Olympus Camera Xz 10 Instruction Manual

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 Controlling exposure (exposure compensation)
Press the F button (F) and rotate the sub dial to adjust exposure. Choose positive 
(“+”) values to make pictures brighter, negative (“–”) values to make pictures darker. 
Exposure can be adjusted in the range of ±3 EV.
Negative (–) No compensation (0) Positive (+)
# Cautions
•  Exposure compensation is not available in  A, M, or SCN (except partially) modes.
Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows 
To display the tone control dialog, press the F button 
(F) and press the INFO  button. Use HI to choose a 
tone level. Choose “low” to darken shadows or “high” to 
brighten highlights.
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  Choosing a focus target (AF target)
Choose which of the 35 autofocus targets will be used for autofocus.
1 Press the P button (H) to display the AF target.
2 Use FGHI to select the single target display and position the AF 
target.
•  “All targets” mode is restored if you move the cursor off the screen.
All Targets
Single Target
The camera automatically chooses 
from the full set of focus targets. Select the focus target manually. 
						

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 Using a flash (flash photography) 
1 Press the # button (I) to display options.
2 Use HI to choose a flash mode and press Q.
•  When the flash is lowered and closed by hand, the camera selects [ $](Flash off). When 
using flash, press the # button (I) and change a flash mode.
 AUTO Auto flash The flash fires automatically in low light or 
backlight conditions.
! Red-eye reduction flash This function allows you to reduce the red-
eye phenomenon.
# Fill-in flashThe flash fires regardless of the light 
conditions.
 $ Flash off The flash does not fire.
!*1SLOWSlow synchronization/
Red-eye reduction flashCombines slow synchronization with red-
eye reduction.
# RC*2Remote Control
An Olympus Wireless RC Flash System 
compatible flash is used for taking pictures.
# SLV*2SlaveThe commercially-available slave flash that 
is synchronized with the camera flash is 
used for taking pictures. The flash intensity 
setting can be adjusted.
#SLOW
*1Slow synchronization Slow shutter speeds are used to brighten 
dimly-lit backgrounds.
#FULL, #1/4, etc.
Manual
For users who prefer manual operation. 
*1 Mode  P and A only.
*2  Wireless flash photography is available only when [Remote Flash] (P. 75) is selected. 
3 Press the shutter button all the way.
# Cautions
• In [!](Red-eye reduction flash), after the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 se\
cond before the  shutter is released. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
• [!](Red-eye reduction flash) may not work effectively under some shooting conditions. 
•  AUTO , $ can be set in A mode.
Minimum Flash Range
The lens may cast shadows over objects close to the camera, causing vign\
etting, or 
be too bright even at minimum output.
•  To prevent photographs from being overexposed, select mode  A or M and choose a 
high f-number, or reduce ISO sensitivity. 
						

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  Sequential shooting/using the self timer
The camera will take sequential photos while the shutter button is press\
ed all the way 
down. Alternatively, the self-timer can be used for self- or group-portraits or to reduce 
camera shake when the camera is mounted on a tripod or otherwise fixed i\
n place.
1 Press the jY button (G) to display the direct menu.
2 Select an option using HI and press Q.
o
Single-frame shooting Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button 
is pressed (normal shooting mode).
j  Sequential shooting Photographs are taken at about 5 frames per 
second (fps) while the shutter button is pressed all 
the way down.
OHigh-SpeedPhotographs are taken at about 15 frames per 
second (fps) while the shutter button is pressed 
all the way down. Available only if [
i](Natural) is 
selected for [Picture Mode].
7BKT While the shutter button is pressed all the way 
down, photographs are taken with automatically 
changing the settings for each frame (bracket 
photography).
Y12s Self-timer 12 SEC Press the shutter button halfway to focus, the rest 
of the way down to start the timer. First, the self-
timer lamp lights up for approximately 10 seconds, 
then it blinks for approximately 2 seconds and the 
picture is taken.
Y2s Self-timer 2 SEC Press the shutter button halfway to focus, the rest 
of the way down to start the timer. The self-timer 
lamp blinks for approximately 2 seconds, and then 
the picture is taken.
$ Notes
•  To cancel the activated self-timer, press the jY button.
•  During sequential shooting, focus, exposure, and white balance are locke\
d at the first 
frame.
•  Bracketing is available only when [Bracketing] (P. 44) is selected.
# Cautions
•  During sequential shooting, if the battery check blinks due to low batte\
ry, the camera 
stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card\
. The camera 
may not save all of the pictures depending on how much battery power rem\
ains.
•  Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting.
•  If you stand in front of the camera to press the shutter button halfway \
when using the self- timer, the photograph may be out of focus. 
						

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 Basic playback operations
 Monitor display during playback
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1  Battery check ....................................P. 6
2  Eye-Fi upload complete ..................P. 54
3 Print reservation 
Number of prints .............................P. 59
4  Sound record ..................................P. 27
5 Protect ............................................P. 26
6  Image selected ...............................P. 25
7  File number .....................................P. 53
8 Frame number
9  Storage device ................................P. 73
0  Record mode ..................................P. 34
a  Aspect ratio .........................P. 34, 44, 46
b  Date and time .............................P. 7, 49
c  Aspect border .....................P. 34, 44, 46
d  AF target .........................................P. 21 e  Shooting mode.....................P. 8, 13 – 15
f  Exposure compensation .................P. 21
g  Shutter speed ..........................P. 13 – 15
h  Aperture value .........................P. 13 – 15
i  Focal length ......................................P. 9
j  Flash intensity control .....................P. 36
k  White balance compensation..........P. 33
l  Picture mode.............................P. 32, 42
m  Compression rate ........P. 34 – 35, 53, 74
n  Pixel count ...................P. 34 – 35, 53, 74
o  ISO sensitivity .................................P. 38
p  White balance .................................P. 33
q  Metering mode ................................P. 36
r Histogram .......................................P. 13 
						

