b. Press the o button.

o Button

---- -- -- -- --

CANCEL
When the date and time have not yet been set, this screen will appear.
( To turn off the camera, press the o button once again.
The directions of the arrow pad (1243) are indicated with 1243 in this manual.
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Set date and time

About the date and time setting screen

Y-M-D (Year-Month-Day)

Hour Minute Date formats (Y-M-D, M-D-Y, D-M-Y)

Exits a setting.

a. Press the 1F button and the 2Y button to select [Y].
The first two digits of the year are fixed.

1F Button

2008 -- -- -- --

2Y Button

b. Press the 3# button.

3# Button

c. Press the 1F button and the 2Y button to select [M].

-- -- --

d. Press the 3# button.
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e. Press the 1F button and the 2Y button to select [D].
f. Press the 3# button. g. Press the 1F button and the 2Y button to select the hours and minutes.
The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.

SET OK

h. Press the 3# button. i. Press the 1F button and the 2Y button to select [Y/M/D].
j. After all items have been set, press the o button.
For precise time setting, press the o button as the time signal strikes 00 seconds.

960 hPa 0m

The number of storable still pictures is displayed.
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Take a picture

a. Hold the camera.
Horizontal grip Vertical grip

b. Focus.

Shutter Button (Pressed halfway)
The AF target mark lights in green when the focus and exposure are locked. The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed. If the AF target mark blinks red, the camera is unable to focus. Try locking the focus again.
AF target mark Place this mark over your subject.

c. Shoot.

The card access lamp blinks. Shutter Button (Pressed completely)
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View pictures

a. Set the mode dial to q.

Mode Dial

Arrow Pad Next Picture

960 hPa 0 m

NORM 10M

Prev. Picture

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Erase pictures a. Press the 4& button and the 3# button to display the picture that you want to erase. b. Press the f/S button.

YES NO NO

f/S Button
c. Press the 1F button to select [YES] and press the o button to erase the picture.

YES NO

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a d 0 Flash mode Shooting mode b c Shooting modes 4 Playback modes Macro mode/ Super macro mode/ S-macro LED mode

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g Follow the shooting guide to take better pictures

SHOOTING GUIDE

1 Shoot w/ effects preview. 2 Brightening subject. 3 Shooting into backlight. 4 Set particular lighting. 5 Blurring background.
Follow the shooting guide displayed on the screen to set the target items. Press m to display the shooting guide again. To change the setting without using the shooting guide, set the shooting mode to another one. Functions set using the shooting guide will revert to the default settings when m is pressed or when the shooting mode is changed.
Shoot pictures by comparing previews of different effects Select one of the [1 Shoot w/ effects preview.] options from the Exposure effects. [SHOOTING GUIDE] menu to preview a live, multi-frame window on the monitor showing four different levels of the selected shooting effect. You can use the four preview frames to 0.0 +0.3 compare the desired setting/effect. Use the arrow pad to select the frame with the desired settings and press o. The camera automatically switches to shooting +0.7 +1.0 mode and allows you to shoot with the selected effect. Use 43 to change the display. When [Exposure effects.] is selected

n Recording movies

Audio is recorded with the movie (When [MOVIE] is set to [NON-WATER MOVIE]).
This icon lights during movie recording.
The remaining recording time is displayed. When the remaining recording time reaches 0, recording will stop automatically.
You can switch the movie recording mode between [NON-WATER MOVIE] and [UNDERWATER MOVIE]. g MOVIE Switching the movie recording mode (P. 27)
q View pictures/Selecting playback mode
The last picture taken is displayed. Press the arrow pad to view other pictures. Use the zoom button to switch between close-up playback, index display and calendar display.
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Playing back movies

Select the movie in the playback mode and press o to play.
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Operations during movie playback
Playing time/Total recording time
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1: Increases the volume. 2: Reduces the volume.
3: Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes in the following order: 2; 20; and back to 1. 4: Plays the movie in reverse. Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes in the following order: 1; 2; 20; and back to 1.

a 4& button

Shooting pictures close to the subject (Macro mode)
Press 4& in shooting mode to select the macro mode. Press o to confirm your selection.
OFF & % Macro mode off Macro mode Super macro mode Macro mode is deactivated. This mode lets you shoot as close as 10 cm/3.9 in. (wide) and 30 cm/11.8 in. (tele) from your subject. This mode lets you shoot as close as 2 cm/0.8 in. from your subject. If the distance between the camera and the subject is over 50 cm/19.7 in., the picture will be out of focus. The LED light illuminates from 7 cm/2.8 in. to 20 cm/7.9 in. from the lens in super macro mode. Press the shutter button halfway to turn on the LED light.

