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Olympus SZ-30MR Instruction Manual

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SZ-30MR

Instruction Manual

● Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these
instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for
future reference.
● We 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.

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Instruction Manual ● Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Menus for Shooting Functions ... 39 Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions ... 44 Menus for Other Camera Settings ... 49 Printing ... 56 Usage Tips ... 61 Appendix ... 66 USB-AC adapter (F-2AC) OLYMPUS Setup CD-ROM Shooting and Playing Back Images Printing...

  • Page 3: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Using the dial and the direct buttons Using the dial and the direct buttons Frequently used functions can be accessed using the direct buttons. Mode dial Changing the shooting mode (p. 25) Zoom lever (p. 20, 24) Shutter button (p. 19, 61) R button (record movies) (p.
  • Page 4 Operation guide The symbols FGHI displayed for image selections and settings indicate that the wheel controller is to be used by pressing, not turning, the wheel controller sections shown on the right. Time 2011 02 26 00 00 Y / M / D Y / M / D Single Print Cancel...
  • Page 5 Using the Menu Using the Menu Use the menu to change camera settings. There may be menus that are unavailable depending on other related settings or the shooting mode. Function menu Function menu Press H during shooting to display the function menu. The function menu provides access to frequently used shooting settings.
  • Page 6 Setup menu Setup menu Press the m button during shooting or playback to display the setup menu. The setup menu provides access to a variety of camera settings, including options not listed in the function menu, display options, and the time and date.

  • Page 7: Menu Index

    Menu Index Menus for Shooting Functions Portrait Portrait AUTO AUTO 00:34 00:34 The submenu for the shooting mode is displayed on the top when shooting mode is other than P or M . 1 Shooting mode M (iAUTO) ...p. 25 P (Program Auto) ...p.
  • Page 8 Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Slideshow Photo Surfing Edit Erase Print Order Exit MENU Menus for Other Camera Settings Memory Format Backup Eye-Fi Auto USB Connection q Power On Pw On Setup Sound Settings Exit MENU 8 EN 1 q (Playback) Slideshow ...

  • Page 9: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Names of Parts Camera unit n button ...p. 17, 19 Strap eyelet ...p. 10 Shutter button ...p. 19, 61 Zoom lever ...p. 20, 24 Connector cover ...p. 14, 16 Multi-connector ...p. 14, 16, 53, 56 HDMI micro connector ...p.
  • Page 10 Attaching the camera strap Attaching the camera strap Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. 10 EN Speaker Flash switch ...p. 32 Monitor ...p. 11, 19, 52, 61 R button (record movies) ...p. 20 q button (switching between shooting and playback) ...p.
  • Page 11 Monitor Shooting mode display Shooting mode display AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 00:34 00:34 DATE 14 13 12 1/100 1/100 F3.0 F3.0 Shooting mode ...p. 19, 25 Battery check ...p. 16, 62 Flash ...p. 32 Flash standby/fl ash charge ...p. 61 Macro/super macro ...p.
  • Page 12 Playback mode display Playback mode display ● Standard display 9 10 10 10 4/30 4/30 ’11/02/26 ’11/02/26 00:00 00:00 Still image ● Advanced display 9 10 10 10 4/30 4/30 1/1000 F3.0 AUTO 100 0004 FILE ’11/02/26 00:00 12 EN 00:12/00:34 00:12/00:34 Movie...

  • Page 13: Preparing The Camera

    Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera Inserting the battery Battery/card compartment lock Battery/card compartment lock Battery lock Battery lock knob knob Insert the battery as illustrated with the C mark toward the battery lock knob. Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) may produce heat or an explosion.
  • Page 14 ● A “Setup” dialog will be displayed. Windows Vista/Windows 7 ● An Autorun dialog will be displayed. Click “OLYMPUS Setup” to display the “Setup” dialog. If the “Setup” dialog is not displayed, select “My Computer” (Windows XP) or “Computer” (Windows Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu.
  • Page 15 Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2. ● Check the system requirements before beginning installation. ● Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. You can make user registration via "Registration" in OLYMPUS Viewer2 "Help". OLYMPUS Viewer 2 Operating Mac OS X v10.4.11–v10.6...
  • Page 16 Copy the camera manual. ● Click the “Camera Instruction Manual” button to open the folder containing the camera manuals. Copy the manual for your language to the computer. Charging the battery with the included USB-AC adapter The included F-2AC USB-AC adapter (hereafter referred to as USB-AC adapter) differs depending on the region where you purchased the camera.

