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TG-320

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: Table Of Contents

    Step Checking the contents of the box Digital camera Strap Lithium USB cable AV cable USB-AC adapter (F-2AC) OLYMPUS Setup Ion Battery CD-ROM (LI-42B) Other accessories not shown: Warranty card Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Step Step Preparing the Camera Shooting and Playing Back Images “Preparing the Camera”...

  • Page 3: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Using the Direct Buttons Using the Direct Buttons Frequently used functions can be accessed using the direct buttons. Shutter button (p. 20, 59) Zoom buttons (p. 21, 24) Movie record button (p. 20) q button (switching between shooting and playback) (p. 20, 22, 48) m button (p.
  • Page 4 Operation guide The symbols FGHI displayed for image selections Arrow pad and settings indicate that the arrow pad shown on the F (up) / right is to be used. INFO button (changing information display) (p. 22, 25) 4/30 4/30 Time 2011 02 26 00 00 Y / M / D...
  • 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 Reset Reset Image Size Image Stabilizer Compression Normal Rec View Image Size 720p Shadow Adjust Auto Icon Guide Image Quality AF Mode Face/iESP Normal Date Stamp ESP/ IS Movie Mode Digital Zoom AUTO AUTO...

  • Page 8: Menus For Other Camera Settings

    Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions 1 q (Playback) Slideshow Slideshow ..... p. 43 Photo Surfing Photo Surfi ng ....p. 43 Edit Edit ....... p. 44 Erase Erase ......p. 45 Print Order Print Order ....p. 46 R (Protect) ....

  • Page 9: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Names of Parts Camera unit Battery/card/connector cover lock....p. 13 Strap eyelet ....p. 10 HDMI micro connector ........p. 51 Battery lock knob ..p. 13 Multi-connector ....p. 14, 16, 51, 54 Battery/card/connector cover ....p. 13, 14, 16, 51, 69 Microphone ....p.
  • Page 10 Indicator lamp ..p. 13, 16 n button ..p. 17, 19 Monitor ..p. 11, 19, 50, 59 Speaker m button ....p. 4, 6 Shutter button ..p. 20, 59 Zoom buttons ..p. 21, 24 Movie record button ..p. 20 q button (switching between shooting and playback) ......p.
  • Page 11 Monitor Shooting mode display Shooting mode display Battery check ..p. 17, 60 Shadow Adjustment Shooting mode ..p. 19, 28 Technology....p. 40 Flash ......p. 34 Compression (still images) Flash standby/fl ash charge ......p. 39, 67 ........p. 59 Image size (still images) Macro/super macro ..p.
  • Page 12 Playback mode display Playback mode display Battery check ..p. 17, 60 ● Standard display 3D images ....p. 26 Print reservation/number of prints ....p. 57/p. 56 10 10 4/30 4/30 Protect ......p. 46 Adding sound ..p. 42, 44 Current memory ...p. 66 Frame number/total number of images (still images) ........p.

  • Page 13: Preparing The Camera

    Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera Inserting the battery Battery/card/connector cover lock Battery/card/connector cover lock When removing the battery or card, be sure to turn off the camera before opening or closing the battery/ card/connector cover. Battery/card/connector cover Battery/card/connector cover When using the camera, be sure to close and lock the battery/card/connector cover.
  • Page 14 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive. Indicator lamp Windows XP ● A “Setup” dialog will be displayed. Windows Vista/Windows 7 ● An Autorun dialog will be displayed. Click “OLYMPUS Setup” to display the “Setup” dialog. Multi-connector USB cable (supplied) Battery/card/ connector cover Computer (on and If the “Setup”...
  • Page 15 Check the system requirements before beginning installation. Macintosh Macintosh ● Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” or “OLYMPUS ib” button and follow the on-screen instructions to Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive. install the software. ● Double-click the CD (OLYMPUS Setup) icon on OLYMPUS Viewer 2 the desktop.
  • Page 16 Example: USB-AC adapter with an AC Example: USB-AC adapter with an AC OLYMPUS Viewer 2 cable cable 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)
  • Page 17 For details on the battery and the USB-AC adapter, Use FG to select the year for [Y]. see “Battery and USB-AC adapter” (p. 64). The battery can be charged while the camera is connected to the computer. Charging time varies Time depending on the performance of a computer.
  • Page 18 Use HI to select the [x] time zone and then press the A button. Write-protect Write-protect ● Use FG to turn daylight saving time ([Summer]) switch switch on or off. ’11.02.26 00:00 Seoul Seoul Tokyo Tokyo Summer Insert the card straight until it clicks into place. Do not touch the contact area directly.

