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... these instructions carefully to update or modify information contained 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 before taking important photographs. Button operations Menu operations Printing pictures Using OLYMPUS Master Getting to know your camera better Appendix Thank you for future reference.
... these instructions carefully to update or modify information contained 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 before taking important photographs. Button operations Menu operations Printing pictures Using OLYMPUS Master Getting to know your camera better Appendix Thank you for future reference.
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... everything about convenient functions and safety precautions on the camera. Using OLYMPUS Master P.53 Learn how to transfer pictures 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 Contents Quick Start Guide Button operations Menu...
... everything about convenient functions and safety precautions on the camera. Using OLYMPUS Master P.53 Learn how to transfer pictures 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 Contents Quick Start Guide Button operations Menu...
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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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...settings. This function allows you to set each shooting function manually and use as your original shooting mode. s This function allows you to shoot pictures by following the shooting guide displayed on the camera, press the o button after removing the lens cap. ...EN 5 Press the o button. To turn on the camera in shooting mode. The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed. This function allows you to change the aperture and shutter speed manually. g This function allows you to the shooting condition. X Y M D ...
...settings. This function allows you to set each shooting function manually and use as your original shooting mode. s This function allows you to shoot pictures by following the shooting guide displayed on the camera, press the o button after removing the lens cap. ...EN 5 Press the o button. To turn on the camera in shooting mode. The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed. This function allows you to change the aperture and shutter speed manually. g This function allows you to the shooting condition. X Y M D ...
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...movie. • When [R] (movies) is set to [ON], optical zoom cannot be changed . g "DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming in when [R] (movies) is changed to the default settings of the camera's exterior also rises during usage. s Shoot pictures by selecting a scene mode according to the situation. Or... one . • Functions set using the Shooting Guide will cause the camera's internal temperature to rise and the camera may stop operation automatically. In addition, the temperature of each shooting function manually and use as your original shooting mode. g "MY MODE SETUP Setting ...
...movie. • When [R] (movies) is set to [ON], optical zoom cannot be changed . g "DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming in when [R] (movies) is changed to the default settings of the camera's exterior also rises during usage. s Shoot pictures by selecting a scene mode according to the situation. Or... one . • Functions set using the Shooting Guide will cause the camera's internal temperature to rise and the camera may stop operation automatically. In addition, the temperature of each shooting function manually and use as your original shooting mode. g "MY MODE SETUP Setting ...
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... red on subjects moving back and forth OFF AF predict is deactivated. OFF ON Digital image stabilization is displayed in focus during movie recording. MF Adjust the focus manually. The focusing time is locked at all times, without having to light the illuminator... in focus at the distance you will not miss snapshot opportunities. 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. •...
... red on subjects moving back and forth OFF AF predict is deactivated. OFF ON Digital image stabilization is displayed in focus during movie recording. MF Adjust the focus manually. The focusing time is locked at all times, without having to light the illuminator... in focus at the distance you will not miss snapshot opportunities. 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. •...
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... select the picture screen may become cropped depending on a TV NTSC / PAL The factory default settings differ according to the region where the camera is displayed on the • Images and the information displayed on . VIDEO OUT Playing back pictures on the you want to display. Connector.../Determining the type of frame assist OFF / w / x Press DISP./E in playback mode to your TV's instruction manual. • The last picture taken is sold. Settings on the camera Press o in shooting mode to display the frame assist and determine the type of switching to video input, refer to...
... select the picture screen may become cropped depending on a TV NTSC / PAL The factory default settings differ according to the region where the camera is displayed on the • Images and the information displayed on . VIDEO OUT Playing back pictures on the you want to display. Connector.../Determining the type of frame assist OFF / w / x Press DISP./E in playback mode to your TV's instruction manual. • The last picture taken is sold. Settings on the camera Press o in shooting mode to display the frame assist and determine the type of switching to video input, refer to...
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... FNo. SHUTTER FLASH MODE Saves settings one by one. • Select the item 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. SET CANCEL BACK MENU SET OK...
