Olympus VR-310/D-720 Instruction 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
“Print Reservations (DPOF)” (p. 52) Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions ... 38 Menus for Other Camera Settings ... 41 Printing ... 48 Usage Tips ... 55 Appendix ... 60 USB cable AV cable OLYMPUS Setup CD-ROM Shooting and Playing Back Images Printing...
Page 3: Camera Settings
Camera Settings Using the Direct Buttons Using the Direct Buttons Frequently used functions can be accessed using the direct buttons. Arrow pad F (up) / INFO button (change information display) (p. 22, 24) H (left) G (down) / D button (erase) (p. 23) Zoom lever (p.
Page 4 Using the Menu Using the Menu Use the menu to change camera settings such as the shooting mode. There may be menus that are unavailable depending on other related settings or the s mode (p. 26). Function menu Function menu Press H during shooting to display the function menu.
Page 5 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 6: Menu Index
Menu Index Menus for Shooting Functions Program Auto Program Auto 1 Shooting mode P (Program Auto) ...p. 19 M (iAUTO) ...p. 26 s (Scene Mode) ...p. 26 P (Magic Filter) ...p. 27 ~ (Panorama)...p. 28 D (3D Photo) ...p. 25 2 Flash ...p.
Page 7 Keep K Settings Pw On Setup Sound Settings Exit MENU VR-330/D-730 only VR-320/D-725 and VR-310/D-720 only 1 q (Playback menu) Slideshow ... p. 38 Edit ... p. 38, 39 Erase ... p. 39 Print Order ... p. 40 ? (Protect) ... p. 40 y (Rotate)...
Page 8: Names Of Parts
Names of Parts Names of Parts Camera unit 8 EN Connector cover ... p. 44 HDMI mini connector ... p. 44 Strap eyelet ... p. 9 Multi-connector ... p. 14, 16, 44, 46, 48 Battery/card compartment cover ... p. 12 Flash ...
Page 9 Attaching the camera strap Attaching the camera strap Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. n button ... p. 17, 19 Shutter button ... p. 20 Monitor ... p. 19, 55 Zoom lever ... p. 21, 24 R button (shooting movies) ...
Page 10 Monitor Shooting mode display Shooting mode display AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 0:34 0:34 DATE 13 12 11 1/100 1/100 F3.0 F3.0 10 EN Battery check ... p. 16 Shooting mode ... p. 19, 26 Flash ... p. 30 Flash standby/ﬂ ash charge ...
Page 11 Playback mode display Playback mode display ● Normal display 10 10 4/30 4/30 ’11/02/26 12:30 ’11/02/26 12:30 Still image ● Detailed display 10 10 4/30 4/30 1/1000 F3.0 AUTO 100 0004 FILE ’11/02/26 12:30 00:12/00:34 00:12/00:34 Movie 1/1000 F3.0 AUTO 100 0004 FILE ’11/02/26 12:30...
Page 12: Preparing The Camera
Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera Inserting the battery and the SD/SDHC memory card (sold separately) Always use SD/SDHC memory cards with this camera. Do not insert any other types of memory card. 12 EN Insert the battery with the B symbol on the same side as the battery lock knob.
Page 13 If the “Setup” dialog is not displayed, select “My Computer” (Windows XP) or “Computer” (Windows Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu. Double-click the CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Setup) icon to open the “OLYMPUS Setup” window and then double-click “Launcher.exe”. If a “User Account Control” dialog is displayed, click...
Page 14 Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2 and [ib] computer software. ● Check the system requirements before beginning installation. ● Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” or “OLYMPUS ib” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 14 EN OLYMPUS Viewer 2 Operating...
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 Viewer 2 “Help”. OLYMPUS Viewer 2 Operating Mac OS X v10.4.11–v10.6...
Page 16 Charging the battery with the supplied 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. The supplied USB-AC adapter is for charging and playback only. Do not take pictures while the USB-AC adapter is connected to the camera.
Page 17 Operation guide Operation guides displayed at the bottom of the screen indicate that the m button, Q button, or zoom lever should be used. Reset Image Size Compression Normal AF Mode Face/iESP Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer AF Illuminat. Sel. Image Exit MENU Operation guide...
