Olympus Camera Sz 15 Instruction Manual

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  List of  P settings
Pop Art Pin Hole Fish Eye Soft Focus Punk Sparkle
Exposure 
compensationRR–
RRR
White balance
RR–
R–
R
Image Size
RRRRR*1
Watercolor Refl ection MiniatureFragmentedDramatic
Exposure 
compensationRRRRR
White balance
RRRRR
Image Size
RRRRR
*1 Some functions cannot be set. 
						

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Appendix
Camera care
Exterior  •Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very 
dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring 
well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and 
then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used the 
camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean 
water and wrung well.
Monitor  •Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Lens  •Blow dust off the lens with a commercial blower, 
then wipe gently with a lens cleaner.
  Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or 
alcohol, or chemically treated cloth.
  Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is 
left dirty.
Battery/USB-AC adapter  •Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
Storage
  •When storing the camera for extended periods, 
remove the battery, USB-AC adapter and card, and 
keep in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated.
  •Periodically insert the battery and test the camera 
functions.
  Avoid leaving the camera in places where 
chemical products are handled since this may 
result in corrosion.
Using a separately sold USB-AC 
adapter
The USB-AC adapter F-3AC (sold separately) can 
be used with this camera. Do not use any USB-AC 
adapter other than the dedicated one. When using 
F-3AC, be sure to use the USB cable included with 
this camera.
Do not use any other USB-AC adapter with this 
camera.
Shooting is not available when using the F-3AC.
Using a separately sold 
charger
A charger (UC-50: sold separately) can be used to 
charge the battery.
  Using your charger and USB-AC 
adapter abroad
  •The charger and USB-AC adapter can be used in 
most home electrical sources within the range of 
100 V to 240 V AC (50/60Hz) around the world. 
However, depending on the country or area you 
are in, the AC wall outlet may be shaped differently 
and the charger and USB-AC adapter may require 
a plug adapter to match the wall outlet. For details, 
ask at your local electrical shop or travel agent.
  •Do not use travel voltage converters as they could 
damage your charger and USB-AC adapter. 
						

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  Using the card
Cards compatible with this cameraCards compatible with this cameraSD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi card (commercially 
available) (for compatibility card details, visit the 
Olympus website.)
  ●This camera can be used without a card by storing 
images in its internal memory.
Eye-Fi card
  ●The Eye-Fi card may become hot during use.
  ●When using an Eye-Fi card, the battery may run 
out faster.
  ●When using an Eye-Fi card, the camera may 
function more slowly.
SD/SDHC/SDXC card write-protect switchSD/SDHC/SDXC card write-protect switchThe SD/SDHC/SDXC card body has a write-protect 
switch.
If you set the switch to the “LOCK” side, you will not 
be able to write to the card, delete data or format. 
Return the switch to enable writing.
LOCK
FormatFormatCards must be formatted with this camera before 
fi rst use or after being used with other cameras or 
computers.
Checking the image saving locationChecking the image saving locationThe memory indicator shows whether the internal 
memory or card is being used during shooting and 
playback.
Current memory indicator
v: Internal memory is being used
w: Card is being used
  Even if [Memory Format]/[Format], [Erase], 
[Sel. Image], or [All Erase] is performed, the 
data in the card is not completely erased. When 
disposing of the card, damage the card to 
prevent the disclosure of personal data.
  ●Switching between a card and internal memory is 
not available.
When using the internal memory, remove the card 
fi rst.
Readout/recording process of the cardReadout/recording process of the cardDuring shooting, the current memory indicator lights 
up in red while the camera is writing data. Never 
open the battery/card cover or unplug the USB cable. 
This can not only damage the image data but also 
render the internal memory or card unusable. 
						

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  Number of storable pictures (still images)/Recording length (movies) in the internal   Number of storable pictures (still images)/Recording length (movies) in the internal memory and cardsmemory and cards
 The fi gures for the number of storable still pictures and recording length are approximate. The actual 
capacity varies with shooting conditions and the card used.
  Still pictures  Still pictures*1*1
Image Size CompressionNumber of storable pictures
Internal memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card (4GB)
 4608×3456L3 400
M7 750
4 3200×2400L7 750
M13 1,340
3 1920×1440L24 2,530
M49 4,960
7 640×480L220 20,670
M403 41,340
*1  The image sizes are the examples when the aspect ratio is set to []. 
						

