DIGITAL CAMERA

SP-610UZ
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.
 Step 1 Checking the contents of the box

Digital camera Camera Strap Lens cap and lens USB cable AV cable Four AA OLYMPUS Setup
cap strap batteries CD-ROM

Other accessories not shown: Warranty card

Contents may vary depending on purchase location.

Step 2 Preparing the Camera Step 3 Shooting and Playing Back Images

“Preparing the Camera” (p. 13) “Shooting, Playback, and Erasing” (p. 19)

Step 4 How to Use the Camera Step 5 Printing

“Camera Settings” (p. 3) “Direct printing (PictBridge)” (p. 55)

“Print Reservations (DPOF)” (p. 58)

Contents
¾ Names of Parts ............................................... 9 ¾ Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing
¾ Preparing the Camera .................................. 13 Functions ...................................................... 44

¾ Shooting, Playback, and Erasing ............... 19 ¾ Menus for Other Camera Settings .............. 48

¾ Using Shooting Modes ................................ 28 ¾ Printing.......................................................... 55

¾ Using Shooting Functions .......................... 34 ¾ Usage Tips .................................................... 61

¾ Menus for Shooting Functions ................... 38 ¾ Appendix ....................................................... 66

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Camera Settings
Using the Direct Buttons
Frequently used functions can be accessed using the direct buttons.

Zoom lever (p. 21, 24)

Shutter button (p. 20, 61)

Movie record button (p. 20)

q button (switching between

shooting and playback) (p. 20,
22, 47)

m button (p. 6)

E button (camera guide/

menu guide) (p. 26)

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 Operation guide
The symbols FGHI displayed for image selections Wheel controller
and settings indicate that the wheel controller is to
F (up) /
be used by pressing, not turning, the wheel controller
INFO button (changing information
sections shown on the right. display) (p. 22, 25)
X 4/30

Y M D Time

NORM 14M
2011 . 02 . 26 00 : 00 Y/M/D FILE 100 0004

’11/02/26 00:00
H (left) I (right)
Print OK
Cancel MENU Set OK Single Print More

Operation guides displayed at the bottom of the screen

indicate that the m button, A button, or zoom lever A button
can be used.
G (down) /
1
Reset D button (erase) (p. 24)
2 Image Size 14M
Compression Normal Instead of pressing FGHI, you can also turn the
Shadow Adjust Auto wheel controller to select an item, etc.
1 AF Mode Face/iESP
2 ESP/ ESP
3 Digital Zoom Off 5/30
Sel. Image
Exit MENU Set OK

Set OK

OK Erase/Cancel MENU

Operation guide

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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 s mode (p. 28).

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
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 m 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 m button. 4 Use FG to select the desired submenu 2

● The setup menu is displayed. and then press the A button.
● Once a setting is selected, the display returns to
1
Reset
the previous screen.
2 Image Size 14M
Compression Normal There may be additional operations. “Menu
Shadow Adjust Auto
Settings” (p. 38 to 54)
1 AF Mode Face/iESP
2 ESP/ ESP
3 Digital Zoom Off 1 Reset
Exit MENU Set OK 2 Image Size 14M
Compression Normal

2 Press H to select the page tabs. Use FG 1

Shadow Adjust
AF Mode
Auto
Face/iESP
to select the desired page tab and press I. 2 ESP/ ESP
3 Digital Zoom On
Page tab Submenu 1
Exit MENU Set OK

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

3 Use FG to select the desired submenu 1

and then press the A button.
Submenu 2

1 Reset 1 Reset Digital Zoom

2 Image Size 14M 2 Image Size 14M
Compression Normal Compression Normal
Shadow Adjust Auto Shadow Adjust Off
Auto
1 AF Mode Face/iESP 1 AF Mode On
Face/iESP
2 ESP/ ESP 2 ESP/ ESP
3 Digital Zoom Off 3 Digital Zoom Off
Exit MENU Set OK Back MENU Set OK

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Menu Index
Menus for Shooting Functions

Program Auto 3D P 1 9 1
Reset
2 Image Size 14MStabilizer
2 1 Image On
Compression Normal
AF Illuminat. On
3 Shadow Adjust
2
Auto 1 Image Size 720p
Rec View On
4 1 AF Mode Face/iESP 2 Image Quality Normal
Pic Orientation On
0.0 5 2 ESP/ ESP Is Movie Mode Off
1 Icon Guide
WB Digital Zoom Off R On
AUTO 6 3
2 Date Stamp 1
ISO Exit MENU Set OK
AUTO 7 3
2

8 0
Exit MENU 3
Set OK

4 14M NORM Exit MENU Set OK

a

1 Shooting mode 8 Drive .................................p. 37 Pic Orientation ..................p. 42

P (Program Auto) .............p. 19 9 p (Shooting menu 1) Icon Guide ........................p. 42
M (iAUTO) ...................p. 28 Reset ................................p. 38 Date Stamp ......................p. 42
s (Scene Mode) .........p. 28 Image Size .......................p. 39 a A (Movie menu)
P (Magic Filter) ..........p. 29 Compression ....................p. 39 Image Size .......................p. 39
p (Panorama)..................p. 30 Shadow Adjust..................p. 40 Image Quality ...................p. 39
W (3D Photo) ..................p. 32 AF Mode ...........................p. 40 IS Movie Mode .................p. 41
2 Flash.................................p. 34 ESP/n ...........................p. 40 R (Movie sound recording)
3 Macro ...............................p. 34 Digital Zoom .....................p. 41 ......................................p. 43
4 Self-timer ..........................p. 35 0 q (Shooting menu 2)
5 Exposure compensation ...p. 36 Image Stabilizer................p. 41
6 White balance...................p. 36 AF Illuminat. ....................p. 41
7 ISO ...................................p. 37 Rec View ..........................p. 42

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Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions

1 Slideshow 1 q (Playback menu)

Slideshow ..................... p. 44
2 Photo Surfing
Photo Surfing................ p. 44
Edit
Edit ............................... p. 45
1 Erase Erase ............................ p. 46
1 Print Order Print Order .................... p. 47
2 R R (Protect) .................... p. 47
3 y y (Rotate).................... p. 47
Exit MENU Set OK

Menus for Other Camera Settings

1 r (Settings 1) File Name ..................... p. 50
1 Memory Format
Memory Format/ Pixel Mapping ............... p. 51
2 Backup
Format ........................ p. 48 s (Monitor) ................ p. 51
Eye-Fi Off Backup ......................... p. 48 TV Out .......................... p. 51
USB Connection Storage Eye-Fi ........................... p. 48 Power Save .................. p. 53
1 1 q Power On Yes USB Connection ........... p. 49 l (Language) ........... p. 53
2 2 KeepzSettings Yes q Power On ............... p. 49 3 t (Settings 3)
3 3 Pw On Setup On KeepzSettings ............ p. 49 X (Date/time) ............. p. 54
Pw On Setup ................ p. 49 World Time ................... p. 54
Exit MENU Set OK
2 s (Settings 2) Data Repair .................. p. 54
Sound Settings ............. p. 50

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Names of Parts
Camera unit
2 1 Self-timer lamp/
AF illuminator ........p. 35, 41
2 Flash.............................p. 34
3 Lens..............................p. 66
4 Tripod socket
1
5 Battery/card compartment
lock .......................p. 13, 18
3 6 Battery/card compartment
cover .....................p. 13, 18
7 Card slot .......................p. 18
8 Speaker

8
5
6

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 1 Monitor .......p. 11, 19, 51, 61
2 2 Strap eyelet ..................p. 13
3 3 Movie record button......p. 20
4 q button (switching between
1 4 shooting and playback)
5 ........................p. 20, 22, 49
6 5 A button (OK)................p. 4
7 6 Wheel controller .............p. 4
8 INFO button (changing
information display)
..............................p. 22, 25
9 D button (erase) ..........p. 24
14 7 E button
10 15 (camera guide/menu guide)
11 ....................................p. 26
8 m button ..............p. 4, 6
9 Connector cover
........................p. 15, 52, 55
10 Multi-connector
16 ........................p. 15, 52, 55
11 HDMI micro connector
12 13 ....................................p. 52
12 Microphone.............p. 43, 45
13 Indicator lamp
14 Zoom lever .............p. 21, 24
15 Shutter button .........p. 20, 61
16 n button ........p. 17, 19

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 Monitor

Shooting mode display

1 2 1 Battery check..........p. 12, 62 15 Shadow Adjustment
2 Shooting mode .......p. 19, 28 Technology..................p. 40
P 3 Flash.............................p. 34 16 Compression (still images)
25
3 Flash standby/flash charge ..............................p. 39, 69
24 4 ....................................p. 61 17 Image size (still images)
5
23 P
0.0 6 4 Macro/super macro ......p. 34 ..............................p. 39, 69
22 WB
AUTO 7 5 Self-timer ......................p. 35 18 Number of storable still
21 ISO
AUTO 8 6 Exposure compensation pictures (still images)
20 00:34 9
19 4 14M NORM DATE ....................................p. 36 ....................................p. 19
7 White balance...............p. 36 19 Current memory ...........p. 68
18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 8 ISO ...............................p. 37 20 Movie recording icon ....p. 20
1/100 F3.3
9 Drive .............................p. 37 21 Remaining recording time
10 Date stamp ...................p. 42 (movies) ......................p. 20
27 26 11 Recording with sound 22 Image size (movies)
(movies) ......................p. 43 ..............................p. 39, 70
12 World time ....................p. 54 23 Histogram .....................p. 22
13 Image stabilization (still 24 AF target mark..............p. 20
images)/Digital image 25 Camera shake warning
stabilization (movies) 26 Aperture value ..............p. 20
....................................p. 41 27 Shutter speed ...............p. 20
14 Metering .......................p. 40

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 Playback mode display
1 Battery check..........p. 12, 62
● Standard display 2 3D images ....................p. 26
1 2 3 45 6 7 8 1 3 Print reservation/number of
prints ..................p. 59/p. 57
3D 10 4/30
4 Eye-Fi transferred.........p. 48
5 Protect ..........................p. 47
6 Adding sound .........p. 43, 45
9 7 Current memory ...........p. 68
8 Frame number/total number
00:12/00:34 8 of images (still images)
’11/02/26 00:00 19 ....................................p. 22
Still image Movie Elapsed time/total
recording time (movies)
● Advanced display ....................................p. 23
9 Volume ...................p. 23, 50
1 2 3 45 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 10 Histogram .....................p. 22
3D 10 4/30
1/1000 F3.3 2.0 11 Shutter speed ...............p. 20
10 12 Aperture value ..............p. 20
ISO WB
21 P 100 AUTO 15
16
13 ISO ...............................p. 37
1/1000 F3.3 2.0
20 NORM 14M 17 14 Exposure compensation
ISO WB
P 100 AUTO
....................................p. 36
NORM 14M FILE 100 0004 18
100 0004
FILE
15 White balance...............p. 36
’11/02/26 00:00
’11/02/26 00:00 19 16 Compression (still images)
..............................p. 39, 69
Image quality (movies)
..............................p. 39, 70
17 Image size ........p. 39, 69, 70
18 File number
19 Date and time .........p. 17, 54
20 Shadow Adjustment
Technology..................p. 40
21 Shooting mode .......p. 19, 28

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Preparing the Camera
Attaching the camera strap and lens Inserting the battery
cap
1 2 1 2

Battery/card
compartment
3 lock

● Attach the strap to the other eyelet in the same manner.

● Slide the battery/card compartment lock from ) to
5 = and ensure that the battery/card compartment
cover is securely locked (7). Failure to do so may
cause the battery/card compartment cover to open
during shooting and the batteries to fall out, resulting
in loss of image data.
For the types of batteries that can be used, see
“Battery” (p. 66). If using rechargeable batteries,
charge the batteries.

Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.

