Olympus Manual Sz16 e
Olympus Manual Sz16 e
Olympus Manual Sz16 e
SZ-16/DZ-105
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.
Digital camera
Strap
Lithium Ion
Battery
(LI-50B)
USB-AC adapter
(F-2AC)
USB cable
(CB-USB8)
OLYMPUS Setup
CD-ROM
Names of Parts
5
6
1
2
10
7
8
3
11
EN
1 Strap eyelet
2 Connector cover
3 Multi-connector
4 HDMI micro connector
5 Microphone
6 Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator
7 Battery/card cover
8 Battery/card cover lock
9 Flash
10 Lens
11 Tripod socket
3
4
5
7
8
9
10
11
12
Arrow pad
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Flash switch
Speaker
Zoom lever
Shutter button
Indicator lamp
n button
Monitor
R button (record movies)
q button (switching between
shooting and playback)
10 Arrow pad
INFO (changing information
display)
# (flash)
Y (self-timer)
(erase)
11 A button (OK)
12 button
F (up)
I (right)
H (left)
G (down)
EN
Write-protect switch
Battery/card cover
Battery/card
cover lock
Turn off the camera before opening the battery/
card cover.
EN
Connector cover
AC outlet
USB cable
(supplied)
EN
Battery Empty
Flashes in red
Never use any cable other than supplied or
Olympus-designated USB cable. This may cause
smoking or burning.
The included F-2AC USB-AC adapter (hereafter
referred to as USB-AC adapter) differs
depending on the region where you purchased
the camera. If you received a plug-in type USBAC adapter, plug it directly into AC outlet.
The included USB-AC adapter has been
designed to be used for charging and playback.
Do not take pictures while the USB-AC adapter
is connected to the camera.
Be sure to unplug the power plug of the USB-AC
adapter from the wall outlet when the charging is
complete or the playback ends.
For details on the battery, see Battery Handling
Precautions (p. 78). For details on the USB-AC
adapter, see USB-AC adapter (p. 79).
If the indicator lamp does not light, check the USB
cable and USB-AC adapter connections.
EN
2013 .
Back MENU
Back MENU
M
Seoul
Tokyo
Time
-- . -- -- : --
Y/M/D
Summer
2013 .
Back MENU
M
Time
-- . -- -- : --
Y/M/D
EN
1
2
3
EN
T side
Press
halfway
1/400 F3.4
Shutter Aperture
speed value
Image size
Zoom bar
16M
Optical zoom
Super-resolution zoom*1
Other
*2
*1
Press
halfway
Press fully
*2
EN
Press I.
Flash Auto
P
0.0
WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
16M
4:3
MENU
10
EN
Description
Flash Auto
Redeye
Fill In
Flash Off
Press G.
P
Y Off
12
0.0
WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
16M
4:3
MENU
Description
Y Off
Y 12 sec
Y 2 sec
Auto
Release*1
*1
EN
11
P
24
0.0
23
WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
16M
22
21
4:3
4 NORM
DATE
0:34
20 19 18 17 16 15 1413 12 11
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1/100 F3.4
27 26 25
When the shutter button is pressed halfway
down
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Reading a histogram
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Switching the displays
The displays change in the order of Normal 25
26
Detailed No info. each time F (INFO) is
27
pressed.
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Name
Shooting mode
Flash
Self-timer
Exposure
compensation
White balance
ISO sensitivity
Drive
Image size (still
images)
Aspect
Recording with
sound/wind noise
reduction
Image size (movies)
Movie recording
length
Movie recording
icon
World time
Image stabilization
Metering
Date stamp
Compression
Number of storable
still pictures
Current memory
Battery check
Histogram
AF target mark
Grid Guide
Aperture value
Shutter speed
Camera shake
warning
Normal
R
R
R
Detailed
R
R
R
No info.
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
.
Submode
P (P mode)
M (M mode)
Q (Q mode)
( mode)
P (P mode)
p (Panorama mode)
Auto/Manual
/////
List of settings available in each shooting mode (p. 65), List of settings (p. 66), List of P settings
(p. 68)
In certain shooting modes, the camera may take a few moments for image processing after taking a picture.
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P (P mode)
The camera will select the appropriate
aperture value and shutter speed for
the subject. Changes can also be made
to various shooting settings, such as
exposure compensation, as needed.
16M
4:3
M (M mode)
MENU
To select a submode
Portrait
16M
4:3
MENU
16M
4:3
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EN
0:34
Q (Q mode)
You can shoot with Beauty Fix effects.
