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Summary of Contents for Olympus TG-4

Page 1: Digital Camera
DIGITAL CAMERA TG-4 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
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-92B) CD-ROM USB-AC adapter (F-2AC)
Page 3: Names Of Parts
Names of parts 1 Connector cover h Mode dial 2 Connector cover lock i q (Playback) button j A button 3 LOCK knob k /Wi-Fi button 4 Speaker 5 Strap eyelet l Multi-connector 6 Lens m HDMI micro connector 7 Self-timer lamp/LED Illuminator/ n Tripod socket AF illuminator o Battery/card compartment cover...
Page 4: Preparations For Shooting
Preparations for shooting Inserting and removing the battery and card Follow Steps 1, 2 and 3 to open the battery/card compartment cover. • Turn off the Battery/card compartment cover lock camera before opening the battery/card compartment cover. Battery/card compartment cover LOCK knob Insert the battery while sliding the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow.
Page 5 Cards compatible with this camera SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi (with Wireless LAN function) card (commercially available) (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. 96)
Page 6: Charging The Battery
For charging the battery abroad, see “Using your charger and USB-AC adapter abroad” (P. 95). 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 • If the indicator lamp does not light, reconnect the USB cable and USB-AC adapter to the camera. • If “No Connection” is displayed on the back monitor, disconnect the USB cable and set [Storage] in [USB Connection] (P. 58) before connecting the cable again.
Page 8: Turning On The Camera And Making The Initial Settings
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 9: Using Basic Functions
Using basic functions Taking photographs ( P mode) 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 10 Viewing photographs (Playing back images) Turn on the camera. Press the q button. • Your most recent photograph is displayed. • Press HI (arrow pad) to select an image. Displays the Displays the previous frame next frame 4/30 4/30 ’15/02/26 12:30 Still image q button Arrow pad...
Page 11: Recording Movies
Recording movies Press the R (movie) button to start recording. • The movie is shot in the set shooting mode. Note that the shooting mode effects may not 0:00 0:00 0:34 0:34 be obtained for some shooting modes. 0:34 0:34 0:00 0:00 Lights up...
Page 12: Movie Playback
Movie playback Select a movie in the Playback 4/30 4/30 mode, and press the A button. 00:12/00:34 00:12/00:34 Movie Play Movie Play ’15/02/26 12:30 ’15/02/26 12:30 Movie During playback Press the A button to pause playback. During Pausing and restarting pause, fast forward or reverse, press the A button playback to restart playback.
Page 13 Erasing images during playback Display the image you want to erase and press • To erase a movie, select Erase Back MENU the movie to erase and 4/30 4/30 press Erase Cancel 100-0004 100-0004 Press FG (arrow pad) to select [Erase], and press the A button.
Page 14 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 4/30 playback. Press the A button. Replay ’15/02/26 12:30 To control panorama image playback Stop playback: Press the button.
Page 15 Playing back grouped images With sequential shooting (j/c/d) (P. 32) and [p Focus BKT] (P. 23) in k (Microscope mode), the taken images are displayed as a group during playback. Expands. 4/30 • Expand to view the frames of a group in index view.
Page 16: Monitor Display
Monitor display Shooting screen displays 0.0 0.0 AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 880hPa 1200m 880hPa 1200m Date 0:00:34 0:00:34 1/100 1/100 F6.9 F6.9 When the shutter button is pressed halfway down Reading a histogram If the peak fills too much If the peak fills too much of of the frame, the image the frame, the image will will appear mostly black.
Page 17 Name Normal Detailed No info. Shooting mode – Connection to Smartphone Latitude – Longitude – Sub mode – Picture Mode – Flash – Flash Compensation – Exposure compensation – 10 White balance – 11 ISO sensitivity – 12 o / Y 13 Image size (still images) –...
