Olympus SP 570 - UZ Digital Camera Setup guide

DIGITAL CAMERA
Advanced
Manual
Getting to know your
camera better
Quick Start Guide
This manual will help you get
started using your camera
right away.
Button operations
Menu operations
Printing pictures
Using OLYMPUS Master
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Appendix
SP-570UZ

2EN
Contents
Quick Start Guide P.3
Camera diagram P.11 Learn the names of the camera parts
and get a general grasp of the
camera’s functions. Use this section
as reference for the functions.
Button operations P.16 Test out the functions of the camera
buttons by following the illustrations
and trying them out on the camera.
Operations using the control panel P.29 Learn how to use the control panel to
perform basic operations, and then try
them out.
Menu operations P.32 Learn everything about the menus,
from basic operations to the functions
of each menu and their various
settings.
Printing pictures P.59
Learn how to print pictures you have
taken.
Using OLYMPUS Master P.64
Learn how to transfer and save
pictures to a computer.
Getting to know your camera better P.68 Find out more about your camera and
learn what to do when you have a
question regarding operations.
Appendix P.81 Read about convenient functions and
safety precautions on how to use your
camera more effectively.

EN 3
Quick Start Guide
Gather these items (box contents)
Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
Digital Camera StrapLens Cap
Lens Cap String
AA Batteries (four) USB cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master 2
CD-ROM
Items not shown: Advanced Manual (this manual), Basic Manual and warranty card.
Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
Attach the strap and the lens cap
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• Attach the strap to the other eyelet
in the same manner.

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Quick Start Guide
Prepare the camera
a. Load batteries into the camera
1
2
3
5
6
7
4
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.
Battery compartment
lock

EN 5
Quick Start Guide
Prepare the camera
b. Insert the (optional) xD-Picture Card into the camera
This camera allows you to take pictures without using an optional xD-
Picture Card™ (hereinafter called the card). When taking pictures
without the card, pictures will be stored in the internal memory.
For details on the card, please refer to “The card” (P.85).
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5
3
2
1
Card cover
Notch
Contact area
Make sure the card is correctly
oriented and insert it straight into
the card slot.
Insert the card until it clicks into place.
To remove the card, push it all the way
in, release it slowly and remove.

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Quick Start Guide
Turn the camera on
This explains how to turn on the camera in shooting mode.
a. Set the mode dial to h.
Still picture shooting modes
b. Remove the lens cap and set the camera’s power
switch to ON.
To turn off the camera, set the power switch to OFF.
hThe camera determines the optimum settings for the shooting conditions
automatically.
P The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed.
AThis function allows you to change the aperture manually.
SThis function allows you to change the shutter speed manually.
MThis function allows you to change the aperture and shutter speed manually.
rThis function allows you to set each shooting function manually and use as
your original shooting mode.
sThis function allows you to shoot pictures by selecting a scene according to
the shooting condition.
gThis function allows you to set the target items by following the shooting
guide displayed on the screen.
When shooting movies
(shooting mode)
When shooting
still pictures
(shooting mode)
When viewing pictures
(playback mode)
• When the date and time have
not yet been set, this screen
will appear.
X
YM
YMD
D TIME
---- -- -- -- --
MENU
CANCEL
Power switch
Tips
The directions of the arrow pad are indicated with
124 3 in this manual.
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EN 7
Quick Start Guide
Set date and time
a. Press the 1zbutton and the 2Ybutton to
select [Y].
The first two digits of [Y] are fixed.
b. Press the 3#button.
c. Press the 1zbutton and the
2Ybutton to select [M].
About the date and time setting screen
Y-M-D (Year-Month-Day)
Exits a setting.
Minute
Date formats (Y/M/D, M/D/Y, D/M/Y)
Hour
X
YM
YMD
D TIME
---- -- -- -- --
MENU
CANCEL
1zbutton
2Ybutton
2008
-- -- -- --
X
YM
YMD
D TIME
MENU
CANCEL
3#button
2008 08
-- -- --
X
YM
YMD
D TIME
MENU
CANCEL

