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DIGITAL CAMERA
X-560WP Instruction Manual
● Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. ● We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. ● In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify information contained in this manual. ● The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product.
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Step
Checking the contents of the box
Strap
LI-42B Lithium Ion Battery
LI-41C Battery Charger
Digital camera USB cable
AV cable
microSD Attachment
Other accessories not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), OLYMPUS Master 2, warranty card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
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Step
Step
Preparing the Camera
Shooting and Playing Back Images
“Preparing the Camera” (p. 10)
“Shooting, Playback, and Erasing” (p. 14)
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Step
Step
How to Use the Camera
Printing
“Three Types of Setting Operations” (p. 3)
“Direct printing (PictBridge)” (p. 34) “Print Reservations (DPOF)” (p. 37)
Contents Names of Parts.......................................6 Preparing the Camera..........................10 Shooting, Playback, and Erasing........14 Using Shooting Modes.........................17 Using Shooting Functions...................20 Using Playback Features.....................23 Menus for Shooting Functions............24
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Menus for Playback, Editing, and
Printing Functions................................28
Menus for Other Camera Settings......31 Printing..................................................34 Using OLYMPUS Master 2...................40 Usage Tips............................................43 Appendix...............................................47 Index......................................................63
Please read “Menu Settings” (p. 24 to 33) while referring to this page.
Three Types of Setting Operations
Using the Menu
Buttons in use
button
Various camera settings can be accessed through the menus, including functions used during shooting and playback and the date/time and screen display.
E button
There may be unavailable menus depending on the other related settings or the selected shooting mode (p. 17).
Arrow pad
o button
3 Use ab to select the desired
1 Press the button.
submenu 1, and press the o button.
● This example describes how to set the [POWER SAVE].
CAMERA MENU
Page tab
Submenu 2
SETUP
SETUP
1 VIDEO OUT
NTSC
2 POWER SAVE
OFF
3
EXIT
SET OK
MENU
Shooting mode top menu
2 Use abcd to select the
desired menu, and press the o button. Pressing and holding the E button displays an explanation (menu guide) of the selected option.
MENU
SET OK
BACK
MENU
SET OK
To quickly move to the desired submenu, press c to highlight the page tab, and then use ab to move the page tab. Press d to return to the submenu 1.
4 Use ab to select the submenu
1 MEMORY FORMAT 2 BACKUP
ENGLISH PIXEL MAPPING NO
EXIT
EXIT
Some menus include submenus that appear by pressing the o button.
SETUP
3
POWER SAVE NTSC 1 VIDEO OUT OFF OFF 2 POWER SAVE ON 3
MENU
Submenu 1
SET OK
2, and press the button.
● Once a setting is made,
the display returns to the previous screen.
SETUP
1 VIDEO OUT
NTSC
2 POWER SAVE
ON
3
EXIT
MENU
SET OK
There may be additional operations. “Menu Settings” (p. 24 to 33)
5 Press the button to complete the setting.
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Using the Direct Buttons Frequently used shooting functions can be accessed using the direct buttons. Shutter button (p. 14) Zoom button (p. 20, p. 23)
g/E button (changing information display/ menu guide) (p. 3, p. 22, p. 23) F button (exposure compensation) (p. 21) & button (macro) (p. 21) # button (flash) (p. 20) Y button (self-timer) (p. 21) K button (shooting/switching shooting modes) (p. 14) q button (playback) (p. 15) L/D button (backlight boost/erase) (p. 16, p. 22)
Using the FUNC Menu (p. 22)
Buttons in use Arrow pad
Frequently used shooting menu functions can be set with less steps using the FUNC menu. o button
button (p. 3, p. 22)
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Menu Index Menus for Shooting Functions Settings can be adjusted, when a shooting mode is selected.
CAMERA MENU
1 4
EXIT
2
5
3
6 SET OK
MENU
Shooting mode top menu
1 A IMAGE QUALITY.......... p.24 2 B CAMERA MENU WB................................ p.25 ISO............................... p.25 R (still pictures/movies) .................................. p.26 PANORAMA................. p.26 AF MODE..................... p.27
3 C SWITCH SHOOTING MODES P.................................. p.14 G............................. p.17 DIS MODE.................... p.18 s............................ p.17 MOVIE.......................... p.18 4 D RESET......................... p.27 5 E SETUP MEMORY FORMAT/ FORMAT...................... p.31
BACKUP....................... p.31 W (Language)......... p.31 PIXEL MAPPING.......... p.31 K/q.......................... p.31 SAVE SETTINGS......... p.32 MENU COLOR............. p.32 BEEP............................ p.32 s (Monitor)................ p.32 X (Date/time)............. p.32 VIDEO OUT.................. p.33 POWER SAVE.............. p.33 6 F SILENT MODE.............. p.33
Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Settings can be adjusted, when the image is played back by pressing the q button.
