Olympus Camera Sz 15 Instruction Manual

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Imprinting the date of recording Imprinting the date of recording zz [Date Stamp] [Date Stamp]
Submenu 2 Application
Off Do not imprint the date.
OnStamp new photographs with the 
date of recording.
  ●When the date and time are not set, [Date Stamp] 
cannot be set. “Turning on the camera and making 
the initial settings” (p. 7)
  ●The date stamp can not be deleted.
  ●When drive settings are set to other than [o], 
[Date Stamp] cannot be set.
  Shooting larger pictures than   Shooting larger pictures than 
when using optical zoom with low when using optical zoom with low 
degrading of image quality degrading of image quality 
zz [Super-Res Zoom] [Super-Res Zoom]
Submenu 2 Application
Off Disable super-resolution zoom.
On Enable super-resolution zoom.
  ●Available only if [] is selected for [Image Size].
 
Super-
resolution 
zoomDigital 
zoomImage
sizeZoom bar
On Off 16M
Super-resolution zoom
Off On16MDigital zoom
Other*1
On On 16MSuper-resolution
zoom
Digital zoom
*1  Due to increased processing of the pixel 
counts, the image quality will not degrade. The 
magnifi cation ratio changes depending on the 
image size setting.
  ●Photographs taken with the zoom bar displayed in 
red may appear “grainy”. 
						

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  A Movie Menu
  Selecting the image size for movies Selecting the image size for movies 
AA [Image Size/Frame Rate] [Image Size/Frame Rate]
Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Application
Image Size
720P 
(1280×720)/
VGA (640×480)Select the image 
quality based on 
the image size and 
frame rate. Higher 
frame rates provide 
smoother movie 
images. Frame Rate
30fps*1/
15fps*1
*1
  frames per second
  ●“Number of storable pictures (still images)/
Recording length (movies) in the internal memory 
and cards” (p. 64, 65)
  Reducing the blur caused by the   Reducing the blur caused by the 
camera shake when shootingcamera shake when shooting
A A [IS Movie Mode][IS Movie Mode]
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.
On The image stabilizer is activated.
  ●Images may not be stabilized if camera shake is 
too severe.
Recording sound when shooting Recording sound when shooting 
movies movies AA [ [RR]]
Submenu 2 Application
Off No sound is recorded.
On Sound is recorded.
  q Playback Menu
 
Playing back images automatically  
Playing back images automatically 
qq [Slideshow] [Slideshow]
Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application
BGMOffNo background music 
is played.
OnBackground music is 
played.
Type
Normal/
Fader/
ZoomSelects 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. 
						

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Changing the image size Changing the image size qq [ [QQ]]This saves a high-resolution image as a separate 
image with a smaller size for use in e-mail 
attachments and other applications.
Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Submenu 3
Edit
Q


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 qq [ [PP]]
Submenu 1 Submenu 2
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 
qq [ [RR]]
Submenu 1 Submenu 2
Edit
R
1 Use HI to select an image.
2 Aim the microphone toward the sound source.
Microphone
3 Press the A button.
  ●Recording starts.
  ●The camera adds (records) sound for approx. 
4 seconds while playing back the image.
Retouching faces on still images Retouching faces on still images 
qq [Beauty Fix] [Beauty Fix]
Submenu 1 Submenu 2
Edit Beauty Fix
  ●Depending on the picture, the editing may not be 
effective.
1 Use HI to select an image, and press the 
Q button.
2 Use FG to select a retouching item, and press 
the Q button. 
						

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3 To save the image, select [OK] on the review 
screen and press the Q button. To retouch the 
image additionally, select [Beauty Fix].
  ●The retouched image is saved as a separate 
image.
MENUBack
OKBeauty Fix
  ●The [Image Size] of the retouched image is limited 
to [3] or lower. 
Beauty FixBeauty Fix1 Select a retouching item, and press the Q button.
MENU
Off
Eye Color Back
2 Press the Q button on the review screen.
Brightening areas that are dark Brightening areas that are dark 
due to backlight or other reasons due to backlight or other reasons 
qq [Shadow Adj] [Shadow Adj]
Submenu 1 Submenu 2
Edit Shadow Adj
1 Use HI to select an image, and press the A 
button.
  ●The edited image is saved as a separate image.
  ●Depending on the picture, the editing may not be 
effective.
  ●The retouching process may lower the image 
resolution.
Retouching red eyes in fl ash Retouching red eyes in fl ash 
shooting shooting qq [Redeye Fix] [Redeye Fix]
Submenu 1 Submenu 2
Edit Redeye Fix
1 Use HI to select an image, and press the A 
button.
  ●The edited image is saved as a separate image.
  ●Depending on the picture, the editing may not be 
effective.
  ●The retouching process may lower the image 
resolution. 
						

