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SZ-15/DZ-100

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

    SZ-15/DZ-100 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: Checking The Contents Of The Box

    Checking the contents of the box Digital camera Strap Lithium Ion Battery USB-AC adapter USB cable OLYMPUS Setup (LI-50B) (F-2AC) (CB-USB7) CD-ROM Other accessories not shown: Warranty card Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Names of Parts Names of Parts...
  • Page 3 Flash switch Indicator lamp Speaker Zoom lever Shutter button n button Monitor R button (shooting movies) q button (switching between shooting and playback) Arrow pad INFO (changing information display) # (fl ash) Y (self-timer)/  (erase) A button (OK)  button Arrow pad Attaching the camera strap Attaching the camera strap...
  • Page 4 Inserting and removing the Insert the battery as illustrated with the B mark battery and card (commercially toward the battery lock knob. Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) available) may produce heat or an explosion. Slide the battery lock knob in the direction of the Follow Steps 1 and 2 to open arrow to unlock, and then remove the battery.

  • Page 5: Connecting The Camera

    Connecting the camera Connecting the camera Follow Steps 1 and 2 to close the battery/card cover. Indicator lamp On: Charging Off: Charged When using the camera, be sure to close and lock the battery/card cover. Charging the battery Connector cover Multi-connector Connect the USB cable and USB-AC adapter to the camera and charge the battery.
  • Page 6 10 hours.) Battery Empty Flashes in red Never use any cable other than supplied or Olympus-designated USB cable. This may cause smoking or burning. The included F-2AC USB-AC adapter (hereafter referred to as USB-AC adapter) differs depending on the region where you purchased the camera.

  • Page 7: Turning On The Camera And Making The Initial Settings

    Turning on the camera and Press I of the arrow pad to save making the initial settings the setting for [Y]. MENU Back When you turn on the camera for the fi rst time, a screen appears enabling to set the language for the Time menus and messages displayed in the monitor, and -- -- --...
  • Page 8 Learning how to use the camera ● Press the n button to turn on the camera and enter the standby mode. (Press the n button again to turn off the camera.) ● Select the shooting mode, and press the shutter button to shoot a still image.

  • Page 9: Shooting Still Images

    Shooting still images Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. Press the n button to turn AF target mark on the camera. Select the shooting mode. (p. 13) Hold the camera and compose the Press shot. halfway 1/400 1/400 F3.0 F3.0 Shutter...

  • Page 10: Using The Zoom

    Using the zoom Using the fl ash Turning the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range. The fl ash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions. W side T side Slide the fl ash switch to raise the fl...

  • Page 11: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the self-timer Use HI to select the setting option, and press the Q button to After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, set. the picture is taken after a short delay. Press G. Option Description The fl ash fi res automatically in Y Off Flash Auto low-light or backlight conditions.

  • Page 12: Switching The Displays

    Shooting screen displays Name Normal Detailed No info. Shooting mode – Flash – Self-timer Exposure – AUTO AUTO compensation AUTO AUTO White balance – ISO sensitivity – 0:00:34 0:00:34 Drive Date – Image size 17 16 – (still images) Aspect –...

  • Page 13: Selecting The Shooting Mode

    Selecting the shooting mode Press H of the arrow pad on standby mode screen fi rst, and press HI to select shooting The default settings of the function are highlighted in mode. To select the Q,  and P submodes, Shooting mode Submode display submodes by using G fi...
  • Page 14 Learning about the shooting To save the image, select [OK] on modes the review screen and press the Q button. To retouch the image additionally, select [Beauty Fix]. P (P mode) The camera will select the appropriate aperture value and shutter speed for the subject.
  • Page 15 a (Super Macro mode) p (Panorama mode) This enables shooting as close as 3 cm You can shoot and combine multiple (1 in.) to the subject. The zoom position images to create an image with a wide is locked. angle of view (panoramic image). 1 Use FGHI to specify at which edge the next picture is to be connected, and then press the A ...

