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SH-50

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

    SH-50 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: Checking The Contents Of The Box

    Checking the contents of the box Digital camera Strap Lithium Ion USB-AC adapter USB cable OLYMPUS Setup Battery (F-2AC) (CB-USB8) CD-ROM (LI-90B) Other accessories not shown: Warranty card Stylus pen Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Names of Parts...

  • Page 3: Attaching The Camera Strap

    Stereo microphone Flash switch Monitor Zoom lever Shutter button Mode dial n button Indicator lamp F button (shooting movies) A button (OK) Arrow pad INFO (changing information display) # (fl ash) Y (self-timer)  (erase) q button (switching between shooting and playback) ...
  • Page 4 Inserting and removing the Insert the battery as illustrated with the C mark battery and card (commercially toward the battery lock knob. Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) available) may produce heat or an explosion. Slide the battery lock knob in the direction of the Follow Steps 1 and 2 to open arrow to unlock, and then remove the battery.

  • Page 5: Connecting The Camera

    To remove the card To remove the card Connecting the camera Connecting the camera Indicator lamp On: Charging Off: Charged Multi-connector Press the card in until it clicks and comes out slightly, then remove the card. Follow Steps 1 and 2 to close the battery/card cover.
  • Page 6 10 hours.) Battery Empty Flashes in red Never use any cable other than supplied or Olympus-designated USB cable. This may cause smoking or burning. The included F-2AC USB-AC adapter (hereafter referred to as USB-AC adapter) differs depending on the region where you purchased the camera.

  • Page 7: Turning On The Camera And Making The Initial Settings

    Turning on the camera and As in Steps 2 and 3, press making the initial settings FGHI of the arrow pad to set [M] (month), [D] (day), [Time] When you turn on the camera for the fi rst time, a (hours and minutes), and [Y/M/D] screen appears enabling to set the language for the (date order), and then press the...

  • Page 8: Using The Touch Panel

    Learning how to use the Using the Touch Panel camera Use the touch panel by touching the screen with your fi nger. ● Press the n button to turn on the camera and ● The touch panel can be used for operations enter the standby mode.
  • Page 9 Using for the shooting mode Using for the shooting mode Using for the playback mode Using for the playback mode By touching the screen, the subject to be focused on The displayed image can be changed or enlarged. can be set or the picture can be taken. Advancing and rewinding one frame at a time: Every time ...

  • Page 10: Shooting Still Images

     Shooting still images Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. Press the n button to turn on AF target mark the camera. Select the shooting mode. (p. 14) Hold the camera and compose the Press shot. halfway 1/400 1/400 F3.0 F3.0...

  • Page 11: Using The Zoom

    Using the zoom Using the fl ash Turning the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range. The fl ash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions. Turn the zoom lever as far as it will go to speed up the zoom operation, and turn it partway for a slow Slide the fl...

  • Page 12: Using The Self-Timer

    Use HI to select the setting Use HI to select the setting option, and press the A button option, and press the A button to set. to set. Option Description Option Description Y Off The fl ash fi res automatically in The self-timer is deactivated.
  • Page 13 Shooting screen displays Reading a histogram Reading a histogram If the peak fi lls too much of the frame, the image will appear mostly white. AUTO AUTO If the peak fi lls too much AUTO AUTO of the frame, the image will appear mostly black.

  • Page 14: Selecting The Shooting Mode

    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/; High-Speed Movie  (Photo with A Clip mode) ...
  • Page 15 Learning about the shooting Use the mode dial to select the modes shooting mode. In r,  , p, , or P, press H of the arrow pad for the function menu, then press HI P (P mode) of the arrow pad for the sub menu, and press the A button.
  • Page 16 2 Use FG to highlight an item and press A. ● Pictures may appear grainy at some live guide setting levels. Guide item ● Changes to the live guide setting levels may not be Change Color Saturation visible on the screen. ●...
  • Page 17 r (Advanced Movie mode)  (Photo with A Clip mode) You can shoot the movie by using the When shooting a still image, a evolving movie function. movie clip that includes before and after the shutter release is recorded Submenu Description simultaneously.
  • Page 18 p (Panorama mode) 4 Start panning. When the arrow reaches the end of the guide, recording ends automatically. ● The camera automatically processes the You can shoot and combine multiple images and the combined panorama image is images to create an image with a wide displayed.
  • Page 19 ● To combine only two frames, press the A button. To take photos with the V V (Beauty) setting To take photos with the (Beauty) setting 4 Repeat step 3 to take a third frame. The camera 1 Select [V Beauty]. automatically combines the frames into a single 2 Press G to go to the submenu.

