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Olympus µ-1070 User Manual

Olympus µ-1070
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-1070
● 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.
● Thescreenandcameraillustrationsshowninthismanualwereproduced
duringthedevelopmentstagesandmaydifferfromtheactualproduct.
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Olympus µ-1070 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelOlympus µ-1070
CategoryDigital Camera
Image Sensor1/2.33-inch CCD
Optical Zoom7x
Display Resolution230, 000 dots
Image StabilizerDigital Image Stabilization
LCD Screen Size2.7"
ISO Sensitivity64-1600
Shutter Speed1/2-1/2000 sec
Video Recording640 x 480 pixels at 30fps
Storage MediaxD-Picture Card
Battery TypeLi-42B Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Maximum image resolution3968 x 2976
Weight136g (including battery and memory card)

Summary

Names of Parts

Camera unit

Identifies and labels the external components of the camera.

Preparing the Camera

Attaching the camera strap

Instructions on how to attach the camera strap securely.

Charging the battery

Guide on how to charge the camera's battery using the provided charger.

Loading the battery and the xD-Picture Card™™ (sold separately) into the camera

Steps for correctly inserting the battery and memory card.

To remove the xD-Picture Card

Instructions on how to safely remove the xD-Picture Card from the camera.

Using a microSD card/microSDHC card (sold separately)

How to use a microSD card with the provided attachment.

Arrow pad and operation guide

Explains the usage of the arrow pad and on-screen operation guides.

Setting Camera Date, Time, and Language

Setting the date and time

How to set the camera's date and time, and change the date display order.

Changing the display language

Instructions on how to select the menu and error message language.

Shooting, Playback, and Erasing

Shooting with optimum aperture value and shutter speed (P mode)

How to use the P mode for shooting with automatic settings and manual adjustments.

Viewing images

How to view still images and movies, and navigate through them.

Erasing images during playback (Single image erase)

Step-by-step process for erasing a single image from the camera.

Using Shooting Modes

Shooting with automatic settings (AUTO mode)

Explains how the camera automatically selects the best shooting mode for the scene.

Using the digital image stabilization mode ( mode)

How to use the mode to reduce blur caused by camera shake.

Using the best mode for the shooting scene (SCN mode)

How to select the appropriate scene mode for various shooting conditions.

Capturing the perfect moment when shooting ([PRE-CAPTURE MOVIE] mode)

How to use the mode to capture moments before the shutter is pressed.

Smoothing out skin tone and texture ( mode)

How to use the mode to enhance skin tone and texture in portraits.

Using Shooting Functions

Using the optical zoom

How to adjust the shooting range using the zoom lever.

Using the flash

How to select flash functions to match shooting conditions.

Adjusting the brightness (Exposure compensation)

How to adjust camera brightness for desired exposure.

Shooting closeups (Macro shooting)

How to focus and shoot subjects at close distances using macro modes.

Using the self-timer

How to use the self-timer for delayed shots.

Changing the shooting information display

How to change the displayed shooting information for composition.

Quickly calling and using shooting functions

How to quickly access functions like Panorama, Shadow Adj, Multi Window.

Using the FUNC menu

Using the FUNC menu for quick access to common shooting functions.

Using Playback Features

Index view, calendar view, and close-up view

How to select images using index, calendar, or close-up views.

Changing the image information display

How to change the shooting information displayed during playback.

Playing back panorama images

How to view and control panorama images combined in the camera.

Menus for Shooting Functions

Selecting the appropriate image quality for your application [IMAGE QUALITY]

Guide to selecting image quality (size, compression) for different applications.

Adjusting to a natural color scheme [WB]

How to adjust white balance for different lighting conditions.

Selecting the ISO sensitivity [ISO]

How to select ISO sensitivity for different lighting and image quality needs.

Shooting at higher magnifications than optical zoom without reducing the image quality [FINE ZOOM]

How to use FINE ZOOM for enhanced magnification without quality loss.

Shooting at higher magnifications than optical zoom [DIGITAL ZOOM]

How to use DIGITAL ZOOM for further magnification.

Selecting the focusing area [AF MODE]

How to select the AF mode, including Face Detect, ESP, and Spot focusing.

Selecting the range for measuring the brightness [ESP/◉]

How to select the metering mode (ESP, Spot) for brightness measurement.

Recording sound when shooting still images []

How to enable sound recording for still images.

Brightening the subject against backlight [SHADOW ADJ]

How to use SHADOW ADJ to brighten subjects against backlight.

Switching the shooting mode [ SWITCH SHOOTING MODES]

How to switch between different shooting modes like P, iAUTO, SCN, BEAUTY.

Creating panoramic images [PANORAMA]

How to create panoramic images by combining multiple shots.

Taking pictures with [COMBINE IN CAMERA 1]

Guide to taking sequential pictures to combine into one image automatically.

Taking pictures with [COMBINE IN CAMERA 2]

Guide to taking sequential pictures to combine into one image manually.

Taking pictures with [COMBINE IN PC]

How to combine pictures into a panorama using computer software.

Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [RESET]

How to reset shooting functions to their default settings.

Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions

Playing back pictures automatically [SLIDESHOW]

How to set up and start an automatic slideshow of images.

Retouching images [PERFECT FIX]

Applying automatic image corrections like DIS EDIT, LIGHTING FIX, REDEYE FIX.

Retouching the skin and eyes [BEAUTY FIX]

Applying effects like CLEAR SKIN, SPARKLE EYE, DRAMATIC EYE for portraits.

Cropping a picture [→]

How to crop a selected image to a desired area.

Changing the image size

How to resize images for email or web use.

Changing the color tone of image [COLOR EDIT]

How to change image color tone to black & white, sepia, or adjust saturation.

