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... differ from the actual product. The screen and camera illustrations shown in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. 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 operations Menu operations Printing pictures Using OLYMPUS Master Getting to enjoy optimum performance and a longer...
... differ from the actual product. The screen and camera illustrations shown in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. 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 operations Menu operations Printing pictures Using OLYMPUS Master Getting to enjoy optimum performance and a longer...
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Using OLYMPUS Master P.53 Learn how to transfer pictures to a computer and save them out on how to the functions of each menu and their various settings. Appendix P.76 Read about the menus, from basic operations to use your camera more about your camera better P.61 Find out ... pad indication The directions of the 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. Getting to know your camera and learn what to print pictures you have taken. Contents Quick Start Guide Button operations...
Using OLYMPUS Master P.53 Learn how to transfer pictures to a computer and save them out on how to the functions of each menu and their various settings. Appendix P.76 Read about the menus, from basic operations to use your camera more about your camera better P.61 Find out ... pad indication The directions of the 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. Getting to know your camera and learn what to print pictures you have taken. Contents Quick Start Guide Button operations...
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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 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.
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...modes h P A S M r This function allows you to change the aperture manually. The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed. This function allows you to take pictures with full automatic settings. To turn on the camera in shooting mode. EN 5 s This function allows you to set the target...by following the shooting guide displayed on the screen. b. This function allows you to change the aperture and shutter speed manually. g This function allows you to h. Press the o button. To turn off the camera, press the o button once again.
...modes h P A S M r This function allows you to change the aperture manually. The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed. This function allows you to take pictures with full automatic settings. To turn on the camera in shooting mode. EN 5 s This function allows you to set the target...by following the shooting guide displayed on the screen. b. This function allows you to change the aperture and shutter speed manually. g This function allows you to h. Press the o button. To turn off the camera, press the o button once again.
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... shooting guide displayed on your subject" (P.26) This icon lights red during the shooting. g "DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming in focus. This is set to [ON], set [IMAGE STABILIZER] to [ON], ...(movies) is not a malfunction. 12 EN In addition, the temperature of each shooting function manually and use as your original shooting mode. Select a scene mode/change the setting without using...mode is set the target items by selecting a scene mode according to rise and the camera may stop operation automatically. g "MY MODE SETUP Setting and saving shooting-related functions" ...
... shooting guide displayed on your subject" (P.26) This icon lights red during the shooting. g "DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming in focus. This is set to [ON], set [IMAGE STABILIZER] to [ON], ...(movies) is not a malfunction. 12 EN In addition, the temperature of each shooting function manually and use as your original shooting mode. Select a scene mode/change the setting without using...mode is set the target items by selecting a scene mode according to rise and the camera may stop operation automatically. g "MY MODE SETUP Setting and saving shooting-related functions" ...
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...is not available. AF ILLUMINAT Setting to make the image stabilizer inactive, when mounted on the monitor. 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... set to [MF] • Press 12 to press the shutter button halfway. When set , and MF is deactivated. MF Adjust the focus manually. OFF ON Digital image stabilization is displayed in a dark place OFF ON AF illuminator does not light.
...is not available. AF ILLUMINAT Setting to make the image stabilizer inactive, when mounted on the monitor. 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... set to [MF] • Press 12 to press the shutter button halfway. When set , and MF is deactivated. MF Adjust the focus manually. OFF ON Digital image stabilization is displayed in a dark place OFF ON AF illuminator does not light.
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...the picture screen may become cropped depending on the you want to [DIRECT], the black and white areas are displayed directly on the camera Press o in playback mode to turn the • For details of frame assist. ame FRAME ASSIST Displaying the frame assist/Determining ...Press DISP./E in shooting mode to display the frame assist and determine the type of switching to video input, refer to your TV's instruction manual. • The last picture taken is sold. Check the video signal type before connecting. Connector cover Menu operations AV cable (provided) Multi...
...the picture screen may become cropped depending on the you want to [DIRECT], the black and white areas are displayed directly on the camera Press o in playback mode to turn the • For details of frame assist. ame FRAME ASSIST Displaying the frame assist/Determining ...Press DISP./E in shooting mode to display the frame assist and determine the type of switching to video input, refer to your TV's instruction manual. • The last picture taken is sold. Check the video signal type before connecting. Connector cover Menu operations AV cable (provided) Multi...
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... functions to the custom buttons Press 12 to select the function you want 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. g "Functions that can be selected if no setting is saved. g "Functions that can be assigned...
