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DIGITAL CAMERA
STYLUS TG-870
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.
The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced
during the development stages and may differ from the actual product.

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  • Page 1 STYLUS TG-870 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 Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the camera. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Lithium Ion Battery OLYMPUS Setup Digital camera Strap (LI-50B) CD-ROM USB-AC adapter (F-5AC)
  • Page 3 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 Names of parts 1 Battery/card compartment/ f Monitor connector cover lock g R (Movie) button 2 Battery/card compartment/ h Mode dial connector cover i q (Playback) button 3 Battery/card compartment/ j A button connector cover latch k Strap eyelet 4 Face button l ...
  • Page 5 Preparations for shooting Inserting and removing the battery and card Follow Steps 1, 2 and 3 to open the battery/card compartment/connector cover. • Turn off the camera before opening the battery/card compartment/ connector cover. Battery/card compartment/connector cover Battery/card compartment/connector cover latch Battery/card compartment/connector cover lock Insert the battery while sliding the battery lock knob...
  • Page 6 SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi (with Wireless LAN function) card (commercially available) (maximum capacity: 128 GB) (for compatibility card details, visit the Olympus website.) • This camera can be used without a card by storing images in its internal memory. g“Checking the image saving location” (P. 100)
  • Page 7 For charging the battery abroad, see “Using your charger and USB-AC adapter abroad” (P. 98). • Never use any cable other than supplied or Olympus-designated USB cable. This may cause smoking or burning. • Be sure to unplug the USB-AC adapter when charging is complete or shooting or playback ends.
  • Page 8 • If the indicator lamp does not light, check the USB cable and USB-AC adapter connections. • If “No Connection” is displayed on the back monitor, disconnect the USB cable and set [Storage] in [USB Connection] (P. 60) before connecting the cable again.
  • Page 9 Turning on the camera and making the initial settings When you turn on the camera for the first time, a screen appears enabling to set the language for the menus and messages displayed in the monitor, and the date and time. To change the selected date and time, see “Setting the date and time d [X]”...
  • Page 10 Using basic functions Taking photographs Press the n button to turn on the camera. When the camera is turned on, the monitor will turn on. Set the mode dial to P. In mode P, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture in response to subject brightness.
  • Page 11 Difficulty of seeing the screen (monitor boost) When the screen is difficult to see in bright environment, press and hold A until the screen becomes bright enough to be seen. The screen gets bright for approx. 10 seconds. • Any operation such as pressing  button and turning the mode dial cancels the monitor boost.
  • Page 12 Close-up playback • In single-frame playback, press the zoom lever to the 4/30 4/30 T side to zoom in up to 10×; press the W side to zoom out. Press the A button to return to single-frame playback. • Press FGHI (arrow pad) to scroll an image to the ’16/02/01 ’16/02/01 12:30 12:30...
  • Page 13 Recording movies Press the R (movie) button to start recording. • The movie is shot in the set shooting mode. Note that the 0:00 0:00 0:34 0:34 shooting mode effects may Lights up red not be obtained for some 0:34 0:34 when 0:00...
  • Page 14 Movie playback Select a movie, and press the A button. • Press the zoom lever to the T 4/30 4/30 side for an index display of the movie. Use FGHI (arrow pad) to select the frame to start 00:12/00:34 00:12/00:34 playback.
  • Page 15 Playing back panorama and grouped images Playing back panorama images Panorama images that were combined together using [Auto] or [Manual] can be scrolled for viewing. Select a panorama image during 4/30 playback. Press the A button. Replay ’16/02/01 12:30 To control panorama image playback Stop playback: Press the ...
  • Page 16 Monitor display Shooting screen displays AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO Date 0:00:34 0:00:34 1/100 1/100 F5.7 F5.7 When the shutter button is pressed halfway down Reading a histogram If the peak fills too much If the peak fills too much of the frame, the image of the frame, the image will appear mostly white.
  • Page 17 Name Normal Detailed No info. Shooting mode – Connection to Smartphone Latitude – Longitude – Sub mode – Picture Mode – Flash – Exposure compensation – White balance – 10 ISO sensitivity – 11 o / Y – 12 Image size (still images) –...
  • Page 18 Playback mode display • Normal 4/30 4/30 ’16/02/01 ’16/02/01 12:30 12:30 Still image • Detailed 4/30 1/1000 1/1000 F5.7 F5.7 AUTO AUTO 4608 3456 4608 3456 100-0004 100-0004 ’16/02/01 12:30 11 12 14 15 16 1/1000 1/1000 F5.7 F5.7 AUTO AUTO 4608 3456 4608 3456...
