SP-590UZ Instruction Manual (English)
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... (macro) (p. 24) : button (flash) (p. 22) 8 button (self-timer) (p. 24) q button (playback) (p. 15) g/E button (menu guide/information display change/date and time check) (p. 3, 13, 25, 27) f/D button (SHADOW ADJ/erase) (p. 16, 22) Using the FUNC menu (p. 26) Frequently used shooting functions can be accessed using the FUNC menu. button (p. 26) Buttons in use Arrow pad o button Menu Index Menus for Shooting Functions When the mode dial is set to a shooting mode position (h P A S M r I n), settings can be adjusted. Using the Direct Buttons Frequently used shooting menu...
... (macro) (p. 24) : button (flash) (p. 22) 8 button (self-timer) (p. 24) q button (playback) (p. 15) g/E button (menu guide/information display change/date and time check) (p. 3, 13, 25, 27) f/D button (SHADOW ADJ/erase) (p. 16, 22) Using the FUNC menu (p. 26) Frequently used shooting functions can be accessed using the FUNC menu. button (p. 26) Buttons in use Arrow pad o button Menu Index Menus for Shooting Functions When the mode dial is set to a shooting mode position (h P A S M r I n), settings can be adjusted. Using the Direct Buttons Frequently used shooting menu...
SP-590UZ Instruction Manual (English)
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... MOVIE INDEX p. 47 5 J PLAYBACK MENU 0 (Protect p. 48 y (Rotate p. 48 R (Post REC p. 48 INDEX PLAY p. 48 6 K ERASE p. 49 7 L PRINT ORDER p. 49 8 E SETUP* * Same as "Menu for Playback, Editing and Printing Functions When the mode dial is set to the q position, settings can be adjusted. p. 37 PICTURE MODE........ p. 52 LIVE VIEW BOOST..... p. 35 w (Flash intensity)..... p. 51 MENU COLOR p. 51 SOUND SETTINGS.... p. 56 m/ft p. 57 CUSTOM BUTTON..... p. 50 PW ON SETUP........... p. 29 2 K CAMERA MENU WB p. 30 ISO p. 31 DRIVE p. 32 FINE ZOOM p. 33 DIGITAL ZOOM...
... MOVIE INDEX p. 47 5 J PLAYBACK MENU 0 (Protect p. 48 y (Rotate p. 48 R (Post REC p. 48 INDEX PLAY p. 48 6 K ERASE p. 49 7 L PRINT ORDER p. 49 8 E SETUP* * Same as "Menu for Playback, Editing and Printing Functions When the mode dial is set to the q position, settings can be adjusted. p. 37 PICTURE MODE........ p. 52 LIVE VIEW BOOST..... p. 35 w (Flash intensity)..... p. 51 MENU COLOR p. 51 SOUND SETTINGS.... p. 56 m/ft p. 57 CUSTOM BUTTON..... p. 50 PW ON SETUP........... p. 29 2 K CAMERA MENU WB p. 30 ISO p. 31 DRIVE p. 32 FINE ZOOM p. 33 DIGITAL ZOOM...
SP-590UZ Instruction Manual (English)
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... Movie 16 Conversion lens p. 39 17 Sound record p. 37, 39 18 Dual time p. 54 19 Number of storable still pictures/ remaining recording time... p. 15, 20, 73 20 Current memory p. 72 21 AF target mark p. 14, 26, 34 22 Self-timer p. 24 23 Aperture value p. 17 24 Shutter speed p. 17 25 Exposure compensation p. 23 26 Compression/frame rate p. 29 27 Image size p. 29 28 Metering p. 33 29 ISO p. 31 30 White balance...
... Movie 16 Conversion lens p. 39 17 Sound record p. 37, 39 18 Dual time p. 54 19 Number of storable still pictures/ remaining recording time... p. 15, 20, 73 20 Current memory p. 72 21 AF target mark p. 14, 26, 34 22 Self-timer p. 24 23 Aperture value p. 17 24 Shutter speed p. 17 25 Exposure compensation p. 23 26 Compression/frame rate p. 29 27 Image size p. 29 28 Metering p. 33 29 ISO p. 31 30 White balance...
SP-590UZ Instruction Manual (English)
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... 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. Do not insert anything other than using the microSD Attachment. Insert the card to turn off the camera before inserting or removing the card. "Using...
