-7020 μ -7010 ● 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.
Step Checking the contents of the box Digital Camera Other accessories not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), OLYMPUS Master 2, warranty card Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Step Preparing the Camera “Preparing the Camera” (p. 10) Step How to Use the Camera “Three Ways to Adjust Settings”...
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Please read “Menu Settings” (p. 25 to 42) while referring to this page. Three Ways to Adjust Settings Using the Menu Using the Menu Various camera settings can be accessed through the menus, including functions used during shooting and playback and the date/time and screen display. Some menus may not be selectable due to combinations of functions that have been set or the selected s mode (p.
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Using the FUNC Menu (p. 22) Using the FUNC Menu (p. 22) Frequently used shooting menu functions can be set with fewer steps using the FUNC menu. E button (p. 3, p. 22) Using the Direct Buttons Using the Direct Buttons Frequently used shooting functions can be accessed using the direct buttons.
Menu Index Menus for Shooting Functions When the mode dial is set to a shooting mode position (h K s I n), settings can be adjusted. 1 A IMAGE QUALITY ... p.25 2 B CAMERA MENU WB ... p.26 ISO ... p.26 DRIVE...
Preparing the Camera Attaching the camera strap Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. Charging the battery The included battery charger (AC cable type or plug-in type) differs depending on the region where you purchased the camera. If you received a plug-in type battery charger, plug it directly into an AC outlet.
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Loading the battery and the xD-Picture Card™ (sold separately) into the camera Do not insert anything other than an xD-Picture Card or the microSD Attachment into the camera. Battery lock knob The battery has a front side and a back side. Insert the battery from so that the B is in the direction of the battery lock knob.
Using a microSD card/ microSDHC card (sold separately) A microSD card or microSDHC card (hereafter both will be referred to as microSD card) is also compatible with this camera using the microSD Attachment. “Using the microSD Attachment” (p. 58) Insert the microSD card into the microSD Attachment.
Setting the date and time The date and time set here are used to image fi le names, date prints, and other data. Press the K button to turn on the camera. ● The date and time setting screen is displayed when the date and time are not set.
Shooting, Playback, and Erasing Shooting with optimum aperture value and shutter speed (K mode) In this mode, automatic camera shooting can be used while also allowing changes to a wide range of other shooting menu functions, such as exposure compensation, white balance and so on as needed.
To take the picture, gently press the shutter button all the way down while being careful not to shake the camera. Press fully 1/400 Image review screen 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.
Operations during movie playback Volume: During playback, press kl. Fast-forward/rewind: Select with mn. Each time a button is pressed, the playback speed cycles through 2×, 20×, and standard (1×) speed in the direction of the pressed button. Pause: Press the E button. Elapsed time/ Total recording time First (last) frame/frame advance:...
Using Shooting Modes This section describes the available shooting modes. Depending on the mode, some settings can be changed. For details on the functions that can be adjusted, see “Menus for Shooting Functions” on page 25. Using the best shooting mode for the scene (s mode) Set the mode dial to s.
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Shooting with automatic settings ( h mode) The camera will automatically select the optimal shooting mode for the scene. This is a fully automatic mode that allows you to take a picture suited to the scene by simply pressing the shutter button.
Using Shooting Functions In addition to the wide variety of shooting modes, the camera has functions that broaden the expressive range and shooting options available to the photographer. Using the optical zoom Pressing the zoom button adjusts the shooting range. Pressing the wide Pressing the telephoto (W) button...
Adjusting the brightness (Exposure compensation) The standard brightness (appropriate exposure) set by the camera based on the shooting mode (except for A) can be adjusted brighter or darker to obtain a desired shot. Press the F button. EXPOSURE COMP. Exposure compensation value Use klmn to select the image showing the desired brightness, and then press the E button.
Using the self-timer After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a time delay. Press the Y button. SELFTIMER Use kl to select the setting option, and press the E button to set. Item Description This cancels the self-timer.
Using the FUNC menu The FUNC menu provides the following menu functions that can be quickly accessed, adjusted and set. • [WB] (p. 26) • [ESP/n] (p. 27) • [ISO] (p. 26) • [A IMAGE QUALITY] (p. 25) • [DRIVE] (p. 26) Press the E button while ready to take a picture.
Using Playback Features Index view, calendar view, and close-up view Index view and calendar view enable quick selection of a target image. Close-up view (up to 10x magnifi cation) allows checking of image details. Press the zoom button. Single-image view Closeup view 2009.10.26 12:30 Index view...
Playing back panorama images Panorama images that were combined together using [COMBINE IN CAMERA 1] or [COMBINE IN CAMERA 2] can be scrolled for viewing. “Creating panoramic images [G PANORAMA]” (p. 30) Select a panorama image during playback. “Viewing images” (p. 15) 2009.10.26 12:30 Press the E button.
