Olympus AZ-2 User Manual

AZ-2 ZOOM

DIGITAL CAMERA

BASIC MANUAL

ENGLISH 2

● 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

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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:

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.

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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