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SZ-14/SZ-12

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 products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify information
contained in this manual.

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Fram Cama
March 2, 2025

There is a big N on the screen of my camera Olympus SZ -12I can’t turn it on or off.

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Maryann Zbydniewski
March 23, 2025

How do I get into auto mode? How do I get out of movie mode?

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Mr. Anderson
March 23, 2025

To switch to auto mode and exit movie mode on Olympus SZ-14 and SZ-12 cameras, press the q button to switch to the shooting mode. Then, navigate to the Shooting mode menu and select Program Auto (P) or another desired auto mode. To ensure movie mode is off, check the Is Movie Mode setting and set it to Off if necessary.

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March 23, 2025

How do you turn off histogram on SZ-14 olympus camera? What is purpose of histogram?

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    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: Camera Unit

    Checking the contents of the box Digital camera Strap Lithium Ion USB cable AV cable USB-AC adapter (F-2AC) OLYMPUS Setup Battery CD-ROM (LI-50B) Other accessories not shown: Warranty card Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Names of Parts Names of Parts...
  • Page 3 Indicator lamp ON/OFF button Speaker Flash switch Zoom lever Shutter button Strap eyelet Monitor R button (record movies) q button (switching between shooting and playback) m button A button (OK) Wheel controller INFO button (changing information display) D button (erase) E button (camera guide/ menu guide) Attaching the camera strap...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Monitor Shooting mode display Shooting mode display Battery check ..p. 13, 58 Shadow Adjustment Shooting mode ..p. 16, 24 Technology....p. 37 Flash ......p. 19 Compression (still images) Flash standby/fl ash charge ......p. 36, 64 ........p. 57 Image size (still images) Macro/super macro ..p.
  • Page 5 Playback mode display Playback mode display Battery check ..p. 13, 58 ● Standard display 3D image ......p. 33 Print reservation/number of prints ....p. 55/p. 54 10 10 4/30 4/30 Eye-Fi transferred ..p. 45 Protect ......p. 44 Adding sound ..p. 40, 42 Current memory ...p.

  • Page 6: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Camera Settings Using the Buttons Using the Buttons Frequently used functions can be accessed using the buttons. Zoom lever (p. 18, 22) Shutter button (p. 17, 57) R button (shooting movies) (p. 17) q button (switching between shooting and playback) (p. 17, 20, 46) m button (p.
  • Page 7 Operation guide The symbols FGHI displayed for image selections and settings indicate that the wheel controller is to be used by pressing, not turning, the wheel controller sections (p. 6). 4/30 4/30 Time 2012 02 26 00 00 Y / M / D Y / M / D 100 0004 100 0004...

  • Page 8: Shooting Mode

    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 shooting mode (p. 24). Function menu Function menu Press H during shooting to display the function menu.
  • Page 9 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 10: Protect

    Menu Index Program Auto Program Auto Image Size 720p Image Quality Normal Is Movie Mode AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO Exit MENU 1 Shooting mode ...p. 16, 24 0 q (Shooting menu 2) ..p. 38 cr (Settings 1) ....p. 45 P (Program Auto) Image Stabilizer Memory Format/Format...

  • Page 11: Preparing The Camera

    Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera Inserting the battery and card Always use SD/SDHC/SDXC cards or Eye-Fi card with this camera. Do not insert other types of memory cards. “Using the card” (p. 63) This camera can be used without a card by storing Battery/card images in its internal memory.
  • Page 12 To remove the card To remove the card Connecting the camera Connecting the camera Multi-connector Press the card in until it clicks and comes out slightly, USB cable Connector cover then remove the card. (supplied) Charging the battery with the included USB-AC adapter AC outlet The included F-2AC USB-AC adapter (hereafter...
  • Page 13 Computer” (Windows XP) or “Computer” (Windows Charge the battery when the error message shown below Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu. Double-click appears. the CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Setup) icon to open the Flashes in red “OLYMPUS Setup” window and then double-click “Launcher.exe”.
  • Page 14 System Windows Vista / Windows 7 installation. Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or better ● Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” button and follow Processor (Pentium D 3.0 GHz or better required the on-screen instructions to install the software. for movies) You can register via “Registration” in OLYMPUS 512 MB or more (1 GB or more Viewer 2 “Help”.
  • Page 15 Date, time, time zone, and language Press I to save the setting for [Y]. The date and time set here are saved to image fi le names, date prints, and other data. You can also choose the language for the menus and messages displayed in the Time monitor.
  • Page 16 Shooting, Playback, and Erasing Shooting, Playback, and Erasing Shooting with the optimum aperture Hold the camera and compose the shot. value and shutter speed (P mode) In this mode, automatic shooting settings are activated Monitor while also allowing changes to a wide range of other shooting menu functions, such as exposure compensation, white balance, etc.

