to take the first frame.
Viewing images 1 To play sound recordings To play sound recorded with an image, select the image and press the A button. ● Press FG to adjust volume. Press the q button. Number of frames/ Total number of images 4/30 Index view and close-up view Index view enables quick selection of a desired image. Close-up view (up to 10× magnification) allows checking of image details. 1 Turn the zoom lever.
To select an image in index view To control panorama image playback Use FGHI to select an image, and press the A button to display the selected image in single-image view. Stop playback: Press the button. Pause: Press the A button. Control while paused Press FGHI to scroll the image in the direction of the pressed button. Turn the zoom lever to enlarge/shrink the image. Press the A button to restart scrolling. To scroll an image in close-up view Use FGHI to move the viewing area.
Sequential images frame ● The sequentially shot images are played back automatically. ● Expand to view the images in index view. 4/30 Expand T Play OK ’13/02/26 12:30 Sequential images frame (Photo with A Clip) frame ● The movie clip and the still images are played back.
Playback mode display ● Normal 2 345 6 7 8 9 4/30 10 ’13/02/26 12:30 22 21 Still image ● Detailed 1 2 3 456 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 4/30 10 MAGIC 1/1000 F3.9 MAGIC 1/1000 F3.9 NORM ISO 100 WB AUTO ISO 100 WB AUTO 2.0 NORM 1 4608 3456 100-0004 4608 3456 100-0004 ’13/02/26 12:30 22 2.0 1 ’13/02/26 12:30 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ● No information 2 22 Switching the displays The displays change in the order of Normal → Detailed → No info. each time F (INFO) is pressed. No.
Erasing images during playback Shooting movies 1 1 Display the image you want to erase and press G (). Erase Press the R button to start recording. Back MENU 4/30 Erase Cancel 100-0004 REC 2 Press FG to select [Erase], and press the A button. Lights up red when recording ● Grouped images are erased as a group. If you want to delete images from the grouped images, you can expand the group and delete the images individually. ● Multiple images or all images can be erased at a time (p. 38).
Playing back movies Operations while playback is paused Select a movie, and press the A button. 4/30 Movie Play OK ’13/02/26 12:30 Movie 00:12/00:34 During playback Pausing and restarting playback Press the A button to pause playback. During pause, fast forward or reverse, press the A button to restart playback. Fast forward Press I to fast forward. Press I again to increase the fast forward speed. Rewind Adjusting the volume Elapsed time/ Total shooting time Press H to rewind.
Menu settings For details, refer to “List of settings available in each shooting mode” (p. 65). Function menu Program Auto P 0.0 WB AUTO ISO AUTO 16M 4:3 MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Setup menu (p. 28) Function menu 1 2 3 4 Flash Self-timer Exposure compensation White balance 5 6 7 8 ISO sensitivity Drive Image Size Aspect Using the function menu 1 Use H of the arrow pad to display the function menu. 2 Use FG of the arrow pad to select the function to be set.
Flash Sets the flash firing method. _ Flash Auto ! Redeye Pre-flashes are emitted to reduce the occurrence of red eye in your photos. # Fill In The flash fires regardless of the available light. $ Flash Off The flash does not fire. Self-timer The flash fires automatically in low-light or backlight conditions. Sets the time after the shutter button is pressed until the picture is taken. b Y Off The self-timer is deactivated. c Y 12 sec The self-timer lamp turns on for approx.
ISO sensitivity Sets the ISO sensitivity. l ISO Auto The camera automatically sets the sensitivity with priority on image quality. m High ISO Auto The camera automatically sets the sensitivity with priority on minimizing blur caused by a moving subject or by camera shake. Q to P Value Set a smaller value to reduce noise in the picture, or a larger value to reduce blur. Drive Sets the sequential shooting function. o Single One frame is shot each time the shutter button is pressed.
Registering one touch white balance Select [ One Touch 1] or [ One Touch 2], face the camera toward a piece of white paper or other white object, and press the button. ● The camera releases the shutter and the white balance is registered. When the white balance was previously registered, the registered data is updated. ● The registered white balance data will not be cleared by turning off the power. ● Perform this procedure under the light where the pictures will be actually taken.
Setup menu Back MENU Camera Menu 1 9 0 a b c d e 28 Reset Compression Shadow Adjust AF Mode Normal Auto Face/iESP ESP/ Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer ESP Off On b Playback Menu Slideshow Edit Erase q Print Order R (Protect) Upload Order FlashAir p. 36 9 Camera Menu 1 Reset Compression Shadow Adjust z AF Mode ESP/n Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer (Still images) p. 30 c Settings Menu 1 Memory Format/Format Backup Eye-Fi d USB Connection q Power On KeepzSettings Sound Settings p.