  • Page 20: Beauty Fix

    M (Manual mode) Beauty Fix Beauty Fix 1 Use FGHI to select a retouching item, and In this mode, the camera automatically press the Q button. sets an appropriate aperture value, Eye Color Back MENU shutter speed and ISO sensitivity. AUTO AUTO 2 Check the retouched effects on the review screen,...

  • Page 21: Viewing Images

     Viewing images  Index view and close-up view Index view enables quick selection of a desired Press the q button. image. Close-up view (up to 10× magnifi cation) allows checking of image details. Number of frames/ Total number of images Turn the zoom lever.

  • Page 22: Playing Back Panorama Images

    To select an image in index view To select an image in index view To control panorama image playback To control panorama image playback Stop playback: Press the  button. Use FGHI to select an image, and press the A button to display the selected image in single-image Pause: Press the A button.
  • Page 23 Sequential images frame Sequential images frame Photo in Movie frame Photo in Movie frame ● The sequentially shot images are played back ● The movie and the still images are played automatically. back. ● Expand to view the images in index view. ●...

  • Page 24: Playback Mode Display

    Playback mode display Name Normal Detailed No info. ● Normal Battery check – – Photo with movie clip 4/30 4/30 Eye-Fi transfer – data Protect – Adding sound – Upload order – ’13/02/26 ’13/02/26 12:30 12:30 Print reservation/ – number of prints Still image Current memory –...

  • Page 25: Shooting Movies

    Erasing images during playback Shooting movies Press the F button to start Display the image you want to erase and press G (  ). recording. Erase Back MENU 4/30 4/30 Erase Cancel 100-0004 100-0004 0:00 0:00 0:34 0:34 Press FG to select [Erase], and 0:00 0:00 0:34...

  • Page 26: Playing Back Movies

     Playing back movies Operations while playback is paused Operations while playback is paused Select a movie, and press the A button. 4/30 4/30 Elapsed time/ 00:12/00:34 00:12/00:34 Total shooting time During pause 00:12/00:34 00:12/00:34 ’13/02/26 ’13/02/26 12:30 12:30 Movie During playback Press FG to jump to the Jump...

  • Page 27: Menu Settings

    Menu settings For details, refer to “List of settings available in each shooting mode” (p. 69). Function menu Flash Auto AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO Setup menu (p. 31) MENU MENU Function menu Function menu 1 Flash 5 ISO sensitivity 2 Self-timer 6 Drive 3 Exposure compensation 7 Image Size...
  • Page 28 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. Flash Off The fl...
  • Page 29 ISO sensitivity Sets the ISO sensitivity. ISO Auto The camera automatically sets the sensitivity with priority on image quality. High ISO The camera automatically sets the sensitivity with priority on minimizing blur caused Auto by a moving subject or by camera shake. S to P Value Set a smaller value to reduce noise in the picture, or a larger value to reduce blur.
  • Page 30 Registering one touch white balance Registering one touch white balance Select [  One Touch 1] or [  One Touch 2], face the camera toward a piece of white paper or other white object, and press the  button. ●...

  • Page 31: Setup Menu

    Setup menu Setup menu Camera Menu 1 Back MENU Reset Reset b Playback Menu p. 39 Compression Normal Slideshow Shadow Adjust Auto Edit Touch Shutter Erase AF Mode Face/iESP R (Protect) ESP/ FlashAir Digital Zoom 9 Camera Menu 1 c Settings Menu 1 p.

  • Page 32: Using The Setup Menu

    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. Press the ...

