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DIGITAL CAMERA

SH-21

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.
● In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify information
contained in this manual.

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    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.

  • Page 2: Camera Unit

    Checking the contents of the box USB cable (CB-USB8) Digital camera Strap Stylus pen Lithium Ion USB-AC adapter OLYMPUS Setup Battery (F-2AC) CD-ROM (LI-50B) Other accessories not shown: Warranty card AV cable Contents may vary depending on purchase location. (CB-AVC3)
  • Page 3 Microphone Zoom lever Shutter button ON/OFF button Indicator lamp Mode dial Screen  button (record movies) q button (switching between shooting and playback) Wheel controller INFO button (changing information display)  button (erase) A button (OK)  button E button (menu guide) Attaching the camera strap Attaching the camera strap Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
  • Page 4 Screen Shooting mode display Shooting mode display Shooting mode ..p. 18, 25 Shadow Adjustment Battery check ..p. 15, 60 Technology....p. 39 Flash ......p. 20 Compression (still images) Flash standby/fl ash charge ......p. 38, 67 ........p. 59 Image size (still images) Macro/super macro ..p.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Playback mode display Playback mode display Battery check ..p. 15, 60 ● Standard display Grouped image .....p. 22 Photo with A Clip ..p. 36 9 10 3D image ......p. 35 10 10 4/30 4/30 Print reservation/number of prints ....p. 57/p. 56 Eye-Fi transferred ..p.
  • Page 6 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) ...
  • Page 7 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). 4/30 4/30 Time 2011 10 26 00 00 Y / M / D Y / M / D 100 0004 100 0004...
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 Setup menu 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, including options not listed in the function menu, display options, and the time and date.
  • Page 10 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. Use a stylus pen (supplied) when it is diffi...

  • Page 11: Grouped Image

    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 one frame, and drag the screen to right to rewind one frame. 4/30 4/30 ’11/10/26...

  • Page 12: Date Stamp

    Menu Index Flash Auto Flash Auto Reset Reset Image Size Compression Normal Shadow Adjust Auto AUTO AUTO Touch Shutter AUTO AUTO AF Mode Face/iESP ESP/ 00:34 00:34 Exit MENU 1 Shooting mode ...p. 18, 25 0 q (Shooting menu 2) ..p. 40 cr (Settings 1) ....

  • Page 13: Inserting The Battery And Card

    Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera Inserting the battery and card 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. Battery/card Insert the battery while sliding the battery lock knob in compartment cover the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 14 To remove the card To remove the card Connecting the camera Connecting the camera Multi-connector Press the card in until it clicks and comes out slightly, USB cable Connector cover then remove the card. (supplied) Charging the battery with the included USB-AC adapter AC outlet The included F-2AC USB-AC adapter (hereafter...
  • Page 15 Computer” (Windows XP) or “Computer” (Windows Charge the battery when the error message shown below Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu. Double-click appears. the CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Setup) icon to open the Flashes in red “OLYMPUS Setup” window and then double-click “Launcher.exe”.
  • Page 16 System Windows Vista / Windows 7 installation. Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or better ● Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” button and follow Processor (Pentium D 3.0 GHz or better required the on-screen instructions to install the software. for movies) You can register via “Registration” in OLYMPUS 512 MB or more (1 GB or more Viewer 2 “Help”.
  • Page 17 Date, time, time zone, and language Press I to save the setting for [Y]. The date and time set here are saved to image fi le names, date prints, and other data. You can also choose the language for the menus and messages displayed in the Time screen.
  • Page 18 Shooting, Playback, and Erasing Shooting, Playback, and Erasing  Shooting with the optimum aperture Hold the camera and compose the shot. value and shutter speed (P mode) In this mode, automatic shooting settings are activated Screen while also allowing changes to a wide range of other shooting menu functions, such as exposure compensation, white balance, etc.

  • Page 19: Using The Zoom

    Shooting movies AF target mark Press the  button to start recording. Continuous recording length (p. 68) Press halfway 1/400 1/400 F3.5 F3.5 Shutter speed Aperture value “Focusing” (p. 61) 00:34 00:34 00:12 00:12 When  appears, it alerts the camera shake. Recording time The effects of the set shooting mode can be used To take the picture, gently press the shutter...
  • Page 20 Using the fl ash To take larger images [Digital Zoom] To take larger images [Digital Zoom] The type and amount of zoom can be identifi ed from The fl ash functions can be selected to best match the the appearance of the zoom bar. The display differs shooting conditions.

