Olympus Camera Sz 15 Instruction Manual

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Operations while playback is pausedOperations while playback is paused
During pause
0:12/0:340:12/0:34Elapsed time/
Total shooting time
CueingUse F to display the fi rst frame 
and press G to display the last 
frame.
Advancing and 
rewinding one 
frame at a timePress I or H to advance or 
rewind one frame at a time. Hold 
I or H pressed for continuous 
advance or rewind.
Resuming 
playbackPress the A button to resume 
playback.
To stop movie playbackTo stop movie playbackPress the  button.
  ●To play back movies on the computer, the supplied 
PC software is recommended. For the fi rst use of 
the supplied PC software, connect the camera to 
the computer, then launch the software (p. 44). 
						

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  Menu settings
In certain shooting modes, some functions cannot be set.
Program AutoPP
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Function menu
Setup menu (p. 26)
Function menuFunction menu
1 Flash3 Exposure compensation5 ISO sensitivity7 Image Size
2 Self-timer4 White balance6 Drive8 Aspect
Using the function menu
1 Use H of the arrow pad to display 
the function menu.
2 Use FG of the arrow pad to 
select the function to be set.
3 Use HI of the arrow pad to 
select the setting value, and then 
press the A button to enter the 
setting.
Example: Exposure compensation
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  Flash Sets the fl ash fi ring method.
_Flash AutoThe fl ash fi res automatically in low-light or backlight conditions.
! RedeyePre-fl ashes are emitted to reduce the occurrence of red eye in your photos.
# Fill InThe fl ash fi res regardless of the available light.
$Flash OffThe fl ash does not fi re.
 
Macro Sets the function for shooting subjects at close distances.
` OffMacro mode is deactivated.
& MacroYou can shoot the image at a range as close as 20 cm/7.9 in. (W) to 60 cm/23.6 in. 
(T).
aSuper MacroThis enables shooting as close as 5 cm (2 in.) to the subject.
  Self-timer Sets the time after the shutter button is pressed until the picture is taken.
b
Y OffThe self-timer is deactivated.
c 
Y 12 secThe self-timer lamp turns on for approx. 10 seconds, then blinks for approx. 
2 seconds, and then the picture is taken.
d
Y 2 secThe self-timer lamp blinks for approx. 2 seconds, then the picture is taken.
  Exposure 
compensationCompensates the brightness (appropriate exposure) adjusted by the camera.

 to 
ValueSet a larger negative (–) value to adjust darker, or a larger positive (+) value to 
adjust brighter. 
						

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  White balance Sets an appropriate color scheme for the light of the shooting scene.
eWB AutoThe camera automatically adjusts the white balance.
fSunnySuitable for shooting outdoors under a clear sky.
gCloudySuitable for shooting outdoors under a cloudy sky.
hIncandescentSuitable for shooting under tungsten lighting.
 
FluorescentSuitable for shooting under white fl uorescent lighting.

One Touch 1For manually adjusting the white balance according to the light when shooting. Set a 
piece of white paper or other white object so that it fi lls the entire screen, and press 
the  button to set the white balance. For the settings of one touch WB, refer 
to p. 25. 
One Touch 2
  ISO sensitivity Sets the ISO sensitivity.
lISO AutoThe camera automatically sets the sensitivity with priority on image quality.
mHigh ISO 
AutoThe camera automatically sets the sensitivity with priority on minimizing blur caused 
by a moving subject or by camera shake.

 to 
ValueSet a smaller value to reduce noise in the picture, or a larger value to reduce blur.
  Drive Sets the sequential shooting function.
oSingleOne frame is shot each time the shutter button is pressed.
jSequentialThe images are taken sequentially while holding down the shutter for up to 200 
frames.
cHigh-Speed1The camera takes sequential shots at approximately 1.5 frames/sec.
dHigh-Speed2The camera takes sequential shots at approximately 15 frames/sec. 
						

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  Image size Sets the number of recording pixels.
4608×3456Suitable for printing pictures over A3 (11×17 in.).
43200×2400Suitable for printing pictures up to A3 (11×17 in.).
31920×1440Suitable for printing pictures up to A4 size (8.5×11 in.).
7640×480Suitable for using pictures on emails.
  Aspect Sets the horizontal-to-vertical ratio of images.
4:3Change the horizontal-to-vertical ratio to 4:3 when taking pictures.
P16:9Change the horizontal-to-vertical ratio to 16:9 when taking pictures.
Q3:2Change the horizontal-to-vertical ratio to 3:2 when taking pictures.
1:1Change the horizontal-to-vertical ratio to 1:1 when taking pictures.
  ●In certain shooting modes, some functions cannot be set. Refer to “List of settings available in each shooting 
mode” (p. 58)
  ●The image sizes are the examples when the aspect ratio is set to [].
 
Registering one touch white balance 
Registering one touch white balanceSelect [
 One Touch 1] or [
 One Touch 2], face the camera toward a piece of white paper or other white 
object, and press the  button.
  ●The camera releases the shutter and the white balance is registered. When the white balance was 
previously registered, the registered data is updated.
  ●The registered white balance data will not be cleared by turning off the power.
  ●Perform this procedure under the light where the pictures will be actually taken.
  ●When the camera settings are changed, the white balance must be registered again.
  ●When the white balance cannot be registered, check that the white paper fi lls the screen, and then 
perform the procedure again. 
						

