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... the development stages and may differ from the actual product. DIGITAL CAMERA SP-590UZ 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...
... the development stages and may differ from the actual product. DIGITAL CAMERA SP-590UZ 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...
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... of Setting Operations" (p. 3) Contents Names of the box Lens cap and lens cap strap USB cable AV cable Digital camera Camera strap Four AA batteries OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM Other accessories not shown: Instruction Manual, warranty card Contents may vary depending on purchase location. 1 Step ...) (p. 58) Print reservations (DPOF) (p. 61) Menus for Playback, Editing and Printing Functions 44 Menus for Other Camera Settings......50 Printing 58 Using OLYMPUS Master 2 64 Usage Tips 66 Appendix 71 Index 83
... of Setting Operations" (p. 3) Contents Names of the box Lens cap and lens cap strap USB cable AV cable Digital camera Camera strap Four AA batteries OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM Other accessories not shown: Instruction Manual, warranty card Contents may vary depending on purchase location. 1 Step ...) (p. 58) Print reservations (DPOF) (p. 61) Menus for Playback, Editing and Printing Functions 44 Menus for Other Camera Settings......50 Printing 58 Using OLYMPUS Master 2 64 Usage Tips 66 Appendix 71 Index 83
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...is made, the display returns to this page. Please read "Menu Settings" (p. 29 to 57) while referring to the previous screen. CAMERA MENU 1 WB 2 ISO 3 DRIVE 4 FINE ZOOM 5 DIGITAL ZOOM EXIT MENU AUTO AUTO o OFF OFF SET OK Submenu 1 4 Use 78 to the submenu 1. Pressing and holding the E ...return to select the desired submenu 1, and press the o button. There may be additional operations. "Menu Settings" (p. 29 to 57) CAMERA MENU 1 WB 2 ISO 3 DRIVE 4 FINE ZOOM 5 DIGITAL ZOOM EXIT MENU AUTO AUTO o OFF ON SET OK 6 Press the button to select the desired menu, and press the o...
...is made, the display returns to this page. Please read "Menu Settings" (p. 29 to 57) while referring to the previous screen. CAMERA MENU 1 WB 2 ISO 3 DRIVE 4 FINE ZOOM 5 DIGITAL ZOOM EXIT MENU AUTO AUTO o OFF OFF SET OK Submenu 1 4 Use 78 to the submenu 1. Pressing and holding the E ...return to select the desired submenu 1, and press the o button. There may be additional operations. "Menu Settings" (p. 29 to 57) CAMERA MENU 1 WB 2 ISO 3 DRIVE 4 FINE ZOOM 5 DIGITAL ZOOM EXIT MENU AUTO AUTO o OFF ON SET OK 6 Press the button to select the desired menu, and press the o...
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CAMERA MENU 1 5 2 6 4 3 7 EXIT MENU SET OK Shooting mode top menu EN Shutter button (p. 14) u button (monitor/viewfinder) (p. 25) z/m button (custom/sequential playback) (p. 26, 28) 7 button (exposure ...
CAMERA MENU 1 5 2 6 4 3 7 EXIT MENU SET OK Shooting mode top menu EN Shutter button (p. 14) u button (monitor/viewfinder) (p. 25) z/m button (custom/sequential playback) (p. 26, 28) 7 button (exposure ...
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... p. 55 HDMI p. 56 u (Histogram p. 56 MY MODE SETUP...... p. 56 m/ft p. 57 CUSTOM BUTTON..... p. 51 REC VIEW p. 52 MENU DISPLAY.......... p. 29 2 K CAMERA MENU WB p. 30 ISO p. 31 DRIVE p. 32 FINE ZOOM p. 33 DIGITAL ZOOM........... p. 36 Q FLASH p. 36 R (Still picture REC).... p. 52 LIVE VIEW BOOST..... p. 50 PW ON SETUP........... p. 57 SLEEP p. 57 7 F SILENT MODE...