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 Turn off the camera before opening the battery/card Windows
compartment cover.
When using the camera, be sure to close and lock 1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.
the battery/card compartment cover. Windows XP
● A “Setup” dialog will be displayed.
When to replace the batteries
Windows Vista/Windows 7
Replace the batteries when the error message shown
below appears. ● An Autorun dialog will be displayed. Click “OLYMPUS
Setup” to display the “Setup” dialog.
Flashes in red

Battery Empty
00:34
4 14M
Monitor top left Error message

Setting up using the supplied CD

If the “Setup” dialog is not displayed, select “My
Connect the camera to the computer for set up using the Computer” (Windows XP) or “Computer” (Windows
supplied CD. Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu. Double-click
the CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Setup) icon to open the
User registration using the supplied CD and
“OLYMPUS Setup” window and then double-click
installation of ib computer software is available on
“Launcher.exe”.
Windows computers only.
If a “User Account Control” dialog is displayed, click
We recommend that you use a computer equipped
“Yes” or “Continue”.
with Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later), Windows
Vista, or Windows 7.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions on your
computer.
If nothing is displayed on the camera screen even
after connecting the camera to the computer, the
battery may be exhausted. In this case, disconnect
the camera, and reconnect after replacing the battery
with a new one.

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Connecting the camera
Open the connector cover in the
4 Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2 and ib computer
software.
direction of the arrow.
● Check the system requirements before beginning
installation.
Multi-connector
● Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” or “OLYMPUS ib”
button and follow the on-screen instructions to
install the software.
OLYMPUS Viewer 2
Operating Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) /
System Windows Vista / Windows 7
USB cable (supplied)
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 × 768 pixels or more
Monitor
Minimum 65,536 colors (16,770,000
Settings
colors recommended)

ib
Operating Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) /

3 Register your Olympus product.

System Windows Vista / Windows 7
Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or better
● Click the “Registration” button and follow the on-
Processor (Pentium D 3.0 GHz or better required
screen instructions.
for movies)
512 MB or more (1 GB or more
recommended)
RAM
(1 GB or more required for movies — 2 GB
or more recommended)
Free Hard
1 GB or more
Drive Space
1024 × 768 pixels or more
Monitor
Minimum 65,536 colors (16,770,000
Settings
colors recommended)
A minimum of 64 MB video RAM with
Graphics
DirectX 9 or later

* See online help for information on using the software.

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 5 Install the camera manual. OLYMPUS Viewer 2
Operating
● Click the “Camera Instruction Manual” button and Mac OS X v10.4.11–v10.6
follow the on-screen instructions. System
Processor Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or better
Macintosh 1 GB or more (2 GB or more
RAM
1
recommended)
Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.
Free Hard
● Double-click the CD (OLYMPUS Setup) icon on Drive Space
1 GB or more
the desktop.
● Double-click the “Setup” icon to display the “Setup” 1024 × 768 pixels or more
Monitor
dialog. Minimum 32,000 colors (16,770,000
Settings
colors recommended)

* Other languages can be selected from the language

combo box. For information on using the software, see
online help.

3 Copy the camera manual.

● Click the “Camera Instruction Manual” button to
open the folder containing the camera manuals.
Copy the manual for your language to the
computer.

Date, time, time zone, and language

The date and time set here are saved to image file names,
date prints, and other data. You can also choose the
language for the menus and messages displayed in the
monitor.

2 Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2.

● Check the system requirements before beginning
installation.
● Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” button and follow
the on-screen instructions to install the software.
You can make user registration via “Registration” in
OLYMPUS Viewer 2 “Help”.

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1 Press the n button to turn on the 4 As in Steps 2 and 3, use FGHI and the
camera. A button to set [M] (month), [D] (day), [Time]
● The date and time setting screen is displayed when (hours and minutes), and [Y/M/D] (date order).
the date and time are not set. For precise time setting, press the A button as the
X
time signal strikes 00 seconds.
To change the date and time, adjust the setting from
Y M D Time the menu. [X] (Date/time) (p. 54)

---- . -- . -- -- : -- Y/M/D
5 Use HI to select the [x] time zone and
then press the A button.
● Use FG to turn daylight saving time ([Summer])
Cancel MENU
on or off.
Date and time setting screen
’11.02.26 00:00

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

Seoul
X Tokyo

Y M D Time

2011 . -- . -- -- : -- Y/M/D Summer Set OK

The menus can be used to change the selected time

Cancel MENU zone. [World Time] (p. 54)

6 Use FGHI to select your language and

3 Press I to save the setting for [Y]. press the A button.
X The menus can be used to change the selected
language. [l] (p. 53)
Y M D Time

2011 . 01 . -- -- : -- Y/M/D

Cancel MENU

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 Inserting an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory To remove the SD/SDHC/SDXC memory
card or Eye-Fi card (commercially card and Eye-Fi card
available)
1 2
Always use SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards or Eye-
Fi cards with this camera. Do not insert other types of
card.
“Using an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card or Eye-Fi
card (commercially available)” (p. 67)
The camera can shoot and store images using its
internal memory, without using an SD/SDHC/SDXC
memory card or Eye-Fi card. Press the card in until it clicks and comes out slightly,
then remove the card.
The illustrations of the following procedure show the
SD memory card.

1
Write-protect
switch

Insert the card straight until it clicks into place.

Do not touch the contact area directly.

“Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous

recording length (movies) in the internal memory and
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards” (p. 69, 70)

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Shooting, Playback, and Erasing
Shooting with the optimum aperture Current shooting mode display
value and shutter speed (P mode)
Program Auto 3D P
In this mode, automatic shooting settings are activated
while also allowing changes to a wide range of
other shooting menu functions, such as exposure
compensation, white balance, etc. as needed. 0.0
WB

1
AUTO
ISO
Remove the lens cap. AUTO

2
4 14M NORM MENU
Press the n button to turn on the
camera. Press the n button again to turn off the camera.

3
P mode indicator
Hold the camera and compose the shot.
P
Monitor

0.0
WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
00:34
4 14M Horizontal grip

Number of storable still pictures (p. 69)

Monitor (standby mode screen)

If P mode is not displayed, press H to display the

function menu screen and then set the shooting
mode to P. “Using the Menu” (p. 5)

Vertical grip

When holding the camera, take care not to cover the

flash with your fingers, etc.

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 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to
To view images during shooting
Pressing the q button enables playback of images. To
focus on the subject.
return to shooting, either press the q button or press the
● When the camera focuses on the subject, the shutter button halfway down.
exposure is locked (shutter speed and aperture
value are displayed), and the AF target mark
changes to green. Shooting movies
● The camera was unable to focus if the AF target
mark flashes red. Try focusing again. 1 Press the movie record button to start
AF target mark recording.

P Continuous recording length

(p. 70)

Press halfway

1/400 F3.5

Shutter speed Aperture value 00:34

REC 00:12
“Focusing” (p. 63)
Recording time
5 To take the picture, gently press the shutter Lights up red when recording
button all the way down while being careful
not to shake the camera. Effects for the selected shooting mode can be used
when shooting movies (when set to p mode, W
P mode, [Beauty] in s mode, or [Fish Eye] or
[Sparkle] in P mode, shooting is performed in P
mode).
Sound will also be recorded.
Press fully During sound recording, only the digital zoom can be
used. To record a movie with optical zoom, set [R]
1/400 F3.5 (Movie sound recording) (p. 43) to [Off].

2
Image review screen
Press the movie record button again to stop
recording.

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Using the zoom [On] selected for [Digital Zoom]:

Turning the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range. Image size Zoom bar
W side T side
14M
Digital zoom range

Zoom bar Other Image zoomed and

cropped.*1
P P
Digital zoom range

0.0 0.0 *1
If [Image Size] is less than the full resolution, after
WB WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
ISO
reaching the maximum optical zoom, the camera will
AUTO AUTO
00:34 00:34 automatically resize and crop the image to the selected
4 14M 4 14M [Image Size], then enter the digital zoom range if [Digital
Optical zoom: 22× Zoom] is [On].
Digital zoom: 4× Photographs taken with the zoom bar displayed in
red may appear “grainy.”
To take larger images [Digital Zoom]
The type and amount of zoom can be identified from Changing the shooting information
the appearance of the zoom bar. The display differs display
depending on the options selected for [Digital Zoom]
(p. 41) and [Image Size] (p. 39). The display of the screen information can be changed to
best match the situation, for example, the need for a clear
[Off] selected for [Digital Zoom]:
view of the screen or for making a precise composition by
using the grid display.
Image size Zoom bar

14M
Optical zoom range

Other
Image zoomed and cropped.*1

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 Viewing images
1 Press F (INFO).
● The displayed shooting information changes in
the order shown below each time the button is 1 Press the q button.
pressed. “Shooting mode display” (p. 11) Number of frames/
Normal Total number of images

P 4/30

0.0
WB
AUTO No information
ISO
AUTO
00:34 P
4 14M

’11/02/26 00:00
Detailed
Playback image
P

2 Turn the wheel controller to select an image.

0.0
WB
● It can be performed by pressing HI.
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
00:34
4 14M NORM Displays
Displays next
previous
image
image
Reading a histogram
If the peak fills too much of the frame, the
image will appear mostly white.
Keep turning the wheel controller to fast forward or
reverse. It can be performed by holding HI.
If the peak fills too much
of the frame, the image The display size of the images can be changed.
will appear mostly black. “Index view and close-up view” (p. 24)

The green section shows

luminance distribution within
the screen’s center.

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To play sound recordings Press the A button to pause
Pausing and
To play sound recorded with an image, select the image playback. During pause, fast
restarting
and press the A button. A ! icon appears on images forward or reverse, press the A
playback
with which sound has been recorded. button to restart playback.
Press I to fast forward. Press I
Fast forward again to increase the fast forward
speed.
Press H to rewind. The speed
Rewind at which the recording rewinds
increases each time H is pressed.
Adjusting the Turn the wheel controller or use
volume FG to adjust the volume.
During audio playback

To adjust the volume, turn the wheel controller or use Operations while playback is paused
FG.

To play back movies

Select a movie, and press the A button.

4/30

00:14/00:34

During pause

Use F to display the first frame

Movie Play OK ’11/02/26 00:00 Cueing and press G to display the last
frame.
Movie
Turn the wheel controller to
Advancing and advance or rewind by one frame
Operations during movie playback rewinding one at a time. Keep turning the wheel
frame at a time*1 controller for continuous advance
or rewind.
Resuming Press the A button to resume
playback playback.

Elapsed time/ 00:12/00:34

Total recording time
During playback

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 To operate with HI
*1
Press I or H to advance or rewind one frame Single-image view Close-up view
at a time. Hold I or H pressed for continuous
advance or rewind. 4/30
W 4/30

To stop movie playback

Press the m button.

Erasing images during playback ’11/02/26 00:00 T ’11/02/26 00:00

(Single image erase)

W T
1 Display the image you want to erase and
Index view
press G (D).
’11/02/26
Erase

4
Erase
Cancel Photo surfing
W T
Cancel MENU Set OK
’11/02/26 ALL

2011/

2
02/26

Press FG to select [Erase], and press the 2 4 W

A button.
35ºN
For erasing multiple images at the same time, see 139ºE

“Erasing images [Erase]” (p. 46).

Index view and close-up view When the movie is selected in the index view, the
photo surfing cannot be displayed even by turning the
Index view enables quick selection of a desired image. zoom lever to the W side.
Close-up view (up to 10x magnification) allows checking [Photo Surfing] (p. 44)
of image details.

1 Turn the zoom lever.

W side T side
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To select an image in index view Playing back panorama images
Use FGHI to select an image, and press the A
button to display the selected image in single-image view. Panorama images that were combined together using
[Auto] or [Manual] can be scrolled for viewing.
To scroll an image in close-up view “Creating panoramic images (p mode)” (p. 30)

1
Use FGHI to move the viewing area.
Select a panorama image during playback.
To stop photo surfing “Viewing images” (p. 22)
Use FG to select [ALL], and press the A button.
4/30

Changing the image information

display
Shooting information settings displayed on the screen can
be changed.

