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Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to
use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy
optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future reference.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera
before taking important photographs.
The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced
during the development stages and may differ from the actual product.
Instruction Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
TG-860
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Instruction 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

Page 2 - Unpack the box contents

10ENUsing basic functions Taking photographs1 Press the n button to turn on the camera.When the camera is turned on, the monitor will turn on.2 Set th

Page 3 - Using the monitor

100EN Number of storable pictures (still images)/Recording length (movies) in the internal memory and cards The fi gures for the number of storable st

Page 4 - Names of parts

101EN MoviesImage SizeRecording lengthInternal memorySD/SDHC/SDXC card (4GB)With soundWithout soundWith soundWithout soundc 1920×1080*19 sec. 9 sec. 1

Page 5 - Preparations for shooting

102ENUsing separately sold accessories Using a dedicated underwater strobeTo use a dedicated underwater strobe, prepare an underwater case, a fiber-op

Page 6 - To remove the card

103EN Important information about water and shock resistant featuresWater resistance: The waterproof feature is warranted*1 to operate at depths up to

Page 7 - Charging the battery

104ENAfter Use:• Be sure to wipe off any excess water or debris after using the camera under water.• After the camera is used under seawater, immers

Page 8 - When to charge the batteries

105EN List of settings available in each shooting modeFor details on O, \, or R, refer to “List of O settings” (P. 106), “List of \ settings” (P. 108)

Page 9 - Y M D Time

106EN List of O settings BeF1GUC2`X_Picture Mode―――R――――――――Flash*1 *1 ―R*1 ― *1 *1 *1 ――*1Exposure Comp.―――R――――――――White balance―――R――――――――ISO―――R

Page 10 - F5.7F5.71/4001/400

107EN^g]\[AEPicture Mode―――――――Flash*1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 ―Exposure Comp.――RRRR―White balance――*1 *1 *1 *1 ―ISO―――――――o/Y*1 *1R*1 *1 *1 *1Image size (stil

Page 11 - ’15/02/01 12:30

108EN List of \ settingsPop ArtSoft FocusPale&Light ColorGrainy FilmPin HoleDioramaDramatic TonePicture Mode―― ― ―― ― ―FlashRR R RR R RExposure Co

Page 12 - 100-0004100-0004

109EN List of R settings3eE]Picture Mode―――――Flash*1 *1 *1 ― *1Exposure Comp.――――RWhite balance――――*1ISO―――――o/Y*1 *1 *1 *1 *1Image size (still image

Page 13 - 00:12/00:3400:12/00:34

11EN Difficulty of seeing the screen (monitor boost)When the screen is difficult to see in bright environment, press and hold A until the screen becom

Page 14 - 00:14/00:3400:14/ 00:34

110ENWARNING!TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER DISASSEMBLE, EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.

Page 15 - ’15/02/01’15/02/01

111EN • Never leave the camera on or near electromagnetic devices.This may cause overheating, burning, or exploding. • Do not connect terminals with a

Page 16 - Monitor display

112EN Using the wireless LAN function Using the wireless LAN function • Turn off the camera in hospitals and other locations where medical equipment i

Page 17

113EN • When storing the battery for a long period, select a cool location for storage. • This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery. Use the sp

Page 18 - Playback mode display

114ENMonitorMonitor • Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may become vague, resulting in a playback mode failure or damage to the mo

Page 19 - Switching the

115ENFCC CautionFCC CautionChanges or modifi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to

Page 20 - Selecting shooting mode

116ENWHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTYExcluded from this limited warranty and not warranted by Olympus in any fashion, either express, impl

Page 21 - a (Super Macro mode)

117ENWHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDEDThe customer must contact the designated Olympus Consumer Support Team for your region to coordinate the submiss

Page 22 - O (scene mode)

118ENProvisions of warrantyIn the unlikely event that your product proves to be defective, although it has been used properly (in accordance with the

Page 23 - Portrait

119ENb. Any defect that occurs due to repair, modifi cation, cleaning, etc. performed by anyone other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service st