... p. 55 HDMI p. 56 u (Histogram p. 56 MY MODE SETUP...... p. 56 m/ft p. 57 CUSTOM BUTTON..... p. 51 REC VIEW p. 52 MENU DISPLAY.......... p. 29 2 K CAMERA MENU WB p. 30 ISO p. 31 DRIVE p. 32 FINE ZOOM p. 33 DIGITAL ZOOM........... p. 36 Q FLASH p. 36 R (Still picture REC).... p. 52 LIVE VIEW BOOST..... p. 50 PW ON SETUP........... p. 57 SLEEP p. 57 7 F SILENT MODE...
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1 4 5 2 6 7 3 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 13 17 14 18 1 Viewfinder p. 25 2 Strap eyelet p. 10 3 Monitor p. 8, 14, 54 4 u button (monitor/viewfinder).... p. 25 5 z/m button (custom/sequential playback p. 26, 28 6 Card access lamp p. 73 7 m button p. 3 8 q button (playback p. 15 9 Arrow pad p. 12 7 button exposure compensation).... p. 23 9 button (macro p. 24 8 button (self-timer p. 24 : button (flash p. 22 10 o button (OK/FUNC p. 26 11 f/D button (SHADOW ADJ/erase p. 16, 22 12 g/E button (menu guide/information display change/date and time check) p. 3, 13, 25, 27 13 ...
1 4 5 2 6 7 3 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 13 17 14 18 1 Viewfinder p. 25 2 Strap eyelet p. 10 3 Monitor p. 8, 14, 54 4 u button (monitor/viewfinder).... p. 25 5 z/m button (custom/sequential playback p. 26, 28 6 Card access lamp p. 73 7 m button p. 3 8 q button (playback p. 15 9 Arrow pad p. 12 7 button exposure compensation).... p. 23 9 button (macro p. 24 8 button (self-timer p. 24 : button (flash p. 22 10 o button (OK/FUNC p. 26 11 f/D button (SHADOW ADJ/erase p. 16, 22 12 g/E button (menu guide/information display change/date and time check) p. 3, 13, 25, 27 13 ...
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... FINE +2.0 1/400 F3.5 IN 4 19 25 24 23 22 21 20 Still image 1 Shooting mode p. 17, 29 2 Flash mode p. 23 3 Silent mode p. 57 4 Digital image stabilization p. 35 5 Macro/super macro mode p. 24 6 SHADOW ADJ p. 22 7 Noise reduction p. 38 8 AE lock p. 57 9 Battery check p. 10, 67 10 ...AF lock (s p. 57 Manual focus (a p. 34 AF predict p. 35 11 Flash standby/camera shake warning/flash charge p. 66 12 Flash intensity p. 36 13 Saturation p. 38 14 Sharpness p. 37 15 Contrast p. 38 1 2 3 4 56 9 32 21 30 28...
... FINE +2.0 1/400 F3.5 IN 4 19 25 24 23 22 21 20 Still image 1 Shooting mode p. 17, 29 2 Flash mode p. 23 3 Silent mode p. 57 4 Digital image stabilization p. 35 5 Macro/super macro mode p. 24 6 SHADOW ADJ p. 22 7 Noise reduction p. 38 8 AE lock p. 57 9 Battery check p. 10, 67 10 ...AF lock (s p. 57 Manual focus (a p. 34 AF predict p. 35 11 Flash standby/camera shake warning/flash charge p. 66 12 Flash intensity p. 36 13 Saturation p. 38 14 Sharpness p. 37 15 Contrast p. 38 1 2 3 4 56 9 32 21 30 28...