... 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. Do not insert anything other than using the microSD Attachment. Insert the card to turn off the camera before inserting or removing the card. "Using...
SP-590UZ Instruction Manual (English)
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... the o button to set . Using the self-timer After the shutter button is pressed all the way down , the picture is automatically canceled after one shot. Shooting closeups (Macro shooting) This function enables the camera to focus and shoot subjects at the widest (W) setting. *2 The zoom is automatically fixed. After setting, when the shutter button is pressed all the way 12s SELFTIMER down, the self-time lamp turns on a tripod, this function enables the user to take a picture of...
... the o button to set . Using the self-timer After the shutter button is pressed all the way down , the picture is automatically canceled after one shot. Shooting closeups (Macro shooting) This function enables the camera to focus and shoot subjects at the widest (W) setting. *2 The zoom is automatically fixed. After setting, when the shutter button is pressed all the way 12s SELFTIMER down, the self-time lamp turns on a tripod, this function enables the user to take a picture of...
SP-590UZ Instruction Manual (English)
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... turns red. The camera automatically detects and focuses on the subject within the AF target mark. When set to [MF] Rough indication of people. Adjust the focus manually. Changing the focus method [FOCUS MODE] K CAMERA MENU FOCUS MODE : P A S M r Submenu 2 AF MF Application Press the shutter button halfway. iESP This enables you to move and lock the AF target mark [AREA] Use 789: to compose the shot without worrying about the focusing...
... turns red. The camera automatically detects and focuses on the subject within the AF target mark. When set to [MF] Rough indication of people. Adjust the focus manually. Changing the focus method [FOCUS MODE] K CAMERA MENU FOCUS MODE : P A S M r Submenu 2 AF MF Application Press the shutter button halfway. iESP This enables you to move and lock the AF target mark [AREA] Use 789: to compose the shot without worrying about the focusing...
SP-590UZ Instruction Manual (English)
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... flash is used for taking pictures. This function is also used for taking pictures. The commercially-available slave flash that is synchronized with the Olympus Wireless RC Flash System" (p. 74) When set to +2.0 Application Adjust the flash intensity for taking pictures. Using an external flash [Q FLASH] K CAMERA MENU Q FLASH : P A S M r I In certain situations, it is advisable to [# FILL IN] (p. 23). An Olympus Wireless RC Flash System compatible flash is used for the shooting scene. "Taking pictures with the camera flash is used...
... flash is used for taking pictures. This function is also used for taking pictures. The commercially-available slave flash that is synchronized with the Olympus Wireless RC Flash System" (p. 74) When set to +2.0 Application Adjust the flash intensity for taking pictures. Using an external flash [Q FLASH] K CAMERA MENU Q FLASH : P A S M r I In certain situations, it is advisable to [# FILL IN] (p. 23). An Olympus Wireless RC Flash System compatible flash is used for the shooting scene. "Taking pictures with the camera flash is used...
SP-590UZ Instruction Manual (English)
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... performed while the camera is deactivated. Once the preset number of the lens operating. Taking pictures with sound [R] K CAMERA MENU R : A Submenu 2 Application OFF No sound is attached, light from the conversion lens appear on the images. When a conversion lens is recorded. If the internal memory or card or the battery power runs out during sleep mode, a warning is displayed, [TIMELAPSE] mode is activated. EN 39 Taking a preset number of images and shooting interval can cause vignetting...
... performed while the camera is deactivated. Once the preset number of the lens operating. Taking pictures with sound [R] K CAMERA MENU R : A Submenu 2 Application OFF No sound is attached, light from the conversion lens appear on the images. When a conversion lens is recorded. If the internal memory or card or the battery power runs out during sleep mode, a warning is displayed, [TIMELAPSE] mode is activated. EN 39 Taking a preset number of images and shooting interval can cause vignetting...
SP-590UZ Instruction Manual (English)
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... camera. The focus, exposure (p. 14), zoom position (p. 21) and [WB] (p. 30) are taken and combined by the camera. Panoramic images can be changed. CANCEL MENU SAVE OK To combine only two pictures, press the o button before taking the third frame. 4 Take the third frame in the last [ISO] or [J s] settings (except for panoramic shooting. The shooting functions are already preset to 10x. Pictures are combined into a panorama image using [SHADOW ADJ] (p. 44) only. The user...
