Olympus SP-560 UZ User Manual

InstructionManualMenu operationsButton operationsPrinting picturesUsing OLYMPUS MasterGetting to know your camera betterAppendixDIGITAL CAMERAQuick S

10 ENQuick Start GuideView picturesa. Set the mode dial to q.a. Press the 4& button and the 3# button to display the picture you want to erase.b

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EN 11Button operationsButton operationsSet the mode dial to the desired shooting or playback mode.• Some functions cannot be set depending on the po

Button operations12 ENPress 124 3 after pressing 1 F.To take long exposure (bulb) shotsPress 2 to set shutter speed to BULB. The shutter remains ope

EN 13Button operationsThis mode allows you to set functions and save up to 4 shooting modes manually, and use them as your original shooting mode.g

Button operations14 EN• When [IMAGE STABILIZER] is set to [ON], continuous movie recording for a long period will cause the camera’s internal temper

EN 15Button operationsRecording moviesSet the mode dial to n, and press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus, and then press the shutter but

Button operations16 ENShooting mode: Shooting with digital image stabilizationPress h in shooting mode to select [hON].Press o to set.g “IMAGE STABI

EN 17Button operationsPlayback mode: Playing back continuously shot pictures in index displayOnly the first frame will be displayed for pictures tha

Button operations18 ENDisplaying the menu guideChecking the timeWhile the camera is off, press DISP./E to display the set alarm time (when [ALARM CL

EN 19Button operationsPress 4& in shooting mode to select the macro mode.Press o to set.• Some items cannot be set depending on the position of

2 ENContentsQuick Start Guide P.3Button operations P.11Test out the functions of the camera buttons by following the illustrations and trying them o

Button operations20 ENPress 2Y in shooting mode to select on and off of the self-timer.Press o to set.• To cancel the self-timer, press 2Y.• Self-ti

EN 21Menu operationsMenu operationsPressing m displays the top menu on the monitor or viewfinder.• The items displayed on the top menu differ accord

22 ENMenu operationsThis explains how to use the menus with [DIGITAL ZOOM] as an example.1 Set the mode dial to P.2 Press m to display the top menu.

EN 23Menu operations• Some menu items are not available depending on the position of the mode dial.g “Functions available in shooting modes and scen

24 ENMenu operationsIt restores shooting functions back to default settings.Functions restored to the factory default settingsThe scene mode selecti

EN 25Menu operations[eSHOOT & SELECT1] [fSHOOT & SELECT2]• Press and hold the shutter button to shoot sequential pictures. After shooting pi

26 ENMenu operationsWhen [PRESET] is selectedWhen [V] is selected• With the [ONE TOUCH WB] screen displayed, point the camera at a sheet of white pa

EN 27Menu operationsYou can take a sequence of pictures at one time by holding down the shutter button. The camera will take pictures continuously u

28 ENMenu operationsThe digital zoom can be used to take close-up pictures with stronger magnification than the optical zoom.• The [FACE DETECT] may

EN 29Menu operations• { blinks and AF predict continues to operate while the shutter button is pressed halfway.• Depending on the subject, the pictu

EN 3Quick Start GuideGather these items (box contents)Be sure to use the strap and strap rings provided.• Attach the strap and strap rings together.

30 ENMenu operationsDepending on situations such as shooting small subjects or distant backgrounds, it may be advisable to adjust the amount of ligh

EN 31Menu operationsPanorama shooting lets you create a panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM. An Olympus xD

32 ENMenu operations• This function may not work effectively with some shooting conditions or subjects.SHARPNESS ...

EN 33Menu operations• If you will be taking pictures over a long period, make sure to use fully charged batteries or the AC adapter.• If any of the

34 ENMenu operationsg “SETUP menus” (P.41)“SILENT MODE Setting to turn off operational sounds” (P.33)• The factory default settings are displayed in

EN 35Menu operationsOperations during movie playback• Press o to pause the playback.Operations during pause• To resume the movie, press o.• To cance

36 ENMenu operationsThis function allows you to correct the taken picture and save it as a new picture.• When red eye is not detected with [REDEYE F

EN 37Menu operationsThis changes the image size of a picture and saves it as a new file.Designates and crops part of a still picture and saves it as

