Olympus Stylus 1050SW User manual

●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.
Instruction Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
Printed in China VS698401
Step 4
Step 1
Step 3
Step 2
How to Use the Camera
“Four Types of Setting Operations” (p. 3)
Printing
“Direct print (PictBridge)” (p. 50)
“Print order (DPOF)” (p. 53)
Shooting and Playing Back Images
“Shooting, Playback, and Erasing” (p. 15)
Preparing the Camera
“Preparing the Camera” (p. 10)
Names of Parts ......................................6
Preparing the Camera .........................10
Shooting, Playback, and Erasing.......15
Using Shooting Modes........................18
Using Shooting Functions..................20
Using Playback Features ....................25
Menus for Shooting Functions...........28
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Menus for Playback, Editing, and
Printing Functions...............................36
Menus for Other Camera Settings .....41
Printing .................................................50
Using OLYMPUS Master 2...................56
Usage Tips ...........................................58
Appendix ..............................................63
Index .....................................................80
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ContentsContents
2 EN

●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.
Instruction Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
Printed in China VS698401
Step 4
Step 1
Step 3
Step 2
How to Use the Camera
“Four Types of Setting Operations” (p. 3)
Printing
“Direct print (PictBridge)” (p. 50)
“Print order (DPOF)” (p. 53)
Shooting and Playing Back Images
“Shooting, Playback, and Erasing” (p. 15)
Preparing the Camera
“Preparing the Camera” (p. 10)
Names of Parts ......................................6
Preparing the Camera .........................10
Shooting, Playback, and Erasing.......15
Using Shooting Modes........................18
Using Shooting Functions..................20
Using Playback Features ....................25
Menus for Shooting Functions...........28
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Menus for Playback, Editing, and
Printing Functions...............................36
Menus for Other Camera Settings .....41
Printing .................................................50
Using OLYMPUS Master 2...................56
Usage Tips ...........................................58
Appendix ..............................................63
Index .....................................................80
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ContentsContents
2 EN

1Set the mode dial to a position other
than R, 6.
The symbol in “Menu
Settings” (p. 28 to 49)
indicates available shooting
modes.
2Press the mbutton.
This example describes how to set the
[DIGITAL ZOOM].
Press the m
button to return to
the previous screen
in any step after
step 2.
SCN
SCN
RESET
RESET
PANORAMA
PANORAMA
CAMERA
MENU
CAMERA
MENU
SILENT
MODE
SILENT
MODE
MENU
EXIT SET
OK
IMAGE
QUALITY
IMAGE
QUALITY
SETUP
SETUP
Shooting mode top menu
3Use 1234 to select the desired
menu, and press the obutton.
Pressing and
holding the E
button displays
an explanation
(menu guide) of the
selected option.
ISO
OFF
OFF
1
2
CAMERA MENU
SET
OK
AUTO
o
FINE ZOOM
DIGITAL ZOOM
DRIVE
AUTOWB
MENU
EXIT
Submenu 1
●
Please read “Menu Settings” (p. 28 to 49) while referring to this page.
mbutton Arrow pad
obutton
Buttons in use
4Use 12 to select the desired
submenu 1, and press the obutton.
1
2
ISO
OFF
OFF
CAMERA MENU
AUTO
o
FINE ZOOM
DIGITAL ZOOM
DRIVE
AUTOWB
MENU
EXIT SET
OK
1
2
ISO
OFF
OFF
CAMERA MENU
AUTO
o
FINE ZOOM
DIGITAL ZOOM
DRIVE
AUTOWB
MENU
SET
OK
BACK
DIGITAL ZOOM
OFF
ON
Page tab Submenu 2
To quickly move to the desired submenu,
press 3to highlight the page tab, and then
use 12 to move the page tab. Press 4to
return to the submenu 1.
Some menus include submenus that appear
by pressing the obutton.
5Use 12 to select the submenu 2,
and press the obutton.
Once a setting is made, the display returns to
the previous screen.
There may be
additional operations.
“Menu Settings” (p. 28
to 49)
6Press the mbutton to complete the
setting.
●
Four Types of Setting Operations
Ebutton
Using the MenuUsing the Menu
Various camera settings can be accessed through the
menus, including functions used during shooting and
playback and the date/time and screen display.
There may be unavailable menus depending on the
other related settings or the selected smode
(p. 31).
