DIGITAL CAMERA SH-50 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.
Checking the contents of the box or Digital camera Strap Stylus pen Lithium Ion Battery (LI-90B) USB-AC adapter (F-2AC) USB cable (CB-USB8) OLYMPUS Setup CD-ROM Other accessories not shown: Warranty card Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
1 Stereo microphone 2 Flash switch 3 Monitor 4 Zoom lever 5 Shutter button 6 Mode dial 7 n button 8 Indicator lamp 9 F button (shooting movies) 10 A button (OK) 11 Arrow pad 4 1 5 6 2 7 8 9 10 11 3 12 13 Arrow pad Attaching the camera strap F (up) H (left) INFO (changing information display) # (flash) Y (self-timer) (erase) 12 q button (switching between shooting and playback) 13 button I (right) G (down) FGHI instruct to press the up/down/left/right arrow pad.
Inserting and removing the battery and card (commercially available) 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 to open the battery/card cover. Battery/card cover 2 Insert the battery as illustrated with the C mark toward the battery lock knob. Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) may produce heat or an explosion. Slide the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow to unlock, and then remove the battery. 3 Insert the card straight until it clicks into place.
To remove the card 1 Connecting the camera 2 Indicator lamp On: Charging Off: Charged Multi-connector Press the card in until it clicks and comes out slightly, then remove the card. 4 Follow Steps 1 and 2 to close the battery/card cover. Connector cover 1 AC outlet 2 When using the camera, be sure to close and lock the battery/card cover. USB cable (supplied) Charging the battery Connect the USB cable and USB-AC adapter to the camera and charge the battery.
When to charge the batteries Charge the battery when the error message shown below appears. Error message 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.
Turning on the camera and making the initial settings 4 When you turn on the camera for the first time, a screen appears enabling to set the language for the menus and messages displayed in the monitor, and the date and time. To change the selected date and time, see “Setting the date and time d [X]” (p. 50). 1 Press the n button to turn on the camera, press FGHI of the arrow pad to select your language and press the A button. 2 Press FG of the arrow pad to select the year for [Y]. X Y 2013 .
Learning how to use the camera ● Press the n button to turn on the camera and enter the standby mode. (Press the n button again to turn off the camera.) ● Select the shooting mode, and press the shutter button to shoot a still image. ● To shoot a movie, press the F button. ● Set the shooting functions using the function menu or the setup menu. ● To view images, press the q button to switch to playback mode.
Using for the shooting mode Using for the playback mode By touching the screen, the subject to be focused on can be set or the picture can be taken. Every time is touched, the operation is changed. : The subject that is touched is focused on and the picture is taken automatically. : The subject that is touched is AF locked. Press the shutter button to take the picture. Touch to release the AF lock. Focus lock ends when the shutter is released. The displayed image can be changed or enlarged.
Shooting still images 1 2 3 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. Press the n button to turn on the camera. AF target mark P Select the shooting mode. (p. 14) Hold the camera and compose the shot. Press halfway 1/400 F3.0 Shutter Aperture speed value ● The camera was unable to focus if the AF target mark flashes red. Try focusing again. 5 When holding the camera, take care not to cover the flash, microphone or other important parts with your fingers, etc.
Using the zoom Using the flash Turning the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range. Turn the zoom lever as far as it will go to speed up the zoom operation, and turn it partway for a slow zoom operation (not applicable when shooting a movie). The flash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions. W side Image size 1 Slide the flash switch to raise the flash. T side Zoom bar To turn off the flash 16M Press the flash down back into the camera.
3 2 Use HI to select the setting option, and press the A button to set. Option Description Option Flash Auto The flash fires automatically in low-light or backlight conditions. Redeye Pre-flashes are emitted to reduce the occurrence of red eye in your photos. Fill In The flash fires regardless of the available light. Flash Off The flash does not fire. Using the self-timer After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a short delay. 1 Press G.
Shooting screen displays 1 25 24 23 P 0.0 WB AUTO ISO AUTO 16M 4:3 22 21 Reading a histogram 2 4 NORM z DATE If the peak fills too much of the frame, the image will appear mostly white. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 If the peak fills too much of the frame, the image will appear mostly black. The green section shows luminance distribution within the screen’s center. 0:34 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 131211 10 Switching the displays 1/100 F3.0 28 27 26 When the shutter button is pressed halfway down No.
Selecting the shooting mode The default settings of the function are highlighted in Shooting mode .
