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DIGITAL CAMERA
VG-190/D-780
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
VG-190/D-780 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 Battery (LI-50B) (F-2AC) (CB-USB7) Setup CD-ROM Other accessories not shown: Warranty card Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Names of Parts Names of Parts... - Page 3 n button Shutter button Monitor Zoom lever R button (shooting movies) Indicator lamp q button (switching between shooting and playback) A button (OK) Arrow pad INFO (changing information display) (erase) (# fl ash I) (Y self-timer G) 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.
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Page 5: Connecting The Camera
Connecting the camera Connecting the camera Follow Steps 1 and 2 to close the battery/card cover. Multi-connector Connector cover When using the camera, be sure to close the battery/card cover. Charging the battery Connect the USB cable and USB-AC adapter to the Indicator lamp 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.
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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.
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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 shot. Press halfway 1/400 1/400 F2.8 F2.8 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 Press I. Flash Auto AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO Image size Zoom bar MENU... -
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 Q button to set. -
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 16 15 – (still images) Aspect –... -
Page 13: Selecting The Shooting Mode
Selecting the shooting mode Press H of the arrow pad on The default settings of the function are highlighted in standby mode screen fi rst, and press HI to select shooting Shooting mode Submode mode. P (P mode) – To select the Q, and P submodes, M (M mode) –... - Page 14 Learning about the shooting Q (Q mode) modes You can shoot with Beauty Fix effects. Point the camera toward the P (P mode) subject. Check the frame appearing around the face The camera will select the appropriate detected by the camera, and then aperture value and shutter speed for press the shutter button to take the subject.
- Page 15 P (P mode) 2 Check the retouched effects on the review screen, then press the Q button to start the retouch You can shoot with special effects. process and save. ● Settings for Beauty Fix can be registered. Refer to the sample images displayed ●...
- Page 16 2 Press the shutter button to take the fi rst frame. The edge of the fi rst frame is displayed faintly on the screen. 3 Compose the next shot so that the edge of the fi rst frame displayed faintly on the screen overlaps the subject of the second frame, and press the shutter button.
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Page 17: 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 18 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.
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Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 22 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.
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Page 23: 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 24 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 25 Drive Sets the sequential shooting function. One frame is shot each time the shutter button is pressed. Single The images are taken sequentially while holding down the shutter for up to 200 Sequential frames. The camera takes sequential shots at approximately 1.5 frames/sec. High-Speed1 The camera takes sequential shots at approximately 15 frames/sec.
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Page 26: Setup Menu
Setup menu Setup menu 4 Playback Menu MENU Camera Menu 1 Back Slideshow Reset Reset Edit Compression Normal Erase AF Mode Face/iESP Print Order Digital Zoom R (Protect) AF Illuminat. Icon Guide Upload Order Date Stamp 1 Camera Menu 1 5 Settings Menu 1 Reset Memory Format/Format... -
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 Using the assist lamp for shooting Using the assist lamp for shooting continuously (AF Tracking) continuously (AF Tracking) a dark subject z z [AF Illuminat.] a dark subject [AF Illuminat.] 1 Hold the camera to align the AF target mark on the subject and press the A button.
- Page 30 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. ●...
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Page 31: Playback Menu
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 32: Adding Sound To Still Images
Changing the image size q q [ [Q Q ] ] 3 Press the A button after you have selected the Changing the image size area to trim. This saves a high-resolution image as a separate ● The edited image is saved as a separate image with a smaller size for use in e-mail image. -
Page 33: Beauty Fix
Retouching faces on still images Retouching faces on still images Beauty Fix Beauty Fix 1 Select a retouching item, and press the Q button. q [Beauty Fix] [Beauty Fix] Eye Color Back MENU Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Edit Beauty Fix ●... - Page 34 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.
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Page 35: Protecting Images
● Only JPEG fi les can be ordered. data [Print Order] ● For details on OLYMPUS Viewer 3, refer to ● “Print Reservations” (p. 48) “Installing the PC software and registering user” ● Print reservation can be set only for still images (p. -
Page 36: Settings Menu
d Settings Menu 1 Using an Eye-Fi card d d [Eye-Fi] Using an Eye-Fi card [Eye-Fi] Submenu 2 Application Erasing data completely Erasing data completely Transfers all images. d d [Memory Format]/ [Memory Format]/ d d [Format] [Format] Sel. Image Transfers only selected image. -
Page 37: Usb Connection
Selecting a method for connecting Selecting a method for connecting Saving the mode when the camera Saving the mode when the camera is turned off d d [Keep [Keep z z Settings] the camera to other devices the camera to other devices is turned off Settings] d d [USB Connection]... - Page 38 d Camera Menu 2 Adjusting the brightness of the Adjusting the brightness of the monitor d d [ [s s ] ] monitor Adjusting the image processing Adjusting the image processing To adjust the monitor brightness To adjust the monitor brightness function d d [Pixel Mapping] function [Pixel Mapping]...
