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Olympus SP-590UZ Olympus SP-590UZ Digital Camera Product number: 226755 Shipping Date: April 2009 Box Contents
SP-590UZ digital camera 4 AA alkaline batteries USB cable (CB-USB6) Audio/Video cable (CB-AVC3) Neck strap Lens cap Manual CD-ROM (Olympus Master 2.0 software) Warranty card MASD-1 (microSD Adapter)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Features What are the features of the SP-590UZ?
The Olympus SP-590UZ is the worlds first 26x ultra-zoom digital camera. Its 4.6-119.6 mm f2.8-5.0 lens yields a 26-676mm zoom equivalent in 35mm format. To support such a long zoom ratio, the SP-590UZ incorporates Sensor Shift Image Stabilization that compensates for camera shake by gyroscopically sensing camera movement and constantly repositioning the 12.0 megapixel CCD sensor, resulting in sharper images in challenging shooting situations. Applying the Sensor Shift Image Stabilization also enables shooting at lower shutter speeds in low-light situations and using lower ISOs for better image quality. The SP-590UZ has an option for a 10 frames-per-second burst rate that also features PreCapture technology. Pre-Capture starts shooting images when the shutter button is depressed halfway, saving up to 10 shots in the buffer memory but not writing them to the memory card. The stored images are refreshed continuously until the shutter is fully depressed, at which time the sequence is saved to the memory card along with the frames captured after the shutter button is fully depressed. Pre-Capture makes it possible to record moments that pass too quickly for the typical photographer to react.
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The SP-590UZ offers full creative control. In addition to three auto-exposure metering modes, it allows Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual Exposure modes. In addition to standard autofocus, the camera offers Full Time Autofocus, Predictive Autofocus, and Manual Focus options. The Macro and Super Macro modes offer extreme close-up capabilities. In Super Macro mode, the lens will focus to 0.4 inch. (At that distance, a twenty-five cent coin would fill the frame.) The SP-590UZ can wirelessly control the Olympus FL-36R and FL-50R electronic flash units for off-camera flash illumination using the built-in flash as the remote flash controller. The SP-590UZ also features a Scene mode with 19 preset scenes so settings tailored to specific shooting scenarios can be quickly applied. The camera also has a Beauty mode that smoothes the texture of skin when faces are detected. It can also record videos with and without sound at 30 or 15 frames per second. Bright Capture technology allows shooting in low-light situations and capturing an image thats clear and bright without a flash. And with ISOs up to 6400, the camera can capture images in marginal lighting situations. Images can be framed and played back on either the high-resolution 2.7-inch HyperCrystal II LCD screen or the electronic viewfinder. The camera uses xD-Picture Card media for removable memory. Using Olympus brand xD-Picture Card media enables the Panorama function. Panoramic images can be stitched together using the bundled OLYMPUS Master 2 software. The camera also ships with the MASD-1 microSD Adapter, enabling use of microSD memory cards.

What are the purposes of the different Record Modes?
Record modes allow photographers to quickly and conveniently vary the quality settings used to capture and save images in-camera. While it is possible to always shoot at the higher-quality settings and then process the images to lower file sizes later using a computer, it may be more convenient in some situations to shoot at other than the higher-quality settings. For example, it may be preferable to shoot using a lower-quality JPEG setting when the shot is intended for use on the Internet, where small file size is more important than rich detail. JPEG is a compressed file format. When the camera processes a captured JPEG image and saves it to the memory card, it uses algorithms to discard some of the data to make the file smaller. The process of mathematically reducing a files size by discarding some of its data is called compression. When the image is opened on a computer, the JPEG algorithms reconstruct the discarded data. JPEGs are useful because their quality settings can be manipulated from the camera menu. The two factors that comprise JPEG quality are image size and compression ratio. Image size is determined by the number of pixels in the image. Larger files are measured in millions of pixels, or megapixels. The SP-590UZ offers the following options: 12M, 5M, 3M, 2M, 1M, VGA (640 x 480 pixels), 16:9L (3968 x 2232 pixels), and 16:9S (1920 x 1080 pixels). The VGA setting is useful for shooting low-resolution images for use on the Internet in such applications as online auction Web sites. The 16:9 settings are suitable for capturing images intended for playback on a wide-screen TV. Two compression options are available: FINE (for high-quality images with larger file sizes) and NORMAL (for standard-quality images with smaller file sizes).

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What is the purpose of the Scene mode?
The SP-590UZ has a Scene Mode (SCN on the Mode Dial) that optimizes the camera settings for specific shooting conditions. All of the settings applied in the 19 available scenes can also be applied by controls in the camera menu, but applying them manually can be time-consuming. In addition, amateur photographers may not have a deep enough knowledge of photography to select the appropriate settings for some situations that advanced amateur and professional photographers would employ.
What are the purposes of the Multi Fireworks and Multiple Exposure scenes?
The MULTI FIREWORKS scene allows you to take two exposures and combine them on a single frame. Pressing the shutter button once locks the exposure and captures the first image. The image is saved and displayed in the background of the LCD monitor so that it can be used as a visual reference when composing the second image. Pressing the shutter button a second time captures the second image. The two images are then combined and saved to the memory card. After the combined shot is saved, the first image is again displayed in the background of the LCD monitor, where it can be used to create another multiple-exposure shot. The MULTIPLE EXPOSURE scene works in the same fashion as the MULTI FIREWORK except that shooting settings can be changed in the MULTIPLE EXPOSURE scene.

What is the purpose of the Quick Shutter scene?
The QUICK SHUTTER scene uses FULLTIME AF autofocus to ensure that the subject in front of the lens is in focus at all times. This reduces shutter release lag time because the camera does not have to focus when the shutter button is pressed.
Usage Where can I find the documentation for my camera?
The SP-590UZ is packaged with a printed Instruction Manual that includes a Quick Start Guide. If lost, a replacement document can be downloaded in PDF format by clicking here. Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF files. The software is available as a free download from Adobe's web site.
What is the purpose of the Function Menu?
The Function Menu is used to select and set frequently used shooting menu functions in fewer steps. Pressing the [OK/FUNC] button in the center of the four-way arrow keypad enables navigation within the Function Menu. Settings options can be selected and enabled using the arrow keys and the [OK/FUNC] button. This gives the photographer the ability to view the active settings and, if necessary, change them easily and rapidly.