1 Learning about the shooting modes Use the mode dial to select the shooting mode. In r, , p, , or P, press H of the arrow pad for the function menu, then press HI of the arrow pad for the sub menu, and press the A button. P 0.0 WB AUTO ISO AUTO 16M 4:3 4 NORM 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.
2 Use FG to highlight an item and press A. Guide item Change Color Saturation 3 Use FG to choose a level and check the effect or description. ● Press the shutter button halfway to select. Level bar Clear & Vivid Flat & Muted 4 Press the shutter button to take a picture. ● To clear the live guide from the display, press the button. 16 EN ● Pictures may appear grainy at some live guide setting levels. ● Changes to the live guide setting levels may not be visible on the screen.
r (Advanced Movie mode) You can shoot the movie by using the evolving movie function. Submenu s : ; Description Captures still images as you shoot a movie. During a single movie, you can capture a maximum of 12 still images. Shoots a smooth movie at 60 frames/second. Image size is fixed at full HD (1920×1080). Shoots a fast-moving subject and play back in slow motion. HS120fps (1280×720), HS240fps (432×324) ● Except in Photo in Movie, you cannot take still images by pressing the shutter button.
p (Panorama mode) You can shoot and combine multiple images to create an image with a wide angle of view (panoramic image). Submenu Application Auto Panorama images are automatically combined just by swinging the camera in the shooting direction. Manual Three frames are taken and combined by the camera. The user composes the shots using the guide frame and manually releases the shutter. 4 Start panning. When the arrow reaches the end of the guide, recording ends automatically.
● To combine only two frames, press the A button. 4 Repeat step 3 to take a third frame. The camera automatically combines the frames into a single panorama image. To take photos with the V (Beauty) setting 1 Select [V Beauty]. 2 Press G to go to the submenu. Recommended i (Hand-Held Starlight mode) Night scene pictures with less camera shake can be taken without using a tripod. The flash function can also be used. 3M 4:3 MENU 3 Use HI to select the retouching setting, and press the Q button to set.
Beauty Fix 1 Use FGHI to select a retouching item, and press the Q button. Back MENU Eye Color M (Manual mode) In this mode, the camera automatically sets an appropriate aperture value, shutter speed and ISO sensitivity. M WB AUTO Off 16M 4:3 2 Check the retouched effects on the review screen, then press the Q button to start the retouch process and save. ● Settings for Beauty Fix can be registered. ● Depending on the picture, the editing may not be effective. ISO 125 1/125 F3.
Viewing images Index view and close-up view 1 Index view enables quick selection of a desired image. Close-up view (up to 10× magnification) allows checking of image details. Press the q button. Number of frames/ Total number of images 4/30 1 Turn the zoom lever. ’13/02/26 12:30 Playback image ● Pictures taken using V mode, sequential shooting function or Photo in Movie are displayed as a group. Turn the zoom lever to the T side to play back the image in the group.
To select an image in index view To control panorama image playback Use FGHI to select an image, and press the A button to display the selected image in single-image view. Stop playback: Press the button. Pause: Press the A button. Control while paused Press FGHI to scroll the image in the direction of the pressed button. Turn the zoom lever to enlarge/shrink the image. Press the A button to restart scrolling. To scroll an image in close-up view Use FGHI to move the viewing area.
Sequential images frame Photo in Movie frame ● The sequentially shot images are played back automatically. ● Expand to view the images in index view. 4/30 Play OK ● The movie and the still images are played back. ● Expand to view the images in index view. ● Pause the playback and turn the zoom lever to the W side to display the still images as a chapter index of the movie. Select the still image and press the A button to play back the movie from that point.
Playback mode display ● Normal 2 3 456 7 8 9 4/30 10 21 ’13/02/26 12:30 21 23 22 21 Still image ● Detailed 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 4/30 MAGIC MAGIC 1/1000 F3.0 NORM ISO 125 WB AUTO 1/1000 F3.0 2.0 NORM 1 ISO 125 WB AUTO 4608 3456 100-0004 4608 3456 100-0004 2.0 1 15 16 17 18 19 20 ’13/02/26 12:30 23 22 21 ● No information 2 21 23 Switching the displays The displays change in the order of Normal → Detailed → No info. each time F (INFO) is pressed. 24 EN No.
Erasing images during playback Shooting movies 1 1 Display the image you want to erase and press G (). Erase Press the F button to start recording. Back MENU 4/30 Erase Cancel 100-0004 REC 2 Press FG to select [Erase], and press the A button. Lights up red when recording ● Grouped images are erased as a group. If you want to delete images from the grouped images, you can expand the group and delete the images individually. ● Multiple images or all images can be erased at a time (p. 42).
