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TG-310
TG-610

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.
● The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may
differ from the actual product. Unless otherwise specifi ed, the explanation about these illustrations is provided for
TG-310.

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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: Table Of Contents

    Shooting, Playback, and Erasing ... 19 Using Shooting Modes ... 28 Using Shooting Functions ... 34 Menus for Shooting Functions ... 39 2 EN LI-42B LI-50B Lithium Ion Battery TG-310 (CB-AVC3) TG-610 USB-AC adapter (F-2AC) OLYMPUS Setup Step “Shooting, Playback, and Erasing” (p. 19) Step “Direct printing (PictBridge)”...
  • Page 3 Camera Settings Using the Direct Buttons Using the Direct Buttons Frequently used functions can be accessed using the direct buttons. TG-310 TG-610 TG-310 TG-610 Shutter button (p. 20, 60) Zoom buttons (p. 21, 24) Movie record button (p. 20) q button (switching between shooting and playback) (p.
  • Page 4 Operation guide The symbols FGHI displayed for image selections and settings indicate that the arrow pad shown on the right is to be used. Time 2011 02 26 00 00 Y / M / D Y / M / D Single Print Cancel MENU...
  • Page 5 Using the Menu Using the Menu Use the menu to change camera settings such as the shooting mode. There may be menus that are unavailable depending on other related settings or the s mode (p. 28). Function menu Function menu Press H during shooting to display the function menu.
  • Page 6 Setup menu Setup menu Press the m button during shooting or playback to display the setup menu. The setup menu provides access to a variety of camera settings, including options not listed in the function menu, display options, and the time and date.

  • Page 7: Menu Index

    Menu Index Menus for Shooting Functions Program Auto Program Auto 1 Shooting mode P (Program Auto) ...p. 19 M (iAUTO) ...p. 28 s (Scene Mode) ...p. 28 P (Magic Filter) ...p. 29 p (Panorama)...p. 30 W (3D Photo) ...p. 32 2 Flash ...p.

  • Page 8: Menus For Other Camera Settings

    Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Slideshow Photo Surfing Edit Erase Print Order Exit MENU Menus for Other Camera Settings Memory Format Backup Eye-Fi Storage USB Connection q Power On Keep z Settings Pw On Setup Exit MENU Operating the camera by tapping the body (p. 54) Operating the camera by tapping the body (p.

  • Page 9: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Names of Parts Camera unit TG-610 Battery/card/connector cover lock...p. 13 Strap eyelet ...p. 10 HDMI micro connector ...p. 52 Battery lock knob ...p. 13 Multi-connector ...p. 14, 16, 52, 56 Battery/card/connector cover ...p. 13, 14, 16, 52, 70 Microphone ...p.
  • Page 10 Movie record button ...p. 20 q button (switching between shooting and playback) ...p. 20, 22, 49 A button (OK)...p. 4 TG-310: Arrow pad ...p. 4 INFO button (changing information display) ...p. 22, 25 D button (erase) ...p. 24 TG-610: Joystick INFO (changing information display) ...p.
  • Page 11 Monitor Shooting mode display Shooting mode display AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 00:34 00:34 DATE 14 13 12 1/100 1/100 F3.5 F3.5 Battery check ...p. 17, 61 Shooting mode ...p. 19, 28 Flash ...p. 34 Flash standby/fl ash charge ...p. 60 Macro/super macro/ S-macro LED mode* ...p.
  • Page 12 Playback mode display Playback mode display ● Standard display 10 10 4/30 4/30 ’11/02/26 00:00 ’11/02/26 00:00 Still image ● Advanced display 10 10 4/30 4/30 1/1000 F3.5 AUTO 100 0004 FILE ’11/02/26 00:00 12 EN 00:12/00:34 00:12/00:34 Movie 1/1000 F3.5 AUTO 100 0004 FILE...

