Olympus XZ-10 User manual

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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.
The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the
development stages and may differ from the actual product.
The contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there
are additions and/or modifications of functions due to firmware update for the camera, the
contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.
Instruction Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
XZ-10

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1Preparations for shooting
Names of parts
* In this manual, the jicon represents operations performed using the control ring.
1ON/OFF button................................P. 7
2Indicator lamp...................................P. 6
3Shutter button.............................P. 9, 37
4Mode dial..........................................P. 8
5Zoom lever............................P. 9, 10, 25
6Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator
...............................................P. 23/P. 51
7Lens
8Built-in flash....................................P. 22
9Control ring* (j)......................P. 25, 77
0Tripod socket
aBattery/card compartment cover.......P. 5
bBattery/card compartment lock.........P. 5
cConnector cover
dMulti-connector...................P. 56, 60, 63
e
HDMI micro connector (Type D) ......P. 56

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* In this manual, the jicon represents operations performed using the sub dial.
1Monitor (Touch screen)...P. 8, 12, 24, 29
2q(Playback) button................P. 10, 25
3MENU button.................................P. 39
4INFO (Information display) button
...........................................P. 13, 24, 57
5Stereo microphone
6Strap eyelet.......................................P. 4
7R(Movie) button......................P. 11, 25
8Fn button ..................................P. 25, 55
9Arrow pad .........................................P. 7
F(Up) /
F(Exposure compensation) button (P. 21)
I(Right) /
#(Flash) button
(P. 22)
G(Down) /
jY(Sequential shooting/Self-timer) (P. 23)/
(Erase) button (P. 26)
H(Left) /
P(AF target) button
(P. 21)
Qbutton
(P. 11, 25, 31) Sub dial* (j)
(P. 10, 14 – 15, 25)
• Rotate to choose an option.
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Unpack the box contents
The following items are included with the camera.
If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the
camera.
Camera
Strap Stylus pen Lithium ion battery
(LI-50B)
or
• Computer software
CD-ROM
• Instruction manual
• Warranty card USB cable
(CB-USB8) USB-AC Adapter (F-2AC)
Attaching the camera strap
• Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
Indications used in this manual
The following symbols are used throughout this manual.
#Cautions Warns of operations that should be absolutely avoided. Also
important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or
operational problems.
$Notes Points to note when using the camera.
%Tips Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of
your camera.
gReference pages describing details or related information.

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Inserting and removing the battery and card
1
Follow Steps 1 and 2to open the
battery/card compartment cover.
• Turn off the camera before opening the battery/
card compartment cover. 2
1
Battery/card compartment lock
Battery/card compartment cover
2
Insert the battery while sliding the battery
lock knob in the direction of the arrow.
• Insert the battery as illustrated with the lmark
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.
Battery lock knob
3
Insert the card straight until it clicks into
place.
• Always use SD/SDHC/SDXC cards, Eye-Fi card
or FlashAir (wireless LAN mounted) card with
this camera. Do not insert other types of memory
cards. g“Using the card” (P. 72)
• Do not touch the metallic parts of the card
directly.
Write-protect switch
To remove the card
Press the card in until it clicks and comes out
slightly, then remove the card.
4
Follow Steps 1 and 2to close battery/
card compartment cover.
• When using the camera, be sure to close the
battery/card compartment cover. 2
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Charging the battery
Connect the USB cable and USB-AC adapter to the camera and charge the battery.
• 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).
Connecting the camera
AC outlet
Multi-
connector
USB cable
(supplied)
Indicator lamp
Indicator lamp
On: Charging
Off: Charged
ON/OFF button
When to charge the batteries
Charge the battery when
the error message shown
below appears.
Error message
Battery Empty
Flashes in red
• 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 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. 82). For details on the
USB-AC adapter, see “USB-AC adapter” (P. 83).
• If the indicator lamp does not light, check the USB cable and USB-AC adapter
connections.
• 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.)

