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Before you take test shots to get accustomed to your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to update or modify information contained in this manual in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Keep this manual. DIGITAL CAMERA SZ-14/SZ-12 Instruction Manual ● Thank you for future reference. ● We recommend that you start to use your camera before taking important photographs. ● In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life.
Before you take test shots to get accustomed to your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to update or modify information contained in this manual in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Keep this manual. DIGITAL CAMERA SZ-14/SZ-12 Instruction Manual ● Thank you for future reference. ● We recommend that you start to use your camera before taking important photographs. ● In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life.
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Checking the contents of Parts Camera unit 4 5 1 2 6 3 7 1 Connector cover 2 Multi-connector 8 3 HDMI micro connector 4 Microphone 5 AF illuminator Self-timer lamp 6 Battery/card compartment 9 lock 7 Battery/card compartment cover 8 Flash 9 Lens 10 10 Tripod socket 2 EN AV cable USB-AC adapter (F-2AC) OLYMPUS Setup CD-ROM Names of the box or Digital camera Strap Lithium Ion Battery (LI-50B) USB cable Other accessories not shown: Warranty card Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
Checking the contents of Parts Camera unit 4 5 1 2 6 3 7 1 Connector cover 2 Multi-connector 8 3 HDMI micro connector 4 Microphone 5 AF illuminator Self-timer lamp 6 Battery/card compartment 9 lock 7 Battery/card compartment cover 8 Flash 9 Lens 10 10 Tripod socket 2 EN AV cable USB-AC adapter (F-2AC) OLYMPUS Setup CD-ROM Names of the box or Digital camera Strap Lithium Ion Battery (LI-50B) USB cable Other accessories not shown: Warranty card Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
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EN 3 1 2 3 4 Attaching the camera strap 1 Indicator lamp 5 6 7 2 ON/OFF button 3 Speaker 4 Flash switch 5 Zoom lever 6 Shutter button 7 Strap eyelet 8 8 Monitor 9 R button (record movies) 10 q button (switching 9 between shooting and 10 11 12 13 playback) 11 m button 12 A button (OK) 13 Wheel controller INFO button (changing 14 information display) D button (erase) 14 E button (camera guide/ menu guide) Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
EN 3 1 2 3 4 Attaching the camera strap 1 Indicator lamp 5 6 7 2 ON/OFF button 3 Speaker 4 Flash switch 5 Zoom lever 6 Shutter button 7 Strap eyelet 8 8 Monitor 9 R button (record movies) 10 q button (switching 9 between shooting and 10 11 12 13 playback) 11 m button 12 A button (OK) 13 Wheel controller INFO button (changing 14 information display) D button (erase) 14 E button (camera guide/ menu guide) Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
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...macro ......p. 29 5 Self-timer p. 29 6 Exposure compensation p. 30 7 White balance p. 30 8 ISO p. 31 9 Drive p. 31 10 Recording with sound (movies p. 40 11 Date stamp p. 39 12 World time p. 51 13 Image stabilization (still images)/Digital image stabilization (movies p. 38 14 Metering p. 37 15 Shadow Adjustment Technology p. 37 16 Compression (still images... recording icon ....p. 17 21 Remaining recording time (movies p. 17 22 Image size (movies) p. 36, 65 23 Histogram p. 20 24 AF target mark p. 17 25 Camera shake warning 26 Aperture value p. 17 27 Shutter speed p. 17 4 EN
...macro ......p. 29 5 Self-timer p. 29 6 Exposure compensation p. 30 7 White balance p. 30 8 ISO p. 31 9 Drive p. 31 10 Recording with sound (movies p. 40 11 Date stamp p. 39 12 World time p. 51 13 Image stabilization (still images)/Digital image stabilization (movies p. 38 14 Metering p. 37 15 Shadow Adjustment Technology p. 37 16 Compression (still images... recording icon ....p. 17 21 Remaining recording time (movies p. 17 22 Image size (movies) p. 36, 65 23 Histogram p. 20 24 AF target mark p. 17 25 Camera shake warning 26 Aperture value p. 17 27 Shutter speed p. 17 4 EN
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Wheel controller F (up) /INFO button (changing information display) (p. 19, 22) Zoom lever (p. 18, 22) Shutter button (p. 17, 57) R button (shooting movies) (p. 17) q button (switching between shooting and playback) (p. 17, 20, 46) m button (p. 9) E button (menu guide/ camera guide) (p. 23) H (left) I (right) A button G (down) / D button (erase) (p. 21) The wheel controller can also be used functions can be accessed using the buttons. Camera Settings Using the Buttons Frequently used to change the selections. 6 EN
Wheel controller F (up) /INFO button (changing information display) (p. 19, 22) Zoom lever (p. 18, 22) Shutter button (p. 17, 57) R button (shooting movies) (p. 17) q button (switching between shooting and playback) (p. 17, 20, 46) m button (p. 9) E button (menu guide/ camera guide) (p. 23) H (left) I (right) A button G (down) / D button (erase) (p. 21) The wheel controller can also be used functions can be accessed using the buttons. Camera Settings Using the Buttons Frequently used to change the selections. 6 EN
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... function menu. 8 EN There may be menus that are unavailable depending on other related settings or the shooting mode (p. 24). Press the A button to change camera settings such as the shooting mode.