Playing back movies Operations while playback is paused Select a movie, and press the A button. 4/30 Elapsed time/ Total shooting time 00:12/00:34 ’13/02/26 12:30 Movie During playback ● Turn the zoom lever to the T side to display the movie index. Use FGHI to select the frame to start playback. Pausing and restarting playback Press the A button to pause playback. During pause, fast forward or reverse, press the A button to restart playback. Fast forward Press I to fast forward.
Menu settings For details, refer to “List of settings available in each shooting mode” (p. 69). Function menu 1 Flash Auto 0.0 WB AUTO ISO AUTO 16M 4:3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 MENU Setup menu (p. 31) Function menu 1 2 3 4 Flash Self-timer Exposure compensation White balance 5 6 7 8 ISO sensitivity Drive Image Size Aspect Using the function menu 1 Use H of the arrow pad to display the function menu. 2 Use FG of the arrow pad to select the function to be set.
Flash Sets the flash firing method. _ Flash Auto The flash fires automatically in low-light or backlight conditions. ! Redeye Pre-flashes are emitted to reduce the occurrence of red eye in your photos. # Fill In The flash fires regardless of the available light. $ Flash Off The flash does not fire. Self-timer 28 Sets the time after the shutter button is pressed until the picture is taken. b Y Off The self-timer is deactivated. c Y 12 sec The self-timer lamp turns on for approx.
ISO sensitivity Sets the ISO sensitivity. l ISO Auto The camera automatically sets the sensitivity with priority on image quality. m High ISO Auto The camera automatically sets the sensitivity with priority on minimizing blur caused by a moving subject or by camera shake. S to P Value Set a smaller value to reduce noise in the picture, or a larger value to reduce blur. Drive Sets the sequential shooting function. o Single One frame is shot each time the shutter button is pressed.
Registering one touch white balance Select [ One Touch 1] or [ One Touch 2], face the camera toward a piece of white paper or other white object, and press the button. ● The camera releases the shutter and the white balance is registered. When the white balance was previously registered, the registered data is updated. ● The registered white balance data will not be cleared by turning off the power. ● Perform this procedure under the light where the pictures will be actually taken.
Setup menu Camera Menu 1 9 0 a b c d e Reset Compression Shadow Adjust Touch Shutter AF Mode ESP/ Digital Zoom Back MENU Normal Auto Off Face/iESP ESP Off b Playback Menu Slideshow Edit Erase q R (Protect) FlashAir p. 39 9 Camera Menu 1 Reset Compression Shadow Adjust z Touch Shutter AF Mode ESP/n Digital Zoom p. 33 c Settings Menu 1 Memory Format/Format Backup Eye-Fi d Print Order Upload Order USB Connection q Power On p. 44 0 Camera Menu 2 Image Stabilizer (Still images) AF Illuminat.
Using the setup menu Press the button during shooting or playback to display the setup menu. The setup menu provides access to a variety of camera settings, such as shooting and playback functions, time and date settings, and display options. 1 3 Press the button. ● The setup menu is displayed. Camera Menu 1 Back MENU Reset Compression Shadow Adjust Touch Shutter AF Mode ESP/ Digital Zoom Normal Auto Off Face/iESP ESP Off Use FG to select the desired submenu 1 and then press the A button.
● The default settings of the function are highlighted in . ● For the operation method, refer to “Using the setup menu” (p. 32). z Camera Menu 1 Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings z [Reset] Submenu 2 Yes No Application Restores the following menu functions to the default settings.
Setting the Touch Shutter function z [Touch Shutter] Submenu 2 Application On The subject that is touched is focused on and the picture is taken automatically. Off The subject that is touched is AF locked. (Press the shutter button manually.) ● This setting can also be changed by touching the panel. “Using for the shooting mode” (p. 9) Selecting the focusing area z [AF Mode] Submenu 2 Face/iESP Spot The camera focuses on the subject located within the AF target mark.
Shooting at higher magnifications than optical zoom z [Digital Zoom] Submenu 2 Application Off Disable digital zoom. On Enable digital zoom. Using the assist lamp for shooting a dark subject z [AF Illuminat.] Submenu 2 Application Off The AF illuminator is not used. On When the shutter button is pressed halfway down, the AF illuminator turns on to aid focusing. ● The option selected for [Digital Zoom] affects the appearance of the zoom bar. (p.