38 ENMenu operationsThis function lets you select a calendar format, integrate the calendar with a picture, and save it as a new file.This function

EN 39Menu operationsAllows you to specify a part of the movie and overwrite it, or save it as a new movie.Allows you to capture a still image from t

4 ENQuick Start Guide Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.a. Load batteries into the camera• Attach the strap to the other eyelet in

40 ENMenu operationsSelect the picture with 43, and rotate it by selecting [+90°], [0°] or [–90°] with 12. You can rotate several frames in successi

EN 41Menu operations*1 A card is required.*2 The sound is turned off regardless the setting when [SILENT MODE] is set to [ON].g “SILENT MODE Setting

42 ENMenu operationsYou can select the types of the sound and the picture displayed when the camera is turned on.• Select [2] and press 3 to set the

EN 43Menu operationsSelect [ON] to set whether to display the image on the monitor or viewfinder during recording.LCD ONLY: Pictures that are being

44 ENMenu operationsThe date and time is saved with each image, and is used in the file name.• The first two digits of the [Y] are fixed.• The time

EN 45Menu operations• When [X] has not been set, [ALARM CLOCK] is not available.• When [DUALTIME] is set to [ON], the alarm sounds according to the

46 ENMenu operationsThe factory default settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold.To play back camera images on a TV, set the

EN 47Menu operationsg “Functions that can be assigned to My Mode/custom button” (P.72)MY MODE SETUP ... Sett

48 ENPrinting picturesPrinting picturesBy connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print pictures directly - no computer ne

EN 49Printing pictures3 Press P .• Printing starts.• When printing is finished, the picture selection screen is displayed. To print another picture,

EN 5Quick Start Guideb. Insert the xD-Picture Card (optional) into the camera This camera allows you to take pictures without using an optional xD-P

50 ENPrinting pictures1 Display the screen being indicated on the right according to the procedure 1 and 2 in P.48, and press o.2 Select [CUSTOM PRI

EN 51Printing picturesPress 43 to select the picture you want to print. You can also use the zoom lever and select a picture from the index display.

52 ENPrinting pictures6 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera.7 Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.Print reservation allows you to save pr

EN 53Printing picturesFollow the operation guide to make a print reservation for a selected picture.1 Press m in the playback mode and display the t

54 ENPrinting picturesReserves all the pictures stored on the card. The number of prints is set at one print per picture.1 Press m in the playback m

EN 55Using OLYMPUS MasterUsing OLYMPUS MasterUsing the USB cable provided with your camera, you can connect the camera and computer and download (tr

56 ENUsing OLYMPUS MasterBefore installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with the following system re

EN 57Using OLYMPUS MasterWindows1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.• The OLYMPUS Master setup screen is displayed.• If the screen is not disp

58 ENUsing OLYMPUS Master1 Make sure the camera is turned off.• The monitor is off.• The lens is retracted.2 Connect the multi-connector on the came

EN 59Using OLYMPUS MasterTo exit OLYMPUS Master1 Click “Exit” on any window.• OLYMPUS Master is exited.1 Click “Transfer Images” on the browse wi

6 ENQuick Start GuideTurn the camera onThis explains how to turn on the camera in shooting mode.a. Set the mode dial to h.Still picture shooting mod

60 ENUsing OLYMPUS Master3 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera.Note• Windows: When you click “Unplug or Eject Hardware”, a warning message may

EN 61Using OLYMPUS MasterNote• If your computer is running Windows Vista, you can select [PC] in Step 3 on page 58, press 3, and select [MTP] to use

62 ENGetting to know your camera betterGetting to know your camera betterThe direction of the batteries is incorrect.• Insert the batteries in the c

EN 63Getting to know your camera betterThe monitor is turned on• Press u to switch to the viewfinder.The viewfinder is turned on• Press u to switch

64 ENGetting to know your camera better• Under certain types of conditions, it is difficult to focus using auto focus. The green lamp on the monitor

EN 65Getting to know your camera better• The reason why there are differences between the colors in a picture and the actual colors taken and the ac

66 ENGetting to know your camera betterUsing a card (optional)• Pictures are recorded to the card when inserted in the camera. When the card is full

