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DIGITAL CAMERA

TG-625

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 Lithium Ion USB-AC adapter (F-2AC) USB cable OLYMPUS Setup Battery (CB-USB8) CD-ROM (LI-50B) Other accessories not shown: Warranty card Contents may vary depending on purchase location.

  • Page 3: Attaching The Camera Strap

    Indicator lamp Speaker n button Monitor Shutter button Zoom lever Movie record button q button (switching between shooting and playback)  button E button (camera guide) Joystick INFO (changing information display)  (erase) A button (OK) Joystick Attaching the camera strap Attaching the camera strap F (up) H (left)

  • 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. Follow Steps 1, 2 and 3 to open the Write-protect switch battery/card cover. Battery/card cover latch Always use SD/SDHC/SDXC cards or Eye-Fi card with this camera. Do not insert other types of memory cards.

  • Page 5: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery Indicator lamp Indicator lamp Indicator lamp On: Charging Connect the USB cable and USB-AC adapter to the Off: Charged camera and charge the battery. The battery is not fully charged at shipment. Before use, be sure to charge the battery until the indicator lamp turns off (up to 3 hours).
  • Page 6 The included USB-AC adapter has been designed to be used for charging and playback. Do not take pictures while the USB-AC adapter is connected to the camera. Be sure to unplug the power plug of the USB-AC adapter from the wall outlet when the charging is complete or the playback ends.

  • Page 7: Turning On The Camera And Making The Initial Settings

    Turning on the camera and making As in Steps 2 and 3, press the joystick to FGHI to set [M] (month), [D] (day), [Time] the initial settings (hours and minutes), and [Y/M/D] (date order), and then press the A button. When you turn on the camera for the fi...
  • Page 8 Learning how to use the camera Using the camera guide ● Press the n button to turn on the camera and Use the camera guide to look up camera operations. enter the standby mode. (Press the n button Press the E button in the standby mode again to turn off the camera.) ●...

  • Page 9: Shooting Still Images

    Shooting still images To take the picture, gently press the shutter button all the way down while being careful not to shake the camera. Press the n button to turn on the camera. Select the shooting mode. (p. 11) Press halfway Press fully Hold the camera and compose the shot.

  • Page 10: Switching The Displays

    Shooting screen displays Name Normal Detailed No info. Shooting mode – Flash – Macro – Self-timer Exposure – compensation AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO White balance – ISO sensitivity – 00:34 00:34 DATE Drive – Image size (still – images) Recording with –...

  • Page 11: Selecting The Shooting Mode

    Selecting the shooting mode The default settings of the function are highlighted in Shooting mode Submode P (P mode) – M (M mode) – Q (Q mode) Recommended/Set 1/Set 2/Set 3 B Portrait/F Landscape/G Night Scene/ M Night+Portrait/C Sport/N Indoor/W Candle/ ...
  • Page 12 Learning about the shooting modes Beauty Fix Beauty Fix 1 Use FGHI to select a retouching item, and press the Q button. P (P mode) Eye Color Back MENU The camera will select the appropriate aperture value and shutter speed for the subject. Changes can also be made to various shooting settings, such as exposure compensation, as needed.
  • Page 13 P (P mode)  ( mode ) You can shoot with special effects. You can shoot with the best mode for the subject and shooting scene. The best shooting settings for various Refer to the sample images displayed on the submode scenes are pre-programmed as submodes.
  • Page 14 p (Panorama mode) Taking pictures with [Manual] Taking pictures with [Manual] 1 Use FGHI to specify at which edge the next You can shoot and combine multiple images to create an picture is to be connected. image with a wide angle of view (panoramic image). Taking pictures with [Auto] Taking pictures with [Auto] Direction for combining...

  • 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 Press the zoom lever. 4/30 4/30 ’12/10/26...

  • Page 16: Playing Back Panorama Images

    Playing back panorama images To control panorama image playback To control panorama image playback Stop playback: Press the  button. Panorama images that were combined together using Pause: Press the A button. [Auto] or [Manual] can be scrolled for viewing. Control while paused Press FGHI to scroll the image in the direction of Select a panorama image during playback.

  • Page 17: Playback Mode Display

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

  • Page 18: 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 19: Shooting Movies

    Shooting movies Press the A button to pause Pausing and playback. During pause, fast restarting forward or reverse, press the A Press the R button to start recording. playback button to restart playback. Press I to fast forward. Press I Fast forward again to increase the fast forward speed.

  • Page 20: 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. 53). Function menu Setup menu Program Auto MENU Camera Menu 1 Back Reset Reset Compression Normal Shadow Adjust...