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What are the P, A, S and M modes on the Mode Dial? How are they used?
The P, A, S and M modes are the advanced shooting modes. These are essentially nonAUTO modes that allow the photographer more creative control by enabling more control over shutter speed and f-stop settings. Briefly, the advanced shooting modes and their applications are as follows: P (Program shooting) Allows shooting using an aperture and shutter speed set by the camera. In many respects it is similar to the AUTO mode. Unlike the AUTO shooting mode, the program shooting mode allows full access to the menu settings for greater creative control of the camera. A (Aperture priority shooting) Allows the aperture to be set manually, thereby giving the photographer control over depth-of-field. This mode also uses Program Shift, so the photographer can select any aperture in the range of the lens using the up/down arrow buttons. The camera compensates for the exposure by changing the shutter speed automatically as the f-stops are changed. The Aperture priority shooting mode automatically enables the Exposure Compensation function, which is controlled by the left/right arrow buttons. S (Shutter priority shooting) Allows the shutter speed to be set manually, thereby giving the photographer control over stopping action or reducing camera shake. This mode also uses Program Shift, so the photographer can select any shutter speed in the range of the camera body using the up/down arrow buttons. The camera compensates for the exposure by changing the aperture automatically as the shutter speeds are changed. The Shutter priority mode automatically enables the Exposure Compensation function, which is controlled by the left/right arrow buttons. M (Manual shooting) Allows the photographer to set the shutter speed and aperture independently of each other. Program Shift is not applied in this mode. Exposure is determined by testing or by using a light meter. In the Manual shooting mode the shutter speed is set using the up/down arrow buttons and the aperture is set using the left/right arrow buttons. The effect of changes in the shutter speed and aperture are shown on the LCD screen or in the electronic viewfinder. The values of underexposure and overexposure are displayed in the upper right of the screen display where the Exposure Compensation values are displayed in the P, A and S shooting modes.

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The subject I want in focus doesnt line up with the AF frame in the viewfinder. How do I get the camera to focus on the subject?
The AFL (autofocus lock) function enables the photographer to prefocus on a specific subject, lock the focus and then recompose the image and shoot the picture. To do this: 1. Position the AF frame on the autofocus subject and press the shutter button halfway until the AF Lock mark (^) appears in the upper right corner of the LCD screen or electronic viewfinder. 2. While holding the shutter button in the halfway position, recompose the image and press the shutter button all the way to shoot the picture.
How do I use the different metering modes?
The SP-590UZ provides three metering options that allow the photographer to have greater creative control over exposure. The metering modes are set in the camera menu. Descriptions and applications of the metering modes are detailed below: ESP ESP metering is recommended for general use. The camera meters the brightness at the center of the monitor and the surrounding area separately to capture an image with balanced brightness. When taking pictures against a strong backlight, the center of the picture may appear dark. Spot metering measures the exposure using a very small area in the center of the monitor and can be used to meter a backlit subject. Spot metering must be used very carefully because the brightness within the area on which the metering spot is centered can dramatically influence the final exposure. Center-weighted Average metering provides average metering between the subject and the background lighting, placing more weighting on the center of the frame. Use this mode when you do not want the light level of the background to affect the exposure value of the main subject.
What is Exposure Compensation, and how is it used?
Metering systems in cameras measure light but do not have a way of determining what the subject matter is, so the exposure decisions the metering system makes may not always be appropriate for the subject matter. This phenomenon is called subject failure. As with Spot metering, the human touch may be required to arrive at correct exposures. Exposure Compensation allows the photographer to set up the camera to under- or overexpose in specific situations. Exposure Compensation is enabled by pressing the A (Exposure Compensation) button, which is also the UP arrow key on the four-way keypad. The values are changed using the C and D (left and right arrow) buttons. Exposure Compensation is disabled by setting the value back to 0.0 and pressing the A button again. The Exposure Compensation value is shown in the lower left corner of the LCDs control panel or in the electronic viewfinder as a plus (overexposure) or minus (underexposure) value. The Exposure Compensation function can be set to under- or overexpose up to two f-stops in 1/3-stop increments. It is important that you set the compensation back to 0.0 before shooting subjects in other conditions so that the subjects will be properly exposed.

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The SP-590UZ has AUTO White Balance, so why is it necessary to have white balance presets?
Having white balance presets grants the photographer more creative control. For one thing, daylight can be warm or cold. On a sunny day, early and late light has a warmer appearance than when the sun is high. The AUTO White Balance option might color correct for that warmth, thus taking away the ambience. Using the Sunny day setting will preserve that warmth. The AUTO White Balance will also diminish the red, yellow and orange colors in a sunset, so it is advisable to use the Sunny day setting when shooting sunsets. On cloudy days, the light seems colder because the clouds absorb the warmer red and yellow frequencies of the sunlight coming from above the clouds. Therefore, there is a Cloudy day setting in the presets to record the images with a warmer appearance. Creatively, the Cloudy day preset can be used on a sunny day to give images a more golden appearance, or it can be used to make a sunset warmer. The Tungsten light setting compensates for the yellowish color cast of indoor lighting and candle light. The Tungsten light setting should be used for shooting subjects being lit with floodlightsfor example, for posting to an Internet auction site. Creatively, the Tungsten light preset can be used outdoors in daylight to make the images appear more bluegiving a surreal feeling of coldness and moodiness. The three Fluorescent lamp presets provide options for different types of fluorescent lights. These presets are valuable when photographing in business and office environments. It is advisable to shoot test shots to find the correct fluorescent preset for the shooting environment before doing available light photography under fluorescent light.
With so many White Balance settings available, why and when should I use One-Touch White Balance?
There are many light sources and situations that are not covered by Auto White Balance or the other settings in the White Balance menu. Many noncontinuous light sources, such as fluorescent, mercury vapor and sodium vapor lights do not have all of the colors of the spectrum. There are also situations in which many different types of lights are used in one environment. These do not neatly fit into what the camera firmware knows about white balance, so it is necessary to educate the camera about the specific light balance by shooting a white reference subject such as a white card and saving the data in the White Balance menu as a One-Touch White Balance.

The manual says that the SMILE SHOT scene works in the shooting standby mode. How is the shooting standby mode enabled?
When the SMILE SHOT scene is selected, it automatically puts the camera into the shooting standby mode. When the camera is in the shooting standby mode, it is waiting to detect a smiling face in the frame. When the camera detects a smiling face, it automatically shoots a picture without the shutter button being pressed. If the shutter button is pressed while SMILE SHOT is enabled, the camera will shoot a picture whether or not a smiling face is detected.
What is the purpose of the z (CUSTOM) button?
A commonly used function can be assigned to the z (CUSTOM) button so that the function can be quickly selected for a specific shooting situation without having to open the camera menu. Once the function has been assigned to the z button, press the z button to invoke the function, use the C and D buttons to select the desired setting, and then press the [OK/FUNC] button to apply the selected setting.
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Does the SP-590UZ have a programmable (custom) function button?
Yes. The z button, located to the right of the LCD and just above the [MENU] button, is the SP-590UZs custom function button. A number of frequently used functions can be assigned to this button. After registering a function, it can be accessed without having to open the camera menu. Just press the z button to invoke the function, use the C and D buttons to select the desired setting, and then press the [OK/FUNC] button to apply the selected setting. The following functions can be assigned to the custom button: AE Lock AF Lock AF Lock + AE Lock Image Size Compression Fine Zoom Digital Zoom AF Mode Focus Mode Fulltime AF AF Predict Image Stabilizer External Flash Noise Reduction
The automatic settings make Night Scene convenient for night shots, but I want more creative control. How should I set up the camera?
The SP-590UZ has numerous options that give the photographer extensive control over exposure factors. Creative night photography involves using the cameras manual settings. Two accessories are essential for night photography. The first is a steady tripod or camera clamp to stabilize the camera during the long exposures involved in night photography. The other accessory is a cable release. The SP-590UZ uses the RM-UC1 Remote Cable Release (Item # 260237), which can be purchased from authorized dealers or online directly from The Olympus Store. Click here to order. The cable release is plugged into the cameras USB connector. The release button can be locked down for long BULB exposures. To set the camera up for night shooting: Turn the Mode Dial to the M (Manual) shooting mode. In this mode the shutter speed and f-stop are entered manuallythere is no auto exposure. The shutter speed and f-stop values are shown at the bottom of the LCD screen. The A (Exposure Compensation) button, which is also the Up arrow on the four-way keypad, is used to enable changing the values. The C and D (left and right arrow keys) are used to change the aperture value, and the A and B buttons (up and down arrow keys) are used to change the shutter speed value. Set the shutter speed to BULB. The remaining settings are found in the CAMERA MENU. The first setting is WB (White Balance). Because night scenes have mixed light sources, you may have to experiment by using AUTO or one of the preset WB settings to find a desirable color balance. ISO is also subject to testing, depending on the exposure time used. 200 or 400 ISO are good places to start. If the BULB exposure is expected to go to the maximum of 8 minutes, ISO 64 must be used. SHARPNESS should be set to 5. This is the minimum sharpening the camera can apply. Since night images are usually post-processed, it is best to begin with an unsharpened image because each step of post-processing of a JPEG image recompresses the image a little bit, degrading the image.