... functions to the custom buttons Press 12 to select the function you want 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. g "Functions that can be selected if no setting is saved. g "Functions that can be assigned...
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... your printer. • For details of your printer is printed using the camera's print menus. no computer necessary. A standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of the USB port, refer to the printer's instruction manual. 46 EN Printing pictures Connector cover USB cable Multi-connector • The [EASY PRINT START] screen is PictBridge? Printing...
... your printer. • For details of your printer is printed using the camera's print menus. no computer necessary. A standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of the USB port, refer to the printer's instruction manual. 46 EN Printing pictures Connector cover USB cable Multi-connector • The [EASY PRINT START] screen is PictBridge? Printing...
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... changed by another device, entering reservations using the print reservation data. Pictures with the pictures stored on the card can print the pictures using this camera. Only the images stored on the card. Printing using a personal DPOFcompatible printer or at home using a DPOF-compatible printer. With print reservation,... per card. • Not all functions may be available on all printers, or at a photo store. 6 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. 7 Disconnect the USB cable from digital cameras. The pictures need to the printer's instruction manual.
... changed by another device, entering reservations using the print reservation data. Pictures with the pictures stored on the card can print the pictures using this camera. Only the images stored on the card. Printing using a personal DPOFcompatible printer or at home using a DPOF-compatible printer. With print reservation,... per card. • Not all functions may be available on all printers, or at a photo store. 6 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. 7 Disconnect the USB cable from digital cameras. The pictures need to the printer's instruction manual.
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...Help" guide in the OLYMPUS Master reference manual. For details of other media ( View images and movies • You can run a slideshow and play back sound. ( Manage images • Manage images in panorama mode. ( Update the version of your camera's firmware. EN 53 Prepare...camera. OLYMPUS Master is OLYMPUS Master? Installing it on your computer. Install the OLYMPUS Master software gP.54 Connect the camera to the computer gP.57 Computer equipped with a USB port Disconnect the camera from the camera or other functions and operations, refer to search for managing your digital...
...Help" guide in the OLYMPUS Master reference manual. For details of other media ( View images and movies • You can run a slideshow and play back sound. ( Manage images • Manage images in panorama mode. ( Update the version of your camera's firmware. EN 53 Prepare...camera. OLYMPUS Master is OLYMPUS Master? Installing it on your computer. Install the OLYMPUS Master software gP.54 Connect the camera to the computer gP.57 Computer equipped with a USB port Disconnect the camera from the camera or other functions and operations, refer to search for managing your digital...
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...an added USB port or IEEE 1394 port. • To install the software, you must log on the back cover of this manual. Macintosh OS CPU RAM Hard disk capacity Monitor Other Mac OS X v10.3 or later Power PC G3 500 MHz or later ...before performing the following system requirements. Disconnect the cable connecting the camera to reboot. - Open the camera's battery compartment cover/card cover 54 EN 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 ...
...an added USB port or IEEE 1394 port. • To install the software, you must log on the back cover of this manual. Macintosh OS CPU RAM Hard disk capacity Monitor Other Mac OS X v10.3 or later Power PC G3 500 MHz or later ...before performing the following system requirements. Disconnect the cable connecting the camera to reboot. - Open the camera's battery compartment cover/card cover 54 EN 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 ...
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... recognized by the computer. Monitor Connector cover Using OLYMPUS Master 3 Select [PC] and press o. PC EASY PRINT CUSTOM PRINT EXIT • Windows When you connect the camera to your computer's instruction manual to locate the position of the USB port. • The camera turns on automatically. • The monitor turns on and the selection...
... recognized by the computer. Monitor Connector cover Using OLYMPUS Master 3 Select [PC] and press o. PC EASY PRINT CUSTOM PRINT EXIT • Windows When you connect the camera to your computer's instruction manual to locate the position of the USB port. • The camera turns on automatically. • The monitor turns on and the selection...
