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DIGITAL CAMERA

SH-2

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-2 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 the battery lock knob in the direction of the...
  • Page 5 SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi (with Wireless LAN function) card (commercially available) (maximum capacity: 128 GB) (for compatibility card details, visit the Olympus website.) • This camera can be used without a card by storing images in its internal memory. g “Using the card” (P. 99)

  • Page 6: Charging The Battery

    For charging the battery abroad, see “Using your charger and USB-AC adapter abroad” (P. 98). 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. 67) 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 (arrow pad) to ’15.02.26 12:30 select the time zone and then press the A button. • Use FG (arrow pad) to turn daylight saving time Summer ([Summer]) on 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 (arrow pad) to select an image. Displays the Displays the previous frame next frame 4/30 4/30 ’15/02/26 12:30 Still image q button...

  • Page 12: Erasing Images During Playback

    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 (arrow pad) 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 be obtained for some shooting 0:00 0:00 0:34 0:34 modes. • Sound is also recorded. 0:34 0:34 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 (arrow 00:12/00:34 00:12/00:34 ’15/02/26 ’15/02/26 12:30 12:30 pad) to select the frame to Movie During playback start playback.
  • Page 15 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. 4/30 4/30 Select a panorama image during playback. Press the A button. ’15/02/26 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 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 4/30 4/30 ’15/02/26 ’15/02/26 12:30 12:30 Still image • Detailed 1 2 3 14 15 16 10 10 4/30 1/1000 1/1000 F6.9 F6.9 1/1000 1/1000 F6.9 F6.9 AUTO AUTO 4608 3456 4608 3456 AUTO AUTO 4608 3456 4608 3456 100-0004...
  • Page 21 • No information Switching the displays The displays change in the order of Normal → Detailed → No info. each time the INFO button is pressed. Name Normal Detailed No info. Battery check – – Eye-Fi transfer data/Wi-Fi Protect – Adding sound –...

  • 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 \, O , p, P, r, or ' , select the sub mode. List of shooting mode •...
  • Page 23 Shooting mode Sub mode p (Panorama) Auto/Manual P. 32 P (PHOTO STORY) Standard/Speed/Zoom In/Out/Fun Frames P. 34 r (Advanced Movie s Photo in Movie/} 60p Movie/ P. 36 ; High-Speed Movie// Time Lapse Movie mode) • “List of settings available in each shooting mode” (P. 102), “List of O settings”...
  • Page 24 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 25 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 (arrow pad), and use HI to select aperture value (F-numbers), shutter speed, and ISO and use FG to select each value.
  • 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 Settings Menu 3 Back MENU menus. Interval Settings Level Gauge Settings Use H (arrow pad) to move to the page tab, and use FG to select Setting menu 3 and then press A.
  • Page 28 Use FG (arrow pad) to highlight an option and press A to select. Sets the number of frames to be shot between 1 and Frame 99 frames. Sets the time from pressing the shutter button until Start Waiting Time the picture is taken between 0 and 60 minutes. Sets the shooting interval for the second and Interval Time subsequent frames per 10 seconds or between 1 and...
  • Page 29 \ (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 30 (Nightscape) Only by selecting a sub mode according to the subject or the scene, you can shoot with an proper setting. Sub mode Application Suitable for portrait shooting against a background of U Night+Portrait night view. G Night Scene Suitable for tripod shooting of night scenes. X Fireworks Suitable for shooting fireworks at night using a tripod.
  • Page 31 Taking pictures with [# Live Composite] 1 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. • The camera was unable to focus if the AF target mark flashes red. While the AF target mark is flashing, press the shutter button halfway, and without releasing this button, then press the A button.
  • Page 32 p (Panorama mode) You can shoot and combine multiple images to create an image with a wide angle of view (panoramic image). Rotate the mode dial to Press the A button to go to the function menu. Use HI (arrow pad) to select a sub mode and press the A button at the end.
  • Page 33 Taking pictures with [Manual] 1 Use FGHI (arrow pad) to Direction for combining frames specify at which edge the next picture is to be connected, and then MANUAL MANUAL press the A button. 2 Press the shutter button to take the first frame.
  • Page 34 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 (arrow pad) Theme and press I.
  • Page 35 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 36 r (Advanced Movie mode) You can shoot the movie by using the evolving movie function. Sub mode Description s (Photo in Captures still images as you shoot a movie. During a single movie, you can capture a maximum of 12 still images. Movie) Shoots a smooth movie at 60 frames/second.