PLAYBACK MENU
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2
4
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5
8
EXIT
MENU
SET OK
Playback mode top menu
1 G SLIDESHOW................. p.28 2 H PERFECT FIX............... p.28 3 I EDIT Q (Resize)................. p.28 P (Crop)..................... p.28
4 J PLAYBACK MENU 0 (Protect)................ p.29 y (Rotate)................... p.29 R (Add sound to still picture)...................... p.29
5 K ERASE.......................... p.30 6 L PRINT ORDER.............. p.30 7 E SETUP* * Same as “Menus for shooting functions” 8 F SILENT MODE.............. p.33
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Names of Parts Camera unit
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Microphone............................ p. 26, 29 Self-timer lamp............................. p. 21 Multi-connector................ p. 33, 34, 41 Connector cover........ p. 33, 34, 41, 51 Strap eyelet.................................. p. 10 Battery/card compartment cover . ....................................... p. 11, 44, 51
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Shutter button........................ p. 14, 43 n button....................... p. 13, 14 Lens............................................. p. 47 Flash............................................ p. 20 Tripod socket................................... —
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Zoom button........................... p. 20, 23 Card access lamp........................ p. 49 Monitor......................... p. 8, 14, 32, 44 K button (shooting/switching shooting modes)......................................... p. 14 m button.............................. p. 3, 5 DISP./E button (changing information display/menu guide)........... p. 3, 22, 23 q button (playback)................... p. 15
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o button (OK/FUNC).............. p. 3, 22 L/D button (backlight boost/erase) . ............................................. p. 16, 22 10 Arrow pad............................ p. 3, 4, 12 F button (exposure compensation) ................................................ p. 21 & button (macro).................... p. 21 Y button (self-timer)............... p. 21 # button (flash)....................... p. 20
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Monitor Shooting mode display
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4
P 19 18 17 16
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5 6 7 8
AFL
ISO 1600
NORM +2.0 1/30
15 14
F3.7
IN
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Shooting mode....................... p. 17, 18 Flash mode.................................. p. 20 Silent mode.................................. p. 33 Macro/super macro...................... p. 21 AF lock......................................... p. 18 Battery check......................... p. 10, 44 Flash standby/ camera shake warning/ flash charge................................. p. 43 AF target mark............................. p. 14 Recording with sound.................. p. 26
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VGA
15 +2.0
15
Still image
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10M
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IN
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00:34
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Movie
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Number of storable still pictures/ remaining recording time . ....................................... p. 14, 19, 49 Current memory........................... p. 48 Self-timer..................................... p. 21 Aperture value............................. p. 14 Shutter speed.............................. p. 14 Exposure compensation.............. p. 21 Compression/frame rate.............. p. 24 Image size................................... p. 24 ISO............................................... p. 25 White balance.............................. p. 25
Playback mode display
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1/1000 F3.7 +2.0 ISO 1600 NORM 10M
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Still image
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Silent mode.................................. p. 33 Print reservation/ number of prints........................... p. 37 Recording with sound...... p. 26, 29, 46 Protect......................................... p. 29 Battery check......................... p. 10, 44 Aperture value............................. p. 14 Exposure compensation.............. p. 21 White balance.............................. p. 25
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Movie
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Image size................................... p. 24 File number...................................... — Frame number/elapsed time/ total recording time...................... p. 15 Current memory........................... p. 48 Compression/frame rate.............. p. 24 ISO............................................... p. 25 Date and time........................ p. 13, 32 Shutter speed.............................. p. 14
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Preparing the Camera Attaching the camera strap
Battery comes partially charged. Before use, be sure to charge the battery until the charging indicator goes off (for approx. longest 2 hours). If the charge indicator does not light or it blinks, the battery may not be inserted correctly or the battery or the charger may be broken. For details on the battery and the charger, see “Battery and charger” (p. 47).
When to charge the battery Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
Charging the battery The battery charger included (AC cable or plug-in type) differs depending on the region where you purchased the camera. If you received a plug-in type battery charger, plug it directly into an AC outlet.
Example: AC cable type battery charger Lithium ion battery
Battery charger
3
AC cable
1
2 AC outlet
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Charging indicator On: Charging Off: Charged
Charge the battery when the error message shown below appears. Flashes in red
BATTERY EMPTY
Monitor top right
Error message
Loading the battery and the xD-Picture Card™ (sold separately) into the camera
3
Notch
Index area
Do not insert anything other than an xD-Picture Card or the microSD Attachment into the camera.
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1
2
Insert the card straight until it clicks into place. Do not touch the contact area on the card.
4 Battery/card compartment cover
2
Check the seal of the battery/card compartment cover to see that there is no foreign material (dirt, dust or sand), cracks or flaws. This camera allows the user to take pictures using the internal memory even when no xD‑Picture Card (sold separately) is inserted. “Using an xD-Picture Card” (p. 48) “Number of storable pictures (still pictures)/ continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and xD-Picture card” (p. 49) Battery lock knob
Insert the battery by putting in the marked side first, with the marks toward the battery lock knob.
To remove the xD-Picture Card
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2
Insert the battery while sliding the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow. To remove the battery, unlock the battery lock knob by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. Turn off the camera before opening or closing the battery/card compartment cover. When using the camera, be sure to close the battery/card compartment cover.
Press the card in until it clicks and comes out slightly, and then grasp the card to pull it out.