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p. 16 14 Current memory p. 72 15 Compression/frame rate p. 29 16 ISO p. 31 17 Date and time p. 12, 54 EN Playback mode display 1 2 3456 x10 7 1/1000 F3.5 8 +2.0 9 ISO 1600 10 11 NORM 12M 100-0004 12 17 2009.08.26 12:30 IN 4 13 16 15 14 Still image 1 Silent mode p. 57 2 Print reservation/ number of prints p. 61 3 Sound record p. 37, 39 4 Protect p. 48 5 Sequential playback (index/slideshow p. 28 6 Battery check p. 10, 67 7 Shutter speed p. 17 8 Aperture value p. 17 1 34 6 15 10 15 VGA 11 2009.08.26 12:30 17 100-0004 12 IN 00:14 /00:34 13 14 Movie 9 Exposure ...
p. 16 14 Current memory p. 72 15 Compression/frame rate p. 29 16 ISO p. 31 17 Date and time p. 12, 54 EN Playback mode display 1 2 3456 x10 7 1/1000 F3.5 8 +2.0 9 ISO 1600 10 11 NORM 12M 100-0004 12 17 2009.08.26 12:30 IN 4 13 16 15 14 Still image 1 Silent mode p. 57 2 Print reservation/ number of prints p. 61 3 Sound record p. 37, 39 4 Protect p. 48 5 Sequential playback (index/slideshow p. 28 6 Battery check p. 10, 67 7 Shutter speed p. 17 8 Aperture value p. 17 1 34 6 15 10 15 VGA 11 2009.08.26 12:30 17 100-0004 12 IN 00:14 /00:34 13 14 Movie 9 Exposure ...
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For the types of image data. Turn off the camera before opening or closing the battery compartment cover. Flashes in the same manner. 5 Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. ● ...Slide the battery compartment lock from ) to = and ensure that can be used, see "Battery handling precautions" (p. 71). Preparing the Camera Attaching the camera strap and lens cap 1 Loading the batteries 1 2 2 Battery 3 compartment lock 3 4 ● Attach the strap to the other eyelet in red BATTERY EMPTY Monitor top...
For the types of image data. Turn off the camera before opening or closing the battery compartment cover. Flashes in the same manner. 5 Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. ● ...Slide the battery compartment lock from ) to = and ensure that can be used, see "Battery handling precautions" (p. 71). Preparing the Camera Attaching the camera strap and lens cap 1 Loading the batteries 1 2 2 Battery 3 compartment lock 3 4 ● Attach the strap to the other eyelet in red BATTERY EMPTY Monitor top...
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... (sold separately) than an xD-Picture Card or the microSD Attachment into the camera. Do not touch the contact area directly. Loading the xD-Picture Card™ (sold separately) into the camera This camera allows the user to take more pictures and record longer movies using an xD‑...;Picture Card (sold separately) microSD card/microSDHC card (hereinafter called the microSD card) is also compatible with this camera by using the internal memory. To remove the xD-Picture Card 1 2 Pull the microSD card straight out. Press in the internal memory ...
... (sold separately) than an xD-Picture Card or the microSD Attachment into the camera. Do not touch the contact area directly. Loading the xD-Picture Card™ (sold separately) into the camera This camera allows the user to take more pictures and record longer movies using an xD‑...;Picture Card (sold separately) microSD card/microSDHC card (hereinafter called the microSD card) is also compatible with this camera by using the internal memory. To remove the xD-Picture Card 1 2 Pull the microSD card straight out. Press in the internal memory ...
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... screen indicate that the arrow pad is used . IMAGE IN WT SET1 OK 2 3 Operation guide 4 BACK MENU 5 6 OK GO Y M D TIME 2009 08 -- -- -- CAMERA MENU CANCEL MENU 3 Press : to turn on various setting and movie playback screens indicate that the m button, button, zoom lever or D button is used... . Arrow pad and operation guide The symbols KJLM displayed on the camera. ● The date and time setting screen is displayed when the date and time are saved to image file names, date prints and other data...
... screen indicate that the arrow pad is used . IMAGE IN WT SET1 OK 2 3 Operation guide 4 BACK MENU 5 6 OK GO Y M D TIME 2009 08 -- -- -- CAMERA MENU CANCEL MENU 3 Press : to turn on various setting and movie playback screens indicate that the m button, button, zoom lever or D button is used... . Arrow pad and operation guide The symbols KJLM displayed on the camera. ● The date and time setting screen is displayed when the date and time are saved to image file names, date prints and other data...
