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SP-620UZ

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: Camera Unit

    Checking the contents of the box Digital camera Strap Lens cap and Four AA USB cable AV cable OLYMPUS Setup lens cap strap batteries (CB-USB8) (CB-AVC3) CD-ROM Other accessories not shown: Warranty card Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
  • Page 3 Monitor m button R button (record movies) q button (switching between shooting and playback) A button (OK) Wheel controller INFO button (changing information display) D button (erase) E button (menu guide) Connector cover Multi-connector HDMI micro connector Indicator lamp Zoom lever Shutter button n button Attaching the camera strap and lens cap...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Monitor Shooting mode display Shooting mode display Battery check ..p. 11, 55 Shadow Adjustment Shooting mode ..p. 16, 23 Technology....p. 35 Flash ......p. 18 Compression (still images) Flash standby/fl ash charge ......p. 34, 61 ........p. 54 Image size (still images) Macro/super macro ..p.
  • Page 5 Playback mode display Playback mode display Battery check ..p. 11, 55 ● Standard display 3D image ......p. 32 Print reservation/number of prints ....p. 52/p. 51 10 10 4/30 4/30 Eye-Fi transferred ..p. 42 Protect ......p. 41 Adding sound ..p. 37, 39 Current memory ...p.

  • Page 6: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Camera Settings Using the Buttons Using the Buttons Frequently used functions can be accessed using the buttons. Zoom lever (p. 18, 21) Shutter button (p. 17, 54) R button (shooting movies) (p. 17) q button (switching between shooting and playback) (p. 17, 20, 43) m button (p.
  • Page 7 Operation guide The symbols FGHI displayed for image selections and settings indicate that the wheel controller is to be used by pressing, not turning, the wheel controller sections (p. 6). 4/30 4/30 Time 2012 02 26 00 00 Y / M / D Y / M / D 100 0004 100 0004...

  • Page 8: Shooting Mode

    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 shooting mode (p. 23). Function menu Function menu Press H during shooting to display the function menu.
  • Page 9 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 10: Date Stamp

    Menu Index Program Auto Program Auto Image Size 720p Image Quality Normal Is Movie Mode AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO Exit MENU 1 Shooting mode ...p. 16, 23 0 q (Shooting menu 2) ..p. 36 cr (Settings 1) ....p. 42 P (Program Auto) Image Stabilizer Memory Format/Format...

  • Page 11: Preparing The Camera

    Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera Inserting the battery For the types of batteries that can be used, see “Battery Handling Precautions” (p. 65). If using rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries. Turn off the camera before opening the battery/card compartment cover. When using the camera, be sure to close and lock the battery/card compartment cover.
  • Page 12 A “Setup” dialog will be displayed. Windows Vista/Windows 7 Multi-connector ● An Autorun dialog will be displayed. Click “OLYMPUS Setup” to display the “Setup” dialog. USB cable (supplied) If the “Setup” dialog is not displayed, select “My Computer” (Windows XP) or “Computer” (Windows Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu.
  • Page 13 Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) / installation. System Windows Vista / Windows 7 ● Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” button and follow Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or better the on-screen instructions to install the software. Processor (Pentium D 3.0 GHz or better required You can register via “Registration”...
  • Page 14 Date, time, time zone, and language Press I to save the setting for [Y]. The date and time set here are saved to image fi le names, date prints, and other data. You can also choose the language for the menus and messages displayed in the Time monitor.
  • Page 15 Inserting an SD/SDHC/SDXC memory To remove the SD/SDHC/SDXC memory To remove the SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card or Eye-Fi card (commercially card and Eye-Fi card card and Eye-Fi card available) Always use SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards or Eye- Fi cards with this camera. Do not insert other types of card.
  • Page 16 Shooting, Playback, and Erasing Shooting, Playback, and Erasing Shooting with the optimum aperture Current shooting mode display value and shutter speed (P mode) Program Auto Program Auto 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 17: Shooting Movies

    Shooting movies ● The camera was unable to focus if the AF target mark fl ashes red. Try focusing again. AF target mark Press the R button to start recording. Continuous recording length (p. 62) Press halfway 1/400 1/400 F3.1 F3.1 Shutter speed Aperture value...