  • Page 19 • No information Switching the displays The displays change in the order of Normal → Detailed → No info. each time F (arrow pad) is pressed. Name Normal Detailed No info. – – Battery check Eye-Fi transfer data/Wi-Fi – Protect –...
  • Page 20 Shooting using basic functions Using the shooting modes Selecting shooting mode Turn the mode dial to set the shooting mode to the indicator. • After selecting O , \ , [ , p, or R , select the sub mode. List of shooting mode •...
  • Page 21 Shooting mode Sub mode Auto/Manual p (Panorama mode) P. 31 3 Self Portrait/e e-Portrait/ R (Self Portrait mode) P. 29  Hand-Held Starlight/E Backlight HDR/ ] Snapshot • “List of settings available in each shooting mode” (P. 106), “List of O settings”...
  • Page 22 O (scene mode) Only by selecting a sub mode according to the subject or the scene, you can shoot with an proper setting. Sub mode Application B Portrait Suitable for portrait shooting. Smoothes out skin tones and texture. This mode is suitable e e-Portrait when viewing images on a high-definition TV.
  • Page 23 Rotate the mode dial to O. Portrait Use HI (arrow pad) to select a sub 1080 mode and press the A button at the end. MENU MENU • To choose a different scene, press H (arrow pad) and choose a sub mode. •...
  • Page 24 1 Interval Shooting Adjusts interval settings in the setting menu before selecting Interval Shooting in O (Scene Mode) to shoot. Customizing the setting Press the  button to display the menus. Settings Menu 3 Back MENU GPS Settings Wi-Fi Settings Use H (arrow pad) to move to the Interval Settings Button Function...
  • Page 25 # Live Composite Take photos using the live composite option in O (scene) mode. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. • The camera was unable to focus if the AF target mark flashes red. While the AF target mark is flashing, press the shutter button halfway, and without releasing this button, then press the A button.
  • Page 26 \ (art filters) You can shoot with color and effect like posters and paintings. Sub mode Application Enhances the color and atmosphere of an image more Pop Art brightly and vividly. Expresses an ethereal atmosphere with a soft tone and Soft Focus makes an image dreamy.
  • Page 27 [ (Sportcam mode) By selecting a sub mode, you can shoot various wide-angle movies and a series of pictures (sequential or interval shooting). Sub mode 1 Sub mode 2 Application 1080 60p (1920×1080)/ 720 60p Shoots a smooth movie at 60 frames/ } 60p Movie (1280×720)/ second.
  • Page 28 Rotate the mode dial to [. 60p Movie Use H (arrow pad) to select a sub AUTO AUTO mode 1, and use G to move to the sub mode 2. Use HI (arrow pad) to select MENU MENU an item and press A. Press the shutter button to start shooting.
  • Page 29 R (Self Portrait mode) By selecting a sub mode according to the subject or the scene, you can shoot yourself with a proper setting. Sub mode Application 3 Self Portrait Suitable for shooting self portraits. Smoothes out skin tones and texture in self portraits. This mode is suitable when viewing images on a high- e e-Portrait definition TV.
  • Page 30 Face button Hold the camera with the lens facing toward you. • You can hold the camera upside down with your right hand only. Be sure to pass your wrist through the strap, and then firmly grip the camera to prevent the camera from dropping. Press the face button halfway down to focus.
  • Page 31 p (Panorama mode) You can shoot and combine multiple images to create an image with a wide angle of view (panoramic image). Rotate the mode dial to Press the A button to go to the function menu. Use HI (arrow pad) to select a sub mode and press the A button at the end.
  • Page 32 Taking pictures with [Manual] 1 Use FGHI (arrow pad) to Direction for combining frames specify at which edge the next MANUAL MANUAL picture is to be connected, and then press the A button. 2 Press the shutter button to take the first frame.
  • Page 33 Using the zoom Zoom in to photograph distant objects or zoom out to increase the area visible in the frame. Zoom can be adjusted using the zoom lever. T side Zoom bar W side 10.0 10.0 AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 0:00:34 0:00:34 Image size...
  • Page 34 Fill-in flash conditions. Flash off The flash does not fire. The dedicated underwater strobe or the Olympus wireless RC flash is used to take # RC Remote Control pictures. For details, see “Using a dedicated underwater strobe” (P. 103). The commercially-available slave flash that is...
  • Page 35 Single/Sequential Hold the shutter-release button all the way down to take a series of photographs. Press the jY button to display the direct menu. Select an option using HI (arrow pad) and press A. Shoots 1 frame at a time when the Single-frame shooting shutter button is pressed (normal shooting mode).
  • Page 36 Self timer Sets the time after the shutter button is pressed until the picture is taken. Press the jY button to display the direct menu. Select [Y12], [Y2] or [YC] using HI (arrow pad) and press the A button. Press the shutter button halfway to focus, the rest of the way down to start the timer.