  • Page 17: Shooting Movies

    Shooting movies AF target mark Press the R button to start recording. Continuous recording length (p. 65) Press halfway 1/400 1/400 F3.5 F3.5 Shutter speed Aperture value “Focusing” (p. 59) 00:34 00:34 00:34 To take the picture, gently press the shutter 00:12 00:12 00:12...

  • Page 18: Using The Zoom

    Using the zoom [Off] selected for [Digital Zoom]: Image size Zoom bar Turning the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range. W side T side Optical zoom range Other The magnifi cation ratio changes Zoom bar depending on the image size setting. [On] selected for [Digital Zoom]: Image size Zoom bar...
  • Page 19 Using the fl ash Option Description The fl ash functions can be selected to best match the The fl ash fi res automatically in low- shooting conditions. Flash Auto light or backlight conditions. Slide the fl ash switch to raise the fl ash. Pre-fl...

  • Page 20: Viewing Images

    Reading a histogram Reading a histogram The display size of the images can be changed. “Index view and close-up view” (p. 22) If the peak fi lls too much of the frame, the image will appear mostly white. To play sound recordings To play sound recordings To play sound recorded with an image, select the image If the peak fi...

  • Page 21: Erasing Images During Playback

    Erasing images during playback Operations while playback is paused Operations while playback is paused (Single image erase) Display the image you want to erase and press G ( D ). Elapsed time 00:14/00:34 00:14/00:34 Erase /Total shooting time During pause Use F to display the fi...
  • Page 22 Index view and close-up view To select an image in index view To select an image in index view Use FGHI to select an image, and press the A Index view enables quick selection of a desired image. button to display the selected image in single-image view. Close-up view (up to 10x magnifi...
  • Page 23 Using the menu guide Use FGHI to select the desired item. ● Follow the on-screen instructions to search the Pressing the E button in the setup menu displays a desired contents. description of the current item. “Using the Menu” (p. 8) Using the camera guide Use the camera guide to look up camera operations.
  • Page 24 Using Shooting Modes Using Shooting Modes Using the best mode for the shooting To change the shooting mode To change the shooting mode scene ( s mode) The shooting mode ( P , M , s , P , p , W) can be changed with using the function menu.

  • Page 25: Shooting With Special Effects

    In s modes, the optimum shooting settings Set the shooting mode to P . are pre-programmed for specifi c shooting scenes. Functions may be limited in some modes. Magic Filter Magic Filter Option Application B Portrait/V Beauty/F Landscape/ / M Night+Portrait G Night Scene The camera takes C Sport/N Indoor/W Candle...
  • Page 26 Shooting mode Option Submenu 1 Application Three frames are taken and combined 1 Pop Art by the camera. The user only composes 2 Pin Hole Auto the shots so that the target marks 3 Fish Eye and pointers overlap, and the camera 4 Drawing automatically releases the shutter.
  • Page 27 3 Move the camera slowly while keeping it straight, and stop the camera where the pointer and target mark overlap. MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL ● The camera releases the shutter automatically. AUTO AUTO Cancel Save MENU 1st frame 3 Compose the next shot so that joint area 1 overlaps joint area 2.
  • Page 28 Shooting 3D images (W mode) To exit 3D shooting mode without saving an image, press the m button. In this mode, 3D images are shot for viewing on The [Image Size] (p. 36) is fi xed to [0]. 3D-compatible display devices. The zoom ratio is fi...

