Olympus SP-820UZ User manual

DIGITAL CAMERA
Instruction Manual
SP-820UZ
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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.

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Checking the contents of the box
Checking the contents of the box
Digital camera Strap Lens cap and
lens cap strap Four AA batteries USB cable (CB-USB8) OLYMPUS Setup CD-ROM
Names of Parts
Other accessories not shown: Warranty card
Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
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1 Microphone
2 AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp
3Flash
4Lens
5Monitor
6Rbutton (record movies)
7qbutton (switching between
shooting and playback)
8Abutton (OK)
9Arrow pad
INFO button
(changing information
display)
button (erase)
10 button
Arrow pad
For FGH I, use the arrow
pad to navigate menus, etc.
H(left)
G(down)
F(up)
I(right)

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1 Mode dial
2 Zoom lever
3Shutter button
4 Indicator lamp
5 nbutton
6Speaker
7 Tripod socket
8 Battery/card compartment
cover
9 Battery/card compartment lock
10 Strap eyelet
11 Connector cover
12 Multi-connector
13 HDMI micro connector
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Attaching the camera strap and lens
Attaching the camera strap and lens
cap
cap
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Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
• Attach the strap to the other
eyelet in the same manner.

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Inserting and removing the battery
and card
1 Follow Steps 1, 2and 3to open the
battery/card compartment cover.
Battery/card compartment cover
Battery/card
compartment lock
Turn off the camera before opening the battery/card
compartment cover.
2 Insert the batteries.
When using the camera, be sure to close and lock
the battery/card compartment cover.
For the types of batteries that can be used, see
“Battery Handling Precautions” (p. 65) If using
rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries.
3 Insert the card straight until it clicks into
place.
Write-protect switch
Always use SD/SDHC/SDXC cards or Eye-Fi card
with this camera. Do not insert other types of memory
cards. “Using the card” (p. 61)
Do not touch the metallic parts of the card directly.
To remove the card
To remove the card
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Press the card in until it clicks and comes out slightly, then
remove the card.

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4 Follow Steps 1, 2and 3to close battery/
card compartment cover.
Slide the battery/card compartment lock from )to
=and ensure that the battery/card compartment
cover is securely locked. 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.
When to replace the batteries
When to replace the batteries
Replace the batteries when the error message shown
below appears.
Error message
Flashes in red
Battery Empty

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Turning on the camera and making
the initial settings
When you turn on the camera for the first time, a screen
appears enabling to set the language for the menus and
messages displayed in the monitor, and the date and time.
1 After turning the camera on with the n
button, select a language using FGHI and
press the Abutton.
2 Use FG to select the year for [Y].
X
MENU
Back
Y/M/D
Y M D Time
-- -- -- --
:..2012
Date and time setting screen
3 Press Ito save the setting for [Y].
X
MENU
Back
Y/M/D
Y M D Time
-- -- -- --
:..2012
4 As in Steps 2 and 3, use FGHI to set
[M] (month), [D] (day), [Time] (hours and
minutes), and [Y/M/D] (date order), and then
press the Abutton.
For precise time setting, press the Abutton as the
time signal strikes 00 seconds.
5 Use HI to select the [x] time zone and
then press the Abutton.
●Use FG to turn daylight saving time ([Summer])
on or off.
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Learning how to use the camera
●Press the nbutton to turn on the camera and
enter the standby mode. (Press the nbutton
again to turn off the camera.)
●Select the shooting mode, and press the shutter
button to shoot a still image.
●To shoot a movie, press the Rbutton.
●Set the shooting functions using the function menu or
the setup menu.
●To view images, press the qbutton to switch to
playback mode.
●Set the playback functions using the setup menu.
●To return to standby mode, press the qbutton
again, or press the shutter button halfway down and
then release it.
●Press and hold the qbutton while the camera is
turned off to start up the camera in the playback mode.
●In this case, pressing the qbutton again sets the
camera to the standby mode.

