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DIGITAL CAMERA

SZ-11

Instruction Manual

● Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these
instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for
future reference.
● We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.
● In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify information
contained in this manual.

Checking the contents of the box

or

Digital camera

Strap

Lithium Ion
Battery
(LI-50B)

USB cable

AV cable

USB-AC adapter (F-2AC)

OLYMPUS Setup
CD-ROM

Other accessories not shown: Warranty card
Contents may vary depending on purchase location.

Names of Parts
Camera unit
4
5

8

1
9

2

2

6

3

7

EN

10

1
2
3
4
5

Connector cover
Multi-connector
HDMI micro connector
Microphone
AF illuminator
Self-timer lamp
6 Battery/card compartment
lock
7 Battery/card compartment
cover
8 Flash
9 Lens
10 Tripod socket

1

5
6
7

2
8
3
4

9
10
11
12
13

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

14
14

Indicator lamp
ON/OFF button
Speaker
Flash switch
Zoom lever
Shutter button
Strap eyelet
Monitor
R button (record movies)
q button (switching
between shooting and
playback)
 button
A button (OK)
Wheel controller
INFO button (changing
information display)
 button (erase)
E button (camera guide/
menu guide)

Attaching the camera strap

Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.

EN

3

Monitor
Shooting mode display
1

2

P

25
24
23
22
21
20
19

0.0
WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO

00:34

4 14M NORM

DATE

18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10

4

EN

1/100

F3.0

27

26

3
4
5
6
7
8
9

1 Battery check..........p. 13, 58
2 Shooting mode .......p. 16, 24
3 Flash.............................p. 19
Flash standby/flash charge
....................................p. 57
4 Macro/super 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)

..............................p. 36, 65

17 Image size (still images)

..............................p. 36, 65

18 Number of storable still

pictures (still images)
....................................p. 16
19 Current memory ...........p. 63
20 Movie 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

Playback mode display
1 Battery check..........p. 13, 58
2 3D image ......................p. 33
3 Print reservation/number of

● Standard display

1

2 3 45 6
3D

78

10

1

4/30

9

’11/10/26 00:00

8

00:12/00:34

19

Still image

Movie

● Advanced display

1

2 3 45 6
3D

11

78

10

4/30

21
1/1000 F3.0

P

2.0
ISO WB
100 AUTO

NORM 14M
100 0004
’11/10/26 00:00
FILE

12 13 14

1/1000 F3.0

10
20

P

2.0
ISO WB
100 AUTO

NORM 14M
FILE 100 0004
’11/10/26 00:00

15
16
17
18
19

prints ..................p. 55/p. 54
Eye-Fi transferred.........p. 45
Protect ..........................p. 44
Adding sound .........p. 40, 42
Current memory ...........p. 63
Frame number/total number
of images (still images)
....................................p. 20
Elapsed time/total shooting
time (movies)
....................................p. 21
9 Volume ...................p. 20, 47
10 Histogram .....................p. 20
11 Shutter speed ...............p. 17
12 Aperture value ..............p. 17
13 ISO ...............................p. 31
14 Exposure compensation
....................................p. 30
15 White balance...............p. 30
16 Compression (still images)
..............................p. 36, 65
Image quality (movies)
..............................p. 36, 66
17 Image size ........p. 36, 65, 66
18 File number
19 Date and time .........p. 15, 51
20 Shadow Adjustment
Technology..................p. 37
21 Shooting mode .......p. 16, 24

4
5
6
7
8

EN

5

Camera Settings
Using the Buttons
Frequently used functions can be accessed using the buttons.

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)
 button (p. 9)

E button (menu guide/
camera guide) (p. 23)
Wheel controller
F (up) /INFO button
(changing information display) (p. 19, 22)

H (left)

I (right)
A button
G (down) /
 button (erase) (p. 21)

The wheel controller can also be used to change the selections.

6

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Operation guide
The symbols FGHI displayed for image selections
and settings indicate that the wheel controller is to
be used by pressing, not turning, the wheel controller
sections (p. 6).
4/30

X
Y

M D

Time

2011 . 10 . 26 00 : 00

Cancel MENU

NORM 14M
FILE 100 0004
’11/10/26 00:00

Y/M/D

Set OK

Single Print

Print OK
More

Operation guides displayed at the bottom of the screen
indicate that the  button, A button, or zoom lever
can be used.

1

Reset

2

Image Size
Compression
Shadow Adjust
AF Mode
ESP/
Digital Zoom

1
2
3

Exit MENU

14M
Normal
Auto
Face/iESP
ESP
Off

Sel. Image

4/30

Set OK

Set OK

OK

Erase/Cancel MENU

Operation guide

EN

7

Using the Menu
Use the menu to change camera settings such as the shooting mode.
There may be menus that are unavailable depending on other related settings or the shooting mode (p. 24).

Function menu
Press H during shooting to display the function menu. The function menu is used to choose the shooting mode
and provides access to frequently used shooting settings.

Selected option

Shooting mode

Program Auto

3D P
0.0

Function menu

WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO

4 14M
Shooting

Setup menu

To select the shooting mode
Use HI to select the shooting mode and press the A button.
To select the function menu
Use FG to select a menu and use HI to select a menu option. Press the A
button to set the function menu.

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EN

Setup menu

Press the  button during shooting or playback to display the setup menu. 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

3

Press the  button.
● The setup menu is displayed.

Use FG to select the desired submenu 1
and then press the A button.
Submenu 2

1

Reset

2

Image Size
Compression
Shadow Adjust
AF Mode
ESP/
Digital Zoom

1
2
3

14M
Normal
Auto
Face/iESP
ESP
Off

Exit MENU

2

Reset

2

Image Size

1

1

14M

Press H to select the page tabs. Use FG
to select the desired page tab and press I.

1

Reset

2

Image Size

Submenu 1

14M

Compression

Normal

Shadow Adjust

Auto

AF Mode

Face/iESP

2

ESP/

ESP

3

Digital Zoom

Off

Exit MENU

Set OK

1

Reset

2

Image Size
Compression
Shadow Adjust
AF Mode
ESP/
Digital Zoom

1
2
3

Exit MENU

Image Size

Digital Zoom
14M

Normal

Compression

Normal

Shadow Adjust

Auto

Shadow Adjust

Off
Auto
On
Face/iESP

AF Mode

Face/iESP

2

ESP/

ESP

3

Digital Zoom

Off

4

2

Reset

Compression

Set OK

Exit MENU

Page tab

1

Set OK

1

1

AF Mode

2

ESP/

ESP

3

Digital Zoom

Off

Back MENU

Set OK

Use FG to select the desired submenu 2
and then press the A button.
● Once a setting is selected, the display returns to the
Submenu 1.

14M
Normal
Auto
Face/iESP
ESP
Off

There may be additional operations. “Menu
Settings” (p. 35 to 51)

Set OK

1

Reset

2

Image Size

1

14M

Compression

Normal

Shadow Adjust

Auto

AF Mode

2

ESP/

3

Digital Zoom

Face/iESP
ESP
On

Exit MENU

5

Set OK

Press the  button to complete the
setting.