S-macro LED mode

Zoom and flash cannot be used in super macro mode/S-macro LED mode. [ISO] is fixed at [AUTO] when shooting in S-macro LED mode. g ISO Changing the ISO sensitivity (P. 28)
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b q/< button q Viewing pictures immediately
Viewing pictures/Printing pictures
Press q in shooting mode to switch to playback mode and display the last picture taken. Press q again or press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode. g q View pictures/Selecting playback mode (P. 13)

< Printing pictures

When a printer is connected to the camera, display the picture you want to print in playback mode and press <. g EASY PRINT (P. 41)

c f/S button

Brightening the subject against backlight/Erasing pictures/ Displaying the button guide
f Brightening the subject against backlight
Press f in shooting mode to turn on or off Shadow Adjustment Technology. Press o for setting. A frame is displayed on the monitor around your subjects face (except for Y/ n). This function makes the subjects face appear brighter, even against strong backlighting, and adjusts the background to ensure proper exposure of your picture.
OFF Shadow Adjustment Technology is deactivated. Shadow Adjustment Technology is activated.
It may take a few seconds until the frame is displayed on the monitor. The faces may not be detected depending on the subject. When [ON] is selected, the following setting restrictions apply: [ESP/n] is fixed at [ESP]. [AF MODE] is fixed at [FACE DETECT]. You can also use Shadow Adjustment Technology to compensate for backlighting in shot still pictures. g PERFECT FIX Editing images (P. 30)

LABEL.... Add a label to your picture
This function lets you select a label, integrate the label with an image, and save it as a new picture.
Select the picture with 43, and press o. Select the label with 43, and press o. (Press 12 to turn the label 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise.) Press the arrow pad and the zoom button to adjust the position and size of the label, and press o. Set the color of the label with the arrow pad, and press o. This function cannot be used when a panoramic picture is selected.
CALENDAR.. Create a calendar print with a picture
This function lets you select a calendar format, integrate the calendar with a picture, and save it as a new file.

CALENDAR

Select the picture with 43, and press o. Select the calendar with 43, and press o. (Press 12 to turn the picture 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise.) Set the date of the calendar, and press o. This function cannot be used when a panoramic picture is selected.
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INDEX.... Making an index picture from a movie
This function extracts 9 frames from a movie and saves them as a new picture (INDEX) containing thumbnails of each frame.
Select a movie with 43, and press o. The [BUSY] bar will be temporarily displayed.

5 PRINT ORDER

Making print reservations (DPOF)
This function allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date and time information) with the pictures stored on the card. g Print settings (DPOF) (P. 44)
6 PLAYBACK MENU 0....Protecting pictures

OFF ON

EXIT OK
Protected pictures cannot be erased with [ERASE], [SEL.IMAGE], or [ALL ERASE], but they are all erased by formatting. Select the picture with 43, and protect it by selecting [ON] with 12. You can protect several frames in succession. 9 is displayed when the picture is protected.

y.... Rotating pictures

U +90/ V 0 / T -90
Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally during playback. This function lets you rotate such pictures so that they are displayed vertically on the monitor, and the new picture orientations will be saved even after the power is turned off.
Select a picture with 43, and use 12 to select [U +90], [V 0], or [T -90]. You can rotate several frames in succession.
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R....Adding sound to still pictures
Sound is recorded for about 4 seconds. Select a picture with 43, and select [YES] with 12, then press o to begin recording. The [BUSY] bar will be temporarily displayed.

7 ERASE

Erase selected pictures/Erase all pictures

Sets the alarm time. OFF ON 1/2/3 LOW / HIGH No snooze is set. Alarm is activated every 5 minutes, up to 7 times.
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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 the camera. Note that pressing o will turn the camera on. When [SNOOZE] is [OFF], the alarm stops automatically and the camera turns off after 1 minute of no operation. Checking the alarm settings: While the camera is off, press g/E/Y to display the current and alarm set times. Times will be displayed for 3 seconds.
VIDEO OUT... Playing back pictures on a TV

NTSC / PAL

The factory default settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold. To play back camera images on a TV, set the video output according to your TVs video signal type. TV video signal types differ by country/region. Check the video signal type before connecting the camera to the TV. NTSC: North America, Taiwan, Korea, Japan PAL: European countries, China
Playing back pictures on a TV
Turn off the camera and the TV before connecting.
Multi-connector Connect to the TVs video input (yellow) and audio input (white) terminals.

