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SZ-16/DZ-105

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-16/DZ-105 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 USB-AC adapter USB cable OLYMPUS Setup Battery (F-2AC) (CB-USB8) CD-ROM (LI-50B) Other accessories not shown: Warranty card Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Names of Parts Names of Parts...

  • Page 3: Attaching The Camera Strap

    Flash switch Speaker Zoom lever Shutter button Indicator lamp n button Monitor R button (record 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 Slide the battery lock knob in the direction of the battery and card (commercially arrow to unlock, and then remove the battery. available) Insert the card straight until it clicks into place. Follow Steps 1 and 2 to open the battery/card cover.

  • Page 5: Connecting The Camera

    Connecting the camera Connecting the camera Follow Steps 1 and 2 to close Indicator lamp the battery/card cover. On: Charging Off: Charged Multi-connector When using the camera, be sure to close and lock the battery/card cover. Charging the battery Connector cover 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 As in Steps 2 and 3, press making the initial settings FGHI of the arrow pad to set [M] (month), [D] (day), [Time] When you turn on the camera for the fi rst time, a (hours and minutes), and [Y/M/D] screen appears enabling to set the language for the (date order), and then press the...

  • Page 8: Shooting Still Images

    Learning how to use the Shooting still images camera Press the n button to turn on ● Press the n button to turn on the camera and the camera. enter the standby mode. (Press the n button again to turn off the camera.) Select the shooting mode.

  • Page 9: Using The Zoom

    Using the zoom Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. Turning the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range. AF target mark Turn the zoom lever as far as it will go to speed up the zoom operation, and turn it partway for a slow zoom operation (not applicable when shooting a movie).

  • Page 10: Using The Flash

    Using the fl ash Use HI to select the setting option, and press the A button The fl ash functions can be selected to best match the to set. shooting conditions. Option Description Slide the fl ash switch to raise the fl...

  • Page 11: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the self-timer After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a short delay. Press G. Y Off 12 12 AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO MENU MENU Use HI to select the setting option, and press the A button to set.

  • Page 12: Switching The Displays

    Shooting screen displays Name Normal Detailed No info. Shooting mode – Flash – Self-timer Exposure – compensation AUTO AUTO White balance – AUTO AUTO ISO sensitivity – Drive – 0:34 0:34 DATE Image size (still – images) Aspect – Recording with 1/100 1/100 F3.4...

  • Page 13: Selecting The Shooting Mode

    Selecting the shooting mode The default settings of the function are highlighted in Shooting mode Submode P (P mode) – M (M mode) – Q (Q mode) Recommended/Set 1/Set 2/Set 3 a (Super Macro mode) –  ( mode) B Portrait/F Landscape/i Hand-Held Starlight/G Night Scene/ M Night+Portrait/C Sport/N Indoor/ R Self Portrait/ S Sunset/ X Fireworks/V Cuisine/d Documents/q Beach &...
  • Page 14 Learning about the shooting Press H of the arrow pad in the modes standby mode screen to select shooting mode. To select the Q, , P, p and  P (P mode) submodes, press G of the arrow pad fi rst to display the submodes, then press HI of the The camera will select the appropriate arrow pad to select the submode, and press the...
  • Page 15 a (Super Macro mode) To save the image, select [OK] on the review screen and press the Images can be taken from up to 3cm Q button. To retouch the image away from the subject. additionally, select [Beauty Fix].  ( mode ) You can shoot with the best mode for the subject and shooting scene.
  • Page 16 p (Panorama mode) AUTO FULL You can shoot and combine multiple images to create an image with a wide angle of view (panoramic image). Submenu Application Cancel MENU Save Panorama images are Guide automatically combined just Auto 4 Start panning. When the arrow reaches the end of by swinging the camera in the shooting direction.
  • Page 17  (Photo with A Clip mode) Taking pictures with [Manual] Taking pictures with [Manual] 1 Use FGHI to specify at which edge the next When shooting a still image, a picture is to be connected. movie clip that includes before and after the shutter release is recorded MANUAL MANUAL...

  • Page 18: Viewing Images

    Viewing images To play sound recordings To play sound recordings To play sound recorded with an image, select the image and press the A button. Press the q button. ● Press FG to adjust volume. Number of frames/ Index view and close-up view Total number of images 4/30 4/30...

