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  • Page 1 OLYMPUS ° DIGITAL CAMERA S TYL US-550 WP / _ -550 WP instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    > Menus for Other Camera Settings ..31 > Shooting, Playback, and Erasing ..14 > Printing ..........> Using Shooting Modes ......> Using OLYMPUS Master 2....40 Using Shooting Functions ....20 > Usage Tips ........... > Using Playback Features ....23 >...
  • Page 3 Three Types of Setting Operations Shooting mode top menu (_i/ To quickly move to the desired submenu, press _ to highlight the page tab, and then _ __,J_ to setect the desired use _U to move the page tab. Press _ return to the submenu 1.
  • Page 4 Shutter button (p. 14) Zoom button (p. 20, p. 23) /ESR_ ..... DISR/O button (changing information display/menu guide) (p. 3, p. 22, p. 23) button (macro)(p. 21) button (flash) (p. 20) 1_ button (exposure compensation) (p. 21) 4_ button (self-timer)(p. button (shooting/switching shooting .."_ modes) (p 14)
  • Page 5 Menu lnde× Menus for Shooting Functions Settings can be adjusted, when a shooting mode is selected. © ÷ MENU SET_ Shooting mode top menu _: {_. IMAGE QUALITY ..p.24 _T_:' SWITCH SHOOTING BACKUP ...... p.31 MODES i_'_ (Language) ..p.31 _2 '-,E _ CAMERA MENU PIXEL MAPPING ..
  • Page 6 of Parts ..Ca_era unit ..3 ..! Microphone ......p. 26, 29 Shutter button ....... p. 14, 42 Self-timer lamp ......p. 21 ON/OFF button ...... p. 13, 14 Multi-connector ....p. 33, 34, 40 Lens ..........p. 46 Connector cover ..
  • Page 7 ..4 _- ....Zoom button ......p. 20, 23 button (OK/FUNC) ..... p. 3, 22 Card access lamp ....... p. 48 I_l/"_ button (backlight boost/erase) Monitor ......p. 8, 14, 32, 43 ..........p. 16, 22 button (shooting/switching shooting Arrow pad ......
  • Page 8 Shooting mode display 13 12 11 10 Movie stiII image Shooting mode ...... p. 17, 18 Number of storable still pictures/ Flash mode ......... p. 20 remaining recording time Silent mode ......... p. 33 ........p. 14, 19, 48 Macro/super macro .....
  • Page 9 Playback mode display 1413 Movie Still image Silent mode ......... p. 33 Image size ........p. 24 Print reservation/ File number ........number of prints ......p. 37 Frame number/elapsed time/ Recording with sound ..p. 26, 29, 45 total recording time ..... p. 15 Protect ........
  • Page 10 Camera ..Attaching the Gamera _trap ....¢_,_i_ B attery comes partially charged. Before use, be sure to charge the battery until the charging indicator goes off (for approx. 2 hours). (_P_If the charge indicator does not light it blinks, the battery may not be inserted correctly or the battery or the charger may be broken.
  • Page 11 Loading the battery Notch the xD-Picture Card TM(sold Index area .._eparately) into the Gamera ¢*_ Do not insert anything other than an xD-Picture Card or the microSD Attachment into the camera. _5 _ Insert the card straight untiI it clicks into place.
  • Page 12 Using a microSO card/ guide microSOHC card The symbols _<_, _ [] E] _ displayed on various setting and movie playback screens indicate that the arrow pad is to be used. A microSD card/microSDHC card <hereinafter both will be referred to as "the microSD card")
  • Page 13 ..Setting date time ..Cha_ging display language The date and time set here are saved to image The language for the menu and error messages file names, date prints, and other data. displayed on the monitor is selectable. Press the ON/OFF button to turn Press the MENU...

