Manual Olympus SP-810UZ

DIGITAL CAMERA
SP-810UZ
Instruction Manual
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future reference.
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contained in this manual.
Checking the contents of the box
or
Digital camera Strap Lens cap and Lithium Ion USB cable AV cable USB-AC OLYMPUS Setup
lens cap strap Battery (CB-USB8) (CB-AVC3) adapter CD-ROM
(LI-50B) (F-2AC)
Other accessories not shown: Warranty card
Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
Names of Parts
Camera unit
1 1 Flash
2 AF illuminator
Self-timer lamp
3 Microphone
2 4 Lens
3 5 Card slot
6 Battery/card compartment
4 cover
7 Tripod socket
8 Strap eyelet
5 9 Speaker
6
7
9
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1 Monitor
3 2  button
3 R button (record movies)
4 4 q button (switching
between shooting and
1 5 playback)
6 5 A button (OK)
6 Wheel controller
2 7 INFO button (changing
information display)
 button (erase)
8 7 E button (menu guide)
12 8 Connector cover
9 9 Multi-connector
13 10 HDMI micro connector
10 14 11 Indicator lamp
12 Zoom lever
13 Shutter button
14 n button
11
Attaching the camera strap and lens cap
1 2
3 4 5
• Attach the strap to the other

eyelet in the same manner.
Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
EN 3
Monitor
Shooting mode display

1 2 1 Battery check..........p. 13, 55 15 Shadow Adjustment
2 Shooting mode .......p. 16, 23 Technology..................p. 35
P 3 Flash.............................p. 19 16 Compression (still images)
25 3
4 Flash standby/flash charge ..............................p. 34, 62
24
5 ....................................p. 54 17 Image size (still images)
23 0.0 6
22 WB
AUTO 7 4 Macro/super macro ......p. 28 ..............................p. 34, 62
21 ISO
AUTO 8 5 Self-timer ......................p. 28 18 Number of storable still
20 00:34 9 6 Exposure compensation pictures (still images)
19 4 14M NORM DATE
....................................p. 29 ....................................p. 16
18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 7 White balance...............p. 29 19 Current memory ...........p. 60
1/100 F3.0 8 ISO ...............................p. 30 20 Movie recording icon ....p. 17
9 Drive .............................p. 30 21 Remaining recording time
27 26 10 Recording with sound (movies) ......................p. 17
(movies) ......................p. 38 22 Image size (movies)
11 Date stamp ...................p. 37 ..............................p. 34, 63
12 World time ....................p. 48 23 Histogram .....................p. 20
13 Image stabilization (still 24 AF target mark..............p. 17
images)/Digital image 25 Camera shake warning
stabilization (movies) 26 Aperture value ..............p. 17
....................................p. 36 27 Shutter speed ...............p. 17
14 Metering .......................p. 35
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Playback mode display
● Standard display
1 Battery check..........p. 13, 55
2 3D image ......................p. 32
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 3 Print reservation/number of
3D 10 4/30 prints ..................p. 52/p. 51
4 Eye-Fi transferred.........p. 42
5 Protect ..........................p. 41
9
6 Adding sound .........p. 38, 39
7 Current memory ...........p. 60
8 Frame number/total number
00:12/00:34 8
’11/10/26 00:00 19 of images ....................p. 20
Elapsed time/total shooting
Still image Movie time (movies)
....................................p. 21
● Advanced display 9 Volume ...................p. 20, 44
10 Histogram .....................p. 20
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 11 Shutter speed ...............p. 17
3D 10 4/30
1/1000 F3.0 2.0 12 Aperture value ..............p. 17
10
ISO WB 13 ISO ...............................p. 30
21 P 100 AUTO 15
16 14 Exposure compensation
1/1000 F3.0 2.0
ISO WB
20 NORM 14 M 17 ....................................p. 29
P 100 AUTO
NORM 14 M
FILE 100 0004 18 15 White balance...............p. 29
100 0004
FILE
’11/10/26 00:00 19 16 Compression (still images)
’11/10/26 00:00
..............................p. 34, 62
Image quality (movies)
..............................p. 34, 63
17 Image size ........p. 34, 62, 63
18 File number
19 Date and time .........p. 15, 48
20 Shadow Adjustment
Technology..................p. 35
21 Shooting mode .......p. 16, 23
EN 5
Camera Settings
Using the Buttons

Frequently used functions can be accessed using the buttons.
Zoom lever (p. 18, 22)

Shutter button (p. 17, 54)
R button (shooting movies) (p. 17)
q button (switching between

shooting and playback) (p. 17,
20, 43)
 button (p. 9)
E button (menu guide) (p. 22)
Wheel controller
F (up) /INFO button

(changing information display) (p. 19, 22)
H (left) I (right)
A button
G (down) /
 button (erase) (p. 21)
The wheel controller can also be used to change the selections.
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Operation guide
The symbols FGHI displayed for image selections
and settings indicate that the wheel controller is to
be used by pressing, not turning, the wheel controller
sections (p. 6).
X 4/30
Y M D Time
NORM 14 M
2011 . 10 . 26 00 : 00 Y/M/D FILE 100 0004
’11/10/26 00:00
Print OK
Cancel MENU Set OK Single Print More
Operation guides displayed at the bottom of the screen

indicate that the  button, A button, or zoom lever
can be used.
1
Reset
2 Image Size 14M
Compression Normal
Shadow Adjust Auto
1 AF Mode Face/iESP
2 ESP/ ESP
3 Digital Zoom Off
Exit MENU Set OK
Sel. Image 5/30
Set OK
OK Erase/Cancel MENU
Operation guide
EN 7
Using the Menu
Use the menu to change camera settings such as the shooting mode.
There may be menus that are unavailable depending on other related settings or the shooting mode (p. 23).
Function menu
Press H during shooting to display the function menu. The function menu is used to choose the shooting mode
and provides access to frequently used shooting settings.
Selected option
Shooting mode
Program Auto 3D P
0.0 Function menu

WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
4 14M NORM MENU
Shooting Setup menu
To select the shooting mode

Use HI to select the shooting mode and press the A button.
To select the function menu
Use FG to select a menu and use HI to select a menu option. Press the A button
to set the function menu.
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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, including options not listed in the function menu, display options, and the time and
date.
1 Press the  button. 3 Use FG to select the desired submenu 1

● The setup menu is displayed. and then press the A button.
Submenu 2
1
Reset
2 Image Size 14M
1 Reset 1 Reset Digital Zoom
Compression Normal
2 Image Size 14M 2 Image Size 14M
Shadow Adjust Auto
Compression Normal Compression Normal
1 AF Mode Face/iESP
Shadow Adjust Auto Shadow Adjust Off
Auto
2 ESP/ ESP
1 AF Mode Face/iESP 1 AF Mode On
Face/iESP
3 Digital Zoom Off
2 ESP/ ESP 2 ESP/ ESP
Exit MENU Set OK
3 Digital Zoom Off 3 Digital Zoom Off
2
Exit MENU Set OK Back MENU Set OK
Press H to select the page tabs. Use FG

to select the desired page tab and press I. 4 Use FG to select the desired submenu 2
Page tab Submenu 1 and then press the A button.
● Once a setting is selected, the display returns to
1 Reset 1
Reset
2 Image Size 14M 2 Image Size 14M the Submenu 1.
Compression Normal Compression Normal
Shadow Adjust Auto Shadow Adjust Auto There may be additional operations. “Menu
AF Mode Face/iESP 1 AF Mode Face/iESP
Settings” (p. 33 to 48)
1
2 ESP/ ESP 2 ESP/ ESP

3 Digital Zoom Off 3 Digital Zoom Off
Exit MENU Set OK Exit MENU Set OK
1 Reset
2 Image Size 14M
Compression Normal
Shadow Adjust Auto
1 AF Mode Face/iESP
2 ESP/ ESP
3 Digital Zoom On
Exit MENU Set OK
5 Press the  button to complete the

setting.
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Menu Index
Program Auto 3D P 1
9 1 Reset
2
0 2 Image Size 14M
3
a Compression Normal
4
b Shadow Adjust Auto
0.0 5
WB c 1 AF Mode Face/iESP
AUTO 6
ISO d 2 ESP/ ESP
AUTO 7
e 3 Digital Zoom Off
8
4 14M NORM MENU Exit MENU Set OK
1 Shooting mode ...........p. 16, 23 0 q (Shooting menu 2) .....p. 36 cr (Settings 1) .............. p. 42

P (Program Auto) Image Stabilizer Memory Format/Format
M (iAUTO) AF Illuminat. Backup
 (Scene Mode) Rec View Eye-Fi
P (Magic Filter) Pic Orientation USB Connection
p (Panorama) Icon Guide q Power On
W (3D) Date Stamp KeepzSettings
2 Flash.................................p. 19 a A (Movie menu) ..............p. 34 Pw On Setup
3 Macro ...............................p. 28 Image Size d s (Settings 2) ............. p. 44
4 Self-timer ..........................p. 28 Image Quality Sound Settings
5 Exposure compensation ...p. 29 IS Movie Mode File Name
6 White balance...................p. 29 R (Movie sound recording) Pixel Mapping
7 ISO ...................................p. 30 b q (Playback) ..................p. 39 s (Monitor)
8 Drive .................................p. 30 Slideshow TV Out
9 p (Shooting menu 1)......p. 33 Edit Power Save
Reset Erase l (Language)
Image Size Print Order e t (Settings 3) ............. p. 48
Compression R (Protect) X (Date/time)
Shadow Adjust y (Rotate) World Time
AF Mode
ESP/n
Digital Zoom
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Preparing the Camera
Inserting the battery and card Insert the battery as illustrated with the B mark
toward the battery lock knob.
1
Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) may
produce heat or an explosion.
Insert the battery while sliding the battery lock knob in
the direction of the arrow.
Battery/card compartment Insert the card straight until it clicks into place.
cover
Turn off the camera before opening the battery/card
compartment cover.
When using the camera, be sure to close the battery/
2 card compartment cover.
Slide the battery lock knob in the direction of the
arrow to unlock, and then remove the battery.
Always use SD/SDHC/SDXC cards or Eye-Fi card
with this camera. Do not insert other types of memory
cards. “Using the card” (p. 60)
Do not touch the contact area of the card directly.
This camera can be used without a card by storing
images in its internal memory.
3
Battery lock knob
Write-protect switch
“Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous

recording length (movies) in the internal memory and
cards” (p. 62, 63)
EN 11
To remove the card Connecting the camera
1 2
Multi-connector
Connector cover
Press the card in until it clicks and comes out slightly,
USB cable
then remove the card. (supplied)
AC outlet
Charging the battery with the
included USB-AC adapter
The included F-2AC USB-AC adapter (hereafter
referred to as USB-AC adapter) differs depending
on the region where you purchased the camera. If
you received a plug-in type USB-AC adapter, plug it
directly into AC outlet.
The included USB-AC adapter has been designed
to be used for charging and playback. Do not take
pictures while the AC adapter is connected to the
camera.
Indicator lamp
Be sure to unplug the power plug of the USB-AC
adapter from the wall outlet when the charging is
complete or the playback ends.
For details on the battery and the USB-AC adapter, Indicator lamp
see “Battery and USB-AC adapter” (p. 59). On: Charging
The battery can be charged while the camera is Off: Charged
connected to the computer. Charging time varies
depending on the performance of a computer. (There
may be cases in which it takes approx. 10 hours.)
The battery is not fully charged at shipment. Before
use, be sure to charge the battery until the indicator
lamp turns off (up to 3.5 hours).
If the indicator lamp does not light, the USB-AC
adapter is not connected to the camera correctly,
or the battery, camera, or USB-AC adapter may be
broken.
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When to charge the batteries If the “Setup” dialog is not displayed, select “My
Charge the battery when the error message shown below Computer” (Windows XP) or “Computer” (Windows
appears. Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu. Double-click
the CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Setup) icon to open the
Flashes in red “OLYMPUS Setup” window and then double-click
“Launcher.exe”.
If a “User Account Control” dialog is displayed, click
“Yes” or “Continue”.
2 Register your Olympus product.

Battery Empty
● Click the “Registration” button and follow the on-
screen instructions.
00:34
4 14M To register the camera must be connected to the
computer. “Connecting the camera” (p. 12)
Monitor top left Error message
If nothing is displayed on the camera screen even
Setting up using the supplied CD after connecting the camera to the computer, the
battery may be exhausted. Charge the battery and
Installation of [ib] computer software using the then connect the camera again.
3
supplied CD is available on Windows computers only.
Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2 and [ib] computer
Windows software.
1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.

