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DIGITAL CAMERA

Instruction Manual

SH-50

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 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.

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 We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important 

photographs.

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 In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify 

information contained in this manual.

Summary of Contents for SH-50

Page 1: ...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 ta...

Page 2: ...ylus pen Names of Parts Names of Parts 3 2 1 4 6 5 8 9 10 11 7 1 Strap eyelet 2 Connector cover 3 Multi connector 4 HDMI micro connector 5 Self timer lamp AF illuminator 6 Flash 7 Lens 8 Speaker 9 Tri...

Page 3: ...hooting movies 10 A button OK 11 Arrow pad INFO changing information display flash Y self timer erase 12 q button switching between shooting and playback 13 button Attaching the camera strap Attaching...

Page 4: ...b 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 direct...

Page 5: ...ging the battery Connect the USB cable and USB AC adapter to the camera and charge the battery For charging the battery abroad see Using your charger and USB AC adapter abroad p 72 The battery is not...

Page 6: ...included USB AC adapter has been designed to be used for charging and playback Do not take pictures while the USB AC adapter is connected to the camera Be sure to unplug the power plug of the USB AC a...

Page 7: ...s the A button 2 Press FG of the arrow pad to select the year for Y X MENU Back Y M D Y M D Time 2013 Date and time setting screen 3 Press I of the arrow pad to save the setting for Y X MENU Back Y M...

Page 8: ...hold the q button while the camera is turned off to start up the camera in the playback mode In this case pressing the q button again sets the camera to the standby mode Using the Touch Panel Use the...

Page 9: ...LIVE GUIDE 1080 Using for the playback mode Using for the playback mode The displayed image can be changed or enlarged Advancing and rewinding one frame at a time Drag the screen to left to advance on...

Page 10: ...gently press the shutter button all the way down while being careful not to shake the camera Press halfway Press fully Shooting still images 1 Press the n button to turn on the camera 2 Select the sh...

Page 11: ...2 1 For Super resolution zoom see Super Res Zoom p 37 2 Due to increased processing of the pixel counts the image quality will not degrade The magnification ratio changes depending on the image size s...

Page 12: ...e is displayed only when the mode is U or t To cancel the self timer after it starts To cancel the self timer after it starts Press the button 3 Use HI to select the setting option and press the A but...

Page 13: ...ys The displays change in the order of Normal Detailed No info each time F INFO is pressed No Name Normal Detailed No info 1 Shooting mode R R 2 Flash R R 3 Self timer R R R 4 Exposure compensation R...

Page 14: ...Beauty FLandscape GNight Scene MNight Portrait CSport NIndoor RSelf Portrait SSunset XFireworks VCuisine dDocuments qBeach Snow UPet Mode Cat tPet Mode Dog a Super Macro h Backlight HDR P P mode Pop A...

Page 15: ...the shooting modes 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...

Page 16: ...take a picture To 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...

Page 17: ...till images by pressing the shutter button The Photo in Movie function is also enabled when shooting in P mode or M mode The flash is not available when capturing still images using Photo in Movie Pho...

Page 18: ...t position 3 Press the shutter button to begin shooting MENU Cancel OK Save AUTO FULL Guide 4 Start panning When the arrow reaches the end of the guide recording ends automatically The camera automati...

Page 19: ...some modes Refer to the descriptions displayed on the submode selection screen and select the desired submode To take photos with the To take photos with the V V Beauty setting Beauty setting 1 Selec...

Page 20: ...ired submode The best shooting settings for each effect are pre programmed so some function settings cannot be changed Note that some effects may not be applied to movies M Manual mode In this mode th...

Page 21: ...forward and hold H to reverse Press the q button again to return to the shooting screen To play sound recordings To play sound recordings To play sound recorded with an image select the image and pre...

Page 22: ...Press the A button Viewing area To control panorama image playback To control panorama image playback Stop playback Press the button Pause Press the A button Control while paused Press FGHI to scroll...