Page 24 - 0:00:340:00:34

12EN Close-up playback• In single-frame playback, press the zoom lever to the T side to zoom in up to 10×; press the W side to zoom out. Press the A

Page 25 - \ (art filters)

120ENTrademarksTrademarks • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. • SDXC

Page 26 - [ (Sportcam mode)

121ENSpecificationsCameraProduct type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)Recording systemStill pictures : Digital recording, JPEG (in accor

Page 27 - 60p Movie

122ENWi-Fi standard : IEEE802.11b/g/nGPSReception frequency: 1575.42 MHz (GPS/ Quasi-Zenith Satellites System)1598.0625 MHz to 1605.3750 MHz (GLONASS)

Page 28 - Self Portrait

OLYMPUS (Thailand) CO., LTD.23/112 Sorachai Building ,27th Floor,Soi Sukhumvit 63 (Ekamai)Sukhumvit road Klongton Nua,Wattana , Bangkok 10110 Thailand

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WC823201date of issue 2014.12.

Page 30 - p (Panorama mode)

13EN Recording movies1 Press the R (movie) button to start recording.• The movie is shot in the set shooting mode. Note that the shooting mode effect

Page 31 - MANUALMANUAL

14ENFast forwardPress I (arrow pad) to fast forward. Press I (arrow pad) again to increase the fast forward speed.RewindPress H (arrow pad) to rewind.

Page 32 - 10.010.0

15EN Playing back panorama and grouped images Playing back panorama imagesPanorama images that were combined together using [Auto] or [Manual] can be

Page 33 - Flash Auto

16ENMonitor displayShooting screen displays0.00.0AUTOWBAUTOWBAUTOISOAUTOISOSCNSCN0:00:340:00:34zzDate44NORM16M4:3GF5.7F5.71/1001/1001 2 3 478910111213

Page 34 - Single/Sequential

17ENNo.Name Normal Detailed No info.1Shooting modeRR–2Connection to SmartphoneRRR3LatitudeRR–4LongitudeRR–5Sub modeRR–6Picture ModeRR–7FlashRR–8Exposu

Page 35 - Self timer

18ENPlayback mode display• Normal12:30’15/02/01’1 5/02/01 12:3010104/304/3098222323 64 5Still image• Detailed100-0004100-00044/302.02.01/10001/1000460

Page 36 - MENUMENU

19EN• No information232Switching the displaysThe displays change in the order of Normal → Detailed → No info. each time F (arrow pad) is pressed.No.Na

Page 37

2ENUnpack the box contentsThe following items are included with the camera.If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchas

Page 38

20ENShooting using basic functions Using the shooting modes Selecting shooting modeTurn the mode dial to set the shooting mode to the indicator. • Aft

Page 39

21ENShooting mode Sub modep (Panorama mode)Auto/ManualP. 30R (Self Portrait mode)3 Self Portrait/e e-Portrait/ Hand-Held Starlight/E Backlight HDR/]

Page 40

22ENO (scene mode)Only by selecting a sub mode according to the subject or the scene, you can shoot with an proper setting.Sub mode ApplicationBPortr

Page 41 - Setup menu

23EN1 Rotate the mode dial to O.2 Use HI (arrow pad) to select a sub mode and press the A button at the end.MENUMENU16M4:3Portrait1080• Press the A bu

Page 42 - Using the setup menu

24EN4 Use FG (arrow pad) to highlight an option and press A to select.Frame Sets the number of frames to be shot between 1 and 99 frames.Start Waiting

Page 43 - Camera Menu 1

25EN \ (art filters)You can shoot with color and effect like posters and paintings.Sub mode ApplicationPop ArtEnhances the color and atmosphere of an

Page 44

26EN [ (Sportcam mode)By selecting a sub mode, you can shoot various wide-angle movies and a series of pictures (sequential or interval shooting).Sub

Page 45

27EN1 Rotate the mode dial to [.2 Use H (arrow pad) to select a sub mode 1, and use G to move to the sub mode 2. Use HI (arrow pad) to select an item

Page 46 - Camera Menu 2

28ENR (Self Portrait mode)By selecting a sub mode according to the subject or the scene, you can shoot yourself with a proper setting.Sub mode Applic

Page 47

29EN4 Hold the camera with the lens facing toward you.• You can hold the camera upside down with your right hand only. Be sure to pass your wrist thr

Page 48

3EN Attaching the camera strap• Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.Using the monitorYou can adjust the angle of the monitor.

