Olympus Tough TG-820 iHS Instruction Manual

Olympus Tough TG-820 iHS Instruction Manual

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TG-820
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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-820.

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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 Lithium Ion USB-AC adapter (F-2AC) USB cable AV cable OLYMPUS Setup Battery (CB-USB8) (CB-AVC3) CD-ROM (LI-50B) Other accessories not shown: Warranty card Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Names of Parts...
  • Page 3 Indicator lamp n button Monitor Shutter button Zoom lever Movie record button q button (switching between shooting and playback) Joystick INFO (changing information display)  (erase) A button (OK)  button E button (camera guide) Speaker* * TG-620 only TG-620 Attaching the camera strap Attaching the camera strap Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Monitor Shooting mode display Shooting mode display Shooting mode ..p. 17, 24 Movie recording icon ..p. 18 Flash ......p. 20 World time ....p. 51 Flash standby/fl ash charge Image stabilization ........p. 59 (still images)....p. 38 Macro/super macro/ Metering .......p. 37 S-macro LED mode ..p.
  • Page 5 Playback mode display Playback mode display Battery check ..p. 13, 60 ● Standard display 3D image ......p. 35 Eye-Fi transferred ..p. 45 Protect ......p. 44 4/30 4/30 Adding sound ....p. 42 Upload order ....p. 44 Print reservation/number of prints ....p. 57/p. 56 Current memory ...p.
  • Page 6 Camera Settings Camera Settings Using the Buttons Using the Buttons Frequently used functions can be accessed using the buttons. TG-820 TG-820 TG-620 Shutter button (p. 17, 59) Zoom lever (p. 19, 22) R button (shooting movies) (p. 18) TG-620 q button (switching between shooting and playback) (p.
  • Page 7 Operation guide The symbols FGHI displayed for image selections Joystick and settings indicate that the joystick shown on the right is to be used. F (up) /INFO (changing information display) (p. 20, 23) MENU Back Time 2012 02 26 12 30 Y / M / D H (left) I (right)
  • Page 8 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. 24). Function menu Function menu Press H during shooting to display the function menu.
  • Page 9 Setup menu 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, including options not listed in the function menu, display options, and the time and date.
  • Page 10: Upload Order

    Menu Index Program Auto Camera Menu 1 Back MENU Reset Reset Compression Normal Shadow Adjust Auto AF Mode Face/iESP AUTO AUTO ESP/ AUTO AUTO Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer MENU MENU d d (Settings Menu 1) ..p. 45 a z (Camera Menu 2) ..p. 38 1 Shooting mode ...p.
  • Page 11: Inserting The Battery And Card

    Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera Inserting the battery and card TG-820 TG-620 Write-protect switch Write-protect switch TG-620 TG-820 Battery/card Lock knob cover latch TG-820: Insert the battery as illustrated with the C mark toward the battery lock knob. TG-620: Insert the battery as illustrated with the B mark toward the battery lock knob.
  • Page 12 Charging the battery with the included USB-AC adapter TG-620 TG-820 The included F-2AC USB-AC adapter (hereafter referred to as USB-AC adapter) differs depending on the region where you purchased the camera. If you received a plug-in type USB-AC adapter, plug it directly into AC outlet.
  • Page 13 Connecting the camera Connecting the camera Indicator lamp Indicator lamp TG-820 TG-620 TG-820 TG-620 Multi- connector Indicator lamp On: Charging Off: Charged The battery is not fully charged at shipment. Before use, be sure to charge the battery until the indicator lamp turns off (up to 3 hours).
  • Page 14 A “Setup” dialog will be displayed. Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2 and [ib] computer Windows Vista/Windows 7 software. ● An Autorun dialog will be displayed. Click “OLYMPUS ● Check the system requirements before beginning Setup” to display the “Setup” dialog. installation.
  • Page 15 System Windows Vista / Windows 7 installation. Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or better ● Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” button and follow Processor (Core 2 Duo 2.13 GHz or better required the on-screen instructions to install the software. for movies) You can register via “Registration”...
  • Page 16 Language, date, time, and time zone As in Steps 2 and 3, use FGHI to set [M] (month), [D] (day), [Time] (hours and You can also choose the language for the menus and minutes), and [Y/M/D] (date order), and then messages displayed in the monitor.
  • Page 17 Shooting, Playback, and Erasing Shooting, Playback, and Erasing Shooting with the optimum aperture Hold the camera and compose the shot. value and shutter speed (P mode) In this mode, automatic shooting settings are activated Monitor while also allowing changes to a wide range of other shooting menu functions, such as exposure compensation, white balance, etc.
  • Page 18: Shooting Movies

