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X Z - 2

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.
The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the
development stages and may differ from the actual product.
The contents in this manual are based on fi rmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there
are additions and/or modifi cations of functions due to fi rmware update for the camera, the
contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    X Z - 2 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: Names Of Parts

    Preparations for shooting Names of parts Camera 1 Shutter button ......P. 9, 43 a Built-in fl ash ......P. 10, 24 2 Mode dial ..........P. 8 b Stereo microphone 3 Zoom lever ....P. 10, 11, 29, 89 c Lens 4 Strap eyelet........P. 4 d Tripod socket 5 Control ring* (j) ....P.
  • Page 3 9 0 a F (Up) / F (Exposure compensation) button (P. 23) H (Left) / P (AF target) I (Right) /# (Flash) button (P. 26) button (P. 24) Q button Sub dial* (j) (P. 12, 29, 30) (P. 11, 16 – 18, 29–30) •...

  • Page 4: Unpack The Box Contents

    Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the camera. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Lens cap and Strap USB cable lens cap strap CB-USB8 Camera • Computer software CD-ROM •...

  • Page 5: Inserting And Removing The Battery And Card

    Inserting and removing the battery and card Battery/card compartment cover Follow Steps 1 and 2 to open the battery/card compartment cover. • Turn off the camera before opening the battery/ card compartment cover. Battery/card compartment lock Insert the battery while sliding the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 6: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery Connect the USB cable and USB-AC adapter to the camera and charge the battery. • The battery is not fully charged at shipment. Before use, be sure to charge the battery until the indicator lamp turns off (up to 5 hours). Connecting the camera AC outlet Multi-...
  • Page 7 Turning on the camera and making the initial settings When you turn on the camera for the fi rst time, a screen appears enabling to set the language for the menus and messages displayed in the monitor, and the date and time. After turning the camera on with the ON/OFF button, select a language using FGHI and press the A button.

  • Page 8: Mode Dial.

    Shooting Select a shooting mode Select a shooting mode using the mode dial. Indicator Mode dial A full auto mode in which the camera automatically optimizes settings for the current scene. The camera does all the work, which is convenient for beginners. Aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for optimal results.
  • Page 9 Frame the shot. • When holding the camera, take care not to cover the fl ash, microphone or other important parts with your fi ngers, etc. Horizontal grip Vertical grip Adjust the focus. • Lightly press the shutter button down to the fi rst position (press the shutter button halfway).

  • Page 10: Lever

    Using the zoom Turning the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range. W side T side Recording movies Set the mode dial to A. Press the R button to begin recording. R button Press the R button again to end recording. 00:00:00 00:02:18 Displayed during...

  • Page 11: Viewing Photographs And Movies

    Viewing photographs and movies Press the q button. • Your most recent photograph is displayed. • Press HI or turn the sub dial to select an image. q button Arrow pad/Sub dial Displays the Displays the previous frame next frame 100-0020 2012.10.26 12:30 Still image...

  • Page 12: Movie Playback

    Movie playback Select a movie and press Q to display the playback Movie menu. Select [Movie Play] and press Q to begin playback. • To interrupt movie playback, press MENU. Movie Play Erase Back Volume Volume can be adjusted by pressing F or G during single-frame and movie playback.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Basic photography Basic shooting operations Shooting S-AF S-AF S-AF S-AF I S O I S O -3.0 -3.0 +3.0 +3.0 -3 -3 01:02:03 01:02:03 01:02:03 01:02:03 125 F5.6 125 F5.6 1023 1023 1023 1023 1 Card write indicator ......P. 84 m Tone control ........P.

  • Page 14: Switching The Information Display

    Switching the information display Press the INFO button to choose the information displayed when shooting. INFO INFO INFO INFO INFO INFO I S O I S O 01:02:03 01:02:03 01:02:03 01:02:03 F5.6 F5.6 Information display on Histogram display Image only Histogram display Displays a histogram showing the distribution of brightness in the image.

