Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SH-50 Olympus
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DIGIT AL CAMERA Instruction Manual SH-50 ● 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 or Digital camera Strap Lithium Ion Battery (LI-90B) USB-AC adapter (F-2AC) USB cable (CB-USB8) OL YMPUS Setup CD-ROM Stylus pen Names of Parts Names of Parts 3 2.
3 EN 2 9 10 11 12 13 4 8 1 5 6 7 3 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 A.
4 EN Inser ting and removing the batter y and card (commer cially available) 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 to open the battery/card cover . 2 1 Battery/card cover Battery/card cover lock T urn off the camera before opening the battery/ card cover . 2 Insert the battery while sliding the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow .
5 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. 4 Follow Steps 1 and 2 to close the battery/card cover . 1 2 When using the camera, be sure to close and lock the battery/card cover .
6 EN When to charge the batteries When to charge the batteries Charge the battery when the error message shown below appears. Battery Empty Error message Flashes in red Never use any cable other than supplied or Olympus-designated USB cable. This may cause smoking or burning.
7 EN Tur ning on the camera and making the initial settings When you turn on the camera for the fi rst time, a screen appears enabling to set the language for the menus and messages displayed in the monitor , and the date and time. T o change the selected date and time, see “Setting the date and time d [ X ]” (p.
8 EN Lear ning 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. ● T o shoot a movie, press the F button.
9 EN Using for the shooting mode Using for the shooting 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 .
10 EN 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. Press halfway P P F3.0 F3.0 1/400 1/400 AF target mark Shutter speed Aperture value ● The camera was unable to focus if the AF target mark fl ashes red. Try focusing again. 5 T o take the picture, gently press the shutter button all the way down while being careful not to shake the camera.
11 EN Using the zoom 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).
12 EN 2 Use HI to select the setting option, and press the A button to set. Option Description Y Off The self-timer is deactivated. 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.
13 EN Shooting screen displays F3.0 F3.0 1/100 1/100 0:34 0:34 DATE 4 4 N ORM P P 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO 16 M 4:3 z z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 16 18 19 20 17 1 1 14 15 13 21 22 23 25 26.
14 EN Selecting the shooting mode The default settings of the function are highlighted in . Shooting mode Submode P ( P mode) – M ( M mode) – r (Advanced Movie mode) s Photo in Movie/ : 60i Movie/.
15 EN 1 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.
16 EN 2 Use FG to highlight an item and press A . Change Color Saturation Guide item 3 Use FG to choose a level and check the ef fect or description. ● Press the shutter button halfway to select. Clear & Vivid Flat & Muted Level bar 4 Press the shutter button to take a picture.
17 EN r (Adv anced Mo vie mode) Y ou can shoot the movie by using the evolving movie function. Submenu Description s 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.
18 EN p (Panorama mode) Y ou 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.
19 EN ● T o 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. i (Hand-Held Starlight mode) Night scene pictures with less camera shake can be taken without using a tripod.
20 EN Beauty Fix Beauty Fix 1 Use FGHI to select a retouching item, and press the Q button. MENU Off Eye Color Back 2 Check the retouched ef fects on the review screen, then press the Q button to start the retouch process and save. ● Settings for Beauty Fix can be registered.
21 EN Viewing ima ges 1 Press the q button. Number of frames/ T otal number of images 12:30 ’13/02/26 ’13/02/26 12:3 0 4/30 4/30 Playback image ● Pictures taken using V mode, sequential shooting function or Photo in Movie are displayed as a group.
22 EN 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 . T o scroll an image in close-up view T o scroll an image in close-up view Use FGHI to move the viewing area.
23 EN Sequential images frame Sequential images frame ● The sequentially shot images are played back automatically . ● Expand to view the images in index view .
24 EN Playback mode display ● Normal No. Name Normal Detailed No info. 1 Battery check – R – 2 Photo with movie clip RRR 3 Eye-Fi transfer data RR – 4 Protect RR – 5 Adding sound RR – 6 Up.
25 EN Er asing images during playback 1 Display the image you want to erase and press G ( ). MENU Erase Erase Cancel 4/30 4/30 100-0004 100-0004 Back 2 Press FG to select [Erase], and press the A button.
26 EN Playing back mo vies Select a movie, and press the A button. 00:1 2/ 00:34 00:12/00:34 During playback Movie ’13/02/26 ’13 /02/ 26 12:30 12:30 4/30 4/30 ● Turn the zoom lever to the T side to display the movie index. Use FGHI to select the frame to start playback.