Automatically rotating images shot with the camera in a vertical position during playback z [Pic Orientation] ● During shooting, the [y] (p. 41) setting on the playback menu is set automatically. ● This function may not work properly if the camera is facing up or down during shooting. Submenu 2 Application Off 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.
Shooting larger pictures than when using optical zoom with low degrading of image quality z [Super-Res Zoom] Submenu 2 Application Off Disable super-resolution zoom. On Enable super-resolution zoom. ● [Super-Res Zoom] is available only when [Image Size] is set to [].
A Movie Menu Recording sound when shooting movies A [[R R] Selecting the image size for movies A [Image Size] Submenu 2 1080p 720p VGA (640×480) Application Select the image quality based on the image size and frame rate. ● “Number of storable pictures (still images)/ Recording length (movies) in the internal memory and cards” (p. 74) Reducing the blur caused by the camera shake when shooting A [IS Movie Mode] Submenu 2 Application Off The image stabilizer is deactivated.
q Playback Menu Playing back images automatically q [Slideshow] Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application BGM Off/MIX/ Cosmic/ Breeze/ Mellow/ Dreamy/ Urban Selects the background music options. Type Normal/ Short/ Long Selects the type of transition effect used between slides. Start ― Starts the slideshow. ● During a slideshow, press I to advance one frame, H to go back one frame. ● Press the button or the i button to stop the slideshow.
Adding sound to still images q [[R R] Submenu 1 Edit Retouching faces on still images q [Beauty Fix] Submenu 2 R 1 Use HI to select an image. 2 Aim the microphone toward the sound source. Microphone 3 Press the A button. ● Recording starts. ● The camera adds (records) sound for approx. 4 seconds while playing back the image. Submenu 1 Edit Submenu 2 Beauty Fix ● Depending on the picture, the editing may not be effective. 1 Use HI to select an image, and press the Q button.
Beauty Fix 1 Select a retouching item and retouching level, and press the A button. Retouching red eyes in flash shooting q [Redeye Fix] Submenu 1 Back MENU Eye Color Edit Off 2 Press the Q button on the review screen. Brightening areas that are dark due to backlight or other reasons q [Shadow Adj] Submenu 1 Edit Submenu 2 Shadow Adj 1 Use HI to select an image, and press the A button. ● The edited image is saved as a separate image. ● Depending on the picture, the editing may not be effective.
Capturing still images from movies q [In-Movie Image Capture] Submenu 1 Edit Submenu 2 In-Movie Image Capture 1 Use HI to select the movie and press the A button. 2 Use HI to display the frame to be captured and press the A button. ● The selected frame is recorded as a still image. Trimming long movies q [Movie Triming] Submenu 1 Edit Submenu 2 Movie Triming 1 Use HI to select the movie and press the A button. Submenu 3 New File Overwrite Application Records the trimmed movie as new movie file.
Protecting images q [[R R] To individually select and erase images [Sel. Image] 1 Use FG to select [Sel. Image], and press the A button. 2 Use FGHI to select the image to be erased, and press the A button to add a R mark to the image. ● Turn to the T end to return to the single frame display. OK 4/30 Sel. Image (1) R mark Erase/Cancel MENU 3 Repeat Step 2 to select the images to be erased, and then press the button to erase the selected images. 4 Use FG to select [Yes], and press the A button.
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. ● Cards must be formatted with this camera before first use or after being used with other cameras or computers. ● Be sure to remove the card before formatting the internal memory. Submenu 2 Application Submenu 2 Application All Transfers all images. Sel. Image Transfers only selected image. Off Disable Eye-Fi communication.
Selecting a method for connecting the camera to other devices d [USB Connection] Turning on the camera with the q button d [[q q Power On] Submenu 2 Application Set to select the connection method each time the camera is connected to another device. No Auto The camera is not turned on. To turn on the camera, press the n button. Storage Connect camera as a card reader. Yes MTP For Windows Vista/Windows 7/ Windows 8, connect camera as a portable device.
Resetting the file names of pictures d [File Name] Submenu 2 Folder name Folder name File name DCIM 100OLYMP Pmdd0001.jpg 999OLYMP Automatic numbering Pmdd Reset Auto Even when a new card is inserted, this continues the numbering for the folder name and file name from the previous card. This is useful for managing all image folder names and files names with sequential numbers. Pmdd9999.
Adjusting the brightness of the monitor d [[s s] To adjust the monitor brightness 1 Use FG to adjust the brightness while viewing the screen, and then press the A button.