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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.
#Cautions
• Turning on the camera raises the flash. Do not place fingers on the flash.
• Selecting [$](Flash off) prevents the flash being raised.
g“Using a flash (flash photography)” (P. 22)
1
After turning the camera on with the ON/OFF button, select a language
using FGHI and press the Abutton.
2
Use FG to select the year for
[Y].
X
2013
YMDTime
Cancel
Y/M/D
3
Press Ito save the setting for
[Y].
X
2013
YMDTime
Cancel
Y/M/D
4
As in Steps 2 and 3, useFGHIto set [M] (month), [D] (day), [Time]
(hours and minutes), and [Y/M/D] (date order), and then press the A
button.
• 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.
Seoul
Tokyo
Summer
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Camera sleep operation
If no operations are performed for the time set, the camera enters “sleep” (stand-by)
mode. In this mode, the monitor turns off and all actions are canceled. The camera
activates again when you touch any button (the shutter button, qbutton, etc.). The
camera will turn off automatically if left in sleep mode for 5 minutes. Turn the camera on
again before use.

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Shooting
Select a shooting mode
Select a shooting mode using the mode dial. Indicator Mode dial
A A full auto mode in which the camera automatically optimizes settings for the
current scene. The camera does all the work, which is convenient for beginners.
PAperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for optimal results.
AYou control aperture. You can sharpen or soften background details.
SYou control shutter speed. You can express the motion of moving subjects, or
freeze motion without any blur.
MYou control aperture and shutter speed. You can shoot with long exposures for
fireworks or other dark scenes.
CYou can save shooting settings in advance, and then quickly call those settings
when shooting.
PSelect a theme and create a desired photo collage.
SCN Select a scene according to the subject.
ART
Select an art filter.
Taking photographs
First, try taking photographs in full auto mode.
1
Set the mode dial to A.
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2
Frame the shot.
• When holding the camera,
take care not to cover the
flash, microphone or other
important parts with your
fingers, etc.
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
3
Adjust the focus.
• Lightly press the shutter
button down to the first
position (press the shutter
button halfway).
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Shutter speed Aperture value
AF target
Press the shutter
button halfway.
• The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by the
camera are displayed.
Pressing the shutter button halfway and all the way down
The shutter button has two positions. The act of lightly pressing the shutter button to the
first position and holding it there is called “pressing the shutter button halfway,” that of
pressing it all the way down to the second position “pressing the shutter button all (or the
rest of) the way down.”
Press halfway Press the rest of
the way down
4
Release the shutter.
• Press the shutter button all the way (fully).
• The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.
• The shot image will be displayed on the monitor.
$Notes
• You can also take photographs using the touch screen. g“Using the Touch screen”
(P. 29)
Using the zoom
Turning the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range. W side T side

