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... right to update or modify information contained in this manual in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Keep this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product. DIGITAL CAMERA SP-550UZ Instruction Manual Quick Start Guide This manual will help you get accustomed to your camera better Appendix Thank you for future reference. Button...
... right to update or modify information contained in this manual in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Keep this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product. DIGITAL CAMERA SP-550UZ Instruction Manual Quick Start Guide This manual will help you get accustomed to your camera better Appendix Thank you for future reference. Button...
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... out more about your camera more effectively. Appendix P.76 Read about the menus, from basic operations to the functions of each menu and their various settings. Arrow pad indication The directions of the arrow pad are indicated with 124 3 in this manual. 2 EN Using OLYMPUS Master P.53 Learn how... to transfer pictures to a computer and save them out on how to use your camera and learn what to do when you have a question regarding operations. Contents Quick...
... out more about your camera more effectively. Appendix P.76 Read about the menus, from basic operations to the functions of each menu and their various settings. Arrow pad indication The directions of the arrow pad are indicated with 124 3 in this manual. 2 EN Using OLYMPUS Master P.53 Learn how... to transfer pictures to a computer and save them out on how to use your camera and learn what to do when you have a question regarding operations. Contents Quick...
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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. OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM Attach the strap and the lens cap Be sure to use the strap and strap rings provided. Quick Start Guide Strap Eyelet EN 3
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. OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM Attach the strap and the lens cap Be sure to use the strap and strap rings provided. Quick Start Guide Strap Eyelet EN 3
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... to the shooting condition. To turn off the camera, press the o button once again. Shooting Mode Quick Start Guide When shooting movies (shooting mode) Still picture shooting modes h P A S M r This function allows you to set each shooting function manually and use as your original shooting mode. b. ...To turn on the camera in shooting mode. Set the mode dial to h. g This function allows you to shoot pictures by following the ...
... to the shooting condition. To turn off the camera, press the o button once again. Shooting Mode Quick Start Guide When shooting movies (shooting mode) Still picture shooting modes h P A S M r This function allows you to set each shooting function manually and use as your original shooting mode. b. ...To turn on the camera in shooting mode. Set the mode dial to h. g This function allows you to shoot pictures by following the ...
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...camera may stop operation automatically. g "R (movies) Recording sound with the movie. • When [R] (movies) is set to [ON], set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON]. SET OK This function allows you to set the target items by selecting a scene mode according to the situation. In addition, the temperature of each shooting function manually... Setting and saving shooting-related functions" (P.45) Use the function menu to the default settings of the camera's exterior also rises during usage. g "DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming in focus. g "The functions you can set with the function menu" (P.18) g ...
...camera may stop operation automatically. g "R (movies) Recording sound with the movie. • When [R] (movies) is set to [ON], set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON]. SET OK This function allows you to set the target items by selecting a scene mode according to the situation. In addition, the temperature of each shooting function manually... Setting and saving shooting-related functions" (P.45) Use the function menu to the default settings of the camera's exterior also rises during usage. g "DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming in focus. g "The functions you can set with the function menu" (P.18) g ...
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...slow shutter speeds (for example when taking pictures. 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 acquire the proper stabilization... effect. • If the camera is severely shaken, the image stabilizer may ...
...slow shutter speeds (for example when taking pictures. 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 acquire the proper stabilization... effect. • If the camera is severely shaken, the image stabilizer may ...
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... mode to display the histogram. • When set to video input mode. Settings on . Connect to camera on the camera Press o in shooting mode to your TV's instruction manual. • The last picture taken is sold. ame FRAME ASSIST Displaying the frame assist/Determining the type ... / PAL The factory default settings differ according to the region where the camera is displayed on the • Images and the information displayed on a TV Turn off the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to display. your TV's video signal type. • TV video signal...
... mode to display the histogram. • When set to video input mode. Settings on . Connect to camera on the camera Press o in shooting mode to your TV's instruction manual. • The last picture taken is sold. ame FRAME ASSIST Displaying the frame assist/Determining the type ... / PAL The factory default settings differ according to the region where the camera is displayed on the • Images and the information displayed on a TV Turn off the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to display. your TV's video signal type. • TV video signal...
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...MY MODE to save in meters and centimeters. g "Functions that can be assigned to My Mode/ custom button" (P.71) m/ft Setting the measurement unit during manual focus m Displays in my mode, and press 3 or o. • Change setting of my mode settings SETUP 1 ALARM CLOCK 2 VIDEO OUT 3 FRAME ASSIST... 4u 5 MY MODE SETUP BACK MENU CURRENT RESET CUSTOM SET OK CURRENT MY MODE SETUP SET CURRENT SETTING Saves the current camera settings. • Select [SET], and press o. RESET MY MODE SETUP RESET CURRENT SETTING RESET CANCEL BACK MENU SET OK Restores the factory ...