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Using a microSD card/ microSDHC card (sold separately) A microSD card/microSDHC card (hereinafter both will be referred to as “The microSD card”) is also compatible with this camera using the microSD Attachment.
Arrow pad and operation guide The symbols , displayed on various setting and movie playback screens indicate that the arrow pad is to be used. EXPOSURE COMP.
0.0
“Using a microSD Attachment” (p. 50)
X
+0.3
Y
1 Insert the microSD card into the
+0.7
Attachment.
M D
TIME
+1.0 2008 08 26 12 30
Y M D
CANCEL
SET OK
MENU
Insert the card to the end.
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2 Insert the microSD Attachment into the camera.
Notch
Arrow pad
Operation guides displayed at the bottom of the screen indicate that the m button, button, zoom button, or D button is to be used. CAMERA MENU
EXIT
MENU
SET OK SEL. IMAGE
To remove the microSD card
SET OK 1
W T
BACK
Operation guide
Pull the microSD card straight out. Do not touch the contact area on the microSD Attachment and/or microSD card.
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4
5
MENU
OK
3 6
GO
Setting the date and time
Changing the display language
The date and time set here are saved to image file names, date prints, and other data.
The language for the menu and error messages displayed on the monitor is selectable.
1 Press the n button to turn on
1 Press the button, and press
the camera.
● The date and time setting screen is displayed
abcd to select [E] (SETUP). SETUP
when the date and time are not set. X
Y
M D
TIME
---- -- -- -- --
CANCEL
Y M D
MENU
Date and time setting screen
2 Use ab to select the year for [Y]. X
Y
M D
CANCEL
SET OK
MENU
2 Press the o button. SETUP
1 MEMORY FORMAT 2 BACKUP
ENGLISH
3
PIXEL MAPPING
TIME
2009 -- -- -- --
NO
Y M D
EXIT
MENU
SET OK
3 Use ab to select [W] and
MENU
3 Press the button to save the setting for [Y].
press the o button.
4 Use abcd to select your
language and press the o button.
5 Press the button.
X
Y
EXIT
M D
TIME
2009 -- -- -- --
CANCEL
Y M D
MENU
4 As in steps 2 and 3, use abcd
and the button to set [M] (month), [D] (day), [TIME] (hours and minutes), and [Y/M/D] (date order). For a precise time setting, press the o button as the time signal strikes 00 seconds. To change the date and time, adjust the setting from the menu. [X] (Date/time) (p. 32)
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Shooting, Playback, and Erasing 2 Hold the camera, and compose the
Shooting with optimum aperture value and shutter speed (P mode)
shot.
In this mode, automatic camera shooting can be used while also allowing changes to a wide range of other shooting menu functions, such as exposure compensation, white balance and so on as needed. For details on the functions that can be adjusted, see “Menus for Shooting Functions” on page 24.
P
Monitor
1/400
F3.7
Horizontal grip
1 Press the n button to turn on the camera.
P mode indicator
P
Vertical grip
When holding the camera, keep your fingers and other objects away from the flash. 10M
NORM
IN
4
Number of storable still pictures (p. 49) Monitor (standby mode screen)
If P mode is not displayed, press the K button a few times to select it. Current shooting mode display
3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject.
● When the camera focuses on the subject, the
exposure is locked (shutter speed and aperture value are displayed), and the AF target mark changes to green.
● The camera was unable to focus if the AF target mark flashes red. Try focusing again.
P
Press halfway 1/400
Press the n button again to turn off the camera. Before shooting, make sure that the lens is clean.
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F3.7
AF target mark Shutter speed Aperture value
“Focusing” (p. 45)
4 To take the picture, gently press
To play back movies
the shutter button all the way down while being careful not to shake the camera.
Select a movie, and press the button.
P
MOVIE PLAY OK
Press fully
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F3.7
The sound recorded in movies cannot be played back on this camera. To play back movies with sound, connect to a TV or PC.
Image review screen
To view images during shooting Pressing the q button enables playback of images. To return to shooting, either press the K button or press the shutter button halfway down.
To shoot movies “Shooting movies (A mode)” (p. 18)
Operations during movie playback
Fast-forward: While d is pressed, the movie is fast-forwarded. Rewind: While c is pressed, the movie is rewound. Pause: Press the button.
Viewing images
1 Press the q button. Frame number
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Elapsed time/ Total recording time
During playback
NORM 10M
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Playback image
First (last) frame/frame advance: During pause, press a to display the first frame, and press b to display the last frame. Playback is reversed while c is pressed, playback occurs normally while d is pressed. Press the button to resume playback.
2 Use abcd to select an image. Displays 10 frames before the current image
Displays next image
Displays previous image
Displays 10 frames after the current image
The display size of the images can be changed. “Index view and close-up view” (p. 23)
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During pause
To stop movie playback Press the button.
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Erasing images during playback (Single image erase)
1 Press the D button when the
playback image to be erased is displayed. ERASE
IN
YES NO CANCEL
MENU
SET OK
2 Press a to select [YES], and press the button.
[K] (ERASE) (p. 30)
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Using Shooting Modes The shooting mode changes in the order of P, G, h, s, A each time the K button is pressed. By switching to other shooting mode, most settings set in other than P mode will be changed to the default settings of the respective shooting mode.
