Olympus SH-1 Instruction Manual
Olympus SH-1 Instruction Manual

Olympus SH-1 Instruction Manual

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SH-1

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.
The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced
during the development stages and may differ from the actual product.

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    DIGITAL CAMERA SH-1 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: Unpack The Box Contents

    Unpack the box contents The following items are included with the camera. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Lithium Ion Battery OLYMPUS Setup Digital camera Strap (LI-92B) CD-ROM Stylus pen USB-AC adapter (F-2AC)
  • Page 3: Names Of Parts

    Names of parts 1 Connector cover g INFO (Information display) button h /Wi-Fi button 2 Strap eyelet 3 Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator i Multi-connector 4 Lens j HDMI micro connector 5 Built-in flash k Speaker 6 Flash switch l Battery/card compartment lock 7 Stereo microphone m Battery/card compartment cover 8 Indicator lamp...
  • Page 4: Inserting And Removing The Battery And Card

    Preparations for shooting Inserting and removing the battery and card Battery/card compartment lock Follow Steps 1 and 2 to open the battery/card compartment cover. • Turn off the camera before opening the battery/card compartment cover. Battery/card compartment cover Insert the battery while sliding Battery the battery lock knob in the lock knob...
  • Page 5 To remove the card Press the card in until it clicks and comes out slightly, then remove the card. Follow Steps 1 and 2 to close battery/card compartment cover. • When using the camera, be sure to close the battery/card compartment cover.
  • Page 6: Charging The Battery

    For charging the battery abroad, see “Using your charger and USB-AC adapter abroad” (P. 93). 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 • If the indicator lamp does not light, check the USB cable and USB-AC adapter connections. • If “No Connection” is displayed on the back monitor, disconnect the USB cable and set [Storage] in [USB Connection] (P. 63) before connecting the cable again.
  • Page 8 Turning on the camera and making the initial settings When you turn on the camera for the first time, a screen appears enabling to set the language for the menus and messages displayed in the monitor, and the date and time. To change the selected date and time, see “Setting the date and time d [X]”...
  • Page 9 Use HI to select the ’14.02.26 12:30 time zone and then press the A button. • Use FG to turn daylight saving time ([Summer]) on Summer or off.
  • Page 10: Taking Photographs

    Using basic functions  Taking photographs Press the n button to turn on the camera. When the camera is turned on, the monitor will turn on. Set the mode dial to P. In mode P, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture in response to subject brightness.
  • Page 11  Viewing photographs (Playing back images) Turn on the camera. Press the q button. • Your most recent photograph is displayed. • Press HI to select an image. Displays the Displays the previous frame next frame 4/30 4/30 ’14/02/26 12:30 Still image Arrow pad q button...
  • Page 12 Close-up playback • In single-frame playback, turn the zoom lever to T to 4/30 4/30 zoom in up to 10×; turn to W to zoom out. Press the A button to return to single-frame playback. • Press FGHI to scroll an image to the direction of the button you pressed.
  • Page 13: Recording Movies

    Recording movies Press the R (movie) button to start recording. • The movie is shot in the set shooting mode. Note that the shooting mode effects may not 0:00 0:00 0:34 0:34 be obtained for some shooting modes. 0:34 0:34 0:00 0:00 Lights up...
  • Page 14: Movie Playback

     Movie playback Select a movie, and press the 4/30 4/30 A button. • Turn the zoom lever to the T side to display the movie index. Use FGHI to select 00:12/00:34 00:12/00:34 ’14/02/26 ’14/02/26 12:30 12:30 the frame to start playback. Movie During playback Press the A button to pause playback.
  • Page 15: Erasing Images During Playback

    To stop movie playback Press the  button. • To play back movies on the computer, the supplied PC software is recommended. For the first use of the PC software, connect the camera to the computer, then launch the software. Playing back movies using touch panel Tap the following icon.
  • Page 16  Playing back panorama and grouped images Playing back panorama images Panorama images that were combined together using [Auto] or [Manual] can be scrolled for viewing. Select a panorama image during 4/30 4/30 playback. Press the A button. ’14/02/26 12:30 To control panorama image playback Stop playback: Press the ...
  • Page 17 Playing back grouped images With sequential shooting, interval shooting and Photo in Movie, the taken images are displayed as a group during playback. Expands. • Expand to view the frames of a group in index view. T side • Tapping K also expands the frames. •...
  • Page 18: Monitor Display

