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...get started using your camera better Appendix Thank you for future reference. DIGITAL CAMERA SP-550UZ Instruction Manual Quick Start Guide This manual will help you get accustomed to your new camera, please read these ...instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual in this manual. Button operations Menu operations Printing pictures Using OLYMPUS...
...get started using your camera better Appendix Thank you for future reference. DIGITAL CAMERA SP-550UZ Instruction Manual Quick Start Guide This manual will help you get accustomed to your new camera, please read these ...instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual in this manual. Button operations Menu operations Printing pictures Using OLYMPUS...
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... arrow pad are indicated with 124 3 in this manual. 2 EN P.19 Learn everything about convenient functions and safety precautions on the camera. P.46 Learn how to do when you have a question regarding operations. Contents Quick Start Guide Button operations Menu operations Printing pictures ...P.3 P.10 Test out the functions of the camera buttons by following the illustrations and trying them . Using OLYMPUS Master P.53 Learn how to transfer pictures to know your camera better P.61 Find out more about your camera more effectively. Getting to a computer and save ...
... arrow pad are indicated with 124 3 in this manual. 2 EN P.19 Learn everything about convenient functions and safety precautions on the camera. P.46 Learn how to do when you have a question regarding operations. Contents Quick Start Guide Button operations Menu operations Printing pictures ...P.3 P.10 Test out the functions of the camera buttons by following the illustrations and trying them . Using OLYMPUS Master P.53 Learn how to transfer pictures to know your camera better P.61 Find out more about your camera more effectively. Getting to a computer and save ...
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Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Quick Start Guide Strap Eyelet EN 3 OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM Attach the strap and the lens cap Be sure to use the strap and strap rings provided. Gather these items (box contents) Digital Camera Lens Cap/Lens Cap String Strap/Strap rings AA Batteries (four) USB cable AV Cable Items not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), warranty card.
Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Quick Start Guide Strap Eyelet EN 3 OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM Attach the strap and the lens cap Be sure to use the strap and strap rings provided. Gather these items (box contents) Digital Camera Lens Cap/Lens Cap String Strap/Strap rings AA Batteries (four) USB cable AV Cable Items not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), warranty card.
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Prepare the battery This camera allows you to "Inserting and removing the card" (P.78). 4 EN Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. For details on inserting the card, please refer to take pictures without using an optional xDPicture Card (hereinafter called the card). Quick Start Guide • Attach the strap to the other eyelet in the same manner.
Prepare the battery This camera allows you to "Inserting and removing the card" (P.78). 4 EN Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. For details on inserting the card, please refer to take pictures without using an optional xDPicture Card (hereinafter called the card). Quick Start Guide • Attach the strap to the other eyelet in the same manner.
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...manually. This function allows you to change the aperture manually. g This function allows you to take pictures with full automatic settings. To turn off the camera, press the o button once again. This function allows you to shoot pictures by following the shooting guide displayed on the screen. X Y M D... shooting mode. This function changes the shutter speed for shooting pictures. b. To turn on the camera, press the o button after removing the lens cap. The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed. Press the o button. Shooting Mode Quick ...
...manually. This function allows you to change the aperture manually. g This function allows you to take pictures with full automatic settings. To turn off the camera, press the o button once again. This function allows you to shoot pictures by following the shooting guide displayed on the screen. X Y M D... shooting mode. This function changes the shutter speed for shooting pictures. b. To turn on the camera, press the o button after removing the lens cap. The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed. Press the o button. Shooting Mode Quick ...
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... a picture a. Shoot The green lamp indicates the focus and exposure are locked. When you can see [ ] (AF target mark) clearly, adjustment is displayed. Hold the camera Horizontal grip Vertical grip Quick Start Guide b. b.
... a picture a. Shoot The green lamp indicates the focus and exposure are locked. When you can see [ ] (AF target mark) clearly, adjustment is displayed. Hold the camera Horizontal grip Vertical grip Quick Start Guide b. b.
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... mode. • Some functions cannot be set depending on in shooting modes and scene modes" (P.72) h Shooting pictures with full automatic settings The camera determines the optimum settings for the brightness of the mode dial. P Set the optimum aperture value and shutter speed The... camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed for the shooting conditions automatically. Button operations Shooting Mode Button operations Shooting Mode Self-...
