Olympus Camera Sp 720uz Ihs Instruction Manual

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To cancel the self-timer after it startsTo cancel the self-timer after it startsPress the  button.
Adjusting the brightness (Exposure compensation)
The standard brightness (appropriate exposure) set by the 
camera based on the shooting mode (except for  M) 
can be adjusted brighter or darker to obtain a desired shot.
1  Select the exposure compensation option in 
the function menu.
MENUMENU
14M
AUTOWBAUTOWBAUTOISOAUTOISO
0011222211
Exposure Comp.± 0.0
2 Use  HI to select the desired brightness, 
and press the A button.
Adjusting to a natural color scheme  (White balance)
For more natural coloring, choose a white balance option 
suited to the scene.
1  Select the white balance option in the 
function menu.
0.00.0
AUTOISOAUTOISO
MENUMENU
14M
AUTOWBAUTOWB
WB WB Auto
2 Use  HI to select the setting option, and 
press the A button to set.
Option Description
WB AutoThe camera automatically adjusts 
the white balance according to the 
shooting scene.
f For shooting outdoors under a 
clear sky.
g For shooting outdoors under a 
cloudy sky.
h For shooting under tungsten lighting.
 For shooting under white 
fl uorescent 
lighting.
 For setting the subtle shades of color 
that cannot be adjusted by Auto, 
Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, or 
Fluorescent.

Using the one touch white balanceUsing the one touch white balance1  Select the white balance option in the function menu. 
						

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2 Use HI to select [] or [ ], and face the camera 
toward white paper.
 
●Set the paper to fi  ll the entire screen, and make 
sure that there is no shadow area.
 
●Perform this procedure under the light where the 
pictures are actually taken.
3 Press the   button.
 
●The camera releases the shutter and the white 
balance is registered.
 
●The registered white balance is stored in the 
camera. The data will not be cleared by turning off 
the power.
 
●When the [] or [ ] whose white balance has 
already been registered is selected in Step  2, new 
white balance will be registered.
  When the white area is not large enough or when the  color is too bright, too dark, or loud, the white balance 
cannot be registered. Return to Step  2. Or, set the 
other white balance.
Selecting the ISO sensitivity
1  Select the ISO setting option in the function 
menu.
1/400F3.2F3.2
0.00.0
MENUMENU
14M
ISO Auto
1/400
AUTOWBAUTOWBAUTOISOAUTOISO3200ISOISO100100ISOISO
HIGHISOISO
HIGH3200
2 Use  HI to select the setting option, and 
press the A button to set.
Option Description
ISO AutoThe camera automatically adjusts 
the sensitivity according to the 
shooting scene.
High ISO Auto The camera uses a higher sensitivity 
compared to [ISO Auto] to minimize 
blur caused by a moving subject or 
by camera shake.
Value The ISO sensitivity is fi
 xed to the 
selected value.
  In the ISO setting, although smaller values result in  less sensitivity, sharp images can be taken under fully 
lit conditions. Larger values result in higher sensitivity, 
and images can be taken at fast shutter speeds even 
under low light conditions. However, high sensitivity 
introduces noise into the resulting picture, which may 
give it a grainy appearance.
Sequential shooting (Drive)
Pictures are taken sequentially while the shutter button 
is held down.
1  Select the drive option in the function menu.
0.00.0
MENUMENU
14M
AUTOWBAUTOWBAUTOISOAUTOISO22
Single
2 Use  HI to select the setting option, and 
press the A button to set. 
						