Page 49 - [Super-Res Zoom]

30EN p (Panorama mode)You can shoot and combine multiple images to create an image with a wide angle of view (panoramic image).1 Rotate the mode dial

Page 50 - Movie Menu

31ENTaking pictures with [Manual]1 Use FGHI (arrow pad) to specify at which edge the next picture is to be connected, and then press the A button.2 P

Page 51 - Playback Menu

32EN Using the zoomPressing the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range.PP0.00.0AUTOWBAUTOWBAUTOISOAUTOISO16M10.010.044NORM0:00:340:00:344:3W sideZoom b

Page 52 - Cropping image q [P]

33ENUsing shooting options (Set by direct button)Frequently used functions are assigned to IFG (arrow pad). Just by pressing the button, you can selec

Page 53 - To play sound recordings

34EN• When [Remote Flash] (P. 46) is set to [Off], [#RC] and [#SLV] cannot be selected.• Some items are not available in some shooting modes. Single

Page 54 - In-Movie Image Capture Back

35EN Self timerSets the time after the shutter button is pressed until the picture is taken.1 Press the jY button to display the direct menu.2 Select

Page 55

36ENUsing shooting options (Set by function menu)Some items are not available in some shooting modes. g “List of settings available in each shooting

Page 56 - Erase/Cancel

37EN• The default settings of the function are highlighted in . Picture Mode Sets the processing options.hVivid Produces vivid colors.iNatural Prod

Page 57 - Protecting images q [R]

38EN Flash Sets the flash firing method._Flash AutoThe flash fires automatically in low-light or backlight conditions.! RedeyePre-flashes are emitted

Page 58 - d Settings Menu 1

39EN ISO sensitivity Sets the ISO sensitivity.lISO AutoThe camera automatically sets the sensitivity with priority on image quality.mHigh ISO AutoThe

Page 59

4ENNames of parts1 Battery/card compartment/connector cover lock2 Battery/card compartment/connector cover3 Battery/card compartment/connector cover l

Page 60 - d Settings Menu 2

40EN Aspect Sets the horizontal-to-vertical ratio of images.4:3Change the horizontal-to-vertical ratio when taking pictures.P16:9Q3:21:1 Image size

Page 61

41ENUsing the setup menu functions Setup menuMENUCamera Menu 1 BackResetResetWi-Fi StartWi-Fi StartOffCompressionShadow AdjustAF ModeDigital ZoomNorma

Page 62

42EN 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

Page 63 - d Settings Menu 3

43EN43ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 42).• The default settings of the function are highlighted in .z Camera Menu 1 Restoring the shootin

Page 64

44EN44ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 42). Brightening the subject against backlight z [Shadow Adjust]Submenu 2 ApplicationAuto Automatically

Page 65

45EN45ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 42). Selecting the method for measuring the brightness z [ESP/n]Submenu 2 ApplicationESPShoots to obtai

Page 66

46EN46ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 42).z Camera Menu 2 Reducing the blur caused by the camera shake when shootingz [Image Stabilizer]Subm

Page 67 - (OI.Share)

47EN47ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 42). Using the assist lamp for shooting a dark subject z [AF Illuminat.]Submenu 2 ApplicationOff The AF

Page 68 - End Wi-Fi

48EN48ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 42).Automatically rotating images shot with the camera in a vertical position during playback z [Pic Or

Page 69 - [Share Order] (P. 57)

49EN49ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 42). Shooting larger pictures than when using optical zoom with low degrading of image quality z [Super

Page 70

5ENPreparations for shooting Inserting and removing the battery and card1 Follow Steps 1, 2 and 3 to open the battery/card compartment/connector cover