1
2ISO
OFF
ON
CAMERA MENU
AUTO
o
FINE ZOOM
DIGITAL ZOOM
DRIVE
AUTOWB
MENU
EXIT SET
OK
Using the FUNC Menu (p. 24)Using the FUNC Menu (p. 24)
Frequently used shooting menu functions can be set with less
steps using the FUNC menu.
Using the Direct ButtonsUsing the Direct Buttons
Frequently used shooting functions can be accessed using the
direct buttons.
Shutter button (p. 15)
Zoom button (p. 20, p. 25)
Fbutton (exposure compensation) (p. 21)
&button (macro) (p. 22)
#button (flash) (p. 21)
Ybutton (self-timer) (p. 22)
q/Pbutton (playback/print) (p. 16, p. 50)
g/E/Ybutton (information display change/
menu guide/date and time check/LED illuminator)
(p. 3, p. 13, p. 23)
f/Dbutton (Shadow Adjustment Technology/
erase) (p. 17, p. 20)
obutton (p. 3, p. 24)
Arrow pad
obutton
Buttons in use
Operating the camera by tapping theOperating the camera by tapping the
bodybody (p. 48)(p. 48)
You can operate the camera by tapping the body when [TAP CONTROL]
is [ON].
To set [TAP CONTROL] to [ON]
1Tap the top surface of the camera twice.
The [TAP CONTROL] settings screen displays.
2Tap the top surface of the camera twice.
The setting is confirmed.
●
●
OFFON
TAP CONTROL
Tap the camera body to operate
the camera.
3 EN 4 EN 85 EN
MEMO

1Set the mode dial to a position other
than R, 6.
The symbol in “Menu
Settings” (p. 28 to 49)
indicates available shooting
modes.
2Press the mbutton.
This example describes how to set the
[DIGITAL ZOOM].
Press the m
button to return to
the previous screen
in any step after
step 2.
SCN
SCN
RESET
RESET
PANORAMA
PANORAMA
CAMERA
MENU
CAMERA
MENU
SILENT
MODE
SILENT
MODE
MENU
EXIT SET
OK
IMAGE
QUALITY
IMAGE
QUALITY
SETUP
SETUP
Shooting mode top menu
3Use 1234 to select the desired
menu, and press the obutton.
Pressing and
holding the E
button displays
an explanation
(menu guide) of the
selected option.
ISO
OFF
OFF
1
2
CAMERA MENU
SET
OK
AUTO
o
FINE ZOOM
DIGITAL ZOOM
DRIVE
AUTOWB
MENU
EXIT
Submenu 1
●
Please read “Menu Settings” (p. 28 to 49) while referring to this page.
mbutton Arrow pad
obutton
Buttons in use
4Use 12 to select the desired
submenu 1, and press the obutton.
1
2
ISO
OFF
OFF
CAMERA MENU
AUTO
o
FINE ZOOM
DIGITAL ZOOM
DRIVE
AUTOWB
MENU
EXIT SET
OK
1
2
ISO
OFF
OFF
CAMERA MENU
AUTO
o
FINE ZOOM
DIGITAL ZOOM
DRIVE
AUTOWB
MENU
SET
OK
BACK
DIGITAL ZOOM
OFF
ON
Page tab Submenu 2
To quickly move to the desired submenu,
press 3to highlight the page tab, and then
use 12 to move the page tab. Press 4to
return to the submenu 1.
Some menus include submenus that appear
by pressing the obutton.
5Use 12 to select the submenu 2,
and press the obutton.
Once a setting is made, the display returns to
the previous screen.
There may be
additional operations.
“Menu Settings” (p. 28
to 49)
6Press the mbutton to complete the
setting.
●
Four Types of Setting Operations
Ebutton
Using the MenuUsing the Menu
Various camera settings can be accessed through the
menus, including functions used during shooting and
playback and the date/time and screen display.
There may be unavailable menus depending on the
other related settings or the selected smode
(p. 31).
1
2ISO
OFF
ON
CAMERA MENU
AUTO
o
FINE ZOOM
DIGITAL ZOOM
DRIVE
AUTOWB
MENU
EXIT SET
OK
Using the FUNC Menu (p. 24)Using the FUNC Menu (p. 24)
Frequently used shooting menu functions can be set with less
steps using the FUNC menu.
Using the Direct ButtonsUsing the Direct Buttons
Frequently used shooting functions can be accessed using the
direct buttons.