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Option Description
oOne frame is shot each time the 
shutter button is pressed.
 The images are taken sequentially 
while holding down the shutter 
button.
 The camera takes sequential shots 
at a faster speed than in [

].
c The camera takes sequential shots 
at approximately 10 frames/sec.
d The camera takes sequential shots 
at approximately 30 frames/sec.
  When set to [
c] or [d], [Image Size] is limited to 
[n] or lower, and the ISO sensitivity is fi  xed to [ISO 
Auto].
  When set to other than [o], the  fl ash is  fi xed to 
[$Flash Off].
  When set to [ c] or [d], the digital zoom (p. 18) is 
not available.
  With settings other than [o], the focus, exposure  and the white balance are  fi xed when the fi  rst frame 
is shot. 
Selecting the image size for still 
images (Image Size)
1  Select the image size option in the function 
menu.
MENUMENU
5M8M14M16:9S
AUTOWBAUTOWBAUTOISOAUTOISO0.00.0
14M
2 Use  HI to select the setting option, and 
press the A button to set.
Option Description
14M (4288×3216)Suitable for printing pictures over 
A3 (11×17 in.).
8M (3264×2448) Suitable for printing pictures up to 
A3 (11×17 in.).
5M (2560×1920) Suitable for printing pictures at A4 
(8.5×11 in.).
3M (2048×1536) Suitable for printing pictures up to 
A4 size (8.5×11 in.).
2M (1600×1200) Suitable for printing pictures at A5 
(5×7 in.).
1M (1280×960) Suitable for printing pictures at 
postcard size.
VGA (640×480) Suitable for viewing pictures on a 
TV or using pictures on emails and 
web sites.
16:9L (4288×2416) Suitable for playing pictures on a 
widescreen TV and for printing on 
A3 or 11×17.
16:9S (1920×1080)
Suitable for playing pictures on a 
widescreen TV and for printing on 
A5 or 5
×7. 
						

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Using the playback functionsUsing the playback functions
Playing back panorama images
Panorama images that were combined together using 
[Auto] or [Manual] can be scrolled for viewing.
  “Creating panoramic images (p mode)” (p. 26)
1  Select a panorama image during playback.  “Viewing images” (p. 20)
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2 Press the A button.
Viewing area
To control panorama image playbackTo control panorama image playbackZoom in/Zoom out:  Press the A button to pause 
playback. Then turn the zoom lever to enlarge/shrink the 
image.
Playback direction: Press the A button to pause 
playback. Then press  FGHI to scroll the image in the 
direction of the pressed button.
Pause: Press the A button.
Restart scrolling: Press the A button.
Stop playback: Press the  button.
Playing back  W images
3D images shot with this camera can be played back on 
3D-compatible devices connected to this camera using an 
HDMI cable (sold separately).
  “Shooting 3D images ( W mode)” (p. 28)  When playing back 3D images, read the warnings in 
the instruction manual for the 3D-compatible devices 
carefully.
1  Connect the 3D-compatible device and 
camera using the HDMI cable.
  For the connection and setting method, see “Connection via HDMI cable” (p. 48).
2 Use  FG to select [3D Show] and then press 
the A button.
3 Use  FGHI to select the 3D image to play 
back and then press the A button. 
  To start a slideshow, press the  button. To stop the slideshow, press the   or A button.
  3D images are composed of JPEG  fi les and MPO 
fi  les. If any  fi les are deleted on a computer, playback 
of 3D images may not be possible. 
						

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Menus for Shooting FunctionsMenus for Shooting Functions
  The default settings of the function are highlighted in .  For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 8).
Restoring the shooting functions to the Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [Reset]default settings [Reset]
z (Camera Menu 1)   Reset
Submenu 2 Application
Ye s Restores the following menu 
functions to the default settings.
•  Flash (p. 19)
•  Macro (p. 30)
•  Self-timer (p. 30)
•  Exposure compensation (p. 31)
•  White balance (p. 31)
•  ISO (p. 32)
•  Drive (p. 32)
•  Image Size (still images) (p. 33)
•  Menu functions in [z, A] (p. 35 
to 39)
No The settings will not be changed.
Selecting the image quality for still Selecting the image quality for still images [Compression]images [Compression]
z (Camera Menu 1)  Compression
Submenu 2 Application
Fine Shooting at high quality.
NormalShooting at normal quality.
  “Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous 
recording length (movies) in the internal memory and 
cards” (p. 63, 64)
Brightening the subject against Brightening the subject against backlight [Shadow Adjust]backlight [Shadow Adjust]
z (Camera Menu 1)   Shadow Adjust
Submenu 2 Application
AutoAutomatically On when a compatible 
shooting mode is selected.
Off The effect is not applied.
On Shoot with automatic adjustment to 
brighten an area that has become 
darker.
  When set to [Auto] or [On], [ESP/
n] (p. 36) is 
automatically  fi xed to [ESP]. 
						

