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... may differ from the actual product. In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to get started using your camera right away. We recommend that you start to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. DIGITAL CAMERA SP-550UZ Instruction Manual Quick Start Guide This manual will help you for future reference. Button...
... may differ from the actual product. In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to get started using your camera right away. We recommend that you start to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. DIGITAL CAMERA SP-550UZ Instruction Manual Quick Start Guide This manual will help you for future reference. Button...
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... to a computer and save them. Appendix P.76 Read about convenient functions and safety precautions on the camera. Using OLYMPUS Master P.53 Learn how to transfer pictures to use your camera more about the menus, from basic operations to the functions of each menu and their various settings. ...Getting to know your camera and learn what to print pictures you have taken. P.46 Learn how to do...
... to a computer and save them. Appendix P.76 Read about convenient functions and safety precautions on the camera. Using OLYMPUS Master P.53 Learn how to transfer pictures to use your camera more about the menus, from basic operations to the functions of each menu and their various settings. ...Getting to know your camera and learn what to print pictures you have taken. P.46 Learn how to do...
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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. 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. Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
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. 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. Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
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Quick Start Guide • Attach the strap to take pictures without using an optional xDPicture Card (hereinafter called the card). Prepare the battery This camera allows you to the other eyelet in the same manner. For details on inserting the card, please refer to "Inserting and removing the card" (P.78). 4 EN Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
Quick Start Guide • Attach the strap to take pictures without using an optional xDPicture Card (hereinafter called the card). Prepare the battery This camera allows you to the other eyelet in the same manner. For details on inserting the card, please refer to "Inserting and removing the card" (P.78). 4 EN Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
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... s This function allows you to change the aperture manually. Press the o button. To turn off the camera, press the o button once again. EN 5 The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed. This function allows you to shoot pictures by following the... you to change the aperture and shutter speed manually. b. This function allows you to set , this screen will appear. To turn on the camera in shooting mode. Shooting Mode Quick Start Guide When shooting movies (shooting mode) Still picture shooting modes h P A S M r This function...
... s This function allows you to change the aperture manually. Press the o button. To turn off the camera, press the o button once again. EN 5 The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed. This function allows you to shoot pictures by following the... you to change the aperture and shutter speed manually. b. This function allows you to set , this screen will appear. To turn on the camera in shooting mode. Shooting Mode Quick Start Guide When shooting movies (shooting mode) Still picture shooting modes h P A S M r This function...
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... you can see [ ] (AF target mark) clearly, adjustment is displayed. Take a picture a. Shoot The green lamp indicates the focus and exposure are locked. Hold the camera Horizontal grip Vertical grip Quick Start Guide b. Focus c. Diopter adjustment dial u button 8 EN
... you can see [ ] (AF target mark) clearly, adjustment is displayed. Take a picture a. Shoot The green lamp indicates the focus and exposure are locked. Hold the camera Horizontal grip Vertical grip Quick Start Guide b. Focus c. Diopter adjustment dial u button 8 EN
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...8226; 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. Button operations Shooting Mode Button operations Shooting Mode Self-timer Playback mode Flash ...mode Macro mode/ Super macro mode 1 o button Turning the camera on and off Power on: Shooting Mode • Monitor turns on • Lens extends • Before turning the...
...8226; 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. Button operations Shooting Mode Button operations Shooting Mode Self-timer Playback mode Flash ...mode Macro mode/ Super macro mode 1 o button Turning the camera on and off Power on: Shooting Mode • Monitor turns on • Lens extends • Before turning the...
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...(bulb) shots Press 2 to set shutter speed to 1/2000 (The shutter speed varies depending on the aperture value.) 2 : Sets the shutter speed slower. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed. [] Adjustment range W : F2.8 to F8.0 T : F4.5 to 4 sec.) Shutter speed 1 : Sets the shutter speed ...faster. 2 : Sets the shutter speed slower. The camera automatically sets the aperture value. [] SET OK Shutter speed range: 1/2 to [50], [100] or [200].) EN 11 Button operations A Changing the aperture value for...
