Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SH-21 Olympus
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Instruction Manual DIGIT AL CAMERA ● 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.
2 EN Checking the contents of the box Names of P ar ts Names of Par ts Camera unit 3 1 2 4 7 8 9 5 6 1 0 11 1 Connector cover 2 Strap eyelet 3 Multi-connector 4 HDMI micro connector 5 AF illuminator S.
3 EN 11 8 1 0 9 12 13 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 1 Microphone 2 Zoom lever 3 Shutter button 4 ON/OFF button 5 Indicator lamp 6 Mode dial 7 Screen 8 button (record movies) 9 q button (switching between shooting.
4 EN Screen Shooting mode display Shooting mode display 1/100 F3.0 1/100 F3.0 P P 16 M 4 4 N ORM P P 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO 00:34 00:34 DATE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 16 17 18 14 13 12 10 11 19 27 28 20 21 24 22 23 25 26 1 Shooting mode .
5 EN Playback mode display Playback mode display ● Standard display 1 Battery check ..........p. 15, 60 2 Grouped image .............p. 22 3 Photo with A Clip ........p. 36 4 3D image ......................p. 35 5 Print reservation/number of prints .
6 EN Camera Settings Camera Settings Using the Dial and Buttons Using the Dial and Buttons Frequently used functions can be accessed using the buttons. Mode dial Changing the shooting mode (p. 25) Zoom lever (p. 19, 23) Shutter button (p. 18, 59) button (shooting movies) (p.
7 EN 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). N OR M OK Single Print Print 4/30 4/30 More ’11/10/26 ’11/10/26 00 :00 00:00 N ORM 16 M FILE 100 0004 100 0004 10 26 00 00 : .
8 EN 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. 25). Function menu Function menu Press H during shooting to display the function menu.
9 EN 1 Press the button. ● The setup menu is displayed. Compression Normal Shadow Adjust Auto Touch Shutter On AF Mode ESP/ Face/iESP ESP Image Size 16M MENU OK Set Exit 1 2 3 1 2 Reset Reset 2 Press H to select the page tabs. Use FG to select the desired page tab and press I .
10 EN Using the Touch Panel Using the Touch Panel Use the touch panel by touching the screen with your fi nger. The touch panel can be used for operations marked with in this manual. Using a screen protector or gloves may cause poor operability .
11 EN Using for the playbac k mode The displayed image can be changed or enlarged. Advancing and rewinding one frame at a time: Drag the screen to left to advance one frame, and drag the screen to right to rewind one frame. ’11/10/26 ’11/10/26 12:30 12:30 4/30 4/30 Zoom: After touching , touch to enlarge the image.
12 EN Menu Index 1 Shooting mode ...........p. 18, 25 M (iAUTO) P (Program Auto) (Photo with A Clip) W (3D) P (Magic Filter) p (Panorama) (Hand-Held Starlight) (Scene Mode) 2 Flash .................................p. 20 3 Macro ...........
13 EN Preparing the Camer a Preparing the Camer a Inser ting the batter y and car d 1 2 2 1 Battery/card compartment lock Battery/card compartment cover Battery lock knob Write-protect switch Insert the battery as illustrated with the C mark toward the battery lock knob.
14 EN T o remove the card T o remove the card 12 Press the card in until it clicks and comes out slightly , then remove the card. Charging the batter y with the included USB-A C adapter The included F-2AC USB-AC adapter (hereafter referred to as USB-AC adapter) differs depending on the region where you purchased the camera.
15 EN When to charge the batteries When to charge the batteries Charge the battery when the error message shown below appears. Screen top left Error message Flashes in red 4 4 Battery Empty 16 M Setting up using the supplied CD Installation of [ib] computer software using the supplied CD is available on Windows computers only .
16 EN [ib] Operating System Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) / Windows Vista / Windows 7 Processor Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or better (Pentium D 3.0 GHz or better required for movies) RAM 512 MB or more .
17 EN Date, time, time zone, and language The date and time set here are saved to image fi le names, date prints, and other data. Y ou can also choose the language for the menus and messages displayed in the screen. 1 Press the n button to turn on the camera.
