Olympus 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 optim

10ENUsing basic functions Taking photographs1 Press the n button to turn on the camera.When the camera is turned on, the monitor will turn on.2 Set t

100EN Number of storable pictures (still images)/Recording length (movies) in the internal memory and cards The fi gures for the number of storable st

101EN MoviesImage SizeRecording lengthInternal memorySD/SDHC/SDXC card (4GB)With soundWithout soundWith soundWithout soundc 1920×1080*19 sec. 9 sec. 1

102EN List of settings available in each shooting modeFor the available settings of O and \, refer to “List of O settings” (P. 103) and “List of \ set

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104EN List of \ settingsPop ArtSoft FocusPale&Light ColorGrainy FilmPin HoleDioramaDramatic TonePicture Mode―― ― ―― ― ―FlashRR R RR R RExposure Co

105ENWARNING!TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER DISASSEMBLE, EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.

106EN • Never leave the camera on or near electromagnetic devices.This may cause overheating, burning, or exploding. • Do not connect terminals with a

107ENUsing the wireless LAN functionUsing the wireless LAN function • Turn off the camera in hospitals and other locations where medical equipment is

108EN Handling the Battery Handling the Battery • Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for leaks, discoloration, warping, or any other

109EN • A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the monitor, but this is not a malfunction. • When a subject is viewed diagonally in the came

11EN Viewing photographs (Playing back images)Turn on the camera.Press the q button.• Your most recent photograph is displayed.• Press HI (arrow pad

110ENFCC CautionFCC CautionChanges or modifi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to

111ENWHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTYExcluded from this limited warranty and not warranted by Olympus in any fashion, either express, impl

112ENWHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDEDThe customer must contact the designated Olympus Consumer Support Team for your region to coordinate the submiss

113ENProvisions of warrantyIn the unlikely event that your product proves to be defective, although it has been used properly (in accordance with the

114ENf. Any defect that occurs due to exhausted batteries, etc.g. Any defect that occurs due to sand, mud, etc. entering the inside of the product c

115ENTrademarksTrademarks • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. • SDXC

116ENSpecificationsCameraProduct type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)Recording systemStill pictures : Digital recording, JPEG (in accor

117ENOperating environmentTemperature : 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) (operation)/– 20 °C - 60 °C (– 4 °F - 140 °F) (storage)Humidity : 30% - 90% (ope

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12EN Close-up playback• In single-frame playback, turn the zoom lever to T to zoom in up to 10×; turn to W to zoom out. Press the A button to return

13EN Recording movies1 Press the R (movie) button to start recording.• The movie is shot in the set shooting mode. Note that the shooting mode effect

14EN Movie playbackSelect a movie, and press the A button.• Turn the zoom lever to the T side to display the movie index. Use FGHI (arrow pad) to s

15ENTo stop movie playbackPress the  button.• To play back movies on the computer, the supplied PC software is recommended. For the first use of the

16EN Playing back panorama and grouped images Playing back panorama imagesPanorama images that were combined together using [Auto] or [Manual] can

17EN Playing back grouped imagesWith sequential shooting, interval shooting and Photo in Movie, the taken images are displayed as a group during playb

18ENMonitor displayShooting screen displaysF6.9F6.91/1001/1000.00.0AUTOWBAUTOWBAUTOISOAUTOISOSCNSCN0:00:340:00:34zzDate44NORM4:31 25678910111218202122

19ENNo. Name Normal Detailed No info.Level Gauge1Shooting modeRR––2Connection to SmartphoneRRRR3Sub modeRR––4Picture ModeRR––5FlashRR––6Exposure compe

2ENUnpack the box contentsThe following items are included with the camera.If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchas

20ENPlayback mode display• Normal10104/304/3012:30’15/02/26’15/02/26 12:30RAWRAW983245762322 21 23Still image• Detailed100-0004100-00044/302.02.01/100

21EN• No information22232Switching the displaysThe displays change in the order of Normal → Detailed → No info. each time the INFO button is pressed.N

22ENShooting using basic functions Using the shooting modes Selecting shooting modeTurn the mode dial to set the shooting mode to the indicator. • Aft

23ENShooting mode Sub modep (Panorama)Auto/ManualP. 32P (PHOTO STORY)Standard/Speed/Zoom In/Out/Fun FramesP. 34r (Advanced Movie mode)s Photo in Movie

24EN 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

25EN M (manual mode)In mode M, you can set the aperture value, shutter speed, and ISO manually.• The exposure difference from suitable exposure is di

26EN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 ApplicationBPortr

27EN 1 Interval ShootingAdjusts interval settings in the setting menu before selecting Interval Shooting in O (Scene Mode) to shoot.Customizing the se

28EN4 Use FG (arrow pad) to highlight an option and press A to select.FrameSets the number of frames to be shot between 1 and 99 frames.Start Waiting