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 Playback options
Press the q button to view pictures full frame. To exit to shooting mode, press the shutter 
button halfway.
Index display
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Single-frame playback Index display
 Playback zoom (close-up playback)
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Single-frame playback Close-up playback
 Sub dial (j)
Previous (l)/next (m)
Arrow pad (FGHI) Single frame playback: next (
I)/previous (H)
close-up playbck: move the position of close-up
index playbck: selecting images
INFO Displays the information of the image
R (Movie button) Selecting images
 (G) Erasing images
 Q Menu display
Control ring ( j)Zooming in/out
  Fn Protecting images
 
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Selecting images
Select multiple pictures for protection or deletion. Press 
the R button to select the current picture. Selected 
pictures are marked with  v. To remove v and deselect 
the picture, press the R button again.
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  Erasing selected images
Press G (), select [Yes], then press Q to erase selected images.
 
 Protecting images
Protect images from accidental deletion. Display an 
image you wish to protect and press the  Fn button; a 
0 (protect) icon will appear on the image. Press the  Fn 
button again to remove protection.
You can also protect multiple selected images. After 
selecting images in “Selecting images” (P. 25), press the  Fn 
button. 
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# Cautions
•  Formatting the card erases all images even if they have been protected.
Using playback options
Press Q during playback to display a menu of simple options that can be used in\
 
playback mode.
JPEG
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H Play
JPEG Edit
Back
Set
Still image frame Movie frame
RAW JPEG RAW+JPEG
JPEG Edit  (P. 46) —
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RAW Data Edit (P. 46) 
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Movie Play ———
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Audio playback 
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R (Audio recording) 
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  Performing operations on a movie frame (Movie Play)
 Q
Pause or resume playback.
•  You can perform the following operations while playback is paused.
HIor Sub dial Previous/Next
Press and hold 
HI to continue the operation.
F Display the first frame.
G Display the last frame.
H/I Advance or rewind a movie.
F/G Adjust volume.
# Cautions
•  We recommend using the supplied PC software to play movies on a computer. Before 
launching the software for the first time, connect the camera to the com\
puter.
 
  Audio recording
Add an audio recording (up to 4 sec. long) to the current photograph.
1 Display the image to which you want to add an audio recording and 
press Q.
•  Audio recording is not available with protected images.
•  Audio recording is also available in the playback menu.
2 Select [R] and press Q.
•  To exit without adding a recording, select [No].
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H Play
JPEG Edit
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3 Select [R Start] and press Q to begin 
recording.
•  To stop recording part-way through, press  Q.
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4 Press Q to end recording.
•  Images with audio recordings are indicated by a  H icon.
•  To delete a recording, select [Erase] in Step 2. 
						

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  Rotate 
Choose whether to rotate photographs.
1 Play the photograph back and press  Q.
2 Select [Rotate] and press Q.
3 Press F to rotate the image counterclockwise,  G to rotate it clockwise; 
the image rotates each time the button is pressed.
• Press  Q to save settings and exit.
•  The rotated image is saved in its current orientation.
•  Movies and protected images can not be rotated.
 
  Slideshow
This function displays images stored on the card one after another.
1 Press Q during playback and select the 
slideshow option.JPEG
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Set2 Adjust settings.
Start Start the slideshow. Images are displayed in order, starting with the 
current picture.
BGM Set BGM (5 types) or turn BGM [Off].
Effect  Choose the transition between frames.
Slide Set type of slideshow to execute.
Slide Interval Choose the length of time each slide is displayed from 2 to 10 
seconds.
Movie Interval Select [Full] to include full-length movie clips in the slideshow, 
[Short] to include only the opening portion of each clip.
3 Select [Start] and press Q.
•  The slideshow will start.
• Press Q to stop the slideshow. 
						

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 Using the Touch screen
The monitor acts as a touch screen to control the camera.
 Live Guides
The touch screen can be used with live guides.
1 Touch the tab and swipe your finger to the 
left to display live guides.
•  Tap to select items.
2 Use your finger to position the sliders.
• Press the MENU button to exit the live guide 
display.
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You can focus and shoot by tapping the monitor. 
Tap  to cycle through touch screen settings.
Touch screen operations disabled.
Tap a subject to focus. Photographs can be 
taken by pressing the shutter button.
Tap a subject to focus and automatically 
release the shutter.
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Playback Mode
Use the touch screen to page through images or zoom in and out.
 
 Full-Frame Playback
Viewing Additional Images
•  Slide your finger to the left to view later frames, right to  scroll through earlier frames.
•  Keep touching the left side of the screen to continuously  view earlier frames, right to view later frames.
Playback Zoom
• Tap 
% to enlarge the screen. Tap $ repeatedly 
to return to single-frame playback.
•  Use your finger to scroll the display when the picture is  zoomed in.
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 Index Playback
Tap F to display Index playback.
Page Ahead/Page Back
•  Slide your finger up to view the next page, down to view  the previous page.
• Use  t or u to choose the number of images 
displayed.
•  For single-frame playback, tap  u until the current 
image is displayed full frame.
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•  Tap an image to view it full frame.
% Tips
•  Disabling the touch screen.  g [Touch Screen Settings] (P. 54)