  • Page 16: Viewing Images

    Viewing images Index view and close-up view Index view enables quick selection of a desired Press the q button. image. Close-up view (up to 10× magnifi cation) allows checking of image details. Number of frames/ Total number of images Turn the zoom lever. 4/30 4/30 ’13/02/26...
  • Page 17 To select an image in index view To select an image in index view Use FGHI to select an image, and press the A button to display the selected image in single-image view. To scroll an image in close-up view To scroll an image in close-up view Use FGHI to move the viewing area.

  • Page 18: Playback Mode Display

    Playback mode display Name Normal Detailed No info. ● Normal Battery check – – 2 3 4 Eye-Fi transfer – 10 10 4/30 4/30 data Protect – Adding sound – Upload order – Print reservation/ – ’13/02/26 ’13/02/26 12:30 12:30 number of prints Current memory –...

  • Page 19: Erasing Images During Playback

    Erasing images during playback Display the image you want to erase and press G (  ). Erase Back MENU 4/30 4/30 Erase Cancel 100-0004 100-0004 Press FG to select [Erase], and press the A button. ● Grouped images are erased as a group. ●...

  • Page 20: Shooting Movies

    Shooting movies Playing back movies Select a movie, and press the A button. Press the R button to start 4/30 4/30 recording. 0:12/0:34 0:12/0:34 Movie Play Movie Play ’13/02/26 12:30 ’13/02/26 12:30 Movie During playback 0:00 0:00 0:00:34 0:00:34 Press the A button to pause Pausing and playback.
  • Page 21 Operations while playback is paused Operations while playback is paused Elapsed time/ 0:12/0:34 0:12/0:34 Total shooting time During pause Use F to display the fi rst frame and press G to display the last Cueing frame. Press I or H to advance or Advancing and rewind one frame at a time.

  • Page 22: Menu Settings

    Menu settings In certain shooting modes, some functions cannot be set. Function menu Program Auto AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO Setup menu (p. 26) MENU MENU Function menu Function menu 1 Flash 3 Exposure compensation 5 ISO sensitivity 7 Image Size 2 Self-timer 4 White balance 6 Drive...
  • Page 23 Flash Sets the fl ash fi ring method. The fl ash fi res automatically in low-light or backlight conditions. Flash Auto Pre-fl ashes are emitted to reduce the occurrence of red eye in your photos. Redeye The fl ash fi res regardless of the available light. Fill In The fl...
  • Page 24 White balance Sets an appropriate color scheme for the light of the shooting scene. The camera automatically adjusts the white balance. WB Auto Sunny Suitable for shooting outdoors under a clear sky. Cloudy Suitable for shooting outdoors under a cloudy sky. Incandescent Suitable for shooting under tungsten lighting.
  • Page 25 Image size Sets the number of recording pixels.  Suitable for printing pictures over A3 (11×17 in.). 4608×3456 Suitable for printing pictures up to A3 (11×17 in.). 3200×2400 1920×1440 Suitable for printing pictures up to A4 size (8.5×11 in.). 640×480 Suitable for using pictures on emails.

  • Page 26: Setup Menu

    Setup menu Setup menu Camera Menu 1 Back MENU 4 Playback Menu Reset Reset Slideshow Compression Normal Edit AF Mode Face/iESP Erase ESP/ Print Order Digital Zoom R (Protect) Image Stabilizer Upload Order AF Illuminat. 1 Camera Menu 1 5 Settings Menu 1 Reset Memory Format/Format Compression...

  • Page 27: Using The Setup Menu

    Using the 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, such as shooting and playback functions, time and date settings, and display options. Press the ...