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Quick Start Guide
Set date and time
d. Press the 3#button.
e. Press the 1zbutton and the
2Ybutton to select [D].
f. Press the 3#button.
g. Press the 1zbutton and the
2Ybutton to select the hours
and minutes.
The time is displayed in the 24-hour
format.
h. Press the 3#button.
i. Press the 1zbutton and the
2Ybutton to select [Y/M/D].
j. After all items have been set,
press the obutton.
For precise time setting, press the obutton as the time signal
strikes 00 seconds.
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X
YM
YMD
D TIME
MENU
CANCEL
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OK
X
YM
YMD
D TIME
MENU
CANCEL SET
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OK
X
YMD
TIME
MENU
CANCEL SET
Y
Y
M
M
D
D
obutton
10 M
10 M
4
4
IN
AUTO
N ORM
N ORM
The number of remaining still
pictures is displayed.

EN 9
Quick Start Guide
Take a picture
a. Hold the camera
b. Focus
The AF target mark lights in green when the focus and exposure
are locked. The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed.
If the AF target mark blinks in red, the focus is not adjusted
properly. Try locking the focus again.
c. Shoot
a. Press the ubutton.
b. While looking through the
viewfinder, rotate the diopter
adjustment dial little by little.
When you can see the icons in the
viewfinder clearly, adjustment is
complete.
10 M
10 M
4
4
IN
AUTO
N ORM
N ORM
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
Shutter button
AF target mark
1/400
1/400
F3.5
F3.5
AUTO
(Pressed
Halfway)
Shutter button
The card access lamp blinks.
(Pressed
Completely)
Adjusting the viewfinder’s focus using the diopter
Diopter adjustment dial
ubutton
Viewfinder

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Quick Start Guide
View pictures
a. Set the mode dial to q.
a. Press the 4&button and the 3#button to display
the picture you want to erase.
b. Press the f/Sbutton.
c. Press the 1zbutton to select [YES], and press
the obutton to erase the picture.
Arrow pad
Next Picture
Prev. Picture
Mode Dial
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1
IN
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100-0001
100-0001
N ORM
N ORM
Erase pictures
ERASE
ERASE
OK
IN
N O
NO
YES
SET
CANCEL
MENU
f/Sbutton
3#button
4&button
1zbutton
obutton
IN
ERASE
ERASE
NO
YES
YES
OK
SET
CANCEL
MENU

EN 11
Camera diagram
Camera
Flash (P.23, P.43)
Microphone
Strap Eyelet (P.3)Lens
Shutter Button
(P.9, P.21)
FButton (Exposure
Compensation) (P.22)
Strap Eyelet (P.3)
AF/MF Switch
(P.24)
jButton (Drive)
(P.24)
#UP Button (Flash Pop-up)
(P.23)
Connector Cover
(P.56, P.59, P.65)
Multi-connector
(P.56, P.59, P.65)
DC-IN Jack
(P.86)
Card Cover (P.5)
Card Slot (P.5)
Self-Timer Lamp/AF Illuminator
(P.28, P.38, P.42)

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Zoom Ring
(P.21)
Hot Shoe
(P.82)
Mode Dial
(P.6, P.16)
Control Dial
(P.22)
Power Switch
(P.6, P.16)
Tripod Socket
Speaker
Battery Compartment
Cover (P.4)
Battery Compartment
Lock (P.4)
Monitor
(P.13, P.54)
DISP./EButton
(P.26)
mButton
(P.25)
f/SButton
(Shadow Adjustment
Technology/Erase)
(P.25)
Arrow Pad (P.27)
oButton
(OK/FUNC)
(P.28)
uButton (Monitor/Viewfinder)
(P.22)
AEL AFL/mButton
(AE Lock, AF Lock/Sequential
Playback) (P.23)
q/PButton
(Playback/Print)
(P.25, P.61)
Viewfinder (P.9)
Diopter Adjustment Dial
(P.9)
zButton (Custom)
(P.27)
#Button (Flash)
(P.23)
YButton
(Self-timer) (P.28)
&Button (Macro)
(P.27)
Card Access Lamp
(P.9, P.67, P.73)