  • Page 37: Using The Zoom

    Shooting night scene movie Use ' mode. You can shoot a movie with the suitable setting for night scene. Gradation characteristics are optimized for night scene. Rotate the mode dial to '. Press the R (movie) button to start recording. Press the R (movie) button again to stop recording.
  • Page 38 Using shooting options (Set by direct button) Frequently used functions are assigned to IFG (arrow pad). Just by pressing the button, you can select the assigned function directly. Some items are not available in some shooting modes. g “List of settings available in each shooting mode”...
  • Page 39 Exposure compensation Compensates the brightness (appropriate exposure) adjusted by the camera. Press the +/- button, and then press HI (arrow pad) for the exposure compensation. • Choose positive (“+”) values to make pictures brighter, negative (“–”) values to make pictures darker. Negative (–) No compensation (0) Positive (+)
  • Page 40 Single/Sequential Press the jY button to display the direct menu. Select an option using HI (arrow pad) 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 ...

  • Page 41: Self Timer

    Self timer Sets the time after the shutter button is pressed until the picture is taken. Press the jY button to display the direct menu. Select [c], [d] or [YC] using HI (arrow pad) and press the A button. Press the shutter button halfway to focus, the rest of the way down to start the timer.
  • Page 42   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 43: 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. 102) Function menu AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 1080 MENU MENU Setup menu (P. 50) Function menu 6 o / Y ........

  • Page 44: 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 45: Flash

    Flash Sets the flash firing method. The flash fires automatically in low-light or backlight _ Flash Auto conditions. Pre-flashes are emitted to reduce the occurrence of red ! Redeye eye in your photos. Fill In The flash fires regardless of the available light. Flash Off The flash does not fire.

  • Page 46: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO sensitivity Sets the ISO sensitivity. The camera automatically sets the sensitivity with priority l ISO Auto on image quality. The camera automatically sets the sensitivity with priority High ISO on minimizing blur caused by a moving subject or by Auto camera shake.

  • Page 47: Image Size (Still Images)

    Image size Sets the number of recording pixels. (still images) 4608×3456 Saves both a JPEG file and a RAW file with [] per (RAW+JPEG) shooting.  4608×3456 Suitable for printing pictures over A3 (11×17 in.). 4 3200×2400 Suitable for printing pictures up to A3 (11×17 in.). 3 1920×1440 Suitable for printing pictures up to A4 size (8.5×11 in.).
  • Page 48 • In certain shooting modes, some functions cannot be set. g “List of settings available in each shooting mode” (P. 102). • Examples of image size when the aspect ratio is []. 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 ...
  • Page 49 Using the setup menu functions Setup menu 4 Playback Menu P. 59 MENU Camera Menu 1 Back Slideshow Wi-Fi Start Wi-Fi Start Edit Reset Reset Compression Normal Erase Shadow Adjust Auto Print Order (P. 84) R (Protect) Touch Shutter AF Mode Face/iESP Share Order ESP/...

  • Page 50: 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 51: Camera Menu

    For the operation method, refer to (P. 50). • 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 52 For the operation method, refer to (P. 50). 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 53 For the operation method, refer to (P. 50). 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 54 For the operation method, refer to (P. 50). z Camera Menu 2 Shooting at higher magnifications than optical zoom z [Digital Zoom] Submenu 2 Application Disable digital zoom. Enable digital zoom. • The option selected for [Digital Zoom] affects the appearance of the zoom bar (P.
  • Page 55 For the operation method, refer to (P. 50). Using the assist lamp for shooting a dark subject z [AF Illuminat.] Submenu 2 Application The AF illuminator is not used. When the shutter button is pressed halfway down, the AF illuminator turns on to aid focusing. AF illuminator Viewing the image immediately after shooting z [Rec View] Submenu 2...
  • Page 56 For the operation method, refer to (P. 50). Automatically rotating images shot with the camera in a vertical position during playback z [Pic Orientation] • During shooting, the [y] (P. 62) setting on the playback menu is set automatically. • This function may not work properly if the camera is facing up or down during shooting.
  • Page 57 For the operation method, refer to (P. 50). 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 [ ] or [].