    Monitor display Shooting screen displays AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO Date 0:00:34 0:00:34 1/100 1/100 F6.9 F6.9 When the shutter button is pressed halfway down Reading a histogram If the peak fills too much If the peak fills too much of of the frame, the image the frame, the image will will appear mostly black.
  • Page 19 Level Name Normal Detailed No info. Gauge Shooting mode – – Connection to Smartphone Sub mode – – Picture Mode – – Flash – – Exposure compensation – – White balance – – ISO sensitivity – – o / Y –...
  • Page 20 Playback mode display • Normal • Detailed 2 4 5 6 1 2 3 5 4/30 4/30 10 10 4/30 1/1000 1/1000 F6.9 F6.9 AUTO AUTO 4608 3456 4608 3456 100-0004 100-0004 ’14/02/26 ’14/02/26 12:30 12:30 ’14/02/26 12:30 Still image 1/1000 1/1000 F6.9...
  • Page 21 Name Normal Detailed No info. Battery check – – Eye-Fi transfer data/Wi-Fi – Protect – Adding sound – Share order – Print reservation/number of prints – Current memory – Frame number/ – total number of images Compression/ – – Image size (movies) 10 Shutter speed –...
  • Page 22: Using The Shooting Modes

    Shooting using basic functions Using the shooting modes Selecting shooting mode Turn the mode dial to set the shooting mode to the indicator. • After selecting ART, O , p, P, or r, select the sub mode. 22 EN...
  • Page 23 List of shooting mode • The default settings of the function are highlighted in Shooting mode Sub mode – P (Program mode) P. 10 – M (Manual mode) P. 24 Pop Art/Soft Focus/Pale&Light Color/ ART (Art Filter) P. 25 Grainy Film/Pin Hole/Diorama/Dramatic Tone B Portrait/e e-Portrait/F Landscape/ 1 Interval Shooting/G Night Scene/ U Night+Portrait/C Sport/2 Indoor/...
  • Page 24 M (manual mode) In mode M, you can set the aperture value, shutter speed, and ISO manually. • The exposure difference from suitable exposure is displayed. ISO6400 ISO6400 1/400 1/400 F6.9 F6.9 +2.0 +2.0 Shutter speed FNo. Over/Under exposure Rotate the mode dial to Press F, and use HI to select aperture value (F-numbers), shutter speed, and ISO and use FG to select each value.
  • Page 25 ART (art filters) You can shoot with color and effect like posters and paintings. Sub mode Application Enhances the color and atmosphere of an image more Pop Art brightly and vividly. Expresses an ethereal atmosphere with a soft tone and Soft Focus makes an image dreamy.
  • Page 26 O (scene mode) Only by selecting a sub mode according to the subject or the scene, you can shoot with an proper setting. Sub mode Application B Portrait Suitable for portrait shooting. Smoothes out skin tones and texture. This mode is e e-Portrait suitable when viewing images on a high-definition TV.
  • Page 27: Interval Shooting