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Viewing photographs
Press the qbutton.
• Your most recent photograph is displayed.
• Press HI or turn the sub dial to select an image.
q button Arrow pad/Sub dial
Displays the
previous frame Displays the next frame
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L
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SD
Still image
Index display
• In single-frame playback, turn the zoom lever to W for Index
playback.
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SD
Close-up playback
• In single-frame playback, turn the zoom lever to T to zoom
in up to 14×; turn to W to return to single-frame playback.
• You can also use the control ring to change the
magnification strength.
2x
Erasing images
Display an image you want to delete and press G(). Select [Yes] and press Q.
You can also select multiple images for deletion. g“Selecting images” (P. 25)
Erase
Back
Yes
No
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Recording and viewing movies
Recording movies
1
Set the mode dial to A.
2
Press the Rbutton to begin
recording.
3
Press the Rbutton again to end recording.
00:02:18
00:00:00
RR
Displayed during
recording Recording time
Movie playback
Select a movie and press Qto display the playback
menu. Select [Movie Play] and press Qto begin playback.
• To interrupt movie playback, press MENU.
L
Movie
Back
Movie Play
Erase
Set
Volume
Volume can be adjusted by pressing For Gduring
single-frame and movie playback.
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Basic shooting operations
Shooting
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1Card write indicator.........................P. 73
2 ND Filter Setting .............................P. 55
3 World Time......................................P. 49
4Face priority....................................P. 38
5Movie sound .............................P. 11, 54
6dLock............................................P. 44
7Internal temperature warning .........P. 67
8Aspect ratio...............................P. 34, 44
9Sequential shooting/self-timer........P. 23
0Flash (blinks: charging in progress)
........................................................P. 22
aImage stabilizer...............................P. 32
bArt filter ...........................................P. 16
Scene mode....................................P. 17
Picture mode.............................P. 32, 42
cWhite balance.................................P. 33
dLive guide recall........................P. 20, 29
eRecord mode (still images).............P. 34
f Record mode (movies) ...................P. 35
g Available recording time
hNumber of storable still pictures ......P. 74
iCurrent memory..............................P. 73
jTone control....................................P. 21
kTop: Flash intensity control ......P. 36
Bottom: Exposure compensation
indicator............................P. 21
lExposure compensation value........P. 21
mAperture value.........................P. 13–15
nShutter speed..........................P. 13–15
oShooting mode.....................P. 8, 13–15
pC Mode Setup.................................P. 41
qTouch screen mode ........................P. 29
rFlash intensity control.....................P. 36
sISO sensitivity.................................P. 38
tAF mode.........................................P. 37
uMetering mode................................P. 36
vFlash mode.....................................P. 22
w Battery check
7Lit up (green) : Ready for use
(displayed for about ten seconds
after the camera is turned on)
8Lit up (green) : Battery is running
low
9Blinks (red) : Charging required
x Zoom bar ..........................................P. 9
y Control ring function........................P. 77
zHistogram .......................................P. 13

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Switching the information display
Press the INFO button to choose the information displayed when shooting.
INFO
INFO
INFO
INFO
INFO
INFO
Histogram displayInformation display on
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Histogram display
Displays a histogram showing the distribution of brightness in the image. The horizontal axis
gives the brightness, the vertical axis the number of pixels of each brightness in the image.
Areas above the upper limit at shooting are displayed in red, those below the lower limit in
blue, and the area metered using spot metering in green.
Using the shooting modes
“Point-and-shoot” photography (Pprogram mode)
In mode P, the camera automatically adjusts
shutter speed and aperture in response to
subject brightness. Set the mode dial to P.
• The shutter speed and aperture selected by
the camera are displayed in the monitor.
• The shutter speed and aperture displays
flash if the camera is unable to achieve
optimal exposure.
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Shooting mode
Shutter speed Aperture value
Warning display
example (blinking) Status Action
30"
30"
F1.8
F1.8
The subject is too dark. Use the flash.
2000
2000
F8
F8
The subject is too bright. The metered range of the camera is exceeded. Set [ND Filter Setting] to
[On]. g“Using live control” (P. 31)
Program shift (%)
In Pmode, you can use the control ring to change the
combination of aperture value and shutter speed while
maintaining the correct exposure. “s” appears next to the
shooting mode during program shift. To cancel program
shift, rotate the control ring backwards until “s” is no longer
displayed.
• Program shift is not available when you are using a flash.
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Choosing aperture (Aaperture-priority mode)
In mode A, you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust
shutter speed for optimal exposure. Rotate the mode dial to A.
Lower aperture
value F2.0 F5.6 F8.0 Higher aperture value
• You can set the aperture value with the control ring, and
the exposure compensation with the sub dial.
• Larger apertures (lower F-numbers) decrease depth of
field (the area in front of or behind the focus point that
appears to be in focus), softening background details.
Smaller apertures (higher F-numbers) increase depth
of field.
• The shutter speed display will blink if the camera is
unable to achieve optimal exposure. Aperture value
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Warning display
example (blinking) Status Action
30"
30"
F5.6
F5.6
The subject is underexposed. Decrease the aperture value.
2000
2000
F5.6
F5.6
The subject is overexposed.
• Increase the aperture value.
• If the warning display does not
disappear, the metered range
of the camera is exceeded. Set
[ND Filter Setting] to [On].
g“Using live control” (P. 31)
Choosing shutter speed (Sshutter-priority mode)
In mode S, you choose the shutter speed and let the camera automatically adjust
aperture for optimal exposure. Rotate the mode dial to S.
Slower shutter
speed 2″1″15 60 100 400 1000 Faster shutter speed
• You can set the shutter speed with the control ring, and
the exposure compensation with the sub dial.
• Afast shutter speed can freeze a fast action scene
without any blur. Aslow shutter speed will blur a fast
action scene. This blurring will give the impression of
dynamic motion.
• The aperture value display will blink if the camera is
unable to achieve optimal exposure. Shutter speed
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Warning display
example (blinking) Status Action
2000
2000
F1.8
F1.8
The subject is underexposed. Set the shutter speed slower.
125
125
F8
F8
The subject is overexposed.
• Set the shutter speed faster.
• If the warning display does not
disappear, the metered range
of the camera is exceeded.
Set [ND Filter Setting] to [On].
“Using live control” (P. 31)
Choosing aperture and shutter speed (Mmanual mode)
In mode M, you choose both the aperture and the shutter speed. Set the mode dial to M,
and set the shutter speed with the control ring, and the aperture value with the sub dial.
• The shutter speed can be set to 1/2000–30 sec.
• You can change the functions assigned to the control ring and the sub dial. g[Dial
Function] (P. 51)
#Cautions
• Exposure compensation is not available in Mmode.
Noise in images
While shooting at slow shutter speeds, noise may appear on-screen. These phenomena
are caused when current is generated in those sections of the image pickup device that
are not normally exposed to light, resulting in a rise in temperature in the image pickup
device or image pickup device drive circuit. This can also occur when shooting with a high
ISO setting in a high-temperature environment. To reduce this noise, the camera activates
the noise reduction function. g[Noise Reduct.] (P. 52)