  • Page 37: Table Of Contents

    Using shooting options (Set by function menu) Some items are not available in some shooting modes. g “List of settings available in each shooting mode” (P. 106) Function menu AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO Setup menu (P. 43) MENU MENU Function menu 6 o / Y ........

  • Page 38: Picture Mode

    • The default settings of the function are highlighted in Picture Mode Sets the processing options. Vivid Produces vivid colors. Natural Produces natural colors. Muted Produces flat tones. Produces distortion with the effect of shooting with a 8 Fish Eye fisheye lens.

  • Page 39: Flash

    Fill In The flash fires regardless of the available light. $ Flash Off The flash does not fire. The dedicated underwater strobe or the Olympus wireless Remote # RC RC flash is used to take pictures. For details, see “Using a Control dedicated underwater strobe”...

  • Page 40: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO sensitivity Sets the ISO sensitivity. The camera automatically sets the sensitivity with priority l ISO Auto on image quality. The camera automatically sets the sensitivity with priority m High ISO Auto on minimizing blur caused by a moving subject or by camera shake.

  • Page 41: Aspect

    Aspect Sets the horizontal-to-vertical ratio of images.  4:3 P 16:9 Change the horizontal-to-vertical ratio when taking pictures. Q 3:2  1:1 Image size Sets the number of recording pixels. (movies) Shoots smooth full HD movies at 60 frames per second c 1080 60p (fps).

