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Instruction Manual

SP-610UZ

DIGITAL CAMERA

  Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these 

instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for 
future reference.

  We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.

  In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify information 

contained in this manual.

Summary of Contents for SP-610UZ

Page 1: ...ns carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before...

Page 2: ...ttings p 3 Step 5 Printing Direct printing PictBridge p 55 Print Reservations DPOF p 58 Digital camera Camera Strap Lens cap and lens cap strap USB cable AV cable Four AA batteries OLYMPUS Setup CD RO...

Page 3: ...rect Buttons Frequently used functions can be accessed using the direct buttons Zoom lever p 21 24 Shutter button p 20 61 Movie record button p 20 q button switching between shooting and playback p 20...

Page 4: ...Y M D Time Y M D Y M D Operation guides displayed at the bottom of the screen indicate that the m button A button or zoom lever can be used MENU OK Sel Image Erase Cancel 5 30 5 30 Operation guide OK...

Page 5: ...function menu is used to choose the shooting mode and provides access to frequently used shooting settings 14M 4 4 0 0 0 0 AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO Program Auto Program Auto P P 3D 3D NORM T...

Page 6: ...e 14M OK Set 1 2 3 1 2 MENU Exit Reset Reset Digital Zoom Off Digital Zoom Off Compression Normal Shadow Adjust Auto AF Mode ESP Face iESP ESP Image Size 14M MENU OK Set Back 1 2 3 1 2 Reset Reset Dig...

Page 7: ...er p 41 AF Illuminat p 41 Rec View p 42 Pic Orientation p 42 Icon Guide p 42 Date Stamp p 42 a A Movie menu Image Size p 39 Image Quality p 39 IS Movie Mode p 41 R Movie sound recording p 43 14M 4 4 0...

Page 8: ...1 Memory Format Format p 48 Backup p 48 Eye Fi p 48 USB Connection p 49 q Power On p 49 KeepzSettings p 49 Pw On Setup p 49 2 s Settings 2 Sound Settings p 50 File Name p 50 Pixel Mapping p 51 s Monit...

Page 9: ...of Parts Camera unit 1 2 5 6 7 4 3 8 1 Self timer lamp AF illuminator p 35 41 2 Flash p 34 3 Lens p 66 4 Tripod socket 5 Battery card compartment lock p 13 18 6 Battery card compartment cover p 13 18...

Page 10: ...0 22 49 5 A button OK p 4 6 Wheel controller p 4 INFO button changing information display p 22 25 D button erase p 24 7 E button camera guide menu guide p 26 8 m button p 4 6 9 Connector cover p 15 52...

Page 11: ...ite balance p 36 8 ISO p 37 9 Drive p 37 10 Date stamp p 42 11 Recording with sound movies p 43 12 World time p 54 13 Image stabilization still images Digital image stabilization movies p 41 14 Meteri...

Page 12: ...e p 20 13 ISO p 37 14 Exposure compensation p 36 15 White balance p 36 16 Compression still images p 39 69 Image quality movies p 39 70 17 Image size p 39 69 70 18 File number 19 Date and time p 17 54...

Page 13: ...tery 1 3 2 Battery card compartment lock Slide the battery card compartment lock from to and ensure that the battery card compartment cover is securely locked 7 Failure to do so may cause the battery...

Page 14: ...dows XP Service Pack 2 or later Windows Vista or Windows 7 Windows Windows 1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD ROM drive Windows XP A Setup dialog will be displayed Windows Vista Windows 7 An Autorun dia...

Page 15: ...s Vista Windows 7 Processor Pentium 4 1 3 GHz or better RAM 1 GB or more 2 GB or more recommended Free Hard Drive Space 1 GB or more Monitor Settings 1024 768 pixels or more Minimum 65 536 colors 16 7...

Page 16: ...Viewer 2 Operating System Mac OS X v10 4 11 v10 6 Processor Intel Core Solo Duo 1 5 GHz or better RAM 1 GB or more 2 GB or more recommended Free Hard Drive Space 1 GB or more Monitor Settings 1024 76...