Page 23: ...A Clip frame Clip frame The movie clip and the still images are played back frame 4 30 4 30 13 02 26 12 30 13 02 26 12 30 Photo in Movie frame Photo in Movie frame The movie and the still images are...

Page 24: ...ompensation R 17 Shooting submode R 18 White balance R 19 Image size R 20 File name R 21 Touch screen mode R R R 22 Recording date and time R R 23 Grouped images R R R 10 10 4 30 4 30 12 30 13 02 26 1...

Page 25: ...ng 0 00 REC REC 0 00 0 00 0 00 REC REC 0 34 0 34 0 34 0 34 Lights up red when recording Recording time Recording length p 74 The movie is shot in the set shooting mode Note that the shooting mode effe...

Page 26: ...wind speed Adjusting the volume Use FG to adjust the volume Operations while playback is paused Operations while playback is paused During pause 00 12 00 34 00 12 00 34 Elapsed time Total shooting tim...

Page 27: ...sensitivity 2 Self timer 6 Drive 3 Exposure compensation 7 Image Size 4 White balance 8 Aspect Using the function menu 1 Use H of the arrow pad to display the function menu 2 Use FG of the arrow pad t...

Page 28: ...ure is taken automatically Exposure compensation Compensates the brightness appropriate exposure adjusted by the camera 2 0 to 2 0 Value Set a larger negative value to adjust darker or a larger positi...

Page 29: ...1 The camera takes up to 60 sequential shots at approximately 15 frames sec d High Speed2 The camera takes up to 60 sequential shots at approximately 60 frames sec Auto Split Shooting The camera takes...

Page 30: ...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...

Page 31: ...s AF Illuminat Rec View Pic Orientation Icon Guide Date Stamp Super Res Zoom a Movie Menu p 38 A Image Size IS Movie Mode R Movie sound recording Wind Noise Setting b Playback Menu p 39 q Slideshow Ed...

Page 32: ...NU Settings Menu 2 Back Sound Settings Page tab Sound Settings Pixel Mapping Power Save Power Save Off TV Out English MENU Settings Menu 2 Back File Name Reset Submenu 1 3 Use FG to select the desired...

Page 33: ...The settings will not be changed Selecting the image quality for still Selecting the image quality for still images images z z Compression Compression Submenu 2 Application Fine Shooting at high quali...

Page 34: ...take some time to appear 2 If the frame blinks in red the camera cannot focus Try refocusing on the subject To focus on a moving subject To focus on a moving subject continuously AF Tracking continuou...

Page 35: ...le Image Stabilizer is active camera may sound during image stabilization The image stabilizer cannot correct excessive camera shake or camera shake that occurs when the shutter speed is set to the sl...

Page 36: ...uring playback Displaying icon guides Displaying icon guides z z Icon Guide Icon Guide Submenu 2 Application Off No icon guide is displayed On The explanation of the selected icon will be displayed wh...

Page 37: ...Enable super resolution zoom Super Res Zoom is available only when Image Size is set to Super resolution zoom Digital zoom Image size Zoom bar On Off 16M Super resolution zoom Off On 16M Digital zoom...

Page 38: ...en the camera is fixed in place on a tripod or other stable surface On The image stabilizer is activated On Hybrid The image stabilizer is activated This function compensates for large amplitude shake...

Page 39: ...ge size Changing the image size q q Q Q This saves a high resolution image as a separate image with a smaller size for use in e mail attachments and other applications Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Ed...

Page 40: ...ges Retouching faces on still images q q Beauty Fix Beauty Fix Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Edit Beauty Fix Depending on the picture the editing may not be effective 1 Use HI to select an image and press the Q...

Page 41: ...ive The retouching process may lower the image resolution Retouching red eyes in flash Retouching red eyes in flash shooting shooting q q Redeye Fix Redeye Fix Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Edit Redeye Fix 1 Us...