1 Press F (INFO).
Replay OK ’11/02/26 00:00
● The displayed image information changes in

2
the order shown below each time the button is
pressed. Press the A button.
Normal

3D 10 4/30

No information

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Detailed
Current viewing area
3D 10 4/30

To control panorama image playback

1/1000 F3.3 2.0
ISO WB
Zoom in/Zoom out: Press the A button to pause
P 100 AUTO
playback. Then turn the zoom lever to enlarge/shrink the
NORM 14M
FILE 100 0004
image.
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“Reading a histogram” (p. 22)

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 Playback direction: Press the A button to pause To start a slideshow, press the m button.
playback. Then press FGHI to scroll the image in the To stop the slideshow, press the m or A button.
direction of the pressed button.
3D images are composed of JPEG files and MP files.
Pause: Press the A button. If any files are deleted on a computer, playback of 3D
Restart scrolling: Press the A button. images may not be possible.
Stop playback: Press the m button.
Using the menu guide
Playing back W images
Pressing the E button in the setup menu displays a
3D images shot with this camera can be played back on description of the current item.
3D-compatible devices connected to this camera using an “Using the Menu” (p. 5)
HDMI cable (sold separately).
“Shooting 3D images (3D mode)” (p. 32)
Using the camera guide
When playing back 3D images, read the warnings in
the instruction manual for the 3D-compatible devices Use the camera guide to look up camera operations.

1
carefully.
Press the E button in the standby mode
1 Connect the 3D-compatible device and screen or the playback screen.
camera using the HDMI cable.
For the connection and setting method, see Search by Search for a
“Connection via HDMI cable” (p. 52) purpose solution

2 Use the wheel controller or FG to select [3D Search by

situation
Learn about the
camera
Show] and then press the A button.

3 Use the wheel controller or HI to select the

Search by
keyword
History

3D image to play back and then press the A

button. Exit Set OK

Slideshow MENU Set OK

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 Submenu 2 Application
Search by Functions or operating methods can
purpose be searched.
Search for a A solution can be searched when
solution having problems during operation.
Search by Search from shooting/playback
situation scene.
Information is shown about
Learn about the
recommended functions and basic
camera
operating methods for the camera.
Search by
Search from the camera keyword.
keyword
Searches can be performed from the
History
search history.

2 Use FGHI to select the desired item, and

press the A button.

Search by Search for a

purpose solution

Search by Learn about the

situation camera

Search by History
keyword

Exit Set OK

● Follow the on-screen instructions to search the

desired contents.

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 Using Shooting Modes
To change the shooting mode Using the best mode for the shooting
The shooting mode (P, M, s, P, p, W) scene (s mode)
can be changed using the function menu.

1
“Using the Menu” (p. 5)
Set the shooting mode to s.
The default settings of the function are highlighted in
.
Scene Mode
Shooting with automatic settings
(M mode)
The camera will automatically select the optimal shooting 0.0
WB
mode for the scene. This is a fully automatic mode that AUTO

allows you to take a picture suited to the scene by simply

4 14M NORM MENU
pressing the shutter button. In M mode, some settings
in the shooting menu may not be selected.

1 Set the shooting mode to M. 2 Press G to go to the submenu.

The icon changes depending on the scene
that the camera automatically selects.
Portrait

0.0
WB
AUTO

4 14M NORM MENU

00:34
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3 Use HI to select the mode and then press
the A button to set.
In some cases, the camera may not select the
desired shooting mode.
There are some limitations on settings in M mode.
When the camera cannot identify the optimal mode,
P mode will be selected.
0.0
WB
AUTO
00:34
4 14M
Icon indicating the scene mode that
is set
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 In s modes, the optimum shooting settings are Shooting with special effects
pre-programmed for specific shooting scenes. For (P mode)
this reason, some settings cannot be changed in
some modes. To add expression to your photo, select the desired
special effect.
Option Application
B Portrait/V Beauty/F Landscape/ 1 Set the shooting mode to P.
G Night Scene*1/M Night+Portrait/
The camera takes
C Sport/N Indoor/W Candle/
a picture using the Magic Filter
R Self Portrait/S Sunset*1/
optimum settings
X Fireworks*1/V Cuisine/
for the scene
d Documents/q Beach & Snow/
conditions.
U Pet Mode - Cat/
t Pet Mode - Dog 0.0
WB
AUTO
*1
When the subject is dark, noise reduction is
automatically activated. This approximately doubles the 4 14M NORM MENU

shooting time during which no other pictures can be

taken.

To take pictures of your pet’s face,

2 Press G to go to the submenu.

([U Pet Mode - Cat]/[t

select ([U Cat]/[t Pet Pop Art
Mode - Dog])
Use HI to select [U] or [t] and press the A
button to set. 0.0
● [Auto Release] is automatically selected, and when WB
AUTO
the subject’s face is recognized, the picture is
taken automatically. 4 14M NORM MENU

● To cancel [Auto Release], see “Using the self-timer”

(p. 35). 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
[ Pop Art Three frames are taken and
\ Pin Hole combined by the camera. Only
] Fish Eye compose the shots so that the target
Auto
@ Drawing*1 marks and pointers overlap, and
Magic Filter
; Soft Focus the camera automatically releases
: Punk the shutter.
X Sparkle Three frames are taken and
Y Watercolor combined by the camera. Compose
Manual
the shots using the guide frame and
*1
Two images are saved, an unmodified image and an
manually releases the shutter.
image to which the effect has been applied.
The frames that were taken are
In P mode, the optimum shooting settings are PC combined into a panorama image
pre-programmed for each scene effect. For this using the PC software.
reason, some settings cannot be changed in some
modes.
For details on installing the PC software, see “Setting
up using the supplied CD” (p. 14).
Creating panoramic images (p mode)
When set to [Auto] or [Manual], [Image Size] (p. 39) is
fixed to [2].
1 Set the shooting mode to p. The focus, exposure, zoom position (p. 21), and white
balance (p. 36) are locked at the first frame.
Panorama 3D The flash (p. 34) is fixed to $ (Flash Off) mode.
AUTO

Taking pictures with [Auto]

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

2
Target mark
Press G to go to the submenu.

3 Use HI to select the desired mode and then Pointer

press the A button to set. Cancel MENU Save OK

Screen when combining images

from left to right

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3 Move the camera slowly while keeping it straight, and 2 Press the shutter button to take the first frame.
stop the camera where the pointer and target mark
Joint areas
overlap.
● The camera releases the shutter automatically.

MANUAL MANUAL
AUTO
1 2

Cancel MENU Save OK

1st frame
Cancel MENU Save OK
3 Compose the next shot so that joint area 1 overlaps
To combine only two pictures, press the A button joint area 2.
before taking a third frame.
4 Repeat Step 3 to take a third frame.
MANUAL
● After the third frame is taken, the camera
automatically processes the frames and the
combined panorama image is displayed. 1 2
To exit the panorama function without saving an
image, press the m button.
If the shutter does not automatically release, try Cancel MENU Save OK
[Manual] or [PC]. Composition of the 2nd frame

Taking pictures with [Manual] 4 Press the shutter button to take the next shot.
1 Use FGHI to specify at which edge the next To combine only two pictures, press the A button
picture is to be connected. before taking the third frame.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to take a third frame.
MANUAL
● After the third frame is taken, the camera
Direction for automatically processes the frames and the
combining the next combined panorama image is displayed.
frame
To exit the panorama function without saving an
image, press the m button.

Set OK

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 Taking pictures with [PC] Shooting 3D images (W mode)
1 Use FGHI to select the direction that the frames
are combined. In this mode, 3D images are shot for viewing on
2 Press the shutter button to take the first frame, and 3D-compatible display devices.
then compose the second shot. Images shot in 3D mode cannot be displayed in 3D
on this camera’s monitor.
Before first shot
PC 1 Set the shooting mode to W.

3D Photo 3D P
AUTO

Set OK

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After first shot

PC 2 Press G to go to the submenu.

1 2 3 Use HI to select [Auto] or [Manual] and

then press the A button to set.

Submenu 1 Description
Exit MENU
After shooting the first frame, overlap
the subject with the image in the
● After the first shot, the area shown in white Auto
monitor. The next frame is taken
reappears on the side of the display opposite the
automatically.
pan direction. Frame subsequent photographs so
that they overlap with the image in the monitor. After shooting the first frame, move
3 Repeat Step 2 until the number of desired frames is the camera to overlap the subject
Manual
taken, and then press the A button or m button with the image in the monitor. Then
when finished. manually release the shutter.

Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 frames.

Depending on the subject or the situation (if the
Refer to the PC software help guide for details on distance between the camera and subject is too
how to make panorama images. short), the image may not look 3D.
The 3D viewing angle varies depending on the
subject, etc.

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Taking pictures with [Auto]
1 Press the shutter button to shoot the first frame.
2 Overlap the subject with the image that is faintly
displayed in the monitor.
● The picture is taken automatically.

Taking pictures with [Manual]

1 Press the shutter button to shoot the first frame.
2 Overlap the subject with the image that is faintly
displayed in the monitor, and choose the position for
the second frame.
3 Press the shutter button to take the second shot.
To exit 3D shooting mode without saving an image,
press the m button.

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 Using Shooting Functions
“Using the Menu” (p. 5)
3 Use HI to select the setting option, and
press the A button to set.
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.

Shooting closeups (Macro shooting)

This function enables the camera to focus and shoot
The flash settings cannot be adjusted with the flash
subjects at close distances.
closed.

To turn off the flash

1 Select the macro option in the function menu.

Press the flash down back into the camera. This sets
to $ (Flash Off) mode. P
2 Select the flash option in the function menu. Off

0.0
WB
P AUTO
ISO
AUTO
Flash Auto
4 14M NORM MENU

0.0
WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO

4 14M NORM MENU

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2 Use HI to select the setting option, and 2 Use HI to select the setting option, and
press the A button to set. press the A button to set.

Option Description Option Description

Off Macro mode is deactivated. Y Off The self-timer is deactivated.
This enables shooting as close as The self-timer lamp turns on for
Macro 15 cm/5.9 in.*1 (180 cm/70.8 in.*2) to approx. 10 seconds, then blinks for
Y 12 sec
the subject. approx. 2 seconds, and then the
picture is taken.
This enables shooting as close as
Super Macro*3
1 cm/0.4 in. to the subject. The self-timer lamp blinks for approx.
Y 2 sec
2 seconds, then the picture is taken.
*1
When the zoom is at the widest (W) position.
*2
When the zoom is at the most telephoto (T) position. When your pet (cat or dog) turns its
*3
The zoom is automatically fixed. $ Auto head towards the camera, its face is
Release*1 recognized and the picture is taken
The flash (p. 34) and zoom (p. 21) cannot be set automatically.
when [a Super Macro] (p. 35) is selected.
*1
[Auto Release] is displayed only when the s mode
Using the self-timer is [U] or [t].
Self-timer shooting is automatically canceled after
After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the one shot.
picture is taken after a short delay.

1 Select the self-timer option in the function

To cancel the self-timer after it starts
Press the m button.
menu.

Y Off 2 12
0.0
WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO

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 Adjusting the brightness Adjusting to a natural color scheme
(Exposure compensation) (White balance)
The standard brightness (appropriate exposure) set by the For more natural coloring, choose a white balance option
camera based on the shooting mode (except for M) suited to the scene.
can be adjusted brighter or darker to obtain a desired shot.
1 Select the white balance option in the
1 Select the exposure compensation option in function menu.
the function menu.

WB P
Exposure Comp. P WB Auto
0.0

0.0
WB
0.3 0.0 0.3 AUTO
WB ISO
AUTO AUTO
ISO
AUTO
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2 Use HI to select the setting option, and

2 Use HI to select the desired brightness, press the A button to set.
and press the A button.
Option Description
The camera automatically adjusts
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 (in an office, etc.)

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Selecting the ISO sensitivity Sequential shooting (Drive)

1
Pictures are taken sequentially while the shutter button
Select the ISO setting option in the function is held down.
menu.
1 Select the drive option in the function menu.