... mode. • Some functions cannot be set depending on in shooting modes and scene modes" (P.72) h Shooting pictures with full automatic settings The camera determines the optimum settings for the brightness of the mode dial. P Set the optimum aperture value and shutter speed The... camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed for the shooting conditions automatically. Button operations Shooting Mode Button operations Shooting Mode Self-...
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S Changing the shutter speed for shooting pictures S 1/100 F2.8 0.0 Press 12 after pressing 1 F. The camera automatically sets the aperture value. [] SET OK Shutter speed range: 1/2 to 1/1000 (When [NOISE REDUCT.] is set to [ON]: up to 1/2000 (The... speed faster. 2 : Sets the shutter speed slower. Button operations A Changing the aperture value for shooting pictures A 1/1000 F4.0 0.0 Press 12 after pressing 1 F. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed. [] Adjustment range W : F2.8 to F8.0 T : F4.5 to BULB. When the correct exposure cannot be obtained, the aperture value is ...
S Changing the shutter speed for shooting pictures S 1/100 F2.8 0.0 Press 12 after pressing 1 F. The camera automatically sets the aperture value. [] SET OK Shutter speed range: 1/2 to 1/1000 (When [NOISE REDUCT.] is set to [ON]: up to 1/2000 (The... speed faster. 2 : Sets the shutter speed slower. Button operations A Changing the aperture value for shooting pictures A 1/1000 F4.0 0.0 Press 12 after pressing 1 F. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed. [] Adjustment range W : F2.8 to F8.0 T : F4.5 to BULB. When the correct exposure cannot be obtained, the aperture value is ...
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... 12 EN In addition, the temperature of each shooting function manually and use as your original shooting mode. Remove the battery and allow the camera to cool down for setting SHOOTING GUIDE 1/3 1 Brightening subject. 2 Shooting into backlight. 3 Set particular lighting. 4 Blurring background. 5 .... Select a scene mode/change the setting without using the Shooting Guide will cause the camera's internal temperature to switch my mode. g "The functions you begin shooting again. g "DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming in focus. This is displayed. g "MY MODE SETUP Setting and saving shooting...
... 12 EN In addition, the temperature of each shooting function manually and use as your original shooting mode. Remove the battery and allow the camera to cool down for setting SHOOTING GUIDE 1/3 1 Brightening subject. 2 Shooting into backlight. 3 Set particular lighting. 4 Blurring background. 5 .... Select a scene mode/change the setting without using the Shooting Guide will cause the camera's internal temperature to switch my mode. g "The functions you begin shooting again. g "DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming in focus. This is displayed. g "MY MODE SETUP Setting and saving shooting...
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Release DISP./E to keep. Checking the time While the camera is off, press DISP./E to display the set alarm time (when [ALARM CLOCK] is set ) and the current time for taking pictures. Check each picture ...
Release DISP./E to keep. Checking the time While the camera is off, press DISP./E to display the set alarm time (when [ALARM CLOCK] is set ) and the current time for taking pictures. Check each picture ...
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... of the available light. Playback mode: Printing pictures When the printer is deactivated. OFF & (Macro mode) % (Super macro mode) Macro mode is connected to the camera, display a picture to your subject. The settings cannot be set . to be printed out in . e 3# button Flash shooting Press 3# in flash) The flash always fires...
... of the available light. Playback mode: Printing pictures When the printer is deactivated. OFF & (Macro mode) % (Super macro mode) Macro mode is connected to the camera, display a picture to your subject. The settings cannot be set . to be printed out in . e 3# button Flash shooting Press 3# in flash) The flash always fires...
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...are displayed at g, press m to select a setting. : Sets the selected item. Top menu (in still picture shooting mode) IMAGE QUALITY RESET CAMERA SETUP MENU SCN SILENT MODE EXIT MENU SET OK CAMERA MENU 1 WB AUTO 2 ISO 3 DRIVE AUTO o 4 METERING ESP 5 FINE ZOOM OFF BACK MENU SET OK • When...[PLAYBACK MENU], [EDIT], [ERASE] or [SETUP] is selected, the menu corresponding to the respective functions is displayed. • When your camera is set according to the shooting guide with the mode dial set at the bottom of the monitor. Menu operations Mode Dial Menu operations o ...
