Olympus TG-835 User manual

DIGITAL CAMERA
Instruction Manual
TG-835
●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.

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Checking the contents of the box
or
Digital camera Strap Lithium Ion
Battery
(LI-50B)
USB-AC adapter
(F-2AC) USB cable (CB-USB8) OLYMPUS Setup CD-ROM
Names of Parts
Names of Parts
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1 Battery/card cover
2 Battery/card cover lock
3 LOCK knob
4Strap eyelet
5Multi-connector
6HDMI micro connector
7Stereo microphone
8Flash
9Self-timer lamp/LED Illuminator/
AF illuminator
10 Lens
11 Connector cover
12 Connector cover lock
13 Tripod socket
Other accessories not shown: Warranty card
Contents may vary depending on purchase location.

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1GPS antenna
2Indicator lamp
3 nbutton
4 Speaker
5Rbutton (shooting movies)
6 Shutter button
7Monitor
8 Zoom buttons
9 Mode dial
10 qbutton (switching between
shooting and playback)
11 Arrow pad
INFO (changing information display)
#(flash)
Y(self-timer)
(erase)
12 Abutton (OK)
13 button
Attaching the camera strap
Attaching the camera strap
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Pull the strap tight so that it does not come
loose.
Arrow pad
H(left)
G(down)
F(up)
I(right)
A
FGHI instruct to press the up/down/left/right
arrow pad.

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Inserting and removing the
battery and card (commercially
available)
1 Follow Steps 1, 2and 3to
open the battery/card cover.
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Battery/card cover
Battery/card cover lock
LOCK knob
Turn off the camera before opening the battery/
card cover.
2 Insert the battery while sliding the
battery lock knob in the direction
of the arrow.
Battery lock knob
Insert the battery as illustrated with the Cmark
toward the battery lock knob.
Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.)
may produce heat or an explosion.
Slide the battery lock knob in the direction of the
arrow to unlock, and then remove the battery.
3 Insert the card straight until it
clicks into place.
Write-protect switch
Always use SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi/FlashAir
(with Wireless LAN function) card with this
camera. Do not insert other types of memory
cards. “Using the card” (p. 76)
●Do not touch the metallic parts of the card directly.

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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.
4 Follow Steps 1, 2and 3 to
close the battery/card cover.
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1
When using the camera, be sure to close and
lock the battery/card cover.
Charging the battery
Connect the USB cable and USB-AC adapter to the
camera and charge the battery.
For charging the battery abroad, see “Using your
charger and USB-AC adapter abroad” (p. 76).
●The battery is not fully charged at shipment. Before
use, be sure to charge the battery until the indicator
lamp turns off (up to 3 hours).

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Connecting the camera
Connecting the camera
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AC outlet
USB cable
(supplied)
Connector cover
Multi-connector
LOCK knob Connector cover
lock
Indicator lamp
On: Charging
Off: Charged
When to charge the batteries
When to charge the batteries
Charge the battery when the error message shown
below appears.
Battery Empty
Error message
Flashes in red
Never use any cable other than supplied or
Olympus-designated USB cable. This may cause
smoking or burning.
The included F-2AC USB-AC adapter (hereafter
referred to as USB-AC adapter) differs
depending on the region where you purchased
the camera. If you received a plug-in type USB-
AC adapter, plug it directly into AC outlet.
The included USB-AC adapter has been
designed to be used for charging and playback.
Do not take pictures while the USB-AC adapter
is connected to the camera.
Be sure to unplug the power plug of the USB-AC
adapter from the wall outlet when the charging is
complete or the playback ends.
For details on the battery, see “Battery Handling
Precautions” (p. 92). For details on the USB-AC
adapter, see “USB-AC adapter” (p. 93).
●If the indicator lamp does not light, check the USB
cable and USB-AC adapter connections.

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●The battery can be charged while the camera is
connected to the computer via USB. The charging
time varies depending on the performance of the
computer. (There may be cases in which it takes
approx. 10 hours.)
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.
To change the selected date and time, see “Setting
the date and time d[X]” (p. 50).
1 Press the nbutton to turn
on the camera, press FGHI
of the arrow pad to select your
language and press the Abutton.
2 Press FG of the arrow pad to
select the year for [Y].
X
MENU
Back
Y/M/D
YMDTime
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:.. 2013
Date and time setting
screen
3 Press Iof the arrow pad to save
the setting for [Y].
X
MENU
Back
Y/M/D
Y M D Time
-- -- -- --
:.. 2013

