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SZ-31MR

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 (CB-USB8) Digital camera Other accessories not shown: Warranty card Contents may vary depending AV cable USB-AC adapter OLYMPUS Setup on purchase location. (CB-AVC3) (F-2AC) CD-ROM Attaching the camera strap Attaching the camera strap Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.

  • Page 3: Flash

    Names of Parts Names of Parts Camera unit n button Battery/card compartment Monitor R button (record movies) Indicator lamp lock q button (switching between Shutter button Mode dial Zoom lever Flash switch shooting and playback) A button (OK) Strap eyelet AF illuminator Connector cover Self-timer lamp...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Monitor Shooting mode display Shooting mode display AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 00:34 00:34 Date 1080 15 14 1/100 F3.0 1/100 F3.0 Flash ......p. 19 Image size (movies) Histogram ....p. 19 Flash standby/fl ash charge ......p. 38, 69 Image stabilization .........p. 61 Remaining recording time (still images)/Digital image Macro/super macro ..p.
  • Page 5 Playback mode display Playback mode display ● Standard display 10 11 Touch screen mode..p. 9 4/30 4/30 Date and time..p. 15, 54 Viewing favorites ..p. 43 Grouped image ...p. 36 Volume ....p. 20, 50 ISO ......p. 33 Shutter speed....p. 17 00:12/00:34 00:12/00:34 ’12/02/26...

  • Page 6: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Using the dial and the direct buttons Frequently used functions can be accessed using the direct buttons. Mode dial Changing the shooting mode (p. 23) Zoom lever (p. 18, 22) Shutter button (p. 16, 61) R button (record movies) (p. 17) q button (switching between shooting and playback) (p.

  • Page 7: Using The Menu

    Operation guide The FGHI symbols displayed during image selection and menu navigation indicate the roles played by the Camera Menu 1 Back MENU buttons on the wheel controller (p. 6). Reset Reset Compression Normal Shadow Adjust Auto Back MENU Sel. Image Back MENU Touch Shutter...

  • Page 8: 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. Press the m button.

  • Page 9: Using The Touch Panel

    Using the Touch Panel Use the touch panel by touching the screen with your fi nger. ● The touch panel can be used for operations marked with in this manual. ● Using a screen protector or gloves may cause poor operability. ●...

  • Page 10: Self-Timer

    Menu Index MENU Flash Auto Camera Menu 1 Back Reset Reset Compression Normal Shadow Adjust Auto Touch Shutter AUTO AUTO AF Mode Face/iESP AUTO AUTO ESP/ Digital Zoom 4 4 N MENU MENU ESP/n 1 Shooting mode d x (Settings Menu 1)..p. 48 P (Program Auto) .....p.

  • Page 11: Preparing The Camera

    Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera Inserting the battery and card Insert the card straight until it clicks into place. When using the camera, be sure to close the battery/ card compartment cover. Battery/card compartment cover Slide the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow to unlock, and then remove the battery.
  • Page 12 Charging the battery with the included USB-AC adapter Connecting the camera Connecting the camera The included F-2AC USB-AC adapter (hereafter Multi-connector 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 Computer” (Windows XP) or “Computer” (Windows Charge the battery when the error message shown below Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu. Double-click appears. the CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Setup) icon to open the Flashes in red “OLYMPUS Setup” window and then double-click “Launcher.exe”.
  • Page 14 ● Check the system requirements before beginning installation. Install the camera manual. ● Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” button and follow ● Click the “Camera Instruction Manual” button and the on-screen instructions to install the software. follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 15 Copy the camera manual. As in Steps 2 and 3, use FGHI to set [M] (month), [D] (day), [Time] (hours and ● Click the “Camera Instruction Manual” button to open the folder containing the camera manuals. minutes), and [Y/M/D] (date order), and then Copy the manual for your language to the press the A button.

  • Page 16: Auto Auto Iso Iso

    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 17: Shooting Movies

    Shooting movies AF target mark Press the R button to start recording. Press halfway 1/400 1/400 F3.0 F3.0 Shutter speed Aperture value “Focusing” (p. 63) 0:00 0:00 0:00:34 0:00:34 To take the picture, gently press the shutter 0:00 0:00 0:00:34 0:00:34 Displayed in red button all the way down while being careful...