EN

9

Menu Index
Program Auto

3D P
0.0
WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO

4 14M
1 Shooting mode ...........p. 16, 24
P (Program Auto)
M (iAUTO)
 (Scene Mode)
P (Magic Filter)
p (Panorama)
W (3D)
2 Flash.................................p. 19
3 Macro ...............................p. 29
4 Self-timer ..........................p. 29
5 Exposure compensation ...p. 30
6 White balance...................p. 30
7 ISO ...................................p. 31
8 Drive .................................p. 31
9 p (Shooting menu 1)......p. 35
Reset
Image Size
Compression
Shadow Adjust
AF Mode
ESP/n
Digital Zoom

10

EN

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

9
0
a
b
c
d
e

1

Image Size

2

Image Quality

Normal

720p

Is Movie Mode

Off

R

On

1
2
3

Exit MENU

0 q (Shooting menu 2) .....p. 38
Image Stabilizer
AF Illuminat.
Rec View
Pic Orientation
Icon Guide
Date Stamp
a A (Movie menu) ..............p. 36
Image Size
Image Quality
IS Movie Mode
R (Movie sound recording)
b q (Playback) ..................p. 41
Slideshow
Photo Surfing
Edit
Erase
Print Order
R (Protect)
y (Rotate)

Set OK

cr (Settings 1) .............. p. 45
Memory Format/Format
Backup
Eye-Fi
USB Connection
q Power On
KeepzSettings
Pw On Setup
d s (Settings 2) ............. p. 47
Sound Settings
File Name
Pixel Mapping
s (Monitor)
TV Out
Power Save
l (Language)
e t (Settings 3) ............. p. 51
X (Date/time)
World Time
Reset Database

Preparing the Camera
Inserting the battery and card

1

Always use SD/SDHC/SDXC cards or Eye-Fi card
with this camera. Do not insert other types of memory
cards. “Using the card” (p. 63)
This camera can be used without a card by storing
images in its internal memory.

Battery/card
compartment cover

2

Insert the battery as illustrated with the C mark
toward the battery lock knob.
Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) may
produce heat or an explosion.

1

Insert the battery while sliding the battery lock knob in
the direction of the arrow.

Battery/card compartment lock

2

Slide the battery lock knob in the direction of the
arrow to unlock, and then remove the battery.
Turn off the camera before opening the battery/card
compartment cover.
When using the camera, be sure to close the battery/
card compartment cover.
Insert the card straight until it clicks into place.
Do not touch the contact area of the card directly.
Battery lock knob

3

1

2

Write-protect
switch

“Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous
recording length (movies) in the internal memory and
cards” (p. 65, 66)

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To remove the card

1

Connecting the camera

2

Multi-connector

Press the card in until it clicks and comes out slightly,
then remove the card.

Connector cover

USB cable
(supplied)

Charging the battery with the
included USB-AC adapter
AC outlet

The included F-2AC USB-AC adapter (hereafter
referred to as USB-AC adapter) differs depending
on the region where you purchased the camera. If
you received a plug-in type USB-AC adapter, plug it
directly into AC outlet.
The included USB-AC adapter has been designed
to be used for charging and playback. Do not take
pictures while the AC adapter is connected to the
camera.
Be sure to unplug the power plug of the USB-AC
adapter from the wall outlet when the charging is
complete or the playback ends.

Indicator lamp

Indicator lamp
On: Charging
Off: Charged

For details on the battery and the USB-AC adapter,
see “Battery and USB-AC adapter” (p. 62).
The battery can be charged while the camera is
connected to the computer. Charging time varies
depending on the performance of a computer. (There
may be cases in which it takes approx. 10 hours.)

The battery is not fully charged at shipment. Before
use, be sure to charge the battery until the indicator
lamp turns off (up to 3.5 hours).
If the indicator lamp does not light, the USB-AC
adapter is not connected to the camera correctly,
or the battery, camera, or USB-AC adapter may be
broken.

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When to charge the batteries

If the “Setup” dialog is not displayed, select “My
Computer” (Windows XP) or “Computer” (Windows
Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu. Double-click
the CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Setup) icon to open the
“OLYMPUS Setup” window and then double-click
“Launcher.exe”.

Charge the battery when the error message shown below
appears.
Flashes in red

If a “User Account Control” dialog is displayed, click
“Yes” or “Continue”.

2
Battery Empty

screen instructions.
To register the camera must be connected to the
computer. “Connecting the camera” (p. 12)

4 14M
Monitor top left

Error message

If nothing is displayed on the camera screen even
after connecting the camera to the computer, the
battery may be exhausted. Charge the battery and
then connect the camera again.

Setting up using the supplied CD
Installation of [ib] computer software using the
supplied CD is available on Windows computers only.

Windows

1

Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.

Windows XP
● A “Setup” dialog will be displayed.
Windows Vista/Windows 7
● An Autorun dialog will be displayed. Click “OLYMPUS
Setup” to display the “Setup” dialog.

Register your Olympus product.
● Click the “Registration” button and follow the on-

3

Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2 and [ib] computer
software.
● Check the system requirements before beginning
installation.

● Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” or “OLYMPUS ib”
button and follow the on-screen instructions to
install the software.
OLYMPUS Viewer 2
Operating
System

Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) /
Windows Vista / Windows 7

Processor

Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or better

RAM

1 GB or more (2 GB or more
recommended)

Free Hard
Drive Space

1 GB or more

Monitor
Settings

1024 x 768 pixels or more
Minimum 65,536 colors (16,770,000
colors recommended)

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[ib]
Operating
System

Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) /
Windows Vista / Windows 7

Processor

Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or better
(Pentium D 3.0 GHz or better required
for movies)
512 MB or more (1 GB or more
recommended)
(1 GB or more required for movies — 2 GB
or more recommended)

RAM
Free Hard
Drive Space

1 GB or more

Monitor
Settings

1024 x 768 pixels or more
Minimum 65,536 colors (16,770,000
colors recommended)

Graphics

A minimum of 64 MB video RAM with
DirectX 9 or later.

* See online help for information on using the software.

4

Install the camera manual.
● Click the “Camera Instruction Manual” button and
follow the on-screen instructions.

Macintosh

1

Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.
● Double-click the CD (OLYMPUS Setup) icon on
the desktop.

● Double-click the “Setup” icon to display the “Setup” dialog.

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2

Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2.
● Check the system requirements before beginning
installation.

● Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” button and follow
the on-screen instructions to install the software.
You can register via “Registration” in OLYMPUS
Viewer 2 “Help”.
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 (2 GB or more
recommended)

Free Hard
Drive Space

1 GB or more

Monitor
Settings

1024 x 768 pixels or more
Minimum 32,000 colors (16,770,000
colors recommended)

* Other languages can be selected from the language combo
box. For information on using the software, 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 your language to the computer.

Date, time, time zone, and language

3

Press I to save the setting for [Y].

The date and time set here are saved to image file names,
date prints, and other data. You can also choose the
language for the menus and messages displayed in the
monitor.

1

X
Y

Press the n button to turn on the
camera.
● The date and time setting screen is displayed when
the date and time are not set.

----

M D

Time

. -- . --

-- : --

Y/M/D

Y/M/D

As in Steps 2 and 3, use FGHI to set
[M] (month), [D] (day), [Time] (hours and
minutes), and [Y/M/D] (date order), and then
press the A button.

To change the date and time, adjust the setting from
the menu. [X] (Date/time) (p. 51)

Date and time setting screen

5

Use FG to select the year for [Y].

-- : --

For precise time setting, press the A button as the
time signal strikes 00 seconds.

Cancel MENU

2

Time

2011 . 01 . --

Cancel MENU

4

X
Y

M D

X

Use HI to select the [x] time zone and
then press the A button.
● Use FG to turn daylight saving time ([Summer])
on or off.

Y

M D

Time

2011 . -- . --

-- : --

’11.10.26 00:00
Y/M/D
Seoul
Tokyo

Cancel MENU

Summer

Set OK

The menus can be used to change the selected time
zone. [World Time] (p. 51)

6

Use FGHI to select your language and
press the A button.
The menus can be used to change the selected
language. [l] (p. 50)

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Shooting, Playback, and Erasing
Shooting with the optimum aperture
value and shutter speed (P mode)

2

In this mode, automatic shooting settings are activated
while also allowing changes to a wide range of
other shooting menu functions, such as exposure
compensation, white balance, etc. as needed.