  • Page 33: Camera Menu

    ● The default settings of the function are highlighted Selecting the image quality for still Selecting the image quality for still images z z [Compression] images [Compression] ● For the operation method, refer to “Using the setup menu” (p. 32). Submenu 2 Application Fine...
  • Page 34 Setting the Touch Shutter function Setting the Touch Shutter function To focus on a moving subject To focus on a moving subject continuously (AF Tracking) continuously (AF Tracking) z [Touch Shutter] [Touch Shutter] 1 Hold the camera to align the AF target mark on the subject and press the A button.
  • Page 35 Shooting at higher magnifi cations Shooting at higher magnifi cations Using the assist lamp for shooting Using the assist lamp for shooting a dark subject z z [AF Illuminat.] than optical zoom than optical zoom a dark subject [AF Illuminat.] z [Digital Zoom] [Digital Zoom] Submenu 2...

  • Page 36: Pic Orientation

    Automatically rotating images Automatically rotating images ISO Auto shot with the camera in a vertical shot with the camera in a vertical position during playback position during playback AUTO AUTO 6400 6400 AUTO AUTO HIGH HIGH z [Pic Orientation] [Pic Orientation] The camera will automatically Icon guide ●...
  • Page 37 Shooting larger pictures than when using optical zoom with low Shooting larger pictures than when using optical zoom with low degrading of image quality z z [Super-Res Zoom] degrading of image quality [Super-Res Zoom] Submenu 2 Application Disable super-resolution zoom. Enable super-resolution zoom.

  • Page 38: Movie Menu

    A Movie Menu Recording sound when shooting Recording sound when shooting A [ [R R ] ] movies A movies Selecting the image size for Selecting the image size for Submenu 2 Application movies A A [Image Size] movies [Image Size] No sound is recorded.

  • Page 39: Playback Menu

    q Playback Menu Changing the image size q q [ [Q Q ] ] Changing the image size This saves a high-resolution image as a separate image with a smaller size for use in e-mail Playing back images automatically Playing back images automatically attachments and other applications.

  • Page 40: Adding Sound To Still Images

    Adding sound to still images Adding sound to still images Retouching faces on still images Retouching faces on still images q [ [R R ] ] q [Beauty Fix] [Beauty Fix] Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Edit Edit Beauty Fix 1 Use HI to select an image.
  • Page 41 Beauty Fix Beauty Fix Retouching red eyes in fl ash Retouching red eyes in fl ash shooting q q [Redeye Fix] 1 Select a retouching item and retouching level, and shooting [Redeye Fix] press the A button. Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Eye Color Back MENU...
  • Page 42 4 Use FG to select [Erase] and press the A Capturing still images from movies Capturing still images from movies button. q [In-Movie Image Capture] [In-Movie Image Capture] ● To cancel trimming, select [Cancel]. ● Movie trimming is processed by seconds. The Submenu 1 Submenu 2 movie length is automatically adjusted so that the...

  • Page 43: Protecting Images

    q [ [R R ] ] Protecting images q To individually select and erase images To individually select and erase images Protecting images [Sel. Image] [Sel. Image] ● Protected images cannot be erased by [Erase] 1 Use FG to select [Sel. Image], and press the (p.

  • Page 44: Settings Menu

     button. ● Only JPEG fi les can be ordered. ● For details on OLYMPUS Viewer 3, refer to “Installing the PC software and registering user” (p. 53). ● For details on uploading images, refer to OLYMPUS Viewer 3 “Help”.

  • Page 45: 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 button d d [ [q q Power On] the camera to other devices the camera to other devices button Power On] d d [USB Connection]...
  • Page 46 Resetting the fi le names of Resetting the fi le names of Submenu 2 Application pictures d d [File Name] pictures [File Name] This resets the sequential number for the folder name and fi le name Folder name Folder name File name Reset whenever a new card is inserted.
  • Page 47 Adjusting the brightness of the Adjusting the brightness of the monitor d d [ [s s ] ] monitor To adjust the monitor brightness To adjust the monitor brightness 1 Use FG to adjust the brightness while viewing the screen, and then press the A button. MENU Back...
  • Page 48 Playing back images on a TV d d [TV Out] Playing back images on a TV [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. Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application...
  • Page 49 AV cable Connect to the TV video (sold separately: CB-AVC3) input jack (yellow) and audio input jack (white). Multi-connector HDMI cable (sold separately: CB-HD1) Connect to the HDMI connector on the TV. HDMI micro connector (type D) ● For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual. ●...