Using the setup menu Press the button during shooting or playback to display the setup menu. The setup menu provides access to a variety of camera settings, such as shooting and playback functions, time and date settings, and display options. 1 3 Press the button. ● The setup menu is displayed. Back MENU Camera Menu 1 Use FG to select the desired submenu 1 and then press the A button.
● The default settings of the function are highlighted in . ● For the operation method, refer to “Using the setup menu” (p. 29). z Camera Menu 1 Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings z [Reset] Submenu 2 Yes No 30 Application Restores the following menu functions to the default settings.
Selecting the focusing area z [AF Mode] Submenu 2 Application Face/iESP The camera focuses automatically. (If a face is detected, it is shown by a white frame*1; when the shutter button is pressed halfway and the camera focuses, the frame turns to green*2. If no face is detected, the camera chooses a subject in the frame and focuses automatically.) Spot The camera focuses on the subject located within the AF target mark.
Shooting at higher magnifications than optical zoom z [Digital Zoom] Submenu 2 Application Off Disable digital zoom. On Enable digital zoom. ● The option selected for [Digital Zoom] affects the appearance of the zoom bar. (p. 34) Reducing the blur caused by the camera shake when shooting z [Image Stabilizer] Submenu 2 32 Application Off The image stabilizer is deactivated. This is recommended for shooting when the camera is fixed in place on a tripod or other stable surface.
Viewing the image immediately after shooting z [Rec View] Submenu 2 Application Off The image being recorded is not displayed. This allows the user to prepare for the next shot while following the subject in the monitor after shooting. On The image being recorded is displayed. This allows the user to make a brief check of the image that was just taken. Displaying icon guides z [Icon Guide] Submenu 2 Application Off No icon guide is displayed.
Shooting larger pictures than when using optical zoom with low degrading of image quality z [Super-Res Zoom] Submenu 2 Application Off Disable super-resolution zoom. On Enable super-resolution zoom. ● [Super-Res Zoom] is available only when [Image Size] is set to [].
A Movie Menu Recording sound when shooting movies A [[R R] Selecting the image size for movies A [Image Size] Submenu 2 1080p 720p VGA (640×480) HS 120fps*1 (640×480) HS 240fps*1 (320×240) Application Select the image quality based on the image size and frame rate. HS: Film quickly moving subjects for slow-motion playback. Only available in P mode. ● “Number of storable pictures (still images)/ Recording length (movies) in the internal memory and cards” (p.
q Playback Menu Playing back images automatically q [Slideshow] Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application 1 Use HI to select an image. 2 Use FG to select an image size and press the A button. ● The resized image is saved as a separate image. Cropping image q [[P P] BGM Off/Cosmic/ Breeze/ Mellow/ Dreamy/ Urban Selects the background music options. Edit Type Normal/ Fader/ Zoom Selects the type of transition effect used between slides. Start ― Starts the slideshow.
1 Use HI to select an image. 2 Aim the microphone toward the sound source. Microphone OK Beauty Fix Back MENU ● The [Image Size] of the retouched image is limited to [3] or lower. 3 Press the A button. ● Recording starts. ● The camera adds (records) sound for approx. 4 seconds while playing back the image. Beauty Fix 1 Select a retouching item and retouching level, and press the A button.
Retouching red eyes in flash shooting q [Redeye Fix] Submenu 1 Edit Submenu 2 Submenu 2 Rotating images q [[y y] Submenu 1 Submenu 2 y 1 Use HI to select an image. 2 Press the A button to rotate the image. 3 If necessary, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to make settings for other images, and press the button. ● The new picture orientations will be saved even after the power is turned off. Application All Erase All images in the internal memory or card will be erased. Sel.
3 Repeat Step 2 to select the images to be erased, and then press the button to erase the selected images. 4 Use FG to select [Yes], and press the A button. ● The images with a R mark are erased. To erase all images [All Erase] 1 Use FG to select [All Erase], and press the A button. 2 Use FG to select [Yes], and press the A button. Saving print settings to the image data q [Print Order] ● “Print Reservations” (p. 55) ● Print reservation can be set only for still images that are recorded to the card.
Connecting to Smartphone q [FlashAir] ● Using the FlashAir (with Wireless LAN function) card (commercially available), you can connect the camera to a Wi-Fi enabled smartphone or PC and view or import images from the FlashAir card. ● When using a FlashAir card, read the FlashAir card instruction manual carefully, and comply with the instructions. Submenu 2 Application Start/Stop Connect to or disconnect from Wi-Fi. Starting option [Manual Start] or [Auto Start] can be selected.