Hold the camera and compose the shot.

Monitor

The default settings of the function are highlighted in
.

1

Horizontal grip

Press the n button to turn on the camera.
P mode indicator.

P
0.0
WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO

00:34

4 14M

Number of storable still pictures (p. 65)
Monitor (standby mode screen)

If P mode is not displayed, press H to display the
function menu screen and then set the shooting
mode to P. “Using the Menu” (p. 8)
Current shooting mode display

Program Auto

3D P
0.0
WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO

4 14M

16

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MENU

Vertical grip

3

Press the shutter button halfway down to
focus on the subject.
● When the camera focuses on the subject, the
exposure is locked (shutter speed and aperture
value are displayed), and the AF target mark
changes to green.
● The camera was unable to focus if the AF target
mark flashes red. Try focusing again.

Shooting movies

AF target mark

P

1

Press the R button to start recording.
Continuous recording length
(p. 66)

Press halfway
1/400

Shutter speed

F3.5

Aperture value

“Focusing” (p. 59)

4

To take the picture, gently press the shutter
button all the way down while being careful
not to shake the camera.

REC

00:34
00:12
Recording time

Lights up red when recording

P
The effects of the set shooting mode can be used
when shooting movies. When the set shooting mode
is p, W,  (Beauty) or P (some modes),
shooting is performed in P mode.
Press fully
1/400

F3.5

2

Press the R button again to stop recording.
Sound will also be recorded.

Image review screen

To view images during shooting
Pressing the q button enables playback of images. To
return to shooting, either press the q button or press the
shutter button halfway down.

To turn off the camera
Press the n button again.

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Using the zoom

[Off] selected for [Digital Zoom]:
Image size

Turning the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range.
W side

Zoom bar

T side

14M
Optical zoom range

Other
The magnification ratio changes
depending on the image size setting.*1

Zoom bar

P

P

0.0

0.0

[On] selected for [Digital Zoom]:

00:34

WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO

4 14M

00:34

Image size

WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO

4 14M

14M
Digital zoom range

Optical zoom: 20x
Digital zoom: 4x

To take larger images [Digital Zoom]
The type and amount of zoom can be identified from
the appearance of the zoom bar. The display differs
depending on the options selected for [Digital Zoom]
(p. 38) and [Image Size] (p. 36).

Zoom bar

Other

*1

The magnification
ratio changes
depending on the
image size setting.*1
Digital zoom range

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].
Photographs taken with the zoom bar displayed in
red may appear “grainy.”

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Using the flash
Option
The flash functions can be selected to best match the
shooting conditions.

1

Description

Flash Auto

The flash fires automatically in lowlight or backlight conditions.

Redeye

Pre-flashes are emitted to reduce
the occurrence of red eye in your
photos.

Fill In

The flash fires regardless of the
available light.

Flash Off

The flash does not fire.

Slide the flash switch to raise the flash.

Changing the shooting information
display
The display of the screen information can be changed to
best match the situation, for example, the need for a clear
view of the screen or for making a precise composition by
using the grid display.

To turn off the flash
Press the flash down back into the camera.

2

Select the flash option in the function menu.

Flash Auto

P
0.0

1

Press F (INFO).
● The displayed shooting information changes in
the order shown below each time the button is
pressed. “Shooting mode display” (p. 4)

Normal

WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO

4 14M

P
0.0

MENU
00:34

3

4 14M

Use HI to select the setting option, and
press the A button to set.

WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
MENU

No information

P

Detailed

P
0.0

00:34

4 14M NORM

WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
MENU

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Reading a histogram

The display size of the images can be changed.
“Index view and close-up view” (p. 22)

If the peak fills too much of the frame, the
image will appear mostly white.

To play sound recordings
To play sound recorded with an image, select the image
and press the A button.

If the peak fills too much
of the frame, the image
will appear mostly black.

! appears

The green section shows
luminance distribution within
the screen’s center.

Viewing images

1

During audio playback

Press FG to adjust volume.

Press the q button.

To play back movies
Number of frames/
Total number of images

Select a movie, and press the A button.
4/30

4/30

Movie Play OK

’11/10/26 12:30

Playback image

2

Turn the wheel controller to select an image.
● It can be performed by pressing HI.
Displays
previous
image

Displays next
image

Keep turning the wheel controller to fast forward or
reverse. It can be performed by holding HI.

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’11/10/26 00:00

Movie

During playback

Pausing and
restarting
playback

Press the A button to pause
playback. During pause, fast
forward or reverse, press the A
button to restart playback.

Fast forward

Press I to fast forward. Press I again
to increase the fast forward speed.

Rewind

Press H to rewind. The speed
at which the recording rewinds
increases each time H is pressed.

Adjusting the
volume

Turn the wheel controller or use
FG to adjust the volume.

Operations while playback is paused

Erasing images during playback
(Single image erase)

1
Elapsed time
/Total shooting time

00:14/00:34

Display the image you want to erase and
press G ().
Erase

During pause

Cueing

Use F to display the first frame
and press G to display the last
frame.

Advancing and
rewinding one
frame at a time*1

Turn the wheel controller to advance
or rewind by one frame at a time.
Keep turning the wheel controller for
continuous advance or rewind.

Resuming
playback

Press the A button to resume playback.

Erase
Cancel
Cancel MENU

2

Set OK

Press FG to select [Erase], and press the
A button.
Multiple images or all images can be erased at a time
(p. 43).

To operate with HI
*1

Press I or H to advance or rewind one frame
at a time. Hold I or H pressed for continuous
advance or rewind.

To stop movie playback
Press the  button.

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Index view and close-up view

To select an image in index view

Index view enables quick selection of a desired image.
Close-up view (up to 10x magnification) allows checking
of image details.

To scroll an image in close-up view

1

Use FGHI to select an image, and press the A
button to display the selected image in single-image view.

Use FGHI to move the viewing area.

Turn the zoom lever.

To stop [Photo Surfing]
Use FG to select [ALL], then press the A button.

Single-image view

Changing the image information
display

Close-up view
4/30

W

4/30

Shooting information settings displayed on the screen can
be changed.

1
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W

T

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Press F (INFO).
● The displayed image information changes in
the order shown below each time the button is
pressed.

Normal

T

3D

10

4/30

Index view
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No information
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2

4

Photo Surfing
(p. 41)

W

T
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2

Detailed
10

W

4/30

ALL

2011/
10/26

1/1000 F3.0

P

4

2.0
ISO WB
100 AUTO

NORM 14M
35ºN
139ºE

FILE 100 0004
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“Reading a histogram” (p. 20)

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Using the menu guide

2

Pressing the E button in the setup menu displays a
description of the current item.

Use FGHI to select the 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 standby mode
screen or the playback screen.
Search by
purpose

Search for a
solution

Search by
situation

Learn about the
camera

Search by
keyword

History

Set OK

Exit

Submenu 2

Application

Search by
purpose

Functions or operating methods can
be searched.

Search for a
solution

A solution can be searched when
having problems during operation.

Search by
situation

Search from shooting/playback
scene.

Search by
keyword

Search from the camera keyword.

Learn about the
camera

Information is shown about
recommended functions and basic
operating methods for the camera.

History

Searches can be performed from the
search history.

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Using Shooting Modes
To change the shooting mode
The shooting mode (P, M, , P, p, W)
can be changed with using the function menu.
“Using the Menu” (p. 8)

Shooting with automatic settings
(M mode)

Using the best mode for the shooting
scene ( mode)

1

Set the shooting mode to .
Scene Mode

The camera will automatically select the optimal shooting
mode for the scene. The shooting condition is decided by
the camera and settings cannot be changed, excepting
some functions.