27 EN Menu settings For details, refer to “List of settings available in each shooting mode” (p. 69). MENU MENU Flash Auto 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO 16 M 4:3 6 7 3 2 1 5 4 8 Function menu Setup menu (p.
28 EN Flash Sets the fl ash fi ring method. _ Flash Auto The fl ash fi res automatically in low-light or backlight conditions. ! Redeye Pre- fl ashes are emitted to reduce the occurrence of red eye in your photos. # Fill In The fl ash fi res regardless of the available light.
29 EN 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.
30 EN Registering one touch white balance Registering one touch white balance Select [ One T ouch 1] or [ One T ouch 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.
31 EN Setup menu Setup menu MENU Camera Menu 1 Back Reset Reset Compression Normal Shadow Adjust Auto Touch Shutter Off Digital Zoom Off AF Mode Face/iESP ESP ESP/ d 0 c a b e 9 9 Camera Menu 1 p. 33 z Reset Compression Shadow Adjust T ouch Shutter AF Mode ESP/ n Digital Zoom 0 Camera Menu 2 p.
32 EN 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.
33 EN ● 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 Rest.
34 EN Setting the T ouch Shutter function Setting the T ouch Shutter function z z [T ouch Shutter] [T ouch 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.
35 EN Shooting at higher magni fi cations Shooting at higher magni fi cations than optical zoom than optical zoom z z [Digital Zoom] [Digital Zoom] Submenu 2 Application Off Disable digital zoom. On Enable digital zoom. ● The option selected for [Digital Zoom] affects the appearance of the zoom bar .
36 EN Automatically rotating images Automatically rotating images shot with the camera in a vertical shot with the camera in a vertical position during playback position during playback z z [Pic Orientation] [Pic Orientation] ● During shooting, the [ y ] (p.
37 EN Shooting larger pictures than when using optical zoom with low Shooting larger pictures than when using optical zoom with low degrading of image quality degrading of image quality z z [Super-Res Zoom] [Super-Res Zoom] Submenu 2 Application Off Disable super-resolution zoom.
38 EN A Mo vie Menu Selecting the image size for Selecting the image size for movies movies A A [Image Size] [Image Size] Submenu 2 Application 1080p 720p VGA (640×480) Select the image quality based on the image size and frame rate.
39 EN q Playback Menu Playing back images automatically Playing back images automatically q q [Slideshow] [Slideshow] Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application BGM Off/MIX/ Cosmic/ Breeze/ Mellow/ Dreamy/ Urban Selects the background music options. T ype Normal/ Short/ Long Selects the type of transition effect used between slides.
40 EN Adding sound to still images Adding sound to still images q q [ [ R R ] ] Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Edit 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.
41 EN Beauty Fix Beauty Fix 1 Select a retouching item and retouching level, and press the A button. MENU Off Eye Color Back 2 Press the Q button on the review screen.
42 EN Capturing still images from movies Capturing still images from movies q q [In-Movie Image Capture] [In-Movie Image Capture] Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Edit 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.
43 EN T o individually select and erase images T o individually select and erase images [Sel. Image] [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.
44 EN d Settings Menu 1 Erasing data completely Erasing data completely d d [Memory Format]/ [Memory Format]/ d d [Format] [Format] ● Before formatting, check that no important data is left in the internal memory or card. ● Cards must be formatted with this camera before fi rst use or after being used with other cameras or computers.
45 EN Selecting a method for connecting Selecting a method for connecting the camera to other devices the camera to other devices d d [USB Connection] [USB Connection] Submenu 2 Application Auto Set to select the connection method each time the camera is connected to another device.
46 EN Resetting the fi le names of Resetting the fi le names of pictures pictures d d [File Name] [File Name] Month: 1 to C (A=October , B=November , C=December) Day: 01 to 31 Pmdd Folder name Folder name File name DCIM 100OL YMP 999OL YMP Pmdd0001.
47 EN Adjusting the brightness of the Adjusting the brightness of the monitor monitor d d [ [ s s ] ] T o adjust the monitor brightness T o adjust the monitor brightness 1 Use FG to adjust the brightness while viewing the screen, and then press the A button.
48 EN Playing back images on a TV Playing back images on a TV d d [TV Out] [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.