... camera. The focus, exposure (p. 14), zoom position (p. 21) and [WB] (p. 30) are taken and combined by the camera. Panoramic images can be changed. CANCEL MENU SAVE OK To combine only two pictures, press the o button before taking the third frame. 4 Take the third frame in the last [ISO] or [J s] settings (except for panoramic shooting. The shooting functions are already preset to 10x. Pictures are combined into a panorama image using [SHADOW ADJ] (p. 44) only. The user...
SP-590UZ Instruction Manual (English)
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... the digital video signal format for connecting to a TV via an HDMI cable [HDMI] E SETUP HDMI "To play back camera images on the image. Taking pictures using "MY MODE" 1 Set the mode dial to r. 2 Select the desired mode from s to 480p. The movie playback screen cannot be played. Displaying the brightness distribution [u] E SETUP u Submenu 2 OFF ON DIRECT Application No histogram is changed first to 720p and then to d. White-out areas are displayed as red, and black...
... the digital video signal format for connecting to a TV via an HDMI cable [HDMI] E SETUP HDMI "To play back camera images on the image. Taking pictures using "MY MODE" 1 Set the mode dial to r. 2 Select the desired mode from s to 480p. The movie playback screen cannot be played. Displaying the brightness distribution [u] E SETUP u Submenu 2 OFF ON DIRECT Application No histogram is changed first to 720p and then to d. White-out areas are displayed as red, and black...
SP-590UZ Instruction Manual (English)
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... LOCK*3/ IMAGE SIZE (p. 29)/COMPRESSION (p. 29)/ FINE ZOOM (p. 33)/DIGITAL ZOOM (p. 33)/ AF MODE (p. 34)/FOCUS MODE (p.34)/ FULLTIME AF (p. 35)/AF PREDICT (p. 35)/ IMAGE STABILIZER (p. 35)/Q FLASH (p. 36)/ R (p. 37)/NOISE REDUCT. (p. 38) Application The assigned function is activated. EN 57 Assigning functions to the z button [CUSTOM BUTTON] E SETUP CUSTOM BUTTON "Using a function assigned to save battery power (sleep mode). Saving battery power between shots [SLEEP] E SETUP SLEEP Submenu 2 1MIN/3MIN/ 5MIN/10MIN Application When the camera...
... LOCK*3/ IMAGE SIZE (p. 29)/COMPRESSION (p. 29)/ FINE ZOOM (p. 33)/DIGITAL ZOOM (p. 33)/ AF MODE (p. 34)/FOCUS MODE (p.34)/ FULLTIME AF (p. 35)/AF PREDICT (p. 35)/ IMAGE STABILIZER (p. 35)/Q FLASH (p. 36)/ R (p. 37)/NOISE REDUCT. (p. 38) Application The assigned function is activated. EN 57 Assigning functions to the z button [CUSTOM BUTTON] E SETUP CUSTOM BUTTON "Using a function assigned to save battery power (sleep mode). Saving battery power between shots [SLEEP] E SETUP SLEEP Submenu 2 1MIN/3MIN/ 5MIN/10MIN Application When the camera...
SP-590UZ Instruction Manual (English)
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... and installing ink cassettes, refer to select an image, press the o button. "Viewing images" (p. 15) Printing can print images directly without using a computer. Printing Direct printing (PictBridge*1) By connecting the camera to a PictBridgecompatible printer, you can also be started when the camera is displayed on the screen, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer. Multi-connector : button USB cable (supplied) Open the connector cover in the direction of different makers and printing out pictures directly. To exit printing After a selected image is turned...
... and installing ink cassettes, refer to select an image, press the o button. "Viewing images" (p. 15) Printing can print images directly without using a computer. Printing Direct printing (PictBridge*1) By connecting the camera to a PictBridgecompatible printer, you can also be started when the camera is displayed on the screen, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer. Multi-connector : button USB cable (supplied) Open the connector cover in the direction of different makers and printing out pictures directly. To exit printing After a selected image is turned...
SP-590UZ Instruction Manual (English)
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... mode before taking pictures. ● With prolonged camera use, the internal temperature may also increase during use, however this is normal and does not indicate malfunction. To save battery power, the camera automatically enters sleep mode and the monitor turns off ). "Setting the date and time" (p. 12) Saving settings "Settings are installed" ● Insert new or recharged batteries in an image with the u button. ● Use the diopter adjustment dial to see" ● Change the display with many flash...