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... change the date and time, make the setting from the menu. [X (Date/time)] (p. 54) To check the date and time Press the g button while the camera is displayed for the menu and error messages displayed on the monitor/viewfinder is selectable. 1 Press the button, and press 789: to set [M] (month...
... change the date and time, make the setting from the menu. [X (Date/time)] (p. 54) To check the date and time Press the g button while the camera is displayed for the menu and error messages displayed on the monitor/viewfinder is selectable. 1 Press the button, and press 789: to set [M] (month...
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...NORM IN 4 Monitor (standby mode screen) Vertical grip 5 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject. ● When the camera focuses on the camera. AUTO $ Press the n button again to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter button. Monitor AUTO $ 12M NORM IN 4 Horizontal grip ...3 Press the n button to turn on the subject, the exposure is a fully automatic mode that allows the user to turn off the camera. Try focusing again. Press halfway "Focusing" (p. 68) AF target mark 14 EN Settings in the shooting menu cannot be changed in h mode....
...NORM IN 4 Monitor (standby mode screen) Vertical grip 5 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject. ● When the camera focuses on the camera. AUTO $ Press the n button again to take pictures by simply pressing the shutter button. Monitor AUTO $ 12M NORM IN 4 Horizontal grip ...3 Press the n button to turn on the subject, the exposure is a fully automatic mode that allows the user to turn off the camera. Try focusing again. Press halfway "Focusing" (p. 68) AF target mark 14 EN Settings in the shooting menu cannot be changed in h mode....
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To shoot movies "Shooting movies (A mode)" (p. 20) To turn off the camera Press the n button to turn off the camera, and attach the lens cap to the lens. 2009.08.26 12:30 NORM 12M 100-0001 IN 1 Playback image 2 Use 789: to q. "Index view, ... way down . To return to shooting, either press the q button again or press the shutter button halfway down while being careful not to shake the camera.
To shoot movies "Shooting movies (A mode)" (p. 20) To turn off the camera Press the n button to turn off the camera, and attach the lens cap to the lens. 2009.08.26 12:30 NORM 12M 100-0001 IN 1 Playback image 2 Use 789: to q. "Index view, ... way down . To return to shooting, either press the q button again or press the shutter button halfway down while being careful not to shake the camera.
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Each time a button is displayed. Press the button to display the last frame. ERASE IN CANCEL MENU YES NO SET OK 2 Press 7 to select [YES], and press the button. [K ERASE] (p. 49) Elapsed time/ Total recording time 2009.08.26 12:30 100-0004 IN 00:12 /00:34 During playback First (last) frame/frame advance: During pause, press 7 to display the first frame, and press 8 to resume playback. 2009.08.26 12:30 100-0004 IN 00:14 /00:34 / During pause To stop movie playback Press the button. 16 EN Press 9 to display the previous frame, and press : to be ...
Each time a button is displayed. Press the button to display the last frame. ERASE IN CANCEL MENU YES NO SET OK 2 Press 7 to select [YES], and press the button. [K ERASE] (p. 49) Elapsed time/ Total recording time 2009.08.26 12:30 100-0004 IN 00:12 /00:34 During playback First (last) frame/frame advance: During pause, press 7 to display the first frame, and press 8 to resume playback. 2009.08.26 12:30 100-0004 IN 00:14 /00:34 / During pause To stop movie playback Press the button. 16 EN Press 9 to display the previous frame, and press : to be ...
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... best mode for the scene, and press the button to set Shooting with optimum aperture value and shutter speed (P mode) In this mode, automatic camera shooting can be used while also allowing changes to a wide range of other shooting menu functions, such as well by pressing down the E button. 2 Use...
... best mode for the scene, and press the button to set Shooting with optimum aperture value and shutter speed (P mode) In this mode, automatic camera shooting can be used while also allowing changes to a wide range of other shooting menu functions, such as well by pressing down the E button. 2 Use...