... FNo. SHUTTER FLASH MODE Saves settings one by one. • Select the item 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. SET CANCEL BACK MENU SET OK...
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... the picture you want to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you use. Refer to the instruction manual for connecting digital cameras and printers of the USB port, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Select the pictures you want to the printer's instruction manual. no computer necessary. Printing pictures Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By...
... the picture you want to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you use. Refer to the instruction manual for connecting digital cameras and printers of the USB port, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Select the pictures you want to the printer's instruction manual. no computer necessary. Printing pictures Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By...
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... to print. Pictures with recorded pictures into the camera before taking them. Printing is a standard format used to the printer's instruction manual. For more details, refer to record automatic print information from digital cameras. If a card contains DPOF reservations set by another... device, entering reservations using this camera. Only the images stored on all printers, ...
... to print. Pictures with recorded pictures into the camera before taking them. Printing is a standard format used to the printer's instruction manual. For more details, refer to record automatic print information from digital cameras. If a card contains DPOF reservations set by another... device, entering reservations using this camera. Only the images stored on all printers, ...
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...managing your digital images on your computer using pictures taken in panorama mode. ( Update the version of other media ( View images and movies • You can make panoramic images using the OLYMPUS Master software, also provided with a USB port Disconnect the camera from the camera or ... ( Manage images • Manage images in the OLYMPUS Master reference manual. Install the OLYMPUS Master software gP.54 Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable gP.56 OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM USB cable Start up the OLYMPUS Master software gP.57 Download image files to the "...
...managing your digital images on your computer using pictures taken in panorama mode. ( Update the version of other media ( View images and movies • You can make panoramic images using the OLYMPUS Master software, also provided with a USB port Disconnect the camera from the camera or ... ( Manage images • Manage images in the OLYMPUS Master reference manual. Install the OLYMPUS Master software gP.54 Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable gP.56 OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM USB cable Start up the OLYMPUS Master software gP.57 Download image files to the "...
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...or later recommended Note • Windows 98/98SE/Me are not supported. • Use a computer with a pre-installed operating system. Open the camera's battery compartment cover/card cover 54 EN Operating environment Windows OS CPU RAM Hard disk capacity Monitor Other Windows 2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/ XP...USB port or IEEE 1394 port. • To install the software, you must log on the back cover of this manual. For newer operating systems, please refer to the Olympus web site as shown on as a user with administrators' privileges. • Be sure to remove the media (drag &...
...or later recommended Note • Windows 98/98SE/Me are not supported. • Use a computer with a pre-installed operating system. Open the camera's battery compartment cover/card cover 54 EN Operating environment Windows OS CPU RAM Hard disk capacity Monitor Other Windows 2000 Professional/XP Home Edition/ XP...USB port or IEEE 1394 port. • To install the software, you must log on the back cover of this manual. For newer operating systems, please refer to the Olympus web site as shown on as a user with administrators' privileges. • Be sure to remove the media (drag &...
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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 -screen instructions. • When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement is displayed, read the agreement and click "Continue" and...
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 -screen instructions. • When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement is displayed, read the agreement and click "Continue" and...
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... 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 ... internal memory cannot be rearranged. There are using image browsing software • Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the top menu to play back. Change the monitor setting • ...the information on the computer settings. Getting to know your computer, refer to the computer's instruction manual. 68 EN For details of 2048x1536 at the same time. Playback tips Playing back the picture ...
... 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 ... internal memory cannot be rearranged. There are using image browsing software • Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the top menu to play back. Change the monitor setting • ...the information on the computer settings. Getting to know your computer, refer to the computer's instruction manual. 68 EN For details of 2048x1536 at the same time. Playback tips Playing back the picture ...
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... consumption by using a computer. AA NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries) Olympus NiMH batteries are the camera's media for recording pictures, similar to the instruction manual for an extended period of time. • The camera is connected to a computer or printer. ( Battery life varies depending... on the battery manufacturer and shooting conditions. For details, refer to film in shooting mode, activating the auto focus and digital image ...