● Check the system requirements before beginning
installation.
Windows XP ● Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” or “OLYMPUS ib”
● A “Setup” dialog will be displayed. button and follow the on-screen instructions to
install the software.
Windows Vista/Windows 7
OLYMPUS Viewer 2
● An Autorun dialog will be displayed. Click “OLYMPUS
Setup” to display the “Setup” dialog. Operating Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) /
System Windows Vista / Windows 7
Processor Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or better
1 GB or more (2 GB or more
RAM
recommended)
Free Hard
1 GB or more
Drive Space
1024 x 768 pixels or more
Monitor
Minimum 65,536 colors (16,770,000
Settings
colors recommended)
EN 13
[ib]
Operating Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) /
2 Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2.
● Check the system requirements before beginning
System Windows Vista / Windows 7 installation.
Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or better ● Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” button and follow
Processor (Pentium D 3.0 GHz or better required the on-screen instructions to install the software.
for movies)
You can register via “Registration” in OLYMPUS
512 MB or more (1 GB or more Viewer 2 “Help”.
recommended)
RAM OLYMPUS Viewer 2
(1 GB or more required for movies — 2 GB
or more recommended) Operating
Mac OS X v10.4.11–v10.6
System
Free Hard
1 GB or more
Drive Space Processor Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or better
1024 x 768 pixels or more 1 GB or more (2 GB or more
Monitor RAM
Minimum 65,536 colors (16,770,000 recommended)
Settings
colors recommended) Free Hard
1 GB or more
A minimum of 64 MB video RAM with Drive Space
Graphics
DirectX 9 or later. 1024 x 768 pixels or more
Monitor
Minimum 32,000 colors (16,770,000
* See online help for information on using the software. Settings
colors recommended)
4 Install the camera manual. * Other languages can be selected from the language
● Click the “Camera Instruction Manual” button and combo box. For information on using the software, see
follow the on-screen instructions. online help.
Macintosh 3 Copy the camera manual.
1
● Click the “Camera Instruction Manual” button to
Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive. open the folder containing the camera manuals.
● Double-click the CD (OLYMPUS Setup) icon on Copy the manual for your language to the computer.
the desktop.
● Double-click the “Setup” icon to display the “Setup” dialog.
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Date, time, time zone, and language
4 As in Steps 2 and 3, use FGHI to set
[M] (month), [D] (day), [Time] (hours and
The date and time set here are saved to image file names,
date prints, and other data. You can also choose the minutes), and [Y/M/D] (date order), and then
language for the menus and messages displayed in the press the A button.
monitor. For precise time setting, press the A button as the
1
time signal strikes 00 seconds.
Press the n button to turn on the
To change the date and time, adjust the setting from
camera.
the menu. [X] (Date/time) (p. 48)
● The date and time setting screen is displayed when
the date and time are not set.
5 Use HI to select the [x] time zone and
X then press the A button.
Y M D Time ● Use FG to turn daylight saving time ([Summer])
on or off.
---- . -- . -- -- : -- Y/M/D
’11.10.26 00:00
Cancel MENU
Seoul
Date and time setting screen Tokyo
2 Use FG to select the year for [Y]. Summer Set OK
X
The menus can be used to change the selected time
Y M D Time
zone. [World Time] (p. 48)
6
2011 . -- . -- -- : -- Y/M/D
Use FGHI to select your language and
Cancel MENU
press the A button.
The menus can be used to change the selected
language. [l] (p. 47)
3 Press I to save the setting for [Y].
X
Y M D Time
2011 . 01 . -- -- : -- Y/M/D
Cancel MENU
EN 15
Shooting, Playback, and Erasing
Shooting with the optimum aperture
value and shutter speed (P mode)
3 Hold the camera and compose the shot.
In this mode, automatic shooting settings are activated Monitor

while also allowing changes to a wide range of
other shooting menu functions, such as exposure
compensation, white balance, etc. as needed.
The default settings of the function are highlighted in
.
1
Horizontal grip
Remove the lens cap.
2 Press the n button to turn on the camera.

P mode indicator.
0.0
WB
AUTO Vertical grip
ISO
AUTO
4
00:34
4 14M
Press the shutter button halfway down to
Number of storable still pictures (p. 62)
focus on the subject.
Monitor (standby mode screen) ● When the camera focuses on the subject, the
exposure is locked (shutter speed and aperture
If P mode is not displayed, press H to display the value are displayed), and the AF target mark
function menu screen and then set the shooting changes to green.
mode to P. “Using the Menu” (p. 8) ● The camera was unable to focus if the AF target
mark flashes red. Try focusing again.
Current shooting mode display
Program Auto 3D P
0.0
WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
4 14M NORM MENU
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AF target mark Shooting movies
1
P
Press the R button to start recording.
Continuous recording length
(p. 63)
1/400 F3.5
Press halfway
Shutter speed Aperture value
“Focusing” (p. 56)
5
00:34
To take the picture, gently press the shutter REC 00:12
button all the way down while being careful Recording time
not to shake the camera.
Lights up red when recording
P
The effects of the set shooting mode can be used
when shooting movies. When the set shooting mode
is p, W,  (Beauty) or P (some modes),
shooting is performed in P mode.
Press fully 1/400 F3.5
Sound will also be recorded.
Image review screen
2 Press the R button again to stop recording.
To view images during shooting
Pressing the q button enables playback of images. To
return to shooting, either press the q button or press the
shutter button halfway down.
To turn off the camera

Press the n button again.
EN 17
Using the zoom [Off] selected for [Digital Zoom]:
Turning the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range. Image size Zoom bar
W side T side
14M
Optical zoom range
Other
Zoom bar The magnification ratio changes
depending on the image size setting.*1
P P
[On] selected for [Digital Zoom]:
0.0 0.0
Image size Zoom bar

WB WB
AUTO AUTO
ISO ISO
AUTO AUTO
00:34 00:34
4 14M 4 14M
Optical zoom: 36× 14M

Digital zoom: 4× Digital zoom range
To take larger images [Digital Zoom]

The type and amount of zoom can be identified from The magnification
the appearance of the zoom bar. The display differs Other ratio changes
depending on the options selected for [Digital Zoom] depending on the
(p. 36) and [Image Size] (p. 34). image size setting.*1
Digital zoom range
*1
If [Image Size] is less than the full resolution, after
reaching 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 in
red may appear “grainy.”
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Using the flash
Option Description
The flash functions can be selected to best match the
shooting conditions. The flash fires automatically in low-
Flash Auto
light or backlight conditions.
1 Lift up the flash unit manually. Pre-flashes are emitted to reduce
Redeye the occurrence of red eye in your
photos.
The flash fires regardless of the
Fill In
available light.
Flash Off The flash does not fire.
Changing the shooting information

display
The display of the screen information can be changed to
To turn off the flash best match the situation, for example, the need for a clear
Press the flash down back into the camera. view of the screen or for making a precise composition by
using the grid display.
2 Select the flash option in the function menu.
1 Press F (INFO).
● The displayed shooting information changes in
the order shown below each time the button is
P
Flash Auto pressed. “Shooting mode display” (p. 4)
Normal
0.0
WB
AUTO
P
ISO
AUTO
4 14 M NORM MENU
0.0
WB
AUTO
ISO
No information
AUTO
00:34 P
4 14 M
3 Use HI to select the setting option, and Detailed

press the A button to set. P
0.0
WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
00:34
4 14M NORM
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Reading a histogram To play sound recordings
If the peak fills too much of the frame, the To play sound recorded with an image, select the image
image will appear mostly white. and press the A button.
! appears
If the peak fills too much
of the frame, the image
will appear mostly black.
The green section shows

luminance distribution within During audio playback
the screen’s center.
Press FG to adjust volume.
To play back movies

Viewing images Select a movie, and press the A button.
1
4/30
Press the q button.

Number of frames/
Total number of images
4/30 Movie Play OK ’11/10/26 12:30
Movie During playback
Press the A button to pause

Pausing and
playback. During pause, fast
restarting
forward or reverse, press the A
’11/10/26 12:30 playback
button to restart playback.
Playback image
Press I to fast forward. Press I
2 Turn the wheel controller to select an image.

Fast forward again to increase the fast forward
speed.
● It can be performed by pressing HI.
Press H to rewind. The speed
Rewind at which the recording rewinds
Displays increases each time H is pressed.
Displays next
previous
image Adjusting the Turn the wheel controller or use
image
volume FG to adjust the volume.
Keep turning the wheel controller to fast forward or

reverse. It can be performed by holding HI.
The display size of the images can be changed.
“Index view and close-up view” (p. 22)
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Operations while playback is paused Erasing images during playback
(Single image erase)
1 Display the image you want to erase and

press G ().
Elapsed time 00:14/00:34
/Total shooting time Erase
During pause
Use F to display the first frame

Erase
Cueing and press G to display the last Cancel
frame.
Cancel MENU Set OK
Turn the wheel controller to
2
Advancing and advance or rewind by one frame
rewinding one at a time. Keep turning the wheel Press FG to select [Erase], and press the
frame at a time*1 controller for continuous advance A button.
or rewind. Multiple images or all images can be erased at a time
Resuming Press the A button to resume (p. 40).
playback playback.
To operate with HI
*1
Press I or H to advance or rewind one frame
at a time. Hold I or H pressed for continuous
advance or rewind.
To stop movie playback

Press the  button.
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Index view and close-up view To scroll an image in close-up view
Use FGHI to move the viewing area.
Index view enables quick selection of a desired image.
Close-up view (up to 10x magnification) allows checking
of image details.
Changing the image information
display
1 Turn the zoom lever.
Shooting information settings displayed on the screen can
be changed.
1 Press F (INFO).
● The displayed image information changes in
Single-image view Close-up view the order shown below each time the button is
pressed.
4/30 W 4/30 Normal
3D 10 4/30
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T ’11/10/26 00:00 No information
’11/10/26 00:00
W T
Index view Detailed

3D 10 4/30
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1/1000 F3.0 2.0

ISO WB
P 100 AUTO
2 NORM 14 M
FILE 100 0004
4
’11/10/26 00:00
W T “Reading a histogram” (p. 20)
Using the menu guide

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4
Pressing the E button in the setup menu displays a
4 description of the current item.
“Using the Menu” (p. 8)
To select an image in index view

Use FGHI to select an image, and press the A
button to display the selected image in single-image view.
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Using Shooting Modes
To change the shooting mode Using the best mode for the shooting
The shooting mode (P, M, , P, p, W)
can be changed with using the function menu.
scene ( mode)
1 Set the shooting mode to .
Shooting with automatic settings
(M mode)
Scene 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 Set the shooting mode to M. 4 14M NORM MENU
The icon changes depending on the scene

that the camera automatically selects
2 Press G to go to the submenu.
Portrait
00:34
4 14M
4 14M NORM MENU
3
In some cases, the camera may not select the
desired shooting mode. Use HI to select the mode and then press
the A button to set.
When the camera cannot identify the optimal mode,
P mode will be selected.
00:34
4 14M
Icon indicating the scene mode

that is set
EN 23
In  modes, the optimum shooting settings Shooting with special effects
are pre-programmed for specific shooting scenes.
Functions may be limited in some modes.
(P mode)
To add expression to your photo, select the desired
Option Application
special effect.
B Portrait/V Beauty/F Landscape/
G Night Scene*1/M Night+Portrait*1/
The camera
takes a picture
1 Set the shooting mode to P.
C Sport/N Indoor/W Candle*1/
R Self Portrait/S Sunset*1/ using the
optimum settings
X Fireworks*1/V Cuisine/
for the scene Magic Filter
d Documents/q Beach & Snow/
conditions.
U Pet Mode - Cat/ t Pet Mode - Dog
*1
When the subject is dark or when taking fireworks, 0.0
WB
noise reduction is automatically activated. This AUTO
approximately doubles the shooting time during which 4 14M NORM MENU
no other pictures can be taken.
Using V (Beauty)
1 Point the camera toward the subject. Check the frame
appearing around the face detected by the camera, 2 Press G to go to the submenu.
and then press the shutter button to take the picture.
● The unedited image and edited image are both Pop Art
saved.
● If the image cannot be retouched, only the unedited 0.0
image is saved. WB
AUTO
● The [Image Size] of the retouched image is limited 4 14M NORM MENU
to [n] or lower.
3 Use HI to select the desired effect and then
press the A button to set.
0.0
WB
AUTO
00:34
4 14M
Icon indicating P mode

that is set
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Shooting mode Option Submenu 1 Application
1 Pop Art Three frames are taken and combined
2 Pin Hole by the camera. The user only composes
3 Fish Eye Auto the shots so that the target marks
4 Drawing*1 and pointers overlap, and the camera
5 Soft Focus automatically releases the shutter.
MAGIC FILTER
6 Punk Three frames are taken and combined
7 Sparkle by the camera. The user composes
8 Watercolor Manual
the shots using the guide frame and
9 Reflection manually releases the shutter.
0 Miniature
The frames that were taken are
PC combined into a panorama image using
*1
Two images are saved, an unmodified image and an
the PC software.
image to which the effect has been applied.
In P mode, the optimum shooting settings are pre-
For details on installing the PC software, see “Setting
programmed for each scene effect. For this reason,
up using the supplied CD” (p. 13).
some settings cannot be changed in some modes.
When set to [Auto] or [Manual], [Image Size]
The selected effect is applied to the movie. The effect
(p. 34) is fixed to 2MB or equivalent.
may not be applied depending on the shooting mode.
The focus, exposure, zoom position (p. 18), and white
balance (p. 29) are locked at the first frame.
Creating panoramic images (p mode)
The flash (p. 19) is fixed to $ (Flash Off) mode.
1 Set the shooting mode to p. Taking pictures with [Auto]