EN 67Getting to know your camera better• If you use a non-Olympus card or a card used for another application, such as for a computer, use [FORMAT]

68 ENGetting to know your camera betterImage quality is a combination of desired image size and compression level. Use the following examples to hel

EN 69Getting to know your camera better• Depending on the picture, certain red-eyes may not be correctable. Also, areas other than the eyes may be w

EN 7Quick Start GuideSet date and timea. Press the 1 F button and the 2Y button to select [Y]. The first two digits of the [Y] are fixed.b. Press t

70 ENGetting to know your camera betterWhen you get an error message on the cameraMonitor indication Possible cause Corrective actionqCARD ERRORTher

EN 71Getting to know your camera betterThere is an error in the internal memory.Select [MEMORY FORMAT][YES] and press o. All data in the internal m

72 ENGetting to know your camera better*1 Set whether to use the monitor or viewfinder.*2 For [ZOOM], select from 27 mm, 50 mm, 150 mm, 300 mm or 48

EN 73Getting to know your camera betterSome functions cannot be set in certain shooting modes. For more details, refer to the table below. In r mode

74 ENGetting to know your camera better*5 This is fixed at [iESP].*6 This is fixed at [ON] during bulb shooting.( Functions with restrictions in sho

EN 75Getting to know your camera better*1 [RAW] is not available.*2 [IMAGE QUALITY] is limited to below [2048x1536].*3 [c] and [d] are not available

76 ENGetting to know your camera better*1 [RAW] is not available.*2 [IMAGE QUALITY] is limited to below [2048x1536].*5 This is fixed at [ON].*6 [!]

EN 77AppendixAppendixExterior:• Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe

78 ENAppendix( In addition to the batteries provided with the camera, the following types of battery can be used. Choose the power source best suite

EN 79AppendixUsing the internal memory or cardYou can confirm on the monitor whether the internal memory or card is being used during shooting and p

8 ENQuick Start Guidec. Press the 1 F button and the 2Y button to select [M].d. Press the 3# button.e. Press the 1 F button and the 2Y button to sel

80 ENAppendixRead All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. Save all manuals and documentation for future refe

EN 81Appendix Keep young children and infants away from the camera.• Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young children and infants

82 ENAppendixCAUTION•Do not remove batteries immediately after using the camera. Batteries may become hot during prolonged use.•Always unload the ba

EN 83Appendix• Do not use alkaline batteries unless it is absolutely necessary. In some cases, alkaline batteries may have a shorter service life th

84 ENAppendixAll rights reserved. No part of these written materials or this software may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, electro

EN 85Appendix• IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Mic

86 ENAppendixDesign and specifications subject to change without notice.SPECIFICATIONS( CameraProduct type : Digital camera (for shooting and displa

EN 87AppendixCAMERA DIAGRAMCameraShutter button (P.9, P.14)Flash (P.17)Card Slot (P.5)Card Cover (P.5)Self-Timer Lamp/AF Illuminator (P.20, P.29, P.

88 ENAppendix( Shooting ModeMonitor Symbols & IconsItem Indications Ref. Page1 Battery check e= full power, f= low power P.702 Green lamp O= Aut

EN 89Appendix22 Shadow Adjustment Technology f P.1823 Self-timer k, h P.2024 Shutter speed 15", 1/2, 1/60, 1/2000, BULB etc. P.1225 Noise reduc

EN 9Quick Start GuideTake a picturea. Hold the camerab. Focusc. Shoota. Press the u button.b. While looking through the viewfinder, rotate the diopt

90 ENAppendix( Playback modeItem Indications Ref. Page1 Battery check e= full power, f= low power P.702 Current memory [IN] : Playing back the pictu

EN 91Indexs (Scene) . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 13, 24hm button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16qP button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

92 ENCURRENT (MY MODE SETUP) . . . 47CUSTOM (MY MODE SETUP) . . . . 47CUSTOM BUTTON. . . . . . . . . . 47, 72CUSTOM PRINT. . . . . . . . . . . .

EN 93Information displays DISP./E . . . . . 17Internal memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79ISO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

94 ENRRAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 66, 68RAW DATA EDIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Rear curtain #SYNC2 . . . . . . . . . . 30R

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