  • Page 17: Inserting The Card

    Date, time, time zone, and language The date and time set here are saved to image fi le names, date prints, and other data. You can also choose the language for the menus and messages displa yed in the monitor. Press the n button to turn on the camera.
  • Page 18 Insert the card straight until it clicks into place. Do not touch the contact area directly. “Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and cards” (p. 69, 70) To remove the card Press the card in until it clicks and comes out slightly, then remove the card.

  • Page 19: Shooting, Playback, And Erasing

    Shooting, Playback, and Erasing Shooting, Playback, and Erasing 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, such as exposure compensation, white balance, etc.

  • Page 20: Using The Zoom

    To take the picture, gently press the shutter button all the way down while being careful not to shake the camera. Press fully Image review screen To view images during shooting To view images during shooting Pressing the q button enables playback of images. To return to shooting, either press the q button or press the shutter button halfway down.
  • Page 21 [Off] selected for [Digital Zoom]: Image size Zoom bar Optical zoom range Other The magnifi cation ratio changes depending on the image size setting. [On] selected for [Digital Zoom]: Image size Zoom bar Digital zoom range The magnifi cation Other ratio changes depending on the image size setting.

  • Page 22: Viewing Images

    Viewing images Press the q button. Turn the wheel controller to select an image. ● It can be performed by pressing HI. Displays previous image Keep turning the wheel controller to fast forward or reverse. It can be performed by holding HI. The display size of the images can be changed.
  • Page 23 Press the A button to pause Pausing and playback. During pause, fast restarting forward or reverse, press the A playback button to restart playback. Press I to fast forward. Press I again Fast forward to increase the fast forward speed. Press H to rewind.
  • Page 24 Turn the zoom lever. Single-image view 4/30 4/30 ’11/02/26 ’11/02/26 00:00 00:00 Index view ’11/02/26 ’11/02/26 2011/ 2011/ 02/26 02/26 35ºN 35ºN 139ºE 139ºE To select an image in index view To select an image in index view Use FGHI to select an image, and press the A button to display the selected image in single-image view.

  • Page 25: Using Shooting Modes

    Using Shooting Modes Using Shooting Modes To change the shooting mode To change the shooting mode The shooting mode (P, M, s, W, ~, P, ) can be changed by rotating the mode dial. ”Mode dial” (p. 3) The default settings of the function are highlighted in Shooting with automatic settings (M mode) The camera will automatically select the optimal shooting...

  • Page 26: Shooting With Special Effects

    When the subject is dark, noise reduction is automatically activated. This approximately doubles the shooting time during which no other pictures can be taken. Using V V (Beauty) Using (Beauty) 1 Point the camera toward the subject. Check the frame appearing around the face detected by the camera, and then press the shutter button to take the picture.
  • Page 27 Submenu Application Panorama images are automatically combined just by swinging the camera in Auto the shooting direction. Press the shutter button once to begin the sequence. Three frames are taken and combined by the camera. The user composes Manual the shots using the guide frame and manually releases the shutter.
  • Page 28 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to take a third frame. ● After the third frame is taken, the camera automatically processes the frames and the combined panorama image is displayed. To exit the panorama function without saving an image, press the m button. Taking pictures with [PC] Taking pictures with [PC] 1 Use FGHI to select the direction that the frames...
  • Page 29 The focus, exposure and the white balance are fi xed when the fi rst image is taken. The fl ash is fi xed to [$Flash Off]. Shooting a still image with movie clip mode) When shooting a still image, a movie clip that includes before and after the shutter release is recorded simultaneously.
  • Page 30 Use HI to select the mode and then press the G button. Multi-Framing Multi-Framing 00:34 00:34 Submenu Description The camera takes two images at different angles simultaneously; one Multi-Framing wide and one cropped. The camera takes two images in Multi-File different image sizes simultaneously.
  • Page 31 Shooting still images while recording a movie Set the shooting mode to P or M. Press the R button to start recording a movie. Press the shutter button to shoot a still image. ● Press the R button again to stop recording the movie.

  • Page 32: Using Shooting Functions

    Using Shooting Functions Using Shooting Functions “Using the Menu” (p. 5) Using the fl ash The fl ash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions. Slide the fl ash switch to raise the fl ash. To turn off the fl ash To turn off the fl...