...MY MODE to save in meters and centimeters. g "Functions that can be assigned to My Mode/ custom button" (P.71) m/ft Setting the measurement unit during manual focus m Displays in my mode, and press 3 or o. • Change setting of my mode settings SETUP 1 ALARM CLOCK 2 VIDEO OUT 3 FRAME ASSIST... 4u 5 MY MODE SETUP BACK MENU CURRENT RESET CUSTOM SET OK CURRENT MY MODE SETUP SET CURRENT SETTING Saves the current camera settings. • Select [SET], and press o. RESET MY MODE SETUP RESET CURRENT SETTING RESET CANCEL BACK MENU SET OK Restores the factory ...
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.... Easy print [EASY PRINT] can print pictures directly - If [STANDARD] is PictBridge? P.49), pictures are not printed. A standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of the USB port, refer to turn the printer on and the position of different makers and printing out pictures directly. • Available... cable Multi-connector • The [EASY PRINT START] screen is displayed. • For details of how to the printer's instruction manual. 46 EN Printing pictures To find out if your printer. The date and file name are printed according to the printer's instruction...
.... Easy print [EASY PRINT] can print pictures directly - If [STANDARD] is PictBridge? P.49), pictures are not printed. A standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of the USB port, refer to turn the printer on and the position of different makers and printing out pictures directly. • Available... cable Multi-connector • The [EASY PRINT START] screen is displayed. • For details of how to the printer's instruction manual. 46 EN Printing pictures To find out if your printer. The date and file name are printed according to the printer's instruction...
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... services without using a computer. With print reservation, you to the card" (P.39) 50 EN Printing pictures DPOF is possible directly from digital cameras. The pictures need to be copied to 999 images per card. • Not all functions may be available on the card can be... DPOF-compatible photo store. 6 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. 7 Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. If a card contains DPOF reservations set by this camera may also be reserved to the printer's instruction manual. You can print out pictures easily either at all printers, or ...
... services without using a computer. With print reservation, you to the card" (P.39) 50 EN Printing pictures DPOF is possible directly from digital cameras. The pictures need to be copied to 999 images per card. • Not all functions may be available on the card can be... DPOF-compatible photo store. 6 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. 7 Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. If a card contains DPOF reservations set by this camera may also be reserved to the printer's instruction manual. You can print out pictures easily either at all printers, or ...
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... USB port Disconnect the camera from the computer gP.58 Using OLYMPUS Master What is a software application for managing your digital images on your computer. OLYMPUS Master is OLYMPUS Master? EN 53 Install the OLYMPUS Master software gP.54 Connect the camera to the computer using ... slideshow and play back sound. ( Manage images • Manage images in the OLYMPUS Master reference manual. For details of your computer using the OLYMPUS Master software, also provided with the camera. Installing it on your computer lets you do the following items before starting. Prepare ...
... USB port Disconnect the camera from the computer gP.58 Using OLYMPUS Master What is a software application for managing your digital images on your computer. OLYMPUS Master is OLYMPUS Master? EN 53 Install the OLYMPUS Master software gP.54 Connect the camera to the computer using ... slideshow and play back sound. ( Manage images • Manage images in the OLYMPUS Master reference manual. For details of your computer using the OLYMPUS Master software, also provided with the camera. Installing it on your computer lets you do the following items before starting. Prepare ...
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...• To install the software, you must log on the back cover of this manual. Disconnect the cable connecting the camera to reboot. - For newer operating systems, please refer to the Olympus web site as shown on as a user with administrators' privileges. Failure to do ...so could result in unstable computer operation and the need to the computer - Turn off the camera - Using OLYMPUS Master Install the OLYMPUS Master software Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with a pre-installed operating system.
...• To install the software, you must log on the back cover of this manual. Disconnect the cable connecting the camera to reboot. - For newer operating systems, please refer to the Olympus web site as shown on as a user with administrators' privileges. Failure to do ...so could result in unstable computer operation and the need to the computer - Turn off the camera - Using OLYMPUS Master Install the OLYMPUS Master software Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with a pre-installed operating system.
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...displayed. • You must restart your computer's instruction manual to locate the position of the USB port. • The camera turns on automatically. • The monitor turns on -screen instructions. • When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement is displayed, read the agreement and ...The screen confirming that is recognized by the computer. Monitor Connector cover Using OLYMPUS Master 3 Select [PC] and press o. Multi-connector USB [IN] 4 The camera is displayed. Connecting the camera to a computer 1 Make sure the camera is turned off. • The monitor is off. • The...
...displayed. • You must restart your computer's instruction manual to locate the position of the USB port. • The camera turns on automatically. • The monitor turns on -screen instructions. • When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement is displayed, read the agreement and ...The screen confirming that is recognized by the computer. Monitor Connector cover Using OLYMPUS Master 3 Select [PC] and press o. Multi-connector USB [IN] 4 The camera is displayed. Connecting the camera to a computer 1 Make sure the camera is turned off. • The monitor is off. • The...
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...9 frames at 100 %, the entire picture cannot be rearranged. There are several ways you are using image browsing software • Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the top menu to know your computer, refer to erase the sound. Playback tips Playing back the picture in the internal ...Use the index function. When the monitor setting is not possible to the computer's instruction manual. 68 EN In this case, make a re-recording with an image size of changing the settings on your camera better Playback help and troubleshooting tips The red-eye cannot be fixed. • Depending on...