  • Page 21: Using The Function Menu

    Using the function menu Example: Self-timer Press the joystick to H to display the function menu. Press the joystick to FG to select the Y Off function to be set. 12 12 Press the joystick to HI to select the setting value, and then press the A button to enter AUTO AUTO...
  • Page 22 Exposure compensation Compensates the brightness (appropriate exposure) adjusted by the camera. O to N 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 23 Image size Sets the number of recording pixels. 3968×2976 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 24: 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 25: 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. 24). Submenu 2 Application Automatically On when a compatible Auto shooting mode is selected.

  • Page 26: 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 27 z Camera Menu 2 Displaying icon guides Displaying icon guides z z [Icon Guide] [Icon Guide] Submenu 2 Application Using the assist lamp for shooting a Using the assist lamp for shooting a No icon guide is displayed. dark subject dark subject z z [AF Illuminat.] [AF Illuminat.]...

  • Page 28: Reducing The Blur Caused By The Camera Shake When Shooting

    A Movie Menu Shooting larger pictures than when Shooting larger pictures than when using optical zoom with low degrading using optical zoom with low degrading of image quality z z [Super-Res Zoom] of image quality [Super-Res Zoom] Selecting the image size for movies Selecting the image size for movies A [Image Size] [Image Size]...

  • Page 29: Playback Menu

    Changing the image size q q [ [Q Q ] ] Reduce wind noise in the recorded Reduce wind noise in the recorded Changing the image size sound when recording movie sound when recording movie This saves a high-resolution image as a separate image with a smaller size for use in e-mail attachments and other A [Wind Noise Reduction] [Wind Noise Reduction]...
  • Page 30 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 31 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] [Shadow Adj] Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Edit Submenu 1...
  • Page 32  button. Only JPEG fi les can be ordered. For details on OLYMPUS Viewer 2, refer to “Installing the PC software and registering user” (p. 41). For details on uploading images, refer to OLYMPUS Viewer 2 “Help”.

  • Page 33: Settings Menu

    d Settings Menu 1 Copying images in the internal memory Copying images in the internal memory to the card d d [Backup] to the card [Backup] Erasing data completely Erasing data completely Submenu 2 Application d d [Memory Format]/ [Memory Format]/ d d [Format] [Format] Backs up image data in the internal memory to the card.

  • Page 34: Q Power On

    Turning on the camera with the q Selecting a method for connecting the Selecting a method for connecting the Turning on the camera with the button d d [ [q q Power On] camera to other devices camera to other devices button Power On] d d [USB Connection]...

  • Page 35: File Name

    d Camera Menu 2 Resetting the fi le names of pictures Resetting the fi le names of pictures Submenu 2 Application d d [File Name] [File Name] This resets the sequential number for the folder name and fi le name Folder name Folder name File name...

  • Page 36: Playing Back Images On A Tv

    Adjusting the brightness of the monitor Adjusting the brightness of the monitor d d [ [s s ] ] To adjust the monitor brightness To adjust the monitor brightness 1 Use FG to adjust the brightness while viewing the screen, and then press the A button. Back MENU Playing back images on a TV d d [TV Out]...
  • Page 37 ● Connection via HDMI cable 1 On the camera, select the digital signal format that will be connected ([480p/576p]/[720p]/[1080i]). 2 Connect the TV and camera. 3 Turn on the TV, and change “INPUT” to “VIDEO (an input jack connected to the camera)”. 4 Turn on the camera, and use FGHI to select the image for playback.

  • Page 38: Power Save

    d Settings Menu 3 Saving battery power between shots Saving battery power between shots d d [Power Save] [Power Save] Choosing home and alternate time Choosing home and alternate time Submenu 2 Application zones [World Time] zones [World Time] Cancels [Power Save]. You will not be able to select a time zone using When the camera is not being used [World Time] if the camera clock has not fi...
  • Page 39 Registering the settings for Beauty Fix Registering the settings for Beauty Fix Using the LED illuminator as an Using the LED illuminator as an d d [Beauty Settings] auxiliary light d d [LED Illuminator] [Beauty Settings] auxiliary light [LED Illuminator] Depending on the picture, the editing may not be Submenu 2 Application...

  • Page 40: Connecting With A Computer

    Connecting with a computer Set [USB Connection] in the setup menu of the camera When [USB Connection] is set to [Auto], connect the beforehand. (p. 34) camera and the computer, select [Storage] or [MTP] at the screen for selecting the connection method, and then press the A button.
  • Page 41 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 42 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 43: 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 Multi-connector printer’s instruction manual.

  • Page 44: 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 45 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. MENU Print Back Submenu 5 Submenu 6 Application Print Cancel This selects the number <X 0 to 10 of prints.

  • Page 46: Single-Frame Print Reservations

    Print Reservations Use HI to select the image for print reservation. Use FG to select the quantity. In print reservations, the number of prints and date imprint Press the A button. option are saved in the image on the card. This enables easy printing at a printer or print shop supporting DPOF Use FG to select the [X] (date print) by using only the print reservations on the card without a...