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Selecting the focusing area [AF Mode]Selecting the focusing area [AF Mode]
z (Camera Menu 1)  AF  Mode
Submenu 2 Application
Face/iESPThe camera focuses automatically. 
(If a face is detected, it is shown by 
a white frame
*1; when the shutter 
button is pressed halfway and the 
camera focuses, the frame turns to 
green
*2. If no face is detected, the 
camera chooses a subject in the 
frame and focuses automatically.)
Spot The camera focuses on the subject 
located within the AF target mark.
AF Tracking The camera tracks the subject 
movement automatically to focus on 
it continuously.
*1  For some subjects, the frame may not appear or may 
take some time to appear.
*2  If the frame blinks in red, the camera cannot focus. Try refocusing on the subject.
To focus on a moving subject To focus on a moving subject continuously (AF Tracking)continuously (AF Tracking)1  Hold the camera to align the AF target mark on the  subject and press the  A button.
2  When the camera recognizes the subject, the AF  target mark automatically tracks the subject movement 
to focus on it continuously.
3  To cancel the tracking, press the A button.
  Depending on the subjects or the shooting conditions,  the camera may be unable to lock the focus or fail to 
track the subject movement.
  When the camera fails to track the subject movement, the AF target mark changes to red.
Selecting the method for measuring the Selecting the method for measuring the brightness [ESP/brightness [ESP/nn]]
z (Camera Menu 1)  ESP/n
Submenu 2 Application
ESPShoots to obtain a balanced 
brightness over the entire screen 
(Meters the brightness at the center 
and surrounding areas of the screen 
separately).
5 (spot) Shoots the subject at the center 
during backlighting (Meters the 
brightness at the center of the 
screen).
  When set to [ESP], the center may appear dark when 
shooting against strong backlighting.
Shooting at higher magnifi  cations than Shooting at higher magnifi cations than optical zoom [Digital Zoom]optical zoom [Digital Zoom]
z (Camera Menu 1)  Digital Zoom
Submenu 2 ApplicationOffDisable digital zoom.
On Enable digital zoom.
  [Digital Zoom] is not available when [ a Super 
Macro] (p. 30) is selected.
  The option selected for [Digital Zoom] affects the  appearance of the zoom bar.
“To take larger images” (p. 18) 
						

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Reducing the blur caused by the Reducing the blur caused by the camera shake when shootingcamera shake when shooting[Image Stabilizer] (still images)/[Image Stabilizer] (still images)/[IS Movie Mode] (movies)[IS Movie Mode] (movies)
z (Camera Menu 1) 
Image Stabilizer (still images)/
A (Movie Menu)  IS Movie Mode (movies)
Submenu 2 Application
Off The image stabilizer is deactivated. 
This is recommended for shooting 
when the camera is 
fi xed in place on 
a tripod or other stable surface.
On The image stabilizer is activated.
  There may be a noise coming from inside the camera 
when the shutter button is pressed with [Image 
Stabilizer] (still images) set to [On].
  Images may not be stabilized if camera shake is too severe.
  When the shutter speed is extremely slow, such as when taking pictures at night, [Image Stabilizer] (still 
images) may not be as effective.
Using the assist lamp for shooting a Using the assist lamp for shooting a dark subject [AF Illuminat.]dark subject [AF Illuminat.]
z (Camera Menu 2)   AF  Illuminat.
Submenu 2 Application
Off The AF illuminator is not used.
OnWhen the shutter button is pressed 
halfway down, the AF illuminator 
turns on to aid focusing.
AF illuminator
Viewing the image immediately after Viewing the image immediately after shooting [Rec View]shooting [Rec View]
z (Camera Menu 2) 
 Rec View
Submenu 2 Application
Off The image being recorded is not 
displayed. This allows the user 
to prepare for the next shot while 
following the subject in the monitor 
after shooting.
On
The image being recorded is 
displayed. This allows the user to 
make a brief check of the image that 
was just taken. 
						