  • Page 18: Using The Zoom

    Using the zoom [On] selected for [Digital Zoom]: Image size Zoom bar Turning the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range. W side T side Digital zoom range The magnifi cation Zoom bar Other ratio changes depending on the image size setting. Digital zoom range If [Image Size] is less than the full resolution, after AUTO...
  • Page 19 Changing the shooting information Select the fl ash option in the function menu. display The display of the screen information can be changed to Flash Auto Flash Auto best match the situation, for example, the need for a clear view of the screen or for making a precise composition by using the grid display.

  • Page 20: Viewing Images

    Viewing images Press FG to adjust volume. To play back movies To play back movies Press the q button. Select a movie, and press the A button. Number of frames/ Total number of images 4/30 4/30 4/30 4/30 Movie Play Movie Play ’12/02/26 ’12/02/26 00:00...
  • Page 21 Index view and close-up view Use F to display the fi rst frame and Cueing press G to display the last frame. Index view enables quick selection of a desired image. Close-up view (up to 10× magnifi cation) allows checking Turn the wheel controller to advance Advancing and of image details.
  • Page 22 Using the menu guide To select an image in index view To select an image in index view Use FGHI to select an image, and press the A Pressing the E button in the setup menu displays a button to display the selected image in single-image view. description of the current item.
  • Page 23 Using Shooting Modes Using Shooting Modes To change the shooting mode To change the shooting mode Using the best mode for the shooting scene ( s mode) The shooting mode (P, M, s, P, p, W) can be changed with using the function menu. “Using the Menu”...

  • Page 24: Shooting With Special Effects

    Shooting with special effects ( P mode) To add expression to your photo, select the desired special effect. Set the shooting mode to P . 00:34 00:34 Magic Filter Magic Filter Icon indicating the scene mode that is set In s modes, the optimum shooting settings are pre-programmed for specifi...
  • Page 25 Shooting mode Option Submenu 1 Application Three frames are taken and combined 1 Pop Art by the camera. The user only composes 2 Pin Hole Auto the shots so that the target marks 3 Fish Eye and pointers overlap, and the camera 4 Drawing automatically releases the shutter.
  • Page 26 3 Move the camera slowly while keeping it straight, and stop the camera where the pointer and target mark overlap. MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL ● The camera releases the shutter automatically. AUTO AUTO Cancel Save MENU 1st frame 3 Compose the next shot so that joint area 1 overlaps joint area 2.
  • Page 27 Shooting 3D images (W mode) To exit 3D shooting mode without saving an image, press the m button. In this mode, 3D images are shot for viewing on The [Image Size] (p. 34) is fi xed to [0]. 3D-compatible display devices. The zoom ratio is fi...

  • Page 28: Using The Self-Timer

    Using Shooting Functions Using Shooting Functions “Using the Menu” (p. 8) Using the self-timer Shooting closeups (Macro shooting) After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a short delay. This function enables the camera to focus and shoot subjects at close distances.

  • Page 29: White Balance

    Adjusting to a natural color scheme To cancel the self-timer after it starts To cancel the self-timer after it starts (White balance) Press the m button. Adjusting the brightness For more natural coloring, choose a white balance option (Exposure compensation) suited to the scene.

  • Page 30: Selecting The Iso Sensitivity

    Using the one touch white balance Using the one touch white balance Use HI to select the setting option, and 1 Select the white balance option in the function menu. press the A button to set. 2 Use HI to select [ ] or [ ], and face the camera toward white paper.
  • Page 31 Option Description One frame is shot each time the shutter button is pressed. The images are taken sequentially while holding down the shutter button. The camera takes sequential shots at a faster speed than in [j]. The camera takes sequential shots at approximately 14 frames/sec.

  • Page 32: Using The Playback Functions

    Using the playback functions Using the playback functions Playing back panorama images Playing back W images Panorama images that were combined together using 3D images shot with this camera can be played back on [Auto] or [Manual] can be scrolled for viewing. 3D-compatible devices connected to this camera using an HDMI cable (sold separately).
  • Page 33 Menus for Shooting Functions Menus for Shooting Functions The default settings of the function are highlighted in For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 8). 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...
  • Page 34 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 Application 16M (4608x3456) Suitable for printing pictures over A3 (11x17 in.). 8M (3264x2448) Suitable for printing pictures up to A3 (11x17 in.).
  • Page 35 Brightening the subject against Brightening the subject against 2 When the camera recognizes the subject, the AF target mark automatically tracks the subject movement backlight [Shadow Adjust] backlight [Shadow Adjust] to focus on it continuously. I (Shooting menu 1) Shadow Adjust 3 To cancel the tracking, press the A button.

