Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VH-510 Olympus
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DIGIT AL CAMERA Instruction Manual VH-510 ● 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 Digital camera Strap Lithium Ion Battery (LI-50B) USB-AC adapter (F-2AC) USB cable (CB-USB7) A V cable (CB-A VC5) OL YMPUS Setup CD-ROM Names of P ar ts Names of .
3 EN 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 5 11 10 9 1 n button 2 Indicator lamp 3 Monitor 4 Zoom lever 5 Shutter button 6 R button (shooting movies) 7 q button (switching between shooting and playback) 8 Arrow pad INFO (cha.
4 EN Monitor Shooting mode display Shooting mode display F3.3 F3.3 1/100 1/100 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO 12 M P P z z 4 4 N ORM 0:34 0:34 Date 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 16 18 19 20 17 11 14 15 13 21 22 23 24 25 26 12 1 Shooting mode .......
5 EN Playback mode display Playback mode display ● Standard display 1 Battery check ..........p. 13, 59 2 3D image ......................p. 35 3 Eye-Fi transferred .........p. 45 4 Protect ..........................p. 44 5 Adding sound .............
6 EN Camera Settings Camera Settings Using the Buttons Using the Buttons Frequently used functions can be accessed using the buttons. Zoom lever (p. 19, 22) Shutter button (p. 18, 58) R button (shooting movies) (p. 18) q button (switching between shooting and playback) (p.
7 EN Operation guide The symbols FGHI displayed for image selections and settings indicate that the arrow pad shown on the right is to be used. 02 26 12 30 : . . MENU 2012 MENU X Back Y/M/D YM D T i m e Operation guides displayed on the screen indicate that the button, A button, or zoom lever can be used.
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. 24). Function menu Function menu Press H during shooting to display the function menu.
9 EN 1 Press the button. ● The setup menu is displayed. MENU On Camera Menu 1 Image Stabilizer Reset Reset Compression AF Mode Digital Zoom Normal Face/iESP Off Back Shadow Adjust Auto ESP/ ESP 2 Press H to select the page tabs. Use FG to select the desired page tab and press I .
10 EN Menu Index 1 Shooting mode ...........p. 17, 24 P (Program Auto) M (iAUTO) Q (Beauty) (Scene Mode) P (Magic Filter) p (Panorama) 2 Flash .................................p. 20 3 Macro ...............................p. 30 4 Self-timer .......
11 EN Preparing the Camer a Preparing the Camer a Inser ting the batter y and car d 1 1 2 Battery/card compartment cover Battery/card compartment lock 2 Write-protect switch Battery lock knob Insert the battery as illustrated with the C mark toward the battery lock knob.
12 EN T o remove the card T o remove the card 2 1 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.
13 EN If the indicator lamp does not light, the USB-AC adapter is not connected to the camera correctly , or the battery , camera, or USB-AC adapter may be broken. When to charge the batteries When to charge the batteries Charge the battery when the error message shown below appears.
14 EN 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 (OL YMPUS Setup) icon to open the “OL YMPUS Setup” window and then double-click “Launcher .
15 EN Macintosh Macintosh 1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive. ● Double-click the CD (OL YMPUS Setup) icon on the desktop. ● Double-click the “Setup” icon to display the “Setup” dialog. 2 Install OL YMPUS Viewer 2. ● Check the system requirements before beginning installation.
16 EN Language, date, time, and time zone Y ou can also choose the language for the menus and messages displayed in the monitor . The date and time set here are saved to image fi le names, date prints, and other data. 1 Press the n button to turn on the camera, use FGHI to select your language and press the A button.
17 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.
18 EN T o view images during shooting T o view images during shooting Pressing the q button enables playback of images. T o return to shooting, either press the q button or press the shutter button halfway down. T o turn off the camera T o turn off the camera Press the n button again.
19 EN Optical zoom: Image size Zoom bar 12M Optical zoom range Other The magni fi cation ratio changes depending on the image size setting. *1 [On] selected for [Super-Res Zoom]: Image size Zoom bar .
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. P P 0.0 0.0 MENU MENU 12 M AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO Flash Auto 2 Use HI to select the setting option, and press the A button to set.