  • Page 42: Setup Menu

    Using the setup menu functions Setup menu P. 52 4 Playback Menu Camera Menu 1 Back MENU Wi-Fi Start Wi-Fi Start Slideshow Reset Reset Edit Compression Normal Erase Shadow Adjust Auto Print Order (P. 84) AF Mode Face/iESP ESP/ R (Protect) Digital Zoom Share Order P.
  • Page 43 Using the setup menu Press the  button during shooting or playback to display the setup menu. The setup menu provides access to a variety of camera settings, such as shooting and playback functions, time and date settings, and display options.
  • Page 44 For the operation method, refer to (P. 43). • The default settings of the function are highlighted in z Camera Menu 1 Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings z [Reset] Submenu 2 Application Restores the following menu functions to the default settings. •...
  • Page 45 For the operation method, refer to (P. 43). Brightening the subject against backlight z [Shadow Adjust] Submenu 2 Application Auto Automatically On when a compatible shooting mode is selected. The effect is not applied. Shoot with automatic adjustment to brighten an area that has become darker.
  • Page 46 For the operation method, refer to (P. 43). Selecting the method for measuring the brightness z [ESP/n] Submenu 2 Application Shoots to obtain a balanced brightness over the entire screen (Meters the brightness at the center and surrounding areas of the screen separately).
  • Page 47 Application The external flash is not available (For flash photography, the camera uses the built-in flash). The dedicated underwater strobe or the Olympus wireless # RC RC flash is used for taking pictures. g “Using a dedicated underwater strobe” (P. 103)
  • Page 48 For the operation method, refer to (P. 43). Using the assist lamp for shooting a dark subject z [AF Illuminator] Submenu 2 Application The AF illuminator is not used. When the shutter button is pressed halfway down, the AF illuminator turns on to aid focusing. AF illuminator Viewing the image immediately after shooting z [Rec View] Submenu 2...
  • Page 49 For the operation method, refer to (P. 43). Automatically rotating images shot with the camera in a vertical position during playback z [Pic Orientation] • During shooting, the [y] (P. 55) setting on the playback menu is set automatically. • This function may not work properly if the camera is facing up or down during shooting.
  • Page 50 For the operation method, refer to (P. 43). Shooting larger pictures than when using optical zoom with low degrading of image quality z [Super-Res Zoom] Submenu 2 Application Disable super-resolution zoom. Enable super-resolution zoom. • [Super-Res Zoom] is available only when [Image Size] is set to [  ]. Super-resolution Digital zoom Image size Zoom bar...
  • Page 51 For the operation method, refer to (P. 43). A Movie Menu Reducing the blur caused by the camera shake when shooting A [IS Movie Mode] Submenu 2 Application The image stabilizer is deactivated. This is recommended for shooting when the camera is fixed in place on a tripod or other stable surface.
  • Page 52 For the operation method, refer to (P. 43). q Playback Menu Playing back pictures automatically q [Slideshow] Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application Off/ Cosmic/ Breeze/ Selects the background music options. Mellow/ Dreamy/ Urban Start ― Starts the slideshow. • During a slideshow, press I (arrow pad) to advance one frame, H to go back one frame.
  • Page 53 For the operation method, refer to (P. 43). 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 other applications. Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Edit 1 Use HI (arrow pad) to select an image.
  • Page 54 For the operation method, refer to (P. 43). Adding sound to still images q [R] Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Edit 1 Use HI (arrow pad) to select an image. Microphone 2 Aim the microphone toward the sound source. 3 Press the A button. •...
  • Page 55 For the operation method, refer to (P. 43). Rotating images q [y] Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Edit 1 Use HI (arrow pad) to select an image. 2 Press the A button to rotate the image. 3 If necessary, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to make settings for other images, and press the ...
  • Page 56 For the operation method, refer to (P. 43). Trimming long movies q [Movie Triming] Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Edit Movie Triming 1 Use HI (arrow pad) to select the movie and press the A button. 2 Use FG (arrow pad) to select saving method and press the A button. Submenu 3 Application New File...
  • Page 57 For the operation method, refer to (P. 43). Erasing images q [Erase] Submenu 2 Application All Erase All images in the internal memory or card will be erased. Sel. Image Images are individually selected and erased. Erase Deletes the image displayed. All images in the group are erased.
  • Page 58 For the operation method, refer to (P. 43). Protecting images q [R] • Protected images cannot be erased by [Erase] (P. 12, 57), [Sel. Image], [Erase Group], or [All Erase] (P. 57), but all images are erased by [Memory Format]/ [Format] (P.
  • Page 59 For the operation method, refer to (P. 43). d Settings Menu 1 Erasing data completely d [Memory Format]/ d [Format] • Before formatting, check that no important data is left in the internal memory or card. • Cards must be formatted with this camera before first use or after being used with other cameras or computers.