  • Page 14: And Erasing

    g, Playback, Erasing Shooting with optimum Hold the camera, and compose aperture value shutter shot. mode) ......... In this mode, automatic camera shooting can be used while also allowing changes to a wide range of other shooting menu functions, such as exposure compensation, white balance and so on as needed.
  • Page 15 To play back movies To take the picture, gently press Select a movie, and press the @ button. the shutter button all the way down while being careful not to shake camera, Movie Press fully t_'S The sound recorded in movies cannot be Image review screen played back on this camera.
  • Page 16 Erasing images during playback(Single image erase) Press the _ button when playback image to be erased displayed. Press _-_ to select [YES], and press the _ button. '4_ [_] (ERASE) (p. 30)

  • Page 17: Iaijt(}

    Shooting Modes The shooting mode changes in the order of P, Using the best mode for iAIJT0,1_)), SCN, _ each time the I_ button is ..shooting _cene (SCN mode) pressed. By switching to other shooting mode, most settings set in other than P mode will be changed to the default settings of the respective Press the I_ button...

  • Page 18: Movie

    Using digital image ..((_)) mode) ....Alb LANDSCAPE/ This mode enables the user to reduce blurring NIGHT SCENE*/ that is caused by a camera shake and subject *J,_NIGHT+PORTRAIT/ movement. t&, SPORT/ The camera takes a INDOOR/ Press the I_ button a few times CANDLE*/...
  • Page 19 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject, gently press the button all the way down to start recording. Lights up red during recording Press halfway Press fully Remaining recordingtime (p. 48) Gently press the shutter button the way down to stop recording.
  • Page 20 Shooting Functions ..Using the optica! zoom ............Using the flash Pressing the zoom button adjusts the shooting The flash functions can be selected to best range, match the shooting conditions and render desired image. Pressing the wide Pressing the telephoto (W) button (T) button Press...
  • Page 21 Adjusting brightness Use _ to select the setting (Exposure co_pensatio_) option, and press the _ button set. The standard brightness (appropriate exposure) set by the camera based on the shooting mode (except for IA[ITO) c an be adjusted brighter or darker to obtain the desired shot.
  • Page 22 increasing brightness ..Using FUNG menu The FUNC menu provides the following menu functions that can be quickly accessed and set. Press the I(_.'_1 button in shooting mode. The monitor becomes brighter. If there is • [WB] no operation for 10 seconds, the previous •...

  • Page 23: Using Playback Features

    Playback Features Changing the image ..lndex vie_ close vie_ ..information display ..Index view enables quick selection of a desired image. Close-up view (up to 10x magnification) The set of shootinginformation displayedon the allows checking of image details. screencan be changed.

  • Page 24: Image Quality

    Menus for Shooting Functions Settings can be adjusted, when a shooting mode is selected. indicates the shooting modes at which the function can be set. The default settings of the function are highlighted Selecting the appropriate image quafity for your application [_.

  • Page 25: Digital Zoom

    Selecting the ISO sensitivity [ISO] Adjusting to a natural color scheme [WB] ..L-_: C AMEBA MENU _ ]SQ ............... 12_iCAMEBA MENU _ WB I_I:P Abbreviation for the International Organization for Standardization. standards specify the sensitivity for digital The camera automatically adjusts cameras and film, thus codes such as...

  • Page 26: Panorama

    _,S_ ' When the [_1 mark is displayed, you cannot continue shooting any further. Panorama shooting possible for up to 10 frames. (_/_ Refer to the OLYMPUS Master 2 help guide for details on how to make panorama images.

  • Page 27: Face Detect

    Selecting the focusing on a face Restoring the shooting functions to the [FACE DETECT] default settings [_ RESET] ..12_i CAMEBA MENU _ FACE DE_ECI ........,_ BESEI I_ :P ((_)) ,!r, :P iAIITO ((_)) Face detection is not activated. Restores the following menu functions to the default settings:...

  • Page 28: Functions

    Menus Playback, Editing, Printing Functions Settings can be adjusted, when the image is played back by pressing the _ button. Playing back automatically Changing image size SLIDESHOW] ......................£3 8L!DESHO_ TO start a slideshow ........I Th s saves a h gh-reso ut on mage To start the slideshow, press the _...
  • Page 29 Protecting images [0_] Adding sound to still images .._; eLAYBACK MENU _ _ ................t(_-_ Protected images cannot be erased by [ERASE] (p. 16), [SEL. IMAGE], or [ALL The camera adds (records) sound ERASE] (p. 30), but aJl images are erased for approx.

  • Page 30: Print Reservations (Dpof)" (P

    Erasing images [_ ERASE] Saving print settings to the image data .._ B_SB ..............................PRINT ORDER] Check each picture before erasing to avoid erasing any important pictures you may want {_r} "Print Reservations (DPOF)" (p. 37) to keep. /S" Print reservation can only be set for still imagesthat are recorded to the card.