21 EN T o play back movies T o play back movies Select a movie, and press the A button. Movie ’12/02/26 12:30 ’12/02/26 12: 30 4/30 4/30 OK Movie Play Movie Play Pausing and restarting playback Press the A button to pause playback. During pause, fast forward or reverse, press the A button to restart playback.
22 EN T o stop movie playback T o stop movie playback Press the button. T o play back movies on the computer, the included PC software is recommended. For the fi rst use of the PC software, connect the camera to the computer , then launch the software.
23 EN Using the camera guide Use the camera guide to look up camera operations. 1 Press the E button in the standby mode screen or the playback screen.
24 EN 1 Set the shooting mode to Q . MENU MENU 5 M Beauty 2 Press G to go to the submenu. MENU MENU 5 M Recommended 3 Use HI to select the retouching setting, and press the Q button to set. N ORM 4 4 0:34 0:34 5 M Retouching setting ● [Set 1], [Set 2] or [Set 3] retouches the image according to the Beauty Settings.
25 EN 4 Point the camera toward the subject. Check the frameappearing around the face detected by the camera, and then press the shutter button to take the picture. The unedited image and edited image are both saved. If the image cannot be retouched, only the unedited image is saved.
26 EN Option Application B Portrait/ F Landscape/ G Night Scene *1 / M Night+Portrait *1 / C Sport/ N Indoor/ W Candle *1 / R Self Portrait/ S Sunset *1 / X Fireworks *1 / V Cuisine/ d Documents/ q Be.
27 EN 3 Use HI to select the desired effect and then press the A button to set. N ORM 4 4 1 0:34 0:34 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB 12 M Icon indicating P mode that is set Shooting mode Option Magic Filter .
28 EN T aking pictures with [Auto] T aking pictures with [Auto] 1 Press the shutter button to take the fi rst frame. 2 Move the camera slightly in the direction of the second frame.
29 EN T aking pictures with [PC] T aking pictures with [PC] 1 Use FGHI to select the direction that the frames are combined. 2 Press the shutter button to take the fi rst frame, and then point the camera for the second frame. The shooting procedure is same as that of [Manual].
30 EN “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. P P 0.0 0.0 MENU MENU 12 M AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO Off 2 Use HI to select the setting option, and press the A button to set.
31 EN 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. 1 Select the exposure compensation option in the function menu.
32 EN When the white area is not large enough or when the color is too bright, too dark, or loud, the white balance cannot be registered. Return to Step 2 . Or , set the other white balance. Selecting the ISO sensitivity 1 Select the ISO setting option in the function menu.
33 EN With settings other than [ o ], the focus, exposure and the white balance are fi xed when the fi rst frame is shot. Selecting the image size for still images (Image Size) 1 Select the image size option in the function menu. P P MENU MENU 5 M 8 M 12 M 16:9S AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO 0.
34 EN Using the playback functions Using the playback functions Playing back grouped ima ges Depending on the settings, the taken images are displayed as a group during playback. Several operations are available for the grouped images; such as expanding to view or erase images respectively , or erasing the grouped images collectively .
35 EN Playing back W images 3D images shot with this camera can be played back on 3D-compatible devices connected to this camera using an HDMI cable (sold separately). “Shooting 3D images” (p. 26) When playing back 3D images, read the warnings in the instruction manual for the 3D-compatible devices carefully .
36 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.
37 EN Selecting the focusing area [AF Mode] Selecting the focusing area [AF Mode] z (Camera Menu 1) AF Mode Submenu 2 Application Face/iESP The camera focuses automatically . (If a face is detected, it is shown by a white frame *1 ; when the shutter button is pressed halfway and the camera focuses, the frame turns to green *2 .
38 EN Reducing the blur caused by the Reducing the blur caused by the camera shake when shooting camera shake when shooting [Image Stabilizer] (still images)/ [Image Stabilizer] (still images)/ [IS Mo.
39 EN Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide] Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide] z (Camera Menu 2) Icon Guide Submenu 2 Application Off No icon guide is displayed.
