DIGITAL CAMERA SP-500 UZ Basic Manual ENGLISH 2 FRANÇAIS 28 ESPAÑOL 54 Table of Contents CAMERA DIAGRAM ...............................................................................3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN...............................................................................4 GETTING STARTED.................................................................................5 Step 1 Get Started .................................................................................... 5 Step 2 Take a Picture................................................................................. 6 Step 3 Review or Erase a Picture................................................................ 7 Step 4 Transfer Images.............................................................................. 8 En BASIC OPERATION ...............................................................................10 Holding the Camera................................................................................ 10 Mode Dial ............................................................................................... 10 Shooting Mode Buttons .......................................................................... 11 SCENE Modes ......................................................................................... 12 Flash Modes............................................................................................ 13 Power Save Feature................................................................................. 13 MENUS AND SETTINGS .......................................................................14 Top menu ............................................................................................... 14 Erase All Pictures ..................................................................................... 14 Select a Language ................................................................................... 14 Macro Mode ........................................................................................... 15 Self-Timer ............................................................................................... 15 Monitor Symbols & Icons......................................................................... 16 CONNECTING THE CAMERA................................................................18 Playback on a TV..................................................................................... 18 Thumbnail (Index) Display........................................................................ 18 Direct printing (PictBridge)....................................................................... 19 OLYMPUS Master SOFTWARE ............................................................20 SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................21 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................23 Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important pictures. Please observe the safety precautions at the end of this manual. 2 CAMERA DIAGRAM Strap Eyelet DC-IN Jack Shutter Button Microphone Flash Multi-Connector Strap Eyelet En Card Cover Card Slot Self-Timer Lamp/ AF Illuminator Lens Speaker Connector Cover Zoom Lever POWER Button Mode Dial [ Button/ Custom Button Viewfinder < Button (Print) u Button (Monitor/Viewfinder) # Button (Flash Mode) S Button (Erase) Card Access Lamp Monitor Arrow Pad (s/r/p/q) # Button (Flash pop-up) DISP./GUIDE Button QUICK VIEW Button Z Button (OK/MENU) Tripod Socket Battery Compartment Lock Battery Compartment Cover 3 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Gather these items (box contents) En Digital Camera Lens Cap/ Lens Cap String Strap AA (R6) Alkaline Batteries (four) USB Cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master Software CD-ROM Items not shown: Advanced Manual (CD-ROM), Basic Manual (this manual), warranty card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. 4 GETTING STARTED Step 1 Get Started GET STARTED a. Attach the strap and lens cap 1 2 b. Insert the batteries 1 Unlock 3 Lift En 2 Slide 3 4 4 Insert c. Set the date and time 1 Set the mode dial to h, and press the POWER button to turn the camera on. POWER Button Mode Dial 2 Press Z to display the top menu, and select [MODE MENU] > [SETUP] > [X]. 3 Press s/r to set an item. Press p/q to select the next field. Z Button Date format SETUP MEM PIXEL MAPPING 2005 . 01 . 01 DUAL TIME SETUP '05.01.01 00:00 OFF m SELECT Y M D 00 : 00 SET GO OK m/ft Operation guide 5 Step 2 Take a Picture TAKE A PICTURE a. Zoom Zoom Out: Zoom In: En SQ1 1600×1200 4 SQ1 1600×1200 4 b. Focus 1 Using the monitor, place the AF target mark over your subject. Green Lamp c. Take the picture 1 Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. (Pressed Halfway) (Pressed Completely) SQ1 1600 1200 1600×1200 AF Target Mark 4 Shutter Button Shutter Button 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. The green lamp indicates the focus and exposure are locked. 6 Step 3 Review or Erase a Picture REVIEW OR ERASE A PICTURE a. Press the QUICK VIEW button The last picture taken will be displayed. Zoom Lever b. Take a closer look Pull the zoom lever toward T or W to zoom in or out. Press Z to return to the original size. Press the arrow pad (s/r/p/q) to scroll around. En QUICK VIEW Button Previous Picture Next Picture Press the QUICK VIEW button again to return to shooting mode. Arrow Pad c. To erase a picture ERASE YES NO SELECT S Button GO OK 1 Display the picture you want to erase. 3 Select [YES], and press Z. The picture is permanently erased. 2 Press the S button. 7 Step 4 Transfer Images TRANSFER IMAGES a. Install the software 1 Insert the OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM. 2 Windows: Click the "OLYMPUS En Master" button. Macintosh: Double-click the "Installer" icon. 3 Simply follow the on-screen instructions. b. Connect the camera to the computer 1 Connect the camera and computer using the USB cable (included). The monitor will turn on automatically. 