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Brightness

    Use HI to select the setting option, and press the A button to set. Option Description Macro mode is deactivated. This enables shooting as close as Macro 10 cm/3.9 in. (40 cm/15.8 in. the subject. This enables shooting as close as Super Macro 3 cm/1.2 in.

  • Page 34: Selecting The Iso Sensitivity

    Adjusting to a natural color scheme (White balance) For more natural coloring, choose a white balance option suited to the scene. Select the white balance option in the function menu. WB Auto Use HI to select the setting option, and press the A button to set.
  • Page 35 Sequential shooting (Drive) Pictures are taken sequentially while the shutter button is held down. Select the drive option in the function menu. Sequential 1 Sequential 1 00:34 00:34 Option Description One frame is shot each time the shutter button is pressed. The camera takes sequential shots at approximately 1.7 frames/sec.

  • Page 36: Using Playback Functions

    Using Playback Functions Using Playback Functions Playing back panorama images Panorama images that were combined together using [Auto] or [Manual] can be scrolled for viewing. “Creating panoramic images (p mode)” (p. 26) Select a panorama image during playback. “Viewing images” (p. 22) Replay Press the A button.
  • Page 37 To start a slideshow, press the m button. To stop the slideshow, press the m or A button. 3D images are composed of JPEG fi les and MPO fi les. If any fi les are deleted on a computer, playback of 3D images may not be possible.
  • Page 38 (Multi-Record) frame (Multi-Record) frame ● The images are played back. ● Expand to display two images side-by-side. ● Turn the zoom lever during playback to switch between two images. 4/30 4/30 Expand Expand ’11/02/26 ’11/02/26 00:00 00:00 Play Play Play Play Still images Toggle View...

  • Page 39: Menus For Shooting Functions

    Menus for Shooting Functions Menus for Shooting Functions The default settings of the function are highlighted in Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [Reset] Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [Reset] I (Shooting menu 1) Reset Submenu 2 Restores the following menu functions to the default settings.
  • Page 40 Selecting the image quality for still images [Image Size/Compression] Selecting the image quality for still images [Image Size/Compression] I (Shooting menu 1) Image Size/Compression Submenu 1 Submenu 2 16M (4608x3456) 8M (3264x2448) 5M (2560x1920) 3M (2048x1536) 2M (1600x1200) Image Size 1M (1280x960) VGA (640x480) 16:9G (4608x2592)
  • Page 41 Brightening the subject against Brightening the subject against backlight [Shadow Adjust] backlight [Shadow Adjust] I (Shooting menu 1) Shadow Adjust Submenu 2 Application Automatically On when a compatible Auto shooting mode is selected. The effect is not applied. Shoot with automatic adjustment to brighten an area that has become darker.
  • Page 42 Shooting at higher magnifi cations than Shooting at higher magnifi cations than optical zoom [Digital Zoom] optical zoom [Digital Zoom] I (Shooting menu 1) Digital Zoom Submenu 2 Application Disable digital zoom. Enable digital zoom. [Digital Zoom] is not available when [a Super Macro] (p.
  • Page 43 Automatically rotating images shot with Automatically rotating images shot with the camera in a vertical position during the camera in a vertical position during playback [Pic Orientation] playback [Pic Orientation] J (Shooting menu 2) Pic Orientation During shooting, the [y] (p. 48) setting on the playback menu is set automatically.

  • Page 44: Menus For Playback, Editing, And Printing Functions

    Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions The default settings of the function are highlighted in Data must be created with the [ib] (PC software) before using some functions. Refer to the [ib] (PC software) help guide for details on how to use the [ib] (PC software).
  • Page 45 Using the [ib] (PC software) and Using the [ib] (PC software) and importing data back to the camera importing data back to the camera Refer to the [ib] (PC software) help guide for details on how to use the [ib] (PC software). The [ib] (PC software) may not work properly on the pictures edited by other application software.
  • Page 46 Retouching the skin and eyes Retouching the skin and eyes [Beauty Fix] [Beauty Fix] q (Playback menu) Edit Depending on the picture, the editing may not be effective. Submenu 3 Submenu 4 [Clear Skin], [Sparkle ― Eye] and [Dramatic Eye] are applied together.
  • Page 47 Trimming long movies Trimming long movies [Movie Trimming] [Movie Trimming] q (Playback menu) Edit Movie Trimming 1 Use HI to select the movie and press the A button. Submenu 2 Application Records the trimmed movie as new New File movie fi le. Overwrites the original movie with Overwrite the trimmed movie.
  • Page 48 3 Repeat Step 2 to select the images to be erased, and then press the m button to erase the selected images. 4 Use FG to select [Yes], and press the A button. ● The images with a R mark are erased. To erase all images [All Erase] To erase all images [All Erase] 1 Use FG to select [All Erase], and press the...