  • Page 13: Preparing The Camera

    TG-610 TG-610 Battery lock knob Battery lock knob TG-310: Insert the battery by putting in the ▼ marked side fi rst, with the C marks toward the battery lock knob. TG-610: Insert the battery with the B marks toward the battery lock knob as shown above.
  • Page 14 ● A “Setup” dialog will be displayed. Windows Vista/Windows 7 ● An Autorun dialog will be displayed. Click “OLYMPUS Setup” to display the “Setup” dialog. If the “Setup” dialog is not displayed, select “My Computer” (Windows XP) or “Computer” (Windows Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu.
  • Page 15 ● Check the system requirements before beginning installation. ● Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” or “OLYMPUS ib” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. OLYMPUS Viewer 2 Operating Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) /...
  • Page 16 OLYMPUS Viewer 2 Operating Mac OS X v10.4.11–v10.6 System Processor Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or better 1 GB or more (2 GB or more recommended) Free Hard 1 GB or more Drive Space 1024 × 768 pixels or more...
  • Page 17 If the indicator lamp does not light, the USB-AC adapter is not connected to the camera correctly, or the battery, camera, or USB-AC adapter may be broken. For details on the battery and the USB-AC adapter, see “Battery and USB-AC adapter” (p. 65). The battery can be charged while the camera is connected to the computer.
  • Page 18 Use HI to select the [x] time zone and then press the A button. ● Use FG to turn daylight saving time ([Summer]) on or off. Seoul Seoul Tokyo Tokyo Summer The menus can be used to change the selected time zone.

  • Page 19: Shooting, Playback, And Erasing

    Shooting, Playback, and Erasing Shooting, Playback, and Erasing Shooting with the optimum aperture value and shutter speed (P mode) In this mode, automatic shooting settings are activated while also allowing changes to a wide range of other shooting menu functions, such as exposure compensation, white balance, etc.

  • Page 20: Shooting Movies

    [Sparkle] in P mode, shooting is performed in P mode). Sound will also be recorded. For TG-310: During sound recording, only the digital zoom can be used. To record a movie with optical zoom, set [R] (movies) (p. 43) to [Off].

  • Page 21: Using The Zoom

    AUTO 00:34 00:34 00:34 00:34 Model No. Optical zoom TG-310 3.6× TG-610 5× To take larger images [Digital Zoom] To take larger images [Digital Zoom] The type and amount of zoom can be identifi ed from the appearance of the zoom bar. The display differs depending on the options selected for [Digital Zoom] (p.

  • Page 22: Viewing Images

    Press F (INFO). ● The displayed shooting information changes in the order shown below each time the button is pressed. “Shooting mode display” (p. 11) Normal AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 00:34 00:34 Detailed AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 00:34 00:34 Reading a histogram Reading a histogram If the peak fi...
  • Page 23 To play sound recordings To play sound recordings To play sound recorded with an image, select the image and press the A button. A ! icon appears on images with which sound has been recorded. During audio playback To adjust the volume, use FG. To play back movies To play back movies Select a movie, and press the A button.

  • Page 24: Erasing Images During Playback

    Erasing images during playback (Single image erase) Display the image you want to erase and press G ( D ). Erase Cancel Press FG to select [Erase], and press the A button. For erasing multiple images at the same time, see “Erasing images [Erase]”...

  • Page 25: Playing Back Panorama Images

    To select an image in index view To select an image in index view Use FGHI to select an image, and press the A button to display the selected image in single-image view. To scroll an image in close-up view To scroll an image in close-up view Use FGHI to move the viewing area.
  • Page 26 Playback direction: Press the A button to pause playback. Then press FGHI to scroll the image in the direction of the pressed button. Pause: Press the A button. Restart scrolling: Press the A button. Stop playback: Press the m button. Playing back W images 3D images shot with this camera can be played back on 3D-compatible devices connected to this camera using an...
  • Page 27 Submenu 2 Application Search by Functions or operating methods can purpose be searched. Search for a A solution can be searched when solution having problems during operation. Search by Search from shooting/playback situation scene. Information is shown about Learn about the recommended functions and basic camera operating methods for the camera.

