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    DIGITAL CAMERA SP-550UZ Instruction Manual Quick Start Guide This manual will help you get started using your camera right away. Button operations Menu operations Printing pictures Using OLYMPUS Master Getting to know your camera better Appendix Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera.
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    and their various settings. P.46 Learn how to print pictures you have taken. Using OLYMPUS Master P.53 Learn how to transfer pictures to a computer and save them. Getting to know your camera better P.61 Find out more about your camera and learn what to do when you have a question regarding
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    Gather these items (box contents) Digital Camera Lens Cap/Lens Cap String Strap/Strap rings AA Batteries (four) USB cable AV Cable Items not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), warranty card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM Attach the strap and
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    Start Guide • Attach the strap to the other eyelet in the same manner. Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. Prepare the battery This camera allows you to take pictures without using an optional xDPicture Card (hereinafter called the card). For details on inserting the card, please
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    . a. Set the mode dial to h. Shooting Mode Quick Start Guide When shooting movies (shooting mode) Still picture shooting modes h P A S M r This function allows you to take pictures with full automatic settings. The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed. This
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    a. Press the 1 F button and the 2Y button to select [Y]. The first two digits of the [Y] are fixed. 1 F button X Y M D TIME 2007 Y / M / D 2Y button b. Press the 3# button. CANCEL MENU Quick Start Guide 3# button c. Press the 1 F button and the 2Y button to select [M]. X Y M D TIME 2007
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    Quick Start Guide d. Press the 3# button. e. Press the 1 F button and the 2Y button to select [D]. X Y M D TIME 2007.08.26 --:-- Y / M / D f. Press the 3# button. g. Press the 1 F button and the 2Y
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    Take a picture a. Hold the camera Horizontal grip Vertical grip Quick Start Guide b. Focus c. Shoot The green lamp indicates the focus and exposure are locked. Shutter button Place this mark over your subject. (Pressed Halfway) The number of remaining still pictures is displayed. Shutter
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    a. Set the mode dial to q. Quick Start Guide Arrow pad Mode Dial Next Picture Prev. Picture Erase pictures a. Press the 4& button and the 3# button to display the picture you want to erase. b. Press the S button. 4& button 3# button ERASE [IN] YES NO S button BACK MENU SET OK c. Press
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    the camera on and off Power on: Shooting Mode • Monitor turns on • Lens extends • Before turning the camera on in shooting mode, remove the lens modes and scene modes" (P.72) h Shooting pictures with full automatic settings The camera determines the optimum settings for the shooting conditions
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    be obtained, the aperture value is displayed in red. o : Sets the settings. S Changing the shutter speed for shooting pictures S 1/100 F2.8 0.0 Press 12 after pressing 1 F. The camera automatically sets the aperture value. [] SET OK Shutter speed range: 1/2 to 1/1000 (When [NOISE REDUCT.] is set
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    with movies" (P.31) • To zoom in when [R] (movies) is set to [ON], set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON]. g "DIGITAL ZOOM Zooming in on your subject" (P.26 will cause the camera's internal temperature to rise and the camera may stop operation automatically. Remove the battery and allow the camera to cool down
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    . • Press the arrow pad to view other pictures. • Use the zoom lever to switch among close-up playback, index display and calendar display. g "MOVIE PLAY Playing back movies" (P.33) 3 Shutter button Shooting pictures Shooting still pictures Set the mode dial to h, P, A, S, M, r, g or s, and
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    pad to select the date, and press o or pull the lever toward T on the zoom lever to display the pictures on the date selected. 5 h button Shooting with digital image stabilization Press h in shooting mode to select the digital image stabilization. Press o to set. g "IMAGE STABILIZER Shooting
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    To save the locked focus position after taking a picture (AF memory), hold down h for more than 1 second so that U (AF memory mark) is displayed on the monitor. Press h again to reset the AF memory. • If the zoom is operated after engaging the AF lock, the picture may be out of focus. Engage the AF
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    of frame assist" (P.44) Displaying the menu guide EMSETPE/ RING Sets picture brightness for taking pictures. With menu items selected, hold down DISP./E to display the menu guide. Release DISP./E to close the menu guide. Checking the time While the camera is off, press DISP./E to display the set
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    mode. Playback mode: Printing pictures When the printer is connected to the camera, display a picture to be printed out in playback • During super macro mode, the zoom, flash and AF predict are not available. d 1 F button P 1/1000 F8.0 +2.0 Changing picture brightness Press 1 F in shooting mode
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    , and press o. : Select the function to be set. Other functions you can set with the function menu g "WB Adjusting the color of a picture" (P.23) "ISO Changing the ISO sensitivity" (P.24) "DRIVE Continuous shooting" (P.25) "METERING Changing the area for measuring the brightness of a subject" (P.25
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    picture shooting mode) IMAGE QUALITY RESET CAMERA SETUP MENU SCN SILENT MODE EXIT MENU SET OK CAMERA MENU 1 WB AUTO 2 ISO 3 DRIVE AUTO o 4 METERING ESP 5 FINE ZOOM OFF BACK MENU SET OK • When [CAMERA Follow these guides to navigate the menus. IMAGE QUALITY RESET CAMERA SETUP MENU
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    FINE ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM R (still pictures) PANORAMA*1 > SHARPNESS SCN SILENT MODE 5 AF MODE FOCUS MODE CONTRAST SATURATION EXIT MENU SET OK FULLTIME AF NOISE REDUCT. AF PREDICT TIMELAPSE 3 AF ILLUMINAT. IMAGE STABILIZER 1 (conversion lens) R (movies) w *1 An OLYMPUS xD-Picture Card
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    for expressing the broadness of a subject such as landscapes and for viewing pictures on a wide-screen television. *1 Not displayed when set to h or SQ2], select [HIGH] or [NORMAL] after selecting the image size. JPEG copy Pictures taken in the [RAW] data format can be stored in JPEG format at the
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    DIGITAL ZOOM OFF P.26 NOISE REDUCT. ON P.30 AF MODE FOCUS MODE FULLTIME AF the AF PREDICT iESP AF OFF OFF P.26 P.27 P.27 P.27 TIMELAPSE OFF 1 (conversion lens) OFF R (movies) OFF Monitor/Viewfinder (u) Monitor P.31 P.31 P.31 P.15 s PORTRAIT P.22 3 s (Scene) Shooting pictures
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    , put R to them, and press S to erase them. e Selected picture. Press 4 3 to scroll through the pictures. BACK MENU OK GO S Pictures with R are erased. Select the pictures to be erased. 4 CAMERA MENU WB Adjusting the color of a picture AUTO PRESET 5 Sunny day 3 Cloudy day 1 Tungsten light
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    is selected o • With the [ONE TOUCH WB] screen displayed, point the camera at a sheet of white paper. Position the paper so that it fills the picture, which may give it a grainy appearance. • If set to over [3200], [IMAGE QUALITY] is limited to below [2048x1536]. • If [FINE ZOOM] or [DIGITAL ZOOM
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    You can take a sequence of pictures at one time by holding down the shutter button. The camera will take pictures continuously until you release the shutter (This includes the 5 pictures stored shortly before shooting if [PRE-CAPTURE] is set to [ON].) • If [FINE ZOOM] or [DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [ON
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    : Still picture shooting modes Optical zoom × digital zoom: Approx. 100x (max.) Movie shooting mode Optical zoom × digital zoom: Approx. 54x (max.) Zoom bar White area: The optical zoom area Red area: The digital zoom area AF MODE Changing the focusing area iESP SPOT The camera determines which
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    The camera automatically focuses. MF Adjust the focus manually. subject in front of the lens in focus at all pictures using digital image stabilization This function stabilizes the blur caused by camera movement when taking pictures. OFF ON Digital image stabilization is deactivated. Digital
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    be longer if a high emission level is set. BACK MENU SET OK R (still pictures Recording sound with still pictures OFF /ON It automatically starts recording for about 4 seconds after shooting pictures. When recording, aim the camera microphone at the source of the sound you want to record. 28 EN
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    shooting lets you create a panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM. An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required for panorama shooting. Connects pictures from left to right Connects pictures from bottom to top 3: The next picture is connected at the right edge
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    the sharpness too far toward +, noise may become conspicuous in the picture. : The image contours are softened. Use this setting when you want to edit images on a computer. CONTRAST Adjusting the contrast of the image CAMERA MENU 1R 2 PANORAMA 3> 4 SHARPNESS 5 CONTRAST 0 BACK MENU SET OK
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    buttons, the mode dial and zoom lever do not function. • If the internal memory/card becomes full or the battery power runs out during sleep mode, a warning is displayed, timelapse stops and the camera automatically turns off. 1 Shooting pictures with conversion lens OFF /ON Set this function
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    the move is selected 5 7PLAYBACK MENU 0 y*2 INDEX PLAY R*2 *1 A card is required. *2 This is not displayed when a movie is selected. • Select the transition effect between pictures from [TYPE]. BGM TYPE ON /OFF NORMAL /SCROLL/FADER/ SLIDE/ZOOM DOWN/ZOOM UP/CHECKER BOARD/BLINDS/SWIVEL/RANDOM
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    This function lets you playback the pictures in a calendar format, organized by the date the images were recorded. 4 INDEX Viewing the pictures as a thumbnail This function lets you view the pictures in 9 frames at the same time. g "Zoom Lever Zooming while shooting/close-up playback" (P.13
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    This changes the image size of a picture and saves it as a new file. P Cropping a part of pictures Designates and crops part of a still picture and saves it as a new file. • Press 4 3 to select the image to crop, and press o. • Use the arrow pad and the zoom lever to set the position and size
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    the picture 90° clockwise or counterclockwise.) • Use the arrow pad and the zoom lever to adjust the position and size of the picture, and pictures ALL IMAGES CALENDAR SEL. IMAGE All pictures in the internal memory or the card are added to the layout. A monthly calendar appears and the pictures
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    This function extracts 9 frames from a movie and saves them as a new picture (INDEX) containing thumbnails of each frame. 00:00 / 00:36 • Use 4 3 to select a movie and press o. • Use the arrow pad to select the first frame of the part you want to keep, and press o. In the same manner, select the
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    with the pictures stored on the card. g"Print settings (DPOF)" (P.50) 7 PLAYBACK MENU 0 Protecting pictures OFF /ON 0 [ I N ] Protected pictures cannot be picture is protected, 9 is displayed on the monitor. ON EXIT OK y ...Rotating pictures +90°/ 0° /-90° Pictures taken with the camera
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    be restored. Check each picture before erasing to avoid accidentally erasing pictures you want to keep. • When erasing the picture in the internal memory, do not insert the card into the camera. • When erasing the picture from the card, insert a card into the camera in advance. Menu operations
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    this camera. BACKUP Copying pictures in the internal memory to the card Insert the optional card into the camera. Copying data does not erase the picture in the internal memory. • It takes some time to back up data. Check if the battery is not empty before starting the copy, or use the AC adapter
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    the sound and the picture displayed when the camera is turned on. • The volume turns to the value set in [VOLUME]. g "VOLUME Adjusting the volume during playback" (P.40) SCREEN SETUP Registering a picture as the startup screen d Still pictures in the internal memory or the card can be registered
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    is inserted, the folder number and file number are retained from the previous card. This helps you to manage multiple cards. File names and their folder names for recorded pictures are automatically generated by the camera. File names and folder names respectively include file numbers (0001 to 9999
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    (Y/M/D, M/D/Y, D/M/Y) CANCEL MENU m : Exits a setting. • The first two digits of the [Y] are fixed. • The time is displayed in the 24-hour [DUALTIME]. When setting the dual time, select [ON], and then set the time. Pictures are recorded with the date and time set in [DUALTIME]. D U A LT I
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    1 LOW/MID/HIGH 2 LOW/MID/HIGH 3 LOW/MID/HIGH Operating, shutting off and checking the alarm • Operating the alarm: Turn off the camera. The alarm only operates when the camera is off. • Shutting off the alarm: While the alarm is sounding, press any button to shut off the alarm and turn off
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    operations AV cable (provided) Multi-connector Settings on the TV Turn the TV on, and set it to video input mode. Settings on the camera Press o in playback mode to turn the • For details of switching to video input, refer to camera on. your TV's instruction manual. • The last picture taken
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    VIDEO OUT 3 FRAME ASSIST 4u 5 MY MODE SETUP BACK MENU CURRENT RESET CUSTOM SET OK CURRENT MY MODE SETUP SET CURRENT SETTING Saves the current camera Mode/ custom button" (P.71) m/ft Setting the measurement unit during manual focus m Displays in meters and centimeters. ft Displays in feet and
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    instruction manual for its standard settings or contact the printer manufacturer. 1 Display the picture you want to print out on the monitor in the playback mode. 2 Turn the printer on and plug the USB cable (provided) into the camera's multi-connector and the printer's USB port. Connector cover USB
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    , and press q. • When you are finished, disconnect the USB cable from the camera with the picture selection screen displayed. EASY PRINT START PC / CUSTOM PRINT OK 4 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. EXIT PRINT 5 Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. You can use [EASY PRINT] even
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    and press o. USB [IN] Operation guide 3 Follow the operation guide to adjust picture. Prints all the pictures stored in the internal memory or the card. Prints one picture in multiple layout format. Prints an index of all the pictures stored in the internal memory or the card. Prints the pictures
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    . Sets the number of prints and data to be printed for the displayed picture. Press 4 3 to select the picture you want to print. You can also use the zoom lever and select a picture from the index display. Setting the number of prints and data to be printed PRINT INFO
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    6 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. 7 Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. Print settings (DPOF) How to make print reservations Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date and time information) with the pictures stored on the card. With print
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    press 12 to set the number of prints. [xD] × 0 HQ • You cannot make print reservations for pictures with n. • Repeat Step 3 to make print reservations for other pictures. To trim the picture O WT '07.08.26 12:30 100-0004 4 SET OK • Use the zoom lever to display the trimming line. • Use the
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    reservation Reserves all the pictures stored on the card. The number of prints is set at one print per picture. 1 Press m in the playback mode and display the top menu. 2 Select [PRINT ORDER][U], and press o. 3 Select the date and time setting, and press o. NO The pictures are printed without the
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    -ROM USB cable Start up the OLYMPUS Master software gP.57 Download image files to the computer gP.57 Computer equipped with a USB port Disconnect the camera from the computer gP.58 Using OLYMPUS Master What is OLYMPUS Master? OLYMPUS Master is a software application for managing your digital
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    the trash icon) before performing the following operations. Failure to do so could result in unstable computer operation and the need to reboot. - Disconnect the cable connecting the camera to the computer - Turn off the camera - Open the camera's battery compartment cover/card cover 54 EN
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    "OK". 3 Click "Next" and follow the on-screen instructions. • When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement is displayed, read the agreement and click the screen confirming whether to install OLYMPUS muvee theaterPack Trial Version is displayed. To install this software, click "Install". EN 55 Using
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    using the provided USB cable. • Refer to your computer's instruction manual to locate the position of the USB port. • The camera turns on automatically. • The monitor turns on and the selection screen for the USB connection is displayed. Monitor Connector cover Using OLYMPUS Master 3 Select [PC
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    you connect your digital camera for the first time, the iPhoto application starts automatically, so close this application and start OLYMPUS Master. Note • The camera functions are disabled while the camera is connected to a computer. • Connecting the camera to a computer via a USB hub may cause
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    Using OLYMPUS Master To disconnect the camera 1 Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped blinking. 2 Make the following preparations for disconnecting the USB cable. Windows 1 Click the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon in the system tray. 2 Click the message that is displayed. 3 When a
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    • If your computer is running Windows 98SE, you will need to install the USB driver. Before connecting the camera to your computer with the USB cable, double-click the files from the following folders on the provided OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM. (Drive name): \win98usb\INSTALL.EXE • If your computer is
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    Using OLYMPUS Master To increase the number of languages Please take care that your battery is fully charged! 1 Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet. 2 Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer. 3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the camera's USB connector. •
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    To save battery power, the camera automatically goes into sleep mode and the monitor turns off if there is no operation when the camera is turned on (when the lens is extended and the monitor is on). No picture is taken even if the shutter button is fully pressed in this mode. Operate the zoom lever
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    for approximately 3 days. In addition, if the batteries are inserted in the camera for a short period, the date and time settings will be returned to the factory default settings more quickly. Before taking important pictures, check that the date and time settings are correct. Shooting tips
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    button slowly so as to avoid moving the camera. To stabilize the digital image, take pictures with h pressed. Pictures are more likely to be blurry when: • images are shot at a high-magnification zoom setting, i.e. using both optical zoom and digital zoom functions, • the object is dark and the
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    in the camera. When the card is full, download the pictures to a computer, and then either erase the pictures from the card or use a new card. • Pictures are not recorded to the internal memory when a card is inserted in the camera. Pictures in the internal memory can be copied to the card using the
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    to know your camera better Number of storable still pictures and recording length of movies Still pictures Record mode RAW 640x480 HIGH NORMAL 1920x1080 NORMAL Number of storable still pictures Internal memory Using a 512 MB card With sound Without sound With sound Without sound
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    . Doing so may prevent the image data from being saved and render the internal memory or card unusable. • Open the battery compartment cover/card cover. • Remove the battery. • Connect or disconnect the AC adapter. Lit: The focus and exposure are locked. Blinking: The focus and exposure are not
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    camera pictures on a widescreen television. • [16 : 9] g "IMAGE QUALITY Changing the image quality" (P.21) Restoring default settings • This camera retains a part the frame, the image will appear mostly white. 3 The part indicated in green in the histogram shows the luminance distribution within the
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    . View the picture using image browsing software • Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM. Change the monitor setting • The icons on the computer desktop may be rearranged. For details of changing the settings on your computer, refer to the computer's instruction manual. 68 EN
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    memory or on the no pictures. card. Record pictures. r PICTURE ERROR r THE IMAGE CANNOT BE EDITED There is a problem with the selected picture and it cannot be played back on this camera. If pictures taken by other cameras are selected, they cannot be edited. Use image processing software
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    printer while changing settings on the camera. There is a problem with the Turn off the camera and printer. Check the printer and/or camera. printer and remedy any problems before turning the power on again. Pictures recorded on other Use a computer to print. cameras may not be printed on this
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    ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE FOCUS MODE FULLTIME AF AF PREDICT AF ILLUMINAT. w #SYNCRO QFLASH R (still pictures) PANORAMA > SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION NOISE REDUCT. TIMELAPSE 1 (conversion lens monitor or the viewfinder to light when the camera is turned on. *2 For [ZOOM], select from 28 mm, 50 mm,
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    Getting to know your camera better Functions available in shooting modes and scene modes mode F Aperture value Shutter speed & % Y INFO Optical zoom IMAGE STABILIZER AE lock AF lock IMAGE QUALITY WB ISO DRIVE METERING FINE ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE FOCUS MODE FULLTIME AF AF ILLUMINAT. AF PREDICT w
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    your camera better Function QFLASH R (still pictures) Shooting mode h P - - A S 9 9 M sn - - PANORAMA > - 9 - - - 9 SHARPNESS - 9 CONTRAST - 9 SATURATION NOISE REDUCT. - 9 - 9 9*5 - TIMELAPSE 1 (conversion lens) R (movies) - 9 - - 9 9 - 9 MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT
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    ( Functions with restrictions in shooting scenes Function Flash mode & % Optical zoom IMAGE QUALITY DRIVE FINE ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE FOCUS MODE FULLTIME AF AF PREDICT AF ILLUMINAT. w #SYNCRO QFLASH R (still pictures) PANORAMA NOISE REDUCT. TIMELAPSE 1 (conversion lens) Scene i j N V Z a F D
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    Getting to know your camera better Function Flash mode & % Optical zoom IMAGE QUALITY DRIVE FINE ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE FOCUS MODE FULLTIME AF AF PREDICT AF ILLUMINAT. w #SYNCRO QFLASH R (still pictures) PANORAMA Scene P d i e f k l H - 9 -*7 9 - 9 9*1 -*8 9*2 9*3 -*9 -*10 9
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    such as benzene or alcohol, or chemically treated cloth. • Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty. Storage • When storing the camera for extended periods, remove the battery, AC adapter and card, and keep in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated. • Periodically insert the
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    display the battery level warning more quickly. Useful use of the accessories The card Pictures can be recorded on the optional card. The internal memory and card are the camera's media for recording pictures, similar to film in a film camera. Pictures recorded to the internal memory or card can be
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    . Shooting Mode Playback mode Memory indicator [IN] : When internal memory is used. [xD] : When the card is used. Inserting and removing the card 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Open the card cover. Appendix Inserting the card 3 Orientate the card, and insert it into the card slot as shown in the
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    • Do not open the battery compartment cover and card cover while the card access lamp is blinking as data reading and writing is in progress. Doing so may damage the data in the internal memory or the card and render the internal memory or card unusable. AC adapter An AC adapter is useful for time
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    COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. DANGER WARNING CAUTION An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions accessories recommended by Olympus using an AC adapter, remove
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    places where it may be subject to extremely high temperatures. • Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the camera to catch fire. Do not use the charger or AC adapter if it is covered (such as a blanket). This could cause overheating, resulting in fire. Handle the
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    battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period. • The following AA (R6) batteries cannot be used. Batteries whose bodies are only partially or not at all covered by an insulating sheet. Batteries manuals as well. • In places prone to strong vibrations. • Never drop the camera
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    outside these ranges could shorten battery life or affect battery performance. Always unload the batteries from the camera before storing the camera for a long period. • Before using NiMH or NiCd batteries, always read the provided instructions. • The number of pictures you can take may vary
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    Olympus assumes no responsibility for unauthorized photographing, use or other acts that infringe upon the rights of copyright owners. Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of these written materials or this software OLYMPUS supplied USB cable should be used to connect the camera to USB
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    of Conformity Model Number : SP-550UZ Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Address : 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. Telephone Number: 484-896-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of
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    of Apple Computer Inc. • xD-Picture Card™ is a trademark. • All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners. • The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the "Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF" standards
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    : AVI Motion JPEG : Internal memory xD-Picture Card (16 MB - 2 GB) (TypeH/M, Standard) : 7,100,000 pixels : 1/2.5" CCD (primary color filter), 7,380,000 pixels (gross) : Olympus lens 4.7 to 84.2 mm, f2.8 to 4.5 (equivalent to 28 to 504 mm on a 35 mm camera) : Digital ESP metering, spot metering
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    CAMERA DIAGRAM Camera Shutter button (P.8, P.13) Flash (P.15) # button (Flash Popup) (P.15) Strap Eyelet (P.3) Strap Eyelet DC-IN jack (P.79) Appendix Card Cover (P.78) Lens Microphone Connector Cover (P.44, P.46, P.56) Card Slot (P.78) Self-Timer Lamp/AF Illuminator (P.18, P.27, P.66)
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    & Icons ( Shooting Mode Still pictures Movie 1 Battery check 2 Green lamp Item 3 Flash standby Camera movement warning/Flash charge 4 Digital image stabilization 5 Silent mode 6 White balance 7 White balance compensation 8 ISO 9 Macro mode Super macro mode Manual focus AF predict 10 Drive 11
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    mark 29 Image size 30 Conversion lens 31 Alarm 32 Number of storable still pictures Recording length 33 Current memory Indications h, P, A, S, M, 640x480 etc. 1 k 4 00:36 [IN] : Pictures are recorded to the internal memory [xD]: Pictures are recorded to the card Ref. Page P.5, P.10, P.22 P.18 P.11
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    ( Playback mode Still pictures Movie Item 1 Battery check 2 Current memory 3 Print reservation/Number of prints Movie f= low power Ref. Page P.69 [IN] : Playing back the picture in the internal P.78 memory [xD]: Playing back the picture in the card
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    17 AV cable 3, 44 AVAILABLE LIGHT c 22 B BACKUP 39 Batteries 77 BEACH Z 22 BEEP 40 BEHIND GLASS P 22 BKT 25 BLACK & WHITE 34 BRIGHTNESS 36 C CALENDAR 33 CALENDAR (edit 35 CALENDAR (playback 14, 33 CAMERA MENU 20, 23 CANDLE W 22 Card 77 Card access lamp 8, 58, 66 Card cover 78
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    71 CUSTOM PRINT 48 D Date and time X 6, 42 DC-IN jack 79 DIGITAL ZOOM 26 Diopter adjustment dial 8 DIRECT (Histogram 44 Direct printing 46 DISP./E button 16 38 Error messages 69 ESP 25 EV 17 Exposure 17 Exposure compensation F 17 F FILE NAME 41, 49 Fill-in flash 17 FINE ZOOM 26
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    Macro mode 17 Manual focus MF 27 Manual mode M 5, 11 MEMORY FORMAT 39 Memory gauge 61 Memory indicator 78 mbutton 15, 19 Menu guide 16 METERING 25 still picture . . . . . 65 O OLYMPUS Master 53 One-touch WB V 23 Optical zoom 13 P PAL 44 PANORAMA 29 PC 56 PictBridge 46 Picture rotation
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    SHARPNESS N 30 SHOOT & SELECT1/2 e, f . . . . 22 Shooting guide g 5, 12 Shooting mode 5, 10 SHQ 21, 65, 67 Shutter button USB cable 3, 46, 47, 53, 56 USB driver 59 V VIDEO OUT 44 Viewfinder 15 VOLUME 40 W WB 23 White balance compensation > . 29 X xD 78 xD-Picture Card 77 Z Zoom 13 Zoom
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    Memo 96 EN
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    Printed in Japan 1AG6P1P3345-- VH940701
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Instruction
Manual
Menu operations
Button operations
Printing pictures
Using OLYMPUS Master
Getting to know your
camera better
Appendix
DIGITAL CAMERA
Quick Start Guide
This manual will help you
get started using your
camera right away.
SP-550UZ
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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The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development
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