4 NORM
( mode)
OK
Beauty Fix
Back MENU
Beauty Fix
1 Use FGHI to select a retouching item, and
press the Q button.
Back MENU
Eye Color
P (P mode)
Off
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15
p (Panorama mode)
AUTO
FULL
Application
Auto
Manual
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EN
Save OK
Cancel MENU
Guide
4 Start panning. When the arrow reaches the end of
the guide, recording ends automatically.
The camera automatically processes the
images and the combined panorama image is
displayed.
To stop shooting in the middle, press the
shutter button or A button. If the camera
pauses for a while, shooting automatically
finishes.
If the message [Image was not created.] is
displayed, shoot again.
To cancel the panorama function, press the
button.
If the shutter does not automatically release, try
[Manual].
MANUAL
Description
7 sec / 3 sec
5 sec / 3 sec
3 sec / 3 sec
7 sec / 0 sec
5 sec / 0 sec
3 sec / 0 sec
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Viewing images
4/30
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12/10/26
Playback image
Pictures taken using Q mode or sequential
shooting function are displayed as a group.
Turn the zoom lever to the T side to play back
the image in the group.
Single-image view
4/30
Displays
next image
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T
Index view
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EN
Close-up view
4/30
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Replay OK
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A button
Viewing area
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Expand T
Play OK
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Play OK
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frame
20
EN
8 9
4/30
10
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22
21
Still image
Detailed
1 2 3 456 7
8 9
1011 12 13 14
4/30
10
MAGIC
1/1000 F3.9
MAGIC
1/1000 F3.9
NORM
ISO
100
WB
AUTO
ISO
100
WB
AUTO
2.0
NORM
4608 3456
100-0004
4608 3456
100-0004
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22
2.0
1
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15
16
17
18
19
20
21
No information
2
22
No.
Name
1
Battery check
2
Photo with
movie clip
3
Eye-Fi transfer
data
4
Protect
5
Adding sound
6
Upload order
7
Print
reservation/
number of
prints
8
Current
memory
9
Frame number/
total number of
images
10 Compression
11 Shutter speed
12 Shooting mode
13 ISO sensitivity
14 Aperture value
15 Histogram
16 Exposure
compensation
17 Shooting
submode
18 White balance
19 Image size
20 File name
21 Recording
date and time
22 Grouped
images
Normal
Detailed No info.
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
EN
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Shooting movies
Back MENU
4/30
Erase
Cancel
100-0004
REC
EN
0:00
0:34
0:34
Recording time
Recording length (p. 72)
The movie is shot in the set shooting mode.
Note that the shooting mode effects may not
be obtained for some shooting modes.
Sound is also recorded.
When using a camera with a CMOS image
sensor, moving objects may appear distorted
due to the rolling shutter phenomenon. This
is a physical phenomenon whereby distortion
occurs in the filmed image when shooting a
fast-moving subject or due to camera shaking.
In particular, this phenomenon becomes more
noticeable when using a long focal length.
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REC
0:00
Movie Play OK
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Movie
00:12/00:34
During playback
Pausing and
restarting
playback
Fast forward
Rewind
Adjusting the
volume
Elapsed time/
Total shooting time
00:14/00:34
During pause
Cueing
Advancing and
rewinding one
frame at a time
Press I or H to advance or
rewind one frame at a time. Hold
I or H pressed for continuous
advance or rewind.
Resuming
playback
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Menu settings
For details, refer to List of settings available in each shooting mode (p. 65).
Function menu
Program Auto
P
0.0
WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
16M
4:3
MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Function menu
1
2
3
4
Flash
Self-timer
Exposure compensation
White balance
5
6
7
8
ISO sensitivity
Drive
Image Size
Aspect
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2
WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
16M
4:3
MENU
Flash
Flash Auto
Redeye
Pre-flashes are emitted to reduce the occurrence of red eye in your photos.
Fill In
Flash Off
Self-timer
Sets the time after the shutter button is pressed until the picture is taken.
Y Off
Y 12 sec
The self-timer lamp turns on for approx. 10 seconds, then blinks for approx.
2 seconds, and then the picture is taken.
Y 2 sec
The self-timer lamp blinks for approx. 2 seconds, then the picture is taken.
Auto Release
When your pet (cat or dog) turns its head towards the camera, its face is recognized
and the picture is taken automatically.