    1 Interval Shooting Adjusts interval settings in the setting menu before selecting Interval Shooting in O (Scene Mode) to shoot. Customizing the setting Press the  button to display the menus. MENU Settings Menu 3 Back Interval Settings Level Gauge Settings Use H to move to the page tab, and use FG to select Setting menu 3 and then press A .
  • Page 28 : (Hand-Held Starlight) Reduces blur when shooting low light/ illuminated scenes. The flash can be used. • By pressing the shutter button once, the camera shots multiple images automatically and continuously, and merges them into a high quality image with less noise. p (Panorama mode) You can shoot and combine multiple images to create an image with a wide angle of view (panoramic image).
  • Page 29 Taking pictures with [Manual] 1 Use FGHI to specify at which Direction for combining frames edge the next picture is to be connected, and then press the A MANUAL MANUAL button. 2 Press the shutter button to take the first frame. 3 Compose the next shot so that the edge of the first frame displayed faintly on the screen overlaps the subject of the second frame, and press the shutter button.
  • Page 30 P (PHOTO STORY) When shooting, an image is incorporated into a layout frame set to create a desired collage. This enables wide range of photo expression with themes or stories. Rotate the mode dial to P. Select a theme using FG and press Theme Standard Back...
  • Page 31 Tap a frame in standby mode to shoot. AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO • Tap the frame when the subject is not displayed in a frame. Shoot each frame in the same way. •...
  • Page 32 s (Advanced Movie mode) You can shoot the movie by using the evolving movie function. Submenu Description Captures still images as you shoot a movie. During a single s (Photo in movie, you can capture a maximum of 12 still images. Movie) Shoots a smooth movie at 60 frames/second.
  • Page 33 A (iAUTO mode) A full auto mode in which the camera automatically optimizes settings for the current scene. The camera does all the work, which is convenient for beginners. Rotate the mode dial to A. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. The camera was unable to focus if the AF target mark flashes red.
  • Page 34: Using The Zoom

    Using the zoom Turning the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range. Turn the zoom lever as far as it will go to speed up the zoom operation, and turn it partway for a slow zoom operation (not applicable when shooting a movie).
  • Page 35 Using shooting options (Set by direct button) Some items are not available in some shooting modes. g “List of settings available in each shooting mode” (P. 97) Flash You can use a flash when shooting. Slide the flash switch to Flash switch raise the flash.
  • Page 36 Exposure compensation Compensates the brightness (appropriate exposure) adjusted by the camera. Press the +/- button (F), and then press HI for the exposure compensation. • Choose positive (“+”) values to make pictures brighter, negative (“–”) values to make pictures darker. Negative (–) No compensation (0) Positive (+)
  • Page 37 Single/Sequential Press the jY button (G) to display the direct menu. Select an option using HI and press A. Shoots 1 frame at a time when the Single-frame shooting shutter button is pressed (normal shooting mode). The images are taken sequentially for 200 frames at up to about 2.5 frames Sequential 1 * ...
  • Page 38: Self Timer

    Self timer Sets the time after the shutter button is pressed until the picture is taken. Press the jY button (G) to display the direct menu. Select [c], [d] or [YC] using HI and press the A button. Press the shutter button halfway to focus, the rest of the way down to start the timer.
  • Page 39   Shooting using touch panel By touching the screen, the subject to be focused on can be set or the picture can be taken. • When using a monitor protector or gloves, touching operation may not work well. • When touching operation is difficult with your finger, use the Stylus pen (supplied).
  • Page 40: Table Of Contents

    Using shooting options (Set by function menu) Some items are not available in some shooting modes. g “List of settings available in each shooting mode” (P. 97) Function menu AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO Setup menu (P. 47) MENU MENU Function menu 6 o / Y ........
  • Page 41: Picture Mode

    • The default settings of the function are highlighted in Picture Mode Sets the processing options. Vivid Produces vivid colors. Natural Produces natural colors. Muted Produces flat tones. Produces distortion with the effect of shooting with a Fish Eye fisheye lens. Produces twinkling lights with the effect of shooting with Sparkle a cross filter.
  • Page 42: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensates the brightness (appropriate exposure) compensation adjusted by the camera. Set a larger negative (–) value to adjust darker, or a larger –2.0 to +2.0 Value positive (+) value to adjust brighter. Sets an appropriate color scheme for the light of the White balance shooting scene.
  • Page 43: O / Y

    Sets the sequential shooting function and the time o/ Y from pressing the shutter button until the picture is taken. o Single One frame is shot each time the shutter button is pressed. The images are taken sequentially for 200 frames at up ...
  • Page 44: Image Size (Movies)