  • Page 36: Image Stabilization

    Using the assist lamp for shooting a Using the assist lamp for shooting a [Digital Zoom] is not available when [a Super Macro] (p. 28) is selected. dark subject [AF Illuminat.] dark subject [AF Illuminat.] The option selected for [Digital Zoom] affects the J (Shooting menu 2) AF Illuminat.
  • Page 37 Imprinting the date of recording Imprinting the date of recording This function may not work properly if the camera is facing up or down during shooting. [Date Stamp] [Date Stamp] J (Shooting menu 2) Date Stamp Submenu 2 Application Information about the vertical/horizontal Submenu 2 Application orientation of the camera during shooting...
  • Page 38 Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions To stop [Photo Surfi ng] To stop [Photo Surfi ng] The default settings of the function are highlighted in To stop [Photo Surfi ng], use FG to select [ALL], then press the A button.
  • Page 39 Q ] ] Adding sound to still images [R R ] ] Changing the image size [ Changing the image size [Q Adding sound to still images [ q (Playback menu) q (Playback menu) Edit Edit 1 Use HI to select an image. Submenu 3 Application 2 Aim the microphone toward the sound source.
  • Page 40 Retouching red eyes in fl ash shooting Retouching red eyes in fl ash shooting 1 Use FG to select a correction item, and press the A button. [Redeye Fix] [Redeye Fix] 2 Use HI to select an image for retouching, and press q (Playback menu) Edit Redeye Fix...

  • Page 41: Protecting Images

    3 If necessary, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to protect other 4/30 4/30 images, and press the m button. Sel. Image y ] ] Rotating images [ Rotating images [y R mark q (Playback menu) 1 Use HI to select an image. Erase/Cancel MENU 2 Press the A button to rotate the image.
  • Page 42 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 Using an Eye-Fi card [Eye-Fi] Using an Eye-Fi card [Eye-Fi] [Memory Format]/[Format] [Memory Format]/[Format] r (Settings 1) Eye-Fi r (Settings 1) Memory Format/Format...

  • Page 43: Q Power On

    Turning on the camera with the q Selecting a method for connecting Selecting a method for connecting Turning on the camera with the q Power On] the camera to other devices the camera to other devices button [ button [q Power On] [USB Connection] [USB Connection]...
  • Page 44 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 Application Selects the camera sounds (operation sounds, shutter sound, and Sound Type 1/2/3 warning sound).
  • Page 45 Adjusting the image processing Adjusting the image processing Adjusting the brightness of the monitor Adjusting the brightness of the monitor [ [ s s ] ] function [Pixel Mapping] function [Pixel Mapping] s (Settings 2) Pixel Mapping s (Settings 2) This function has already been adjusted at factory To adjust the monitor brightness To adjust the monitor brightness...
  • Page 46 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. Connect to the TV video input jack (yellow) and audio input Multi-connector...
  • Page 47 For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual. When the camera and TV are connected by both an AV cable and an HDMI cable, the HDMI cable will take priority. Depending on the TV’s settings, the displayed images and information may become cropped. To operate images with the TV remote control To operate images with the TV remote control 1 Set [HDMI Control] to [On], and turn off the camera.

  • Page 48: Setting The Date And Time

    X ] ] Restoring data in the camera Restoring data in the camera Setting the date and time [ Setting the date and time [X [Reset Database] [Reset Database] t (Settings 3) t (Settings 3) Reset Database “Date, time, time zone, and language” (p. 14). Playback will become available by performing [Data To check the date and time To check the date and time...
  • Page 49 Printing Printing Direct printing (PictBridge Turn on the printer, and then connect the printer and camera. By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images directly without using a computer. Multi-connector To fi nd out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
  • Page 50 Changing the printer’s settings for Use FG to select the [Borderless] or [Pics/ printing [Custom Print] Sheet] settings, and press the A button. Submenu 4 Application Follow Steps 1 and 2 for [Easy Print] (p. 49). The image is printed with a border around it ([Off]).
  • Page 51 To make the detailed printer settings To make the detailed printer settings Press the A button. 1 Use FGHI to select the setting, and press the A button. Print Submenu 5 Submenu 6 Application <X 0 to 10 This selects the number of prints. Print Print Selecting [With] prints the...
  • Page 52 Print Reservations (DPOF 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 53: Resetting The Print Reservation Data For Selected Images

