Olympus TG-2 User Manual Page 1

DIGITAL CAMERAInstruction ManualTG-2● Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these i

10ENLearning 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 ca

100EN • The monitor of this product is manufactured with high-quality accuracy, however, there may be a stuck or dead pixel on the monitor. These pixe

101ENFor customers in North and South AmericaFor customers in North and South AmericaFor customers in USADeclaration of ConformityModel Number: TG-2T

102ENWHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTYExcluded from this limited warranty and not warranted by Olympus in any fashion, either express, impl

103ENRepresentations and warranties made by any person, including but not limited to dealers, representatives, salespersons, or agents of Olympus, whi

104ENProvisions of warranty1 If this product proves to be defective, although it has been used properly (in accordance with the written Handling Care

105ENFor 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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11EN4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.Press halfwayPPF2.0F2.01/4001/400AF target markShutter speedAperture value ● The camera was unab

12EN Using the fl ashThe fl ash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions.1 Press I.MENUMENUFlash Auto0.00.012MAUTOWBAUTOWBAUTOISO

13ENShooting screen displaysF2.0F2.01/1001/1000:340:34DATE44NORMGPS877hPa877hPa 1200m1200mPPzz0.00.0AUTOWBAUTOWBAUTOISOAUTOISO12M4:321 345678910111213

14EN Selecting the shooting mode The default settings of the function are highlighted in .Shooting mode Submode P (P mode)–M (M mode) –a (Super Mac

15EN1 Use the mode dial to select the shooting mode. In  or P, press H of the arrow pad for the function menu, then press HI of the arrow pad for the

16EN ( mode)You can shoot with the best mode for the subject and shooting scene. The best shooting settings for various scenes are pre-programmed as

17ENTo take underwater photosTo take underwater photosThe [M Snapshot], [k Wide1], [l Wide2]*1, [H Macro] submode is recommended for shooting underwat

18ENTaking pictures with [Auto]Taking pictures with [Auto]1 Press the shutter button to take the fi rst frame.2 Move the camera slightly in the directi

19EN Taking pictures with [PC] Taking pictures with [PC]1 Use FGHI to select the direction that the frames are combined.2 Press the shutter button to

2ENChecking the contents of the boxorDigital camera Strap Lithium Ion Battery (LI-90B)USB-AC adapter (F-2AC)USB cable (CB-USB8)OLYMPUS Setup CD-ROMLen

20EN Viewing images1 Press the q button.Number of frames/Total number of images12:30’13/02/26’13/02/26 12:304/304/30Playback image ● Pictures taken us

21ENTo 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

22ENPlayback mode display ● NormalNo. Name Normal Detailed No info.1 Battery check–R–2 Eye-Fi transfer dataRR–3 ProtectRR–4 Adding soundRR–5 Upload or

23EN Erasing images during playback1 Display the image you want to erase and press G ().MENUEraseEraseCancel4/304/30100-0004100-0004Back2 Press FG to

24ENPlaying back moviesSelect a movie, and press the A button.00:12/00:3400:12/00:34During playbackMovie’13/02/26 12:3012:304/304/30OKMovie PlayMovie

25ENMenu settingsFor details, refer to “List of settings available in each shooting mode” (p. 73).MENUMENUFlash Auto0.00.0AUTOWBAUTOWBAUTOISOAUTOISO12

26EN 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

27EN White balance Sets an appropriate color scheme for the light of the shooting scene.eWB Auto The camera automatically adjusts the white balance.fS

28EN Aspect Sets the horizontal-to-vertical ratio of images.u4:3Change the horizontal-to-vertical ratio when taking pictures.v16:9w3:2x1:1 ● In certai

29EN Setup menu Setup menuMENUCamera Menu 1 BackResetResetOffOnImage StabilizerCompressionShadow AdjustAF ModeDigital ZoomNormalAutoFace/iESPESPESP/d0

3EN125637894131210111 Stereo microphone2 GPS antenna3 Monitor4 Shutter button5 Indicator lamp6 n button7 Zoom buttons8 R button (shooting movies)9

30EN 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

31EN ● The default settings of the function are highlighted in . ● For the operation method, refer to “Using the setup menu” (p. 30).z Camera Menu 1

32EN Selecting the focusing area Selecting the focusing area zz [AF Mode] [AF Mode]Submenu 2 ApplicationFace/iESPThe camera focuses automatically. (I

33EN Shooting at higher magnifi cations Shooting at higher magnifi cations than optical zoom than optical zoom zz [Digital Zoom] [Digital Zoom]Submenu