Using the best mode for the shooting scene ( mode)
1 Press the K button a few times to set .
Shooting with automatic settings (G mode)
PORTRAIT
According to the scene, the camera automatically selects the optimal shootings mode from [PORTRAIT]/[LANDSCAPE]/ [NIGHT+PORTRAIT]/[SPORT]/[MACRO]. This is a fully automatic mode that allows the user to take pictures using the best mode for the shooting scene simply by pressing the shutter button. The settings in [B] (CAMERA MENU) are not available in G mode.
1 Press the K button a few times to
EXIT
MENU
SET OK
● An explanation of the selected mode is displayed while the E button is pressed and held.
2 Use ab to select the best
shooting mode for the scene, and press the button.
set G.
G mode indicator The indicator changes to the icon for the shooting mode selected by the camera.
Icon indicating the scene mode that is set
10M
NORM
10M
NORM
AF ON IN
4
● Press the shutter button halfway down or press the g button to check which shooting mode the camera has automatically selected.
IN
4
In mode, the optimum shooting settings are pre-programmed for specific shooting scenes. For this reason, settings may not be changed in some modes. To change to another scene mode, use the menu. [C SWITCH SHOOTING MODES] (p. 27)
In some cases, the camera may not select the desired shooting mode. When the camera cannot identify which is the optimal mode, P mode will be selected.
To focus on a moving subject continuously [AF TRACKING] Press c to enter the AF TRACKING standby condition. For details on procedure to start tracking, see “To focus on a moving subject continuously [AF TRACKING]” (p. 27).
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Submenu 1
*1
Using the digital image stabilization mode (h mode)
Application
B PORTRAIT/ F LANDSCAPE/ G NIGHT SCENE*1/ M NIGHT+PORTRAIT/ C SPORT/ N INDOOR/ W CANDLE*1/ R SELF PORTAIT/ S SUNSET*1/ X FIREWORKS*1/ V CUISINE/ d DOCUMENTS/ UNDERWATER SNAPSHOT c PET
This mode enables the user to reduce blurring that is caused by a camera shake and subject movement. The camera takes a picture in the mode for the shooting scene.
1 Press the K button a few times to set h.
h mode indicator h
When the subject is dark, noise reduction is automatically activated. This approximately doubles the shooting time, during which no other pictures can be taken.
To take underwater photos
10M
NORM
IN
4
Shooting movies (n mode)
Select [ UNDERWATER SNAPSHOT]. “Important information about water resistant feature” (p. 50)
To lock the focus distance for an underwater shot (AF lock)
Audio is recorded with the movie.
1 Press the K button a few times to set n.
A mode indicator
When [ UNDERWATER SNAPSHOT] is selected, press b.
AFL
^ mark
QVGA
15
10M
NORM
IN
4
To cancel, press b again to clear the ^ mark.
To take pictures of a moving subject like a pet ([c PET]) 1 Use ab to select [c PET], and press the o button to set. 2 Hold the camera to align the AF target mark on the subject and press b.
● When the camera recognizes the subject, the
AF target mark automatically tracks the subject movement to focus on it continuously. “To focus on a moving subject continuously [AF TRACKING]” (p. 27)
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To zoom while shooting a movie While recording a movie with sound, only the digital zoom is available. To use the optical zoom, set [R] (movies) (p. 26) to [OFF].
2 Press the shutter button halfway
down to focus on the subject, and gently press the button all the way down to start recording. Lights up red during recording REC
Press halfway
Press fully
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3 Gently press the shutter button all the way down to stop recording.
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Using Shooting Functions Using the zoom
Using the flash
Pressing the zoom button adjusts the shooting range. Pressing the wide (W) button
Pressing the telephoto (T) button
The flash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions and render the desired image.
1 Press the # button. P
P
P
10M
10M
AUTO
SET OK
FLASH AUTO NORM
IN
4
NORM
AUTO ! # $ IN
4
2 Use cd to select the setting
Zoom bar
Optical zoom: 3.0×, digital zoom: 4.0×. Use of h mode (p. 18) is recommended when shooting with the telephoto zoom. The zoom bar appearance identifies the status of the digital zoom. When using optical zoom and digital zoom Optical zoom Digital zoom range range
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option, and press the o button to set. Item
Description
FLASH AUTO
The flash fires automatically in low-light or backlight conditions.
REDEYE
Pre-flashes are emitted to reduce the occurrence of red eye in your photos.
FILL IN
The flash fires regardless of the available light.
FLASH OFF
The flash does not fire.
2 Use cd to select the setting
Adjusting the brightness (Exposure compensation) The standard brightness (appropriate exposure) set by the camera based on the shooting mode (except for G) can be adjusted brighter or darker to obtain the desired shot.
1 Press the F button. EXPOSURE COMP.
0.0
+0.3
option, and press the o button to set. Item
Macro mode is deactivated.
MACRO
This enables shooting as close as 20 cm/7.9 in.*1 (60 cm/23.6 in.*2) to the subject.