Connector cover

AV cable (provided)
Settings on the camera Press o in playback mode to turn the camera on. The last picture taken is displayed on the TV. Use the arrow pad to select the picture you want to display.
Settings on the TV Turn the TV on, and set it to video input mode. For details of switching to video input, refer to your TVs instruction manual. Images and the information displayed on the screen may become cropped depending on the TVs settings.
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POWER SAVE... Setting the camera to the power save mode
When no operation has been performed for approximately 10 seconds while in shooting mode, the monitor automatically shuts off. Pressing the zoom button or other buttons restores the camera from power save mode.
LED ILLUMINATOR... Setting the LED illuminator function
This function provides additional lighting when a quick light source is needed and to help you compose your picture in a dark environment. g g/E/Y button Changing the information on display/Display the menu guide/ Turning on the LED illuminator/Checking the time (P. 19)

PRINT CANCEL

To cancel printing

CONTINUE CANCEL

TRANSFERRING

CANCEL OK

Press o.
Select [CANCEL], and press o.
Screen during data transfer
In the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen, press m.

A message is displayed.

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Print settings (DPOF)

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 reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOFcompatible printer or at a photo store that supports DPOF. DPOF is a standard format used to record automatic print information from digital cameras.
Only the images stored on the card can be reserved to print. Insert a card with recorded pictures into the camera before making print reservations. DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes using the original device. If a card contains DPOF reservations set by another device, entering reservations using this camera may overwrite the previous reservations. You can make DPOF print reservations for up to 999 images per card. Not all functions may be available on all printers, or at all photo stores.
Making a print reservation
Press m in the playback mode and select [PRINT ORDER]. Select [<] or [U], and press o.
< U Makes a print reservation for the selected picture. Makes print reservations for all the pictures stored on the card.

PRINT ORDER

When [U] is selected, go to step 5.

When [<] is selected

Press 43 to select the frames for print reservations, and then press 12 to set the number of prints.
You cannot make print reservations for pictures with A. Repeat Step 3 to make print reservations for other pictures.
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When you finish making print reservations, press o. Select the date and time print setting, and press o.
NO The pictures are printed without the date and time. DATE The selected pictures are printed with the shooting date. TIME The selected pictures are printed with the shooting time.

NO DATE TIME

Select [SET], and press o.

SET CANCEL

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Playback tips Playing back the picture in the internal memory
When a card has been inserted in the camera, the picture in the internal memory cannot be played back. Pull out the card before operating the camera.
Viewing picture information
Play back a picture, and press g/E/Y. Press g/E/Y repeatedly to change the amount of information displayed. g g/E/Y button Changing the information on display/Display the menu guide/Turning on the LED illuminator/Checking the time (P. 19)
Quickly displaying a desired picture
Press W on the zoom button to view the pictures as thumbnails (index display) or in a calendar format (calendar display). g Zoom button Zooming while shooting/Close-up playback (P. 16)
Erasing sound recorded to still pictures
Once sound is added to a picture, it is not possible to erase the sound. In this case, make a re-recording with silence. Re-recording of the sound is not possible if there is insufficient space in the internal memory or on the card. g R Adding sound to still pictures (P. 34)
Viewing pictures on a computer Viewing the entire picture on a computer screen
The size of the picture displayed on a computer screen changes depending on the computer settings. When the monitor setting is 1,and you are using Internet Explorer to view a picture with an image size of 2,048 1,536 at 100%, the entire picture cannot be viewed without scrolling. There are several ways you can view the entire picture on the computer screen. View the picture using image browsing software
Install the OLYMPUS Master 2 software from the provided CD-ROM.
Change the monitor setting
The icons on the computer desktop may be rearranged. For details on changing the settings on your computer, refer to the computers instruction manual.
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When you get an error message on the camera.
Monitor indication q CARD ERROR q WRITE PROTECT > MEMORY FULL q CARD FULL L NO PICTURE r PICTURE ERROR Possible cause There is a problem with the card. Writing to the card is prohibited. The internal memory has no available memory and cannot store any new data. The card has no available memory and cannot store any new data. There are no pictures in the internal memory or on the card. There is a problem with the selected picture and it cannot be played back on this camera. Pictures taken by other cameras, taken in [D] or previously edited or corrected pictures cannot be edited or fixed. The battery/card compartment cover is open. CARD-COVER OPEN g BATTERY EMPTY

