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SP-820UZ

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: Checking The Contents Of The Box

    Checking the contents of the box Checking the contents of the box Digital camera Strap Lens cap and Four AA USB cable OLYMPUS Setup lens cap strap batteries (CB-USB8) CD-ROM Other accessories not shown: Warranty card Contents may vary depending on purchase location.

  • Page 3: Attaching The Camera Strap And Lens Cap

    Mode dial Zoom lever Shutter button Indicator lamp n button Speaker Tripod socket Battery/card compartment cover Battery/card compartment lock Strap eyelet Connector cover Multi-connector HDMI micro connector Attaching the camera strap and lens Attaching the camera strap and lens cap •...

  • Page 4: Inserting And Removing The Battery And Card

    Inserting and removing the battery Insert the card straight until it clicks into and card place. Write-protect switch Follow Steps 1, 2 and 3 to open the battery/card compartment cover. Always use SD/SDHC/SDXC cards or Eye-Fi card with this camera. Do not insert other types of memory Battery/card cards.

  • Page 5: When To Replace The Batteries

    Follow Steps 1, 2 and 3 to close battery/ card compartment cover. Slide the battery/card compartment lock from ) to = and ensure that the battery/card compartment cover is securely locked. Failure to do so may cause the battery/card compartment cover to open during shooting and the batteries to fall out, resulting in loss of image data.

  • Page 6: Turning On The Camera And Making The Initial Settings

    Turning on the camera and making As in Steps 2 and 3, use FGHI to set the initial settings [M] (month), [D] (day), [Time] (hours and minutes), and [Y/M/D] (date order), and then press the A button. When you turn on the camera for the fi rst time, a screen appears enabling to set the language for the menus and For precise time setting, press the A button as the messages displayed in the monitor, and the date and time.
  • Page 7 Learning how to use the camera ● Press the n button to turn on the camera and enter the standby mode. (Press the n button again to turn off the camera.) ● Select the shooting mode, and press the shutter button to shoot a still image.

  • Page 8: Shooting Still Images

    Shooting still images Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. AF target mark Remove the lens cap. Press the n button to turn on the camera. Select the shooting mode. (p. 11) Hold the camera and compose the shot. Press halfway 1/400 1/400...

  • Page 9: Using The Zoom

    Using the zoom Using the fl ash Turning the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range. The fl ash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions. W side T side Lift up the fl ash unit manually. Image size Zoom bar 14M/16:9L Optical zoom...

  • Page 10: Switching The Displays

    Shooting screen displays Name Normal Detailed No info. Shooting mode – Zoom – Shooting submode – Flash – Macro – Self-timer – AUTO AUTO Exposure – AUTO AUTO compensation White balance – 00:34 00:34 DATE – Drive – Image size –...

  • Page 11: Selecting The Shooting Mode

    Selecting the shooting mode Use the mode dial to select the shooting The default settings of the function are highlighted in mode. In Q, , P, p, or , press H for the Shooting mode Submode function menu, then HI for the sub menu, then press the A button.
  • Page 12 Learning about the shooting modes P (P mode) Beauty Fix Beauty Fix 1 Use FGHI to select a retouching item, and press The camera will select the appropriate aperture value the Q button. and shutter speed for the subject. Changes can also be made to various shooting settings, such as exposure Eye Color Back...
  • Page 13 P (P mode) Taking pictures with [Auto] Taking pictures with [Auto] 1 Select [Auto] in the submenu, and use HI to select You can shoot with special effects. the angle of view and then press the A button. Refer to the sample images displayed on the submode selection screen, and select the desired submode.
  • Page 14 The shot images are combined into a single panorama Taking pictures with [Manual] Taking pictures with [Manual] image by the PC software. 1 Use FGHI to specify at which edge the next For details on installing the PC software, refer to picture is to be connected.

  • Page 15: Viewing Images

    Viewing images Index view and close-up view Index view enables quick selection of a desired image. Press the q button. Close-up view (up to 10× magnifi cation) allows checking of image details. Number of frames/ Total number of images Turn the zoom lever. 4/30 4/30 ’12/10/26...

  • Page 16: Playing Back Panorama Images

    Playing back panorama images Playing back grouped images Panorama images that were combined together using Depending on the settings, the taken images are [Auto] or [Manual] can be scrolled for viewing. displayed as a group during playback. Several operations are available for the grouped images; such as expanding Select a panorama image during playback.
  • Page 17   (Photo with (Photo with A A Clip) frame Clip) frame ● The movie clip and the still images are played back. 4/30 4/30 ’12/10/26 ’12/10/26 00:00 00:00 Play Play  frame...