Page 18: Playback Mode Display
Playback mode display • Normal 4/30 4/30 ’15/02/26 ’15/02/26 12:30 12:30 Still image • Detailed 1 2 3 5 9 10 10 10 4/30 4/30 880hpa 1200m 1/1000 F3.9 AUTO 4608 3456 100-0004 ’15/02/26 12:30 18 19 880hpa 1200m 1/1000 F3.9 AUTO 4608 3456...
Page 19 • No information Switching the displays The displays change in the order of Normal Detailed No info. each time the INFO button is pressed. Name Normal Detailed No info. Battery check – – Eye-Fi transfer data/Wi-Fi – Protect – Adding sound –...
Page 20: Shooting Using Basic Functions
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 , or k, select the sub mode. List of shooting mode • The default settings of the function are highlighted in Shooting mode Sub mode A (iAUTO mode)
Page 21 A (iAUTO mode) A full auto mode in which the camera automatically optimizes settings for the current scene. The camera does all the work, which is convenient for beginners. Rotate the mode dial to A. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. The camera was unable to focus if the AF target mark flashes red.
Page 22: Underwater Mode
^ (Underwater mode) Only by selecting a sub mode according to the subject or the scene, you can shoot underwater photographs with a proper setting. Sub mode Application ] Z Snapshot Suitable for shooting seaside and pool portraits. \ Z Wide1 Suitable for shooting underwater.
Page 23 k (Microscope mode) Images can be taken from up to 1 cm away from the subject. In this mode you can shoot images with a large depth of field, and perform focus bracket shooting of a set number of images. Rotate the mode dial to Use HI (arrow pad) to select a sub mode and press the A button at the end.
Page 24 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 e e-Portrait suitable when viewing images on a high-definition TV.
Page 25: Interval Shooting
Sub mode Application You can shoot and combine multiple images to create s Panorama an image with a wide angle of view (panoramic image). Suitable for contrasting scenes. This mode captures E Backlight HDR multiple images and merges them into one, properly exposed image.
Page 26: Live Composite
Use FG (arrow pad) to highlight an option and press A to select. Sets the number of frames to be shot between 1 and Frame 99 frames. Sets the time from pressing the shutter button until Start Waiting Time the picture is taken between 00:00:00 and 24:00:00. Sets the shooting interval for the second and Interval Time subsequent frames between 00:00:01 and 24:00:00.
Page 27 s Panorama When shooting a panorama, you can select the method of combining images using the submenu. 1 Select [s Panorama]. 2 Press G (arrow pad) to go to the submenu. 3 Use HI (arrow pad) to select a submenu, and press the A button to set. Submenu Application Panorama images are automatically combined just by...
Page 28 Taking pictures with [Manual] 1 Use FGHI (arrow pad) to Direction for combining frames specify at which edge the next picture is to be connected, and then press the A button. MANUAL MANUAL 2 Press the shutter button to take the first frame.The edge of the first frame is displayed faintly on the screen.
Page 29: Using The Zoom
Using the zoom Pressing the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range. Zoom bar AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO W side T side 00:34 00:34 Image size Zoom bar Optical zoom Super-resolution zoom*1 Other *1 For the super resolution zoom and the details, refer to P. 49. *2 Due to increased processing of the pixel counts, the image quality will not degrade.
Page 30 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 “Taking pictures with the Olympus Wireless RC Flash System”...
Page 31: Exposure Compensation
• The shutter speed becomes slower in [#SLOW]. Use a tripod and secure the camera. • When [Remote Flash] (P. 46) is set to [Off], [#RC] and [#SLV] cannot be selected. • Some items are not available in some shooting modes. Exposure compensation Compensates the brightness (appropriate exposure) adjusted by the camera.
Page 32 Single/Sequential 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). The images are taken sequentially for 100 frames at up to about 5 frames per Sequential * second (fps) while pressing down the...
Page 33: Self-Timer
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 34 AFL (Focus lock) You can lock the focus position. AF lock mark Press the shutter button halfway to focus. 0.0 0.0 While keeping the position of the Focus Focus camera, press the A button. The camera focuses and locks the position. 0:34 0:34 In k (Microscope) mode and []], [\], [ w ],...