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NOISE REDUCT. should be set to ON. Long night exposures create noise and hot pixels because the sensor heats up during the exposure. NOISE REDUCT. exposes a second dark frame with the same exposure time as the original image. The camera then compares the two images and subtracts the noise and hot pixels from the first frame, thereby saving a cleaner image. The focus mode should be set to MF (Manual Focus). This will prevent the camera from changing focus during long exposures and yield more selective focus than if autofocus were used.
Its a good idea to keep notes on your settings for future night shoots. You can also preserve your settings for future night photography by creating a My Mode profile. Remember to reset your camera to its normal settings after your night shoot.
How can I create and register a My Mode profile?
My Mode profiles are customized advanced shooting modes that make it easy to quickly select a set of frequently used settings. Complete instructions for setting up and using My Mode profiles can be found here.
How do I decide which ISO setting to use?
Think of the ISO values as film speeds. Low ISOs such as 64 and 100 are better-suited to situations in which there is a lot of light outdoors scenes, for example. Higher ISOs, such as 400 and 800, would be used outdoors where there is plenty of light and fast shutter speeds are desired sports and air shows, for example or indoors for available light shooting. ISO 1600 and higher would be used where light levels are very low, such as indoors or at night. The AUTO and Scene modes automatically set the ISO value.
How should I set up the SP-570UZ to shoot in black and white?
The SP-590UZ always shoots in color; however, a color image can be converted to a black and white or sepia tone image using options in the EDIT menu. To convert an image to black and white or sepia tone: 1. In the Playback mode, select the image to be converted. 2. Press [MENU] in Playback mode, and then open the EDIT menu. 3. Using the down arrow button, select COLOR EDIT and press the [OK/FUNC] button to open the COLOR EDIT menu. 4. Press [OK/FUNC]. The LCD will display four previews: black and white (top left window), SEPIA (top right), hard saturation (bottom left) and soft saturation. 5. Use the right arrow button to select the conversion mode, and then press [OK/FUNC] to apply the conversion. The camera will write the converted image to the memory card at the same quality setting as the original image. The original image will remain unchanged. Note: The saturation options are used to make a color copy of an image with hard or soft color saturation.

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Is it possible to take time-lapse photo sequences with the SP-590UZ?
Yes, the SP-590UZ can be used for timelapse photography. This technique is useful for photographing moving clouds, flowers opening or wildlife interacting at a feeding station. The TIME LAPSE function is selectable from the CAMERA MENU when using the P, A, S and M shooting modes. The TIME LAPSE option enables shooting from 2 to 99 images at intervals of 1 to 99 minutes in one-minute increments. It is recommended to use a tripod or camera clamp to position the camera for the timelapse sequence. Because the length of a time-lapse sequence may exceed the battery life of the four AA batteries the camera holds, it is also recommended to power the camera with the C-7AU Digital Camera AC Adapter (Item: #200685-410), which is available for purchase from authorized dealers or online directly from The Olympus Store. Click here to order. In addition, the MF (Manual Focus) mode should be used to prevent the camera from changing focus during the time-lapse sequence. If the intention of the time-lapse sequence is to convert the images into a movie, use the VGA record mode to accommodate the quality setting a movie requires. The finished time-lapse sequence can be converted to a movie at various frame rates using thirdparty software such as QuickTime Pro.
How is Shadow Adjustment applied?
Shadow Adjustment (SHADOW ADJ.) can be selected by pressing the f button, located below and to the right of the four-way arrow keypad. When pressed, SHADOW ADJ is displayed at the bottom of the LCD monitor. The option will initially be set to OFF. Use the right arrow key to select the ON option, then press the [OK/FUNC] button to enable Shadow Adjustment. When SHADOW ADJ. is enabled, the camera processes a captured image so that the shadowy areas are brighter, revealing more shadow detail. The option can be used to shoot backlit or three-quarter lit subjects to make them appear with less contrast in strong daylight lighting conditions. Creatively, the option can be used in any lighting situation. In travel photography, users may wish to have the option enabled at all times. As with any creative option, it is best to experiment to test applications of the feature. Shown below are crops of the same view. In the left image, SHADOW ADJ. was set to OFF. In the second, it was set to ON.

Shadow Adjustment should not be used with the PANORAMA feature in the SP-590UZ, as it will only be applied to the first frame.
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How does the SHADOW ADJ function in the EDIT menu work?
The SHADOW ADJ function is used to open up shadow areas in a saved image to show more shadow detail without making any changes to the mid-tone and highlight areas of the image. To apply SHADOW ADJ: 1. Set the camera Mode Dial to the Playback mode and select an image. 2. Press the [MENU] button, and then select PERFECT FIX. 3. Select SHADOW ADJ, and then press the [OK/FUNC] button. The image to be modified will appear on the LCD screen. 4. Press [OK/FUNC] again. The SHADOW ADJ function will make a modified copy of the original image with enhanced shadow detail and save it in the camera memory or on the memory card. The original image will remain unchanged.

What is the histogram?

