Olympus VG-120 User Manual

Instruction ManualVG-140/D-715VG-140/D-715VG-130/D-710VG-130/D-710VG-120/D-705VG-120/D-705DIGITAL CAMERA● Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital

10ENMonitorShooting mode displayShooting mode display1/100 F2.8F2.8PP1/100zzPP0.00.0AUTOWBAUTOWBAUTOISOAUTOISODATE0:340:34VGA##1 2345678910141516 12 1

11ENPlayback mode displayPlayback mode displayNormal display●1 Battery check ... p. 162 Print reservation/number of prints ...

12ENPreparing the CameraPreparing the CameraInserting the battery and the SD/SDHC memory card (sold separately) Always use SD/SDHC memory cards with

13ENTo remove the SD/SDHC memory cardTo remove the SD/SDHC memory card1 2 Press the card in until it clicks and comes out slightly, then grab the car

14EN2 Follow the on-screen instructions on your computer. If nothing is displayed on the camera screen even after connecting the camera to the compu

15ENMacintoshMacintosh1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.Double-click the CD (OLYMPUS Setup) icon on the desktop.Double-click the “Setup” ico

16ENCharging the battery with the supplied USB-AC adapter The included F-2AC USB-AC adapter (hereafter referred to as USB-AC adapter) differs dependi

17ENOperation guideOperation guides displayed at the bottom of the screen indicate that the m button, Q button, or zoom buttons should be used.MENUOKS

18EN3 Press I to save the setting for [Y].:..2011XY/M/DMENUY M D TimeCancel-- -- ------4 As in Steps 2 and 3, use FGHI and the Q button to set [M] (m

19ENShooting, Viewing, and ErasingShooting, Viewing, and ErasingShooting with the optimum aperture value and shutter speed [Program Auto]In this mode,

2ENStep 1Other accessories not shown: warranty cardContents may vary depending on purchase location.Checking the contents of the boxLI-70B Lithium Ion

20EN3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject.When the camera focuses on the subject, the exposure is locked (shutter speed and

21ENUsing the zoomPressing the zoom buttons adjusts the shooting range.Pressing the wide (W) buttonPressing the telephoto (T) button44PP0.00.0AUTOWBAU

22ENChanging the shooting information displayThe display of the screen information can be changed to best match the situation, for example, the need f

23ENTo play back moviesTo play back moviesSelect a movie, and press the Q button.12:30’11/02/26’11/02/26 12:304/304/30OKMovie PlayMovie PlayMovieOpera

24ENErasing images during playback (Single image erase)1 Display the image you want to erase and press G (D).OKEraseCancelCancelEraseSetMENUCancel2 P

25ENTo select an image in index viewTo select an image in index viewUse FGHI to select an image, and press the Q button to display the selected image

26ENUsing Shooting ModesUsing Shooting ModesTo change the shooting modeTo change the shooting mode The shooting mode (P, M, N, s, P, ~) can be change

27EN2 Press G to go to the submenu.44PortraitPortrait14M3 Use HI to select the best shooting mode for the scene, and press the Q button.44##14MIcon in

28ENShooting with special effects (P mode)Add an artistic effect to your photo by selecting the desired magic fi lter.1 Set the shooting mode to P.44M

29EN3 Press the shutter button to take the fi rst frame, and then compose the second shot.1 212MENUExitOKSetBefore fi rst shotAfter fi rst shotAfter the

3ENMENUCamera SettingsUsing the Direct Buttons Using the Direct Buttons Frequently used functions can be accessed using the direct buttons.Arrow padH

30EN “Using the Menu” (p. 4) The default settings of the function are highlighted in .Using the fl ashThe fl ash functions can be selected to best mat

31ENUsing the self-timerAfter the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a short delay.1 Select the self-timer option

32ENAdjusting to a natural color scheme (White balance)For more natural coloring, choose a white balance option suited to the scene.1 Select the whit

33ENSequential shooting (Drive)Pictures are taken sequentially while the shutter button is held down.1 Select the drive option in the shooting functi

34ENFor information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4).Menus for Shooting FunctionsMenus for Shooting Functions The default settings of

35ENFor information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4).Selecting the image quality for movies Selecting the image quality for movies [Ima

36ENFor information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4).Shooting at higher magnifi cations than Shooting at higher magnifi cations than opti

37ENFor information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4).Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide]Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide]p (Shooting

38ENFor information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4).Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing FunctionsMenus for Playback, Editing, an

39ENFor information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4).Retouching images [Perfect Fix]Retouching images [Perfect Fix]q (Playback menu) X