Page 17: ...ton to set M month D day Time hours and minutes and Y M D date order For precise time setting press the A button as the time signal strikes 00 seconds To change the date and time adjust the setting fr...

Page 18: ...mory card or Eye Fi card The illustrations of the following procedure show the SD memory card 1 Insert the card straight until it clicks into place Do not touch the contact area directly 2 Number of s...

Page 19: ...c Shooting with the optimum aperture value and shutter speed P mode In this mode automatic shooting settings are activated while also allowing changes to a wide range of other shooting menu functions...

Page 20: ...will also be recorded During sound recording only the digital zoom can be used To record a movie with optical zoom set R Movie sound recording p 43 to Off 2 Press the movie record button again to sto...

Page 21: ...Image size Zoom bar 14M Optical zoom range Other Image zoomed and cropped 1 On selected for Digital Zoom Image size Zoom bar 14M Digital zoom range Other Image zoomed and cropped 1 Digital zoom range...

Page 22: ...x view and close up view p 24 1 Press F INFO The displayed shooting information changes in the order shown below each time the button is pressed Shooting mode display p 11 14M 4 4 P P 0 0 0 0 AUTO WB...

Page 23: ...s the A button to pause playback During pause fast forward or reverse press the A button to restart playback Fast forward Press I to fast forward Press I again to increase the fast forward speed Rewin...

Page 24: ...ess I or H to advance or rewind one frame at a time Hold I or H pressed for continuous advance or rewind To stop movie playback To stop movie playback Press the m button Erasing images during playback...

Page 25: ...the order shown below each time the button is pressed 11 02 26 11 02 26 00 00 4 30 4 30 4 30 4 30 1 1000 F3 3 2 0 AUTO WB P FILE 100 0004 11 02 26 00 00 10 10 3D 3D 10 10 3D 3D 00 00 NORM 14M 100 ISO...

Page 26: ...Press the A button to pause playback Then press FGHI to scroll the image in the direction of the pressed button Pause Press the A button Restart scrolling Press the A button Stop playback Press the m...

Page 27: ...mation is shown about recommended functions and basic operating methods for the camera Search by keyword Search from the camera keyword History Searches can be performed from the search history 2 Use...

Page 28: ...e to M The icon changes depending on the scene that the camera automatically selects 4 4 14M 00 34 00 34 NORM In some cases the camera may not select the desired shooting mode There are some limitatio...

Page 29: ...pictures of your pet s face To take pictures of your pet s face select select U U Pet Mode Cat Pet Mode Cat t t Pet Pet Mode Dog Mode Dog Use HI to select U or t and press the A button to set Auto Rel...

Page 30: ...y compose the shots so that the target marks and pointers overlap and the camera automatically releases the shutter Manual Three frames are taken and combined by the camera Compose the shots using the...

Page 31: ...Taking pictures with Manual 1 Use FGHI to specify at which edge the next picture is to be connected Direction for combining the next frame MANUAL OK Set MANUAL 2 Press the shutter button to take the...

Page 32: ...ls on how to make panorama images Shooting 3D images W mode In this mode 3D images are shot for viewing on 3D compatible display devices Images shot in 3D mode cannot be displayed in 3D on this camera...

Page 33: ...r The picture is taken automatically Taking pictures with Manual Taking pictures with Manual 1 Press the shutter button to shoot the first frame 2 Overlap the subject with the image that is faintly di...

Page 34: ...to MENU MENU NORM Using Shooting Functions Using Shooting Functions 3 Use HI to select the setting option and press the A button to set Option Description Flash Auto The flash fires automatically in l...

Page 35: ...the self timer option in the function menu 14M 4 4 P P 0 0 0 0 AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO 12 12 2 2 MENU MENU Y Off Y Off NORM 2 Use HI to select the setting option and press the A button to se...