EN 13
(Shooting mode
Monitor Symbols & Icons
Item Indication Ref. Page
1 Shooting mode P, c, B, F, U, A, etc. P.6, P.16,
P.37
2Flashmode !, #, H, $, etc. P.23
3 Silent mode jP.45
4 Digital image stabilization hP.42
5 Macro mode
Super macro mode
&
%P.27
6 Shadow Adjustment Technology fP.25
7 Noise reduction TP.44
8 AE lock mark BP.23
9 Battery check Z= full power, [= low power P.76
10 AF lock mark
Manual focus
AF predict
^
a
{
P.23
P.24
P.42
11 Flash standby
Camera movement warning/Flash
charge
#Lit
#Blinks
P.68
12 Flash intensity control w-2.0 - +2.0 P.42
13 Saturation 6-5 - +5 P.44
14 Sharpness N-5 - +5 P.44
15 Contrast J-5 - +5 P.44
16 Conversion lens 1P.45
17 Sound record RP.50
18 Dual time lP.55
19 Alarm kP.55
20 Number of storable still pictures
Remaining recording time
4
00:34
P.8
P.72
Movie
Still picture
10 M
10 M
+2.0
+2.0
1/400
1/400
F3.5
F3.5
+2.0
+2.0
+2
+2
+2
+2
+2
+2
4
4
IN
ISO
1600
ISO
1600
AFL
NR
AEL
+2.0
+2.0
12s12 s
F INE
F INE
C
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11 12
13 14
15 16
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19 20
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IN
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VGA
VGA
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21 Current memory B: Pictures are recorded to the internal
memory
No indication: Pictures are recorded to the
card
P.85
22 AF target mark RP.9,
P.21,
P.41
23 Self-timer Y, WP.28
24 Aperture value F2.8 to F8.0 P.17
25 Shutter speed 15", 1/2, 1/400, 1/2000, BULB, etc. P.17
26 Exposure compensation -2.0 - +2.0 P.22
27 Image quality
Compression
Frame rate
P, Q
M(Normal), L(Fine)
O(15 frames/sec.), N(30 frames/sec.)
P.34
P.34
P.35
28 Image size F, H, D, C, etc. P.34
29 Spot metering n, JP.41
30 ISO ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 1600 etc. P.40
31 White balance 5, 3, 1, w- y, VP.39
32 Drive j, c, d, g, i, 7P.24, P.40
33 White balance compensation B1 - B7, R1 - R7 P.43
Item Indication Ref. Page

EN 15
(Playback mode
Item Indication Ref. Page
1 Silent mode jP.45
2 Print reservation/Number of prints <x10 P.62
3 Sound record HP.50
4Protect 9P.50
5 Sequential Playback/Sequential Pictures
Auto Playback
sP.20
6 Battery check Z= full power, [= low power P.76
7 Shutter speed 15", 1/2, 1/60, 1/1000, etc. P.17
8 Aperture value F2.8 to F8.0 P.17
9 Exposure compensation -2.0 - +2.0 P.22
10 White balance WB AUTO, 5, 3, 1, w- y, VP.39
11 Image size F, H, D, C, etc. P.34
12 File number M100-0004 P.54
13 Frame number
Playing time/Total recording time
4
00:14/00:34
—
P.19
14 Current memory B: Playing back the picture in the internal
memory
No indication: Playing back the picture in the
card
P.85
15 Image quality
Compression
Frame rate
P
M(Normal), L(Fine)
O(15 frames/sec.), N(30 frames/sec.)
P.34
P.34
P.35
16 ISO ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 1600 etc. P.40
17 Date and time 2008.08.26 12:30 P.7, P.54
MovieStill picture
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12:30
100-0004
100-0004
00:14 / 00:34
00:14 / 00:34
IN
VGA
VGA
15
15
12
17
10
11
13
15
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10 M
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4
+2.0
+2.0
F3.5
F3.5
10
10
IN
x
x
100-0004
100-0004
N ORM
N ORM
1/1000
1/1000
ISO 1 600
ISO 1 600
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7
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Button operations
Button operations
Set the mode dial to the desired shooting or playback mode.
• Some functions cannot be set depending on the position of the mode dial.
g“Functions available in shooting modes” (P.79)
The camera determines the optimum settings for the shooting conditions automatically.
Settings in the [CAMERA MENU] such as WB and ISO sensitivity cannot be changed.
The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed for the brightness of
the subject.
Settings in the [CAMERA MENU] such as WB and ISO sensitivity can be changed.
1Power switch Turning the camera on and off
Power on: Shooting mode
• Monitor turns on
• Lens extends
Playback mode
• Monitor turns on
2Mode dial Switching between shooting and playback modes
hShooting pictures with full automatic settings
PSet the optimum aperture value and shutter speed
Playback
mode
Shooting mode
Shooting mode
Flash mode
Drive mode
Macro mode/
Super macro mode
10 M
10 M
P
4
4
IN
N ORM
N ORM
1/400
1/400
F3.5
F3.5
12 s 12 s
Self-timer
c
d
e
fg
78
125
36
4
9
a
b
The number of
remaining still pictures is
displayed.
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j
i
k