Shutter button (p. 15)
Zoom button (p. 20, p. 25)
Fbutton (exposure compensation) (p. 21)
&button (macro) (p. 22)
#button (flash) (p. 21)
Ybutton (self-timer) (p. 22)
q/Pbutton (playback/print) (p. 16, p. 50)
g/E/Ybutton (information display change/
menu guide/date and time check/LED illuminator)
(p. 3, p. 13, p. 23)
f/Dbutton (Shadow Adjustment Technology/
erase) (p. 17, p. 20)
obutton (p. 3, p. 24)
Arrow pad
obutton
Buttons in use
Operating the camera by tapping theOperating the camera by tapping the
bodybody (p. 48)(p. 48)
You can operate the camera by tapping the body when [TAP CONTROL]
is [ON].
To set [TAP CONTROL] to [ON]
1Tap the top surface of the camera twice.
The [TAP CONTROL] settings screen displays.
2Tap the top surface of the camera twice.
The setting is confirmed.
●
●
OFFON
TAP CONTROL
Tap the camera body to operate
the camera.
3 EN 4 EN 85 EN
MEMO

5 EN 5
1ySLIDESHOW................ p.36
2wPERFECT FIX .............. p.36
35ADD FAVORITE ............ p.36
4EEDIT
Q(Resize) ................ p.37
P(Crop) .................... p.37
COLOR EDIT............... p.37
Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions
When the mode dial is set to the qposition, settings can be
made.
MENU
EXIT SET
OK
ERASE
ERASE
EDIT
EDIT
PLAYBACK
MENU
PLAYBACK
MENU
PERFECT
FIX
PERFECT
FIX
SILENT
MODE
SILENT
MODE
ADD
FAVORITE
ADD
FAVORITE
SLIDE-
SHOW
SLIDE-
SHOW
PRINT
ORDER
PRINT
ORDER
SETUP
SETUP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Playback mode top menu
CALENDAR................. p.38
INDEX.......................... p.38
5qPLAYBACK MENU
0(Protect) ............... p.38
y(Rotate)................... p.39
R(Post REC) .............. p.39
6DERASE.......................... p.39
7<PRINT ORDER............. p.40
8xSETUP*
*Same as “Menus for
shooting functions”
9jSILENT MODE ............. p.49
1DIMAGE QUALITY......... p.28
2KCAMERA MENU
WB............................... p.29
ISO .............................. p.29
DRIVE.......................... p.29
FINE ZOOM................. p.30
DIGITAL ZOOM ........... p.30
ESP/n....................... p.30
DIS MOVIE MODE
(Only for nmode)... p.30
AF MODE .................... p.31
R(Still picture REC) .... p.31
3 s........................... p.31
4vPANORAMA ................. p.33
5RRESET ......................... p.35
6 xSETUP
MEMORY FORMAT/
FORMAT .................. p.41
BACKUP...................... p.41
W(Language)........ p.41
PW ON SETUP ........... p.42
MENU COLOR ............ p.42
SOUND SETTINGS..... p.43
REC VIEW................... p.43
FILE NAME.................. p.44
PIXEL MAPPING......... p.44
s(Monitor) ............... p.45
X(Date/time)............ p.45
DUALTIME................... p.45
ALARM CLOCK........... p.46
VIDEO OUT................. p.46
POWER SAVE............. p.47
LED ILLUMINATOR..... p.47
TAP CONTROL ........... p.48
7jSILENT MODE ............. p.49
Menu Index
Menus for Shooting Functions
When the mode dial is set to a shooting mode position
(hKhsn), settings can be made.
