Olympus Camera Xz 2 Instruction Manual

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Frequently-used options/Customizing camera settings
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 V Exp/p/ISO MENU  c
  V
Option Description
g
Metering Choose a metering mode according to the scene. 42
 P+Metering If [On] is selected, the exposure is measured using the 
selected AF  target. 26
 Noise Reduct. This function reduces the noise that is generated during 
long exposures.
[Auto]: Noise reduction is only performed at slow shutter 
speeds.
[On]: Noise reduction is performed with every shot.
[Off]: Noise reduction off.
•  Noise reduction requires about twice the time needed to 
record the image.
•  Noise reduction turns off automatically during sequential  shooting.
•  This function may not work effectively with some shooting  conditions or subjects. 18
Noise Filter Choose the amount of noise reduction performed at high 
ISO sensitivities. —
ISO Set ISO sensitivity. 44
ISO-Auto Set Choose the upper limit and default value used for ISO 
sensitivity when [Auto] is selected for [ISO].
[High Limit]: Choose the upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity 
selection.
[Default]: Choose the default value for auto ISO sensitivity 
selection. —
Bulb Timer You can set the maximum time for bulb shooting. 18
 W #Custom MENU  c
  W
Option Description
g
# Slow Limit Choose the slowest shutter speed available when a 
fl ash is 
used. 24
w+F When set to [On], it will be added to the exposure 
compensation value and 
fl ash intensity control will be 
performed. —
 X K/Color/WB MENU  
c
  X
Option Description
g
WB Choose the white balance mode. 38
All > [All Set]: Use the same white balance compensation in all 
modes except [CWB].
[All Reset]: Set white balance compensation for all modes 
except [CWB] to 0. —
W Keep Warm 
Color Select [Off] to eliminate “warm” colors from pictures taken 
under incandescent lighting.
—
#+WB Adjust white balance for use with a 
fl ash.
—
 Color Space You can select how colors are reproduced on the monitor or 
printer. — 
						

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OptionDescription
g
 K Set The record mode for JPEG photographs can be selected 
from four combinations of image size and compression 
rate. The camera offers a choice of three sizes and four 
compression rates for each combination.
Modifying JPEG record modes
1) Use 
HI to select a 
combination ([ K1] – 
[K4]) and use FG 
to change.
2) Press  Q.
F
1SFY2FX3NW4SFW
D Set
Pixel Count
Back
Set
Compression rateNumber of pixels
40, 50,  85
 Pixel Count Choose the pixel count for [ X]- and [W]-size images.
1)  Select [Pixel Count] in the c Custom Menu tab X.
2) Select [Xiddle] or  [Wmall] and press  I.
3)  Choose a pixel count  and press Q.
Xiddle
Wmall3200×2400
1280×960Pixel Count
Set
Back
40
 Y Record MENU  c
  Y
Option Description
g
 File Name [Auto]: Even when a new card is inserted, the  fi le numbers 
are retained from the previous card. File numbering 
continues from the last number used or from the highest 
number available on the card.
[Reset]: When you insert a new card, the folder numbers 
starts at 100 and the fi  le name starts at 0001. If a card 
containing images is inserted, the  fi le numbers start at the 
number following the highest  fi le number on the card. —
Edit Filename Choose how image fi les are named by editing the portion of 
the fi  lename highlighted below in gray.
sRGB: Pmdd0000.jpg    Pmdd
AdobeRGB: _mdd0000.jpg    mdd—
dpi Settings Choose the print resolution. —
 X K/Color/WB MENU  c
  X 
						