    Image size Sets the number of recording pixels. (movies) Shoots smooth full HD movies at 60 frames per second c 1080 60p (fps).  1080p Shoots full HD movies.  720p Shoots HD movies. @ VGA Shoots 640×480 movies. y HS 120 Shoots 1280×720 HS movies.
  • Page 46 Using the setup menu functions Setup menu P. 56 4 Playback Menu MENU Camera Menu 1 Back Slideshow Wi-Fi Start Wi-Fi Start Edit Reset Reset Erase Compression Normal Shadow Adjust Auto Print Order (P. 78) Touch Shutter R (Protect) AF Mode Face/iESP Share Order (P.
  • Page 47: 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.
  • Page 48: Camera Menu

    For the operation method, refer to (P. 47). • The default settings of the function are highlighted in z Camera Menu 1 Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings z [Reset] Submenu 2 Application Restores the following menu functions to the default settings. •...
  • Page 49 For the operation method, refer to (P. 47). Brightening the subject against backlight z [Shadow Adjust] Submenu 2 Application Auto Automatically On when a compatible shooting mode is selected. The effect is not applied. Shoot with automatic adjustment to brighten an area that has become darker.
  • Page 50 For the operation method, refer to (P. 47). Selecting the focusing area z [AF Mode] Submenu 2 Application The camera focuses automatically. (If a face is detected, it is shown by a white frame ; when the shutter button is pressed Face/iESP halfway and the camera focuses, the frame turns to green .
  • Page 51 For the operation method, refer to (P. 47). Selecting the method for measuring the brightness z [ESP/n] Submenu 2 Application Shoots to obtain a balanced brightness over the entire screen (Meters the brightness at the center and surrounding areas of the screen separately).
  • Page 52 For the operation method, refer to (P. 47). Reducing the blur caused by the camera shake when shooting z [Image Stabilizer] Submenu 2 Application The image stabilizer is deactivated. This is recommended for shooting when the camera is fixed in place on a tripod or other stable surface.
  • Page 53 For the operation method, refer to (P. 47). Viewing the image immediately after shooting z [Rec View] Submenu 2 Application The image being recorded is not displayed. This allows the user to prepare for the next shot while following the subject in the monitor after shooting.
  • Page 54 For the operation method, refer to (P. 47). Shooting larger pictures than when using optical zoom with low degrading of image quality z [Super-Res Zoom] Submenu 2 Application Disable super-resolution zoom. Enable super-resolution zoom. • [Super-Res Zoom] is available only when [Image Size] is set to []. Super-resolution Digital zoom Image size Zoom bar...
  • Page 55: Movie Menu

    For the operation method, refer to (P. 47). A Movie Menu Reducing the blur caused by the camera shake when shooting A [IS Movie Mode] Submenu 2 Application The image stabilizer is deactivated. This is recommended for shooting when the camera is fixed in place on a tripod or other stable surface.
  • Page 56: Q Playback Menu

    For the operation method, refer to (P. 47). q Playback Menu Playing back pictures automatically q [Slideshow] Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application Off/ Cosmic/ Breeze/ Selects the background music options. Mellow/ Dreamy/ Urban Start ― Starts the slideshow. • During a slideshow, press I to advance one frame, H to go back one frame. •...
  • Page 57 For the operation method, refer to (P. 47). Changing the image size 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 Edit 1 Use HI to select an image.
  • Page 58 For the operation method, refer to (P. 47). Adding sound to still images q [R] Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Edit 1 Use HI to select an image. Microphone 2 Aim the microphone toward the sound source. 3 Press the A button. •...
  • Page 59 For the operation method, refer to (P. 47). Rotating images q [y] Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Edit 1 Use HI to select an image. 2 Press the A button to rotate the image. 3 If necessary, repeat Steps 1 and 2 to make settings for other images, and press the ...
  • Page 60 For the operation method, refer to (P. 47). Trimming long movies q [Movie Triming] Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Edit Movie Triming 1 Use HI to select the movie and press the A button. 2 Use FG to select saving method and press the A button. Submenu 3 Application New File...
  • Page 61 For the operation method, refer to (P. 47). Erasing images q [Erase] Submenu 2 Application All Erase All images in the internal memory or card will be erased. Sel. Image Images are individually selected and erased. Erase Deletes the image displayed. All images in the group are erased.
  • Page 62: Settings Menu

