Olympus Camera Sh 50 Ihs Instruction Manual

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Flash *1
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Self-timer *1 *1 *1
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Exposure 
compensation –––––
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White balance ––––– R–
ISO sensitivity – – – – – – –
Drive ––––– R–
Image Size RRRRRRR
Aspect RRRRRRR
Reset RRRRRRR
Compression RRRRRRR
Shadow Adjust RRRRRR –
Touch Shutter RRRRRRR
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ESP/n RRRRRRR
Digital Zoom RRRRR ––
Image Stabilizer RRRRRRR
AF Illuminat. RRR –––
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Rec View RRRRRRR
Pic Orientation RRRRRRR
Icon Guide RRRRRRR
Date Stamp RRRRRRR
Super-Res Zoom – – – – – – –
*1  Some functions cannot be set. 
						

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Appendix
Camera care
Exterior 
• Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very 
dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring 
well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and 
then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used the 
camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean 
water and wrung well.
Monitor 
• Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Lens 
• Blow dust off the lens with a commercial blower, 
then wipe gently with a lens cleaner.
 Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or 
alcohol, or chemically treated cloth.
  Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is 
left dirty.
Battery/USB-AC adapter 
• Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
Storage
 
• When storing the camera for extended periods, 
remove the battery, USB-AC adapter and card, and 
keep in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated.
 
• Periodically insert the battery and test the camera 
functions.
  Avoid leaving the camera in places where 
chemical products are handled since this may 
result in corrosion.
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.
Do not use any other USB-AC adapter with this 
camera.
Using a separately sold charger
A charger (UC-90: sold separately) can be used to 
charge the battery.
 Using your charger and USB-AC  adapter abroad
 
• The charger and USB-AC adapter can be used in 
most home electrical sources within the range of 
100 V to 240 V AC (50/60Hz) around the world. 
However, depending on the country or area you 
are in, the AC wall outlet may be shaped differently 
and the charger and USB-AC adapter may require 
a plug adapter to match the wall outlet. For details, 
ask at your local electrical shop or travel agent.
 
• Do not use travel voltage converters as they could 
damage your charger and USB-AC adapter. 
						

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 Using the card
Cards compatible with this cameraCards compatible with this cameraSD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi/FlashAir 
(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.
 FlashAir/Eye-Fi card
 
• “FlashAir” SD cards have built-in wireless LAN and 
cannot be formatted. Use the software supplied 
with the FlashAir card to format the card.
 
• Use the FlashAir or Eye-Fi card in compliance with 
the laws and regulations of the country where the 
camera is used. Remove the FlashAir or Eye-Fi 
card from the camera or disable the card functions 
in airplanes and other locations where use is 
prohibited.
 
• The FlashAir/Eye-Fi card may become hot during 
use.
 
• When using a FlashAir/Eye-Fi card, the battery 
may run out faster.
 
• When using a FlashAir/Eye-Fi card, the camera 
may function more slowly.
SD/SDHC/SDXC card write-protect switchSD/SDHC/SDXC card write-protect switchThe SD/SDHC/SDXC card body has a write-protect 
switch.
If you set the switch to the “LOCK” side, you will not 
be able to write to the card, delete data or format. 
Return the switch to enable writing.
LOCK
FormatFormatCards must be formatted with this camera before 
fi rst use or after being used with other cameras or 
computers.
Checking the image saving locationChecking the image saving locationThe 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], or [All Erase] is performed, the 
data in the card is not completely erased. When 
disposing of the card, damage the card to 
prevent the disclosure of personal data.
  Switching between a card and internal memory is not available.
When using the internal memory, remove the 
card fi  rst.
Readout/recording process of the cardReadout/recording process of the cardDuring shooting, the current memory indicator lights 
up in red while the camera is writing data. Never 
open the battery/card cover or unplug the USB cable. 
This can not only damage the image data but also 
render the internal memory or card unusable. 
						

