Olympus SP-565 UZ Installation guide

DIGITAL CAMERA
РУССКИЙ 106
DEUTSCH 80
ESPAÑOL 54
FRANÇAIS 28
ENGLISH 2
DIGITAL CAMERA
Basic Manual
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ContentsContents
Preparing the Camera...........................3
Checking the contents of the box............3
Attaching the camera strap
and lens cap............................................3
Loading the batteries...............................3
Loading the xD-Picture Card™
(sold separately) into thecamera.............4
Using the microSD card/
microSDHC card (sold separately)..........4
Setting the date and time.........................5
Changing the display language...............5
Shooting, Playback and Erasing..........7
Shooting with automatic settings
(
h mode)...........................................7
Viewing images .......................................8
Erasing images during playback
(Single image erase) ...............................9
Using Shooting Modes........................10
Using the best mode for the
shooting scene (
s mode) ................10
Shooting with optimum aperture
value and shutter speed (
P mode)........10
Shooting movies (
n mode)..................11
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Using Shooting Functions..................12
Using the optical zoom..........................12
Brightening the subject against
backlight (SHADOW ADJ).....................13
Using the flash.......................................13
Adjusting the brightness
(Exposure compensation)......................14
Shooting closeups (Macro shooting).....15
Using the self-timer................................15
Printing.................................................16
Using OLYMPUS Master 2...................17
Appendix..............................................19
Using a microSD Attachment.................19
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......................19
SPECIFICATIONS.................................26
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EN 2
The reference pages are based on the Instruction Manual (provided CD-ROM).
Please see the CD-ROM Instruction Manual for your reference.
●Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera.
Before you start to use your new camera, please
read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum
performance and a longer service life. Keep this
manual in a safe place for future reference.
●We recommend that you take test shots to get
accustomed to your camera before taking important
photographs.
●In the interest of continually improving products,
Olympus reserves the right to update or modify
information contained in this manual.
●The screen and camera illustrations shown in this
manual were produced during the development
stages and may differ from the actual product.
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Preparing the Camera
Loading the batteries
1
3
2
Battery
compartment lock
Slide the battery compartment lock from )to =
and ensure that the battery compartment cover is
securely locked (7). Failure to do so may cause
the battery 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 handling precautions”
(p. 77). If using rechargeable batteries,
charge the batteries.
When to replace the batteries
Replace the batteries when the error
message shown below appears.
BATTERY EMPTY
Monitor top right Error message
Flashes in red
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Checking the contents of the
box
Digital camera Lens cap and lens cap strap
Camera strap Four AA batteries
USB cable AV cable
OLYMPUS Master 2
CD-ROM microSD Attachment
Other accessories not shown: Instruction Manual
warranty card
Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
Attaching the camera strap
and lens cap
12
43
5
Attach the strap to the
other eyelet in the same
manner.
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Pull the strap tight so
that it does not come
loose.
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Using the microSD card/
microSDHC card (sold separately)
microSD card/microSDHC card (hereinafter
called the microSD card) is also compatible with
this camera by using the microSD Attachment.
“Using a microSD Attachment” (p.80)
1Insert the microSD card into the
attachment.
Insert the card to
the end.
2Insert the microSD Attachment into
the camera.
Notch
Contact area
To remove the microSD card
Do not touch the contact area of the
microSD Attachment and microSD card
directly.
Loading the xD-Picture Card™
(sold separately) into the
camera
This camera allows the user to take more
pictures and record longer movies using an
xD-Picture Card (sold separately) than using the
internal memory.
“Using an xD-Picture Card” (p. 78)
Be sure to press the obutton to turn
off the camera before inserting or removing
the card.
Do not insert anything other than an
xD-Picture Card or the microSD Attachment
into the camera.
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32
Card cover
Contact area
Notch
obutton
Insert the card straight in until it clicks into
place.
Do not touch the contact area directly.
Removing the xD-Picture Card
12
Press in the card until it clicks and comes
out slightly, and then grasp the card to pull it
out.
“Number of storable pictures (still pictures)/
recording length (movies) in the internal
memory and xD-Picture Card” (p.79)
Pull the microSD card
straight out.
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Setting the date and time
The date and time set here are saved to image
file names, date prints and other data.
1Remove the lens cap, and press
the obutton to turn on the
camera.
The date and time setting screen is displayed
when the date and time are not set.
X
YM
YMD
D TIME
---- -- -- -- --
MENU
CANCEL
Date and time setting screen
2Use 78 to select the year for [Y].
2008
-- -- -- --
X
YM
YMD
D TIME
MENU
CANCEL
3Press :to save the setting for [Y].
2008 10
-- -- --
X
YM
YMD
D TIME
MENU
CANCEL
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4As in steps 2 and 3, use 789:
and the obutton to set [M]
(month), [D] (day), [TIME] (hours
and minutes) and [Y/M/D] (date
order).
For precise time setting, press the obutton
as the time signal strikes 00 seconds.
