Olympus XZ-2 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.
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-2

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Preparations for shooting
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1Preparations for shooting
Names of parts
Camera
0 a9
1
2
3
4
6
5c
4
b
87
g
d
ef
h
i
1Shutter button .............................P. 9, 43
2Mode dial ..........................................P. 8
3Zoom lever....................P. 10, 11, 29, 89
4Strap eyelet.......................................P. 4
5Control ring* (j) ..................P. 29, P. 89
6Grip attachment screw
7Fn2 button ......................................P. 65
8Lever...............................................P. 43
9Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator
...............................................P. 27/P. 59
0Hot shoe cover
aBuilt-in flash ..............................P. 10, 24
bStereo microphone
cLens
dTripod socket
eBattery/card compartment cover.......P. 5
fBattery/card compartment lock.........P. 5
gConnector cover
hMulti-connector ...................P. 66, 71, 74
iHDMI micro connector (Type D) .....P. 66
* In this manual, the jicon represents operations performed using the control ring.

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1
3
2
4 5 6 7
890a
b
F(Up) / F(Exposure compensation)
button (P. 23)
I(Right) /#(Flash)
button (P. 24)
G(Down) / jY/ 
(Sequential shooting/Self-timer/Erase)
button (P. 27/P. 12)
H(Left) / P(AF target)
button (P. 26)
Qbutton
(P. 12, 29, 30)
Sub dial* (j)
(P. 11, 16 – 18, 29–30)
• Rotate to choose an option.
1Flash switch....................................P. 10
2Accessory port
3Monitor (Touch screen)
........................................P. 8, 13, 28, 33
4q(Playback) button................P. 11, 29
5Fn1 button ................................P. 29, 65
6MENU button.................................P. 46
7INFO (Information display) button
.....................................P. 14, 28, 67 , 69
8Hot shoe .........................................P. 86
9ON/OFF button................................P. 7
0Indicator lamp ...................................P. 6
aR(Movie) button......................P. 10, 29
bArrow pad .........................................P. 7
* In this manual, the jicon represents operations performed using the sub dial.
Using the monitor
You can adjust the angle of the monitor.
1
2

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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
Lens cap and
lens cap strap
Strap USB cable
CB-USB8
or
• Computer software
CD-ROM
• Instruction manual
• Warranty card Lithium ion battery
LI-90B
USB-AC Adapter
F-2AC
Attaching the camera strap and lens cap
12
345
• Attach the strap to the other eyelet in the same manner.
• 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 or Eye-Fi
card with this camera. Do not insert other types
of memory cards. “Cards compatible with this
camera” (P. 83)
• 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
1

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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 5 hours).
Connecting the camera
AC outlet
Multi-
connector
USB cable
(supplied)
Indicator lamp
Indicator lamp
On: Charging
Off: Charged
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. 95). For details on the
USB-AC adapter, see “USB-AC adapter” (P. 96).
• 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.
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
2012
YMD Time
Cancel
Y/M/D
3
Press Ito save the
setting for [Y].
X
2012
YMD Time
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
’12.10.26 12:30
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.
C1 You can save shooting settings in advance, and then quickly call those settings
when shooting.
C2
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.
■Monitor
125125 F5.6 01:02:0301:02:03
3838
L
N
ISO-A
200
HD
Number of
storable still
pictures
Available
recording
time
ISO
sensitivity
Shutter speed Aperture value

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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).
Press the shutter
button halfway.
125125 F5.6
Shutter speed Aperture value
AF target
• 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. 33)

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Using the zoom
Turning the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range. W side T side
Recording movies
1
Set the mode dial to A.
2
Press the Rbutton to begin
recording.
Rbutton
3
Press the Rbutton again to end recording.
00:02:18
00:00:00
RR
Displayed during
recording
Recording
time