Olympus SP-720UZ Instruction Manual Page 1

Instruction ManualDIGITAL CAMERA● Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these inst

10ENMenu Index1 Flash ...p. 192 Macro ...p. 303 Self-timer ...p. 304

11ENPreparing the CameraPreparing the CameraInserting the battery and card12Battery/card coverBattery lock knobWrite-protect switch Insert the batter

12ENTo remove the cardTo remove the card Press the card in until it clicks and comes out slightly, then remove the card.Charging the battery with the

13ENWhen to charge the batteriesWhen to charge the batteriesCharge the battery when the error message shown below appears.Error messageFlashes in redB

14EN[ib]Operating SystemWindows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) /Windows Vista / Windows 7ProcessorPentium 4 1.3 GHz or better(Core 2 Duo 2.13 GHz or b

15ENLanguage, date, time and time zoneYou can also choose the language for the menus and messages displayed in the monitor. The date and time set here

16ENShooting with the optimum aperture value and shutter speed (P mode)In this mode, automatic shooting settings are activated while also allowing cha

17ENShooting movies 1 Press the R button to start recording.00:00RECREC00:0000:3400:3400:3400:3400:0000:00RECRECLights up red when recordingRecording

18EN[Off] selected for [Digital Zoom]:Image size Zoom bar14MOptical zoom rangeOtherThe magnifi cation ratio changes depending on the image size setting

19ENUsing the fl ashThe fl ash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions.1 Lift up the fl ash unit manually.To turn off the fl ashT

2ENChecking the contents of the boxorDigital camera Strap Lens cap and lens cap strapLithium Ion Battery (LI-50B)USB cable (CB-USB8)AV cable (CB-AVC3)

20ENViewing images1 Press the q button.Number of frames/Total number of images12:30’12/02/26’12/02/26 12:304/304/30Playback image2 Use HI to select an

21ENTo play sound recordingsTo play sound recordingsTo play sound recorded with an image, select the image and press the A button. During audio playba

22ENIndex view and close-up viewIndex view enables quick selection of a desired image. Close-up view (up to 10× magnifi cation) allows checking of imag

23ENChanging the image information displayShooting information settings displayed on the screen can be changed.1 Press F (INFO). ●The displayed image

24ENUsing Shooting ModesUsing Shooting ModesTo change the shooting modeTo change the shooting mode Turn the mode dial to select the shooting mode (P,

25EN In  modes, the optimum shooting settings are pre-programmed for specifi c shooting scenes. Functions may be limited in some modes.Option Applicat

26EN In P mode, the optimum shooting settings are pre-programmed for each scene effect. For this reason, some settings cannot be changed in some modes

27EN4 Repeat Step 3 to take a third frame. ● After the third frame is taken, the camera automatically processes the frames and the combined panorama i

28ENShooting 3D images (W mode)In this mode, 3D images are shot for viewing on 3D-compatible display devices. Images shot in 3D mode cannot be displa

29EN3 Use HI to select the retouching setting, and press the Q button to set.NORM445M00:3400:34Retouching setting ● [Set 1], [Set 2] or [Set 3] retouc

3EN17891011121413364521 Monitor2  button3 R button (record movies)4 q button (switching between shooting and playback)5 A button (OK)6 Arrow pad

30ENUsing Shooting FunctionsUsing Shooting FunctionsUsing the self-timerAfter the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken aft

31ENTo cancel the self-timer after it startsTo cancel the self-timer after it startsPress the  button.Adjusting the brightness (Exposure compensation

32EN2 Use HI to select [] or [], and face the camera toward white paper. ● Set the paper to fi ll the entire screen, and make sure that there is no s

33ENOption DescriptionoOne frame is shot each time the shutter button is pressed.The images are taken sequentially while holding down the shutter but

34ENUsing the playback functionsUsing the playback functionsPlaying back panorama imagesPanorama images that were combined together using [Auto] or [M

35ENMenus for Shooting FunctionsMenus for Shooting Functions The default settings of the function are highlighted in . For information on using the

36ENSelecting the focusing area [AF Mode]Selecting the focusing area [AF Mode]z (Camera Menu 1)  AF ModeSubmenu 2 ApplicationFace/iESPThe camera focu

37ENReducing the blur caused by the Reducing the blur caused by the camera shake when shootingcamera shake when shooting[Image Stabilizer] (still imag

38ENAutomatically rotating images shot with Automatically rotating images shot with the camera in a vertical position during the camera in a vertical

39ENSelecting the image size for movies Selecting the image size for movies [Image Size][Image Size]A (Movie Menu)  Image SizeSubmenu 2 Application10

4ENMonitorShooting mode displayShooting mode displayF3.2F3.21/1001/1000.00.0AUTOWBAUTOWBAUTOISOAUTOISO14M00:3400:34DATE44NORM1010321456789101112182021

40ENMenus for Playback, Editing, and Printing FunctionsMenus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions The default settings of the function are h