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4 As in Steps 2 and 3, press
FGHI of the arrow pad 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 Press HI of the arrow pad to
select time zone and then press
the Abutton.
●Use FG to turn daylight saving time
([Summer]) on or off.
MENU
’13.02.26 12:30 Back
Summer
Seoul
Tokyo
Before Using GPS
The camera’s GPS (Global Positioning System)
feature determines your position (latitude and
longitude) and stores this information with pictures
taken with the camera.
The camera uses supplementary orbital data
(assisted GPS or A-GPS) for improved signal
acquisition.
A-GPS data must be updated every 14 days.
Before using GPS, you will need to set the camera
clock to the correct date and time. (p. 50)
Updating A-GPS Data
Updating A-GPS Data
1 Install the update software
(OLYMPUS A-GPS Utility).
●Download the update software from the
following website and install it on your
computer.
http://sdl.olympus-imaging.com/agps/
The update software can also be installed from
the supplied CD-ROM.
2 Connect the camera to the
computer and launch the update
software.
“Connecting with a computer”
(p. 54)
●Once the software has started, follow the
on-screen instructions.

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Using GPS
Using GPS
1 Select [On] for [GPS Settings] >
[GPS] in the d(Settings Menu 3)
tab. (p. 53)
●Once the camera has determined the position,
and location coordinates will appear in
the display.
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Blink: Searching GPS signal
Light: Receiving GPS signal
●The camera may take a few minutes to determine
position after a period of disuse.
If the icon is still flashing after several minutes,
the camera is probably having difficulty detecting
a signal. Move to an unobstructed outdoor area or
otherwise change your location.
2 Press INFO button in the shooting
display.
●The displays change in the order of Normal →
Detailed →No info. →Measurement position
information each time F(INFO) is pressed.
●Nearby landmarks in the GPS database will
be displayed.
OK
Update GPS
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Updated 1 min ago
MENU
Back
2013/02/26
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Latitude/Longitude
N123°56' 78''
E123°56' 78''
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1Landmark name
2Landmark information
position
3Electronic compass
4Update status
5GPS tracking active
6Latitude
7Longitude
8Current date and
time
HI Select a landmark.
AUpdate GPS data.
●Some countries or regions may regulate the use of
GPS devices. Follow all local regulations.
●Turn GPS off when on board aircraft and in other
locations in which the use of GPS devices is
prohibited.
●The provision of A-GPS data may be terminated
without prior notice.

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●Position data may be unavailable or contain errors
in the following locations:
●Locations without a clear view of the sky
(indoors, underground or underwater, or near
trees or tall buildings)
●Locations subject to strong magnetic or radio
interference (near high-voltage power lines,
magnets, electronic devices, or cell phones
operating in the 1.5 GHz band)
●GPS data may take more time acquire or be
unavailable in some locations or at certain times
of day.
●Do not cover the GPS antenna with your hands or
metal objects.
●If the battery is low, the camera cannot acquire
GPS data while the camera turns off.
●The camera is not equipped for GPS navigation.
●While [Track] is [On], the GPS receiver will
continue to draw power from the battery when the
camera is off.
●GPS data are not recorded with movies.
●Press the INFO button while the camera is turned
off. The current time and the shooting location are
displayed for approx. 30 seconds.
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.
●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 Press the nbutton to turn on
the camera.
2 Select the shooting mode. (p. 15)
3 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.
Take care so that the flash window is not
exposed to fingerprints or dirt.
4
Press the shutter button halfway
down to focus.
Press
halfway
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AF target mark
Shutter
speed Aperture value
●The camera was unable to focus if the AF
target mark flashes red. Try focusing again.
5 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
Pressing the zoom buttons adjusts the shooting
range.
W side T side
Image size Zoom bar
16M
Super-resolution zoom*1
Optical zoom
Other *2
*1 For Super-resolution zoom, see [Super-Res Zoom]
(p. 37).
*2 Due to increased processing of the pixel
counts, the image quality will not degrade. The
magnification ratio changes depending on the
image size setting.
Using the flash
The flash functions can be selected to best match the
shooting conditions.
1 Press I.
MENUMENU
Flash Auto
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2 Use HI to select the setting
option, and press the Abutton
to set.
Option Description
Flash Auto The flash fires automatically in
low-light or backlight conditions.
Redeye Pre-flashes are emitted to reduce the occurrence of red eye in your
photos.
Fill In The flash fires regardless of the
available light.
Flash Off The flash does not fire.
LED On The LED turns on when a picture is taken. This is effective for
taking close up pictures.

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Using the self-timer
After the shutter button is pressed all the way down,
the picture is taken after a short delay.
1 Press G.
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Off
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2 Use HI to select the setting
option, and press the Abutton
to set.
Option Description
YOff The self-timer is deactivated.
Y12 sec
The self-timer lamp turns on for
approx. 10 seconds, then blinks
for approx. 2 seconds, and then
the picture is taken.
Y2 sec The self-timer lamp blinks for
approx. 2 seconds, then the
picture is taken.