  • Page 15: Using The Shooting Modes

    Using the shooting modes “Point-and-shoot” photography (P program mode) In mode P, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture in response to subject brightness. Set the mode dial to P. I S O 01:02:03 01:02:03 Shooting mode 125 F5.6 Shutter speed Aperture value •...
  • Page 16 Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode) In mode A, you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust shutter speed for optimal exposure. Rotate the mode dial to A. • You can set the aperture value with the control ring, and the exposure compensation with the sub dial.
  • Page 17 Choosing shutter speed (S shutter-priority mode) In mode S, you choose the shutter speed and let the camera automatically adjust aperture for optimal exposure. Rotate the mode dial to S. • You can set the shutter speed with the control ring, and the exposure compensation with the sub dial.
  • Page 18 Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M manual mode) In mode M, you choose both the aperture and the shutter speed. At a speed of BULB, the shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed. Set the mode dial to M, and set the shutter speed with the control ring, and the aperture value with the sub dial.
  • Page 19 Using art fi lters Rotate the mode dial to ART. • A menu of art fi lters will be displayed. Select a fi lter Pop Art using FG and press Q. Exit  Types of art fi lters s Diorama j Pop Art t Cross Process k Soft Focus...

  • Page 20: Shooting In Scene Mode

    Shooting in scene mode Rotate the mode dial to SCN. • A menu of scene menu will be displayed. Select a SCN 1 Portrait scene using FG. • Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to change to the live view display. Press Q to go back to the scene menu display.
  • Page 21 Taking pictures for a panorama If you have installed the supplied computer software, you can use it to join pictures together to form a panorama. g “Installing Software” (P. 74) Rotate the mode dial to SCN. Select [Panorama] and press Q. Use FGHI to choose a pan direction.

  • Page 22: Using Shooting Options

    Using shooting options Using live guides Set the mode dial to A. After pressing Q to display the live guide, use Guide item the FG buttons on the arrow pad to highlight Change Color Saturation an item and press Q to select. Cancel Use FG on the arrow pad to choose the level.

  • Page 23: Changing The Brightness Of Highlights And Shadows

    Controlling exposure (exposure compensation) Rotate the sub dial to adjust exposure. Choose positive (“+”) values to make pictures brighter, negative (“–”) values to make pictures darker. Exposure can be adjusted in the range of ±3 EV. Negative (–) No compensation (0) Positive (+) Cautions •...
  • Page 24 Using a fl ash (fl ash photography) Slide the fl ash switch to raise the fl ash. Press the # button (I) to display options. Use HI to choose a fl ash mode and press Q. • The options available and the order in which they are displayed vary depending on the shooting mode.
  • Page 25 Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode Shooting Super control Conditions for fi ring Flash Mode Mode panel the fl ash Auto fl ash AUTO Fires automatically in Auto fl ash dark/backlit conditions (red-eye reduction) Fill-in fl ash Always fi...
  • Page 26 Choosing a focus target (AF target) Choose which of the 35 or 25 autofocus targets will be used for autofocus. Press the P button (H) to display the AF target. Use FGHI to select the single target display and position the AF target.
  • Page 27 Sequential shooting/using the self timer The camera will take sequential photos while the shutter button is pressed all the way down. Alternatively, the self-timer can be used for self- or group-portraits or to reduce camera shake when the camera is mounted on a tripod or otherwise fi xed in place. Press the jY button (G) to display the direct menu.

  • Page 28: Basic Playback Operations

    Basic playback operations Monitor display during playback Simplifi ed display Overall display 4 5 6 ×10 ×10 ×10 ×10 F5.6 F5.6 +2.0 +2.0 24mm 24mm +1.0 +1.0 AUTO ISO 400 ISO 400 Adobe Adobe iNatural iNatural 3968×2976 100-0015 100-0015 4 : 3 4 : 3 2012.10.26 12:30 2012.10.26 12:30...

  • Page 29: Playback Options

    Playback options Press the q button to view pictures full frame. To exit to shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway. Index display 2012.10.26 12:30 100-0020 2012.10.26 12:30 2012.10.26 12:30 Single-frame 4 frames 2012.10.26 12:30 playback 9 frames, 25 frames Index display Playback zoom (close-up playback) 100-0020...

  • Page 30: Using Playback Options

    Using playback options Press Q during playback to display a menu of simple options that can be used in playback mode. JPEG H Play JPEG Edit Rotate Back Still image frame Movie frame JPEG RAW+JPEG JPEG Edit g P. 54 ...

  • Page 31: Fn1 Button

    Protecting images Protect images from accidental deletion. Display an image you wish to protect and press the Fn1 button; a 0 (protect) icon will appear on the image. Press the Fn1 button again to remove protection. You can also protect multiple selected images. g “Selecting images”...

  • Page 32: Adjust Settings

    Slideshow This function displays images stored on the card one after another. Press Q during playback and select the JPEG H Play slideshow option. JPEG Edit Rotate Back Adjust settings. Start Start the slideshow. Images are displayed in order, starting with the current picture.