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  Setup menu  Setup menu
MENU
On Camera Menu 1
On
AF Illuminat. Reset Reset
Compression
Image StabilizerNormal
AF Mode
Digital ZoomFace/iESP
Off Back
ESP/ESP
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q
Slideshow
Edit
Erase
Print Order
R (Protect)
Upload Order
1 Camera Menu 15 
Settings Menu 1
z
Reset
Compression
AF Mode
ESP/n
Digital Zoom
Image Stabilizer (Still images)
AF Illuminat.
d
Memory Format/Format
Backup
Eye-Fi
USB Connection
q Power On
Keep z Settings
Sound Settings
2 Camera Menu 26 Settings Menu 2
z
Pic Orientation
Icon Guide
Date Stamp
Super-Res Zoom
d
Pixel Mapping
s (Monitor)
TV Out
Power Save
l (Language)
X (Date/time)
World Time
3 Movie Menu7 Settings Menu 3
A
Image Size
Frame Rate
IS Movie Mode
R (Movie sound recording)
d
Beauty Settings 
						

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  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.
3 Use FG to select the desired 
submenu 1 and then press the A 
button.
Power Save Power Save
Off
MENUSettings Menu 2
Pixel MappingBack
World Time World Time TV Out
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Pixel MappingMENUSettings Menu 2 Back
World Time World Time TV Out
XOnOff
Submenu 2
4 Use FG to select the desired 
submenu 2 and then press the A 
button.
  ●Once a setting is selected, the display returns 
to the Submenu 1.
  ●There may be additional operations.
Power Save
Power Save
On
MENUSettings Menu 2
Pixel MappingBack
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5 Press the  button to 
complete the setting.
1 Press the  button.  ●The setup menu is displayed.MENU
On Camera Menu 1
On
AF Illuminat. Reset Reset
Compression
Image StabilizerNormal
AF Mode
Digital ZoomFace/iESP
Off Back
ESP/ESP
2 Press H to select the page tabs. 
Use FG to select the desired 
page tab and press I.
MENUSettings Menu 2
Pixel MappingBack
Power Save Power Save
World Time World Time TV Out
EnglishOff
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Page tab
Pixel MappingMENUSettings Menu 2
Power Save Power Save
World Time World Time TV OutBack
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  ●The default settings of the function are highlighted 
in .
  ●For the operation method, refer to “Using the setup 
menu” (p. 27).
 z
 Camera Menu 1
  Restoring the shooting functions   Restoring the shooting functions 
to the default settings to the default settings zz [Reset] [Reset]
Submenu 2 Application
Ye sRestores the following menu 
functions to the default settings.
• Shooting mode
• Flash
• Self-timer
• Exposure compensation
• White balance
• ISO sensitivity
• Drive
•  Image Size (still images)
• Aspect
•  Camera Menu 1, Camera Menu 
2 and Movie Menu Functions
No The settings will not be changed.
  Selecting the image quality for still   Selecting the image quality for still 
images images zz [Compression] [Compression]
Submenu 2 Application
Fine Shooting at high quality.
Normal Shooting at normal quality.
  ●“Number of storable pictures (still images)/
Recording length (movies) in the internal memory 
and cards” (p. 64, 65)
  Selecting the focusing area   Selecting the focusing area zz [AF Mode] [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.)
SpotThe camera focuses on the 
subject located within the AF 
target mark.
  AF TrackingThe 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. 
						

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  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   Selecting the method for 
measuring the brightness measuring the brightness zz [ESP/ [ESP/nn]]
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 Shooting at higher magnifi cations 
than optical zoom than optical zoom zz [Digital Zoom] [Digital Zoom]
Submenu 2 Application
Off Disable digital zoom.
On Enable digital zoom.
  ●The option selected for [Digital Zoom] affects the 
appearance of the zoom bar. (p. 31)
  Reducing the blur caused by the   Reducing the blur caused by the 
camera shake when shootingcamera shake when shootingzz [Image Stabilizer] [Image Stabilizer]
Submenu 2 Application
OffThe image stabilizer is 
deactivated. This is recommended 
for shooting when the camera is 
fi xed in place on a tripod or other 
stable surface.
OnImage stabilization is activated 
when the shutter button is 
pressed halfway.
While ExposingImage stabilization is activated 
when the shutter button is 
pressed all the way down.
  ●While [Image Stabilizer] is active, camera may 
sound during image stablization.
  ●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] 
may not be as effective.
   
						

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  Using the assist lamp for shooting   Using the assist lamp for shooting 
a dark subject a dark subject zz [AF Illuminat.] [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
 z Camera Menu 2
Automatically rotating images Automatically rotating images 
shot with the camera in a vertical shot with the camera in a vertical 
position during playback position during playback zz [Pic Orientation]  [Pic Orientation] 
  ●During shooting, the [y] (p. 35) 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
OffInformation 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.
OnInformation about the vertical/
horizontal orientation of the 
camera during shooting is 
recorded with images. Images 
are automatically rotated during 
playback.
Displaying icon guides Displaying icon guides zz [Icon Guide] [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 guide
PPProgram Auto
Functions can be 
changed manually.
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