  • Page 19: Playing Back Panorama Images

    To select an image in index view To select an image in index view To control panorama image playback To control panorama image playback Stop playback: Press the  button. Use FGHI to select an image, and press the A Pause: Press the A button.
  • Page 20 Sequential images frame Sequential images frame ● The sequentially shot images are played back automatically. ● Expand to view the images in index view. 4/30 4/30 Expand Expand Play Play ’13/02/26 12:30 Sequential images frame   (Photo with (Photo with A A Clip) frame Clip) frame ●...

  • Page 21: Playback Mode Display

    Playback mode display Name Normal Detailed No info. ● Normal Battery check – – Photo with movie clip 4/30 4/30 10 10 Eye-Fi transfer – data Protect – Adding sound – Upload order – ’13/02/26 ’13/02/26 12:30 12:30 Print Still image reservation/ –...

  • Page 22: Shooting Movies

    Erasing images during playback Shooting movies Press the R button to start Display the image you want to erase and press G (  ). recording. Erase Back MENU 4/30 4/30 Erase Cancel 100-0004 100-0004 0:00 0:00 0:34 0:34 Press FG to select [Erase], and 0:00 0:00 0:34...

  • Page 23: Playing Back Movies

    Playing back movies Operations while playback is paused Operations while playback is paused Select a movie, and press the A button. 4/30 4/30 Elapsed time/ 00:14/00:34 00:14/00:34 Total shooting time 00:12/00:34 00:12/00:34 During pause Movie Play Movie Play 12:30 12:30 ’13/02/26 ’13/02/26 Movie...

  • Page 24: Menu Settings

    Menu settings For details, refer to “List of settings available in each shooting mode” (p. 65). Function menu Program Auto AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO Setup menu (p. 28) MENU MENU Function menu Function menu 1 Flash 5 ISO sensitivity 2 Self-timer 6 Drive 3 Exposure compensation 7 Image Size...
  • Page 25 Flash Sets the fl ash fi ring method. Flash Auto The fl ash fi res automatically in low-light or backlight conditions. Redeye Pre-fl ashes are emitted to reduce the occurrence of red eye in your photos. Fill In The fl ash fi res regardless of the available light. Flash Off The fl...
  • Page 26 ISO sensitivity Sets the ISO sensitivity. ISO Auto The camera automatically sets the sensitivity with priority on image quality. High ISO The camera automatically sets the sensitivity with priority on minimizing blur caused Auto by a moving subject or by camera shake. Q to P Value Set a smaller value to reduce noise in the picture, or a larger value to reduce blur.
  • Page 27 Registering one touch white balance Registering one touch white balance Select [  One Touch 1] or [  One Touch 2], face the camera toward a piece of white paper or other white object, and press the  button. ●...

  • Page 28: Setup Menu

    Setup menu Setup menu Camera Menu 1 Back MENU Reset Reset Compression Normal b Playback Menu p. 36 Shadow Adjust Auto Slideshow Edit AF Mode Face/iESP Erase ESP/ Print Order Digital Zoom R (Protect) Image Stabilizer Upload Order FlashAir 9 Camera Menu 1 c Settings Menu 1 p.

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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. 29). Submenu 2 Application Fine...
  • Page 31 Selecting the focusing area Selecting the focusing area To focus on a moving subject To focus on a moving subject continuously (AF Tracking) continuously (AF Tracking) z [AF Mode] [AF Mode] 1 Hold the camera to align the AF target mark on the subject and press the A button.
  • Page 32 ● While [Image Stabilizer] is active, camera may Shooting at higher magnifi cations Shooting at higher magnifi cations sound during image stablization. than optical zoom than optical zoom ● Images may not be stabilized if camera shake is z [Digital Zoom] [Digital Zoom] too severe.
  • Page 33 Viewing the image immediately Viewing the image immediately Displaying icon guides Displaying icon guides after shooting z z [Rec View] z [Icon Guide] after shooting [Rec View] [Icon Guide] Submenu 2 Application Submenu 2 Application The image being recorded is No icon guide is displayed.
  • Page 34 Shooting larger pictures than when using optical zoom with low Shooting larger pictures than when using optical zoom with low degrading of image quality z z [Super-Res Zoom] degrading of image quality [Super-Res Zoom] Submenu 2 Application Disable super-resolution zoom. Enable super-resolution zoom.