  • Page 18: Playback Mode Display

    Playback mode display Name Normal Detailed No info. ● Normal Battery check – – 2 3 4 Eye-Fi transfer – data 4/30 4/30 10 10 Protect – Adding sound – Upload order – Print reservation/ – number of ’12/10/26 ’12/10/26 12:30 12:30 prints Current...

  • Page 19: Erasing Images During Playback (Single Image Erase)

    Erasing images during playback (Single image erase) Display the image you want to erase and press G (  ). Erase Back MENU 4/30 4/30 Erase Cancel Press FG to select [Erase], and press the A button. Multiple images or all images can be erased at a time (p.

  • Page 20: Shooting Movies

    Shooting movies Playing back movies Select a movie, and press the A button. Press the R button to start recording. 4/30 4/30 00:12/00:34 00:12/00:34 Movie Play Movie Play ’12/10/26 12:30 ’12/10/26 12:30 Movie During playback 00:00 00:00 00:34 00:34 Press the A button to pause Pausing and 00:00 00:00...
  • Page 21 Operations while playback is paused Operations while playback is paused Elapsed time/ 00:14/00:34 00:14/00:34 Total shooting time During pause Use F to display the fi rst frame and press G to display the last Cueing frame. Press I or H to advance or Advancing and rewind one frame at a time.

  • Page 22: Menu Settings

    Menu settings Some shooting menu functions cannot be set in certain shooting modes. For details, refer to “List of settings available in each shooting mode” (p. 56). Function menu Setup menu Camera Menu 1 Back MENU Flash Auto Reset Reset Compression Normal Shadow Adjust...

  • Page 23: Using The Function Menu

    Using the function menu Example: Self-timer Press H to display the function menu. Press FG to select the function to be set. Y Off Press HI to select the setting value, and 12 12 then press the A button to enter the setting. AUTO AUTO AUTO...
  • Page 24 Exposure compensation Compensates the brightness (appropriate exposure) adjusted by the camera. z to y Value Set a larger negative (–) value to adjust darker, or a larger positive (+) value to adjust brighter. White balance Sets an appropriate color scheme for the light of the shooting scene. WB Auto The camera automatically adjusts the white balance.
  • Page 25 Image size Sets the number of recording pixels. 4288×3216 Suitable for printing pictures over A3 (11×17 in.). 3264×2448 Suitable for printing pictures up to A3 (11×17 in.). 2560×1920 Suitable for printing pictures up to A3 (11×17 in.). 2048×1536 Suitable for printing pictures up to A4 size (8.5×11 in.). 1600×1200 Suitable for printing pictures at A5 (5×7 in.).

  • Page 26: Using The Setup Menu

    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. Press the ...

  • Page 27: Camera Menu

    Brightening the subject against Brightening the subject against The default settings of the function are highlighted in backlight backlight z z [Shadow Adjust] [Shadow Adjust] For the operation method, refer to “Using the setup menu” (p. 26). Submenu 2 Application Automatically On when a compatible Auto z Camera Menu 1...

  • Page 28: Shooting At Higher Magnifi Cations Than Optical Zoom

    Shooting at higher magnifi cations than Shooting at higher magnifi cations than To focus on a moving subject To focus on a moving subject continuously (AF Tracking) continuously (AF Tracking) optical zoom optical zoom z z [Digital Zoom] [Digital Zoom] 1 Hold the camera to align the AF target mark on the subject and press the A button.
  • Page 29 z Camera Menu 2 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 z z [Pic Orientation] playback [Pic Orientation] Using the assist lamp for shooting a Using the assist lamp for shooting a dark subject dark subject z...
  • Page 30 Imprinting the date of recording Imprinting the date of recording Super- Digital Image resolution Zoom bar z [Date Stamp] [Date Stamp] zoom size zoom Submenu 2 Application 14M/ Do not imprint the date. 16:9L Super-resolution zoom Stamp new photographs with the date of recording.

  • Page 31: Movie Menu

    A Movie Menu Recording sound when shooting Recording sound when shooting A [ [R R ] ] movies A movies Selecting the image size for movies Selecting the image size for movies Submenu 2 Application A [Image Size] [Image Size] No sound is recorded.

  • Page 32: Playback Menu

    q Playback Menu Cropping image q q [ [P P ] ] Cropping image Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Playing back pictures automatically Playing back pictures automatically Edit q [Slideshow] [Slideshow] 1 Use HI to select an image, and press the A button. Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application...
  • Page 33 Adding sound to still images q q [ [R R ] ] Retouching faces on still images Retouching faces on still images Adding sound to still images q [Beauty Fix] [Beauty Fix] Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Edit Edit Beauty Fix...
  • Page 34 Rotating images q q [ [y y ] ] Brightening areas that are dark due to Brightening areas that are dark due to Rotating images backlight or other reasons backlight or other reasons q [Shadow Adj] Submenu 1 Submenu 2 [Shadow Adj] Edit Submenu 1...
  • Page 35 Saving print settings to the image data Saving print settings to the image data To individually select and erase images To individually select and erase images q [Print Order] [Sel. Image] [Sel. Image] [Print Order] 1 Use FG to select [Sel. Image], and press the “Print Reservations”...