Refer to “Using the Menu” (p. 3) when adjusting the settings of these functions. Menus for Shooting Functions When the mode dial is set to a shooting mode (h K s I A), settings can be adjusted. indicates positions of the mode dial at which the function can be set. The default settings of the function are highlighted in Selecting the appropriate image quality for your application [A IMAGE QUALITY] IMAGE QUALITY...
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Adjusting to a natural color scheme [WB] CAMERA MENU Submenu 2 The camera automatically adjusts AUTO the white balance according to the shooting conditions. For shooting outdoors under a clear For shooting outdoors under a cloudy sky For shooting under tungsten lighting For shooting under daylight fl...
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Refer to “Using the Menu” (p. 3) when adjusting the settings of these functions. Shooting at higher magnifi cations than optical zoom without reducing the image quality [FINE ZOOM] CAMERA MENU FINE ZOOM Submenu 2 Application Only optical zoom is used to zoom in for shooting.
To focus on a moving subject continuously (AF Tracking) 1 Hold the camera to align the AF target mark on the subject and press l. 2 When the camera recognizes the subject, the AF target mark automatically tracks the subject movement to focus on it continuously.
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Refer to “Using the Menu” (p. 3) when adjusting the settings of these functions. Selecting a scene mode according to the shooting situation [J s] In s mode, the optimum shooting settings are pre-programmed for specifi c shooting scenes. For this reason, settings may not be changed in some modes.
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The frames that were taken are combined into a panorama image using the OLYMPUS Master 2 COMBINE IN PC software from the provided CD-ROM. Pictures are taken in the last [ISO] or [J s] settings. (Excluding certain scenes.)
When the g mark is displayed, you cannot continue shooting any further. Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 frames. Refer to the OLYMPUS Master 2 help guide for details on how to make panorama images. Restoring the shooting functions to the...
Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions The default settings of the function are highlighted in When the mode dial is set to q, settings can be adjusted during image playback. Playing back pictures automatically [G SLIDESHOW] SLIDESHOW Submenu 1 NORMAL/ NEXT PAGE 1/ ALL/...
Refer to “Using the Menu” (p. 3) when adjusting the settings of these functions. Retouching the skin and eyes [F BEAUTY FIX] BEAUTY FIX Depending on the picture, the editing may not be effective. Submenu 1 Submenu 2 [CLEAR SKIN], [SPARKLE EYE] and ―...
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Changing the color tone of image [COLOR EDIT] EDIT COLOR EDIT Submenu 2 This changes the image to black Black & white and white. This changes the image to a sepia Sepia tone. This increases the color saturation of Saturation (hard) the image.
Refer to “Using the Menu” (p. 3) when adjusting the settings of these functions. Creating an index of 9 frames from a movie [INDEX] EDIT INDEX INDEX BACK MENU 1 Use mn to select a movie, and press the E button.
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Adding sound to still images [R] PLAYBACK MENU Submenu 2 The camera adds (records) sound for approx. 4 seconds while playing back the image. This is useful for recording notes or comments about the image. No sound is recorded. 1 Use mn to select an image. 2 Aim the microphone toward the sound source.
SETUP MEMORY FORMAT/FORMAT Before formatting, check that no important data is left in the internal memory or card. Non-Olympus cards and cards that have been formatted by a computer must be formatted with this camera before use. Submenu 2 Application...
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Selecting the menu screen color and background [MENU COLOR] SETUP MENU COLOR Submenu 2 NORMAL/COLOR 1/ COLOR 2/COLOR 3 Selecting the camera sound and its volume [SOUND SETTINGS] SETUP SOUND SETTINGS Submenu 2 Submenu 3 SOUND TYPE BEEP VOLUME SOUND TYPE SHUTTER SOUND VOLUME OFF (No sound)/...
Refer to “Using the Menu” (p. 3) when adjusting the settings of these functions. Resetting the fi le names of pictures [FILE NAME] SETUP FILE NAME Folder name Folder name DCIM 100OLYMP 999OLYMP Automatic numbering Month: 1 to C (A=October, B=November, Pmdd C=December)
Adjusting the brightness of the monitor SETUP To adjust the monitor brightness 1 Use kl to adjust the brightness while viewing the screen, and then press the E button. BACK Setting the date and time [X] SETUP “Setting the date and time” (p. 13) To select the date display order 1 Press n after setting Minute, and use kl to select the date display order.
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Refer to “Using the Menu” (p. 3) when adjusting the settings of these functions. Selecting the video signal system to match your TV [VIDEO OUT] 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 TV’s video signal type.
For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual. Set the mode dial to q when connecting via an AV cable. Use an HDMI cable that matches the HDMI mini connector on the camera and the HDMI connector on the TV. The movie playback screen cannot be displayed when connecting via an HDMI cable.