1

0.0
WB
AUTO

4 14M

Set the shooting mode to M.
The icon changes depending on the scene
that the camera automatically selects

2

MENU

Press G to go to the submenu.
Portrait

0.0
WB
AUTO

00:34

4 14M NORM

In some cases, the camera may not select the
desired shooting mode.

4 14M

3

MENU

Use HI to select the mode and then press
the A button to set.

When the camera cannot identify the optimal mode,
P mode will be selected.

0.0
00:34

WB
AUTO

4 14M
Icon indicating the scene mode
that is set

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In  modes, the optimum shooting settings
are pre-programmed for specific shooting scenes.
Functions may be limited in some modes.

1

Set the shooting mode to P.
Magic Filter

Option

Application

B Portrait/V Beauty/F Landscape/
G Night Scene*1/M Night+Portrait*1/
C Sport/N Indoor/W Candle*1/
R Self Portrait/S Sunset*1/
X Fireworks*1/V Cuisine/
d Documents/q Beach & Snow/
U Pet Mode - Cat/ t Pet Mode - Dog

The camera takes
a picture using the
optimum settings
for the scene
conditions.

*1

When the firework or subject is dark, noise reduction
is automatically activated. This approximately doubles
the shooting time during which no other pictures can be
taken.

0.0
WB
AUTO

4 14M

2

MENU

Press G to go to the submenu.
Pop Art

Using V (Beauty)
1 Point the camera toward the subject. 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 both
saved.
● If the image cannot be retouched, only the unedited
image is saved.
● The [Image Size] of the retouched image is limited
to [n] or lower.

0.0
WB
AUTO
MENU

3

Use HI to select the desired effect and then
press the A button to set.

Shooting with special effects
(P mode)

0.0
WB
AUTO

00:34

To add expression to your photo, select the desired
special effect.

4 14M
Icon indicating P mode
that is set

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Shooting mode

MAGIC FILTER

*1

Option

Submenu 1

1 Pop Art
2 Pin Hole
3 Fish Eye
4 Drawing*1
5 Soft Focus
6 Punk
7 Sparkle
8 Watercolor
9 Reflection
0 Miniature

Auto

Manual

PC

Two images are saved, an unmodified image and an
image to which the effect has been applied.
In P mode, the optimum shooting settings are preprogrammed for each scene effect. For this reason,
some settings cannot be changed in some modes.
The selected effect is applied to the movie. The effect
may not be applied depending on the shooting mode.

For details on installing the PC software, see “Setting
up using the supplied CD” (p. 13).
When set to [Auto] or [Manual], [Image Size]
(p. 36) is fixed to 2MB or equivalent.

The flash (p. 19) is fixed to $ (Flash Off) mode.

Set the shooting mode to p.
Panorama

The frames that were taken are
combined into a panorama image using
the PC software.

The focus, exposure, zoom position (p. 18), and white
balance (p. 30) are locked at the first frame.

Creating panoramic images (p mode)

1

Application
Three frames are taken and combined
by the camera. The user only composes
the shots so that the target marks
and pointers overlap, and the camera
automatically releases the shutter.
Three frames are taken and combined
by the camera. The user composes
the shots using the guide frame and
manually releases the shutter.

Taking pictures with [Auto]

3D
AUTO

1 Press the shutter button to take the first frame.
2 Move the camera slightly in the direction of the second
frame.
AUTO

0.0
WB
AUTO

Target mark

4 14M

2
3

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MENU

Pointer

Press G to go to the submenu.
Use HI to select the desired mode. When
selecting [Auto], press G. When selecting
other than [Auto], press the A button.

EN

Cancel MENU

Save OK

Screen when combining images
from left to right

3 Move the camera slowly while keeping it straight, and
stop the camera where the pointer and target mark
overlap.
● The camera releases the shutter automatically.

MANUAL

MANUAL

1

2

AUTO
Cancel MENU

Save OK

1st frame

Cancel MENU

Save OK

To combine only two pictures, press the A button
before taking a third frame.
4 Repeat Step 3 to take a third frame.
● After the third frame is taken, the camera
automatically processes the frames and the
combined panorama image is displayed.
To exit the panorama function without saving an
image, press the  button.

Press the A button to combine just 2 frames.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to take a third frame.
● After the third frame is taken, the camera
automatically processes the frames and the
combined panorama image is displayed.
To exit the panorama function without saving an
image, press the  button.

Taking pictures with [PC]
1 Use FGHI to select the direction that the frames
are combined.
2 Press the shutter button to take the first frame, and
then point the camera for the second frame. The
shooting procedure is same as that of [Manual].

If the shutter does not automatically release, try
[Manual] or [PC].

Taking pictures with [Manual]
1 Use FGHI to specify at which edge the next
picture is to be connected.

MANUAL

Direction for
combining the next
frame

3 Compose the next shot so that joint area 1 overlaps
joint area 2.
4 Press the shutter button to take the next shot.

Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 frames.
3 Repeat Step 2 until the number of desired frames is
taken, and then press the A button or  button
when finished.
Refer to the PC software help guide for details on
how to make panorama images.

Set OK

2 Press the shutter button to take the first frame. The
white-boxed part of the first frame is displayed on joint
area 1.

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Shooting 3D images (W mode)

To exit 3D shooting mode without saving an image,
press the  button.

In this mode, 3D images are shot for viewing on
3D-compatible display devices.

The [Image Size] (p. 36) is fixed to [0].
The zoom ratio is fixed.

Images shot in 3D mode cannot be displayed in 3D
on this camera’s monitor.

1

Set the shooting mode to W.
3D Photo

The flash is fixed to [$Flash Off].

3D P
AUTO

4 14M

2
3

MENU

Press G to go to the submenu.
Use HI to select [Auto] or [Manual] and
then press the A button to set.
Submenu 1

Description

Auto

After shooting the first frame, overlap
the subject with the image in the
monitor. The next frame is taken
automatically.

Manual

After shooting the first frame, move
the camera to overlap the subject
with the image in the monitor. Then
manually release the shutter.

Depending on the subject or the situation (if the
distance between the camera and subject is too
short), the image may not look 3D.
The 3D viewing angle varies depending on the
subject, etc.
The first shot image is displayed on the monitor
lightly. Decide the position by referencing the image.

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The focus, exposure and the white balance are fixed
when the first image is taken.

Using Shooting Functions
Using the self-timer

“Using the Menu” (p. 8)

Shooting closeups (Macro shooting)

After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the
picture is taken after a short delay.

1

This function enables the camera to focus and shoot
subjects at close distances.

1

Select the self-timer option in the function
menu.

Select the macro option in the function menu.

P

P

Y Off

2

WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO

0.0
WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO

4 14M

2

MENU

Description

Off

Macro mode is deactivated.

Macro

You can shoot the image at a closer
range.
10 cm (4 in.)*1 50 cm (20 in.)*2

Super Macro*3

This enables shooting as close as
3 cm/1 in. to the subject.

*1
*2
*3

4 14M

2

Use HI to select the setting option, and
press the A button to set.
Option

When the zoom is at the widest (W) position.
When the zoom is at the most telephoto (T) position.
The zoom is automatically fixed.
The flash (p. 19) and zoom (p. 18) cannot be set
when [a Super Macro] is selected.

12

0.0

Off

MENU

Use HI to select the setting option, and
press the A button to set.
Option

Description

Y Off

The self-timer is deactivated.

Y 12 sec

The self-timer lamp turns on for
approx. 10 seconds, then blinks for
approx. 2 seconds, and then the
picture is taken.

