Olympus 550WP STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English)
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DIGITAL CAMERA STYLUS-550WP / μ-550WP 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 - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 2
the contents of the box Strap LI-42B Lithium Ion Battery LI-41C Battery Charger Digital camera USB cable AV cable OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM Other accessories not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), warranty card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. microSD Attachment - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 3
move the page tab. Press d to return to the submenu 1. Pressing and holding the E button displays an explanation (menu guide) of the selected option. CAMERA MENU 1 WB 2 ISO DIGITAL ZOOM R PANORAMA EXIT MENU AUTO AUTO OFF OFF SET OK Submenu 1 Some menus include submenus that appear by pressing - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 4
be accessed using the direct buttons. Shutter button (p. 14) Zoom button (p. 20, p. 23) g/E button (changing information display/menu guide) (p. 3, p. 22, p. 23) F button (exposure compensation) (p. 21) & button (macro) (p. 21) # button (flash) (p. 20) Y button (self-timer) (p. 21) K button (shooting - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 5
menu 1 A IMAGE QUALITY ......... p.24 2 B CAMERA MENU WB p.25 ISO p.25 DIGITAL ZOOM p.25 R (still pictures/movies) p.26 PANORAMA p.26 FACE DETECT p.27 3 C SWITCH SHOOTING MODES P p.14 G p.17 DIS MODE p.18 s p.17 MOVIE p.18 4 D RESET p.27 5 E SETUP MEMORY FORMAT/ FORMAT p.31 BACKUP - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 6
Names of Parts Camera unit 7 1 8 2 3 9 4 10 5 6 11 1 Microphone p. 26, 29 2 Self-timer lamp p. 21 3 Multi-connector p. 33, 34, 40 4 Connector cover ....... p. 33, 34, 40, 51 5 Strap eyelet p. 10 6 Battery/card compartment cover p. 11, 43, 51 7 Shutter button p. 14, 42 8 n button - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 7
6 3 7 4 8 9 5 10 1 Zoom button p. 20, 23 2 Card access lamp p. 48 3 Monitor p. 8, 14, 32, 43 4 K button (shooting/switching shooting modes p. 14 5 m button p. 3, 5 6 DISP./E button (changing information display/menu guide).......... p. 3, 22, 23 7 q button (playback p. 15 8 o button - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 8
p. 21 5 AF lock p. 18 6 Battery check p. 10, 43 7 Flash standby/ camera shake warning/ flash charge p. 42 memory p. 47 12 Self-timer p. 21 13 Aperture value p. 14 14 Shutter speed p. 14 15 Exposure compensation p. 21 16 Compression/frame rate p. 24 17 Image size p. 24 18 ISO p. 25 19 White - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 9
Silent mode p. 33 2 Print reservation/ number of prints p. 37 3 Recording with sound ..... p. 26, 29, 45 4 Protect p. 29 5 Battery check p. 10, 43 6 Aperture value p. 14 7 Exposure compensation p. 21 8 White balance p. 25 1 34 5 8 9 15 VGA 2009.08.26 12:30 15 100-0004 10 IN 00:14 /00:34 11 - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 10
the battery The battery charger included (AC cable or plug-in type) differs depending on the region where you purchased the camera. If you received a plug-in type battery charger, plug it directly into an AC outlet. Example: AC cable type battery charger Lithium ion battery Battery comes partially - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 11
or the microSD Attachment into the camera. 1 1 2 Index area Notch Battery/card compartment cover Insert the card straight until it clicks into place. Do not touch the contact area on the card. 4 2 This camera allows the user to take pictures using the internal memory even when no xD-Picture - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 12
, zoom button, or D button is to be used. CAMERA MENU To remove the microSD card Pull the microSD card straight out. Do not touch the contact area on the microSD Attachment and/or microSD card. EXIT MENU SET OK SEL. IMAGE IN WT SET1 OK 2 3 Operation guide 4 BACK MENU 5 6 OK GO D 12 EN - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 13
date prints, and other data. 1 Press the n button to turn on the camera. ● The date and time setting screen is displayed when the date and time are (SETUP). SETUP EXIT MENU SET OK 2 Press the o button. SETUP 1 MEMORY FORMAT 2 BACKUP 3 ENGLISH PIXEL MAPPING EXIT MENU NO SET OK CANCEL MENU - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 14
Shooting with optimum aperture value and shutter speed (P mode) In this mode, automatic camera shooting can be used while also allowing changes to a wide range of other shooting menu functions, such as exposure compensation, white balance and so on as needed. For details on the functions that can be - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 15
4 To take the picture, gently press the shutter button all the way down while being careful not to shake the camera. P Press fully 1/400 F3.5 Image review screen To view images during shooting Pressing the q button enables playback of images. To return to shooting, either press the K button or - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 16
Erasing images during playback (Single image erase) 1 Press the D button when the playback image to be erased is displayed. ERASE IN CANCEL MENU YES NO SET OK 2 Press a to select [YES], and press the o button. [K] (ERASE) (p. 30) 16 EN - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 17