49 EN Connect to the TV video input jack (yellow) and audio input jack (white). Connect to the HDMI connector on the TV . HDMI micro connector (type D) HDMI cable (sold separately: CB-HD1) A V cable (sold separately: CB-A VC3) Multi-connector ● For details on changing the input source of the TV , refer to the TV’s instruction manual.
50 EN Saving battery power between Saving battery power between shots shots d d [Power Save] [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 .
51 EN Registering the settings for Beauty Registering the settings for Beauty Fix Fix d d [Beauty Settings] [Beauty Settings] ● Depending on the picture, the editing may not be effective. 1 Use FG to select a retouching setting, and press the Q button.
52 EN Connecting with a computer 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.
53 EN Installing the PC softwar e and re gistering user Windows Windows 1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD- ROM drive. Windows XP ● A “Setup” dialog will be displayed. Windows Vista/Windows 7/W indows 8 ● An Autorun dialog will be displayed. Click “OL YMPUS Setup” to display the “Setup” dialog.
54 EN OL YMPUS 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.
55 EN OL YMPUS 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 recommende.
56 EN Direct printing (PictBridge) By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer , you can print images directly without using a computer .
57 EN Changing the printer’s settings for printing [Custom Print] 1 Display the image to be printed on the monitor . ● “ Viewing images” (p. 21) 2 T urn on the printer , and then connect the printer and camera. 3 Press the A button. 4 Use FG to select the print mode, and press the A button.
58 EN 7 Use HI to select an image. 8 Press F to make a print reservation for the current image. Press G to make the detailed printer settings for the current image. 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.
59 EN 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.
60 EN Reser ving one print each of all images on the car d [ U ] 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [ < ] (p. 59). 2 Use FG to select [ U ], and press the A button. 3 Follow Steps 5 and 6 in [ < ]. Resetting all print reser vation data 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [ < ] (p.
61 EN Resetting the print reser vation data f or selected images 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [ < ] (p. 59). 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.
62 EN Usage Tips If the camera does not work as intended, or if an error message is displayed on the screen, and you are unsure of what to do, refer to the information below to fi x the problem(s). T roubleshooting Battery Battery “The camera does not work even when batteries are installed”.
63 EN Monitor Monitor “Dif fi cult to see”. ● Condensation may have occurred. T urn 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”.
64 EN Er r or message ● When one of the messages below is displayed on the monitor , 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.
65 EN Error message Corrective action Jammed Printer problem Remove the jammed paper . Settings Changed *3 Printer problem Return to the status where the printer can be used. Print Error Printer problem Turn of f the camera and printer , check the printer for any problems, and then turn the power on again.
66 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 monitor After focusing on an object at the same distance as the subject, compose the shot, and take the picture.
67 EN Camera shake “T aking pictures without camera shake” ● T aking 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 magni fi cation.
68 EN Color hue “T aking pictures with colors at the same shade as they appear” ● T aking 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.
69 EN List of settings available in each shooting mode For details on , refer to “List of settings” (p. 70). P M r p i P M Zoom RRRR *1 RRR Flash R *1 – R – *1 R *1 Self-timer *1 *.
70 EN List of settings B V FG M C N R S X Zoom RRRRRRR – RR Flash *1 *1 –– *1 *1 *1 *1 –– Self-timer *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 Exposure compensation –––––––––– Wh.
71 EN Vd q Ut a h Zoom RRRRR – R Flash *1 – *1 –––– Self-timer *1 *1 *1 RR *1 *1 Exposure compensation ––––– R – White balance ––––– R – ISO sensitivity – – –.
72 EN 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.
73 EN Using the car d Cards compatible with this camera 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 .
74 EN Number of storable pictures (still images)/Recording length (movies) in the internal Number of storable pictures (still images)/Recording length (movies) in the internal memory and cards memory and cards The fi gures for the number of storable still pictures and recording length are approximate.
75 EN T rademarks T rademarks • 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 T oshiba Corporation.
76 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.
77 EN Power supply : One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-90B) or separately sold USB-AC adapter Dimensions : 1 12.1 mm (W) × 63.5 mm (H) × 42.4 mm (D) (4.
78 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.
79 EN • 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.
80 EN • The camera may malfunction if it is used in a location where it is subject to a magnetic/electromagnetic fi eld, 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.
81 EN • 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.
82 EN Warning 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.
83 EN 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.
84 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 .
85 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.
86 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 .
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