P
P

0.0
WB
AUTO 0.0
ISO 200 ISO
100
ISO
200
ISO
400 WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
1/400 F3.3 MENU
Sequential
4 14M NORM MENU

2 Use HI to select the setting option, and

Option Description
press the A button to set.
One frame is shot each time the
o
Option Description shutter button is pressed.
The camera automatically adjusts Take sequential shots using the
ISO Auto the sensitivity according to the j*1 focus, brightness (exposure) and
shooting scene. white balance set in the first frame.
The camera uses a higher sensitivity The camera takes sequential shots
c
compared to [ISO Auto] to minimize at a faster speed than in [j].
High ISO Auto
blur caused by a moving subject or The camera takes sequential shots
by camera shake. d
at approximately 10 frames/sec.
The ISO sensitivity is fixed to the
Value *1
The shooting speed varies depending on the settings
selected value.
for [Image Size/Compression] (p. 39).
When set to [j], the flash (p. 34) cannot be set to
In the ISO setting, although smaller values result in
[Redeye]. In addition, when set to [c] or [d], the
less sensitivity, sharp images can be taken under fully
flash is fixed to [Flash Off].
lit conditions. Larger values result in higher sensitivity,
and images can be taken at fast shutter speeds even When set to [c] or [d], [Image Size] is limited to
under low light conditions. However, high sensitivity [n] or lower (for [c]), or [3] or lower (for [d]),
introduces noise into the resulting picture, which may and the ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO Auto].
give it a grainy appearance. When set to [j] , [Image Size] cannot be set
to [6]. Also, when set to [j] and [Image
Size] is [4] or [K], [Fine] cannot be set for
[Compression].

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 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6).

Menus for Shooting Functions

The default settings of the function are highlighted in .

Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [Reset]

I (Shooting menu 1) X Reset

Submenu 2 Application
Restores the following menu functions to the default settings.
• Shooting mode (p. 28)
• Flash (p. 34)
• Macro (p. 34)
• Self-timer (p. 35)
Yes
• Exposure compensation (p. 36)
• White balance (p. 36)
• ISO (p. 37)
• Drive (p. 37)
• Menu functions in [I, J, A] (p. 38 to 43)
No The current settings will not be changed.

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 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6).

Selecting the image quality for still images [Image Size/Compression]

I (Shooting menu 1) X Image Size/Compression

Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Application

14M (4288×3216) Suitable for printing pictures over A3 (11×17 in.).
8M (3264×2448) Suitable for printing pictures up to 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 size (8.5×11 in.).
2M (1600×1200) Suitable for printing pictures at A5 (5×7 in.).
Image Size 1M (1280×960) Suitable for printing pictures at postcard size.
Suitable for viewing pictures on a TV or using pictures on emails and web
VGA (640×480)
sites.
Suitable for playing pictures on a widescreen TV and for printing on A3 or
16:9G (4288×2416)
11"×17".
Suitable for playing pictures on a widescreen TV and for printing on A5 or
16:9F (1920×1080)
5"×7".
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 SD/
SDHC/SDXC memory cards” (p. 69, 70)

Selecting the image quality for movies [Image Size/Image Quality]

A (Movie menu) X Image Size/Image Quality

Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Application

720p
Image Size VGA (640×480) Select the image quality based on the image size and frame rate.
QVGA (320×240)
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 SD/
SDHC/SDXC memory cards” (p. 69, 70)
When [Image Size] is set to [QVGA], [Image Quality] is fixed to [Fine].

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 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6).

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) X 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. 40) is
automatically fixed to [ESP].
Selecting the method for measuring the
Selecting the focusing area [AF Mode] [ESP/n]
brightness [ESP/n
I (Shooting menu 1) X AF Mode I (Shooting menu 1) X ESP/n

Submenu 2 Application
Submenu 2 Application
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*1 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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 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6).

Shooting at higher magnifications than The camera’s default settings are [Image Stabilizer]
optical zoom [Digital Zoom] (still images) to [On] and [IS Movie Mode] (movies) to
[Off].
I (Shooting menu 1) X Digital Zoom There may be a noise coming from inside the camera
when the shutter button is pressed with [Image
Submenu 2 Application Stabilizer] (still images) set to [On].
Off Disable digital zoom. Images may not be stabilized if camera shake is too
severe.
On Enable digital zoom.
When the shutter speed is extremely slow, such as
[Digital Zoom] is not available when [a Super when taking pictures at night, [Image Stabilizer] (still
Macro] (p. 35) is selected. images) may not be as effective.

The option selected for [Digital Zoom] affects the When shooting while the [IS Movie Mode] (movies)
appearance of the zoom bar. is set to [On], the image will be enlarged somewhat
“To take larger images” (p. 21) before saving.

Reducing the blur caused by the Using the AF illuminator to focus on a

camera shake when shooting shadowy subject [AF Illuminat.]
[Image Stabilizer] (still images)/ J (Shooting menu 2) X AF Illuminat.
[IS Movie Mode] (movies)
Submenu 2 Application
J (Shooting menu 2) X
Off The AF illuminator is not used.
Image Stabilizer (still images)/
When the shutter button is pressed
A (Movie menu) X On halfway down, the AF illuminator
IS Movie Mode (movies) turns on to aid focusing.

Submenu 2 Application
The image stabilizer is deactivated.
This is recommended for shooting AF illuminator
Off
when the camera is fixed in place on
a tripod or other stable surface.
On The image stabilizer is activated.

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 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6).

Viewing the image immediately after Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide]
shooting [Rec View] J (Shooting menu 2) X Icon Guide
J (Shooting menu 2) X Rec View
Submenu 2 Application
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
was just taken.
Program Auto 3D P
Functions can be changed
Icon guide manually.

Automatically rotating images shot with 0.0

WB
AUTO
the camera in a vertical position during ISO
AUTO

playback [Pic Orientation] 4 14M NORM MENU

J (Shooting menu 2) X Pic Orientation

During shooting, the [y] (p. 47) setting on the Imprinting the date of recording
playback menu is set automatically. [Date Stamp]
This function may not work properly if the camera is J (Shooting menu 2) X Date Stamp
facing up or down during shooting.
Submenu 2 Application
Submenu 2 Application
Off Do not imprint the date.
Information about the vertical/
horizontal orientation of the camera Stamp new photographs with the
On
during shooting is not recorded with date of recording.
Off
images. Images shot with the camera
in a vertical position are not rotated If the date and time are not set, the [Date Stamp]
during playback. setting cannot be set.
“Date, time, time zone, and language” (p. 16)
Information about the vertical/
horizontal orientation of the camera The date stamp cannot be deleted.
On during shooting is recorded with [Date Stamp] is not available in [Panorama] or [3D
images. Images are automatically Photo] mode.
rotated during playback.
The date stamp cannot be imprinted when taking
sequential shots.
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 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6).

Recording sound when shooting

[R]
movies [R
A (Movie menu) X R

Submenu 2 Application
Off No sound is recorded.
On Sound is recorded.

When set to [On], only the digital zoom can be used

during movie recording. To record the movie with the
optical zoom, set [R] (movie sound recording) to [Off].

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 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6).

Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions

The default settings of the function are highlighted in Searching for images and playing back
. the related images [Photo Surfing]
Data must be created with the ib (PC software) before
using some functions. q (Playback menu) X Photo Surfing
Refer to the ib (PC software) help guide for details on In [Photo Surfing], images can be searched and related
how to use the ib (PC software). images can be played back by selecting the related items.
For details on installing the ib (PC software), see
“Setting up using the supplied CD” (p. 14).
To start [Photo Surfing]
Press the A button to start [Photo Surfing].
When a related item of the image displayed is selected
Playing back pictures automatically with FG, images related to the item are displayed in the
[Slideshow] lower part of the monitor. Use HI to display an image.
To select related items that are not displayed, press the
q (Playback menu) X Slideshow A button when selecting an item.
To stop [Photo Surfing], use FG to select [ALL], and
Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application press the A button.
Selects the content ALL
All/Event/
Slide to be included in the 2011/
Collection*1 02/26
slideshow.
Off/Cosmic/
Breeze/ Related items
Selects the background
BGM Mellow/ 35ºN
music options. 139ºE
Dreamy/
Urban
Selects the type of
Standard/
Type transition effect used Images corresponding the
Fade/Zoom
between slides. related items
Start ― Starts the slideshow.
*1
The [Collection] that has been created with the ib (PC
software) and imported back from a computer can play back.
During a slideshow, press I to advance one frame,
H to go back one frame.

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 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6).

Using the ib (PC software) and [P]

Cropping image [P
importing data back to the camera q (Playback menu) X Edit X P
Refer to the ib (PC software) help guide for details on
how to use the ib (PC software). 1 Use HI to select an image, and press the A button.
2 Use the zoom lever to select the size of the cropping
The ib (PC software) may not work properly on the frame, and use FGHI to move the frame.
pictures edited by other application software.
The following [Photo Surfing] functions can be
performed when data created with the ib (PC Cropping frame
software) is imported back to the camera.

[Photo Surfing]
Information of persons or shooting locations and new
Collections can be added in the related items.
Set OK

[Q]
Changing the image size [Q 3 Press the A button after you have selected the area
to trim.
q (Playback menu) X Edit X Q ● The edited image is saved as a separate image.

Submenu 3 Application
[R]
Adding sound to still images [R
C 640 × 480 This saves a high-resolution image
as a separate image with a smaller q (Playback menu) X Edit X R
size for use in e-mail attachments 1 Use HI to select an image.
E 320 × 240 and other applications.
2 Aim the microphone toward the sound source.

1 Use HI to select an image. Microphone

2 Use FG to select an image size and press the A
button.
● The resized image is saved as a separate image.

3 Press the A button.

● Recording starts.
● The camera adds (records) sound for approx.
4 seconds while playing back the image.

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 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6).

Retouching the skin and eyes Brightening areas that are dark
[Beauty Fix] due to backlight or other reasons
q (Playback menu) X Edit X Beauty Fix [Shadow Adj]
q (Playback menu) X Edit X 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.
Submenu 3 Submenu 4 Application
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) X Edit X 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) X Erase
Use FG to select the retouching level, and press the
A button.
Submenu 2 Application
Clear Skin All images in the internal memory or
All Erase
card will be erased.

Soft Images are individually selected and

Sel. Image
Avg
erased.
Hard Erase Deletes the image displayed.

Back MENU Set OK

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 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6).

When erasing pictures in the internal memory, do not Saving print settings to the image data
insert the card into the camera. [Print Order]
Before erasing pictures from a memory card, insert
the card into the camera. q (Playback menu) X Print Order
Protected images cannot be erased. “Print reservations (DPOF)” (p. 58)
Print reservation can be set only for still images that
To individually select and erase images are recorded to the card.
[Sel. Image]
1 Use FG to select [Sel. Image], and press the
A button.
[R]
Protecting images [R
2 Use HI to select the image to be erased, and press q (Playback menu) X R
the A button to add a R mark to the image.
● Turn the zoom lever to the W end to display an Protected images cannot be erased by [Erase] (p. 24,
index view. Images can be quickly selected using 46), [Sel. Image] (p. 47), or [All Erase] (p. 47), but
the FGHI buttons. Turn to the T end to return all images are erased by [Memory Format]/[Format]
to the single frame display. (p. 48).
1 Use HI to select an image.
Sel. Image 5/30
2 Press the A button.
● Press the A button again to cancel the settings.
R mark 3 If necessary, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to protect other
images, and press the m button.

OK
[y]
Rotating images [y
Erase/Cancel MENU
q (Playback menu) X y
3 Repeat Step 2 to select the images to be erased,
and then press the m button to erase the selected 1 Use HI to select an image.
images. 2 Press the A button to rotate the image.
4 Use FG to select [Yes], and press the A button. 3 If necessary, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to make settings
● The images with a R mark are erased. for other images, and press the m button.
The new picture orientations will be saved even after
To erase all images [All Erase] the power is turned off.
1 Use FG to select [All Erase], and press the
A button.
2 Use FG to select [Yes], and press the A button.