The histogram gives the photographer feedback on the distribution of the light and dark tones in the image. When it is enabled, it is displayed on the LCD screen or electronic viewfinder in real time. The SP-590UZ has two types of histograms. The standard histogram displays the brightness range of the camera as a graph. The left side of the graph indicates highlights (red), and the right side of the graph indicates shadows (blue). On each end of the graph is a space indicating highlight and shadow values that fall outside of the cameras brightness range and which will have no saved detail when the image is taken. The photographer has the option of changing settings such as Exposure Compensation, Contrast and Saturation to fit the tones within the histogram. The SP-590UZ also has a DIRECT histogram option that displays areas in the viewed image that will be lacking detail in the saved image. Highlights with no detail are displayed in red, and shadows with no detail are displayed in blue. When the DIRECT histogram is enabled, the graph histogram does not appear as an INFO screen and vice-versa. The camera will also show the histogram of an image in the Playback Mode. Pressing the DISP. button will change the display of the image information. One of the displays shows a thumbnail of an image, exposure information, and the image histogram. The histograms are selected and enabled using the u function in the E (SETUP) menu.
In the Q FLASH menu, what is the purpose of the SLAVE function?
Even though the SP-590UZ doesnt have a PC sync cord connector, it can be used with studio strobes and off-camera flashes equipped with slave triggers. A slave trigger will fire a flash unit when it detects another flash firing. When the SP-590UZ Flash Mode is set to SLAVE, the cameras built-in flash will fire in sync with slaved flash units. The SLAVE function has 10 power settings so that the cameras built-in flash can be set from a minimum flash output (1) to full-power output (10). This gives the photographer the option of using the camera flash only as a trigger for the slaved flashes or as the main light, using the slaved flashes for fill light.

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Accessories Does the SP-590UZ support the Olympus wireless RC flash system?
The SP-590UZ supports the Wireless Flash system by which the cameras built-in flash acts as a controller that sends data commands to FL-36R and FL-50R electronic flash units that are set up off-camera. The SP-590UZ controls only one group of flash units. The camera and flashes have four control channels to choose from so the flashes and camera will not receive signals from other Olympus wireless RC flash systems operating nearby. The photo below shows the main setup screen for the wireless flash system in the SP-590UZ set to Channel 2.
The flash group, channel, and settings are then setup on the flash units. The SP-590UZ requires that Flash Group A is selected. When the camera shutter is tripped, the cameras built-in flash emits a very high-speed burst of data in a pre-flash that commands the performance of the flash units. The diagram below shows a placement of three flash units using the Wireless Flash system.
For details on the operation of the Wireless Flash system, please refer to the manuals for the FL-36R and FL-50R. Olympus wireless RC flash system flashes, such as the FL-50R and the FL-36R can all be purchased from authorized Olympus dealers or online directly from The Olympus Store.
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Does Olympus offer a remote cable release for the SP-590UZ?
The RM-UC1 Remote Cable Release is the electronic cable release for the SP-570UZ. The RM-UC1 connects to the same USB port on the camera that is used to connect the camera to a computer via the bundled USB cable. The RM-UC1 has a sliding lock to lock the cable release for BULB exposures. The RM-UC1 is available from authorized Olympus dealers and also online directly from The Olympus Store. To order the RM-UC1 (Item #260237), click here.
Does Olympus offer any conversion lenses for the SP-590UZ?
Olympus offers the TCON-17 Telephoto Conversion Lens for use with the SP-590UZ. The lens increases the magnification of the subject by 1.7x when the camera is at the extreme telephoto zoom. The CLA-11 Lens Tube Adapter, sold separately, is required to attach the TCON-17 to the SP-590UZ. Both accessories are available from authorized Olympus dealers or online directly from The Olympus Store. To purchase the TCON-17 Telephoto Conversion Lens (Item #200862), click here. To purchase the CLA-11 Lens Tube Adapter (Item #202317), click here.

I want to use a lens filter with the SP-590UZ. What is the diameter of the filter thread?
The SP-590UZ does not have a filter thread; therefore, lens filters cannot be attached directly to the camera. Filters with 55mm diameter can be attached to the SP-590UZ via the CLA-11 Lens Tube Adapter, sold separately. However, it is not recommended because vignetting may occur in the corners of the image when the camera is set to wide angle positions. Images taken with the SP-590UZ while using filters are not supported by Olympus. The CLA-11 Lens Tube Adapter is available from authorized Olympus dealers and also online from The Olympus Store. To purchase the CLA-11 (Item #202317), click here.

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Troubleshooting When I look through the viewfinder, the image does not appear to be sharp. Why?
You may need to adjust the viewfinders diopter to your vision. To the left of the viewfinder eyepiece cup is the diopter adjustment dial. While looking through the viewfinder, rotate the diopter adjustment dial until you can see the AF frame clearly in the center of the viewfinder.
I cant get a sharp image using Night Scene. What am I doing wrong?
The NIGHT SCENE and NIGHT+PORTRAIT Scenes are meant to take long exposures of skylines and city streets by leaving the shutter open for several seconds. Camera motion while the shutter is open causes blurriness. Therefore, it is necessary to stabilize the camera by bracing it against something solid or by using a tripod or camera clamp.
Sometimes when Im shooting in dim light I have difficulty getting the camera to focus. What can I do?
Digital cameras autofocus by detecting differences in the contrast between light and dark areas of the image projected onto the sensor. If the light is dim or the image has somewhat flat contrast, the camera may have difficulty focusing. The SP-590UZ has an AF Illuminator feature that uses the flash to illuminate the subject just before the exposure is made, thereby assuring autofocus. To enable the AF Illuminator: 1. Press [MENU], select CAMERA MENU and then press [OK/FUNC]. 2. Using the down arrow button on the keypad, toggle down to AF ILLUMINAT. 3. Toggle right and select ON. 4. Press [OK/FUNC]. 5. Exit the menu.
I went on vacation and used several memory cards. Now, when Im downloading the images onto my computer and trying to save them, I get a message that says, Image file_name.jpg already exists. Replace it with the new file? Whats going on?
The SP-590UZ has two settings for creating file names for the images it captures: AUTO - Even when a new card is inserted, the folder numbers are retained from the previous card. If the new card contains an image file whose number coincides with one saved on the previous card, the new cards file numbers start at the number following the highest number on the previous card. Put simply, the camera picks up where it left off when naming files. RESET - When a new card is inserted, the folder numbers start at 100 and the file numbers start at 0001. If a card containing images is inserted, the file numbers start at the number following the highest file number on the card. If the card has been formatted, the file names will start with 0001. Put simply, the card starts naming files anew beginning at 0001. At some point, the computer will start seeing duplicate numbers. When multiple cards are downloaded in this setting, each duplicate file name will have to be renamed individually or else the like-named files will overwrite their predecessors when they are saved to the computer. The original images will no longer be viewable.