...(bulb) shots Press 2 to set shutter speed to 1/2000 (The shutter speed varies depending on the aperture value.) 2 : Sets the shutter speed slower. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed. [] Adjustment range W : F2.8 to F8.0 T : F4.5 to 4 sec.) Shutter speed 1 : Sets the shutter speed ...faster. 2 : Sets the shutter speed slower. The camera automatically sets the aperture value. [] SET OK Shutter speed range: 1/2 to [50], [100] or [200].) EN 11 Button operations A Changing the aperture value for...
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... can shoot pictures by following the shooting guide displayed on your original shooting mode. g "DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming in focus. The remaining recording time is set to [ON], set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON]. Select a scene mode/change the setting without using the Shooting Guide... will cause the camera's internal temperature to rise and the camera may stop operation automatically. g "R (movies) Recording sound with the movie...
... can shoot pictures by following the shooting guide displayed on your original shooting mode. g "DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming in focus. The remaining recording time is set to [ON], set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON]. Select a scene mode/change the setting without using the Shooting Guide... will cause the camera's internal temperature to rise and the camera may stop operation automatically. g "R (movies) Recording sound with the movie...
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... the menu guide EMSETPE/ RING Sets picture brightness for 3 seconds. 0 S button Erasing pictures Display a picture to display the menu guide. 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. g "u Displaying the histogram...
... the menu guide EMSETPE/ RING Sets picture brightness for 3 seconds. 0 S button Erasing pictures Display a picture to display the menu guide. 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. g "u Displaying the histogram...
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...) The flash does not fire even in shooting mode. g "# button Flash pop-up . OFF & (Macro mode) % (Super macro mode) Macro mode is connected to the camera, display a picture to reduce the occurrence of the available light. to set for red-eye reduction are not available. Press o to your pictures. #(Fill-in...
...) The flash does not fire even in shooting mode. g "# button Flash pop-up . OFF & (Macro mode) % (Super macro mode) Macro mode is connected to the camera, display a picture to reduce the occurrence of the available light. to set for red-eye reduction are not available. Press o to your pictures. #(Fill-in...
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...Pressing m displays the top menu on the monitor. • The items displayed on the top menu differ according to navigate the menus. IMAGE QUALITY RESET CAMERA SETUP MENU SCN SILENT MODE EXIT MENU SET OK BACKa EXITa SETf : Returns to the previous menu. : Exits the menu. : Press 124 3... are displayed at g, press m to display the shooting guide screen. 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...
...Pressing m displays the top menu on the monitor. • The items displayed on the top menu differ according to navigate the menus. IMAGE QUALITY RESET CAMERA SETUP MENU SCN SILENT MODE EXIT MENU SET OK BACKa EXITa SETf : Returns to the previous menu. : Exits the menu. : Press 124 3... are displayed at g, press m to display the shooting guide screen. 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...
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...OLYMPUS xD-Picture Card is on a menu in a different color. 4 Press 12 to select [OFF] or [ON], and press o. • The menu item is set and the previous menu is displayed when there are additional menu items on this screen, the cursor moves to the page display. Select [CAMERA...SET 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 NOISE...
...OLYMPUS xD-Picture Card is on a menu in a different color. 4 Press 12 to select [OFF] or [ON], and press o. • The menu item is set and the previous menu is displayed when there are additional menu items on this screen, the cursor moves to the page display. Select [CAMERA...SET 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 NOISE...
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... day 1 Tungsten light w Fluorescent lamp 1 x Fluorescent lamp 2 y Fluorescent lamp 3 V One-touch WB The white balance is fixed at the first frame. *3 During sequential shooting, the camera focuses for each scene mode. *1 When the subject is dark, noise reduction is mainly used in offices.) For setting a more precise white balance than preset...
... day 1 Tungsten light w Fluorescent lamp 1 x Fluorescent lamp 2 y Fluorescent lamp 3 V One-touch WB The white balance is fixed at the first frame. *3 During sequential shooting, the camera focuses for each scene mode. *1 When the subject is dark, noise reduction is mainly used in offices.) For setting a more precise white balance than preset...
