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DIGITAL CAMERA

VG-140/D-715
VG-140/D-715
VG-130/D-710
VG-130/D-710
VG-120/D-705
VG-120/D-705

Instruction Manual

● 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. 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.
● In the interest of continually improving our products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify information
contained in this manual.
● The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may
differ from the actual product. Unless otherwise specifi ed, the explanation about these illustrations is provided for
VG-140/D-715.

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Instruction Manual ● 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. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    “Print Reservations (DPOF)” (p. 51) Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions ... 38 Menus for Other Camera Settings ... 41 Printing ... 47 Usage Tips ... 54 Appendix ... 59 USB cable AV cable OLYMPUS Setup CD-ROM Shooting and Playing Back Images Printing...

  • Page 3: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Using the Direct Buttons Using the Direct Buttons Frequently used functions can be accessed using the direct buttons. Arrow pad F (up) / INFO button (change information display) (p. 22, 25) H (left) G (down) / D button (erase) (p. 24) Shutter button (p.

  • Page 4: Using The Menu

    Using the Menu Using the Menu Use the menu to change camera settings such as the shooting mode. There may be menus that are unavailable depending on other related settings or the s mode (p. 26). Function menu Function menu Press H during shooting to display the function menu.
  • Page 5 Setup menu Setup menu Press the m button during shooting or playback to display the setup menu. The setup menu provides access to a variety of camera settings, including options not listed in the function menu, display options, and the time and date.

  • Page 6: Menu Index

    Menu Index Menus for Shooting Functions Program Auto Program Auto 1 Shooting mode P (Program Auto) ...p. 19 M (iAUTO) ...p. 26 N (DIS Mode) ...p. 26 s (Scene Mode) ...p. 26 P (Magic Filter) ...p. 28 ~ (Panorama)...p. 29 2 Flash ...p.
  • Page 7 Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Slideshow Edit Erase Print Order Exit MENU Menus for Other Camera Settings Format Backup USB Connection Storage q Power On Keep K Settings Pw On Setup Sound Settings Exit MENU 1 q (Playback menu) Slideshow ...

  • Page 8: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Names of Parts Camera unit VG-140/D-715 and VG-130/D-710 only 8 EN Multi-connector ... p. 14, 16, 44, 47 Connector cover ... p. 14, 16, 44, 47 Strap eyelet ... p. 9 Battery/card compartment cover ... p. 12 Flash ...

  • Page 9: Attaching The Camera Strap

    Attaching the camera strap Attaching the camera strap Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. n button ... p. 17, 19 Shutter button ... p. 20 Monitor ... p. 19, 54 Zoom buttons ... p. 21 Indicator lamp ...

  • Page 10: Shooting Mode Display

    Monitor Shooting mode display Shooting mode display AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 0:34 0:34 DATE 12 11 1/100 1/100 F2.8 F2.8 10 EN Battery check ... p. 16 Shooting mode ... p. 19, 26 Flash ... p. 30 Flash standby/fl ash charge ...
  • Page 11 Playback mode display Playback mode display ● Normal display 10 10 4/30 4/30 ’11/02/26 ’11/02/26 12:30 12:30 Still image ● Detailed display 10 10 4/30 4/30 1/1000 F2.8 AUTO 100 0004 FILE ’11/02/26 12:30 00:12/00:34 00:12/00:34 Movie 1/1000 F2.8 AUTO 100 0004 FILE ’11/02/26 12:30...