Closing Battery/Card Compartment Cover and Connector cover
Connector cover Battery/card compartment cover
Note: The included accessories (e.g. charger) do not offer shock or water resistance. *1 as determined by Olympus pressure testing equipment in accordance to IEC Standard Publication 529 IPX8 - This means that the camera can be used normally under water at a specified water pressure. *2 This anti-shock performance is confirmed by Olympus testing conditions in accordance with MILSTD-810F, Method 516.5, Procedure IV (Transit Drop Test). For more details of Olympus testing conditions, please refer to the Olympus website for your local area.
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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. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product. DANGER If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, serious injury or death may result. If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, injury or death may result. If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the equipment, or loss of valuable data may result.

WARNING

WARNING!
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER DISASSEMBLE, EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.

General Precautions

Read All Instructions Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. Save all manuals and documentation for future reference. Cleaning Always unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or any type of organic solvent to clean this product. Attachments For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. Water and Moisture For precautions on products with weatherproof designs, read the weatherproofing sections. Location To avoid damage to the product, mount the product securely on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket. Power Source Connect this product only to the power source described on the product label. Lightning If a lightning storm occurs while using an AC adapter, remove it from the wall outlet immediately. Foreign Objects To avoid personal injury, never insert a metal object into the product. Heat Never use or store this product near any heat source such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of equipment or appliance that generates heat, including stereo amplifiers.

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Handling the Camera ( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. ( Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range. ( Keep young children and infants away from the camera.
You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subjects eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision. Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young children and infants to prevent the following dangerous situations which could cause serious injury: Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation. Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts. Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child. Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera.
( Do not look at the sun or strong lights with the camera. ( Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places. ( Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing.
( Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it. ( Do not leave the camera in 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. When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in a low-temperature burn. Pay attention to the following: When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. If you hold on to the camera in this state, a low-temperature burn may be caused. In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the cameras body may be lower than the environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves when handling the camera in cold temperatures. Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera. It could easily catch on stray objects and cause serious damage. Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may cause a fire or burn your hands.
( Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a low-temperature burn.
( Be careful with the strap.
( Do not touch the metallic parts of the camera for a long period of time at low temperatures.
This may damage your skin. At low temperatures, handle the camera while wearing gloves.
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Battery Handling Precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing 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 contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc. Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc. To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any way, by soldering, etc. If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running water and seek medical attention immediately. Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately.

WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED
The customer must transfer any image or other data saved on a Product to another image or data storage 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 SERVICE, NOR SHALL OLYMPUS BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES IN THE EVENT ANY IMAGE OR DATA IS LOST OR IMPAIRED WHILE SERVICE IS BEING PERFORMED (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOSS OF USE), WHETHER OR NOT OLYMPUS SHALL BE OR SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH POTENTIAL LOSS OR IMPAIRMENT.
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Package the Product carefully using ample padding material to prevent damage in transit and either deliver it to the Authorized Olympus Dealer that sold you the Product or ship it postage prepaid and insured to any of our Olympus Service Centers. When returning Products for service, your package should include the following: 1. Sales receipt showing date and place of purchase. 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) if available and related to the problem. When service is completed, the Product will be returned to you postage prepaid.
WHERE TO SEND PRODUCT FOR SERVICE
See "WORLDWIDE WARRANTY" for the nearest service center.
INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY SERVICE
International warranty service is available under this warranty.