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When I try to select the PANORAMA option in the CAMERA MENU, the option is grayed out. Why?
The PANORAMA option in the SP-590UZ requires Olympus xD-Picture Card media to function and the camera must be set to the P (Program) or SCN shooting mode. When a series of images are captured while the SP-590UZ is in Panorama mode, the images are tagged with information that indicates they are elements of a panoramic image. It also locks the exposure settings from the first image so there wont be variations in brightness from image to image when the panorama is stitched. The information is used to stitch the elements together into an almost seamless single image. The SP-590UZ provides three Panorama options: COMBINE IN CAMERA1 allows the photographer to shoot three images that are automatically stitched in camera and saved as one image on the memory card. After the first image is shot, a pointer (a red dot with crosshairs) is superimposed on the live view of the second image. As the camera is moved to the right, a white target mark moves into the image. When the pointer is centered on the target mark, the camera automatically takes a picture and saves it. The camera then places another pointer and target mark in the live view of the third image. When the pointer is centered on the target mark, the camera shoots the last picture and automatically initiates and completes the panoramic stitch, saving the final image on the memory card. This option is not available when the mode dial is set to SCN. COMBINE IN CAMERA2 allows the photographer to shoot three images freehand that are automatically stitched in camera and saved as one image on the memory card. This option superimposes blue lines to indicate overlap points for the stitch. Use of a tripod is recommended for this technique. COMBINE IN PC allows the photographer to shoot up to 10 images that can be imported into a computer and stitched together using OLYMPUS Master software. Again, a tripod is recommended for this technique.
My camera is connected to my TV with the video cable to play back my photos, but I dont see any images.
Televisions have AV (Audio/Visual) input channels (usually found below Channel 2) to play images and videos from digital cameras and camcorders. Using the TV channel selector, move downward through the channels until you see the camera menu on the TV screen. The display on the camera LCD screen or electronic viewfinder will be blacked out. If the image quality on the screen appears to be distorted, the camera may be set to a video output format that is incompatible with the television. In the cameras SETUP menu, check the VIDEO OUT setting. In North America, the setting should be NTSC. If it is set to PAL, change it to NTSC.

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Vertical grip

5 Press the shutter button halfway
down to focus on the subject.
When the camera focuses on the subject, the
exposure is locked, and the AF target mark changes to green. mark flashes red. Try focusing again.
The camera was unable to focus if the AF target
Monitor (standby mode screen)
Press the n button again to turn off the camera.
Press halfway AF target mark

Focusing (p.68)

6 To take the picture, gently press

Viewing images

the shutter button all the way down while being careful not to shake the camera.
1 Set the mode dial to q.

Number of frames

Press fully Image review screen

100-0001

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

Playback image

2 Use 789: to select an image.
Displays 10frames before the current image Displays previous image Displays next image

To shoot movies

Shooting movies (A mode) (p.20)

To turn off the camera

Press the n button to turn off the camera, and attach the lens cap to the lens.
Displays 10frames after the current image
The display size of the image can be changed. Index view, calendar view and closeup view (p.27)

To play back movies

Select a movie, and press the button.
Erasing images during playback (Single image erase)
1 Press the D button when the
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playback image to be erased is displayed.

MOVIE PLAY OK

Volume: During playback, press 78. Fast-forward/rewind: Select with 9:. Each time a button is pressed, the playback speed cycles through 2x, 20x and standard (1x) speed in the direction of the pressed cursor button. Pause: Press the button.
Operations during movie playback

NO CANCEL

2 Press 7 to select [YES], and press

the button.

[K ERASE] (p.49)
Elapsed time/ Total recording time
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During playback

First (last) frame/frame advance: During pause, press 7 to display the first frame, and press 8 to display the last frame. Press 9 to display the previous frame, and press : to display the next frame. Press the button to resume playback.

During pause

To stop movie playback

EXPAND

100-0002 IN 2
Press the button. All the images taken in sequence will be played back automatically.
To perform automatic playback
To display the index view
Press the m button. To cancel, press the m button again.

Current viewing area

Operations during panorama image playback
Zoom in/Zoom out : Turn the zoom lever. Playback direction : Press 789: during
zoom playback to scroll in the direction of the pressed button.
Applying [0 (Protect)] (p.48), [y(Rotate)] (p.48), [L PRINT ORDER] (p.49) and [ERASE] (p.16) when displaying the first frame will apply the setting to all the images that were shot sequentially. To apply the settings to each frame individually, change to index view before setting.
Pause Restart scrolling Stop playback
: Press the obutton. : Press the o button. : Press the button.
Adjust the settings for the functions while referring to Using the Menu (p.3).
When the mode dial is set to a shooting mode, settings can be made.
The icon next to indicates the position to adjust the mode dial to when setting functions. The default settings of the function are highlighted in
Selecting the appropriate image quality for your application [A IMAGE QUALITY]

A IMAGE QUALITY

:hPASMrI

Still pictures

Submenu 1 Submenu 2
12M (39682976) 5M (25601920) 3M (20481536) 2M (16001200) 1M (1280960) IMAGE SIZE VGA (640480) 16:9G (39682232)

Application

Suitable for printing pictures over A3 (1117in.). Suitable for printing pictures at A4 (8.511in.). Suitable for printing pictures up to A4 (8.511in.). Suitable for printing pictures at A5 (57in.). Suitable for printing pictures at postcard size. Suitable for viewing pictures on a TV or using pictures on emails and web sites. Suitable for conveying the expansiveness of subjects such as landscapes and utilizing the entire screen for viewing pictures on a widescreen TV. Also used for printing pictures at A3 (1117 in.). Suitable for conveying the expansiveness of subjects such as landscapes and utilizing the entire screen for viewing pictures on a widescreen TV. Also used for printing pictures at A5 (57 in.). Shooting at high quality. Shooting at normal quality.
16:9F (19201080) COMPRESSION FINE NORMAL

Movies

IMAGE SIZE FRAME RATE
VGA QVGA N 30fps*1 O 15fps*1 Image size is set to 320x240.
Image size is set to 640x480. This will be played back in a full screen. Provides smoother video images. Shoots with image quality as the priority. Provides standard video images. Shoots with movie length as the priority.

K CAMERA MENU AF ILLUMINAT.

:PASMrI Submenu 2

Pressing the shutter button halfway down brings the subject into focus and locks the focus. Fulltime AF keeps the subject in focus, without having to press the shutter button down halfway. This reduces focusing time.
The AF illuminator is not used. When the shutter button is pressed halfway down, the AF illuminator turns on to aid focusing.
Also, the subject is automatically kept in focus during movie shooting.

AF illuminator

Shooting pictures while focusing on subjects moving back and forth [AFPREDICT]

K CAMERA MENU AF PREDICT

Retouch the blur effects caused by the camera shake when shooting [IMAGESTABILIZER]
K CAMERA MENU IMAGE STABILIZER
:PASMrIA Submenu 2 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 used for taking pictures. Pressing the shutter button halfway down activates the stabilizing function.
Pressing the shutter button halfway down brings the subject into focus and locks the focus. When the shutter button is pressed halfway down, the camera tracks the focusing subject, and it continues to keep the subject in focus while the button is held halfway down. This reduces focusing time.
The camera may not be able to bring some subjects into focus even when set to [ON]. [AF PREDICT] is not available when using [& MACRO] and [% SUPER MACRO]. (p.24)
There may be a noise coming from inside the camera when the shutter button is pressed with [IMAGE STABILIZER] (still images) set to [ON]. The image stabilizer can be less effective during night shooting and other situations where the shutter speed is extremely slow. Images may not be stabilized if camera shake is too severe. When set to [ON], shooting a movie for an extended period of time results in the camera heating up, and the protective circuit automatically shuts off the power.
Adjusting the flash intensity [w]

K CAMERA MENU w

:PASMrI In certain situations, it is advisable to adjust the flash intensity, such as when shooting small subjects or distant backgrounds. This function is also used when increased contrast is desired. Submenu 2