SCN
SCN
RESET
RESET
PANORAMA
PANORAMA
CAMERA
MENU
CAMERA
MENU
SILENT
MODE
SILENT
MODE
MENU
EXIT SET
OK
IMAGE
QUALITY
IMAGE
QUALITY
SETUP
SETUP
5
1
2
3 7
6
4
Shooting mode top menu
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Names of Parts
1Microphone ............................ p.31, 39
2Multi-connector ................p.47, 50, 56
3Connector cover ........p.47, 50, 56, 68
4Speaker .......................................... —
5 Strap eyelet.................................. p.10
6Battery/card compartment cover
......................................... p.11, 59, 68
7Shutter button ........................p.15, 58
Camera unit
1
2
3
4
6
5
7
8
10
9
11
12
13
8obutton .............................p.13
9 Flash ............................................ p.21
10 Lens ............................................. p.63
11 Self-timer lamp/LED illuminator
................................... p.22, 23, 32, 47
12 Lens barrier.................................. p.15
13 Tripod socket .................................. —
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3
1
6
4
5
2
9
10
7
8
1Zoom button........................... p.20, 25
2Monitor......................... p.8, 15, 45, 59
3Card access lamp ........................p.65
4mbutton.............................. p.3, 5
5DISP./E/Ybutton
(information display change/
menu guide/date and time check/
LED illuminator) .................p.3, 13, 23
6Mode dial .................p.3, 5, 13, 15, 16
7q/Pbutton (playback/print)
............................................... p.16, 50
8obutton .................................p.3, 24
9f/Dbutton
(Shadow Adjustment Technology/
erase)..................................... p.17, 20
10 Arrow pad ............................p.3, 4, 12
Fbutton
(exposure compensation)........p.21
&button (macro) ....................p.22
Ybutton (self-timer) ...............p.22
#button (flash).......................p.21
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Monitor
Shooting mode display
10 M
10 M
+2.0
+2.0
1/30
1/30
F3.5
F3.5
P
4
4
IN
ISO
1600
ISO
1600
AFL
N ORM
N ORM
1
10
12
13
14
11
16181920 1517
26
25
24
23
22
21
2 5 98763
+2.0
+2.0
IN
00:34
00:34
VGA
VGA
15
15
1
12
13
14
11
16 151720
26
23
22
21
2 54 983 6
Still image Movie
1Shooting mode....................... p.18, 19
2Flash mode .................................. p.21
3Silent mode.................................. p.49
4Digital image stabilization ............p.30
5Macro/super macro/
S-macro LED mode .....................p.22
6
Shadow Adjustment Technology ... p.20
7AF lock......................................... p.18
8Tap control ......................... p.4, 32, 48
9Battery check .........................p.10, 59
10 Flash standby/
camera shake warning/
flash charge .................................p.58
11 AF target mark .............................p.15
12 Sound record .........................p.19, 31
13 Dual time...................................... p.45
14 Alarm ...........................................p.46
15 Number of storable still pictures/
remaining recording time
......................................... p.15, 19, 65
16 Current memory........................... p.64
17 Self-timer .....................................p.22
18 Aperture value .............................p.15
19 Shutter speed ..............................p.15
20 Exposure compensation ..............p.21
21 Compression/Frame rate ............. p.28
22 Image size ...................................p.28
23 Metering....................................... p.30
24 Drive ............................................p.29
25 ISO............................................... p.29
26 White balance .............................. p.29
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Playback mode display
10 M
10 M
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12:30
12:30
4
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
2
10
11
9
7
8
12
34 61
16
17
131415
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2008.11.26
12:30
12:30
100-0004
100-0004
00:14 / 00:34
00:14 / 00:34
IN
VGA
VGA
15
15
11
16
9
10
12
34 61
1314
5 5
Still image Movie
1Silent mode.................................. p.49
2Print reservation/
number of prints........................... p.53
3Sound record .............p.19, 31, 39, 62
4Protect .........................................p.38
5Tap control ......................... p.4, 32, 48
6Battery check .........................p.10, 59
7Aperture value .............................p.15
8Exposure compensation ..............p.21
9White balance .............................. p.29
10 Image size ...................................p.28
11 File number.................................. p.44
12 Frame number
Elapsed time/
total recording time ................p.16, 17
13 Current memory........................... p.64
14 Compression/Frame rate ............. p.28
15 ISO............................................... p.29
16 Date and time ........................p.13, 45
17 Shutter speed ..............................p.15
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Preparing the Camera
Charging the battery
AC outlet
AC cable
Lithium ion battery
Battery charger
Charging indicator
Lights: Charging
Off: Charged
1
2
3
Battery comes partially charged. Before
use, be sure to charge the battery until the
charging indicator goes off
(for approx. 5 hours).
For details on the battery and the charger,
see “Battery and charger” (p. 63).
When to charge the battery
Charge the battery when the error message
shown below appears.
BATTERY EMPTY
Monitor top right Error message
Flashes in red
Checking the contents of the
box
Digital camera Strap
LI-42B Lithium Ion Battery LI-40C Battery Charger
USB cable AV cable
OLYMPUS Master 2
CD-ROM
microSD Attachment
Other accessories not shown: Instruction Manual (this
manual), warranty card
Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
Attaching the camera strap
Pull the strap tight so that it does not come
loose.
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11 EN
3
Notch
Index area
Insert the card straight in until it clicks into
place.
Do not touch the contact area on the card.
4
This camera allows the user to take pictures
using the internal memory even when
no xD-Picture Card (sold separately) is
inserted. “Using an xD-Picture Card”
(p. 64)
“Number of storable pictures (still
pictures)/recording length (movies) in the
internal memory and xD-Picture card”
(p. 65)
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.