Trademarks

IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple 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 stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
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SPECIFICATIONS

(Camera
Product type Recording system Still pictures Applicable standards Sound with still pictures Movies Memory No. of pictures (when fully charged) No. of effective pixels Image pickup device Lens Photometric system Shutter speed Shooting range : Digital camera (for recording and playback) : 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 : Wave format : AVI Motion JPEG : Internal memory xD-Picture Card 16 MB to 2 GB (TypeH/M, Standard) : Approx. 260 (based on CIPA battery life measurement standards) : 10,100,000 pixels : 1/2.33" CCD (primary color filter), 10,700,000 pixels (gross) : Olympus lens 5.0 to 18.2 mm, f3.5 to 5.1 (equivalent to 28 to 102 mm on a 35 mm camera) : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system : 4 to 1/1000 sec. : 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) to ) (W/T) (normal) 0.1 m (0.3 ft.) to ) (W), 0.3 m (1.0 ft.) to ) (T) (macro mode) 0.02 m (0.8 in.) to 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) (W only) (super macro mode) 0.07 m (2.8 in.) to 0.2 m (0.7 ft.) (W only) (S-macro LED mode) : 2.7" TFT color LCD display, 230,000 dots : Approx. 3.5 sec. (for full flash discharge at room temperature using a new fully charged battery) : Multi-connector (DC-IN jack, USB connector, A/V OUT jack) : 2000 up to 2099 : Equivalent to IEC Standard publication 529 IPX8 (under OLYMPUS test conditions), available in 10 m (32.8 feet) deep water : Camera can normally be used under water at a specified water pressure. : IEC Standard publication 529 IP6X (under OLYMPUS test conditions) : -10C to 40C (14F to 104F) (operation)/ -20C to 60C (-4F to 140F) (storage) : 30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage) : One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B) or Olympus AC adapter : 93.2 mm (W) 61.4 mm (H) 21.3 mm (D) (3.7 2.4 0.8 in.) (excluding protrusions) : 173 g (6.1 oz) (excluding battery and card)

Monitor Symbols & Icons

(Monitor - Shooting mode

1 P 20 19

NORM +2.0 1/30

15 +2.0

Still picture

Item 1 Shooting modes 2 Flash mode 3 Silent mode 4 Macro mode Super macro mode S-macro LED mode 6 AF lock mark 7 Battery check 8 Flash standby
Indication b, c, G, B, F, D, G, etc. !, #, $ U & % O ^ Z = full power, [ = low power (Lit) (Blinks)
Ref. Page P. 12, 15, 26 P. 17 P. 29 P. 17
5 Shadow Adjustment Technology f

P. 18 P. 12 P. 58 P. 51

# Camera movement warning/ # flash charge g
9 AF target mark 10 Pressure, altitude/depth 11 Sound record 12 Dualtime 13 Alarm 14 Number of storable still pictures Remaining recording time 15 Current memory 16 Self-timer 17 Shutter speed/ Aperture value 18 Exposure compensation 19 Compression Frame rate 20 Image size 21 Spot metering 22 Drive
P. 9, 11, 29 P. 40 P. 29 P. 38 P. 38 P. 54
960hPa 0m etc. R l k 4 00:34 B (Recording pictures to the internal memory), No icon (Recording pictures to the card) Y 1/30 F3.5, etc. -2.0 +2.0 M (NORMAL), L (FINE) O (15 frames/sec.), N (30 frames/sec.) F, H, D, C, etc. 5 j, W
P. 63 P. 17 P. 17 P. 23 P. 23 P. 29 P. 28
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Item 23 ISO 24 White balance
Indication ISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 1600, etc. 5, 3, 1, w y etc.

Ref. Page P. 28 P. 27

(Monitor - Playback mode
x10 960hPa 0 m 1/1000 F3.5 +2.0 ISO 1600

15 VGA

Still picture Item 1 Silent mode
Movie Indication Ref. Page P. 29 P. 44 P. 34 P. 33 P. 58 P. 40 P. 17 P. 27 P. 23 P. 37 P. 14
2 Print reservation/Number of <10 prints 3 Sound record 4 Protect 5 Battery check 6 Pressure, altitude/depth 7 Shutter speed/ Aperture value 8 Exposure compensation 9 White balance 10 Image size 11 File number 12 Number of frames Elapsed time/ Total recording time 13 Current memory 14 Compression Frame rate 15 ISO 16 Date and time H 9 Z = full power, [ = low power 960hPa 0m etc. 1/1000 F3.5, etc. -2.0 +2.0 WB AUTO, 5, 3, 1, w y etc. F, H, D, C, etc. M100-00:14/00:34

