Olympus SP-570 UZ User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERAAdvanced ManualGetting to know your camera betterQuick Start GuideThis manual will help you get started using your camera right away.But

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

EN 11Camera diagramCameraFlash (P.23, P.43)MicrophoneStrap Eyelet (P.3)LensShutter Button (P.9, P.21)F Button (Exposure Compensation) (P.22)Strap Ey

12 ENZoom Ring (P.21)Hot Shoe (P.82)Mode Dial (P.6, P.16)Control Dial (P.22)Power Switch (P.6, P.16)Tripod SocketSpeakerBattery Compartment Cover (P

EN 13( Shooting modeMonitor Symbols & IconsItem Indication Ref. Page1 Shooting mode P, c, B, F, U, A, etc. P.6, P.16, P.372Flash mode !, #, H, $

14 EN21 Current memory B: Pictures are recorded to the internal memoryNo indication: Pictures are recorded to the cardP.8522 AF target mark R P.9, P

EN 15( Playback modeItem Indication Ref. Page1 Silent mode j P.452 Print reservation/Number of prints <x10 P.623 Sound record H P.504Protect 9 P.

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

EN 17Button operationsTurn the control dial. Press F to switch between the aperture value and the shutter speed.To take long exposure (bulb) shotsTu

Button operations18 ENThis mode allows you to set the shooting functions, save up to 4 shooting modes manually, and use them as your original shooti

EN 19Button operations• When [IMAGE STABILIZER] is set to [ON], continuous movie recording for a long period will cause the camera’s internal temper

2 ENContentsQuick Start Guide P.3Camera diagram P.11Learn the names of the camera parts and get a general grasp of the camera’s functions. Use this

Button operations20 ENOperations during pause• To resume the movie, press o.• To cancel the playback of the movie in the middle of it or during paus

EN 21Button operationsShooting still picturesSet the mode dial to h, P, A, S, M, r, g or s, and lightly press the shutter button (halfway). The AF t

Button operations22 ENTurn the control dial toward G or U to change the picture display in playback mode.Toggles between the monitor and viewfinder.

EN 23Button operationsAssign [AE LOCK], [AF LOCK] or [AF LOCK + AE LOCK] to AEL AFL so that the function concerned is enabled by pressing AEL AFL in

Button operations24 EN• Flash options are disabled if the pop-up flash is closed.Press j in shooting mode to select the drive mode.Press o to confir

EN 25Button operationsPictures you have taken are displayed on the monitor. Press q in shooting mode.Press q again or press the shutter button halfw

Button operations26 ENPress DISP. to change the display in the following order.*1 This is not displayed when the mode dial is set to n or g.*2 This

EN 27Button operationsWhile the camera is off, press DISP./E to display the set alarm time (when [ALARM CLOCK] is set) and the current time for 3 se

Button operations28 ENPress 2Y in shooting mode to select on or off for the self-timer.Press o to confirm your selection.• To cancel the self-timer,

EN 29Operations using the control panelOperations using the control panelPressing o in shooting mode displays a screen for setting and displaying sh

EN 3Quick Start GuideGather these items (box contents) Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.Digital Camera StrapLens Cap Lens Cap Str

Operations using the control panel30 EN1 Displays the function settings status.• When 4 &, 1 z, 2Y or f is pressed, the corresponding icon is se

EN 31Operations using the control panelUsing the control panel(Example) To set [w]1 Press o to display the control panel on the monitor. The cursor

32 ENMenu operationsMenu operationsPressing m displays the top menu on the monitor or viewfinder.• The items displayed on the top menu differ accord

EN 33Menu 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.

34 ENMenu operations• Some menu items are not available depending on the position of the mode dial.g “Functions available in shooting modes” (P.79)g

EN 35Menu operationsMovie image qualityg “Number of storable still pictures and recording length of movies” (P.72)This function restores some shooti

36 ENMenu operations• An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required for shooting.• When the card capacity is insufficient, this function cannot be selected

EN 37Menu operations[COMBINE IN PC]Create a panoramic picture using the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM.Use the arrow pad to specif

38 ENMenu operations[bMULTI FIREWORKS]• This function allows you to take multiple exposures of two images on a single frame.• Take the first image.

EN 39Menu operationsWhen [PRESET] is selectedWhen [V] is selected• With the [ONE TOUCH WB] screen displayed, point the camera at a sheet of white pa

4 ENQuick Start GuidePrepare the cameraa. Load batteries into the camera1235674 Slide the battery compartment lock from ) to = and ensure that the b

40 ENMenu operations• If set to [6400], [IMAGE SIZE] is limited to [H] and lower.• If [FINE ZOOM] or [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON], [6400] cannot be

EN 41Menu operationsThis function allows you to zoom up to 30× by combining the optical zoom and image cropping.As data with few pixels are not conv

42 ENMenu operationsWhen [AREA] is selected• AF predict continues to operate while the shutter button is pressed halfway ({ blinks).• Depending on t

EN 43Menu operationsSelecting an emission level• When flash is set to [SLAVE], flash mode automatically changes to [#] (Fill-in flash) for all flash

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

EN 45Menu 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

46 ENMenu operationsg “SETUP menus” (P.52)“SILENT MODE Setting to turn off operational sounds” (P.45)• The factory default settings are displayed in

EN 47Menu operationsThis function lets you playback the pictures in a calendar format, organized by the date the images were recorded.Adjusts the pi

48 ENMenu operationsThis function lets you select a frame, integrate the frame with an image, and save it as a new picture.This function lets you se

EN 49Menu operationsThis function lets you transform a face that is largest and facing front in the picture, and save it as a new picture.• Select t