  • Page 12: Preparing The Camera

    Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera Inserting the battery and the SD/SDHC memory card (sold separately) Always use SD/SDHC memory cards with this camera. Do not insert any other types of memory card. 12 EN Insert the battery with the C symbol on the same side as the battery lock knob.
  • Page 13 If the “Setup” dialog is not displayed, select “My Computer” (Windows XP) or “Computer” (Windows Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu. Double-click the CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Setup) icon to open the “OLYMPUS Setup” window and then double-click “Launcher.exe”. If a “User Account Control” dialog is displayed, click...
  • Page 14 Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2 and [ib] computer software. ● Check the system requirements before beginning installation. ● Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” or “OLYMPUS ib” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 14 EN OLYMPUS Viewer 2 Operating...
  • Page 15 Double-click the “Setup” icon to display the “Setup” dialog. Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2. ● Check the system requirements before beginning installation. ● Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. OLYMPUS Viewer 2 Operating Mac OS X v10.4.11–v10.6 System Processor Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or better...
  • Page 16 Charging the battery with the supplied USB-AC adapter The included F-2AC USB-AC adapter (hereafter referred to as USB-AC adapter) differs depending on the region where you purchased the camera. The supplied USB-AC adapter is for charging and playback only. Do not take pictures while the USB-AC adapter is connected to the camera.
  • Page 17 Operation guide Operation guides displayed at the bottom of the screen indicate that the m button, Q button, or zoom buttons should be used. Reset Image Size Compression Normal AF Mode Face/iESP Digital Zoom AF Illuminat. Icon Guide Sel. Image Exit MENU Operation guide...
  • Page 18 Press I to save the setting for [Y]. 2011 Cancel As in Steps 2 and 3, use FGHI and the button to set [M] (month), [D] (day), [Time] (hours and minutes), and [Y/M/D] (date order). For a more accurate setting, press the Q button when the time signal hits 00 seconds while setting the minutes.

  • Page 19: Shooting, Viewing, And Erasing

    Shooting, Viewing, and Erasing Shooting, Viewing, and Erasing Shooting with the optimum aperture value and shutter speed [Program Auto] In this mode, automatic shooting settings are activated while also allowing changes to a wide range of other shooting menu functions, such as exposure compensation, white balance, etc.

  • Page 20: Shooting Movies

    Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject. ● When the camera focuses on the subject, the exposure is locked (shutter speed and aperture value are displayed), and the AF target mark changes to green. ● The camera was unable to focus if the AF target mark fl...

  • Page 21: Using The Zoom

    Using the zoom Pressing the zoom buttons adjusts the shooting range. Pressing the wide Pressing the telephoto (W) button (T) button Zoom bar AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO Optical zoom: 5× Digital zoom: 4× To take larger images [Digital Zoom] To take larger images [Digital Zoom] The type and amount of zoom can be identifi...

  • Page 22: Changing The Shooting Information Display

    Changing the shooting information display The display of the screen information can be changed to best match the situation, for example, the need for a clear view of the screen or for making a precise composition by using the grid display. Press F (INFO).

  • Page 23: Operations During Movie Playback

    To play back movies To play back movies Select a movie, and press the Q button. Movie Play Movie Play Operations during movie playback Operations during movie playback Elapsed time/ Total recording time During playback Press the Q button to pause Pausing and playback.

  • Page 24: Erasing Images During Playback

    Erasing images during playback (Single image erase) Display the image you want to erase and press G (D). Erase Cancel Press FG to select [Erase], and press the Q button. For erasing multiple images at the same time, see “Erasing images [Erase]” (p. 39). 24 EN Index view and close-up view Index view enables quick selection of a desired image.

  • Page 25: Changing The Image Information Display

    To select an image in index view To select an image in index view Use FGHI to select an image, and press the Q button to display the selected image in single-image view. To scroll an image in close-up view To scroll an image in close-up view Use FGHI to move the viewing area.

  • Page 26: Using Shooting Modes

    Using Shooting Modes Using Shooting Modes To change the shooting mode To change the shooting mode The shooting mode (P, M, N, s, P, ~) can be changed by using the function menu. “Using the Menu” (p. 4) The default settings of the function are highlighted in Shooting with automatic settings ( M mode) According to the scene, the camera automatically selects...
  • Page 27 Press G to go to the submenu. Use HI to select the best shooting mode for the scene, and press the Q button. Icon indicating current s mode In s mode, the optimum shooting settings are pre-programmed for specifi c shooting scenes. For this reason, some settings cannot be changed in some modes.