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Shooting still images
1 Remove the lens cap.
2 Press the nbutton to turn on the camera.
3 Select the shooting mode. (p. 11)
4 Hold the camera and compose the shot.
When holding the camera, take care not to cover the
flash, microphone or other important parts with your
fingers, etc.
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Press the shutter button halfway down to
focus.
Press halfway
P
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Shutter speed
AF target mark
Aperture value
The camera was unable to focus if the AF target mark
flashes red. Try focusing again.
6 To take the picture, gently press the shutter
button all the way down while being careful
not to shake the camera.
Press halfway Press fully

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Using the zoom
Turning the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range.
W side T side
Image size Zoom bar
14M/16:9L Optical zoom
Other *1
*1 Due to increased processing of the pixel counts, the
image quality will not degrade. The magnification ratio
changes depending on the image size setting.
The zoom position is locked when [aSuper Macro]
(p. 23) is selected.
Using the flash
The flash functions can be selected to best match the
shooting conditions.
1Lift up the flash unit manually.
To turn off the flash
To turn off the flash
Press the flash down back into the camera.

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Shooting screen displays
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When the shutter button is pressed halfway down
Reading a histogram
Reading a histogram
If the peak fills too much of the frame,
the image will appear mostly white.
If the peak fills too
much of the frame,
the image will appear
mostly black.
The green section shows
luminance distribution
within the screen’s center.
Switching the displays
Switching the displays
The displays change in the order of Normal
→Detailed →No info. each time F(INFO) is
pressed.
No. Name Normal Detailed No info.
1 Shooting mode RR –
2 Zoom RR –
3 Shooting submode RR –
4 Flash RR –
5 Macro RR –
6 Self-timer RR –
7 Exposure
compensation RR –
8 White balance RR –
9 ISO RR –
10 Drive RR –
11 Image size
(still images) RR –
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Recording with sound/
Wind Noise Reduction
RR –
13 Image size (movies) RR –
14 Movie recording length RR –
15 Movie recording icon RR –
16 World time –R–
17 Image stabilization –R–
18 Metering –R–
19 Date stamp RR –
20 Compression RR –
21 Number of storable still
pictures RR –
22 Current memory RR –
23 Battery check RR –
24 Histogram –R–
25 AF target mark RRR
26 Grid guide –R–
27 Aperture value RRR
28 Shutter speed RRR
29 Camera shake warning RRR

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Selecting the shooting mode
The default settings of the function are highlighted in
.
Shooting mode Submode
P(Pmode) –
M(Mmode) –
Q(Qmode)
Recommended/Set 1/Set 2/Set 3
 ( mode)
BPortrait / FLandscape/
GNight Scene/
MNight+Portrait/CSport/
NIndoor/RSelf Portrait/
SSunset/XFireworks/
VCuisine/dDocuments/
qBeach & Snow/
UPet Mode - Cat/
tPet Mode - Dog/
Backlight HDR
P(Pmode) Pop Art/Pin Hole/Fish Eye/
Drawing/Soft Focus/Punk/
Sparkle/Watercolor/Reflection/
Miniature/Fragmented/Dramatic
p(Panorama mode) Auto/Manual/ PC

(Hand-Held Starlight) –

(Photo with AClip) /////
“List of settings available in each shooting mode”
(p. 56), “List of settings” (p. 57), “List of P
settings” (p. 59)
1 Use the mode dial to select the shooting
mode.
In Q, , P, p, or , press Hfor the
function menu, then HI for the sub menu, then
press the Abutton.
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To select a submode
To select a submode
MENUMENU
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Portrait
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Icon indicating the submode
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P (Pmode)
The camera will select the appropriate aperture value
and shutter speed for the subject. Changes can also be
made to various shooting settings, such as exposure
compensation, as needed.
M(Mmode)
The camera will automatically select the optimal shooting
mode for the scene. The shooting condition is decided by
the camera and settings cannot be changed, excepting
some functions.
Q(Qmode)
You can shoot with Beauty Fix effects.
1 Point the camera toward the subject. Check
the frame appearing around the face detected
by the camera, and then press the shutter
button to take the picture.
2 To save the image, select [OK] on the review
screen and press the Qbutton. To retouch
the image additionally, select [Beauty Fix].
OK
Beauty Fix
MENU
Back
Beauty Fix
Beauty Fix
1 Use FGHI to select a retouching item, and press
the Qbutton.
MENU
Off
Eye Color Back
2 Check the retouched effects on the review screen,
then press the Qbutton to start the retouch process
and save.
●Settings for Beauty Fix can be registered.
Depending on the picture, the editing may not be
effective.
After retouching, [Image Size] is limited to [n] or
smaller.
(mode)
You can shoot with the best mode for the subject and
shooting scene. The best shooting settings for various
scenes are pre-programmed as submodes. Note that
functions may be limited in some modes.
Refer to the descriptions displayed on the submode
selection screen, and select the desired submode.
Learning about the shooting modes