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Button operations
Turn the control dial. Press Fto switch between the aperture value and the shutter speed.
To take long exposure (bulb) shots
Turn the control dial toward Gto set the shutter speed to BULB. The shutter remains open as long
as the shutter button is pressed. (Bulb shooting is only possible when [ISO] is set to [64] (maximum
time: 8 minutes).)
AChanging the aperture value for shooting pictures
Turn the control dial. The camera automatically sets the shutter
speed.
Aperture value
: Turning toward Uincreases the aperture value.
: Turning toward Gdecreases the aperture value.
When the correct exposure cannot be obtained, the aperture value
is displayed in red.
SChanging the shutter speed for shooting pictures
Turn the control dial. The camera automatically sets the aperture
value.
Shutter speed
: Turning toward Usets the shutter speed faster.
: Turning toward Gsets the shutter speed slower.
When the correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed
is displayed in red.
MChanging the aperture value and shutter speed for shooting pictures
Exposure differential
When this range has been exceeded ±3.0EV, the exposure
differential is displayed in red.
Aperture value
: Turning toward Uincreases the aperture value.
: Turning toward Gdecreases the aperture value.
Shutter speed
: Turning toward Usets the shutter speed faster.
: Turning toward Gsets the shutter speed slower.
1/1000
1/1000
F4.0
F4.0
A
10 M
10 M
4
4
IN
N ORM
N ORM
Adjustment range
W : F2.8 to F8.0
T : F4.5 to F8.0
1/100
1/100
F2.8
F2.8
S
10 M
10 M
4
4
IN
N ORM
N ORM
Adjustment range
1/2 to 1/1000
(When [NOISE REDUCT.] is set
to [ON]: up to 4 sec.)
1/1000
1/1000
F2.8
F2.8
+2.0
+2.0
M
10 M
10 M
4
4
IN
N ORM
N ORM
Adjustment range
Aperture value: F2.8 to F8.0
(The aperture value varies
depending on the zoom position.)
Shutter speed: 15" to 1/2000 (The
shutter speed varies depending
on the aperture value.)

Button operations
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This mode allows you to set the shooting functions, save up to 4 shooting modes manually, and use
them as your original shooting modes.
g“MY MODE SETUP
Setting and saving shooting-related functions ” (P.57)
Use the function menu or control panel to switch the registered My Mode.
g“My 1/2/3/4
Switching the registered original shooting mode ” (P.28)
“Switching My Mode” (P.31)
You can shoot pictures by selecting a scene mode according to the situation.
Select a scene mode/Change to another scene mode
• Press mand select [SCN] from the top menu.
• By switching to another scene mode, most settings will be changed to the default settings of the
new scene mode.
g“s(Scene)
Shooting pictures by selecting a scene according to the situation ” (P.37)
Shooting pictures by comparing previews of different effects
When [R] (movies) is set to [ON], audio is recorded with the movie.
• When recording with sound, only the digital zoom can be used. To use the optical zoom, set [R]
(movies) to [OFF]. To zoom in when recording with sound, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON].
g“R(movies)
Recording sound with movies ” (P.45)
“DIGITAL ZOOM
Zooming in on your subject ” (P.41)
rShooting pictures with your own original modes
sShoot pictures by selecting a scene mode according to the situation
gFollow the shooting guide to take better pictures
This function allows you to set the target items by following the
shooting guide displayed on the screen.
• Press mto display the shooting guide again.
• To change the setting without using the shooting guide, select
another shooting mode.
• Functions set using the shooting guide will revert to the default
settings when mis pressed or when the shooting mode is
changed.
Select one of the [1 Shoot w/ effects preview.] options from the
[SHOOTING GUIDE] menu to preview a live, multi-frame window
on the monitor showing different levels of the selected shooting
effect. You can use the four preview frames to compare the desired
settings/effects.
• Use the arrow pad to select the frame with the desired settings,
and press o. The camera automatically switches to shooting
mode and allows you to shoot with the selected effect.
nRecording movies
1
2
3
4
5
OK
SET
SHOOTING GUIDE
Shoot w/ effects preview.
Brightening subject.
Shooting into backlight.
Set particular lighting.
Blurring background.
Use 43to change the display.
When [Exposure effects.] is
selected
0.0
0.0
+0.3
+0.3
+0.7
+0.7
+1.0
+1.0
Exposure effects.