  • Page 19: Shooting, Playback, And Erasing

    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 20: Shooting Movies

    Shooting movies Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject. Press the movie record button to start ● When the camera focuses on the subject, the recording. exposure is locked (shutter speed and aperture value are displayed), and the AF target mark Continuous recording length changes to green.

  • Page 21: Using The Zoom

    Using the zoom [On] selected for [Digital Zoom]: Image size Zoom bar Pressing the zoom buttons adjusts the shooting range. Pressing the wide Pressing the telephoto (W) button (T) button Digital zoom range Zoom bar Image zoomed and Other cropped. Digital zoom range AUTO AUTO...

  • Page 22: Viewing Images

    Viewing images Press F (INFO). ● The displayed shooting information changes in Press the q button. the order shown below each time the button is pressed. “Shooting mode display” (p. 11) Number of frames/ Total number of images Normal 4/30 4/30 No information AUTO...
  • Page 23 To play sound recordings To play sound recordings Press the A button to pause Pausing and To play sound recorded with an image, select the image playback. During pause, fast restarting and press the A button. A ! icon appears on images forward or reverse, press the A playback with which sound has been recorded.

  • Page 24: Erasing Images During Playback

    Erasing images during playback Press the zoom buttons. (Single image erase) Display the image you want to erase and press G ( D ). Single-image view Close-up view Erase 4/30 4/30 4/30 4/30 Erase Cancel Cancel ’11/02/26 ’11/02/26 00:00 00:00 ’11/02/26 ’11/02/26 00:00 00:00...

  • Page 25: Playing Back Panorama Images

    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 Panorama images that were combined together using button to display the selected image in single-image view. [Auto] or [Manual] can be scrolled for viewing.
  • Page 26 Playback direction: Press the A button to pause To start a slideshow, press the m button. playback. Then press FGHI to scroll the image in the To stop the slideshow, press the m or A button. direction of the pressed button. 3D images are composed of JPEG fi...
  • 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 Using the best mode for the shooting To change the shooting mode To change the shooting mode scene ( s mode) The shooting mode ( P , M , s , P , p , W) can be changed using the function menu.
  • Page 29 In s modes, the optimum shooting settings are To take pictures of your pet’s face, To take pictures of your pet’s face, select ([U U Pet Mode - Cat]/[ t Pet pre-programmed for specifi c shooting scenes. For select ([ Pet Mode - Cat]/[t this reason, settings may not be changed in some Mode - Dog])
  • Page 30 Creating panoramic images (p mode) Use HI to select the desired effect and then press the A button to set. Set the shooting mode to p. Panorama Panorama AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 00:34 00:34 MENU MENU Icon indicating P mode that is set Shooting mode Option Press G to go to the submenu.
  • Page 31 When set to [Auto] or [Manual], [Image Size] To exit the panorama function without saving an image, press the m button. (p. 39) is fi xed to [2]. The focus, exposure, zoom position (p. 21), and white If the shutter does not automatically release, try balance (p.
  • Page 32 4 Press the shutter button to take the next shot. 3 Repeat Step 2 until the number of desired frames is taken, and then press the A button or m button To combine only two pictures, press the A button when fi...
  • 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 Shooting closeups (Macro shooting) “Using the Menu” (p. 5) This function enables the camera to focus and shoot Using the fl ash subjects at close distances. The fl ash functions can be selected to best match the Select the macro option in the shooting shooting conditions.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Brightness

    Using the self-timer To cancel the self-timer after it starts To cancel the self-timer after it starts Press the m button. After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a short delay. Adjusting the brightness (Exposure compensation) Select the self-timer option in the shooting function menu.