1 Press the shutter button to take the first frame.
2 Move the camera slightly in the direction of the second
Panorama 3D frame.
AUTO
AUTO
0.0
WB
AUTO
Target mark
4 14M NORM MENU

Pointer
Cancel MENU Save OK
Screen when combining images

from left to right
3 Use HI to select the desired mode. When

selecting [Auto], press G. When selecting
other than [Auto], press the A button.
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3 Move the camera slowly while keeping it straight, and
stop the camera where the pointer and target mark
overlap. MANUAL MANUAL
● The camera releases the shutter automatically. 1 2
Cancel MENU Save OK

AUTO
1st frame
3 Compose the next shot so that joint area 1 overlaps

joint area 2.
Cancel MENU Save OK 4 Press the shutter button to take the next shot.
To combine only two pictures, press the A button Press the A button to combine just 2 frames.
before taking a third frame. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to take a third frame.
4 Repeat Step 3 to take a third frame. ● After the third frame is taken, the camera
● After the third frame is taken, the camera automatically processes the frames and the
automatically processes the frames and the combined panorama image is displayed.
combined panorama image is displayed. To exit the panorama function without saving an
To exit the panorama function without saving an image, press the  button.
image, press the  button.
If the shutter does not automatically release, try
Taking pictures with [PC]
[Manual] or [PC]. 1 Use FGHI to select the direction that the frames
are combined.
Taking pictures with [Manual] 2 Press the shutter button to take the first frame, and
1 Use FGHI to specify at which edge the next then point the camera for the second frame. The
picture is to be connected. shooting procedure is same as that of [Manual].
Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 frames.
Direction for combining MANUAL 3 Repeat Step 2 until the number of desired frames is
the next frame taken, and then press the A button or  button
when finished.
Refer to the PC software help guide for details on
Set OK
how to make panorama images.
2 Press the shutter button to take the first frame. The

white-boxed part of the first frame is displayed on joint
area 1.
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Shooting 3D images (W mode) To exit 3D shooting mode without saving an image,
press the  button.
In this mode, 3D images are shot for viewing on The [Image Size] (p. 34) is fixed to [0].
3D-compatible display devices.
The zoom ratio is fixed.
Images shot in 3D mode cannot be displayed in 3D
on this camera’s monitor. The focus, exposure and the white balance are fixed
when the first image is taken.
1 Set the shooting mode to W. The flash is fixed to [$Flash Off].
3D Photo 3D P
AUTO
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3 Use HI to select [Auto] or [Manual] and

then press the A button to set.
Submenu 1 Description
After shooting the first frame, overlap
the subject with the image in the
Auto
monitor. The next frame is taken
automatically.
After shooting the first frame, move
the camera to overlap the subject
Manual
with the image in the monitor. Then
manually release the shutter.
Depending on the subject or the situation (if the

distance 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 monitor
lightly. Decide the position by referencing the image.
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Using Shooting Functions
Using the self-timer
Shooting closeups (Macro shooting) After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the
picture is taken after a short delay.
This function enables the camera to focus and shoot
subjects at close distances.
1 Select the self-timer option in the function
1 Select the macro option in the function menu.

menu.
P
P
Y Off 2 12
Off
0.0
WB
AUTO
0.0 ISO
WB AUTO
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
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2 Use HI to select the setting option, and

Option Description
Option Description
Y Off The self-timer is deactivated.
Off Macro mode is deactivated.
The self-timer lamp turns on for
You can shoot the image at a closer approx. 10 seconds, then blinks for
Macro range. Y 12 sec
approx. 2 seconds, and then the
10 cm (4 in.)*1 160 cm (63 in.)*2 picture is taken.
This enables shooting as close as The self-timer lamp blinks for approx.
Super Macro*3 Y 2 sec
1 cm/0.4 in. to the subject. 2 seconds, then the picture is taken.
*1
When the zoom is at the widest (W) position. When your pet (cat or dog) turns its
*2
When the zoom is at the most telephoto (T) position. head towards the camera, its face is
 Auto Release*1
*3
The zoom is automatically fixed. recognized and the picture is taken
automatically.
The flash (p. 19) and zoom (p. 18) cannot be set
when [a Super Macro] is selected. *1
[Auto Release] is displayed only when the 
mode is [U] or [t].
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To cancel the self-timer after it starts Adjusting to a natural color scheme
Press the  button. (White balance)
Adjusting the brightness For more natural coloring, choose a white balance option
(Exposure compensation) suited to the scene.
The standard brightness (appropriate exposure) set by the

camera based on the shooting mode (except for M)
1 Select the white balance option in the
function menu.
can be adjusted brighter or darker to obtain a desired shot.
1 Select the exposure compensation option in

WB P
the function menu. WB Auto
0.0
WB
AUTO
Exposure Comp. P ISO
AUTO
0.0
4 14M NORM MENU
0.3 0.0 0.3

WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
2
4 14M NORM MENU
Use HI to select the setting option, and

2
Option Description
Use HI to select the desired brightness,
The camera automatically adjusts
and press the A button.
WB Auto the white balance according to the
shooting scene.
For shooting outdoors under a
5
clear sky.
For shooting outdoors under a
3
cloudy sky.
1 For shooting under tungsten lighting.
For shooting under white fluorescent

>
lighting.
 For setting the subtle shades of color
that cannot be adjusted by Auto,
Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, or

Fluorescent.
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Using the one touch white balance
1 Select the white balance option in the function menu.
2 Use HI to select [] or [], and face the camera
toward white paper. Option Description
● Set the paper to fill the entire screen, and make The camera automatically adjusts
sure that there is no shadow area.
ISO Auto the sensitivity according to the
● Perform this procedure under the light where the shooting scene.
pictures are actually taken.
The camera uses a higher sensitivity
3 Press the  button. compared to [ISO Auto] to minimize
● The camera releases the shutter and the white High ISO Auto
blur caused by a moving subject or
balance is registered. by camera shake.
● The registered white balance is stored in the
The ISO sensitivity is fixed to the
camera. The data will not be cleared by turning off Value
selected value.
the power.
● When the [] or [] whose white balance has
already been registered is selected in Step 2, new In the ISO setting, although smaller values result in
white balance will be registered. less sensitivity, sharp images can be taken under fully
lit conditions. Larger values result in higher sensitivity,
When the white area is not large enough or when the and images can be taken at fast shutter speeds even
color is too bright, too dark, or loud, the white balance under low light conditions. However, high sensitivity
cannot be registered. Return to Step 2. Or, set the introduces noise into the resulting picture, which may
other white balance. give it a grainy appearance.
Selecting the ISO sensitivity Sequential shooting (Drive)
1 Select the ISO setting option in the function Pictures are taken sequentially while the shutter button
is held down.
menu.
1 Select the drive option in the function menu.
P
P
0.0
WB
AUTO
ISO 200 ISO
100
ISO
200
ISO
400 0.0
WB
AUTO
1/400 F3.0 MENU ISO
AUTO
Sequential
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Option Description
One frame is shot each time the
o
shutter button is pressed.
The images are taken sequentially
j*1 while holding down the shutter
button.
The camera takes sequential shots
c
at a faster speed than in [j].
d
at approximately 18 frames/sec.
e
at approximately 30 frames/sec.
*1
The shooting speed varies depending on the settings
for [Image Size/Compression] (p. 36).
The [Image Size] is limited.
[c]: [n] or lower
[d]: [3] or lower
[e]: [2] or lower
When set to [j], the flash (p. 19) cannot be set to
[Redeye]. When set to other than [o] or [j], the
flash is fixed to [$Flash Off].
When set to [c], [d] or [e] the digital zoom
(p. 18) is not available.
The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO Auto].
With settings other than [o], the focus, exposure
and the white balance are fixed when the first frame
is shot.
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Using the playback functions
Playing back panorama images Playing back W images
Panorama images that were combined together using 3D images shot with this camera can be played back on
[Auto] or [Manual] can be scrolled for viewing. 3D-compatible devices connected to this camera using an
“Creating panoramic images (p mode)” (p. 25) HDMI cable (sold separately).
1
“Shooting 3D images (3D mode)” (p. 27)
Select a panorama image during playback.
When playing back 3D images, read the warnings in
“Viewing images” (p. 20) the instruction manual for the 3D-compatible devices
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carefully.
1 Connect the 3D-compatible device and

camera using the HDMI cable.
For the connection and setting method, see
Replay OK ’11/10/26 00:00
“Connection via HDMI cable” (p. 46)
2 Press the A button.

2 Use the wheel controller or HI to select
[3D Show] and then press the A button.
3 Use the wheel controller or HI to select the

3D image to play back and then press the A
button.
Viewing area
To control panorama image playback Slideshow MENU Set OK
Zoom in/Zoom out: Press the A button to pause To start a slideshow, press the  button.
playback. Then turn the zoom lever to enlarge/shrink the To stop the slideshow, press the  or A button.
image.
3D images are composed of JPEG files and MPO
Playback direction: Press FGHI to pause playback
files. If any files are deleted on a computer, playback
and scroll the image in the direction of the pressed button.
of 3D images may not be possible.
Pause: Press the A button.
Restart scrolling: Press the A button.
Stop playback: Press the  button.
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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)  Reset
Submenu 2 Application
Restores the following menu functions to the default settings.
• Shooting mode (p. 23)
• Flash (p. 19)
• Macro (p. 28)
• Self-timer (p. 28)
Yes
• Exposure compensation (p. 29)
• White balance (p. 29)
• ISO (p. 30)
• Drive (p. 30)
• Menu functions in [I, J, A] (p. 33 to 38)
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)  Image Size/Compression
Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Application

14M (4288x3216) 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.).
Image Size
1M (1280x960) Suitable for printing pictures at postcard size.
Suitable for viewing pictures on a TV or using pictures on emails and web
VGA (640x480)
sites.
Suitable for playing pictures on a widescreen TV and for printing on A3 or
16:9G (4288x2416)
11"x17".
16:9F (1920x1080) Suitable for playing pictures on a widescreen TV and for printing on A5 or 5"x7".
Fine Shooting at high quality.
Compression
Normal Shooting at normal quality.
“Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and cards”
(p. 62, 63)
Selecting the image quality for movies [Image Size/Image Quality]