    For the operation method, refer to (P. 47). Protecting images q [R] • Protected images cannot be erased by [Erase] (P. 15, 61), [Sel. Image], [Erase Group], or [All Erase] (P. 61), but all images are erased by [Memory Format]/ [Format] (P.
  • Page 63 For the operation method, refer to (P. 47). Using an Eye-Fi card d [Eye-Fi] Submenu 2 Application Transfers all images. Sel. Image Transfers only selected image. Disable Eye-Fi communication. • When using an Eye-Fi card, read the Eye-Fi card instruction manual carefully, and comply with the instructions.
  • Page 64 For the operation method, refer to (P. 47). Turning on the camera with the q button d [q Power On] Submenu 2 Application The camera is not turned on. To turn on the camera, press the n button. Press and hold the q button to turn the camera on in the playback mode.
  • Page 65 For the operation method, refer to (P. 47). Playing back images on a TV d [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.
  • Page 66 For the operation method, refer to (P. 47). Choosing home and alternate time zones d [World Time] • You will not be able to select a time zone using [World Time] if the camera clock has not first been set using [X]. Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Application...
  • Page 67 For the operation method, refer to (P. 47). d Settings Menu 3 Adjusting interval settings d [Interval Settings] Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Frame 1 to 99 (frames) Start Waiting Time 00 to 60 (minutes) Interval Time 10/20/30/40/50 (sec.)/01 to 60 (minutes) Designing type of level gauge display d [Level Gauge Settings] Submenu 2...
  • Page 68 If using the wireless LAN function in a country outside the region where the camera was purchased, there is a risk that the camera will not conform to the wireless communication regulations of that country. Olympus will not be held responsible for any failure to meet such regulations.
  • Page 69 Setting up a wireless LAN connection (Wi-Fi Settings) To use the wireless LAN functions on the camera (P. 70), you need to make setting such as the password to be used when connecting. Setting password selection method 1 Select [Wi-Fi Settings] in the d Settings Menu 2 and press A. 2 Select [Wi-Fi Connect Settings] and press I.
  • Page 70 Initializing wireless LAN settings Initializes content of [Wi-Fi Settings]. 1 Select [Wi-Fi Settings] in the d Settings Menu 2 and press A. 2 Select [Reset Wi-Fi Settings] and press I. 3 Select [Yes] and press A. • A password is randomly changed. The wireless LAN antenna is contained in the camera grip.
  • Page 71 To use this function, you must install and start the relevant app for the smartphone ”OI.Share (OLYMPUS IMAGE SHARE)”. 1 Select [Wi-Fi Start] in the d Camera Menu 1 and press A. • Pressing and holding the  button also starts Wi-Fi connection.
  • Page 72: Viewing Camera Images On Tv

    Connecting the camera to another device Viewing camera images on TV Use the AV cable (sold separately) to playback recorded images on your TV. You can play back high-definition images on a high-definition TV by connecting it to the camera using the HDMI cable. AV cable (sold separately: CB-AVC3) Multi-connector (Connect to the TV video input jack...
  • Page 73: Using The Tv Remote Control

    • If the camera is connected using both an A/V and HDMI cable, it will assign priority to HDMI. • Do not connect the USB cable and HDMI cable at the same time. • If the camera is connected via an HDMI cable, you will be able to choose the digital video signal type.
  • Page 74: Printing Pictures

    Printing Pictures Direct printing (PictBridge) By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly. Before connecting, select [Print] for [USB Connection] (P. 63) in the setting menu. Connecting the camera Multi-connector USB cable Smaller terminal...
  • Page 75: Custom Printing