Page 36: ...e A button Adjusting to a natural color scheme White balance For more natural coloring choose a white balance option suited to the scene 1 Select the white balance option in the function menu 0 0 0 0...

Page 37: ...se into the resulting picture which may give it a grainy appearance Sequential shooting Drive Pictures are taken sequentially while the shutter button is held down 1 Select the drive option in the fun...

Page 38: ...o the default settings Reset Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings Reset I Shooting menu 1 X Reset Submenu 2 Application Yes Restores the following menu functions to the default set...

Page 39: ...table for playing pictures on a widescreen TV and for printing on A3 or 11 17 16 9F 1920 1080 Suitable for playing pictures on a widescreen TV and for printing on A5 or 5 7 Compression Fine Shooting a...

Page 40: ...ome subjects the frame may not appear or may take some time to appear 2 If the frame blinks in red the camera cannot focus Try refocusing on the subject To focus on a moving subject To focus on a movi...

Page 41: ...eactivated This is recommended for shooting when the camera is fixed in place on a tripod or other stable surface On The image stabilizer is activated The camera s default settings are Image Stabilize...

Page 42: ...ded with images Images shot with the camera in a vertical position are not rotated during playback On Information about the vertical horizontal orientation of the camera during shooting is recorded wi...

Page 43: ...ing Recording sound when shooting movies movies R R A Movie menu X R Submenu 2 Application Off No sound is recorded On Sound is recorded When set to On only the digital zoom can be used during movie r...

Page 44: ...fect used between slides Start Starts the slideshow 1 The Collection that has been created with the ib PC software and imported back from a computer can play back During a slideshow press I to advance...

Page 45: ...C 640 480 This saves a high resolution image as a separate image with a smaller size for use in e mail attachments and other applications E 320 240 1 Use HI to select an image 2 Use FG to select an i...

Page 46: ...kin MENU OK Set Back Avg Soft Soft Hard Brightening areas that are dark Brightening areas that are dark due to backlight or other reasons due to backlight or other reasons Shadow Adj Shadow Adj q Play...

Page 47: ...rk are erased To erase all images All Erase To erase all images All Erase 1 Use FG to select All Erase and press the A button 2 Use FG to select Yes and press the A button Saving print settings to the...

Page 48: ...Off This camera does not support the Eye Fi card s Endless mode Erasing data completely Erasing data completely Memory Format Format Memory Format Format r Settings 1 X Memory Format Format Before fo...

Page 49: ...oper operation is not guaranteed in the following cases Computers with USB ports installed using an expansion card etc Computers without a factory installed OS and home built computers Turning on the...

Page 50: ...pictures File Name s Settings 2 X File Name Month 1 to C A October B November C December Day 01 to 31 Pmdd Folder name Folder name File name DCIM 100OLYMP 999OLYMP Pmdd0001 jpg Pmdd9999 jpg Automatic...

Page 51: ...ction at the same time Adjusting the brightness of the monitor Adjusting the brightness of the monitor s s s Settings 2 X s To adjust the monitor brightness To adjust the monitor brightness 1 Use FG t...

Page 52: ...and camera When set to 1080i 1080i format takes priority for HDMI output However if this setting does not match the input setting of the TV the signal format is changed first to 720p and then to 480p...

Page 53: ...e camera Operate by following the operation guide that is displayed on the TV With some TVs operations cannot be performed with the TV remote control even though the operation guide is displayed on th...

Page 54: ...The time in the travel destination time zone the time zone selected for z in submenu 2 x 1 Select the home time zone x z 1 2 Select the travel destination time zone z 1 In areas where daylight saving...

Page 55: ...inter that is used For details refer to the printer s instruction manual For details on the available paper types loading paper and installing ink cassettes refer to the printer s instruction manual P...

Page 56: ...Print This prints all images stored in the internal memory or card Multi Print This prints one image in a multiple layout format All Index This prints an index of all images stored in the internal mem...

Page 57: ...settings for the current image To make the detailed printer settings To make the detailed printer settings 1 Use FGHI to select the setting and press the A button Print Info File Name P Date Without...

