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Olympus SP-720UZ Instruction Manual

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SP-720UZ

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 Lithium Ion USB cable AV cable USB-AC OLYMPUS Setup lens cap strap Battery (CB-USB8) (CB-AVC3) adapter CD-ROM (LI-50B) (F-2AC) Other accessories not shown: Warranty card Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
  • Page 3 Monitor  button R button (record movies) q button (switching between shooting and playback) A button (OK) Arrow pad INFO button (changing information display)  button (erase) Multi-connector HDMI micro connector Connector cover Microphone Mode dial Zoom lever Shutter button n button Indicator lamp Attaching the camera strap and lens cap...
  • Page 4 Monitor Shooting mode display Shooting mode display Shooting mode ..p. 16, 24 Movie recording icon ..p. 17 Zoom bar ......p. 18 World time ....p. 50  mode ....p. 24 Image stabilization Flash ......p. 19 (still images)....p. 37 Flash standby/fl ash charge Metering .......p.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Playback mode display Playback mode display Battery check ..p. 13, 57 ● Standard display 3D image ......p. 34 1 2 3 4 6 7 Eye-Fi transferred ..p. 44 Protect ......p. 42 4/30 4/30 10 10 Adding sound ....p. 40 Upload order ....p. 43 Print reservation/number of prints ....p.
  • Page 6 Camera Settings Camera Settings Using the Buttons Using the Buttons Frequently used functions can be accessed using the buttons. Mode dial Changing the shooting mode (p. 24) Zoom lever (p. 18, 22) Shutter button (p. 16, 56) R button (shooting movies) (p. 17) q button (switching between shooting and playback) (p.
  • Page 7 Operation guide The symbols FGHI displayed for image selections and settings indicate that the arrow pad (p. 6) is to be used. Back MENU Time 2012 02 26 12 30 Y / M / D Operation guides displayed on the screen indicate that the ...
  • Page 8 Using the Menu Using the Menu Use the menu to change camera settings. 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. The function menu provides access to frequently used shooting settings.
  • 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: Menu Index

    Menu Index Flash Auto Camera Menu 1 Back MENU Reset Reset Compression Normal Shadow Adjust Auto AUTO AUTO AF Mode Face/iESP AUTO AUTO ESP/ Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer MENU MENU c d (Settings Menu 1) ..p. 44 1 Flash .........p. 19 0 z (Camera Menu 2) ..p.

  • Page 11: Inserting The Battery And Card

    Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera Inserting the battery and card Insert the battery as illustrated with the B mark toward the battery lock knob. Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) may produce heat or an explosion. Insert the battery while sliding the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 12 To remove the card To remove the card Connecting the camera Connecting the camera Multi-connector Connector cover Press the card in until it clicks and comes out slightly, USB cable then remove the card. (supplied) Charging the battery with the AC outlet included USB-AC adapter The included F-2AC USB-AC adapter (hereafter...
  • 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 Error message “OLYMPUS Setup” window and then double-click “Launcher.exe”.
  • Page 14 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 15 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 16 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) When holding the camera, take care not to cover the fl ash, microphone and AF illuminator with your In this mode, automatic shooting settings are activated fi...

  • Page 17: Shooting Movies

    Shooting movies To take the picture, gently press the shutter button all the way down while being careful Press the R button to start recording. not to shake the camera. Press fully 00:00 00:00 00:34 00:34 Image review screen 00:00 00:00 00:34 00:34...

  • Page 18: Using The Zoom

    Using the zoom [Off] selected for [Digital Zoom]: Image size Zoom bar Turning the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range. W side T side Optical zoom range Other Zoom bar The magnifi cation ratio changes depending on the image size setting. [On] selected for [Digital Zoom]: AUTO AUTO...
  • Page 19 Using the fl ash Use HI to select the setting option, and press the A button to set. The fl ash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions. Option Description Lift up the fl ash unit manually. The fl...

  • Page 20: Image

    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. 4) Number of frames/ Total number of images Normal 4/30 4/30 AUTO AUTO...