... mode before taking pictures. ● With prolonged camera use, the internal temperature may also increase during use, however this is normal and does not indicate malfunction. To save battery power, the camera automatically enters sleep mode and the monitor turns off ). "Setting the date and time" (p. 12) Saving settings "Settings are installed" ● Insert new or recharged batteries in an image with the u button. ● Use the diopter adjustment dial to see" ● Change the display with many flash...
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...mode dial is set to h, s or I: settings will be erased. *3 This is displayed, for instance, when the printer's paper tray has been removed. Error message q CARD ERROR Corrective action Card problem Insert a new card. Problem with selected image Use photo retouch software, r etc. NO INK Printer problem Refill the ink in the printer. Next, use 78 to select [YES], and press the o button.*2 MEMORY SETUP IN POWER OFF MEMORY FORMAT SET OK Internal memory problem Use 78 to print. *1 Before erasing important images, download them . Problem with selected image Use photo...
...mode dial is set to h, s or I: settings will be erased. *3 This is displayed, for instance, when the printer's paper tray has been removed. Error message q CARD ERROR Corrective action Card problem Insert a new card. Problem with selected image Use photo retouch software, r etc. NO INK Printer problem Refill the ink in the printer. Next, use 78 to select [YES], and press the o button.*2 MEMORY SETUP IN POWER OFF MEMORY FORMAT SET OK Internal memory problem Use 78 to print. *1 Before erasing important images, download them . Problem with selected image Use photo...
SP-590UZ Instruction Manual (English)
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... cable [HDMI]" (p. 56) Editing "Erasing the sound recorded to take pictures. ● Taking pictures at a low ISO sensitivity If the picture is consumed continuously causing batteries to become exhausted quickly ● Repeatedly pressing the shutter button halfway ● Repeated use of the zoom ● Avoid using [FULLTIME AF] (p. 35) ● Using the viewfinder "Switching between the monitor and viewfinder" (p. 25) Playback/Editing tips Playback "Playing images in the internal memory or card" ● Remove the card when playing images in the internal memory...
... cable [HDMI]" (p. 56) Editing "Erasing the sound recorded to take pictures. ● Taking pictures at a low ISO sensitivity If the picture is consumed continuously causing batteries to become exhausted quickly ● Repeatedly pressing the shutter button halfway ● Repeated use of the zoom ● Avoid using [FULLTIME AF] (p. 35) ● Using the viewfinder "Switching between the monitor and viewfinder" (p. 25) Playback/Editing tips Playback "Playing images in the internal memory or card" ● Remove the card when playing images in the internal memory...
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... I iESP 34 IMAGE QUALITY 29 IMAGE SIZE 29, 73 IMAGE STABILIZER h 35 IN 36 INDEX 47 INDEX PLAY 48 Index view 27 Information displays 25, 27 Internal memory 72 ISO 31 L LIVE VIEW BOOST 52 M m/ft 57 Macro mode 24 84 EN Macro shooting 24 Manual mode M 19 MEMORY FORMAT 50 MENU COLOR 51 MENU DISPLAY 52 Menu guide 3 METERING 33 microSD 11, 74 Monitor brightness adjustment s....... 54 MOVIE INDEX 47 MULTI PRINT 59 MY MODE SETUP My1/2/3/4 56 N NATURAL...
... I iESP 34 IMAGE QUALITY 29 IMAGE SIZE 29, 73 IMAGE STABILIZER h 35 IN 36 INDEX 47 INDEX PLAY 48 Index view 27 Information displays 25, 27 Internal memory 72 ISO 31 L LIVE VIEW BOOST 52 M m/ft 57 Macro mode 24 84 EN Macro shooting 24 Manual mode M 19 MEMORY FORMAT 50 MENU COLOR 51 MENU DISPLAY 52 Menu guide 3 METERING 33 microSD 11, 74 Monitor brightness adjustment s....... 54 MOVIE INDEX 47 MULTI PRINT 59 MY MODE SETUP My1/2/3/4 56 N NATURAL...