  • Page 47: Resetting The Print Reservation Data For Selected Images

    Resetting the print reservation data for selected images Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 46). Use FG to select [<], and press the A button. Use FG to select [Keep] and press the A button. Use HI to select the image with the print reservation you want to cancel.

  • Page 48: Usage Tips

    Usage Tips ● If the camera does not work as intended, or if an error With prolonged camera use, the internal 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 49: 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 50: 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 51: Camera Shake

    ● Taking pictures using [n] for [ESP/n] Camera shake (p. 26) 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. 26) ●...

  • Page 52: 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. 26) to take pictures. ● Remove the card and display the images in ●...
  • Page 53 List of settings available in each shooting mode For details on , refer to “List of  settings” (p. 54). For details on shaded areas, refer to “List of P settings” (p. 56). Zoom Flash – Macro – Self-timer Exposure –...

  • Page 54: List Of Settings

    List of  settings Zoom – Flash – – – – Macro Self-timer Exposure compensation – – – – – – – – – White balance – – – – – – – – – ISO sensitivity – – – –...
  • Page 55 Zoom Flash – – – – – Macro – – – – Self-timer Exposure compensation – – – – – – – White balance – – – – – – – ISO sensitivity – – – – – – – –...
  • Page 56 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 [Image Size] is fi xed to [n] or lower. 56 EN...

  • Page 57: Using A Separately Sold Charger

    Appendix Camera care Lens • Blow dust off the lens with a commercial blower, then wipe gently with a lens cleaner. Exterior Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, alcohol, or chemically treated cloth.

  • Page 58: Using The Card

    Checking the image saving location Checking the image saving location SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi card (commercially available) (for compatibility card details, visit the Olympus website.) The memory indicator shows whether the internal memory or card is being used during shooting and playback. Current memory indicator...

  • Page 59: 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 for the number of storable still pictures and recording length are approximate. The actual capacity varies with shooting conditions and the card used.

  • Page 60: Increasing The Number Of Pictures That Can Be Taken

    To maintain camera performance, please take your camera with wet hands, while under water, or in a damp or dusty to the nearest Olympus Authorized Service Center to have it environment (e.g. beach). inspected after any major impact. In the event the camera is...

  • Page 61: After Use

    (and seals) are replaced annually. equipment, or loss of valuable data may For the Olympus distributors or service stations where result. the waterproof packing can be replaced, visit Olympus website for your local area.
  • Page 62 • If you fi nd that the USB-AC adapter is extremely hot or • Before transporting the camera, remove a tripod and all other notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it, non-OLYMPUS accessories. unplug the power plug from wall outlet immediately and • Do not touch electric contacts on cameras.
  • Page 63 • The Olympus lithium ion battery is designed to be used only for • If you cannot remove the battery from the camera, contact an the Olympus digital camera.
  • Page 64 Battery Charger and USB-AC adapter any damages or any benefi t expected by using this unit We strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus lawfully which are caused by erasing picture data. dedicated rechargeable battery, battery charger and USB-AC adapter with this camera.
  • Page 65 Telephone Number: 484-896-5000 Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written materials or software, or Tested To Comply With FCC Standards for damages resulting from the use of the information contained FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE therein.
  • Page 66 Olympus warrants that the enclosed Olympus® imaging Excluded from this limited warranty and not warranted by product(s) and related Olympus® accessories (individually Olympus in any fashion, either express, implied, or by statute, a “Product” and collectively the “Products”) will be free from are:...
  • Page 67 REPRESENTATIONS, GUARANTIES, CONDITIONS, AND agents of Olympus, which are inconsistent or in confl ict with WARRANTIES CONCERNING THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER or in addition to the terms of this limited warranty, shall not be...
  • Page 68 For customers in Europe For customers in Europe the website: http://www.olympus.com this product will be repaired, or at Olympus’s option replaced, free of charge. To “CE” mark indicates that this product complies claim under this warranty the customer must take the product...
  • Page 69 Warranty Certifi cate regarding the year, month and date of in a safe place. purchase, the customer’s name, the dealer’s name, and * Please refer to the list on the web site: http://www.olympus. the serial number. com for the authorized international Olympus service j.
  • Page 70 • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft case, strap, lens cap and batteries. Corporation. 5 Olympus’ sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to • Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. repairing or replacing the product and any liability for indirect •...

  • Page 71: Specifications

    : 2000 up to 2099 system Water resistance Type : Equivalent to IEC Standard publication 529 IPX8 (under OLYMPUS test conditions), available in 5 m (16 ft.) deep water Meaning : Camera can normally be used under water at a specifi ed water pressure.
  • Page 72 Humidity : 30 % to 90 % (operation)/10 % to 90 % (storage) Power supply : One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B) or separately sold USB-AC adapter Dimensions : 98.4 mm (W) × 65.9 mm (H) × 21.9 mm (D) (3.9 ×...
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