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DIGITAL CAMERA

VH-510

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 Checking the contents of the box Digital camera Strap Lithium Ion USB-AC USB cable AV cable OLYMPUS Setup Battery adapter (CB-USB7) (CB-AVC5) CD-ROM (LI-50B) (F-2AC) Other accessories not shown: Warranty card Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Names of Parts...
  • Page 3 n button Indicator lamp Monitor Zoom lever Shutter button R button (shooting movies) q button (switching between shooting and playback) Arrow pad INFO (changing information display)  (erase) A button (OK) E button (camera guide)  button Attaching the camera strap Attaching the camera strap Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Monitor Shooting mode display Shooting mode display Shooting mode ..p. 17, 24 Movie recording icon ..p. 18 Flash ......p. 20 World time ....p. 51 Flash standby/fl ash charge Image stabilization ........p. 58 (still images)....p. 38 Macro/super macro ..p. 30 Metering .......p. 37 Self-timer ......p.
  • Page 5 Playback mode display Playback mode display Battery check ..p. 13, 59 ● Standard display 3D image ......p. 35 Eye-Fi transferred ..p. 45 Protect ......p. 44 3D 3D 4/30 4/30 10 10 Adding sound ....p. 42 Upload order ....p. 44 Print reservation/number of prints ....p.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 Operation guide The symbols FGHI displayed for image selections Arrow pad and settings indicate that the arrow pad shown on the F (up) /INFO (changing information right is to be used. display) (p. 20, 23) Back MENU MENU Time 2012 02 26 12 30 Y / M / D (right)

  • Page 8: Shooting Mode

    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.
  • 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: Exposure Compensation

    Menu Index Program Auto Camera Menu 1 Back MENU Reset Reset Compression Normal Shadow Adjust Auto AF Mode Face/iESP AUTO AUTO ESP/ AUTO AUTO Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer MENU MENU d d (Settings Menu 1) ..p. 45 a z (Camera Menu 2) ..p. 38 1 Shooting mode ...p.

  • Page 11: 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 12 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, then remove the card. AC outlet Connector cover Charging the battery with the included USB-AC adapter USB cable The included F-2AC USB-AC adapter (hereafter (supplied)
  • Page 13 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive. Windows XP Error message ● A “Setup” dialog will be displayed. Windows Vista/Windows 7 ● An Autorun dialog will be displayed. Click “OLYMPUS Setup” to display the “Setup” dialog. Battery Empty Flashes in red...
  • Page 14 Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) / Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu. Double-click System Windows Vista / Windows 7 the CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Setup) icon to open the Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or better (Core 2 Duo “OLYMPUS Setup” window and then double-click Processor 2.13 GHz or better required for movies)
  • Page 15 Copy the manual for your language to the ● computer. Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. You can register via “Registration” in OLYMPUS Viewer 2 “Help”.

  • Page 16: World Time

    Language, date, time, and time zone As in Steps 2 and 3, use FGHI to set [M] (month), [D] (day), [Time] (hours and You can also choose the language for the menus and minutes), and [Y/M/D] (date order), and then messages displayed in the monitor.
  • Page 17 Shooting, Playback, and Erasing Shooting, Playback, and Erasing Shooting with the optimum aperture Current shooting mode display value and shutter speed (P mode) Program Auto 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.

  • Page 18: Shooting Movies

    To view images during shooting To view images during shooting Press the shutter button halfway down to Pressing the q button enables playback of images. To focus on the subject. return to shooting, either press the q button or press the ●...

  • Page 19: Using The Zoom

    Using the zoom Optical zoom: Image size Zoom bar Turning the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range. W side T side Optical zoom range Other Zoom bar The magnifi cation ratio changes depending on the image size setting. [On] selected for [Super-Res Zoom]: AUTO AUTO AUTO...

  • Page 20: Flash

    Using the fl ash Changing the shooting information display The fl ash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions. The display of the screen information can be changed to best match the situation, for example, the need for a clear Select the fl...

  • Page 21: Viewing Images

    Viewing images To play back movies To play back movies Select a movie, and press the A button. Press the q button. 4/30 4/30 Number of frames/ Total number of images 4/30 4/30 Movie Play Movie Play ’12/02/26 12:30 ’12/02/26 12:30 Movie Press the A button to pause Pausing and...

  • Page 22: Erasing Images During Playback

    Index view and close-up view To stop movie playback To stop movie playback Press the  button. Index view enables quick selection of a desired image. To play back movies on the computer, the included Close-up view (up to 10× magnifi cation) allows checking PC software is recommended.
  • Page 23 Changing the image information Using the camera guide display Use the camera guide to look up camera operations. Shooting information settings displayed on the screen can Press the E button in the standby mode be changed. screen or the playback screen. Press F (INFO).
  • Page 24 Using Shooting Modes Using Shooting Modes To change the shooting mode To change the shooting mode The shooting mode (P, M , Q ,  , P , Set the shooting mode to Q . p) can be changed with using the function menu. Beauty “Using the Menu”...
  • Page 25 Using the best mode for the shooting Point the camera toward the subject. Check scene (  mode) the frameappearing around the face detected by the camera, and then press the shutter Set the shooting mode to  . button to take the picture. The unedited image and edited image are both Scene Mode saved.