Auto
Release
*1
When your pet (cat or dog) turns
its head towards the camera, its
face is recognized and the picture
is taken automatically.
*1 [Auto Release] is displayed only when the 
mode is [U] or [t].
To cancel the self-timer after it starts
To cancel the self-timer after it starts
Press the button.

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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. →Measurement position information each
time F(INFO) is pressed.
No. Name Normal Detailed No info.
1 Shooting mode RR –
2 Landmark RR –
3 Flash RR –
4 Self-timer RRR
5
Exposure compensation
RR –
6 White balance RR –
7 ISO sensitivity RR –
8 Drive RR –
9
Image size (still images)
RR –
10 Aspect RR –
11 Recording with sound/
wind noise reduction RR –
12 Image size (movies) RR –
13 Movie recording length RR –
14 Movie recording icon RR –
15 GPS icon RR –
16 Direction information RR –
17 Metering –R–
18 Date stamp RR –
19 Compression RR –
20 Number of storable still
pictures RR –
21 Current memory RR –
22 Battery check RR –
23 Histogram –R–
24 Image stabilization –R–
25 World time –R–
26 Grid Guide –R–
27 AF target mark RRR
28 Aperture value RRR
29 Shutter speed RRR
30 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) –
(Photo with AClip mode) /////
r(Advanced Movie mode) sPhoto in Movie/:60i Movie/;High-Speed Movie
P(Pmode) Pop Art/Pin Hole/Fish Eye/Soft Focus/Punk/Sparkle/Watercolor/
Reflection/Miniature/Fragmented/Dramatic
p(Panorama mode) Auto/Manual
i(Hand-Held Starlight mode) –
 (mode)
BPortrait /VBeauty/ FLandscape/ GNight Scene/MNight+Portrait/
CSport/NIndoor/RSelf Portrait/SSunset/XFireworks/VCuisine/
dDocuments/qBeach & Snow/MSnapshot/kWide1/lWide2/
HMacro/UPet Mode - Cat/tPet Mode - Dog/aSuper Macro/
hBacklight HDR
●“List of settings available in each shooting mode” (p. 71), “List of settings” (p. 72)
●In certain shooting modes, the camera may take a few moments for image processing after taking a picture.

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1 Use the mode dial to select the
shooting mode.
In
, r, P, p, or , press Hof the
arrow pad for the function menu, then press HI
of the arrow pad for the sub menu, and press the
Abutton.
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To select a submode
MENUMENU
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Icon indicating the submode that is set
Learning about the shooting
modes
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.

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
(Photo with A Clip mode)
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.
r(Advanced Movie mode)
You can shoot the movie by using the
evolving movie function.
Submenu Description
s
Captures still images as you shoot
a movie. During a single movie,
you can capture a maximum of 12
still images.
:Shoots a smooth movie at 60
frames/second. Image size is
fixed at full HD (1920×1080).
;
Shoots a fast-moving subject
and play back in slow motion.
HS120fps (1280×720), HS240fps
(432×324)
●Except in Photo in Movie, you cannot take still
images by pressing the shutter button. The Photo
in Movie function is also enabled when shooting
in Pmode, Mmode, and [MSnapshot],
[kWide1], [lWide2], [HMacro] of 
mode.
●The flash is not available when capturing still
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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.
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.
Manual
Three frames are taken and
combined by the camera. The
user composes the shots using
the guide frame and manually
releases the shutter.
●Move the camera as if rotating it around a vertical
axis through 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 (STD:180°, FULL:360°)
and then press the Abutton.
2 Point the camera to the start position.
3 Press the shutter button to begin shooting.
MENU
Cancel
OK
Save
AUTO
FULL
Guide
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.

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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
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.
i (Hand-Held Starlight mode)
Night scene pictures with less camera
shake can be taken without using a
tripod. The flash function can also be
used.
(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.
To take photos with the
To take photos with the
V
V
(Beauty) setting
(Beauty) setting
1 Select [VBeauty].
2 Press Gto go to the submenu.
3 M
Recommended
MENUMENU
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3 Use HI to select the retouching setting, and
press the Qbutton to set.
Retouching setting
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4 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.
5 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.
To take underwater photos
To take underwater photos
The [MSnapshot], [kWide1], [lWide2]*1,
[HMacro] submode is recommended for shooting
underwater.
*1 When set to [lWide2], the focus distance is
automatically fixed to approx. 5.0 m (16.4 ft.).
In the [MSnapshot], [kWide1], [HMacro] or
[aSuper Macro] submode, you can press the A
button to fix the focus distance (AF lock).
Press the Abutton again to cancel the AF lock.
AF lock mark
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