  • Page 33: Using The Touch Screen

    Using the Touch screen The monitor acts as a touch screen to control the camera. Live Guides The touch screen can be used with live guides. Touch the tab and swipe your fi nger to the left to display live guides. •...

  • Page 34: Index Playback

    Playback Zoom • Tap % to enlarge the screen. Tap $ repeatedly to return to single-frame playback. • Use your fi nger to scroll the display when the picture is zoomed in. • Tap F to display Index playback.  Index Playback Page Ahead/Page Back •...

  • Page 35: Using Live Control

    Frequently-used options/ Customizing camera settings Using live control The live control can be used to adjust settings in P, S, A and M modes. Using live control allows you to preview the effects of different settings in the monitor. A custom setting is available that allows the live control to be used in other modes (P.
  • Page 36 Reducing camera shake (image stabilizer) You can reduce the amount of camera shake that can occur when shooting in low light situations or shooting with high magnifi cation. Display the live control and select the image stabilizer item using FG. AUTO AUTO AUTO...
  • Page 37 Processing options (picture mode) Select a picture mode and make individual adjustments to contrast, sharpness, and other parameters. Changes to each picture mode are stored separately. Display the live control and select the Picture Mode IS OFF IS OFF item using FG. AUTO AUTO AUTO...
  • Page 38 Adjusting color (white balance) White balance (WB) ensures that white objects in images recorded by the camera appear white. [AUTO] is suitable in most circumstances, but other values can be selected according to the light source when [AUTO] fails to produce the desired results or you wish to introduce a deliberate color cast into your images.

  • Page 39: Setting The Image Aspect

    One-touch white balance Measure white balance by framing a piece of paper or other white object under the lighting that will be used in the fi nal photograph. This is useful when shooting a subject under natural light, as well as under various light sources with different color temperatures. Choose [P] or [Q] (one-touch white balance 1 or 2).
  • Page 40 Image quality (record mode) Select an image quality for photographs and movies according their intended use, for example retouching on a computer or display on the web. Display the live control and use FG to choose a IS OFF IS OFF record mode for photographs or movies.
  • Page 41   Record modes (movies) Record mode Pixel count Frame rate File format Application Full HD 1920×1080 For viewing on TV. 1280×720 • Depending on the type of card used, recording may end before the maximum length is reached. *1 Individual fi les can be up to 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length. Adjusting fl...
  • Page 42 Choosing how the camera measures brightness (metering) Choose how the camera meters subject brightness. Display the live control and select the metering item using FG. S-AF S-AF S-AF S-AF Select an option with HI and press Q. AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO HI HI The camera optimizes exposure for the current scene or...
  • Page 43 Choosing a focus mode (AF mode) Select a focusing method (focus mode). Display the live control and select the AF mode item using FG. S-AF S-AF S-AF S-AF S-AF S-AF Select an option with HI and press Q. AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO •...

  • Page 44: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO sensitivity Increasing ISO sensitivity increases noise (graininess) but allows photographs to be taken when lighting is poor. The setting recommended in most situations is [AUTO], which adjusts ISO sensitivity according to shooting conditions. Display the live control and select the ISO sensitivity item using FG. Select an option using HI and press Q.
  • Page 45 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to shoot. Cautions • Face priority applies only to the fi rst shot in each sequence taken during sequential shooting. • Depending on the subject, the camera may not be able to correctly detect the face. •...

