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DIGITAL CAMERA

VG-165/D-765
VG-180/D-770

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

    VG-180/D-770 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 Digital camera Lithium Ion Battery USB-AC adapter USB cable (LI-42B) (F-2AC) (CB-USB4) Other accessories not shown: Warranty card Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Names of Parts Names of Parts Connector cover USB connector Flash Self-timer lamp Lens...
  • Page 3 n button Shutter button Monitor Zoom buttons Indicator lamp q button (switching between shooting and playback) Arrow pad INFO (changing information display) # (fl ash) Y (self-timer)/  (erase) A button (OK)  button Arrow pad F (up) H (left) I (right) G (down) FGHI instruct to press the up/down/left/right arrow pad.
  • Page 4 Inserting and removing the Insert the battery as illustrated with the C mark battery and card (commercially toward the battery lock knob. Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) available) may produce heat or an explosion. Slide the battery lock knob in the direction of the Follow Steps 1 and 2 to open arrow to unlock, and then remove the battery.

  • Page 5: Charging The Battery

    Connecting the camera Connecting the camera Follow Steps 1 and 2 to close the battery/card cover. USB connector Connector cover When using the camera, be sure to close the battery/card cover. Charging the battery Indicator lamp Connect the USB cable and USB-AC adapter to the On: Charging camera and charge the battery.
  • Page 6 10 hours.) Battery Empty Flashes in red Never use any cable other than supplied or Olympus-designated USB cable. This may cause smoking or burning. The included F-2AC USB-AC adapter (hereafter referred to as USB-AC adapter) differs depending on the region where you purchased the camera.

  • Page 7: Making The Initial Settings

    Turning on the camera and Press I of the arrow pad to save making the initial settings the setting for [Y]. MENU Back When you turn on the camera for the fi rst time, a screen appears enabling to set the language for the Time menus and messages displayed in the monitor, and -- -- --...
  • Page 8 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 9: Shooting Still Images

    Shooting still images Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. Press the n button to turn AF target mark on the camera. Select the shooting mode. (p. 13) Hold the camera and compose the shot. Press halfway 1/400 1/400 F2.8 F2.8 Shutter...

  • Page 10: Using The Zoom

    The fl ash fi res automatically in Flash Auto low-light or backlight conditions. VG-180/D-770 only Pre-fl ashes are emitted to reduce VG-165/D-765 only Redeye the occurrence of red eye in your Due to increased processing of the pixel counts, the image quality will not degrade. The photos.
  • Page 11 Using the self-timer After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a short delay. Press G. Y Off 12 12 AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO MENU MENU Use HI to select the setting option, and press the Q button to set.
  • Page 12 Shooting screen displays Name Normal Detailed No info. Shooting mode – Flash – Self-timer Exposure – compensation AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO White balance – ISO sensitivity – Image size Date 0:00:34 0:00:34 – (still images) Aspect – Recording with sound –...

  • Page 13: Selecting The Shooting Mode

    Selecting the shooting mode Press H of the arrow pad on standby mode screen fi rst, and The default settings of the function are press HI to select shooting highlighted in mode. Shooting mode Submode To select the Q,  and P submodes, P (P mode) –...
  • Page 14  ( mode ) Learning about the shooting modes You can shoot with the best mode for the subject and shooting scene. The best shooting settings for various P (P mode) scenes are pre-programmed as submodes. Note that functions may be The camera will select the appropriate limited in some modes.

  • Page 15: Viewing Images

    Viewing images Press the zoom buttons. Press the q button. Number of frames/ Total number of images 4/30 4/30 Single-image view Close-up view 4/30 4/30 4/30 4/30 ’13/02/26 ’13/02/26 12:30 12:30 Playback image ’13/02/26 ’13/02/26 12:30 12:30 ’13/02/26 ’13/02/26 12:30 12:30 Use HI to select an image.