● When using an Eye-Fi card, read the Eye-Fi card instruction manual carefully, and comply with the instructions. ● This camera does not support the Eye-Fi card’s Endless mode. ● Before use, refer to “FlashAir/Eye-Fi card” (p. 70). Selecting a method for connecting the camera to other devices d [USB Connection] Submenu 2 Application Auto Set to select the connection method each time the camera is connected to another device. Storage Connect camera as a card reader.
Selecting the camera sound and its volume d [Sound Settings] Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Sound Type 1/2/3 Volume 0/1/2/3/4/5 q Volume 0/1/2/3/4/5 Application Selects the camera sounds (operation sounds, shutter sound, and warning sound). Selects the operation volume of camera buttons. Selects the image playback volume. d Settings Menu 2 Resetting the file names of pictures d [File Name] Folder name Folder name File name DCIM 100OLYMP Pmdd0001.jpg 999OLYMP Pmdd9999.
Submenu 2 Application Reset This resets the sequential number for the folder name and file name whenever a new card is inserted.*1 This is useful when grouping images on separate cards. Auto Even when a new card is inserted, this continues the numbering for the folder name and file name from the previous card. This is useful for managing all image folder names and files names with sequential numbers. *1 The number for the folder name is reset to 100, and the one for the file name is reset to 0001.
Playing back images on a TV d [TV Out] The TV video signal system varies depending on the countries and regions. Before viewing camera images on your TV, select the video output according to your TV’s video signal type. Submenu 2 Submenu 3 NTSC PAL Connecting the camera to a TV in European countries, China, and so on. 480p/576p 720p 1080i Set the signal format to be given priority. If the TV setting does not match, it is changed automatically. Off Operate with the camera.
AV cable (sold separately: CB-AVC3) Connect to the TV video input jack (yellow) and audio input jack (white). Multi-connector HDMI cable Connect to the HDMI connector on the TV. HDMI micro connector (type D) ● For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual. ● 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 TV’s settings, the displayed images and information may become cropped.
Saving battery power between shots d [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 save battery power. To resume standby mode Press any button. Changing the display language d [[l l] Submenu 2 Languages 46 EN Application The language for the menus and error messages displayed on the monitor is selected.
d Settings Menu 3 Choosing home and alternate time zones d [World 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]. Submenu 2 Submenu 3 x*1 z*1, 2 *1 *2 ● Depending on the picture, the editing may not be effective. 1 Use FG to select a retouching setting, and press the Q button. 2 Press the shutter button to take a portrait picture. Application x The time in the home time zone (the time zone selected for x in submenu 2).
Connecting with a computer Set [USB Connection] in the setup menu of the camera beforehand. (p. 41) Connecting the camera Multi-connector USB cable (supplied) 48 EN When [USB Connection] is set to [Auto], connect the camera and the computer, select [Storage] or [MTP] at the screen for selecting the connection method, and then press the A button. System requirements Windows : Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP2 Windows 7 SP1 Windows 8 Macintosh : Mac OS v10.5-v10.
Installing the PC software and registering user Windows 1 Insert the supplied CD in a CDROM drive. Windows XP ● A “Setup” dialog will be displayed. ● If the “Setup” dialog is not displayed, select “My Computer” (Windows XP) or “Computer” (Windows Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu. Double-click the CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Setup) icon to open the “OLYMPUS Setup” window and then double-click “Launcher.exe”. If a “User Account Control” dialog is displayed, click “Yes” or “Continue”.
OLYMPUS Viewer 3 Operating System Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP2 Windows 7 SP1 Windows 8 Processor Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or better (Core 2 Duo 2.13 GHz or better required for movies) RAM 1GB or more (2GB or more recommended) Macintosh 1 Insert the supplied CD in a CDROM drive. ● Double-click the CD (OLYMPUS Setup) icon on the desktop. ● Double-click the “Setup” icon to display the “Setup” dialog.
OLYMPUS Viewer 3 Operating System Mac OS X v10.5–v10.8 Processor Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or better (Core 2 Duo 2 GHz or better required for movies) RAM 1GB or more (2GB or more recommended) Free Hard 3GB or more Drive Space Monitor Settings 1024 × 768 pixels or more Minimum 32,000 colors (16,770,000 colors recommended) ● Other languages can be selected from the language combo box. For information on using the software, see online help. 3 Copy the camera manual.