... function menu. 8 EN There may be menus that are unavailable depending on other related settings or the shooting mode (p. 24). Press the A button to change camera settings such as the shooting mode.
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... Normal Auto Face/iESP ESP Off Set OK 2 Press H to select the desired page tab and press I. The setup menu provides access to a variety of camera settings, including options not listed in the function menu, display options, and the time and date. 1 Press the m button. ● The setup menu is selected...
... Normal Auto Face/iESP ESP Off Set OK 2 Press H to select the desired page tab and press I. The setup menu provides access to a variety of camera settings, including options not listed in the function menu, display options, and the time and date. 1 Press the m button. ● The setup menu is selected...
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... be sure to close the battery/ card compartment cover. Slide the battery lock knob in its internal memory. Preparing the Camera Inserting the battery and card 1 2 Battery/card compartment cover 1 Battery/card compartment lock 2 Battery lock knob Write-protect switch Always use SD/SDHC/SDXC cards... or Eye-Fi card with the C mark toward the battery lock knob. When using the camera, be used without a card by storing images in the direction of the arrow to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) may produce heat or an ...
... be sure to close the battery/ card compartment cover. Slide the battery lock knob in its internal memory. Preparing the Camera Inserting the battery and card 1 2 Battery/card compartment cover 1 Battery/card compartment lock 2 Battery lock knob Write-protect switch Always use SD/SDHC/SDXC cards... or Eye-Fi card with the C mark toward the battery lock knob. When using the camera, be used without a card by storing images in the direction of the arrow to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) may produce heat or an ...
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...pictures while the AC adapter is connected to the computer. Before use, be used for charging and playback. The battery can be charged while the camera is connected to unplug the power plug of a computer. (There may be cases in type USB-AC adapter, plug it clicks and comes out... slightly, then remove the card. Be sure to the camera. If you purchased the camera. The included USB-AC adapter has been designed to be sure to the camera correctly, or the battery, camera, or USB-AC adapter may be broken. 12 EN Charging time varies depending on the region where you received...
...pictures while the AC adapter is connected to the computer. Before use, be used for charging and playback. The battery can be charged while the camera is connected to unplug the power plug of a computer. (There may be cases in type USB-AC adapter, plug it clicks and comes out... slightly, then remove the card. Be sure to the camera. If you purchased the camera. The included USB-AC adapter has been designed to be sure to the camera correctly, or the battery, camera, or USB-AC adapter may be broken. 12 EN Charging time varies depending on the region where you received...
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... Monitor Settings 1024 x 768 pixels or more Minimum 65,536 colors (16,770,000 colors recommended) EN 13 To register the camera must be displayed. "Connecting the camera" (p. 12) If nothing is displayed, click "Yes" or "Continue". 2 Register your Olympus product. ● Click the "Registration" button and follow the on Windows computers only. Click...
... Monitor Settings 1024 x 768 pixels or more Minimum 65,536 colors (16,770,000 colors recommended) EN 13 To register the camera must be displayed. "Connecting the camera" (p. 12) If nothing is displayed, click "Yes" or "Continue". 2 Register your Olympus product. ● Click the "Registration" button and follow the on Windows computers only. Click...