  • Page 46: Using The Menus

    Using the menus The menus contain shooting and playback options that are not displayed by the live control, and let you customize the camera settings for easier use. Preliminary and basic shooting options Advanced shooting options Playback and retouch options Customizing camera settings (P.
  • Page 47  Shooting Menu 1/Shooting Menu 2 Shooting Menu 1 Card Setup Backup Reset/C Mode Setup Picture Mode Image Aspect Back Card Setup (P. 47) Image Stabilizer (P. 36) Backup (P. 47) Bracketing (P. 51) w (P. 41) Reset/C Mode Setup (P. 48) Picture Mode (P.
  • Page 48 Restoring default or custom settings (Reset/C Mode Setup) Camera settings can be easily restored to one of two presets. Using reset settings Restore default settings. Select [Reset/C Mode Setup] in shooting menu W. Select [Reset] and press Q. Reset/C Mode Setup Reset Basic •...
  • Page 49 Processing options (picture mode) Select a picture mode and make individual adjustments to contrast, sharpness, and other parameters. Changes to each picture mode are stored separately. Select [Picture Mode] in shooting menu W. Shooting Menu 1 Card Setup Backup Reset/C Mode Setup Picture Mode Image Aspect Back...
  • Page 50 Press I to display settings for the selected option.   Contrast Distinction between light and dark   Sharpness Sharpness of the image  Saturation Vividness of the color Gradation Adjust tone (gradation). Divides the image into detailed regions and adjusts the brightness separately for each region.
  • Page 51 Varying settings over a series of photographs (bracketing) “Bracketing” refers to the act of varying settings automatically over a series of shots or a series of images to “bracket” the current value. Bracketing is available in P, A, S, and M modes. Select [Bracketing] in shooting menu X.
  • Page 52 FL BKT (FL bracketing) Bracketing The camera varies fl ash level over three shots (no modifi cation AE BKT on the fi rst shot, negative on the second, and positive on the WB BKT 3f 0.3EV A-- G-- third). All shots are taken while the shutter button is pressed. FL BKT 3f 0.7EV ISO BKT...
  • Page 53 Taking pictures with a conversion lens (1) Select when taking pictures without a conversion lens. TCON-17 Select when taking pictures with a designated optional conversion lens. Cautions • When a conversion lens is attached, light from the built-in fl ash can cause vignetting where shadows from the conversion lens appear on the images.

  • Page 54: Playback Menu

     Playback Menu Playback Menu Edit < Reset Protect Connection to Smartphone Back < (P. 70) L (P. 32) R (P. 54) Reset Protect (P. 55) Edit (P. 54) Connection to Smartphone (P. 56) Displaying images rotated (R) When set to [On], photographs taken with the camera rotated in portrait orientation are automatically rotated and displayed in portrait orientation.

  • Page 55: Canceling All Protections

    When the settings are complete, press Q. • The settings will be applied to the image. Select [Yes] and press Q. • The edited image is stored. Cautions • Movies cannot be edited. • Red-eye correction may not work depending on the image. •...

  • Page 56: Connection To Smartphone

    Using the Smartphone connection option (Connection to Smartphone) Use a commercially available FlashAir card to view images directly on a smartphone or PC that has Wi-Fi connectivity or to transfer images between the camera and a smartphone or PC that has Wi-Fi connectivity. FlashAir cards that have been set by another camera or device should be formatted before use.

  • Page 57: Setup Menu

     Setup Menu Setup Menu Use the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions. --.--.-- --:-- World Time English j±0 k±0 Rec View 2sec q Power On Firmware Back Option Description Set the camera clock. (Date/time 1) Use FG to select the year for [Y]. setting) 2) Press I to save the setting for [Y].

  • Page 58: Customizing Camera Settings

    Customizing camera settings Camera settings can be customized using the custom and accessory menus. The c Custom menu is used to fi ne-tune camera settings. Custom Menu R AF/MF (P. 59) C. Connection/Sound S Button/Dial/Lever (P. 59) HDMI Video Out T Connection/Sound (P.

  • Page 59: Digital Tele-Converter

     Custom Menu R AF/MF MENU Option Description AF Mode Choose the AF mode. AF Area Choose the AF target mode. P Set Home Choose the AF target position that will be saved as the home position. p appears in the AF target selection —...
  • Page 60 T Connection/Sound MENU Option Description HDMI [HDMI Out]: Selecting the digital video signal format for connecting to a TV via an HDMI cable. 56, 66, [HDMI Control]: Select [On] to allow the camera to be operated using remotes for TVs that support HDMI control. Video Out Choose the video standard ([NTSC] or [PAL]) used in your country or region.
  • Page 61 V Exp/p/ISO MENU Option Description Metering Choose a metering mode according to the scene. P+Metering If [On] is selected, the exposure is measured using the selected AF target. Noise Reduct. This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. [Auto]: Noise reduction is only performed at slow shutter speeds.
  • Page 62 X K/Color/WB MENU Option Description K Set The record mode for JPEG photographs can be selected from four combinations of image size and compression rate. The camera offers a choice of three sizes and four compression rates for each combination. Modifying JPEG record modes 1) Use HI to select a D Set...
  • Page 63 INFO button to return the cursor to the area 2, and press [Delete]. * OLYMPUS does not accept liability for damages arising from disputes involving the use of [Copyright Settings]. Use at your own risk. Z Movie MENU...
  • Page 64 b K Utility MENU Option Description Pixel Mapping The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the image pickup device and image processing functions. Exposure Shift Adjust optimal exposure separately for each metering mode. • This reduces the number of exposure compensation options available in the selected direction.
  • Page 65   U Function MENU [Button Function] [U Function] The following functions can be assigned to the Fn1 button. Press the button to lock the exposure. Preview (electronic) Aperture is stopped down to the selected value while the button is pressed. The camera measures white balance when the button is pressed (P.