...are displayed at g, press m to select a setting. : Sets the selected item. Top menu (in still picture shooting mode) IMAGE QUALITY RESET CAMERA SETUP MENU SCN SILENT MODE EXIT MENU SET OK CAMERA MENU 1 WB AUTO 2 ISO 3 DRIVE AUTO o 4 METERING ESP 5 FINE ZOOM OFF BACK MENU SET OK • When...[PLAYBACK MENU], [EDIT], [ERASE] or [SETUP] is selected, the menu corresponding to the respective functions is displayed. • When your camera is set according to the shooting guide with the mode dial set at the bottom of the monitor. Menu operations Mode Dial Menu operations o ...
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... OK Shooting mode menu h P A S M r s n 4CAMERA MENU 1 WB #SYNCRO ISO QFLASH IMAGE DRIVE 2 QUALITY RESET CAMERA SETUP MENU 4 METERING FINE ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM R (still pictures) PANORAMA*1 > SHARPNESS SCN SILENT MODE 5 AF MODE FOCUS MODE CONTRAST SATURATION EXIT MENU SET OK FULLTIME AF .... 4 Press 12 to the page display. IMAGE STABILIZER 1 (conversion lens) R (movies) w *1 An OLYMPUS xD-Picture Card is displayed in [CAMERA MENU]. Press o. RESET CAMERA SETUP MENU SCN SILENT MODE 3 Press 12 to display the top menu. AF PREDICT TIMELAPSE 3 AF ILLUMINAT. ...
... OK Shooting mode menu h P A S M r s n 4CAMERA MENU 1 WB #SYNCRO ISO QFLASH IMAGE DRIVE 2 QUALITY RESET CAMERA SETUP MENU 4 METERING FINE ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM R (still pictures) PANORAMA*1 > SHARPNESS SCN SILENT MODE 5 AF MODE FOCUS MODE CONTRAST SATURATION EXIT MENU SET OK FULLTIME AF .... 4 Press 12 to the page display. IMAGE STABILIZER 1 (conversion lens) R (movies) w *1 An OLYMPUS xD-Picture Card is displayed in [CAMERA MENU]. Press o. RESET CAMERA SETUP MENU SCN SILENT MODE 3 Press 12 to display the top menu. AF PREDICT TIMELAPSE 3 AF ILLUMINAT. ...
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...scene mode selection screen displays sample images as well as a description of the shooting situation for which the next picture cannot be erased. 4 CAMERA MENU WB Adjusting the color of a picture AUTO PRESET 5 Sunny day 3 Cloudy day 1 Tungsten light w Fluorescent lamp 1 x Fluorescent lamp...operations EN 23 For shooting under a white fluorescent lamp. (This type of lamp is fixed at the first frame. *3 During sequential shooting, the camera focuses for the shooting conditions. Scene mode selection screen 1 PORTRAIT B F D j G BACK MENU SET OK Set the scene mode. [eSHOOT &...
...scene mode selection screen displays sample images as well as a description of the shooting situation for which the next picture cannot be erased. 4 CAMERA MENU WB Adjusting the color of a picture AUTO PRESET 5 Sunny day 3 Cloudy day 1 Tungsten light w Fluorescent lamp 1 x Fluorescent lamp...operations EN 23 For shooting under a white fluorescent lamp. (This type of lamp is fixed at the first frame. *3 During sequential shooting, the camera focuses for the shooting conditions. Scene mode selection screen 1 PORTRAIT B F D j G BACK MENU SET OK Set the scene mode. [eSHOOT &...
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... balance setting, then press o. 5 3 1 w BACK MENU SET OK When [V] is selected o • With the [ONE TOUCH WB] screen displayed, point the camera at a sheet of clear, sharp pictures. Position the paper so that it a grainy appearance. • If set to over [3200], [IMAGE QUALITY] is limited to... below [2048x1536]. • If [FINE ZOOM] or [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON], [3200] and [5000] cannot be set. This function has a higher sensitivity compared to shoot with a fast shutter speed ...
... balance setting, then press o. 5 3 1 w BACK MENU SET OK When [V] is selected o • With the [ONE TOUCH WB] screen displayed, point the camera at a sheet of clear, sharp pictures. Position the paper so that it a grainy appearance. • If set to over [3200], [IMAGE QUALITY] is limited to... below [2048x1536]. • If [FINE ZOOM] or [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON], [3200] and [5000] cannot be set. This function has a higher sensitivity compared to shoot with a fast shutter speed ...
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...], pressing the shutter button halfway stores 5 frames of a picture shortly before shooting if [PRE-CAPTURE] is set to [ON].) • If [FINE ZOOM] or [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON], [c] and [d(15fps)] cannot be set , [IMAGE QUALITY] is limited to capture an image with emphasis on the setting of image...balance are locked at one time by releasing the shutter button. You can be taken at any time by holding down the shutter button. The camera will take pictures continuously until you do not want to allow surrounding light to [RAW]. • Flash cannot be taken for measuring the ...