  • Page 36: Settings Menu

    Submenu 2 Application Only JPEG fi les can be ordered. Completely erases the image data For details on OLYMPUS Viewer 2, refer to “Installing in the internal memory or card the PC software and registering user” (p. 44). (including protected images).

  • Page 37: Q Power On

    Using an Eye-Fi card d d [Eye-Fi] Turning on the camera with the q Using an Eye-Fi card [Eye-Fi] Turning on the camera with the button d d [ [q q Power On] button Power On] Submenu 2 Application Transfers all images. Submenu 2 Application Sel.

  • Page 38: File Name

    d Camera Menu 2 Resetting the fi le names of pictures Resetting the fi le names of pictures d d [File Name] [File Name] Adjusting the image processing Adjusting the image processing Folder name Folder name File name function d d [Pixel Mapping] function [Pixel Mapping] DCIM...

  • Page 39: Playing Back Images On A Tv

    Playing back images on a TV d d [TV Out] Playing back images on a TV [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. Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application...
  • Page 40 Connect to the TV video input AV cable jack (yellow) and audio input (sold separately: CB-AVC3) jack (white). Multi-connector HDMI cable Connect to the HDMI (sold separately: CB-HD1) connector on the TV. HDMI micro connector (type D) 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.

  • Page 41: Setting The Date And Time

    X ] ] Setting the date and time d d [ [X Saving battery power between shots Saving battery power between shots Setting the date and time d d [Power Save] [Power Save] Set date and time Set date and time Submenu 2 Application 1 Use FG to select the year for [Y].
  • Page 42 d Settings Menu 3 Choosing home and alternate time Choosing home and alternate time zones d d [World Time] zones [World Time] Registering the settings for Beauty Fix Registering the settings for Beauty Fix You will not be able to select a time zone using d d [Beauty Settings] [World Time] if the camera clock has not fi...

  • Page 43: Connecting With A Computer

    Connecting with a computer Set [USB Connection] in the setup menu of the camera System requirements System requirements beforehand. (p. 37) Windows : Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional (SP1 or later)/ Connecting the camera Connecting the camera Windows Vista/Windows 7 Macintosh : Mac OS X v10.3 or later Multi-connector...
  • Page 44 If the “Setup” dialog is not displayed, select “My registering user Computer” (Windows XP) or “Computer” (Windows Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu. Double-click the CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Setup) icon to open the Windows Windows “OLYMPUS Setup” window and then double-click “Launcher.exe”.
  • Page 45 System Windows Vista / Windows 7 ● Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” button and follow Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or better (Core 2 Duo Processor the on-screen instructions to install the software. 2.13 GHz or better required for movies) You can register via “Registration”...

  • Page 46: Direct Printing (Pictbridge)

    Direct printing (PictBridge) By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible Turn on the printer, and then connect the printer, you can print images directly without using a printer and camera. computer. To fi nd out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.

  • Page 47: Changing The Printer's Settings For Printing [Custom Print]

    Changing the printer’s settings for Use FG to select [Size] (Submenu 3), and printing [Custom Print] press I. If the [Printpaper] screen is not displayed, the [Size], [Borderless], and [Pics/Sheet] are set to the printer’s Display the image to be printed on the standard.
  • Page 48 To make the detailed printer settings To make the detailed printer settings Press the A button. 1 Use FGHI to select the setting, and press the A button. Print Back MENU Submenu 5 Submenu 6 Application Print This selects the number Cancel <X 0 to 10...

  • Page 49: Single-Frame Print Reservations

    Print Reservations Single-frame print reservations [<] In print reservations, the number of prints and date imprint Display the setup menu. option are saved in the image on the card. This enables easy printing at a printer or print shop supporting DPOF “Using the setup menu”...

  • Page 50: Resetting All Print Reservation Data

    Reserving one print each of all images Resetting the print reservation data on the card [U] for selected images Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 49). Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 49). Use FG to select [U], and press the Use FG to select [<], and press the A button.

  • Page 51: Usage Tips

    Usage Tips ● With prolonged camera use, the internal If the camera does not work as intended, or if an error message is displayed on the screen, and you are unsure temperature may increase, resulting in automatic of what to do, refer to the information below to fi x the shutdown.

  • Page 52: Error Message

    Error message Error message Corrective action Problem with selected image When one of the messages below is displayed on the Use photo retouch software, etc. to monitor, check the corrective action. The Image Cannot edit the image on a computer. Be Edited Error message Corrective action...