    Shooting movies AF target mark Press the R button to start recording. Press halfway 1/400 1/400 F3.9 F3.9 Shutter speed Aperture value 00:00 00:00 00:34 00:34 “Focusing” (p. 61) 00:00 00:00 To take the picture, gently press the shutter 00:34 00:34 Lights up red button all the way down while being careful...
  • Page 19: Using The Zoom

    Using the zoom Super- Digital Image resolution Zoom bar Pressing the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range. zoom size zoom W side T side Optical zoom Other Zoom bar Super-resolution zoom AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 00:34 00:34 00:34 00:34...
  • Page 20 Using the fl ash Changing the shooting information display The fl ash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions. The display of the screen information can be changed to best match the situation, for example, the need for a clear Select the fl...
  • Page 21: 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 00:12/00:34 00:12/00:34 Movie Play Movie Play ’12/02/26 12:30...
  • Page 22: Erasing Images During Playback

    Index view and close-up view Operations while playback is paused Operations while playback is paused Index view enables quick selection of a desired image. Close-up view (up to 10× magnifi cation) allows checking of image details. Press the zoom lever. Elapsed time/ 00:14/00:34 00:14/00:34...
  • Page 23 Using the camera 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 Use the camera guide to look up camera operations. button to display the selected image in single-image view. Press the E button in the standby mode To scroll an image in close-up view To scroll an image in close-up view...
  • Page 24 Using Shooting Modes Using Shooting Modes To change the shooting mode To change the shooting mode Shooting with Beauty Fix effects The shooting mode (P, M , Q ,  , P , (Q mode) p) can be changed with using the function menu. “Using the Menu”...
  • Page 25 ● ● [Set 1], [Set 2] or [Set 3] retouches the image Beauty Fix according to the Beauty Settings. [Beauty Settings] 1 Use FGHI to select a retouching item, and (p. 52) press the Q button. Eye Color Back MENU Point the camera toward the subject.
  • Page 26 To take underwater photos To take underwater photos Use HI to select the mode and then press Select [M Snapshot], [k Wide1] , [l Wide2] *1, 2 the A button to set. [H Macro] TG-820 only When set to [l Wide2], the focus distance is automatically fi...
  • Page 27: Shooting With Special Effects

    Shooting with special effects Submenu 1 Description ( P mode) The user only composes the shots so that the target marks and Auto pointers overlap, and the camera To add expression to your photo, select the desired automatically releases the shutter. special effect.
  • Page 28 Shooting mode Option Use HI to select the desired mode and then press the A button to set. 1 Pop Art 2 Pin Hole 3 Fish Eye Submenu 1 Application 4 Drawing *1, 2 Three frames are taken and combined 5 Soft Focus by the camera.
  • Page 29 3 Move the camera slowly while keeping it straight, and 2 Press the shutter button to take the fi rst frame. The stop the camera where the pointer and target mark white-boxed part of the fi rst frame is displayed on joint overlap.
  • Page 30: Using Shooting Functions

    Using Shooting Functions Using Shooting Functions When the zoom is at the widest (W) position. “Using the Menu” (p. 8) When the zoom is at the most telephoto (T) position. Shooting closeups (Macro shooting) The zoom is automatically fi xed. ISO sensitivity (p.
  • Page 31: White Balance

    Use HI to select the setting option, and Select the exposure compensation option in press the A button to set. the function menu. Option Description Y Off The self-timer is deactivated. Exposure Comp. ± 0.0 The self-timer lamp turns on for approx.
  • Page 32: Selecting The Iso Sensitivity

    ● When the [] or [] whose white balance has Use HI to select the setting option, and already been registered is selected in Step 2, new press the A button to set. white balance will be registered. When the white area is not large enough or when the Option Description color is too bright, too dark, or loud, the white balance...
  • Page 33 The shooting speed varies depending on the settings In the ISO setting, although smaller values result in for [Image Size] (p. 33) or [Compression] (p. 36). less sensitivity, sharp images can be taken under fully lit conditions. Larger values result in higher sensitivity, When set to [c] or [d], [Image Size] is limited to and images can be taken at fast shutter speeds even [3] or lower, and the ISO sensitivity is fi...
  • Page 34 Using the LED illuminator Use HI to select the setting option, and press the A button to set. In a dark location, the LED illuminator can be used as an auxiliary light to see things or compose shots. Option Description Suitable for printing pictures over Set [LED Illuminator] (p.
  • Page 35: Playing Back Panorama Images