  • Page 28: Using Shooting Modes

    Using Shooting Modes Using Shooting Modes To change the shooting mode To change the shooting mode The shooting mode ( P , M , s , P , p , W) can be changed using the function menu. “Using the Menu” (p. 5) The default settings of the function are highlighted in Shooting with automatic settings (M mode)
  • Page 29 In s modes, the optimum shooting settings are pre-programmed for specifi c shooting scenes. For this reason, settings may not be changed in some modes. Option B Portrait/V Beauty/F Landscape/ / M Night+Portrait/ G Night Scene C Sport/N Indoor/W Candle/ R Self Portrait/ S Sunset / V Cuisine/ X Fireworks...
  • Page 30 Press G to go to the submenu. Use HI to select the desired effect and then press the A button to set. 00:34 00:34 Icon indicating P mode that is set Shooting mode [ Pop Art \ Pin Hole ] Fish Eye @ Drawing Magic Filter ;...
  • Page 31 When set to [Auto] or [Manual], [Image Size] (p. 40) is fi xed to [2]. The focus, exposure, zoom position (p. 21), and white balance (p. 37) are locked at the fi rst frame. The fl ash (p. 34) is fi xed to $ (Flash Off) mode. Taking pictures with [Auto] Taking pictures with [Auto] 1 Press the shutter button to take the fi...
  • Page 32 4 Press the shutter button to take the next shot. To combine only two pictures, press the A button before taking the third frame. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to take a third frame. ● After the third frame is taken, the camera automatically processes the frames and the combined panorama image is displayed.
  • Page 33 Depending on the subject or the situation (if the distance between the camera and subject is too short), the image may not look 3D. The 3D viewing angle varies depending on the subject, etc. Taking pictures with [Auto] Taking pictures with [Auto] 1 Press the shutter button to shoot the fi...

  • Page 34: Using Shooting Functions

    Using Shooting Functions Using Shooting Functions “Using the Menu” (p. 5) Using the fl ash The fl ash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions. Select the fl ash option in the shooting function menu. Use HI to select the setting option, and press the A button to set.
  • Page 35 ― When the zoom is at the widest (W) position, this function enables shooting as close as the following distances. TG-310 10 cm (3.9 in.) When the zoom is at the most telephoto (T) position, this function enables shooting as close as the following distances.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Brightness

    Using the self-timer After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a short delay. Select the self-timer option in the shooting function menu. Use HI to select the setting option, and press the A button to set. Option Description The self-timer and [Auto Release]...

  • Page 37: Selecting The Iso Sensitivity

    Adjusting to a natural color scheme (White balance) For more natural coloring, choose a white balance option suited to the scene. Select the white balance option in the shooting function menu. WB Auto Use HI to select the setting option, and press the A button to set.
  • Page 38 Sequential shooting (Drive) Pictures are taken sequentially while the shutter button is held down. Select the drive option in the shooting function menu. Option Description One frame is shot each time the shutter button is pressed. Take sequential shots using the focus, brightness (exposure) and white balance set in the fi...

  • Page 39: Menus For Shooting Functions

    Menus for Shooting Functions Menus for Shooting Functions The default settings of the function are highlighted in Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [Reset] Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [Reset] I (Shooting menu 1) Reset Submenu 2 Restores the following menu functions to the default settings.
  • Page 40 Selecting the image quality for still images [Image Size/Compression] Selecting the image quality for still images [Image Size/Compression] I (Shooting menu 1) Image Size/Compression Submenu 1 Submenu 2 14M (4288×3216) 8M (3264×2448) 5M (2560×1920) 3M (2048×1536) 2M (1600×1200) Image Size 1M (1280×960) VGA (640×480) 16:9G (4288×2416)
  • Page 41 Brightening the subject against Brightening the subject against backlight [Shadow Adjust] backlight [Shadow Adjust] I (Shooting menu 1) Shadow Adjust Submenu 2 Application Automatically On when a compatible Auto shooting mode is selected. The effect is not applied. Shoot with automatic adjustment to brighten an area that has become darker.
  • Page 42 Shooting at higher magnifi cations than Shooting at higher magnifi cations than optical zoom [Digital Zoom] optical zoom [Digital Zoom] I (Shooting menu 1) Digital Zoom Submenu 2 Application Disable digital zoom. Enable digital zoom. [Digital Zoom] is not available when [a Super Macro] or [N S-Macro LED] (p.
  • Page 43 A (Movie menu) Submenu 2 No sound is recorded. Sound is recorded. For TG-310: When set to [On], only the digital zoom can be used during movie recording. To record the AUTO AUTO movie with the optical zoom, set [R] (movie sound...