  • Page 21: Movie

    To play sound recordings To play sound recordings Operations while playback is paused Operations while playback is paused To play sound recorded with an image, select the image and press the A button. Elapsed time/ 00:14/00:34 00:14/00:34 Total shooting time During pause Use F to display the fi...

  • Page 22: Erasing Images During Playback

    Erasing images during playback Index view and close-up view (Single image erase) Index view enables quick selection of a desired image. Close-up view (up to 10× magnifi cation) allows checking of image details. Display the image you want to erase and press G ( ...
  • Page 23 Changing the image information display Shooting information settings displayed on the screen can be changed. Press F (INFO). ● The displayed image information changes in the order shown below each time the button is pressed. Normal 10 10 4/30 4/30 No information ’12/02/26 ’12/02/26 12:30...
  • Page 24 Using Shooting Modes Using Shooting Modes Using the best mode for the shooting To change the shooting mode To change the shooting mode scene (  mode) Turn the mode dial to select the shooting mode (P, M, , P, p, W, Q). “Mode dial”...

  • Page 25: P Mode

    In  modes, the optimum shooting settings Press H to display the function menu. are pre-programmed for specifi c shooting scenes. Functions may be limited in some modes. Pop Art Option Application B Portrait/F Landscape/ / M Night+Portrait G Night Scene The camera AUTO AUTO...
  • Page 26 In P mode, the optimum shooting settings are pre- For details on installing the PC software, see programmed for each scene effect. For this reason, “Installing the PC software and registering user” some settings cannot be changed in some modes. (p.
  • Page 27 4 Repeat Step 3 to take a third frame. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to take a third frame. ● ● After the third frame is taken, the camera After the third frame is taken, the camera automatically processes the frames and the automatically processes the frames and the combined panorama image is displayed.
  • Page 28 Shooting 3D images (W mode) The [Image Size] (p. 33) is fi xed to [0]. The zoom ratio is fi xed. In this mode, 3D images are shot for viewing on The focus, exposure and the white balance are fi xed 3D-compatible display devices.
  • Page 29 Use HI to select the retouching setting, and Select [OK] or [Beauty Fix] on the review press the Q button to set. screen, and press the Q button to save or to retouch the image additionally. Beauty Fix 00:34 00:34 MENU Back Retouching setting...

  • Page 30: Iso

    Using Shooting Functions Using Shooting Functions Using the self-timer “Using the Menu” (p. 8) 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 31: Adjusting The Brightness

    To cancel the self-timer after it starts To cancel the self-timer after it starts Select the white balance option in the Press the  button. function menu. Adjusting the brightness (Exposure compensation) WB Auto The standard brightness (appropriate exposure) set by the AUTO AUTO camera based on the shooting mode (except for M)

  • Page 32: Selecting The Iso Sensitivity

    2 Use HI to select [] or [], and face the camera Option Description toward white paper. The camera automatically adjusts ● Set the paper to fi ll the entire screen, and make ISO Auto the sensitivity according to the sure that there is no shadow area.
  • Page 33 Option Description Use HI to select the setting option, and press the A button to set. One frame is shot each time the shutter button is pressed. Option Description The images are taken sequentially  while holding down the shutter Suitable for printing pictures over 14M (4288×3216) button.

  • Page 34: 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 35: Compression (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 (Camera Menu 1) ...
  • Page 36 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 (Camera Menu 1)  AF Mode (Camera Menu 1)  ESP/n Submenu 2 Application The camera focuses automatically.
  • Page 37 Reducing the blur caused by the Reducing the blur caused by the Using the assist lamp for shooting a Using the assist lamp for shooting a camera shake when shooting camera shake when shooting dark subject [AF Illuminat.] dark subject [AF Illuminat.] [Image Stabilizer] (still images)/ [Image Stabilizer] (still images)/ (Camera Menu 2) ...
  • Page 38 Automatically rotating images shot with Automatically rotating images shot with Flash Auto the camera in a vertical position during the camera in a vertical position during playback [Pic Orientation] playback [Pic Orientation] (Camera Menu 2)  Pic Orientation AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO The flash fires automatically...
  • Page 39 Selecting the image size for movies Selecting the image size for movies [Image Size] [Image Size] A (Movie Menu)  Image Size Submenu 2 Application 1080p Select the image quality based on 720p the image size and frame rate. VGA (640×480) “Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and cards”...
  • Page 40 Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions P ] ] Cropping image [ Cropping image [P The default settings of the function are highlighted in q (Playback Menu)  Edit  P 1 Use HI to select an image, and press the A button. Playing back pictures automatically Playing back pictures automatically 2 Use the zoom lever to select the size of the cropping...
  • Page 41 Retouching faces on still images Retouching faces on still images 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 42: Protecting Images

