DIGITAL CAMERA VG-165/D-765 VG-180/D-770 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 Lithium Ion Battery (LI-42B) USB-AC adapter (F-2AC) USB cable (CB-USB4) Other accessories not shown: Warranty card Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 4 5 6 3 7 8 9 n button Shutter button Monitor Zoom buttons Indicator lamp q button (switching between shooting and playback) 7 Arrow pad INFO (changing information display) # (flash) Y (self-timer)/ (erase) 8 A button (OK) 9 button Arrow pad F (up) H (left) I (right) G (down) FGHI instruct to press the up/down/left/right arrow pad.
Inserting and removing the battery and card (commercially available) 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 to open the battery/card cover. 2 Insert the battery as illustrated with the C mark toward the battery lock knob. Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) may produce heat or an explosion. 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.
4 Follow Steps 1 and 2 to close the battery/card cover. Connecting the camera USB connector 1 2 Connector cover When using the camera, be sure to close 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. 48). ● 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 3 X 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. 33). 1 2 Press the n button to turn on the camera, press FGHI of the arrow pad to select your language and press the A button. Y 2013 . 4 Press FG of the arrow pad to select the year for [Y].
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, select the n mode, and then press the shutter 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.
Shooting still images 1 Press the n button to turn on the camera. 2 3 Select the shooting mode. (p. 13) 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. AF target mark P Hold the camera and compose the shot. Press halfway 1/400 F2.8 Shutter Aperture speed value ● The camera was unable to focus if the AF target mark flashes red. Try focusing again. When holding the camera, take care not to cover the flash, microphone or other important parts with your fingers, etc.
Using the zoom Using the flash Pressing the zoom buttons adjusts the shooting range. The flash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions. Pressing the wide (W) button Pressing the telephoto (T) button 1 Press I. Flash Auto P 0.0 WB AUTO ISO AUTO 16M 4:3 MENU Image size Zoom bar 16M*1/14M*2 Optical zoom *3 *2 *3 10 VG-180/D-770 only VG-165/D-765 only Due to increased processing of the pixel counts, the image quality will not degrade.
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 Q 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 20 0.0 19 WB AUTO ISO AUTO 16M 4:3 18 4 NORM Date z 17 16 15 14 13 0:00:34 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 11 10 1/100 F2.8 23 22 21 When the shutter button is pressed halfway down No.
Selecting the shooting mode The default settings of the function are highlighted in .
Learning about the shooting modes 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. M (M mode) The camera will automatically select the optimal shooting mode for the scene. The shooting condition is decided by the camera and settings cannot be changed, excepting some functions.
1 Viewing images 1 Press the zoom buttons. Press the q button. Number of frames/ Total number of images 4/30 Single-image view 4/30 Close-up view W 4/30 ’13/02/26 12:30 Playback image 2 ’13/02/26 12:30 Use HI to select an image. Displays previous image Displays next image W T ’13/02/26 12:30 T Index view ● Hold I to fast forward and hold H to reverse. ● Press the q button again to return to the shooting screen.
Playback mode display ● Normal 2 3 4 5 10 4/30 ’13/02/26 12:30 16 Still image ● Detailed 12 3 4 5 10 6 7 4/30 9 10 1/1000 F2.8 MAGIC 1/1000 F2.8 NORM 8 MAGIC ISO 100 WB AUTO NORM 2.0 ISO 100 4608×3456 1 4608×3456 100-0004 100-0004 ’13/02/26 12:30 16 WB AUTO 15 14 2.0 1 11 12 13 No.
Erasing images during playback 1 Display the image you want to erase and press G (). Erase Back MENU 4/30 Erase Cancel 100-0004 2 Press FG to select [Erase], and press the A button. ● Grouped images are erased as a group. ● Multiple images or all images can be erased at a time (p. 30).
Shooting movies Playing back movies 1 Press H of the arrow pad on standby mode screen first, and press HI to select movie mode. Select a movie, and press the A button. 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject, and then gently press the shutter button all the way down to start recording. 4/30 Movie Play OK Movie REC 0:00 REC 0:00 Fast forward Press I to fast forward. Press I again to increase the fast forward speed. 0:00:34 0:00:34 Recording time Recording length (p.
Operations while playback is paused Elapsed time/ Total shooting time 0:12/0:34 During pause Cueing Use F to display the first frame and press G to display the last frame. Advancing and rewinding one frame at a time Press I or H to advance or rewind one frame at a time. Hold I or H pressed for continuous advance or rewind. Resuming playback Press the A button to resume playback. To stop movie playback Press the button.