  • Page 21: Viewing Images

    Changing the shooting information  Viewing images display Press the q button. The display of the screen information can be changed to best match the situation, for example, the need for a clear Number of frames/ Total number of images view of the screen or for making a precise composition by using the grid display.
  • Page 22 To play sound recordings To play sound recordings Press the A button to pause Pausing and To play sound recorded with an image, select the image playback. During pause, fast restarting and press the A button. forward or reverse, press the A playback button to restart playback.

  • Page 23: Erasing Images During Playback

    Erasing images during playback  Index view and close-up view (Single image erase) Index view enables quick selection of a desired image. Close-up view (up to 10x magnifi cation) allows checking of image details. Display the image you want to erase and press G ( ...
  • Page 24 Using the menu guide To select an image in index view To select an image in index view Use FGHI to select an image, and press the A Pressing the E button in the setup menu displays a button to display the selected image in single-image view. description of the current item.
  • Page 25 Using Shooting Modes Using Shooting Modes To change the shooting mode To change the shooting mode Using the live guide Using the live guide The live guide can be used to change settings in The shooting mode (P, M, , W, ~, P, mode.

  • Page 26: Shooting With Special Effects

    4 Press the shutter button to take a picture. Option Application ● To clear the live guide from the display, press the B Portrait/V Beauty/F Landscape/  button. / M Night+Portrait/ G Night Scene The camera takes Pictures may appear grainy at some live guide setting C Sport/N Indoor/ R Self Portrait/ a picture using the levels.
  • Page 27 Use HI to select the mode and then press Use HI to select the mode. When selecting the A button. [Auto], press . When selecting other than [Auto], press the A button. Pop Art Pop Art Auto Auto AUTO AUTO MANUAL MANUAL FULL...
  • Page 28 Taking pictures with [Auto] Taking pictures with [Auto] 2 Press the shutter button to take the fi rst frame. The white-boxed part of the fi rst frame is displayed on joint 1 Point the camera to the start position. area 1. ●...
  • Page 29 Shooting 3D images (W mode) To exit 3D shooting mode without saving an image, press the  button. In this mode, 3D images are shot for viewing on The [Image Size] (p. 38) is fi xed to [0]. 3D-compatible display devices. The zoom ratio is fi...
  • Page 30 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;...

  • Page 31: Using The Self-Timer

    Using Shooting Functions Using Shooting Functions Using the self-timer “Using the Menu” (p. 8) After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the Shooting closeups (Macro shooting) picture is taken after a short delay. This function enables the camera to focus and shoot Select the self-timer option in the function subjects at close distances.

  • Page 32: White Balance

    Adjusting to a natural color scheme To cancel the self-timer after it starts To cancel the self-timer after it starts (White balance) Press the  button. Adjusting the brightness For more natural coloring, choose a white balance option (Exposure compensation) suited to the scene.

  • Page 33: Selecting The Iso Sensitivity

    Using the one touch white balance Using the one touch white balance Use HI to select the setting option, and 1 Select the white balance option in the function menu. press the A button to set. 2 Use HI to select [] or [] , and face the camera toward white paper.
  • Page 34 Option Description 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 ...

  • Page 35: Playing Back Panorama Images

    Using the playback functions Using the playback functions  Playing back panorama images  Playback direction: Press the A button to pause playback. Then press FGHI to scroll the image in the direction of the pressed button. Panorama images that were combined together using Pause: Press the A button.
  • Page 36 Sequential images frame Sequential images frame To start a slideshow, press the  button. To stop the slideshow, press the  or A button. ● The sequentially shot images are played back automatically. 3D images are composed of JPEG fi les and MPO ●...
  • Page 37 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. 8). Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [Reset] Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [Reset] I (Shooting menu 1) ...
  • Page 38 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 16M (4608x3456) Suitable for printing pictures over A3 (11x17 in.). 8M (3264x2448) Suitable for printing pictures up to A3 (11x17 in.).
  • Page 39 Brightening the subject against Brightening the subject against Selecting the focusing area [AF Mode] Selecting the focusing area [AF Mode] backlight [Shadow Adjust] backlight [Shadow Adjust] I (Shootin g menu 1)  AF Mode I (Shooting menu 1)  Shadow Adjust Submenu 2 Application Submenu 2...
  • Page 40 Selecting the method for measuring the Selecting the method for measuring the Reducing the blur caused by the Reducing the blur caused by the n ] ] brightness [ESP/ brightness [ESP/n camera shake when shooting camera shake when shooting [Image Stabilizer] (still images)/ [Image Stabilizer] (still images)/ I (Shooting menu 1) ...
  • Page 41 Using the assist lamp for shooting a Using the assist lamp for shooting a Viewing the image immediately after Viewing the image immediately after dark subject [AF Illuminat.] dark subject [AF Illuminat.] shooting [Rec View] shooting [Rec View] J (Shooting menu 2)  AF Illuminat. J (Shooting menu 2) ...
  • Page 42 Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide] Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide] The date stamp cannot be printed when taking sequential shots. J (Shooting menu 2)  Icon Guide Recording sound when shooting Recording sound when shooting Submenu 2 Application movies [R R ] ] movies [ No icon guide is displayed.
  • Page 43 Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions  Searching for images and playing Searching for images and playing The default settings of the function are highlighted in back the related images [Photo Surfi ng] back the related images [Photo Surfi...
  • Page 44 P ] ] Using the [ib] (PC software) and Using the [ib] (PC software) and Cropping image [ Cropping image [P importing data back to the camera importing data back to the camera q (Playback menu)  Edit  P Refer to the [ib] (PC software) help guide for details 1 Use HI to select an image, and press the A button.
  • Page 45 Retouching the skin and eyes Retouching the skin and eyes Brightening areas that are dark Brightening areas that are dark [Beauty Fix] [Beauty Fix] due to backlight or other reasons due to backlight or other reasons [Shadow Adj] [Shadow Adj] q (Playback menu) ...