18 EN Shooting with the optimum aper tur e value and shutter speed ( P mode) In this mode, automatic shooting settings are activated while also allowing changes to a wide range of other shooting menu functions, such as exposure compensation, white balance, etc.
19 EN Shooting mo vies 1 Press the button to start recording. 00:34 00:34 00:12 00:12 REC REC Continuous recording length (p. 68) Recording time The effects of the set shooting mode can be used when shooting movies. When the set shooting mode is , W , P (some modes), p or (Beauty), shooting is performed in P mode.
20 EN Using the fl ash The fl ash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions. 1 Select the fl ash option in the function menu. 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO P P Flash Auto Flash Auto 16 M 4 4 16 M 4 4 N ORM 2 Use HI to select the setting option, and press the A button to set.
21 EN Changing the shooting infor mation display The display of the screen information can be changed to best match the situation, for example, the need for a clear view of the screen or for making a precise composition by using the grid display . 1 Press F (INFO).
22 EN 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. Press I again to increase the fast forward speed. Rewind Press H to rewind.
23 EN Erasing ima ges during playback (Single image er ase) 1 Display the image you want to erase and press G ( ). OK Erase Cancel Cancel Erase Set Cancel MENU 2 Press FG to select [Erase], and press the A button. Multiple images or all images can be erased at a time (p.
24 EN Using the menu guide Pressing the E button in the setup menu displays a description of the current item. “Using the Menu” (p. 8) T o select an image in index view T o select an image in index view Use FGHI to select an image, and press the A button to display the selected image in single-image view .
25 EN T o change the shooting mode T o change the shooting mode The shooting mode ( P , M , , W , ~ , P , , ) can be changed by rotating the mode dial.
26 EN 4 Press the shutter button to take a picture. ● T o clear the live guide from the display , press the button. Pictures may appear grainy at some live guide setting levels. Changes to the live guide setting levels may not be visible on the screen.
27 EN 2 Use HI to select the mode and then press the A button. 16 M 4 4 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB N ORM Pop Art Pop Art Icon indicating P mode that is set Shooting mode Application MAGIC FIL TER 1 Pop A.
28 EN T aking pictures with [Auto] T aking pictures with [Auto] 1 Point the camera to the start position. ● Use FGHI to select the shooting direction. 2 Press the shutter button to begin shooting. Move the camera slowly in the arrow-marked direction that shown on the screen.
29 EN Shooting 3D images ( W mode) In this mode, 3D images are shot for viewing on 3D-compatible display devices. Images shot in 3D mode cannot be displayed in 3D on this camera’s screen. 1 Set the shooting mode to W . 2 Use HI to select [Auto] or [Manual] and then press the A button to set.
30 EN Submenu 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 Shooting may not be available in the following conditions; right after entering the shooting mode (such as right after turning power on) or right after a picture is shot.
31 EN Using Shooting Functions Using Shooting Functions “Using the Menu” (p. 8) Shooting closeups (Macro shooting) This function enables the camera to focus and shoot subjects at close distances. 1 Select the macro option in the function menu. 16 M 4 4 Off Off N ORM 0.
32 EN T o cancel the self-timer after it starts T o cancel the self-timer after it starts Press the button. Adjusting the brightness (Exposure compensation) The standard brightness (appropriate exposure) set by the camera based on the shooting mode (except for M ) can be adjusted brighter or darker to obtain a desired shot.
33 EN Using the one touch white balance Using the one touch white balance 1 Select the white balance option in the function menu. 2 Use HI to select [ ] or [ ] , and face the camera toward white paper . ● Set the paper to fi ll the entire screen, and make sure that there is no shadow area.
34 EN Option Description o One frame is shot each time the shutter button is pressed. The camera takes sequential shots at approximately 1.6 frames/sec. The camera takes sequential shots at approximately 7 frames/sec for up to 3 frames. The camera takes sequential shots at approximately 15 frames/sec for up to 34 frames.