  • Page 28: Shooting With Special Effects

    Shooting with special effects ( P mode) Add an artistic effect to your photo by selecting the desired magic fi lter. Set the shooting mode to P. Magic Filter Magic Filter Press G to go to the submenu. 28 EN Use HI to select the desired effect and then press the Q button to set.
  • Page 29 Creating panoramic images (~ mode) Take pictures that can be joined to form a panorama using the supplied software. The focus, exposure, zoom position (p. 21), and white balance (p. 32) are locked at the fi rst frame. The fl ash (p. 30) is fi xed to $ (Flash Off) mode. Set the shooting mode to ~.

  • Page 30: Using Shooting Functions

    Using Shooting Functions Using Shooting Functions “Using the Menu” (p. 4) The default settings of the function are highlighted in Using the fl ash The fl ash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions. Select the fl ash option in the shooting function menu.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Brightness

    Using the self-timer After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a short delay. Select the self-timer option in the shooting function menu. Use HI to select the setting option, and press the Q button to set. Option Description Y Off...

  • Page 32: Selecting The Iso Sensitivity

    Adjusting to a natural color scheme (White balance) For more natural coloring, choose a white balance option suited to the scene. Select the white balance option in the shooting function menu. Use HI to select the setting option, and press the Q button to set. Option Description The camera automatically adjusts...
  • Page 33 Sequential shooting (Drive) Pictures are taken sequentially while the shutter button is held down. Select the drive option in the shooting function menu. Sequential Sequential Option Description One frame is shot each time the Single shutter button is pressed. Take sequential shots using the Sequential focus, brightness (exposure) and white balance set in the fi...

  • Page 34: Menus For Shooting Functions

    Menus for Shooting Functions Menus for Shooting Functions The default settings of the function are highlighted in Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [Reset] Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [Reset] (Shooting menu 1) Reset Submenu 2 Restores the following menu functions to the default settings.

  • Page 35: Selecting The Focusing Area [Af Mode]

    Selecting the image quality for movies Selecting the image quality for movies [Image Size/Frame Rate] [Image Size/Frame Rate] A (Movie menu) Image Size/Frame Rate Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Select the image 720P (1280×720)/ quality based on Image Size VGA (640×480)/ the image size and QVGA (320×240) frame rate.
  • Page 36 Shooting at higher magnifi cations than Shooting at higher magnifi cations than optical zoom [Digital Zoom] optical zoom [Digital Zoom] (Shooting menu 1) Digital Zoom Submenu 2 Application Disable digital zoom. Enable digital zoom. [Digital Zoom] is not available when [% Super Macro] (p.
  • Page 37 Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide] Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide] (Shooting menu 1) Icon Guide Submenu 2 Application No icon guide is displayed. The explanation of the selected icon will be displayed when a shooting mode or shooting function menu icon is selected (position the cursor on the icon for a while to display the explanation).

  • Page 38: Menus For Playback, Editing, And Printing Functions

    Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Playing back pictures automatically Playing back pictures automatically [Slideshow] [Slideshow] q (Playback menu) Slideshow To start a slideshow To start a slideshow After pressing the Q button, the slideshow starts. To stop the slideshow, press the Q button or the m button.
  • Page 39 Retouching images [Perfect Fix] Retouching images [Perfect Fix] q (Playback menu) Edit Depending on the picture, the editing may not be effective. The retouching process may lower the image resolution. Submenu 1 Application [Lighting Fix] and [Redeye Fix] are applied together. Only sections darkened by Lighting Fix backlighting and dim lighting are...
  • Page 40 3 Repeat Step 2 to select the images to be erased, and then press the m button to erase the selected images. 4 Use FG to select [Yes], and press the Q button. ● The images with a R mark are erased. Saving print settings to the image data Saving print settings to the image data [Print Order]...