Exposure
compensation
Set a larger negative () value to adjust darker, or a larger positive (+) value to
adjust brighter.
White balance
Sets an appropriate color scheme for the light of the shooting scene.
WB Auto
Sunny
Cloudy
Incandescent
Fluorescent
One Touch 1
One Touch 2
For manually adjusting the white balance according to the light when shooting. Set
a piece of white paper or other white object so that it fills the entire screen, and
press the button to set the white balance. For how to register one touch white
balance, see Registering one touch white balance (p. 27).
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ISO sensitivity
ISO Auto
The camera automatically sets the sensitivity with priority on image quality.
High ISO
Auto
The camera automatically sets the sensitivity with priority on minimizing blur caused
by a moving subject or by camera shake.
Q to P Value
Set a smaller value to reduce noise in the picture, or a larger value to reduce blur.
Drive
Single
Sequential 1
Sequential 2
High-Speed1
High-Speed2
Image size
46083456
32002400
19201440
640480
Aspect
u
4:3
16:9
3:2
1:1
In certain shooting modes, some functions cannot be set. Refer to List of settings available in each shooting
mode (p. 65).
Examples of image size when the aspect ratio is 4:3.
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EN
27
Setup menu
Back MENU
Camera Menu 1
9
0
a
b
c
d
e
28
Reset
Compression
Shadow Adjust
AF Mode
Normal
Auto
Face/iESP
ESP/
Digital Zoom
Image Stabilizer
ESP
Off
On
b Playback Menu
Slideshow
Edit
Erase
q Print Order
R (Protect)
Upload Order
FlashAir
p. 36
9 Camera Menu 1
Reset
Compression
Shadow Adjust
z AF Mode
ESP/n
Digital Zoom
Image Stabilizer (Still images)
p. 30
c Settings Menu 1
Memory Format/Format
Backup
Eye-Fi
d USB Connection
q Power On
KeepzSettings
Sound Settings
p. 40
0 Camera Menu 2
AF Illuminat.
Rec View
Pic Orientation
z Icon Guide
Date Stamp
Super-Res Zoom
p. 32
d Settings Menu 2
File Name
Pixel Mapping
s (Monitor)
d TV Out
Power Save
l (Language)
X (Date/time)
p. 42
a Movie Menu
Image Size
IS Movie Mode
R (Movie sound recording)
A Wind Noise Setting
p. 35
e Settings Menu 3
World Time
Beauty Settings
p. 47
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Camera Menu 1
Reset
Compression
Shadow Adjust
AF Mode
ESP/
Normal
Auto
Face/iESP
ESP
Off
On
Digital Zoom
Image Stabilizer
Submenu 2
Back MENU
Settings Menu 2
File Name
Pixel Mapping
Reset
TV Out
Back MENU
Settings Menu 2
File Name
Pixel Mapping
TV Out
Power Save
Off
Power Save
English
Page tab
Back MENU
Settings Menu 2
File Name
Pixel Mapping
TV Out
Power Save
X
Submenu 1
Reset
Off
English
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Back MENU
Settings Menu 2
File Name
On
English
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Reset
Pixel Mapping
TV Out
Power Save
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Reset
Off
Off
English
Back MENU
Settings Menu 2
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File Name
Pixel Mapping
Reset
TV Out
Power Save
On
English
13.02.26 12:30
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z Camera Menu 1
Restoring the shooting functions
to the default settings z [Reset]
Submenu 2
Yes
No
30
Application
Restores the following menu
functions to the default settings.
Shooting mode
Flash
Self-timer
Exposure compensation
White balance
ISO sensitivity
Drive
Image Size (still images)
Aspect
Camera Menu 1, Camera Menu
2 and Movie Menu Functions
The settings will not be changed.
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Application
Fine
Normal
Application
Auto
Automatically On when a
compatible shooting mode is
selected.
Off
On
Application
Face/iESP
Spot
AF Tracking
*1
Application
ESP
5 (spot)
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Application
Off
On
32
z Camera Menu 2
Using the assist lamp for shooting
a dark subject z [AF Illuminat.]
Submenu 2
Off
On
While Exposing
Application
Off
On
Application
The image stabilizer is
deactivated.
This is recommended for shooting
when the camera is fixed in place
on a tripod or other stable surface.
EN
AF illuminator
Application
Off
On
Application
Off
On
Program Auto
Off
On
Application
Information about the vertical/
horizontal orientation of the
camera during shooting is not
recorded with images. Images
shot with the camera in a vertical
position are not rotated during
playback.