Direct printing (PictBridge) 2 By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images directly without using a computer. To find out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. ● The printing modes, paper sizes, and other parameters that can be set with the camera vary depending on the printer that is used. For details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
Changing the printer’s settings for printing [Custom Print] 1 5 Use FG to select [Size] (Submenu 3), and press I. ● If the [Printpaper] screen is not displayed, the [Size], [Borderless], and [Pics/Sheet] are set to the printer’s standard. Display the image to be printed on the monitor. 2 Turn on the printer, and then connect the printer and camera. 3 4 Press the A button. Use FG to select the print mode, and press the A button.
7 8 Use HI to select an image. Press F to make a print reservation for the current image. Press G to make the detailed printer settings for the current image. To crop an image [P [P] 1 Use the zoom lever to select the size of the cropping frame, use FGHI to move the frame, and then press the A button. Cropping frame To make the detailed printer settings 1 Use FGHI to select the setting, and press the A button. Submenu 5 Submenu 6
11 Use FG to select [Print], and press the A button. ● Printing starts. ● When [Option Set] is selected in [All Print] mode, [Print Info] screen is displayed. ● When printing is finished, the [Print Mode Select] screen is displayed. Print Mode Select Back MENU Print All Print Multi Print All Index Print Order To cancel printing 1 Press the button while [Do Not Remove USB Cable] is displayed. 2 Select [Cancel] using FG and then press the A button. 12 Press the button.
3 Use FG to select [<], and press the A button. Print OK Print Order 4/30 0 NORM 4608 3456 100-0004 ’13/02/26 12:30 4 Use HI to select the image for print reservation. Use FG to select the quantity. Press the A button. 5 Use FG to select the [X] (date print) screen option, and press the A button. Submenu 2 This prints the image only. Date This prints the image with the shooting date. Time This prints the image with the shooting time.
Resetting the print reservation data for selected images 1 2 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 55). 3 Use FG to select [Keep] and press the A 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, repeat Step 4, and then press the A button when finished. 6 Use FG to select the [X] (date print) screen option, and press the A button. Use FG to select [<], and press the A button.
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 fix the problem(s). Troubleshooting Battery “The camera does not work even when batteries are installed”. ● Insert recharged batteries in the correct direction. “Inserting and removing the battery and card (commercially available)” (p. 4), “Charging the battery” (p.
Monitor Miscellaneous “Difficult to see”. ● Condensation may have occurred. Turn off the power, and wait for the camera body to become acclimated to the surrounding temperature and dry out before taking pictures. “The light is caught in the picture”. ● Shooting with flash in dark situations results in an image with many flash reflections on dust in the air. “The camera makes a noise when taking pictures”. ● The camera may activate the lens and make a noise even if no operation is performed.
Error message Error message ● When one of the messages below is displayed on the monitor, check the corrective action. Error message Card Error Write Protect No Picture Corrective action Card problem Insert a new card. Picture Error Card problem The card write-protect switch is set to the “LOCK” side. Release the switch. Memory Full Internal memory problem • Insert a card. • Erase unwanted images.*1 The Image Cannot Be Edited Card Full Card problem • Replace the card. • Erase unwanted images.
Error message Jammed Settings Changed*3 Print Error Cannot Print*4 *3 *4 Corrective action Printer problem Remove the jammed paper. Printer problem Return to the status where the printer can be used. Printer problem Turn off the camera and printer, check the printer for any problems, and then turn the power on again. Problem with selected image Use a computer to print. This is displayed, for instance, when the printer’s paper tray has been removed.
Shooting tips When you are unsure of how to take a picture that you envision, refer to the information below. Subjects with low contrast Focusing “Focusing on the subject” ● Taking a picture of a subject not in the center of the monitor After focusing on an object at the same distance as the subject, compose the shot, and take the picture. Pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 9) ● Set [AF Mode] (p. 31) to [Face/iESP] ● Taking a picture in [AF Tracking] mode (p.
Camera shake “Taking pictures without camera shake” ● Taking pictures using [Image Stabilizer] (p. 32) The image pickup device*1 shifts to correct for camera shake even if the ISO sensitivity is not increased. This function is also effective when taking pictures at a high zoom magnification. *1 A device that takes light received through the lens and converts it into electric signals. ● Shooting movies using [IS Movie Mode] (p. 35) ● Select [C Sport] in the scene mode (p.
Color hue “Taking pictures with colors at the same shade as they appear” ● Taking pictures by selecting white balance (p. 25) 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 clear sky, mixed natural and artificial light settings, and so on.
List of settings available in each shooting mode For details on , refer to “List of settings” (p. 66). For details on shaded areas, refer to “List of P settings” (p. 68). Zoom Flash Self-timer Exposure Compensation White balance ISO sensitivity Drive Image Size Aspect Reset Compression Shadow Adjust AF Mode ESP/n Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer AF Illuminat.