  • Page 44: Menus For Playback, Editing, And Printing Functions

    Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions The default settings of the function are highlighted in Data must be created with the ib (PC software) before using some functions. Refer to the ib (PC software) help guide for details on how to use the ib (PC software).
  • Page 45 Adding sound to still images [R R ] ] Adding sound to still images [ q (Playback menu) 1 Use HI to select an image. 2 Aim the microphone toward the sound source. TG-310 3 Press the A button. ● Recording starts. ●...
  • Page 46 Retouching the skin and eyes Retouching the skin and eyes [Beauty Fix] [Beauty Fix] q (Playback menu) Edit Depending on the picture, the editing may not be effective. Submenu 3 Submenu 4 [Clear Skin], [Sparkle ― Eye] and [Dramatic Eye] are applied together.
  • Page 47 When erasing pictures in the internal memory, do not insert the card into the camera. Before erasing pictures from a memory card, insert the card into the camera. Protected images cannot be erased. To individually select and erase images To individually select and erase images [Sel.

  • Page 48: Menus For Other Camera Settings

    Menus for Other Camera Settings Menus for Other Camera Settings The default settings of the function are highlighted in Erasing data completely Erasing data completely [Memory Format]/[Format] [Memory Format]/[Format] r (Settings 1) Memory Format/Format Before formatting, check that no important data is left in the internal memory or card.

  • Page 49: Q Power On

    Selecting a method for connecting Selecting a method for connecting the camera to other devices the camera to other devices [USB Connection] [USB Connection] r (Settings 1) USB Connection Submenu 2 Application When the camera is connected to Auto another device, the settings selection screen is displayed.
  • Page 50 Selecting the camera sound and its volume [Sound Settings] Selecting the camera sound and its volume [Sound Settings] s (Settings 2) Sound Settings Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Sound Type 1/2/3 q Volume 0/1/2/3/4/5 Volume 0/1/2/3/4/5 Resetting the fi le names of pictures [File Name] Resetting the fi...

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Monitor

    Adjusting the CCD and the image Adjusting the CCD and the image processing function [Pixel Mapping] processing function [Pixel Mapping] s (Settings 2) Pixel Mapping This function has already been adjusted at factory shipping, and no adjustment is needed right after purchase.
  • Page 52 To play back camera images on a TV To play back camera images on a TV ● Connection via AV cable 1 Use the camera to select the same video signal system as the one of connected TV ([NTSC]/[PAL]). 2 Connect the TV and camera. Open the battery/card/connector cover in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 53: Changing The Display Language

    3 Turn on the TV, and change “INPUT” to “VIDEO (an input jack connected to the camera).” For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual. 4 Turn on the camera, and use HI to select the image for playback. Depending on the TV’s settings, the displayed images and information may become cropped.
  • Page 54 To select the date display order To select the date display order 1 Press I after setting Minute, and use FG to select the date display order. 2011 Date order Cancel 2 Press the A button to set. Choosing home and alternate time Choosing home and alternate time zones [World Time] zones [World Time]...
  • Page 55 3 Tap the back of the camera body twice to confi rm your selection. Flash Auto Flash Auto Tap the camera fi rmly using the pad of your fi nger. When the camera is stabilized on a tripod for example, tap control may not work properly. To prevent dropping the camera when using tap control, strap the camera to your wrist.

  • Page 56: Printing

    Printing Printing Direct printing (PictBridge By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images directly without using a computer. To fi nd out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. PictBridge is a standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly.
  • Page 57 Changing the printer’s settings for printing [Custom Print] Follow Steps 1 and 2 for [Easy Print] (p. 56). Press the A button. Use FG to select the print mode, and press the A button. Submenu 2 Application This prints the image selected in Step 6. Print This prints all images stored in the All Print...
  • Page 58 P ] ] To crop an image [ To crop an image [P 1 Use the zoom buttons to select the size of the cropping frame, use FGHI to move the frame, and then press the A button. Cropping frame 2 Use FG to select [OK], and press the A button.

  • Page 59: Resetting The Print Reservation Data

    Single-frame print reservations [<] Display the setup menu. “Setup menu” (p. 6) From the playback menu q, select [Print Order] and then press the A button. Use FG to select [<], and press the A button. Use HI to select the image for print reservation.

  • Page 60: Usage Tips

    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 fi x the problem(s). Troubleshooting Battery Battery...

  • Page 61: 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. Release Write Protect the switch.