  • Page 35: Movie Menu

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

  • Page 36: Playback Menu

    q Playback Menu 1 Use HI to select an image. 2 Use FG to select an image size and press the A button. Playing back images automatically Playing back images automatically ● The resized image is saved as a separate q [Slideshow] image.

  • Page 37: Beauty Fix

    1 Use HI to select an image. 2 Aim the microphone toward the sound source. Microphone Beauty Fix Back MENU ● The [Image Size] of the retouched image is limited to [3] or lower. Beauty Fix Beauty Fix 3 Press the A button. 1 Select a retouching item and retouching level, and ●...
  • Page 38 Erasing images q q [Erase] Retouching red eyes in fl ash Retouching red eyes in fl ash Erasing images [Erase] shooting q q [Redeye Fix] shooting [Redeye Fix] Submenu 2 Application All images in the internal memory Submenu 1 Submenu 2 All Erase or card will be erased.

  • Page 39: Protecting Images

    ● 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 40: Settings Menu

    Connecting to Smartphone Connecting to Smartphone ● Cards must be formatted with this camera before fi rst use or after being used with other cameras or q [FlashAir] [FlashAir] computers. ● Using the FlashAir (with Wireless LAN function) ● Be sure to remove the card before formatting the card (commercially available), you can connect the internal memory.

  • Page 41: Q Power On

    Turning on the camera with the q ● When using an Eye-Fi card, read the Eye-Fi card Turning on the camera with the instruction manual carefully, and comply with the button d d [ [q q Power On] button Power On] instructions.
  • Page 42 d Settings Menu 2 Selecting the camera sound and Selecting the camera sound and its volume d d [Sound Settings] its volume [Sound Settings] Resetting the fi le names of Resetting the fi le names of Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application pictures d d [File Name] pictures...
  • Page 43 To adjust the image processing function To adjust the image processing function Submenu 2 Application Press the A button when [Start] (Submenu 2) is This resets the sequential number displayed. for the folder name and fi le name ● The check and adjustment of the image Reset whenever a new card is inserted.
  • Page 44 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 45 AV cable (sold separately: CB-AVC3) Connect to the TV video input jack (yellow) and audio input jack (white). Multi-connector HDMI cable (sold separately: CB-HD1) Connect to the HDMI connector on the TV. HDMI micro connector (type D) ● For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual. ●...

  • Page 46: Setting The Date And Time

    X ] ] Saving battery power between Saving battery power between Setting the date and time d d [ [X Setting the date and time shots d d [Power Save] shots [Power Save] 1 Press FG of the arrow pad to select the year for [Y].
  • Page 47 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 Choosing home and alternate time Choosing home and alternate time effective.

  • Page 48: 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. 41) camera and the computer, select [Storage] or [MTP] at the screen for selecting the connection method, and then press the A button.
  • Page 49 ● If the “Setup” dialog is not displayed, select “My registering user Computer” (Windows XP) or “Computer” (Windows Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu. Double-click the CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Setup) icon to open the Windows Windows “OLYMPUS Setup” window and then double-click “Launcher.exe”.
  • Page 50 ● Check the system requirements before ● Click the “Camera Instruction Manual” button beginning installation. and follow the on-screen instructions. ● 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 51 OLYMPUS Viewer 3 Operating Mac OS X v10.5–v10.8 System Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or better Processor (Core 2 Duo 2 GHz or better required for movies) 1GB or more (2GB or more recommended) Free Hard 3GB or more Drive Space 1024 ×...

  • Page 52: Direct Printing (Pictbridge)

    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-connector To fi nd out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.

  • Page 53: 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 Display the image to be printed on the printer’s standard.
  • Page 54 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 55: 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. This enables easy printing at a printer or print shop ●...

  • Page 56: 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. 55). Use FG to select [U], and press the A button.

  • Page 57: Resetting The Print Reservation Data For Selected Images

    Resetting the print reservation data for selected images Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 55). 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 58: 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 59: Date And Time Function

    Monitor Monitor Miscellaneous Miscellaneous “Diffi cult to see”. “The camera makes a noise when taking pictures”. ● Condensation may have occurred. Turn off ● The camera may activate the lens and make a the power, and wait for the camera body to become acclimated to the surrounding noise even if no operation is performed.

