Olympus SP-320 Setup guide

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DIGITAL CAMERA
Advanced
Manual
Detailed explanations of all the
functions for getting the most out
of your camera.
SP-320
Online Pictures
Basic Operation
Basic Shooting
Advanced Shooting
Playing Back
Printing
Camera Settings

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How to use this manual
(Basic and Advanced Manuals
The instruction manual accompanying this camera is divided into two
parts: the Basic Manual and the Advanced Manual (this document).
(Indications used in this manual
Below is an explanation of how to read the instructions in this manual.
Please read it carefully before proceeding.
Basic
Manual
This manual gives you easy-to-follow explanations on how to take
pictures and view them so that you can get started quickly. Go ahead
and take some pictures! You will also find information on the camera’s
main functions as well as how to make prints and enjoy your pictures
on a computer.
Advanced
Manual
This manual introduces you to the camera’s many functions after you
have mastered the basics. It will help you to use the camera’s
capabilities to take much more creative pictures, with more fun!
Note
Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational
problems. Also warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided.
TIPS
Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your camera.
g
Reference pages describing details or associated information.

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Composition of the manual
The title page of each chapter gives a short description of the contents. Be
sure to check it out.
Basic operation
Tips before you start
taking pictures
Basic shooting
functions
Additional shooting
functions
Playback
Settings
Printing pictures
Connecting the camera
to a computer
Appendix
Miscellaneous
Troubleshooting.
For when you want to know
the names of parts, see a list
of menus, or find what you are
looking for.
You’ll find important points for
getting the most out of your
camera here.
Read this part before taking
pictures.
To view, edit and sort the
pictures you have taken.
Settings to make your camera
easier to use.
To print the pictures you have
taken.
To enjoy the pictures you have
taken on a computer. To use
OLYMPUS Master.
P. 9
P. 21
P. 35
P. 66
P. 75
P. 105
P. 120
P. 136
P. 152
P. 172
Explanations of techniques
from basic to advanced, giving
you an understanding of all the
functions related to taking
pictures.
Advanced shooting
functions P. 50
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
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Table of Contents
How to use this manual....................................................................... 2
Composition of the manual ................................................................. 3
1 Basic operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9
Mode dial........................................................................................... 10
Direct buttons .................................................................................... 12
Using the direct buttons in shooting mode .................................. 12
Using the direct buttons in playback mode ................................. 13
Menus ............................................................................................... 14
About the menus ......................................................................... 14
Using the menus ......................................................................... 17
Using the GUIDE function ........................................................... 19
How to read the procedure pages..................................................... 20
2 Tips before you start taking pictures - - - - - - 21
Turning the camera on and off.......................................................... 22
When to use the monitor and viewfinder........................................... 23
If the correct focus cannot be obtained............................................. 24
How to focus (focus lock) ............................................................ 24
Subjects that are difficult to focus on .......................................... 25
Record mode ............................................................................. 26
Still picture record modes............................................................ 26
Movie record modes.................................................................... 28
Number of storable still pictures/remaining recording time ......... 28
Changing the record mode.......................................................... 30
The internal memory and memory card ............................................ 32
The card ...................................................................................... 33
Inserting and removing the card.................................................. 33
3 Basic shooting functions- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 35
Selecting a scene mode according to the situation........................... 36
Zooming in on your subject ............................................................... 40
Using the zoom ........................................................................... 40
Using the digital zoom................................................................. 40
Using macro/super macro mode ..................................... 41
Flash shooting .............................................................................. 42
Flash intensity control .......................................................... 44
Synchro ......................................................................... 45
Slave flash photography (QFLASH) .............................................. 46