  • Page 50: Setting The Date And Time

    Saving battery power between Saving battery power between To check the date and time To check the date and time shots d d [Power Save] Press and hold the INFO button while the camera is shots [Power Save] turned off. The current time is displayed for approx. 3 seconds.
  • Page 51 Registering the settings for Beauty Registering the settings for Beauty Calibrating the touch panel Calibrating the touch panel Fix d d [Beauty Settings] d d [Touch Calibration] [Beauty Settings] [Touch Calibration] ● Depending on the picture, the editing may not be Touch the panel following the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 52: Connecting With A Computer

    Connecting with a computer Set [USB Connection] in the setup menu of the When [USB Connection] is set to [Auto], connect the camera beforehand. (p. 45) camera and the computer, select [Storage] or [MTP] at the screen for selecting the connection method, and then press the A button.
  • Page 53 ● If the “Setup” dialog is not displayed, select “My registering user Computer” (Windows XP) or “Computer” (Windows Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu. Double-click the CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Setup) icon to open the Windows Windows “OLYMPUS Setup” window and then double-click “Launcher.exe”.
  • Page 54 ● Check the system requirements before ● Click the “Camera Instruction Manual” button beginning installation. and follow the on-screen instructions. ● Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 3” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. ● You can register via “Registration” in OLYMPUS Viewer 3 “Help”.
  • Page 55 OLYMPUS Viewer 3 Operating Mac OS X v10.5–v10.8 System Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or better Processor (Core 2 Duo 2 GHz or better required for movies) 1GB or more (2GB or more recommended) Free Hard 3GB or more Drive Space 1024 ×...

  • Page 56: Direct Printing (Pictbridge)

    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 computer. Multi-connector To fi nd out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.

  • Page 57: Changing The Printer's Settings For Printing [Custom Print]

    Changing the printer’s settings Use FG to select [Size] for printing [Custom Print] (Submenu 3), and press I. ● If the [Printpaper] screen is not displayed, the [Size], [Borderless], and [Pics/Sheet] are set to Display the image to be printed on the printer’s standard.
  • Page 58 P ] ] To crop an image [ To crop an image [P Use HI to select an image. 1 Use the zoom lever to select the size of the cropping frame, use FGHI to move the frame, Press F to make a print and then press the A button.

  • Page 59: Single-Frame Print Reservations

    Print Reservations Use FG to select [Print], and press the A button. In print reservations, the number of prints and date ● Printing starts. imprint option are saved in the image on the card. This enables easy printing at a printer or print shop ●...

  • Page 60: Resetting All Print Reservation Data

    Reserving one print each of all Use FG to select [<], and press images on the card [U] the A button. Print Order Print 4/30 4/30 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 59). Use FG to select [U], and press the A button.

  • Page 61: Resetting The Print Reservation Data For Selected Images

    Resetting the print reservation data for selected images Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 59). 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 62: Usage Tips

    Usage Tips If the camera does not work as intended, or if an Shutter button Shutter button error message is displayed on the screen, and you “No picture is taken when the shutter button is are unsure of what to do, refer to the information pressed”.

  • Page 63: Date And Time Function

    Monitor Monitor Miscellaneous Miscellaneous “Diffi cult to see”. “The camera makes a noise when taking pictures”. ● Condensation may have occurred. Turn off ● The camera may make a noise even if no the power, and wait for the camera body to become acclimated to the surrounding operation is performed.

  • Page 64: Error Message

    Error message Error message Corrective action Internal memory/Card ● When one of the messages below is displayed on problem the monitor, check the corrective action. Take pictures before viewing No Picture them. Error message Corrective action Problem with selected image Use photo retouch software, Card problem etc.
  • Page 65 Error message Corrective action Printer problem Remove the jammed paper. Jammed Printer problem Settings Return to the status where the Changed printer can be used. Printer problem Turn off the camera and printer, check the printer for any problems, and then turn the Print Error power on again.