Page 18 Press I to save the setting for [Y]. 2011 Cancel As in Steps 2 and 3, use FGHI and the button to set [M] (month), [D] (day), [Time] (hours and minutes), and [Y/M/D] (date order). For a more accurate setting, press the Q button when the time signal hits 00 seconds while setting the minutes.
Page 19: Shooting, Viewing, And Erasing
Shooting, Viewing, and Erasing Shooting, Viewing, and Erasing Shooting with the optimum aperture value and shutter speed [Program Auto] 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: Shooting Movies
Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject. ● When the camera focuses on the subject, the exposure is locked (shutter speed and aperture value are displayed), and the AF target mark changes to green. ● The camera was unable to focus if the AF target mark ﬂ...
Page 21: Using The Zoom
12.5 × VR-330/D-730 12.5 × VR-320/D-725 10 × VR-310/D-720 To take larger images [Digital Zoom] To take larger images [Digital Zoom] The type and amount of zoom can be identiﬁ ed from the appearance of the zoom bar. The display differs depending on the options selected for [Digital Zoom] (p.
Page 22: Viewing Images
Changing the shooting information display The display of the screen information can be changed to best match the situation, for example, the need for a clear view of the screen or for making a precise composition by using the grid display. Press F (INFO).
Page 23 Operations during movie playback Operations during movie playback During playback Press the Q button to pause Pausing and playback. To resume playback resuming during pause, fast forward, or playback rewind, press the Q button. Press I to fast forward. Press I Fast forward again to increase the fast forward speed.
Page 24 Index view and close-up view Index view enables quick selection of a desired image. Close-up view (up to 10× magniﬁ cation) allows checking of image details. Turn the zoom lever. Single-image view 4/30 4/30 ’11/02/26 ’11/02/26 12:30 12:30 Index view ’11/02/26 ’11/02/26 24 EN...
Page 25: Playing Back 3D Images
Playing back 3D images (VR-330/D-730) 3D images shot with this camera can be played back on 3D-compatible devices connected to this camera using an HDMI cable (sold separately). “Shooting 3D images (D mode)” (p. 29) When playing back 3D images, read the warnings in the instruction manual for the 3D-compatible devices carefully.
Page 26: 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, P, ~, D be changed by using the function menu. “Using the Menu” (p. 4) VR-330/D-730 only The default settings of the function are highlighted in Shooting with automatic settings ( M mode) According to the scene, the camera automatically selects...
Page 27: Shooting With Special Effects
In s mode, the optimum shooting settings are pre-programmed for speciﬁ c shooting scenes. For this reason, some settings cannot be changed in some modes. Option B Portrait/F Landscape/ G Night Scene /M Night+Portrait/ C Sport/N Indoor/W Candle R Self Portrait/S Sunset X Fireworks /V Cuisine/ d Documents/ K Beach &...
Page 28 Shooting mode [ Pop Art \ Pin Hole ] Fish Eye Magic Filter @ Drawing ; Soft Focus : Punk j Sparkle Two images are saved, an unmodiﬁ ed image and an image to which the effect has been applied. In P mode, the optimum shooting settings are pre-programmed for each effect.
Page 29 Shooting 3D images ( D mode) (VR-330/D-730) In this mode, 3D images are shot for viewing on 3D-compatible display devices. The camera monitor does not display images in 3D. Set the shooting mode to D. 3D Photo 3D Photo Press the shutter button to take the ﬁ rst shot. Overlap the subject with the image that is faintly displayed in the monitor, and choose the position for the second frame.
Page 30: Using Shooting Functions
Using Shooting Functions Using Shooting Functions “Using the Menu” (p. 4) The default settings of the function are highlighted in Using the ﬂ ash The ﬂ ash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions. Select the ﬂ ash option in the function menu. Flash Auto Flash Auto Use HI to select the setting option, and...
Page 31: Adjusting The Brightness
Using the self-timer After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a short delay. Select the self-timer option in the function menu. Use HI to select the setting option, and press the Q button to set. Option Description Y Off...
Page 32: 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. Use HI to select the setting option, and press the Q button to set. Option Description The camera automatically adjusts...