A (Movie menu)  Image Size/Image Quality

720p
Image Size VGA (640x480) Select the image quality based on the image size and frame rate.
QVGA (320x240)
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. 62, 63)
When [Image Size] is set to [QVGA], [Image Quality] is fixed to [Fine].
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Brightening the subject against To focus on a moving subject
backlight [Shadow Adjust] continuously (AF Tracking)
1 Hold the camera to align the AF target mark on the
I (Shooting menu 1)  Shadow Adjust subject and press the A button.
2 When the camera recognizes the subject, the AF
Submenu 2 Application target mark automatically tracks the subject movement
Automatically On when a compatible to focus on it continuously.
Auto 3 To cancel the tracking, press the A button.
shooting mode is selected.
Off The effect is not applied. Depending on the subjects or the shooting conditions,
Shoot with automatic adjustment to the camera may be unable to lock the focus or fail to
On brighten an area that has become track the subject movement.
darker. When the camera fails to track the subject movement,
the AF target mark changes to red.
When set to [Auto] or [On], [ESP/n] (p. 35) is
automatically fixed to [ESP].
Selecting the method for measuring the
Selecting the focusing area [AF Mode] brightness [ESP/ n]
[ESP/n
I (Shooting menu 1)  AF Mode I (Shooting menu 1)  ESP/n
Shoots to obtain a balanced
The camera focuses automatically.
brightness over the entire screen
(If a face is detected, it is shown by
ESP (Meters the brightness at the center
a white frame*1; when the shutter
and surrounding areas of the screen
button is pressed halfway and the
Face/iESP separately).
camera focuses, the frame turns to
green*2. If no face is detected, the Shoots the subject at the center
camera chooses a subject in the during backlighting (Meters the
5 (spot)
frame and focuses automatically.) brightness at the center of the
screen).
The camera focuses on the subject
Spot
located within the AF target mark.
When set to [ESP], the center may appear dark when
The camera tracks the subject
shooting against strong backlighting.
AF Tracking 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.
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Shooting at higher magnifications than Images may not be stabilized if camera shake is too
optical zoom [Digital Zoom] severe.
When the shutter speed is extremely slow, such as
I (Shooting menu 1)  Digital Zoom when taking pictures at night, [Image Stabilizer] (still
images) may not be as effective.
Off Disable digital zoom. Using the assist lamp for shooting a
On Enable digital zoom. dark subject [AF Illuminat.]
[Digital Zoom] is not available when [a Super
J (Shooting menu 2)  AF Illuminat.
Macro] (p. 28) is selected.
The option selected for [Digital Zoom] affects the Submenu 2 Application
appearance of the zoom bar. Off The AF illuminator is not used.
“To take larger images” (p. 18) When the shutter button is pressed
On halfway down, the AF illuminator
Reducing the blur caused by the turns on to aid focusing.
camera shake when shooting

AF illuminator
[Image Stabilizer] (still images)/
[IS Movie Mode] (movies)
J (Shooting menu 2) 
Image Stabilizer (still images)/
A (Movie menu) 
IS Movie Mode (movies)
The image stabilizer is deactivated.
This is recommended for shooting
Off
when the camera is fixed in place on
a tripod or other stable surface.
On The image stabilizer is activated.
Default setting
[Image Stabilizer] [On], [IS Movie Mode] [Off]
There may be a noise coming from inside the camera
when the shutter button is pressed with [Image
Stabilizer] (still images) set to [On].
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Viewing the image immediately after Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide]
shooting [Rec View] J (Shooting menu 2)  Icon Guide
J (Shooting menu 2)  Rec View
Submenu 2 Application Off No icon guide is displayed.
The image being recorded is not The explanation of the selected icon
displayed. This allows the user will be displayed when a shooting
Off to prepare for the next shot while mode or function menu icon is
On
following the subject in the monitor selected (position the cursor on
after shooting. the icon for a while to display the
The image being recorded is explanation).
displayed. This allows the user to
On
make a brief check of the image that Program Auto 3D P
was just taken. Functions can be changed
Icon guide manually.
0.0
WB
AUTO
Automatically rotating images shot with ISO

AUTO
the camera in a vertical position during 4 14M NORM MENU
playback [Pic Orientation]

J (Shooting menu 2)  Pic Orientation
Imprinting the date of recording
[Date Stamp]
During shooting, the [y] (p. 41) setting on the
playback menu is set automatically.
J (Shooting menu 2)  Date Stamp
This function may not work properly if the camera is Submenu 2 Application
facing up or down during shooting.
Off Do not imprint the date.
Submenu 2 Application Stamp new photographs with the
On
Information about the vertical/ date of recording.
horizontal orientation of the camera
during shooting is not recorded with When the date and time are not set, [Date Stamp]
Off
images. Images shot with the camera cannot be set.
in a vertical position are not rotated “Date, time, time zone, and language” (p. 15)
during playback. The date stamp can not be deleted.
Information about the vertical/ [Date Stamp] is not available in [Panorama] or [3D]
horizontal orientation of the camera mode.
On during shooting is recorded with
images. Images are automatically
rotated during playback.
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Recording sound when shooting
[R]
movies [R
A (Movie menu)  R
Off No sound is recorded.
On Sound is recorded.
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Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions
The default settings of the function are highlighted in P]

Cropping image [[P
.
q (Playback menu)  Edit  P
Playing back pictures automatically 1 Use HI to select an image, and press the A button.
2 Use the zoom lever to select the size of the cropping
[Slideshow] frame, and use FGHI to move the frame.
q (Playback menu)  Slideshow
Cropping frame
Off/Cosmic/
Breeze/
Selects the background Set OK
BGM Mellow/
music options. 3 Press the A button after you have selected the area
Dreamy/
Urban to trim.
Selects the type of ● The edited image is saved as a separate image.
Normal/
Type transition effect used
Fader/Zoom
between slides. R]
Adding sound to still images [[R
Start ― Starts the slideshow.
q (Playback menu)  Edit  R
During a slideshow, press I to advance one frame, 1 Use HI to select an image.
H to go back one frame. 2 Aim the microphone toward the sound source.
Microphone
Q]
Changing the image size [[Q
q (Playback menu)  Edit  Q
C 640 x 480 This saves a high-resolution image

as a separate image with a smaller
size for use in e-mail attachments 3 Press the A button.
E 320 x 240 and other applications. ● Recording starts.
● The camera adds (records) sound for approx.
1 Use HI to select an image. 4 seconds while playing back the image.
2 Use FG to select an image size and press the A
button.
● The resized image is saved as a separate image.
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Retouching the skin and eyes Brightening areas that are dark
[Beauty Fix] due to backlight or other reasons
q (Playback menu)  Edit  Beauty Fix [Shadow Adj]
q (Playback menu)  Edit  Shadow Adj
Depending on the picture, the editing may not be
effective. 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
[Clear Skin], [Sparkle effective.
All ― Eye] and [Dramatic Eye]
are applied together. The retouching process may lower the image
resolution.
Makes skin look smooth
and translucent. Select
Clear Skin Soft/Avg/Hard
the correction effect Retouching red eyes in flash shooting
from 3 levels.
[Redeye Fix]
Enhances the contrast
Sparkle Eye ―
of the eyes. q (Playback menu)  Edit  Redeye Fix
Enlarges the subject’s
Dramatic Eye ― 1 Use HI to select an image, and press the A button.
eyes.
● The edited image is saved as a separate image.
1 Use FG to select a correction item, and press the A Depending on the picture, the editing may not be
button. effective.
2 Use HI to select an image for retouching, and press The retouching process may lower the image
the A button. resolution.
● The retouched image is saved as a separate
image.
Erasing images [Erase]
When [Clear Skin] is selected q (Playback menu)  Erase
Use FG to select the retouching level, and press the
A button.
Clear Skin
All images in the internal memory or
All Erase
card will be erased.
Soft
Avg Images are individually selected and
Sel. Image
Hard erased.
Back MENU Set OK Erase Deletes the image displayed.
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When erasing pictures in the internal memory, do not Saving print settings to the image data
insert the card into the camera. [Print Order]
Protected images cannot be erased.
q (Playback menu)  Print Order
To individually select and erase images “Print reservations (DPOF)” (p. 52)
[Sel. Image] Print reservation can be set only for still images that
1 Use FG to select [Sel. Image], and press the are recorded to the card.
A button.
2 Use HI to select the image to be erased, and press
the A button to add a R mark to the image. R]
Protecting images [[R
● Turn the zoom lever to the W end to display an q (Playback menu)  R
index view. Images can be quickly selected using
the FGHI buttons. Turn to the T end to return Protected images cannot be erased by [Erase] (p. 21,
to the single frame display. 40), [Sel. Image] (p. 41), or [All Erase] (p. 41), but
Sel. Image 5/30
all images are erased by [Memory Format]/[Format]
(p. 42).
1 Use HI to select an image.
R mark
● Press the A button again to cancel the settings.
OK Erase/Cancel MENU 3 If necessary, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to protect other
3 Repeat Step 2 to select the images to be erased, images, and press the  button.
and then press the  button to erase the selected
images. y]
Rotating images [[y
4 Use FG to select [Yes], and press the A button.
● The images with a R mark are erased. q (Playback menu)  y
1 Use HI to select an image.
To erase all images [All Erase] 2 Press the A button to rotate the image.
1 Use FG to select [All Erase], and press the 3 If necessary, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to make settings
A button. for other images, and press the  button.
2 Use FG to select [Yes], and press the A button.
The new picture orientations will be saved even after
the power is turned off.
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Menus for Other Camera Settings
The default settings of the function are highlighted in .
Erasing data completely Using an Eye-Fi card [Eye-Fi]

[Memory Format]/[Format] r (Settings 1)  Eye-Fi
r (Settings 1)  Memory Format/Format
Before formatting, check that no important data is left
in the internal memory or card. Off Disable Eye-Fi communication.
On Enable Eye-Fi communication.
Cards must be formatted with this camera before
first use or after being used with other cameras or
computers. When using an Eye-Fi card, read the Eye-Fi card
instruction manual carefully, and comply with the
Be sure to remove the card before formatting the
instructions.
internal memory.
Use the Eye-Fi card in compliance with the laws and
Submenu 2 Application regulations of the country where the camera is used.
Completely erases the image data In locations such as on an airplane, where the Eye-Fi
Yes in the internal memory or card communication is prohibited, remove the Eye-Fi card
(including protected images). from the camera, or set [Eye-fi] to [Off].
No Cancels formatting. This camera does not support the Eye-Fi card’s
Endless mode.
Copying images in the internal memory

to the card [Backup]
r (Settings 1)  Backup
Backs up image data in the internal
Yes
memory to the card.
No Cancels the backup.
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Selecting a method for connecting Turning on the camera with the q
the camera to other devices q Power On]
button [[q
[USB Connection] r (Settings 1)  q Power On
r (Settings 1)  USB Connection
Submenu 2 Application The camera is not turned on. To turn
When the camera is connected to No on the camera, press the n
Auto another device, the settings selection button.
screen is displayed. Press and hold the q button to turn
Yes
Select when connecting the camera the camera on in the playback mode.
Storage
to a computer via a storage device.
Select when transferring images
MTP
without using the supplied [ib] (PC Saving the mode when the camera is
software) on Windows Vista/
Windows 7. turned off [KeepzSettings]
Select when connecting to a r (Settings 1)  KeepzSettings
Print
PictBridge-compatible printer.
System requirements The shooting mode is saved when
Windows : Windows XP Home Edition/ the camera is turned off and is
Yes
Professional (SP1 or later)/ reactivated the next time the camera
Vista/Windows 7 is turned on.
Macintosh : Mac OS X v10.3 or later The shooting mode is set to P mode
No
when the camera is turned on.
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 Choosing the opening screen display
is not guaranteed in the following cases: [Pw On Setup]
● Computers with USB ports installed using an
r (Settings 1)  Pw On Setup
expansion card, etc.
● Computers without a factory-installed OS and
home-built computers Submenu 2 Application
Off No opening screen is displayed.
The opening screen is displayed
On
when the camera is turned on.
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Selecting the camera sound and its volume [Sound Settings]
s (Settings 2)  Sound Settings
Sound Type Selects the camera sounds (operation sounds, shutter sound, and
1/2/3
warning 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 the file names of pictures [File Name]

s (Settings 2)  File Name
Folder name Folder name File name Submenu 2 Application