Page 71 - Changing password

50EN50ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 42). A Movie Menu Reducing the blur caused by the camera shake when shootingA [IS Movie Mode]Submenu 2

Page 72 - Cancelling a share order

51EN51ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 42). q Playback Menu Playing back pictures automatically q [Slideshow]Submenu 2 Submenu 3 ApplicationBG

Page 73 - Using GPS function

52EN52ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 42). Changing the image size q [Q]This saves a high-resolution image as a separate image with a smaller

Page 74

53EN53ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 42). Adding sound to still images q [R]Submenu 1 Submenu 2EditR1 Use HI (arrow pad) to select an image.

Page 75 - Select [On] and press A

54EN54ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 42). Rotating images q [y]Submenu 1 Submenu 2Edity1 Use HI (arrow pad) to select an image.2 Press the A

Page 76

55EN55ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 42). Trimming long movies q [Movie Triming]Submenu 1 Submenu 2Edit Movie Triming1 Use HI (arrow pad) to

Page 77 - Viewing camera images on TV

56EN56ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 42). Erasing images q [Erase]Submenu 2 ApplicationAll Erase All images in the internal memory or card w

Page 78 - Using the TV remote control

57EN57ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 42).Protecting images q [R]• Protected images cannot be erased by [Erase] (P. 12, 56), [Sel. Image], [

Page 79 - Direct printing (PictBridge)

58EN58ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 42). d Settings Menu 1 Erasing data completely d [Memory Format]/ d [Format]• Before formatting, check

Page 80 - Press I (arrow pad)

59EN59ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 42). Selecting a method for connecting the camera to other devices d [USB Connection]Submenu 2 Applicat

Page 81 - 100-0004

6EN3 Insert the card straight until it clicks into place.• Do not touch the metallic parts of the card directly.• Always use the specified cards wit

Page 82 -  Cancelling printing

60EN60ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 42).Adjusting the image processing function d [Pixel Mapping]• This function has already been adjusted

Page 83 - Print reservation (DPOF)

61EN61ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 42). Playing back images on a TV d [TV Out] The TV video signal system varies depending on the countri

Page 84

62EN62ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 42). Setting the date and time d [X]1 Press FG (arrow pad) of the arrow pad to select the year for [Y].

Page 85 - Connecting the camera

63EN63ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 42).Lighting the LED illuminator d [LED Illuminator]Submenu 2 ApplicationOff Disables the LED illuminat

Page 86

64EN64ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 42).• [Auto Time Adjust] applies only when x (home time zone) is selected for [World Time].• For the

Page 87 - Installing Software

65EN65ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 42). Assigning functions to the face button and R (movie) button d [Button Function]Submenu 2 Applicati

Page 88 - Install OLYMPUS Viewer 3

66EN66ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 42). Setting [ d [Sportcam Settings]Submenu 2 Submenu 3 ApplicationInvert ImageNo Images are not invert

Page 89 - Usage Tips

67EN Connecting the camera to a smartphoneBy connecting to a smartphone through this camera’s wireless LAN function and using the specified app, you c

Page 90

68EN Connecting to a smartphone1 Start the OI.Share App installed on your smartphone.2 Select [Wi-Fi Start] in the d Camera Menu 1 and press A.• Pres

Page 91 - Error message

69ENTransferring images to a smartphoneYou can select images in the camera and load them to a smartphone. You can also use the camera to select images

Page 92

7EN Charging the battery1 Check that the battery is in the camera, and connect the USB cable and USB-AC adapter.• The battery is not fully charged at

Page 93 - Shooting tips

70ENAdding position information to imagesYou can add GPS tags to images that were taken while the GPS log was saving by transferring the GPS log saved

Page 94 -  Exposure (brightness)

71EN Changing connection methodThere are two ways to connect the camera to a smartphone: [Private], by which you use the same setting every time, and

Page 95 - Playback/Editing tips

72ENCancelling a share orderCancel share orders that are set on images.1 Select [Wi-Fi Settings] in the d Settings Menu 3 and press A.2 Select [Reset