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... 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 the subject. The higher the value, the better the camera's light sensitivity and ability to [AUTO] and stabilizes the blur caused by a moving subject or...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 . A low value lowers the sensitivity for daylight shooting of clear, sharp pictures. ...
... 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 the subject. The higher the value, the better the camera's light sensitivity and ability to [AUTO] and stabilizes the blur caused by a moving subject or...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 . A low value lowers the sensitivity for daylight shooting of clear, sharp pictures. ...
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... 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 pressed. Pictures can stop shooting at any time by holding down the shutter button. You can be taken at a faster speed than 20... when you do not want to allow surrounding light to shoot the preset number of pictures at one time by releasing the shutter button. The camera will take a sequence of pictures. Recommended for each frame. DRIVE Continuous shooting o j c d(15fps) e BKT Shoots 1 frame at a time when 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 pressed. Pictures can stop shooting at any time by holding down the shutter button. You can be taken at a faster speed than 20... when you do not want to allow surrounding light to shoot the preset number of pictures at one time by releasing the shutter button. The camera will take a sequence of pictures. Recommended for each frame. DRIVE Continuous shooting o j c d(15fps) e BKT Shoots 1 frame at a time when the ...
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... zoom up to 27x by combining the optical zoom and image cropping. • [IMAGE QUALITY] is displayed in the center of the mark, hold down o. DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming in on your subject without reducing image quality OFF /ON This function allows you want to focus on to take pictures while in...: 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. When [AREA] is selected • To move the AF target mark Press the arrow pad (the AF...
... zoom up to 27x by combining the optical zoom and image cropping. • [IMAGE QUALITY] is displayed in the center of the mark, hold down o. DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming in on your subject without reducing image quality OFF /ON This function allows you want to focus on to take pictures while in...: 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. When [AREA] is selected • To move the AF target mark Press the arrow pad (the AF...
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...the shutter button is recommended to set the focus. OFF ON Digital image stabilization is automatically kept in focus at the distance you will not miss snapshot opportunities. The camera automatically focuses. Digital image stabilization is activated after pressing the shutter button halfway. ...the picture may be as effective. MF Adjust the focus manually. 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 be out of the lens in focus ...
...the shutter button is recommended to set the focus. OFF ON Digital image stabilization is automatically kept in focus at the distance you will not miss snapshot opportunities. The camera automatically focuses. Digital image stabilization is activated after pressing the shutter button halfway. ...the picture may be as effective. MF Adjust the focus manually. 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 be out of the lens in focus ...
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... number indicates the bigger amount of light emitted by the flash. • The flash can be advisable to 4 sec. When recording, aim the camera microphone at the source of the sound you to take pictures using a commercially available slave flash that is desired. +2.0EV to 0.0 to -2.0EV ... curtain Front curtain flash fires Shutter button completely pressed QFLASH Setting to use this function is useful when increased contrast is synchronized with the camera flash, the amount of the light emitted by the flash can fire in sequential shooting mode, but the interval between shots will be ...
... number indicates the bigger amount of light emitted by the flash. • The flash can be advisable to 4 sec. When recording, aim the camera microphone at the source of the sound you to take pictures using a commercially available slave flash that is desired. +2.0EV to 0.0 to -2.0EV ... curtain Front curtain flash fires Shutter button completely pressed QFLASH Setting to use this function is useful when increased contrast is synchronized with the camera flash, the amount of the light emitted by the flash can fire in sequential shooting mode, but the interval between shots will be ...
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...setting when you want to edit images on a computer. Shooting time takes twice as long as usual. SHARPNESS Adjusting the sharpness 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. : Colors become less defined, giving the image a softer impression. SATURATION Adjusting the saturation 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 emphasized, making ...
...setting when you want to edit images on a computer. Shooting time takes twice as long as usual. SHARPNESS Adjusting the sharpness 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. : Colors become less defined, giving the image a softer impression. SATURATION Adjusting the saturation 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 emphasized, making ...