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Frequently-used options/Customizing camera settings
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OptionDescription
g
Copyright 
Settings* Add the names of the photographer and copyright holder to 
new photographs. Names can be up to 63 characters long.
[Copyright Info.]: Select [On] to include the names of the 
photographer and copyright holder in the Exif data for new 
photographs.
[Artist Name]: Enter the name of the photographer.
[Copyright Name]: Enter the name of the copyright holder.
1)   Highlight a character  2 and press Q to add the 
highlighted character to the name  1.
2)  Repeat Step 1 to  complete the name, 
then highlight [END] and 
press Q.
•  To delete a character, press the INFO 
button to place the 
cursor in the name 
area 1, and highlight 
the character. After 
selecting press the 
INFO button to return 
the cursor to the area 
2, and press [Delete].
!”#$%& ()
+, - . /
01234567 ’
89 : ; ?@ABCDE FGH I J K LMNO
PQRS T UVWX Y Z []_
abcde f gh i j k lmn
opq r s t uvwx y z {}
ABCD
E05/63
ENDDelete
Artist Name
Cancel
Set
1
2
—
*  OLYMPUS does not accept liability for damages arising from disputes involv\
ing the use of  [Copyright Settings]. Use at your own risk.
 Z Movie MENU  c
  Z
Option Description
g
Movie R Choose [Off] to record silent movies.
—
Wind Noise
Reduction Reduce wind noise during recording.
—
 Y Record MENU  c
  Y 
						

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b K
 Utility MENU  c
  b
Option Description
g
Pixel Mapping The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check 
and adjust the image pickup device and image processing 
functions. 83
Exposure Shift Adjust optimal exposure separately for each metering mode.
•  This reduces the number of exposure compensation 
options available in the selected direction.
•  The effects are not visible in the monitor. To make  normal adjustments to the exposure, perform exposure 
compensation (P. 23). —
Level Adjust Adjust the angle of the virtual horizon.
[Reset]: Restore the factory default angle.
[Adjust]: Set the virtual horizon to the camera’s current 
angle. —
Touch Screen 
Settings Activate the touch screen. Choose [Off] to disable the touch 
screen.
33
 Eye-Fi* Enable or disable upload when using an Eye-Fi card. 84
m/ft When [AF Mode] (P. 43) is set to [MF], you can select meters 
or feet as the unit of length displayed on the monitor. —
  EVF Adjust Adjust the brightness and 
color temperature of the 
electronic viewfi nder (sold 
separately). The selected 
color temperature is also 
used in the monitor during 
playback. Use  HI to select 
color temperature ( j) or 
brightness ( k) and use 
FG to choose from values 
between [+7] and [–7].
-5j+2kEVF Adjust
Back
Set
—
*  Use in accordance with local regulations. Onboard airplanes and in other\
 locations in  which the use of wireless devices is prohibited, remove the Eye-Fi card \
from the camera 
or select [Off] for [Eye-Fi].
The camera does not support the “endless” Eye-Fi mode. 
						

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Frequently-used options/Customizing camera settings
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 U FunctionMENU  c  S  [Button Function]   [U Function]
The following functions can be assigned to the  Fn1 button.
AELPress the button to lock the exposure.
Preview (electronic) Aperture is stopped down to the selected value while the button  is pressed.
k The camera measures white balance when the button is pressed 
(P. 39).
P Home Pressing the button selects the AF target position saved with 
[P Set Home] (P. 59). The home AF target position is indicated 
by a p icon. Press the button again to return to AF target 
mode. If the camera is turned off when the home position is 
selected, the home position will be reset.
 Digital Tele-converter Press the button to turn digital zoom on or off.
 Conversion lens Sets the attached conversion lens.
 ND Filter Setting Adjust the ND fi lter.
Off No function is assigned to the button.
 V FunctionMENU  c  S  [Button Function]   [V Function]
You can assign any number of the following functions to the  Fn2 button.
Select the check boxes for the functions you want to assign.
The functions that have been assigned change each time you press the  Fn2 button. The 
value can be changed using the control ring.
When you changed the functions by turning the control ring while holding\
 down the  Fn2 
button, the value can be changed by turning the control ring after relea\
sing the  Fn2 button. 
To change the value, turn the control ring after releasing the  Fn2 button.
IS ModeAdjust image stabilization settings.
Picture mode Set the fi nish and art fi  lters for an image.
SCN You can change the scene mode.
ART You can change the art fi lter.
WB Adjust white balance.
j/Y Choose a sequential shooting or self timer option.
Aspect Adjust the aspect ratio.
K Image Quality Adjust the image quality for photographs.
n Image Quality Adjust the image quality for movies.
# Choose a 
fl ash mode.
w Adjust the fl
 ash output.
Metering Adjust the exposure method.
AF Mode Adjust the AF method.
ISO Set ISO sensitivity.
I Face priority Adjust face priority.
ND Filter Setting Adjust the ND fi lter. 
						