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P(Pmode)
You can shoot with special effects.
Refer to the sample images displayed on the submode
selection screen, and select the desired submode.
The best shooting settings for each effect are pre-
programmed, so some function settings cannot be
changed.
Note that some effects may not be applied to movies.
In [Miniature], camera does not record sound for
movie files.
p (Panorama mode)
You can shoot and combine multiple images to create an
image with a wide angle of view (panoramic image).
Submenu Application
Auto Panorama images are automatically
combined just by swinging the camera in
the shooting direction. Press the shutter
button once to begin the sequence.
Manual
Three frames are taken and combined
by the camera. The user composes
the shots using the guide frame and
manually releases the shutter.
PC The frames that were taken are combined into a panorama image using
the PC software.
Move the camera so that it rotates horizontally
around the center of the lens to take better panorama
images.
Taking pictures with [Auto]
Taking pictures with [Auto]
1 Select [Auto] in the submenu, and use HI to select
the angle of view and then press the Abutton.
2 Point the camera to the start position.
3 Press the shutter button to begin shooting.
Guide
MENU
Cancel
OK
Save
AUTO
FULL
4 Start panning. When the arrow reaches the end of the
guide, recording ends automatically.
●The camera automatically processes the images
and the combined panorama image is displayed.
●To stop shooting in the middle, press the shutter
button or Abutton. If the camera pauses for a
while, shooting automatically finishes.
If the message “Image was not created.” is displayed,
shoot again.
To cancel the panorama function, press the 
button.
If the shutter does not automatically release, try
[Manual] or [PC].

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Taking pictures with [Manual]
Taking pictures with [Manual]
1 Use FGHI to specify at which edge the next
picture is to be connected.
Direction for combining
frames
MANUALMANUAL
MENU
Cancel
OK
Save
2 Press the shutter button to take the first frame.
3 Compose the next shot so that the edge of the first
frame displayed faintly on the screen overlaps the
subject of the second frame, and press the shutter
button.
To combine only two frames, press the Abutton.
4 Repeat step 3to take a third frame. The camera
automatically combines the frames into a single
panorama image.
Taking pictures with [PC]
Taking pictures with [PC]
1 Use FGHI to select the direction that the frames
are combined.
2 Press the shutter button to take the first frame. The
edge of the first frame is displayed faintly on the
screen.
3 Compose the next shot so that the edge of the first
frame displayed faintly on the screen overlaps the
subject of the second frame, and press the shutter
button.
4 Repeat step 3until the desired number of frames are
taken, and then press the Abutton or button
when finished.
Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 frames.
The shot images are combined into a single panorama
image by the PC software.
For details on installing the PC software, refer to
(p. 44). In addition, refer to the PC software help guide
for details on how to make panorama images.
(Hand-Held Starlight)
Night scene pictures with less camera shake can be
taken without using a tripod. Since there is less noise, it is
suitable for shooting night scene.
(Photo with AClip)
When shooting a still image, a movie clip that includes
before and after the shutter release is recorded
simultaneously.
Submenu Description
7 sec / 3 sec
5 sec / 3 sec
3 sec / 3 sec
7 sec / 0 sec
5 sec / 0 sec
3 sec / 0 sec
Shooting may not be available in the following
conditions; right after entering the shooting mode
(such as right after turning power on) or right after a
picture is shot.
The image size of the movie is set to VGA or 360p.