Adding a calendar to an image [CALENDAR]

How to add a calendar overlay to an image.

Creating an index of 9 frames from a movie [INDEX]

How to extract 9 frames from a movie as a single still image.

Extracting a clip from a movie [EDIT]

How to extract a segment of a movie as a new clip.

Protecting images [Oㅟ]

How to protect images from accidental erasure.

Rotating images

How to rotate images by 90 degrees clockwise or counter-clockwise.

Adding sound to still images []

How to add a short sound clip to a still image.

Erasing images [ERASE]

How to erase selected images or all images from memory or card.

Saving print settings to the image data [PRINT ORDER]

How to save print settings (like number of prints) to image data.

Menus for Other Camera Settings

Memory Management (Format & Backup)

How to format memory and back up images.

Camera Settings and Operation

How to change display language, power on buttons, and save shooting mode.

Selecting the menu screen color and background [MENU COLOR]

How to select menu screen color or background image.

Selecting the camera sound and its volume [SOUND SETTINGS]

How to adjust camera sounds and volumes for beeps, shutter, and playback.

Viewing the image immediately after shooting [REC VIEW]

How to control whether the image is displayed after shooting.

Resetting the file name numbers of pictures [FILE NAME]

How to reset sequential file name numbering for folders and images.

Adjusting the CCD and adjusting the image processing function [PIXEL MAPPING]

How to adjust the CCD and image processing function for optimal results.

Adjusting the brightness of the monitor []

How to adjust the monitor brightness.

Setting the date and time for another time zone [DUALTIME]

How to set a second date and time zone for image file names.

Selecting the video signal system to match your TV [VIDEO OUT]

How to select the video signal system (NTSC/PAL) for TV playback.

Saving battery power between shots [POWER SAVE]

How to activate power saving features to conserve battery.

Turning off the camera sounds [SILENT MODE]

How to mute all camera sounds for silent operation.

Printing

Direct printing (PictBridge*1)

How to print images directly from the camera to a PictBridge printer.

Printing images at the printer's standard settings [EASY PRINT]

How to print images using the printer's default settings.

Changing the printer's settings for printing [CUSTOM PRINT]

How to customize print settings like size, borderless, and layout.

To make a [SINGLEPRINT] reservation for the current image

How to make print reservations for a single image with detailed settings.

Print reservations (DPOF*1)

How to set print reservations and date imprint options for images on the card.

Reserving one print each of all images on the card [凼]

How to reserve one print for all images on the card that have print reservations.

Resetting all print reservation data

How to reset all print reservation data, or for selected images.

Using OLYMPUS Master 2

System requirements and installation of OLYMPUS Master 2

Details on system requirements and how to install the software.

Connecting the camera to a computer

Steps for connecting the camera to a computer for image transfer.

Starting OLYMPUS Master 2

How to launch the OLYMPUS Master 2 software.

Operating OLYMPUS Master 2

General operation overview and use of the Quick Start Guide.

Transferring and saving images without using OLYMPUS Master 2

How to transfer images using USB Mass Storage Class.

Usage Tips

Troubleshooting

Common problems and their solutions for battery, monitor, shutter button, and date/time.

Error message

Explains common error messages and their corrective actions.

Focusing

Tips on how to achieve proper focus in various shooting situations.

Camera shake

Tips on how to avoid camera shake and blurred images.

Exposure (brightness)

Tips for achieving correct exposure in different lighting conditions.

Color hue

Tips for capturing colors accurately using WB settings.

Image quality

Tips for taking sharper pictures and managing ISO sensitivity.

Playback/Editing tips

Tips for playing back images and editing recorded sound.

Appendix

Camera care

Instructions on how to clean and maintain the camera, monitor, and lens.

Battery and charger

Information on the specific battery and charger, including precautions.

Using an AC adapter

Information on using the AC adapter and its compatibility.

Using an xD-Picture Card

Information about xD-Picture Cards, their compatibility, and usage.

Checking the image saving location

How the memory indicator shows internal memory or card usage.

Number of storable pictures (still pictures)/continuous recording length (movies)

Table showing storage capacity for still pictures and movie recording length.

Movies

Table detailing continuous recording length for movies based on image size and frame rate.

Using a microSD Attachment

Instructions and precautions for using the microSD card attachment.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION (RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK)

Warnings about electrical shock and avoiding disassembly.

General Precautions

General advice on reading instructions, cleaning, attachments, location, power, foreign objects, and heat.

Handling the Camera

Warnings about using the camera near flammable gases, close-up flash use, and sun exposure.

CAUTION

Warnings about unusual odors, handling batteries, wet hands, and high temperatures.

Battery Handling Precautions

Important guidelines to prevent battery leaks, overheating, explosions, or shocks.

Caution for Usage Environment

Precautions regarding temperature, humidity, dust, sand, vibrations, and water.

Battery Handling Precautions

More on battery handling, charging, and environmental considerations.

LCD Monitor

Precautions for handling and viewing the LCD monitor.

Legal Disclaimers and Notices

Disclaimers, warranty, copyright, and warnings about unauthorized use.

Provisions of warranty

Warranty coverage and claims

Details on warranty period, claims process, and what is covered.

Warranty exclusions

List of defects and damages not covered by the warranty.

Warranty limitations and maintenance

Limitations on warranty application and notes regarding its maintenance.

Trademarks

List of registered trademarks and product names.

SPECIFICATIONS

Camera

Technical specifications for the camera unit, including dimensions and weight.

Lithium ion battery (LI-42B)

Specifications for the LI-42B battery, including capacity and life.

Battery charger (LI-41C)

Specifications for the LI-41C battery charger.

microSD Attachment

Specifications for the microSD attachment, including operating environment.

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