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  Movies  Movies
Image Size Frame RateContinuous recording length
Internal memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card (4 GB)
With sound Without sound With sound Without sound

 1280×72030fps 9 sec. 9 sec. 16 min. 17 min.
15fps 18 sec. 19 sec. 31 min. 34 min.
8 640×48030fps 19 sec. 20 sec. 33 min. 35 min.
15fps 37 sec. 41 sec. 64 min. 70 min.
  ●The maximum fi le size of a single movie is 2 GB, regardless of the capacity of the card.
Increasing the number of pictures that can be takenIncreasing the number of pictures that can be takenEither erase unwanted images, or connect the camera to a computer or other device to save the images, and 
then erase the images in the internal memory or card. 
[Erase] (p. 19, 35), [Sel. Image] (p. 35), [All Erase] (p. 35), [Memory Format]/[Format] (p. 36) 
						

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TrademarksTrademarks  •Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks 
of Microsoft Corporation.
  •Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.
  •SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
  •Eye-Fi is a registered trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc.
  •Powered by ARCSOFT.
  •All other company and product names are 
registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their 
respective owners.
The software in this camera may include third party 
software. Any third party software is subject to the 
terms and conditions, imposed by the owners or 
licensors of that software, under which software is 
provided to you.
Those terms and other third party software notices, 
if any, may be found in the software notice PDF fi le 
stored within the supplied CD-ROM or at 
http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/imsg/
digicamera/download/notice/notice.cfm
  •The standards for camera fi le systems referred to 
in this manual are the “Design rule for Camera File 
system/DCF” standards stipulated by the Japan 
Electronics and Information Technology Industries 
Association (JEITA). 
						

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SPECIFICATIONS
CameraCameraProduct type :Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)
Recording system
Still pictures :Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File 
system (DCF))
Applicable standards:Exif 2.3, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching III, PictBridge
Sound with 
still pictures:Wave format
Movie :AVI Motion JPEG
Memory :Internal memory, SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi card
No. of effective pixels :16,000,000 pixels
Image pickup device :1/2.3” CCD (primary color fi lter)
Lens :Olympus lens 4.5 to 108.0 mm, f3.0 to 6.9
(Equivalent to 25.0 to 600.0 mm on a 35 mm fi lm)
Photometric system :Digital ESP metering, spot metering system
Shutter speed :4 to 1/2000 sec.
Shooting range
Normal :0.2 m (0.7 ft.) to 
 (W), 0.4 m (1.3 ft.) to  (T)
Super macro mode :0.03 m (0.1 ft.) to  (f=14.3 mm (fi xed))
Monitor :3.0” TFT color LCD display, 460,800 dots
Connector :Multi-connector (DC-IN jack, USB connector, A/V OUT jack)/
HDMI mini connector (type C)
Automatic calendar system:2000 up to 2099
Operating environment
Temperature :0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) (operation)/
-20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) (storage)
Humidity :30 % to 90 % (operation)/10 % to 90 % (storage)
Power supply :One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B)
Dimensions :107.3 mm (W) × 68.8 mm (H) × 39.8 mm (D) (4.2 × 2.7 × 1.6 in.) 
(excluding protrusions)
Weight :220 g (7.8 oz) (including battery and card) 
						

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Lithium ion battery (LI-50B)Lithium ion battery (LI-50B)
Product type :Lithium ion rechargeable battery
Model No. :LI-50BA/LI-50BB
Standard voltage :DC 3.7 V
Standard capacity :925 mAh
Battery life :Approx. 300 full charges (varies on usage)
Operating 
environment
Temperature :0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) (charging)
USB-AC adapter (F-2AC)USB-AC adapter (F-2AC)
Model No. :F-2AC-2B/F-2AC-1C/F-2AC-3C/F-2AC-4C/F-2AC-5C/F-2AC-1D/
F-2AC-3D/F-2AC-4D/F-2AC-5D/F-2AC-6D
Power requirements :AC 100 to 240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output :F-2AC-2B: DC 5 V, 500 mA
F-2AC-1C/F-2AC-3C/F-2AC-4C/F-2AC-5C/F-2AC-1D/F-2AC-3D/F-2AC-4D/
F-2AC-5D/F-2AC-6D: DC5 V, 550 mA
Operating 
environment
Temperature :0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) (operation)/
-20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) (storage)
Design and specifi cations subject to change without notice.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Defi nition Multimedia 
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
HDMI Licensing LLC. 
						