Page 42: ...the frame to end erasing and then press the A button 4 Use FG to select Erase and press the A button To cancel trimming select Cancel Movie trimming is processed by seconds The movie length is automa...

Page 43: ...e Group p 42 or All Erase p 42 but all images are erased by Memory Format Format p 44 1 Use HI to select an image 2 Press the A button Press the A button again to cancel the settings 3 If necessary re...

Page 44: ...all images Sel Image Transfers only selected image Off Disable Eye Fi communication When using an Eye Fi card read the Eye Fi card instruction manual carefully and comply with the instructions This c...

Page 45: ...ting with a computer p 52 for the connection method with a computer Turning on the camera with the Turning on the camera with the q q button button d d q q Power On Power On Submenu 2 Application No T...

Page 46: ...or managing all image folder names and files names with sequential numbers 1 The number for the folder name is reset to 100 and the one for the file name is reset to 0001 Adjusting the image processin...

Page 47: ...s of the Adjusting the brightness of the monitor monitor d d s s To adjust the monitor brightness To adjust the monitor brightness 1 Use FG to adjust the brightness while viewing the screen and then p...

Page 48: ...lly HDMI Control Off Operate with the camera On Operate with the TV remote control The factory default settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold To play back camera images on a...

Page 49: ...ettings the displayed images and information may become cropped To operate images with the TV remote control To operate images with the TV remote control 1 Set HDMI Control to On and turn off the came...

Page 50: ...recise time setting press the A button as the time signal strikes 00 seconds To check the date and time To check the date and time Press and hold the INFO button while the camera is turned off The cur...

Page 51: ...tton 2 Press the shutter button to take a portrait picture Take a portrait picture The image is not saved 3 Select a retouching item and retouching level and press the A button MENU Off Eye Color Back...

Page 52: ...r later Even if a computer has USB ports proper operation is not guaranteed in the following cases Computers with USB ports installed using an expansion card etc Computers without a factory installed...

Page 53: ...Setup window and then double click Launcher exe If a User Account Control dialog is displayed click Yes or Continue 2 Register your Olympus product Click the Registration button and follow the on scr...

Page 54: ...ine help for information on using the software 4 Install the camera manual Click the Camera Instruction Manual button and follow the on screen instructions Macintosh Macintosh 1 Insert the supplied CD...

Page 55: ...ard Drive Space 3GB or more 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...

Page 56: ...er types loading paper and installing ink cassettes refer to the printer s instruction manual In the setup menu set USB Connection to Print USB Connection p 45 Printing images at the printer s standar...

Page 57: ...rint Order is available only when print reservations have been made Print Reservations p 59 5 Use FG to select Size Submenu 3 and press I If the Printpaper screen is not displayed the Size Borderless...

Page 58: ...thout prints the images without the date File Name With Without Selecting With prints the file name on the image Selecting Without does not print any file name on the image P Proceeds to the setting s...

Page 59: ...nt Reservations In print reservations the number of prints and date imprint option are saved in the image on the card This enables easy printing at a printer or print shop supporting DPOF by using onl...

Page 60: ...Use FG to select and press the A button NORM NORM 0 4 30 3456 4608 3456 4608 4 30 13 02 26 13 02 26 12 30 12 30 100 0004 100 0004 OK Print Print Order 4 Use HI to select the image for print reservatio...

Page 61: ...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 sele...

Page 62: ...ton No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed Cancel sleep mode To save battery power the camera automatically goes into sleep mode and the monitor turns off if there is no operation for...

Page 63: ...the default setting If the batteries are removed and left out of the camera for about 3 days 1 the date and time settings return to the default setting and must be reset 1 The time until the date and...

Page 64: ...Use FG to select Memory Format and press the A button Next use FG to select Yes and press the A button 2 Error message Corrective action No Picture Internal memory Card problem Take pictures before v...