Page 96 - Information

73ENUsing GPS functionUse the camera GPS function to record the position information in the images or record movement tracking.• Latitude and longitu

Page 97

74EN Before using GPS function (A-GPS data)Depending on the status of the camera and communication, it may take time to acquire the position informati

Page 98 - Using the card

75EN Using GPS function (GPS Settings)1 Select [GPS Settings] in the d Settings Menu 3 and press A.2 Select [GPS] and press A.3 Select [On] and press

Page 99

76ENUsing an information acquisition function to display movement tracking (Track)1 Select [GPS Settings] in the d Settings Menu 3 and press A.2 Sel

Page 100 - Still pictures

77ENConnecting the camera to another device Viewing camera images on TVUse the AV cable (sold separately) to playback recorded images on your TV. You

Page 101

78EN• For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual.• Depending on the TV’s settings, the displayed image

Page 102

79EN Printing Pictures Direct printing (PictBridge)By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out r

Page 103

8EN• If the indicator lamp does not light, check the USB cable and USB-AC adapter connections.• If “No Connection” is displayed on the back monitor,

Page 104 - Storage and Maintenance

80EN3 Press I (arrow pad).• The picture selection screen appears when printing is completed. To print another picture, use HI (arrow pad) to select t

Page 105

81ENSetting the print paper itemsThis setting varies with the type of printer. If only the printer’s STANDARD setting is available, you cannot change

Page 106 - List of O settings

82ENSetting printing dataSelect whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing.<×Sets the numbe

Page 107

83EN Print reservation (DPOF)In print reservations, the number of prints and date imprint option are saved in the image on the card. This enables easy

Page 108 - List of \ settings

84EN  Reserving one print each of all images on the card [U]1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (P. 83).2 Use FG (arrow pad) to select [U], and press th

Page 109 - settings

85EN Connecting the camera to a computerConnecting the cameraSmaller terminalUSB port Multi-connectorUSB cable If nothing is displayed on the camera s

Page 110

86ENCopying pictures to a computerYour camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to a computer by connecting the camera to t

Page 111 - Handling the Battery

87EN Installing Software  Windows1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.Windows XP• A “Setup” dialog will be displayed.Windows Vista / Windows 7

Page 112

88EN  Macintosh1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.• The disk contents should automatically be displayed in the Finder. If they are not, doub

Page 113

89ENUsage 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

Page 114

9EN Turning on the camera and making the initial settingsWhen you turn on the camera for the first time, a screen appears enabling to set the language

Page 115 - FCC Caution

90EN  MonitorDifficult to see.• When the screen is difficult to see in bright environment (e.g. outdoors), maximize the screen brightness. g “Diffic

Page 116

91EN Error message• When one of the messages below is displayed on the monitor, check the corrective action.Error message Corrective actionCard Error

Page 117

92ENError message Corrective actionThe Image Cannot Be EditedProblem with selected imageUse photo retouch software, etc. to edit the image on a comput

Page 118 - For customers in Asia

93ENShooting tipsWhen you are unsure of how to take a picture that you envision, refer to the information below.  FocusingFocusing on the subject.•

Page 119 - For customer in Singapore

94EN  Camera shakeTaking pictures without camera shake.• Taking pictures using [Image Stabilizer]. g P. 46The camera detects camera movement to redu

Page 120 - Trademarks

95EN  Color hueTaking pictures with colors at the same shade as they appear.• Taking pictures by selecting white balance. g P. 38Best results in mos

Page 121 - Specifications

96EN InformationCleaning and storing the cameraCamera careExterior:• Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mi

Page 122 - HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High

97ENStorage• When storing the camera for extended periods, remove the battery, adapter and card, and keep in a cool, dry place that is well ventilate

Page 123 - Tel: 662 787 8200

98EN Using the card Cards compatible with this cameraSD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi (with Wireless LAN function) card (commercially available) (maximum capacity:

Page 124 - WC823201

99EN Checking the image saving locationThe memory indicator shows whether the internal memory or card is being used during shooting and playback.Curre

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