35 EN Using the playback functions Using the playback functions Playing back panorama images Panorama images that were combined together using [Auto] or [Manual] can be scrolled for viewing. “Creating panoramic images ( p mode)” (p. 27) 1 Select a panorama image during playback.
36 EN T o start a slideshow, press the button. T o stop the slideshow, press the or A button. 3D images are composed of JPEG fi les and MPO fi les.
37 EN 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.
38 EN 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 Image Size 16M (4608x3456) Suitable for printing pictures over A3 (1 1x17 in.
39 EN Brightening the subject against Brightening the subject against backlight [Shadow Adjust] backlight [Shadow Adjust] I (Shooting menu 1) Shadow Adjust Submenu 2 Application Auto Automatically On when a compatible shooting mode is selected. Off The effect is not applied.
40 EN Selecting the method for measuring the Selecting the method for measuring the brightness [ESP/ brightness [ESP/ n n ] ] I (Shooting menu 1) ESP/ n Submenu 2 Application ESP Shoots to obtain a balanced brightness over the entire screen (Meters the brightness at the center and surrounding areas of the screen separately).
41 EN Using the assist lamp for shooting a Using the assist lamp for shooting a dark subject [AF Illuminat.] dark subject [AF Illuminat.] J (Shooting menu 2) 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.
42 EN Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide] Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide] J (Shooting menu 2) Icon Guide Submenu 2 Application Off No icon guide is displayed.
43 EN Menus for Playbac k, Editing, and Printing Functions Menus for Playbac k, Editing, and Printing Functions The default settings of the function are highlighted in . Data must be created with the [ib] (PC software) before using some functions. Refer to the [ib] (PC software) help guide for details on how to use the [ib] (PC software).
44 EN Using the [ib] (PC software) and Using the [ib] (PC software) and importing data back to the camera importing data back to the camera Refer to the [ib] (PC software) help guide for details on how to use the [ib] (PC software). The [ib] (PC software) may not work properly on the pictures edited by other application software.
45 EN Retouching the skin and eyes Retouching the skin and eyes [Beauty Fix] [Beauty Fix] q (Playback menu) Edit Beauty Fix Depending on the picture, the editing may not be effective. Submenu 3 Submenu 4 Application All ― [Clear Skin], [Sparkle Eye] and [Dramatic Eye] are applied together .
46 EN When erasing pictures in the internal memory , do not insert the card into the camera. Protected images cannot be erased. T o individually select and erase images T o individually select and erase images [Sel. Image] [Sel. Image] 1 Use FG to select [Sel.
47 EN Menus for Other Camera Settings Menus for Other Camera Settings The default settings of the function are highlighted in . Copying images in the internal memory Copying images in the internal mem.
48 EN Selecting a method for connecting Selecting a method for connecting the camera to other devices the camera to other devices [USB Connection] [USB Connection] r (Settings 1) USB Connection Submenu 2 Application Auto When the camera is connected to another device, the settings selection screen is displayed.
49 EN Selecting the camera sound and its volume [Sound Settings] Selecting the camera sound and its volume [Sound Settings] r (Settings 1) Sound Settings Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application Sound T ype 1/2/3 Selects the camera sounds (operation sounds, shutter sound, and warning sound).
50 EN Adjusting the image processing Adjusting the image processing function [Pixel Mapping] function [Pixel Mapping] s (Settings 2) Pixel Mapping This function has already been adjusted at factory shipping, and no adjustment is needed right after purchase.
51 EN T o play back camera images on a TV T o play back camera images on a TV ● Connection via A V cable 1 Use the camera to select the same video signal system as the one of connected TV ([NTSC]/[P AL]). 2 Connect the TV and camera. Connect to the TV video input jack (yellow) and audio input jack (white).
52 EN 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 A V 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.
53 EN Setting the date and time [ Setting the date and time [ X X ] ] s (Settings 2) X “Date, time, time zone, and language” (p. 17). T o check the date and time T o check the date and time Press the INFO button while the camera is turned off.