  • Page 18: Using The Zoom

    Using the zoom [On] selected for [Super-Res Zoom]: Image size Zoom bar Turning the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range. W side T side 16M/16:9 L Super-resolution zoom range [On] selected for [Digital Zoom]: Image size Zoom bar Zoom bar 10.0 10.0 Digital zoom range...
  • Page 19 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 Slide the fl...

  • Page 20: Viewing Images

    Viewing images To play back grouped images To play back grouped images Multiple Images are displayed as a group depending on the shooting conditions. “Playing back grouped images” Press the q button. (p. 36) Number of frames/ 4/30 4/30 Total number of images 4/30 4/30 ’12/02/26...

  • Page 21: Erasing Images During Playback

    Erasing images during playback Operations while playback is paused Operations while playback is paused (Single image erase) Display the image you want to erase and press G ( D ). Elapsed time/Total 00:12/00:34 00:12/00:34 recording time Erase Back MENU During pause 4/30 4/30 Press FG to jump to the previous/...
  • Page 22 Index view and close-up view Changing the image information display Index view enables quick selection of a desired image. Close-up view (up to 10x magnifi cation) allows checking Shooting information settings displayed on the screen can of image details. be changed. Turn the zoom lever.
  • Page 23 Using Shooting Modes Using Shooting Modes To change the shooting mode To change the shooting mode Using the live guide Using the live guide The live guide can be used to change settings in The shooting mode (P, M, s, Q, ~, mode.
  • Page 24 Changes to the live guide setting levels may not be Submenu Application visible on the screen. B Portrait/ F Landscape/ The fl ash can not be used with the live guide. Hand-Held Starlight/ The camera takes / M Night+Portrait/ G Night Scene Changes to the live guide options cancel previous a picture using the C Sport/ N Indoor/ R Self Portrait/...

  • Page 25: Shooting With Special Effects

    Depending on the subject or the situation (if the Shooting mode Option distance between the camera and subject is too 1 Pop Art short), the image may not look 3D. 2 Pin Hole The 3D viewing angle varies depending on the 3 Fish Eye subject, etc.

  • Page 26: Beauty Fix

    ● Creating panoramic images (p mode) [Set 1], [Set 2] or [Set 3] retouches the image according to the Beauty Settings. [Beauty Settings] (p. 55) Set the shooting mode to p. Point the camera toward the subject. Check the frame appearing around the face detected by the camera,and then press the shutter button to take the picture.
  • Page 27 Taking pictures with [Manual] Taking pictures with [Manual] When set to [Auto] or [Manual], [Image Size] (p. 34) is fi xed to 2M or equivalent. 1 Use FGHI to specify at which edge the next picture is to be connected. The focus, exposure, zoom position (p.
  • Page 28 Taking pictures with [PC] Taking pictures with [PC] 1 Use FGHI to select the direction that the frames 7 sec / 3 sec are combined. 2 Press the shutter button to take the fi rst frame, and then point the camera for the second frame. The shooting procedure is same as that of [Manual].
  • Page 29 Shooting two types of image at a To use [Multi-Framing] To use [Multi-Framing] time ( mode) You can track the subject for the close-up shot. Tap Q to enable tracking. In the mode, there are some limitations of the Subject Tracking Subject Tracking image size.

  • Page 30: Recording A Movie

    Shooting still images while The [Image Size] is limited as follows. recording a movie Still image Main: [2] or larger Sub: [1], [ ], [ Movie Main: [ ], [ Set the shooting mode to P or M. Sub: [640x360], [320x180] Press the R button to start recording a To use [ To use [P...

  • Page 31: Using The Self-Timer

    Using Shooting Functions Using Shooting Functions Using the self-timer “Using the Menu” (p. 7) 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 Select the self-timer option in the function subjects at close distances.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Brightness

    Adjusting the brightness Use HI to select the setting option, and (Exposure compensation) press the A button to set. Option Description The standard brightness (optimal exposure) chosen by the camera can be made brighter or darker according to your The camera automatically adjusts creative intent.

  • Page 33: Selecting The Iso Sensitivity

    When the white area is not large enough or when the In the ISO setting, although smaller values result in color is too bright, too dark, or loud, the white balance less sensitivity, sharp images can be taken under fully cannot be registered.
  • Page 34 The [Image Size] is limited. Option Description [c] [d] [ ]: [3] or lower Suitable for printing pictures over 16M (4608x3456) With settings other than [o], the fl ash (p. 19) is fi xed A3 (11x17 in.). to [$Flash Off]. Suitable for printing pictures up to 8M (3264x2448) Digital zoom (p.

