Olympus SP-820UZ iHS User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERAInstruction ManualSP-820UZ● Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read the

10ENShooting screen displaysF3.4F3.41/1001/1000.00.0AUTOWBAUTOWBAUTOISOAUTOISO14M00:3400:34DATE44NORM10103214567891011121820212219 1315232526242728291

11EN Selecting the shooting mode The default settings of the function are highlighted in .Shooting mode Submode P (P mode)–M (M mode) –Q (Q mode)Reco

12EN P (P mode)The camera will select the appropriate aperture value and shutter speed for the subject. Changes can also be made to various shooting s

13ENP (P mode)You can shoot with special effects.Refer to the sample images displayed on the submode selection screen, and select the desired submode.

14ENTaking pictures with [Manual]Taking pictures with [Manual]1 Use FGHI to specify at which edge the next picture is to be connected.Direction for co

15EN Viewing images1 Press the q button.Number of frames/Total number of images12:30’12/10/26’12/10/26 12:304/304/30Playback image Camera displays im

16EN Playing back panorama imagesPanorama images that were combined together using [Auto] or [Manual] can be scrolled for viewing.1 Select a panorama

17EN (Photo with (Photo with AA Clip) frame Clip) frame ● The movie clip and the still images are played back. frameOKPlayPlay’12/10/26’12/10/26 0

18ENPlayback mode displayNo. Name Normal Detailed No info.1 Battery check–R–2 Eye-Fi transfer dataRR–3 ProtectRR–4 Adding soundRR–5 Upload orderRR–6 P

19EN Erasing images during playback(Single image erase)1 Display the image you want to erase and press G ().MENUErase BackEraseCancel4/304/302 Press

2ENChecking the contents of the boxChecking the contents of the boxDigital camera Strap Lens cap and lens cap strapFour AA batteriesUSB cable (CB-USB8

20ENShooting movies 1 Press the R button to start recording.00:00RECREC00:0000:3400:3400:3400:3400:0000:00RECRECLights up red when recordingRecording

21ENOperations while playback is pausedOperations while playback is pausedDuring pause00:14/00:3400:14/00:34Elapsed time/Total shooting timeCueingUse

22ENMenu settingsSome shooting menu functions cannot be set in certain shooting modes. For details, refer to “List of settings available in each shoot

23EN Using the function menu1 Press H to display the function menu.2 Press FG to select the function to be set.3 Press HI to select the setting value,

24EN Exposure compensation Compensates the brightness (appropriate exposure) adjusted by the camera.z to yValueSet a larger negative (–) value to adju

25EN Image size*4Sets the number of recording pixels.64288×3216 Suitable for printing pictures over A3 (11×17 in.).43264×2448 Suitable for printing pi

26EN Using the setup menuPress the  button during shooting or playback to display the setup menu. The setup menu provides access to a variety of came

27EN The default settings of the function are highlighted in . For the operation method, refer to “Using the setup menu” (p. 26).z Camera Menu 1 Re

28ENTo focus on a moving subject To focus on a moving subject continuously (AF Tracking)continuously (AF Tracking)1 Hold the camera to align the AF ta

29ENz Camera Menu 2 Using the assist lamp for shooting a Using the assist lamp for shooting a dark subject dark subject zz [AF Illuminat.] [AF Illum

3EN1 Mode dial2 Zoom lever3 Shutter button4 Indicator lamp5 n button6 Speaker7 Tripod socket8 Battery/card compartment cover9 Battery/card compa

30ENImprinting the date of recording Imprinting the date of recording zz [Date Stamp] [Date Stamp]Submenu 2 ApplicationOff Do not imprint the date.OnS

31EN A Movie Menu Selecting the image size for movies Selecting the image size for movies AA [Image Size] [Image Size]Submenu 2 Application1080p 720p

32EN q Playback Menu Playing back pictures automatically Playing back pictures automatically qq [Slideshow] [Slideshow]Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Applicatio

33EN Adding sound to still images Adding sound to still images qq [ [RR]]Submenu 1 Submenu 2EditR1 Use HI to select an image.2 Aim the microphone tow

34ENBrightening areas that are dark due to Brightening areas that are dark due to backlight or other reasons backlight or other reasons qq [Shadow Adj

35EN To individually select and erase images To individually select and erase images [Sel. Image][Sel. Image]1 Use FG to select [Sel. Image], and pre

36ENSetting images to upload to Internet Setting images to upload to Internet using OLYMPUS Viewer 2 using OLYMPUS Viewer 2 qq [Upload Order] [Upload

37ENUsing an Eye-Fi card Using an Eye-Fi card dd [Eye-Fi] [Eye-Fi]Submenu 2 ApplicationAll Transfers all images.Sel. Image Transfers only selected ima

38EN Resetting the fi le names of pictures Resetting the fi le names of pictures dd [File Name] [File Name]Month: 1 to C(A=October, B=November, C=Decem

39EN Playing back images on a TV Playing back images on a TV dd [TV Out] [TV Out] The TV video signal system varies depending on the countries and

4EN Inserting and removing the battery and card1 Follow Steps 1, 2 and 3 to open the battery/card compartment cover.Battery/card compartment coverBatt

40ENConnect to the TV video input jack (yellow) and audio input jack (white).AV cable(sold separately: CB-AVC3)Connect to the HDMI connector on the TV

41EN Saving battery power between shots Saving battery power between shots dd [Power Save] [Power Save]Submenu 2 ApplicationOff Cancels [Power Save].