  • Page 60 For the operation method, refer to (P. 43). Selecting a method for connecting the camera to other devices d [USB Connection] Submenu 2 Application Set to select the connection method each time the camera is Auto connected to another device. Storage Connect camera as a card reader.
  • Page 61 For the operation method, refer to (P. 43). Adjusting the image processing function d [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 62 For the operation method, refer to (P. 43). Playing back images on a TV d [TV 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 63 For the operation method, refer to (P. 43). Setting the date and time d [X] 1 Press FG (arrow pad) of the arrow pad to select the year for [Y]. 2 Press I (arrow pad) of the arrow pad to save the setting for [Y]. 3 As in Steps 1 and 2, press FGHI (arrow pad) of the arrow pad to set [M] (month), [D] (day), [Time] (hours and minutes), and [Y/M/D] (date order), and then press the A button.
  • Page 64 For the operation method, refer to (P. 43). Lighting the LED illuminator d [LED Illuminator] Submenu 2 Application Disables the LED illuminator. Enables the LED illuminator. • Unavailable in p . To use the LED illuminator • Press and hold the INFO button down until the LED illuminator lights up. •...
  • Page 65 For the operation method, refer to (P. 43). • [Auto Time Adjust] applies only when x (home time zone) is selected for [World Time]. • For the GPS function and Track function, refer to “Using GPS function (GPS Settings)” (P. 76). Setting Wi-Fi d [Wi-Fi Settings] Submenu 2 Application...
  • Page 66 For the operation method, refer to (P. 43). Assigning functions to the face button and R (movie) button d [Button Function] Submenu 2 Application < Function Assign the particular function to the face button. Assign the particular function to the R (movie) = Function button.
  • Page 67 For the operation method, refer to (P. 43). Setting [ d [Sportcam Settings] Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application Images are not inverted. When the camera is inverted, the top, bottom, left, Invert Image right of the save images are also inverted. If you shoot a movie with the camera inverted, the movie will not be upside-down.
  • Page 68 By connecting to a smartphone through this camera’s wireless LAN function and using the specified app, you can enjoy even more features during and after shooting. Things you can do with the specified app, OLYMPUS Image Share (OI.Share) • Camera image transfer to a smartphone You can load images in the camera to a smartphone.
  • Page 69 Connecting to your smartphone. (The SSID and the password are displayed at Read QR code by OLYMPUS Image share. the lower left of QR code screen.). SSID : X-XX-X-XXXXXXXXX For the Wi-Fi setting for your smartphone,...
  • Page 70 Transferring images to a smartphone You can select images in the camera and load them to a smartphone. You can also use the camera to select images you want to share in advance. [Share Order] (P. 58) Connect the camera to a smartphone. (P. 69) Tap the Image Transfer button in OI.Share.
  • Page 71 Adding position information to images You can add GPS tags to images that were taken while the GPS log was saving by transferring the GPS log saved on the smartphone to the camera. This is available only in [Private]. Before beginning to shoot, launch OI.Share and turn on the switch on the Add Location button to begin saving the GPS log.
  • Page 72 Changing connection method There are two ways to connect the camera to a smartphone: [Private], by which you use the same setting every time, and [One-Time], by which you use different setting every time. It is recommended to use [Private] when connecting to your smartphone, and to use [One-Time] when transferring images to another smartphone.
  • Page 73 Cancelling a share order Cancel share orders that are set on images. Select [Wi-Fi Settings] in the d Settings Menu 3 and press A. Select [Reset h] and press I (arrow pad). Select [Yes] and press A. Resetting wireless LAN settings Initializes content of [Wi-Fi Settings].
  • Page 74 Using GPS function Use the camera GPS function to record the position information in the images or record movement tracking. • Latitude and longitude are displayed on images to which position information has been added. • The camera is not equipped for GPS navigation. •...
  • Page 75 Connect the camera and the smartphone, following the procedure described in “Connecting to a smartphone” (P. 69). Updating the A-GPS data using a PC Download the OLYMPUS A-GPS Utility software from the URL below, and install it on your PC. http://sdl.olympus-imaging.com/agps/ Refer to “OLYMPUS A-GPS Utility Instruction Manual”...
  • Page 76 Using GPS function (GPS Settings) Select [GPS Settings] in the d Settings Menu 3 and press A. Select [GPS] and press A. Select [On] and press A. • G flashes during measurement. When AUTO AUTO the position measurement ends, G will AUTO AUTO appear and the position information will be...
  • Page 77 Displaying tracked movement of GPS logs After the GPS track logs are recorded, the tracked movement of the logs can be displayed using the OLYMPUS Viewer 3 or OI.Track. • The tracked movement cannot be displayed on the camera.
  • Page 78 Connecting the camera to another device Viewing camera images on TV Use the AV cable (sold separately) to playback recorded images on your TV. You can play back high-definition images on a high-definition TV by connecting it to the camera using the HDMI cable. AV cable (sold separately: CB-AVC3) Multi-connector (Connect to the TV video input jack...