  • Page 46: Protecting Images

    Saving print settings to the image data Saving print settings to the image data When erasing pictures in the internal memory, do not insert the card into the camera. [Print Order] [Print Order] Protected images cannot be erased. q (Playback menu)  Print Order To individually select and erase images To individually select and erase images “Print reservations (DPOF)”...
  • Page 47 Menus for Other Camera Settings Menus for Other Camera Settings The default settings of the function are highlighted in Erasing data completely Erasing data completely Copying images in the internal memory Copying images in the internal memory [Memory Format]/[Format] [Memory Format]/[Format] to the card [Backup] to the card [Backup] r (Settings 1) ...

  • Page 48: Q Power On

    Turning on the camera with the q Selecting a method for connecting Selecting a method for connecting Turning on the camera with the q Power On] the camera to other devices the camera to other devices button [ button [q Power On] [USB Connection] [USB Connection]...
  • Page 49 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 Selects the camera sounds (operation sounds, shutter sound, and Sound Type 1/2/3 warning sound).
  • Page 50 Adjusting the image processing Adjusting the image processing Adjusting the brightness of the screen Adjusting the brightness of the screen [ [ s s ] ] function [Pixel Mapping] function [Pixel Mapping] s (Settings 2)  Pixel Mapping s (Settings 2)  s This function has already been adjusted at factory To adjust the screen brightness To adjust the screen brightness...
  • Page 51 To play back camera images on a TV To play back camera images on a TV ● Connection via AV cable 1 Use the camera to select the same video signal system as the one of connected TV ([NTSC]/[PAL]). 2 Connect the TV and camera. Open the connector cover in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 52 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. Depending on the TV’s settings, 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 camera.

  • Page 53: Setting The Date And Time

    X ] ] Restoring data in the camera [Reset Restoring data in the camera [Reset Setting the date and time [ Setting the date and time [X Database] Database] s (Settings 2)  X t (Settings 3)  Reset Database “Date, time, time zone, and language”...
  • Page 54 Printing Printing Direct printing (PictBridge Turn on the printer, and then connect the printer and camera. By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images directly without using a Open the connector cover computer. in the direction of the arrow. To fi...
  • Page 55 Changing the printer’s settings for Use FG to select the [Borderless] or [Pics/ printing [Custom Print] Sheet] settings, and press the A button. Submenu 4 Application Follow Steps 1 and 2 for [Easy Print] (p. 54). The image is printed with a border Press the A button.
  • Page 56 To make the detailed printer settings To make the detailed printer settings Press the A button. 1 Use FGHI to select the setting, and press the A button. Print Submenu 5 Submenu 6 Application <X 0 to 10 This selects the number of prints. Print Print Cancel...
  • Page 57 Print Reservations (DPOF Use HI to select the image for print reservation. Use FG to select the quantity. In print reservations, the number of prints and date imprint Press the A button. option are saved in the image on the card. This enables easy printing at a printer or print shop supporting DPOF Use FG to select the [X] (date print) by using only the print reservations on the card without a...

  • Page 58: Resetting The Print Reservation Data For Selected Images

    Resetting the print reservation data for selected images Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 57). Use FG to select [<], and press the A button. Use FG to select [Keep] and press the A button. Use HI to select the image with the print reservation you want to cancel.

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Usage Tips Usage Tips ● With prolonged camera use, the internal If the camera does not work as intended, or if an error temperature may increase, resulting in automatic message is displayed on the screen, and you are unsure shutdown. If this occurs, remove the battery from of what to do, refer to the information below to fi...

