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  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.

  The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced 

during the development stages and may differ from the actual product.

Instruction Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

TG-850

Summary of Contents for TG 850

Page 1: ...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 The screen and c...

Page 2: ...thing is missing or damaged contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera Digital camera Strap Lithium Ion Battery LI 50B OLYMPUS Setup CD ROM or USB AC adapter F 2AC USB cable CB USB8 Other a...

Page 3: ...3 EN Attaching the camera strap Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose Using the monitor You can adjust the angle of the monitor...

Page 4: ...tor lamp a Shutter button b Zoom lever c Monitor d R Movie button e Mode dial f q Playback button g Q button h Strap eyelet i button j Multi connector k HDMI micro connector l Tripod socket m Pressure...

Page 5: ...5 EN...

Page 6: ...cover 3 2 1 Battery card compartment connector cover latch Battery card compartment connector cover Battery card compartment connector cover lock 2 Insert the battery while sliding the battery lock k...

Page 7: ...ch the metallic parts of the card directly Write protect switch To remove the card Press the card in until it clicks and comes out slightly then remove the card 1 2 4 Follow Steps 1 2 and 3 to close b...

Page 8: ...e Using your charger and USB AC adapter abroad P 87 Never use any cable other than supplied or Olympus designated USB cable This may cause smoking or burning The included F 2AC USB AC adapter hereafte...

Page 9: ...s If No Connection is displayed on the back monitor disconnect the USB cable and set Storage in USB Connection P 58 before connecting the cable again When to charge the batteries Charge the battery wh...

Page 10: ...the n button to turn on the camera press FGHI of the arrow pad to select your language and press the A button 2 Press FG of the arrow pad to select the year for Y X MENU Back Y M D Y M D Time 2014 3...

Page 11: ...11 EN 5 Use HI to select the time zone and then press the A button Use FG to turn daylight saving time Summer on or off 14 02 26 12 30 Summer...

Page 12: ...ash microphone or other important parts with your fingers etc 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus The camera was unable to focus if the AF target mark flashes red Try focusing again The s...

Page 13: ...n single frame playback press the zoom lever to the W side for Index playback Use FGHI to move the cursor Press the zoom lever to the T side for single frame playback 14 02 26 12 30 Close up playback...

Page 14: ...ng objects may appear distorted due to the rolling shutter phenomenon 0 00 REC REC 0 00 0 34 0 34 0 00 0 00 REC REC 0 34 0 34 Lights up red when recording Recording time Recording length P 90 This is...

Page 15: ...d speed Adjusting the volume Use FG to adjust the volume Operations while playback is paused During pause 00 14 00 34 00 14 00 34 Elapsed time Total shooting time Cueing Use F to display the first fra...

Page 16: ...and press G To erase a movie select the movie to erase and press G MENU Erase Erase Cancel 4 30 4 30 100 0004 100 0004 Back 2 Press FG to select Erase and press the A button Grouped images are erased...

Page 17: ...rge shrink the image Press the A button to restart scrolling Viewing area Playing back grouped images With sequential shooting and interval shooting the taken images are displayed as a group during pl...

Page 18: ...25 26 27 28 13 2 3 When the shutter button is pressed halfway down Reading a histogram If the peak fills too much of the frame the image will appear mostly white If the peak fills too much of the fram...

Page 19: ...cording with sound wind noise reduction R R 12 Image size movies R R 13 Movie recording length R R 14 Movie recording icon R R 15 World time R 16 Image stabilization R 17 Metering R 18 Date stamp R R...

Page 20: ...608 3456 4608 3456 AUTO WB 125 ISO NORM AUTO WB 125 ISO NORM P P 14 02 26 12 30 F5 7 F5 7 10 10 100 0004 100 0004 2 0 2 0 1 1000 1 1000 4608 3456 4608 3456 AUTO WB 125 ISO NORM AUTO WB 125 ISO NORM P...

Page 21: ...ts R R 7 Current memory R R 8 Frame number total number of images R R 9 Compression Image size movies R 10 Shutter speed R 11 Shooting mode R 12 ISO sensitivity R 13 Aperture value R 14 Histogram R 15...