Page 35 AF Tracking The camera tracks the subject movement automatically to focus on it continuously. Select [AF Tracking] in advance at [AF Mode] (P. 44) in the shooting menu. Hold the camera to align the AF target mark on the subject and press the A button.
Page 36: Using Shooting Options
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. 103) Function menu 0.0 0.0 AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO MENU MENU Setup menu (P. 41) Function menu 1 Picture Mode......P.
Page 37 • 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 Fish Eye fisheye lens. Produces twinkling lights with the effect of shooting Sparkle with a cross filter.
Page 38 The dedicated underwater strobe or the Olympus wireless RC flash is used to take pictures. For # RC Remote Control details, see “Taking pictures with the Olympus Wireless RC Flash System” (P. 98). The commercially-available slave flash that is synchronized with the camera flash is used for # SLV SLV Slave taking pictures.
Page 39 ISO sensitivity Sets the ISO sensitivity. The camera automatically sets the sensitivity with ISO Auto priority on image quality. The camera automatically sets the sensitivity with High ISO Auto priority on minimizing blur caused by a moving subject or by camera shake. Set a smaller value to reduce noise in the picture, or Q to # Value a larger value to reduce blur.
Page 40 Image size (still images) Sets the number of recording pixels. file with [ ( ] 4608×3456 Saves both a JPEG file and a RAW* 3, 4 (RAW+JPEG)* per shooting. 4608×3456 Suitable for printing pictures over A3 (11×17 in.). 3200×2400 Suitable for printing pictures up to A3 (11×17 in.). Suitable for printing pictures up to A4 size 1920×1440 (8.5×11 in.).
Page 41: Using The Setup Menu Functions
Using the setup menu functions Setup menu 4 Playback Menu P. 51 Camera Menu 1 Back MENU Slideshow Wi-Fi Start Wi-Fi Start Reset Reset Edit Compression Normal Erase Shadow Adjust Auto Print Order (P. 81) AF Mode Face/iESP (Protect) ESP/ Share Order Digital Zoom 1 Camera Menu 1...
Page 42: Press The Button
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 43: Camera Menu
For the operation method, refer to (P. 42). • 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 44 For the operation method, refer to (P. 42). 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 45: Selecting The Method For Measuring The Brightness
For the operation method, refer to (P. 42). 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 46 Select when taking pictures without a conversion lens. Conversion PTWC-01 Lens Select depending on designated optional FCON-T01 conversion lenses. TCON-T01 • “Taking pictures with the Olympus Wireless RC Flash System” (P. 98) • “Use the conversion lens/LED light guide” (P. 99) 46 EN 46 EN...
Page 47 For the operation method, refer to (P. 42). Using the assist lamp for shooting a dark subject z [AF Illuminat.] 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 48 For the operation method, refer to (P. 42). Automatically rotating images shot with the camera in a vertical position during playback z [Pic Orientation] • During shooting, the [y] (P. 54) setting on the q Playback Menu is set automatically. •...
Page 49 For the operation method, refer to (P. 42). 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 [(]. •...
Page 50: Movie Menu
For the operation method, refer to (P. 42). A Movie Menu Selecting the image size for movies A [Image Size] Submenu 2 Application 1080p 720p Select the image quality based on the image size VGA (640×480) and frame rate. HS 120fps* (640×480) HS 240fps* (320×240)
Page 51: Q Playback Menu
For the operation method, refer to (P. 42). Reduce wind noise in the recorded sound when recording movie A [Wind Noise Setting] Submenu 2 Application Disable Wind Noise Reduction. Uses Wind Noise Reduction. Adjusting the microphone volume A [Recording Volume] Submenu 2 Application Normal...