  • Page 26: Shooting With Special Effects

    To exit 3D shooting mode without saving an image, Option Application press the  button. B Portrait/F Landscape/ / M Night+Portrait G Night Scene The [Image Size] (p. 33) is fi xed to [0]. The camera C Sport/N Indoor/W Candle The zoom ratio is fi...
  • Page 27 Creating panoramic images (p mode) Use HI to select the desired effect and then press the A button to set. Set the shooting mode to p. Panorama AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 0:34 0:34 Icon indicating P mode MENU MENU that is set Shooting mode...
  • Page 28 Taking pictures with [Auto] Taking pictures with [Auto] Taking pictures with [Manual] Taking pictures with [Manual] 1 Press the shutter button to take the fi rst frame. 1 Use FGHI to specify at which edge the next picture is to be connected. 2 Move the camera slightly in the direction of the second frame.
  • Page 29 Taking pictures with [PC] Taking 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].

  • Page 30: Macro/Super Macro

    Using Shooting Functions Using Shooting Functions Using the self-timer “Using the Menu” (p. 8) Shooting closeups (Macro shooting) After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the 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 31: Wb Auto

    Adjusting the brightness Use HI to select the setting option, and (Exposure compensation) press the A button to set. Option Description The standard brightness (appropriate exposure) set by the camera based on the shooting mode (except for M) The camera automatically adjusts can be adjusted brighter or darker to obtain a desired shot.

  • Page 32: Iso

    Sequential shooting (Drive) 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 Pictures are taken sequentially while the shutter button other white balance.
  • Page 33 With settings other than [o], the focus, exposure Use HI to select the setting option, and and the white balance are fi xed when the fi rst frame press the A button to set. is shot. Option Description Selecting the image size for still Suitable for printing pictures over 12M (3968×2976) images (Image Size)

  • Page 34: Playing Back Panorama Images

    Using the playback functions Using the playback functions Playing back grouped images Select a panorama image during playback. “Viewing images” (p. 21) Depending on the settings, the taken images are 4/30 4/30 displayed as a group during playback. Several operations are available for the grouped images;...
  • Page 35 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.

  • Page 36: Drive

    Menus for Shooting Functions Menus for Shooting Functions Selecting the image quality for still Selecting the image quality for still The default settings of the function are highlighted in images [Compression] images [Compression] For information on using the menus, see “Using the z (Camera Menu 1) ...
  • Page 37 Selecting the focusing area [AF Mode] Selecting the focusing area [AF Mode] Selecting the method for measuring the Selecting the method for measuring the n ] ] brightness [ESP/ brightness [ESP/n z (Camera Menu 1)  AF Mode z (Camera Menu 1)  ESP/n Submenu 2 Application The camera focuses automatically.

  • Page 38: (Still Images)

    Reducing the blur caused by the Reducing the blur caused by the Using the AF illuminator to focus on a Using the AF illuminator to focus on a camera shake when shooting camera shake when shooting shadowed subject [AF Illuminat.] shadowed subject [AF Illuminat.] [Image Stabilizer] (still images)/ [Image Stabilizer] (still images)/...

  • Page 39: Date Stamp

    Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide] Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide] When drive settings (p. 32) are set to other than [o], [Date Stamp] cannot be set. z (Camera Menu 2)  Icon Guide Shooting larger pictures than when Shooting larger pictures than when Submenu 2 Application using optical zoom with low degrading...
  • Page 40 Recording sound when shooting Recording sound when shooting movies [R R ] ] movies [ A (Movie Menu)  R Submenu 2 Application No sound is recorded. Sound is recorded. Reduce wind noise in the recorded Reduce wind noise in the recorded sound when recording movie sound when recording movie [Wind Noise Reduction]...
  • Page 41 Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Searching for images and playing back Searching for images and playing back The default settings of the function are highlighted in the related images [Photo Surfi ng] the related images [Photo Surfi...
  • Page 42 3 Press the A button after you have selected the area The following [Photo Surfi ng] functions can be to trim. performed when data created with the ib (PC ● software) is imported back to the camera. The edited image is saved as a separate image. Information of persons or shooting locations and new Collections can be added in the related items.

  • Page 43: Image

    3 Select [OK] or [Beauty Fix] on the review screen, and Retouching red eyes in fl ash shooting Retouching red eyes in fl ash shooting press the Q button to save or to retouch the image [Redeye Fix] [Redeye Fix] additionally.

  • Page 44: Protect

    ● 3 If necessary, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to make settings for other images, and press the  button. Only JPEG fi les can be ordered. For details on uploading images, refer to OLYMPUS Viewer 2 “Help”. 44 EN...
  • Page 45 Menus for Other Camera Settings Menus for Other Camera Settings Copying images in the internal memory Copying images in the internal memory The default settings of the function are highlighted in to the card [Backup] to the card [Backup] d (Settings Menu 1)  Backup Erasing data completely Erasing data completely [Memory Format]/[Format]...