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 Number of storable pictures (still images)/Recording length (movies)\
 in the internal  Number of storable pictures (still images)/Recording length (movies)\
 in the internal memory and cardsmemory 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 Still pictures*1
Image Size Compression Number of storable pictures
Internal memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card (4GB)
  4608×3456 L
4
460
M 9
880
4 3200×2400 L
9
900
M 17
1,630
3 1920×1440 L
28
2,740
M 57
5,480
7 640×480 L
209
20,110
M 359
30,170
*1  Examples of image size when the aspect ratio is 4:3.
 Movies Movies
Image Size Recording length
Internal memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card (4GB)
With sound Without sound With sound Without sound
C 1920×1080
*115 sec. 16 sec.27 min. 29 min.
D 1280×720*128 sec. 32 sec.51 min. 57 min.
E 640×480 1 min. 10 sec. 1 min. 33 sec. 125 min.
167 min.
y  1280×720
*2— 12 sec. —21 min.
z  432×324*2— 18 sec. —32 min.
C: 1920×1080*115 sec. 16 sec.27 min. 29 min.*1 The recording length is up to 29 minutes in the HD quality speci fi ed.*2 The recording length is up to 20 sec. in the HS quality speci fi ed.
 
• The maximum fi  le size of a single movie is 4GB, regardless of the capacity of the card\
.
Increasing the number of pictures that can be takenIncreasing the number of pictures that can be takenEither erase unwanted images, or connect the camera to a computer or oth\
er device to save the images, and 
then erase the images in the internal memory or card. 
[Erase] (p. 25, 42), [Sel. Image] (p. 42), [All Erase] (p. 42), [E\
rase Group] (p. 42), [Memory Format]/[Format] (p. 44) 
						

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TrademarksTrademarks 
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of 
Microsoft Corporation.
 
• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.
 
• SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
 
• Eye-Fi is a registered trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc.
 
• FlashAir is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
 
• Powered by ARCSOFT.
 
• All other company and product names are registered 
trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners.
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC 
PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL 
AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO 
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC 
STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE 
AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER 
ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL 
ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO 
PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO 
LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR 
ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE 
OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP://WWW.
MPEGLA.COMThe software in this camera may include third party 
software. Any third party software is subject to the 
terms and conditions, imposed by the owners or 
licensors of that software, under which software is 
provided to you.
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/
DCF” standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and 
Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). 
						

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SPECIFICATIONS
CameraCameraProduct type:Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)
Recording system Still pictures : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File\
 system 
(DCF))
Applicable 
standards :
Exif 2.3, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching III, PictBridge
Sound with 
still pictures :
Wave format
Movie : MOV H.264 linear PCM
Memory :Internal memory, SD/SDHC/SDXC (supports UHS-I)/Eye-Fi/
FlashAir (with Wireless LAN function) card
No. of effective pixels : 16,000,000 pixels
Image pickup device : 1/2.3” CMOS (primary color fi  lter)
Lens :Olympus lens 4.5 to 108.0 mm, f3.0 to 6.9
(Equivalent to 25 to 600 mm on a 35 mm  fi lm)
Photometric system : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system
Shutter speed : 15 to 1/2000 sec.
Shooting range Normal : 0.1 m (0.3 ft.) to 
 (W), 0.4 m (1.3 ft.) to  (T)
Super macro 
mode :
0.03 m (0.1 ft.) to  (f=14.3 mm (fi  xed))
Monitor : 3.0” TFT color LCD display, touch panel, 460,000 dots
Connector : Multi-connector (DC-IN jack, USB connector, A/V OUT jack)/
HDMI micro connector (type D)
Automatic calendar 
system :
2000 up to 2099
Operating 
environment Temperature : 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) (operation)/
-20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) (storage)
Humidity : 30 % to 90 % (operation)/10 % to 90 % (storage) 
						