To change the date and time, make the
setting from the menu. [X(Date/time)]
(p. 59)
To check the date and time
Press the gbutton while the camera is
turned off. The current time and alarm time
are displayed for approx. 3 seconds.
Changing the display language
The language for the menu and error messages
displayed on the monitor/viewfinder is selectable.
1Set the mode dial to a position other
than R.
2Press the mbutton, and press
789: to select [xSETUP].
SCN
SCN
RESET
RESET
PANORAMA
PANORAMA
CAMERA
MENU
CAMERA
MENU
SILENT
MODE
SILENT
MODE
MENU
EXIT SET
OK
IMAGE
QUALITY
IMAGE
QUALITY
SETUP
SETUP
3Press the obutton.
1
2
3
4
5
BACKUP
NORMAL
SETUP
ENGLISH
PW ON SETUP
MENU COLOR
MEMORY FORMAT
MENU
EXIT SET
OK
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4Use 78 to select [W] and
press the obutton.
5Use 789: to select your
language and press the obutton.
6Press the mbutton.
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Shooting, Playback and Erasing
4Hold the camera, and compose the
shot.
10 M
10 M
4
4
IN
AUTO
N ORM
N ORM
$
$
Horizontal grip
Vertical grip
Monitor
5Press the shutter button halfway
down to focus on the subject.
When the camera focuses on the subject, the
exposure is locked (shutter speed and aperture
value are displayed), and the AF target mark
changes to green.
The camera was unable to focus if the AF target
mark flashes red. Try focusing again.
AUTO
$
$
AF target mark
Press halfway
“Focusing” (p. 74)
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Shooting with automatic
settings (
h
mode)
This is a fully automatic mode that allows the
user to take pictures by simply pressing the
shutter button without using the menu to make
detailed settings.
1Remove the lens cap.
2Set the mode dial to h.
3Press the obutton to turn on
the camera.
10 M
10 M
4
4
IN
AUTO
$
$
N ORM
N ORM
Monitor
(standby mode screen)
Number of storable still pictures (p. 79)
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6To take the picture, gently press
the shutter button all the way down
while being careful not to shake the
camera.
AUTO
$
$
Image review screen
Press fully
To view images during shooting
Pressing the qbutton enables playback of
images. To return to shooting, either press
the qbutton again or press the shutter
button halfway down.
To shoot movies
“Shooting movies (Amode)” (p. 20)
To turn off the camera
Press the obutton to turn off the
camera, and attach the lens cap to the lens.
Viewing images
1Set the mode dial to q.
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1
IN
10 M
10 M
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12:30
100-0001
100-0001
N ORM
N ORM
Playback image
Number of frames
2Use 789: to select an image.
Displays
10 frames before
the current image
Displays next
image
Displays previous
image Displays
10 frames after
the current
image
The display size of the image can be
changed. “Index view, calendar view and
closeup view” (p. 28)
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To play back movies
Select a movie, and press the obutton.
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12:30
100-0004
100-0004
4
4
IN
MOVIE PLAY
OK
Movie
Operations during movie playback
Volume: During playback, press 78.
Fast-forward/rewind: Select with 9:.
Each time a button is pressed, the playback
speed cycles through 2x, 20x and standard
(1x) speed in the direction of the pressed
cursor button.
Pause: Press the obutton.
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12:30
100-0004
100-0004
00:12 / 00:34
00:12 / 00:34
IN
During playback
Elapsed time/
Total recording time
First (last) frame/frame advance:
During pause, press 7to display the first
frame, and press 8to display the last
frame. Press 9to display the previous
frame, and press :to display the next
frame. Press the obutton to resume
playback.
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2008.10.26
12:30
12:30
100-0004
100-0004
00:14 / 00:34
00:14 / 00:34
IN
/
During pause
To stop movie playback
Press the mbutton.
Erasing images during
playback (Single image erase)
1Press the Dbutton when the
playback image to be erased is
displayed.
ERASE
ERASE
OK
IN
NO
NO
YES
SETCANCEL
MENU
2Press 7to select [YES], and press
the obutton.
[DERASE] (p. 54)
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Shooting with optimum
aperture value and shutter
speed (
P mode)
In this mode, automatic camera shooting can
be used while also allowing changes to a wide
range of other shooting menu functions, such as
exposure compensation, white balance, etc.
on when needed.
1Set the mode dial to P.
NR
10 M
10 M
P
4
4
IN
N ORM
N ORM
1/400
1/400
F3.5
F3.5
Shutter speed Aperture
value
Pmode indicator
Using the best mode for the
shooting scene (
s
mode)
1Set the mode dial to s.
PORTRAIT
SET
OK
MENU
EXIT
The sample image and explanations on suitable
shooting methods will be displayed on the screen.
The explanations will be displayed as well by
pressing down the Ebutton.
2Use 78 to select the best
shooting mode for the scene, and
press the obutton to set.
10 M
10 M
4
4
IN
N ORM
N ORM
Icon indicating
the scene mode
that is set
To change to another scene mode, use the
menu. [/s] (p. 42)
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Using Shooting Modes
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