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 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6).

Menus for Other Camera Settings

The default settings of the function are highlighted in .

Erasing data completely Using an Eye-Fi card (commercially

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

Submenu 2 Application

Backs up image data in the internal

Yes
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.

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 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6).

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) X q Power On
r (Settings 1) X USB Connection
Submenu 2 Application
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) X KeepzSettings
Print
PictBridge-compatible printer.
Submenu 2 Application

System requirements The shooting mode is set to P mode

No
when the camera is turned on.
Windows : Windows XP (Service Pack 1 or
later)/Windows Vista/Windows 7 The shooting mode is saved when
Macintosh : Mac OS X v10.3 or later the camera is turned off and is
Yes
reactivated the next time the camera
When using another system other than Windows XP is turned on.
(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:
● Computers with USB ports installed using an
[Pw On Setup]
expansion card, etc. r (Settings 1) X Pw On Setup
● 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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 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6).

Selecting the camera sound and its volume [Sound Settings]

s (Settings 2) X Sound Settings

Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application

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) X 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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 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6).

Adjusting the CCD and the image Adjusting the brightness of the monitor
processing function [Pixel Mapping] [s]
s (Settings 2) X Pixel Mapping s (Settings 2) X 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 CCD and the image

processing function
Press the A button when [Start] (Submenu 2) is Back MENU Set OK
displayed.
● The camera checks and adjusts the CCD and the
image processing function at the same time.

Playing back images on a TV [TV Out]

s (Settings 2) X TV Out
The TV video signal system varies depending on the countries and regions. Before viewing camera images on your
TV, select the video output according to your TV’s video signal type.

Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application

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
HDMI Out 720p Set the playback format.
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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 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6).

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.
Open the connector cover
in the direction of the arrow. Connect to the TV video
Multi-connector input jack (yellow) and
audio input jack (white).

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.
When set to [1080i], 1080i format takes priority for HDMI output. However, if this setting does not match the input
setting of the TV, the signal format is changed first to 720p and then to 480p/576p. For details on changing the input
setting of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual.
When the camera is connected to the computer by the USB cable, do not connect the HDMI cable to the camera.
Use an HDMI cable that matches the HDMI micro connector on the camera and the HDMI connector on the TV.
When the camera and TV are connected by both an AV cable and an HDMI cable, the HDMI cable will take priority.
Open the connector cover
in the direction of the arrow.

HDMI micro
connector Connect to the HDMI
connector on the TV.

HDMI cable (type D/sold separately: CB-HD1)

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 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6).

Type C

Type D (CB-HD1)

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 Turn on the camera, and use HI to select the image for playback.
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. 52)
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) X l
s (Settings 2) X Power Save
Submenu 2 Application
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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 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6).

[X]
Setting the date and time [X
t (Settings 3) X X
“Date, time, time zone, and language” (p. 16).

To select the date display order

1 Press I after setting Minute, and use FG to select the date X
display order.
Y M D Time
2 Press the A button to set.
2011 . 02 . 26 00 : 00 Y/M/D
To check the date and time Date order
Press the INFO button while the camera is turned off. The current time
is displayed for approx. 3 seconds. Cancel MENU Set OK

Choosing home and alternate time zones [World Time]

t (Settings 3) X World Time
You will not be able to select a time zone using [World Time] if the camera clock has not first been set using [X].

Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application

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).

Restoring data in the camera [Data Repair]

t (Settings 3) X Data Repair
Playback will become available by performing [Data Repair] when the Photo surfing function is not activated
properly. However, data such as collections and other groups created with the ib (PC software) is deleted from the
database in the camera.
Import the data back into the camera from a computer to playback the data created with the ib (PC software).

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Printing
Direct printing (PictBridge*1)
2 Turn on the printer, and then connect the
By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer and camera.
printer, you can print images directly without using a Open the connector cover
computer. in the direction of the arrow.
To find out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the
printer’s instruction manual. Multi-connector
*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 (supplied)
depending on the printer that is used. For details,
refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
For details on the available paper types, loading
paper, and installing ink cassettes, refer to the
I button
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. 49)

1 Display the image to be printed on the Easy Print Start

monitor. Custom Print OK

3
“Viewing images” (p. 22)
Press I to start printing.

4 To print another image, use HI to select an

image, and press the A button.

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 To exit printing Submenu 2 Application
After a selected image is displayed on the screen, This prints the image selected in
disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer. Print
Step 6.
This prints all images stored in the
All Print
internal memory or card.
This prints one image in a multiple
Multi Print
layout format.
This prints an index of all images
All Index
stored in the internal memory or card.
Exit Print OK This prints images based on the print
Print Order*1
reservation data on the card.

Changing the printer’s settings for *1

[Print Order] is available only when print reservations
printing [Custom Print] have been made. “Print Reservations (DPOF)” (p. 58)

4 Use FG to select [Size] (Submenu 3), and

1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 for [Easy Print] (p. 55). press I.

2 Press the A button. If the [Printpaper] screen is not displayed, the [Size],
[Borderless], and [Pics/Sheet] are set to the printer’s
3 Use FG to select the print mode, and press standard.
the A button. Printpaper

Print Mode Select

Size Borderless
Print
All Print Standard Standard
Multi Print
All Index
Print Order Back MENU Set OK

5
Exit MENU Set OK
Use FG to select the [Borderless] or [Pics/
Sheet] settings, and press the A button.

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 Submenu 4 Application Submenu 5 Submenu 6 Application
The image is printed with a border This selects the number
<× 0 to 10
around it ([Off]). of prints.
Off/On*1
The image is printed to fill the entire Selecting [With] prints the
paper ([On]). images with the date.
Date With/Without
(The number of Selecting [Without] prints the
The number of images per sheet
images per sheet images without the date.
([Pics/Sheet]) is selectable only when
varies depending Selecting [With] prints the file
[Multi Print] is selected in Step 3.
on the printer.) name on the image.
File Name With/Without Selecting [Without] does not
*1
The available settings for [Borderless] vary depending
print any file name on the
on the printer.
image.
If [Standard] is selected in Steps 4 and 5, the image (Proceeds to
is printed at the printer’s standard settings. This selects a portion of the
P the setting
image for printing.
4/30 screen.)

[P]
To crop an image [P
NORM 14M
100 0004
FILE
1 Use the zoom lever to select the size of the cropping
’11/02/26 00:00 frame, use FGHI to move the frame, and then
Print OK press the A button.
Single Print More

6 Use HI to select an image.

Cropping frame

7 Press F to make a print reservation for the

current image.
Press G to make the detailed printer settings
for the current image. Set OK

2 Use FG to select [OK], and press the A button.

To make the detailed printer settings
1 Use FGHI to select the setting, and press the P
A button.

Print Info

OK
<x 1
Cancel
Date Without
File Name Without Back MENU Set OK
P

Exit MENU Set OK

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 8 If necessary, repeat Steps 6 and 7 to select
To cancel printing
1 Press the m button while [Do Not Remove USB
the image to be printed, make the detailed
Cable] is displayed.
settings, and set [Single Print].
2 Select [Cancel] using FG and then press the A
9 Press the A button. button.

Print

Print
Cancel Do Not Remove USB Cable

Print
Cancel MENU

Back MENU Set OK

Continue

10 Use FG to select [Print], and press the Cancel

A button.
● Printing starts. Set OK

● When [Option Set] is selected in [All Print] mode,

[Print Info] screen is displayed. 11 Press the m button.
● When printing is finished, the [Print Mode Select]
screen is displayed. 12 When the message [Remove USB Cable] is
displayed, disconnect the USB cable from the
Print Mode Select camera and printer.
Print
All Print
Multi Print
Print Reservations (DPOF*1)
All Index In print reservations, the number of prints and date imprint
Print Order option are saved in the image on the card. This enables
Exit MENU Set OK
easy printing at a printer or print shop supporting DPOF
by using only the print reservations on the card without a
computer or a camera.
*1
DPOF is a standard for storing automatic printout
information from digital cameras.

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 Print reservations can be set only for the images
stored on the card. 4 Use HI to select the image for print
reservation. Use FG to select the quantity.
DPOF reservations set by another DPOF device Press the A button.
cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes
using the original device. Making new DPOF X
reservations with this camera will erase the
reservations made by the other device.
DPOF print reservations can be made for up to 999 No
images per card. Date
Time
Single-frame print reservations [<] Back MENU Set OK

1 Display the setup menu. 5 Use FG to select the [X] (date print)
“Setup menu” (p. 6) screen option, and press the A button.

2 From the playback menu q, select [Print Submenu 2 Application

Order] and then press the A button. No This prints the image only.
This prints the image with the
Print Order Date
shooting date.
This prints the image with the
Time
< shooting time.
U

Print Order

Exit MENU Set OK

1 ( 1)

3 Use FG to select [<], and press the

Set
A button.
Cancel
4/30
Back MENU Set OK
0

6 Use FG to select [Set], and press the

NORM 14M
A button.
FILE 100 0004

’11/02/26 00:00
Set OK

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 Reserving one print each of all images Resetting the print reservation data
on the card [U] for selected images

1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 59). 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 59).

2 Use FG to select [U], and press the A 2 Use FG to select [<], and press the
button. A button.

3 Follow Steps 5 and 6 in [<]. 3 Use FG to select [Keep] and press the
A button.
Resetting all print reservation data
4 Use HI to select the image with the print

1
reservation you want to cancel. Use FG to
Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 59). set the print quantity to “0”.

2 Select either [<] or [U], and press the

5 If necessary, repeat Step 4, and then press
A button. the A button when finished.
Print Order Setting
6 Use FG to select the [X] (date print)
Print Ordered screen option, and press the A button.
● The settings are applied to the remaining images
Reset with the print reservation data.

7
Keep
Use FG to select [Set], and press the
Back MENU Set OK A button.

3 Use FG to select [Reset], 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*1 may have occurred. Turn off the
● Insert new or recharged batteries in the correct power, and wait for the camera body to become
direction. acclimated to the surrounding temperature and dry
out before taking pictures.
“Inserting the battery” (p. 13) *1
Dew drops can form in the camera when it is
● Battery performance may have been reduced suddenly taken from a cold location into a warm,
temporarily due to low temperature. Take the humid room.
batteries out of the camera, and warm them by “Vertical lines appear on the screen”.
putting them in your pocket for a while. ● This condition may occur when the camera is
Card/Internal memory pointed at an extremely bright subject under a clear
sky and so on. The lines do not appear, however,
“An error message is displayed”.
in the final image.
“Error message” (p. 62)
“The light is caught in the picture”.
Shutter button ● Shooting with flash results in an image with many
“No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed”. flash reflections on dust in the air.
● Cancel sleep mode. Date and time function
To save battery power, the camera automatically “Date and time settings return to the default setting”.
goes into sleep mode and the monitor turns off ● If the batteries are removed and left out of the
if there is no operation for 3 minutes when the camera for about 3 days*2, the date and time settings
camera is turned on. No picture is taken even if return to the default setting, and must be reset.
the shutter button is fully pressed in this mode. *2
The time until the date and time settings return to
Operate the zoom lever or other buttons to restore the default setting varies depending on how long
the camera from sleep mode before taking a the batteries have been loaded.
picture. If the camera is left for another 12 minutes,
“Date, time, time zone, and language” (p. 16)
it automatically turns off. Press the n button
to turn the camera on. Miscellaneous
● Press the q button to switch to the shooting “The camera makes a noise when taking pictures”.
mode. ● The camera may activate the lens and make a
● Wait until #(flash charge) stops blinking before noise even if no operation is performed. This
taking pictures. is because the camera automatically performs
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 • Insert new batteries.
Insert a new card. • If using rechargeable batteries,
Card Error Battery Empty charge the batteries.
Card problem Connection problem
The card write-protect switch is Connect the camera and computer
set to the “LOCK” side. Release or printer correctly.
Write Protect No Connection
the switch.
Internal memory problem Printer problem
• Insert a card. Load paper into the printer.
Memory Full • Erase unwanted images.*1 No Paper