SP-590UZ Basic Manual (English, Français, Español, Deutsch, PYCCi0;h8;h9;)
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...the batteries 3 Loading the xD-Picture Card™ (sold separately) into the camera 4 Using the microSD card/ microSDHC card (sold separately) ..........4 Setting the date and time 5 Changing the display language 6 ¾ Shooting, Playback and Erasing..........7 Shooting with automatic settings (h mode 7 Viewing images 8 Erasing images during the development stages and may differ from the actual product. Keep this manual in this manual were produced during playback (Single image erase 9 ¾ Using Shooting Modes 10 Using the best mode for purchasing an Olympus digital camera...
...the batteries 3 Loading the xD-Picture Card™ (sold separately) into the camera 4 Using the microSD card/ microSDHC card (sold separately) ..........4 Setting the date and time 5 Changing the display language 6 ¾ Shooting, Playback and Erasing..........7 Shooting with automatic settings (h mode 7 Viewing images 8 Erasing images during the development stages and may differ from the actual product. Keep this manual in this manual were produced during playback (Single image erase 9 ¾ Using Shooting Modes 10 Using the best mode for purchasing an Olympus digital camera...
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... can print images directly without using a computer. Use 9: to the printer's instruction manual. To exit printing After a selected image is used. EXIT PRINT OK 16 EN For details, refer to select an image, press the o button. Printing at the printer's standard settings [EASY PRINT] 1 Display the image to the printer's instruction manual. *1 PictBridge is turned off. After performing step 2, use 9: to the printer's instruction manual. 2 Turn on the monitor. The printing modes, paper sizes and other setting options that is displayed on the screen, disconnect the USB cable...
... can print images directly without using a computer. Use 9: to the printer's instruction manual. To exit printing After a selected image is used. EXIT PRINT OK 16 EN For details, refer to select an image, press the o button. Printing at the printer's standard settings [EASY PRINT] 1 Display the image to the printer's instruction manual. *1 PictBridge is turned off. After performing step 2, use 9: to the printer's instruction manual. 2 Turn on the monitor. The printing modes, paper sizes and other setting options that is displayed on the screen, disconnect the USB cable...
SP-590UZ Basic Manual (English, Français, Español, Deutsch, PYCCi0;h8;h9;)
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... cause unstable operation. When [MTP] is connected to the computer, shooting functions are disabled. Locate the position of OLYMPUS Master 2 Install the OLYMPUS Master 2 software referring to the included installation guide. Multi-connector USB cable (supplied) Open the connector cover in the direction of the setting appears. Macintosh appears in the OLYMPUS Master 2 folder. ● Browse window appears after installation, "Default Settings" and "Registration" screen appear. Macintosh When iPhoto starts, exit iPhoto and start OLYMPUS Master...
... cause unstable operation. When [MTP] is connected to the computer, shooting functions are disabled. Locate the position of OLYMPUS Master 2 Install the OLYMPUS Master 2 software referring to the included installation guide. Multi-connector USB cable (supplied) Open the connector cover in the direction of the setting appears. Macintosh appears in the OLYMPUS Master 2 folder. ● Browse window appears after installation, "Default Settings" and "Registration" screen appear. Macintosh When iPhoto starts, exit iPhoto and start OLYMPUS Master...
SP-590UZ Basic Manual (English, Français, Español, Deutsch, PYCCi0;h8;h9;)
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... for Camera File system (DCF)) Applicable standards : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching III, PictBridge Sound with still pictures : Wave format Movie : AVI Motion JPEG Memory : Internal memory xD-Picture Card (16 MB - 2 GB) (TypeH/M/M+, Standard) microSD card/microSDHC card (when using the attached microSD Attachment) No. of effective pixels : 12,000,000 pixels Image pickup device : 1/2.33" CCD (primary color filter), 12,470,000 pixels (gross) Lens : Olympus lens...
... for Camera File system (DCF)) Applicable standards : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching III, PictBridge Sound with still pictures : Wave format Movie : AVI Motion JPEG Memory : Internal memory xD-Picture Card (16 MB - 2 GB) (TypeH/M/M+, Standard) microSD card/microSDHC card (when using the attached microSD Attachment) No. of effective pixels : 12,000,000 pixels Image pickup device : 1/2.33" CCD (primary color filter), 12,470,000 pixels (gross) Lens : Olympus lens...