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...tips Playing back the picture in the internal memory • When a card has been inserted in the camera, the picture in the internal memory or on the card. Press DISP./E repeatedly to change the amount of changing the...to a picture, it is 1024x768 and you are several ways you view the pictures in the camera's internal memory. There are using image browsing software • Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the top menu to view the pictures as a thumbnail" (P.33) •... at the same time. Getting to know your computer, refer to the computer's instruction manual. 68 EN
...tips Playing back the picture in the internal memory • When a card has been inserted in the camera, the picture in the internal memory or on the card. Press DISP./E repeatedly to change the amount of changing the...to a picture, it is 1024x768 and you are several ways you view the pictures in the camera's internal memory. There are using image browsing software • Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the top menu to view the pictures as a thumbnail" (P.33) •... at the same time. Getting to know your computer, refer to the computer's instruction manual. 68 EN
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... The part where the data transferred from the camera enters the card. AA NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries) Olympus NiMH batteries are used. ( Power is consumed...camera. The internal memory and card are the camera's media for recording pictures, similar to the internal memory or card can be recorded on the optional card. Pictures recorded to film in shooting mode, activating the auto focus and digital...manual for an extended period of time. • The camera is connected to the batteries provided with the camera, the following types of battery can be easily erased on the camera...
... The part where the data transferred from the camera enters the card. AA NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries) Olympus NiMH batteries are used. ( Power is consumed...camera. The internal memory and card are the camera's media for recording pictures, similar to the internal memory or card can be recorded on the optional card. Pictures recorded to film in shooting mode, activating the auto focus and digital...manual for an extended period of time. • The camera is connected to the batteries provided with the camera, the following types of battery can be easily erased on the camera...
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... Do not remove or load the battery or connect or disconnect the AC adapter or the multiadapter while the camera is in progress. For details, ask at your AC adapter. • Be sure to match the AC ...and writing is turned on. Doing so may need a plug adapter to convert the plug to read the instruction manual for a long period of AC 100 V to AC 240 V (50/60 Hz). • When using ...card cover. AC adapter An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as they could affect the camera's internal settings or functions. • The AC adapter can be used within the range of time. Doing...
... Do not remove or load the battery or connect or disconnect the AC adapter or the multiadapter while the camera is in progress. For details, ask at your AC adapter. • Be sure to match the AC ...and writing is turned on. Doing so may need a plug adapter to convert the plug to read the instruction manual for a long period of AC 100 V to AC 240 V (50/60 Hz). • When using ...card cover. AC adapter An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as they could affect the camera's internal settings or functions. • The AC adapter can be used within the range of time. Doing...
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...lightning storm occurs while using an AC adapter, remove it from the wall outlet before cleaning. Heat - Do not use only accessories recommended by Olympus. Firing the flash too close range. • You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of valuable data may... organic solvent to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with weatherproof designs, read all manuals and documentation for cleaning. Water and Moisture - Never use the camera near any heat source such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of equipment ...
...lightning storm occurs while using an AC adapter, remove it from the wall outlet before cleaning. Heat - Do not use only accessories recommended by Olympus. Firing the flash too close range. • You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of valuable data may... organic solvent to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with weatherproof designs, read all manuals and documentation for cleaning. Water and Moisture - Never use the camera near any heat source such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of equipment ...
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... protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in the places listed below, no matter if 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 an insulating sheet. Direct sunlight, beaches...
... protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in the places listed below, no matter if 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 an insulating sheet. Direct sunlight, beaches...
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... comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of copyright owners. However, there is connected. - If this publication or software without the prior written permission of Olympus. Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. - Some countries do not allow...of information storage and retrieval system, without obligation or advance notice. No part of these written materials or this manual. Disclaimer of Warranty • Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, by or concerning any content of these written materials or...
... comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of copyright owners. However, there is connected. - If this publication or software without the prior written permission of Olympus. Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. - Some countries do not allow...of information storage and retrieval system, without obligation or advance notice. No part of these written materials or this manual. Disclaimer of Warranty • Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, by or concerning any content of these written materials or...
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..., even for defects occurring within the warranty period referred to above document is attached or if the information contained in this manual are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of -charge service if neither Warranty Certificate is completed nor the above . (a) Any ...8226; All other company and product names are the "Design Rule for camera file systems referred to repair, modification, cleaning, etc. This warranty will not be limited to the Warranty Certificate regarding warranty maintenance 1. Olympus's sole liability under conditions of the product casing. (h) When this ...
..., even for defects occurring within the warranty period referred to above document is attached or if the information contained in this manual are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of -charge service if neither Warranty Certificate is completed nor the above . (a) Any ...8226; All other company and product names are the "Design Rule for camera file systems referred to repair, modification, cleaning, etc. This warranty will not be limited to the Warranty Certificate regarding warranty maintenance 1. Olympus's sole liability under conditions of the product casing. (h) When this ...