4ENUsing the MenuUsing the MenuUse the menu to change camera settings such as the shooting mode. There may be menus that are unavailable depending on

40ENFor information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4).3 Repeat Step 2 to select the images to be erased, and then press the m button to

41ENFor information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4).Menus for Other Camera SettingsMenus for Other Camera SettingsErasing data complet

42ENFor information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Even if a computer has USB ports, proper operation is not guaranteed in the foll

43ENFor information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4).Selecting the camera sound and its Selecting the camera sound and its volume [Soun

44ENFor information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4).Selecting a video signal system to match your TV [Video Out]Selecting a video sign

45ENFor information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4).Saving battery power between shots Saving battery power between shots [Power Save]

46ENFor information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4).Switching between home and travel destination time zones [World Time]Switching bet

47ENPrintingPrintingDirect printing (PictBridge*1)By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images directly without u

48ENTo exit printingTo exit printingAfter a selected image is displayed on the screen, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.OKPrintExi

49EN4 Use FG to select the [Borderless] or [Pics/Sheet] settings, and press the Q button.Submenu 4 ApplicationOff/On*1The image is printed with a bord

5EN1 Press the m button.The setup menu is displayed.MENUOKSetExitDigital Zoom OffAF Illuminat. OnAF Mode Face/iESP1212Icon Guide OnCompression NormalI

50ENTo crop an image [To crop an image [PP]]1 Use the zoom buttons to select the size of the cropping frame, use FGHI to move the frame, and then pre

51ENPrint Reservations (DPOF *1)In print reservations, the number of prints and date imprint option are saved in the image on the card. This enables e

52EN4 Use HI to select the image for print reservation. Use FG to select the quantity. Press the Q button.MENUOKXDateTimeSetBackNoNo5 Use FG to select

53ENResetting the print reservation data for selected images1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 51).2 Use FG to select [<], and press the Q butto

54ENUsage 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,

55ENMiscellaneousMiscellaneous“The camera makes a noise when taking pictures”.The camera may activate the lens and make a noise even if no operation i

56ENError message Corrective actionCannot Print*4Problem with selected imageUse a computer to print.*1 Before erasing important images, download them

57ENObject with no vertical lines*1*1 It is also effective to compose the shot by holding the camera vertically to focus, and then returning to the h

58ENColor hue“Taking pictures with colors at the same shade as they appear”Taking pictures by selecting white balance (p. 32)Best results in most envi

59ENAppendixAppendixCamera careExteriorWipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well.

6ENMenu IndexMenus for Shooting Functions 1 Shooting modeP (Program Auto) ...p. 19M (iAUTO) ...p. 26N (DIS Mode) ...

60ENThe included USB-AC adapter is designed to be used only with this camera. Other cameras cannot be charged with this USB-AC adapter.Do not use with

61ENUsing a new cardUsing a new cardCards must be formatted with this camera before fi rst use or after being used with other cameras or computers. [Me

62ENNumber of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recor

63ENMoviesMoviesImage Size Frame RateContinuous recording lengthInternal memory SD/SDHC memory card (1 GB)With sound Without sound With sound Without

64ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-S

65ENNever hold or operate the camera with wet hands.Do not leave the camera in places where it may be subject to extremely high temperatures.Doing so

66ENNever drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations.When attaching the camera to or removing it from a tripod, rotate the tripod sc

67ENWarningWarningUnauthorized photographing or use of copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws. Olympus assumes no responsibility f

68ENOlympus, at its sole discretion, will repair, replace, or adjust the defective Product, provided that Olympus investigation and factory inspection

69ENThis limited warranty is exclusively for the benefi t of the original customer and cannot be transferred or assigned.WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEE

7ENMenus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions 1 r (Settings 1)Memory Format/Format ... p. 41Backup ...

70ENProvisions of Guarantee1 “OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP., Shinjuku Monolith, 2-3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan grants a one year Wo

71ENAny defect that occurs due to mishandling (such as an operation performed that is not mentioned in the Handling Care or other sections of the inst

72ENThe software in this camera may include third party software. Any third party software is subject to the terms and conditions, imposed by the owne

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

74ENLithium ion battery (LI-70B)Lithium ion battery (LI-70B)Product type : Lithium ion rechargeable batteryStandard voltage : DC 3.6 VStandard capacit

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8ENNames of PartsNames of PartsCamera unit312476589101 Multi-connector ... p. 14, 16, 44, 472 Connector cover ... p. 14,

9EN32481567910111 n button ... p. 17, 192 Shutter button ..... p. 203 Monitor ...... p. 19, 544 Zoom buttons ....