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Recording movies ....................................................................... 47
Camera movement compensation ....................................... 48
Recording sound with movies ................................................ 49
4 Advanced shooting functions - - - - - - - - - - -50
Changing the aperture value for shooting pictures ...................... 51
Changing the shutter speed for shooting pictures ....................... 52
Changing the aperture value and
shutter speed for shooting pictures ................................. 53
My Mode ..................................................................................... 53
Focusing applications........................................................................ 54
AF mode (iESP/SPOT/AREA)..................................................... 54
Manual focus (FOCUS MODE) ........................................... 55
Fulltime AF .................................................................................. 56
AF lock ................................................................................... 56
AF illuminator .............................................................................. 57
Changing the area for measuring the brightness of a subject
(ESP/n) .............................................................................. 58
AE lock ...................................................................................... 58
Changing ISO sensitivity (ISO) ......................................................... 60
Changing picture brightness ....................................................... 60
Adjusting the white balance ..................................................... 61
White balance compensation ............................................. 63
Adjusting a picture for recording
(SHARPNESS/CONTRAST/SATURATION) ........ 64
Reducing picture noise (NOISE REDUCTION) ......................... 65
5 Additional shooting functions - - - - - - - - - - -66
Sequential shooting .................................... 67
Timelapse shooting ..................................................................... 68
Self-timer shooting ..................................................................... 69
Panorama shooting ........................................................................... 70
Recording sound with still pictures ............................................... 71
Changing the monitor display (DISP./GUIDE) .................................. 72
Histogram ............................................................................. 73
Frame assist................................................................................ 74

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6 Playback - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -75
Playing back still pictures ........................................................... 76
Playing back pictures in a calendar (CALENDAR)...................... 77
Picture rotation ...................................................................... 77
Playing back movies .................................................................. 78
Selecting the position to begin movie playback
(INDEX PLAY)....................................................................... 79
Playing back albums ................................................................... 80
Adding pictures to an album (ALBUM ENTRY)........................... 80
Viewing pictures in albums (SEL. ALBUM) ................................. 82
Selecting an album cover (SELECT TITLE IMAGE) ................... 83
Undoing album entries (UNDO ENTRY)..................................... 84
Erasing pictures from albums ................................................ 85
Slideshow .................................................................................. 86
Adding sound to still pictures ....................................................... 88
Editing still pictures (RAW DATA EDIT/Q/P/REDEYE FIX/
BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA)...................................................... 89
Creating composite pictures
(FRAME/TITLE/CALENDAR/LAYOUT) ................................ 92
Adjusting pictures (BRIGHTNESS/SATURATION)........................... 95
Editing movies................................................................................... 96
Creating an index........................................................................ 97
Editing a movie............................................................................ 98
Playing back pictures on a TV........................................................... 99
Video output .............................................................................. 100
Protecting pictures ................................................................... 101
Copying pictures in the internal memory to the card (BACKUP)..... 101
Erasing pictures .................................................................. 102
Single-frame erase .............................................................. 103
All-frame erase .................................................................. 103
Formatting the internal memory or card
(MEMORY FORMAT/FORMAT) .............................. 104
7 Settings- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 105
Resetting the settings to the default (RESET) ................................ 106
Selecting a display language ................................................ 106
Changing the startup screen and shutdown screen
(PW ON SETUP/PW OFF SETUP)..................................... 107
Screen setup ............................................................................. 107
Viewing pictures immediately (REC VIEW)..................................... 108

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Setting camera sounds
(8/BEEP/SHUTTER SOUND/VOLUME) .......................... 109
Resetting file names (FILE NAME) ................................................. 110
Adjusting the image processing function (PIXEL MAPPING) ......... 111
Adjusting the monitor brightness ............................................. 112
Setting the date and time ........................................................ 113
Setting the date and time in another time zone
(DUAL TIME SETUP) .................................................... 114
Setting the measurement unit (m/ft)................................................ 115
Customizing the camera (MY MODE SETUP/SHORT CUT/
CUSTOM BUTTON) ................................................ 115
8 Printing pictures - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 120
Direct printing (PictBridge) .............................................................. 121
Using the direct printing function............................................... 121
Printing pictures (EASY PRINT)................................................ 122
Printing pictures (CUSTOM PRINT).......................................... 123
Other print modes and print settings ......................................... 127
If an error message is displayed ............................................... 130
Print settings (DPOF) ................................................................ 131
How to make print reservations................................................. 131
Single-frame reservation ..................................................... 133
All-frame reservation .......................................................... 134
Resetting print reservation data .......................................... 135
9 Connecting the camera to a computer - - - - 136
Flow................................................................................................. 137
Using OLYMPUS Master ................................................................ 138
What is OLYMPUS Master?...................................................... 138
Installing OLYMPUS Master ..................................................... 139
Connecting the camera to a computer ............................................ 143
Starting up OLYMPUS Master ........................................................ 144
Displaying camera images on a computer ...................................... 146
Downloading and saving images .............................................. 146
Viewing still pictures and movies .................................................... 148
Printing pictures .............................................................................. 149
To download and save images to a computer without
using OLYMPUS Master ..................................................... 151