    Press I. • The picture selection screen appears when printing is completed. To print another picture, use HI to select the image and press A. • To exit, unplug the USB cable from the camera while the picture selection screen is displayed. ...
  • Page 76 Setting the print paper items This setting varies with the type of printer. If only the printer’s STANDARD setting is available, you cannot change the setting. Size Sets the paper size that the printer supports. Selects whether the picture is printed on the entire Borderless page or inside a blank frame.
  • Page 77 Setting printing data Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing. <× Sets the number of prints. Date Prints the date and time recorded on the picture. File Name Prints the file name recorded on the picture.
  • Page 78 Print reservation (DPOF) In print reservations, the number of prints and date imprint option are saved in the image on the card. This enables easy printing at a printer or print shop supporting DPOF by using only the print reservations on the card without a computer or a camera.
  • Page 79  Reserving one print each of all images on the card [ U ] Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [ < ] (P. 78). Use FG to select [ U ], and press the A button. Follow Steps 5 and 6 in [ < ]. ...
  • Page 80: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    Connecting the camera to a computer Connecting the camera Multi-connector USB cable Smaller terminal USB port If nothing is displayed on the camera screen even after connecting the camera to the computer, the battery may be exhausted. Use a full-charged battery.
  • Page 81: Copying Pictures To A Computer

    Copying pictures to a computer Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to a computer by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable. The following operating systems are compatible with the USB connection: Windows XP SP3 /Windows Vista SP2 / Windows 7 SP1 / Windows Windows 8 / Windows 8.1...
  • Page 82: Installing Software

    If the “Setup” dialog is not displayed, select “My Computer” (Windows XP) or “Computer” (Windows Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu. Double-click the CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Setup) icon to open the “OLYMPUS Setup” window and then double-click “LAUNCHER.EXE”. If a “User Account Control” dialog is displayed, click “Yes” or “Continue”.
  • Page 83 • Double-click the “Setup” icon to display the “Setup” dialog. Install OLYMPUS Viewer 3. • Check the system requirements before beginning installation. • Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 3” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Operating System Mac OS X v10.5–v10.9 Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or better...
  • Page 84: Troubleshooting

    Usage Tips If the camera does not work as intended, or if an error message is displayed on the screen, and you are unsure of what to do, refer to the information below to fix the problem(s). Troubleshooting   B attery The camera does not work even when batteries are installed.
  • Page 85  Monitor Difficult to see. • Condensation may have occurred. Turn off the power, and wait for the camera body to become acclimated to the surrounding temperature and dry out before taking pictures. The light is caught in the picture. •...
  • Page 86: Error Message

    Error message • When one of the messages below is displayed on the monitor, check the corrective action. Error message Corrective action Card problem Insert a new card. Card Error Card problem The card write-protect switch is set to the “LOCK” side. Write Protect Release the switch.
  • Page 87 Error message Corrective action Problem with selected image Use photo retouch software, etc. to edit the image on a The Image computer. Cannot Be Edited Battery problem Charge the battery. Battery Empty Connection problem Connect the camera and computer or printer correctly. No Connection Printer problem Load paper into the printer.
  • Page 88: Shooting Tips

    Shooting tips When you are unsure of how to take a picture that you envision, refer to the information below.  Focusing Focusing on the subject. • Taking a picture of a subject not in the center of the monitor. g P. 38 After focusing on an object at the same distance as the subject, compose the shot, and take the picture.
  • Page 89: Camera Shake

     Camera shake Taking pictures without camera shake. • Taking pictures using [Image Stabilizer]. g P. 52 The camera detects camera movement to reduce the blur even if the ISO sensitivity is not increased. This function is also effective when taking pictures at a high zoom magnification.
  • Page 90: Color Hue

     Color hue Taking pictures with colors at the same shade as they appear. • Taking pictures by selecting white balance. g P. 42 Best results in most environments can normally be obtained with the [WB Auto] setting, but for some subjects, you should try experimenting with different settings.
  • Page 92: Cleaning And Storing The Camera

    Information Cleaning and storing the camera Camera care Exterior: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth.
  • Page 93: Using A Separately Sold Charger

    Using a separately sold USB-AC adapter The USB-AC adapter F-3AC (sold separately) can be used with this camera. Do not use any USB-AC adapter other than the dedicated one. When using F-3AC, be sure to use the USB cable included with this camera.
  • Page 94: Using The Card