Page 22: ...al P 28 ART Art Filter Pop Art Soft Focus Pale Light Color Grainy Film Pin Hole Diorama Dramatic Tone P 27 O Scene Mode B Portrait F Landscape 1 Interval Shooting G Night Scene U Night Portrait C Spor...

Page 23: ...and adjusts the image accordingly After displaying images before after adjustment comparatively the two images are saved at once Hand Held Starlight Reduces blur when shooting low light illuminated s...

Page 24: ...ra Sunset Suitable for shooting the sunset X Fireworks Suitable for shooting fireworks at night _ Cuisine Suitable for shooting cuisine Documents Suitable for shooting paper documents or time tables g...

Page 25: ...ame Start Waiting Time Interval Time 5 30 4 Use FG to highlight an option and press Q to select Frame Sets the number of frames to be shot between 1 and 99 frames Start Waiting Time Sets the time from...

Page 26: ...he focus distance is automatically fixed to approx 5 0 m 16 4 ft To lock the focus distance for underwater shoots AF lock In the M Snapshot Wide1 A Macro submode you can press the A button to fix the...

Page 27: ...in Hole Expresses the tunnel effect like that obtained from an old fashioned camera or a toy camera by reducing the peripheral brightness Diorama Expresses an image shooting a surreal miniature world...

Page 28: ...vertical axis through the center of the lens to take better panorama images Taking pictures with Auto 1 Select Auto in the submenu and press G Use HI to select the angle of view STD 180 FULL 360 and t...

Page 29: ...rst frame Direction for combining frames MANUAL MANUAL 3 Compose the next shot so that the edge of the first frame displayed faintly on the screen overlaps the subject of the second frame and press th...

Page 30: ...gently press the shutter button all the way down while being careful not to shake the camera In a mode the zoom range is limited A iAUTO mode A full auto mode in which the camera automatically optimi...

Page 31: ...NORM 0 00 34 0 00 34 4 3 W side Zoom bar T side Image size Zoom bar 16M Super resolution zoom 1 Optical zoom Other 2 1 For the super resolution zoom and the details refer to P 47 2 Due to increased pr...

Page 32: ...tomatically in low light or backlight conditions Red eye reduction flash This function allows you to reduce the red eye phenomenon Fill in flash The flash fires regardless of the light conditions Flas...

Page 33: ...gh Speed1 1 2 The images are taken sequentially for up to 60 frames at about 20 frames per second fps while pressing down the shutter button all the way down d High Speed2 1 2 The images are taken seq...

Page 34: ...blinks for approximately 2 seconds and the picture is taken Y2 Self timer 2 SEC Press the shutter button halfway to focus the rest of the way down to start the timer The self timer lamp blinks for ap...

Page 35: ...icture Mode P 36 2 Flash P 36 3 Exposure compensation P 37 4 White balance P 37 5 ISO sensitivity P 37 6 o Y P 38 7 Image Size still images P 39 8 Aspect P 39 1 Press A to display the function menu To...

Page 36: ...oating feeling by making an image more pale and light m Grainy Film Expresses the strength and roughness of black and white n Pin Hole Expresses the tunnel effect like that obtained from an old fashio...

Page 37: ...under white fluorescent lighting Underwater Suitable for underwater shooting One Touch 1 For manually adjusting the white balance according to the light when shooting Set a piece of white paper or oth...

Page 38: ...wn c High Speed1 The images are taken sequentially for up to 60 frames at about 20 frames per second fps while pressing down the shutter button all the way down d High Speed2 The images are taken sequ...

Page 39: ...g mode P 94 Examples of image size when the aspect ratio is 4 3 Registering one touch white balance Select One Touch 1 or One Touch 2 face the camera toward a piece of white paper or other white objec...

Page 40: ...bilizer Still images q Slideshow Edit Erase Print Order P 72 R Protect Upload Order FlashAir P 63 2 Camera Menu 2 P 45 5 Settings Menu 1 P 57 z AF Illuminat Rec View Pic Orientation Date Stamp Super R...