SUPER MACRO*3
This enables shooting as close as 8 cm/3.1 in. to the subject.
*1 *2 *3
+0.7
When the zoom is at the widest (W) position. When the zoom is at the most telephoto (T) position. The zoom is automatically fixed.
+1.0
The flash (p. 20) and zoom (p. 20) cannot be set during super macro shooting.
Exposure compensation value
2 Use abcd to select the desired brightness image, and press the o button.
Shooting close-ups (Macro shooting)
Description
OFF
Using the self-timer After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a time delay.
1 Press the Y button. P Y
This function enables the camera to focus and shoot subjects at close distances.
SET OK SELFTIMER
1 Press the & button. P
10M
OFF ON
OFF
NORM OFF
SET OK
2 Use ab to select the setting
option, and press the o button to set.
OFF
% & OFF
Item
Description
OFF
This cancels the self-timer.
ON
The self-timer lamp turns on for approx. 10 seconds, and then blinks for approx. 2 seconds, and then the picture is taken.
Self-timer shooting is automatically canceled after one shot.
To cancel the self-timer after it starts Press the Y button again.
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Increasing the brightness of the monitor (Backlight boost)
Using the FUNC menu The FUNC menu provides the following menu functions that can be quickly accessed and set.
Press the button in shooting mode. The monitor becomes brighter. If there is no operation for 10 seconds, the previous brightness resumes.
• [WB] (p. 25) • [ISO] (p. 25) • [A] (IMAGE QUALITY) (p. 24)
1 Press the o button.
Changing the shooting information display The screen information display can be changed to best fit the situation, such as creating a precise composition using the grid display.
1 Press the g button.
● The displayed shooting information changes in the order shown below each time the button is pressed. “Shooting mode display” (p. 8)
NORM +2.0
ISO 1600
No information
10M IN
4
NORM +2.0
IN
4
IN
4
Grid P
ISO 1600 10M
NORM +2.0
22
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10M
WB AUTO
NORM
AUTO 5 3 1 w x y
function and cd to select the setting option, and then press the o button to set.
P
ISO 1600 10M
WB AUTO ISO AUTO
2 Use ab to select the menu
Normal P
P
Using Playback Features Index view and close-up view Index view enables quick selection of a desired image. Close-up view (up to 10x magnification) allows checking of image details.
1 Press the zoom button.
Changing the image information display The set of shooting information displayed on the screen can be changed.
1 Press the g button.
● The displayed image information changes in
the order shown below each time the button is pressed.
Normal Single-image view
Close-up view 1/1000 F3.5 +2.0
ISO 400
NORM 10M
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Detailed Index view
No information
1/1000 F3.7 +2.0
ISO 400
NORM 10M
x10
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4
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To select an image in index view Use abcd to select an image, and press the o button to display the selected image in single-image view.
To scroll an image in close-up view Use abcd to move the viewing area.
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Menus for Shooting Functions Settings can be adjusted, when a shooting mode is selected. K indicates the shooting modes at which the function can be set. The default settings of the function are highlighted in
.
Selecting the appropriate image quality for your application [A IMAGE QUALITY] A IMAGE QUALITY K:PGhA
Still images Submenu 1
IMAGE SIZE
COMPRESSION
Submenu 2
Application
10M (3648×2736)
Suitable for printing pictures over A3 (11×17 in.).
5M (2560×1920)
Suitable for printing pictures at A4 (8.5×11 in.).
3M (2048×1536)
Suitable for printing pictures up to A4 (8.5×11 in.).
2M (1600×1200)
Suitable for printing pictures at A5 (5×7 in.).
1M (1280×960)
Suitable for printing pictures at postcard size.
VGA (640×480)
Suitable for viewing pictures on a TV or using pictures in emails and on websites.
16:9 (1920×1080)
Suitable for playing pictures on a wide screen TV.
FINE
Shooting at high quality.
NORMAL
Shooting at normal quality.
Movies Submenu 1
Submenu 2
IMAGE SIZE
VGA (640×480) / QVGA (320×240)
FRAME RATE
N 30fps*1/ O 15fps*1
*1
Application Select the image quality based on the image size and frame rate. Higher frame rates provide smoother video images.
frames per second
“Number of storable pictures (still pictures)/continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and xD-Picture Card” (p. 49)
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Make the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3).
Adjusting to a natural color scheme [WB] B CAMERA MENU WB
Selecting the ISO sensitivity [ISO] B CAMERA MENU ISO
K:P
K:PhA
Submenu 2 AUTO
Abbreviation for the International Organization for Standardization. ISO standards specify the sensitivity for digital cameras and film, thus codes such as “ISO 100” are used to represent sensitivity.
Application The camera automatically adjusts the white balance according to the shooting scene.
5
For shooting outdoors under a clear sky
3
For shooting outdoors under a cloudy sky
1
For shooting under tungsten lighting
w
For shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting (household lighting, etc.)
x
For shooting under neutral fluorescent lighting (desk lamps, etc.)
y
For shooting under white fluorescent lighting (offices, etc.)