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 Viewing camera images on TV
Use the AV cable (sold separately) to playback recorded images on your TV. You can 
playback high-defi nition images on a high-de fi nition TV by connecting it to the camera 
using the HDMI cable (sold separately).
AV cable (sold separately: CB-AVC3)
(Connect to the TV video input jack (yellow) 
and audio input jack (white).)
HDMI cable (sold separately: CB-HD1)
(Connect to the HDMI connector on the TV.)
 Multi-connector
 HDMI Micro 
connector (type D)
1 Use the cable to connect the camera to the TV.
•  Adjust settings on the TV before connecting the camera.
•  Choose the camera video mode before connecting the camera via an AV cable. 
[Video Out] (P. 60)
2 Choose the TV input channel.
•  The camera monitor turns off when the cable is connected.
• Press the  q button when connecting via an AV cable.
# Cautions•  For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual.
•  Depending on the TV’s settings, the displayed images and information may become 
cropped.
•  If the camera is connected using both an A/V and HDMI cable, it will assign priority to  HDMI.
•  If the camera is connected via an HDMI cable, you will be able to choose\
 the digital video  signal type. Choose a format that matches the input format selected with\
 the TV.
1080i Priority is given to 1080i HDMI output.
720p Priority is given to 720p HDMI output.
480p/576p 480p/576p HDMI output. 576p is used when [PAL] is selected for 
[Video Out] (
P. 60).
•  You cannot shoot pictures or movies when the HDMI cable is connected.
•  Do not connect the camera to other HDMI output devices. Doing so may dam\
age the  camera.
•  HDMI output is not performed while connected via USB to a computer or pr\
inter. 
						

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 Using the TV remote control
The camera can be operated by a TV remote control when connected to a TV that supports 
HDMI control.
1 Select [HDMI] in c Custom Menu tab U.
2 Select [HDMI Control] and choose [On].
3 Operate the camera by using the TV remote control.
•  You can operate the camera by following the operation guide displayed on \
the TV.
•  During single-frame playback, you can display or hide the information di\
splay by pressing the “Red” button, and display or hide the index display b\
y pressing the 
“Green” button.
•  Some televisions may not support all features.
  Choosing the control panel displays ( K Control Settings)
Choose the controls displayed in each shooting mode.
A
Live guide
125125F5.6P3636Super FineOff
OffmallNORMISOAUTOWBAUTO
+RAW+RAW4:3ND
Metering
Super control panel
WBAUTOWBWBWBAUTOAUTOAUTO
AUTOAUTO
LF
IS OFFIS OFF
4:3WBAUTOWBWBWBAUTOAUTOAUTO
PWWAUTOAUTO
i
HDWB Auto
Live control
INFOINFOINFOINFOINFOINFOChange Color Saturation
Cancel
P/A/S/M
125125F5.6P3636Super FineOff OffmallNORMISOAUTOWBAUTO
+RAW+RAW4:3ND
Metering
Super control panel
WBAUTOWBWBWBAUTOAUTOAUTO
AUTOAUTO
LF
IS OFFIS OFF
4:3WBAUTOWBWBWBAUTOAUTOAUTO
PWWAUTOAUTO
i
HDWB Auto
Live control
INFOINFOINFOINFO
ART/SCN
Scene menu
125125F5.6P3636Super FineOffOffmallNORMISOAUTOWBAUTO
+RAW+RAW4:3ND
Metering
Super control panel
WBAUTOWBWBWBAUTOAUTOAUTO
AUTOAUTO
LF
IS OFFIS OFF
4:3WBAUTOWBWBWBAUTOAUTOAUTO
PWWAUTOAUTO
i
HDWB Auto
Live control
INFOINFOINFOINFOINFOINFOART 11
7
Pop Art
Exit
Set
SCN 1
R
Portrait
Exit
Set
Art fi  lter menu 
						