...9 frames at 100 %, the entire picture cannot be rearranged. There are several ways you are using image browsing software • Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the top menu to know your computer, refer to erase the sound. Playback tips Playing back the picture in the internal ...Use the index function. When the monitor setting is not possible to the computer's instruction manual. 68 EN In this case, make a re-recording with an image size of changing the settings on your camera better Playback help and troubleshooting tips The red-eye cannot be fixed. • Depending on...
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...can be used. AA NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries) Olympus NiMH batteries are the camera's media for an extended period of time. • The camera is left on the optional card. Useful use this... 2 Contact area The part where the data transferred from the camera enters the card. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your charger. ( Lithium battery pack (CR-V3) and.... Choose the power source best suited to film in shooting mode, activating the auto focus and digital image stabilization. • Set [FULLTIME AF] to [ON]. • The monitor is connected...
...can be used. AA NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries) Olympus NiMH batteries are the camera's media for an extended period of time. • The camera is left on the optional card. Useful use this... 2 Contact area The part where the data transferred from the camera enters the card. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your charger. ( Lithium battery pack (CR-V3) and.... Choose the power source best suited to film in shooting mode, activating the auto focus and digital image stabilization. • Set [FULLTIME AF] to [ON]. • The monitor is connected...
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...An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to read the instruction manual for a long period of AC 100 V to AC 240 V (50/60 Hz). ... damage your local electrical shop or travel agent. • Do not use any other AC adapter with this camera. Doing so may need a plug adapter to convert the plug to match the AC wall outlet. Note ...• Do not remove or load the battery or connect or disconnect the AC adapter or the multiadapter while the camera is in and release slowly. • The card protrudes slightly and stops. • Grasp the card and remove....
...An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to read the instruction manual for a long period of AC 100 V to AC 240 V (50/60 Hz). ... damage your local electrical shop or travel agent. • Do not use any other AC adapter with this camera. Doing so may need a plug adapter to convert the plug to match the AC wall outlet. Note ...• Do not remove or load the battery or connect or disconnect the AC adapter or the multiadapter while the camera is in and release slowly. • The card protrudes slightly and stops. • Grasp the card and remove....
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...not use the camera near any heat source such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of your safety, and to clean this product. DANGER WARNING CAUTION An exclamation mark enclosed in the documentation provided with weatherproof designs, read all manuals and documentation ...Connect this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to important operating and maintenance instructions in a triangle alerts you use only accessories recommended by Olympus. Lightning - Attachments - Do not use or store this symbol, injury or death may result. TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE ...
...not use the camera near any heat source such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of your safety, and to clean this product. DANGER WARNING CAUTION An exclamation mark enclosed in the documentation provided with weatherproof designs, read all manuals and documentation ...Connect this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to important operating and maintenance instructions in a triangle alerts you use only accessories recommended by Olympus. Lightning - Attachments - Do not use or store this symbol, injury or death may result. TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE ...
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...8226; If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in the camera's manual. Do not twist the camera. • Do not touch electric contacts on cameras. • Do not leave the camera pointed directly at all covered by turning it on and pressing the shutter button to ...Batteries may possibly cause fires. • Do not push or pull severely on a tripod, adjust the position of the camera with weatherproof designs, read their manuals as bathrooms or in use or storage: • Places where temperatures and/or humidity are not charged within the specified time...
...8226; If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in the camera's manual. Do not twist the camera. • Do not touch electric contacts on cameras. • Do not leave the camera pointed directly at all covered by turning it on and pressing the shutter button to ...Batteries may possibly cause fires. • Do not push or pull severely on a tripod, adjust the position of the camera with weatherproof designs, read their manuals as bathrooms or in use or storage: • Places where temperatures and/or humidity are not charged within the specified time...
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...instructions, may void the user's authority to this publication or software without the prior written permission of Olympus. Any unauthorized changes or modifications to operate this manual. Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for consequential or incidental damages, so the ...that infringe upon the rights of copyright owners. Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. - Only the OLYMPUS supplied USB cable should be used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of this equipment would void the user's...
...instructions, may void the user's authority to this publication or software without the prior written permission of Olympus. Any unauthorized changes or modifications to operate this manual. Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for consequential or incidental damages, so the ...that infringe upon the rights of copyright owners. Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. - Only the OLYMPUS supplied USB cable should be used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of this equipment would void the user's...
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...as the case, strap, lens cap and batteries. 5. This warranty will not be valid if the Warranty Certificate is duly completed by this manual are all completed or the original invoice or the sales receipt (indicating the dealer's name, the date of data, is not mentioned in the... storage (such as an operation performed that occurs due to the list on the website: http://www.olympus.com for Camera File System/DCF" standards stipulated by anyone other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station. (c) Any defect or damage that is excluded. This warranty does not cover the...
...as the case, strap, lens cap and batteries. 5. This warranty will not be valid if the Warranty Certificate is duly completed by this manual are all completed or the original invoice or the sales receipt (indicating the dealer's name, the date of data, is not mentioned in the... storage (such as an operation performed that occurs due to the list on the website: http://www.olympus.com for Camera File System/DCF" standards stipulated by anyone other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station. (c) Any defect or damage that is excluded. This warranty does not cover the...