Page 33 Sequential shooting (Drive) Pictures are taken sequentially while the shutter button is held down. Select the drive option in the function menu. Sequential Sequential Option Description One frame is shot each time the Single shutter button is pressed. Take sequential shots using the Sequential focus, brightness (exposure) and white balance set in the ﬁ...
Page 34: 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] (Shooting menu 1) Reset Submenu 2 Restores the following menu functions to the default settings.
Page 35 “Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and SD/SDHC memory cards” (p. 63) Selecting the image quality for movies Selecting the image quality for movies [Image Size/Frame Rate] [Image Size/Frame Rate] A (Movie menu) Image Size/Frame Rate Submenu 1 Submenu 2...
Page 36 To focus on a moving subject To focus on a moving subject continuously (AF Tracking) continuously (AF Tracking) 1 Hold the camera to align the AF target mark on the subject and press the Q button. 2 When the camera recognizes the subject, the AF target mark automatically tracks the subject movement to focus on it continuously.
Page 37 Recording sound when shooting Recording sound when shooting movies [R R ] ] movies [ A (Movie menu) Submenu 2 Application No sound is recorded. Sound is recorded. When set to [On], only the digital zoom can be used during movie recording. To record the movie with the optical zoom, set [R] (movies) to [Off].
Page 38: Menus For Playback, Editing, And Printing Functions
Start ― Starts the slideshow. 1 Select the desired [BGM] and [Type]. 2 Select [Start] and press the Q button. VR-320/D-725, VR-310/D-720 Select [Slideshow] in the playback menu and press the Q button. Single-frame advance/rewind Single-frame advance/rewind During a slideshow, press I to skip ahead one frame or press H to go back one frame.
Page 39 Adding sound to still images [R R ] ] Adding sound to still images [ q (Playback menu) Edit 1 Use HI to select an image. 2 Aim the microphone toward the sound source. 3 Press the Q button. ● Recording starts.
Page 40 Sel. Image R mark 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 Q button. ● The images with a R mark are erased. Saving print settings to the image data Saving print settings to the image data [Print Order]...
Page 41: Menus For Other Camera Settings
Menus for Other Camera Settings Menus for Other Camera Settings 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. Cards must be formatted with this camera before ﬁ...
Page 42: Q Power On
Even if a computer has USB ports, proper 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 camera with the q Turning on the camera with the q Power On] button [q...
Page 43 For best results, wait at 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 CCD and the image To adjust the CCD and the image processing function processing function Press the Q button when [Start] (Submenu 2) is...
Page 44 Using an HDMI cable 1 Match the camera digital signal format ([480p/576p]/[720p]/[1080i]) to that used by the TV. 2 Connect the camera to the TV. The [1080i] option gives priority to the 1080i HDMI output. If the TV is not set up for 1080i input, the camera changes the format ﬁ...
Page 45 Type C Type D 3 Turn the TV on and select the HDMI input to which the camera is connected. See the instruction manual provided with your TV for more information. 4 Turn the camera on and use HI to view images. Use an HDMI cable that matches the HDMI mini connector on the camera and the HDMI connector on the TV.
Page 46 Selecting a video signal system to match your TV [Video Out] Selecting a video signal system to match your TV [Video Out] (VR-320/D-725, VR-310/D-720) (VR-320/D-725, VR-310/D-720) s (Settings 2) 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.
Page 47: Changing The Display Language
Saving battery power between shots Saving battery power between shots [Power Save] [Power Save] s (Settings 2) Power Save Submenu 2 Application Cancels [Power Save]. When the camera is not being used for approx. 10 seconds, the monitor automatically turns off to save battery power.
Page 48: 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 49 To exit printing To exit printing After a selected image is displayed on the screen, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer. Exit Changing the printer’s settings for printing [Custom Print] Follow Steps 1 and 2 for [Easy Print] (p. 48), and press the Q button.
Page 50 Use FG to select the [Borderless] or [Pics/ Sheet] settings, and press the Q button. Submenu 4 Application The image is printed with a border around it ([Off]). Off/On The image is printed to ﬁ ll the entire paper ([On]). (The number of The number of images per sheet images per sheet...