Information about the vertical/
horizontal orientation of the
camera during shooting is
recorded with images. Images
are automatically rotated during
playback.
P
0.0
WB
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
Functions can be
Icon guide
16M
changed manually.
4:3
MENU
Application
Off
On
When the date and time are not set, [Date Stamp]
cannot be set. Turning on the camera and making
the initial settings (p. 7)
The date stamp can not be deleted.
When drive settings are set to other than [o],
[Date Stamp] cannot be set.
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Shooting larger pictures than when using optical zoom with low
degrading of image quality z [Super-Res Zoom]
Submenu 2
Application
Off
On
Digital zoom
Off
Image size
Zoom bar
16M
Super-resolution zoom
16M
Digital zoom
Off
On
Other
*1
On
On
16M
Super-resolution zoom
Digital zoom
*1
Due to increased processing of the pixel counts, the image quality will not degrade. The magnification ratio
changes depending on the image size setting.
Photographs taken with the zoom bar displayed in red may appear grainy.
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A Movie Menu
Application
Submenu 2
Application
Off
No sound is recorded.
On
Sound is recorded.
*1
Application
Off
On
Application
Off
On
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q Playback Menu
Playing back images automatically
q [Slideshow]
Submenu 2
Submenu 3
Application
BGM
Off/Cosmic/
Breeze/
Mellow/
Dreamy/
Urban
Selects the
background music
options.
Edit
Type
Normal/
Fader/
Zoom
Start
Submenu 1
Cropping frame
Submenu 2
Q
Submenu 3
n
Submenu 2
P
Back MENU
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EN
Submenu 2
R
Beauty Fix
1 Select a retouching item and retouching level, and
press the A button.
Back MENU
Eye Color
Submenu 2
Beauty Fix
Off
Submenu 2
Shadow Adj
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Submenu 2
Submenu 2
Submenu 2
y
Application
All Erase
Sel. Image
Erase
Erase Group
Redeye Fix
Edit
OK
4/30
R mark
Erase/Cancel MENU
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EN
EN
39
Connecting to Smartphone
q [FlashAir]
Using the FlashAir (with Wireless LAN function)
card (commercially available), you can connect the
camera to a Wi-Fi enabled smartphone or PC and
view or import images from the FlashAir card.
When using a FlashAir card, read the FlashAir card
instruction manual carefully, and comply with the
instructions.
Submenu 2
Application
Start/Stop
Starting option
Cancels formatting.
d Settings Menu 1
Erasing data completely
d [Memory Format]/ d [Format]
Before formatting, check that no important data is
left in the internal memory or card.
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EN
Application
Completely erases the image data
in the internal memory or card
(including protected images).
Application
Yes
No
Application
All
Sel. Image
Off
Application
Auto
Storage
MTP
Application
No
Yes
Application
Yes
No
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Volume
0/1/2/3/4/5
q Volume 0/1/2/3/4/5
Application
Selects the camera
sounds (operation
sounds, shutter sound,
and warning sound).
Selects the operation
volume of camera
buttons.
d Settings Menu 2
Resetting the file names of
pictures d [File Name]
Folder name
Folder name
File name
DCIM
100OLYMP
Pmdd0001.jpg
999OLYMP
Pmdd9999.jpg
Automatic
numbering
Pmdd
Automatic
numbering
Month: 1 to C
(A=October,
B=November,
C=December)
Day: 01 to 31
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EN
Submenu 2
Application
Reset
Auto
*1
Back MENU
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43
Submenu 3
NTSC
PAL
480p/576p
720p
1080i
Set the signal format to be given priority. If the TV setting does not
match, it is changed automatically.
Off
On
NTSC/PAL
HDMI Out
HDMI Control
Application
Connecting the camera to a TV in North America, Taiwan, Korea,
Japan, and so on.
The factory default settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold.
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AV cable
(sold separately: CB-AVC3)
Multi-connector
HDMI cable
(sold separately: CB-HD1)
For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TVs 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 TVs settings, the displayed images and information may become cropped.
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Application
Off
On
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EN
Application
The language for the menus and
error messages displayed on the
monitor is selected.
d Settings Menu 3
Choosing home and alternate time
zones d [World Time]
You will not be able to select a time zone using
[World Time] if the camera clock has not first been
set using [X].