  • Page 29: Using The Self-Timer

    Using Shooting Functions Using Shooting Functions Using the self-timer “Using the Menu” (p. 8) Shooting closeups (Macro shooting) After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a short delay. This function enables the camera to focus and shoot Select the self-timer option in the function subjects at close distances.

  • Page 30: White Balance

    Adjusting to a natural color scheme To cancel the self-timer after it starts To cancel the self-timer after it starts (White balance) Press the m button. Adjusting the brightness For more natural coloring, choose a white balance option (Exposure compensation) suited to the scene.

  • Page 31: Selecting The Iso Sensitivity

    Using the one touch white balance Using the one touch white balance Use HI to select the setting option, and 1 Select the white balance option in the function menu. press the A button to set. 2 Use HI to select [ ] or [ ] , and face the camera toward white paper.
  • Page 32 Option Description One frame is shot each time the shutter button is pressed. The images are taken sequentially while holding down the shutter button. The camera takes sequential shots at a faster speed than in [j]. The camera takes sequential shots at approximately 10 frames/sec.

  • Page 33: Using The Playback Functions

    Using the playback functions Using the playback functions Playing back panorama images Restart scrolling: Press the A button. Stop playback: Press the m button. Panorama images that were combined together using Playing back W images [Auto] or [Manual] can be scrolled for viewing. “Creating panoramic images (p mode)”...
  • Page 34 To start a slideshow, press the m button. To stop the slideshow, press the m or A button. 3D images are composed of JPEG fi les and MPO fi les. If any fi les are deleted on a computer, playback of 3D images may not be possible.
  • Page 35 Menus for Shooting Functions Menus for Shooting Functions The default settings of the function are highlighted in For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 8). Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [Reset] Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [Reset] I (Shooting menu 1) Reset Submenu 2...
  • Page 36 Selecting the image quality for still images [Image Size/Compression] Selecting the image quality for still images [Image Size/Compression] I (Shooting menu 1) Image Size/Compression Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Application 14M (4288x3216) Suitable for printing pictures over A3 (11x17 in.). 8M (3264x2448) Suitable for printing pictures up to A3 (11x17 in.).
  • Page 37 Brightening the subject against Brightening the subject against To focus on a moving subject To focus on a moving subject continuously (AF Tracking) continuously (AF Tracking) backlight [Shadow Adjust] backlight [Shadow Adjust] 1 Hold the camera to align the AF target mark on the I (Shooting menu 1) Shadow Adjust subject and press the A button.
  • Page 38 Shooting at higher magnifi cations than Shooting at higher magnifi cations than Images may not be stabilized if camera shake is too severe. optical zoom [Digital Zoom] optical zoom [Digital Zoom] When the shutter speed is extremely slow, such as I (Shooting menu 1) Digital Zoom when taking pictures at night, [Image Stabilizer] (still...

  • Page 39: Date Stamp

    Viewing the image immediately after Viewing the image immediately after Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide] Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide] shooting [Rec View] shooting [Rec View] J (Shooting menu 2) Icon Guide J (Shooting menu 2) Rec View Submenu 2 Application Submenu 2 Application...
  • Page 40 Recording sound when shooting Recording sound when shooting movies [R R ] ] movies [ A (Movie menu) Submenu 2 Application No sound is recorded. Sound is recorded. 40 EN...
  • Page 41 Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Searching for images and playing back Searching for images and playing back The default settings of the function are highlighted in the related images [Photo Surfi ng] the related images [Photo Surfi...
  • Page 42 P ] ] Using the [ib] (PC software) and Using the [ib] (PC software) and Cropping image [ Cropping image [P importing data back to the camera importing data back to the camera q (Playback menu) Edit Refer to the [ib] (PC software) help guide for details 1 Use HI to select an image, and press the A button.
  • Page 43 Retouching the skin and eyes Retouching the skin and eyes Brightening areas that are dark Brightening areas that are dark [Beauty Fix] [Beauty Fix] due to backlight or other reasons due to backlight or other reasons [Shadow Adj] [Shadow Adj] q (Playback menu) Edit Beauty Fix...

