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Olympus SP 500 - UZ Digital Camera User Manual

Olympus SP 500 - UZ Digital Camera
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1AG6P1P2778-- VH253801
Quick Start Guide
SP-500 UZ
TRANSFER IMAGES
a. Install the software
1 Insert the OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM.
2 Windows:
Click the “OLYMPUS
Master“ button.
Macintosh:
Double-click the “Installer“
icon.
3 Simply follow the on-screen
instructions.
Remember to register your camera when you install OLYMPUS
Master or visit:
www.olympusamerica.com/prodreg
b. Connect the camera to the computer
1 Connect the camera and computer using the USB cable (included).
The monitor will turn on automatically.
2 Select [PC] on the monitor, and press Z.
Your PC will now recognize your camera as a
removable storage drive.
USB Cable
1
2
P C
USB
OK
CUSTOM PRINT
EXIT
EASY PRINT
SELECT
GO
c. Transfer images to the computer
1 With the camera now connected,
open OLYMPUS Master.
The [Transfer Images] window is
displayed.
2 Select the images you want to
transfer, and click the [Transfer
Images] button.
[Transfer Images] window
[Transfer Images]
button
b. Click the “From Camera” icon.
a. Click the “Transfer Images” icon
on the OLYMPUS Master main
menu.
If the [Transfer Images] window is not
displayed automatically:
REVIEW OR ERASE A PICTURE
a. Press the QUICK VIEW button
b. Take a closer look
Zoom Lever
The last picture taken will be displayed. Pull the zoom lever
toward T or W to
zoom in or out.
Press Z to return
to the original size.
Press the arrow pad
(s/r/p/q) to
scroll around.
Previous
Picture
Next
Picture
Arrow Pad
QUICK VIEW
Button
Press the QUICK VIEW button
again to return to shooting
mode.
OK
ERASE
YES
NO
SELECT
GO
c. To erase a picture
1 Display the picture you want to erase.
2 Press the S button.
3 Select [YES], and press Z.
The picture is permanently erased.
S Button
TAKE A PICTURE
441600
1600
×
1200
1200
SQ1
SQ1
441600
1600
×
1200
1200
SQ1
SQ1
a. Zoom
Zoom Out: Zoom In:
c. Take the picture
1 Press the shutter
button completely to
take the picture.
(Pressed Completely)
Shutter Button
b. Focus
1 Using the monitor, place the AF target
mark over your subject.
2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway
to lock the focus.
The green lamp indicates the focus and
exposure are locked.
441600
1600
×
1200
1200
SQ1
SQ1
Green Lamp
(Pressed Halfway)
Shutter Button
AF Target Mark
GET STARTED
a. Attach the strap and
lens cap
1
2
4
3
b. Insert the batteries
2
3
4
1
Unlock
Lift
Slide
Insert
c. Set the date and time
1 Set the mode dial to h, and press the
POWER button to turn the camera on.
2 Press Z to display the top menu, and select
[MODE MENU] > [SETUP] > [X].
3 Press s/r to set an item. Press p/q to
select the next field.
Z Button
Mode Dial
POWER Button
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GOSET
SETUP
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PIXEL MAPPING
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DUAL TIME
SETUP
Operation guide
Date format
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Gather these items (box contents)
Items not shown: Advanced Manual (CD-ROM), Basic Manual, warranty card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
Digital Camera Strap AA (R6) Alkaline Batteries
(four)
AV Cable OLYMPUS Master
Software CD-ROM
Lens Cap/
Lens Cap String
USB Cable
Start Here
CAMERA DIAGRAM
Microphone
Shutter Button
POWER Button
Lens
Zoom Lever
Mode Dial
u Button
(Monitor/Viewfinder)
Arrow Pad
(s/r/p/q)
Z Button (OK/MENU)
Strap Eyelet
Battery Compartment
Cover
Tripod Socket
Card Cover
Card Slot
DC-IN Jack
DISP./GUIDE Button
S Button (Erase)
< Button (Print)
# Button (Flash pop-up)
Battery Compartment
Lock
QUICK VIEW Button
Flash Strap Eyelet
Multi-Connector
Speaker Connector Cover
[ Button/
Custom Button
Viewfinder
Self-Timer Lamp/
AF Illuminator
# Button (Flash Mode)
Card Access Lamp
Monitor
For more information, please refer to the Basic & Advanced
Manuals or visit: www.olympusamerica.com/support
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Olympus SP 500 - UZ Digital Camera Specifications

General IconGeneral
Effective Pixels6.0 million
Optical Zoom10x
Digital Zoom5x
LCD Screen Size2.5 inches
LCD Screen Resolution115, 000 pixels
Storage MediaxD-Picture Card
Battery Type4 x AA batteries
Max Shutter Speed1/2000 sec
Min Shutter Speed15 sec
Flash ModesAuto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
Image Sensor1/2.5-inch CCD
Focal Length6.3 - 63 mm
ISO Sensitivity100, 200, 400

Summary

Before You Begin

Gather Box Contents

Lists the items included in the camera box, such as digital camera, lens cap, strap, batteries, and cables.

Get Started

Attach Strap and Lens Cap

Instructions on how to attach the camera strap and lens cap correctly.

Insert Batteries

Step-by-step guide for unlocking, sliding, lifting, and inserting batteries into the camera.

Set Date and Time

Procedure to turn on the camera and set the date and time using the mode dial and buttons.

Take a Picture

Zoom Functionality

Illustrates how to use the zoom lever to zoom in and out for desired framing.

Focusing on Subject

Guide to placing the AF target mark over the subject and pressing the shutter halfway to lock focus.

Capturing the Image

Instructions on fully pressing the shutter button to take the picture.

Review or Erase Pictures

Quick View Button

How to press the QUICK VIEW button to display the last taken picture.

Zoom and Scroll Pictures

Using the zoom lever and arrow pad to review pictures in detail.

Erase a Picture

Steps to display, select, and confirm the permanent deletion of a picture.

Transfer Images

Install Software

Instructions for installing the OLYMPUS Master software from the CD-ROM.

Connect Camera to Computer

Guide to connecting the camera to a computer using the USB cable.

Transfer Images to Computer

Steps to transfer images using OLYMPUS Master, including troubleshooting.

Camera Diagram

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