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  Rotating images   Rotating images qq [ [yy]]
Submenu 1 Submenu 2
Edit
y
1 Use HI to select an image.
2 Press the A button to rotate the image.
3 If necessary, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to make 
settings for other images, and press the  
button.
  ●The new picture orientations will be saved even 
after the power is turned off.
  Erasing images   Erasing images qq [Erase] [Erase]
Submenu 2 Application
All EraseAll images in the internal memory 
or card will be erased.
Sel. ImageImages are individually selected 
and erased.
Erase Deletes the image displayed.
  ●When erasing pictures in the internal memory, do 
not insert the card into the camera. 
  ●Protected images cannot be erased.
 
 
To individually select and erase images  
 
To individually select and erase images [Sel. Image][Sel. Image]
1 Use FG to select [Sel. Image], and press the 
A button.
2 Use FGHI to select the image to be erased, 
and press the A button to add a R mark to the 
image.
  ●Turn to the T end to return to the single frame 
display.
Sel. Image
Erase/CancelOK
MENU
(1)4/30
R mark
3 Repeat Step 2 to select the images to be erased, 
and then press the  button to erase the 
selected images.
4 Use FG to select [Yes], and press the A 
button.
  ●The images with a R mark are erased.
 
To erase all images [All Erase] 
To erase all images [All Erase]1 Use FG to select [All Erase], and press the 
A button.
2 Use FG to select [Yes], and press the A 
button. 
						

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Saving print settings to the image Saving print settings to the image 
data data qq [Print Order] [Print Order]
  ●“Print Reservations” (p. 49)
  ●Print reservation can be set only for still images 
that are recorded to the card.
Protecting images Protecting images qq [ [RR]]
  ●Protected images cannot be erased by [Erase] 
(p. 19, 35), [Sel. Image] (p. 35), or [All Erase] (p. 35), 
but all images are erased by [Memory Format]/
[Format] (p. 36).
1 Use HI to select an image.
  ●Turn the zoom lever to the W end to display 
an index view. Images can be quickly selected 
using the FGHI buttons.
2 Press the A button.
  ●Press the A button again to cancel the 
settings.
3 If necessary, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to protect 
other images, and press the  button.
Setting images to upload to Setting images to upload to 
Internet using OLYMPUS Viewer 3 Internet using OLYMPUS Viewer 3 
qq [Upload Order] [Upload Order]
1 Use HI to select an image.
  ●Turn the zoom lever to the W end to display 
an index view. Images can be quickly selected 
using the FGHI buttons.
2 Press the A button.
  ●Press the A button again to cancel the 
settings.
3 If necessary, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to make 
settings for other images, and press the  
button.
  ●Only JPEG fi les can be ordered.
  ●For details on OLYMPUS Viewer 3, refer to 
“Installing the PC software and registering user” 
(p. 44).
  ●For details on uploading images, refer to 
OLYMPUS Viewer 3 “Help”.
  d Settings Menu 1
 
Erasing data completely  
Erasing data completely 
dd [Memory Format]/  [Memory Format]/ dd [Format] [Format]
  ●Before formatting, check that no important data is 
left in the internal memory or card.
  ●Cards must be formatted with this camera before 
fi rst use or after being used with other cameras or 
computers.
  ●Be sure to remove the card before formatting the 
internal memory.
Submenu 2 Application
Ye sCompletely erases the image data 
in the internal memory or card 
(including protected images).
No Cancels formatting. 
						

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  Copying images in the internal   Copying images in the internal 
memory to the card memory to the card dd [Backup] [Backup]
Submenu 2 Application
Ye sBacks up image data in the 
internal memory to the card.
No  Cancels the backup.
Using an Eye-Fi card Using an Eye-Fi card dd [Eye-Fi] [Eye-Fi]
Submenu 2 Application
All Transfers all images.
Sel. Image Transfers only selected image.
Off  Disable Eye-Fi communication. 
  ●When using an Eye-Fi card, read the Eye-Fi card 
instruction manual carefully, and comply with the 
instructions.
  ●Use the Eye-Fi card in compliance with the laws 
and regulations of the country where the camera 
is used.
  ●In locations such as on an airplane, where the Eye-
Fi communication is prohibited, remove the Eye-Fi 
card from the camera, or set [Eye-Fi] to [Off].
  ●This camera does not support the Eye-Fi card’s 
Endless mode.
  Selecting a method for connecting   Selecting a method for connecting 
the camera to other devices the camera to other devices 
dd [USB Connection] [USB Connection]
Submenu 2 Application
AutoSet to select the connection 
method each time the camera is 
connected to another device.
StorageConnect as a card reader.
MTPAs a portable device, connect to 
PC loaded with Windows Vista/
Windows 7/Windows 8.
PrintSelect when connecting to a 
PictBridge-compatible printer.
  ●Select [Storage] to use the supplied software.
  ●Refer to “Connecting with a computer” (p. 43) for the 
connection method with a computer.
Turning on the camera with the Turning on the camera with the qq  
button button dd [ [qq Power On] Power On]
Submenu 2 Application
NoThe camera is not turned on. To 
turn on the camera, press the 
n button.
Ye sPress and hold the q button 
to turn the camera on in the 
playback mode. 
						