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10 Appendix - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 152
Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 153
Error messages......................................................................... 153
Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 155
Camera care ................................................................................... 162
Batteries .......................................................................................... 163
Accessories (optional)..................................................................... 164
AC adapter................................................................................ 164
Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 165
Glossary of terms ............................................................................ 169
11 Miscellaneous - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 172
Menu list.......................................................................................... 173
List of factory default settings.......................................................... 182
Functions available in shooting modes and scenes........................ 184
Index ............................................................................................... 187

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1 Basic operation
Sequential shooting
Movies
OK
OK
HOLD
HOLD
RESET
RESET
MODE MENU DRIVE
1/2/3/4
ISO
ESP
AUTO
OFF
SET
PIC
CAMERAMEM
ESP /
00:36
00:36
00:36
HQ
HQ
1
Are you ever overwhelmed by all of the
advanced shooting and editing functions?
Professional photographers use these
functions to achieve a variety of effects. Now
you too can achieve such effects simply by
pressing the buttons on your digital camera.
You can use the various functions available to
adjust the brightness and white balance of
your pictures, alter the focusing range, and
much more.
Just display a menu on the monitor and use
the buttons to choose a setting. Familiarize
yourself with the buttons and menus before
reading the explanations of the various
functions.
Basic operation

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Basic operation
Mode dial
This camera features a shooting mode and a playback mode. Use the
mode dial to make settings. Set the desired mode and turn the camera on.
(About the mode dial
h This function allows you to take pictures with full automatic settings.
PThe camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and
shutter speed for the brightness of the subject.
A
This function allows you to set the aperture manually. The
camera sets the shutter speed automatically. g“Changing the
aperture value for shooting pictures” (P. 51)
S
This function allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The
camera sets the aperture automatically. g“Changing the
shutter speed for shooting pictures” (P. 52)
M
This function allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed
manually. g“Changing the aperture value and shutter speed
for shooting pictures” (P. 53)
rThis function allows you to set your own shooting parameters
and register them as your original mode. g“My Mode” (P. 53)
f
This function allows you to select from 25 situation-related
modes set to the shooting conditions.
g“Selecting a scene mode according to the situation” (P. 36)
n This function lets you record movies. g “Recording movies” (P. 47)
Playback
mode qThis function allows you to play back still pictures or movies.
You can also play back sound. g“Playback” (P. 75)
TIPS
• Direct button functions and menu contents vary depending on the position of the
mode dial. g “Direct buttons” (P. 12), “Menus” (P. 14), “Menu list” (P. 173)
• You can change the mode before and after turning the camera on.
Shooting modes
Set the mode dial to
one of these
positions to take
pictures or movies.
Playback mode
Set the mode dial to this
position to view pictures or
movies.
Shooting
modes

Mode dial
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In this manual, the following icons indicate the position of the mode dial
necessary for operating functions.
This indicates an operation when the mode dial is set to n.
This indicates an operation when the mode dial is set to any of the following
modes: hPASMrfn.
Mode dial notation

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Basic operation
Direct buttons
This camera features buttons for setting functions directly.
The direct buttons have different functions in shooting mode and in playback mode.
Using the direct buttons in shooting mode
1#button (Flash mode) gP. 42
Selects the flash mode.
2[button (AE lock)/Custom button gP. 58, P. 115
Locks the exposure. The lock function is
alternately activated and canceled each time
you press the button. Frequently used functions
can be assigned to the custom button. The
assigned function setting changes each time
you press the button.
The screen on the right shows when [DRIVE] is
assigned to the custom button.
3DISP./GUIDE button gP. 19, P. 72
Select a menu item, and press this button to display an explanation of its
function.
Press this button repeatedly to display the lines and histogram. Also
press the DISP./GUIDE button to turn off the monitor.
4QUICK VIEW button gP. 76
The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor. All the functions in
playback mode are available. To return to shooting mode, press the
QUICK VIEW button or press the shutter button halfway.
5Zbutton (OK/MENU) gP. 14
Displays the top menu of shooting mode.
1
4
5
3
2
441600
1600
×
1200
1200
SQ1
SQ1
0.0
0.0
F4.0
F4.0
1/200
1/200
DRIVE j