  • Page 60: Error Message

    Error message Error message Corrective action Internal memory/Card ● When one of the messages below is displayed on problem the monitor, check the corrective action. Take pictures before viewing No Picture them. Error message Corrective action Problem with selected image Use photo retouch software, Card problem etc.
  • Page 61 Error message Corrective action Printer problem Remove the jammed paper. Jammed Printer problem Settings Return to the status where the Changed printer can be used. Printer problem Turn off the camera and printer, check the printer for any problems, and then turn the Print Error power on again.

  • Page 62: Shooting Tips

    Shooting tips When you are unsure of how to take a picture that Subjects with low contrast you envision, refer to the information below. Focusing When extremely bright objects “Focusing on the subject” appear in the center of the ● Taking a picture of a subject not in the monitor center of the monitor After focusing on an object at the same...

  • Page 63: Camera Shake

    ● Taking pictures using [Face/iESP] (p. 31) Camera shake Appropriate exposure is obtained for a face against backlight, and the face is brightened. “Taking pictures without camera shake” ● Taking pictures using [n] for [ESP/n] ● Taking pictures using [Image Stabilizer] (p.

  • Page 64: 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. 25) ● Remove the card and display the images in Best results in most environments can internal memory normally be obtained with the [WB Auto]...
  • Page 65 List of settings available in each shooting mode For details on , refer to “List of  settings” (p. 66). For details on shaded areas, refer to “List of P settings” (p. 68).  Zoom – Flash – – Self-timer Exposure –...

  • Page 66: List Of Settings

    List of  settings Zoom – Flash – – – – – Self-timer Exposure – – – – – – – – – – compensation White balance – – – – – – – – – – ISO sensitivity – –...
  • Page 67 Zoom Flash – – – – Self-timer Exposure – – – – – – compensation White balance – – – – – – ISO sensitivity – – – – – – Drive – – – – – – Image Size Aspect Reset Compression...
  • Page 68 List of P settings Pop Art Pin Hole Fish Eye Soft Focus Punk Sparkle Exposure – compensation White balance – – Watercolor Refl ection Miniature Fragmented Dramatic Exposure compensation White balance 68 EN...

  • Page 69: 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 70: Using The Card

    If you set the switch to the “LOCK” side, you will not (for compatibility card details, visit be able to write to the card, delete data or format. the Olympus website.) Return the switch to enable writing. • This camera can be used without a card by storing images in its internal memory.
  • Page 71 Checking the image saving location Checking the image saving location 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 w: Card is being used Even if [Memory Format]/[Format], [Erase], [Sel.

  • Page 72: 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 73 PDF fi le • Powered by ARCSOFT. stored within the accompanying CD-ROM or at • All other company and product names are registered http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/imsg/ trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners. digicamera/download/notice/notice.cfm THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL •...

  • Page 74: Specifications

    -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) (storage) Humidity : 30 % to 90 % (operation)/10 % to 90 % (storage) Power supply : One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B) or separately sold USB-AC adapter 74 EN...
  • Page 75 Dimensions : 107.9 mm (W) × 69.7 mm (H) × 39.9 mm (D) (4.2 × 2.7 × 1.6 in.) (excluding protrusions) Weight : 227 g (8.0 oz) (including battery and card) Lithium ion battery (LI-50B) Lithium ion battery (LI-50B) Product type : Lithium ion rechargeable battery Model No.

  • Page 76: 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 77 • Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any • Before transporting the camera, remove a tripod and all other unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it. non-OLYMPUS accessories. • Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may • Do not touch electric contacts on cameras.
  • Page 78 DANGER clothing and fl ush the affected area with clean, running cold • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. water immediately. If the fl uid burns your skin, seek medical Charge the battery with the specifi ed USB-AC adapter or attention immediately.
  • Page 79 • 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 80 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 81 TO THE INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT, Excluded from this limited warranty and not warranted by OR OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHT USED OR INCLUDED Olympus in any fashion, either express, implied, or by statute, THEREIN. are: IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLY AS A MATTER OF...
  • Page 82 See “WORLDWIDE WARRANTY” for the nearest service center. agents of Olympus, which are inconsistent or in confl ict with or in addition to the terms of this limited warranty, shall not be...
  • Page 83 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 84 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...
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