54 EN Printing Printing Direct printing (PictBridge *1 ) By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer , you can print images directly without using a computer . To fi nd out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
55 EN Changing the printer’s settings f or printing [Custom Print] 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 for [Easy Print] (p. 54). 2 Press the A button. 3 Use FG to select the print mode, and press the A button. Submenu 2 Application Print This prints the image selected in Step 6.
56 EN T o make the detailed printer settings T o make the detailed printer settings 1 Use FGHI to select the setting, and press the A button. Submenu 5 Submenu 6 Application < X 0 to 10 This selects the number of prints. Date With/Without Selecting [With] prints the images with the date.
57 EN Print Reser vations (DPOF *1 ) 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.
58 EN Resetting the print reser vation data for selected images 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [ < ] (p. 57). 2 Use FG to select [ < ], and press the A button. 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.
59 EN Usa ge Tips Usa ge Tips If the camera does not work as intended, or if an error message is displayed on the screen, and you are unsure of what to do, refer to the information below to fi x the problem(s). T roubleshooting Battery Battery “The camera does not work even when batteries are installed”.
60 EN Er ror messa ge When one of the messages below is displayed on the screen, check the corrective action. Error message Corrective action Card Error Card problem Insert a new card. Write Protect Card problem The card write-protect switch is set to the “LOCK” side.
61 EN 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” ● T aking a picture of a subject not in the center of the screen After focusing on an object at the same distance as the subject, compose the shot, and take the picture.
62 EN Camera shake “T aking pictures without camera shake” ● T aking pictures using [Image Stabilizer] (p. 40) The image pickup device 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 magni fi cation.
63 EN Panorama “T aking pictures so that the frames are stitched smoothly” ● A tip for panoramic shooting T aking pictures by pivoting with the camera at the center prevents shifting of the image. When taking pictures of close objects in particular , pivoting with the lens end at the center produces favorable results.
64 EN Appendix Appendix Camera car e 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.
65 EN Using your c har ger and USB-AC adapter abr oad • The charger and USB-AC adapter can be used in most home electrical sources within the range of 100 V to 240 V AC (50/60Hz) around the world.
66 EN Even if [Memory Format]/[Format], [Erase], [Sel. Image], or [All Erase] is performed, the data in the card is not completely erased. When disposing of the card, damage the card to prevent the disclosure of personal data.
67 EN 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.
68 EN Movies Movies IMAGE SIZE IMAGE QUALITY Continuous recording length Internal memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card (4GB) With sound Without sound With sound Without sound T 1920x1080 *1 L 25 sec. 25 sec. 28 min. 41 sec. 29 min. M 37 sec. 38 sec. 29 min. 29 min.
69 EN SAFETY PRECA UTIONS 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 P ARTS INSIDE.
70 EN 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 fi re or burn your hands. • Never hold or operate the camera with wet hands.
71 EN Caution for Usage Environment Caution for Usage Environment • T o protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in the places listed below , no matter if in use or storage: • Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through extreme changes.
72 EN Legal and Other Notices Legal and Other Notices • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or bene fi t expected by using this unit lawfully , or any request from a third person, which are caused by the inappropriate use of this product.
73 EN For customers in North and South America For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number: SH-21 Trade Name: OL YMPUS Responsible Party: Address: 3500 Corporate Parkway , P .O. Box 610, Center V alley , P A 18034-0610, U.
74 EN WHA T IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY Excluded from this limited warranty and not warranted by Olympus in any fashion, either express, implied, or by statute, are: (a) products and acce.
75 EN Representations and warranties made by any person, including but not limited to dealers, representatives, salespersons, or agents of Olympus, which are inconsistent or in con fl ict with or in .
76 EN 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), du.
77 EN For customers in Asia 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 .
78 EN T rademarks T rademarks • IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. • The SDHC/SDXC logo is a trademark.
79 EN SPECIFICA TIONS Camera 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.
80 EN Operating environment T emperature : 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) (operation)/ -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) (storage) 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 Height x Depth (excluding protrusions) : 105.
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