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.
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Changing the printer’s settings for printing [CUSTOM PRINT] Follow Steps 1 and 2 for [EASY PRINT] (p. 43), and press the E button. Use kl to select [CUSTOM PRINT], and press the E button. Use kl to select the print mode, and press the E button.
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Use mn to select an image. Press k to make a [SINGLEPRINT] reservation for the displayed image. Press l to make detailed printer settings for the current image. To make detailed printer settings 1 Use klmn to make settings and press the E button.
To cancel printing 1 Press the E button while [TRANSFERRING] is displayed. 2 Select [CANCEL] using kl and then press the E button. TRANSFERRING PRINT CANCEL Press the m button. When the message [REMOVE USB CABLE] is displayed, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.
Use kl to select the [X] (date print) screen option, and press the E button. Submenu 2 Application This prints the image only. This prints the image with the DATE shooting date. This prints the image with the TIME shooting time. PRINT ORDER BACK MENU...
OLYMPUS Master 2 folder. ● Browse window appears after starting the software. When OLYMPUS Master 2 is started for the fi rst time after installation, “Default Settings” and “Registration” screens will appear. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Operating OLYMPUS Master 2 When OLYMPUS Master 2 is started, a Quick Start Guide will appear on the screen to help you become familiar with the software. If the Quick Start Guide is not displayed, click the toolbar to show the Guide.
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 “The camera does not work even when battery is installed.”...
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 Use a computer to cancel the read- WRITE only setting. PROTECT Internal memory problem >...
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.
Exposure (brightness) “Taking pictures with the right brightness” ● Taking pictures of a subject against a backlight A face against the backlight is brightened. [SHADOW ADJ] (p. 22, 28) ● Taking pictures using [FACE DETECT] for [AF MODE] (p. 27) Appropriate exposure is obtained for a face against the backlight, and the face is brightened.
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Playback/Editing tips Playback “Playing images in the internal memory or card” ● Remove the card when playing images in the internal memory ● “Loading the battery and the xD-Picture Card™ (sold separately) into the camera” (p. 11) ● “Using a microSD card/microSDHC card (sold separately)”...
Battery and charger • This camera uses one Olympus lithium-ion battery (LI-42B/LI-40B). 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.
Card (16MB to 2GB) (TypeH/M/M+, Standard) Using a new card 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. 37) to format the card.
Number of storable pictures (still pictures)/continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and xD-Picture Card Still pictures COMPRES- IMAGE SIZE SION D 3968×2976 H 2560×1920 I 2048×1536 J 1600×1200 K 1280×960 C 640×480 3968×2232 1920×1080 This menu is available only for STYLUS-7020/μ-7020. [16:9] is displayed in STYLUS-7010/μ-7010.
Using the microSD Attachment Do not use the bundled microSD Attachment with Olympus digital cameras that do not support it. Do not use it with other brands of digital cameras, computers, printers and other devices that support xD-Picture Card media.
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.
DANGER • The camera uses a lithium-ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specifi ed charger. Do not use any other chargers. • Never heat or incinerate batteries. •...
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. Wipe the battery well with a dry cloth before use.
AC adapter may result in fi re or personal injury due to leakage, heating, ignition or damage to the battery. Olympus does not assume any liability for accidents or damage that may result from the use of a battery, battery charger and/or AC...
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Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world A Type B Type (American Type) (British Type) (British Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depending on the area, different types of plugs and supply voltages are used. Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used.
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If any Product proves to be defective within the one-year warranty period, the customer must return the defective Product to any of Olympus Service Centers, following the procedure set forth below (See “WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED”).
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(f) Products which do not contain a validly placed and recorded Olympus serial number, unless they are a model on which Olympus does not place and record serial numbers. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, OLYMPUS MAKES NO AND...
Olympus Imaging Europa GmbH 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 notice that not in all countries such Olympus service station exists.
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Notes regarding Guarantee maintenance 1 This Guarantee will only be valid if the Guarantee Certifi cate is duly completed by Olympus or an authorized dealer or other documents contain suffi cient proof. Therefore, please make sure that your name, the name of the dealer, the serial...
: 12,000,000 pixels : 1/2.33" CCD (primary color fi lter), 12,700,000 pixels (gross) : Olympus lens 5.0 to 35.0 mm, f3.0 to 5.9 (equivalent to 28 to 196 mm on a 35 mm camera) : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system : 4 to 1/2000 sec.
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Lithium-ion battery (LI-42B) Product type Standard voltage Standard capacity Battery life Operating environment Temperature Dimensions Weight Battery charger (LI-41C) Model No. Power requirements Output Charging time Operating environment Temperature Dimensions Weight microSD Attachment Product type Operating Environment Temperature Humidity Dimensions Weight Design and specifi...