DCIM 100OLYMP Pmdd0001.jpg This resets the sequential number
for the folder name and file name
Reset whenever a new card is inserted.*1
This is useful when grouping images
on separate cards.
Even when a new card is inserted,
this continues the numbering for
999OLYMP Pmdd9999.jpg the folder name and file name from
Auto the previous card. This is useful for
managing all image folder names
and files names with sequential
Automatic Automatic numbers.
numbering numbering
*1
The number for the folder name is reset to 100, and the
one for the file name is reset to 0001.
Month: 1 to C
(A=October,
B=November,
Pmdd C=December)
Day: 01 to 31
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Adjusting the image processing Adjusting the brightness of the monitor
function [Pixel Mapping] [s]
s (Settings 2)  Pixel Mapping s (Settings 2)  s
This function has already been adjusted at factory
shipping, and no adjustment is needed right To adjust the monitor brightness
after purchase. Approximately once a year is 1 Use FG to adjust the brightness while viewing the
recommended. screen, and then press the A button.
For best results, wait at least one minute after taking s
or viewing pictures before performing pixel mapping.
If the camera is turned off during pixel mapping, be
sure to perform it again.
To adjust the image processing function Back MENU Set OK

Press the A button when [Start] (Submenu 2) is
displayed.
● The check and adjustment of the image processing
function starts.
Playing back images on a TV [TV Out]

s (Settings 2)  TV Out

Connecting the camera to a TV in North America, Taiwan, Korea, Japan,
NTSC
Video Out and so on.
PAL Connecting the camera to a TV in European countries, China, and so on.
480p/576p
Set the signal format to be given priority. If the TV setting does not match,
HDMI Out 720p
it is changed automatically.
1080i
Off Operate with the camera.
HDMI Control
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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To play back camera images on a TV
● 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 input

Multi-connector jack (yellow) and audio input
jack (white).
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).”
4 Turn on the camera, and use FGHI to select the image for playback.
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.
When the camera is connected to the computer by the USB cable, do not connect the HDMI cable to the camera.
HDMI micro
connector
(type D) Connect to the HDMI
connector on the TV.
Type A
Open the connector cover in
the direction of the arrow.
HDMI cable (sold separately: CB-HD1)
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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.
To operate images with the TV remote control

1 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 is
displayed 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 l]

Changing the display language [[l
[Power Save] s (Settings 2)  l
s (Settings 2)  Power Save
Submenu 2 Application The language for the menus and
Off Cancels [Power Save]. Languages error messages displayed on the
monitor is selected.
When the camera is not being used
for approx. 10 seconds, the monitor
On
automatically turns off to save
battery power.
To resume standby mode

Press any button.
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X]
Setting the date and time [[X
t (Settings 3)  X
“Date, time, time zone, and language” (p. 15).
To check the date and time

Press the INFO button while the camera is turned off. The current time is displayed for approx. 3 seconds.
Choosing home and alternate time zones [World Time]

t (Settings 3)  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].

x The time in the home time zone (the time zone selected for x in submenu 2).
Home/Alternate The time in the travel destination time zone (the time zone selected for z in
z
submenu 2).
x *1
— Select the home time zone (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 in the travel destination time zone (z).
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Printing
Direct printing (PictBridge*1)
2 Turn on the printer, and then connect the
printer and camera.
By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible
printer, you can print images directly without using a
computer.
Multi-
To find out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the connector
printer’s instruction manual.
*1
PictBridge is a standard for connecting digital
cameras and printers of different makers and
printing out pictures directly.
The printing modes, paper sizes, and other USB cable
parameters that can be set with the camera vary Open the connector (supplied)
depending on the printer that is used. For details, cover in the direction of
refer to the printer’s instruction manual. the arrow.
For details on the available paper types, loading I button
paper, and installing ink cassettes, refer to the
printer’s instruction manual.
Printing images at the printer’s

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 the Easy Print Start
monitor. Custom Print OK
“Viewing images” (p. 20)

3 Press I to start printing.
4 To print another image, use HI to select an

image, and press the A button.
To exit printing
After a selected image is displayed on the screen,
disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.
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Changing the printer’s settings for
printing [Custom Print]
5 Use FG to select the [Borderless] or [Pics/
Sheet] settings, and press the A button.
1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 for [Easy Print] (p. 49).

The image is printed with a border
2 Press the A button. Off/On*1
around it ([Off]).
The image is printed to fill the entire
3 Use FG to select the print mode, and press paper ([On]).
the A button. (The number of
The number of images per sheet
images per sheet
([Pics/Sheet]) is selectable only when
Submenu 2 Application varies depending
[Multi Print] is selected in Step 3.
on the printer.)
This prints the image selected in
Print
Step 6. *1
The available settings for [Borderless] vary depending
This prints all images stored in the on the printer.
All Print
internal memory or card.
If [Standard] is selected in Steps 4 and 5, the image
This prints one image in a multiple is printed at the printer’s standard settings.
Multi Print
layout format.
All Index
This prints an index of all images 6 Use HI to select an image.
7
stored in the internal memory or card.
Press F to make a print reservation for the
This prints images based on the print
Print Order*1 current image.
reservation data on the card.
Press G to make the detailed printer settings
*1
[Print Order] is available only when print reservations for the current image.
have been made. “Print Reservations (DPOF)” (p. 52)
4 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.
Printpaper
Size Borderless
Standard Standard
Back MENU Set OK
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To make the detailed printer settings
1 Use FGHI to select the setting, and press the
A button.
Print

Print
<X 0 to 10 This selects the number of prints. Cancel
Selecting [With] prints the

images with the date. Back MENU Set OK
Date With/Without
Selecting [Without] prints the
images without the date.
Selecting [With] prints the file
10 Use FG to select [Print], and press the
A button.
name on the image. ● Printing starts.
File Name With/Without Selecting [Without] does not
print any file name on the ● When [Option Set] is selected in [All Print] mode,
image. [Print Info] screen is displayed.
● When printing is finished, the [Print Mode Select]
(Proceeds to
This selects a portion of the screen is displayed.
P the setting
image for printing.
screen.)
Print Mode Select
Print
P]
To crop an image [[P All Print
Multi Print
1 Use the zoom lever to select the size of the cropping All Index
frame, use FGHI to move the frame, and then Print Order
press the A button. Exit MENU Set OK
To cancel printing
Cropping 1 Press the  button while [Do Not Remove USB
frame Cable] is displayed.
2 Select [Cancel] using FG and then press the A
button.
11 Press the  button.

Set OK
2 Use FG to select [OK], and press the A button.
8 If necessary, repeat Steps 6 and 7 to select 12 When the message [Remove USB Cable] is
the image to be printed, make the detailed displayed, disconnect the USB cable from the
settings, and set [Single Print]. camera and printer.
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Print Reservations (DPOF*1)
4 Use HI to select the image for print
reservation. Use FG to select the quantity.
In print reservations, the number of prints and date imprint
option are saved in the image on the card. This enables Press the A button.
5
easy printing at a printer or print shop supporting DPOF
by using only the print reservations on the card without a Use FG to select the [X] (date print)
computer or a camera. screen option, and press the A button.
*1
DPOF is a standard for storing automatic printout
information from digital cameras. Submenu 2 Application
Print reservations can be set only for the images No This prints the image only.
stored on the card. This prints the image with the
Date
DPOF reservations set by another DPOF device shooting date.
cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes This prints the image with the
Time
using the original device. Making new DPOF shooting time.
reservations with this camera will erase the
6
reservations made by the other device.
Use FG to select [Set], and press the
DPOF print reservations can be made for up to 999
images per card. A button.
Single-frame print reservations [<] Reserving one print each of all images
on the card [U]
1 Display the setup menu.
“Setup menu” (p. 8) 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 52).
2 From the playback menu q, select [Print 2 Use FG to select [U], and press the A
Order] and then press the A button. button.
3 Use FG to select [<], and press the 3 Follow Steps 5 and 6 in [<].
A button.
Resetting all print reservation data
4/30
1
0
Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 52).
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FILE 100 0004 2 Select either [<] or [U], and press the
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Set OK
3 Use FG to select [Reset], and press the

A button.
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Resetting the print reservation data
for selected images
1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 52).
2 Use FG to select [<], and press the

A button.
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.
● The settings are applied to the remaining images
with the print reservation data.
7 Use FG to select [Set], and press the

A button.
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Usage Tips
If the camera does not work as intended, or if an error ● With prolonged camera use, the internal
message is displayed on the screen, and you are unsure temperature may increase, resulting in automatic
of what to do, refer to the information below to fix the shutdown. If this occurs, remove the battery from
problem(s). the camera and wait until the camera has sufficiently
cooled. The camera’s external temperature may
Troubleshooting also increase during use, however this is normal and
does not indicate malfunction.
Battery
Monitor
“The camera does not work even when batteries are “Difficult to see”.
installed”.
● Condensation may have occurred. Turn off the
● Insert recharged batteries in the correct direction. power, and wait for the camera body to become
“Inserting the battery and card” (p. 11), “Charging acclimated to the surrounding temperature and dry
the battery with the included USB-AC adapter” out before taking pictures.
(p. 12) “Vertical lines appear on the screen”.
● Battery performance may have been reduced ● The vertical lines may appear on the screen when
temporarily due to low temperature. Take the the camera is pointed at an extremely bright
batteries out of the camera, and warm them by subject under a clear sky and so on, but they do
putting them in your pocket for a while. not appear in the final image. When shooting with
Card/Internal memory [d] or [e], however, the vertical lines may
appear in the final image.
“An error message is displayed”.
“The light is caught in the picture”.
“Error message” (p. 55) ● Shooting with flash in dark situations results in an
Shutter button image with many flash reflections on dust in the air.
“No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed”. Date and time function
● Cancel sleep mode. “Date and time settings return to the default setting”.
To save battery power, the camera automatically ● If the batteries are removed and left out of the
goes into sleep mode and the monitor turns off camera for about 3 days*1, the date and time settings
if there is no operation for 3 minutes when the return to the default setting, and must be reset.
camera is turned on. No picture is taken even if *1
The time until the date and time settings return to
the shutter button is fully pressed in this mode. the default setting varies depending on how long
Operate the zoom lever or other buttons to restore the batteries have been loaded.
the camera from sleep mode before taking a
“Date, time, time zone, and language” (p. 15)
picture. If the camera is left for another 12 minutes,
it automatically turns off. Press the n button Miscellaneous
to turn the camera on. “The camera makes a noise when taking pictures”.
● Press the q button to switch to the shooting ● The camera may activate the lens and make a
mode. noise even if no operation is performed. This
● Wait until #(flash charge) stops blinking before is because the camera automatically performs
taking pictures. actions of auto focus as far as it is ready to shoot.
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Error message Error message Corrective action
When one of the messages below is displayed on the Problem with selected image
monitor, check the corrective action. Use photo retouch software, etc. to
The Image Cannot edit the image on a computer.
Be Edited
Error message Corrective action
Battery problem
Card problem Charge the battery.
Insert a new card. Battery Empty
Card Error
Card problem Connection problem
The card write-protect switch is Connect the camera and computer
set to the “LOCK” side. Release No Connection or printer correctly.
Write Protect the switch.
Printer problem
Internal memory problem Load paper into the printer.
• Insert a card. No Paper
Memory Full • Erase unwanted images.*1
Printer problem
Card problem Refill the ink in the printer.
• Replace the card. No Ink
Card Full • Erase unwanted images.*1
Printer problem
Card problem
Card Setup
Remove the jammed paper.
Use FG to select [Format], and Jammed
press the A button. Next, use
Power Off
Format
FG to select [Yes], and press the Printer problem

Settings
Set OK
A button.*2 Return to the status where the
Changed*3
printer can be used.
Internal memory problem
Printer problem
Memory Setup
Use FG to select [Memory