  • Page 44: Protecting Images

    Saving print settings to the image data Saving print settings to the image data When erasing pictures in the internal memory, do not insert the card into the camera. [Print Order] [Print Order] Protected images cannot be erased. q (Playback menu) Print Order To individually select and erase images To individually select and erase images...
  • Page 45 Menus for Other Camera Settings Menus for Other Camera Settings The default settings of the function are highlighted in Erasing data completely Erasing data completely Copying images in the internal memory Copying images in the internal memory [Memory Format]/[Format] [Memory Format]/[Format] to the card [Backup] to the card [Backup] r (Settings 1)

  • Page 46: Q Power On

    Turning on the camera with the q Selecting a method for connecting Selecting a method for connecting Turning on the camera with the q Power On] the camera to other devices the camera to other devices button [ button [q Power On] [USB Connection] [USB Connection]...
  • Page 47 Selecting the camera sound and its volume [Sound Settings] Selecting the camera sound and its volume [Sound Settings] s (Settings 2) Sound Settings Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application Selects the camera sounds (operation sounds, shutter sound, and Sound Type 1/2/3 warning sound).
  • Page 48 Adjusting the image processing Adjusting the image processing Adjusting the brightness of the monitor Adjusting the brightness of the monitor [ [ s s ] ] function [Pixel Mapping] function [Pixel Mapping] s (Settings 2) Pixel Mapping s (Settings 2) This function has already been adjusted at factory To adjust the monitor brightness To adjust the monitor brightness...
  • Page 49 To play back camera images on a TV To 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. Open the connector cover in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 50 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 control To operate images with the TV remote control 1 Set [HDMI Control] to [On], and turn off the camera.

  • Page 51: Setting The Date And Time

    X ] ] Setting the date and time [ Setting the date and time [X t (Settings 3) “Date, time, time zone, and language” (p. 15). To check the date and time To check the date and time Press the INFO button while the camera is turned off. The current time is displayed for approx. 3 seconds. Choosing home and alternate time zones [World Time] Choosing home and alternate time zones [World Time] t (Settings 3)
  • Page 52 Printing Printing Direct printing (PictBridge Turn on the printer, and then connect the printer and camera. By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images directly without using a Open the connector cover computer. in the direction of the arrow. To fi...
  • Page 53 Changing the printer’s settings for Use FG to select the [Borderless] or [Pics/ printing [Custom Print] Sheet] settings, and press the A button. Submenu 4 Application Follow Steps 1 and 2 for [Easy Print] (p. 52). The image is printed with a border around it ([Off]).
  • Page 54 To make the detailed printer settings To make the detailed printer settings Press the A button. 1 Use FGHI to select the setting, and press the A button. Print Submenu 5 Submenu 6 Application <X 0 to 10 This selects the number of prints. Print Print Selecting [With] prints the...
  • Page 55 Print Reservations (DPOF Use HI to select the image for print reservation. Use FG to select the quantity. In print reservations, the number of prints and date imprint Press the A button. option are saved in the image on the card. This enables easy printing at a printer or print shop supporting DPOF Use FG to select the [X] (date print) by using only the print reservations on the card without a...

  • Page 56: Resetting The Print Reservation Data For Selected Images

    Resetting the print reservation data for selected images Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 55). Use FG to select [<], and press the A button. Use FG to select [Keep] and press the A button. Use HI to select the image with the print reservation you want to cancel.

  • Page 57: Usage Tips

    Usage Tips Usage Tips ● With prolonged camera use, the internal If the camera does not work as intended, or if an error temperature may increase, resulting in automatic message is displayed on the screen, and you are unsure shutdown. If this occurs, remove the battery from of what to do, refer to the information below to fi...

  • Page 58: Error Message

    Error message Error message Corrective action Problem with selected image When one of the messages below is displayed on the Use photo retouch software, etc. to monitor, check the corrective action. The Image Cannot edit the image on a computer. Be Edited Error message Corrective action...

  • Page 59: Shooting Tips

    Shooting tips When you are unsure of how to take a picture that you Object with no vertical lines envision, refer to the information below. Focusing It is also effective to compose the shot by holding the camera vertically to focus, and then returning to the “Focusing on the subject”...