  • Page 60: Error Message

    Error message Error message Corrective action Problem with selected image When one of the messages below is displayed on the Use photo retouch software, etc. to screen, check the corrective action. The Image Cannot edit the image on a computer. Be Edited Error message Corrective action...

  • Page 61: Shooting Tips

    Shooting tips When you are unsure of how to take a picture that you Object with no vertical lines envision, refer to the information below. Focusing It is also effective to compose the shot by holding the camera vertically to focus, and then returning to the “Focusing on the subject”...

  • Page 62: Camera Shake

    ● Taking pictures using exposure compensation Camera shake (p. 32) Adjust the brightness while viewing the screen for taking the picture. Normally, taking pictures of white “Taking pictures without camera shake” subjects (such as snow) results in images that are ●...
  • Page 63 Playback/Editing tips Panorama “Taking pictures so that the frames are stitched Playback smoothly” ● A tip for panoramic shooting “Playing images in the internal memory and card” Taking pictures by pivoting with the camera at the ● Remove the card and display the images in center prevents shifting of the image.

  • Page 64: Camera Care

    Do not use any other AC adapter with this camera. Battery and USB-AC adapter Using a separately sold charger • This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery A charger (UC-50: sold separately) can be used to charge (LI-50B). No other type of batteries can be used.

  • Page 65: Using The Card

    00:34 cards enables you to take more pictures. 4/30 4/30 Cards compatible with this camera Cards compatible with this camera Shooting mode SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi card (commercially available) (for compatibility card details, visit the Olympus website.) ’11/10/26 12:30 ’11/10/26 12:30 Playback mode...
  • Page 66 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. Readout/recording process of the card Readout/recording process of the card During shooting, the current memory indicator lights up in red while the camera is writing data.
  • Page 67 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. The actual number of storable pictures or continuous recording lengths will differ according to the shooting conditions and memory cards used.
  • Page 68 Movies Movies Continuous recording length IMAGE SIZE IMAGE QUALITY Internal memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card (4GB) With sound Without sound With sound Without sound 25 sec. 25 sec. 28 min. 41 sec. 29 min. T 1920x1080 37 sec. 38 sec. 29 min. 29 min.

  • Page 69: Safety Precautions

    Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it, unplug the product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. power plug from wall outlet immediately and stop using it. Then, contact an authorized distributor or service center.
  • Page 70 DANGER • Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration. • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specifi ed USB-AC adapter or CAUTION charger. Do not use any other USB-AC adapters or chargers.

  • Page 71: Technology

    Battery • To protect the high-precision technology contained in this • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. product, never leave the camera in the places listed below, no Do not use any other type of battery.
  • Page 72 USB-AC adapter may result Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the in fi re or personal injury due to leakage, heating, ignition or information contained in these written materials or software, or damage to the battery.
  • Page 73 484-896-5000 NEEDED”). Tested To Comply With FCC Standards Olympus, at its sole discretion, will repair, replace, or adjust FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE the defective Product, provided that Olympus investigation and factory inspection disclose that (a) such defect developed under This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 74 REPRESENTATIONS, GUARANTIES, CONDITIONS, AND Excluded from this limited warranty and not warranted by WARRANTIES CONCERNING THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER Olympus in any fashion, either express, implied, or by statute, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OR ARISING are: UNDER ANY STATUTE, ORDINANCE, COMMERCIAL...
  • Page 75 See “WORLDWIDE WARRANTY” for the nearest service center. agents of Olympus, which are inconsistent or in confl ict with or in addition to the terms of this limited warranty, shall not be...
  • Page 76 Olympus or an in a safe place. Olympus authorized service station. * Please refer to the list on the web site: http://www.olympus. c. Any defect or damage that occurs due to transport, a fall, com for the authorized international Olympus service shock, etc.
  • Page 77 Provisions of warranty 5 Olympus’ sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to 1 lf this product proves to be defective, although it has been repairing or replacing the product and any liability for indirect...
  • Page 78 Those terms and other third party software notices, if any, may be found in the software notice PDF fi le stored within the accompanying CD-ROM or at http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/imsg/ digicamera/download/notice/notice.cfm Powered by ARCSOFT. 78 EN...

  • Page 79: Shutter Speed

    Image pickup device : 1/2.3” CMOS (primary color fi lter) Lens : Olympus lens 4.2 to 52.5 mm, f3.0 to 5.9 (Equivalent to 24 to 300 mm on a 35 mm fi lm) Photometric system : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system Shutter speed : 4 to 1/2000 sec.
  • Page 80 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 : 105.4 mm x 59.4 mm x 30.6 mm Height x Depth (4.1 x 2.3 x 1.2 in.)
  • Page 82 VR940701...

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