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Saving the mode when the camera Saving the mode when the camera 
is turned off is turned off dd [Keep  [Keep zz Settings] Settings]
Submenu 2 Application
Ye sThe shooting mode is saved 
when the camera is turned off and 
is reactivated the next time the 
camera is turned on.
OnThe shooting mode is set to P 
mode when the camera is turned 
on. 
Selecting the camera sound and Selecting the camera sound and 
its volume its volume dd [Sound Settings] [Sound Settings]
Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application
Sound Type
1/2/3Selects the camera 
sounds (operation 
sounds and shutter 
sound).
Volume
0/1/2/3/4/5Selects the operation 
volume of camera 
buttons.
q Volume
0/1/2/3/4/5Selects the image 
playback volume.
  d Camera Menu 2
Adjusting the image processing Adjusting the image processing 
function function dd [Pixel Mapping] [Pixel Mapping]
  ●This function has already been adjusted at factory 
shipping, and no adjustment is needed right 
after purchase. Approximately once a year is 
recommended.
  ●For best results, wait at least one minute after 
taking or viewing pictures before performing pixel 
mapping. If the camera is turned off during pixel 
mapping, be sure to perform it again.
To adjust the image processing functionTo adjust the image processing functionPress the A button when [Start] (Submenu 2) is 
displayed.
  ●The check and adjustment of the image 
processing function starts.
Adjusting the brightness of the Adjusting the brightness of the 
monitor monitor dd [ [ss]]
To adjust the monitor brightnessTo adjust the monitor brightness1 Use FG to adjust the brightness while viewing 
the screen, and then press the A button.
MENUBacks 
						

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Playing back images on a TV    
Playing back images on a TV dd [TV Out] [TV Out]
  The TV video signal system varies depending on the countries and regions. Before viewing camera 
images on your TV, select the video output according to your TV’s video signal type.
Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application
NTSC/PALNTSCConnecting the camera to a TV in North America, Taiwan, Korea, 
Japan, and so on.
PA LConnecting the camera to a TV in European countries, China, and 
so on.
HDMI Out
480p/576p
720p
1080iSet the signal format to be given priority. If the TV setting does not 
match, it is changed automatically.
HDMI Control
Off Operate with the camera.
On Operate with the TV remote control.
  The factory default settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold.
To play back camera images on a TVTo play back camera images on a TV  ●Connection via AV cable
1 Use the camera to select the same video signal system as the one of connected TV ([NTSC]/[PAL]).
2 Connect the TV and camera.
  ● 
Connection via HDMI cable
1 On the camera, select the digital signal format that will be connected ([480p/576p]/[720p]/[1080i]).
2 Connect the TV and camera.
3 Turn on the TV, and change “INPUT” to “VIDEO (an input jack connected to the camera)”.
4 Turn on the camera, and use FGHI to select the image for playback.
  When the camera is connected to the computer by the USB cable, do not connect the HDMI cable to the 
camera. 
						

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Connect to the TV 
video input jack 
(yellow) and audio 
input jack (white). AV cable 
(sold separately: CB-AVC3)
Connect to the 
HDMI connector 
on the TV.
Multi-connector
HDMI mini 
connector (type C)HDMI cable (commercially available)
  ●For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual.
  ●When the camera and TV are connected by both an AV cable and an HDMI cable, the HDMI cable will take 
priority.
  ●Depending on the TV’s settings, the displayed images and information may become cropped.
To operate images with the TV remote controlTo operate images with the TV remote control1 Set [HDMI Control] to [On], and turn off the camera.
2 Connect the camera and TV with an HDMI cable. “Connection via HDMI cable” (p. 39)
3 First turn on the TV, and then turn on the camera.
  ●Operate by following the operation guide that is displayed on the TV.
  ●With some TVs, operations cannot be performed with the TV remote control even though the operation 
guide is displayed on the screen.
  ●If operations cannot be performed with the TV remote control, set [HDMI Control] to [Off] and operate 
using the camera.