Y 2 sec

The self-timer lamp blinks for approx.
2 seconds, then the picture is taken.

 Auto Release*1

When your pet (cat or dog) turns its
head towards the camera, its face is
recognized and the picture is taken
automatically.

*1

[Auto Release] is displayed only when the 
mode is [U] or [t].

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Adjusting to a natural color scheme
(White balance)

To cancel the self-timer after it starts
Press the  button.

Adjusting the brightness
(Exposure compensation)

For more natural coloring, choose a white balance option
suited to the scene.

The standard brightness (appropriate exposure) set by the
camera based on the shooting mode (except for M)
can be adjusted brighter or darker to obtain a desired shot.

1

1

Select the white balance option in the
function menu.

Exposure Comp.
0.0

P

WB
WB Auto

Select the exposure compensation option in
the function menu.

0.0

P

WB
AUTO

ISO
AUTO
MENU

0.3 0.0 0.3
WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
MENU

2

2

Option

Use HI to select the desired brightness,
and press the A button.

EN

Description

WB Auto

The camera automatically adjusts
the white balance according to the
shooting scene.

f

For shooting outdoors under a
clear sky.

g

For shooting outdoors under a
cloudy sky.

h

For shooting under tungsten lighting.



For shooting under white fluorescent
lighting.



For setting the subtle shades of color
that cannot be adjusted by Auto,
Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, or
Fluorescent.



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Use HI to select the setting option, and
press the A button to set.

Using the one touch white balance
1 Select the white balance option in the function menu.
2 Use HI to select [] or [], and face the camera
toward white paper.
● Set the paper to fill the entire screen, and
make sure that there is no shadow area.
● Setting the zoom to telephoto (T) is
recommended.
● Perform this procedure under the light where
the pictures are actually taken.
3 Press the  button.
● The camera releases the shutter and the white
balance is registered.
● The registered white balance is stored in
the camera. The data will not be cleared by
turning off the power.
● When the [] or [] whose white balance
has already been registered is selected in
Step 2, new white balance will be registered.
When the white area is not large enough or when the
color is too bright, too dark, or loud, the white balance
cannot be registered. Return to Step 2. Or, set the
other white balance.

2

Use HI to select the setting option, and
press the A button to set.
Option

Description

ISO Auto

The camera automatically adjusts
the sensitivity according to the
shooting scene.

High ISO Auto

The camera uses a higher sensitivity
compared to [ISO Auto] to minimize
blur caused by a moving subject or
by camera shake.

Value

The ISO sensitivity is fixed to the
selected value.

In the ISO setting, although smaller values result in
less sensitivity, sharp images can be taken under fully
lit conditions. Larger values result in higher sensitivity,
and images can be taken at fast shutter speeds even
under low light conditions. However, high sensitivity
introduces noise into the resulting picture, which may
give it a grainy appearance.

Sequential shooting (Drive)

Selecting the ISO sensitivity

Pictures are taken sequentially while the shutter button
is held down.

1

1

Select the ISO setting option in the function
menu.

Select the drive option in the function menu.

P
P
0.0
WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO

0.0

ISO 200
1/400

ISO
100

F3.0

ISO
200

WB
AUTO
ISO
400

Sequential
MENU

MENU

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Option

Description

o

One frame is shot each time the
shutter button is pressed.

j*1

The images are taken sequentially
while holding down the shutter
button.

c

The camera takes sequential shots
at a faster speed than in [j].

d

The camera takes sequential shots
at approximately 10 frames/sec.

*1

The shooting speed varies depending on the settings
for [Image Size/Compression] (p. 36).
The [Image Size] is limited.
[c]: [n] or lower
[d]: [3] or lower
The ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO Auto].
When set to [j], the flash (p. 19) cannot be set to
[Redeye]. When set to other than [o] or [j], the
flash is fixed to [$Flash Off].
When set to [c] or [d] the digital zoom (p. 18) is
not available.
With settings other than [o], the focus, exposure
and the white balance are fixed when the first frame
is shot.

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Using the playback functions
Playing back panorama images

Playback direction: Press FGHI to pause playback
and scroll the image in the direction of the pressed button.
Pause: Press the A button.
Restart scrolling: Press the A button.
Stop playback: Press the  button.

Panorama images that were combined together using
[Auto] or [Manual] can be scrolled for viewing.
“Creating panoramic images (p mode)” (p. 26)

1

Select a panorama image during playback.

Playing back W images

“Viewing images” (p. 20)
4/30

3D images shot with this camera can be played back on
3D-compatible devices connected to this camera using an
HDMI cable (sold separately).
“Shooting 3D images (3D mode)” (p. 27)
When playing back 3D images, read the warnings in
the instruction manual for the 3D-compatible devices
carefully.

Replay OK

2

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1

Connect the 3D-compatible device and
camera using the HDMI cable.
For the connection and setting method, see
“Connection via HDMI cable” (p. 49)

Press the A button.

2
3

Use the wheel controller or HI to select [3D
Show] and then press the A button.
Use the wheel controller or HI to select the
3D image to play back and then press the A
button.

Viewing area

To control panorama image playback
Zoom in/Zoom out: Press the A button to pause
playback. Then turn the zoom lever to enlarge/shrink the
image.

Slideshow MENU

Set OK

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To start a slideshow, press the  button.
To stop the slideshow, press the  or A button.
3D images are composed of JPEG files and MPO
files. If any files are deleted on a computer, playback
of 3D images may not be possible.

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Menus for Shooting Functions
The default settings of the function are highlighted in

.

For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 8).

Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [Reset]
I (Shooting menu 1)  Reset
Submenu 2

Application

Yes

Restores the following menu functions to the default settings.
• Shooting mode (p. 24)
• Flash (p. 19)
• Macro (p. 29)
• Self-timer (p. 29)
• Exposure compensation (p. 30)
• White balance (p. 30)
• ISO (p. 31)
• Drive (p. 31)
• Menu functions in [I, J, A] (p. 35 to 40)

No

The settings will not be changed.

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Selecting the image quality for still images [Image Size/Compression]
I (Shooting menu 1)  Image Size/Compression
Submenu 1

Image Size

Compression

Submenu 2

Application

14M (4288x3216)

Suitable for printing pictures over A3 (11x17 in.).

8M (3264x2448)

Suitable for printing pictures up to A3 (11x17 in.).

5M (2560x1920)

Suitable for printing pictures at A4 (8.5x11 in.).

3M (2048x1536)

Suitable for printing pictures up to A4 size (8.5x11 in.).

2M (1600x1200)

Suitable for printing pictures at A5 (5x7 in.).

1M (1280x960)

Suitable for printing pictures at postcard size.

VGA (640x480)

Suitable for viewing pictures on a TV or using pictures on emails and web
sites.

16:9G (4288x2416)

Suitable for playing pictures on a widescreen TV and for printing on A3 or
11"x17".

16:9F (1920x1080)

Suitable for playing pictures on a widescreen TV and for printing on A5 or 5"x7".

Fine

Shooting at high quality.

Normal

Shooting at normal quality.

“Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and cards” (p. 65, 66)

Selecting the image quality for movies [Image Size/Image Quality]
A (Movie menu)  Image Size/Image Quality
Submenu 1

Submenu 2

Application

Image Size

720P
VGA (640x480)
QVGA (320x240)

Select the image quality based on the image size and frame rate.

Image Quality

Fine/Normal

Select [Fine] to shoot with higher image quality.

“Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and cards” (p. 65, 66)
When [Image Size] is set to [QVGA], [Image Quality] is fixed to [Fine].

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Brightening the subject against
backlight [Shadow Adjust]
I (Shooting menu 1)  Shadow Adjust
Submenu 2

Application

Auto

Automatically On when a compatible
shooting mode is selected.