Direct buttons
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Using the direct buttons in playback mode
1Sbutton (Erase) gP. 85, P. 102
Erases pictures displayed on the monitor.
2<button (Print) gP. 122
Prints pictures displayed on the monitor.
3DISP./GUIDE button gP. 19
Select a menu item, and press this button to display an explanation of its function.
Press this button repeatedly during playback to change the display in the
following order. The histogram is not displayed while displaying movies.
4Zbutton (OK/MENU) gP. 14
Displays the top menu of playback mode.
1
4
3
2
SQ1
SQ1
’06
06
. 03
03
. 26
26
12
12
:
30
30
4
ISO
ISO
400
400
+
2 . 01/100
1/100
F4
F4
. 0
:
1600
1600
×
1200
1200
SIZE
SIZE
100
100
-
0004
0004
The histogram is displayed.
SQ1
SQ1
’06
06
. 03
03
. 26
26
12
12
:
30
30
4
100
100
-
0004
0004
Only fis displayed.
SQ1
SQ1
’06
06
. 03
03
. 26
26
12
12
:
30
30
4
ISO
ISO
400
400
+
2 . 0
1/100
1/100
F4.0
F4.0
Detailed camera information is
displayed.
The playback screen is
displayed.

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Menus
Set the mode dial to any mode and press Zto display the menus on the
monitor. Menus are used to make each camera setting.
The menu items displayed in shooting mode and playback mode differ.
About the menus
TIPS
• Press and hold down Zon the top menu to jump directly to one of the following
functions.
Shooting mode (except r)
The [RESET] screen is displayed. g“Resetting the settings to the default
(RESET)” (P. 106)
Playback mode
The [ALBUM ENTRY] screen is displayed. g“Adding pictures to an album
(ALBUM ENTRY)” (P. 80)
Album playback mode
The [UNDO ENTRY] screen is displayed. g“Undoing album entries
(UNDO ENTRY)” (P. 84)
Press Z
Mode dial
OK
OK
HOLD
HOLD
RESET
RESET
MODE MENU
Mode menu
Top menu
Shortcut menus
Menus are divided into shortcut
menus and mode menus.
For setting menu items directly. Settings are categorized by function
into tabs.

Menus
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Shortcut menus
(Shooting mode
(Playback mode
In album playback mode
TIPS
• The shortcut menus can also be accessed from the mode menu. Also, you can
change short cut menus in any mode other than h, n, and q.
g“Customizing the camera (MY MODE SETUP/SHORT CUT/CUSTOM
BUTTON)” (P. 115)
OK
OK
HOLD
HOLD
RESET
RESET
MODE MENU
gP. 69
gP. 41
gP. 26
DIGITAL ZOOM
MODE MENU
OK
OK
HOLD
HOLD
RESET
RESET
gP. 40
gP. 48
gP. 26
For moviesFor still pictures
(default value)
ALBUM
MOVIE PLAY
CALENDAR
MODE MENU
OK
OK
HOLD
HOLD
ALBUM ENTRY
ALBUM ENTRY
For moviesFor still pictures
ALBUM
EDIT
CALENDAR
MODE MENU
OK
OK
HOLD
HOLD
ALBUM ENTRY
ALBUM ENTRY
gP. 77
gP. 80 gP. 80
gP. 89
92, 95
gP. 78
gP. 77
MOVIE PLAY
CLOSE ALBUM
SEL. ALBUM
ALBUM MENU
OK
OK
HOLD
HOLD
UNDO ENTRY
UNDO ENTRY
For moviesFor still pictures
CLOSE ALBUM
SEL. ALBUM
ALBUM MENU
OK
OK
HOLD
HOLD
UNDO ENTRY
UNDO ENTRY
gP. 82
gP. 83 gP. 83
gP. 86 gP. 78
gP. 82