List of settings Zoom Flash Self-timer Exposure compensation White balance ISO sensitivity Drive Image Size Aspect Reset Compression Shadow Adjust AF Mode ESP/n Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer AF Illuminat.
Zoom Flash Self-timer Exposure compensation White balance ISO sensitivity Drive Image Size Aspect Reset Compression Shadow Adjust AF Mode ESP/n Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer AF Illuminat.
List of P settings Exposure compensation White balance Exposure compensation White balance 68 EN Pop Art Pin Hole Fish Eye Soft Focus Punk Sparkle R R – R R R R R – R – R Watercolor Reflection Miniature Fragmented Dramatic R R R R R R R R R R
Appendix Camera care 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 soft cloth. Lens • Blow dust off the lens with a commercial blower, then wipe gently with a lens cleaner.
Using your charger and USB-AC adapter abroad • The charger and USB-AC adapter can be used in most home electrical sources within the range of 100 V to 240 V AC (50/60Hz) around the world. However, depending on the country or area you are in, the AC wall outlet may be shaped differently and the charger and USB-AC adapter may require a plug adapter to match the wall outlet. For details, ask at your local electrical shop or travel agent.
Checking the image saving location The memory indicator shows whether the internal memory or card is being used during shooting and playback. Current memory indicator v: Internal memory is being used w: Card is being used Even if [Memory Format]/[Format], [Erase], [Sel. Image], or [All Erase] is performed, the data in the card is not completely erased. When disposing of the card, damage the card to prevent the disclosure of personal data. Switching between a card and internal memory is not available.
Number of storable pictures (still images)/Recording length (movies) in the internal memory and cards The figures for the number of storable still pictures and recording length are approximate. The actual capacity varies with shooting conditions and the card used.
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SPECIFICATIONS 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 2.3, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching III, PictBridge Sound with still pictures : Wave format Movie Memory : MOV H.264 linear PCM : Internal memory, SD/SDHC/SDXC (supports UHS-I)/Eye-Fi/ FlashAir (with Wireless LAN function) card No.
Dimensions : 107.9 mm (W) × 69.7 mm (H) × 39.9 mm (D) (4.2 × 2.7 × 1.6 in.) (excluding protrusions) Weight : 227 g (8.0 oz) (including battery and card) Lithium ion battery (LI-50B) Product type : Lithium ion rechargeable battery Model No. : LI-50BA/LI-50BB Standard voltage : DC 3.7 V Standard capacity : 925 mAh Battery life : Approx. 300 full charges (varies on usage) Operating environment Temperature : 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) (charging) USB-AC adapter (F-2AC) Model No.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product. DANGER If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, serious injury or death may result.
• Keep young children, infants, and animals such as pets away from the camera. • Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young children and infants to prevent the following dangerous situations which could cause serious injury: • Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation. • Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts. • Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child.
• The camera may malfunction if it is used in a location where it is subject to a magnetic/electromagnetic field, radio waves, or high voltage, such as near a TV set, microwave, video game, loud speakers, large monitor unit, TV/radio tower, or transmission towers. In such cases, turn the camera off and on again before further operation. • Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the camera’s manual.
• Using an exhausted battery may cause the camera to turn off without displaying the battery level warning. • The Olympus lithium ion battery is designed to be used only for the Olympus digital camera. Do not use the battery to other devices. • If the battery’s terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure may result. Wipe the battery well with a dry cloth before use. • Always charge a battery when using it for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period.
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 All rights reserved.
The customer is liable and shall pay for shipment of the Products to the Olympus Service Center. Olympus shall not be obligated to perform preventive maintenance, installation, deinstallation, or maintenance.
Representations and warranties made by any person, including but not limited to dealers, representatives, salespersons, or agents of Olympus, which are inconsistent or in conflict with or in addition to the terms of this limited warranty, shall not be binding upon Olympus unless reduced to writing and approved by an expressly authorized officer of Olympus.
Provisions of warranty 1 If this product proves to be defective, although it has been used properly (in accordance with the written Handling Care and Operating instructions supplied with it), during the applicable national warranty period and has been purchased from an authorized Olympus distributor within the business area of Olympus Europa SE & Co. KG as stipulated on the website: http://www.olympus.com this product will be repaired, or at Olympus’s option replaced, free of charge.
For customers in Asia Provisions of warranty 1 lf this product proves to be defective, although it has been used properly (in accordance with the written Handling Care and Operating instructions supplied with it), during a period of up to one year from the date of purchase this product will be repaired, or at Olympus’s option replaced, free of charge.
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