Playing back images on a TV d [TV 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. Submenu 2 Submenu 3 NTSC PAL Connecting the camera to a TV in European countries, China, and so on. 480p/576p 720p 1080i Set the signal format to be given priority. If the TV setting does not match, it is changed automatically. Off Operate with the camera.
AV cable (sold separately: CB-AVC3) Connect to the TV video input jack (yellow) and audio input jack (white). Multi-connector HDMI cable (sold separately: CB-HD1) Connect to the HDMI connector on the TV. HDMI micro connector (type D) ● 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.
Saving battery power between shots d [Power Save] Submenu 2 Application Off Cancels [Power Save]. On When the camera is not being used for approx. 10 seconds, the monitor automatically turns off to save battery power. To resume standby mode To check the date and time Press and hold the INFO button while the camera is turned off. The current time is displayed for approx. 3 seconds.
Registering the settings for Beauty Fix d [Beauty Settings] Calibrating the touch panel d [Touch Calibration] ● Depending on the picture, the editing may not be effective. 1 Use FG to select a retouching setting, and press the Q button. 2 Press the shutter button to take a portrait picture. Touch the panel following the instructions on the screen. Take a portrait picture. ● The image is not saved. 3 Select a retouching item and retouching level, and press the A button.
Connecting with a computer Set [USB Connection] in the setup menu of the camera beforehand. (p. 45) Connecting the camera Multi-connector Connector cover USB cable (supplied) 52 EN When [USB Connection] is set to [Auto], connect the camera and the computer, select [Storage] or [MTP] at the screen for selecting the connection method, and then press the A button.
Installing the PC software and registering user Windows 1 Insert the supplied CD in a CDROM drive. Windows XP ● A “Setup” dialog will be displayed. ● 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 “Yes” or “Continue”.
OLYMPUS Viewer 3 Operating System Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows Vista / Windows 7/ Windows 8 Processor Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or better (Core 2 Duo 2.13 GHz or better required for movies) RAM 1GB or more (2GB or more recommended) Macintosh 1 Insert the supplied CD in a CDROM drive. ● Double-click the CD (OLYMPUS Setup) icon on the desktop. ● Double-click the “Setup” icon to display the “Setup” dialog.
OLYMPUS Viewer 3 Operating System Mac OS X v10.5–v10.8 Processor Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or better (Core 2 Duo 2 GHz or better required for movies) RAM 1GB or more (2GB or more recommended) Free Hard 3GB or more Drive Space Monitor Settings 1024 × 768 pixels or more Minimum 32,000 colors (16,770,000 colors recommended) ● Other languages can be selected from the language combo box. For information on using the software, see online help. 3 Copy the camera manual.
Direct printing (PictBridge) By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images directly without using a computer. To find out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. ● The printing modes, paper sizes, and other parameters that can be set with the camera vary depending on the printer that is used. For details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
Changing the printer’s settings for printing [Custom Print] 1 5 Use FG to select [Size] (Submenu 3), and press I. ● If the [Printpaper] screen is not displayed, the [Size], [Borderless], and [Pics/Sheet] are set to the printer’s standard. Display the image to be printed on the monitor. 2 Turn on the printer, and then connect the printer and camera. 3 4 Press the A button. Use FG to select the print mode, and press the A button. Submenu 2 This prints the image selected in Step 8.
7 8 Use HI to select an image. Press F to make a print reservation for the current image. Press G to make the detailed printer settings for the current image. To crop an image [P [P] 1 Use the zoom lever to select the size of the cropping frame, use FGHI to move the frame, and then press the A button. Cropping frame To make the detailed printer settings 1 Use FGHI to select the setting, and press the A button. Submenu 5 Submenu 6 58 Application
11 Use FG to select [Print], and press the A button. ● 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. 12 Press the button.
3 Use FG to select [<], and press the A button. Print OK Print Order 4/30 0 NORM 4608 3456 100-0004 ’13/02/26 12:30 4 Use HI to select the image for print reservation. Use FG to select the quantity. Press the A button. 5 Use FG to select the [X] (date print) screen option, and press the A button. Submenu 2 This prints the image only. Date This prints the image with the shooting date. Time This prints the image with the shooting time.
Resetting the print reservation data for selected images 1 2 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 59). 3 Use FG to select [Keep] and press the A button. 4 Use HI to select the image with the print reservation you want to cancel. Use FG to set the print quantity to “0”. 5 If necessary, repeat Step 4, and then press the A button when finished. 6 Use FG to select the [X] (date print) screen option, and press the A button. Use FG to select [<], and press the A button.