41ENRetouching faces on still images Retouching faces on still images [Beauty Fix][Beauty Fix]q (Playback Menu)  Edit  Beauty Fix Depending on the

42EN When erasing pictures in the internal memory, do not insert the card into the camera. Protected images cannot be erased.To individually select

43ENSetting images to upload to Setting images to upload to Internet using OLYMPUS Viewer 2 Internet using OLYMPUS Viewer 2 [Upload Order][Upload Orde

44ENMenus for Other Camera SettingsMenus for Other Camera Settings The default settings of the function are highlighted in .Using an Eye-Fi card [Ey

45ENSelecting a method for connecting Selecting a method for connecting the camera to other devices the camera to other devices [USB Connection][USB C

46ENSelecting the camera sound and its volume [Sound Settings]Selecting the camera sound and its volume [Sound Settings]d (Settings Menu 1)  Sound Se

47ENAdjusting the image processing Adjusting the image processing function [Pixel Mapping]function [Pixel Mapping]d (Settings Menu 2)  Pixel Mapping

48ENTo play back camera images on a TVTo play back camera images on a TV ● Connection via AV cable1 Use the camera to select the same video signal sys

49EN For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual. When the camera and TV are connected by both an AV ca

5ENPlayback mode displayPlayback mode display ● Standard display1 Battery check ...p. 13, 572 3D image ...p. 343 Eye-Fi t

50ENSetting the date and time [Setting the date and time [XX]]d (Settings Menu 2)  X “Language, date, time and time zone” (p. 15)To check the date a

51ENPrintingPrintingDirect printing (PictBridge*1)By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images directly without u

52ENChanging the printer’s settings for printing [Custom Print]1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 for [Easy Print] (p. 51).2 Press the A button.3 Use FG to selec

53ENTo make the detailed printer settingsTo make the detailed printer settings1 Use FGHI to select the setting, and press the A button.Submenu 5 Subme

54ENPrint Reservations (DPOF*1)In print reservations, the number of prints and date imprint option are saved in the image on the card. This enables ea

55ENResetting the print reservation data for selected images1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 54).2 Use FG to select [<], and press the A butto

56ENUsage TipsUsage TipsIf the camera does not work as intended, or if an error message is displayed on the screen, and you are unsure of what to do,

57ENError message When one of the messages below is displayed on the monitor, check the corrective action.Error message Corrective actionCard ErrorCa

58ENShooting tipsWhen you are unsure of how to take a picture that you envision, refer to the information below.Focusing“Focusing on the subject” ● Ta

59ENCamera shake“Taking pictures without camera shake” ● Taking pictures using [Image Stabilizer] (p. 37)The image pickup device shifts to correct for

6ENCamera SettingsCamera SettingsUsing the Buttons Using the Buttons Frequently used functions can be accessed using the buttons.Mode dialChanging the

60ENPanorama“Taking pictures so that the frames are stitched smoothly” ● A tip for panoramic shootingTaking pictures by pivoting with the camera at th

61ENAppendixAppendixCamera careExterior • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring wel

62ENUsing a separately sold chargerA charger (UC-50: sold separately) can be used to charge the battery.Using your charger and USB-AC adapter abroad •

63ENNumber of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recor

64ENMoviesMoviesImage SizeContinuous recording lengthInternal memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card (4GB)With sound Without sound With sound Without soundT 1920×10

65ENHeat — Never use or store this product near any heat source such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of equipment or appliance that g

66EN • If you cannot remove the battery from the camera, contact an authorized distributor or service center. Do not try to remove the battery by forc

67EN • When a subject is viewed diagonally in the camera, the edges may appear zigzagged on the monitor. This is not a malfunction; it will be less no

68ENUse Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery, Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery, Battery Charger and USB-AC adapterBattery Charger and USB-AC ada

69ENEXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, OLYMPUS MAKES NO AND DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS, GUARANTIES, CONDITIONS, AND WARRANTIES

7ENOperation guideThe symbols FGHI displayed for image selections and settings indicate that the arrow pad (p. 6) is to be used.02 26 12 30:..MENU2012

70ENFor customers in EuropeFor customers in Europe“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, en

71EN4 Olympus’s sole liability under this Guarantee shall be limited to repairing or replacing the product. Any liability under the Guarantee for ind

72EN3 Any request for repair by a customer in same country where the product was purchased shall be subject to the terms of the warranty issued by th

73ENSPECIFICATIONSCameraCameraProduct type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)Recording systemStill pictures : Digital recording, JPEG (in

74ENOperating environmentTemperature :0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) (operation)/-20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) (storage)Humidity :30 % to 90 % (o

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8ENUsing the MenuUsing the MenuUse the menu to change camera settings. There may be menus that are unavailable depending on other related settings or

9EN1 Press the  button. ● The setup menu is displayed.MENUCamera Menu 1 BackResetResetESPOnImage StabilizerCompressionShadow AdjustAF ModeDigital Zoo