  • Page 49: Menus For Other Camera Settings

    Menus for Other Camera Settings Menus for Other Camera Settings The default settings of the function are highlighted in Erasing data completely Erasing data completely [Memory Format]/[Format] [Memory Format]/[Format] r (Settings 1) Memory Format/Format Before formatting, check that no important data is left in the internal memory or card.

  • Page 50: Q Power On

    Selecting a method for connecting Selecting a method for connecting the camera to other devices the camera to other devices [USB Connection] [USB Connection] r (Settings 1) USB Connection Submenu 2 Application When the camera is connected to Auto another device, the settings selection screen is displayed.
  • Page 51 Selecting the camera sound and its volume [Sound Settings] Selecting the camera sound and its volume [Sound Settings] r (Settings 1) Sound Settings Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Sound Type 1/2/3 q Volume 0/1/2/3/4/5 Volume 0/1/2/3/4/5 Resetting the fi le names of pictures [File Name] Resetting the fi...

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Monitor

    Adjusting the image processing Adjusting the image processing function [Pixel Mapping] function [Pixel Mapping] s (Settings 2) Pixel Mapping This function has already been adjusted at factory shipping, and no adjustment is needed right after purchase. Approximately once a year is recommended.
  • Page 53 To play back camera images on a TV To play back camera images on a TV ● Connection via AV cable 1 Use the camera to select the same video signal system as the one of connected TV ([NTSC]/[PAL]). 2 Connect the TV and camera. ●...
  • Page 54 For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual. When the camera and TV are connected by both an AV cable and an HDMI cable, the HDMI cable will take priority. Depending on the TV’s settings, the displayed images and information may become cropped. To operate images with the TV remote control To operate images with the TV remote control 1 Set [HDMI Control] to [On], and turn off the camera.
  • Page 55 Setting the date and time [X Setting the date and time [ s (Settings 2) “Date, time, time zone, and language” (p. 17). To select the date display order To select the date display order 1 Press I after setting Minute, and use FG to select the date display order.

  • Page 56: Printing

    Printing Printing Direct printing (PictBridge By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images directly without using a computer. To fi nd out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. PictBridge is a standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly.
  • Page 57 Changing the printer’s settings for printing [Custom Print] Follow Steps 1 and 2 for [Easy Print] (p. 56). Press the A button. Use FG to select the print mode, and press the A button. Submenu 2 Application This prints the image selected in Print Step 6.
  • Page 58 Submenu 5 Submenu 6 <X 0 to 10 This selects the number of prints. Selecting [With] prints the images with the date. Date With/Without Selecting [Without] prints the images without the date. Selecting [With] prints the fi le name on the image. File Name With/Without Selecting [Without] does not...
  • Page 59 Print Reservations (DPOF In print reservations, the number of prints and date imprint option are saved in the image on the card. This enables easy printing at a printer or print shop supporting DPOF by using only the print reservations on the card without a computer or a camera.

  • Page 60: Resetting The Print Reservation Data For Selected Images

    Use FG to select [Set], and press the A button. Reserving one print each of all images on the card [U] Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 59). Use FG to select [U], and press the A button. Follow Steps 5 and 6 in [<].

  • Page 61: Usage Tips

    Usage Tips Usage Tips If the camera does not work as intended, or if an error message is displayed on the screen, and you are unsure of what to do, refer to the information below to fi x the problem(s). Troubleshooting Battery Battery...

  • Page 62: Error Message

    Error message When one of the messages below is displayed on the monitor, check the corrective action. Error message Corrective action Card problem Insert a new card. Card Error Card problem The card write-protect switch is set to the “LOCK” side. Release Write Protect the switch.

  • Page 63: Shooting Tips

    Shooting tips When you are unsure of how to take a picture that you envision, refer to the information below. 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.