Card problem Printer problem

• Replace the card. Refill the ink in the printer.
Card Full • Erase unwanted images.*1 No Ink

Card Setup
Card problem Printer problem
Use FG to select [Format], and Remove the jammed paper.
Power Off
Format press the A button. Next, use Jammed
FG to select [Yes], and press the Printer problem
A button.*2 Settings
Set OK Return to the status where the
Changed*3
printer can be used.
Memory Setup
Internal memory problem
Printer problem
Power Off
Use FG to select [Memory 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 and then turn the power on again.
Set OK 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
envision, refer to the information below. Object with no vertical lines*1

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
● Taking a picture of a subject not in the center horizontal position to take the picture.
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. 20)
● Set [AF Mode] (p. 40) to [Face/iESP]
● Taking a picture in [AF Tracking] mode (p. 40)
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. 41)
● 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
(by pressing the shutter button halfway down) with the frame
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 of a white beach or snow scene
Camera shake Set the mode to [q Beach & Snow] (p. 29)
● Taking pictures using exposure compensation
“Taking pictures without camera shake” (p. 36)
● Taking pictures using [Image Stabilizer] (p. 41) Adjust the brightness while viewing the screen for
When a picture is taken of a shadowy subject, the taking the picture. Normally, taking pictures of white
CCD*1 shifts to correct for camera shake even if subjects (such as snow) results in images that are
the ISO speed is not increased. This function is darker than the actual subject. Use the exposure
also effective when taking pictures at a high zoom compensation to adjust in the positive (+) direction
magnification. to express whites as they appear. When taking
*1
A device that takes light received through the pictures of black subjects, on the other hand, it is
lens and converts it into electric signals. effective to adjust in the negative (-) direction.
● Shooting movies using [IS Movie Mode] (p. 41)
● Select [C Sport] in the scene mode (p. 29) 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. 36)
where a flash cannot be used. Best results in most environments can normally
“Selecting the ISO sensitivity” (p. 37) be obtained with the [WB Auto] setting, but for
some subjects, you should try experimenting
with different settings. (This is especially true for
Exposure (brightness) 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 Image quality
Faces or backgrounds are bright even when shot
against backlight.
“Taking sharper pictures”
[Shadow Adjust] (p. 40)
● Taking pictures with the optical zoom
● Taking pictures using [Face/iESP] (p. 40)
Avoid using digital zoom (p. 41) to take pictures.
Appropriate exposure is obtained for a face against
● Taking pictures at a low ISO sensitivity
backlight, and the face is brightened.
If the picture is taken with a high ISO sensitivity,
● Taking pictures using [n] for [ESP/n]
noise (small colored spots and color unevenness
(p. 40)
that were not in the original image) can occur, and
Brightness is matched with a subject in the center the image can appear grainy.
of the screen and the image is not affected by
“Selecting the ISO sensitivity” (p. 37)
background light.
● Taking pictures using [Fill In] (p. 34) flash
A subject against backlight is brightened.

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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
● “Inserting the battery” (p. 13), “Inserting an
the lens end at the center produces favorable
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card or Eye-Fi card
results.
(commercially available)” (p. 18)
[Panorama] (p. 30)
“Viewing images with high picture quality on a high-
definition TV”
Batteries
● Connect the camera to the TV using an HDMI
cable (sold separately)
“Making batteries last longer”
● “Playing back images on a TV” (p. 51)
● Avoid any of the following operations when not
actually taking pictures because they deplete
the battery power Editing
● Repeatedly pressing the shutter button
halfway. “Erasing the sound recorded to a still image”
● Repeatedly using the zoom. ● Record over the sound with silence when
● Set [Power Save] (p. 53) to [On] playing back the image
“Adding sound to still images [R]” (p. 45)

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 Appendix
Camera care Battery
Exterior • In addition to the batteries provided with the camera,
the following types of battery can be used. Choose the
• Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty,
power source best suited to the situation.
soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe
the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a AA alkaline batteries
dry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach, The number of pictures that you can take may vary
use a cloth soaked in clean water and wrung well. considerably depending on the battery manufacturer
and shooting conditions.
Monitor
• Wipe gently with a soft cloth. AA NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries)
Being rechargeable, Olympus NiMH batteries are
Lens reusable and economical. For details, refer to the
• Blow dust off the lens with a commercial blower, then instruction manual for your charger.
wipe gently with a lens cleaner.
Caution:
Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced
alcohol, or chemically treated cloth. with the incorrect battery type.
Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left Dispose of the used battery following the instructions.
dirty. (p. 74)
• The following types of batteries cannot be used:
Storage Lithium battery pack (CR-V3)/AA (R6) manganese
(zinc-carbon) batteries/AA (R6) oxyride batteries/AA
• When storing the camera for extended periods, remove (R6) lithium batteries
the battery, USB-AC adapter (sold separately) and card, • Power consumption by the camera varies depending on
and keep in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated. which functions are used.
• Periodically insert the battery and test the camera • During the conditions described below, power is
functions. consumed continuously and the battery becomes
Avoid leaving the camera in places where chemical exhausted quickly.
products are handled since this may result in • The zoom is used repeatedly.
corrosion. • The shutter button is pressed halfway repeatedly in
shooting mode, activating the auto focus.
• A picture is displayed on the monitor for an extended
period of time.
• The camera is connected to a printer.
• Using an exhausted battery may cause the camera to
turn off without displaying the battery level warning.
• Battery life varies depending on the type of battery,
manufacturer, shooting conditions, etc. Similarly, the
camera may turn off without displaying the battery level
warning or may display the battery level warning more
quickly.

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USB-AC adapter (sold separately) SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card write-
protect switch
This camera can be used with a separately sold USB-AC
The SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card body has a write-
adapter (F-3AC). If using the USB-AC adapter (F-3AC),
protect switch. If you set the switch to the “LOCK”
it must be connected using the USB cable included with
side, you will not be able to write to the card, delete
the camera. Do not use any other AC adapter with this
data or format. Return the switch to enable writing.
camera.
The AC cable supplied with the the USB-AC adapter
(F-3AC) is designed to be used only with the USB-AC
adapter (F-3AC). Do not use the AC cable with any other LOCK

products.

Using the USB-AC adapter abroad

• The USB-AC adapter can be used in most home Cards compatible with this camera
electrical sources within the range of 100 V to 240 V AC SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards and Eye-Fi cards (for
(50/60Hz) around the world. However, depending on the compatibility card details, visit the Olympus website.)
country or area you are in, the AC wall outlet may be
shaped differently and the USB-AC adapter may require
a plug adapter to 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 the USB-AC adapter.
Using a new card
Eye-Fi card (commercially available) • Cards must be formatted with this camera before
first use or after being used with other cameras or
• The Eye-Fi card may become hot during use.
computers.
• When using an Eye-Fi card, the battery may run out [Memory Format]/[Format] (p. 48)
faster.
• When using the Eye-Fi card, read the instruction
• When using an Eye-Fi card, the camera may function manual of the Eye-Fi card carefully, and comply
more slowly. with the instructions.

Using an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory

card or Eye-Fi card (commercially
available)
A card (and internal memory) also corresponds to the
film that records images in a film camera. Otherwise, the
recorded images (data) can be erased, and retouching is
also available with the use of a computer. Cards can be
removed from the camera and exchanged, but this is not
possible with the internal memory. Use of larger capacity
cards enables you to take more pictures.

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 Checking the image saving location Readout/recording process of the card
The memory indicator shows whether the internal During shooting, the current memory indicator lights
memory or card is being used during shooting and up red while the camera is writing data. Never open
playback. the battery/card compartment cover or unplug the
USB cable. This can not only damage the image data
Current memory indicator but also render the internal memory or card unusable.
v: Internal memory is being used
w: Card is being used P
Current memory
indicator
P
0.0
WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
0.0 00:34
WB
AUTO
ISO
4 14M
AUTO
00:34
4 14M Lights up red
4/30
Shooting mode

’11/02/26 00:00

Playback mode

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.

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Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the
internal memory and SD/SDHC/SDXC memory 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. 48)

Still pictures

Number of storable still pictures

Image Size Compression SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
Internal memory
(1GB)
L 8 141
6 4288×3216
M 17 277
L 15 241
4 3264×2448
M 29 469
L 24 385
n 2560×1920
M 46 738
L 38 618
3 2048×1536
M 75 1,211
L 62 992
2 1600×1200
M 118 1,892
L 94 1,514
1 1280×960
M 180 2,884
L 316 5,047
7 640×480
M 542 8,652
L 11 187
K 4288×2416
M 23 367
L 57 917
0 1920×1080
M 111 1,781

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 Movies

Continuous recording length

SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
Image Size Image Quality Internal memory
(1GB)
With sound Without sound With sound Without sound
L 37 sec. 37 sec. 10 min. 32 sec. 10 min. 42 sec.
L 1280×720
M 1 min. 12 sec. 1 min. 15 sec. 20 min. 44 sec. 21 min. 24 sec.
L 1 min. 12 sec. 1 min. 15 sec. 20 min. 44 sec. 21 min. 24 sec.
8 640×480
M 2 min. 21 sec. 2 min. 30 sec. 40 min. 10 sec. 42 min. 45 sec.
9 320×240 L 2 min. 21 sec. 2 min. 30 sec. 40 min. 10 sec. 42 min. 45 sec.

The maximum file size of a single movie is 4 GB, regardless of the capacity of the card.
The maximum recording length of a single movie is 29 minutes for [L].

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. 24, 46), [Sel. Image] (p. 47), [All Erase] (p. 47),
[Memory Format]/[Format] (p. 48)

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the
product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus.
Water and Moisture — For precautions on products with
CAUTION weatherproof designs, read the weatherproofing sections.
Location — To avoid damage to the product, mount the product
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
securely on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket.
DO NOT OPEN
Power Source — Connect this product only to the power
source described on the product label.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL
Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using an USB-AC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
adapter, remove it from the wall outlet immediately.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
Foreign Objects — To avoid personal injury, never insert a
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS
metal object into the product.
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Heat — Never use or store this product near any heat source
such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of
An exclamation mark enclosed in a
equipment or appliance that generates heat, including stereo
triangle alerts you to important operating
amplifiers.
and maintenance instructions in the
documentation provided with the product.
DANGER If the product is used without observing
Handling the Camera
the information given under this symbol,
serious injury or death may result. WARNING
WARNING If the product is used without observing • Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.
the information given under this symbol, • Do not use the flash and LED (including AF illuminator) on
injury or death may result. people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range.
• You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your
CAUTION If the product is used without observing
subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject’s eyes could
the information given under this symbol,
cause a momentary loss of vision.
minor personal injury, damage to the
• Keep young children and infants away from the camera.
equipment, or loss of valuable data may
• Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young
result.
children and infants to prevent the following dangerous
situations which could cause serious injury:
WARNING!
• Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
strangulation.
NEVER DISASSEMBLE, EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
• Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small
TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY
parts.
ENVIRONMENT.
• Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of
another child.
General Precautions • Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the
camera.
Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all
• Do not look at the sun or strong lights with the camera.
operating instructions. Save all manuals and documentation
• Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places.
for future reference.
• Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing.
Cleaning — Always unplug this product from the wall outlet
• Use SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards or Eye-Fi cards only. Never
before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never
use other types of cards.
use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or any type of
If you accidently insert another type of card into the camera,
organic solvent to clean this product.
contact an authorized distributor or service center. Do not try to
remove the card by force.