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... 2 "Help". For information on -screen instructions to install the software. You can be selected from the language combo box. OLYMPUS Viewer 2 Operating System Mac OS X v10.4.11-v10.6 Processor Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or better RAM 1 GB or more ... later. * See online help . 3 Copy the camera manual. ● Click the "Camera Instruction Manual" button to open the folder containing the camera manuals. Copy the manual for information on using the software. 4 Install the camera manual. ● Click the "Camera Instruction Manual" button and follow the on using the software...
... 2 "Help". For information on -screen instructions to install the software. You can be selected from the language combo box. OLYMPUS Viewer 2 Operating System Mac OS X v10.4.11-v10.6 Processor Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or better RAM 1 GB or more ... later. * See online help . 3 Copy the camera manual. ● Click the "Camera Instruction Manual" button to open the folder containing the camera manuals. Copy the manual for information on using the software. 4 Install the camera manual. ● Click the "Camera Instruction Manual" button and follow the on using the software...
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...), and then press the A button. X Y M D Time 2012. 01 Y/M/D Cancel MENU 4 As in the monitor. 1 Press the n button to turn daylight saving time ([Summer]) on the camera. ● The date and time setting screen is displayed when the date and time are saved to select your language and press the A button. For... the menu. [X] (Date/time) (p. 51) 5 Use HI to select the [x] time zone and then press the A button. ● Use FG to turn on or off. '12.02.26 00:00 Seoul Tokyo Summer Set OK The menus can also choose the language for the menus and messages displayed in Steps 2 and...
...), and then press the A button. X Y M D Time 2012. 01 Y/M/D Cancel MENU 4 As in the monitor. 1 Press the n button to turn daylight saving time ([Summer]) on the camera. ● The date and time setting screen is displayed when the date and time are saved to select your language and press the A button. For... the menu. [X] (Date/time) (p. 51) 5 Use HI to select the [x] time zone and then press the A button. ● Use FG to turn on or off. '12.02.26 00:00 Seoul Tokyo Summer Set OK The menus can also choose the language for the menus and messages displayed in Steps 2 and...
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... target mark flashes red. Shooting, Playback, and Erasing Shooting with the optimum aperture value and shutter speed (P mode) 2 Hold the camera and compose the shot. The default settings of the function are displayed), and the AF target mark changes to green. ● The... camera was unable to focus on the subject. ● When the camera focuses on the camera. Try focusing again. 16 EN 0.0 WB AUTO ISO AUTO 4 14M MENU as exposure compensation, white balance, ...
... target mark flashes red. Shooting, Playback, and Erasing Shooting with the optimum aperture value and shutter speed (P mode) 2 Hold the camera and compose the shot. The default settings of the function are displayed), and the AF target mark changes to green. ● The... camera was unable to focus on the subject. ● When the camera focuses on the camera. Try focusing again. 16 EN 0.0 WB AUTO ISO AUTO 4 14M MENU as exposure compensation, white balance, ...
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Continuous recording length (p. 65) 00:34 REC 00:12 Recording time Lights up red when recording The effects of images. When the set shooting mode can be recorded. To view images during shooting Pressing ... 1/400 F3.5 Shutter speed Aperture value "Focusing" (p. 59) 4 To take the picture, gently press the shutter button all the way down . To turn off the camera Press the n button again. P Press fully 1/400 F3.5 Image review screen Shooting movies 1 Press the R button to shake the...
Continuous recording length (p. 65) 00:34 REC 00:12 Recording time Lights up red when recording The effects of images. When the set shooting mode can be recorded. To view images during shooting Pressing ... 1/400 F3.5 Shutter speed Aperture value "Focusing" (p. 59) 4 To take the picture, gently press the shutter button all the way down . To turn off the camera Press the n button again. P Press fully 1/400 F3.5 Image review screen Shooting movies 1 Press the R button to shake the...
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... depending on the image size setting.*1 Digital zoom range *1 If [Image Size] is less than the full resolution, after reaching the maximum optical zoom, the camera will automatically resize and crop the image to the selected [Image Size], then enter the digital zoom range if [Digital Zoom] is [On]. Using the...
... depending on the image size setting.*1 Digital zoom range *1 If [Image Size] is less than the full resolution, after reaching the maximum optical zoom, the camera will automatically resize and crop the image to the selected [Image Size], then enter the digital zoom range if [Digital Zoom] is [On]. Using the...
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... to select the setting option, and press the A button to set. To turn off the flash Press the flash down back into the camera. 2 Select the flash option in the function menu. Using the flash The flash functions can be selected to best match the shooting...