29EN \ (art filters)You can shoot with color and effect like posters and paintings.Sub mode ApplicationPop ArtEnhances the color and atmosphere of an

3ENNames of parts1 Connector cover2 Strap eyelet3 Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator4 Lens5 Built-in flash6 Flash switch7 Stereo microphone8 Indicator la

30EN' (Nightscape)Only by selecting a sub mode according to the subject or the scene, you can shoot with an proper setting.Sub mode ApplicationU

31ENTaking pictures with [# Live Composite]1 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.• The camera was unable to focus if the AF target mark f

32EN p (Panorama mode)You can shoot and combine multiple images to create an image with a wide angle of view (panoramic image).1 Rotate the mode dial

33ENTaking pictures with [Manual]1 Use FGHI (arrow pad) to specify at which edge the next picture is to be connected, and then press the A button.2 P

34EN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 expr

35EN4 Tap a frame in standby mode to shoot.44NORM44NORM44NORM0.00.0AUTOWBAUTOWBAUTOISOAUTOISO0.00.0AUTOWBAUTOWBAUTOISOAUTOISO0.00.0AUTOWBAUTOWBAUTOISO

36EN r (Advanced Movie mode)You can shoot the movie by using the evolving movie function.Sub mode Descriptions (Photo in Movie)Captures still images a

37ENShooting night scene movieUse ' mode. You can shoot a movie with the suitable setting for night scene. Gradation characteristics are optimize

38ENUsing shooting options (Set by direct button)Frequently used functions are assigned to IFG (arrow pad).Just by pressing the button, you can select

39EN Exposure compensationCompensates the brightness (appropriate exposure) adjusted by the camera.1 Press the +/- button, and then press HI (arrow pa

4ENPreparations for shooting Inserting and removing the battery and card1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 to open the battery/card compartment cover.• Turn off

40EN Single/Sequential1 Press the jY button to display the direct menu.2 Select an option using HI (arrow pad) and press A.oSingle-frame shootingShoot

41ENSelf timerSets the time after the shutter button is pressed until the picture is taken.1 Press the jY button to display the direct menu.2 Select [

42ENShooting using touch panelBy touching the screen, the subject to be focused on can be set or the picture can be taken. • When using a monitor p

43ENUsing shooting options (Set by function menu)Some items are not available in some shooting modes. g “List of settings available in each shooting

44EN• The default settings of the function are highlighted in . Picture Mode Sets the processing options.hVivid Produces vivid colors.iNatural Prod

45EN Flash Sets the flash firing method._Flash AutoThe flash fires automatically in low-light or backlight conditions.! RedeyePre-flashes are emitted

46EN ISO sensitivity Sets the ISO sensitivity.lISO AutoThe camera automatically sets the sensitivity with priority on image quality.mHigh ISO AutoThe

47EN Image size (still images)Sets the number of recording pixels.!4608×3456 (RAW+JPEG)*2Saves both a JPEG file and a RAW*1 file with [] per shooting

48EN• In certain shooting modes, some functions cannot be set. g “List of settings available in each shooting mode” (P. 102).• Examples of image siz

49ENUsing the setup menu functions Setup menuMENUCamera Menu 1 BackWi-Fi StartWi-Fi StartAF ModeResetResetCompressionShadow AdjustNormalAutoTouch Shut

5EN3 Insert the card straight until it clicks into place.• Do not touch the metallic parts of the card directly.• Always use the specified cards wit

50EN Using the setup menuPress the  button during shooting or playback to display the setup menu. The setup menu provides access to a variety of came

51EN51ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 50).• The default settings of the function are highlighted in .z Camera Menu 1 Restoring the shootin

52EN52ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 50). Brightening the subject against backlight z [Shadow Adjust]Submenu 2 ApplicationAuto Automatically

53EN53ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 50). Selecting the focusing area z [AF Mode]Submenu 2 ApplicationFace/iESPThe camera focuses automatica

54EN54ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 50).z Camera Menu 2 Shooting at higher magnifications than optical zoom z [Digital Zoom]Submenu 2 Appl

55EN55ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 50). Using the assist lamp for shooting a dark subject z [AF Illuminat.]Submenu 2 ApplicationOff The AF

56EN56ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 50).Automatically rotating images shot with the camera in a vertical position during playback z [Pic Or

57EN57ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 50). Shooting larger pictures than when using optical zoom with low degrading of image quality z [Super

58EN58ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 50). A Movie Menu Reducing the blur caused by the camera shake when shootingA [IS Movie Mode]Submenu 2

59EN59ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 50). q Playback Menu Playing back pictures automatically q [Slideshow]Submenu 2 Submenu 3 ApplicationBG

6EN Charging the battery1 Check that the battery is in the camera, and connect the USB cable and USB-AC adapter.• The battery is not fully charged at

60EN60ENFor 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

61EN61ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 50). Adding sound to still images q [R]Submenu 1 Submenu 2EditR1 Use HI (arrow pad) to select an image.

