Olympus SP-565 UZ User manual

OLYMPUS
DIGITAL CAMERA565UZ
Instruction Manual
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place for future reference.
• We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera
before taking important photographs.
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during the development stages and may differ from the actaal product.

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'Preparing the Camera
"Preparing the Camera" (p. 10)
Playing Back Images
"Shooting, Playback and Erasing" (p. 14)
How to Use the Camera
"Three Typesof Setting Operations" (p. 3) Direct printing (PictBridge) (p. 64)
Print reservations (DPOF) (p. 67)
> Names of Parts ...................................... 6
> Preparing the Camera ......................... 10
> Shooting, Playback and Erasing ........ 14
>Using Shooting Modes ........................ 17
>Using Shooting Functions .................. 21
>Using Playback Features .................... 28
>Menus for Shooting Functions ........... 31
> Menus for Playback, Editing and
Printing Functions ............................... 48
> Menus for Other Camera Settings .....55
> Printing ................................................. 64
Using OLYMPUS Master 2................... 70
Usage Tips ........................................... 72
>Appendix .............................................. 77
Index ..................................................... 91

Three Types of Setting Operations
Set the mode dial to P, A, S, M, __,
SCN _ or I-;-].
_,_ The _ symbol in "Menu
Settings" (p. 31 to 63)
indicates available shooting
modes.
2 Press the MENU button.
• This example shows how to set the (DIGITAL
ZOOM].
Shooting mode top menu
3Use @_(_) to select the desired
and press the @ button.menu,
_J_ Pressing and
holding the
button displays an
explanation (menu
guide) of the option
selected. Submenu 1
4 Use @_ to select the desired
submenu 1, and press the @ button.
Page tab Submenu 2
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To quickly jump to the desired submenu,
press !& to highlight the page tab, and then
use _,_ to move the page tab. Press _) to
return to the submenu 1.
_) Some menus include submenus that appear
by pressing the @ button.
Use @_ to select the submenu 2,
and press the @ button.
• Once a setting is made, the display returns to
the previous screen.
_ There may be
additional operations.
"Menu Settings" (p. 31
to 63)
Press the MENU button to complete
the setting.
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button (custom) (p. 26)
button (exposure compensation) (p. 23)
('3 button (macro) (p. 24)
_) button (flash) (p. 22)
button (setf4imer) (p. 24)
['_]/_ button (playback/print) (p. 15, p. 64)
DISR/_ button (menu guide/information display
change/date and time check) (p. 3, p. 25, p. 60)
_""" _"_ _,_/"_ button (SHADOW ADJ/erase) (p. 16, p. 22)
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button (p. 26)
Menu index
Menus for Shooting Functions
When the mode diat is set to a shooting mode position
(f_i"_ PA S M _-_ SCN _), settings can be adjusted.
Shooting mode top menu

Menus for Shooting Functions -- continued .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................,_
_: _. IMAGE QUALITY ......... p.31
_ CAMERA MENU
WB ............................... p.32
ISO .............................. p.33
DRIVE .......................... p.34
FINE ZOOM ................. p.35
DIGITAL ZOOM ........... p.35
METERING .................. p.35
AF MODE .................... p.36
FOCUS MODE ............ p.36
FULLTtME AF .............. p.37
AF PREDICT ............... p.37
AF ILLUMtNAT ............. p.37
IMAGE STABILIZER.... p.37
[] (Flash intensity)...., p.38
_l_, FLASH .................. p.38
_1 (Still picture REC).... p.39
(WB fine adjust)., p.39
PICTURE MODE .......... p.39
SHARPNESS ................ p.39
CONTRAST .................. p.40
SATURATION ............... p.40
NQISE REDUCT. .......... p.40
TIMELAPSE .................. p.41
_[] (Conversion lens)...., p.41
(Movie REC) ............. p.42
*._l&SCN ........................... p.42
4- N PANORAMA ................. p.45
__ RESET ......................... p.47
_ SETUP
MEMORY FORMAT/
FORMAT .................... p.55
BACKUP ....................... p.55
_'_ (Language) ......... p.55
PW ON SETUP ............. p.56
MENU CQLQR ............. p.56
SOUND SETTINGS ...... p.56
REC VIEW .................... p.57
MENU DISPLAY ........... p.57
FILE NAME ................... p.58
PIXEL MAPPING .......... p.58
[.c:_,_ (Monitor) ................ p.59
(Date/time) ............. p.59
DUALTIME .................... p.59
ALARM CLOCK ............ p.60
VlDEQ OUT .................. p.60
FRAME ASSIST ............ p.61
[] (Histogram) ............. p.61
MY MODE SETUP ........ p.62
m/ft ................................ p.63
CUSTOM BUTTON ....... p.63
SLEEP .......................... p.63
_ SILENT MODE ............. p.63
Menus for Playback, Editing and Printing Functions
When the mode dial is set to the [_ position, settings can be
adjusted.