B (Playing back the picture in the internal memory), P. 63 No icon (Playing back the picture in the card) M (NORMAL), L (FINE) O (15 frames/sec.), N (30 frames/sec.) ISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 1600, etc. 2008.08.26 12:30 P. 23 P. 28 P. 7, 37
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CAMERA DIAGRAM..76 qVOLUME..36
EASY PRINT..41 EDIT...31 ERASE..34 Erase..10, 18 Error message...58 ESP..29 ESP/n..29 EV...17 Exposure..17 Exposure compensation F..17, 78
AC adapter...64 ADD FAVORITE..15, 31 Adding sound to still pictures R..34 AF lock..12 AF MODE...29 AF target mark.9, 11, 29 ALARM CLOCK k..38 ALL (SLIDESHOW)..30 ALL ERASE R..34 ALL INDEX...42 ALL PRINT...42 All-frame reservation U..44 AUTO (Auto-flash)..17 AUTO (ISO)..28 AUTO (WB) WB AUTO..27 Auto focus..52 AV cable...3, 39
FACE DETECT..29 FILE NAME..37, 43 File name...37 Fill-in flash #..17 FINE L..23 FINE ZOOM..28 Flash charge..51, 77 Flash mode #..11, 17 Flash off $..17 Fluorescent lamp1/2/3 wxy.27 Focus..9, 11, 12, 28, 52 Focus lock..11 FORMAT..35 Format...35 FRAME..32 Frame number...78 FRAME RATE...24 Function menu..15
BACKUP..35 Battery..4, 62 Battery charger.3, 4, 62, 64 Battery check..77 BEEP..36 BGM...30 Black & White..32
CALENDAR..32 CALENDAR (SLIDESHOW)..30 Calendar display..16 CAMERA MENU.23, 27 Card..24, 35, 63 CCD..37 Close-up playback U..16 Cloudy day 3..27 COLOR EDIT..32 COMBINE IN CAMERA1..24 COMBINE IN CAMERA2..24 COMBINE IN PC..24 COMPRESSION..23 Continuous recording length.55 Cropping a pictute P..31, 43 CUSTOM PRINT..42 Date and time X.7, 37 Digital image stabilization mode h.6, 12 DIGITAL ZOOM..28 Direct printing..41 Display language W..35 DPOF...44 DRIVE...28 DUALTIME l...38
g (Shooting guide)..6, 13 High speed sequential shooting W.28 Histogram display..19, 56
iESP...29 IMAGE QUALITY...23 IMAGE SIZE..23 INDEX...33 Index display G..16 Information displays..19 Internal memory..35, 63 ISO...28
LABEL...32 LED ILLUMINATOR..40 Lithium ion battery..3, 4, 62
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Warning sound 8..36 White balance WB..27

xD-Picture Card..24, 63

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Carla set to work. She slowly finned through cavern after cavern taking shots, making adjustments, then taking even more shots. Pretty soon she was changing scene modes and trying new ways of shooting the images of the light beams dancing in the caverns. She was so excited about taking photos that she forgot about her air. When Ty pointed out that theyd been in the water for 65 minutes, she was astounded. The time flew by and she didnt really want to get out of the water. Back on the boat, Ty and Carla reviewed her images. Carla was hooked. She could see the improvement in her ability to take a good shot during one dive. She couldnt wait to jump in the water again. At this point, Ty turned to her husband, also a diver, and apologized for spending his money: Theres going to be a new Olympus camera in the family, Ty said. Sure enough, as soon as the boat got back to the dock, Carla and her husband visited the famous underwater photography guru Cathy Church at her shop on Grand Cayman. For the rest of the week, Carla doubled up on her dive time and wouldnt dream of venturing into the water without a camera. She got more and
more good shots and was just beaming. Right now, Carla is back home, camera in hand, waiting for the next dive waiting to get her Olympus SP-560UZ back in the water. She found out what new divers are discovering every day. If you want a good shot, get an Olympus underwater camera system. Theres no easier way to get the shot. To see more of Carla and Tys shots from Total Submersion on Grand Cayman, check out www.sportdiver.com/ carlasunderwaterjourney. To find out more about Olympus underwater products, visit olympusamerica.com.

End of dive End of dive

A True Story
Her name is Carla and shed never delved into the world of underwater photography. At a recent PADI Diving Society event in Grand Cayman, called Total Submersion, her world changed. She had the chance to test-dive an Olympus point-and-shoot camera, the SP-560UZ. Ty Sawyer, the editor of Sport Diver magazine, was there to help her take on this photo experience by lending a hand with composition and photography basics, and by accompanying her on the dive.