  • Page 16: Playback Mode Display

    Playback mode display Name Normal Detailed No info. ● Normal Battery check – – Protect – 10 10 4/30 4/30 Print reservation/ – number of prints Current memory – Frame number/ total number of – images ’13/02/26 ’13/02/26 12:30 12:30 Compression –...

  • Page 17: Erasing Images During Playback

    Erasing images during playback Display the image you want to erase and press G (  ). Erase Back MENU 4/30 4/30 Erase Cancel 100-0004 100-0004 Press FG to select [Erase], and press the A button. ● Grouped images are erased as a group. ●...

  • Page 18: Shooting Movies

    Shooting movies Playing back movies Select a movie, and press the A button. Press H of the arrow pad on 4/30 4/30 standby mode screen fi rst, and press HI to select movie mode. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject, 00:12/00:34 00:12/00:34 Movie Play...
  • Page 19 Operations while playback is paused Operations while playback is paused Elapsed time/ 0:12/0:34 0:12/0:34 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 20 Menu settings In certain shooting modes, some functions cannot be set. Function menu Program Auto AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO Setup menu (p. 23) MENU MENU Function menu Function menu 1 Flash 3 Exposure compensation 5 ISO sensitivity 7 Aspect 2 Self-timer 4 White balance 6 Image Size Using the function menu...
  • Page 21 Flash Sets the fl ash fi ring method. The fl ash fi res automatically in low-light or backlight conditions. Flash Auto Pre-fl ashes are emitted to reduce the occurrence of red eye in your photos. Redeye The fl ash fi res regardless of the available light. Fill In The fl...
  • Page 22  Change the horizontal-to-vertical ratio to 1:1 when taking pictures. VG-180/D-770 only VG-165/D-765 only ● In certain shooting modes, some functions cannot be set. Refer to “List of settings available in each shooting mode” (p. 44) ● The image sizes are the examples when the aspect ratio is set to [].
  • Page 23 Setup menu Setup menu 3 Playback Menu (p. 28) Camera Menu Back MENU Slideshow Reset Reset Edit Compression Normal Erase AF Mode Face/iESP Print Order Digital Zoom R (Protect) Icon Guide Date Stamp 1 Camera Menu 4 Settings Menu 1 (p.

  • 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

    ● The default settings of the function are highlighted Selecting the image quality for still Selecting the image quality for still images z z [Compression] images [Compression] ● For the operation method, refer to “Using the setup menu” (p. 24). Submenu 2 Application Fine...
  • Page 26 AF target mark changes to red. setting. Shooting at higher magnifi cations Shooting at higher magnifi cations VG-180/D-770 only VG-165/D-765 only than optical zoom than optical zoom Due to increased processing of the pixel counts, z [Digital Zoom] [Digital Zoom] the image quality will not degrade.
  • Page 27 Displaying icon guides Displaying icon guides Imprinting the date of recording Imprinting the date of recording z [Icon Guide] z [Date Stamp] [Icon Guide] [Date Stamp] Submenu 2 Application Submenu 2 Application No icon guide is displayed. Do not imprint the date. The explanation of the selected Stamp new photographs with the icon will be displayed when a...

  • Page 28: Changing The Image Size

    Changing the image size q q [ [Q Q ] ] Recording sound when shooting Recording sound when shooting Changing the image size A [ [R R ] ] movies A movies This saves a high-resolution image as a separate image with a smaller size for use in e-mail attachments and other applications.
  • Page 29 3 Press the A button after you have selected the Retouching red eyes in fl ash Retouching red eyes in fl ash area to trim. shooting q q [Redeye Fix] shooting [Redeye Fix] ● The edited image is saved as a separate image.
  • Page 30 Erasing images q q [Erase] 3 Repeat Step 2 to select the images to be erased, Erasing images [Erase] and then press the  button to erase the selected images. Submenu 2 Application 4 Use FG to select [Yes], and press the A All images in the internal memory All Erase button.