_" _ SLtDESHQW ................ p.48
EL] PERFECT FIX .............. p.48
_] CALENDAR .................. p.49
EDIT
RAW DATA EDIT .......... p.49
(Resize) ................. p.49
4:J" (Crop) ..................... p.49
COLOR EDIT ............... p.50
CALENDAR .................. p.50
EXPRESSION EDIT..... p.50
FACE FOCUS .............. p.51
INDEX .......................... p.51
EDIT ............................ p.52
MOVIE INDEX ............. p.52
@ [] PLAYBACK MENU
O-_ (Protect) ............... p.52
_q (Rotate) ................... p.53
(Post REC) .............. p.53
INDEX PLAY ................ p.53
"_ ERASE .......................... p.54
EXIT*_ SET'_
Playback mode top menu
_ PRINT ORDER ............. p.54
?T SETUP *
Same as "Menu for
shooting functions"
_ SILENT MODE ............. p.63
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of Parts
........Camera unit .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
1 Self-timer lamp/ 10 _ button (flash flip-up) ................. p.22
AF illuminator .......................... p.24, 37 11 DC-IN jack .................................... p.78
2 Flash ............................................. p.22 12 Connector cover ............... p.61, 64, 70
3 Microphone ................................... p.53 13 Multi-connector ................. p.61, 64, 70
4Lens
5 Battery compartment cover ........... p.lO
6 Battery compartment lock ............. p.lO
7 Tripod socket
8Speaker
9Diopter adjustment dial ................. p.25
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16
17
18
1Viewfinder ..................................... p.25
2 Strap eyelet ................................... p.10
3 Monitor ................................ p.8, 14, 59
4IOJ button (monitor/viewfinder).... p.25
5 ..F-¢qI[_]button (custom/sequential
playback) ................................ p.26, 29
6 Card access lamp ......................... p.79
7 MENU button ................................... p.3
8[-_'-I/r[_ button
(playback/print) ....................... p.15, 64
9 Arrow pad ..................................... p.12
_?button
(exposure compensation) ..... p.23
button (macro) ...................... p.24
#s_button (self-timer) ................. p.24
button (flash) ......................... p.22
10 @ button ...................................... p.26
1I _'._:-/'_button
(SHADOW ADJ/erase) ........... p.16, 22
12 DISR/_ button
(menu guide/information display
change/date and time check) ...p.25, 29
13 Card slot ........................................ p.ll
14 Card cover ..................................... p.ll
15 Mode dial .................................. p.3, 13
16 Zoom lever .............................. p.21, 28
17 Shutter button ......................... p.14, 20
18 POWER button .................. p.11, 12, 14
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Shooting mode display
1 2 3 4 56 78 9 1 2 3 4 56 9
26 25 24 23 22 21 26 23 21
Still image Movie
22
1 Shooting mode ........................ p.17, 31
2 Flash mode ................................... p.23
3 Silent mode ................................... p.63
4Digital image stabilization ............. p.37
5 Macro/super macro mode ............. p.24
6 SHADOW ADJ .............................. p.22
7 Noise reduction ............................. p.40
8 AE lock .......................................... p.63
9Battery check .......................... p. 10, 73
10 AF lock ([_)) ................................ p.63
Manual focus ((_) ........................ p.36
AF predict (c_)_) ........................... p.37
1I Flash standby/camera shake
warning/flash charge ..................... p.72
12 Flash intensity ............................... p.38
13 Saturation ..................................... p.40
14 Sharpness ..................................... p.39
15 Contrast ........................................ p.40
16 Conversion lens ............................ p.41
17 Sound record ................................ p.39
18 Dual time ....................................... p.59
19 Alarm ............................................ p.60
20 Number of storable still pictures/
remaining recording time ........ p.15, 79
21 Current memory ............................ p.78
22 AF target mark .................. p.14, 26, 36
23 Self-timer ...................................... p.24
24 Aperture value .............................. p.17
25 Shutter speed ............................... p.17
26 Exposure compensation ............... p.23
27 Compression/Frame rate ......... p.31,32
28 Image size ............................... p.31.32
29 Metering ........................................ p.35
30 ISO ................................................ p.33
31 White balance ............................... p.32
32 Drive ............................................. p.34
33 White balance fine adjust .............. p.39
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Playback mode display
1 2 3456 3 4 6
16 15 14
Stitlimage
1 Silent mode ................................... p.63
2 Print reservation/
number of prints ...................... p.66, 67
3 Sound record ................................ p.39