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 • To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals,
CAUTION carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of batteries.
• Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any
odors, noise, or smoke around it. way, solder, etc.
• Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may • If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately
cause a fire or burn your hands. with clear, cold running water and seek medical attention
• Never hold or operate the camera with wet hands. immediately.
• Do not leave the camera in places where it may be subject to • Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a
extremely high temperatures. child accidentally swallows a battery, seek medical attention
• Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some immediately.
circumstances, cause the camera to catch fire. Do not use
the charger or USB-AC adapter (sold separately) if it is WARNING
covered (such as a blanket). This could cause overheating, • Keep batteries dry at all times.
resulting in fire. • To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a
• Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a low-temperature fire or explosion, use only batteries recommended for use with
burn. this product.
• When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can • Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and
result in a low-temperature burn. Pay attention to the uncharged batteries, batteries of different manufacture or
following: capacity, etc.).
• When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. If you • Never attempt to charge alkaline, lithium battery packs.
hold on to the camera in this state, a low-temperature burn • Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating
may be caused. instructions.
• In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the • Do not use batteries if their body is not covered by the
temperature of the camera’s body may be lower than the insulating sheet or if the sheet is torn, as this may cause fluid
environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves when leaks, fire or injury.
handling the camera in cold temperatures.
• Be careful with the strap. CAUTION
• Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera. It could • Do not remove batteries immediately after using the camera.
easily catch on stray objects and cause serious damage. Batteries may become hot during prolonged use.
• Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the
Battery Handling Precautions camera for a long period.

Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking,

overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or
burns.

DANGER
• When using NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries), use only
Olympus brand NiMH batteries and the correct charger.
• Never heat or incinerate batteries.
• Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent
them from coming into contact with any metal objects such as
jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.
• Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct
sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle,
near a heat source, etc.

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 Caution for Usage Environment
The following AA (R6) batteries cannot be
used. • To protect the high-precision technology contained in this
product, never leave the camera in the places listed below, no
matter if in use or storage:
• Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go
through extreme changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked
cars, or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or
humidifiers.
• In sandy or dusty environments.
• Near flammable items or explosives.
Batteries whose bodies are only partially or not at
• In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain. When using
all covered by an insulating sheet. products with weatherproof designs, read their manuals
as well.
• In places prone to strong vibrations.
• Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or
vibrations.
• When the camera is mounted on or removed from a tripod,
adjust the position of the camera using the tripod head. Do not
twist the camera.
Batteries whose - terminals are raised, but not • When carrying the camera, remove all accessories other
covered by an insulating sheet. than genuine Olympus accessories, such as a tripod (sold
separately).
• Do not touch electric contacts on cameras.
• Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the sun. This may
cause lens or shutter curtain damage, color failure, ghosting on
the CCD, or may possibly cause fires.
• Do not push or pull severely on the lens.
• Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the
Batteries whose - terminals are flat and not batteries. Select a cool, dry location for storage to prevent
completely covered by an insulating sheet. (Such condensation or mold from forming inside the camera. After
batteries cannot be used even if the - terminals storage, test the camera by turning it on and pressing the
are partially covered.) shutter button to make sure that it is operating normally.
• The camera may malfunction if it is used in a location where
• If NiMH batteries are not charged within the specified time, it is subject to a magnetic/electromagnetic field, radio waves,
stop charging them and do not use them. or high voltage, such as near a TV set, microwave, video
• Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken. game, loud speakers, large monitor unit, TV/radio tower, or
• If a battery leaks, becomes discolored, deformed or becomes transmission towers. In such cases, turn the camera off and on
abnormal in any other way during operation, stop using the again before further operation.
camera. • Always observe the operating environment restrictions
• If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the described in the camera’s manual.
clothing and flush the affected area with clean, running cold
water immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical Battery Handling Precautions
attention immediately.
• Olympus NiMH batteries (included in some areas) are intended
• Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous
for use only with Olympus digital cameras. Never use these
vibration.
batteries with any other device.
• Always charge NiMH batteries (included in some areas) before
using them for the first time, or if they have not been used for
a long period.

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 • Always charge sets of batteries (included in some areas) (2 • The LCD used for the monitor is made with high-precision
or 4) together. technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light
• In some cases, alkaline batteries may have a shorter service may appear constantly on the LCD Monitor. Due to its
life than NiMH. Alkaline battery performance is limited, characteristics or the angle at which you are viewing the
especially at low temperatures. The use of NiMH batteries is monitor, the spot may not be uniform in color and brightness.
recommended. This is not a malfunction.
• AA manganese (Zinc-Carbon) batteries cannot be used with
this camera. Legal and Other Notices
• When operating the camera with battery power at low
• Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding
temperatures, try to keep the camera and spare batteries
any damages, or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully,
as warm as possible. Batteries which run down at low
or any request from a third person, which are caused by the
temperatures may be restored after they are warmed at room
inappropriate use of this product.
temperature.
• Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding
• Recommended temperature ranges for NiMH batteries:
any damages or any benefit expected by using this unit
Operation 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
lawfully which are caused by erasing picture data.
Charge 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage -20°C to 30°C (-4°F to 86°F)
• Using, charging or storing the batteries outside these ranges
Disclaimer of Warranty
could shorten battery life or affect battery performance. Always • Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either expressed
unload the batteries from the camera before storing the or implied, by or concerning any content of these written materials
camera for a long period. or software, and in no event shall be liable for any implied warranty
• Before using NiMH or NiCd batteries, always read the provided of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose or for
instructions. any consequential, incidental or indirect damages (including
• The number of pictures you can take may vary depending on but not limited to damages for loss of business profits, business
the shooting conditions or batteries. interruption and loss of business information) arising from the use
• Before going on a long trip, and especially before traveling or inability to use these written materials or software or equipment.
abroad, purchase an ample supply of extra batteries. The Some countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for
recommended batteries may be difficult to obtain while consequential or incidental damages or of the implied warranty, so
traveling. the above limitations may not apply to you.
• Please recycle batteries to help save our planet’s resources. • Olympus reserves all rights to this manual.
When you throw away dead batteries, be sure to cover their
terminals and always observe local laws and regulations. Warning
Unauthorized photographing or use of copyrighted material
LCD Monitor
may violate applicable copyright laws. Olympus assumes no
• Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may responsibility for unauthorized photographing, use or other acts
become vague, resulting in a playback mode failure or damage that infringe upon the rights of copyright owners.
to the monitor.
• A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the monitor, but Copyright Notice
this is not a malfunction.
• When a subject is viewed diagonally in the camera, the All rights reserved. No part of these written materials or this
edges may appear zigzagged on the monitor. This is not a software may be reproduced or used in any form or by any
malfunction; it will be less noticeable in playback mode. means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and
• In places subject to low temperatures, the LCD monitor may recording or the use of any type of information storage and
take a long time to turn on or its color may change temporarily. retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Olympus.
When using the camera in extremely cold places, it is a good No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information
idea to occasionally place it in a warm place. An LCD monitor contained in these written materials or software, or for damages
exhibiting poor performance due to low temperatures will resulting from the use of the information contained therein.
recover in normal temperatures. Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of
this publication or software without obligation or advance notice.

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 FCC Notice For customers in North and South America
• Radio and Television Interference For customers in USA
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Declaration of Conformity
manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this Model Number: SP-610UZ
equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to Trade Name: OLYMPUS
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant Responsible Party:
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. Address: 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610,
• This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A.
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance Telephone Number: 484-896-5000
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
communications. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
• However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can subject to the following two conditions:
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is (1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of (2) This device must accept any interference received, including
the following measures: interference that may cause undesired operation.
• Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. For customers in Canada
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-
that to which the receiver is connected. 003.
• Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cable should OLYMPUS WORLDWIDE LIMITED WARRANTY
be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal - IMAGING PRODUCTS
computers (PC). Olympus warrants that the enclosed Olympus® imaging
product(s) and related Olympus® accessories (individually
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment a “Product” and collectively the “Products”) will be free from
would void the user’s authority to operate it. defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and
service for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery, If any Product proves to be defective within the one-year
Battery Charger and USB-AC adapter (sold warranty period, the customer must return the defective Product
separately) to any of Olympus Service Centers, following the procedure
set forth below (See “WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS
We strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus NEEDED”).
dedicated rechargeable battery, battery charger and USB-AC Olympus, at its sole discretion, will repair, replace, or adjust
adapter (F-3AC) with this camera. Using a non-genuine the defective Product, provided that Olympus investigation and
rechargeable battery, battery charger and/or USB-AC adapter factory inspection disclose that (a) such defect developed under
(F-3AC) may result in fire or personal injury due to leakage, normal and proper use and (b) the Product is covered under this
heating, ignition or damage to the battery. Olympus does not limited warranty.
assume any liability for accidents or damage that may result
from the use of a battery, battery charger and/or USB-AC
adapter (F-3AC) that are not genuine Olympus accessories.

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 Repair, replacement, or adjustment of defective Products shall EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH
be Olympus’s sole obligation and the customer’s sole remedy ABOVE, OLYMPUS MAKES NO AND DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER
hereunder. REPRESENTATIONS, GUARANTIES, CONDITIONS, AND
The customer is liable and shall pay for shipment of the WARRANTIES CONCERNING THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER
Products to the Olympus Service Center. DIRECT OR INDIRECT, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OR ARISING
Olympus shall not be obligated to perform preventive UNDER ANY STATUTE, ORDINANCE, COMMERCIAL USAGE
maintenance, installation, deinstallation, or maintenance. OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY
Olympus reserves the right to (i) use reconditioned, refurbished, WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AS TO THE SUITABILITY,
and/or serviceable used parts (that meet Olympus’s quality DURABILITY, DESIGN, OPERATION, OR CONDITON OF
assurance standards) for warranty or any other repairs and (ii) THE PRODUCTS (OR ANY PART THEREOF) OR THE
make any internal or external design and/or feature changes MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCTS OR THEIR FITNESS
on or to its products without any liability to incorporate such FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR RELATING TO THE
changes on or to the Products. INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT, OR OTHER
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLY AS A MATTER OF LAW,
WARRANTY THEY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF THIS
Excluded from this limited warranty and not warranted by LIMITED WARRANTY.
Olympus in any fashion, either express, implied, or by statute, SOME STATES MAY NOT RECOGNIZE A DISCLAIMER OR
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(a) products and accessories not manufactured by Olympus LIABILITY SO THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS AND EXCLUSIONS
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manufacturers, which may be distributed by Olympus, is the ADDITIONAL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES THAT VARY FROM
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accessories in accordance with the terms and duration of THE CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT
such manufacturers’ warranties); OLYMPUS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY
(b) any Product which has been disassembled, repaired, DAMAGES THAT THE CUSTOMER MAY INCUR FROM
tampered with, altered, changed, or modified by persons DELAYED SHIPMENT, PRODUCT FAILURE, PRODUCT
other than Olympus’s own authorized service personnel DESIGN, SELECTION, OR PRODUCTION, IMAGE OR DATA
unless repair by others is made with the written consent of LOSS OR IMPAIRMENT OR FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE,
Olympus; WHETHER LIABILITY IS ASSERTED IN CONTRACT, TORT
(c) defects or damage to the Products resulting from wear, (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT PRODUCT
tear, misuse, abuse, negligence, sand, liquids, impact, LIABILITY) OR OTHERWISE. IN NO EVENT SHALL
improper storage, nonperformance of scheduled operator OLYMPUS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
and maintenance items, battery leakage, use of non- CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND
“OLYMPUS” brand accessories, consumables, or supplies, (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF PROFITS OR
or use of the Products in combination with non-compatible LOSS OF USE), WHETHER OR NOT OLYMPUS SHALL BE
devices; OR SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
(d) software programs; POTENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE.
(e) supplies and consumables (including but not limited to
lamps, ink, paper, film, prints, negatives, cables and
batteries); and/or
(f) Products which do not contain a validly placed and recorded
Olympus serial number, unless they are a model on which
Olympus does not place and record serial numbers.