Page 52 For the operation method, refer to (P. 42). Editing still images q [Edit] Submenu 1 Submenu 2 P. 52 P. 52 P. 53 P. 53 Edit (still images) Shadow Adj P. 53 Redeye Fix P. 54 P. 54 e-Portrait Changing the image size q [Q] This saves a high-resolution image as a separate image with a smaller size for use in email attachments and other applications.
Page 53 For the operation method, refer to (P. 42). 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 54 For the operation method, refer to (P. 42). 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 button.
Page 55 For the operation method, refer to (P. 42). To individually select and erase images [Sel. Image] 1 Use FG (arrow pad) to select [Sel. Image], and press the A button. Sel. Image (1) 4/30 4/30 2 Use FGHI (arrow pad) to select R mark the image to be erased, and press the A button to add a R mark to the...
Page 56: Settings Menu
For the operation method, refer to (P. 42). Setting a transfer order on images q [Share Order] By setting orders to share, you can transfer the ordered images all together when connected the camera to a smartphone with [Private] (P. 70). With the smartphone in [One-Time] (P.
Page 57 For the operation method, refer to (P. 42). Using an Eye-Fi card d [Eye-Fi] Submenu 2 Application Transfers all images. Sel. Image Transfers only selected image. Disable Eye-Fi communication. • When using an Eye-Fi card, read the Eye-Fi card instruction manual carefully, and comply with the instructions.
Page 58 For the operation method, refer to (P. 42). 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 59 For the operation method, refer to (P. 42). d Settings Menu 2 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 60 For the operation method, refer to (P. 42). Changing the display language d [ Submenu 2 Application The language for the menus and error messages displayed on Languages the monitor is selected. Setting the date and time d [X] 1 Press FG of the arrow pad to select the year for [Y]. 2 Press I of the arrow pad to save the setting for [Y].
Page 61 For the operation method, refer to (P. 42). Setting functions specifically for tough conditions d [Tough Settings] Displaying the current altitude/water depth (atmospheric/hydraulic pressure) (Manometer) • The readings may have a margin of error depending on meteorological conditions. Use the readings only for your reference. Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application Cancels the manometer display.
Page 62 For the operation method, refer to (P. 42). Operating the camera by tapping the body (Tap Control) Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application Cancels [Tap Control]. [Tap Control] is activated. Tough Adjusts the tap strength and intervals Tap Control Settings between multiple taps on each side Calibrate...
Page 63 For the operation method, refer to (P. 42). To adjust the tap control 1 Select [Calibrate] in Submenu 3 and press the Back MENU A button. 2 Select the part to adjust with FG (arrow pad) and Intvl press the A button. Norm 3 Select the [Str] setting with FG (arrow pad) and press I.
Page 64 For the operation method, refer to (P. 42). d Settings Menu 3 Recording the shooting location and time information on the images shot d [GPS Settings] Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application When the GPS function is not going to be used. When the GPS function is going to be used.
Page 65 For the operation method, refer to (P. 42). Adjusting interval settings d [Interval Settings] Submenu 2 Application Submenu 3 Frame 1 to 99 (frames) Sets the number of frames to shoot. Start Waiting 00:00:00 to 24:00:00 Sets the waiting time before shooting Time (minutes) starts.
Page 66: Connecting The Camera To A Smartphone
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 67: Connecting To A Smartphone
• To end the connection, press the button of the camera. Error message during Wi-Fi connection Connect the camera to the smartphone again. 1 Turn off the Wi-Fi function of your smartphone. 2 Turn on the Wi-Fi function again. Select the SSID for TG-4 before another connection is made.
Page 68: Transferring Images To A Smartphone
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. 56) Connect the camera to a smartphone. (P. 67) Tap the Image Transfer button in OI.Share.
Page 69: Adding Position Information To Images
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 70: Changing Password
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 71: Cancelling A Share Order
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 72: Using Gps Function
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. Before using the GPS function, read “GPS function, electronic compass”...