Page 41: ...ator TV Out English 14 02 26 12 30 X Page tab MENU Back Interval Settings Off Settings Menu 2 World Time LED Illuminator TV Out English 14 02 26 12 30 X Submenu 1 3 Use FG to select the desired submen...

Page 42: ...ings Sub mode of ART O and p Picture Mode Flash Exposure compensation White balance ISO sensitivity o Y Image Size still images Aspect Camera Menu 1 Camera Menu 2 and Movie Menu Functions No The setti...

Page 43: ...and focuses automatically Spot The camera focuses on the subject located within the AF target mark AF Tracking The camera tracks the subject movement automatically to focus on it continuously 1 For s...

Page 44: ...ff Disable digital zoom On Enable digital zoom The option selected for Digital Zoom affects the appearance of the zoom bar P 47 Reducing the blur caused by the camera shake when shooting z Image Stabi...

Page 45: ...n the AF illuminator turns on to aid focusing AF illuminator Viewing the image immediately after shooting z Rec View Submenu 2 Application Off The image being recorded is not displayed This allows the...

Page 46: ...s not recorded 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...

Page 47: ...uper Res Zoom is available only when Image Size is set to Super resolution zoom Digital zoom Image size Zoom bar On Off 16M Super resolution zoom Off On 16M Digital zoom Other 1 On On 16M Super resolu...

Page 48: ...ber of storable pictures still images Recording length movies in the internal memory and cards P 90 Reducing the blur caused by the camera shake when shooting A IS Movie Mode Submenu 2 Application Off...

Page 49: ...when recording movie A Wind Noise Setting Submenu 2 Application Off Disable Wind Noise Reduction On Uses Wind Noise Reduction q Playback Menu Playing back pictures automatically q Slideshow Submenu 2...

Page 50: ...53 Edit movies In Movie Image Capture P 53 Movie Triming P 54 Changing the image size q Q This saves a high resolution image as a separate image with a smaller size for use in e mail attachments and o...

Page 51: ...ted the area to trim The edited image is saved as a separate image Cropping frame MENU Back Adding sound to still images q R Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Edit R 1 Use HI to select an image 2 Aim the microphone...

Page 52: ...ouching red eyes in flash shooting q Redeye Fix Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Edit Redeye Fix 1 Use HI to select an image and press the A button The edited image is saved as a separate image Depending on the pi...

Page 53: ...aces are undetectable The edited image is saved as a separate image Capturing still images from movies q In Movie Image Capture Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Edit In Movie Image Capture 1 Use HI to select the m...

Page 54: ...ds the trimmed movie as new movie file Overwrite Overwrites the original movie with the trimmed movie 3 Use FGHI to display the frame to start erasing and then press the A button 4 Use FGHI to display...

Page 55: ...Protected images cannot be erased To individually select and erase images q Sel Image 1 Use FG to select Sel Image and press the A button 2 Use FGHI to select the image to be erased and press the A bu...

Page 56: ...you protect the grouped images all images in the group will be protected at once To protect each image in the group expand images g Playing back panorama and grouped images P 17 Setting images to uplo...

Page 57: ...the image data in the internal memory or card including protected images No Cancels formatting Copying images in the internal memory to the card d Backup Submenu 2 Application Yes Backs up image data...

Page 58: ...e supplied software select Storage Refer to Connecting the camera to a computer P 74 for the connection method with a computer Turning on the camera with the q button d q Power On Submenu 2 Applicatio...

Page 59: ...t least one minute after taking or viewing pictures before performing pixel mapping If the camera is turned off during pixel mapping be sure to perform it again To adjust the image processing function...

Page 60: ...th America Taiwan Korea Japan and so on PAL Connecting the camera to a TV in European countries China and so on HDMI Out 480p 576p 720p 1080i 1080p Set the signal format to be given priority If the TV...

Page 61: ...ds Choosing home and alternate time zones d World Time You will not be able to select a time zone using World Time if the camera clock has not first been set using X Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application Ho...

Page 62: ...ll illuminate up to approx 90 seconds The LED illuminator turns off if no operation is performed for approx 30 seconds Even when the camera s power is turned off if the INFO button is pressed until th...