Submenu 2 Submenu 3
x*1
z*1, 2
*1
*2
Application
Home/
Alternate
Eye Color
Off
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System requirements
Windows
USB cable
(supplied)
48
EN
Windows XP
A Setup dialog will be displayed.
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OLYMPUS Viewer 3
Operating
System
Processor
RAM
Macintosh
Free Hard
3GB or more
Drive Space
Monitor
Settings
50
EN
OLYMPUS Viewer 3
Operating
System
Mac OS X v10.5v10.8
Processor
RAM
Free Hard
3GB or more
Drive Space
Monitor
Settings
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51
I (right)
USB cable
(supplied)
3
4
To exit printing
After a selected image is displayed on the screen,
disconnect the USB cable from the camera and
printer.
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EN
2
3
4
Size
Borderless
Standard
Standard
Application
All Print
Multi Print
All Index
Print Order*1
Application
Off/
On*1
(The number
of images per
sheet varies
depending on
the printer.)
*1
*1
Back MENU
Printpaper
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53
7
8
To crop an image [P
[P]
Date
With/
Without
With/
Without
(Proceeds
to the
setting
screen.)
File Name
54
Application
0 to 10
EN
Back MENU
Print
Cancel
Printing starts.
When [Option Set] is selected in [All Print]
mode, [Print Info] screen is displayed.
When printing is finished, the [Print Mode
Select] screen is displayed.
Print Mode Select
Back MENU
Print
All Print
Multi Print
All Index
Print Order
To cancel printing
1 Press the button while [Do Not Remove
USB Cable] is displayed.
2 Select [Cancel] using FG and then press the
A button.
Print Reservations
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.
Print reservations can be set only for the images
stored on the card.
DPOF reservations set by another DPOF device
cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes
using the original device. Making new DPOF
reservations with this camera will erase the
reservations made by the other device.
DPOF print reservations can be made for up to 999
images per card.
1
2
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55
Print Order
4/30
0
NORM
4608 3456
100-0004
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Time
56
Application
No
EN
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
5
6
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57
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 fix the problem(s).
Troubleshooting
Battery
The camera does not work even when batteries
are installed.
Insert recharged batteries in the correct
direction.
Inserting and removing the battery and card
(commercially available) (p. 4), Charging the
battery (p. 5)
Battery performance may have been reduced
temporarily due to low temperature. Take the
batteries out of the camera, and warm them by
putting them in your pocket for a while.
Card/Internal memory
An error message is displayed.
Error message (p. 60)
Lens
The lens has fogged up from the inside.
It is likely that there is a high level of moisture
inside the camera. Before using the camera
again, remove the battery and memory card
and dry fully with the battery/card cover open.
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Shutter button
No picture is taken when the shutter button is
pressed.
Cancel sleep mode.
To save battery power, the camera
automatically goes into sleep mode and the
monitor turns off if there is no operation for
3 minutes when the camera is turned on. No
picture is taken even if the shutter button is
fully pressed in this mode. Operate the zoom
lever or other buttons to restore the camera
from sleep mode before taking a picture. If
the camera is left for another 5 minutes, it
automatically turns off. Press the n
button to turn the camera on.
Press the q button to switch to the shooting
mode.
Wait until #(flash charge) stops blinking
before taking pictures.
With prolonged camera use, the internal
temperature may increase, resulting in
automatic shutdown. If this occurs, wait until the
camera has sufficiently cooled.
The cameras external temperature may also
increase during use, however this is normal and
does not indicate malfunction.
Monitor
Miscellaneous
Difficult to see.
Condensation may have occurred. Turn off
the power, and wait for the camera body
to become acclimated to the surrounding
temperature and dry out before taking pictures.
The light is caught in the picture.
Shooting with flash in dark situations results in
an image with many flash reflections on dust
in the air.
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Error message
Error message
Card Error
Write Protect
Corrective action
Card problem
Insert a new card.
Picture Error
Card problem
The card write-protect switch is
set to the LOCK side. Release
the switch.
Memory Full
The Image
Cannot Be
Edited
Card Full
Card problem
Replace the card.
Erase unwanted images.*1
Battery Empty
Card Setup
Power Off
Format
Memory Setup
Power Off
Memory Format
Card problem
Use FG to select [Format],
and press the A button. Next,
use FG to select [Yes], and
press the A button.*2
Internal memory problem
Use FG to select [Memory
Format], and press the
A button. Next, use FG to
select [Yes], and press the A
button.*2
No Connection
No Paper
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Corrective action
Internal memory/Card
problem
Take pictures before viewing
them.