  • Page 66: Viewing Camera Images On Tv

    Viewing camera images on TV Use the AV cable (sold separately) to playback recorded images on your TV. You can playback high-defi nition images on a high-defi nition TV by connecting it to the camera using the HDMI cable (sold separately). AV cable (sold separately: CB-AVC3) (Connect to the TV video input jack (yellow) and audio input jack (white).)
  • Page 67 Using the TV remote control The camera can be operated by a TV remote control when connected to a TV that supports HDMI control. Select [HDMI] in c Custom Menu tab U. Select [HDMI Control] and choose [On]. Operate the camera by using the TV remote control. •...

  • Page 68: Using The Super Control Panel

    Using the super control panel The term “super control panel” refers to the display shown below, which lists shooting settings together with the option currently selected for each. Use the arrow pad or touch screen operations to make the settings. AUTO AUTO NORM...
  • Page 69 Adding information displays (G/Info Settings)  Shooting information displays Use [LV-Info] to add the following shooting information displays. The added displays are displayed by repeatedly pressing the INFO button during shooting. You can also choose to not show displays that appear at the default setting. g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 60) I S O I S O 01:02:03...

  • Page 70: Creating A Print Order

    Printing Pictures Print reservation (DPOF) You can save digital “print orders” to the memory card listing the pictures to be printed and the number of copies of each print. You can then have the pictures printed at a print shop that supports DPOF or print the pictures yourself by connecting the camera directly to a DPOF printer.

  • Page 71: Removing All Or Selected Pictures From The Print Order

    Removing all or selected pictures from the print order You can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures. Press Q during playback and select [<]. Select [<] and press Q. • To remove all pictures from the print order, select [Reset] and press Q. To exit without removing all pictures, select [Keep] and press Q.

  • Page 72: Easy Printing

    Easy printing Use the camera to display the picture you wish to print before connecting the printer via the USB cable. Use HI to display the pictures you want to print on the camera. Press I. • The picture selection screen appears when printing is completed.
  • Page 73 Selecting pictures you want to print Select pictures you want to print. The selected pictures can be printed later (single-frame reservation) or the picture you are displaying can be printed right away. 123-3456 2012.10.26 12:30 Select Print Single Print More Prints the currently displayed picture.

  • Page 74: Installing Software

    • If the “Setup” dialog is not displayed, select “My Computer” (Windows XP) or “Computer” (Windows Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu. Double-click the CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Setup) icon to open the “OLYMPUS Setup” window and then double-click “LAUNCHER.EXE”. • If a “User Account Control” dialog is displayed, click “Yes” or “Continue”.
  • Page 75 • Click the “Registration” button and follow the on-screen instructions. Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2. • Check the system requirements before beginning installation. • Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. OLYMPUS Viewer 2...

  • Page 76: Copying Pictures To A Computer Without Olympus Viewer 2

    Copying pictures to a computer without OLYMPUS Viewer 2 Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to a computer by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable. The following operating systems are compatible with the USB connection:...

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    Usage Tips If the camera does not work as intended, or if an error message is displayed on the screen, and you are unsure of what to do, refer to the information below to fi x the problem(s). Troubleshooting Battery The camera does not work even when batteries are installed.

  • Page 78: Error Message

    Miscellaneous The camera makes a noise when taking pictures. • The camera may activate the lens and make a noise even if no operation is performed. This is because the camera automatically performs actions of auto focus as far as it is ready to shoot.
  • Page 79 Monitor Possible cause Corrective action indication The selected picture cannot be Use image processing software to displayed for playback due to view the picture on a PC. a problem with this picture. Or If that cannot be done, the image the picture cannot be used for Picture Error fi...

  • Page 80: Shooting Tips

    Shooting tips When you are unsure of how to take a picture that you envision, refer to the information below. Focusing Focusing on the subject. • Take pictures using the touch screen. • Taking a picture of a subject not in the center of the monitor After focusing on an object at the same distance as the subject, compose the shot, and take the picture.

  • Page 81: Color Hue

    Exposure (brightness) Taking pictures with the right brightness. • Select [Auto] for [Gradation] in picture mode (P. 50). • Using the face priority AF/eye priority AF (P. 44). • Taking pictures using [Spot Metering] (P. 42). Brightness is matched with a subject in the center of the screen and the image is not affected by background light.