    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 36: Image Size (Still Images)

    Menus for Shooting Functions Menus for Shooting Functions Selecting the image quality for still Selecting the image quality for still The default settings of the function are highlighted in images [Compression] images [Compression] For information on using the menus, see “Using the z (Camera Menu 1) ...
  • Page 37 Selecting the focusing area [AF Mode] Selecting the focusing area [AF Mode] Selecting the method for measuring the Selecting the method for measuring the n ] ] brightness [ESP/ brightness [ESP/n z (Camera Menu 1)  AF Mode z (Camera Menu 1)  ESP/n Submenu 2 Application The camera focuses automatically.
  • Page 38 Reducing the blur caused by the Reducing the blur caused by the Viewing the image immediately after Viewing the image immediately after camera shake when shooting camera shake when shooting shooting [Rec View] shooting [Rec View] [Image Stabilizer] (still images)/ [Image Stabilizer] (still images)/ z (Camera Menu 2) ...
  • Page 39 Imprinting the date of recording Imprinting the date of recording Submenu 2 Application [Date Stamp] [Date Stamp] Information about the vertical/ horizontal orientation of the camera z (Camera Menu 2)  Date Stamp during shooting is not recorded with images. Images shot with the camera Submenu 2 Application in a vertical position are not rotated...
  • Page 40 Selecting the image size for movies Selecting the image size for movies Reduce wind noise in the recorded Reduce wind noise in the recorded [Image Size] [Image Size] sound when recording movie sound when recording movie [Wind Noise Reduction] [Wind Noise Reduction] A (Movie Menu) ...
  • Page 41 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 ng] the related images [Photo Surfi...
  • Page 42: Changing The Image Size

    Adding sound to still images [R R ] ] Adding sound to still images [ The following [Photo Surfi ng] functions can be performed when data created with the ib (PC q (Playback Menu)  Edit  R software) is imported back to the camera. Information of persons or shooting locations and new 1 Use HI to select an image.
  • Page 43: Rotating Images

    ● Retouching red eyes in fl ash shooting Retouching red eyes in fl ash shooting The retouched image is saved as a separate image. [Redeye Fix] [Redeye Fix] q (Playback Menu)  Edit  Redeye Fix 1 Use HI to select an image, and press the A button. ●...
  • Page 44: Protecting Images

    To erase all images [All Erase] Only JPEG fi les can be ordered. 1 Use FG to select [All Erase], and press the For details on uploading images, refer to OLYMPUS A button. Viewer 2 “Help”. 2 Use FG to select [Yes], and press the A button.
  • Page 45 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] d (Settings Menu 1)  Eye-Fi d (Settings Menu 1) ...
  • Page 46: 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 47 Selecting the camera sound and its volume [Sound Settings] Selecting the camera sound and its volume [Sound Settings] d (Settings Menu 1)  Sound Settings Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application Selects the camera sounds (operation sounds, shutter sound, and Sound Type 1/2/3 warning sound).
  • Page 48 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] d (Settings Menu 2)  Pixel Mapping d (Settings Menu 2)  s This function has already been adjusted at factory To adjust the monitor brightness To adjust the monitor brightness...
  • Page 49 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. TG-820 TG-620 Multi-connector...
  • Page 50 TG-820 TG-620 HDMI micro connector (type D) Connect to the HDMI connector on the TV. Open the battery/card/ connector cover in the direction of the arrow. HDMI cable (sold separately: CB-HD1) 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.
  • Page 51: World Time

    Saving battery power between shots Saving battery power between shots Choosing home and alternate time Choosing home and alternate time [Power Save] [Power Save] zones [World Time] zones [World Time] d (Settings Menu 2)  Power Save d (Settings Menu 3)  World Time You will not be able to select a time zone using Submenu 2 Application...
  • Page 52 Restoring data in the camera Restoring data in the camera Eye Color Back MENU [Reset Database] [Reset Database] d (Settings Menu 3)  Reset Database Playback will become available by performing [Reset Database] when the Photo surfi ng function is not activated properly.
  • Page 53 To adjust the tap control To adjust the tap control Flash Auto 1 Select [Calibrate] in Submenu 2 and press the A button. 2 Select the part to adjust with FG and press the A button. AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 3 Select the [Str] setting with FGand press I.
  • Page 54 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 TG-820 TG-620 computer. 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], [Borderless], and [Pics/Sheet] are set to the printer’s Changing the printer’s settings for 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. MENU Print Back Submenu 5 Submenu 6 Application This selects the number Print <X 0 to 10...
  • 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: Troubleshooting