In the ISO setting, although smaller values result in less sensitivity, sharp images can be taken under fully lit conditions. Larger values result in higher sensitivity, and images can be taken at fast shutter speeds even under dimly lit conditions. High sensitivity introduces electrostatic noise into the resulting picture, which may give it a grainy appearance. Submenu 2 AUTO
Application The camera automatically adjusts the sensitivity according to the shooting scene.
80/100/200/400/ The value of the ISO sensitivity 800/1600 is fixed.
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Recording sound when shooting still images [R]
Selecting sound setting for movies [R] B CAMERA MENU R
B CAMERA MENU R
K:A K:Ph
Submenu 2
Application
OFF
No sound is recorded.
ON
The camera automatically starts recording for approx. 4 seconds after taking the picture. This is useful for recording notes or comments about the picture.
Submenu 2
Application
OFF
No sound is recorded.
ON
Sound is recorded.
When recording, aim the microphone (p. 6) at the source of the sound you want to record.
While recording a movie with sound, only digital zoom is available. To use the optical zoom, set [R] (movies) to [OFF]. The sound recorded with the movies cannot be played back on this camera. To listen to the sound, connect to a TV or PC.
The sound recorded with the still images cannot be played back on this camera. To listen to the sound, connect to a TV or PC.
Creating panoramic images [PANORAMA] B CAMERA MENU PANORAMA K:Ph
Panorama shooting lets you create a panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master 2 software on the provided CD-ROM. The focus, exposure (p. 21), zoom position (p. 20), and [WB] (p. 25) are locked at the first frame. The flash (p. 20) is fixed at $ (FLASH OFF) mode.
1 Use abcd to select the direction that the frames are combined. 2 Press the shutter button to take the first frame, and then compose the second shot.
● Compose the shot using the guide frame so that the two adjacent frames overlap.
3 Repeat Step 2 until the number of required frames are taken, and then press the o button when done. When the g mark is displayed, you cannot continue shooting any further. Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 frames. Refer to the OLYMPUS Master 2 help guide for details on how to make panorama images.
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Make the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3).
Selecting the focusing mode [AF MODE] B CAMERA MENU AF MODE
Switching the shooting modes [C SWITCH SHOOTING MODES] C SWITCH SHOOTING MODES
K:Ph Submenu 2
Application
FACE DETECT*1
This is used for taking pictures of people (The camera automatically detects a face and a frame appears. Press the shutter button halfway down, and when the face is in focus, the green AF target mark appears. The orange target mark indicates that the area other than the face is in focus).
iESP
This enables you to compose the shot without worrying about the focusing position. The camera finds the subject to focus on and automatically adjusts the focus.
SPOT
The camera focuses on the subject located within the AF target mark.
AF TRACKING
The camera tracks the subject movement automatically to focus on it continuously.
*1
For some subjects, the frame may not appear or may take some time to appear.
K:PGhA Submenu 1 P G
Shooting with automatic settings (p. 17).
DIS MODE
Shooting with digital image stabilization mode (p. 18).
s
Using the best mode for the shooting scene (p. 17).
MOVIE
Shooting a movies (p. 18).
Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [D RESET] D RESET K:PGhA Submenu 1
Application
YES
Restores the following menu functions to the default settings: • Flash (p. 20) • Exposure compensation (p. 21) • Macro (p. 21) • Self-timer (p. 21) • [A] (IMAGE QUALITY) (p. 24) • [] (p. 17) • Menu functions in [B] (CAMERA MENU) (p. 25 to 27)
NO
The current settings are not changed.
To focus on a moving subject continuously [AF TRACKING] 1 Hold the camera to align the AF target mark on the subject and press b. 2 When the camera recognizes the subject, the AF target mark automatically tracks the subject movement to focus on it continuously. 3 To cancel the tracking, press b or any other buttons.
Application Shooting with the optimum aperture value and shutter speed (p. 14).
Depending on the subjects or the shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to lock the focus or fail to track the subject movement. When the camera fails to track the subject movement, the AF target mark glows red.
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Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Settings can be adjusted, when the image is played back by pressing the q button.
Playing back automatically [G SLIDESHOW]
Changing the image size [Q] I EDIT Q
G SLIDESHOW Submenu 2
To start a slideshow
To start the slideshow, press the o button. To stop the slideshow, press the o button or the button. During the slideshow, recorded sound cannot be played back on this camera. To listen to the sound, connect to a TV or PC.
Retouching images [H PERFECT FIX] H PERFECT FIX Edited or retouched images cannot be retouched again. Depending on the picture, the editing may not be effective. The retouching process may lower the image resolution. Submenu 1
Application
ALL
[LIGHTING FIX] and [REDEYE FIX] are applied together.
LIGHTING FIX
Only sections darkened by backlighting and dim lighting are brightened.
REDEYE FIX
Eyes that are reddened by the flash are corrected.
1 Use ab to select a correction method and press the o button. 2 Use cd to select an image for retouching, and press the o button.
● The retouched image is saved as a separate image.
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C 640 × 480 E 320 × 240
Application This saves a high-resolution image as a separate image with a smaller size for use in e-mail attachments and other applications.
1 Use cd to select an image, and press the o button. 2 Use ab to select an image size and press the o button.
● The image with the selected size is saved as a separate image.