Page 73: Before Using Gps Function (A-Gps Data)
Connect the camera and the smartphone, following the procedure described in “Connecting to a smartphone” (P. 67). 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 74 Using GPS function (GPS Settings) Select [GPS Settings] in the d Settings Menu 3 (P. 64) and press Select [GPS] and press A. Select [On] and press A. • G flashes during measurement. When the position measurement ends, G will AUTO AUTO AUTO...
Page 75 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 76: Connecting The Camera To Another Device
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 77: Using The Tv Remote Control
• If the camera is connected using both an A/V and HDMI cable, it will assign priority to HDMI. • Do not connect the USB cable and HDMI cable at the same time. • If the camera is connected via an HDMI cable, you will be able to choose the digital video signal type.
Page 78: Printing Pictures
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. 58) in the setting menu. Connecting the camera Multi-connector Smaller terminal USB port...
Page 79: Custom Printing
Press I (arrow pad). • The picture selection screen appears when printing is completed. To print another picture, use HI (arrow pad) to select the image and press A. • To exit, unplug the USB cable from the camera while the picture selection screen is displayed.
Page 80: Cancelling Printing
Selecting pictures you want to print Print Single Print 4/30 4/30 Select pictures you want to print. The selected pictures can be printed later (single-frame reservation) or the picture you are displaying 4608 3456 4608 3456 can be printed right away. 100-0004 100-0004 ’15/02/26...
Page 81: Print Reservation (Dpof)
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 82: Resetting All Print Reservation Data
Reserving one print each of all images on the card [U] Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (P. 81). Use FG (arrow pad) to select [U], and press the A button. Follow Steps 5 and 6 in [<]. Resetting all print reservation data Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (P.
Page 83: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
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 84: Copying Pictures To A Computer
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 XP SP3 / Windows Vista SP2 / Windows 7 SP1 / Windows Windows 8 / Windows 8.1...
Page 85: Installing Software
If the “Setup” dialog is not displayed, select “My Computer” (Windows XP) or “Computer” (Windows Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu. Double-click the CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Setup) icon to open the “OLYMPUS Setup” window and then double-click “LAUNCHER.EXE”. If a “User Account Control” dialog is displayed, click “Yes” or “Continue”.
Page 86 • 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 v10.5–v10.9 Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or better...
Page 87: Usage Tips
Usage Tips If the camera does not work as intended, or if an error message is displayed on the screen, and you are unsure of what to do, refer to the information below to fix the problem(s). Troubleshooting Battery The camera does not work even when batteries are installed.
Page 88 Monitor Difficult to see. • 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. The light is caught in the picture. •...
Page 89: Error Message
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 90 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 91: Shooting Tips
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. After focusing on an object at the same distance as the subject, compose the shot, and take the picture.
Page 92 Camera shake Taking pictures without camera shake. • Taking pictures using [Image Stabilizer]. g P. 46 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 93: Color Hue
Color hue Taking pictures with colors at the same shade as they appear. • Taking pictures by selecting white balance. g P. 38 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 94: Cleaning And Storing The Camera
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 95: Using A Separately Sold Charger
• Do not use travel voltage converters as they could damage your charger and USB-AC adapter. Using the card Cards compatible with this camera SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi (with Wireless LAN function) card (commercially available) (for compatibility card details, visit the Olympus website.)
Page 96 Eye-Fi card • Use the Eye-Fi card in compliance with the laws and regulations of the country where the camera is used. Remove the Eye-Fi card from the camera or disable the card functions in airplanes and other locations where use is prohibited.
Page 97 Number of storable pictures (still images)/Recording length (movies) in the internal memory and cards The ¿ gures 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 98: Using Separately Sold Accessories
System You can take pictures and underwater pictures with a wireless flash when using a flash compatible with the Olympus Wireless RC Flash System. The guideline of the setup range in wireless flash shooting is from 1 to 2 m, however note that it varies depending on the ambient environment.
Page 99 • When the camera flash is set to [#RC], the camera built-in flash is used for communication with the wireless flash. It cannot used for taking pictures. • To take pictures with a wireless flash, point the remote sensor of the special external flash toward the camera, and point the flash in the direction of the subject.
