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SIGMA Optimization Pro Instruction Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

INTRODUCTION 2

WHAT YOU CAN DO IN SIGMA OPTIMIZATION PRO .......................................................................................................................... 2

NOTICES AND TRADEMARK 3

NOTICES ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

TRADEMARKS ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 3

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ONTO YOUR COMPUTER 4

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................................................................... 4

INSTALLING AND UNINSTALLING SOFTWARE ................................................................................................................................... 5

STARTING AND CLOSING OF SOFTWARE 6

STARTING ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

CLOSING ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS 7

DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS ............................................................................................................................................................. 7

CONNECTING USB DOCK AND A LENS 8

CONNECTING USB DOCK AND A LENS ............................................................................................................................................... 8

HOME SCREEN 10

HOME SCREEN ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

LENS INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................................................ 10

SERVICE MENU .................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

HISTORY OF CONNECTED LENS WINDOW 11

HISTORY OF CONNECTED LENS WINDOW ...................................................................................................................................... 11

FIRMWARE UPDATE 12

FIRMWARE UPDATE ............................................................................................................................................................................ 12

CUSTOMIZATION 13

CUSTOMIZATION MENU ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13

FOCUS SETTING .................................................................................................................................................................................. 14

FULL-TIME MF SETTING ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16

CUSTOMIZATION MODE SETTING ..................................................................................................................................................... 18

AF SPEED SETTING ............................................................................................................................................................................. 19

FOCUS LIMITER SETTING ................................................................................................................................................................... 20

OS SETTING .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

RESET ALL CUSTOMIZATION ............................................................................................................................................................. 23

COMBINATION WITH TELE CONVERTER .......................................................................................................................................... 24

USB DOCK 25

USB DOCK ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 25

FIRMWARE UPDATE ............................................................................................................................................................................ 26

Summary of content (26 pages)