Loading the battery and
the xD-Picture Card™ (sold
separately) into the camera
Do not insert anything other than an xD-
Picture Card or the microSD Attachment into
the camera.
112
Battery/card compartment cover
2
Battery lock knob
Insert the battery by putting in the
marked side first, with the marks toward
the battery lock knob.
Insert the battery while sliding the battery
lock knob in the direction of the arrow.
Sliding the battery lock knob in the direction
of the arrow to unlock, and then remove the
battery.
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Using a microSD card/
microSDHC card
(sold separately)
microSD card/microSDHC card (hereinafter
referred to as “the microSD card”) is also
compatible with this camera by using the
microSD Attachment.
“Using a microSD Attachment” (p. 66)
1Insert the microSD card into the
Attachment.
Insert the card to
the end.
2Insert the microSD Attachment into
the camera.
Notch
To remove the microSD card
Pull the microSD card straight out.
Do not touch the contact area on the
microSD Attachment and microSD card.
Arrow pad and operation guide
The symbols 1243, displayed
on various setting and movie playback screens
indicate that arrow pad are used.
2008.11.26
2008.11.26
12:30
12:30
100-0004
100-0004
00:14 / 00:34
00:14 / 00:34
IN
/
2008 08 26 12 30
OK
X
YMD
TIME
MENU
CANCEL SET
Y
Y
M
M
D
D
0.0
0.0
+0.3
+0.3
+0.7
+0.7
+1.0
+1.0
Exposure effects.
Arrow pad
4
2
1
3
Operation guides displayed at the bottom of the
screen indicate that the mbutton, obutton,
zoom button, or Dbutton is used.
1
4
2
5
3
6
IN
OK
D
MENU
BACK GO
SEL. IMAGE
T
WSET
OK
SCN
SCN
RESET
RESET
PANORAMA
PANORAMA
CAMERA
MENU
CAMERA
MENU
SILENT
MODE
SILENT
MODE
MENU
EXIT SET
OK
IMAGE
QUALITY
IMAGE
QUALITY
SETUP
SETUP
Operation guide
When operating the camera in a dimly
lit situation, hold down the f/<button
in shooting mode to display the guide
indicating the location of the buttons.
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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.
1Press 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
DTIME
---- -- -- -- --
MENU
CANCEL
Date and time setting screen
2Use 12 to select the year for [Y].
2008
-- -- -- --
X
YM
YMD
D TIME
MENU
CANCEL
3Press the obutton to save the
setting for [Y].
2008
-- -- -- --
X
YM
YMD
DTIME
MENU
CANCEL
●
4As in steps 2 and 3, use 1234
and the obutton to set
[M] (month), [D] (day), and
[TIME] (hours and minutes).
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. 45)
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 is selectable.
1Set the mode dial to a position other
than R, 6.
2Press the mbutton, and press
1234 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
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3Press the obutton.
1
2
3
4
BACKUP
NORMAL
SETUP
ENGLISH
PW ON SETUP
MENU COLOR
MEMORY FORMAT
MENU
EXIT SET
OK
4Use 12 to select [W] and
press the obutton.
W
FRANCAIS
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL
ITALIANO
ENGLISH ඾ུࢊ
OK
SETBACK
MENU
5Use 1234 to select your
language and press the obutton.
6Press the mbutton.
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Shooting, Playback, and Erasing
3Hold the camera, and compose the
shot.
1/400
1/400
F3.5
F3.5
AUTO
Horizontal grip
Vertical grip
Monitor
4Press 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.
1/400
1/400
F3.5
F3.5
AUTO
AF target mark
Press halfway
Shutter speed
Aperture value
“Focusing” (p. 60)
●
●
Shooting with automatic
settings (hmode)
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.
All shooting settings return to the default
settings when the camera is turned off. In
Kmode, all shooting settings are saved
even when the power is turned off.
1Set the mode dial to h.
2Slide the lens barrier down 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. 65)
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5To take the picture, gently press
the shutter button all the way down
while being careful not to shake the
camera.
AUTO
1/400
1/400
F3.5
F3.5
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.
You can operate the camera by tapping the
body when [TAP CONTROL] is [ON].
[TAP CONTROL] (p. 48)
To shoot movies
“Shooting movies (Amode)” (p. 19)
When shooting is finished
Slide the lens barrier up to turn off the camera.
You can also press the obutton to turn the
camera off.