Cropping a picture [P] I EDIT P 1 Use cd to select an image, and press the o button. 2 Use the zoom button to select the size of the cropping frame, and use abcd to move the frame.
Cropping frame
W T
SET OK
3 Press the o button.
● The edited image is saved as a separate image.
Make the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3).
Protecting images [0] J PLAYBACK MENU 0 Protected images cannot be erased by [ERASE] (p. 16), [SEL. IMAGE], or [ALL ERASE] (p. 30), but all images are erased by [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT] (p. 31). Submenu 2
J PLAYBACK MENU R Submenu 2
Images can be erased.
ON
Images are protected so that they cannot be erased except by formatting of the internal memory/card.
1 Use cd to select an image. 2 Use ab to select [ON]. 3 If necessary, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to protect other images, and press the button.
Rotating images [y] J PLAYBACK MENU y Application
U +90°
The image is rotated 90° clockwise.
V 0°
The image is not rotated.
t –90°
The image is rotated 90° counter‑clockwise.
Application
YES
The camera adds (records) sound for approx. 4 seconds while playing back the image. This is useful for recording notes or comments about the image.
NO
No sound is recorded.
Application
OFF
Submenu 2
Adding sound to still images [R]
1 Use cd to select an image. 2 Aim the microphone toward the sound source.
Microphone
3 Use ab to select [YES], and press the o button.
● Recording starts.
1 Use cd to select an image. 2 Use ab to select the rotation direction. 3 If necessary, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to make settings for other images, and press the o button. The new picture orientations will be saved even after the power is turned off.
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Erasing images [K ERASE]
Saving print settings to the image data [L PRINT ORDER]
K ERASE Check each picture before erasing to avoid erasing any important pictures you may want to keep. Submenu 1
Application
SEL. IMAGE
Images are individually selected and erased.
ALL ERASE
All images in the internal memory or card are erased.
When erasing pictures in the internal memory, do not insert the card into the camera. When erasing pictures from the card, insert a card into the camera in advance.
To individually select and erase images [SEL. IMAGE] 1 Use ab to select [SEL. IMAGE], and press the o button. 2 Use abcd to select the image to be erased, and press the o button to add a R mark to the image. SEL. IMAGE
1
R mark
BACK
IN
2
4
5
MENU
OK
3 6
GO
3 Repeat Step 2 to select the images to be erased, and then press the D button to erase the selected images. 4 Use ab to select [YES], and press the o button.
● The images with a R mark are erased. To erase all images [ALL ERASE] 1 Use ab to select [ALL ERASE], and press the o button. 2 Use ab to select [YES], and press the o button.
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L PRINT ORDER “Print Reservations (DPOF)” (p. 37) Print reservation can only be set for still images that are recorded to the card.
Make the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3).
Menus for Other Camera Settings These settings can be adjusted from the shooting mode top menu or playback mode top menu.
Erasing data completely [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT] E SETUP MEMORY FORMAT/FORMAT Before formatting, check that no important data is left in the internal memory or card.
Adjusting the CCD and adjusting the image processing function [PIXEL MAPPING] E SETUP PIXEL MAPPING This function has already been adjusted at factory shipping, and no adjustment is needed right after purchase. Approximately once a year is recommended.
Non-Olympus cards and cards that have been formatted by a computer must be formatted with this camera before use. Submenu 2 YES
Completely erases the image data in the internal memory*1 or card (including protected images).
NO
Cancels formatting.
*1
For best results, wait at least one minute after taking or viewing pictures before performing pixel mapping. If the camera is turned off during pixel mapping, be sure to perform it again.
Application
To adjust the CCD and to adjust the image processing function
Be sure to remove the card before formatting the internal memory.
Press the button when [START] (submenu 2) is displayed.
Copying images in the internal memory to the card [BACKUP] E SETUP BACKUP Submenu 2
Application
YES
Backs up image data in the internal memory to the card.
NO
Cancels the backup.
It takes some time to back up data. Check that the battery has sufficient power before starting the backup.
Changing the display language [W] E SETUP W “Changing the display language” (p. 13) Submenu 2 Languages*1
● The camera checks and adjusts the CCD and the image processing function at the same time.
Using the K button or q button to turn on the camera [K/q] E SETUP K/q Submenu 2
Application
YES
Pressing K button turns on the camera in shooting mode. Pressing q button turns on the camera in playback mode.
NO
The camera is not turned on when K button or q button is pressed. To turn on the camera, press the n button.
Application The language for the menus and error messages displayed on the monitor is selected.
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Saving the shooting mode setting when the camera is turned off [SAVE SETTINGS] E SETUP SAVE SETTINGS Submenu 2
Application
YES
The shooting mode is saved when the camera is turned off and is reactivated the next time the camera is turned on.
NO
The shooting mode is set to the P mode when the camera is turned on.
When set to [NO], all shooting settings set in other than P mode, [A] (IMAGE QUALITY) and s mode return to default settings when the camera is turned off.
Selecting the menu screen color and background [MENU COLOR] E SETUP MENU COLOR Submenu 2 NORMAL/ COLOR 1/ COLOR 2/ COLOR 3
Application Selects the menu screen color or background image according to your preference.