4Protect .......................................... p.52
5 Sequential playback
(index/slideshow) .......................... p.29
6 Battery check .......................... p.10, 73
7Shutter speed ............................... p.17
8 Aperture value .............................. p.17
9Exposure compensation ............... p.23
14
Movie
10 White balance ............................... p.32
11 Image size ............................... p.31,32
12 File number ................................... p.58
13 Frame number
Playing time/total recording time.., p.16
14 Current memory ............................ p.78
15 Compression/Frame rate ......... p.31,32
16 ISO ................................................ p.33
17 Date and time ......................... p.12, 59
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Checking the contents of the
.......box
Digital camera Lens cap and tens cap strap
Camera strap Four AA batteries
S
USB cable AV cable
OLYMPUS Master 2 microSD Attachment
CD-ROM
Other accessories not shown: Instruction Manual
warranty card
Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
Attaching the camera strap
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3 4
.................LQading,,,,thebatteries .................................................................
3 _compartment lock
•Slide the battery compartment lock from (_ to
and ensure that the battery compartment cover is
securety 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). tf using rechargeabte batteries,
charge the batteries.
When to replace the batteries
Replace the batteries when the error
message shown below appears.
Flashes in red
• Attach the strap to the
5 f_ other eyelet in th.....
__ _ Pull the strap tight so
_",-_ that it does not come
/___ loose.
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Monitor top right Error message

Loading the xD-Picture Card r"
(sold separately) into the
........_amera ..............................................................................................................................................
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 POWER button 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.
POWER button
Card cover
Using the microSD card/
microSD card/microSDHC card (hereinafter
called the microSD card) is atso compatible with
this camera by using the microSD Attachment.
_ "Using a microSD Attachment" (p.8O)
Insert the microSD card into the
attachment.
card to
2Insert the microSD Attachment into
the camera.
Notch
To remove the microSD card
Contact area
_ Insert the card straight in until it clicks into
place.
_ Do not touch the contact area directly.
Removing the xD-Picture Card
12
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@ 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.
_ Do not touch the contact area of the
microSD Attachment and microSD card
directly.
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Arrow pad and guide
The symbols/_<_>, F_IF_I_]_I displayed
on various setting and movie playback screens
indicate that the arrow pad is used.
.........Setting the date an_ tim_
The date and time set here are saved to image
file names, date prints and other data.
Remove the lens cap, and press
the POWER button to turn on the
camera.
• Thedateandtimesettingscreenisdisplayed
whenthedateandtimeerenotset.
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_E_3
Arrow pad
Operation guides displayed at the bottom of the
screen indicate that the MENU button, @ button,
zoom lever or "_ button is used.
.....© ÷
CANCEL*M-_
Dateand timesetting screen
2Use _:2_ to select the year for [Y].
CANCEL*_
3Press _) to save the setting for [Y].
EXlT÷_
Operation guide
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4 Asinsteps 2 and 3, use _'_
and the _ button to set [M]
(month), [D] (day), [TIME] (hours
and minutes) and [Y/M/D] (date
order).
_ Forprecise time setting, press the _ butffon
asthe time signal strikes 00 seconds.
_} To change the date and time, make the
setting from the menu. [_ (Date/time)]
(p. 59)
To check the date and time
Press the DISR button while the camera is
turned off. The current time and alarm time
are displayed for approx. 3 seconds.
The language for the menu and error messages
displayed on the monitor/viewfinder is selectable.
Set the mode dial to a position other
than GUIDE.
Use @_ to select [_@] and
press the _ button.
BACK÷_ SET*_
5 Use @_ to select your
language and press the _ button.
6 Press the MENU button.
Press the MENU button, and press
_to select [_'T SETUP],
3Press the _ button.
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oting, Playback and Erasing
Shooting with automatic
..............._ettings (/_'[i] 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.
Remove the lens cap.
2Set the mode dial to F_]'_.
4Hold the camera, and compose the
shot.
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\
/
Horizontal grip
3Press the POWER button to turn on
the camera.
Numberof storablestill pictures(p.7
.....© ÷
Monitor
(standby mode screen)
Vertical grip
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.