  • Page 58: Movie Menu

    For the operation method, refer to (P. 50). 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 59: Q Playback Menu

    For the operation method, refer to (P. 50). 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 (arrow pad) to advance one frame, H to go back one frame.
  • Page 60 For the operation method, refer to (P. 50). 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 (arrow pad) to select an image.
  • Page 61 For the operation method, refer to (P. 50). Adding sound to still images q [R] Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Edit 1 Use HI (arrow pad) to select an image. Microphone 2 Aim the microphone toward the sound source. 3 Press the A button. •...
  • Page 62 For the operation method, refer to (P. 50). Rotating images q [y] Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Edit 1 Use HI (arrow pad) 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 63 For the operation method, refer to (P. 50). Trimming long movies q [Movie Triming] Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Edit Movie Triming 1 Use HI (arrow pad) to select the movie and press the A button. 2 Use FG (arrow pad) to select saving method and press the A button. Submenu 3 Application New File...
  • Page 64 For the operation method, refer to (P. 50). 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 65 For the operation method, refer to (P. 50). Protecting images q [R] • Protected images cannot be erased by [Erase] (P. 12, 64), [Sel. Image], [Erase Group], or [All Erase] (P. 64), but all images are erased by [Memory Format]/ [Format] (P.

  • Page 66: Settings Menu

    For the operation method, refer to (P. 50). d Settings Menu 1 Erasing data completely d [Memory Format]/ d [Format] • Before formatting, check that no important data is left in the internal memory or card. • Cards must be formatted with this camera before first use or after being used with other cameras or computers.
  • Page 67 For the operation method, refer to (P. 50). Selecting a method for connecting the camera to other devices d [USB Connection] Submenu 2 Application Set to select the connection method each time the camera is Auto connected to another device. Storage Connect camera as a card reader.
  • Page 68 For the operation method, refer to (P. 50). Adjusting the image processing function d [Pixel Mapping] • This function has already been adjusted at factory shipping, and no adjustment is needed right after purchase. Approximately once a year is recommended. •...
  • Page 69 For the operation method, refer to (P. 50). 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 70 For the operation method, refer to (P. 50). 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 71 For the operation method, refer to (P. 50). 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 72 By connecting to a smartphone through this camera’s wireless LAN function and using the specified app, you can enjoy even more features during and after shooting. Things you can do with the specified app, OLYMPUS Image Share (OI.Share) • Camera image transfer to a smartphone You can load images in the camera to a smartphone.

  • Page 73: Connecting To A Smartphone

    • To end the connection, press the  button of the camera. Error message during Wi-Fi connection Connect the camera to the smartphone again. 1 Turn off the Wi-Fi function of your smartphone. 2 Turn on the Wi-Fi function again. Select the SSID for SH-2 before another connection is made.

  • Page 74: Transferring Images To A Smartphone

    Transferring images to a smartphone You can select images in the camera and load them to a smartphone. You can also use the camera to select images you want to share in advance. [Share Order] (P. 65) Connect the camera to a smartphone. (P. 73) Tap the Image Transfer button in OI.Share.

  • Page 75: Adding Position Information To Images

    Adding position information to images You can add GPS tags to images that were taken while the GPS log was saving by transferring the GPS log saved on the smartphone to the camera. This is available only in [Private]. Before beginning to shoot, launch OI.Share and turn on the switch on the Add Location button to begin saving the GPS log.
  • Page 76 Changing connection method There are two ways to connect the camera to a smartphone: [Private], by which you use the same setting every time, and [One-Time], by which you use different setting every time. It is recommended to use [Private] when connecting to your smartphone, and to use [One-Time] when transferring images to another smartphone.

  • Page 77: Cancelling A Share Order

    Cancelling a share order Cancel share orders that are set on images. Select [Wi-Fi Settings] in the d Settings Menu 2 and press A. Select [Reset h] and press I (arrow pad). Select [Yes] and press A. Resetting wireless LAN settings Initializes content of [Wi-Fi Settings].

  • Page 78: Connecting The Camera To Tv

    Connecting the camera to another device Connecting the camera to TV Connecting the camera AV cable (sold separately: CB-AVC3) Multi-connector (Connect to the TV video input jack (yellow) and audio input jack (white).) HDMI cable (Connect to the HDMI connector on the TV.) HDMI Micro connector (type D) •...

  • Page 79: Viewing Camera Images On Tv

    • 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 80: 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. 67) in the setting menu. Connecting the camera Multi-connector USB cable Smaller terminal...

  • Page 81: Custom Printing

    Press I (arrow pad). • The picture selection screen appears when printing is completed. To print another picture, use HI (arrow pad) to select the image and press A. • To exit, unplug the USB cable from the camera while the picture selection screen is displayed.
  • Page 82 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 83 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 84 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 85  Reserving one print each of all images on the card [ U ] Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [ < ] (P. 84). Use FG (arrow pad) to select [ U ], and press the A button. Follow Steps 5 and 6 in [ < ]. ...