  • Page 36: Selecting The Iso Sensitivity

    Adjusting to a natural color scheme Selecting the ISO sensitivity (White balance) Select the ISO setting option in the shooting For more natural coloring, choose a white balance option function menu. suited to the scene. Select the white balance option in the shooting function menu.
  • Page 37 Sequential shooting (Drive) Pictures are taken sequentially while the shutter button is held down. Select the drive option in the shooting function menu. AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO Sequential Sequential MENU MENU Option Description One frame is shot each time the shutter button is pressed.

  • Page 38: Menus For Shooting Functions

    For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6). 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...
  • Page 39 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6). 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 14M (4288×3216) Suitable for printing pictures over A3 (11×17 in.).
  • Page 40 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6). Brightening the subject against Brightening the subject against To focus on a moving subject To focus on a moving subject continuously (AF Tracking) continuously (AF Tracking) backlight [Shadow Adjust] backlight [Shadow Adjust] 1 Hold the camera to align the AF target mark on the I (Shooting menu 1)
  • Page 41 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6). Shooting at higher magnifi cations than Shooting at higher magnifi cations than The camera’s default settings are [Image Stabilizer] (still images) to [On] and [IS Movie Mode] (movies) to optical zoom [Digital Zoom] optical zoom [Digital Zoom] [Off].
  • Page 42 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6). Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide] Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide] [Date Stamp] is not available in [Panorama] or [3D Photo] mode. J (Shooting menu 2) Icon Guide The date stamp cannot be imprinted when taking sequential shots.

  • Page 43: Menus For Playback, Editing, And Printing Functions

    For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6). Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Searching for images and playing back Searching for images and playing back The default settings of the function are highlighted in the related images [Photo Surfi...

  • Page 44: Changing The Image Size

    For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6). P ] ] Using the ib (PC software) and Using the ib (PC software) and Cropping image [ Cropping image [P importing data back to the camera importing data back to the camera q (Playback menu) Edit Refer to the ib (PC software) help guide for details on...
  • Page 45 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6). Retouching the skin and eyes Retouching the skin and eyes Brightening areas that are dark Brightening areas that are dark [Beauty Fix] [Beauty Fix] due to backlight or other reasons due to backlight or other reasons [Shadow Adj] [Shadow Adj]...
  • Page 46 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6). Saving print settings to the image data Saving print settings to the image data When erasing pictures in the internal memory, do not insert the card into the camera. [Print Order] [Print Order] Before erasing pictures from a memory card, insert...

  • Page 47: Menus For Other Camera Settings

    For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6). 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 (commercially Using an Eye-Fi card (commercially [Memory Format]/[Format] [Memory Format]/[Format]...

  • Page 48: Q Power On

    For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6). 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...
  • Page 49 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6). 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 50: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Monitor

    For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6). Adjusting the CCD and the image Adjusting the CCD and the image Adjusting the brightness of the monitor Adjusting the brightness of the monitor [ [ s s ] ] processing function [Pixel Mapping] processing function [Pixel Mapping] s (Settings 2)
  • Page 51 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6). 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.
  • Page 52 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6). Type C Type D (CB-HD1) 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.
  • Page 53 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 6). X ] ] Setting the date and time [ Setting the date and time [X t (Settings 3) “Date, time, time zone, and language” (p. 17). 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.