Menus
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Mode menu
(Shooting mode
(Playback mode
CAMERA
tab
For setting shooting-related functions.
PICTURE
tab
For setting picture-related functions, such as record mode and white
balance.
MEMORY/
CARD tab
For formatting internal memory or a card. Also saves internal memory
data to a card.
SETUP tab For setting basic camera functions and settings that make the camera
easier to use.
PLAY tab For setting playback-related functions.
EDIT tab For editing saved pictures. The same screen is displayed when
[EDIT] is selected from the top menu.
MEMORY/
CARD tab
For formatting internal memory or a card, and erasing all image data.
Also saves internal memory data to a card.
SETUP tab For setting basic camera functions and settings that make the camera
easier to use.
TIPS
• The [MEMORY] tab is displayed when the internal memory is in use. The
[CARD] tab is displayed when a card is inserted in the camera.
• For a list of mode menu items, see “Menu list” (P. 173).
DRIVE
1/2/3/4
ISO
ESP
AUTO
OFF
SET
PIC
CAMERAMEM
ESP /
0
°
OFF
PLAY
EDITMEM
SET

Menus
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Use the arrow pad and Zto set menu items.
Follow the operation guide and arrows on the screen to select and change settings.
Ex: Setting [&]
1Set the mode dial to any of the following modes:
PASMrf.
2Press Z.
• The top menu is displayed.
3Press qto select [MODE MENU].
4Press sr to select the
[CAMERA] tab, and press q.
• Refer to the arrows on the screen to
select and make settings with the arrow
pad.
Using the menus
srpq buttons
Zbutton
Mode dial
OK
OK
HOLD
HOLD
RESET
RESET
MODE MENU
Top menu
This refers to the arrow
pad (srpq).
DRIVE
1/2/3/4
ISO
ESP
AUTO
OFF
SET
PIC
CAMERAMEM
ESP /
This refers to the arrow
pad (qr).

Menus
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5Press sr to select the [&],
and press q.
• Refer to the arrows on the screen to
select and make settings with the arrow
pad.
• Unavailable settings cannot be
selected.
6Press sr to select [OFF],
[&], or [%], and press Z.
•PressZrepeatedly to exit the menu.
TIPS
• The operation guide displayed at the
bottom of the screen depends on the menu
to be set. In this case, follow the operation
guide to set or change settings using the
arrow pad.
1/2/3/4
ESP
DRIVE
ISO AUTO
OFF
SET
PIC
CAMERAMEM
ESP /
The selected item is displayed
in a different color.
Press qto go on to
the following setting.
1/2/3/4
DRIVE
ISO
SET
PIC
CAMERAMEM
ESP /
OFF
&
%
OK
2
1
GO SELECT
LOW
HIGH
BEEP
OFF
Operation guide
Press psr to select a setting.
Press Zto finalize the setting.
In this manual, procedures for using the menus are expressed as follows:
• Ex: Steps 1 to 5 for setting [&]
Top menu [MODE MENU] [CAMERA] [&]
Menu operation notation

Menus
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This camera has a GUIDE function. Pressing the DISP./GUIDE button during menu
display in shooting mode or playback mode automatically displays a menu guide
explaining the menus.
1With a menu selected, hold down
the DISP./GUIDE button.
• The menu explanation is displayed.
• Release the DISP./GUIDE button to
close the menu guide.
Using the GUIDE function
Sets the format for
naming folders and files
that are to be saved to
a new card.
FILE NAME
When [FILE NAME] is selected

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How to read the procedure pages
A sample of a procedure page is shown below explaining the notation.
Look at it carefully before taking or viewing pictures.
Select the menus in the order
indicated by . g“Using the
menus” (P. 17), “Menu operation
notation” (P. 18)
This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in this
manual.
This indicates the position of the mode dial.
If multiple icons are displayed, the described function can be used in
any of these modes.
g“Mode dial” (P. 10), “Mode dial notation” (P. 11)
Procedures differ for hmode,
nmode, and album playback
mode.