Olympus SZ17 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERAInstruction ManualSZ-17● Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these

10ENUsing the fl ashThe fl ash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions.1 Slide the fl ash switch to raise the fl ash.To turn off t

11ENUsing the self-timerAfter the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a short delay.1 Press G.PP121222Y OffMENUMENU

12ENShooting screen displaysF3.4F3.41/1001/100DATE44NORM0.00.0AUTOWBAUTOWBAUTOISOAUTOISO16M4:3PP0:340:341101618192017 111321232422252627121415zz234567

13EN 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)Rec

14EN1 Press H of the arrow pad in the standby mode screen to select shooting mode. To select the Q, , P, p and  submodes, press G of the arrow pad

15EN2 To save the image, select [OK] on the review screen and press the Q button. To retouch the image additionally, select [Beauty Fix].OKBeauty FixM

16EN p (Panorama mode)You can shoot and combine multiple images to create an image with a wide angle of view (panoramic image).Submenu ApplicationAuto

17ENTaking pictures with [Manual]Taking pictures with [Manual]1 Use FGHI to specify at which edge the next picture is to be connected.MANUALMANUALDire

18EN Viewing images1 Press the q button.Number of frames/Total number of images12:30’12/10/26’13/02/26 12:304/304/30Playback image ● Pictures taken us

19ENTo select an image in index viewTo select an image in index viewUse FGHI to select an image, and press the A button to display the selected image

2ENChecking the contents of the boxorDigital camera Strap Lithium Ion Battery (LI-50B)USB-AC adapter (F-2AC)USB cable (CB-USB8)OLYMPUS Setup CD-ROMNam

20ENSequential images frameSequential images frame ● The sequentially shot images are played back automatically. ● Expand to view the images in index

21ENPlayback mode display ● NormalNo. Name Normal Detailed No info.1 Battery check–R–2 Photo with movie clipRRR3 Eye-Fi transfer dataRR–4 ProtectRR–5

22EN Erasing images during playback1 Display the image you want to erase and press G ().EraseMENUEraseCancel4/304/30Back100-0004100-00042 Press FG to

23ENPlaying back moviesSelect a movie, and press the A button.00:12/00:3400:12/ 00:34During playbackMovie12:3012:304/304/30OKMovie PlayMovie Play’13/0

24ENMenu settingsFor details, refer to “List of settings available in each shooting mode” (p. 65).Function menuPPMENUMENU0.00.0AUTOWBAUTOWBAUTOISOAUTO

25EN Flash Sets the fl ash fi ring method._Flash Auto The fl ash fi res automatically in low-light or backlight conditions.! Redeye Pre-fl ashes are emitte

26EN ISO sensitivity Sets the ISO sensitivity.lISO Auto The camera automatically sets the sensitivity with priority on image quality.mHigh ISO AutoThe

27EN Registering one touch white balance Registering one touch white balanceSelect [ One Touch 1] or [ One Touch 2], face the camera toward a piece

28EN Setup menu Setup menuMENUCamera Menu 1ResetResetCompression NormalBackESPOnImage StabilizerShadow AdjustAF ModeDigital ZoomESP/AutoFace/iESPOffd0

29EN 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

3EN2789121110361451 Flash switch2 Speaker3 Zoom lever4 Shutter button5 Indicator lamp6 n button7 Monitor8 R button (record movies)9 q button (sw

30EN ● The default settings of the function are highlighted in . ● For the operation method, refer to “Using the setup menu” (p. 29). z Camera Menu 1

31EN Selecting the focusing area Selecting the focusing area zz [AF Mode] [AF Mode]Submenu 2 ApplicationFace/iESPThe camera focuses automatically. (I

32EN Shooting at higher magnifi cations Shooting at higher magnifi cations than optical zoom than optical zoom zz [Digital Zoom] [Digital Zoom]Submenu

33EN Viewing the image immediately Viewing the image immediately after shooting after shooting zz [Rec View] [Rec View]Submenu 2 ApplicationOffThe im

34EN Shooting larger pictures than when using optical zoom with low Shooting larger pictures than when using optical zoom with low degrading of image

35EN A Movie Menu Selecting the image size for Selecting the image size for movies movies AA [Image Size] [Image Size]Submenu 2 Application1080p 720p

36EN q Playback Menu Playing back images automatically Playing back images automatically qq [Slideshow] [Slideshow]Submenu 2 Submenu 3 ApplicationBGM

37EN1 Use HI to select an image.2 Aim the microphone toward the sound source.Microphone3 Press the A button. ● Recording starts. ● The camera adds (re

38ENRetouching red eyes in fl ash Retouching red eyes in fl ash shooting shooting qq [Redeye Fix] [Redeye Fix]Submenu 1 Submenu 2Edit Redeye Fix1 Use HI

39EN3 Repeat Step 2 to select the images to be erased, and then press the  button to erase the selected images.4 Use FG to select [Yes], and press th

4EN Inserting and removing the battery and card (commercially available)1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 to open the battery/card cover.21Battery/card cover loc

40ENConnecting to Smartphone Connecting to Smartphone qq [FlashAir] [FlashAir] ● Using the FlashAir (with Wireless LAN function) card (commercially av

41EN ● When using an Eye-Fi card, read the Eye-Fi card instruction manual carefully, and comply with the instructions. ● This camera does not support

42ENSelecting the camera sound and Selecting the camera sound and its volume its volume dd [Sound Settings] [Sound Settings]Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Applic

43ENSubmenu 2 ApplicationResetThis resets the sequential number for the folder name and fi le name whenever a new card is inserted.*1 This is useful wh

44EN 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

45ENConnect to the TV video input jack (yellow) and audio input jack (white).Connect to the HDMI connector on the TV.HDMI micro connector (type D)HDMI

46EN Saving battery power between Saving battery power between shots shots dd [Power Save] [Power Save]Submenu 2 ApplicationOff Cancels [Power Save].