Beginning of dive

underwater photography journey. With the camera preset to macro, Ty and Carla hit the Devils Grotto. With its swim-throughs and wide variety of marine life, it was the perfect test factory for a new photographer. At first, every shot Carla took was blue and flat and a bit hazy. She was too far away from her subjects. Underwater, things look both 25 percent bigger and closer. So Ty showed her how to ease in patiently to get closer to the subject for a clearer and more pleasing image. Once Carla saw the dif-
The Instant Olympus Underwater Journey
Carla couldnt have been a better test case for someone just getting into underwater photography. She loved diving and wanted to get more out of it. She wanted to share the experiences and her explorations around the globe with her friends. But she didnt want to have to invest thousands of dollars in a camera system. So, along comes Olympus with an entire series of cameras devoted to Carla and divers just like her. Theyve spent a great deal of time developing a combination of ease of use with sophistication and practi-
Carla couldnt have been a better test case for someone just getting into underwater photography. She loved diving and wanted to get more out of it.
cality. For Carla, Ty decided to use the scene mode for her dives. In the scene mode, Carla had the choice of shooting wide-angle or macro, with two underwaterspecific settings for each. The settings can even be changed during a dive to best suit the type of encounter. Its a great place for first-time photographers to start their ference in the bright LCD screen on the back of the camera, she was closing the gap on every fish she found. As the dive proceeded, Carla and Ty came upon some of the light-filled swim-throughs the Devils Grotto is famous for. So Ty had Carla switch over from macro mode, which was perfect for fish portraits but not so great for this dramatic wide-angle scene, to wide-angle 2, which turns off the flash.
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Tips for Successful Underwater Photography
light you have. Light puts color back into the photo. Flash is daylight-balanced and provides a great source of light to illuminate your underwater scene. Work on balancing flash exposure with ambient light exposure to create dramatic underwater photos. Offcamera flashes work best because they can be positioned exactly where you need them and minimize or eliminate backscatter. Underwater photography is not a race. Many times you will remain in one place during your dive to get that one spectacular shot. Let the marine life get comfortable with you. Remember you are a guest in their home, so it will take some time for them to relax with you in their setting. Be patient and wait for the shot; it will be well worth it in the end. Shoot upward underwater it adds drama and a sense of urgency to the shot. Use the rule of thirds, which breaks your camera frame into three horizontal and three vertical lines. Where these imaginary lines intersect is where you want key elements in your photograph to fall. Shoot at different angles and explore your subject by shooting multiple frames at different camera positions and not taking just one photo of one subject. Work on getting correct exposure. When using scene mode the camera is going to set the proper exposure for you. As you get more comfortable with your camera settings you can use the exposure compensation to tweak your exposure and fine-tune your underwater image even more. You can also experiment with setting your own white balance. Most underwater photographers prefer the preset cloudy setting when photographing underwater. The great thing about the digital-camera age is instant gratification. With the advent of high-capacity media cards you have the capability of shooting hundreds of images on each dive. Be creative, take chances, experiment. Shoot horizontals and verticals. You will learn from every frame you take, good or bad. Shoot wide, shoot movement, shoot macro, shoot, shoot, shoot! Most importantly, have fun and dive safely.
cameras 1 Use yourscene modes. built-in
The Olympus cameras have incorporated instant expert modes that will set your camera to the correct settings to achieve beautiful underwater imagery starting on your first underwater photo shoot. These scene modes incorporate underwater wide photography for scenic and underwater landscapes such as wrecks, walls, etc., a fast-shooting sequential mode for photographing fast-moving fish and other marine life, and an underwater macro mode for shooting those beautiful underwater closeup shots that you encounter on every dive. Many of the cameras also have an underwater snapshot mode that will enable proper skin tones when photographing your buddies underwater.

5 Be patient.

6 Work on your composition.

2 Control your buoyancy.

7 Exposure.
Work on mastering proper diving skills. You always want to respect the reef while getting your photos. With proper buoyancy, you will be able to focus on the important stuff, like getting the shot. You are never as close as you think when taking pictures underwater. When you think you are close enough, move in closer. Start thinking about getting less water between you and your subject. Zoom with your feet, not your zoom. Flash is your best tool underwater. The deeper you go the less
3 Get Close, Get Closer. 4 Use Flash.
8 Practice and Shoot, Shoot, Shoot!
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