Setting the operation sound [BEEP] E SETUP BEEP Submenu 2 OFF/ON
Application Turn off or on the operating sound/ warning sound of the camera buttons.
To turn off all sounds at once, make the setting from [F SILENT MODE] (p. 33).
Adjusting the brightness of the monitor [s] E SETUP s Submenu 2 BRIGHT/ NORMAL
Application Selects the monitor brightness depending on the surrounding brightness.
Setting the date and time [X] E SETUP X “Setting the date and time” (p. 13)
To select the date and time display order 1 Press d after setting “Minute”, and use ab to select the date display order. X
Y
M D
TIME
2009 08 26 12 30
Y M D
CANCEL
SET OK
Date order
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Make the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3).
Selecting the video signal system to match your TV [VIDEO OUT] E SETUP VIDEO OUT The TV video signal system varies depending on the countries and regions. Before viewing camera images on your TV, select the video output according to your TV’s video signal type. Submenu 2 NTSC PAL
Application Connecting the camera to a TV in North America, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and so on Connecting the camera to a TV in European countries, China, and so on
The factory default settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold.
To play back camera images on a TV 1 Connect the TV and camera. Multi-connector
Connect to the TV video input jack (yellow) and audio input jack (white).
AV cable (supplied)
Connector cover
2 Use the camera to select the same video signal system as the one of connected TV ([NTSC]/ [PAL]). 3 Turn on the TV, and change “INPUT” to “VIDEO (an input jack connected to the camera).” For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual.
4 Press the q button, and use abcd to select the image for playback. Depending on the TV’s settings, the displayed images and information may become cropped.
Saving battery power between shots [POWER SAVE] E SETUP POWER SAVE Submenu 2
Application
Turning off the camera sounds [F SILENT MODE] F SILENT MODE Submenu 1
Application
OFF
Cancels [POWER SAVE]
OFF
ON
When the camera is not being used for approx. 10 seconds, the monitor automatically turns off to save battery power.
Button operation sound/warning sound are output.
ON
The electric sounds (button operation sound, warning sound) are muted.
To resume standby mode
[BEEP] (p. 32)
Press any button.
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Printing Direct printing (PictBridge*1) By connecting the camera to a PictBridgecompatible printer, you can print images directly without using a computer. To find out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. *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 parameters that can be set with the camera vary depending on the printer that is used. For details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
2 Turn on the printer, and then
connect the printer and camera. d
Multi-connector
USB cable (supplied) Connector cover
For details on the available paper types, loading paper, and installing ink cassettes, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
Printing images at the printer’s standard settings [EASY PRINT]
1 Display the image to be printed on the monitor.
“Viewing images” (p. 15) Printing can also be started when the camera is turned off. After performing Step 2, use ab to select [EASY PRINT], press the o button. Use cd to select an image, and then press the o button to start printing.
EASY PRINT START PC / CUSTOM PRINT OK
3 Press d to start printing. 4 To print another image, use cd to select an image, and press the o button. To exit printing After a selected image is displayed on the screen, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.
EXIT
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Changing the printer’s settings for printing [CUSTOM PRINT]
4 Use ab to select [SIZE] (Submenu 3), and press d.
If the [PRINTPAPER] screen is not displayed, the [SIZE], [BORDERLESS] and [PICS/SHEET] are set to the printer’s standard.
1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 for [EASY
PRINT] (p. 34), then press the o button.
PRINTPAPER
USB
SIZE
PC
STANDARD
EASY PRINT
BORDERLESS STANDARD
CUSTOM PRINT EXIT
BACK
SET OK
2 Use ab to select [CUSTOM
[BORDERLESS] or [PICS/SHEET] settings, and press the o button.
3 Use ab to select the print mode,
Submenu 4
and press the button.
Application
PRINT
This prints the image selected in Step 6.
ALL PRINT
This prints all images stored in the internal memory or card.
MULTI PRINT
This prints one image in a multiple layout format.
ALL INDEX
This prints an index of all images stored in the internal memory or card.
PRINT ORDER*1
This prints images based on the print reservation data on the card.
*1
SET OK
5 Use ab to select the
PRINT], and press the button.
Submenu 2
MENU
Application
OFF/ON*1
The image is printed with a border around it ([OFF]). The image is printed to fill the entire paper ([ON]).
(The number of images per sheet varies depending on the printer.)
The number of images per sheet ([PICS/SHEET]) is selectable only when [MULTI PRINT] is selected in Step 3.
*1
The available settings for [BORDERLESS] vary depending on the printer.
If [STANDARD] is selected in Steps 4 and 5, the image is printed at the printer’s standard settings.
[PRINT ORDER] is available only when print reservations have been made. “Print Reservations (DPOF)” (p. 37) 100-0004 IN 4
SINGLEPRINT
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6 Use cd to select an image.
To crop an image (P)
7 Press a to [SINGLE PRINT] the current image.
Press b if you wish to make detailed printer settings for the current image.
To make detailed printer settings 1 Use abcd to make the detailed printer settings, and press the o button. PRINT INFO