  • Page 28: Camera Menu

    ● The default settings of the function are highlighted Selecting the image quality for still Selecting the image quality for still images z z [Compression] images [Compression] ● For the operation method, refer to “Using the setup menu” (p. 27). Submenu 2 Application Fine...
  • Page 29 To focus on a moving subject To focus on a moving subject Shooting at higher magnifi cations Shooting at higher magnifi cations continuously (AF Tracking) continuously (AF Tracking) than optical zoom than optical zoom 1 Hold the camera to align the AF target mark on z [Digital Zoom] [Digital Zoom] the subject and press the A button.
  • Page 30 Using the assist lamp for shooting Using the assist lamp for shooting Submenu 2 Application a dark subject z z [AF Illuminat.] a dark subject [AF Illuminat.] Information about the vertical/ horizontal orientation of the Submenu 2 Application camera during shooting is not The AF illuminator is not used.
  • Page 31 Imprinting the date of recording Imprinting the date of recording Super- Digital Image z [Date Stamp] resolution Zoom bar [Date Stamp] zoom size zoom Submenu 2 Application Do not imprint the date. Super-resolution zoom Stamp new photographs with the date of recording. ●...

  • Page 32: Reducing The Blur Caused By The Camera Shake When Shooting

    A Movie Menu Recording sound when shooting Recording sound when shooting A [ [R R ] ] movies A movies Selecting the image size for movies Selecting the image size for movies Submenu 2 Application A [Image Size/Frame Rate] [Image Size/Frame Rate] No sound is recorded.

  • Page 33: Adding Sound To Still Images

    Changing the image size q q [ [Q Q ] ] Adding sound to still images Adding sound to still images Changing the image size q [ [R R ] ] This saves a high-resolution image as a separate image with a smaller size for use in e-mail attachments and other applications.
  • Page 34 3 To save the image, select [OK] on the review Brightening areas that are dark Brightening areas that are dark screen and press the Q button. To retouch the due to backlight or other reasons due to backlight or other reasons image additionally, select [Beauty Fix].
  • Page 35 Rotating images q q [ [y y ] ] To individually select and erase images To individually select and erase images Rotating images [Sel. Image] [Sel. Image] Submenu 1 Submenu 2 1 Use FG to select [Sel. Image], and press the A button.

  • Page 36: Settings Menu

    ● Only JPEG fi les can be ordered. ● Print reservation can be set only for still images ● For details on OLYMPUS Viewer 3, refer to that are recorded to the card. “Installing the PC software and registering user”...

  • Page 37: Usb Connection

    Copying images in the internal Copying images in the internal Selecting a method for connecting Selecting a method for connecting memory to the card d d [Backup] memory to the card [Backup] the camera to other devices the camera to other devices d d [USB Connection] [USB Connection] Submenu 2...
  • Page 38 d Camera Menu 2 Saving the mode when the camera Saving the mode when the camera is turned off d d [Keep [Keep z z Settings] is turned off Settings] Adjusting the image processing Adjusting the image processing Submenu 2 Application function d d [Pixel Mapping] function...
  • Page 39 Playing back images on a TV d d [TV Out] Playing back images on a TV [TV Out] 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. Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application...
  • Page 40 Connect to the HDMI cable (commercially available) HDMI connector HDMI mini on the TV. connector (type C) Connect to the TV video input jack AV cable (yellow) and audio (sold separately: CB-AVC3) input jack (white). Multi-connector ● For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual. ●...

  • Page 41: Setting The Date And Time

    Saving battery power between Saving battery power between Choosing home and alternate time Choosing home and alternate time shots d d [Power Save] zones d d [World Time] shots [Power Save] zones [World Time] ● You will not be able to select a time zone using Submenu 2 Application [World Time] if the camera clock has not fi...
  • Page 42 d Settings Menu 3 Registering the settings for Beauty Registering the settings for Beauty Fix d d [Beauty Settings] [Beauty Settings] ● Depending on the picture, the editing may not be effective. 1 Use FG to select a retouching setting, and press the Q button.

  • Page 43: Connecting With A Computer

    Connecting with a computer Set [USB Connection] in the setup menu of the When [USB Connection] is set to [Auto], connect the camera beforehand. (p. 37) camera and the computer, select [Storage] or [MTP] at the screen for selecting the connection method, and then press the A button.
  • Page 44 ● An Autorun dialog will be displayed. Click ● Check the system requirements before “OLYMPUS Setup” to display the “Setup” dialog. beginning installation. ● Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 3” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. OLYMPUS Viewer 3...
  • Page 45 Install OLYMPUS Viewer 3. ● Check the system requirements before beginning installation. ● Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 3” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. ● You can register via “Registration” in OLYMPUS Viewer 3 “Help”.