Menu settings In certain shooting modes, some functions cannot be set. Function menu Program Auto P 0.0 WB AUTO ISO AUTO 16M 4:3 MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Setup menu (p. 23) Function menu 1 Flash 2 Self-timer 3 Exposure compensation 4 White balance 5 ISO sensitivity 6 Image Size 7 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 The flash fires automatically in low-light or backlight conditions. ! 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 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 ISO Auto l Sets the ISO sensitivity. The camera automatically sets the sensitivity with priority on image quality. to Value Set a smaller value to reduce noise in the picture, or a larger value to reduce blur. Image size Sets the number of recording pixels. 4608×3456*1 Suitable for printing pictures over A3 (11×17 in.). 6 4288×3216*2 Suitable for printing pictures over A3 (11×17 in.). 4 3200×2400 Suitable for printing pictures up to A3 (11×17 in.).
Setup menu Reset Compression AF Mode Digital Zoom Icon Guide Date Stamp 2 3 4 3 Playback Menu Back MENU Camera Menu 1 Normal Face/iESP Off On Off q (p. 28) Slideshow Edit Erase Print Order R (Protect) 5 1 Camera Menu z (p. 25) Reset Compression AF Mode Digital Zoom Icon Guide Date Stamp 2 Movie Menu 4 Settings Menu 1 d (p. 27) 5 Settings Menu 2 Image Size Frame Rate R (Movie sound recording) A d (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. Camera Menu Reset Compression AF Mode Digital Zoom Icon Guide Date Stamp Back MENU Normal Face/iESP Off On Off 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. 24). z Camera Menu Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings z [Reset] Submenu 2 Yes No Application Restores the following menu functions to the default settings.
To focus on a moving subject continuously (AF Tracking) 1 Hold the camera to align the AF target mark on the subject and press the A button. 2 When the camera recognizes the subject, the AF target mark automatically tracks the subject movement to focus on it continuously. 3 To cancel the tracking, press the A button. ● Depending on the subjects or the shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to lock the focus or fail to track the subject movement.
Displaying icon guides z [Icon Guide] Submenu 2 Imprinting the date of recording z [Date Stamp] Submenu 2 Application Off No icon guide is displayed. On The explanation of the selected icon will be displayed when a shooting mode or function menu icon is selected (position the cursor on the icon for a while to display the explanation). Program Auto Application Off Do not imprint the date. On Stamp new photographs with the date of recording.
Recording sound when shooting movies A [[R R] Submenu 2 Application Off No sound is recorded. On Sound is recorded. ● When set to [On], only the digital zoom can be used during movie recording. To record the movie with the optical zoom, set [R] (movies) to [Off]. q Playback Menu Playing back images automatically q [Slideshow] To start a slideshow After pressing the Q button, the slideshow starts. To stop the slideshow, press the Q button or the button.
3 Press the A button after you have selected the area to trim. ● The edited image is saved as a separate image. Brightening areas that are dark due to backlight or other reasons q [Shadow Adj] Submenu 1 Edit Submenu 2 Shadow Adj 1 Use HI to select an image, and press the A button. ● The edited image is saved as a separate image. ● Depending on the picture, the editing may not be effective. ● The retouching process may lower the image resolution.
Erasing images q [Erase] Submenu 2 Application All Erase All images in the internal memory or card will be erased. Sel. Image Images are individually selected and erased. Erase Deletes the image displayed. ● When erasing pictures in the internal memory, do not insert the card into the camera. ● Protected images cannot be erased. To individually select and erase images [Sel. Image] 1 Use FG to select [Sel. Image], and press the A button.
3 If necessary, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to protect other images, and press the button. d Settings Menu 1 Erasing data completely d [Memory Format]/ d [Format] ● Before formatting, check that no important data is left in the internal memory or card. ● Cards must be formatted with this camera before first use or after being used with other cameras or computers. ● Be sure to remove the card before formatting the internal memory.
Turning on the camera with the q button d [[q q Power On] Submenu 2 Application No The camera is not turned on. To turn on the camera, press the n button. Yes Press and hold the q button to turn the camera on in the playback mode. Adjusting the image processing function d [Pixel Mapping] ● This function has already been adjusted at factory shipping, and no adjustment is needed right after purchase. Approximately once a year is recommended.
d Settings Menu 2 Changing the display language d [[l l] Adjusting the brightness of the monitor d [[s s] Submenu 2 Languages To adjust the monitor brightness Application The language for the menus and error messages displayed on the monitor is selected. 1 Use FG to adjust the brightness while viewing the screen, and then press the A button.
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 z The time in the travel destination time zone (the time zone selected for z in submenu 2). Home/ Alternate x*1 — Select the home time zone (x). z*1, 2 — Select the travel destination time zone (z). *1 *2 34 Application 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. 31) Connecting the camera 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 USB connector Windows Connector cover USB cable (supplied) : Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional (SP1 or later)/ Windows Vista/Windows 7/ Windows 8 Macintosh : Mac OS X v10.
Print Reservations In print reservations, the number of prints and date imprint option are saved in the image on the card. This enables easy printing at a printer or print shop supporting DPOF by using only the print reservations on the card without a computer or a camera. ● Print reservations can be set only for the images stored on the card. ● DPOF reservations set by another DPOF device cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes using the original device.
