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 optim

10ENPreparations for shooting1 Using the zoomTurning the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range.W side T side Recording movies1 Set the mode dial to A.

100ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS8Notes;1 This Warranty is in addition to and does not affect the customer’s statutory right.2 lf you have any queries regardi

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11ENPreparations for shooting1 Viewing photographs and movies1 Press the q button.• Your most recent photograph is displayed.• Press HI or turn the s

12ENPreparations for shooting1 Movie playbackSelect a movie and press Q to display the playback menu. Select [Movie Play] and press Q to begin playbac

13ENBasic photography22 Basic shooting operations Shooting125125 F5.6ISO400LN1ISIS4:3S-AFS-AFAELRC+2.0+2.0P01:02:0301:02:031023102311jRR+2.0+2.0NDC1+7

14ENBasic photography2 Switching the information displayPress the INFO button to choose the information displayed when shooting.INFOINFOINFOINFOINFOIN

15ENBasic photography2 Using the shooting modes “Point-and-shoot” photography (P program mode) In mode P, the camera automatically adjusts shutter spe

16ENBasic photography2 Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode)In mode A, you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust shutter

17ENBasic photography2Choosing shutter speed (S shutter-priority mode)In mode S, you choose the shutter speed and let the camera automatically adjust

18ENBasic photography2 Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M manual mode)In mode M, you choose both the aperture and the shutter speed. At a speed of

19ENBasic photography2 Using art fi lters1 Rotate the mode dial to ART.• A menu of art fi lters will be displayed. Select a fi lter using FG and press Q

2ENPreparations for shooting11 Preparations for shootingNames of partsCamera0 a9123465c4b87gdefhi1 Shutter button ...P. 9,

20ENBasic photography2 Shooting in scene mode1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN.• A menu of scene menu will be displayed. Select a scene using FG.• Press

21ENBasic photography2 Taking pictures for a panoramaIf you have installed the supplied computer software, you can use it to join pictures together to

22ENBasic photography2 Using shooting options Using live guides1 Set the mode dial to A.2 After pressing Q to display the live guide, use the FG butto

23ENBasic photography2 Controlling exposure (exposure compensation)Rotate the sub dial to adjust exposure. Choose positive (“+”) values to make pictur

24ENBasic photography2 Using a fl ash (fl ash photography) 1 Slide the fl ash switch to raise the fl ash.2 Press the # button (I) to display options.3 Use

25ENBasic photography2 Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode Shooting ModeSuper control panelFlash ModeConditions for fi ring the fl ashP/A#AUTOA

26ENBasic photography2 Choosing a focus target (AF target)Choose which of the 35 or 25 autofocus targets will be used for autofocus.1 Press the P butt

27ENBasic photography2 Sequential shooting/using the self timerThe camera will take sequential photos while the shutter button is pressed all the way

28ENBasic photography2 Basic playback operations Monitor display during playback Simplifi ed display2012.10.26 12:30 15100-0015×10×104:3LNSDb7821345690

29ENBasic photography2 Playback optionsPress the q button to view pictures full frame. To exit to shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway.Inde

3ENPreparations for shooting11324 5 6 78 90abF (Up) / F (Exposure compensation) button (P. 23)I (Right) /# (Flash) button (P. 24)G (Down) / jY / (Seq

30ENBasic photography2Using playback optionsPress Q during playback to display a menu of simple options that can be used in playback mode.JPEGLRRotate

31ENBasic photography2 Protecting imagesProtect images from accidental deletion. Display an image you wish to protect and press the Fn1 button; a 0 (p

32ENBasic photography2 SlideshowThis function displays images stored on the card one after another.1 Press Q during playback and select the slideshow

33ENBasic photography2 Using the Touch screenThe monitor acts as a touch screen to control the camera. Live GuidesThe touch screen can be used with li

34ENBasic photography2Playback Zoom• Tap % to enlarge the screen. Tap $ repeatedly to return to single-frame playback.• Use your fi nger to scroll the

35ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings33 Using live controlThe live control can be used to adjust settings in P, S, A and M modes. Us

36ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3 Reducing camera shake (image stabilizer)You can reduce the amount of camera shake that can oc

37ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3 Processing options (picture mode)Select a picture mode and make individual adjustments to con

38ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3 Adjusting color (white balance)White balance (WB) ensures that white objects in images record

39ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3 One-touch white balanceMeasure white balance by framing a piece of paper or other white objec

4ENPreparations for shooting1Unpack the box contentsThe following items are included with the camera.If anything is missing or damaged, contact the de

40ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3 Image quality (record mode)Select an image quality for photographs and movies according their

41ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3 Record modes (movies)Record mode Pixel count Frame rate File format ApplicationFull HD 1920

42ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3 Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering) Choose how the camera meters subject b

43ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3 Choosing a focus mode (AF mode)Select a focusing method (focus mode).1 Display the live contr

44ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3 ISO sensitivity Increasing ISO sensitivity increases noise (graininess) but allows photograph

45ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings35 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to shoot.# Cautions• Face priority applie

46ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3 Using the menusThe menus contain shooting and playback options that are not displayed by the

47ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3 Shooting Menu 1/Shooting Menu 221cShooting Menu 1BackSetj4:3DCard SetupReset/C Mode SetupBac

48ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3 Restoring default or custom settings (Reset/C Mode Setup) Camera settings can be easily resto

49ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3 Processing options (picture mode) Select a picture mode and make individual adjustments to co

5ENPreparations for shooting1 Inserting and removing the battery and card1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 to open the battery/card compartment cover.• Turn off

50ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings33 Press I to display settings for the selected option.h-Z J Contrast Distinction between light

51ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3 Varying settings over a series of photographs (bracketing)“Bracketing” refers to the act of v

52ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3 FL BKT (FL bracketing)The camera varies fl ash level over three shots (no modifi cation on the

53ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3 Taking pictures with a conversion lens (1)Off Select when taking pictures without a conversio

54ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3 Playback MenuL21c<Playback MenuReset ProtectConnection to SmartphoneEditBackSetOffL (P. 3

55ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings34 When the settings are complete, press Q.• The settings will be applied to the image.5 Selec

56ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3 Using the Smartphone connection option (Connection to Smartphone)Use a commercially available

57ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3  Setup Menu Use the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions.--.--.-- --:--XWj±0 k±021cS

58ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3 Customizing camera settingsCamera settings can be customized using the custom and accessory m

59ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3 Custom Menu R AF/MF MENU c ROption DescriptiongAF Mode Choose the AF mode. 43AF Area Cho

6ENPreparations for shooting1 Charging the batteryConnect the USB cable and USB-AC adapter to the camera and charge the battery.• The battery is not

60ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3 T Connection/Sound MENU c TOption DescriptiongHDMI [HDMI Out]: Selecting the digital vide

61ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3 V Exp/p/ISO MENU c VOption DescriptiongMetering Choose a metering mode according to the s

62ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3Option Descriptiong K SetThe record mode for JPEG photographs can be selected from four combin

63ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3Option DescriptiongCopyright Settings*Add the names of the photographer and copyright holder t

64ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3b K Utility MENU c bOption DescriptiongPixel Mapping The pixel mapping feature allows the

65ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3 U FunctionMENU c S [Button Function] [U Function]The following functions can be ass

66ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3 Viewing camera images on TVUse the AV cable (sold separately) to playback recorded images on

67ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3 Using the TV remote controlThe camera can be operated by a TV remote control when connected t

68ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3 Using the super control panelThe term “super control panel” refers to the display shown below

69ENFrequently-used options/Customizing camera settings3 Adding information displays (G/Info Settings) Shooting information displaysUse [LV-Info] to

7ENPreparations for shooting1 Turning on the camera and making the initial settingsWhen you turn on the camera for the fi rst time, a screen appears en

70ENPrinting pictures44 Printing Pictures Print reservation (DPOF)You can save digital “print orders” to the memory card listing the pictures to be pr

71ENPrinting pictures4Removing all or selected pictures from the print orderYou can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pic