  • Page 64: Camera Shake

    Camera shake “Taking pictures without camera shake” ● Taking pictures using [Image Stabilizer] (p. 42) The image pickup device* camera shake even if the ISO sensitivity is not increased. This function is also effective when taking pictures at a high zoom magnifi cation. A device that takes light received through the lens and converts it into electric signals.
  • Page 65 Panorama “Taking pictures so that the frames are stitched smoothly” ● A tip for panoramic shooting Taking pictures by pivoting with the camera at the center prevents shifting of the image. When taking pictures of close objects in particular, pivoting with the lens end at the center produces favorable results.

  • Page 66: Appendix

    66 EN Battery and USB-AC adapter • This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B). No other type of batteries can be used. Caution: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with the incorrect battery type.

  • Page 67: Using The Card

    Cards compatible with this camera Cards compatible with this camera SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi card (commercially available) (for compatibility card details, visit the Olympus website.) SD/SDHC/SDXC card write-protect switch SD/SDHC/SDXC card write-protect switch The SD/SDHC/SDXC card body has a write-protect switch.
  • Page 68 Checking the image saving location Checking the image saving location The memory indicator shows whether the internal memory or card is being used during shooting and playback. Current memory indicator v: Internal memory is being used w: Card is being used 00:34 00:34 Shooting mode...
  • Page 69 Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and cards internal memory and cards The fi gures in the following tables are quoted only as a rough guideline. The actual number of storable pictures or continuous recording lengths will differ according to the shooting conditions and memory cards used.
  • Page 70 Movies Movies IMAGE SIZE IMAGE QUALITY 1920x1080 1280x720 640x360 320x180 640x480 320x240 The continuous recording length is up to 29 minutes in the HD quality specifi ed. The maximum fi le size of a single movie is 4 GB, regardless of the capacity of the card. Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken Either erase unwanted images, or connect the camera to a computer or other device to save the images, and then erase...

  • Page 71: Safety Precautions

    Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. Water and Moisture — For precautions on products with weatherproof designs, read the weatherproofi ng sections.
  • Page 72 DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specifi ed USB-AC adapter or charger. Do not use any other USB-AC adapters or chargers. •...
  • Page 73 Battery Handling Precautions Battery Handling Precautions • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. • If the battery’s terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure may result.
  • Page 74 Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written materials or software, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein.
  • Page 75 Olympus Service Centers, following the procedure set forth below (See “WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED”). Olympus, at its sole discretion, will repair, replace, or adjust the defective Product, provided that Olympus investigation and factory inspection disclose that (a) such defect developed under normal and proper use and (b) the Product is covered under this limited warranty.
  • Page 76 Representations and warranties made by any person, including but not limited to dealers, representatives, salespersons, or agents of Olympus, which are inconsistent or in confl ict with or in addition to the terms of this limited warranty, shall not be binding upon Olympus unless reduced to writing and approved by an expressly authorized offi...
  • Page 77 2 Copy of this limited warranty bearing the Product serial number corresponding to the serial number on the Product (unless it is a model on which Olympus does not place and record serial numbers). 3 A detailed description of the problem.
  • Page 78 2 Since this Guarantee Certifi cate will not be re-issued, keep it in a safe place. * Please refer to the list on the web site: http://www.olympus. com for the authorized international Olympus service network. For customers in Asia...
  • Page 79 5 Olympus’ sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing the product and any liability for indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind incurred or suffered by the customer due to a defect in the product, and in particular any loss or damage caused to any fi...
  • Page 80 Those terms and other third party software notices, if any, may be found in the software notice PDF fi le stored within the accompanying CD-ROM or at http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/imsg/ digicamera/download/notice/notice.cfm Powered by ARCSOFT. 80 EN...

  • Page 81: Specifications

    Humidity : 30 % to 90 % (operation)/10 % to 90 % (storage) Power supply : One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B) or separately sold USB-AC adapter Dimensions : 106.3 mm (W) x 68.7 mm (H) x 39.5 mm (D) (4.2 x 2.7 x 1.6 in.) (excluding protrusions)
  • Page 82 Lithium ion battery (LI-50B) Lithium ion battery (LI-50B) Product type : Lithium ion rechargeable 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 104 °F) (charging)
  • Page 84 VR496901...

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