Detecting a smiling face to release the shutter automatically ([lSMILESHOT] mode)
1Select [l SMILE SHOT], and then aim the camera towards the subject.
Capturing the perfect moment when shooting ([r QUICK SHUTTER] mode)
1Select [r QUICK SHUTTER], and then press the shutter button to take pictures.
The self-timer lamp turns on. When a smiling
face is detected, the camera automatically takes 3 sequential shots.
The release time lag (time from when the
shutter button is pressed until the shutter actually released) is shorter than normal.
Pictures can also be taken manually by pressing the shutter button. The camera may not be able to detect a smiling face for some subjects. [IMAGE SIZE] is limited to [I] or lower.
[FULLTIME AF] (p.35) is automatically set to [ON]. [\] and []] can be set for [DRIVE] (p.32).
Capturing the perfect moment when shooting ([YPRE-CAPTURE MOVIE] mode)
1Use 78 to select [YPRE-CAPTURE MOVIE], and press the obutton to set.
Taking pictures with blurred backgrounds ([1 SOFT BACKGROUND SHOT] mode)
1Use 78 to select [1 SOFT BACKGROUND SHOT], and press the o button to set. 2Use 789: to select a frame, and then press the o button.
This function is ready for shooting
immediately after setting this option.
2Press the shutter button to start movie shooting.
Select from Face, Upper Body, Whole

Body or Circle.

A 7-second movie, including 2-second movie
immediately before pressing the shutter button, is taken. available during movie recording.
3Shoot the subject within the frame.
The frame can be moved by pressing
The optical zoom and auto focus function are
Sound is not recorded. The AF target mark is not displayed. Select [IMAGE SIZE] from [C] or [E], and [FRAME RATE] from [N] or [O].
Creating panoramic images [GPANORAMA]

G PANORAMA

:Pr Submenu 2 Application
Three frames are taken and combined by the camera. The user only composes the shots so that the target marks and pointers overlap, and the camera automatically releases the shutter. The shooting functions are already preset to the optimum settings for panoramic shooting. Three frames are taken and combined by the camera. The user composes the shots using the guide frame and manually releases the shutter.
Taking pictures with [COMBINEINCAMERA1]
1Press the shutter button to take the first frame. 2Move the camera slightly in the direction of the second frame.

COMBINE IN CAMERA1*1*2

Target mark Pointer

SAVE OK

Screen when combining images from left to right

COMBINE IN CAMERA2*2

3Move the camera slowly while keeping it straight, and stop the camera where the pointer and target mark overlap.
The frames that were taken are combined into a panorama image using the OLYMPUS Master2 COMBINE IN PC software from the provided CDROM. Pictures are taken in the last [ISO] or [J s] settings (except for some scene modes).

The camera releases the shutter

automatically.

Not available when mode is selected. The [A IMAGE QUALITY] (p.29) setting cannot be changed.
The focus, exposure (p.14), zoom position (p. 21) and [WB] (p.30) are locked at the first frame. The optical zoom is limited up to 10x. The flash (p.23) is locked to $(FLASHOFF) mode. Panoramic images can be edited using [SHADOW ADJ] (p.44) only. Playing back panoramic images (p.28)
To combine only two pictures, press the obutton before taking the third frame.
4Take the third frame in the same way as step 3.
After the third frame is taken, the camera
To cancel a panoramic picture during shooting, press the button.
automatically processes the frames and the combined panoramic image is displayed.
When the shutter does not automatically release, try [COMBINE IN CAMERA2] or [COMBINE IN PC].
Taking pictures with [COMBINEINCAMERA2]
1Use 789: to select the direction that the frames are combined.
Direction for combining the next frame
Taking pictures with [COMBINEINPC]
1Use 789: to select the direction that the frames are combined. 2Press the shutter button to take the first frame, and then compose the second shot.
Compose the shot using the guide frame so
that the two adjacent frames overlap.
3Repeat step 2 until the number of required frames are taken, and then press the obutton when done.
When the g mark is displayed, you cannot continue shooting any further. Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10frames. Refer to the OLYMPUS Master 2 help guide for details on how to create panoramic images.
A guide frame appears as a reference.

Guide frame Joint area

Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [D RESET]

D RESET

:hPASMIA

1st frame

Restores the following menu functions to the default settings. SHADOW ADJ (p.22) Flash (p.22) Exposure compensation (p.23) Macro (p.24) Self-timer (p.24) [A IMAGE QUALITY] (p.29) [J s] (p.40) Menu functions in [KCAMERA MENU] (p.30 to 39) Switching between the monitor and viewfinder (p.25) The current settings are not changed.
3Compose the second shot so that the joint area overlaps the guide frame.

Changing the image size [Q]

I EDIT Q

C E 320 240
This saves a high-resolution image as a separate image with a smaller size for use in e-mail attachments and other applications.
1 Use 9: to select an image, and press the o button. 2Use 78 to select the image size, and press the o button.

CLEAR SKIN

SOFT/AVG/ HARD
The resized image will be saved as a

separate image.

SPARKLE EYE DRAMATIC EYE

Cropping images [P]

I EDIT P 1Use 9: to select an image, and press the obutton. 2Use the zoom lever to select the size of the cropping frame, and use 789: to move the frame.
1 Use 78 to select a correction item, and press the o button. 2 Use 9: to select an image for retouching, and press the o button.
The retouched image is saved as a separate

image.

When [CLEAR SKIN] is selected Use 78 to select the retouching level, and press the o button.

Cropping frame

3Press the o button.

SOFT AVG HARD

The edited image will be saved as a separate
Changing the color tone of image [COLOR EDIT]

I EDIT COLOR EDIT

Black & white Sepia Saturation (hard) Saturation (soft)
Adding a calendar to an image [CALENDAR]

I EDIT CALENDAR

This changes the image to black and white. This changes the image to a sepia tone. This increases the color saturation of the image. This slightly increases the color saturation of the image.
1Use 9: to select an image, and press the obutton. 2Use 9: to select the calendar, and then use 78 to select the image orientation, and press the obutton. 3Use 78 to select the Year of the calendar, and press :. 4Use 78 to select the Month of the calendar, and press the obutton.

COLOR EDIT

Black & white
Saturation (hard) Saturation (soft)
The edited image is saved as a separate
1Use 789: to select the desired preview image, and press the o button.
Highlighting a face with blurry effect around it [FACE FOCUS]

I EDIT FACEFOCUS

A face that is largest and facing front in the picture is detected as a target. In some images, such target may not be detected, and editing cannot be performed.
The modified image is saved as a new image.

E SETUP s 1Use 78 to adjust the brightness while viewing the screen, and then press the button.
Setting the date and time in another time zone [DUALTIME]

E SETUP DUALTIME

The date and time set in the [ON] setting are reflected on the image file names and date prints. Submenu 2 Submenu 3
OFF (Proceeds to the setting screen*1.)
Switches to the date and time set in [X (Date/time)]. Switches to the date and time that were set in [DUALTIME] when using the camera in another time zone.
Setting the date and time [X]

E SETUP X

Setting the date and time (p.12)
The setting procedure is identical to that in Setting the date and time (p.12)
The date display order is the same as that set with [X].
To select the date display order
1Press : after setting Minute, and use 78 to select the date display order.
Automatically rotating images shot with the camera in a vertical position during playback [PIC ORIENTATION]

E SETUP PIC ORIENTATION

During shooting, the [y] (p. 48) setting on the playback menu is set automatically.