    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] Protected images cannot be erased. q (Playback Menu)  Print Order To individually select and erase images To individually select and erase images “Print reservations (DPOF)”...
  • Page 43 Press the A button again to cancel the settings. ● 3 If necessary, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to make settings for other images, and press the  button. Only JPEG fi les can be ordered. For details on uploading images, refer to OLYMPUS Viewer 2 “Help”.
  • Page 44 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 45: 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 46 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 47 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 48 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 jack (white).
  • Page 49 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 50: Setting The Date And Time

    X ] ] Registering the settings for Beauty Fix Registering the settings for Beauty Fix Setting the date and time [ Setting the date and time [X [Beauty Settings] [Beauty Settings] d (Settings Menu 2)  X d (Settings Menu 3)  Beauty Settings “Language, date, time and time zone”...
  • Page 51 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- To fi nd out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the connector printer’s instruction manual.
  • Page 52 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. 51). The image is printed with a border Press the A button.
  • Page 53 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 This selects the number Print <X 0 to 10...
  • Page 54 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 55: Resetting The Print Reservation Data For Selected Images

    Resetting the print reservation data for selected images Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 54). 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 56: Date And Time

    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 57: 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 58: 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 59: Camera Shake

    ● Taking pictures using exposure compensation Camera shake (p. 31) 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 60 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 61: Camera Care

    USB cable included with this camera. Battery and USB-AC adapter Do not use any other USB-AC adapter with this camera. • This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B). No other type of batteries can be used.

  • Page 62: 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 63 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 64: Image Size

    Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the and maintenance instructions in the product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. documentation provided with the product. Water and Moisture — For precautions on products with...
  • Page 65 DANGER • Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places. • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. • Do not cover the fl ash with a hand while fi ring. Charge the battery with the specifi ed USB-AC adapter or •...
  • Page 66 Battery Battery attention immediately. • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. • Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration. Do not use any other type of battery. • If the battery’s terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure CAUTION may result.
  • Page 67 The monitor exhibiting Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the poor performance due to low temperatures will recover in information contained in these written materials or software, or normal temperatures.
  • Page 68 Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery, Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery, Olympus, at its sole discretion, will repair, replace, or adjust the defective Product, provided that Olympus investigation and Battery Charger and USB-AC adapter Battery Charger and USB-AC adapter factory inspection disclose that (a) such defect developed under...
  • Page 69 Authorized DESIGN, SELECTION, OR PRODUCTION, IMAGE OR DATA Olympus Dealer that sold you the Product or ship it postage LOSS OR IMPAIRMENT OR FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE, prepaid and insured to any of our Olympus Service Centers.
  • Page 70 Guarantee. This Guarantee is valid only if the Europe. Guarantee Certifi cate and proof of purchase are presented at the Olympus repair service station. Please note that this This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Guarantee is in addition to and does not affect the customer’s...
  • Page 71 4 This Warranty applies to the product only; the Warranty does * Please refer to the list on the web site: http://www.olympus. not apply to any other accessory equipment, such as the com for the authorized international Olympus service network.
  • Page 72 PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL of the warranty issued by the Olympus distributor in that AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO country. Where the local Olympus distributor does not issue a...

  • Page 73: Specifications

    Image pickup device : 1/2.3” CMOS (primary color fi lter) Lens : Olympus lens 4.66 to 121.2 mm, f3.2 to 5.6 (Equivalent to 26 to 676 mm on a 35 mm fi lm) Photometric system : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system Shutter speed : 4 to 1/1400 sec.
  • Page 74 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 : 102.7 mm (W) × 69.2 mm (H) × 70.3 mm (D) (4.0 ×...
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