  • Page 41: Menus For Other Camera Settings

    Menus for Other Camera Settings Menus for Other Camera Settings Erasing data completely Erasing data completely [Memory Format]/[Format] [Memory Format]/[Format] r (Settings 1) Memory 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...
  • Page 42 Even if a computer has USB ports, proper operation is not guaranteed in the following cases. ● computers with USB ports installed using an expansion card, etc. ● computers without a factory-installed OS and home-built computers Turning on the camera with the q Turning on the camera with the q Power On] button [q...

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Monitor

    Selecting the camera sound and its Selecting the camera sound and its volume [Sound Settings] volume [Sound Settings] r (Settings 1) Sound Settings Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Sound Type 1/2/3 OFF (No Sound) q Volume or 5 levels of volume OFF (No Sound) Volume or 5 levels of...
  • Page 44 Selecting a video signal system to match your TV [Video Out] Selecting a video signal system to match your TV [Video Out] s (Settings 2) Video 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.

  • Page 45: Changing The Display Language

    Saving battery power between shots Saving battery power between shots [Power Save] [Power Save] s (Settings 2) Power Save Submenu 2 Application Cancels [Power Save]. When the camera is not being used for approx. 10 seconds, the monitor automatically turns off to save battery power.
  • Page 46 Switching between home and travel destination time zones [World Time] Switching between home and travel destination time zones [World Time] s (Settings 2) World Time You will not be able to select a time zone using [World Time] if the camera clock has not fi rst been set using [X]. Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Home/Alternate...

  • Page 47: Printing

    Printing Printing Direct printing (PictBridge By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images directly without using a computer. To fi nd out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. PictBridge is a standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly.

  • Page 48: Changing The Printer's Settings For Printing [Custom Print]

    To exit printing To exit printing After a selected image is displayed on the screen, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer. Exit Changing the printer’s settings for printing [Custom Print] Follow Steps 1 and 2 for [Easy Print] (p. 47), and press the Q button.
  • Page 49 Use FG to select the [Borderless] or [Pics/ Sheet] settings, and press the Q button. Submenu 4 Application The image is printed with a border around it ([Off]). Off/On The image is printed to fi ll the entire paper ([On]). (The number of The number of images per sheet images per sheet...
  • Page 50 P ] ] To crop an image [ To crop an image [P 1 Use the zoom buttons to select the size of the cropping frame, use FGHI to move the frame, and then press the Q button. 2 Use FG to select [OK], and press the Q button. Back MENU If necessary, repeat Steps 5 and 6 to select...
  • Page 51 Print Reservations (DPOF In print reservations, the number of prints and date imprint option are saved in the image on the card. This enables easy printing at a printer or print shop supporting DPOF by using only the print reservations on the card without a computer or a camera.

  • Page 52: Resetting All Print Reservation Data

    Use HI to select the image for print reservation. Use FG to select the quantity. Press the Q button. Back MENU Use FG to select the [X] (date print) screen option, and press the Q button. Submenu 2 Application This prints the image only. This prints the image with the Date shooting date.

  • Page 53: Resetting The Print Reservation Data For Selected Images

    Resetting the print reservation data for selected images Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 51). Use FG to select [<], and press the Q button. Use FG to select [Keep] and press the Q button. Use HI to select the image with the print reservation you want to cancel.

  • Page 54: Usage Tips

    Usage Tips Usage Tips If the camera does not work as intended, or if an error message is displayed on the screen, and you are unsure of what to do, refer to the information below to fi x the problem(s). Troubleshooting Battery Battery...

  • Page 55: Error Message

    Miscellaneous Miscellaneous “The camera makes a noise when taking pictures”. ● The camera may activate the lens and make a noise even if no operation is performed. This is because the camera automatically performs actions of auto focus as far as it is ready to shoot. Error message When one of the messages below is displayed on the monitor, check the corrective action.

  • Page 56: Shooting Tips

    Error message Corrective action Problem with selected image Use a computer to print. Cannot Print Before erasing important images, download them to a computer. All data will be erased. This is displayed, for instance, when the printer’s paper tray has been removed. Do not operate the printer while making the print settings on the camera.