... to select the setting option, and press the A button to set. To turn off the flash Press the flash down back into the camera. 2 Select the flash option in the function menu. Using the flash The flash functions can be selected to best match the shooting...
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... recommended functions and basic operating methods for a solution Search by situation Search by keyword Learn about the camera History Set OK Submenu 2 Search by purpose Search for the camera. Using the menu guide Pressing the E button in the standby mode screen or the playback screen. ... desired item. ● Follow the on-screen instructions to search the desired contents. "Using the Menu" (p. 8) Using the camera guide Use the camera guide to look up camera operations. 1 Press the E button in the setup menu displays a description of the current item. A solution can be searched...
... recommended functions and basic operating methods for a solution Search by situation Search by keyword Learn about the camera History Set OK Submenu 2 Search by purpose Search for the camera. Using the menu guide Pressing the E button in the standby mode screen or the playback screen. ... desired item. ● Follow the on-screen instructions to search the desired contents. "Using the Menu" (p. 8) Using the camera guide Use the camera guide to look up camera operations. 1 Press the E button in the setup menu displays a description of the current item. A solution can be searched...
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.... The shooting condition is set . 24 EN 00:34 4 14M Icon indicating the scene mode that the camera automatically selects Using the best mode for the scene. When the camera cannot identify the optimal mode, P mode will automatically select the optimal shooting mode for the shooting scene (s ... menu. The icon changes depending on the scene that is decided by the camera and settings cannot be changed with automatic settings (M mode) The camera will be changed , excepting some cases, the camera may not select the desired shooting mode. Using Shooting Modes To change the ...
.... The shooting condition is set . 24 EN 00:34 4 14M Icon indicating the scene mode that the camera automatically selects Using the best mode for the scene. When the camera cannot identify the optimal mode, P mode will automatically select the optimal shooting mode for the shooting scene (s ... menu. The icon changes depending on the scene that is decided by the camera and settings cannot be changed with automatic settings (M mode) The camera will be changed , excepting some cases, the camera may not select the desired shooting mode. Using Shooting Modes To change the ...
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...to [n] or lower. 1 Set the shooting mode to the submenu. Check the frame appearing around the face detected by the camera, and then press the shutter button to take the picture. ● The unedited image and edited image are pre-programmed for ...the scene d Documents/q Beach & Snow/ conditions. Using V (Beauty) 1 Point the camera toward the subject. Option Application B Portrait/V Beauty/F Landscape/ G Night Scene*1/M Night+Portrait*1/ The camera takes C Sport/N Indoor/W Candle*1/ R Self Portrait/S Sunset*1/ X Fireworks*1/V Cuisine/ a picture using the optimum...
...to [n] or lower. 1 Set the shooting mode to the submenu. Check the frame appearing around the face detected by the camera, and then press the shutter button to take the picture. ● The unedited image and edited image are pre-programmed for ...the scene d Documents/q Beach & Snow/ conditions. Using V (Beauty) 1 Point the camera toward the subject. Option Application B Portrait/V Beauty/F Landscape/ G Night Scene*1/M Night+Portrait*1/ The camera takes C Sport/N Indoor/W Candle*1/ R Self Portrait/S Sunset*1/ X Fireworks*1/V Cuisine/ a picture using the optimum...
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...installing the PC software, see "Setting up using the supplied CD" (p. 13). The frames that the target marks and pointers overlap, and the camera automatically releases the shutter. When set . AUTO Target mark Pointer Cancel MENU Save OK Screen when combining images from left to take the fi... saved, an unmodified image and an image to which the effect has been applied. *2 SZ-14 only. The user only composes the shots so that were taken are taken and combined by the camera. Creating panoramic images (p mode) 1 Set the shooting mode to the movie. The flash (p....
...installing the PC software, see "Setting up using the supplied CD" (p. 13). The frames that the target marks and pointers overlap, and the camera automatically releases the shutter. When set . AUTO Target mark Pointer Cancel MENU Save OK Screen when combining images from left to take the fi... saved, an unmodified image and an image to which the effect has been applied. *2 SZ-14 only. The user only composes the shots so that were taken are taken and combined by the camera. Creating panoramic images (p mode) 1 Set the shooting mode to the movie. The flash (p....