62EN62ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 50). Rotating images q [y]Submenu 1 Submenu 2Edity1 Use HI (arrow pad) to select an image.2 Press the A

63EN63ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 50). Trimming long movies q [Movie Triming]Submenu 1 Submenu 2Edit Movie Triming1 Use HI (arrow pad) to

64EN64ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 50). Erasing images q [Erase]Submenu 2 ApplicationAll Erase All images in the internal memory or card w

65EN65ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 50).Protecting images q [R]• Protected images cannot be erased by [Erase] (P. 12, 64), [Sel. Image], [

66EN66ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 50). d Settings Menu 1 Erasing data completely d [Memory Format]/ d [Format]• Before formatting, chec

67EN67ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 50). Selecting a method for connecting the camera to other devices d [USB Connection]Submenu 2 Applicat

68EN68ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 50).Adjusting the image processing function d [Pixel Mapping]• This function has already been adjusted

69EN69ENFor 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 countri

7EN• 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,

70EN70ENFor 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

71EN71ENFor the operation method, refer to (P. 50). d Settings Menu 3Adjusting interval settings d [Interval Settings]Submenu 2Submenu 3Frame1 to 99 (

72EN Connecting the camera to a smartphoneBy connecting to a smartphone through this camera’s wireless LAN function and using the specified app, you c

73EN Connecting to a smartphone1 Start the OI.Share App installed on your smartphone.2 Select [Wi-Fi Start] in the d Camera Menu 1 and press A.• Pres

74ENTransferring images to a smartphoneYou can select images in the camera and load them to a smartphone. You can also use the camera to select images

75ENAdding position information to imagesYou can add GPS tags to images that were taken while the GPS log was saving by transferring the GPS log saved

76EN Changing connection methodThere are two ways to connect the camera to a smartphone: [Private], by which you use the same setting every time, and

77ENCancelling a share orderCancel share orders that are set on images.1 Select [Wi-Fi Settings] in the d Settings Menu 2 and press A.2 Select [Reset

78ENConnecting the camera to another device Connecting the camera to TVConnecting the cameraAV cable (sold separately: CB-AVC3)(Connect to the TV vide

79EN• 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

8EN Turning on the camera and making the initial settingsWhen you turn on the camera for the first time, a screen appears enabling to set the language

80EN Printing Pictures Direct printing (PictBridge)By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out r

81EN3 Press I (arrow pad).• The picture selection screen appears when printing is completed. To print another picture, use HI (arrow pad) to select t

82ENSetting the print paper itemsThis setting varies with the type of printer. If only the printer’s STANDARD setting is available, you cannot change

83ENSetting printing dataSelect whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture when printing.<×Sets the numbe

84EN 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

85EN  Reserving one print each of all images on the card [U]1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (P. 84).2 Use FG (arrow pad) to select [U], and press th

86EN Connecting the camera to a computerConnecting the cameraSmaller terminalUSB port Multi-connectorUSB cable If nothing is displayed on the camera s

87ENCopying pictures to a computerYour camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to a computer by connecting the camera to t

88EN Installing Software  Windows1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.Windows XP• A “Setup” dialog will be displayed.Windows Vista / Windows 7

89EN  Macintosh1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.• The disk contents should automatically be displayed in the Finder. If they are not, doub

9EN5 Use HI (arrow pad) to select the time zone and then press the A button.• Use FG (arrow pad) to turn daylight saving time ([Summer]) on or off.’15

90ENUsage TipsIf 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 t

91EN  MonitorDifficult to see.• Condensation may have occurred. Turn off the power, and wait for the camera body to become acclimated to the surroun

92EN Error message• When one of the messages below is displayed on the monitor, check the corrective action.Error message Corrective actionCard Error

93ENError message Corrective actionThe Image Cannot Be EditedProblem with selected imageUse photo retouch software, etc. to edit the image on a comput

94ENShooting tipsWhen you are unsure of how to take a picture that you envision, refer to the information below.  FocusingFocusing on the subject.•

95EN  Camera shakeTaking pictures without camera shake.• Taking pictures using [Image Stabilizer]. g P. 54The camera detects camera movement to redu

96EN  Color hueTaking pictures with colors at the same shade as they appear.• Taking pictures by selecting white balance. g P. 45Best results in mos

97EN InformationCleaning and storing the cameraCamera careExterior:• Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in wa

98ENUsing a separately sold USB-AC adapterThe USB-AC adapter F-3AC (sold separately) can be used with this camera. Do not use any USB-AC adapter other

99EN Using the card Cards compatible with this cameraSD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi (with Wireless LAN function) card (commercially available) (maximum capacity: