Olympus SZ-20 SZ-20 Instruction Manual (English)

Olympus SZ-20 Manual

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    DIGITAL CAMERA SZ-10/SZ-20 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
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    or Digital camera Strap Lithium Ion Battery (LI-50B) USB cable Other accessories not shown: Warranty card Contents may vary depending on purchase location. AV cable USB-AC adapter (F-2AC) OLYMPUS Setup CD-ROM 2 Step Preparing the Camera 3 Step Shooting and Playing Back Images "Preparing
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    Direct Buttons Frequently used functions can be accessed using the direct buttons. Zoom lever (p. 21, 24) Shutter button (p. 20, 60) R button (record movies) (p. 20) q button (switching between shooting and playback) (p. 20, 22, 49) m button (p. 6) E button (camera guide/ menu guide) (p. 26) EN 3
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    14M Compression Normal Shadow Adjust Auto 1 AF Mode Face/iESP 2 ESP/ ESP 3 Digital Zoom Off Sel. Image 4/30 Exit MENU Set OK Wheel controller F (up) / INFO button (changing information display) (p. 22, 25) H (left) I (right) G (down) / D button (erase) (p. 24) A button The wheel
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    and provides access to frequently used shooting settings. Selected option Program Auto 3D P Shooting mode 0.0 WB AUTO ISO AUTO 4 14M Shooting Function menu 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
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    to a variety of camera settings, including options not listed in the function menu, display options, and the time and date. 1 Press the m button. ● The setup menu is displayed. 1 Reset 2 Image Size Compression Shadow Adjust 1 AF Mode 2 ESP/ 3 Digital Zoom Exit MENU 14M Normal Auto Face/iESP ESP
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    Adjust p. 40 AF Mode p. 40 ESP/n p. 40 Digital Zoom p. 41 0 q (Shooting menu 2) Image Stabilizer p. 41 AF Illuminat p. 41 Rec View p. 42 Pic Orientation p. 42 Icon Guide p. 42 Date Stamp p. 42 a A (Movie menu) Image Size p. 39 Image Quality p. 39 IS Movie Mode p. 41 R (Movie sound
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    y (Rotate p. 47 Menus for Other Camera Settings 1 Memory Format 2 Backup Eye-Fi USB Connection 1 1 q Power On 2 2 KeepzSettings 3 3 Pw On Setup Exit MENU Off Auto Yes Yes Off Set OK 1 r ( p. 53 l (Language p. 53 3 t (Settings 3) X (Date/time p. 54 World Time p. 54 Data Repair p. 54 8 EN
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    of Parts Camera unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SZ-10 15 14 16 SZ-20 10 1 n button .......p. 17, 19 2 Shutter button ........p. 20, 60 11 3 Zoom lever p. 21, 24 4 Connector cover ....p. 14, 16 5 Multi-connector p. 14, 16, 52, 55 6 HDMI micro connector p. 52 7 Strap eyelet p. 10 8 Battery/card
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    (switching between shooting and playback) 3 p. 20, 22, 49 4 5 A button (OK p. 4 5 6 Wheel controller p. 4 6 INFO button (changing 7 information display) 8 p. 22, 25 D button (erase).........p. 24 7 E button (camera guide/ menu guide p. 26 8 m button p. 3, 6 Pull the strap
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    Monitor Shooting mode display 1 2 25 24 23 22 21 20 00:34 19 4 14M NORM P 3 4 5 0.0 6 WB AUTO ISO AUTO 7 8 9 DATE 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 1/100 F3.0 27 26 1 Battery check..........p. 16, 61 2 Shooting mode .......p. 19, 28 3 Flash p. 34 Flash standby/flash charge p. 60 4
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    Playback mode display ● Standard display 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 1 3D 10 4/30 10 '11/02/26 00:00 20 Still image 00:12/00:34 9 Movie ● Advanced display 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 3D 10 4/30 11 1/1000 F3.0 2.0 22 1/1000 F3.0 2.0 21 P ISO WB 100 AUTO NORM 14M P ISO WB 100 AUTO 16 17
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    correctly connected or the battery, camera, computer, or USB cable may not be functioning as expected. We recommend that you use a computer equipped with Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later), Windows Vista, or Windows 7. See "Charging the battery with the included USB-AC adapter" (p. 16) if you are
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    "OLYMPUS Setup" window and then double-click "Launcher.exe". If a "User Account Control" dialog is displayed, click "Yes" or "Continue". 2 Follow the on-screen instructions on your computer. If nothing is displayed on the camera screen even after connecting the camera to the computer, the battery
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    video RAM with DirectX 9 or later. * See online help for information on using the software. 5 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
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    varies depending on the performance of a computer. (There may be cases in which it takes approx. 10 hours.) When to charge the batteries Charge the battery when the error message shown below appears. Flashes in red Connector cover AC outlet 3 16 EN USB cable (supplied) 1 4 14M Monitor top left
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    , and language 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 displa yed in the monitor. 1 Press the n button to turn on the camera. ● The date and time setting screen is displayed when the
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    -protect switch Insert the card straight until it clicks into place. Do not touch the contact area directly. 2 1 2 "Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and cards" (p. 68, 69) To remove the card 1 2 Press the card in until it
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    balance, etc. as needed. 1 Press the n button to turn on the camera. P mode indicator. Monitor Horizontal grip P 0.0 WB AUTO ISO AUTO 00:34 4 14M Number of storable still pictures (p. 68) Monitor (standby mode screen) If P mode is not displayed, press H to display the function menu screen and
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    shooting is performed in P mode. 2 Press the R button again to stop recording. Sound will also be recorded. During sound recording, only the digital zoom can be used (SZ-10). To record a movie with optical zoom, set [R] (movies) (p. 43) to [Off]. To view images during shooting Pressing the q button
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    selected for [Digital Zoom]: Image size Zoom bar 14M (SZ-10) 16M (SZ-20) Digital zoom range Zoom bar P P 0.0 0.0 WB WB AUTO AUTO ISO ISO AUTO AUTO 00:34 00:34 4 14M 4 14M Optical zoom:18x (SZ-10) 12.5x (SZ-20) Digital zoom: 4x To take larger images [Digital Zoom] The type and
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    button is pressed. "Shooting mode display" (p. 11) Normal No information P P Viewing images 1 Press the q button. Number of frames/ Total number of images 4/30 0.0 WB AUTO ISO AUTO 00:34 4 14M MENU Movie information (SZ-20 only) P Detailed 00:34 4 14M 0.0 WB AUTO ISO AUTO 00:34 4 14M
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    A button. 4/30 During audio playback Press FG to adjust volume. To view sequential images (SZ-20 only) Pictures taken using sequential mode (p. 37) are displayed as a group. ● Turn the zoom lever to the T side. Use FGHI to select the image in index view, and then press the A button to display the
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    -up view (up to 10x magnification) allows checking of image details. 1 Turn the zoom lever. Single-image view W 4/30 Close-up view 4/30 '11/02/26 00:00 T W T Index view '11/02/26 '11/02/26 00:00 2 4 W T '11/02/26 2 4 Photo Surfing (p. 44) W ALL 2011/ 02/26 35ºN 139ºE 24 EN
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    the button is pressed. Normal 3D 10 4/30 Playing back panorama images Panorama images that were combined together using [Auto] or [Manual] can be scrolled for viewing. "Creating panoramic images (p mode)" (p. 30) 1 Select a panorama image during playback. "Viewing images" (p. 22) 4/30 Replay OK
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    can be played back on 3D-compatible devices connected to this camera using an HDMI cable (sold separately). "Shooting 3D images (3D mode)" (p. 32) When playing back 3D images, read the warnings in the instruction manual for the 3D-compatible devices carefully. 1 Connect the 3D-compatible device
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    /playback scene. Search from the camera keyword. Information is shown about recommended functions and basic operating methods for the camera. Searches can be performed from the search history. 2 Use FGHI to select the desired item. ● Follow the on-screen instructions to search the desired contents
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    the best mode for the shooting scene (s mode) 1 Set the shooting mode to s. Scene Mode 0.0 WB AUTO 4 14M MENU 2 Press G to go to the submenu. Portrait 00:34 4 14M NORM In some cases, the camera may not select the desired shooting mode. When the camera cannot identify the optimal mode, P mode
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    Scene*3/M Night+Portrait/ The camera takes C Sport/N Indoor/W Candle*2/ a picture using the R Self Portrait/S Sunset*3/ optimum settings X Fireworks*3/V Cuisine/ for the scene d Documents/q Beach & Snow/ conditions. U Pet Mode - Cat/ t Pet Mode - Dog *1 SZ-20 only *2 SZ-10 only *3 When the
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    When set to [Auto] or [Manual], [Image Size] (p. 39) is fixed to 2MB or equivalent. The focus, exposure, zoom position (p. 21), and white balance (p. 36) are locked at the first frame. The flash (p. 34) is fixed to $ (Flash Off) mode. To shoot with [Auto] (SZ-20) 1 Point the camera to the start position
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    To stop shooting in the middle, press the shutter button or A button. If the camera pauses for a while, shooting automatically finishes. If the message "Image was not created." is displayed, shoot again. 4 When shooting with [Auto] (SZ-10) 1 Press the shutter button to take the first frame. 2 Move the
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    on how to make panorama images. Shooting 3D images (W mode) In this mode, 3D images are shot for viewing on 3D-compatible display devices. Images shot in 3D mode cannot be displayed in 3D on this camera's monitor. 1 Set the shooting mode to W. 3D Photo 3D P AUTO 4 14M MENU 2 Press G to go
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    2 Move the camera in the same way as [Auto] to decide the position, and then press the shutter button. The first shot image is displayed on the monitor lightly. Decide the position by referencing the image. To exit 3D shooting mode without saving an image, press the m button. The [Image Size] (p. 39
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    To turn off the flash Press the flash down back into the camera. 2 Select the flash option in the function menu. P Flash Auto 0.0 WB AUTO ISO AUTO 4 14M MENU Shooting closeups (Macro shooting) This function enables the camera to focus and shoot subjects at close distances. 1 Select the macro option
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    Off Macro Super Macro*3 Description Macro mode is deactivated. You can shoot the image at a closer range. SZ-10: 10 cm (4 in.)*1 160 cm (63 in.)*2 SZ-20: 10 cm (4 in.)*1 90 cm (35.4 in.)*2 This enables shooting as close as 1 cm/0.4 in. to the subject. *1 When the zoom is at the widest (W) position
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    the ISO setting option in the function menu. P ISO 200 0.0 WB AUTO ISO ISO ISO 100 200 400 1/400 F3.0 MENU 2 Use HI to digital cameras and film, thus codes such as "ISO 100" are used to represent sensitivity. In the ISO setting, although smaller values result in less sensitivity, sharp images
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    each time the shutter button is pressed. The images are taken sequentially while holding down the shutter button. The camera takes sequential shots at a faster speed than in [j]. The camera takes sequential shots at approximately 10 frames/sec. SZ-20 Option o Description One frame is shot each
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    settings [Reset] I (Shooting menu 1) X Reset Submenu 2 Yes No Application Restores the following menu functions to the default settings. • Shooting mode (p. 28) • Flash (p. 34) • Macro (p. 34) • Self-timer (p. 35) • Exposure compensation (p. 35) • White balance (p. 36) • ISO (p. 36) • Drive (p. 37
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    image quality for still images [Image Size/Compression] I (Shooting menu 1) X Image Size/Compression Submenu 1 Image Size Compression *1 SZ-20 *2 SZ-10 for printing pictures at postcard size. VGA (640x480) 16:9G (4608x2592)*1 (4288x2416)*2 16:9F (1920x1080) Suitable for viewing pictures on a TV
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    brighten an area that has become darker. When set to [Auto] or [On], [ESP/n] (p. 40) is automatically fixed to [ESP]. Selecting the focusing area [AF Mode] I (Shootin g menu 1) X AF Mode Submenu 2 Application Face/iESP*1 The camera focuses automatically. (If a face is detected, it is shown by
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    10 SZ-20 Submenu 2 Off On Application The image stabilizer is deactivated. This is recommended for shooting when the camera is fixed in place on a tripod or other stable surface. The image stabilizer is activated. Default setting SZ-10: [Image Stabilizer] [On], [IS Movie Mode] [Off] SZ-20: [Image
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    about the vertical/ horizontal orientation of the camera during shooting is recorded with images. Images are automatically rotated during playback. Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide] J (Shooting menu 2) X Icon Guide Submenu 2 Off On Application No icon guide is displayed. The explanation of the
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    menu" (p. 6). Recording sound when shooting movies [R] A (Movie menu) X R Submenu 2 Off On Application No sound is recorded. Sound is recorded. When set to [On], only the digital zoom can be used during movie recording. To record the movie with the optical
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    Data must be created with the [ib] (PC software) before using some functions. Refer to the [ib] (PC software) help guide / Fade/Zoom Selects the images and playing back the related images [Photo Surfing] q (Playback menu) X Photo Surfing In [Photo Surfing], images can be searched and related images
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    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] q (Playback menu) X Edit X P 1 Use HI to select an image, and press the A button. 2 Use the zoom lever
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    effective. The retouching process may lower the image resolution. Retouching red eyes in flash shooting [Redeye Fix] q (Playback menu) X Edit X 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
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    internal memory, do not insert the card into the camera. Protected images cannot be erased. With SZ-20, the grouped sequential images can be erased collectively. (p. 23) To individually select and erase images [Sel. Image] 1 Use FG to select [Sel. Image], and press the A button. 2 Use HI to select
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    r (Settings 1) X Backup Submenu 2 Yes No Application Backs up image data in the internal memory to the card. Cancels the backup. Using 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
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    Auto Storage MTP Print Application When the camera is connected to another device, the settings selection screen is displayed. Select when connecting the camera to a computer via a storage device. Select when transferring images is not guaranteed in the following cases: ● Computers with USB ports
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    camera sounds (operation sounds, shutter sound, and warning sound). Selects the image playback volume. Selects the operation volume of camera (A=October, B=November, C=December) Day: 01 to 31 Submenu 2 Reset Auto Application This resets the sequential number for the folder name and file name
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    on a TV [TV Out] s (Settings 2) X TV Out 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. Submenu 2 Video Out HDMI Out HDMI Control Submenu 3 NTSC PAL 480p/576p, 720p
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    via HDMI cable 1 On the camera, select the digital signal format that will be connected ([480p/576p]/[720p]/[1080i]). 2 Connect the TV and camera. 3 Turn on the TV, and change "INPUT" to "VIDEO (an input jack connected to the camera)." 4 Turn on the camera, and use HI to select the image for
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    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
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    selected zone and the home time zone (x) to display the time in the travel destination time zone (z). Restoring data in the camera [Data Repair] t (Settings 3) X Data Repair Playback will become available by performing [Data Repair] when the Photo surfing function is not activated properly. However
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    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
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    [Easy Print] (p. 55). 2 Press the A button. 3 Use FG to select the print mode, and press the A button. Submenu 2 Print All Print Multi Print All Index Print Order*1 Application This prints the image selected in Step 6. This prints all images stored in the internal memory or card. This prints one
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    6 and 7 to select the image to be printed, make the detailed settings, and set [Single Print]. Do Not Remove USB Cable Cancel MENU Print Continue Cancel Set OK 11 Press the m button. 12 When the message [Remove USB Cable] is displayed, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer. EN 57
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    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 the card. Insert a card
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    when finished. 6 Use FG to select the [X] (date print) screen option, and press the A button. ● The settings are applied to the remaining images with the print reservation data. 7 Use FG to select [Set], and press the A button. Back MENU Set OK 3 Use FG to select [Reset], and press the A button
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    If the camera does not work as intended, or if an error message is displayed on the screen, and you are unsure of what to do, refer to the information below to fix the problem(s). Troubleshooting Battery "The camera does not work even when batteries are installed". ● Insert recharged batteries in the
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    le is corrupted. Error message Corrective action Problem with selected image Use photo retouch software, etc. to The Image Cannot edit the image on a computer. Be Edited Battery Empty No Connection Battery problem Charge the battery. Connection problem Connect the camera and computer or printer
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    the subject, compose the shot, and take the picture. Pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 20) ● Set [AF Mode] (p. 40) to [Face/iESP] ● Taking a picture in [AF Tracking] mode (p. 40) The camera tracks the subject movement automatically to focus on it continuously. ● Taking a picture of a shadowy
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    true for sunshade under a clear sky, mixed natural and artificial light settings, and so on.) Image quality "Taking sharper pictures" ● Taking pictures with the optical zoom Avoid using digital zoom (p. 41) to take pictures. ● Taking pictures at a low ISO sensitivity If the picture is taken with
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    card and display the images in internal memory ● "Inserting the battery" (p. 13), "Inserting the card" (p. 17) "Viewing images with high picture quality on a highdefinition TV" ● Connect the camera to the TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately) ● "To play back camera images on a TV" (p. 51) Editing
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    . • The zoom is used repeatedly. • The shutter button is pressed halfway repeatedly in shooting mode, activating the auto focus. • A picture is displayed on the monitor for an extended period of time. • The camera is connected to a printer. • Using an exhausted battery may cause the camera to turn
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    USB cable included with this camera. Do not use any other AC adapter with this camera. Using a separately sold charger A charger (LI-50C: sold separately) can be used to charge the battery. In this case, remove the battery from the camera and set the battery to the charger. Using your charger and
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    while the camera is writing data. Never open the battery/card compartment cover or unplug the USB cable. This can not only damage the image data but also render the internal memory or card unusable. P 0.0 WB AUTO ISO AUTO 00:34 4 14M Lights up in red '11/02/26 12:30 Playback mode Even if [Memory
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    Still pictures IMAGE SIZE ( 4608x3456 (SZ-20) 6 4288x3216 (SZ-10) 4 3264x2448 n 2560x1920 3 2048x1536 2 1600x1200 1 1280x960 7 640x480 K 4608x2592 (SZ-20) 4288x2416 (SZ-10) 0 24 385 46 738 38 618 75 1,211 62 992 118 1,892 94 1,514 180 2,884 316 5,047 542 8,652 10 162 20
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    Movies IMAGE SIZE T 1920x1080*1 (SZ-20) L 1280x720*1 8 640x480 9 320x240 IMAGE QUALITY L M L M L M L Continuous recording length Internal memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card (1GB) With sound Without sound With sound Without sound 24 sec. 25 sec. 7 min. 3 sec. 7 min. 8 sec. 37 sec. 37 sec. 10 min. 32
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    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 the camera strap, causing strangulation. • Accidentally swallowing the battery,
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    causing electrical shocks or burns. DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified USB-AC adapter or charger. Do not use any other USB-AC adapters or chargers. • Never heat or incinerate batteries. • Take precautions when carrying or storing
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    or transmission towers. In such cases, turn the camera off and on again before further operation. • Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the camera's manual. Battery Handling Precautions • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other
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    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. Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery, Battery Charger and USB-AC adapter
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    . For customers in CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES003. OLYMPUS WORLDWIDE LIMITED WARRANTY - IMAGING PRODUCTS Olympus warrants that the enclosed Olympus® imaging product(s) and related Olympus® accessories (individually a "Product" and collectively the "Products
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    medium and/or remove any film from the Product prior to sending the Product to Olympus for service. IN NO EVENT SHALL OLYMPUS BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SAVING, KEEPING OR MAINTAINING ANY IMAGE OR DATA SAVED ON A PRODUCT RECEIVED BY IT FOR SERVICE, OR ON ANY FILM CONTAINED WITHIN A PRODUCT RECEIVED BY IT FOR
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    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) if available and related to the problem. When service is completed, the Product will be returned to you
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    to any other accessory equipment, such as the case, strap, lens cap and batteries. 4 Olympus's sole liability under Olympus authorized service station listed in the instructions and request the necessary repairs. 2 The customer shall transport the product to the dealer or Olympus authorized service
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    does not apply to any other accessory equipment, such as the case, strap, lens cap and batteries. 5 Olympus' sole liability under this warranty regarding this Warranty, call any of the Olympus authorized service stations listed in the instructions. Notes regarding warranty maintenance 1 This Warranty
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    manual are the "Design rule for Camera File system/DCF" standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO
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    : mode Monitor : Connector : Automatic calendar : system SZ-10 SZ-20 Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)) Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching III, PictBridge MP
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    SZ-10 SZ-20 Operating environment Temperature : 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) (operation)/ -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) (storage) Humidity : 30 % to 90 % (operation)/10 % to 90 % (storage) Power supply : One Olympus lithium ion battery mAh Battery life : Approx. 300 full charges
  • Olympus SZ-20 | SZ-20 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 82
    AC 100 to 240 V (50/60 Hz) Output : DC 5 V, 500 mA Operating environment Temperature : 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) (operation)/ -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) (storage) Dimensions Weight : 50.0 mm (W) X 54.0 mm (H) X 22.0 mm (D) (2.0 X 2.1 X 0.9 in.) : Approx. 46.0 g (1.6 oz) (F-2AC-1A
  • Olympus SZ-20 | SZ-20 Instruction Manual (English) - Page 83
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Instruction Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
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.
This manual covers the SZ-10 and SZ-20. The camera illustrations on this manual is of SZ-10. Unless otherwise
speci
ed, the explanation about these illustrations is provided for SZ-10 and SZ-20.
SZ-10/SZ-20