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Page 39: Playing Back Images On A Tv
Playing back images on a TV d d [NTSC/PAL] Playing back images on a TV [NTSC/PAL] 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: 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 41 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.
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Page 42: 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 43 ● 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 44 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”.
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Page 45: 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 46: 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 47 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.
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Page 48: 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 49: 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. 48). Use FG to select [U], and press the A button. -
Page 50: Resetting The Print Reservation Data For Selected Images
Resetting the print reservation data for selected images Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 48). 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 51: 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 52: 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 53 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...
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Page 54: 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 55: Camera Shake
● Taking pictures using exposure Camera shake compensation (p. 24) Adjust the brightness while viewing the screen “Taking pictures without camera shake” for taking the picture. Normally, taking pictures ● Taking pictures using N (p. 14) of white subjects (such as snow) results in images that are darker than the actual subject. -
Page 56: Image Quality
Playback/Editing tips Image quality “Taking sharper pictures” Playback ● Taking pictures with the optical zoom or super-resolution zoom “Playing images in the internal memory and card” Avoid using digital zoom (p. 29) to take pictures. ● Remove the card and display the images in ●... - Page 57 List of settings available in each shooting mode For details on , refer to “List of settings” (p. 58). For details on shaded areas, refer to “List of P settings” (p. 60). Zoom – Flash – – Self-timer Exposure –...
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Page 58: List Of Settings
List of settings Zoom – Flash – – – – Self-timer Exposure – – – – – – – – – compensation White balance – – – – – – – – – ISO sensitivity – – – – –... - Page 59 Zoom Flash – – – Self-timer Exposure – – – – – compensation White balance – – – – – ISO sensitivity – – – – – Drive – – – – – Image Size Aspect Compression AF Mode –...
- Page 60 List of P settings Pop Art Pin Hole Fish Eye Soft Focus Punk Exposure – compensation White balance – – Image Size Sparkle Watercolor Refl ection Miniature Exposure compensation White balance Image Size *1 Some functions cannot be set. 60 EN...
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Page 61: 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 62: 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 63: 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 64: 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 11 sec. 11 sec. 18 min. 19 min. 1280×720 15fps 21 sec. 22 sec. 36 min. 38 min. - Page 65 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”...
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Page 66: Specifications
Image pickup device : 1/2.3” CCD (primary color fi lter) Lens : Olympus lens 4.7 to 23.5 mm, f2.8 to 6.5 (Equivalent to 26 to 130.0 mm on a 35 mm fi lm) Photometric system : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system Shutter speed : 2 to 1/2000 sec. - Page 67 Humidity : 30 % to 90 % (operation)/10 % to 90 % (storage) Power supply : One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B) Dimensions : 103.7 mm (W) × 62.2 mm (H) × 22.5 mm (D) (4.1 × 2.4 × 0.9 in.) (excluding protrusions) Weight : 150.2 g (5.3 oz) (including battery and card)
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Page 68: Safety Precautions
Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. the product, use only accessories recommended by REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS Olympus. SERVICE PERSONNEL. Water and Moisture — For precautions on products with weatherproof designs, read the weatherproofi ng An exclamation mark enclosed in sections. - Page 69 fi re or burn your hands. • Before transporting the camera, remove a tripod and all • Never hold or operate the camera with wet hands. other non-OLYMPUS accessories. This may cause overheating, exploding, burning, • Do not touch electric contacts on cameras.
- Page 70 If the fl uid burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately. • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. • Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous Charge the battery with the specifi ed USB-AC adapter vibration by dropping or hitting.
- Page 71 • Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image • The Olympus lithium ion battery is designed to be used may become vague, resulting in a playback mode failure only for the Olympus digital camera.
- Page 72 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 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 73 ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT, OR OTHER PROPRIETARY Excluded from this limited warranty and not warranted RIGHT USED OR INCLUDED THEREIN. by Olympus in any fashion, either express, implied, or by IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLY AS A MATTER statute, are: OF LAW, THEY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE (a) products and accessories not manufactured by LENGTH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
- Page 74 Olympus, which are inconsistent or in confl ict with or in When service is completed, the Product will be returned to addition to the terms of this limited warranty, shall not be binding you postage prepaid.
- Page 75 When the Guarantee Certifi cate is not returned with repaired, or at Olympus’s option replaced, free of charge. To the product. claim under this warranty the customer must take the product i.
- Page 76 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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