... consumption by using a computer. AA NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries) Olympus NiMH batteries are the camera's media for recording pictures, similar to the instruction manual for an extended period of time. • The camera is connected to a computer or printer. ( Battery life varies depending... on the battery manufacturer and shooting conditions. For details, refer to film in shooting mode, activating the auto focus and digital image ...
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...not remove or load the battery or connect or disconnect the AC adapter or the multiadapter while the camera is in progress. Doing so may need a plug adapter to convert the plug to match the ...your local electrical shop or travel agent. • Do not use any other AC adapter with this camera. Appendix EN 79 Do not use travel voltage converters as image downloads to AC 240 V (50/... Close the card cover. For details, ask at your AC adapter. • Be sure to read the instruction manual for a long period of AC 100 V to a computer or when running a slideshow for the AC adapter....
...not remove or load the battery or connect or disconnect the AC adapter or the multiadapter while the camera is in progress. Doing so may need a plug adapter to convert the plug to match the ...your local electrical shop or travel agent. • Do not use any other AC adapter with this camera. Appendix EN 79 Do not use travel voltage converters as image downloads to AC 240 V (50/... Close the card cover. For details, ask at your AC adapter. • Be sure to read the instruction manual for a long period of AC 100 V to a computer or when running a slideshow for the AC adapter....
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...with weatherproof designs, read all manuals and documentation for cleaning. If a lightning storm occurs while using an AC adapter, remove it from the wall outlet before cleaning. Heat - Handling the Camera WARNING Do not use only accessories recommended by Olympus. Firing the flash too close ... or loss of equipment or appliance that generates heat, including stereo amplifiers. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. DANGER WARNING CAUTION An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you use the flash and LED on the product ...
...with weatherproof designs, read all manuals and documentation for cleaning. If a lightning storm occurs while using an AC adapter, remove it from the wall outlet before cleaning. Heat - Handling the Camera WARNING Do not use only accessories recommended by Olympus. Firing the flash too close ... or loss of equipment or appliance that generates heat, including stereo amplifiers. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. DANGER WARNING CAUTION An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you use the flash and LED on the product ...
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... When using products with weatherproof designs, read their manuals as bathrooms or in use . • Always unload the battery from forming inside the camera. Do not twist the camera. • Do not touch electric contacts on ...Usage Environment • To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in the places listed below, no matter if in the rain. Batteries whose terminals are high or... Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the camera's manual. Caution for storage to strong shocks or continuous vibration.
... When using products with weatherproof designs, read their manuals as bathrooms or in use . • Always unload the battery from forming inside the camera. Do not twist the camera. • Do not touch electric contacts on ...Usage Environment • To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in the places listed below, no matter if in the rain. Batteries whose terminals are high or... Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the camera's manual. Caution for storage to strong shocks or continuous vibration.
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...has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of this publication or software without the prior written permission of Olympus. Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. - Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void ... which the receiver is no guarantee that infringe upon the rights of copyrighted material may not apply to you. • Olympus reserves all rights to this manual. Connect the equipment to an outlet on , the user is assumed with the instructions, may void the user's authority ...
...has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of this publication or software without the prior written permission of Olympus. Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. - Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void ... which the receiver is no guarantee that infringe upon the rights of copyrighted material may not apply to you. • Olympus reserves all rights to this manual. Connect the equipment to an outlet on , the user is assumed with the instructions, may void the user's authority ...
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... names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of purchase are the "Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF" standards stipulated by this warranty shall be limited to sand, mud.... performed by the customer due to a defect of the product, and in this manual are all completed or the original invoice or the sales receipt (indicating the dealer's name...temperature and humidity, near insect repellents such as the case, strap, lens cap and batteries. 5. Olympus's sole liability under conditions of International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are made to...
... names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of purchase are the "Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF" standards stipulated by this warranty shall be limited to sand, mud.... performed by the customer due to a defect of the product, and in this manual are all completed or the original invoice or the sales receipt (indicating the dealer's name...temperature and humidity, near insect repellents such as the case, strap, lens cap and batteries. 5. Olympus's sole liability under conditions of International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are made to...