Page 65: ...oblem Turn off the camera and printer check the printer for any problems and then turn the power on again Cannot Print 4 Problem with selected image Use a computer to print 3 This is displayed for ins...

Page 66: ...ture of a shadowy subject Using the AF illuminator makes focusing easier AF Illuminat p 35 Taking a picture of subjects where autofocus is difficult In the following cases after focusing on an object...

Page 67: ...a subject against a backlight Faces or backgrounds are bright even when shot against backlight Shadow Adjust p 33 h Backlight HDR p 14 Taking pictures using Face iESP p 34 Appropriate exposure is obt...

Page 68: ...picture is taken with a high ISO sensitivity noise small colored spots and color unevenness that were not in the original image can occur and the image can appear grainy ISO sensitivity p 29 Batterie...

Page 69: ...ISO sensitivity R R 1 Drive R 1 1 Image Size R R 1 R R R R Aspect R R R R R Reset R R R R R R R R Compression R R 1 R R R R R Shadow Adjust R 1 R R Touch Shutter R R 1 R R R R R AF Mode R 1 R ESP n R...

Page 70: ...Reset R R R R R R R R R R Compression R R R R R R R R R R Shadow Adjust R R R R R R R Touch Shutter R R R R R R R R R R AF Mode R R R R R R R ESP n R R R R R R R R Digital Zoom R R R R R R R R Image S...

Page 71: ...R R R R R Reset R R R R R R R Compression R R R R R R R Shadow Adjust R R R R R R Touch Shutter R R R R R R R AF Mode R R R R ESP n R R R R R R R Digital Zoom R R R R R Image Stabilizer R R R R R R R...

Page 72: ...ra functions Avoid leaving the camera in places where chemical products are handled since this may result in corrosion Using a separately sold USB AC adapter The USB AC adapter F 3AC sold separately c...

Page 73: ...C card body has a write protect switch If you set the switch to the LOCK side you will not be able to write to the card delete data or format Return the switch to enable writing LOCK Format Format Car...

Page 74: ...g length Internal memory SD SDHC SDXC card 4GB With sound Without sound With sound Without sound C 1920 1080 1 15 sec 16 sec 27 min 29 min D 1280 720 1 28 sec 32 sec 51 min 57 min E 640 480 1 min 10 s...

Page 75: ...ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C S...

Page 76: ...000 pixels Image pickup device 1 2 3 CMOS primary color filter Lens Olympus lens 4 5 to 108 0 mm f3 0 to 6 9 Equivalent to 25 to 600 mm on a 35 mm film Photometric system Digital ESP metering spot me...

Page 77: ...dard capacity 1270 mAh Battery life Approx 300 full charges varies on usage Operating environment Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F charging USB AC adapter F 2AC USB AC adapter F 2AC Model No F 2A...

Page 78: ...this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Use only a damp cloth for cleaning Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner or any type of organic solvent to clean this product Attachments F...

Page 79: ...are to avoid getting a low temperature burn When the camera contains metal parts overheating can result in a low temperature burn Pay attention to the following When used for a long period the camera...

Page 80: ...om 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 WARNING Do not...

Page 81: ...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 no...

Page 82: ...Increase the distance between the camera and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult your dealer or an experienced radi...

Page 83: ...limited to lamps ink paper film prints negatives cables and batteries and or f Products which do not contain a validly placed and recorded Olympus serial number unless they are a model on which Olympu...

Page 84: ...uct carefully using ample padding material to prevent damage in transit and either deliver it to the Authorized Olympus Dealer that sold you the Product or ship it postage prepaid and insured to any o...

Page 85: ...t or damage that occurs due to transport a fall shock etc after purchase of the product d Any defect or damage that occurs due to fire earthquake flood damage thunderbolt other natural disasters envir...

Page 86: ...ranty Certificate 4 This Warranty applies to the product only the Warranty does not apply to any other accessory equipment such as the case strap lens cap and batteries 5 Olympus sole liability under...

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