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Automatically rotating images shot with Automatically rotating images shot with the camera in a vertical position during the camera in a vertical position during playback [Pic Orientation] playback [Pic Orientation] 
z (Camera Menu 2)  Pic Orientation
  During shooting, the [ y] (p. 42) setting on the 
playback menu is set automatically.
  This function may not work properly if the camera is  facing up or down during shooting.
Submenu 2 Application
Off Information about the vertical/
horizontal orientation of the camera 
during shooting is not recorded with 
images. Images shot with the camera 
in a vertical position are not rotated 
during playback.
On
Information about the vertical/
horizontal orientation of the camera 
during shooting is recorded with 
images. Images are automatically 
rotated during playback.
Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide]Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide]
z (Camera Menu 2) 
 Icon Guide
Submenu 2 Application
Off No icon guide is displayed.
OnThe explanation of the selected icon 
will be displayed when a shooting 
mode or function menu icon is 
selected (position the cursor on 
the icon for a while to display the 
explanation).
Icon guideMENUMENU
The flash fires automatically 
in low light.
Flash Auto
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AUTOWBAUTOWBAUTOISOAUTOISO
Imprinting the date of recording Imprinting the date of recording [Date Stamp][Date Stamp]
z (Camera Menu 2)  Date Stamp
Submenu 2
ApplicationOffDo not imprint the date.
On Stamp new photographs with the 
date of recording.
  When the date and time are not set, [Date Stamp] 
cannot be set.
“Language, date, time and time zone” (p. 15)
  The date stamp can not be deleted.  [Date Stamp] is not available in [Panorama] (p. 26) or [3D Photo] (p. 28) mode.
  When drive settings (p. 32) are set to other than [o], [Date Stamp] cannot be set. 
						

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Selecting the image size for movies Selecting the image size for movies [Image Size][Image Size]
A (Movie Menu)  Image Size
Submenu 2Application1080p 
720p 
VGA (640×480)Select the image quality based on 
the image size and frame rate.
  “Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous 
recording length (movies) in the internal memory and 
cards” (p. 63, 64)
Recording sound when shooting Recording sound when shooting movies [movies [RR]]
A (Movie Menu)  R
Submenu 2 Application
Off No sound is recorded.
OnSound is recorded. 
						

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Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing FunctionsMenus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions
  The default settings of the function are highlighted in .
Playing back pictures automatically Playing back pictures automatically [Slideshow][Slideshow]
q (Playback Menu)  Slideshow
Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application
BGMOff/Cosmic/
Breeze/
Mellow/
Dreamy/
Urban Selects the background 
music options.
Type
Normal/
Fader/Zoom Selects the type of 
transition effect used 
between slides.
Start ―Starts the slideshow.
  During a slideshow, press 
I to advance one frame, 
H to go back one frame.
Changing the image size [Changing the image size [QQ]]
q (Playback Menu)   Edit  Q
Submenu 3 Application
 640×480This saves a high-resolution image 
as a separate image with a smaller 
size for use in e-mail attachments 
and other applications.

 320×240
1 Use  HI to select an image.
2 Use  FG to select an image size and press the  A 
button.
 
●The resized image is saved as a separate image.
Cropping image [Cropping image [PP]]
q (Playback Menu)   Edit  P
1 Use HI to select an image, and press the  A button.
2  Use the zoom lever to select the size of the cropping  frame, and use FGHI to move the frame.
Cropping frame
MENUBack
3 Press the  A button after you have selected the area 
to trim.
 
●The edited image is saved as a separate image.
Adding sound to still images [Adding sound to still images [RR]]
q (Playback Menu)   Edit  R
1 Use HI to select an image.
2  Aim the microphone toward the sound source.
Microphone3 Press the  A button. 
●Recording starts. 
●The camera adds (records) sound for approx. 
4 seconds while playing back the image.