Problem with selected image
Use photo retouch software,
etc. to view the image on a
computer. If the image still
cannot be viewed, the image file
is corrupted.
Problem with selected image
Use photo retouch software, etc.
to edit the image on a computer.
Battery problem
Charge the battery.
Connection problem
Connect the camera and
computer or printer correctly.
Printer problem
Load paper into the printer.
Printer problem
Refill the ink in the printer.
Error message
Jammed
Settings
Changed*3
Print Error
Cannot Print*4
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Corrective action
Printer problem
Remove the jammed paper.
Printer problem
Return to the status where the
printer can be used.
Printer problem
Turn off the camera and printer,
check the printer for any
problems, and then turn the
power on again.
Problem with selected image
Use a computer to print.
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Shooting tips
When you are unsure of how to take a picture that
you envision, refer to the information below.
Focusing
Focusing on the subject
Taking a picture of a subject not in the
center of the monitor
After focusing on an object at the same
distance as the subject, compose the shot, and
take the picture.
Pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 9)
Set [AF Mode] (p. 31) to [Face/iESP]
Taking a picture in [AF Tracking] mode (p. 31)
The camera tracks the subject movement
automatically to focus on it continuously.
Taking a picture of a shadowy subject
Using the AF illuminator makes focusing
easier. [AF Illuminat.] (p. 32)
Taking a picture of subjects where
autofocus is difficult
In the following cases, after focusing on an
object (by pressing the shutter button halfway
down) with high contrast at the same distance
as the subject, compose the shot, and take
the picture.
Fast-moving object
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Camera shake
Taking pictures without camera shake
Taking pictures using [Image Stabilizer]
(p. 32)
The image pickup device*1 shifts to correct for
camera shake even if the ISO sensitivity is not
increased. This function is also effective when
taking pictures at a high zoom magnification.
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A device that takes light received through the
lens and converts it into electric signals.
Shooting movies using [IS Movie Mode]
(p. 35)
Select [C Sport] in the scene mode (p. 13)
The [C Sport] mode uses a fast shutter speed
and can reduce the blur incurred by a moving
subject.
Taking pictures at a high ISO sensitivity
If a high ISO sensitivity is selected, pictures
can be taken at a high shutter speed even at
locations where a flash cannot be used.
ISO sensitivity (p. 26)
Exposure (brightness)
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Color hue
Taking pictures with colors at the same shade as
they appear
Taking pictures by selecting white balance
(p. 25)
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. (This
is especially true for sunshade under a clear
sky, mixed natural and artificial light settings,
and so on.)
Image quality
Taking sharper pictures
Taking pictures with the optical zoom or
super-resolution zoom
Avoid using digital zoom (p. 32) to take pictures.
Taking pictures at a low ISO sensitivity
If the picture is taken with a high ISO
sensitivity, noise (small colored spots and
color unevenness that were not in the original
image) can occur, and the image can appear
grainy.
ISO sensitivity (p. 26)
Batteries
Making batteries last longer
Set [Power Save] (p. 46) to [On]
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Playback/Editing tips
Playback
Playing images in the internal memory and card
Remove the card and display the images in
internal memory
Inserting and removing the battery and
card (commercially available) (p. 4)
Viewing images with high picture quality on a
high-definition TV
Connect the camera to the TV using an
HDMI cable (sold separately)
Playing back images on a TV d [TV Out]
(p. 44)
Editing
Erasing the sound recorded to a still image
Record over the sound with silence when
playing back the image
Adding sound to still images q [R] (p. 36)
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List of settings
Zoom
Flash
Self-timer
Exposure
compensation
White balance
ISO sensitivity
Drive
Image Size
Aspect
Reset
Compression
Shadow Adjust
AF Mode
ESP/n
Digital Zoom
Image Stabilizer
AF Illuminat.
Rec View
Pic Orientation
Icon Guide
Date Stamp
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ISO sensitivity
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Aspect
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Image Stabilizer
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List of P settings
Exposure
compensation
White balance
Exposure
compensation
White balance
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Pop Art
Pin Hole
Fish Eye
Soft Focus
Punk
Sparkle
Watercolor
Reflection
Miniature
Fragmented
Dramatic
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.
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.
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FlashAir/Eye-Fi card
FlashAir SD cards have built-in wireless LAN and
cannot be formatted. Use the software supplied
with the FlashAir card to format the card.