  • Page 57: Camera Shake

    Object with no vertical lines It is also effective to compose the shot by holding the camera vertically to focus, and then returning to the horizontal position to take the picture. When objects are at different distances Fast-moving object The subject is not in the center of the frame Camera shake “Taking pictures without camera shake”...

  • Page 58: Color Hue

    Color hue “Taking pictures with colors at the same shade as they appear” ● Taking pictures by selecting white balance (p. 32) Best results in most environments can normally be obtained with the [WB Auto] setting, but for some subjects, you should try experimenting with different settings.

  • Page 59: Appendix

    The battery and USB-AC adapter • This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-70B). No other type of batteries can be used. Caution: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with the incorrect battery type.
  • Page 60 Release the switch to enable writing. Cards compatible with this camera Cards compatible with this camera SD/SDHC memory cards (visit the Olympus website for information on memory cards that have been tested and approved for use) LOCK...

  • Page 61: Using A New Card

    Using a new card Using a new card Cards must be formatted with this camera before fi rst use or after being used with other cameras or computers. [Memory Format]/[Format] (p. 41) Checking the image saving location Checking the image saving location The memory indicator shows whether the internal memory or card is being used during shooting and playback.
  • Page 62 Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and SD/SDHC memory cards internal memory and SD/SDHC memory cards The fi gures for the number of storable still pictures and continuous recording length are approximate. The actual capacity varies with shooting conditions and the card used.

  • Page 63: Increasing The Number Of Pictures That Can Be Taken

    Movies Movies Image Size Frame Rate L 1280×720 8 640×480 9 320×240 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 taken Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken Either 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.

  • Page 64: Safety Precautions

    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.
  • Page 65 DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specifi ed USB-AC adapter. Do not use any other USB-AC adapters. •...
  • Page 66 Battery Handling Precautions Battery Handling Precautions • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. • If the battery’s terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure may result.
  • Page 67 Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of this publication or software without obligation or advance notice. FCC Notice FCC Notice •...
  • Page 68 Representations and warranties made by any person, including but not limited to dealers, representatives, salespersons, or agents of Olympus, which are inconsistent or in confl ict with or in addition to the terms of this limited warranty, shall not be binding upon Olympus unless reduced to writing and approved by an expressly authorized offi...
  • Page 69 Package the Product carefully using ample padding material to prevent damage in transit and either deliver it to the Authorized Olympus Dealer that sold you the Product or ship it postage prepaid and insured to any of our Olympus Service Centers.
  • Page 70 2 Since this Guarantee Certifi cate will not be re-issued, keep it in a safe place. * Please refer to the list on the web site: http://www.olympus. com for the authorized international Olympus service network. For customers in Asia...
  • Page 71 5 Olympus’ sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing the product and any liability for indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind incurred or suffered by the customer due to a defect in the product, and in particular any loss or damage caused to any fi...
  • Page 72 Those terms and other third party software notices, if any, may be found in the software notice PDF fi le stored within the accompanying CD-ROM or at http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/imsg/digicamera/download/ notice/notice.cfm 72 EN...

  • Page 73: Specifications

    -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) (storage) (3.8 × 2.2 × 0.8 in.) (excluding protrusions) VG-120/D-705: 96.4 mm (W) × 56.9 mm (H) × 19.1 mm (D) (3.8 × 2.2 × 0.8 in.) (excluding protrusions) VG-120/D-705: 120 g (4.2 oz) (including battery and card)
  • Page 74 Lithium ion battery (LI-70B) Lithium ion battery (LI-70B) Product type Standard voltage Standard capacity Battery life Operating environment Temperature USB-AC adapter (F-2AC) USB-AC adapter (F-2AC) Model No. Power requirements Output Operating environment Temperature Design and specifi cations subject to change without notice. 74 EN : Lithium ion rechargeable battery : DC 3.6 V...
  • Page 76 VR406901...

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