Page 63: ...comply with the instructions Setting the camera 1 Insert a FlashAir card into the camera and turns on the power 2 Select FlashAir in the playback menu and press the A button 3 Select setting and pres...

Page 64: ...l of the device for the method of connecting to the access point When prompted to provide a password enter the password set in the card 4 Open an internet browser on the device to be connected and ent...

Page 65: ...65 EN...

Page 66: ...jack white HDMI cable Connect to the HDMI connector on the TV Multi connector HDMI Micro connector type D 1 Use the cable to connect the camera to the TV Choose the camera video mode before connecting...

Page 67: ...576p HDMI output 576p is used when PAL is selected for TV Out P 60 Using the TV remote control The camera can be operated by a TV remote control when connected to a TV that supports HDMI control 1 Sel...

Page 68: ...necting the camera USB port Smaller terminal USB cable Multi connector Use a fully charged battery for printing Movies can not be printed Easy printing 1 Use HI to display the pictures you want to pri...

Page 69: ...onnection P 58 in the setting menu 2 Follow the operation guide to set a print option Selecting the print mode Select the type of printing print mode The available print modes are as shown below Print...

Page 70: ...le frame reservation or the picture you are displaying can be printed right away NORM NORM 4 30 3456 4608 3456 4608 4 30 14 02 26 14 02 26 12 30 12 30 100 0004 100 0004 Single Print Select Print Print...

Page 71: ...printing Set the trimming size with the zoom lever T W and set the trimming position with FGHI 3 Once you have set the pictures for printing and printing data select Print then press Q To stop and can...

Page 72: ...er device DPOF print reservations can be made for up to 999 images per card Single frame print reservations 1 Display the setup menu Using the setup menu P 41 2 From the playback menu q select Print O...

Page 73: ...reservation data for selected images 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in P 72 2 Use FG to select and press the A button 3 Use FG to select Keep and press the A button 4 Use HI to select the image with the print...

Page 74: ...omputer the battery may be exhausted Use a full charged battery If the camera cannot connect to PC disconnect the USB cable and check the setting of USB Connection P 58 before connecting to PC again T...

Page 75: ...refer to your computer s manual 2 The computer recognizes the camera as a new device If your computer is running Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 select MTP in USB Connection of the setti...

Page 76: ...Continue 2 Follow the on screen instructions on your computer 3 Register your Olympus product Click the Registration button and follow the on screen instructions 4 Install OLYMPUS Viewer 3 Check the...

Page 77: ...ation Click the OLYMPUS Viewer 3 button and follow the on screen instructions to install the software Operating System Mac OS X v10 5 v10 9 Processor Intel Core Solo Duo 1 5 GHz or better Core 2 Duo 2...

Page 78: ...ressed Cancel sleep mode To save battery power the camera automatically goes into sleep mode and the monitor turns off if there is no operation for 3 minutes when the camera is turned on No picture is...

Page 79: ...ust in the air Date and time function Date and time settings return to the default setting If the batteries are removed and left out of the camera for about 3 days 1 the date and time settings return...

Page 80: ...rmat Power Off Card problem Use FG to select Format and press the A button Next use FG to select Yes and press the A button 2 Memory Setup Memory Format Power Off Power Off Internal memory problem Use...

Page 81: ...l the ink in the printer Jammed Printer problem Remove the jammed paper Settings Changed 3 Printer problem Return to the status where the printer can be used Print Error Printer problem Turn off the c...

Page 82: ...aking a picture of a shadowy subject g P 45 Using the AF illuminator makes focusing easier Taking a picture of subjects where autofocus is difficult In the following cases after focusing on an object...

Page 83: ...even when shot against backlight Shadow Adjust g P 52 E Backlight HDR g P 24 Taking pictures using Face iESP g P 43 Appropriate exposure is obtained for a face against backlight and the face is brigh...

Page 84: ...per resolution zoom Avoid using digital zoom P 44 to take pictures Taking pictures at a low ISO sensitivity g P 37 If the picture is taken with a high ISO sensitivity noise small colored spots and col...