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Representations and warranties made by any person, including 1 Sales receipt showing date and place of purchase.
but not limited to dealers, representatives, salespersons, or 2 Copy of this limited warranty bearing the Product serial
agents of Olympus, which are inconsistent or in conflict with number corresponding to the serial number on the
or in addition to the terms of this limited warranty, shall not be Product (unless it is a model on which Olympus does not
binding upon Olympus unless reduced to writing and approved place and record serial numbers).
by an expressly authorized officer of Olympus. 3 A detailed description of the problem.
This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive statement of 4 Sample prints, negatives, digital prints (or files on disk) if
warranty which Olympus agrees to provide with respect to the available and related to the problem.
Products and it shall supersede all prior and contemporaneous When service is completed, the Product will be returned to you
oral or written agreements, understandings, proposals, and postage prepaid.
communications pertaining to the subject matter hereof.
This limited warranty is exclusively for the benefit of the original WHERE TO SEND PRODUCT FOR SERVICE
customer and cannot be transferred or assigned. See “WORLDWIDE WARRANTY” for the nearest service center.

WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY SERVICE

The customer must transfer any image or other data saved on International warranty service is available under this warranty.
a Product to another image or data storage medium and/or
remove any film from the Product prior to sending the Product to For customers in Europe
Olympus for service.
“CE” mark indicates that this product complies
IN NO EVENT SHALL OLYMPUS BE RESPONSIBLE FOR with the European requirements for safety,
SAVING, KEEPING OR MAINTAINING ANY IMAGE OR DATA health, environment and customer protection.
SAVED ON A PRODUCT RECEIVED BY IT FOR SERVICE, “CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in
OR ON ANY FILM CONTAINED WITHIN A PRODUCT Europe.
RECEIVED BY IT FOR SERVICE, NOR SHALL OLYMPUS BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES IN THE EVENT ANY This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE
IMAGE OR DATA IS LOST OR IMPAIRED WHILE SERVICE IS Annex IV] indicates separate collection of waste
BEING PERFORMED (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, electrical and electronic equipment in the EU
DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR countries.
SPECIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOSS OF USE), Please do not throw the equipment into the
WHETHER OR NOT OLYMPUS SHALL BE OR SHOULD BE domestic refuse.
AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH POTENTIAL LOSS Please use the return and collection systems
OR IMPAIRMENT. available in your country for the disposal of
Package the Product carefully using ample padding material to this product.
prevent damage in transit and either deliver it to the Authorized
Olympus Dealer that sold you the Product or ship it postage This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin
prepaid and insured to any of our Olympus Service Centers. Directive 2006/66/EC Annex II] indicates
When returning Products for service, your package should separate collection of waste batteries in the
include the following: EU countries.
Please do not throw the batteries into the
domestic refuse. Please use the return and
collection systems available in your country for
the disposal of the waste batteries.

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 Provisions of warranty a. Any defect that occurs due to mishandling (such as an
1 If this product proves to be defective, although it has been operation performed that is not mentioned in the Handling
used properly (in accordance with the written Handling Care or other sections of the instructions, etc.)
Care and Operating instructions supplied with it), during the b. Any defect that occurs due to repair, modification, cleaning,
applicable national warranty period and has been purchased etc. performed by anyone other than Olympus or an
from an authorized Olympus distributor within the business Olympus authorized service station.
area of Olympus Europa Holding GmbH as stipulated on c. Any defect or damage that occurs due to transport, a fall,
the website: http://www.olympus.com this product will be shock, etc. after purchase of the product.
repaired, or at Olympus’s option replaced, free of charge. d. Any defect or damage that occurs due to fire, earthquake,
To claim under this warranty the customer must take the flood damage, thunderbolt, other natural disasters,
product before the end of the applicable national warranty environmental pollution and irregular voltage sources.
period to the dealer where the product was purchased or any e. Any defect that occurs due to careless or improper
other Olympus service station within the business area of storage (such as keeping the product under conditions
Olympus Europa Holding GmbH as stipulated on the website: of high temperature and humidity, near insect repellents
http://www.olympus.com. During the one year period of the such as naphthalene or harmful drugs, etc.), improper
World Wide Guarantee the customer may turn the product in maintenance, etc.
at any Olympus service station. Please notice that not in all f. Any defect that occurs due to exhausted batteries, etc.
countries such Olympus service station exists. g. Any defect that occurs due to sand, mud, etc. entering the
2 The customer shall transport the product to the dealer or inside of the product casing.
Olympus authorized service station at his own risk and shall h. When the Guarantee Certificate is not returned with the
be responsible for any costs incurred in transporting the product.
product. i. When any alterations whatsoever are made to the
Provisions of Guarantee Guarantee Certificate regarding the year, month and date
1 “OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP., Shinjuku Monolith, 2-3-1 of purchase, the customer’s name, the dealer’s name, and
Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan grants a the serial number.
one year World Wide Guarantee. This worldwide Guarantee j. When proof of purchase is not presented with this
must be presented at an Olympus authorized repair service Guarantee Certificate.
station before any repair can be made under conditions 3 This Guarantee applies to the product only; the Guarantee
of this Guarantee. This Guarantee is valid only if the does not apply to any other accessory equipment, such as
Guarantee Certificate and proof of purchase are presented the case, strap, lens cap and batteries.
at the Olympus repair service station. Please note that this 4 Olympus’s sole liability under this Guarantee shall be limited
Guarantee is in addition to and does not affect the customer’s to repairing or replacing the product. Any liability under the
legal warranty rights under the applicable national legislation Guarantee for indirect or consequential loss or damage of
governing the sale of consumer goods mentioned above. any kind incurred or suffered by the customer due to a defect
2 This Guarantee does not cover the following and the of the product, and in particular any loss or damage caused
customer will be required to pay repair charge, even for to any lenses, films, other equipment or accessories used
defects occurring within the Guarantee period referred to with the product or for any loss resulting from a delay in repair
above. or loss of data, is excluded. Compelling regulations by law
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Notes regarding Guarantee maintenance a. Any defect that occurs due to mishandling (such as an
1 This Guarantee will only be valid if the Guarantee Certificate operation performed that is not mentioned in the Handling
is duly completed by Olympus or an authorized dealer or Care or other sections of the instructions, etc.)
other documents contain sufficient proof. Therefore, please b. Any defect that occurs due to repair, modification, cleaning,
make sure that your name, the name of the dealer, the etc. performed by anyone other than Olympus or an
serial number and the year, month and date of purchase Olympus authorized service station.
are all completed or the original invoice or the sales receipt c. Any defect or damage that occurs due to transport, a fall,
(indicating the dealer’s name, the date of purchase and shock, etc. after purchase of the product.
product type) is attached to this Guarantee Certificate. d. Any defect or damage that occurs due to fire, earthquake,
Olympus reserves the right to refuse free-of-charge service flood damage, thunderbolt, other natural disasters,
if neither Guarantee Certificate is completed nor the above environmental pollution and irregular voltage sources.
document is attached or if the information contained in it is e. Any defect that occurs due to careless or improper
incomplete or illegible. storage (such as keeping the product under conditions
2 Since this Guarantee Certificate will not be re-issued, keep it of high temperature and humidity, near insect repellents
in a safe place. such as naphthalene or harmful drugs, etc.), improper
* Please refer to the list on the web site: http://www.olympus. maintenance, etc.
com for the authorized international Olympus service f. Any defect that occurs due to exhausted batteries, etc.
network. g. Any defect that occurs due to sand, mud, etc. entering the
inside of the product casing.
For customers in Asia h. When this Warranty Certificate is not returned with the
product.
Provisions of warranty i. When any alterations whatsoever are made to the
1 lf this product proves to be defective, although it has been Warranty Certificate regarding the year, month and date of
used properly (in accordance with the written Handling Care purchase, the customer’s name, the dealer’s name, and
and Operating instructions supplied with it), during a period the serial number.
of up to one year from the date of purchase this product j. When proof of purchase is not presented with this
will be repaired, or at Olympus’s option replaced, free of Warranty Certificate.
charge. To claim under warranty the customer must take the 4 This Warranty applies to the product only; the Warranty does
product and this Warranty certificate before the end of the not apply to any other accessory equipment, such as the
one year warranty period to the dealer where the product was case, strap, lens cap and batteries.
purchased or any Olympus authorized service station listed in 5 Olympus’ sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to
the instructions and request the necessary repairs. repairing or replacing the product and any liability for indirect
2 The customer shall transport the product to the dealer or or consequential loss or damage of any kind incurred or
Olympus authorized service station at his own risk and shall suffered by the customer due to a defect in the product, and
be responsible for any costs incurred in transporting the in particular any loss or damage caused to any film or lenses
product. or other equipment or accessories used with the product or
3 This warranty does not cover the following and the customer for any loss resulting from delay in repair, is excluded.
will be required to pay repair charge, even for defects
occurring within the one year period referred to above.

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 Notes; Trademarks
1 This Warranty is in addition to and does not affect the
customer’s statutory right. • IBM is a registered trademark of International Business
2 lf you have any queries regarding this Warranty, call any Machines Corporation.
of the Olympus authorized service stations listed in the • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
instructions. Corporation.
• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Notes regarding warranty maintenance • The SDHC/SDXC logo is a trademark.
1 This Warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certificate is • Eye-Fi is a registered trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc.
duly completed by Olympus or the dealer. Make sure that • All other company and product names are registered
your name, the name of the dealer, the serial number and the trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners.
year, month and date of purchase are all completed. • The standards for camera file systems referred to in this
2 Since this Warranty Certificate will not be re-issued, keep it in manual are the “Design rule for Camera File system/DCF”
a safe place. standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information
3 Any request for repair by a customer in same country where Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
the product was purchased shall be subject to the terms
of the warranty issued by the Olympus distributor in that
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC
country. Where the local Olympus distributor does not issue a
separate warranty or where the customer is not in the country PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL
where the product was purchased the terms of this worldwide AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO
warranty shall apply. (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC
4 Where applicable, this Warranty is valid worldwide. The STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE
Olympus authorized service stations listed in this Warranty AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER
will gladly honor it.
ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
* Please refer to the appended list for the authorized
international Olympus service network. ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO
PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO
Disclaimer of Warranty
Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR
expressed or implied, by or concerning any content if these ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE
written materials or software, and in no event shall be liable OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP://WWW.
for any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any MPEGLA.COM
particular purpose or for any consequential, incidental or
indirect damages (including but not limited to damages for loss The software in this camera may include third party software. Any third
of business profits, business interruption and loss of business party software is subject to the terms and conditions, imposed by the
information) arising from the use of inability to use these written owners or licensors of that software, under which software is provided
materials or software. Some states do not allow the exclusion or to you.
limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so
Those terms and other third party software notices, if any, may be found in
the above limitations may not apply to you.
the software notice PDF file stored within the accompanying CD-ROM or at
http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/imsg/digicamera/download/notice/
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SPECIFICATIONS

Camera
Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)
Recording system
Still pictures : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF))
Applicable standards : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching III, PictBridge
3D still image : MP format
Sound with still : Wave format
pictures
Movie : MPEG-4AVC./H.264
Memory : Internal memory
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
Eye-Fi card
No. of effective pixels : 14,000,000 pixels
Image pickup device : 1/2.3” CCD (primary color filter)
Lens : Olympus lens 5.0 to 110.0 mm, f3.3 to 5.7
(equivalent to 28 to 616 mm on a 35 mm camera)
Photometric system : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system
Shutter speed : 4 to 1/2000 sec.
Shooting range : 0.1 m (0.3 ft.) to (W), 1.8 m (5.9 ft.) to (T) (normal)
0.1 m (0.3 ft.) to (W), 1.8 m (5.9 ft.) to (T) (macro mode)
0.01 m (0.03 ft.) to (W only) (super macro mode)
Monitor : 3.0” TFT color LCD display, 230,000 dots
Connector : DC-IN jack, USB connector, A/V OUT jack (Multi-connector)/
HDMI micro connector (type D)
Automatic calendar system : 2000 up to 2099
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 : AA alkaline/NiMH battery (four) or separately sold USB-AC adapter
Dimensions : 107.4 mm (W) × 72.6 mm (H) × 73.2 mm (D)
(4.2 × 2.8 × 2.9 in.) (excluding protrusions)
Weight : 405 g (14.3 oz) (including battery and card)

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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 HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC.

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