Olympus SP-590 UZ User Manual (English)

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Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Sensor Type	CCD
Sensor Size	1/2.33 inch
Effective Pixels	12.0 MP
Image Processor	TruePic III
Optical Zoom	26x
Digital Zoom	5x
Focal Length	4.6 - 119.6 mm
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)	26 - 676 mm
Viewfinder	Electronic
Video Resolution	640 x 480
Megapixels	12 MP
LCD Screen Size	2.7 inch
LCD Screen	TFT color
Storage Media	xD-Picture Card
Battery	AA batteries (4) (NiMH recommended)
Dimensions	110 x 89.7 x 91 mm

Summary

Guides on taking, viewing, and deleting pictures and movies.

Explains how to access and use the camera's menu system for various settings.

Guides on printing images directly from the camera to a PictBridge printer.

Explains setting print reservations (DPOF) for automatic printing.

Explains how to access and use the camera's menu system for various settings.

Guides on selecting image size and compression for quality and application.

Guides on using Scene mode (SCN) for optimal settings in specific situations.

Explains shooting in Program mode (P) for manual control over settings.

Guides on completely erasing all image data from memory or card.

Guides on printing images directly from the camera to a PictBridge printer.

Explains printing using the printer's default settings with EASY PRINT.

Provides solutions for common camera issues.

Provides important guidelines for battery usage and safety.

Provides general safety instructions for product usage, cleaning, and attachments.

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Olympus SP-590 UZ User Manual

Table of Contents

Olympus SP-590 UZ Specifications

Summary

Step 1: Checking the contents of the box

Step 2: Preparing the Camera

Step 3: Shooting and Playing Back Images

Shooting, Playback and Erasing

Step 4: How to Use the Camera

Three Types of Setting Operations

Step 5: Printing

Direct printing (PictBridge)

Print reservations (DPOF)

Three Types of Setting Operations

Using the Menu

Menus for Shooting Functions

Selecting Image Quality for Application

Using the Direct Buttons

Using the FUNC Menu

Menus for Shooting Functions – continued

Menus for Playback, Editing and Printing Functions

Retouching Images [PERFECT FIX]

Names of Parts

Monitor Display in Shooting Mode

Playback Mode Display

Preparing the Camera

Loading the xD-Picture Card

Using the microSD card/microSDHC card

Setting the Date and Time

Shooting with Automatic Settings (AUTO Mode)

Taking the Picture

Viewing Images

Playing Back Movies

Erasing Images During Playback (Single Image Erase)

Using Shooting Modes

Using Scene Mode (SCN)

Program Mode (P)

Aperture Priority Mode (A)

Shutter Priority Mode (S)

Manual Mode (M)

Shooting Movies (Movie Mode)

Using Shooting Functions

Optical Zoom

Fine Zoom

Digital Zoom

Brightening Subject Against Backlight (SHADOW ADJ)

Using the Flash

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

Shooting Closeups (Macro Shooting)

Using the Self-Timer

Locking Exposure/Focus (AE LOCK/AF LOCK)

Using Custom Button

Using the FUNC Menu

Using Playback Features

Index, Calendar, Closeup Views

Playing Back Sequentially Shot Images

Playing Back Panoramic Images

Adjusting Image Color [WB]

Selecting ISO Sensitivity [ISO]

Sequential Shooting [DRIVE]

Higher Magnification Zoom [FINE ZOOM]

Measuring Brightness [METERING]

Digital Zoom [DIGITAL ZOOM]

Selecting Focusing Area [AF MODE]

Changing Focus Method [FOCUS MODE]

Full-Time Autofocus [FULLTIME AF]

AF Illuminator for Shadowy Subjects [AF ILLUMINAT.]

Autofocus Tracking [AF PREDICT]

Image Stabilizer for Camera Shake

Adjusting Flash Intensity

Using External Flash

Adjusting White Balance [WB]

Selecting Color Tone [PICTURE MODE]

Adjusting Sharpness [SHARPNESS]

Adjusting Contrast [CONTRAST]

Adjusting Color Saturation [SATURATION]

Noise Reduction [NOISE REDUCT.]

Recording Movie with Sound

Selecting Scene Mode (SCN)

Creating Panoramic Images [PANORAMA]