Press halfway
_[_ "Focusing" (p. 74)
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AF target mark

6To take the picture, gently press
the shutter button all the way down
while being careful not to shake the
camera.
Image review screen
......Vie wing images
Set the mode dial to [-_.
Numberofframes
Press fully
To view images during shooting
Pressing the [] button enables playback of
images. To return to shooting, either press
the [] button again or press the shutter
button halfway down.
To shoot movies
"Shooting movies (_ mode)" (p. 20)
To turn off the camera
Press the POWER button to turn off the
camera, and attach the lens cap to the tens.
Playback image
2 Use _ to select an image.
Disptays Displays next
image
the current image
Displays previous 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
Setect a movie, and press the _ button. Erasing images during
playback (Sing!e image erase)
Press the "_ button when the
playback image to be erased is
displayed.
Movie
Operations during movie playback
Volume: During playback, press _.
Fast-forward/rewind: Select with _,,_(_!,_.
Each time a button ispressed, the playback
speed cycles through 2x, 20x and standard
(lx) speed in the direction of the pressed
cursor button.
Pause: Press the @ button.
During playback
2 Press _2 to select [YES], and press
the _ button.
_ [_ ERASE] (p. 54)
Elapsed time/
Total recording time
First (last) frame/frame advance:
During pause, press _ to display the first
frame, and press _ to display the tast
frame. Press _,_lto display the previous
frame, and press/i_ to disptay the next
frame. Press the @ button to resume
playback.
During pause
To stop movie playback
Press the MENU button.
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Shooting Modes
Using the best mode for the
................shooting scene (SCN mode) .......................................
Set the mode dial to SCN.
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•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 _ button.
2Use _2_ to select the best
shooting mode for the scene, and
press the _ button to set.
Icon indicating
the scene mode
that is set
Shooting with optimum
aperture value and shutter
Pm
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.
Set the mode dial to P.
Pmode indicator
OP _NOSJ
Shutter speed Aperture
value
To change to another scene mode, use the
menu. [*-_= SCN] (P. 42)
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Selecting the aperture value
for sho mode)
Inthis mode, the shutter speed is automatically
set by the camera. This is useful for shooting
while controlling the range in which subjects
appears sharp.
Set the mode dial to A.
Amode indicator
oA 3eln_ ÷
Shutter speed Aperture
value
2After pressing @, select the
aperture value using @_, and
pressing the _button.
Selecting the shutter speed
In this mode, the aperture value is automatically
set by the camera. This is useful for shooting a
moving subject, such as sports photos.
Set the mode dial to S.
Smode indicator
Shutter speed Aperture
value
After pressing I_2, select the shutter
speed using @_, and pressing
the _ button.
__ : Aperture value becomes larger
(the range where the subjects appear
sharp becomes wider).
L,'_ : Aperture value becomes smaller
(the range where the subjects appear
sharp becomes narrower).
(,_) When the aperture value appears red, the
correct exposure cannot be obtained.
__ : Shutter speed becomes faster
(fast moving objects will be shot as though it
was stationary).
,L,_; : Shutter speed becomes slower
(moving objects will become bturry when
shot).
_ When the shutter speed appears red, the
correct exposure cannot be obtained.
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Selecting the aperture value
and shutter speed for shooting
This mode enabtes the user to set the aperture
value and shutter speed manually.
Set the mode dial to M.
Mmode indicator
Long-exposure (bulb) shooting
Set the shutter speed to [BULB]. The shutter
stays open white the shutter button is
pressed and held.
_ The maximum time that the shutter can
remain open is 8 minutes. This is possible
only when [ISO] (p. 33) is set to [64].
Difference between Shutter speed Aperture
the current and value
correct exposures
2After pressing _2, select the
aperture value /shutter speed using
@_, and pressing the
button.
_ : Aperture value becomes larger.
: Aperture value becomes smaIler.
__ : Shutter speed becomes faster.
,L,_;: Shutter speed becomes stowen
_ When the difference between the current
and correct exposures exceeds EV+3.0, the
indicator appears red.
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Set the mode dial to _.
modeindicator
To record audio when shooting
[_1(Movie REC)] (p. 42)
To zoom while recording audio
The optical zoom is not available when
recording. Use [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 35).
2Press the shutter button halfway
down to focus on the subject, and
gently press the button all the way
down to start recording,
Red during shooting
Press halfway
Pressfully
Remainingrecordingtime (p.79)
3Gently press the shutter button all
the way down to stop recording.
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