  • Page 82: Cleaning And Storing The Camera

    Information Cleaning and storing the camera Camera care Exterior: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and well wrung.

  • Page 83: Using The Card

    • Do not use travel voltage converters as they could damage your charger and USB-AC adapter. Using the card Cards compatible with this camera SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi card (commercially available) (for compatibility card details, visit the Olympus website.) Cautions • This camera can be used without a card by storingimages in its internal memory.

  • Page 84: Format Card

     FlashAir or Eye-Fi card Cautions • “FlashAir” SD cards have built-in wireless LAN and cannot be formatted. Use the software supplied with the FlashAir card to format the card. • Use the FlashAir or Eye-Fi card in compliance with the laws and regulations of the country where the camera is used.
  • Page 85 • The actual fi le size varies according to the subject. • The maximum number of storable still pictures displayed on the monitor is 9999. • For the available recording time for movies, see the Olympus website.
  • Page 86 Using external fl ash units designated for use with this camera With this camera, you can use one of the separately sold external fl ash units to achieve a fl ash suited to your needs. The external fl ashes communicate with the camera, allowing you to control the camera’s fl...
  • Page 87 • Using obsolete fl ash units that apply currents of more than about 24 V to the camera hot shoe X-contact will damage the camera. • Connecting fl ash units with signal contacts that do not conform to Olympus specifi cations may damage the camera.

  • Page 88: Menu Directory

    Menu directory *1: Can be added to [C Mode Setup]. *2: Default can be restored by selecting [Full] for [Reset]. *3: Default can be restored by selecting [Basic] for [Reset]. K Shooting Menu Function Default Card Setup All Erase Backup ―...

  • Page 89: World Time

    d Setup Menu Function Default ― World Time Home/Alternate ―  j ±0, k ±0, Vivid   Rec View 2 sec    q Power On ― Firmware * Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased. c Custom Menu Function Default...

  • Page 90: Picture Mode

    Function Default *1 *2 *3 U Display H Image Only H Overall q Info    I Highlight&Shadow G/Info I Highlight&Shadow LV-Info Settings   I Level Gauge H Image Only G Settings   Displayed Grid   iAUTO Live Guide ...
  • Page 91 Function Default *1 *2 *3 Y Record File Name Reset  Edit fi lename  dpi Settings Copyright Info.  Copyright Artist Name — Settings Copyright Name — Z Movie Movie R    Wind Noise Reduction   ...
  • Page 92 MOV(MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) Audio PCM 48kHz Playback Display format Single-frame playback/Close-up playback/Index display External connector Multi-connector (USB connector, AV connector)/HDMI micro connector (Type D)/Accessory port Power supply Battery One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-90B) or separately sold USB-AC adapter 92 EN...
  • Page 93 Dimensions/weight Dimensions 113.0 mm (W) × 65.4 mm (H) × 48.0 mm (D) (4.4" × 2.6" × 1.9") (excluding protrusions) Weight Approx. 346 g (12.2 oz.) (including battery and memory card) Operating environment Temperature 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) (operation)/ –...

  • Page 94: Safety Precautions

    • When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. If you hold on to the camera in this state, a low-temperature product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. Water and Moisture — For precautions on products with burn may be caused.
  • Page 95 • Using an exhausted battery may cause the camera to turn causing electrical shocks or burns. off without displaying the battery level warning. • The Olympus lithium ion battery is designed to be used only DANGER for the Olympus digital camera. Do not use the battery to other devices.
  • Page 96 • We strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the Olympus dedicated rechargeable battery, battery charger information contained in these written materials or software, and USB-AC adapter with this camera.
  • Page 97 For customers in North and South America For customers in North and South America WARRANTY For customers in USA Excluded from this limited warranty and not warranted by Olympus in any fashion, either express, implied, or by Declaration of Conformity statute, are: Model Number: XZ-2...
  • Page 98 Olympus service station within Authorized Olympus Dealer that sold you the Product or ship the business area of Olympus Europa Holding GmbH as it postage prepaid and insured to any of our Olympus Service stipulated on the website: http://www.olympus.com. Centers.
  • Page 99 Warranty Certifi cate regarding the year, month and date it in a safe place. of purchase, the customer’s name, the dealer’s name, * Please refer to the list on the web site: http://www.olympus. and the serial number. com for the authorized international Olympus service j.
  • Page 100 1 This Warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certifi cate is • FlashAir is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. duly completed by Olympus or the dealer. Make sure that your name, the name of the dealer, the serial number and •...
  • Page 102 VM576101...

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