    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 60: 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 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: Camera Shake

    ● Taking pictures of a white beach or snow scene Camera shake Set the mode to [q Beach & Snow] or [a Snow]* (p. 25). * TG-820 only “Taking pictures without camera shake” ● Taking pictures using exposure compensation ● Taking pictures using [Image Stabilizer] (p.
  • Page 63: Image Quality

    Playback/Editing tips Image quality “Taking sharper pictures” Playback ● Taking pictures with the optical zoom or super- resolution zoom “Playing images in the internal memory and card” Avoid using digital zoom (p. 37) to take pictures. ● Remove the card and display the images in ●...
  • Page 64: Camera Care

    Appendix Appendix Camera care Battery and USB-AC adapter • This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery Exterior (LI-50B). 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 The Card

    Using a separately sold charger Cards compatible with this camera Cards compatible with this camera SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi card (for compatibility card details, visit the Olympus website.) A charger (UC-50: sold separately) can be used to charge the battery. Using your charger and USB-AC adapter abroad •...
  • Page 66: Current Memory

    Checking the image saving location Checking the image saving location Readout/recording process of the card Readout/recording process of the card The memory indicator shows whether the internal memory During shooting, the current memory indicator lights up or card is being used during shooting and playback. in 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 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 68: 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 69 (and seals) are replaced annually. 1 Insert the battery then close and lock the battery/ For the Olympus distributors or service stations where card/connector cover fi rmly so that the lock makes the waterproof packing can be replaced, visit Olympus a clicking sound.
  • Page 70: Safety Precautions

    Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it, product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. unplug the power plug from wall outlet immediately and stop using it. Then, contact an authorized distributor or service center.
  • Page 71 CAUTION DANGER • Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for leaks, • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. discoloration, warping, or any other abnormality. Charge the battery with the specifi ed USB-AC adapter or •...
  • Page 72 Battery • To protect the high-precision technology contained in this • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. product, never leave the camera in the places listed below, no Do not use any other type of battery.
  • Page 73 USB-AC adapter may result Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the in fi re or personal injury due to leakage, heating, ignition or information contained in these written materials or software, or damage to the battery.
  • Page 74 484-896-5000 NEEDED”). Tested To Comply With FCC Standards Olympus, at its sole discretion, will repair, replace, or adjust FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE the defective Product, provided that Olympus investigation and factory inspection disclose that (a) such defect developed under This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 75 REPRESENTATIONS, GUARANTIES, CONDITIONS, AND Excluded from this limited warranty and not warranted by WARRANTIES CONCERNING THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER Olympus in any fashion, either express, implied, or by statute, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OR ARISING are: UNDER ANY STATUTE, ORDINANCE, COMMERCIAL...
  • Page 76 See “WORLDWIDE WARRANTY” for the nearest service center. agents of Olympus, which are inconsistent or in confl ict with or in addition to the terms of this limited warranty, shall not be...
  • Page 77 Olympus or an in a safe place. Olympus authorized service station. * Please refer to the list on the web site: http://www.olympus. c. Any defect or damage that occurs due to transport, a fall, com for the authorized international Olympus service shock, etc.
  • Page 78 Provisions of warranty case, strap, lens cap and batteries. 5 Olympus’ sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to 1 lf this product proves to be defective, although it has been repairing or replacing the product and any liability for indirect...
  • Page 79 Those terms and other third party software notices, if any, may be found in the software notice PDF fi le stored within the accompanying CD-ROM or at http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/imsg/ digicamera/download/notice/notice.cfm Powered by ARCSOFT.
  • Page 80: Metering

    : 2000 up to 2099 system Water resistance Type : Equivalent to IEC Standard publication 529 IPX8 (under OLYMPUS test conditions), available in the following depths. TG-820: 10 m (33 ft.)/TG-620: 5 m (16 ft.) Meaning : Camera can normally be used under water at a specifi ed water pressure.
  • Page 81 : 30 % to 90 % (operation)/10 % to 90 % (storage) Power supply : One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B) or separately sold USB-AC adapter Dimensions : TG-820: 101.4 mm (W) × 65.2 mm (H) × 26.0 mm (D) (4.0 ×...
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