Olympus AZ-2 User Manual
AZ-2 ZOOM
DIGITAL CAMERA
BASIC MANUAL
ENGLISH 2
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● Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new
camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a
longer service life.
● This manual explains shooting and playback basics. For details on functions, read the
advanced manual. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
● We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking
important photographs.
● The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the
development stages and may differ from the actual product.
For customers in North and South America
For customers in USA
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : AZ-
2 ZOOM
Trade Name : OLYMPUS
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Responsible Party :
Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, PO Box 9058, Melville,
New York 11747-9058 U.S.A.
Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
For customers in Europe
“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements
for safety, health, environment and customer protection.
“CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.
Trademarks
• IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
• All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective
owners.
• The standards for camera file 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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Unpacking the box contents
If any accessories are missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you
purchased the camera.
Digital camera Lens cap and
Lithium ion battery
(LI-20B)
AV cable OLYMPUS Master
Warranty card
cap string
AC adapter (D-7AC) Stand USB cable
CD-ROM
Registration card
Registration card is not
provided in some areas.
Strap xD-Picture Card
Basic manual Advanced manual
(CD-ROM)
Camera cleaner
Contents vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera.
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Unpacking the box contents
Attaching the lens cap and strap
To attach the camera cleaner to the
camera, thread the cap string through the
camera cleaner’s string loop.
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Pull on the strap to make
sure it is fastened securely.
Note
● Do not pull on the strap too hard when it is attached to the camera as this
could break the strap.
● Attach the strap correctly as shown above so that the camera does not fall
off. Olympus is not responsible for any damages incurred when the strap is
attached incorrectly and the camera comes off.
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You can choose from more than 10 different
What you can do with this camera
types of scene shooting modes,
making it easy to set the
appropriate shooting mode for a
variety of shooting situations!
Once you’ve selected the
shooting mode, just press the
shutter button to take the
picture.
You can take sequential shots,
or record movies with sound.
You can create
photo albums
from the pictures
stored on the
xD-Picture Card.
Try a slideshow transition effect such as
SWIVEL and CHECKERBOARD, etc. to view
recorded images.
Stored images are
sorted by shooting
date.
You can select them
using the calendar.
Images can be played back
on a TV with the AV cable.
When the camera is
connected to a PC or printer...
You can transfer the images to
your PC.
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You can print out stored
pictures directly with a
PictBridge-compatible printer
without using your PC.
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Contents
This manual explains shooting preparation and easy techniques for shooting and
playback. This manual is only for quick reference and should be read first to learn
basic camera operation
Safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Loading the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Inserting the card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Power on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Power off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
What you can do with OLYMPUS Master software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Specifications — Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Specifications — Provided accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
For other functions not described here, read the
advanced manual.
The advanced manual explains the following:
Shooting methods except auto mode
Selecting the situation-related shooting modes
Manually adjusting focus, exposure, image and image quality to suit
your own tastes.
Methods of viewing and editing recorded images
Customizing functions for more efficient operation
Transferring recorded images to a computer
Printing recorded images
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Safety precautions
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.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
Lightning flash with an arrowhead,
enclosed in a triangle, alerts you to the
presence of uninsulated voltage points
inside the product which could cause a
serious electrical shock.
WARNING!
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.
An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle
alerts you to important operating and
maintenance instructions in the
documentation provided with the product.
General precautions
Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. For
more information on accessories such as the lithium ion battery, refer to the manuals
provided with those products.
Save These Instructions — Save all safety and operating instructions for future reference.
Heed Warnings — Read carefully and follow all warning labels on the product and those
described in the instructions.
Follow Instructions — Follow all instructions provided with this product.
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 — Never use this product around water (near a bathtub, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, wet basement, swimming pool or in the rain).
Location — To avoid damage to the product and prevent personal injury, never place this
product on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, table or cart. Mount only on a stable tripod,
stand, or bracket. Follow the instructions that describe how to safely mount the product,
and use only the mounting devices recommended by the manufacturer.
Power Sources — Connect this product only to the power source described on the product
label. If you are not sure about the type of power supply in your home, consult your local
power company.
Refer to instruction pages for information on using the product with a battery.
Grounding, Polarization — If this product is used with a specified AC adapter, the adapter
may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug with one blade wider
than the other). This safety feature allows the plug to fit into the power outlet only one way.
If you cannot insert the plug into the wall outlet, pull it out, reverse it, and then reinsert it. If
the plug still fails to fit, contact an electrician and have the receptacle replaced.
Protecting the Power Cord — The power supply cord should be placed so it will not be
walked on. Never put a heavy object on the power cord or wrap it around the leg of a table
or chair. Keep the area around the power cord connection points, at the power outlet, and
at the product connection, free of all AC adapter or accessory power cords.
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Safety precautions
Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using a specified AC adapter, remove it from the
wall outlet immediately. To avoid damage from unexpected power surges, always unplug
the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the camera when the camera
is not in use.
Overloading — Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, power strips, or other power
connection points with too many plugs.
Foreign Objects, Liquid Spillage — To avoid personal injury caused by fire or electrical
shock from contact with internal high voltage points, never insert a metal object into the
product. Avoid using the product where there is a danger of spillage.
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
amplifiers.
Servicing — Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Attempting to remove the covers or
disassemble the product, could expose you to dangerous high voltage points.
Damage Requiring Service — If you notice any of the conditions described below while
using a specified AC adapter, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel:
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a) Liquid has been spilled onto the product or some other object has fallen into the product.
b) The product has been exposed to water.
c) The product does not operate normally despite following operating instructions. Adjust
only the controls described in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other
controls could damage the product and require extensive repair work by a qualified
technician.
d) The product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
e) The product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, make sure that the authorized
service center uses only parts with the same characteristics as the originals, as
recommended by the manufacturer. Unauthorized substitution of parts could result in fire,
electrical shock, or create other hazards.
Safety Check — Upon completion of servicing or repairs, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product is in good working order.
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DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Safety precautions
If the product is used without observing the information given
under this symbol, serious injury or death may result.
If the product is used without observing the information given
under this symbol, injury or death may result.
If the product is used without observing the information given
under this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the
equipment, or the loss of valuable data may result.
Handling the camera
WARNING
Do not use the camera in areas exposed to flammable or explosive gases.
● A fire or explosion may result.
Do not use the flash on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range.
● When you fire the flash, you must be at least 1 m (3 ft) away from the faces of your
subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of
vision.
Keep young children and infants away from the camera.
● If not, the following dangerous situations may occur:
– Becoming entangled in the camera strap or power cords, causing strangulation. If this
happens, follow the doctor’s instructions.
– Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts.
– Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child.
– Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera.
Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places.
● Using or storing the camera in dusty or humid places may result in a fire or electric
shock.
Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing.
● Do not cover the flash or touch it after it has just been fired sequentially. It may be hot
and cause minor burns.
Do not take apart or modify the camera.
● Never attempt to disassemble the camera. The internal circuits contain high voltage
points which could cause serious burns or electrical shock.
Do not let water or foreign objects inside the camera.
● A fire or electric shock may result. If the camera is accidentally dropped in water, or if
liquid is spilled into the camera, stop using it, allow it to dry, and then remove the battery.
Contact the nearest authorized Olympus service center.
Do not touch the camera or AC adapter until charging is finished and the battery has
cooled.
● The camera and AC adapter become hot while charging. If you touch them for too long,
you may suffer minor burns.
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