  • Page 86: 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 87: 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 88: 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 89 • 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 90: 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 91  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 92: 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 93 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 94: 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. 41 After focusing on an object at the same distance as the subject, compose the shot, and take the picture.

  • Page 95: Camera Shake

     Camera shake Taking pictures without camera shake. • Taking pictures using [Image Stabilizer]. g P. 54 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 96: Color Hue

     Color hue Taking pictures with colors at the same shade as they appear. • Taking pictures by selecting white balance. g P. 45 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 97: 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 98: 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 99: Using The Card

    Cards compatible with this camera SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi (with Wireless LAN function) card (commercially available) (maximum capacity: 128 GB) (for compatibility card details, visit the Olympus website.) Eye-Fi card • The Eye-Fi card may become hot during use. • When using an Eye-Fi card, the battery may run out faster.
  • Page 100 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 101 Movies Recording length Image Size Internal memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card (4GB) With sound Without sound With sound Without sound c 1920×1080 9 sec. 9 sec. 18 min. 18 min.  1920×1080 14 sec. 15 sec. 27 min. 29 min.  1280×720 27 sec.
  • Page 102 List of settings available in each shooting mode For the available settings of O and \, refer to “List of O settings” (P. 103) and “List of \ settings” (P. 104). U G X i # ― ― ― ― ―...
  • Page 103 List of O settings B e F 1 C 2 3 ` _ ^ g I E ― ― ― R ― ― ― ― ― ― ― R ― Picture Mode ― R *1 ― ― ― ― Flash Exposure Comp.
  • Page 104 List of \ 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 105 Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or any type of organic solvent to clean this product. Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. Water and Moisture — For precautions on products with weatherproof designs, read the weatherproofi ng sections.
  • Page 106 • Never leave the camera on or near electromagnetic devices. This may cause overheating, burning, or exploding. • Do not connect terminals with any metallic objects. • Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, keys, etc.
  • Page 107 • When attaching the camera to or removing it from a tripod, rotate the tripod screw, not the camera. • Before transporting the camera, remove a tripod and all other non-OLYMPUS accessories. • Do not touch electric contacts on cameras.
  • Page 108 • Using an exhausted battery may cause the camera to turn off without displaying the battery level warning. • The Olympus lithium ion battery is designed to be used only for the Olympus digital camera. Do not use the battery to other devices.
  • Page 109 Legal and Other Notices • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or benefi t expected by using this unit lawfully, or any request from a third person, which are caused by the inappropriate use of this product.
  • Page 110 Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such fi ndings have not been confi rmed by additional research. SH-2 has been tested and found to comply with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines.
  • Page 111 Representations and warranties made by any person, including but not limited to dealers, representatives, salespersons, or agents of Olympus, which are inconsistent or in confl ict with or in addition to the terms of this limited warranty, shall not be binding upon Olympus unless reduced to writing and approved by an expressly authorized offi...
  • Page 112 SAVED ON A PRODUCT RECEIVED BY IT FOR SERVICE, OR ON ANY FILM CONTAINED WITHIN A PRODUCT RECEIVED BY IT FOR SERVICE, NOR SHALL OLYMPUS BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES IN THE EVENT ANY IMAGE OR DATA IS LOST OR IMPAIRED WHILE SERVICE IS BEING PERFORMED (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOSS OF USE), WHETHER OR NOT OLYMPUS SHALL BE OR SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH POTENTIAL LOSS OR IMPAIRMENT.
  • Page 113 3. Since this Warranty Certifi cate will not be re-issued, keep it in a safe place. 4. Please note that Olympus will not assume any risks or bear any costs incurred in transporting the product to the dealer or Olympus authorized service station.
  • Page 114 Notes regarding warranty maintenance 1. This Warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certifi cate is duly completed by Olympus or the dealer. Make sure that your name, the name of the dealer, the serial number and the year, month and date of purchase are all completed.
  • Page 115 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 • The standards for camera fi le systems referred to in this manual are the “Design rule for Camera File system/...

  • Page 116: 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 117 – 20 °C - 60 °C (– 4 °F - 140 °F) (storage) Humidity : 30% - 90% (operation)/10% - 90% (storage) 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 ×...
  • Page 118 E-mail: service.oml@olympus-ap.com OLYMPUS (Thailand) CO., LTD.
  • Page 119 date of issue 2014.12. WC768801...

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