  • Page 53: Shooting Tips

    Shooting tips When you are unsure of how to take a picture that you Object with no vertical lines envision, refer to the information below. Focusing It is also effective to compose the shot by holding the camera vertically to focus, and then returning to the “Focusing on the subject”...

  • Page 54: Camera Shake

    ● Taking pictures using [n] for [ESP/n] Camera shake (p. 28) Brightness is matched with a subject in the center of the screen and the image is not affected by “Taking pictures without camera shake” background light. ● Taking pictures using [Image Stabilizer] (p. 28) ●...

  • Page 55: Image Quality

    Playback/Editing tips Image quality “Taking sharper pictures” Playback ● Taking pictures with the optical zoom or super- resolution zoom “Playing images in the internal memory and card” Avoid using digital zoom (p. 28) to take pictures. ● Remove the card and display the images in ●...
  • Page 56 List of settings available in each shooting mode For details on , refer to “List of  settings” (p. 57). For details on shaded areas, refer to “List of P settings” (p. 59).   Zoom Flash – – Macro –...

  • Page 57: List Of Settings

    List of  settings Zoom – Flash – – – – – – – – – – – – – Macro Self-timer Exposure compensation – – – – – – – – – White balance – – – – – –...
  • Page 58  Zoom Flash – – – – Macro – – – – – – Self-timer Exposure compensation – – – – – – White balance – – – – – – – – – – – – Drive – – –...
  • Page 59 List of P settings Pop Art Pin Hole Fish Eye Drawing Soft Focus Punk Exposure compensation – – – – White balance – Image Size Sparkle Watercolor Refl ection Miniature Fragmented Dramatic Exposure compensation White balance Image Size *1 Changes to [ ] when [Image Size] is set to [ ].

  • Page 60: Camera Care

    Appendix Camera care Using a separately sold USB-AC adapter Exterior • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, The USB-AC adapter F-3AC (sold separately) can be soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe used with this camera.

  • Page 61: Using The Card

    Cards compatible with this camera or card is being used during shooting and playback. SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi card (commercially available) (for Current memory indicator compatibility card details, visit the Olympus website.) v: Internal memory is being used w: Card is being used Performing [Memory Format]/[Format], [Erase], [Sel.

  • Page 62: Still Pictures

    Number of storable pictures (still images)/Recording length (movies) in the internal Number of storable pictures (still images)/Recording length (movies) in the internal memory and cards memory and cards The fi gures in the following tables are quoted only as a rough guideline. The actual number of storable pictures or recording lengths will differ according to the shooting conditions and memory cards used.

  • Page 63: Safety Precautions

    SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. NEVER DISASSEMBLE, EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY SERVICE PERSONNEL. ENVIRONMENT.
  • Page 64 Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it, unplug the power product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. plug from wall outlet immediately and stop using it. Then, Water and Moisture — For precautions on products with contact an authorized distributor or service center.
  • Page 65 • Before transporting the camera, remove a tripod and all other • If you cannot remove the battery from the camera, contact an non-OLYMPUS accessories. authorized distributor or service center. Do not try to remove • Do not touch electric contacts on cameras.
  • Page 66 Caution: The following AA (R6) batteries cannot be used. There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with the incorrect battery type. Dispose of the used battery following the instructions. • The following types of batteries cannot be used: Lithium battery pack (CR-V3)/AA (R6) manganese (zinc- carbon) batteries/AA (R6) oxyride batteries/AA (R6) lithium batteries...
  • Page 67 Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of inappropriate use of this product. this publication or software without obligation or advance notice.
  • Page 68 • Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. NEEDED”). • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from Olympus, at its sole discretion, will repair, replace, or adjust that to which the receiver is connected. the defective Product, provided that Olympus investigation and •...
  • Page 69 Olympus does not place and record serial numbers. agents of Olympus, which are inconsistent or in confl ict with or in addition to the terms of this limited warranty, shall not be...
  • Page 70 Authorized separate collection of waste batteries in the Olympus Dealer that sold you the Product or ship it postage EU countries. prepaid and insured to any of our Olympus Service Centers.
  • Page 71 * Please refer to the list on the web site: http://www.olympus. d. Any defect or damage that occurs due to fi re, earthquake, com for the authorized international Olympus service fl...
  • 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 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/DCF”...

  • Page 74: Specifications

    Image pickup device : 1/2.3” CMOS (primary color fi lter) Lens : Olympus lens 4.0 to 160.0 mm, f3.4 to 5.7 (Equivalent to 22.4 to 896 mm on a 35 mm fi lm) Photometric system : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system Shutter speed : 4 to 1/2000 sec.
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