  • Page 54: Printing

    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. I button To fi nd out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
  • Page 55 To exit printing To exit printing Use FG to select [Size] (Submenu 3), and After a selected image is displayed on the screen, press I. disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer. If the [Printpaper] screen is not displayed, the [Size], Changing the printer’s settings for [Borderless], and [Pics/Sheet] are set to the printer’s standard.
  • Page 56 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 Print Print This selects the number <×...
  • Page 57 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 58: Resetting The Print Reservation Data For Selected Images

    Resetting the print reservation data for selected images Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 57). 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 59: Usage Tips

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

  • Page 60: Error Message

    Error message Error message Corrective action When one of the messages below is displayed on the Problem with selected image monitor, check the corrective action. Use photo retouch software, etc. to The Image Cannot edit the image on a computer. Be Edited Error message Corrective action...

  • Page 61: 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 62: Color Hue

    ● Shooting movies using [IS Movie Mode] (p. 41) 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 with colors at the same shade as they appear”...
  • Page 63 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. 52) to [On] Playback/Editing tips Playback “Playing images in the internal memory and card”...

  • Page 64: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Camera care Battery and USB-AC adapter • This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery Exterior (LI-42B). No other type of batteries can be used. • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well.

  • Page 65: Using A Separately Sold Charger

    SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards and Eye-Fi cards (for and USB-AC adapter may require a plug adapter to compatibility card details, visit the Olympus website.) match the wall outlet. For details, ask at your local electrical shop or travel agent.
  • Page 66 Using a new card Using a new card Readout/recording process of the card Readout/recording process of the card • Cards must be formatted with this camera before During shooting, the current memory indicator lights fi rst use or after being used with other cameras or up red while the camera is writing data.
  • Page 67 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 68: Important Information About Water And Shock Resistant Features

    To maintain camera performance, please take your camera while under water, or in a damp or dusty environment (e.g. to the nearest Olympus Authorized Service Center to have it beach). inspected after any major impact. In the event the camera is...
  • Page 69 (and seals) are replaced annually. battery/card/connector cover fi rmly closed). After that, dry the For the Olympus distributors or service stations where the camera in the shade with good ventilation. waterproof packing can be replaced, visit Olympus website for •...

  • Page 70: General Precautions

    Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the odors, noise, or smoke around it. product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. • Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may Water and Moisture —...
  • Page 71 Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the DANGER camera for a long period. • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specifi ed USB-AC adapter or Caution for Usage Environment Caution for Usage Environment charger.
  • Page 72 • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. or any request from a third person, which are caused by the Do not use any other type of battery.
  • Page 73 Using a non-genuine rechargeable Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the battery, battery charger and/or USB-AC adapter may result information contained in these written materials or software, or in fi...
  • Page 74 (f) Products which do not contain a validly placed and recorded NEEDED”). Olympus serial number, unless they are a model on which Olympus, at its sole discretion, will repair, replace, or adjust Olympus does not place and record serial numbers.
  • Page 75 LOSS OF USE), WHETHER OR NOT OLYMPUS SHALL BE number corresponding to the serial number on the OR SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH Product (unless it is a model on which Olympus does not POTENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE. place and record serial numbers).
  • Page 76 World Wide Guarantee the customer may turn the product in Any defect that occurs due to exhausted batteries, etc. at any Olympus service station. Please notice that not in all Any defect that occurs due to sand, mud, etc. entering the countries such Olympus service station exists.
  • Page 77 * Please refer to the list on the web site: http://www.olympus. Any defect that occurs due to exhausted batteries, etc. com for the authorized international Olympus service Any defect that occurs due to sand, mud, etc.
  • Page 78 1 This Warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certifi cate is • Eye-Fi is a registered trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc. duly completed by Olympus or the dealer. Make sure that • All other company and product names are registered your name, the name of the dealer, the serial number and the trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 79: Specifications

    : 2000 up to 2099 Water resistance Type : Equivalent to IEC Standard publication 529 IPX8 (under OLYMPUS test conditions), available in 3 m (9.8 feet) deep water Meaning : Camera can normally be used under water at a specifi ed water pressure.
  • Page 80 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 LI-42B ●...
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