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC 
SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF 
ELECTRICAL 
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS 
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
An exclamation mark enclosed in 
a triangle alerts you to important 
operating and maintenance 
instructions in the documentation 
provided with the product.
DANGER If the product is used without 
observing the information given 
under this symbol, serious injury 
or death may result.
WARNING If the product is used without 
observing the information given 
under this symbol, injury or death 
may result.
CAUTION If the product is used without 
observing the information 
given under this symbol, minor 
personal injury, damage to the 
equipment, or loss of valuable 
data may result.
WARNING!
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL 
SHOCK, NEVER DISASSEMBLE, EXPOSE THIS 
PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH 
HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.
General PrecautionsGeneral PrecautionsRead All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all 
operating instructions. Save all manuals and documentation 
for future reference.
Cleaning — Always unplug this product from the wall outlet 
before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never 
use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or any type of 
organic solvent to clean this product.
Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the 
product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus.
Water and Moisture — For precautions on products with 
weatherproof designs, read the weatherproofi ng sections.
Location — To avoid damage to the product, mount the product 
securely on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket.
Power Source — Connect this product only to the power 
source described on the product label.
Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using a USB-AC 
adapter, remove it from the wall outlet immediately.
Foreign Objects — To avoid personal injury, never insert a 
metal object into the product.
Heat — Never use or store this product near any heat source 
such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of 
equipment or appliance that generates heat, including stereo 
amplifi ers.
Handling the CameraHandling the Camera
 WARNING  • Do not use the camera near fl ammable or explosive gases.
  • Do not use the fl ash and LED (including AF illuminator) on 
people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range.
  •You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your 
subjects. Firing the fl ash too close to the subject’s eyes could 
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  • Keep young children, infants, and animals such as pets 
away from the camera.
  •Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young 
children and infants to prevent the following dangerous 
situations which could cause serious injury:
  •Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing 
strangulation.
  •Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small 
parts.
  •Accidentally fi ring the fl ash into their own eyes or those of 
another child.
  •Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the 
camera.
  • Do not look at the sun or strong lights with the camera.
  • Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places.
  • Do not cover the fl ash with a hand while fi ring.
  • Use SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards or Eye-Fi cards only. 
Never use other types of cards.
If you accidently insert another type of card into the camera, 
contact an authorized distributor or service center. Do not try to 
remove the card by force.
  • If you fi nd that the USB-AC adapter is extremely hot or 
notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it, 
unplug the power plug from wall outlet immediately and 
stop using it. Then, contact an authorized distributor or 
service center.
 CAUTION  • Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any 
unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it.
  •Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may 
cause a fi re or burn your hands.
  •Never hold or operate the camera with wet hands. 
This may cause overheating, exploding, burning, electrical 
shocks, or malfunctions.
  • Do not leave the camera in places where it may be subject 
to extremely high temperatures.
  •Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some 
circumstances, cause the camera to catch fi re. Do not use 
the charger or USB-AC adapter if it is covered (such as a 
blanket). This could cause overheating, resulting in fi re.  • Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a low-
temperature burn.
  •When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can 
result in a low-temperature burn. Pay attention to the 
following:
  •When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. If you 
hold on to the camera in this state, a low-temperature burn 
may be caused.
  •In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the 
temperature of the camera’s body may be lower than the 
environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves when 
handling the camera in cold temperatures.
  • Be careful with the strap.
  •Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera. It could 
easily catch on stray objects and cause serious damage.
  •To protect the high-precision technology contained in this 
product, never leave the camera in the places listed below, no 
matter if in use or storage:
  •Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go 
through extreme changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked 
cars, or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or 
humidifi ers.
  •In sandy or dusty environments.
  •Near fl ammable items or explosives.
  •In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain. When using 
products with weatherproof designs, read their manuals 
as well.
  •In places prone to strong vibrations.
  •Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or 
vibrations.
  •When attaching the camera to or removing it from a tripod, 
rotate the tripod screw, not the camera.
  •Before transporting the camera, remove a tripod and all other 
non-OLYMPUS accessories.
  •Do not touch electric contacts on cameras.
  •Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the sun. This may 
cause lens or shutter curtain damage, color failure, ghosting on 
the image pickup device, or may possibly cause fi res.
  •Do not push or pull severely on the lens.
  •Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the 
batteries. Select a cool, dry location for storage to prevent 
condensation or mold from forming inside the camera. After 
storage, test the camera by turning it on and pressing the 
shutter button to make sure that it is operating normally.