  • Page 60: Camera Shake

    ● Taking pictures using exposure compensation Camera shake (p. 30) Adjust the brightness while viewing the screen for taking the picture. Normally, taking pictures of white “Taking pictures without camera shake” subjects (such as snow) results in images that are ●...
  • Page 61 Playback/Editing tips Panorama “Taking pictures so that the frames are stitched Playback smoothly” ● A tip for panoramic shooting “Playing images in the internal memory and card” Taking pictures by pivoting with the camera at the ● Remove the card and display the images in center prevents shifting of the image.

  • Page 62: Camera Care

    Appendix Appendix Camera care Using a separately sold AC adapter The USB-AC adapter F-3AC (sold separately) can be Exterior used with this camera. Do not use any AC adapter other • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, than the dedicated one.

  • Page 63: Current Memory

    Cards compatible with this camera or card is being used during shooting and playback. SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi card (commercially available) (for compatibility card details, visit the Olympus website.) Current memory indicator v: Internal memory is being used w: Card is being used Even if [Memory Format]/[Format], [Erase], [Sel.
  • Page 64 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 cards internal memory and cards The fi gures in the following tables are quoted only as a rough guideline. The actual number of storable pictures or continuous recording lengths will differ according to the shooting conditions and memory cards used.
  • Page 65 Movies Movies Continuous recording length IMAGE SIZE IMAGE QUALITY Internal memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card (4GB) With sound Without sound With sound Without sound 37 sec. 38 sec. 29 min. 29 min. L 1280x720 1 min. 15 sec. 1 min. 16 sec. 29 min.

  • Page 66: Safety Precautions

    SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS Water and Moisture — For precautions on products with SERVICE PERSONNEL.
  • Page 67 • Before transporting the camera, remove a tripod and all other • Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual non-OLYMPUS accessories. odors, noise, or smoke around it. • Do not touch electric contacts on cameras.
  • Page 68 DANGER clothing and fl ush the affected area with clean, running cold • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. water immediately. If the fl uid burns your skin, seek medical Charge the battery with the specifi ed USB-AC adapter or attention immediately.
  • Page 69 Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery, Battery Charger and USB-AC adapter Battery Charger and USB-AC adapter We strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus dedicated rechargeable battery, battery charger and USB-AC adapter with this camera. Using a non-genuine rechargeable battery, battery charger and/or USB-AC adapter may result in fi...
  • Page 70 Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written materials or software, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein.
  • Page 71 484-896-5000 NEEDED”). Tested To Comply With FCC Standards Olympus, at its sole discretion, will repair, replace, or adjust FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE the defective Product, provided that Olympus investigation and factory inspection disclose that (a) such defect developed under This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 72 REPRESENTATIONS, GUARANTIES, CONDITIONS, AND Excluded from this limited warranty and not warranted by WARRANTIES CONCERNING THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER Olympus in any fashion, either express, implied, or by statute, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OR ARISING are: UNDER ANY STATUTE, ORDINANCE, COMMERCIAL...
  • Page 73 See “WORLDWIDE WARRANTY” for the nearest service center. agents of Olympus, which are inconsistent or in confl ict with INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY SERVICE or in addition to the terms of this limited warranty, shall not be International warranty service is available under this warranty.
  • Page 74 Olympus or an in a safe place. Olympus authorized service station. * Please refer to the list on the web site: http://www.olympus. c. Any defect or damage that occurs due to transport, a fall, com for the authorized international Olympus service shock, etc.
  • Page 75 Provisions of warranty case, strap, lens cap and batteries. 5 Olympus’ sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to 1 lf this product proves to be defective, although it has been repairing or replacing the product and any liability for indirect...
  • Page 76 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 Powered by ARCSOFT. 76 EN...

  • Page 77: Metering

    Image pickup device : 1/2.3” CCD (primary color fi lter) Lens : Olympus lens 4.5 to 108 mm, f3.0 to 6.9 (Equivalent to 25 to 600 mm on a 35 mm fi lm) Photometric system : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system Shutter speed : 4 to 1/1700 sec.
  • Page 78 Humidity : 30 % to 90 % (operation)/10 % to 90 % (storage) Power supply : One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B) or separately sold AC adapter Dimensions Width x : 106.5 mm x 68.7 mm x 39.5 mm Height x Depth (4.2 x 2.6 x 1.5 in.)
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