  • Page 79 • For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual. • Depending on the TV’s settings, the displayed images and information may become cropped. • If the camera is connected using both an A/V and HDMI cable, it will assign priority to HDMI.
  • Page 80 Printing Pictures Direct printing (PictBridge) By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly. Before connecting, select [Print] for [USB Connection] (P. 60) in the setting menu. Connecting the camera Multi-connector Smaller terminal USB cable...
  • Page 81  Custom printing Adjust print mode, paper type, and other settings before printing. Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable and turn the camera on. • When the camera is turned on, a dialog should Print Mode Select Back MENU be displayed in the monitor prompting you...
  • Page 82 Setting the print paper items This setting varies with the type of printer. If only the printer’s STANDARD setting is available, you cannot change the setting. Size Sets the paper size that the printer supports. Selects whether the picture is printed on the entire page Borderless or inside a blank frame.
  • Page 83 Setting printing data Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing. <× Sets the number of prints. Date Prints the date and time recorded on the picture. File Name Prints the file name recorded on the picture.
  • Page 84 Print reservation (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 85  Reserving one print each of all images on the card [ U ] Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [ < ] (P. 84). Use FG (arrow pad) to select [ U ], and press the A button. Follow Steps 5 and 6 in [ < ]. ...
  • Page 86 Connecting the camera to a computer Connecting the camera Multi-connector Smaller terminal USB port USB cable • If nothing is displayed on the camera screen even after connecting the camera to the computer, the battery may be exhausted. Use a full-charged battery.
  • Page 87 Copying pictures to a computer Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to a computer by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable. The following operating systems are compatible with the USB connection: Windows Vista SP2 / Windows 7 SP1 / Windows Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 10...
  • Page 88 Installing Software Use OLYMPUS Viewer 3 to import to your computer and browse, edit, and organize pictures taken with your camera.  Windows Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive. • An Autorun dialog will be displayed. Click “OLYMPUS Setup” to display the “Setup”...
  • Page 89 • Double-click the “Setup” icon to display the “Setup” dialog. Install OLYMPUS Viewer 3. • Check the system requirements before beginning installation. • Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 3” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Operating System Mac OS X v10.8–v10.10...
  • Page 90 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 fix the problem(s). Troubleshooting   B attery The camera does not work even when batteries are installed.
  • Page 91  Monitor Difficult to see. • When the screen is difficult to see in bright environment (e.g. outdoors), maximize the screen brightness. g “Difficulty of seeing the screen (monitor boost)” (P. 11) • Condensation may have occurred. Turn off the power, and wait for the camera body to become acclimated to the surrounding temperature and dry out before taking pictures.
  • Page 92 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. Write Protect Release the switch.
  • Page 93 Error message Corrective action Problem with selected image Use photo retouch software, etc. to edit the image on a The Image computer. Cannot Be Edited Battery problem Charge the battery. Battery Empty Connection problem Connect the camera and computer or printer correctly. No Connection Printer problem Load paper into the printer.
  • Page 94 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 monitor. g P. 10 After focusing on an object at the same distance as the subject, compose the shot, and take the picture.
  • Page 95  Camera shake Taking pictures without camera shake. • Taking pictures using [Image Stabilizer]. g P. 47 The camera detects camera movement to reduce the blur even if the ISO sensitivity is not increased. This function is also effective when taking pictures at a high zoom magnification.
  • Page 96  Color hue Taking pictures with colors at the same shade as they appear. • Taking pictures by selecting white balance. g P. 39 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 97 Information Cleaning and storing the camera Camera care Exterior: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth.
  • Page 98 Storage • When storing the camera for extended periods, remove the battery, adapter and card, and keep in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated. • Periodically insert the battery and test the camera functions. • Avoid leaving the camera in places where chemical products are handled since this may result in corrosion.
  • Page 99 Cards compatible with this camera SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi (with Wireless LAN function) card (commercially available) (maximum capacity: 128 GB) (for compatibility card details, visit the Olympus website.) Eye-Fi card • Use the Eye-Fi card in compliance with the laws and regulations of the country where the camera is used.