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Button operations
• When [IMAGE STABILIZER] is set to [ON], continuous movie recording for a long period will
cause the camera’s internal temperature to rise and the camera may stop operation
automatically. Remove the battery and allow the camera to cool down for some time before you
begin shooting again. Or you can set [IMAGE STABILIZER] to [OFF].
In addition, the temperature of the camera’s exterior also rises during usage. This is not a
malfunction.
The last picture taken is displayed.
• Press the arrow pad to view other pictures.
• Use the control dial to switch between close-up playback, index display and calendar display.
g“Control dial
Index display/Calendar display/Close-up playback ” (P.22)
Playing back movies
Select a movie in the playback mode and press oto play.
Operations during movie playback
• Press oto pause the playback.
This icon lights red during movie recording.
The remaining recording time is displayed.
When the remaining recording time reaches 0, recording will stop
automatically.
qViewing pictures you have taken/Selecting playback mode
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REC
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100-0004
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4
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MOVIE PLAY
OK
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IN
1: Increases the volume.
2: Reduces the volume.
3: Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes in the following
order: 2×; 20×; and back to 1×.
4: Plays the movie in reverse. Each time you press the button, the playback speed
changes in the following order: 1×; 2×; 20×; and back to 1×.
Playing time/Total recording time

Button operations
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Operations during pause
• To resume the movie, press o.
• To cancel the playback of the movie in the middle of it or during pause, press m.
Viewing panoramic pictures taken with [COMBINE IN CAMERA 1] [COMBINE IN
CAMERA 2] (Panorama playback)
• Use the arrow pad to select a panoramic picture, and then press
o. Scrolling from left to right or from bottom to top starts
automatically.
• Turn the control dial to zoom in or out while a picture is scrolling.
Use the arrow pad to change the scrolling direction of a zoomed
in picture.
• To stop or resume scrolling in the original magnification, press
o.
• To exit panorama playback, press m.
g“PANORAMA Taking and combining panoramic pictures”
(P.36)
Displaying pictures that have been shot continuously in index view (Sequential
Playback) / Auto playing back of pictures that have been shot continuously
(Sequential Pictures Auto Playback)
Only the first frame will be displayed for pictures that have been shot continuously using the
following options.
[j] [c] [d] [i] [BKT] [TIMELAPSE] [AUCTION] [SHOOT & SELECT1] [SHOOT &
SELECT2] [SMILE SHOT]
• Select the pictures with sicon and press AEL AFL/mto play back in index view (Sequential
Playback). Press AEL AFL/magain to return to the first frame.
• Select the pictures with sicon and press oto play back automatically (Sequential Pictures
Auto Playback).
• This function is only available for pictures taken with this model.
• When the first frame is displayed, changes to any of the following functions will be applied to all
the sequential pictures in the series:
0/y/PRINT ORDER/ERASE
To configure settings to individual pictures, press AEL AFL/mto display the pictures in index
view first before configuring.
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/
1: Displays the first frame.
2: Displays the last frame.
3: Displays the next frame.
4: Displays the previous frame.
2
2
IN
EXPAND
100-0002
100-0002
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10 M
2
2
IN
BACK
AEL AFL/m