Page 100 • The LED light guide cannot be used underwater. • When the LED light guide is installed, do not fire the flash. • For details, please visit the Olympus website for your local area. 100 EN...
Page 101 For additional information on our warranty, please visit to the Olympus website for your local area.
Page 102 (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 103 List of settings available in each shooting mode For the available settings of ^ and O, refer to “List of ^ settings” (P. 104) and “List of O settings” (P. 105). Picture Mode Flash Flash Compensation Exposure Comp. White balance o / Y Image size (still images) Aspect...
Page 104: List Of Settings
List of ^ settings Picture Mode Flash Flash Compensation Exposure Comp. White balance o / Y Image size (still images) Aspect Wi-Fi Start/End Wi-Fi Reset Compression Shadow Adjust AF Mode ESP/ n Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer Accessory Settings AF Illuminat. Rec View Pic Orientation Date Stamp...
Page 105 List of O settings B e F 1 # H G U C 2 3 Picture Mode Flash Flash Compensation Exposure Comp. R *1 White balance o / Y R *1 R *1 *1 R R R R R Image size (still images) R R R R R R R R R R R Aspect R R R R R R R R R R R...
Page 106 ` X _ ^ g s s E Picture Mode Flash Flash Compensation Exposure Comp. White balance o / Y R R R R R R *1 Image size (still images) R R R R R R Aspect R R R R R R R R Wi-Fi Start/End Wi-Fi R R R R R R R R Reset...
Page 107: Safety Precautions
• The camera uses a lithium ion battery speci¿ ed by Olympus. Charge the battery with the speci¿ ed USB-AC adapter or charger. Do not use any other USB-AC adapters or chargers.
Page 108 • Never leave the camera on or near electromagnetic devices. This may cause overheating, burning, or exploding. • Do not connect terminals with any metallic objects. • Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, keys, etc.
Page 109 • When storing the battery for a long period, select a cool location for storage. • This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery. Use the speci¿ ed genuine battery. There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with the incorrect battery type.
Page 110 • Using an exhausted battery may cause the camera to turn off without displaying the battery level warning. • 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 111 Legal and Other Notices • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or bene¿ t expected by using this unit lawfully, or any request from a third person, which are caused by the inappropriate use of this product.
Page 112 (See “WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED”). Olympus, at its sole discretion, will repair, replace, or adjust the defective Product at Olympus’s cost, provided that an Olympus investigation and factory inspection disclose that (a) such defect developed under normal and proper use and (b) the Product is covered under this limited warranty.
Page 113 Representations and warranties made by any person, including but not limited to dealers, representatives, salespersons, or agents of Olympus, which are inconsistent or in conÀ 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 of¿...
Page 114 WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED 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 115 3. Since this Warranty Certi¿ 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 116 Notes regarding warranty maintenance 1. This Warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certi¿ 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 117 Disclaimer of Warranty Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, by or concerning any content if these written materials or software, and in no event shall be liable for any implied warranty of merchantability or ¿ tness for any particular purpose or for any consequential, incidental or indirect damages (including but not limited to damages for loss of business pro¿...
Page 118: Specifications
Image pickup device : 1/2.3” CMOS (primary color filter) Lens : Olympus lens 4.5 mm to 18.0 mm, f2.0 to f4.9 (Equivalent to 25 mm to 100 mm on a 35 mm film) Photometric system : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system Shutter speed : 4 to 1/2000 sec.
Page 119 – 20 °C to 60 °C (– 4 °F to 140 °F) (storage) Humidity : 30% - 90% (operation)/10% - 90% (storage) Power supply : One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-92B) or separately sold USB-AC adapter Dimensions : 111.5 mm (W) × 65.9 mm (H) × 31.2 mm (D) (4.4 ×...
Page 120 E-mail: service.oml@olympus-ap.com OLYMPUS (Thailand) CO., LTD.
Page 121 date of issue 2015.02. WC888101...

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