  • Page 31: Settings Menu

    3 If necessary, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to protect Copying images in the internal Copying images in the internal other images, and press the  button. memory to the card d d [Backup] memory to the card [Backup] d Settings Menu 1 Submenu 2 Application Backs up image data in the...
  • Page 32 Turning on the camera with the Turning on the camera with the Adjusting the image processing Adjusting the image processing q button button d d [ [q q Power On] function d d [Pixel Mapping] Power On] function [Pixel Mapping] ●...

  • Page 33: Setting The Date And Time X

    d Settings Menu 2 Changing the display language Changing the display language l ] ] d d [ [l Adjusting the brightness of the Adjusting the brightness of the Submenu 2 Application monitor d d [ [s s ] ] monitor The language for the menus and Languages...
  • Page 34 Choosing home and alternate time Choosing home and alternate time zones d d [World Time] zones [World Time] ● You will not be able to select a time zone using [World Time] if the camera clock has not fi rst been set using [X].

  • Page 35: Connecting With A Computer

    Connecting with a computer Set [USB Connection] in the setup menu of the When [USB Connection] is set to [Auto], connect the camera beforehand. (p. 31) camera and the computer, select [Storage] or [MTP] at the screen for selecting the connection method, and then press the A button.
  • Page 36 Print Reservations In print reservations, the number of prints and date Use FG to select [<], and press imprint option are saved in the image on the card. the A button. This enables easy printing at a printer or print shop supporting DPOF by using only the print reservations Print Order Print...
  • Page 37 Reserving one print each of all Resetting the print reservation images on the card [U] data for selected images Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 36). Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 36). Use FG to select [U], and Use FG to select [<], and press press the A button.

  • Page 38: Usage Tips

    Usage Tips If the camera does not work as intended, or if an Shutter button Shutter button error message is displayed on the screen, and you “No picture is taken when the shutter button is are unsure of what to do, refer to the information pressed”.
  • Page 39 Monitor Monitor Miscellaneous Miscellaneous “Diffi cult to see”. “The camera makes a noise when taking pictures”. ● Condensation may have occurred. Turn off ● The camera may activate the lens and make a the power, and wait for the camera body to become acclimated to the surrounding noise even if no operation is performed.

  • Page 40: Error Message

    Error message Error message Corrective action Internal memory/Card ● When one of the messages below is displayed on problem the monitor, check the corrective action. Take pictures before viewing No Picture them. Error message Corrective action Problem with selected image Use photo retouch software, Card problem etc.

  • Page 41: Shooting Tips

    Shooting tips When extremely bright objects When you are unsure of how to take a picture that appear in the center of the you envision, refer to the information below. monitor Focusing “Focusing on the subject” Object with no vertical lines ●...

  • Page 42: Camera Shake

    ● Taking pictures using exposure Camera shake compensation (p. 21) Adjust the brightness while viewing the screen “Taking pictures without camera shake” for taking the picture. Normally, taking pictures ● Taking pictures using N (p. 14) of white subjects (such as snow) results in images that are darker than the actual subject.

  • Page 43: Image Quality

    Playback/Editing tips Image quality “Taking sharper pictures” Playback ● Taking pictures with the optical zoom Avoid using digital zoom (p. 26) to take pictures. “Playing images in the internal memory and card” ● Taking pictures at a low ISO sensitivity ●...
  • Page 44 List of settings available in each shooting mode For details on , refer to “List of  settings” (p. 45). For details on shaded areas, refer to “List of P settings” (p. 47). Zoom – Flash – Self-timer Exposure – compensation White balance –...
  • Page 45 List of  settings Zoom – Flash – – – – Self-timer Exposure – – – – – – – – – compensation White balance – – – – – – – – – ISO sensitivity – – – – –...
  • Page 46  Zoom Flash – – – Self-timer Exposure – – – – – compensation White balance – – – – – ISO sensitivity – – – – – Image Size Aspect Compression AF Mode – – Digital Zoom Icon Guide Date Stamp *1 Some functions cannot be set.
  • Page 47 List of P settings Pop Art Pin Hole Fish Eye Soft Focus Punk Exposure – compensation White balance – – Image Size Sparkle Watercolor Refl ection Miniature Exposure compensation White balance Image Size *1 Some functions cannot be set.