●
Viewing images
1Set the mode dial to q.
1
1
IN
10 M
10 M
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12:30
12:30
100-0001
100-0001
N ORM
N ORM
Playback image
Frame number
2Use 1234 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 images can be
changed. “Index view, calendar view, and
closeup view” (p. 25)
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To play back movies
Select a movie, and press the obutton.
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2008.11.26
12:30
12:30
100-0004
100-0004
4
4
IN
MOVIE PLAY
OK
Movie
Operations during movie playback
Volume: During playback, press 12.
Fast-forward/rewind: Select with 34.
Each time a button is pressed, the playback
speed cycles through 2x, 20x, and standard
(1x) speed in the direction of the pressed
button.
Pause: Press the obutton.
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12:30
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 1to display the first
frame, and press 2to display the last
frame. Playback is reversed while 3is
pressed, playback occurs normally while 4
is pressed. Press the obutton to resume
playback.
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2008.11.26
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
SET
CANCEL
MENU
2Press 1to select [YES], and press
the obutton.
[DERASE] (p. 39)
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To lock the focus distance for an
underwater shot (AF lock)
When [TUNDERWATER SNAPSHOT] is
selected, press 2.
AFL
10 M
10 M
4
4
IN
N ORM
N ORM
^mark
To cancel, press 2again to clear the
^mark.
Shooting with optimum
aperture value and shutter
speed (Kmode)
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, and so
on when needed.
1Set the mode dial to K.
10 M
10 M
P
4
4
IN
N ORM
N ORM
Kmode indicator
This section describes the available shooting
modes. Depending on the mode, some settings
can be changed. For details on the functions
that can be adjusted, see “Menus for Shooting
Functions” on page 28.
Using the best mode for the
shooting scene (smode)
1Set the mode dial to s.
PORTRAIT
SET
OK
MENU
EXIT
An explanation of the selected mode is displayed
while the Ebutton is pressed and held.
2Use 12 to select the best
shooting mode for the scene, and
press the obutton.
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. 31)
To take underwater photos
Select [TUNDERWATER SNAPSHOT].
“Important information about water and
shock resistant features” (p. 66)
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Using Shooting Modes
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Using the digital image
stabilization mode (hmode)
This mode enables the user to reduce blurring
that is caused by a camera shake and subject
movement.
1Set the mode dial to h.
10 M
10 M
h
4
4
IN
N ORM
N ORM
hmode indicator
Shooting movies (nmode)
Audio is recorded with the movie.
1Set the mode dial to n.
00:35
00:35
QVGA
QVGA
15
15
IN
Amode indicator
To zoom while shooting a movie
The optical zoom is not available while
shooting a movie.
Use [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 30).
To shoot a movie with digital image
stabilization
[DIS MOVIE MODE] (p. 30)
2Press the shutter button halfway
down to focus on the subject, and
gently press the button all the way
down to start recording.
Press halfway
Press fully
00:34
00:34
REC
REC
Lights red during shooting
Remaining recording time (p.65)
3Gently press the shutter button all
the way down to stop recording.
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The zoom bar appearance identifies the
status of the fine zoom/digital zoom.
Fine zoom range
Digital zoom range
When using
optical zoom
When using
fine zoom
When using
digital zoom
Optical zoom range
Brightening the subject
against backlight
(SHADOW ADJ*1 )
The camera finds a person’s face that has been
darkened by backlight and makes it appear
brighter for taking the picture.
*1 Shadow adjustment technology
1Press the fbutton.
You can operate the camera by tapping the
body when [TAP CONTROL] is [ON].
[TAP CONTROL] (p. 48)
P
OK
OK
OFF ON
OFF
SET
SET
SHADOW ADJ
SHADOW ADJ
In addition to the wide variety of shooting modes,
the camera has functions that broaden the
expressive range and shooting options available
to the photographer.
Using the optical zoom
Pressing the zoom button adjusts the shooting
range.
Pressing the wide (W)
button
Pressing the telephoto
(T) button
10 M
10 M
P
4
4
IN
N ORM
N ORM
10 M
10 M
P
4
4
IN
N ORM
N ORM
W
W
T
T
W
W
T
T
Zoom bar
Optical zoom: 3.0 ×, Digital zoom: 5.0 ×.
Use of hmode (p. 19) is recommended
when shooting with the telephoto zoom.
To take larger images without reducing
image quality
[FINE ZOOM] (p. 30)
To take larger images
[DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 30)
Using Shooting Functions
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