  • Page 62: 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 screen After focusing on an object at the same distance as the subject, compose the shot, and take the picture.

  • Page 63: Color Hue

    ● Select [C Sport] in the scene mode (p. 29) The [C Sport] mode uses a fast shutter speed and can reduce the blur incurred by a moving subject. ● Taking pictures at a high ISO sensitivity If a high ISO sensitivity is selected, pictures can be taken at a high shutter speed even at locations where a fl...
  • Page 64 Batteries “Making batteries last longer” ● Avoid any of the following operations when not actually taking pictures because they deplete the battery power ● Repeatedly pressing the shutter button halfway. ● Repeatedly using the zoom. ● Set [Power Save] (p. 53) to [On] Playback/Editing tips Playback “Playing images in the internal memory and card”...

  • Page 65: Appendix

    Avoid leaving the camera in places where chemical products are handled since this may result in corrosion. Battery and USB-AC adapter • This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery other type of batteries can be used. * TG-310: LI-42B TG-610: LI-50B Caution: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with the incorrect battery type.

  • Page 66: Using A Separately Sold Charger

    A charger (sold separately) can be used to charge the battery. In this case, remove the battery from the camera and set the battery to the charger. * TG-310: LI-41C TG-610: LI-50C Using your charger and USB-AC adapter abroad •...
  • Page 67 Cards compatible with this camera Cards compatible with this camera SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards and Eye-Fi cards (for compatibility card details, visit the Olympus website.) Using a new card Using a new card • Cards must be formatted with this camera before fi...
  • Page 68 Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards internal memory and SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards The fi gures in the following tables are quoted only as a rough guideline. The actual number of storable pictures or continuous recording lengths will differ according to the shooting conditions and memory cards used.

  • Page 69: Important Information About Water And Shock Resistant Features

    To maintain camera performance, please take your camera to the nearest Olympus Authorized Service Center to have it inspected after any major impact. In the event the camera is damaged as a result of negligence or misuse, the warranty will not cover costs associated with the service or repair of your camera.
  • Page 70 In order to preserve the water resistant feature, as with any underwater housing, it is recommended that the waterproof packing (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.

  • Page 71: Safety Precautions

    Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. Water and Moisture — For precautions on products with weatherproof designs, read the weatherproofi ng sections.
  • Page 72 DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specifi ed USB-AC adapter or charger. Do not use any other USB-AC adapters or chargers. •...
  • Page 73 Battery Handling Precautions Battery Handling Precautions • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. • If the battery’s terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure may result.
  • Page 74 Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written materials or software, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein.
  • Page 75 Olympus Service Centers, following the procedure set forth below (See “WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED”). Olympus, at its sole discretion, will repair, replace, or adjust the defective Product, provided that 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 76 Representations and warranties made by any person, including but not limited to dealers, representatives, salespersons, or agents of Olympus, which are inconsistent or in confl ict with or in addition to the terms of this limited warranty, shall not be binding upon Olympus unless reduced to writing and approved by an expressly authorized offi...
  • Page 77 During the one year period of the World Wide Guarantee the customer may turn the product in at any Olympus service station. Please notice that not in all countries such Olympus service station exists. 2 The customer shall transport the product to the dealer or...
  • Page 78 2 Since this Guarantee Certifi cate will not be re-issued, keep it in a safe place. * Please refer to the list on the web site: http://www.olympus. com for the authorized international Olympus service network. For customers in Asia...
  • Page 79 4 Where applicable, this Warranty is valid worldwide. The Olympus authorized service stations listed in this Warranty will gladly honor it. * Please refer to the appended list for the authorized international Olympus service network. Disclaimer of Warranty Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either...

  • Page 80: Specifications

    Image pickup device : 1/2.3” CCD (primary color fi lter) Lens : TG-310: Olympus lens 5.0 to 18.2 mm, f3.5 to 5.1 (equivalent to 28 to 102 mm on a Photometric system : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system Shutter speed : 4 to 1/2000 sec.
  • Page 81 Using in low temperatures Low temperature operation of the Olympus lithium ion battery is guaranteed to 0°C (32°F). However, the Olympus lithium ion battery has been tested for use with this product in temperatures up to -10°C (14°F). Olympus lithium ion battery...
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