  • Page 31: Settings

    This function has already been adjusted at factory shipping, and no adjustment Non-Olympus cards and cards that have needed right after purchase. Approximately been formatted by a computer...

  • Page 32: Save Settings

    Saving shooting mode setting Selecting operation sound [BEEP] when camera is turned ......[SAVE SETTINGS] Selects the operating sound/ OFF/ warning sound of the camera buttons. The shooting mode is saved when the camera is turned off and #<_! To turn off all sounds at once, make the is reactivated the next time the...

  • Page 33: Video Out

    Selecting the video signal system to match your TV[VIDEO OUT] .._ SEIU_ _ _IDEO OUI The TV video signal system varies depending on the countries and regions. Before viewing camera images on your TV, select the video output according to your TV's video signal type.

  • Page 34: Printing

    Direct 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 find out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer's instruction manual.
  • Page 35 Changing the printer's settings select [SIZE] (Submenu fo_ printing [CUSTOM PRINT] 3), and press If the [PRtNTPAPER] screen is not displayed, the [SIZE], [BORDERLESS] Follow Steps I and 2 for [EASY and [PICS/SHEET] are set to the printer's PRINT] (p. 34), then press standard.
  • Page 36 To crop an image (4:-1) Use _ to select an image. % Use the zoom button to select the size of the cropping frame, use _U_D Press to [SINGLE PRINT] move the frame, and then press the current image. button. Press if you wish...
  • Page 37 _0Use to select [PRINT], button, press In print reservations, the number of prints • Printing starts. date imprint option are saved in the image the card. This enables easy printing at a printer • When [OPTION SET] is selected in [ALL PRINT] or print shop supporting DPOF...
  • Page 38 Reserving print each of all Use_U to select [r[_], and press the _button. Follow Steps I and 2 in [rE_] (p. 37). 2 Use_U to select[_L], andpress the _button. Follow Steps 5 to 6 in [_]. Use _ to select the image Resetting all print...
  • Page 39 Resetting the print reservation data fo_ selected images Follow Steps I and 2 of "Resetting all print reservation data" (p. 38). 2 Use I_IU to select[_], and press the _button. Use (_U to select [KEEP] press the _ button. Use _ to select the image with the print...

  • Page 40: Master2

    Master2 ............................. setting appears. Confirm the message and click "OK". The camera is recognized as a Install the OLYMPUS Master 2 software by removable disk. referring to the included installation guide. Macintosh When iPhoto started, exit iPhoto and start...
  • Page 41 ..Operating OLYMPUS Maste_ 2 ... When OLYMPUS Master 2 is started, Quick Start Guide appears on the screen that helps you to handle the camera without any question. When the Quick Start Guide is not displayed, click _ in the toolbar to show the Guide.

  • Page 42: 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 Monitor information below to fix the problem(s). "Difficult to see" • Condensation *_ may have formed. Turn off the Troubleshooting ..................
  • Page 43 Erro_ messag_ Problem with selected image When one of the messages below is THE IMAGE CANNOT Use photo retouch software, etc. displayed on the monitor, check the corrective action, BE EDITED to edit the image on a computer. Operation problem Card problem Close the battery/card CARD ERROR...
  • Page 44 ........................When you are unsure of how to take a picture When objects are at different distances that you envision, refer to the information below. Focusing "Focusing on the subject" Fast-moving object • Taking a picture of a subject not in the center of the screen After focusing on an object at the same distance as the subject, compose the shot, and take the...
  • Page 45 "Taking pictures with the right "Making battery last longer" brightness" ® Avoid performing the following operations much as possible as they use up battery power • Taking pictures using [FACE DETECT] (p. 27) even if no pictures are actually taken Appropriate exposure is obtained for a face against the backlight, and the face is brightened.