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Using art filters
1
Rotate the mode dial to ART.
• Amenu of art filters will be displayed. Referring to
samples displayed, select a filter using FG and
press Q.
ART 1
1
7
Pop Art
Exit Set
Types of art filters
jPop Art sDiorama
kSoft Focus tCross Process
lPale&Light Color uGentle Sepia
mLight Tone vDramatic Tone
nGrainy Film YKey Line
oPin Hole
2
Shoot.
• To choose a different setting, press Qto display the art filter menu.
Art effects
Art filters can be modified and effects can be added. Pressing Iin the art filter menu
displays additional options.
Modifying filters
Option I is the original filter, while options II and on add effects that modify the original
filter.
Adding effects *
Soft focus, pin-hole, white edges, frames, starlight
* The effects available vary with the selected filter.
#Cautions
• If [RAW] is currently selected for image quality, image quality will automatically be set to
[YN+RAW]. The art filter will be applied to the JPEG copy only.
• Depending on the subject, tone transitions may be ragged, the effect may be less
noticeable, or the image may become more “grainy.”
• Some effects may not be visible in live view or during movie recording.
• Playback may differ according to the filters, effects, or movie quality settings applied.

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Shooting in scene mode
1
Rotate the mode dial to SCN.
• Amenu of scene menu will be displayed. Referring
to explanations and samples displayed, select a
scene mode using FG and press Q.
• Press Qor press the shutter button halfway to
change to the live view display. Press Qto go back
to the scene menu display.
SCN 1 Portrait
Exit Set
Types of scene modes
OPortrait RSunset
Pe-Portrait TDocuments
LLandscape sPanorama (P. 17)
J
Sport
(
Fireworks
H
Hand-Held Starlight 0Multi. Exposure
GNight Scene gBeach & Snow
UNight+Portrait