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Page 86: ...mera To avoid such damage wash the camera using the following method 1 Close and lock the battery card compartment connector cover firmly P 6 2 Fill a bucket or other container with fresh water immers...

Page 87: ...se the USB cable included with this camera Do not use any other USB AC adapter with this camera Using a separately sold charger A charger UC 50 sold separately can be used to charge the battery Using...

Page 88: ...he country where the camera is used Remove the FlashAir or Eye Fi card from the camera or disable the card functions in airplanes and other locations where use is prohibited The FlashAir Eye Fi card m...

Page 89: ...s not completely erased When disposing of the card damage the card to prevent the disclosure of personal data Switching between a card and internal memory is not available When using the internal memo...

Page 90: ...198 20 110 M 341 30 170 1 Examples of image size when the aspect ratio is 4 3 Movies Image Size Recording length Internal memory SD SDHC SDXC card 4GB With sound Without sound With sound Without soun...

Page 91: ...an be taken Either erase unwanted images or connect the camera to a computer or other device to save the images and then erase the images in the internal memory or card Erase P 16 55 Sel Image All Era...

Page 92: ...please take your camera to the nearest Olympus Authorized Service Center to have it inspected after any major impact In the event the camera is damaged as a result of negligence or misuse the warrant...

Page 93: ...orage and Maintenance Do not leave the camera in an environment at high temperature 40 C 104 F or more or at low temperature 10 C 14 F or less Failure to do so may break down water resistance Do not u...

Page 94: ...R R o Y R 1 R 1 1 1 Image size still images R R R R R Aspect R R R R R Compression R R R R R R Shadow Adjust R R R AF Mode R 1 ESP n R R Digital Zoom R R R Image Stabilizer R R R R R AF Illuminat R R...

Page 95: ...Adjust R R R R R R R R R AF Mode R R 1 R R R R R R R ESP n Digital Zoom R R R R R R R R R R R Image Stabilizer R R R R R R R R R R R AF Illuminat R R R R R R R R R R R Rec View R R R R R R R R R R R P...

Page 96: ...ression R R R R R R Shadow Adjust R R R R R AF Mode R 1 1 1 R ESP n Digital Zoom R R R R R Image Stabilizer R R R R R R AF Illuminat R R R R R R Rec View R R R R R Pic Orientation R R R R R R Date Sta...

Page 97: ...size still images R R R R R R R Aspect R R R R R R R Compression R R R R R R R Shadow Adjust AF Mode R R R R R R R ESP n R R R R R R R Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer R R R R R R R AF Illuminat R R R R...

Page 98: ...a lightning storm occurs while using a USB 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...

Page 99: ...l 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...

Page 100: ...er way during operation stop using the camera and keep away from fire immediately If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin remove the clothing and flush the affected area with clean running...

Page 101: ...tness may also be found depending on the angle but this is due to the structure of the monitor This is not a malfunction Legal and Other Notices Legal and Other Notices Olympus makes no representation...

Page 102: ...d void the user s authority to operate the equipment For customers in North and South For customers in North and South America America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number TG 85...

Page 103: ...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 reco...

Page 104: ...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 LIMI...

Page 105: ...uropa SE Co KG as stipulated on the website http www olympus com During the one year period of the World Wide Guarantee the customer may turn the product in at any Olympus service station Please notic...

Page 106: ...list on the web site http www olympus com for the authorized international Olympus service network For customers in Asia For customers in Asia Provisions of warranty 1 lf this product proves to be def...

Page 107: ...oftware and in no event shall be liable for any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose or for any consequential incidental or indirect damages including but not limi...

Page 108: ...pus lens 3 74 to 18 7 mm f3 5 to 5 7 Equivalent to 21 to 105 mm on a 35 mm film Photometric system Digital ESP metering spot metering system Shutter speed 4 to 1 2000 sec Shooting range Normal 0 1 m 0...

Page 109: ...eable battery Model No LI 50BA LI 50BB Standard voltage DC 3 7 V Standard capacity 925 mAh Battery life Approx 300 full charges varies on usage Operating environment Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 10...

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