    Resetting the print reservation data for selected images Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 52). 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 54: Usage Tips

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

  • Page 55: 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 56: 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 57: Camera Shake

    ● Taking pictures using exposure compensation Camera shake (p. 29) Adjust the brightness while viewing the screen for taking the picture. Normally, taking pictures of white “Taking pictures without camera shake” subjects (such as snow) results in images that are ●...
  • Page 58 Playback/Editing tips Panorama “Taking pictures so that the frames are stitched Playback smoothly” ● A tip for panoramic shooting “Playing images in the internal memory and card” Taking pictures by pivoting with the camera at the ● Remove the card and display the images in center prevents shifting of the image.

  • Page 59: Camera Care

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

  • Page 60: Current Memory

    Cards compatible with this camera Cards compatible with this camera or card is being used during shooting and playback. SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi card (for compatibility card details, visit the Olympus website.) Current memory indicator v: Internal memory is being used w: Card is being used Even if [Memory Format]/[Format], [Erase], [Sel.
  • Page 61 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 cards internal memory and 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 62 Movies Movies Continuous recording length Image Size Image Quality Internal memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card (4GB) With sound Without sound With sound Without sound 37 sec. 38 sec. 29 min. 29 min. L 1280x720 1 min. 15 sec. 1 min. 16 sec. 29 min.

  • Page 63: Safety Precautions

    SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS Water and Moisture — For precautions on products with SERVICE PERSONNEL.

  • Page 64: Technology

    • Before transporting the camera, remove a tripod and all other • Never hold or operate the camera with wet hands. non-OLYMPUS accessories. • Do not leave the camera in places where it may be subject • Do not touch electric contacts on cameras.
  • Page 65 DANGER • When using NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries), use only Olympus brand NiMH batteries and the correct charger. • Never heat or incinerate batteries. Batteries whose bodies are only partially or not at •...
  • Page 66 Battery Charger and USB-AC adapter • A picture is displayed on the monitor for an extended period of time. We strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus • The camera is connected to a printer. dedicated rechargeable battery, battery charger and USB-AC •...
  • Page 67 • The monitor of this product is manufactured with high-quality Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of accuracy, however, there may be a stuck or dead pixel on the this publication or software without obligation or advance notice.
  • Page 68 Address: 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Excluded from this limited warranty and not warranted by Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. Olympus in any fashion, either express, implied, or by statute, Telephone Number: 484-896-5000 are: (a) products and accessories not manufactured by Olympus Tested To Comply With FCC Standards and/or not bearing the “OLYMPUS”...
  • Page 69 Authorized LOSS OR IMPAIRMENT OR FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE, Olympus Dealer that sold you the Product or ship it postage WHETHER LIABILITY IS ASSERTED IN CONTRACT, TORT prepaid and insured to any of our Olympus Service Centers.
  • Page 70 2 The customer shall transport the product to the dealer or For customers in Europe For customers in Europe Olympus authorized service station at his own risk and shall be responsible for any costs incurred in transporting the “CE” mark indicates that this product complies product.
  • Page 71 * Please refer to the list on the web site: http://www.olympus. d. Any defect or damage that occurs due to fi re, earthquake, com for the authorized international Olympus service fl...
  • Page 72 • IBM is a registered trademark of International Business case, strap, lens cap and batteries. Machines Corporation. 5 Olympus’ sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft repairing or replacing the product and any liability for indirect Corporation.

  • Page 73: Shutter Speed

    Image pickup device : 1/2.3” CCD (primary color fi lter) Lens : Olympus lens 4.5 to 94.5 mm, f3.1 to 5.8 (Equivalent to 25 to 525 mm on a 35 mm fi lm) Photometric system : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system Shutter speed : 4 to 1/1500 sec.
  • Page 74 Operating environment Temperature : 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) (operation)/ -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) (storage) Humidity : 30 % to 90 % (operation)/10 % to 90 % (storage) Power supply : AA alkaline/NiMH battery (four) or separately sold USB-AC adapter Dimensions Width ×...
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