  • Page 46: Appendix

    ..Camera care ..Battery charger • This camera uses one Olympus lithium Exterior battery (LI-42B/LI-40B). No other type of Wipe gently with a soft cloth• If the camera is batteries can be used• very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water CAUTION and wring well.
  • Page 47 Using a new card time. To use an AC adapter for this camera, the Before using a non-Olympus card or a card multi-adapter (CB-MAl/accessory)is required. that was used for another purpose in a...
  • Page 48 Readout/recording process of the card Never open the battery/card compartment cover or unplug the USB cable while the camera is reading or writing data, which is indicated by blinking of the card access tamp. This can not only damage the image data but also render the internal memory or card unusable.
  • Page 49 Card. Doing so not only may additional information on our warranty, please damage the pictures taken, but may also visit to the Olympus website for your local area. result in the malfunction of the device. Please observe the following care instructions for your camera.
  • Page 50 (and seals) are replaced annually. For the Olympus distributors or service Fill a bucket with fresh water, immerse the camera in the bucket with the lens stations where the waterproof packing...
  • Page 51 Closing Battery/card compartment cover and Connector cover CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISKOF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVECOVER(OR BACK). NO USER-SERViCEABLE PARTSiNSiDE. REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICEPERSONNEL An exclamation mark enclosed in a tdangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the...
  • Page 52 CAUTION Handling Camera • Stop using the camera immediately if you WARNING notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke • Do not use the camera near flammable around explosive gases. • Never remove the batteries with bare hands, • Do not use the flash and LED on people which may cause a fire or burn your hands.
  • Page 53 DANGER • Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period. • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified Caution Usage Environment charger. Do not use any other chargers.
  • Page 54 This is not a malfunction. Legal Other Notices • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or benefit expected using this unit lawfully, or any request...
  • Page 55 * Olympus reserves atl rights to this manual. • However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
  • Page 56 Representative plug power supply cord countries/regions around world o0G o AType B Type BF Type B3 Type C Type SE Type O Type (AmencanType) (British Type) (British Type) (British Type) (CEEType) (CEEType) (Oceania Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart.
  • Page 57 If any Product proves to be defective within the Address :3500 Corporate one-year warranty period, the customer must Parkway, P.O. Box return the defective Product to any of Olympus 610, Center Valley, PA Service Centers, following the procedure 18034-0610, U.S.A. set forth below (See "WHAT TO DO WHEN...
  • Page 58 DIRECT OR INDIRECT, EXPRESS OR exclusive statement of warranty which IMPLIED, ORARISING UNDERANY STATUTE, Olympus agrees to provide with respect to the ORDINANCE, COMMERCIAL USAGE OR Products and it shall supersede all prior and OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED contemporaneous oral or written agreements,...
  • Page 59 Product (unless it is a model on which Olympus does not place and record serial numbers). 3 A detailed description of the problem. 4 Sample prints, negatives, digital prints (or files on disk) if available and related to the problem.
  • Page 60 (DC-IN jack USB connector, A/V OUT jack) Automa!!€ fia)endar s ystem Water resistance Type Equivalent to IEC Standard publication 529 IPX8 (under OLYMPUS test conditions), available in 3 m (9.8 feet) deep water Meaning Camera can normally be used under water at a specified water pressure °p.er_!£ge£vt[s£_ee! .
  • Page 61 Lithium battery (LI-42B) Standard voltage DC 3.7 V Operating environment Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (charging)/ -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F) (operation)/ -20°C to 35°C (-4°F to g5°F) (storage) Battery charger (LI-41 C) Model No. Lt-41CAA/LI-41CAB/LI-41CBAJLI-41CBB Output DC 4.2 V, 600 rnA oper_t!_ge_vtro_eqt Temperature...

  • Page 62: Index

    EASY PRINT ........AC adapter ..........AF lock ..........EDIT & ..........Erase ALL (PERFECT FIX) ......ALL INDEX ........... ALL ERASE ........ALL PRINT ..........ERASE _ ........SEL.IMAGE ........All-image print reservation _L ....38 AUTO (ISO) .......... Singie image erase ......

  • Page 63: Silent Mode

    SLIDESHOW r_ ........r[&X ......Sound recording Adding sound to still pictures k_ ..29 Recording sound with movie k_ ..26 OLYMPUS Master ......2, 40 Recording sound with still pictures Optica! zoom ....................Strap ..........2, 10 Sunny day "_ ........

  • Page 64: White Balance

    White balance WB ........ xD-Picture Card ......11,47 ..Z Zoom .............
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