EN 5Quick Start GuidePrepare the camerab. Insert the (optional) xD-Picture Card into the camera This camera allows you to take pictures without usin

50 ENMenu operationsPictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally during playback. This function allows you to turn such

EN 51Menu operationsProtected pictures cannot be erased. Cancel protection before erasing protected pictures. Once erased, pictures cannot be restor

52 ENMenu operations*1 A card is required.*2 Not available when the mode dial is set to n.*3 Not available when the mode dial is set to h.All existi

EN 53Menu operationsYou can make the following settings with [SOUND SETTINGS].• Setting the type of button operation sounds and volume. (BEEP)• Sele

54 ENMenu operationsThe pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to o

EN 55Menu operations• When [X] has not been set, [ALARM CLOCK] is not available.• When [SILENT MODE] is set to [ON], the alarm will not sound.• When

56 ENMenu operationsOperating, shutting off and checking the alarm• Operating the alarm:Turn off the camera. The alarm only operates when the camera

EN 57Menu operationsPress DISP./E to determine whether to display the histogram.• When set to [DIRECT], the black (blue) and white (red) areas are d

58 ENMenu operations• When [ZOOM RING] is selected in manual focus mode, the zoom ring cannot be used to zoom in and out.• When [DIAL] is selected,

EN 59Printing picturesPrinting picturesBy connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print out pictures directly. EASY PRINT.

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 ENPrinting pictures1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 on P. 59 to display the screen for Step 3 on P. 59, and then press o.2 Select [CUSTOM PRINT], and press

EN 61Printing pictures4 Select [PRINT], and press o.• Printing starts.• When [OPTION SET] is selected in [ALL PRINT] mode, [PRINT INFO] screen is di

62 ENPrinting pictures1 Press m in the playback mode and select [PRINT ORDER].2 Select [<] or [U], and press o.< Makes a print reservation for

EN 63Printing picturesTo reset the print reservation data for a selected picture2 Select [<], and press o.3 Select [KEEP], and press o.4 Press 43

64 ENUsing OLYMPUS MasterUsing OLYMPUS MasterUsing the USB cable provided with your camera, you can connect the camera and computer and download (tr

EN 65Using OLYMPUS MasterNote• Use a computer with a pre-installed operating system. Operations are not guaranteed on home-built computers or comput

66 ENUsing OLYMPUS Master4 The camera is recognized by the computer.• WindowsWhen you connect the camera to your computer for the first time, the co

EN 67Using OLYMPUS MasterTo disconnect the camera1 Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped blinking.2 Make the following preparations for di

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

EN 69Getting to know your camera betterThere is condensation* inside the camera• Turn the camera off. Before turning it on again, wait until the cam

EN 7Quick Start GuideSet date and timea. Press the 1 z button and the 2Y button to select [Y]. The first two digits of [Y] are fixed.b. Press the 3

70 ENGetting to know your camera better• Under certain types of conditions, it is difficult to focus using auto focus.In these cases, focus (focus l

EN 71Getting 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

72 ENGetting to know your camera better• When taking pictures in S mode or A mode, the shutter speed or aperture setting may be displayed in red. A

EN 73Getting to know your camera betterMovie• If you use a non-Olympus card or a card used for another application, such as for a computer, use [FOR

74 ENGetting to know your camera better• This camera retains a part of the settings even after the power is turned off. To return the settings to de

EN 75Getting to know your camera better• Turn the control dial in playback mode to view the pictures as thumbnails (index display) or in a calendar

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

EN 77Getting 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

78 ENGetting to know your camera better*1 Set whether to use the monitor or viewfinder.*2 For [ZOOM], select from 26 mm, 50 mm, 150 mm, 300 mm or 52

EN 79Getting to know your camera betterSome functions cannot be set in certain shooting modes. For more details, refer to the table below. In r mode

8 ENQuick Start GuideSet date and timed. Press the 3# button.e. Press the 1 z button and the 2Y button to select [D].f. Press the 3# button.g. Press

80 ENGetting to know your camera better*1 When [R] (movies) is set to [ON], optical zoom cannot be used during the shooting. To zoom in when [R] (mo

EN 81AppendixAppendixExterior:• Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe

82 ENAppendixUsing an Olympus FL series dedicated external flash enables you to take advantage of a wider variety of flash shooting techniques. A de

EN 83AppendixYou can use any commercial external flash that can be connected to the hot shoe. You cannot use the camera to adjust the amount of ligh

84 ENAppendixWireless flash shooting is possible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system. With this wireless flash system, you can take pictures u

EN 85AppendixNote• Although there is no limit to the number of wireless flashes you can use, it is recommended that no more than three flashes be us

86 ENAppendixAn AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer or when running a slideshow for a long period of

EN 87AppendixRead All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. Save all manuals and documentation for future refe

88 ENAppendixDANGER•Use only the Olympus brand NiMH batteries and proper fitting charger.•Never heat or incinerate batteries.•Take precautions when

EN 89Appendix• To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in the places listed below, no matter if i

EN 9Quick Start GuideTake a picturea. Hold the camerab. Focus The AF target mark lights in green when the focus and exposure are locked. The shutte

90 ENAppendix• Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully, or any request

EN 91Appendix3.This warranty does not cover the following and the customer will be required to pay repair charge, even for defects occurring within

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

EN 93IndexCamera diagram ...11Q FLASH ...43#RC ...

94 ENHHIGH ISO AUTO ...40High speed sequential shooting 1/2 c, d ...24, 40Histogram u ...

EN 95Sleep mode ....58, 68SLIDESHOW ....46Slow synchronization L, M .

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