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Frequently-used options/Customizing camera settings
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 Using the super control panel
The term “super control panel” refers to the display shown below, which lists shooting 
settings together with the option currently selected for each.
Use the arrow pad or touch screen operations to make the settings.
ISO
125125F5.6+2.0+2.0P3838
Super Fine
Offmall
NORM
ISOAUTOWBAUTO
+RAW+RAW4:3ND Off
i2
3
4
5 16
7
8
9
bc
ed
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 Settings that can be modi fi ed using super control panel
1  Currently selected option
2  ISO sensitivity .................................P. 44
3  Sequential shooting/self-timer ........P. 27
4  Flash mode .....................................P. 24
5  Flash intensity control .....................P. 41
6  White balance .................................P. 38
  White balance compensation..........P. 90
7  Picture mode...................................P. 37
8  Sharpness  N..................................P. 50
 Contrast  J .....................................P.  50
 Saturation  T .................................P.  50
 Gradation  z...................................P. 50  B&W Filter 
x .................................P.  50
 Picture tone  y ...............................P.  50
9  Color space.....................................P. 61
0  Face priority ....................................P. 44
a  Metering mode ................................P. 42
b  Aspect ratio .....................................P. 39
c  Record mode ..................................P. 40
d  AF mode ......................................... P. 43
 
AF target .........................................P. 26
e  Image stabilizer...............................P. 36
f  ND Filter Setting .............................P. 35
1 After displaying the super control 
panel, select the desired setting using 
FGHI and press Q.
•  You can also select settings using the sub 
dial.
125125F5.6P3838
Super FineOffmall
NORMISOAUTOWBAUTO
+RAW+RAW4:3
iiISO
OffND
Cursor
2 Select an option using  HI and press the 
INFO button.
•  Repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary.
•  The selected settings take effect automatically if no  operations are performed for a few seconds.
PAUTOAUTO100100 125125160160200200250250320320
ISO-A200
3 Press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode. 
						

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 Adding information displays (G/Info Settings)
 Shooting information displays
Use [LV-Info] to add the following shooting information displays. The added displays are 
displayed by repeatedly pressing the  INFO button during shooting. You can also choose to not 
show displays that appear at the default setting.  g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 60)
Highlight & Shadow displayLevel gauge display
F5.6P0.00.0
ISO200
125125
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ISO200
125125HD
Highlight & Shadow display
Areas above the upper limit of brightness for the image are shown in red\
, those below the 
lower limit in blue. g [Histogram Settings] (P. 60)
Display Level Guide
Displays the camera’s tilt. The tilt is shown by the vertical bar, and the level is shown by the 
horizontal bar. Use the level guide display as your target level.
 Playback information displays
Use [q Info] to add the following playback information displays. The added displays are 
displayed by repeatedly pressing the  INFO button during playback. You can also choose to 
not show displays that appear at the default setting.
Highlight & Shadow display
Histogram display
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To view multiple pictures, press the 
G button in full-frame playback.
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Single-frame 
playback 9 frames, 25 frames
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Index display
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T
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Printing pictures
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4 Printing Pictures
 Print reservation (DPOF)
You can save digital “print orders” to the memory card listing the \
pictures to be printed 
and the number of copies of each print. You can then have the pictures printed at a 
print shop that supports DPOF or print the pictures yourself by connecti\
ng the camera 
directly to a DPOF printer. A memory card is required when creating a print order.
 Creating a print order
1 Press Q during playback and select [