Off

The effect is not applied.

On

Shoot with automatic adjustment to
brighten an area that has become
darker.
When set to [Auto] or [On], [ESP/n] (p. 37) is
automatically fixed to [ESP].

Selecting the focusing area [AF Mode]
I (Shootin g menu 1)  AF Mode
Submenu 2

Face/iESP*1

Application
The camera focuses automatically.
(If a face is detected, it is shown by
a white frame*1; when the shutter
button is pressed halfway and the
camera focuses, the frame turns to
green*2. If no face is detected, the
camera chooses a subject in the
frame and focuses automatically.)

Spot

The camera focuses on the subject
located within the AF target mark.

AF Tracking

The camera tracks the subject
movement automatically to focus on
it continuously.

*1

*2

To focus on a moving subject
continuously (AF Tracking)
1 Hold the camera to align the AF target mark on the
subject and press the A button.
2 When the camera recognizes the subject, the AF
target mark automatically tracks the subject movement
to focus on it continuously.
3 To cancel the tracking, press the A button.
Depending on the subjects or the shooting conditions,
the camera may be unable to lock the focus or fail to
track the subject movement.
When the camera fails to track the subject movement,
the AF target mark changes to red.

Selecting the method for measuring the
brightness [ESP/n
[ESP/n]
I (Shooting menu 1)  ESP/n
Submenu 2

Application

ESP

Shoots to obtain a balanced
brightness over the entire screen
(Meters the brightness at the center
and surrounding areas of the screen
separately).

5 (spot)

Shoots the subject at the center
during backlighting (Meters the
brightness at the center of the
screen).

When set to [ESP], the center may appear dark when
shooting against strong backlighting.

For some subjects, the frame may not appear or may
take some time to appear.
If the frame blinks in red, the camera cannot focus. Try
refocusing on the subject.

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Shooting at higher magnifications than
optical zoom [Digital Zoom]

Images may not be stabilized if camera shake is too
severe.
When the shutter speed is extremely slow, such as
when taking pictures at night, [Image Stabilizer] (still
images) may not be as effective.

I (Shooting menu 1)  Digital Zoom
Submenu 2

Application

Off

Disable digital zoom.

On

Enable digital zoom.
[Digital Zoom] is not available when [a Super
Macro] (p. 29) is selected.
The option selected for [Digital Zoom] affects the
appearance of the zoom bar.
“To take larger images” (p. 18)

Reducing the blur caused by the
camera shake when shooting
[Image Stabilizer] (still images)/
[IS Movie Mode] (movies)
J (Shooting menu 2) 
Image Stabilizer (still images)/
A (Movie menu) 
IS Movie Mode (movies)
Submenu 2

Application

Off

The image stabilizer is deactivated.
This is recommended for shooting
when the camera is fixed in place on
a tripod or other stable surface.

On

The image stabilizer is activated.
Default setting
[Image Stabilizer] [On], [IS Movie Mode] [Off]
There may be a noise coming from inside the camera
when the shutter button is pressed with [Image
Stabilizer] (still images) set to [On].

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Using the assist lamp for shooting a
dark subject [AF Illuminat.]
J (Shooting menu 2)  AF Illuminat.
Submenu 2

Application

Off

The AF illuminator is not used.

On

When the shutter button is pressed
halfway down, the AF illuminator
turns on to aid focusing.
AF illuminator

Viewing the image immediately after
shooting [Rec View]

Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide]
J (Shooting menu 2)  Icon Guide

J (Shooting menu 2)  Rec View
Submenu 2
Submenu 2

Application

Off

The image being recorded is not
displayed. This allows the user
to prepare for the next shot while
following the subject in the monitor
after shooting.

On

The image being recorded is
displayed. This allows the user to
make a brief check of the image that
was just taken.

Application

Off

No icon guide is displayed.

On

The explanation of the selected icon
will be displayed when a shooting
mode or function menu icon is
selected (position the cursor on
the icon for a while to display the
explanation).
Program Auto
Icon guide

3D P

Functions can be changed
manually.
0.0

Automatically rotating images shot with
the camera in a vertical position during
playback [Pic Orientation]

WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO

4 14M

MENU

J (Shooting menu 2)  Pic Orientation
During shooting, the [y] (p. 44) setting on the
playback menu is set automatically.
This function may not work properly if the camera is
facing up or down during shooting.
Submenu 2

Off

On

Imprinting the date of recording
[Date Stamp]
J (Shooting menu 2)  Date Stamp
Submenu 2

Application
Information about the vertical/
horizontal orientation of the camera
during shooting is not recorded with
images. Images shot with the camera
in a vertical position are not rotated
during playback.
Information about the vertical/
horizontal orientation of the camera
during shooting is recorded with
images. Images are automatically
rotated during playback.

Application

Off

Do not imprint the date.

On

Stamp new photographs with the
date of recording.
When the date and time are not set, [Date Stamp]
cannot be set.
“Date, time, time zone, and language” (p. 15)
The date stamp can not be deleted.
[Date Stamp] is not available in [Panorama] or [3D]
mode.

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Recording sound when shooting
movies [R
[R]
A (Movie menu)  R
Submenu 2

40

Application

Off

No sound is recorded.

On

Sound is recorded.

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Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions
The default settings of the function are highlighted in
.
Data must be created with the [ib] (PC software)
before using some functions.

q (Playback menu)  Photo Surfing

Refer to the [ib] (PC software) help guide for details
on how to use the [ib] (PC software).

In [Photo Surfing], images can be searched and related
images can be played back by selecting the related items.

For details on installing the [ib] (PC software), see
“Setting up using the supplied CD” (p. 13).

To start [Photo Surfing]

q (Playback menu)  Slideshow

Press the A button to start [Photo Surfing].
When a related item of the image displayed is selected
with FG, images related to the item are displayed in the
lower part of the monitor. Use HI to display an image.
To select related items that are not displayed, press the
A button when selecting an item.

Submenu 2

To stop [Photo Surfing]

Playing back pictures automatically
[Slideshow]

Submenu 3

Slide

All/Event/
Collection*1

BGM

Off/Cosmic/
Breeze/
Mellow/
Dreamy/
Urban

Type
Start
*1

Searching for images and playing back
the related images [Photo Surfing]

Application
Selects the content
to be included in the
slideshow.

ALL

ALL

2011/
10/26

Selects the background
music options.

Selects the type of
Normal/Fader/
transition effect used
Zoom
between slides.
―

To stop [Photo Surfing], use FG to select [ALL], then
press the A button.

Starts the slideshow.

The [Collection] that has been created with the [ib] (PC
software) and imported back from a computer can play
back.

Related items
35ºN
139ºE

Images corresponding the
related items

During a slideshow, press I to advance one frame,
H to go back one frame.

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Using the [ib] (PC software) and
importing data back to the camera
Refer to the [ib] (PC software) help guide for details
on how to use the [ib] (PC software).
The [ib] (PC software) may not work properly on the
pictures edited by other application software.
The following [Photo Surfing] functions can be
performed when data created with the [ib] (PC
software) is imported back to the camera.
Information of persons or shooting locations and new
Collections can be added in the related items.

Cropping image [P
[P]
q (Playback menu)  Edit  P
1 Use HI to select an image, and press the A button.
2 Use the zoom lever to select the size of the cropping
frame, and use FGHI to move the frame.
Cropping frame

Changing the image size [Q
[Q]
q (Playback menu)  Edit  Q
Submenu 3
C 640 x 480
E 320 x 240

Application
This saves a high-resolution image
as a separate image with a smaller
size for use in e-mail attachments
and other applications.