  • Page 35: Using Playback Functions

    Using Playback Functions Using Playback Functions Playing back panorama images Playback direction: Press FGHI to pause playback and scroll the image in the direction of the pressed button. Pause: Press the A button. Panorama images that were combined together using [Auto] or [Manual] can be scrolled for viewing.
  • Page 36 (Photo with Movie Clip) frame (Photo with Movie Clip) frame To start a slideshow, press the m button. To stop the slideshow, press the m or A button. ● The movie clip and the still images are played back. 3D images are composed of JPEG fi les and MPO fi...
  • Page 37 (Multi Recording) frame (Multi Recording) frame ● The images are played back. ● Expand to display two images side-by-side. ● Turn the zoom lever during playback to switch between two images. 4/30 4/30 4/30 4/30 ’12/02/26 ’12/02/26 00:00 00:00 ’12/02/26 ’12/02/26 00:00 00:00 Still images (sample)

  • Page 38: Pictures (Still Images)

    For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 8). Menus for Shooting Functions Menus for Shooting Functions Selecting the image quality for movies Selecting the image quality for movies The default settings of the function are highlighted in [Image Size] [Image Size] A (Movie Menu)

  • Page 39: Af Target Mark

    For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 8). Setting the Touch Shutter function Setting the Touch Shutter function To focus on a moving subject To focus on a moving subject continuously (AF Tracking) continuously (AF Tracking) [Touch Shutter] [Touch Shutter] 1 Hold the camera to align the AF target mark on the z (Camera Menu 1)

  • Page 40: Shutter Speed

    For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 8). Shooting at higher magnifi cations than Shooting at higher magnifi cations than If [On] or [While Exposing] is selected for [Image Stabilizer] (still images), sounds produced during optical zoom [Digital Zoom] optical zoom [Digital Zoom] image stabilization may be heard from inside the z (Camera Menu 1)
  • Page 41 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 8). Viewing the image immediately after Viewing the image immediately after Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide] Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide] shooting [Rec View] shooting [Rec View] z (Camera Menu 2) Icon Guide z (Camera Menu 2) Rec View...
  • Page 42 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 8). Using Super-Resolution Technology for Using Super-Resolution Technology for High-Quality Zoom [Super-Res Zoom] High-Quality Zoom [Super-Res Zoom] z (Camera Menu 2) Super-Res Zoom Submenu 2 Application Take pictures without super-resolution zoom.

  • Page 43: Favorite

    For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 8). Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Adding Pictures to Favorites [Favorites] Adding Pictures to Favorites [Favorites] The default settings of the function are highlighted in q (Playback Menu) Favorites Data must be created with the [ib] (PC software)

  • Page 44: Changing The Image Size

    For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 8). P ] ] Cropping image [ Cropping image [P 2012/ 2012/ q (Playback Menu) Edit 02/26 02/26 1 Use HI to select an image, and press the A button. Related items 2 Use the zoom lever to select the size of the cropping 35ºN...
  • Page 45 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 8). Adjusting Exposure for Faces Adjusting Exposure for Faces 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] q (Playback Menu)
  • Page 46 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 8). Capturing still images from movies Capturing still images from movies When editing a movie in a group When editing a movie in a group [In-Movie Image Capture] [In-Movie Image Capture] 1 Use HI to select the movie and press the A button.

  • Page 47: Upload

    For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 8). Select images for upload to the Internet Select images for upload to the Internet Sel. Image (1) using the supplied OLYMPUS Viewer 2 using the supplied OLYMPUS Viewer 2 4/30 4/30 software.

  • Page 48: Menus For Other Camera Settings

    For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 8). Menus for Other Camera Settings Menus for Other Camera Settings Copying images in the internal memory Copying images in the internal memory The default settings of the function are highlighted in to the card [Backup] to the card [Backup] x (Settings Menu 1)

  • Page 49: Prints

    For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 8). System requirements System requirements Remove the Eye-Fi card from the camera or select [Off] for [Eye-Fi] in airplanes and other locations in Windows : Windows XP Home Edition/ which use is prohibited. Professional (SP1 or later)/ Vista/Windows 7 This camera does not support the Eye-Fi card’s...
  • Page 50 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 8). Selecting the camera sound and its volume [Sound Settings] Selecting the camera sound and its volume [Sound Settings] x (Settings Menu 1) Sound Settings Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application Selects the camera sounds (operation sounds, shutter sound, and Sound Type 1/2/3...