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SIGMA Optimization Pro Instruction Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 2 WHAT YOU CAN DO IN SIGMA OPTIMIZATION PRO .......................................................................................................................... 2 NOTICES AND TRADEMARK 3 NOTICES ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 TRADEMARKS ...
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INTRODUCTION WHAT YOU CAN DO IN SIGMA OPTIMIZATION PRO It is possible to do the following operations in Sigma Optimization Pro. Lens firmware update Lens firmware can be updated to the latest version via the internet. Lens customization Focus Setting Focus can be set at each of 4 shooting distance ranges for fixed focal lenses, and each of 16 ranges (4 focusing distance ranges in x 4 shooting distance ranges) in total for zoom lenses.
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NOTICES AND TRADEMARK NOTICES  It is forbidden to use the contents of this manual or commit other acts (including transfer, lease, duplication, alteration, use for public transmission, etc) without the prior approval from SIGMA.  The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.  Although we have made all possible efforts to produce a very accurate manual, if you find any mistakes, please contact our customer support.  No liability can be accepted for any errors.
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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ONTO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Windows This software, SIGMA Optimization Pro, operates in the condition that meets with the following criteria;  Core2Duo or faster processor  Windows 7 or Windows 8  1GB of RAM  1GB of available hard disk space  24bit or more graphics card  1024 x 768 or higher screen resolution  PC with USB 1.1 port Mac OS This software, SIGMA Optimization Pro, operates in the condition that meets with the following criteria;  Mac OS X Ver.10.
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INSTALLING AND UNINSTALLING SOFTWARE Windows How to install CAUTION !! If you have previous version of [SIGMA Optimization Pro] installed on your computer, uninstall it by using “Add or Remove Programs” on a computer. It is not possible to install [SIGMA Optimization Pro] properly if previous version of [SIGMA Optimization Pro] is already installed. 1. Please download the installer program according to instructions given on our website. 2. Double click on downloaded file [SOP_x.x.x_setup.
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STARTING AND CLOSING OF SOFTWARE STARTING Windows Starting from the desktop Please click on the shortcut icon of SIGMA Optimization Pro in the desktop. (When SIGMA Optimization Pro is installed to your computer, the shortcut icon will be created in the desktop automatically.) Starting from the Start Menu 1. Please open All Programs > [SIGMA] > [SIGMA Optimization Pro] from the Start Menu. 2. Click on [SIGMA Optimization Pro]. Mac OS Starting from the Applications Menu 1.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS Windows Mac OS 1. Title Bar Software title, minimize button, and software quit button are positioned here. 2. Menu Bar It is possible to select the setting of each function from [File] and [Help]. 3. Status Window Name of the lens presently connected to your computer, or name of a selected lens in history of connected lens window, and connection status of USB DOCK will be shown here. 4.
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CONNECTING USB DOCK AND A LENS CONNECTING USB DOCK AND A LENS 1. Start up the software (Display to encourage connection of USB DOCK and a lens appears in the Main window). 2. Connect a lens to USB DOCK. 3. Connect USB DOCK and your computer using a USB cable. CAUTION !!  Please position the lens on a stable surface with the front facing down. In case of a large lens, please ensure the lens does not fall down by laying it laterally.  Please use the dedicated USB cable supplied with USB DOCK.
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When the connection process has been completed, the display will be shown as below.  Main window changes to Home screen. (Home screen)  Name of the connected lens appears in orange in the History of connected lens window.  Name of the connected lens appears in orange in the Status window.  The connection lamp display of USB DOCK in the Status window turns on. →  LED lamp of USB DOCK turns on.
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HOME SCREEN HOME SCREEN  The [Lens Information] field in the Home Screen provides the current setting of the lens connected to the USB DOCK.  The [Service Menu] field in the Home Screen leads to various options for customization. (Home Screen) LENS INFORMATION The [Lens Information] field in the Home Screen provides the current setting of the lens connected to the USB DOCK. The following is information of the lens presently connected to the USB DOCK.
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HISTORY OF CONNECTED LENS WINDOW HISTORY OF CONNECTED LENS WINDOW The name of those lenses that have been processed on SIGMA Optimization Pro will appear in the [History of Connected Lens] window. (The name of the lens currently connected will appear in orange). (History of Connected Lens window) Memo  The information of those lenses in the [History of Connected Lens] window will be saved in the software, and it is possible to customize those items off-line.
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FIRMWARE UPDATE FIRMWARE UPDATE A firmware update can improve performance of lenses. SIGMA Optimization Pro is the multipurpose software to satisfy photographers’ preference. Automatic Check for the Availability of the Latest Firmware Start up the software and connect your lens with the computer. Then, SIGMA Optimization Pro automatically starts to check the availability of the latest firmware through the internet.
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CUSTOMIZATION CUSTOMIZATION MENU  Click the [Focus Setting] button in the [Customization Menu] screen to start customization of the focus setting.  Click [Customization Mode Setting] to show the screen for customization mode setting. (Customization Menu Screen) Focus Setting To set the AF focusing position. Full-time MF Setting It is possible to select Full-time MF function ON / OFF, and adjust the timing to operate Full-time MF function.