Backlight HDR
2
Shoot.
• To choose a different setting, press Qto display the scene menu.
#Cautions
• In [e-Portrait] mode, two images are recorded: an unmodified image and a second image
to which [e-Portrait] effects have been applied. The unmodified image is recorded using
the option currently selected for image quality, the modified copy at an image quality of
JPEG (X-quality (2560 × 1920)).
• Effects of some scene modes are not applied in recording movies.
Taking pictures for a panorama
If you have installed the supplied computer software, you can use it to join pictures
together to form a panorama. g“Installing Software” (P. 63)
1
Rotate the mode dial to SCN.
2
Select [Panorama] and press Q.
3
Use FGHI to choose a pan direction.
4
Take a picture, using the guides to frame the
shot.
• Focus, exposure, and other settings are fixed at the
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5
Take the remaining images, framing each shot so that the guides overlap
with the previous picture.
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• Apanorama may include up to 10 images. A warning indicator (g) is displayed after
the tenth shot.
6
After taking the last shot, press Qto end the series.
#Cautions
• During panorama shooting, the image previously taken for position alignment will not be
displayed. With the frames or other markers for display in the images as a guide, set the
composition such that the edges of the overlapping images overlap within the frames.
$Notes
• Pressing Qbefore shooting the first frame returns to the scene mode selection menu.
Pressing Qin the midst of shooting ends the sequence of panorama shooting, and allows
you to continue with the next one.
Creating collages
When shooting, an image is incorporated into a layout frame set to create a
desired collage. This enables wide range of photo expression with themes or
stories. Tapping to shoot is also available.
1
Rotate the mode dial to P.
• Amenu will be displayed.
2
Select a theme using FG and press I.
Types of theme
P1Standard
P2Speed
P3Zoom In/Out
P4Fun Frames
1
1
2
3
4
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Select desired items in the theme using
FGHI, then press I.
1 Standard
Exit Set
P1
Standard
P2
Speed
P3
Zoom In/Out
P4
Fun Frame
1
[Type]
[Pics/
Sheet]
Current item
Sub-menus of [Type] [Effect]
2
[Pics/Sheet]
3
[Type]
[Pics/Sheet]
[Effect]
4
[Effect]
4
Tap a frame in standby mode to shoot.
• To shoot another frame, tap the desired frame.
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• To delete a framed image, tap the frame then tap U.
• Shootings can be terminated in the middle to restart shooting from the first frame.
Press the MENU button and select [Save] to save the picture then restart shooting.
Press the MENU button and select [Exit] not to save the picture and restart shooting
again.
• Pressing the qbutton ends shooting and displays the playback. In this case, the
picture is not saved.
5
After shooting all frames, press Oand save the picture.
#Cautions
• When changing a shooting mode in the middle of shooting, the picture will not be saved.
• An image is saved as one photo collage, and each framed image is not saved as an
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• Image size is fixed to 5M.

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Using shooting options
Using live guides
1
Set the mode dial to A.
2
After pressing Qto display the live guide, use
the FG buttons on the arrow pad to highlight
an item and press Qto select.
Change Color Saturation
Cancel
Guide item
3
Use FG on the arrow pad to choose the level.
• If [Shooting Tips] is selected, highlight an item and
press Qto view a description.
• Press the shutter button halfway or press Qto save
the setting.
• The effect of the selected level is visible in the display.
If [Blur Background] or [Express Motions] is selected,
the display will return to normal, but the selected effect
will be visible in the final photograph.
0
Clear & Vivid
Flat & Muted
Cancel Set
Level bar
4
Shoot.
• Press the shutter button to shoot.
• To clear the live guide from the display, press the MENU button.
#Cautions
• If [RAW] is currently selected for image quality, image quality will automatically be set to
[YN+RAW].
• Live guide settings other than [Blur Background] and [Express Motions] are not applied to
the RAW copy.
• [Blur Background] and [Express Motions] settings are not applied to movie recording.
• Pictures may appear grainy at some live guide setting levels.
• Changes to live guide setting levels may not be visible in the monitor.
• The flash can not be used with the live guide.
• Changes to live guide options cancel previous changes.
• Choosing live guide settings that exceed the limits of the camera exposure meters may
result in pictures that are over- or under-exposed.
%Tips
• In modes other than A, you can use live control to make more detailed settings.
g“Using live control” (P. 31)