  • Page 48: Camera Care

    Appendix Camera care Using a separately sold USB-AC adapter Exterior • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very The USB-AC adapter F-3AC (sold separately) can dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring be used with this camera. Do not use any USB-AC well.

  • Page 49: Using The Card

    Cards compatible with this camera Cards compatible with this camera computers. SD/SDHC/SDXC card (commercially available) (for compatibility card details, visit the Olympus website.) 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 50 SD/SDHC/SDXC card (4GB) *2 *2  4608×3456 *3 *3 6 4288×3216 4 3200×2400 1,340 2,530 3 1920×1440 4,960 20,670 7 640×480 41,340 The image sizes are the examples when the aspect ratio is set to []. VG-180/D-770 only VG-165/D-765 only 50 EN...
  • Page 51 Movies Movies Continuous recording length Image Size Frame Rate Internal memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card (4 GB) With sound Without sound With sound Without sound 30fps 8 sec. 8 sec. 33 min. 35 min. 8 640×480 15fps 16 sec. 17 sec. 64 min. 70 min.
  • Page 52 Those terms and other third party software notices, if any, may be found in the software notice PDF fi le 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 53: Specifications

    Image pickup device : 1/2.3” CCD (primary color fi lter) Lens : Olympus lens 4.7 to 23.5 mm, f2.8 to 6.5 (Equivalent to 26 to 130.0 mm on a 35 mm fi lm) Photometric system : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system Shutter speed : 2 to 1/2000 sec.
  • Page 54 Humidity : 30 % to 90 % (operation)/10 % to 90 % (storage) Power supply : One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B) Dimensions : 95.4 mm (W) × 58.2 mm (H) × 21.0 mm (D) (3.8 × 2.3 × 0.8 in.) (excluding protrusions) Weight : 122 g (4.3 oz) (including battery and card)

  • Page 55: Safety Precautions

    Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. the product, use only accessories recommended by REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS Olympus. SERVICE PERSONNEL. Water and Moisture — For precautions on products with weatherproof designs, read the weatherproofi ng An exclamation mark enclosed in sections.
  • Page 56 fi re or burn your hands. • Before transporting the camera, remove a tripod and all • Never hold or operate the camera with wet hands. other non-OLYMPUS accessories. This may cause overheating, exploding, burning, • Do not touch electric contacts on cameras.
  • Page 57 If the fl uid burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately. • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. • Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous Charge the battery with the specifi ed USB-AC adapter vibration by dropping or hitting.
  • Page 58 • Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image • The Olympus lithium ion battery is designed to be used may become vague, resulting in a playback mode failure only for the Olympus digital camera.
  • Page 59 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this publication or software without obligation or advance notice.
  • Page 60 ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT, OR OTHER PROPRIETARY Excluded from this limited warranty and not warranted RIGHT USED OR INCLUDED THEREIN. by Olympus in any fashion, either express, implied, or by IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLY AS A MATTER statute, are: OF LAW, THEY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE (a) products and accessories not manufactured by LENGTH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
  • Page 61 Olympus, which are inconsistent or in confl ict with or in When service is completed, the Product will be returned to addition to the terms of this limited warranty, shall not be binding you postage prepaid.
  • Page 62 When the Guarantee Certifi cate is not returned with repaired, or at Olympus’s option replaced, free of charge. To the product. claim under this warranty the customer must take the product i.
  • Page 63 Provisions of warranty 5 Olympus’ sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to 1 lf this product proves to be defective, although it has been repairing or replacing the product and any liability for indirect...
  • Page 65 VM970901...

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