Reserving one print each of all images on the card [U] Resetting the print reservation data for selected images 1 2 1 2 3 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 36). Use FG to select [U], and press the A button. Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 36). Use FG to select [<], and press the A button. Follow Steps 5 and 6 in [<]. 3 Resetting all print reservation data Use FG to select [Keep] and press the A button. 4 1 2 Use HI to select the image with the print reservation you want to cancel.
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. “Vertical lines appear on the monitor”. ● This condition may occur when the camera is pointed at an extremely bright subject under a clear sky and so on. The lines may appear on the recorded movie. “The light is caught in the picture”.
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 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.
Shooting tips When you are unsure of how to take a picture that you envision, refer to the information below. When extremely bright objects appear in the center of the monitor 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. 25) to [Face/iESP] ● Taking a picture in [AF Tracking] mode (p.
Camera shake “Taking pictures without camera shake” ● Taking pictures using N (p. 14) ● Select [C Sport] in the scene mode (p. 13) The [C Sport] mode uses a fast shutter speed and can reduce the blur incurred by a moving subject. ● Taking pictures at a high ISO sensitivity If a high ISO sensitivity is selected, pictures can be taken at a high shutter speed even at locations where a flash cannot be used. “ISO sensitivity” (p.
Image quality “Taking sharper pictures” ● Taking pictures with the optical zoom Avoid using digital zoom (p. 26) 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 unevenness that were not in the original image) can occur, and the image can appear grainy. “ISO sensitivity” (p.
List of settings available in each shooting mode For details on , refer to “List of settings” (p. 45). For details on shaded areas, refer to “List of P settings” (p. 47). Zoom Flash Self-timer Exposure compensation White balance ISO sensitivity Image Size Aspect Compression AF Mode Digital Zoom Icon Guide Date Stamp P M N a P R R R R *1 R R R R – – R R R R R – R R R R R R R R R R R – – R R R – – R R R – R R R R R R R R R R R R – – R R *1 Some functions cannot be set.
List of settings Zoom Flash Self-timer Exposure compensation White balance ISO sensitivity Image Size Aspect Compression AF Mode Digital Zoom Icon Guide Date Stamp B F G M C N W R S R *1 R R – R R – R R *1 R R *1 R R *1 R R – R – *1 R R – R – – – – – – – – – – – R R R R R R R – – R R R R R R R – – R R R R R R R – – R R R R R R R – – R R R R R R R – – R R R R R R R – – R R R R – R R – – R R R – – R R – – R R R R R R R *1 Some functions cannot be set.
Zoom Flash Self-timer Exposure compensation White balance ISO sensitivity Image Size Aspect Compression AF Mode Digital Zoom Icon Guide Date Stamp X V d q R – R R *1 R R – R R *1 R R – R – – – – – – – R R R – R R R – – R R R R R R R – – R R R R R R R – – R R R R R R R – – R R R – R R R *1 Some functions cannot be set.
List of P settings Exposure compensation White balance Image Size Exposure compensation White balance Image Size Pop Art Pin Hole Fish Eye Soft Focus Punk R R – R R R R R R – R R R – R Sparkle Watercolor Reflection Miniature R R R R R *1 R R R R R R *1 Some functions cannot be set.
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 the card Format Cards compatible with this camera SD/SDHC/SDXC card (commercially available) (for compatibility card details, visit the Olympus website.) Cards must be formatted with this camera before first use or after being used with other cameras or computers. Checking the image saving location The memory indicator shows whether the internal memory or card is being used during shooting and playback. ● This camera can be used without a card by storing images in its internal memory.
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.
Movies Image Size 8 640×480 9 320×240 Frame Rate 30fps 15fps 30fps 15fps Continuous recording length Internal memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card (4 GB) With sound Without sound With sound Without sound 8 sec. 8 sec. 33 min. 35 min. 16 sec. 17 sec. 64 min. 70 min. 22 sec. 24 sec. 87 min. 98 min. 39 sec. 49 sec. 156 min. 197 min. ● The maximum file size of a single movie is 2 GB, regardless of the capacity of the card.
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SPECIFICATIONS Camera VG-165/D-765 Product type VG-180/D-770 : 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 Movie Memory : AVI Motion JPEG : Internal memory, SD/SDHC/SDXC card No. of effective pixels : 14,000,000 pixels 16,000,000 pixels Image pickup device : 1/2.
Operating environment Temperature : 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) (operation)/ -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) (storage) Humidity : 30 % to 90 % (operation)/10 % to 90 % (storage) Power supply : One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B) Dimensions : 95.4 mm (W) × 58.2 mm (H) × 21.0 mm (D) (3.8 × 2.3 × 0.8 in.) (excluding protrusions) Weight : 122 g (4.3 oz) (including battery and card) Lithium ion battery (LI-42B) Product type : Lithium ion rechargeable battery 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. DANGER WARNING CAUTION An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product.
• 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 remove the battery, then reinsert it and turn the camera 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.
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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 Holding GmbH 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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