34EN Using the assist lamp for shooting Using the assist lamp for shooting a dark subject a dark subject zz [AF Illuminat.] [AF Illuminat.]Submenu 2

35ENDisplaying icon guides Displaying icon guides zz [Icon Guide] [Icon Guide]Submenu 2 ApplicationOff No icon guide is displayed.OnThe explanation of

36EN Shooting larger pictures than when using optical zoom with low Shooting larger pictures than when using optical zoom with low degrading of image

37EN A Movie Menu Selecting the image size for Selecting the image size for movies movies AA [Image Size] [Image Size]Submenu 2 Application1080p 720p

38EN q Playback Menu Playing back images automatically Playing back images automatically qq [Slideshow] [Slideshow]Submenu 2 Submenu 3 ApplicationBGM

39EN Adding sound to still images Adding sound to still images qq [ [RR]]Submenu 1 Submenu 2EditR1 Use HI to select an image.2 Aim the microphone tow

4EN Inserting and removing the battery and card (commercially available)1 Follow Steps 1, 2 and 3 to open the battery/card cover.312Battery/card cover

40ENBeauty FixBeauty Fix1 Select a retouching item and retouching level, and press the A button.MENUOffEye Color Back2 Press the Q button on the revie

41EN2 Select the new landmark to be recorded on the image using FG, and press the A button.3 Select [OK] using FG, and press the A button. Rotating im

42EN3 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

43ENConnecting to Smartphone Connecting to Smartphone qq [FlashAir] [FlashAir] ● Using the FlashAir (with Wireless LAN function) card (commercially av

44ENUsing an Eye-Fi card Using an Eye-Fi card dd [Eye-Fi] [Eye-Fi]Submenu 2 ApplicationAll Transfers all images.Sel. Image Transfers only selected ima

45ENTurning on the camera with the Turning on the camera with the qq button button dd [ [qq Power On] Power On]Submenu 2 ApplicationNoThe camera is n

46ENSubmenu 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

47EN 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

48ENConnect 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

49EN Saving battery power between Saving battery power between shots shots dd [Power Save] [Power Save]Submenu 2 ApplicationOff Cancels [Power Save].

5EN4 Follow Steps 1, 2 and 3 to close the battery/card cover.3211 When using the camera, be sure to close and lock the battery/card cover. Charging

50EN Choosing home and alternate time Choosing home and alternate time zones zones dd [World Time] [World Time] ● You will not be able to select a ti

51ENDisplaying the current altitude/water depth (atmospheric/hydraulic Displaying the current altitude/water depth (atmospheric/hydraulic pressure) pr

52EN Operating the camera by tapping the body Operating the camera by tapping the body d d [Tap Control][Tap Control]Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Ap

53ENOperating during playback modeOperating during playback modeWhen switched to playback mode by tapping the top of the camera body twice, the operat

54EN Using the LED illuminator as an auxiliary light Using the LED illuminator as an auxiliary light dd [LED Illuminator] [LED Illuminator]Submenu 1

55EN Recording the shooting location and time information on the images Recording the shooting location and time information on the images shot shot

56EN Connecting with a computerWhen [USB Connection] is set to [Auto], connect the camera and the computer, select [Storage] or [MTP] at the screen fo

57EN Installing the PC software and registering userWindowsWindows1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.Windows XP ● A “Setup” dialog will be dis

58ENOLYMPUS Viewer 3Operating SystemWindows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) /Windows Vista / Windows 7/ Windows 8ProcessorPentium 4 1.3 GHz or better (

59ENOLYMPUS 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

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

60ENDirect printing (PictBridge)By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images directly without using a computer.To

61ENTo exit printingTo exit printingAfter a selected image is displayed on the screen, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.Changing t

62EN7 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

63EN11 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

64ENReserving one print each of all images on the card [U]1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 63).2 Use FG to select [U], and press the A button.3 Fo

65ENResetting the print reservation data for selected images1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 63).2 Use FG to select [<], and press the A button

66ENUsage 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

67ENMonitorMonitor“Diffi cult to see”. ● Condensation may have occurred. Turn off the power, and wait for the camera body to become acclimated to the s

68EN Error message ● When one of the messages below is displayed on the monitor, check the corrective action.Error message Corrective actionCard Error

69ENError message Corrective actionJammedPrinter problemRemove the jammed paper.Settings Changed*3Printer problemReturn to the status where the printe