LANDSCAPE]/ [NIGHT+PORTRAIT]/[SPORT]/[MACRO]. This is a fully automatic mode that allows the user to take pictures using the best mode for the shooting scene simply by pressing the shutter button. The settings in [B] (CAMERA MENU) are not available in G mode. 1 Press the K button a few times to set - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 18
for an underwater shot (AF lock) When [T UNDERWATER SNAPSHOT] is selected, press b. Using the digital image stabilization mode (h mode) This mode enables the user to reduce blurring that is caused by a camera shake and subject movement. 1 Press the K button a few times to set h. h mode indicator - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 19
2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject, and gently press the button all the way down to start recording. Lights up red during recording REC Press halfway Press fully 00:34 Remaining recording time (p. 48) 3 Gently press the shutter button all the way down to stop - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 20
zoom: 5.0×. Use of h mode (p. 18) is recommended when shooting with the telephoto zoom. To take larger images [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 25) The zoom bar appearance identifies the status of the digital zoom. When using optical zoom Optical zoom range FLASH AUTO AUTO ! # $ 2 Use cd to select the setting - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 21
compensation value 2 Use abcd to select the desired brightness image, and press the o button. Shooting close-ups (Macro shooting) This function enables the camera to focus and shoot subjects at close distances. 1 Press the & button. P OFF SET OK OFF % & OFF 2 Use cd to select the setting - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 22
Increasing the brightness of the monitor (Backlight boost) Press the button in shooting mode. The monitor becomes brighter. If there is no operation for 10 seconds, the previous brightness resumes. Using the FUNC menu The FUNC menu provides the following menu functions that can be quickly - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 23
Using Playback Features Index view and close-up view Index view enables quick selection of a desired image. Close-up view (up to 10x magnification) allows checking of image details. 1 Press the zoom button. Single-image view Close-up view Changing the image information display The set of shooting - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 24
15fps*1 *1 frames per second Application Select the image quality based on the image size and frame rate. Higher frame rates provide smoother video images. "Number of storable pictures (still pictures)/continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and xD-Picture Card" (p. 48) 24 EN - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 25
(desk lamps, etc.) For shooting under white fluorescent lighting (offices, etc.) Selecting the ISO sensitivity [ISO] B CAMERA MENU X ISO K : P Abbreviation for the International Organization for Standardization. ISO standards specify the sensitivity for digital cameras and film, thus codes such as - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 26
CAMERA MENU X R K : A Submenu 2 OFF ON Application No sound is recorded. Sound is recorded. While recording a movie with sound, only digital CAMERA MENU X PANORAMA K:Ph s Panorama shooting lets you create a panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Compose the shot using the guide frame so that the two - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 27
on a face [FACE DETECT] B CAMERA MENU X FACE DETECT Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [D RESET] D RESET K:Ph s K : P G h speed (p. 14). Shooting with automatic settings (p. 17). Shooting with digital image stabilization mode (p. 18). Using the best mode for the shooting - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 28
the o button. To stop the slideshow, press the o button or the m button. During the slideshow, recorded sound cannot be played back on this camera. To listen to the sound, connect to a TV or PC. Retouching images [H PERFECT FIX] H PERFECT FIX Edited or retouched images cannot be retouched again - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 29
by formatting of the internal memory/card. 1 Use cd to select an image. 2 Use ab to select [ON]. 3 If necessary, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to protect other images, and press the o button. Adding sound to still images [R] J PLAYBACK MENU X R Submenu 2 YES NO Application The camera - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 30
can only be set for still images that are recorded to the card. When erasing pictures in the internal memory, do not insert the card into the camera. When erasing pictures from the card, insert a card into the camera in advance. To individually select and erase images [SEL. IMAGE] 1 Use ab - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 31
the internal memory or card. Non-Olympus cards and cards that have been formatted by a computer must be formatted with this camera before use image data in the internal memory to the card. Cancels the backup. It takes some time to back up data. Check that the battery has sufficient power before - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 32
is turned on. The shooting mode is set to the P mode when the camera is turned on. When set to [YES], the following settings will be saved: • Flash • Macro • Exposure compensation • White balance • ISO • Digital zoom • Face detect • Recording with sound (Still picture/ Movies) When set to - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 33