  • Page 46: Prints

    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 47 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 Selects the camera sounds (operation sounds, shutter sound, and Sound Type 1/2/3 warning sound).
  • Page 48 Adjusting the image processing Adjusting the image processing Adjusting the brightness of the monitor Adjusting the brightness of the monitor [ [ s s ] ] function [Pixel Mapping] function [Pixel Mapping] d (Settings Menu 2)  Pixel Mapping d (Settings Menu 2)  s This function has already been adjusted at factory To adjust the monitor brightness To adjust the monitor brightness...
  • Page 49 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. Multi-connector Connect to the TV video input jack (yellow) and audio input...
  • Page 50 Open the connector cover in the direction of the arrow. HDMI micro connector (type D) Connect to the HDMI connector on the TV. Type A HDMI cable (sold separately: CB-HD1) 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.
  • Page 51 Saving battery power between shots Saving battery power between shots Choosing home and alternate time Choosing home and alternate time [Power Save] [Power Save] zones [World Time] zones [World Time] d (Settings Menu 2)  Power Save d (Settings Menu 3)  World Time You will not be able to select a time zone using Submenu 2 Application...
  • Page 52 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.
  • Page 53 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 computer. Multi-connector To fi nd out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
  • Page 54 To exit printing To exit printing Use FG to select [Size] (Submenu 3), and After a selected image is displayed on the screen, press I. disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer. If the [Printpaper] screen is not displayed, the [Size], Changing the printer’s settings for [Borderless], and [Pics/Sheet] are set to the printer’s standard.
  • Page 55 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 Back MENU Submenu 5 Submenu 6 Application This selects the number <X 0 to 10 Print...

  • Page 56: Time (Movies)

    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 57: Resetting The Print Reservation Data For Selected Images

    Resetting all print reservation data Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 56). Select either [<] or [U], and press the A button. Use FG to select [Reset], and press the A button. Resetting the print reservation data for selected images Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p.

  • Page 58: Mode

    Usage Tips Usage Tips ● Wait until #(fl ash charge) stops blinking before If the camera does not work as intended, or if an error taking pictures. message is displayed on the screen, and you are unsure ● of what to do, refer to the information below to fi x the With prolonged camera use, the internal problem(s).

  • Page 59: 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 monitor, check the corrective action. The Image Cannot edit the image on a computer. Be Edited Error message Corrective action...

  • Page 60: 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 61: Camera Shake

    ● Taking pictures of a white beach or snow scene Camera shake Set the mode to [q Beach & Snow] (p. 26). ● Taking pictures using exposure compensation “Taking pictures without camera shake” (p. 31) ● Taking pictures using [Image Stabilizer] (p. 38) Adjust the brightness while viewing the screen for taking the picture.

  • Page 62: Image Quality

    Playback/Editing tips Image quality “Taking sharper pictures” Playback ● Taking pictures with the optical zoom or super- resolution zoom “Playing images in the internal memory and card” Avoid using digital zoom (p. 37) to take pictures. ● Remove the card and display the images in ●...

  • Page 63: Camera Care

    Battery and USB-AC adapter Do not use any other USB-AC adapter with this camera. Shooting is not available when using the F-3AC. • This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B). No other type of batteries can be used.

  • Page 64: Using The Card

    Using a separately sold charger Cards compatible with this camera Cards compatible with this camera SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi card (for compatibility card details, visit the Olympus website.) A charger (UC-50: sold separately) can be used to charge the battery. Using your charger and USB-AC adapter abroad •...
  • Page 65 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 66: Safety Precautions

    Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the and maintenance instructions in the product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. documentation provided with the product. Water and Moisture — For precautions on products with...
  • Page 67 If you accidently insert another type of card into the camera, contact an authorized distributor or service center. Do not try to • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specifi ed USB-AC adapter or remove the card by force.
  • Page 68 • Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration. Battery Battery • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. CAUTION Do not use any other type of battery. • Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for leaks, •...
  • Page 69 The monitor exhibiting Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the poor performance due to low temperatures will recover in information contained in these written materials or software, or normal temperatures.
  • Page 70 “Product” and collectively the “Products”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and We strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus service for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
  • Page 71 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 72 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 73 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 74 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 75 PDF fi le • Eye-Fi is a registered trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc. stored within the accompanying CD-ROM or at • “Shadow Adjustment Technology” function contains patented http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/imsg/ technologies from Apical Limited. digicamera/download/notice/notice.cfm Powered by ARCSOFT.

  • Page 76: Shutter Speed

    Image pickup device : 1/2.3” CMOS (primary color fi lter) Lens : Olympus lens 4.4 to 35.2 mm, f3.3 to 5.9 (Equivalent to 25 to 200 mm on a 35 mm fi lm) Photometric system : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system Shutter speed : 4 to 1/2000 sec.
  • Page 77 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 : 104.4 mm (W) × 59.9 mm (H) × 26.1 mm (D) (4.1 ×...
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