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FOCUS SETTING Focus can be set at each of 4 shooting distance ranges for fixed focal lenses, and each of 16 ranges (4 focusing distance ranges in x 4 shooting distance ranges) in total for zoom lenses. (Focus Setting Screen) When a zoom lens is connected When a fixed focal length lens is connected 1. Cell 2. Shooting Distance 3. Focal Length 4. Spin Box 5. Slider 1. Open the Focus Setting Screen (Click [Customization] in the Home Screen > Click [Focus Setting] in the Customization Menu Screen). 2.
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CAUTION !!  Do not remove the lens or press the detachment button while updating firmware.  Do not turn off the computer while updating firmware.  Do not customize or change the current setting of the lens while updating firmware.  In case updating firmware finishes unsuccessfully, a message [Rewriting the setting of the lens is incomplete.] appears in the dialog box. Follow the instructions [RESET ALL CUSTOMIZATION] and proceed resetting the customization. To Reset the Customization 1.
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FULL-TIME MF SETTING It is possible to select Full-time MF function ON / OFF, and adjust the timing to operate Full-time MF function. (Full-time MF Setting Screen) Setting Full-time MF function ON / OFF It is possible to select the Full-time MF function ON / OFF. (When the shutter button is half-pressed while auto focusing is in operation, Full-time MF is activated by rotating the focus ring.) CAUTION !!  There is a difference in the default setting of Full-time MF function for each mount.
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Adjust Timing to Operate Full-time MF Function It is possible to adjust the timing to operate the Full-time MF function by customizing how much rotation of the focus ring is required. 1. In the Full-time MF Setting Screen, click [Full-time MF ON] to activate the function. (For SIGMA, NIKON and SONY, it is activated by default.) 2. When you adjust the value, click the ◄► buttons in the spin box, or drag the ▼ button of the slider (Adjust the value toward for less, and toward for more rotation.). 1.
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CUSTOMIZATION MODE SETTING For the lenses that have a customization mode switch, SIGMA Optimization Pro can offer further varieties of customization. (Customization Mode Setting Screen) (Customization Mode Setting C1 (C2) Screen) It is possible to save 2 sets of the customization status in [C1] and [C2]. At the flick of the Custom Mode Switch on the lens, it is possible to apply the saved setting on the lens at [C1] and [C2]. The following are the functions offered for further customization.
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AF SPEED SETTING AF speed can be selected from 3 modes (only available in lenses with a custom mode switch). (AF Speed Setting Screen) 1. Select the AF Speed Setting. Click on [Customization] in the Home screen > [Customization Mode Setting] in the Customization Menu > click on [C1] or [C2] in Customization Mode Setting > Click [AF Speed Setting] in the C1 or C2 screen. 2. Select the desired mode. Motor's drive speed-priority Prioritize the AF speed to reach the point of focus.
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FOCUS LIMITER SETTING Range of the AF drive can be set (only available in lenses with a custom mode switch). (Focus Limiter Setting Screen) 1. Shooting distance 2. Slider 1. Select the Focus Limiter Setting. Click on [Customization] in the Home screen > [Customization Mode Setting] in the Customization Menu > click on [C1] or [C2] in Customization Mode Setting > Click [Focus Limiter Setting] in the C1 or C2 screen. 2.
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 It is possible to return to the default setting (the range of the AF drive is set to the full range) by clicking on the [Reset] button. CAUTION !!  The setting of SIGMA Optimization Pro is prioritized and the focus limiter switch which is incorporated in the lens is disabled when the Customization mode is effective.  Do not remove the lens or press the detachment button while updating firmware.  Do not turn off the computer while updating firmware.
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OS SETTING For the Optical Stabilizer, 3 unique view modes are available. This offers the most suited OS (Optical Stabilizer) function for any shooting style (only available in lenses with a custom mode switch). (OS setting screen) 1. Select the OS setting. Click on [Customization] in the Home screen > [Customization Mode Setting] in the Customization Menu > click on [C1] or [C2] in Customization Mode Setting > Click [OS Setting] in the C1 or C2 screen. 2. Select the desired mode.
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RESET ALL CUSTOMIZATION It is possible to reset all the changed settings in the [Focus Setting] and the [Customization Mode Setting] to default. When the rewriting process does not finish successfully, it is required to reset all the customization. (Customization Menu Screen) 1. Click [Reset All] and the confirmation dialog box will appear. 2. Click [Yes] and the confirmation dialog box will appear again. 3.
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COMBINATION WITH TELE CONVERTER Cautions for customization of lenses that corresponds to SIGMA APO TELE CONVERTER EX DG (herein after, Tele Converter) will be explained as below. When a lens attached to a Tele Converter is connected, the name of the lens that will be shown on Status Window, as well as History of Connected Lens Window will appear and be recognized as a different lens as below. In case of 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM S013 Lens only 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS HSM S013 Tele Converter 1.
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USB DOCK USB DOCK  To operate lens firmware updates and customization using this software, the available USB DOCK is required.  USB DOCK is dedicated for each mount. Please use a USB DOCK which corresponds to your lens mount. USB DOCK for different mounts cannot be used. LED lamp It is possible to confirm the connection status to your computer from the light of the LED lamp embedded to the USB DOCK.  Lights-out : Only the USB DOCK is connected to your computer.
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FIRMWARE UPDATE CPU of the USB DOCK equips the firmware to operate the USB DOCK. Firmware of the USB DOCK will be updated for improvement of stability, correction of error and being compatible with new lenses. It is possible to update the firmware through the Internet via SIGMA Optimization Pro. Confirm the latest firmware automatically Sigma Optimization Pro confirms if the latest firmware is available automatically through the Internet when you connect the USB DOCK to your computer and run the software.