1 Use HI to select an image.
2 Use FG to select an image size and press the A
button.
● The resized image is saved as a separate image.

Set OK

3 Press the A button after you have selected the area
to trim.
● The edited image is saved as a separate image.

Adding sound to still images [R
[R]
q (Playback menu)  Edit  R
1 Use HI to select an image.
2 Aim the microphone toward the sound source.
Microphone

3 Press the A button.
● Recording starts.
● The camera adds (records) sound for approx.
4 seconds while playing back the image.

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Retouching the skin and eyes
[Beauty Fix]

Brightening areas that are dark
due to backlight or other reasons
[Shadow Adj]

q (Playback menu)  Edit  Beauty Fix
Depending on the picture, the editing may not be
effective.
Submenu 3
All

Clear Skin

Submenu 4

Application

―

[Clear Skin], [Sparkle
Eye] and [Dramatic Eye]
are applied together.

Makes skin look smooth
and translucent. Select
Soft/Avg/Hard
the correction effect
from 3 levels.

Sparkle Eye

―

Enhances the contrast
of the eyes.

Dramatic Eye

―

Enlarges the subject’s
eyes.

1 Use FG to select a correction item, and press the A
button.
2 Use HI to select an image for retouching, and press
the A button.
● The retouched image is saved as a separate
image.

When [Clear Skin] is selected
Use FG to select the retouching level, and press the
A button.
Clear Skin

Back MENU

q (Playback menu)  Edit  Shadow Adj
1 Use HI to select an image, and press the A button.
● The edited image is saved as a separate image.
Depending on the picture, the editing may not be
effective.
The retouching process may lower the image
resolution.

Retouching red eyes in flash shooting
[Redeye Fix]
q (Playback menu)  Edit  Redeye Fix
1 Use HI to select an image, and press the A button.
● The edited image is saved as a separate image.
Depending on the picture, the editing may not be
effective.
The retouching process may lower the image
resolution.

Erasing images [Erase]
q (Playback menu)  Erase
Submenu 2

Application

All Erase

All images in the internal memory or
card will be erased.

Soft

Sel. Image

Avg
Hard

Images are individually selected and
erased.

Erase

Deletes the image displayed.

Set OK

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When erasing pictures in the internal memory, do not
insert the card into the camera.
Protected images cannot be erased.

q (Playback menu)  Print Order

To individually select and erase images
[Sel. Image]

“Print reservations (DPOF)” (p. 55)

1 Use FG to select [Sel. Image], and press the
A button.
2 Use HI to select the image to be erased, and press
the A button to add a R mark to the image.
● Turn the zoom lever to the W end to display an
index view. Images can be quickly selected using
the FGHI buttons. Turn to the T end to return
to the single frame display.
4/30

Sel. Image

R mark

OK

To erase all images [All Erase]
1 Use FG to select [All Erase], and press the
A button.
2 Use FG to select [Yes], and press the A button.

EN

Print reservation can be set only for still images that
are recorded to the card.

Protecting images [R
[R]
q (Playback menu)  R
Protected images cannot be erased by [Erase] (p. 21,
43), [Sel. Image] (p. 44), or [All Erase] (p. 44), but
all images are erased by [Memory Format]/[Format]
(p. 45).
1 Use HI to select an image.
2 Press the A button.
● Press the A button again to cancel the settings.
3 If necessary, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to protect other
images, and press the  button.

Erase/Cancel MENU

3 Repeat Step 2 to select the images to be erased,
and then press the  button to erase the selected
images.
4 Use FG to select [Yes], and press the A button.
● The images with a R mark are erased.

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Saving print settings to the image data
[Print Order]

Rotating images [y
[y]
q (Playback menu)  y
1 Use HI to select an image.
2 Press the A button to rotate the image.
3 If necessary, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to make settings
for other images, and press the  button.
The new picture orientations will be saved even after
the power is turned off.

Menus for Other Camera Settings
The default settings of the function are highlighted in

Erasing data completely
[Memory Format]/[Format]
r (Settings 1)  Memory Format/Format

.

Copying images in the internal memory
to the card [Backup]
r (Settings 1)  Backup

Before formatting, check that no important data is left
in the internal memory or card.
Cards must be formatted with this camera before
first use or after being used with other cameras or
computers.

Submenu 2

Application

Yes

Backs up image data in the internal
memory to the card.

No

Cancels the backup.

Be sure to remove the card before formatting the
internal memory.

Using an Eye-Fi card [Eye-Fi]
Submenu 2

Application

Yes

Completely erases the image data
in the internal memory or card
(including protected images).

No

Cancels formatting.

r (Settings 1)  Eye-Fi
Submenu 2
Off
On

Application
Disable Eye-Fi communication.
Enable Eye-Fi communication.

When using an Eye-Fi card, read the Eye-Fi card
instruction manual carefully, and comply with the
instructions.
Use the Eye-Fi card in compliance with the laws and
regulations of the country where the camera is used.
In locations such as on an airplane, where the Eye-Fi
communication is prohibited, remove the Eye-Fi card
from the camera, or set [Eye-fi] to [Off].
This camera does not support the Eye-Fi card’s
Endless mode.

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Selecting a method for connecting
the camera to other devices
[USB Connection]

Turning on the camera with the q
button [q
[q Power On]
r (Settings 1)  q Power On

r (Settings 1)  USB Connection
Submenu 2
Submenu 2

Application

Auto

When the camera is connected to
another device, the settings selection
screen is displayed.

Storage

Select when connecting the camera
to a computer via a storage device.

MTP

Select when transferring images
without using the supplied [ib] (PC
software) on Windows Vista/
Windows 7.

Print

Select when connecting to a
PictBridge-compatible printer.

No

Yes

Press and hold the q button to turn
the camera on in the playback mode.

Saving the mode when the camera is
turned off [KeepzSettings]
r (Settings 1)  KeepzSettings
Submenu 2

Macintosh

: Windows XP Home Edition/
Professional (SP1 or later)/
Vista/Windows 7
: Mac OS X v10.3 or later

Yes

No

The shooting mode is set to P mode
when the camera is turned on.

When using another system other than Windows XP
(SP2 or later)/Windows Vista/Windows 7, set to
[Storage].
Even if a computer has USB ports, proper operation
is not guaranteed in the following cases:
● Computers with USB ports installed using an
expansion card, etc.
● Computers without a factory-installed OS and
home-built computers

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Application
The shooting mode is saved when
the camera is turned off and is
reactivated the next time the camera
is turned on.

System requirements
Windows

Application
The camera is not turned on. To turn
on the camera, press the n
button.

Choosing the opening screen display
[Pw On Setup]
r (Settings 1)  Pw On Setup
Submenu 2

Application

Off

No opening screen is displayed.

On

The opening screen is displayed
when the camera is turned on.

Selecting the camera sound and its volume [Sound Settings]
s (Settings 2)  Sound Settings
Submenu 2

Submenu 3

Application

Sound Type

1/2/3

q Volume

0/1/2/3/4/5

Selects the camera sounds (operation sounds, shutter sound, and
warning sound).
Selects the image playback volume.

Volume

0/1/2/3/4/5

Selects the operation volume of camera buttons.

Resetting the file names of pictures [File Name]
s (Settings 2)  File Name

Folder name
DCIM

Folder name
100OLYMP

999OLYMP

Automatic
numbering

Submenu 2

File name

Reset

Auto

Even when a new card is inserted,
this continues the numbering for
the folder name and file name from
the previous card. This is useful for
managing all image folder names
and files names with sequential
numbers.

Pmdd9999.jpg

Automatic
numbering
*1

Pmdd

Month: 1 to C
(A=October,
B=November,
C=December)

Application
This resets the sequential number
for the folder name and file name
whenever a new card is inserted.*1
This is useful when grouping images
on separate cards.