Page 58: ...nting To cancel printing 1 Press the m button while Do Not Remove USB Cable is displayed 2 Select Cancel using FG and then press the A button Print OK Set Continue Cancel Cancel MENU Do Not Remove USB...

Page 59: ...t Print Order and then press the A button Print Order U MENU OK Set Exit 3 Use FG to select and press the A button NORM 4 30 4 30 11 02 26 11 02 26 00 00 00 00 NORM 14M FILE 100 0004 100 0004 OK 0 0 S...

Page 60: ...the A button Resetting the print reservation data for selected images 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in p 59 2 Use FG to select and press the A button 3 Use FG to select Keep and press the A button 4 Use HI...

Page 61: ...ncrease resulting in automatic shutdown If this occurs remove the battery from the camera and wait until the camera has sufficiently cooled The camera s external temperature may also increase during u...

Page 62: ...he image still cannot be viewed the image file is corrupted Error message Corrective action The Image Cannot Be Edited Problem with selected image Use photo retouch software etc to edit the image on a...

Page 63: ...ture of a shadowy subject Using the AF illuminator makes focusing easier AF Illuminat p 41 Taking a picture of subjects where autofocus is difficult In the following cases after focusing on an object...

Page 64: ...the image is not affected by background light Taking pictures using Fill In p 34 flash A subject against backlight is brightened Taking pictures of a white beach or snow scene Set the mode to q Beach...

Page 65: ...ry power Repeatedly pressing the shutter button halfway Repeatedly using the zoom Set Power Save p 53 to On Playback Editing tips Playback Playing images in the internal memory and card Remove the car...

Page 66: ...u can take may vary considerably depending on the battery manufacturer and shooting conditions AA NiMH batteries rechargeable batteries Being rechargeable Olympus NiMH batteries are reusable and econo...

Page 67: ...e Fi card the camera may function more slowly Using an SD SDHC SDXC memory card or Eye Fi card commercially available A card and internal memory also corresponds to the film that records images in a f...

Page 68: ...de Even if Memory Format Format 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...

Page 69: ...er according to the shooting conditions and memory cards used The figures in the table below are the number of the storable pictures when using the internal memory formatted Memory Format Format p 48...

Page 70: ...min 10 sec 42 min 45 sec 9 320 240 L 2 min 21 sec 2 min 30 sec 40 min 10 sec 42 min 45 sec The maximum file size of a single movie is 4 GB regardless of the capacity of the card The maximum recording...

Page 71: ...oduct 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 whi...

Page 72: ...rechargeable batteries use only Olympus brand NiMH batteries and the correct charger Never heat or incinerate batteries Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming...

Page 73: ...eir manuals as well In places prone to strong vibrations Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations When the camera is mounted on or removed from a tripod adjust the position o...

Page 74: ...monitor is made with high precision 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 t...

Page 75: ...AC adapter F 3AC with this camera Using a non genuine rechargeable battery battery charger and or USB AC adapter F 3AC may result in fire or personal injury due to leakage heating ignition or damage t...

Page 76: ...d software programs e supplies and consumables including but not limited to lamps ink paper film prints negatives cables and batteries and or f Products which do not contain a validly placed and recor...

Page 77: ...uct 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 o...

Page 78: ...the following and the customer will be required to pay repair charge even for defects occurring within the Guarantee period referred to above Any defect that occurs due to mishandling such as an oper...

Page 79: ...cover the following and the customer will be required to pay repair charge even for defects occurring within the one year period referred to above Any defect that occurs due to mishandling such as an...

Page 80: ...ness information arising from the use of inability to use these written materials or software Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages...

Page 81: ...Photometric system Digital ESP metering spot metering system Shutter speed 4 to 1 2000 sec Shooting range 0 1 m 0 3 ft to W 1 8 m 5 9 ft to T normal 0 1 m 0 3 ft to W 1 8 m 5 9 ft to T macro mode 0 01...

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