Olympus XZ-1 User Manual

Instruction ManualXZ-1DIGITAL CAMERA● Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these

10EN 1 Flash ... p. 37, 43, 48 2 Hot shoe ... p. 8

11ENMonitorShooting mode displayShooting mode display1/1001/100 F5.0F5.0 +2.0+2.0LNAFAFP01:02:0301:02:03h-2.0-2.0OFFOFFONONRCRC4:3AUTOISOAUTOISOAUTOWB

12ENPlayback mode displayPlayback mode displayNormal display Detailed displayPRRGGBB’11/02/26’11/02/261/1001/100 F1.8F1.8+2.0+2.0 ISO400ISO400A±0A±0G±

13ENPreparing the CameraPreparing the CameraAttaching the camera strap and lens cap12345Repeat for the second eyelet.● Pull the strap tight so that i

14EN Insert the battery as shown, with the B terminal toward the battery lock knob. Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) may produce heat

15ENWindowsWindows1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.Windows XPA “Setup” dialog will be displayed.Windows Vista/Windows 7An Autorun dialog wi

16EN4 Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2 and [ib] computer software.Check the system requirements before beginning installation.Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” or

17EN2 Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2.Check the system requirements before beginning installation.Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” button and follow the on-scre

18EN The battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Before use, be sure to charge the battery until the indicator lamp turns off (up to 3

19EN3 Press I to save the setting for [Y].YMD Time2011Y/M/D..-- -- 㧦-- --XCancel4 As in Steps 2 and 3, use FGHI to set [M] (month), [D] (day), [Time]

2ENStep 1Checking the contents of the boxStep 2Preparing the Camera“Preparing the Camera” (p. 13)Step 3Shooting and Playing Back Images“Shooting, View

20ENShooting, Viewing, and ErasingShooting, Viewing, and ErasingShooting with the optimum aperture value and shutter speed [Program Auto]In this mode,

21EN4 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

22ENUsing zoomUse the zoom lever to frame the subject.Zoom out (W) Zoom in (T)1/1001/100 F5.0F5.0 +2.0+2.0LNAFAFP01:02:0301:02:03h-2.0-2.0ONON4:3AUTOI

23ENChanging the shooting information displayThe display of the screen information can be changed to best match the situation, for example, the need f

24ENTo play sound recordingsTo play sound recordingsTo play sound recorded with an image, select the image and press A. A H icon appears on images wit

25ENOperations during pausing playbackOperations during pausing playbackDuring pause00:14/00:3400:14/00:34CueingPress F to display the fi rst frame and

26ENIndex view and close-up viewIndex view enables quick selection of a desired image. Close-up view (up to 10× magnifi cation) allows checking of imag

27ENViewing a series of imagesOnly the fi rst image in each series shot with the following functions is displayed.[Sequential], [High-Speed1], [High-Sp

28ENUsing Shooting ModesUsing Shooting ModesTo change the shooting modeTo change the shooting mode The shooting mode (A, P, A, S, M, C, h, SCN, ART)

29EN4 Press the shutter button to take a picture.To clear the live guide from the display, press the m button. YN+RAW is automatically selected when

3ENCamera SettingsUsing the Direct Buttons Using the Direct Buttons Frequently used functions can be accessed using the direct buttons.Zoom lever (p.

30ENChoosing aperture and shutter speed (M Manual Shooting)In mode M, you choose both the aperture and the shutter speed. At a speed of BULB, the shut

31ENOption Applicationa e-Portrait/B Portrait/F Landscape/G Night Scene*1/M Night+Portrait/C Sport/N Indoor/R Self Portrait/S Sunset*1/X Fireworks*1

32ENTo take underwater photosTo take underwater photosSelect [b Underwater Wide] or [c Underwater Macro]. Use a waterproof case when shooting underwa

33EN4 Repeat Step 3 to take a third shot.After the third shot is taken, the camera automatically processes the shots and the combined panorama image i

34ENTaking pictures using [PC]Taking pictures using [PC]1 Use FGHI to select a pan direction.2 Press the shutter button to take the fi rst shot, and t

35ENShooting mode OptionArt Filter[ Pop Art\ Soft Focus] Grainy Film@ Pin Hole; Diorama: Dramatic Tone In [Art Filter], the optimum shooting set

36EN The default settings of the function are highlighted in .Choosing a focus mode/shooting close-upsChoose how the camera focuses. Choose a macro m

37ENChoosing a focus targetPosition the AF target mark to focus on subjects that are not at the center of the frame.1 Press H (P) to view the AF targe

38ENSequential shooting/using the self timerThe camera takes photos while the shutter button is pressed all the way down. Alternatively, the self-time

39ENSelecting the ISO sensitivity1 Press A to display the live control and use FG to highlight ISO sensitivity.PAUTOISOAUTOISOF5.0F5.0 +2.0+2.01/1001/

4ENWheel controllerWheel controllerF (up) /F (exposure compensation) button (p. 38)G (down) /jY (sequential shooting/Self-timer) button (p. 38) /D but

40ENAdjusting to a natural color scheme (white balance)For more natural coloring, choose a white balance option suited to the scene.1 Press A to displ

41ENChoosing the aspect ratioChoose the aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) for new photographs. Choose from [4:3] (standard), [16:9], [3:2], or [

42ENImage size and recording optionsImage size and recording optionsJPEG modes combine image size (Y, X, and W) and compression ratio (F and N).Image

43ENAdjusting fl ash output Flash output can be adjusted if you fi nd that your subject to appears overexposed, or is underexposed even though the expos

44ENUsing the neutral density (ND) fi lterUse the camera’s built-in neutral density fi lter to reduce the amount of light entering the camera for slower

45ENFor information on using the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p. 6).Menus for Shooting FunctionsMenus for Shooting Functions The default settings of