  • Page 100 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 • Even if [Memory Format]/[Format], [Erase], [Sel. Image], [All Erase], or [Erase Group] is performed, the data in the card is not completely erased.
  • Page 101 Number of storable pictures (still images)/Recording length (movies) in the internal memory and cards • The figures for the number of storable still pictures and recording length are approximate. The actual capacity varies with shooting conditions and the card used. Still pictures Number of storable pictures Image Size...
  • Page 102 Movies Recording length Image Size Internal memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card (4GB) With sound Without sound With sound Without sound 9 sec. 9 sec. 18 min. 18 min. c 1920×1080 14 sec. 15 sec. 27 min. 29 min.  1920×1080 17 sec. 18 sec.
  • Page 103 To use a dedicated underwater strobe, set the flash mode to [#RC]. [#RC] also allows you to take pictures with a wireless flash by using a special external flash, compatible with the Olympus Wireless RC Flash System. The camera’s built-in flash is used for communication between the camera and flash.
  • Page 104 For additional information on our warranty, please visit to the Olympus website for your local area.
  • Page 105 (and seals) are replaced annually. For the Olympus distributors or service stations where the waterproof packing can be replaced, visit Olympus website for your local area. • The included accessories (e.g. USB-AC adapter) do not offer shock or water resistance.
  • Page 106 List of settings available in each shooting mode For details on O, \ , or R , refer to “List of O settings” (P. 107), “List of \ settings” (P. 109), “List of R settings” (P. 110). ― ― ― Picture Mode ―...
  • Page 107 List of O settings B e F 1 #  G U C 2 ` X ― ― ― R ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― Picture Mode ― R *1 ― ― ― Flash ― ― ― R R ― ― ― ― ― ― ― Exposure Comp.
  • Page 108 _ ^ g ] \ [ A E ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― Picture Mode ― Flash ― ― ― R R R R ― Exposure Comp. ― ― ― ― White balance ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― *1 R *1 o / Y Image size (still images) R R R R R R R R...
  • Page 109 List of \ settings j k l m n o s t u v Y Z G ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― Picture Mode R R R R R R R R R R R R R Flash R R R R R R R R R R R R R Exposure Comp.
  • Page 110 List of R settings  ― ― ― ― ― Picture Mode ― Flash ― ― ― ― Exposure Comp. ― ― ― ― White balance ― ― ― ― ― o / Y Image size (still images) Aspect Image size (movies) Compression ―...
  • Page 111 Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using a USB-AC adapter, remove it from the wall outlet immediately. Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. Location — To avoid damage to the product, mount the product securely on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket.
  • Page 112 If the fl uid burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately. • The Olympus lithium ion battery is designed to be used only for the Olympus digital camera. Do not use the battery to other devices.
  • Page 113 USB-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 USB-AC adapter that are not genuine Olympus accessories.
  • Page 114 If using the wireless LAN function in a country outside the region where the camera was purchased, there is a risk that the camera will not conform to the wireless communication regulations of that country. Olympus will not be held responsible for any failure to meet such regulations.
  • Page 115 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 116 Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such fi ndings have not been confi rmed by additional research. STYLUS TG-870 has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
  • Page 117 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 118 The customer must contact the designated Olympus Consumer Support Team for your region to coordinate the submission of your Product for repair service. To contact your Olympus Consumer Support Team in your region please visit or call the following: Canada: www.olympuscanada.com/repair / 1-800-622- 6372...
  • Page 119 3. Since this Warranty Certifi cate will not be re-issued, keep it in a safe place. 4. Please note that Olympus will not assume any risks or bear any costs incurred in transporting the product to the dealer or Olympus authorized service station.
  • Page 120 Notes regarding warranty maintenance 1. This Warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certifi cate is duly completed by Olympus or the dealer. Make sure that your name, the name of the dealer, the serial number and the year, month and date of purchase are all completed.
  • Page 121 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 • The standards for camera fi le systems referred to in this manual are the “Design rule for Camera File system/...
  • Page 122 : 1/2.3” CMOS (primary color filter) device Lens : Olympus 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.
  • Page 123 – 20 °C - 60 °C (– 4 °F - 140 °F) (storage) Humidity : 30% - 90% (operation)/10% - 90% (storage) Power supply : One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B) or USB-AC adapter (F-5AC) Dimensions : 112.9 mm (W) × 64.1 mm (H) × 27.6 mm (D) (4.4 ×...
  • Page 125 date of issue 2015.11. WD025001...

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