  • Page 46: Direct Printing (Pictbridge)

    Direct printing (PictBridge) By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible Turn on the printer, and then printer, you can print images directly without using a connect the printer and camera. computer. To fi nd out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.

  • Page 47: Changing The Printer's Settings For Printing [Custom Print]

    Changing the printer’s settings Use FG to select [Size] for printing [Custom Print] (Submenu 3), and press I. ● If the [Printpaper] screen is not displayed, the [Size], [Borderless], and [Pics/Sheet] are set to the Display the image to be printed on printer’s standard.
  • Page 48 P ] ] To crop an image [ To crop an image [P Use HI to select an image. 1 Use the zoom lever to select the size of the cropping frame, use FGHI to move the frame, Press F to make a print and then press the A button.

  • Page 49: Single-Frame Print Reservations

    Print Reservations Use FG to select [Print], and press the A button. In print reservations, the number of prints and date ● Printing starts. imprint option are saved in the image on the card. ● When [Option Set] is selected in [All Print] This enables easy printing at a printer or print shop mode, [Print Info] screen is displayed.

  • Page 50: Resetting All Print Reservation Data

    Reserving one print each of all Use FG to select [<], and press images on the card [U] the A button. Print Order Print 4/30 4/30 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 49). Use FG to select [U], and press the A button.

  • Page 51: Resetting The Print Reservation Data For Selected Images

    Resetting the print reservation data for selected images Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 49). 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 52: Usage Tips

    Usage Tips If the camera does not work as intended, or if an Shutter button Shutter button error message is displayed on the screen, and you “No picture is taken when the shutter button is are unsure of what to do, refer to the information pressed”.

  • Page 53: Date And Time Function

    Error message Date and time function Date and time function “Date and time settings return to the default ● When one of the messages below is displayed on setting”. ● If the batteries are removed and left out of the the monitor, check the corrective action.
  • Page 54 Error message Corrective action Error message Corrective action Internal memory/Card Printer problem problem Turn off the camera and printer, check the printer for any Take pictures before viewing No Picture problems, and then turn the them. Print Error power on again. Problem with selected image Use photo retouch software, Problem with selected image...

  • Page 55: Shooting Tips

    Shooting tips When extremely bright objects When you are unsure of how to take a picture that appear in the center of the you envision, refer to the information below. monitor Focusing “Focusing on the subject” Object with no vertical lines ●...

  • Page 56: Camera Shake

    Camera shake Exposure (brightness) “Taking pictures without camera shake” “Taking pictures with the right brightness” ● Taking pictures using [Image Stabilizer] ● Taking pictures using [Face/iESP] (p. 28) (p. 29) Appropriate exposure is obtained for a face The image pickup device shifts to correct for against backlight, and the face is brightened.

  • Page 57: Playback/Editing Tips

    Playback/Editing tips Color hue “Taking pictures with colors at the same shade as Playback they appear” ● Taking pictures by selecting white balance “Playing images in the internal memory and card” (p. 24) ● Remove the card and display the images in Best results in most environments can internal memory normally be obtained with the [WB Auto]...
  • Page 58 List of settings available in each shooting mode For details on , refer to “List of  settings” (p. 59). For details on shaded areas, refer to “List of P settings” (p. 61). Zoom – Flash – – Self-timer Exposure –...

  • Page 59: List Of Settings

    List of  settings Zoom – Flash – – – – Self-timer Exposure – – – – – – – – – compensation White balance – – – – – – – – – ISO sensitivity – – – – –...
  • Page 60  Zoom Flash – – – Self-timer Exposure – – – – – compensation White balance – – – – – ISO sensitivity – – – – – Drive – – – – – Image Size Aspect Compression AF Mode –...
  • Page 61 List of P settings Pop Art Pin Hole Fish Eye Soft Focus Punk Sparkle Exposure – compensation White balance – – Image Size Watercolor Refl ection Miniature Fragmented Dramatic Exposure compensation White balance Image Size *1 Some functions cannot be set.