one of connected TV ([NTSC]/ [PAL]). 3 Turn on the TV, and change "INPUT" to "VIDEO (an input jack connected to the camera)." For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV's instruction manual. 4 Press the q button, and use abcd to select the image for playback. Depending on - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 34
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 the printer's instruction manual. 2 Turn on the printer, and then connect the printer and camera. d Multi-connector USB cable (supplied) - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 35
Steps 1 and 2 for [EASY PRINT] (p. 34), then press the o button. USB PC EASY PRINT CUSTOM PRINT EXIT SET OK 2 Use ab to select [CUSTOM PRINT], 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 - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 36
6 Use cd to select an image. 7 Press a to [SINGLE PRINT] the current image. Press b if you wish to make detailed printer settings for the current image. To make detailed printer settings 1 Use abcd to make the detailed printer settings, and press the o button. PRINT INFO - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 37
. This enables easy printing at a printer or print shop supporting DPOF by using only the print reservations on the card without a computer or a camera. *1 DPOF is a standard for storing automatic printout information from digital cameras. Print reservations can be set only for the images stored on - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 38
.08.26 12:30 100-0004 4 SET OK Reserving one print each of all images on the card [U] 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [ - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 39
the print reservation data for selected images 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 of "Resetting all print reservation data" (p. 38). 2 Use ab to select [ - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 40
OLYMPUS Master 2 software by referring to the included installation guide. Connecting the camera to a computer 1 Make sure the camera is turned off. ● The monitor is off. ● The lens cover is closed. 2 Connect the camera to a computer. ● The camera automatically turns on. Multi-connector USB cable - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 41
of the software. Transferring and saving images without using OLYMPUS Master 2 This camera is compatible with the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer and save the image data on your computer while the camera and the computer are connected. System requirements Windows : Windows 2000 Professional - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 42
fix the problem(s). Troubleshooting Battery "The camera does not work even when battery is installed" ● Insert recharged battery in the correct direction. "Charging the battery" (p. 10), "Loading the battery and the xD-Picture Card™ (sold separately) into the camera" (p. 11) ● Battery performance may - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 43
. to edit the image on a computer. CARD-COVER OPEN g BATTERY EMPTY Operation problem Close the battery/card compartment cover. Battery problem Charge the battery. NO CONNECTION Connection problem Connect the camera and computer or printer correctly. NO PAPER Printer problem Load paper into the - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 44
screen When objects are at different distances Fast-moving object The subject is not in the center of the frame Camera shake "Taking pictures without camera shake" ● Taking pictures using h mode (p. 18) ● Taking picture with [j SPORT] (p. 17) Since you can take pictures with a high shutter speed - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 45
whites as they appear. When taking pictures of black Avoid using [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 25 memory and card" ● Remove the card when playing back pictures in the internal memory ● "Loading the battery and the xD-Picture card™ (sold separately) into the camera" (p. 11) ● "Using a microSD card/microSDHC card - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 46
and card, and keep in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated. • Periodically insert the battery and test the camera functions. Avoid leaving the camera in places where chemical products are handled since this may result in corrosion. Battery and charger • This camera uses one Olympus lithium - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 47
area (Notes can be filled in here) Cards compatible with this camera xD-Picture Card (16MB to 2GB) (TypeH/M/M+, Standard) Using a new card Before using a non-Olympus card or a card that was used for another purpose in a computer or other device, use [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT] (p. 31) to format the - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 48
of the card Never open the battery/card compartment cover or unplug the USB cable while the camera is reading or writing data, which is indicated by blinking of the card access lamp. This can not only damage the image data but also render the internal memory or card unusable. Card access lamp - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 49
/service centers. Cards compatible with this camera microSD card/microSDHC card For a list of tested microSD cards, please visit our website (http://www.olympus.com/). Sending images You can send images to a computer or PictBridge-compatible printer by using the USB cable provided with the camera - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 50
cause damage to the camera's appearance and/or deteriorate water resistance. • In order to preserve the water resistant feature, as with any underwater housing, it is recommended that the waterproof packing (and seals) are replaced annually. For the Olympus distributors or service stations where the - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 51
cover Battery/card compartment cover Connector cover SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. DANGER - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 52
Attachment into the camera. If you insert a card by mistake, such as a microSD card, do not use force. Contact authorized distributors/service centers. CAUTION • Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it. • Never remove the batteries with bare - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 53
electrical shocks or burns. DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified charger. Do not use any other chargers. • Never heat or incinerate batteries. • Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 54
camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. • If the battery's terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure may result. Wipe the battery well with a dry cloth before use. • Always charge a battery Olympus makes no representations or warranties - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 55
. • Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers (PC). Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to operate it. EN 55 - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 56
of plugs and supply voltages are used. Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used. - For C BF Asia Countries/Regions China Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Korea (rep) Malaysia Philippines Singapore Taiwan Thailand Vietnam Voltage 220 200/220 230/240 127/230 100 220 240 - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 57
Number : STYLUS-550WP/ μ-550WP Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party battery and/or battery charger that are not genuine Olympus accessories. OLYMPUS WORLDWIDE LIMITED WARRANTY - IMAGING PRODUCTS Olympus warrants that the enclosed Olympus® imaging product(s) and related Olympus® accessories - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 58
of such products and accessories in accordance with the terms and duration of such manufacturers' warranties); (b) any Product which has been disassembled, repaired, tampered with, altered, changed, or modified by persons other than Olympus's own authorized service personnel unless repair by - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 59
. 2 Copy of this limited warranty bearing the Product serial number corresponding to the serial number on the Product (unless it is a model on which Olympus does not place and record serial numbers). 3 A detailed description of the problem. 4 Sample prints, negatives, digital prints (or files on disk - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 60
in accordance with Design rule 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 to 2 GB) (TypeH - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 61
: Lithium ion rechargeable battery Standard voltage : DC 3.7 V Standard capacity : 740 mAh Battery life : Approx. 300 full × 6.0 mm (D) (1.2 × 1.5 × 0.2 in.) Weight : Approx. 15 g (0.5 oz) Battery charger (LI-41C) Model No. : LI-41CAA/LI-41CAB/LI-41CBA/LI-41CBB Power requirements : AC - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 62
14, 45 Exposure compensation F 21 B Backlight boost 22 BACKUP 31 Battery 11, 42, 45, 46 Battery charger 2, 46 BEEP 32 C CAMERA MENU B 25 Card 11, 12, 47 Close-up view U 23 Cloudy day 3 25 COLOR 1/2/3 32 COMPRESSION 24 Connection To Computer 40 To Printer 34 To Television 33 Cropping - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 63
with still pictures R 26 Strap 2, 10 Sunny day 5 25 SUPER MACRO 21 SWITCH SHOOTING MODES C....... 27 T TIME (X 38 Top menu 5 Tungsten light 1 25 Turn the camera on 13, 14 U USB cable 2, 34, 40 V VIDEO OUT 33 EN 63 - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 64
W White balance WB 25 X xD-Picture Card 11, 47 Z Zoom 20 64 EN - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 65
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MEMO 66 EN - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 67
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MEMO 68 EN - Olympus 550WP | STYLUS-550WP Instruction Manual (English) - Page 69
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Printed in China VN108701
DIGITAL CAMERA
STYLUS-550WP /
μ
-550WP
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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.
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We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your
camera before taking important photographs.
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In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the
right to update or modify information contained in this manual.
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The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced
during the development stages and may differ from the actual product.
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