Page 51 P ] ] To crop an image [ To crop an image [P 1 Use the zoom lever to select the size of the cropping frame, use FGHI to move the frame, and then press the Q button. 2 Use FG to select [OK], and press the Q button. Back MENU If necessary, repeat Steps 5 and 6 to select...
Page 52 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 53 Use HI to select the image for print reservation. Use FG to select the quantity. Press the Q button. Back MENU Use FG to select the [X] (date print) screen option, and press the Q button. Submenu 2 Application This prints the image only. This prints the image with the Date shooting date.
Page 54: Resetting The Print Reservation Data For Selected Images
Resetting the print reservation data for selected images Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 52). Use FG to select [<], and press the Q button. Use FG to select [Keep] and press the Q button. Use HI to select the image with the print reservation you want to cancel.
Page 55: 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 56: Error Message
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous “The camera makes a noise when taking pictures”. ● The camera may activate the lens and make a noise even if no operation is performed. This is because the camera automatically performs actions of auto focus as far as it is ready to shoot. Error message When one of the messages below is displayed on the monitor, check the corrective action.
Page 57: Shooting Tips
Error message Corrective action Problem with selected image Use a computer to print. Cannot Print Before erasing important images, download them to a computer. All data will be erased. This is displayed, for instance, when the printer’s paper tray has been removed. Do not operate the printer while making the print settings on the camera.
Page 58: Camera Shake
Object with no vertical lines 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. When objects are at different distances Fast-moving object The subject is not in the center of the frame 58 EN Camera shake...
Page 59: Color Hue
Color hue “Taking pictures with colors at the same shade as they appear” ● Taking pictures by selecting white balance (p. 32) Best results in most environments can normally be obtained with the [WB Auto] setting, but for some subjects, you should try experimenting with different settings.
Page 60: Appendix
60 EN The battery and USB-AC adapter • This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B). 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 61: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
Release the switch to enable writing. Cards compatible with this camera Cards compatible with this camera SD/SDHC memory cards (visit the Olympus website for information on memory cards that have been tested and approved for use) LOCK...
Page 62 Using a new card Using a new card Cards must be formatted with this camera before ﬁ rst use or after being used with other cameras or computers. [Memory Format]/[Format] (p. 41) 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.
Page 63 6 4288×3216 4 3264×2448 n 2560×1920 3 2048×1536 2 1600×1200 1 1280×960 7 640×480 0 1920×1080 Number of storable still pictures Internal memory VR-320/D-725 VR-330/D-730 VR-310/D-720 SD/SDHC memory card (1 GB) VR-320/D-725 VR-330/D-730 VR-310/D-720 1,078 1,078 1,776 1,776 1,372 1,372 2,746...
Page 64 VR-330/D-730 Image Size Frame Rate L 1280×720 8 640×480 9 320×240 VR-320/D-725, VR-310/D-720 Image Size Frame Rate L 1280×720 8 640×480 9 320×240 The maximum ﬁ le size of a single movie is 2 GB, regardless of the capacity of the card.
Page 65: General 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 66 DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery speciﬁ ed by Olympus. Charge the battery with the speciﬁ ed USB-AC adapter. Do not use any other USB-AC adapters. •...
Page 67 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 68 Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of this publication or software without obligation or advance notice. FCC Notice FCC Notice •...
Page 69 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 70 Package the Product 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 of our Olympus Service Centers.
Page 71 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 72 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 73: Specifications
: 14,000,000 pixels Image pickup device : 1/2.3” CCD (primary color ﬁ lter) Lens : Olympus lens 4.2 to 52.5 mm, f3.0 to 5.9 35 mm format equivalent : Equivalent to 24 – 300 mm Photometric system : Digital ESP metering system Shutter speed : 4 to 1/2000 sec.
Page 74 : AC 100 to 240 V (50/60 Hz) : F-2AC-1A/F-2AC-2A/F-2AC-1B/F-2AC-2B: DC 5 V, 500 mA F-2AC-1C/F-2AC-3C/F-2AC-4C/F-2AC-5C: DC 5 V, 550 mA : 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) (operation)/ -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) (storage) VR-310/D-720...
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