40 EN Recording sound when shooting Recording sound when shooting movies [ movies [ R R ] ] A (Movie Menu) R Submenu 2 Application Off No sound is recorded.
41 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).
42 EN The following [Photo Sur fi ng] functions can be performed when data created with the ib (PC software) is imported back to the camera. Information of persons or shooting locations and new Collections can be added in the related items.
43 EN 3 Select [OK] or [Beauty Fix] on the review screen, and press the Q button to save or to retouch the image additionally . ● The retouched image is saved as a separate image. OK Beauty Fix MENU Back The [Image Size] (p. 33) of the retouched image is limited to [ n ] or lower .
44 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 HI to select the image to be erased, and press the A button to add a R mark to the image.
45 EN Menus for Other Camera Settings Menus for Other Camera Settings Copying images in the internal memory Copying images in the internal memory to the card [Backup] to the card [Backup] d (Settings Menu 1) Backup Submenu 2 Application Ye s Backs up image data in the internal memory to the card.
46 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] d (Settings Menu 1) USB Connection Submenu 2 Application Auto When the camera is connected to another device, the settings selection screen is displayed.
47 EN Selecting the camera sound and its volume [Sound Settings] Selecting the camera sound and its volume [Sound Settings] d (Settings Menu 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).
48 EN Adjusting the image processing Adjusting the image processing function [Pixel Mapping] function [Pixel Mapping] d (Settings Menu 2) Pixel Mapping This function has already been adjusted at factory shipping, and no adjustment is needed right after purchase.
49 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).
50 EN Connect to the HDMI connector on the TV . HDMI micro connector (type D) HDMI cable (sold separately: CB-HD1) Open the connector cover in the direction of the arrow . T ype A For details on changing the input source of the TV , refer to the TV’s instruction manual.
51 EN Saving battery power between shots Saving battery power between shots [Power Save] [Power Save] d (Settings Menu 2) 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 .
52 EN Registering the settings for Beauty Fix Registering the settings for Beauty Fix [Beauty Settings] [Beauty Settings] d (Settings Menu 3) 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.
53 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.
54 EN T o exit printing T o exit printing After a selected image is displayed on the screen, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer . Changing the printer’s settings f or printing [Custom Print] 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 for [Easy Print] (p.
55 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.
56 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.
57 EN Resetting all print reser vation data 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [ < ] (p. 56). 2 Select either [ < ] or [ U ], and press the A button. 3 Use FG to select [Reset], and press the A button. Resetting the print reser vation data for selected images 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [ < ] (p.
58 EN Usage Tips 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”.
59 EN Er ror messa ge 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.
60 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.
61 EN Camera shake “T aking pictures without camera shake” ● T aking pictures using [Image Stabilizer] (p. 38) 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.
62 EN Image quality “T aking sharper pictures” ● T aking pictures with the optical zoom or super- resolution zoom Avoid using digital zoom (p. 37) to take pictures.
63 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.
64 EN Using a separately sold charger A charger (UC-50: sold separately) can be used to charge the battery . 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.
65 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.
66 EN Movies Movies Image Size Continuous recording length Internal memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card (4GB) 1920×1080 *1 18 sec. 24 min. 45 sec. 1280×720 *1 26 sec. 29 min. 8 640×480 1 min. 9 sec. 96 min. 15 sec. *1 The continuous recording length is up to 29 minutes in the HD quality speci fi ed.
67 EN Handling the Camera Handling the Camera W ARNING • Do not use the camera near fl ammable or explosive gases. • Do not use the fl ash and LED (including AF illuminator) on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range. • Y ou must be at least 1 m (3 ft.
68 EN • If you cannot remove the battery from the camera, contact an authorized distributor or service center . Do not try to remove the battery by force. Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) may produce heat or an explosion. W ARNING • Keep batteries dry at all times.
69 EN Monitor 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.
70 EN Any unauthorized changes or modi fi cations to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate it. Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery , Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery .
71 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.
72 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 .
73 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.
74 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 .
75 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.
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 Operating environment T emperature : 0 °C to 40 °C (14 °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 USB-AC adapter Dimensions : 104.
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