Pmdd0001.jpg

The number for the folder name is reset to 100, and the
one for the file name is reset to 0001.

Day: 01 to 31

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Adjusting the image processing
function [Pixel Mapping]

Adjusting the brightness of the monitor
[s]
s (Settings 2)  s

s (Settings 2)  Pixel Mapping
This function has already been adjusted at factory
shipping, and no adjustment is needed right
after purchase. Approximately once a year is
recommended.

To adjust the monitor brightness
1 Use FG to adjust the brightness while viewing the
screen, and then press the A button.

For best results, wait at least one minute after taking
or viewing pictures before performing pixel mapping.
If the camera is turned off during pixel mapping, be
sure to perform it again.

s

To adjust the image processing function
Press the A button when [Start] (Submenu 2) is
displayed.
● The check and adjustment of the image processing
function starts.

Back MENU

Set OK

Playing back images on a TV [TV Out]
s (Settings 2)  TV Out
Submenu 2
Video Out

Submenu 3

480p/576p, 720p,
1080i
Off

Operate with the camera.

On

Operate with the TV remote control.

PAL
HDMI Out
HDMI Control

Application
Connecting the camera to a TV in North America, Taiwan, Korea, Japan,
and so on.
Connecting the camera to a TV in European countries, China, and so on.
Set the signal format to be given priority. If the TV setting does not match,
it is changed automatically.

NTSC

The factory default settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold.

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To play back camera images on a TV
● Connection via AV cable
1 Use the camera to select the same video signal system as the one of connected TV ([NTSC]/[PAL]).
2 Connect the TV and camera.
Open the connector cover
in the direction of the arrow.

Multi-connector

Connect to the TV video input
jack (yellow) and audio input jack
(white).

AV cable (supplied)

● Connection via HDMI cable
1
2
3
4

On the camera, select the digital signal format that will be connected ([480p/576p]/[720p]/[1080i]).
Connect the TV and camera.
Turn on the TV, and change “INPUT” to “VIDEO (an input jack connected to the camera).”
Turn on the camera, and use HI to select the image for playback.
The TV video signal system varies depending on the countries and regions. Before viewing camera images on your
TV, select the video output according to your TV’s video signal type.
When the camera is connected to the computer by the USB cable, do not connect the HDMI cable to the camera.
Open the connector cover
in the direction of the arrow.
HDMI micro
connector
(type D)

Type A
Connect to the HDMI
connector on the TV.
HDMI cable (sold separately: CB-HD1)

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For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual.
When the camera and TV are connected by both an AV cable and an HDMI cable, the HDMI cable will take priority.
Depending on the TV’s settings, the displayed images and information may become cropped.

To operate images with the TV remote control
1 Set [HDMI Control] to [On], and turn off the camera.
2 Connect the camera and TV with an HDMI cable. “Connection via HDMI cable” (p. 49)
3 First turn on the TV, and then turn on the camera.
● Operate by following the operation guide that is displayed on the TV.
With some TVs, operations cannot be performed with the TV remote control even though the operation guide is
displayed on the screen.
If operations cannot be performed with the TV remote control, set [HDMI Control] to [Off] and operate using the
camera.

Saving battery power between shots
[Power Save]

Changing the display language [l
[l]
s (Settings 2)  l

s (Settings 2)  Power Save
Submenu 2
Submenu 2

Application

Off

Cancels [Power Save].

On

When the camera is not being used
for approx. 10 seconds, the monitor
automatically turns off to save
battery power.

To resume standby mode
Press any button.

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Languages

Application
The language for the menus and
error messages displayed on the
monitor is selected.

Setting the date and time [X
[X]
t (Settings 3)  X
“Date, time, time zone, and language” (p. 15).

To check the date and time
Press the INFO button while the camera is turned off. The current time is displayed for approx. 3 seconds.

Choosing home and alternate time zones [World Time]
t (Settings 3)  World Time
You will not be able to select a time zone using [World Time] if the camera clock has not first been set using [X].
Submenu 2
Home/Alternate
x

*1

z*1, 2
*1
*2

Submenu 3

Application

x

The time in the home time zone (the time zone selected for x in submenu 2).

z

The time in the travel destination time zone (the time zone selected for z in
submenu 2).
—

Select the home time zone (x).

—

Select the travel destination time zone (z).

In areas where daylight saving time is in effect, use FG to turn daylight saving time ([Summer]) on.
When you select a time zone, the camera automatically calculates the time difference between the selected zone and
the home time zone (x) to display the time in the travel destination time zone (z).

Restoring data in the camera [Reset Database]
t (Settings 3)  Reset Database
Playback will become available by performing [Data Repair] when the Photo surfing function is not activated
properly. However, data such as collections and other groups created with the [ib] (PC software) is deleted from the
database in the camera.
Import the data back into the camera from a computer to playback the data created with the [ib] (PC software).

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Printing
Direct printing (PictBridge*1)

2

By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible
printer, you can print images directly without using a
computer.
To find out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the
printer’s instruction manual.
*1
PictBridge is a standard for connecting digital
cameras and printers of different makers and
printing out pictures directly.

Turn on the printer, and then connect the
printer and camera.
Open the connector cover
in the direction of the arrow.

Multi-connector

The printing modes, paper sizes, and other
parameters that can be set with the camera vary
depending on the printer that is used. For details,
refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
USB cable
(supplied)

For details on the available paper types, loading
paper, and installing ink cassettes, refer to the
printer’s instruction manual.

I button

Printing images at the printer’s
standard settings [Easy Print]
In the setup menu, set [USB Connection] to [Print].
“USB Connection” (p. 46)

1

Display the image to be printed on the
monitor.
“Viewing images” (p. 20)

Easy Print Start
Custom Print OK

3
4

Press I to start printing.
To print another image, use HI to select an
image, and press the A button.

To exit printing
After a selected image is displayed on the screen,
disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.

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Changing the printer’s settings for
printing [Custom Print]

1
2
3

5

Use FG to select the print mode, and press
the A button.
Submenu 2

Application

Print

This prints the image selected in
Step 6.

All Print

This prints all images stored in the
internal memory or card.

Multi Print

This prints one image in a multiple
layout format.

All Index

This prints an index of all images
stored in the internal memory or card.

Print Order*1

This prints images based on the print
reservation data on the card.

*1

[Print Order] is available only when print reservations
have been made. “Print Reservations (DPOF)” (p. 55)

4

Submenu 4

Follow Steps 1 and 2 for [Easy Print] (p. 52).
Press the A button.

Use FG to select the [Borderless] or [Pics/
Sheet] settings, and press the A button.
Application

Off/On*1

The image is printed with a border
around it ([Off]).
The image is printed to fill the entire
paper ([On]).

(The number of
images per sheet
varies depending
on the printer.)

The number of images per sheet
([Pics/Sheet]) is selectable only when
[Multi Print] is selected in Step 3.

*1

The available settings for [Borderless] vary depending
on the printer.
If [Standard] is selected in Steps 4 and 5, the image
is printed at the printer’s standard settings.

6
7

Use HI to select an image.
Press F to make a print reservation for the
current image.
Press G to make the detailed printer settings
for the current image.

Use FG to select [Size] (Submenu 3), and
press I.
If the [Printpaper] screen is not displayed, the [Size],
[Borderless], and [Pics/Sheet] are set to the printer’s
standard.
Printpaper
Size

Borderless

Standard

Standard

Back MENU

Set OK

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To make the detailed printer settings
1 Use FGHI to select the setting, and press the
A button.

9

Press the A button.
Print

Submenu 5 Submenu 6

Application


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