46ENImage processing optionsImage processing optionsHighlight an option in the shooting menu and press I to make adjustments to individual settings.Su

47ENFor information on using the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p. 6).White balance compensationWhite balance compensationWhite balance compensation ca

48ENAdjusting fl ash settings [Flash Settings]Adjusting fl ash settings [Flash Settings]z (Camera menu) X Flash SettingsSubmenu 2 Submenu 3 Application#

49ENFor information on using the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p. 6).Shooting at higher magnifi cations than Shooting at higher magnifi cations than opt

5ENUsing the Live ControlUsing the Live ControlTo display the live control, press A during shooting. The live control can be used to adjust shooting f

50ENUsing the AF illuminator to focus on Using the AF illuminator to focus on poorly-lit subjects [AF Illuminat.]poorly-lit subjects [AF Illuminat.]z

51ENFor information on using the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p. 6).Panorama options [Panorama]Panorama options [Panorama]z (Camera menu) X PanoramaS

52ENMenus for Playback, Editing, and Printing FunctionsMenus for Playback, Editing, and Printing FunctionsPlaying back pictures automatically Playing

53ENFor information on using the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p. 6).[JPEG Edit][JPEG Edit]Choose from the following options:Submenu 2 ApplicationShad

54ENAdjusting vividness [Saturation]Adjusting vividness [Saturation]1 Select an image using HI and press A.2 Use FG to choose the amount of saturatio

55ENFor information on using the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p. 6).Saving print settings to the image data Saving print settings to the image data [

56ENProtecting images [Protecting images [??]]q (Playback menu) X ? Protected images cannot be erased by [Erase] (p. 25, 55), [Sel. Image], or [All E

57ENFor information on using the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p. 6).Menus for Other Camera SettingsMenus for Other Camera SettingsSaving custom setti

58ENSelecting a method for connecting the Selecting a method for connecting the camera to other devices camera to other devices [USB Connection][USB C

59ENFor information on using the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p. 6).Resetting fi le numbering [File Name]Resetting fi le numbering [File Name]x (Setup

6EN1 Press the m button.The menus are displayed.Reset Photo ModePicture Mode WBXWSettingsFlash SettingsBracket SettingsDigital ZoomImage StabilizerNat

60ENViewing images on a TV [TV Out]Viewing images on a TV [TV Out]x (Setup menu) X TV Out Different countries and regions use different video signal

61ENFor information on using the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p. 6).Using an HDMI cable1 Match the camera digital signal format ([480p/576p]/[720p]/[

62ENUsing a remote controlUsing a remote control1 Select [On] for [HDMI Control] and turn the camera off.2 Connect the camera to the TV using an HDMI

63ENFor information on using the menus, see “Using the Menus” (p. 6).Switching between home and travel destination time zones [World Time]Switching be

64ENPrintingPrintingDirect printing (PictBridge*1)By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images directly without u

65ENTo exit printingTo exit printingAfter a selected image is displayed on the screen, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.Exit Print

66EN4 Use FG to highlight the [Borderless] or [Pics/Sheet] settings, and press A.Submenu 4 ApplicationOff/On*1The image is printed with a border aroun

67ENTo crop an image [To crop an image [PP]]1 Use the zoom lever to select the size of the cropping frame, use FGHI to move the frame, and then press

68ENPrint 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

69EN4 Use HI to select the image for print reservation. Use FG to select the quantity. Press A.SetBackNoTimeDateX5 Use FG to highlight a [X] (date pri

7ENMenu IndexMenus for Shooting Functions ISO ...p. 39Picture mode ...p. 39White balance

70ENResetting the print reservation data for selected images1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 68).2 Use FG to highlight [<] and press A.3 Use F

71ENUsage 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,

72ENDate and time functionDate and time function“Date and time settings return to the default setting”.If the batteries are removed and left out of th

73ENError message Corrective actionJammedPrinter problemRemove the jammed paper.Settings Changed *3Printer problemReturn to the status where the print

74ENObject 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

75ENColor hue“Taking pictures with colors at the same shade as they appear”Taking pictures by selecting white balance (p. 40, 46)Best results in most

76ENAppendixAppendixCamera careExteriorWipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well.

77ENConnecting the camera to a computerThe battery can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer.Using an optional USB-AC adapterAn F-3AC USB-

78ENUsing 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

79ENNumber of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recor

8ENMenus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Custom Mode Setup ...p. 57Memory Format/Format ...p. 57Backup...

80ENUsing an electronic view fi nder (sold separately)An electronic view fi nder (sold separately: VF-2) can be used as a shooting display. This is conv

81ENFlash control can only be performed by manually setting the fl ash to the ISO sensitivity and aperture values selected with the camera. Flash brigh

82ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-S

83ENNever 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

84ENNever drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations.When mounted on a tripod, adjust the position of the camera with the tripod hea

85ENCopyright NoticeCopyright NoticeAll rights reserved. No part of these written materials or this software may be reproduced or used in any form or

86ENOlympus, at its sole discretion, will repair, replace, or adjust the defective Product, provided that Olympus investigation and factory inspection

87ENThis 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

88ENProvisions of Guarantee1 “OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP., Shinjuku Monolith, 2-3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan grants a one year Wo

89ENAny 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

9ENNames of PartsNames of PartsCamera unit 1 Strap eyelet...p. 13 2 Connector cover ...

90ENThe software in this camera may include third party software. Any third party software is subject to the terms and conditions, imposed by the owne

91ENSPECIFICATIONSCameraCameraProduct type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)Recording systemStill pictures : Digital recording, JPEG (in

92ENLithium ion battery (LI-50B)Lithium ion battery (LI-50B)Product type : Lithium ion rechargeable batteryStandard voltage : DC 3.6 VStandard capacit

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