    Using the card Cards compatible with this camera SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi (with Wireless LAN function) card (commercially available) (for compatibility card details, visit the Olympus website.) • This camera can be used without a card by storing images in its internal memory. Eye-Fi card •...
  • Page 95 Checking the image saving location The memory indicator shows whether the internal memory or card is being used during shooting and playback. Current memory indicator v: Internal memory is being used w: Card is being used Even if [Memory Format]/[Format], [Erase], [Sel. Image], [All Erase], or [Erase Group] is performed, the data in the card is not completely erased.
  • Page 96: Still Pictures

    Number of storable pictures (still images)/Recording length (movies) in the internal 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. Still pictures Number of storable pictures Image Size...
  • Page 97 List of settings available in each shooting mode For the available settings of O and ART, refer to “List of O settings” (P. 98) and “List of ART settings” (P. 99). ― ― ― ― Picture Mode ― ― Flash ―...
  • Page 98 List of O settings B e F 1 G U C 2 3 ` X _ ^ g I E ― ― ― R ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― R ― Picture Mode *1 *1 ― R ― *1 *1 *1 *1 ― ― *1 ― *1 ― ― Flash Exposure Comp.
  • Page 99 List of ART settings Soft Pale&Light Grainy Dramatic Diorama Focus Color Film Hole Tone ― ― ― ― ― ― ― Picture Mode Flash Exposure Comp. White balance R ― ― ― ― ― ― ― ― o / Y Image size (still images) Aspect...
  • Page 100 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product.
  • Page 101 • Before transporting the camera, remove a tripod and If you accidently insert another type of card into the all other non-OLYMPUS accessories. camera, contact an authorized distributor or service center. Do not try to remove the card by force.
  • Page 102 • Always store batteries out of the reach of small warning. children and pets. If they accidentally swallow a • The Olympus lithium ion battery is designed to be battery, seek medical attention immediately. used only for the Olympus digital camera. Do not •...
  • Page 103 fi re or personal injury due to leakage, heating, Disclaimer of Warranty Disclaimer of Warranty ignition or damage to the battery. Olympus does not assume any liability for accidents or damage that may result from the use of a battery, battery charger and/ •...
  • Page 104 fi ndings designed to provide reasonable protection against have not been confi rmed by additional research. SH-1 harmful interference in a residential installation. This has been tested and found to comply with FCC...
  • Page 105 (d) software programs; TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED”). (e) supplies and consumables (including but not Olympus, at its sole discretion, will repair, replace, or limited to lamps, ink, paper, fi lm, prints, negatives, adjust the defective Product, provided that Olympus cables and batteries);...
  • Page 106 GUARANTIES, CONDITIONS, AND WARRANTIES medium and/or remove any fi lm from the Product CONCERNING THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER prior to sending the Product to Olympus for service. DIRECT OR INDIRECT, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN NO EVENT SHALL OLYMPUS BE RESPONSIBLE OR ARISING UNDER ANY STATUTE, ORDINANCE,...
  • Page 107 Olympus distributor within the safety, health, environment business area of Olympus Europa SE & Co. KG and customer protection. “CE” as stipulated on the website: http://www.olympus. mark cameras are intended for com this product will be repaired, or at Olympus’s...
  • Page 108 This Guarantee will only be valid if the Guarantee the product. Certifi cate is duly completed by Olympus or an d. Any defect or damage that occurs due to fi re, authorized dealer or other documents contain earthquake, fl...
  • Page 109 This Warranty will only be valid if the Warranty COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC Certifi cate is duly completed by Olympus or the VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT dealer. Make sure that your name, the name of...
  • Page 110: Specifications

    Image pickup : 1/2.3” CMOS (primary color filter) device 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 : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system system Shutter speed : 30 to 1/2000 sec.
  • Page 111 Power supply : One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-92B) or separately sold USB-AC adapter Dimensions : 108.8 mm (W) × 63.2 mm (H) × 42.4 mm (D) (4.3 × 2.5 × 1.7 in.) (excluding protrusions) Weight : 271 g (9.6 oz) (including battery and card)
  • Page 113 WC378601...

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