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Viewing images
1 Press the q button. Number of frames/
Total number of images
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Playback image
Camera displays images captured in sequential or
Qmodes in groups. Turn the zoom lever to the T
side to play back the image in the group.
2 Use HI to select an image.
Displays
previous
image
Displays next
image
Hold Ito fast forward and hold Hto reverse.
Press the qbutton again to return to the shooting
screen.
Index view and close-up view
Index view enables quick selection of a desired image.
Close-up view (up to 10× magnification) allows checking
of image details.
1 Turn the zoom lever.
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Single-image view Close-up view
Index view
To select an image in index view
To select an image in index view
Use FGHI to select an image, and press the
Abutton to display the selected image in single-image
view.
To scroll an image in close-up view
To scroll an image in close-up view
Use FGHI to move the viewing area.

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Playing back panorama images
Panorama images that were combined together using
[Auto] or [Manual] can be scrolled for viewing.
1 Select a panorama image during playback.
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2 Press the Abutton.
Viewing area
To control panorama image playback
To control panorama image playback
Stop playback: Press the button.
Pause: Press the Abutton.
Control while paused:
Press FGHI to scroll the image in the direction of
the pressed button.
Turn the zoom lever to enlarge/shrink the image.
Press the Abutton to restart scrolling.
Playing back grouped images
Depending on the settings, the taken images are
displayed as a group during playback. Several operations
are available for the grouped images; such as expanding
to view or erase images respectively, or erasing the
grouped images collectively.
T side Expands.
• Select the image and press the
Abutton to display the images
respectively.
• Use HI to view the previous/
next frame.
Abutton
Playback/pauses playback.
FG Adjusts the volume when playing back
images with sound.
If a group frame is erased, all images in that group
are erased collectively. If the group includes images
you want to keep, expand the group and protect them
respectively.
Sequential images frame
Sequential images frame
●The sequentially shot images are played back
automatically.
●Expand to view the images in index view.
Sequential images frame
ExpandExpand
Play
Play
OK
T

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

(Photo with
(Photo with
A
A
Clip) frame
Clip) frame
●The movie clip and the still images are played
back.
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Playback mode display
No. Name Normal Detailed No info.
1 Battery check –R–
2 Eye-Fi transfer
data RR–
3 Protect RR–
4 Adding sound RR –
5 Upload order RR–
6 Print
reservation/
number of
prints
RR–
7 Current
memory RR–
8 Frame
number/total
number of
images
RR–
9Pmode –R–
10 Shutter speed –R–
11 Shooting
mode –R–
12 ISO –R–
13 Aperture value –R–
14 Histogram –R–
15 Exposure
compensation –R–
16 Shadow
adjustment
technology –R–
17 White balance –R–
18 File name –R–
19 Compression –R–
20 Recording
date and time RR–
21 Grouped
Image RR
R
22 Image size –R–
●Normal
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Switching the displays
Switching the displays
The displays change in the order of Normal →Detailed →
No info. each time F(INFO) is pressed.

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Erasing images during playback
(Single image erase)
1 Display the image you want to erase and
press G().
MENU
Erase Back
Erase
Cancel
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2 Press FG to select [Erase], and press the
Abutton.
Multiple images or all images can be erased at a time
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Shooting movies
1 Press the Rbutton to start recording.
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RECREC
Lights up red
when recording
Recording time
Recording length (p. 63)
The movie is shot in the set shooting mode. Note that
the shooting mode effects may not be obtained for
some shooting modes.
Sound is also recorded.
2 Press the Rbutton again to stop recording.
Playing back movies
Select a movie, and press the Abutton.
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Movie PlayMovie Play
Pausing and
restarting
playback
Press the Abutton to pause
playback. During pause, fast
forward or reverse, press the
Abutton to restart playback.
Fast forward Press Ito fast forward. Press I
again to increase the fast forward
speed.
Rewind Press Hto rewind. Press Hagain
to increase the rewind speed.
Adjusting the
volume Use FG to adjust the volume.