47EN d Settings Menu 3 Choosing home and alternate time Choosing home and alternate time zones zones dd [World Time] [World Time] ● You will not be a

48EN Connecting with a computerWhen [USB Connection] is set to [Auto], connect the camera and the computer, select [Storage] or [MTP] at the screen fo

49EN Installing the PC software and registering userWindowsWindows1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.Windows XP ● A “Setup” dialog will be dis

5EN4 Follow Steps 1 and 2 to close the battery/card cover.21 When using the camera, be sure to close and lock the battery/card cover. Charging the b

50ENOLYMPUS Viewer 3Operating SystemWindows XP SP3Windows Vista SP2Windows 7 SP1Windows 8ProcessorPentium 4 1.3 GHz or better (Core 2 Duo 2.13 GHz or

51ENOLYMPUS Viewer 3Operating SystemMac OS X v10.5–v10.8ProcessorIntel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or better (Core 2 Duo 2 GHz or better required for movies

52ENDirect printing (PictBridge)By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images directly without using a computer.To

53ENChanging the printer’s settings for printing [Custom Print]1 Display the image to be printed on the monitor. ● “Viewing images” (p. 18)2 Turn on t

54EN7 Use HI to select an image.8 Press F to make a print reservation for the current image. Press G to make the detailed printer settings for the cur

55EN11 Use FG to select [Print], and press the A button. ● Printing starts. ● When [Option Set] is selected in [All Print] mode, [Print Info] screen i

56ENReserving one print each of all images on the card [U]1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 55).2 Use FG to select [U], and press the A button.3 Fo

57ENResetting the print reservation data for selected images1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 55).2 Use FG to select [<], and press the A button

58ENUsage 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

59ENMonitorMonitor“Diffi cult to see”. ● Condensation may have occurred. Turn off the power, and wait for the camera body to become acclimated to the s

6ENWhen to charge the batteriesWhen to charge the batteriesCharge the battery when the error message shown below appears.Battery EmptyError messageFla

60EN Error message ● When one of the messages below is displayed on the monitor, check the corrective action.Error message Corrective actionCard Error

61ENError message Corrective actionJammedPrinter problemRemove the jammed paper.Settings Changed*3Printer problemReturn to the status where the printe

62ENShooting tipsWhen you are unsure of how to take a picture that you envision, refer to the information below. Focusing“Focusing on the subject” ● T

63ENCamera shake“Taking pictures without camera shake” ● Taking pictures using [Image Stabilizer] (p. 32)The image pickup device*1 shifts to correct f

64ENColor hue“Taking pictures with colors at the same shade as they appear” ● Taking pictures by selecting white balance (p. 25)Best results in most e

65EN List of settings available in each shooting modeFor details on , refer to “List of  settings” (p. 66).For details on shaded areas, refer to “Li

66EN List of  settingsBFiGMCNRSXZoomRRRRRRR–RRFlash*1–––*1 *1 *1 *1––Self-timer*1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1Exposure compensation––––––––––White bala

67ENVdqUthZoomRRRRRRFlash*1–*1–––Self-timer*1 *1 *1RR*1Exposure compensation––––––White balance – – – – – –ISO sensitivity – – – – – –Drive – – – – –

68EN List of P settingsPop Art Pin Hole Fish Eye Soft Focus Punk SparkleExposure compensationRR–RRRWhite balanceRR–R–RWatercolor Refl ection MiniatureF

69ENAppendixCamera careExterior • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe

7EN 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

70EN Using your charger and USB-AC adapter abroad • The charger and USB-AC adapter can be used in most home electrical sources within the range of 100

71ENChecking the image saving locationChecking the image saving locationThe memory indicator shows whether the internal memory or card is being used d

72EN Number of storable pictures (still images)/Recording length (movies) in the internal Number of storable pictures (still images)/Recording length

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

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

75ENDimensions : 107.9 mm (W) × 69.7 mm (H) × 39.9 mm (D)(4.2 × 2.7 × 1.6 in.) (excluding protrusions)Weight : 227 g (8.0 oz) (including battery and c

76ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-S

77EN • Keep young children, infants, and animals such as pets away from the camera. • Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young childr

78EN • The camera may malfunction if it is used in a location where it is subject to a magnetic/electromagnetic fi eld, radio waves, or high voltage, s

79EN • Using an exhausted battery may cause the camera to turn off without displaying the battery level warning. • The Olympus lithium ion battery is

8ENLearning 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 cam

80ENWarningWarningUnauthorized photographing or use of copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws. Olympus assumes no responsibility f

81ENThe customer is liable and shall pay for shipment of the Products to the Olympus Service Center.Olympus shall not be obligated to perform preventi

82ENRepresentations and warranties made by any person, including but not limited to dealers, representatives, salespersons, or agents of Olympus, whic

83ENProvisions of warranty1 If this product proves to be defective, although it has been used properly (in accordance with the written Handling Care

84ENFor customers in AsiaFor customers in AsiaProvisions of warranty1 lf this product proves to be defective, although it has been used properly (in

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9EN4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.Press halfwayPF3.4F3.41/4001/400PPAF target markShutter speedAperture value ● The camera was unab