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.
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. “The camera makes a noise when taking pictures”. ● The camera may make a noise even if no operation is performed.
Error message Error message ● When one of the messages below is displayed on the monitor, check the corrective action. Error message Card Error Write Protect No Picture 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 Internal memory problem • Insert a card. • Erase unwanted images.*1 The Image Cannot Be Edited Card Full Card problem • Replace the card. • Erase unwanted images.
Error message Jammed Settings Changed*3 Print Error Cannot Print*4 *3 *4 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. This is displayed, for instance, when the printer’s paper tray has been removed.
Shooting tips When you are unsure of how to take a picture that you envision, refer to the information below. Subjects with low contrast 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. 10) ● Set [AF Mode] (p. 34) to [Face/iESP] ● Taking a picture in [AF Tracking] mode (p.
Camera shake “Taking pictures without camera shake” ● Taking pictures using [Image Stabilizer] (p. 35) 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. *1 A device that takes light received through the lens and converts it into electric signals. ● Shooting movies using [IS Movie Mode] (p. 38) ● Select [C Sport] in the scene mode (p.
Color hue “Taking pictures with colors at the same shade as they appear” ● Taking pictures by selecting white balance (p. 28) 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.
List of settings available in each shooting mode For details on , refer to “List of settings” (p. 70). Zoom Flash Self-timer Exposure Compensation White balance ISO sensitivity Drive Image Size Aspect Reset Compression Shadow Adjust Touch Shutter AF Mode ESP/n Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer AF Illuminat.
List of settings Zoom Flash Self-timer Exposure compensation White balance ISO sensitivity Drive Image Size Aspect Reset Compression Shadow Adjust Touch Shutter AF Mode ESP/n Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer AF Illuminat.
Zoom Flash Self-timer Exposure compensation White balance ISO sensitivity Drive Image Size Aspect Reset Compression Shadow Adjust Touch Shutter AF Mode ESP/n Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer AF Illuminat.
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.
Using the card Format Cards compatible with this camera SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi/FlashAir (with Wireless LAN function) card (commercially available) (for compatibility card details, visit the Olympus website.) • This camera can be used without a card by storing images in its internal memory. 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.
Number of storable pictures (still images)/Recording length (movies) in the internal memory and cards The figures for the number of storable still pictures and recording length are approximate. The actual capacity varies with shooting conditions and the card used.
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SPECIFICATIONS Camera Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) 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 : Internal memory, SD/SDHC/SDXC (supports UHS-I)/Eye-Fi/ FlashAir (with Wireless LAN function) card No.
Power supply : One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-90B) or separately sold USB-AC adapter Dimensions : 112.1 mm (W) × 63.5 mm (H) × 42.4 mm (D) (4.4 × 2.5 × 1.7 in.) (excluding protrusions) Weight : 269 g (9.5 oz) (including battery and card) Lithium ion battery (LI-90B) Product type : Lithium ion rechargeable battery Model No. : LI-90B Standard voltage : DC 3.6 V Standard capacity : 1270 mAh Battery life : Approx.
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.
• Keep young children, infants, and animals such as pets away from the camera. • Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young children and infants to prevent the following dangerous situations which could cause serious injury: • Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation. • Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts. • Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child.
• The camera may malfunction if it is used in a location where it is subject to a magnetic/electromagnetic field, radio waves, or high voltage, such as near a TV set, microwave, video game, loud speakers, large monitor unit, TV/radio tower, or transmission towers. In such cases, turn the camera off and remove the battery, then reinsert it and turn the camera on again before further operation. • Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the camera’s manual.
• Using an exhausted battery may cause the camera to turn off without displaying the battery level warning. • The Olympus lithium ion battery is designed to be used only for the Olympus digital camera. Do not use the battery to other devices. • If the battery’s terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure may result. Wipe the battery well with a dry cloth before use. • Always charge a battery when using it for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period.
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.
The customer is liable and shall pay for shipment of the Products to the Olympus Service Center. Olympus shall not be obligated to perform preventive maintenance, installation, deinstallation, or maintenance.
Representations and warranties made by any person, including but not limited to dealers, representatives, salespersons, or agents of Olympus, which are inconsistent or in conflict 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 officer of Olympus.
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 Olympus’s option replaced, free of charge.
For customers in Asia Provisions of warranty 1 lf 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 a period of up to one year from the date of purchase this product will be repaired, or at Olympus’s option replaced, free of charge.
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