42EN Choosing home and alternate time Choosing home and alternate time zones zones dd [World Time] [World Time] You will not be able to select a tim

43EN Connecting with a computerSystem requirementsSystem requirementsWindows : Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (SP1 or later)/Windows Vista/Win

44EN Installing the PC software and registering userWindowsWindows1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.Windows XP ● A “Setup” dialog will be dis

45ENOLYMPUS Viewer 2Operating SystemWindows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) /Windows Vista / Windows 7ProcessorPentium 4 1.3 GHz or better (Core 2 Duo

46ENDirect printing (PictBridge)By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images directly without using a computer.To

47ENChanging the printer’s settings for printing [Custom Print]1 Display the image to be printed on the monitor. “Viewing images” (p. 15)2 Turn on th

48ENTo make the detailed printer settingsTo make the detailed printer settings1 Use FGHI to select the setting, and press the A button.Submenu 5 Subme

49EN Print ReservationsIn print reservations, the number of prints and date imprint option are saved in the image on the card. This enables easy print

5EN4 Follow Steps 1, 2 and 3 to close battery/card compartment cover. Slide the battery/card compartment lock from ) to = and ensure that the battery

50ENReserving one print each of all images on the card [U]1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 49).2 Use FG to select [U], and press the A button.3 Fo

51ENUsage 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, refer to t

52EN Error message When one of the messages below is displayed on the monitor, check the corrective action.Error message Corrective actionCard ErrorC

53ENShooting tipsWhen you are unsure of how to take a picture that you envision, refer to the information below. Focusing“Focusing on the subject” ● T

54ENCamera shake“Taking pictures without camera shake” ● Taking pictures using [Image Stabilizer] (p. 28)The image pickup device shifts to correct for

55ENImage quality“Taking sharper pictures” ● Taking pictures with the optical zoom or super-resolution zoomAvoid using digital zoom (p. 28) to take pi

56EN List of settings available in each shooting modeFor details on , refer to “List of  settings” (p. 57).For details on shaded areas, refer to “Li

57EN List of  settingsBFGMCNRSXZoomRRRRRR–RRFlash*1––*2 *3 *3 *1––Macro–––––––––Self-timer*4 *4 *4 *4 *4 *4 *4 *4 *4Exposure compensation –––––––––Wh

58ENVdqUtZoomRRRRRRFlash*3–*3–––Macro – – ––––Self-timer*4 *4 *4RR*4Exposure compensation – – ––––White balance – – ––––ISO ––––––Drive – – ––––Image

59EN List of P settingsPop Art Pin Hole Fish Eye Drawing Soft Focus PunkExposure compensationRR––RRWhite balanceRR––R–Image SizeRRR*1 *1RSparkle Water

6EN Turning on the camera and making the initial settingsWhen you turn on the camera for the fi rst time, a screen appears enabling to set the language

60ENAppendixCamera careExterior • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe

61EN Using the cardCards compatible with this cameraCards compatible with this cameraSD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi card (commercially available) (for compatibil

62EN Number of storable pictures (still images)/Recording length (movies) in the internal Number of storable pictures (still images)/Recording length

63ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-S

64ENCleaning — Always unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or ae

65EN • In places prone to strong vibrations. • Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations. • When attaching the camera to or r

66ENThe following AA (R6) batteries cannot be used.Batteries whose bodies are only partially or not at all covered by an insulating sheet.Batteries wh

67EN • The number of pictures you can take may vary depending on the shooting conditions or batteries. • Please recycle batteries to help save our pla

68EN • This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may

69EN(b) any Product which has been disassembled, repaired, tampered with, altered, changed, or modifi ed by persons other than Olympus’s own authorize

7EN Learning how to use the camera ● Press the n button to turn on the camera and enter the standby mode. (Press the n button again to turn off the ca

70ENWHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDEDThe customer must transfer any image or other data saved on a Product to another image or data storage medium and

71EN2 The customer shall transport the product to the dealer or Olympus authorized service station at his own risk and shall be responsible for any c

72EN3 This warranty does not cover the following and the customer will be required to pay repair charge, even for defects occurring within the one ye

73ENTrademarksTrademarks • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. • SDXC l

74ENSPECIFICATIONSCamera Camera Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)Recording systemStill pictures: Digital recording, JPEG (in

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8EN Shooting still images1 Remove the lens cap.2 Press the n button to turn on the camera.3 Select the shooting mode. (p. 11)4 Hold the camera and com

9EN Using the zoomTurning the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range.W side T sideImage size Zoom bar14M/16:9LOptical zoomOther*1*1 Due to increased p