Power Off Turn off the camera and printer,
Memory Format
Format], and press the A button.
check the printer for any problems,
Next, use FG to select [Yes], and Print Error
Set OK
and then turn the power on again.
press the A button.*2
Problem with selected image
Internal memory/Card problem
Use a computer to print.
Take pictures before viewing them. Cannot Print*4
No Picture
*1
Before erasing important images, download them to a
Problem with selected image
computer.
Use photo retouch software, etc. *2
All data will be erased.
to view the image on a computer. *3
This is displayed, for instance, when the printer’s paper
Picture Error If the image still cannot be viewed,
tray has been removed. Do not operate the printer while
the image file is corrupted.
making the print settings on the camera.
*4
This camera may be unable to print images taken by
other cameras.
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Shooting tips
When you are unsure of how to take a picture that you
Object with no vertical lines*1
envision, refer to the information below.
Focusing
*1
It is also effective to compose the shot by holding the
“Focusing on the subject” camera vertically to focus, and then returning to the
horizontal position to take the picture.
● Taking a picture of a subject not in the center
of the screen
After focusing on an object at the same distance
as the subject, compose the shot, and take the When objects are at different
picture. distances
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 movement
automatically to focus on it continuously. Fast-moving object
● Taking a picture of a shadowy subject
Using the AF illuminator makes focusing easier.
[AF Illuminat.] (p. 36)
● Taking a picture of subjects where autofocus
is difficult
In the following cases, after focusing on an object The subject is not in the center of
the frame
(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
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● Taking pictures using exposure compensation
Camera shake (p. 29)
Adjust the brightness while viewing the screen for
“Taking pictures without camera shake” taking the picture. Normally, taking pictures of white
subjects (such as snow) results in images that are
● Taking pictures using [Image Stabilizer] (p. 36)
darker than the actual subject. Use the exposure
The image pickup device shifts to correct for compensation to adjust in the positive (+) direction
camera shake even if the ISO sensitivity is not to express whites as they appear. When taking
increased. This function is also effective when pictures of black subjects, on the other hand, it is
taking pictures at a high zoom magnification. effective to adjust in the negative (-) direction.
● Shooting movies using [IS Movie Mode] (p. 36)
● Select [C Sport] in the scene mode (p. 23)
Color hue
The [C Sport] mode uses a fast shutter speed and
can reduce the blur incurred by a moving subject.
“Taking pictures with colors at the same shade as
● Taking pictures at a high ISO sensitivity
they appear”
If a high ISO sensitivity is selected, pictures can
● Taking pictures by selecting white balance
be taken at a high shutter speed even at locations
(p. 29)
where a flash cannot be used.
Best results in most environments can normally
“Selecting the ISO sensitivity” (p. 30)
be obtained with the [WB Auto] setting, but for
some subjects, you should try experimenting
Exposure (brightness) with different settings. (This is especially true for
sunshade under a clear sky, mixed natural and
artificial light settings, and so on.)
“Taking pictures with the right brightness”
● Taking pictures of a subject against a backlight
Faces or backgrounds are bright even when shot Image quality
against backlight.
[Shadow Adjust] (p. 35) “Taking sharper pictures”
● Taking pictures using [Face/iESP] (p. 35) ● Taking pictures with the optical zoom
Appropriate exposure is obtained for a face against Avoid using digital zoom (p. 36) to take pictures.
backlight, and the face is brightened. ● Taking pictures at a low ISO sensitivity
● Taking pictures using [n] for [ESP/n] If the picture is taken with a high ISO sensitivity,
(p. 35) noise (small colored spots and color unevenness
Brightness is matched with a subject in the center that were not in the original image) can occur, and
of the screen and the image is not affected by the image can appear grainy.
background light. “Selecting the ISO sensitivity” (p. 30)
● Taking pictures using [Fill In] (p. 19) 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)
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Playback/Editing tips
Panorama
“Taking pictures so that the frames are stitched Playback
smoothly”
● A tip for panoramic shooting
“Playing images in the internal memory and card”
Taking pictures by pivoting with the camera at the
● Remove the card and display the images in
center prevents shifting of the image. When taking
internal memory
pictures of close objects in particular, pivoting with
the lens end at the center produces favorable ● “Inserting the battery and card” (p. 11)
results.
“Viewing images with high picture quality on a high-
[Panorama] (p. 25) definition TV”
● Connect the camera to the TV using an HDMI
Batteries cable (sold separately)
● “To play back camera images on a TV” (p. 46)
“Making batteries last longer”
● Set [Power Save] (p. 47) to [On] Editing
“Erasing the sound recorded to a still image”
● Record over the sound with silence when
playing back the image
“Adding sound to still images [R]” (p. 38)
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Appendix
Camera care Caution:
There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced
Exterior with the incorrect battery type.
Dispose of the used battery following the instructions.
• Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty,
(p. 66)
soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe
the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a • Power consumption by the camera varies depending on
dry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach, which functions are used.
use a cloth soaked in clean water and wrung well. • During the conditions described below, power is
consumed continuously and the battery becomes
Monitor exhausted quickly.
• Wipe gently with a soft cloth. • The zoom is used repeatedly.
Lens • The shutter button is pressed halfway repeatedly in
• Blow dust off the lens with a commercial blower, then shooting mode, activating the auto focus.
wipe gently with a lens cleaner. • A picture is displayed on the monitor for an extended
period of time.
Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or • The camera is connected to a printer.
alcohol, or chemically treated cloth. • Using an exhausted battery may cause the camera to
Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left turn off without displaying the battery level warning.
dirty. • The included USB-AC adapter F-2AC is designed to be
Battery/USB-AC adapter used only with this camera. Other cameras cannot be
charged with this USB-AC adapter.
• Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
• Do not connect the included USB-AC adapter F-2AC to
equipment other than this camera.
Storage • For plug-in type USB-AC adapter:
The included USB-AC adapter F-2AC is intended to be
• When storing the camera for extended periods, remove correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.
the battery, USB-AC adapter and card, and keep in a
cool, dry place that is well ventilated.
• Periodically insert the battery and test the camera Using a separately sold AC adapter
functions. The USB-AC adapter F-3AC (sold separately) can be
Avoid leaving the camera in places where chemical used with this camera. Do not use any AC adapter other
products are handled since this may result in than the dedicated one. When using F-3AC, be sure to
corrosion. use the USB cable included with this camera.
Do not use any other AC adapter with this camera.
Battery and USB-AC adapter

Using a separately sold charger
• This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery
(LI-50B). No other type of batteries can be used. A charger (LI-50C: sold separately) can be used to charge
the battery.
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Using your charger and USB-AC SD/SDHC/SDXC card write-protect switch
adapter abroad The SD/SDHC/SDXC card body has a write-protect
switch.
• The charger and USB-AC adapter can be used in If you set the switch to the “LOCK” side, you will not be
most home electrical sources within the range of 100 V able to write to the card, delete data or format. Return the
to 240 V AC (50/60Hz) around the world. However, switch to enable writing.
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 LOCK
match the wall outlet. For details, ask at your local

electrical shop or travel agent.
• Do not use travel voltage converters as they could
damage your charger and USB-AC adapter.
Eye-Fi card Checking the image saving location

The memory indicator shows whether the internal memory
• Use commercially available Eye-Fi cards. or card is being used during shooting and playback.
• The Eye-Fi card may become hot during use.
• When using an Eye-Fi card, the battery may run out faster. Current memory indicator
• When using an Eye-Fi card, the camera may function v: Internal memory is being used
more slowly.
w: Card is being used
Using the card Current memory

indicator
A card (and internal memory) also corresponds to the P

film that records images in a film camera. Otherwise, the
recorded images (data) can be erased, and retouching is 0.0
also available with the use of a computer. Cards can be WB
AUTO
ISO
removed from the camera and exchanged, but this is not 00:34
AUTO
possible with the internal memory. Use of larger capacity 4 14M

cards enables you to take more pictures. Shooting mode 4/30
Cards compatible with this camera

SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi card (for compatibility card
details, visit the Olympus website.)
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Playback mode
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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.
Readout/recording process of the card

During shooting, the current memory indicator lights up
in red while the camera is writing data. Never open the
battery/card compartment cover or unplug the USB cable.
This can not only damage the image data but also render
the internal memory or card unusable.
0.0
WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
00:34
4 14M
Lights up in red
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Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the
internal memory and cards
The figures in the following tables are quoted only as a rough guideline. The actual number of storable pictures or
continuous recording lengths will differ according to the shooting conditions and memory cards used.
The figures in the table below are the number of the storable pictures when using the internal memory formatted.
[Memory Format]/[Format] (p. 42)
Still pictures
Number of storable still pictures
IMAGE SIZE COMPRESSION
Internal memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card (4GB)
L 8 561
6 4288x3216
M 17 1,097
L 15 957
4 3264x2448
M 29 1,856
L 24 1,527
n 2560x1920
M 46 2,873
L 38 2,413
3 2048x1536
M 75 4,641
L 62 3,893
2 1600x1200
M 118 7,099
L 94 5,746
1 1280x960
M 180 10,971
L 316 17,240
7 640x480
M 542 30,170
L 11 744
K 4288x2416
M 23 1,454
L 57 3,549
0 1920x1080
M 111 6,704
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Movies
Continuous recording length
IMAGE SIZE IMAGE QUALITY Internal memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card (4GB)
With sound Without sound With sound Without sound
L 37 sec. 38 sec. 29 min. 29 min.
L 1280x720*1
M 1 min. 15 sec. 1 min. 16 sec. 29 min. 29 min.
L 1 min. 15 sec. 1 min. 16 sec. 83 min. 40 sec. 87 min. 19 sec.
8 640x480
M 2 min. 27 sec. 2 min. 33 sec. 167 min. 20 sec. 167 min. 23 sec.
9 320x240 L 2 min. 27 sec. 2 min. 33 sec. 167 min. 20 sec. 167 min. 23 sec.
*1
The continuous recording length is up to 29 minutes in the HD quality specified.
The maximum file size of a single movie is 4 GB, regardless of the capacity of the card.
Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken

Either erase unwanted images, or connect the camera to a computer or other device to save the images, and then erase
the images in the internal memory or card. [Erase] (p. 21, 40), [Sel. Image] (p. 41), [All Erase] (p. 41),
[Memory Format]/[Format] (p. 42)
EN 63
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Water and Moisture — For precautions on products with
weatherproof designs, read the weatherproofing sections.
Location — To avoid damage to the product, mount the product
securely on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket.
CAUTION Power Source — Connect this product only to the power
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK source described on the product label.
DO NOT OPEN Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using a USB-AC
adapter, remove it from the wall outlet immediately.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL Foreign Objects — To avoid personal injury, never insert a
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). metal object into the product.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Heat — Never use or store this product near any heat source
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of
SERVICE PERSONNEL. equipment or appliance that generates heat, including stereo
amplifiers.
An exclamation mark enclosed in a
triangle alerts you to important operating
Handling the Camera
and maintenance instructions in the
documentation provided with the product.
DANGER If the product is used without observing WARNING
the information given under this symbol, • Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.
serious injury or death may result. • Do not use the flash and LED (including AF illuminator) on
people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range.
WARNING If the product is used without observing
• You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your
the information given under this symbol,
subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject’s eyes could
injury or death may result.
cause a momentary loss of vision.
CAUTION If the product is used without observing • Keep young children and infants away from the camera.
the information given under this symbol, • Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young
minor personal injury, damage to the children and infants to prevent the following dangerous
equipment, or loss of valuable data may situations which could cause serious injury:
result. • Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing
strangulation.
WARNING! • Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, parts.
NEVER DISASSEMBLE, EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT • Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of
TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY another child.
ENVIRONMENT. • Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the
camera.
General Precautions • Do not look at the sun or strong lights with the camera.
• Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places.
Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all • Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing.
operating instructions. Save all manuals and documentation • Use SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards or Eye-Fi cards only.
for future reference. Never use other types of cards.
Cleaning — Always unplug this product from the wall outlet If you accidently insert another type of card into the camera,
before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never contact an authorized distributor or service center. Do not try to
use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or any type of remove the card by force.
organic solvent to clean this product. • If you find that the USB-AC adapter is extremely hot or notice
Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it, unplug the
product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. power plug from wall outlet immediately and stop using it.
Then, contact an authorized distributor or service center.
64 EN
• Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct
CAUTION sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle,
• Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual near a heat source, etc.
odors, noise, or smoke around it. • To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals,
• Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of batteries.
cause a fire or burn your hands. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any
• Never hold or operate the camera with wet hands. way, solder, etc.
• Do not leave the camera in places where it may be subject • If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately
to extremely high temperatures. with clear, cold running water and seek medical attention
• Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some immediately.
circumstances, cause the camera to catch fire. Do not use • Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a
the charger or USB-AC adapter if it is covered (such as a child accidentally swallows a battery, seek medical attention
blanket). This could cause overheating, resulting in fire. immediately.
• Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a low- • If you cannot remove the battery from the camera, contact an
temperature burn. authorized distributor or service center. Do not try to remove
• When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can the battery by force.
result in a low-temperature burn. Pay attention to the Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) may produce
following: heat or an explosion.
• When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. If you
hold on to the camera in this state, a low-temperature burn WARNING
may be caused. • Keep batteries dry at all times.
• In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the • To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a
temperature of the camera’s body may be lower than the fire or explosion, use only batteries recommended for use with
environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves when this product.
handling the camera in cold temperatures. • Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating
• Be careful with the strap. instructions.
• Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera. It could • If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the
easily catch on stray objects and cause serious damage. specified time, stop charging them and do not use them.
• Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken.
Battery Handling Precautions • If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or
becomes abnormal in any other way during operation, stop
Follow these important guidelines to prevent using the camera.
batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, • If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the
exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns. clothing and flush the affected area with clean, running cold
water immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical
DANGER attention immediately.
• The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. • Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.
Charge the battery with the specified USB-AC adapter or
charger. Do not use any other USB-AC adapters or chargers. CAUTION
• Never heat or incinerate batteries. • Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for leaks,
• Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent discoloration, warping, or any other abnormality.
them from coming into contact with any metal objects such as • The battery may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid
jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc. minor burns, do not remove it immediately after using the camera.
• Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the
camera for a long period.
EN 65
Caution for Usage Environment Battery
• To protect the high-precision technology contained in this • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus.
product, never leave the camera in the places listed below, no Do not use any other type of battery.
matter if in use or storage: • If the battery’s terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure
• Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go may result. Wipe the battery well with a dry cloth before use.
through extreme changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, • Always charge a battery when using it for the first time, or if it
or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidifiers. has not been used for a long period.
• In sandy or dusty environments. • When operating the camera with battery power at low
• Near flammable items or explosives. temperatures, try to keep the camera and spare battery
• In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain. When using as warm as possible. A battery that has run down at low
products with weatherproof designs, read their manuals as well. temperatures may be restored after it is warmed at room
• In places prone to strong vibrations. temperature.
• Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations. • The number of pictures you can take may vary depending on
• When attaching the camera to or removing it from a tripod, the shooting conditions or battery.
rotate the tripod screw, not the camera. • Before going on a long trip, and especially before traveling
• Before transporting the camera, remove a tripod and all other abroad, purchase extra batteries. A recommended battery may
non-OLYMPUS accessories. be difficult to obtain while traveling.
• Do not touch electric contacts on cameras. • When storing the battery for a long period, select a cool
• Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the sun. This may location for storage.
cause lens or shutter curtain damage, color failure, ghosting on • Please recycle batteries to help save our planet’s resources.
the image pickup device, or may possibly cause fires. When you throw away dead batteries, be sure to cover their
• Do not push or pull severely on the lens. terminals and always observe local laws and regulations.
• Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the
batteries. Select a cool, dry location for storage to prevent Monitor
condensation or mold from forming inside the camera. After
storage, test the camera by turning it on and pressing the • Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may
shutter button to make sure that it is operating normally. become vague, resulting in a playback mode failure or damage
• The camera may malfunction if it is used in a location where to the monitor.
it is subject to a magnetic/electromagnetic field, radio waves, • A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the monitor, but
or high voltage, such as near a TV set, microwave, video this is not a malfunction.
game, loud speakers, large monitor unit, TV/radio tower, or • When a subject is viewed diagonally in the camera, the
transmission towers. In such cases, turn the camera off and on edges may appear zigzagged on the monitor. This is not a
again before further operation. malfunction; it will be less noticeable in playback mode.
• Always observe the operating environment restrictions • In places subject to low temperatures, the monitor may take a
described in the camera’s manual. long time to turn on or its color may change temporarily. When
using the camera in extremely cold places, it is a good idea to
occasionally place it in a warm place. The monitor exhibiting
poor performance due to low temperatures will recover in
normal temperatures.
• The monitor of this product is manufactured with high-quality
accuracy, however, there may be a stuck or dead pixel on the
monitor. These pixels do not have any influence on the image
to be saved. Because of the characteristics, the unevenness
of the color or brightness may also be found depending on the
angle, but this is due to the structure of the monitor. This is not
a malfunction.
66 EN
Legal and Other Notices FCC Notice
• Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding • Radio and Television Interference
any damages, or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully, • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
or any request from a third person, which are caused by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this
inappropriate use of this product. equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to
• Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
any damages or any benefit expected by using this unit to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
lawfully which are caused by erasing picture data. provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
Disclaimer of Warranty
• This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
• Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
expressed or implied, by or concerning any content of these with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
written materials or software, and in no event shall be liable communications.
for any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any • However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
particular purpose or for any consequential, incidental or occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
indirect damages (including but not limited to damages for loss harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
of business profits, business interruption and loss of business be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
information) arising from the use or inability to use these encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
written materials or software or equipment. Some countries do the following measures:
not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential • Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna.
or incidental damages or of the implied warranty, so the above • Increase the distance between the camera and receiver.
limitations may not apply to you. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from
• Olympus reserves all rights to this manual. that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
Warning for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cable should
be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal
Unauthorized photographing or use of copyrighted material computers (PC).
may violate applicable copyright laws. Olympus assumes no
responsibility for unauthorized photographing, use or other acts Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
that infringe upon the rights of copyright owners. would void the user’s authority to operate it.
Copyright Notice Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery,