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Monitor

    For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 8). 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] x (Settings Menu 2) x (Settings Menu 2)
  • Page 52 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 8). 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 53 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 8). Type C Type D (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. Depending on the TV’s settings, the displayed images and information may become cropped.
  • Page 54 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 8). X ] ] Setting the date and time [ Setting the date and time [X x (Settings Menu 2) “Language, date, time, and time zone” (p. 15). To select the date display order To select the date display order Back MENU...
  • Page 55 For information on using the menus, see “Setup menu” (p. 8). Registering the settings for Beauty Fix Registering the settings for Beauty Fix [Beauty Settings] [Beauty Settings] x (Settings Menu 3) Beauty Settings The effects may not be visible with some subjects. 1 Use FG to select a retouching setting, and press the A button.
  • Page 56 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. To fi nd out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
  • Page 57 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. 56) The image is printed with a border and press the A button.
  • Page 58 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 Back MENU Submenu 5 Submenu 6 Application Print This selects the number of <X 0 to 10 Cancel...
  • Page 59 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 60: Resetting The Print Reservation Data For Selected Images

    Reserving one print each of all images Resetting the print reservation data on the card [U] for selected images Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 59). Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 59). Use FG to select [U], and press the A Use FG to select [<], and press the A button.

  • Page 61: 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 62: 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 63: 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 64: Camera Shake

    ● Taking pictures of a white beach or snow scene Camera shake Set the mode to [q Beach & Snow] (p. 24) ● Taking pictures using exposure compensation “Taking pictures without camera shake” (p. 32) ● Taking pictures using [Image Stabilizer] (p. 40) Adjust the brightness while viewing the screen for taking the picture.
  • Page 65 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 66: Camera Care

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

  • Page 67: Current Memory

    SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi card (commercially available) (for Current memory indicator compatibility card details, visit the Olympus website.) v: Internal memory is being used w: Card is being used Even if [Memory Format]/[Format], [Erase], [Sel.
  • 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 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 69: Safety Precautions

    Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the WARNING If the product is used without observing the product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. information given under this symbol, injury Water and Moisture — For precautions on products with or death may result.
  • Page 70 Then, • Before transporting the camera, remove a tripod and all other contact an authorized distributor or service center. non-OLYMPUS accessories. • Do not touch electric contacts on cameras. 70 EN...
  • Page 71 DANGER • The battery may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. minor burns, do not remove it immediately after using the Charge the battery with the specifi ed USB-AC adapter or camera.
  • Page 72 fi tness for any We strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus particular purpose or for any consequential, incidental or...
  • Page 73 OLYMPUS and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Responsible Party: Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written materials or software, or Address: 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, for damages resulting from the use of the information contained Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A.
  • Page 74 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 75 Authorized Provisions of warranty Olympus Dealer that sold you the Product or ship it postage 1 If this product proves to be defective, although it has been prepaid and insured to any of our Olympus Service Centers.
  • Page 76 * 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 77 Trademarks Trademarks 5 Olympus’ sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing the product and any liability for indirect • IBM is a registered trademark of International Business or consequential loss or damage of any kind incurred or Machines Corporation.
  • Page 78 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. 78 EN...

  • Page 79: Shutter Speed

    Humidity : 30 % to 90 % (operation)/10 % to 90 % (storage) Power supply : One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B) or separately sold USB-AC adapter Dimensions : 106.3 mm (W) x 69.2 mm (H) x 39.7 mm (D) (4.2 x 2.7 x 1.6 in.) (excluding protrusions)
  • Page 80 Lithium ion battery (LI-50B) Lithium ion battery (LI-50B) Product type : Lithium ion rechargeable battery Model No. : LI-50BA Standard voltage : DC 3.7 V Standard capacity : 925 mAh Battery life : Approx. 300 full charges (varies on usage) Operating environment Temperature : 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) (charging)
  • Page 82 VM153401...

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