Date order

This function may not work properly if the camera is facing upwards or downwards during shooting. Submenu 2 Application
Information about the vertical/horizontal orientation of the camera during shooting is not recorded with images. Images shot with the camera in a vertical position are not rotated during playback. Information about the vertical/horizontal orientation of the camera during shooting is recorded with images. Images are automatically rotated during playback.
Selecting a video signal system to match your TV [VIDEO OUT]

E SETUP VIDEO 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 TVs video signal type. Submenu 2

NTSC PAL

Connecting the camera to a TV in North America, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, etc. Connecting the camera to a TV in European countries, China, etc.
The factory default settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold.
To play back camera images on a TV
1 Connect the TV and camera.

Connection via AV cable

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

AV cable (supplied)

Open the connector cover in the direction of the arrow.
Connection via HDMI cable
Open the connector cover in the direction of the arrow. HDMI mini connector
Connect to the HDMI connector on the TV.
HDMI cable (commercially available)
2 Use the camera to select the video signal format that matches that of the connected TV ([NTSC]/[PAL]). 3 Turn on the TV, and change INPUT to VIDEO (an input jack connected to the camera).

Troubleshooting

Battery
The camera does not work even when batteries are installed

Monitor/Viewfinder

Nothing is displayed/Difficult to see
Change the display with the u button. Use the diopter adjustment dial to bring the display
into focus. Switching between the monitor and viewfinder (p. 25)
Insert new or recharged batteries in the correct
direction. Loading the batteries (p. 10)
Condensation*1 may have occurred. Turn off the
Battery performance may have been reduced
temporarily due to low temperature. Take the batteries out of the camera, and warm them by putting them in your pocket for a while.
power, and wait for the camera body to become acclimated to the surrounding temperature and dry out before taking pictures. *1 Dew drops can form in the camera when it is suddenly taken from a cold location into a warm, humid room.

Card/Internal memory

An error message is displayed

Error message (p. 67)

Vertical lines appear on the screen
Vertical lines will appear on the screen when the
camera is pointed at an extremely bright subject under a clear sky and so on. The lines do not appear, however, in the final still image.

Shutter button

No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed
The light is caught in the picture
Shooting with flash in dark situations results in

Cancel sleep mode.

To save battery power, the camera automatically enters sleep mode and the monitor turns off if there is no operation for a certain amount of time when the camera is turned on (the lens is extended and the monitor is on). You can select the time to enter the sleep mode from 1, 3, 5 or 10 minutes. No picture is taken even if the shutter button is fully pressed in this mode. Operate the shutter button or other buttons to restore the camera from sleep mode before taking a picture. If the camera is further left for 12 minutes, it automatically turns off (the lens retracts and the monitor turns off). Press the n button to turn the camera on.
an image with many flash reflections on dust in the air.

Date and time function

Date and time settings returns to the ---- -- -- -- -Y default setting
If the batteries are removed CANCELleft out of the and
camera for about 3 days*2, the date and time settings returns to the default setting, and must be reset. *2 The time until the date and time settings returns to the default setting varies depending on how long the batteries have been loaded.
Setting the date and time (p. 12)

NO PAPER

CARD FULL

NO INK

JAMMED SETTINGS CHANGED*3

CARD SETUP

CLEAN CARD FORMAT SET OK

PRINT ERROR

MEMORY SETUP
r Problem with selected image CANNOT PRINT*4 Use a computer to print. Before erasing important images, download them to a computer. All data will be erased. *3 This is displayed, for instance, when the printers paper tray has been removed. Do not operate the printer while making the print settings on the camera. *4 This camera may be unable to print images taken by other cameras.
POWER OFF MEMORY FORMAT SET OK
Recording has stopped to allow camera to cool. Please wait a Operation problem moment. Allow the camera to cool down before you begin shooting again. Camera is cooling. Please wait a moment.

Shooting tips

When you are unsure of how to take a picture that you envision, refer to the information below.
Subjects with low contrast

Focusing

Focusing on the subject
Taking a picture of a subject not in the center
of the screen After focusing on an object at the same distance as the subject, compose the shot and take the picture. Pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 14) AF lock (p. 26) Select a location that will be focused in a preliminarily determined composition. [AREA] (p. 34)
When extremely bright objects appear in the center of the screen
Object with no vertical lines*1
Taking a picture of a shadowy subject
Using the AF illuminator makes focusing easier. [AF ILLUMINAT.] (p. 35)
It is also effective to compose the shot by holding the camera vertically to focus and then returning to the horizontal position to take the picture.
Taking a picture of subjects where autofocus
is difficult In the following cases, after focusing on an object (by pressing the shutter button halfway down) with high contrast at the same distance as the subject, compose the shot and take the picture.
When objects are at different distances

Fast-moving object

The subject is not in the center of the frame

Camera shake

Taking pictures without camera shake
Taking pictures using [n] for [METERING]
(p. 33) The brightness is adjusted according to the subject in the center of the screen without being influenced by the background light.
Taking pictures using [IMAGE STABILIZER]
(p. 35) The CCD*1 shifts to correct for camera shake even if the ISO speed is not increased. This function is also effective when taking pictures at a high zoom magnification. *1 An image pickup device that absorbs incoming light through the lens and changes it to electronic signals.

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 battery and test the camera functions.
Avoid leaving the camera in places where chemical products are handled since this may result in corrosion.

Using an AC adapter

An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer or when running a slideshow for a long period of time. Do not use any other AC adapter with this camera.
Cards compatible with this camera
xD-Picture Card (16MB to 2GB) (TypeH/M/M+, Standard)

Using a new card

Using your AC adapter abroad
The AC adapter can be used in most home electrical sources within the range of 100V to 240V AC (50/60Hz) around the world. However, depending on the country or area you are in, the AC wall outlet may be shaped differently and the AC adapter may require a plug adapter to match the wall outlet. For details, ask at your local electrical shop or travel agent. Do not use travel voltage converters as they could damage your AC adapter.
Before using a non-Olympus card or a card that was used for another purpose in a computer or other device, use [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT] (p.50) to format the card. The memory indicator shows whether the internal memory or card is being used during shooting and playback.
Checking the image saving location
Current memory indicator IN : Internal memory is being used None: Card is being used

Current memory indicator

Using an xD-Picture Card
A card (and internal memory) also corresponds to the film that records images in a film camera. Otherwise, the recorded images (data) can be erased, and retouching is also available with the use of a computer. Cards can be removed from the camera and exchanged, but it is not possible to remove or exchange the internal memory. Use of larger capacity cards enables you to take more pictures.

Shooting mode

Playback mode
Index area (Notes can be filled in here)
Even if [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT], single image erase, [SEL. IMAGE] or [ALL ERASE] is performed, the data in the card is not completely erased. When disposing of the card, damage the card to prevent the disclosure of personal data.
Contact area (Contact section of the card with the internal camera terminal)
Do not touch the contact area directly.