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Power supply :One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-90B) or separately sold USB-AC ada\
pter
Dimensions : 112.1 mm (W) × 63.5 mm (H) × 42.4 mm (D)
(4.4 × 2.5 × 1.7 in.) (excluding protrusions)
Weight : 269 g (9.5 oz) (including battery and card)
Lithium ion battery (LI-90B)Lithium ion battery (LI-90B)
Product type:Lithium ion rechargeable battery
Model No. :LI-90B
Standard voltage : DC 3.6 V
Standard capacity : 1270 mAh
Battery life :Approx. 300 full charges (varies on usage)
Operating 
environment Temperature : 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) (charging)
USB-AC adapter (F-2AC)USB-AC adapter (F-2AC)
Model No. :F-2AC-1B/F-2AC-2B
Power requirements : AC 100 to 240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output :DC 5 V, 500 mA
Operating 
environment Temperature : 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) (operation)/
-20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) (storage)
Design and speci fi cations subject to change without notice.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-De fi nition Multimedia 
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
HDMI Licensing, LLC. 
						

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC  SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
DANGER If the product is used without  observing the information given 
under this symbol, serious injury 
or death may result.
WARNINGIf the product is used without 
observing the information given 
under this symbol, injury or 
death may result.
CAUTION If the product is used without observing the information 
given under this symbol, minor 
personal injury, damage to the 
equipment, or loss of valuable 
data may result.
WARNING!
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL 
SHOCK, NEVER DISASSEMBLE, EXPOSE THIS 
PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH 
HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.
General PrecautionsGeneral PrecautionsRead All Instructions  — Before you use the product, read all 
operating instructions. Save all manuals and documentation 
for future reference.
Cleaning — Always unplug this product from the wall outlet  before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. 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 weatherproo fi ng sections.
Location — To avoid damage to the product, mount the product  securely on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket.
Power Source — Connect this product only to the power  source described on the product label.
Lightning  — If a lightning storm occurs while using a USB-AC 
adapter, remove it from the wall outlet immediately.
Foreign Objects  — To avoid personal injury, never insert a 
metal object into the product.
Heat  — Never use or store this product near any heat source 
such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of 
equipment or appliance that generates heat, including stereo 
ampli fi ers.
Handling the CameraHandling the Camera
 WARNING • Do not use the camera near fl  ammable or explosive gases.
 • Do not use the  fl ash and LED (including AF illuminator) on 
people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range.  
• You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your 
subjects. Firing the fl  ash too close to the subject’s eyes could 
cause a momentary loss of vision. 
						

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 • Keep young children, infants, and animals such as pets away from the camera.  
• Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young 
children and infants to prevent the following dangerous 
situations which could cause serious injury:
 
• Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing 
strangulation.
 
• Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small 
parts.
 
• Accidentally  fi ring the  fl ash into their own eyes or those of 
another child.
 
• Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the 
camera.
 • Do not look at the sun or strong lights with the camera.
 • Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places.
 • Do not cover the fl  ash with a hand while  fi ring.
 • Use SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards, Eye-Fi cards or  FlashAir cards only. Never use other types of cards.
If you accidently insert another type of card into the camera, 
contact an authorized distributor or service center. Do not try to 
remove the card by force.
 • If you  fi nd that the USB-AC adapter is extremely hot or 
notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it, 
unplug the power plug from wall outlet immediately and 
stop using it. Then, contact an authorized distributor or 
service center.
 CAUTION • Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any  unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it.  
• Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may 
cause a fi  re or burn your hands.
 
• Never hold or operate the camera with wet hands.
This may cause overheating, exploding, burning, electrical 
shocks, or malfunctions.
 • Do not leave the camera in places where it may be subject  to extremely high temperatures.  
• Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some 
circumstances, cause the camera to catch  fi re. Do not use 
the charger or USB-AC adapter if it is covered (such as a 
blanket). This could cause overheating, resulting in  fi re.  • Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a low-
temperature burn.  
• When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can 
result in a low-temperature burn. Pay attention to the 
following:
 
• When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. If you 
hold on to the camera in this state, a low-temperature burn 
may be caused.
 