All rights reserved. No part of these written materials or this Battery Charger and USB-AC adapter
software may be reproduced or used in any form or by any We strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus
means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying dedicated rechargeable battery, battery charger and USB-AC
and recording or the use of any type of information storage adapter with this camera. Using a non-genuine rechargeable
and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of battery, battery charger and/or USB-AC adapter may result
Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the in fire or personal injury due to leakage, heating, ignition or
information contained in these written materials or software, or damage to the battery. Olympus does not assume any liability
for damages resulting from the use of the information contained for accidents or damage that may result from the use of a
therein. Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and battery, battery charger and/or USB-AC adapter that are not
contents of this publication or software without obligation or genuine Olympus accessories.
advance notice.
EN 67
For customers in North and South America OLYMPUS WORLDWIDE LIMITED WARRANTY -
IMAGING PRODUCTS
For customers in USA Olympus warrants that the enclosed Olympus® imaging
Declaration of Conformity product(s) and related Olympus® accessories (individually
Model Number: SP-810UZ a “Product” and collectively the “Products”) will be free from
Trade Name: OLYMPUS defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and
Responsible Party: service for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
If any Product proves to be defective within the one-year
Address: 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, warranty period, the customer must return the defective Product
Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. to any of Olympus Service Centers, following the procedure
Telephone Number: 484-896-5000 set forth below (See “WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS
NEEDED”).
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards Olympus, at its sole discretion, will repair, replace, or adjust
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE the defective Product, provided that Olympus investigation and
factory inspection disclose that (a) such defect developed under
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
normal and proper use and (b) the Product is covered under this
subject to the following two conditions:
limited warranty.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
Repair, replacement, or adjustment of defective Products shall
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
be Olympus’s sole obligation and the customer’s sole remedy
interference that may cause undesired operation.
hereunder.
The customer is liable and shall pay for shipment of the
For customers in CANADA Products to the Olympus Service Center.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES- Olympus shall not be obligated to perform preventive
003. maintenance, installation, deinstallation, or maintenance.
Olympus reserves the right to (i) use reconditioned, refurbished,
and/or serviceable used parts (that meet Olympus’s quality
assurance standards) for warranty or any other repairs and (ii)
make any internal or external design and/or feature changes
on or to its products without any liability to incorporate such
changes on or to the Products.
68 EN
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH
WARRANTY ABOVE, OLYMPUS MAKES NO AND DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER
Excluded from this limited warranty and not warranted by REPRESENTATIONS, GUARANTIES, CONDITIONS, AND
Olympus in any fashion, either express, implied, or by statute, WARRANTIES CONCERNING THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER
are: DIRECT OR INDIRECT, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OR ARISING
(a) products and accessories not manufactured by Olympus UNDER ANY STATUTE, ORDINANCE, COMMERCIAL
and/or not bearing the “OLYMPUS” brand label (the USAGE OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
warranty coverage for products and accessories of other TO ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AS TO THE
manufacturers, which may be distributed by Olympus, is the SUITABILITY, DURABILITY, DESIGN, OPERATION, OR
responsibility of the manufacturers of such products and CONDITON OF THE PRODUCTS (OR ANY PART THEREOF)
accessories in accordance with the terms and duration of OR THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCTS OR THEIR
such manufacturers’ warranties); FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR RELATING
(b) any Product which has been disassembled, repaired, TO THE INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT,
tampered with, altered, changed, or modified by persons OR OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHT USED OR INCLUDED
other than Olympus’s own authorized service personnel THEREIN.
unless repair by others is made with the written consent of IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLY AS A MATTER OF
Olympus; LAW, THEY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF
(c) defects or damage to the Products resulting from wear, THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
tear, misuse, abuse, negligence, sand, liquids, impact, SOME STATES MAY NOT RECOGNIZE A DISCLAIMER OR
improper storage, nonperformance of scheduled operator LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND/OR LIMITATION OF
and maintenance items, battery leakage, use of non- LIABILITY SO THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS AND EXCLUSIONS
“OLYMPUS” brand accessories, consumables, or supplies, MAY NOT APPLY.
or use of the Products in combination with non-compatible THE CUSTOMER MAY ALSO HAVE DIFFERENT AND/OR
devices; ADDITIONAL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES THAT VARY FROM
(d) software programs; STATE TO STATE.
(e) supplies and consumables (including but not limited to THE CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT
lamps, ink, paper, film, prints, negatives, cables and OLYMPUS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
batteries); and/or DAMAGES THAT THE CUSTOMER MAY INCUR FROM
(f) Products which do not contain a validly placed and recorded DELAYED SHIPMENT, PRODUCT FAILURE, PRODUCT
Olympus serial number, unless they are a model on which DESIGN, SELECTION, OR PRODUCTION, IMAGE OR DATA
Olympus does not place and record serial numbers. LOSS OR IMPAIRMENT OR FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE,
WHETHER LIABILITY IS ASSERTED IN CONTRACT, TORT
(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT PRODUCT
LIABILITY) OR OTHERWISE. IN NO EVENT SHALL
OLYMPUS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND
(INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF PROFITS OR
LOSS OF USE), WHETHER OR NOT OLYMPUS SHALL BE
OR SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
POTENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE.
EN 69
Representations and warranties made by any person, including WHERE TO SEND PRODUCT FOR SERVICE
but not limited to dealers, representatives, salespersons, or See “WORLDWIDE WARRANTY” for the nearest service center.
agents of Olympus, which are inconsistent or in conflict with
or in addition to the terms of this limited warranty, shall not be INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY SERVICE
binding upon Olympus unless reduced to writing and approved International warranty service is available under this warranty.
by an expressly authorized officer of Olympus.
This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive statement of
For customers in Europe
warranty which Olympus agrees to provide with respect to the
Products and it shall supersede all prior and contemporaneous “CE” mark indicates that this product complies
oral or written agreements, understandings, proposals, and with the European requirements for safety,
communications pertaining to the subject matter hereof. health, environment and customer protection.
This limited warranty is exclusively for the benefit of the original “CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in
customer and cannot be transferred or assigned. Europe.
WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE
The customer must transfer any image or other data saved on Annex IV] indicates separate collection of waste
a Product to another image or data storage medium and/or electrical and electronic equipment in the EU
remove any film from the Product prior to sending the Product to countries.
Olympus for service. Please do not throw the equipment into the
domestic refuse.
IN NO EVENT SHALL OLYMPUS BE RESPONSIBLE FOR Please use the return and collection systems
SAVING, KEEPING OR MAINTAINING ANY IMAGE OR DATA available in your country for the disposal of
SAVED ON A PRODUCT RECEIVED BY IT FOR SERVICE, OR this product.
ON ANY FILM CONTAINED WITHIN A PRODUCT RECEIVED BY
IT FOR SERVICE, NOR SHALL OLYMPUS BE RESPONSIBLE
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin
FOR ANY DAMAGES IN THE EVENT ANY IMAGE OR DATA IS
Directive 2006/66/EC Annex II] indicates
LOST OR IMPAIRED WHILE SERVICE IS BEING PERFORMED
separate collection of waste batteries in the
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT, INDIRECT,
EU countries.
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES,
Please do not throw the batteries into the
LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOSS OF USE), WHETHER OR NOT
domestic refuse. Please use the return and
OLYMPUS SHALL BE OR SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE
collection systems available in your country for
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH POTENTIAL LOSS OR IMPAIRMENT.
the disposal of the waste batteries.
Package the Product carefully using ample padding material to
prevent damage in transit and either deliver it to the Authorized
Olympus Dealer that sold you the Product or ship it postage
prepaid and insured to any of our Olympus Service Centers.
When returning Products for service, your package should
include the following:
1 Sales receipt showing date and place of purchase.
2 Copy of this limited warranty bearing the Product serial
number corresponding to the serial number on the
Product (unless it is a model on which Olympus does not
place and record serial numbers).
3 A detailed description of the problem.
4 Sample prints, negatives, digital prints (or files on disk) if
available and related to the problem.
When service is completed, the Product will be returned to you
postage prepaid.
70 EN
Provisions of warranty e. Any defect that occurs due to careless or improper
1 If this product proves to be defective, although it has been storage (such as keeping the product under conditions
used properly (in accordance with the written Handling of high temperature and humidity, near insect repellents
Care and Operating instructions supplied with it), during the such as naphthalene or harmful drugs, etc.), improper
applicable national warranty period and has been purchased maintenance, etc.
from an authorized Olympus distributor within the business f. Any defect that occurs due to exhausted batteries, etc.
area of Olympus Europa Holding GmbH as stipulated on g. Any defect that occurs due to sand, mud, etc. entering the
the website: http://www.olympus.com this product will be inside of the product casing.
repaired, or at Olympus’s option replaced, free of charge. To h. When the Guarantee Certificate is not returned with the
claim under this warranty the customer must take the product product.
before the end of the applicable national warranty period to i. When any alterations whatsoever are made to the
the dealer where the product was purchased or any other Guarantee Certificate regarding the year, month and date
Olympus service station within the business area of Olympus of purchase, the customer’s name, the dealer’s name, and
Europa Holding GmbH as stipulated on the website: http:// the serial number.
www.olympus.com. During the one year period of the World j. When proof of purchase is not presented with this
Wide Guarantee the customer may turn the product in at Guarantee Certificate.
any Olympus service station. Please notice that not in all 3 This Guarantee applies to the product only; the Guarantee
countries such Olympus service station exists. does not apply to any other accessory equipment, such as
2 The customer shall transport the product to the dealer or the case, strap, lens cap and batteries.
Olympus authorized service station at his own risk and shall 4 Olympus’s sole liability under this Guarantee shall be limited
be responsible for any costs incurred in transporting the to repairing or replacing the product. Any liability under the
product. Guarantee for indirect or consequential loss or damage of
Provisions of Guarantee any kind incurred or suffered by the customer due to a defect
1 “OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP., Shinjuku Monolith, 2-3-1 of the product, and in particular any loss or damage caused
Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan grants a to any lenses, films, other equipment or accessories used
one year World Wide Guarantee. This worldwide Guarantee with the product or for any loss resulting from a delay in repair
must be presented at an Olympus authorized repair service or loss of data, is excluded. Compelling regulations by law
station before any repair can be made under conditions remain unaffected by this.
of this Guarantee. This Guarantee is valid only if the Notes regarding Guarantee maintenance
Guarantee Certificate and proof of purchase are presented 1 This Guarantee will only be valid if the Guarantee Certificate
at the Olympus repair service station. Please note that this is duly completed by Olympus or an authorized dealer or
Guarantee is in addition to and does not affect the customer’s other documents contain sufficient proof. Therefore, please
legal warranty rights under the applicable national legislation make sure that your name, the name of the dealer, the
governing the sale of consumer goods mentioned above. serial number and the year, month and date of purchase
2 This Guarantee does not cover the following and the are all completed or the original invoice or the sales receipt
customer will be required to pay repair charge, even for (indicating the dealer’s name, the date of purchase and
defects occurring within the Guarantee period referred to product type) is attached to this Guarantee Certificate.
above. Olympus reserves the right to refuse free-of-charge service
a. Any defect that occurs due to mishandling (such as an if neither Guarantee Certificate is completed nor the above
operation performed that is not mentioned in the Handling document is attached or if the information contained in it is
Care or other sections of the instructions, etc.) incomplete or illegible.
b. Any defect that occurs due to repair, modification, cleaning, 2 Since this Guarantee Certificate will not be re-issued, keep it
etc. performed by anyone other than Olympus or an in a safe place.
Olympus authorized service station. * Please refer to the list on the web site: http://www.olympus.
c. Any defect or damage that occurs due to transport, a fall, com for the authorized international Olympus service
shock, etc. after purchase of the product. network.
d. Any defect or damage that occurs due to fire, earthquake,
flood damage, thunderbolt, other natural disasters,
environmental pollution and irregular voltage sources.
EN 71
For customers in Asia 4 This Warranty applies to the product only; the Warranty does
not apply to any other accessory equipment, such as the
Provisions of warranty case, strap, lens cap and batteries.
1 lf this product proves to be defective, although it has been 5 Olympus’ sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to
used properly (in accordance with the written Handling Care repairing or replacing the product and any liability for indirect
and Operating instructions supplied with it), during a period or consequential loss or damage of any kind incurred or
of up to one year from the date of purchase this product suffered by the customer due to a defect in the product, and
will be repaired, or at Olympus’s option replaced, free of in particular any loss or damage caused to any film or lenses
charge. To claim under warranty the customer must take the or other equipment or accessories used with the product or
product and this Warranty certificate before the end of the for any loss resulting from delay in repair, is excluded.
one year warranty period to the dealer where the product was Notes;
purchased or any Olympus authorized service station listed in 1 This Warranty is in addition to and does not affect the
the instructions and request the necessary repairs. customer’s statutory right.
2 The customer shall transport the product to the dealer or 2 lf you have any queries regarding this Warranty, call any
Olympus authorized service station at his own risk and shall of the Olympus authorized service stations listed in the
be responsible for any costs incurred in transporting the instructions.
product.
Notes regarding warranty maintenance
3 This warranty does not cover the following and the customer
1 This Warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certificate is
will be required to pay repair charge, even for defects
duly completed by Olympus or the dealer. Make sure that
occurring within the one year period referred to above.
your name, the name of the dealer, the serial number and the
a. Any defect that occurs due to mishandling (such as an
year, month and date of purchase are all completed.
operation performed that is not mentioned in the Handling
2 Since this Warranty Certificate will not be re-issued, keep it in
Care or other sections of the instructions, etc.)
a safe place.
b. Any defect that occurs due to repair, modification, cleaning,
3 Any request for repair by a customer in same country where
etc. performed by anyone other than Olympus or an
the product was purchased shall be subject to the terms
Olympus authorized service station.
of the warranty issued by the Olympus distributor in that
c. Any defect or damage that occurs due to transport, a fall,
country. Where the local Olympus distributor does not issue a
shock, etc. after purchase of the product.
separate warranty or where the customer is not in the country
d. Any defect or damage that occurs due to fire, earthquake,
where the product was purchased the terms of this worldwide
flood damage, thunderbolt, other natural disasters,
warranty shall apply.
environmental pollution and irregular voltage sources.
4 Where applicable, this Warranty is valid worldwide. The
e. Any defect that occurs due to careless or improper
Olympus authorized service stations listed in this Warranty
storage (such as keeping the product under conditions
will gladly honor it.
of high temperature and humidity, near insect repellents
* Please refer to the appended list for the authorized
such as naphthalene or harmful drugs, etc.), improper
international Olympus service network.
maintenance, etc.
f. Any defect that occurs due to exhausted batteries, etc. Disclaimer of Warranty
g. Any defect that occurs due to sand, mud, etc. entering the Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either
inside of the product casing. expressed or implied, by or concerning any content if these
h. When this Warranty Certificate is not returned with the written materials or software, and in no event shall be liable
product. for any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any
i. When any alterations whatsoever are made to the particular purpose or for any consequential, incidental or
Warranty Certificate regarding the year, month and date of indirect damages (including but not limited to damages for loss
purchase, the customer’s name, the dealer’s name, and of business profits, business interruption and loss of business
the serial number. information) arising from the use of inability to use these written
j. When proof of purchase is not presented with this materials or software. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
Warranty Certificate. limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so
the above limitations may not apply to you.
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Trademarks
• IBM is a registered trademark of International Business
Machines Corporation.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.
• The SDHC/SDXC logo is a trademark.
• Eye-Fi is a registered trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc.
• All other company and product names are registered
trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners.
• The standards for camera file systems referred to in this
manual are the “Design rule for Camera File system/DCF”
standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC

PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL
AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC
STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE
AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER
ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO
PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO
LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR
ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP://WWW.
MPEGLA.COM
The software in this camera may include third party

software. Any third party software is subject to the
terms and conditions, imposed by the owners or
licensors of that software, under which software is
provided to you.
Those terms and other third party software notices,
if any, may be found in the software notice PDF file
stored within the accompanying CD-ROM or at
http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/imsg/
digicamera/download/notice/notice.cfm
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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 : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching III, PictBridge
standards
3D still image : MP format
Sound with still : Wave format
pictures
Movie : MPEG-4AVC./H.264
Memory : Internal memory
SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi card
No. of effective pixels : 14,000,000 pixels
Image pickup device : 1/2.3” CCD (primary color filter)
Lens : Olympus lens 4.5 to 90 mm, f3.0 to 6.9
(Equivalent to 25 to 500 mm on a 35 mm film)
Photometric system : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system

Shutter speed : 4 to 1/2000 sec.
Shooting range
Normal : 0.1 m (0.3 ft.) to (W),
1.6 m (5.2 ft.) to (T)
Macro mode : 0.1 m (0.3 ft.) to (W),
1.6 m (5.2 ft.) to (T)
Super macro : 0.01 m (0.03 ft.) to (W only)
mode
Monitor : 3.0” TFT color LCD display, 460,000 dots
Connector : Multi-connector (DC-IN jack, USB connector, A/V OUT jack)/
HDMI micro connector (type D)
Automatic calendar : 2000 up to 2099
system
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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-50B) or separately sold AC adapter
Dimensions Width x : 106.5 mm x 68.7 mm x 39.5 mm
Height x Depth (4.2 x 2.6 x 1.5 in.)
(excluding protrusions)
Weight : 216 g (7.6 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)
Temperature : 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) (charging)
USB-AC adapter (F-2AC)

Model No. : F-2AC-1A/F-2AC-2A/F-2AC-1B/F-2AC-2B
Power requirements : AC 100 to 240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output : DC 5 V, 500 mA
Temperature : 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) (operation)/
-20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) (storage)
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia

Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC.
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DIGITAL CAMERA

Attaching the camera strap and lens cap

• Attach the strap to the other

Shooting mode display

Using the Buttons

Zoom lever (p. 18, 22)

R button (shooting movies) (p. 17)

q button (switching between

E button (menu guide) (p. 22)

F (up) /INFO button

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

Operation guides displayed at the bottom of the screen

0.0 Function menu

4 14M NORM MENU

Shooting Setup menu

To select the shooting mode

1 Press the  button. 3 Use FG to select the desired submenu 1

Press H to select the page tabs. Use FG

2 ESP/ ESP 2 ESP/ ESP

5 Press the  button to complete the

1 Shooting mode ...........p. 16, 23 0 q (Shooting menu 2) .....p. 36 cr (Settings 1) .............. p. 42

“Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous

2 Register your Olympus product.

1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.

Macintosh 3 Copy the camera manual.

2 Use FG to select the year for [Y]. Summer Set OK

In this mode, automatic shooting settings are activated Monitor

2 Press the n button to turn on the camera.

4 14M NORM MENU

“Focusing” (p. 56)

To turn off the camera

Image size Zoom bar

Optical zoom: 36× 14M

To take larger images [Digital Zoom]

Changing the shooting information

3 Use HI to select the setting option, and Detailed

The green section shows

To play back movies

Press the q button.

4/30 Movie Play OK ’11/10/26 12:30

Movie During playback

Press the A button to pause

2 Turn the wheel controller to select an image.

Keep turning the wheel controller to fast forward or

1 Display the image you want to erase and

Use F to display the first frame

Turn the wheel controller to

To stop movie playback

Index view Detailed

1/1000 F3.0 2.0

W T “Reading a histogram” (p. 20)

Using the menu guide

To select an image in index view

1 Set the shooting mode to M. 4 14M NORM MENU

The icon changes depending on the scene

Icon indicating the scene mode

no other pictures can be taken.

Icon indicating P mode