Use the FlashAir or Eye-Fi card in compliance with
the laws and regulations of the country where the
camera is used. Remove the FlashAir or Eye-Fi
card from the camera or disable the card functions
in airplanes and other locations where use is
prohibited.
The FlashAir/Eye-Fi card may become hot during
use.
When using a FlashAir/Eye-Fi card, the battery
may run out faster.
When using a FlashAir/Eye-Fi card, the camera
may function more slowly.
LOCK
Format
Cards must be formatted with this camera before
first use or after being used with other cameras or
computers.
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Still pictures*1
Number of storable pictures
Internal memory
SD/SDHC/SDXC card (4GB)
4
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Examples of image size when the aspect ratio is 4:3.
Image Size
Compression
Movies
Image Size
C 19201080*1
D 1280720*1
E 640480
y 640 x 480*2
z 320 x 240*2
Recording length
Internal memory
SD/SDHC/SDXC card (4GB)
With sound
Without sound
With sound
Without sound
15 sec.
16 sec.
27 min.
29 min.
29 sec.
32 sec.
52 min.
57 min.
1 min. 15 sec.
1 min. 33 sec.
133 min.
167 min.
24 sec.
43 min.
36 sec.
64 min.
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Trademarks
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.
FlashAir is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
Powered by ARCSOFT.
All other company and product names are registered
trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners.
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC
PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL
AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC
STANDARD (AVC VIDEO) AND/OR (ii) DECODE
AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER
ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO
PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO
LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR
ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP://WWW.
MPEGLA.COM
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SPECIFICATIONS
Camera
Product type
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
Memory
: MOV H.264 linear PCM/AVI Motion JPEG (HSVGA 120fps or HSQVGA 240fps)
: Internal memory, SD/SDHC/SDXC (supports UHS-I)/Eye-Fi/
FlashAir (with Wireless LAN function) card
Lens
Photometric system
Shutter speed
: 4 to 1/2000 sec.
Shooting range
(T) (Normal)
Monitor
Connector
Automatic calendar
system
: 2000 up to 2099
Operating
environment
Temperature
Humidity
Power supply
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Dimensions
Weight
Model No.
: LI-50BA/LI-50BB
Standard voltage
: DC 3.7 V
Standard capacity
: 925 mAh
Battery life
Operating
environment
Temperature
: F-2AC-1B/F-2AC-2B
Power requirements
Output
: DC 5 V, 500 mA
Operating
environment
Temperature
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK 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.
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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 Precautions
Read 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 weatherproofing 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
amplifiers.
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 fire 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 fire. Do not use
the charger or USB-AC adapter if it is covered (such as a
blanket). This could cause overheating, resulting in fire.
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WARNING
Do not wet batteries with fluid such as water or seawater.
To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a
fire or explosion, use only batteries recommended for use with
this product.
Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating
instructions.
If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the
specified time, stop charging them and do not use them.
Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken.
If a battery leaks, has unusual odor, becomes discolored or
deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during
operation, stop using the camera, and keep away from fire
immediately.
If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the
clothing and flush the affected area with clean, running cold
water immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical
attention immediately.
Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous
vibration by dropping or hitting.
This may cause exploding, overheating, or burning.
CAUTION
Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for leaks,
discoloration, warping, or any other abnormality.
The battery may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid
minor burns, do not remove it immediately after using the
camera.
Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the
camera for a long period.
Leaking and overheating may cause fire, injury, or malfunction.
When storing the battery for a long period, select a cool
location for storage.
This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery. Use the
designated battery. There is a risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced with the incorrect battery type.
Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which
functions are used.
During the conditions described below, power is consumed
continuously and the battery becomes exhausted quickly.
The zoom is used repeatedly.
The shutter button is pressed halfway repeatedly in shooting
mode, activating the auto focus.
A picture is displayed on the monitor for an extended period
of time.
The camera is connected to a printer.
USB-AC adapter
The included USB-AC adapter F-2AC is designed to be used
only with this camera. Other cameras cannot be charged with
this USB-AC adapter.
Do not connect the included USB-AC adapter F-2AC to
equipment other than this camera.
For plug-in type USB-AC adapter:
The included USB-AC adapter F-2AC is intended to be
correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.
Monitor
Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may
become vague, resulting in a playback mode failure or damage
to the monitor.
A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the monitor, but
this is not a malfunction.