  • Page 66: Shooting Tips

    Shooting tips When you are unsure of how to take a picture that Subjects with low contrast you envision, refer to the information below. Focusing When extremely bright objects “Focusing on the subject” appear in the center of the ● Taking a picture of a subject not in the monitor center of the monitor After focusing on an object at the same...

  • Page 67: Camera Shake

    ● Taking pictures using [Face/iESP] (p. 34) Camera shake Appropriate exposure is obtained for a face against backlight, and the face is brightened. “Taking pictures without camera shake” ● Taking pictures using [n] for [ESP/n] ● Taking pictures using [Image Stabilizer] (p.

  • Page 68: Playback/Editing Tips

    Playback/Editing tips Color hue “Taking pictures with colors at the same shade as Playback they appear” ● Taking pictures by selecting white balance “Playing images in the internal memory and card” (p. 28) ● Remove the card and display the images in Best results in most environments can internal memory normally be obtained with the [WB Auto]...
  • Page 69 List of settings available in each shooting mode For details on , refer to “List of  settings” (p. 70).  Zoom Flash – – Self-timer Exposure – – – Compensation White balance – – ISO sensitivity – – – –...

  • Page 70: List Of Settings

    List of  settings Zoom – Flash – – – – Self-timer Exposure – – – – – – – – – – compensation White balance – – – – – – – – – – ISO sensitivity – – –...
  • Page 71 Zoom – Flash – – – – – Self-timer Exposure – – – – – – compensation White balance – – – – – – ISO sensitivity – – – – – – – Drive – – – – – –...

  • Page 72: Using A Separately Sold Charger

    Appendix Camera care Using a separately sold USB-AC adapter Exterior • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very The USB-AC adapter F-3AC (sold separately) can dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring be used with this camera. Do not use any USB-AC well.

  • Page 73: Using The Card

    The memory indicator shows whether the internal (for compatibility card details, visit memory or card is being used during shooting and the Olympus website.) playback. • This camera can be used without a card by storing images in its internal memory.

  • Page 74: Still Pictures

    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. The actual capacity varies with shooting conditions and the card used.
  • Page 75 PDF fi le • Powered by ARCSOFT. stored within the accompanying CD-ROM or at • All other company and product names are registered http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/imsg/ trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners. digicamera/download/notice/notice.cfm THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL •...

  • Page 76: Specifications

    Image pickup device : 1/2.3” CMOS (primary color fi lter) Lens : Olympus lens 4.5 to 108.0 mm, f3.0 to 6.9 (Equivalent to 25 to 600 mm on a 35 mm fi lm) Photometric system : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system Shutter speed : 15 to 1/2000 sec.
  • Page 77 Power supply : One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-90B) or separately sold USB-AC adapter Dimensions : 112.1 mm (W) × 63.5 mm (H) × 42.4 mm (D) (4.4 × 2.5 × 1.7 in.) (excluding protrusions) Weight : 269 g (9.5 oz) (including battery and card)

  • Page 78: Safety Precautions

    Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the operating and maintenance product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. instructions in the documentation Water and Moisture — For precautions on products with weatherproof designs, read the weatherproofi ng sections.
  • Page 79 • Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any • Before transporting the camera, remove a tripod and all other unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it. non-OLYMPUS accessories. • Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may • Do not touch electric contacts on cameras.
  • Page 80 fl ush the affected area with clean, running cold DANGER water immediately. If the fl uid burns your skin, seek medical • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. attention immediately. Charge the battery with the specifi ed USB-AC adapter or •...
  • Page 81 • Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may • The Olympus lithium ion battery is designed to be used only for become vague, resulting in a playback mode failure or damage the Olympus digital camera.
  • Page 82 Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. this publication or software without obligation or advance notice.
  • Page 83 TO THE INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, COPYRIGHT, Excluded from this limited warranty and not warranted by OR OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHT USED OR INCLUDED Olympus in any fashion, either express, implied, or by statute, THEREIN. are: IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLY AS A MATTER OF...
  • Page 84 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 85 Olympus or an in a safe place. Olympus authorized service station. * Please refer to the list on the web site: http://www.olympus. com for the authorized international Olympus service c. Any defect or damage that occurs due to transport, a fall, network.
  • Page 86 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...
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