Point the remote sensor toward the camera Flash direction

Sending images

You can send images to a computer or PictBridge compatible printer by using the USB cable provided with the camera. To send data to other devices, remove the attachment from the camera and use a commercially available microSD card adapter. Do not touch the contact area of the attachment or microSD card. Doing so may cause failure in reading the images. When fingerprints or stains are found on the contact area, wipe the area with a soft dry cloth.

Handling precautions

2 Turn on the wireless flash. 3 Use the MODE button on the
wireless flash to set to RC mode, and make the channel and group settings.

not work.)

The group is set to A. (The B and C settings do
4 Turn on the camera, and press the 5 Set [QFLASH] (p.36) on the
camera to [#RC], and set the channel (CH1 to CH4) to the same setting as the wireless flash.
# button to flip up the built-in flash.

6 Select the flash mode.

Using the flash (p.22) [! RED EYE] , [HRED-EYE + FILL-IN] and [NRED-EYE SLOW] are not available when [#RC] is selected.

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. 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.
7 Take a test shot to check the
operation of the flash and the resulting image.
Be sure to check the charge level of the camera and wireless flash before taking pictures. Although there is no limit on the number of wireless flash units that are set up, usage of a maximum of 3 units is recommended to prevent malfunction due to interference with each other. When the camera flash is set to [#RC], the camera built-in flash is used for communication with the wireless flash. It can not be used for taking pictures. When using a wireless flash while the camera flash is set to [M SLOW2], set the shutter speed to 4 seconds or less. Otherwise, the picture will not be taken properly.

Olympus NiMH batteries (included in some areas) are intended for use only with Olympus digital cameras. Never use these batteries with any other device. Always charge NiMH batteries (included in some areas) before using them for the first time, or if they have not been used for a long period. Always charge sets of batteries (included in some areas) (2 or 4) together. Do not use alkaline batteries unless it is absolutely necessary. In some cases, alkaline batteries may have a shorter service life than NiMH. Alkaline battery performance is limited, especially at low temperatures. The use of NiMH batteries is recommended. AA manganese (Zinc-Carbon) batteries cannot be used with this camera. When operating the camera with battery power at low temperatures, try to keep the camera and spare batteries as warm as possible. Batteries which run down at low temperatures may be restored after they are warmed at room temperature. Recommended temperature ranges for NiMH batteries: Operation.. 0C to 40C (32F to 104F) Charge. 0C to 40C (32F to 104F) Storage..-20C to 30C (-4F to 86F) Using, charging or storing the batteries 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 depending on the shooting conditions or batteries. Before going on a long trip, and especially before traveling abroad, purchase an ample supply of extra batteries. The recommended batteries may be difficult to obtain while traveling. Please recycle batteries to help save our planets resources. When you throw away dead batteries, be sure to cover their terminals and always observe local laws and regulations.

LCD Monitor

Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may become vague, resulting in a playback mode failure or damage to the monitor. A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the monitor, but this is not a malfunction. When a subject is viewed diagonally in the camera, the edges may appear zigzagged on the monitor. This is not a malfunction; it will be less noticeable in playback mode. In places subject to low temperatures, the LCD monitor may take a long time to turn on or its color may change temporarily. When using the camera in extremely cold places, it is a good idea to occasionally place it in a warm place. An LCD monitor exhibiting poor performance due to low temperatures will recover in normal temperatures. The LCD used for the monitor is made with highprecision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light may appear constantly on the LCD Monitor. Due to its characteristics or the angle at which you are viewing the monitor, the spot may not be uniform in color and brightness. This is not a malfunction.

Macro shooting.. 24 Manual mode M. 19 MEMORY FORMAT.. 50. MENU COLOR.. 51 MENU DISPLAY. 52 Menu guide... 3 METERING.. 33. microSD.. 11, 74. Monitor brightness adjustment s. 54 MOVIE INDEX.. 47 MULTI PRINT.. 59 MY MODE SETUP My1/2/3/4. 56
NATURAL... 37 NOISE REDUCT. 6.. 38. NORMAL M.. 29, 73 NTSC... 55 Number of prints <.. 60 Number of storable still pictures. 73
HDMI... 56 HIGH ISO AUTO (ISO). 31 High speed sequential shooting 1/2 c d... 32 Histogram u.. 27 , 56
OLYMPUS Master 2.. 64 Olympus Wireless RC Flash System. 74. One-touch WB V.. 30 Optical zoom.. 21.
iESP... 34. IMAGE QUALITY.. 29. IMAGE SIZE. 29, 73. IMAGE STABILIZER h. 35 IN... 36 INDEX.. 47. INDEX PLAY.. 48 Index view.. 27. Information displays.. 25, 27. Internal memory.. 72. ISO... 31
PAL... 55 PANORAMA.. 42. Panorama playback.. 28 PC... 64. PERFECT FIX.. 44 PIC ORIENTATION. 54. PictBridge... 58 PICTURE MODE.. 37 PIXEL MAPPING.. 53 PLAYBACK MENU.. 48 Playback mode q.. 5, 15 Playback on a TV.. 55. PRE-CAPTURE g.. 32 PRESET (WB).. 30 Press fully... 15 Press halfway.. 14 PRINT ORDER.. 59 PRINT ORDER L.. 49

LIVE VIEW BOOST. 52

m/ft.. 57. Macro mode &. 24
Print reservations.. 61. Program mode P.. 17 Protect 0.. 48 PW ON SETUP.. 51.
STANDARD.. 58 Strap.. 2, 10 Sunny day 5.. 30 Super macro mode %. 24
REC VIEW.. 52. Recording sound with movies R.. 39 Recording sound with still pictures R. 37 Red-eye fill-in flash !#. 23 REDEYE FIX... 44 Red-eye reduction flash !.. 23 RESET.. 43. RESET (MY MODE SETUP).. 56 Resizing Q.. 45. Rotating images y.. 48
TIMELAPSE L.. 39 Top menu.. 4, 5 Total recording time. 16 Tungsten light 1.. 30 TYPE (SLIDESHOW).. 44

USB cable.. 2, 58, 64.

SATURATION T.. 38 SEL. IMAGE.. 49 Selecting a language W. 13, 50 Self-timer Y.. 24 Sequential playback.. 28 Sequential shooting j. 32 SHADOW ADJ.. 44. Shadow adjustment technology f. 22 SHARPNESS N.. 37 Shooting mode.. 4, 17. Shooting movies n.. 20 Shutter priority mode S.. 18 SHUTTER SOUND.. 51. Shutter speed.. 17, 18, 19. SILENT MODE j.. 57 Single image erase.. 16 Single-frame reservation <. 61 Single-frame shooting o. 32 SLAVE... 36 SLEEP... 57 Sleep mode.. 57, 66 SLIDESHOW... 44 Slow synchronization L, M. 23 Slow synchronization/Red-eye reduction flash N.. 23 SOUND SETTINGS.. 51. SPARKLE EYE.. 45 SPOT (AF MODE).. 34 Spot metering 5.. 33