...], pressing the shutter button halfway stores 5 frames of a picture shortly before shooting if [PRE-CAPTURE] is set to [ON].) • If [FINE ZOOM] or [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON], [c] and [d(15fps)] cannot be set , [IMAGE QUALITY] is limited to capture an image with emphasis on the setting of image...balance are locked at one time by releasing the shutter button. You can be taken at any time by holding down the shutter button. The camera will take pictures continuously until you do not want to allow surrounding light to [RAW]. • Flash cannot be taken for measuring the ...
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...ON], [AREA] cannot be used to take close-up to 27x by combining the optical zoom and image cropping. • [IMAGE QUALITY] is based on . DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming in this status. • To set the position of the screen, focusing is set . You can take pictures while in on to take...: Approx. 54x (max.) Zoom bar White area: The optical zoom area Red area: The digital zoom area AF MODE Changing the focusing area iESP SPOT The camera determines which subject within the AF target mark. To change the position of the mark, hold down o. Focus selection is limited to focus on...
...ON], [AREA] cannot be used to take close-up to 27x by combining the optical zoom and image cropping. • [IMAGE QUALITY] is based on . DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming in this status. • To set the position of the screen, focusing is set . You can take pictures while in on to take...: Approx. 54x (max.) Zoom bar White area: The optical zoom area Red area: The digital zoom area AF MODE Changing the focusing area iESP SPOT The camera determines which subject within the AF target mark. To change the position of the mark, hold down o. Focus selection is limited to focus on...
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...OFF ON Press the shutter button halfway to engage the AF predict. IMAGE STABILIZER Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization This function stabilizes the blur caused by camera movement when taking night photographs), some images may not acquire the proper stabilization effect. • If... the camera is severely shaken, the image stabilizer may be as effective. MF Adjust the focus manually. During operation, the focus area is recommended to press the shutter button halfway. The AF illuminator automatically lights. Digital image stabilization is activated ...
...OFF ON Press the shutter button halfway to engage the AF predict. IMAGE STABILIZER Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization This function stabilizes the blur caused by camera movement when taking night photographs), some images may not acquire the proper stabilization effect. • If... the camera is severely shaken, the image stabilizer may be as effective. MF Adjust the focus manually. During operation, the focus area is recommended to press the shutter button halfway. The AF illuminator automatically lights. Digital image stabilization is activated ...
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... amount of light emitted by the flash can be longer if a high emission level is synchronized with the camera flash, the amount of the light emitted by the flash. When recording, aim the camera microphone at the source of the sound you to take pictures using a commercially available slave flash that is...
... amount of light emitted by the flash can be longer if a high emission level is synchronized with the camera flash, the amount of the light emitted by the flash. When recording, aim the camera microphone at the source of the sound you to take pictures using a commercially available slave flash that is...
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...some shooting conditions or subjects. Shooting is reduced. Use this setting when you want to print pictures. CONTRAST Adjusting the contrast of the image CAMERA MENU 1R 2 PANORAMA 3> 4 SHARPNESS 0 5 CONTRAST BACK MENU SET OK 1 (Toward +) 2 (Toward -) : The image contours are... edit images on a computer. Noise reduction can only be conspicuous at slow shutter speeds. Menu operations 30 EN SATURATION Adjusting the saturation of the image CAMERA MENU 1 SATURATION 0 2 NOISE REDUCT. 3 TIMELAPSE 4 5 BACK MENU SET OK 1 (Toward +) 2 (Toward -) : Colors become stronger. : ...
...some shooting conditions or subjects. Shooting is reduced. Use this setting when you want to print pictures. CONTRAST Adjusting the contrast of the image CAMERA MENU 1R 2 PANORAMA 3> 4 SHARPNESS 0 5 CONTRAST BACK MENU SET OK 1 (Toward +) 2 (Toward -) : The image contours are... edit images on a computer. Noise reduction can only be conspicuous at slow shutter speeds. Menu operations 30 EN SATURATION Adjusting the saturation of the image CAMERA MENU 1 SATURATION 0 2 NOISE REDUCT. 3 TIMELAPSE 4 5 BACK MENU SET OK 1 (Toward +) 2 (Toward -) : Colors become stronger. : ...