When a subject is viewed diagonally in the camera, the
edges may appear zigzagged on the monitor. This is not a
malfunction; it will be less noticeable in playback mode.
In places subject to low temperatures, the monitor may take a
long time to turn on or its color may change temporarily. When
using the camera in extremely cold places, it is a good idea to
occasionally place it in a warm place. The monitor exhibiting
poor performance due to low temperatures will recover in
normal temperatures.
The monitor of this product is manufactured with high-quality
accuracy, however, there may be a stuck or dead pixel on the
monitor. These pixels do not have any influence on the image
to be saved. Because of the characteristics, the unevenness
of the color or brightness may also be found depending on the
angle, but this is due to the structure of the monitor. This is not
a malfunction.
Disclaimer of Warranty
Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either
expressed or implied, by or concerning any content of these
written materials or software, and in no event shall be liable
for any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose or for any consequential, incidental or
indirect damages (including but not limited to damages for loss
of business profits, business interruption and loss of business
information) arising from the use or inability to use these
written materials or software or equipment. Some countries do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential
or incidental damages or of the implied warranty, so the above
limitations may not apply to you.
Olympus reserves all rights to this manual.
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Warning
Unauthorized photographing or use of copyrighted material
may violate applicable copyright laws. Olympus assumes no
responsibility for unauthorized photographing, use or other acts
that infringe upon the rights of copyright owners.
Copyright Notice
All rights reserved. No part of these written materials or this
software may be reproduced or used in any form or by any
means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and
recording or the use of any type of information storage and
retrieval system, without the prior written permission of 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.
Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of
this publication or software without obligation or advance notice.
FCC Notice
Radio and Television Interference
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer may void the users authority to operate this
equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the distance between the camera and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cable should be used to
connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers (PC).
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
would void the users authority to operate it.
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Provisions of warranty
1 If this product proves to be defective, although it has been
used properly (in accordance with the written Handling
Care and Operating instructions supplied with it), during the
applicable national warranty period and has been purchased
from an authorized Olympus distributor within the business
area of Olympus Europa Holding GmbH as stipulated on
the website: http://www.olympus.com this product will be
repaired, or at Olympuss option replaced, free of charge. To
claim under this warranty the customer must take the product
before the end of the applicable national warranty period to
the dealer where the product was purchased or any other
Olympus service station within the business area of Olympus
Europa Holding GmbH as stipulated on the website: http://
www.olympus.com. During the one year period of the World
Wide Guarantee the customer may turn the product in at
any Olympus service station. Please notice that not in all
countries such Olympus service station exists.
2 The customer shall transport the product to the dealer or
Olympus authorized service station at his own risk and shall
be responsible for any costs incurred in transporting the
product.
Provisions of Guarantee
1 OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP., 2951 Ishikawa-machi,
Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-8507, Japan grants a one year
World Wide Guarantee. This worldwide Guarantee must
be presented at an Olympus authorized repair service
station before any repair can be made under conditions
of this Guarantee. This Guarantee is valid only if the
Guarantee Certificate and proof of purchase are presented
at the Olympus repair service station. Please note that this
Guarantee is in addition to and does not affect the customers
legal warranty rights under the applicable national legislation
governing the sale of consumer goods mentioned above.
2 This Guarantee does not cover the following and the
customer will be required to pay repair charge, even for
defects occurring within the Guarantee period referred to
above.
a. Any defect that occurs due to mishandling (such as an
operation performed that is not mentioned in the Handling
Care or other sections of the instructions, etc.)
b. Any defect that occurs due to repair, modification, cleaning,
etc. performed by anyone other than Olympus or an
Olympus authorized service station.
c. Any defect or damage that occurs due to transport, a fall,
shock, etc. after purchase of the product.
d. Any defect or damage that occurs due to fire, earthquake,
flood damage, thunderbolt, other natural disasters,
environmental pollution and irregular voltage sources.
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Notes;
1 This Warranty is in addition to and does not affect the
customers statutory right.
2 lf you have any queries regarding this Warranty, call any
of the Olympus authorized service stations listed in the
instructions.
Disclaimer of Warranty
Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either
expressed or implied, by or concerning any content if these
written materials or software, and in no event shall be liable
for any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose or for any consequential, incidental or
indirect damages (including but not limited to damages for loss
of business profits, business interruption and loss of business
information) arising from the use of inability to use these written
materials or software. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so
the above limitations may not apply to you.
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