• In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the 
temperature of the camera’s body may be lower than the 
environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves when 
handling the camera in cold temperatures.
 • Be careful with the strap.  
• Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera. It could 
easily catch on stray objects and cause serious damage.
 
• To protect the high-precision technology contained in this 
product, never leave the camera in the places listed below, no 
matter if in use or storage:
 
• Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go 
through extreme changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, 
or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidi fi ers.
 
• In sandy or dusty environments.
 
• Near fl  ammable items or explosives.
 
• In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain. When using 
products with weatherproof designs, read their manuals as well.
 
• In places prone to strong vibrations. 
• Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations. 
• 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.
 
• Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the sun. This may 
cause lens or shutter curtain damage, color failure, ghosting on 
the image pickup device, or may possibly cause  fi res.
 
• Do not push or pull severely on the lens.
 
• Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the 
batteries. Select a cool, dry location for storage to prevent 
condensation or mold from forming inside the camera. After 
storage, test the camera by turning it on and pressing the 
shutter button to make sure that it is operating normally. 
						

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• The camera may malfunction if it is used in a location where 
it is subject to a magnetic/electromagnetic  fi eld, radio waves, 
or high voltage, such as near a TV set, microwave, video 
game, loud speakers, large monitor unit, TV/radio tower, or 
transmission towers. In such cases, turn the camera off and 
remove the battery, then reinsert it and turn the camera on 
again before further operation.
 
• Always observe the operating environment restrictions 
described in the camera’s manual.
 Battery Handling Precautions Battery Handling Precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent 
batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, 
exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.
 DANGER 
• The camera uses a lithium ion battery speci fi ed by Olympus. 
Charge the battery with the speci fi ed USB-AC adapter or 
charger. Do not use any other USB-AC adapters or chargers.
 
• Never incinerate or heat batteries in microwaves, on hot 
plates, or in pressure vessels, etc.
 
• 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.
The short circuit may cause overheating, exploding, or burning, 
which burn or damage you.
 
• Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct 
sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, 
near a heat source, etc.
 
• To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, 
carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of batteries. 
Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any 
way, solder, etc.
 
• If battery  fl uid gets into your eyes, fl  ush your eyes immediately 
with clear, cold running water and seek medical attention 
immediately.
 
• Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a 
child accidentally swallows a battery, seek medical attention 
immediately.
 
• If you cannot remove the battery from the camera, contact an 
authorized distributor or service center. Do not try to remove 
the battery by force.
Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) may produce 
heat or an explosion.
 WARNING 
• Do not wet batteries with fl  uid such as water or seawater.
 
• To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a 
fi re or explosion, use only batteries recommended for use with 
this product.
 
• Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating 
instructions.
 
• If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the 
specifi  ed time, stop charging them and do not use them.
 
• Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken.
 
• If a battery leaks, has unusual odor, becomes discolored or 
deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during 
operation, stop using the camera, and keep away from  fi re 
immediately.
 
• If a battery leaks fl  uid onto your clothing or skin, remove the 
clothing and  fl ush the affected area with clean, running cold 
water immediately. If the fl  uid burns your skin, seek medical 
attention immediately.
 
• Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous 
vibration by dropping or hitting.
This may cause exploding, overheating, or burning.
 CAUTION 
• Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for leaks, 
discoloration, warping, or any other abnormality.
 
• The battery may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid 
minor burns, do not remove it immediately after using the 
camera.
 
• Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the 
camera for a long period. 
Leaking and overheating may cause  fi re, injury, or malfunction.
 
• When storing the battery for a long period, select a cool 
location for storage.
 
• This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery. Use the 
designated battery. There is a risk of explosion if the battery is 
replaced with the incorrect battery type.
 
• Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which 
functions are used.
 
• During the conditions described below, power is consumed 
continuously and the battery becomes exhausted quickly.
 
• The zoom is used repeatedly.
 
• The shutter button is pressed halfway repeatedly in shooting 
mode, activating the auto focus.
 
• A picture is displayed on the monitor for an extended period 
of time.
 
• The camera is connected to a printer.