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

70ENShooting tipsWhen you are unsure of how to take a picture that you envision, refer to the information below. Focusing“Focusing on the subject” ● T

71ENCamera shake“Taking pictures without camera shake” ● Taking pictures using [Image Stabilizer] (p. 33)The image pickup device*1 shifts to correct f

72ENColor hue“Taking pictures with colors at the same shade as they appear” ● Taking pictures by selecting white balance (p. 27)Best results in most e

73EN List of settings available in each shooting modeFor details on , refer to “List of  settings” (p. 74).For details on shaded areas, refer to “Li

74EN List of  settingsBVFiGMCNRSZoomRRRRRRRR–RFlash*1 *1–––*1 *1 *1 *1–Self-timer*1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1Exposure compensation––––––––––White ba

75ENXVdqMklHUZoomRRRRRR–RRFlash–*1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1–Self-timer*1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1RExposure compensation––––RRRR–White balance––––*1 *1 *1 *1–ISO

76ENtaphZoomRRRRFlash–*1––Self-timerR–*1 *1Exposure compensation––R–White balance––R–ISO sensitivity – – – –Drive – – – –Image SizeRR*1 *1AspectRR–RFi

77EN List of P settingsPop Art Pin Hole Fish Eye Soft Focus Punk SparkleExposure compensationRR–RRRWhite balanceRR–R–RWatercolor Refl ection MiniatureF

78ENAppendixCamera careExterior • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe

79ENUsing a separately sold chargerA charger (UC-90: sold separately) can be used to charge the battery. Using your charger and USB-AC adapter abroad

8ENBefore Using GPSThe camera’s GPS (Global Positioning System) feature determines your position (latitude and longitude) and stores this information

80ENChecking the image saving locationChecking the image saving locationThe memory indicator shows whether the internal memory or card is being used d

81EN Number of storable pictures (still images)/Recording length (movies) in the internal Number of storable pictures (still images)/Recording length

82EN Taking pictures with the Olympus Wireless RC Flash SystemYou can take pictures with a wireless fl ash when using a fl ash compatible with the Olymp

83EN Use the conversion lens (sold separately)Conversion lens Converter adapterFish Eye converter (FCON-T01)CLA-T01Teleconverter (TCON-T01) • To use t

84ENTo attach/remove the conversion lens/fi lterTo attach/remove the conversion lens/fi lterMarks for attachingAttach directionConverter adapterConversi

85EN Important information about water and shock resistant featuresWater resistance: The waterproof feature is warranted*1 to operate at depths up to

86ENStorage and MaintenanceStorage and Maintenance • Do not leave the camera in an environment at high temperature (40°C (104°F) or more) or at low te

87ENConcerning GPSPlace Names for Locations Outside JapanPlace Names for Locations Outside JapanTerms and ConditionsTerms and ConditionsPersonal Use O

88ENDisclaimer of Liability: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORPORATION AND ITS LICENSORS (INCLUDING THEIR LICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU: IN RE

89ENCountries and regions where landmarks Countries and regions where landmarks can be displayed and recordedcan be displayed and recordedCountry or r

9EN2 Press INFO button in the shooting display. ● The displays change in the order of Normal → Detailed → No info. → Measurement position information

90ENCountry or regions Screen displayRepublic of Ghana GHANARepublic of Mozambique MOZAMBIQUERepublic of Namibia NAMIBIARepublic of South Africa SOUT

91ENCountry or regions Screen displayRepublic of Congo CONGO, REPUBLIC OF THERepublic of Equatorial Guinea EQUATORIAL GUINEARepublic of Guinea GUINEAR

92ENAmusement parksMuseumsArt museums, art galleriesZoosBotanical gardensAquariumsRecreation groundsLeisure parksPlaces of interestPlaces of interest,

93ENItalyLa Banca Dati Italiana è stata prodotta usando quale riferimento anche cartografi a numerica ed al tratto prodotta e fornita dalla Regione Tos

94ENSPECIFICATIONSCameraCameraProduct type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)Recording systemStill pictures : Digital recording, JPEG (in

95ENGPS : Reception frequency: 1575.42 MHz (C/A code)Geodetic system : WGS84Operating environmentTemperature : -10 °C to 40 °C (14 °F to 104 °F) (oper

96ENSAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-S

97EN • 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

98EN • Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the batteries. Select a cool, dry location for storage to prevent condensation or mold from

99EN • Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period. Leaking and overheating may cause fi re, injury, or malfu