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... mode dial to S. A mode indicator A NR Selecting the shutter speed for shooting pictures (S mode) In this mode, the shutter speed is automatically set by the camera. When the shutter speed appears red, the correct exposure cannot be shot as sports photos. 1 Set the mode dial to A. This is useful for shooting... objects will be obtained. 18 EN Selecting the aperture value for shooting pictures (A mode) In this mode, the aperture value is automatically set by the camera.
... mode dial to S. A mode indicator A NR Selecting the shutter speed for shooting pictures (S mode) In this mode, the shutter speed is automatically set by the camera. When the shutter speed appears red, the correct exposure cannot be shot as sports photos. 1 Set the mode dial to A. This is useful for shooting... objects will be obtained. 18 EN Selecting the aperture value for shooting pictures (A mode) In this mode, the aperture value is automatically set by the camera.
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...set the aperture value and shutter speed manually. 1 Set the mode dial to M. M mode indicator Smoothing out skin tone and texture (I mode) The camera finds a person's face and gives the skin a smooth, translucent look for taking the picture. 1 Set the mode dial to I mode indicator M... : Aperture value becomes larger. : : Aperture value becomes smaller. 7 : Shutter speed becomes faster. 8 : Shutter speed becomes slower. 2 Point the camera toward the subject. EN 19 Selecting the aperture value and shutter speed for shooting pictures (M mode) This mode enables the user to set to [64].
...set the aperture value and shutter speed manually. 1 Set the mode dial to M. M mode indicator Smoothing out skin tone and texture (I mode) The camera finds a person's face and gives the skin a smooth, translucent look for taking the picture. 1 Set the mode dial to I mode indicator M... : Aperture value becomes larger. : : Aperture value becomes smaller. 7 : Shutter speed becomes faster. 8 : Shutter speed becomes slower. 2 Point the camera toward the subject. EN 19 Selecting the aperture value and shutter speed for shooting pictures (M mode) This mode enables the user to set to [64].
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Use [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 33). 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject, and gently press the button all the way down to n. A mode indicator E 15 IN 00:34 To record audio when shooting [R (Movie REC)] (p. 39) To zoom while recording audio The optical zoom is not available when recording. Shooting movies (n mode) 1 Set the mode dial to start recording. Red during shooting REC Press halfway Press fully 00:34 Remaining recording time (p. 73) 3 Gently press the shutter button all the way down to stop recording. 20 EN
Use [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 33). 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject, and gently press the button all the way down to n. A mode indicator E 15 IN 00:34 To record audio when shooting [R (Movie REC)] (p. 39) To zoom while recording audio The optical zoom is not available when recording. Shooting movies (n mode) 1 Set the mode dial to start recording. Red during shooting REC Press halfway Press fully 00:34 Remaining recording time (p. 73) 3 Gently press the shutter button all the way down to stop recording. 20 EN
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To take larger images without reducing image quality [FINE ZOOM] (p. 33) To take larger images [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 33) The zoom bar appearance identifies the status of [IMAGE STABILIZER] (p. 35) is recommended when shooting with the telephoto zoom. Turning to the wide ...F3.5 IN 4 Zoom bar 12M W T NORM 1/400 F3.5 IN 4 Optical zoom: 26x, Digital zoom: 5x Use of the fine zoom/digital zoom. When using optical zoom Optical zoom range When using fine zoom When using digital zoom Fine zoom range Digital zoom range EN 21 Using Shooting Functions Using the optical zoom Turning the...
To take larger images without reducing image quality [FINE ZOOM] (p. 33) To take larger images [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 33) The zoom bar appearance identifies the status of [IMAGE STABILIZER] (p. 35) is recommended when shooting with the telephoto zoom. Turning to the wide ...F3.5 IN 4 Zoom bar 12M W T NORM 1/400 F3.5 IN 4 Optical zoom: 26x, Digital zoom: 5x Use of the fine zoom/digital zoom. When using optical zoom Optical zoom range When using fine zoom When using digital zoom Fine zoom range Digital zoom range EN 21 Using Shooting Functions Using the optical zoom Turning the...