1 USB Cable 2 USB PC EASY PRINT CUSTOM PRINT 2 Select [PC] on the monitor, and press Z. Your computer will now recognize your camera as a removable storage drive. EXIT SELECT GO OK 8 c. Transfer images to the computer 1 With the camera now connected, open OLYMPUS Master. The [Transfer Images] window is displayed. [Transfer Images] window 2 Select the images you want to transfer, and click the [Transfer Images] button. En If the [Transfer Images] window is not displayed automatically: a. Click the "Transfer Images" icon on the OLYMPUS Master main menu. Click the "From Camera" icon. [Transfer Images] button b. Tips · For more detailed information regarding camera setup and usage, please refer to the camera's "Advanced Manual" provided on CD-ROM. · For more details on using the OLYMPUS Master software, please refer to the (electronic) reference manual located in the OLYMPUS Master folder on your hard drive. For additional assistance, refer to the "Help" file in the OLYMPUS Master software. 9 BASIC OPERATION Holding the Camera Pictures can sometimes appear blurred as the result of moving the camera while the shutter button is being pressed. To prevent the camera from moving, hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides. When taking pictures with the camera in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash is positioned above the lens. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. En Horizontal grip Vertical grip Mode Dial Set the desired mode and turn the camera on. You may select the desired mode before or during use. Shooting Modes Playback Mode This function allows you to take pictures with full automatic settings. The camera automatically sets the aperture value and shutter speed. This function allows you to set the aperture manually. This function allows you to set the shutter speed manually. This function allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. This function allows you to set your own shooting parameters and r register them as your original mode. This funciton allows you to select from 21 situation­related modes set f to the shooting conditions. n This funciton allows you to record movies. Playback This function allows you to view still pictures and movies, as well as q playback sound. mode 10 Shooting modes h P A S M Shooting Mode Buttons While in shooting mode, use these buttons for quick access to some of the more commonly used features. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 # button (Flash Pop-up) Opens the flash. The flash does not fire when the flash is closed. En 2 [ button (AE Lock/Custom) Locks the exposure. Each time you press the button, AE lock is alternately engaged and canceled. In addition, frequently used functions can be assigned to the custom button. 3 u button (Monitor/Viewfinder) This toggles between the monitor and viewfinder. 4 DISP./GUIDE button Press the DISP./GUIDE button repeatedly to display composition lines and histogram. Select a menu item, and press the DISP./GUIDE button to display an explanation of its function. 5 QUICK VIEW button Press this button once to quickly display the last image taken. 6 #button (Flash Mode) Select from 5 flash modes - Auto, Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Red-eye Fill-in flash, or Flash off. 7 Z button (OK/MENU) Press this button to display camera menu options (described on next pages). This button is also used to confirm selections. 11 SCENE Modes 1 Set the mode dial to f. 1 PORTRAIT Mode Dial sr Button SELECT GO OK Z Button En 2 Press s/r to select a scene mode, and press Z. Shooting Scene Modes · · · · · · · · PORTRAIT LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT NIGHT SCENE SPORT NIGHT+PORTRAIT INDOOR CANDLE · SELF PORTRAIT · AVAILABLE LIGHT PORTRAIT · SUNSET · FIREWORKS · MUSEUM · BEHIND GLASS · CUISINE · · · · · · DOCUMENTS AUCTION SHOOT & SELECT1 SHOOT & SELECT2 BEACH SNOW 12 Flash Modes 1 Press the # button (flash pop-up) to open the flash. 2 Press the # button (flash mode) repeatedly to set the flash mode. If not used for approximately 2 seconds, the camera applies the current settings, and the setting screen disappears. 3 Press the shutter button halfway. When the flash is set to fire, the # mark lights. 4 Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. Flash working range: W (max.): Approx. 0.3 m to 4.5 m (1 ft. to 14.8 ft.) T (max.): Approx. 0.3 m to 3.4 m (1 ft. to 11.2 ft.) Icon Flash Mode Description The flash fires automatically in low light or backlight conditions. The red-eye reduction flash mode significantly reduces this phenomenon by emitting pre-flashes before firing the regular flash. The flash fires regardless of the available light. The flash always fires after pre-flashes for red-eye reduction are emitted. The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. En (No Auto flash indication) ! # H $ Red-eye reduction flash Fill-in flash Red-eye Fill-in flash Flash off Power Save Feature To save battery power, the camera automatically enters sleep mode and stops operating if not used for 3 minutes. Operate the shutter button or zoom lever to reactivate the camera. If the camera is not operated for 4 hours after the camera enters sleep mode, it automatically retracts the lens and turns off. To resume operation, turn on the power again. 13 MENUS AND SETTINGS Top menu 1 Press Z to display the camera's menu on the monitor. 2 Use the arrow pad (s/r/p/q) and Z to navigate and select menu items. En MODE MENU RESET OK HOLD Top menu in shooting mode Y Self-timer This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. The picture is taken 12 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. K Record Mode Choose from several different image quality and resolutions. & Macro Mode Use when taking pictures close to your subject. MODE MENU Contains language selection, start up options, date and time, format/erase memory, etc. Erase All Pictures 1 While in playback mode, press Z and select [MODE MENU] > [MEMORY (CARD)] > [ALL ERASE]. ALL ERASE CAUTION ERASING ALL YES NO SELECT GO OK 2 Select [YES], and press Z. All the pictures are erased. Select a Language You can select a language for on-screen display. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. 1 Press Z to display the top menu, and select [MODE MENU] > [SETUP] > [W]. 2 Select a language and press Z. ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPAÑOL PORTUGUES SELECT GO OK 14 Macro Mode & % This mode lets you shoot from as close as 7 cm/2.8 in. to your subject (when the optical zoom is at the greatest wide-angle). This mode lets you shoot from as close as 3 cm/1.2 in. to your subject. 1 Press Z to display the top menu, and select [&] > [&] or [%] and press Z. OFF SELECT GO OK En Self-Timer 1 Press Z to display the top ...