  • Page 62: Using A Separately Sold Charger

    Appendix Camera care Using a separately sold USB-AC adapter Exterior • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very The USB-AC adapter F-3AC (sold separately) can dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring be used with this camera. Do not use any USB-AC well.

  • Page 63: Using The Card

    SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi card (commercially available) (for compatibility card details, visit the Checking the image saving location Checking the image saving location Olympus website.) The memory indicator shows whether the internal memory or card is being used during shooting and playback. Current memory indicator v: Internal memory is being used ●...

  • Page 64: Still Pictures

    Number of storable pictures (still images)/Recording length (movies) in the internal Number of storable pictures (still images)/Recording length (movies) in the internal memory and cards memory and cards The fi gures for the number of storable still pictures and recording length are approximate. The actual capacity varies with shooting conditions and the card used.

  • Page 65: Increasing The Number Of Pictures That Can Be Taken

    Movies Movies Continuous recording length Image Size Frame Rate Internal memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card (4 GB) With sound Without sound With sound Without sound 30fps 9 sec. 9 sec. 16 min. 17 min.  1280×720 15fps 18 sec. 19 sec. 31 min. 34 min.
  • Page 66 Those terms and other third party software notices, if any, may be found in the software notice PDF fi le stored within the supplied CD-ROM or at http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/imsg/ digicamera/download/notice/notice.cfm • The standards for camera fi le systems referred to in this manual are the “Design rule for Camera File system/DCF”...

  • Page 67: Specifications

    Image pickup device : 1/2.3” CCD (primary color fi lter) Lens : Olympus lens 4.5 to 108.0 mm, f3.0 to 6.9 (Equivalent to 25.0 to 600.0 mm on a 35 mm fi lm) Photometric system : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system Shutter speed : 4 to 1/2000 sec.
  • Page 68 Lithium ion battery (LI-50B) Lithium ion battery (LI-50B) Product type : Lithium ion rechargeable battery Model No. : LI-50BA/LI-50BB Standard voltage : DC 3.7 V Standard capacity : 925 mAh Battery life : Approx. 300 full charges (varies on usage) Operating environment Temperature...

  • Page 69: Safety Precautions

    Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the operating and maintenance product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. instructions in the documentation Water and Moisture — For precautions on products with weatherproof designs, read the weatherproofi ng sections.
  • Page 70 fi re or burn your hands. • Before transporting the camera, remove a tripod and all other • Never hold or operate the camera with wet hands. non-OLYMPUS accessories. This may cause overheating, exploding, burning, electrical • Do not touch electric contacts on cameras.
  • Page 71 fl ush the affected area with clean, running cold DANGER water immediately. If the fl uid burns your skin, seek medical • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. attention immediately. Charge the battery with the specifi ed USB-AC adapter or •...
  • Page 72 • Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may • The Olympus lithium ion battery is designed to be used only for become vague, resulting in a playback mode failure or damage the Olympus digital camera.
  • Page 73 Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. this publication or software without obligation or advance notice.
  • Page 74 OR OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHT USED OR INCLUDED Excluded from this limited warranty and not warranted by THEREIN. Olympus in any fashion, either express, implied, or by statute, IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLY AS A MATTER OF are: LAW, THEY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF (a) products and accessories not manufactured by Olympus THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
  • Page 75 Olympus, which are inconsistent or in confl ict with When service is completed, the Product will be returned to you or in addition to the terms of this limited warranty, shall not be postage prepaid.
  • Page 76 Olympus or an in a safe place. Olympus authorized service station. * Please refer to the list on the web site: http://www.olympus. com for the authorized international Olympus service c. Any defect or damage that occurs due to transport, a fall, network.
  • Page 77 Provisions of warranty 5 Olympus’ sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to 1 lf this product proves to be defective, although it has been repairing or replacing the product and any liability for indirect...
  • Page 79 VM816101...

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