72ENPrinting pictures4 Easy printingUse the camera to display the picture you wish to print before connecting the printer via the USB cable.1 Use HI t

73ENPrinting pictures4Selecting pictures you want to printSelect pictures you want to print. The selected pictures can be printed later (single-frame

74ENConnecting the camera to a computer55 Installing Software Windows1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.Windows XP• A “Setup” dialog will be

75ENConnecting the camera to a computer53 Register your Olympus product.• Click the “Registration” button and follow the on-screen instructions.4 Ins

76ENConnecting the camera to a computer5Copying pictures to a computer without OLYMPUS Viewer 2Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You ca

77ENUsage Tips66If 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

78ENUsage Tips6MiscellaneousThe camera makes a noise when taking pictures.• The camera may activate the lens and make a noise even if no operation is

79ENUsage Tips6Monitor indicationPossible cause Corrective actionPicture ErrorThe selected picture cannot be displayed for playback due to a problem w

8ENPreparations for shooting1 Shooting Select a shooting modeSelect a shooting mode using the mode dial.Indicator Mode dial AA full auto mode in which

80ENUsage Tips6Shooting tipsWhen you are unsure of how to take a picture that you envision, refer to the information below.FocusingFocusing on the sub

81ENUsage Tips6Exposure (brightness) Taking pictures with the right brightness.• Select [Auto] for [Gradation] in picture mode (P. 50).• Using the f

82ENInformation77 InformationCleaning and storing the cameraCamera careExterior:• Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak th

83ENInformation7 Pixel mapping - Checking the image processing functionsThe pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the image pick

84ENInformation7  FlashAir or Eye-Fi card# Cautions• “FlashAir” SD cards have built-in wireless LAN and cannot be formatted. Use the software suppli

85ENInformation7 Record mode and fi le size/number of storable still picturesThe fi le size in the table is approximate for fi les with a 4:3 aspect rati

86ENInformation7 Using external fl ash units designated for use with this cameraWith this camera, you can use one of the separately sold external fl ash

87ENInformation73 Adjust the settings for each group in the super control panel.Flash intensity value125125 F5.60.00.0P3838A ModeTTLMOff+5.01/8–1ChSyn

88ENInformation7 Menu directory*1: Can be added to [C Mode Setup].*2: Default can be restored by selecting [Full] for [Reset].*3: Default can be resto

89ENInformation7d Setup MenuTab Function Default *1 *2 *3gdX―57 World Time Home/AlternateW *―ij ±0, k ±0, VividRec View 2 sec q Power OnYesFirmw

9ENPreparations for shooting12 Frame the shot.• When holding the camera, take care not to cover the fl ash, microphone or other important parts with y

90ENInformation7Tab Function Default *1 *2 *3gcUDisplayG/Info Settingsq InfoH Image OnlyH OverallI uI Highlight&Shadow60LV-InfoH uI Highligh

91ENInformation7Tab Function Default *1 *2 *3gcYRecordFile Name Reset62Edit fi lename Offdpi Settings 350Copyright SettingsCopyright Info. OffArtist

92ENInformation7Specifi cationsCameraProduct typeProduct type Compact digital cameraImage pickup deviceProduct type 1.7" CMOS sensorNo. of effecti

93ENInformation7Dimensions/weightDimensions 113.0 mm (W) × 65.4 mm (H) × 48.0 mm (D) (4.4" × 2.6" × 1.9") (excluding protrusions)We

94ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS8CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-

95ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS8 • When attaching the camera to or removing it from a tripod, rotate the tripod screw, not the camera. • Before transporting th

96ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS8 USB-AC adapter USB-AC adapter • The included USB-AC adapter F-2AC is designed to be used only with this camera. Other cameras

97ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS8For customers in North and South AmericaFor customers in North and South AmericaFor customers in USADeclaration of ConformityMo

98ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS8Representations and warranties made by any person, including but not limited to dealers, representatives, salespersons, or agen

99ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONS8d. Any defect or damage that occurs due to fi re, earthquake, fl ood damage, thunderbolt, other natural disasters, environmental