Olympus FE-5040 Instruction Manual Download

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Instruction Manual

FE-5040

DIGITAL CAMERA

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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.

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We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.

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In the interest of continually improving our products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify information

contained in this manual.

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The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may

differ from the actual product.

Summary of Contents for FE-5040

Page 1: ...this manual in a safe place for future reference We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs In the interest of continually improving our...

Page 2: ...ing and Erasing p 19 Step 4 How to Use the Camera Camera Settings p 3 Step 5 Printing Direct printing PictBridge p 47 Print Reservations DPOF p 51 Contents Contents Names of Parts 8 Preparing the Came...

Page 3: ...2 m button p 5 E button menu guide p 25 Arrow pad H left G down D button erase p 24 F up INFO button change information display p 22 25 I right H button p 4 17 The symbols FGHI displayed for image sel...

Page 4: ...menu The function menu is used to choose the shooting mode and provides access to frequently used shooting settings To select the shooting mode Use HI to select a shooting mode and press the H button...

Page 5: ...TIME PIXEL MAPPING POWER SAVE POWER SAVE OFF OFF 1 OK SET MENU BACK 2 POWER SAVE POWER SAVE OFF OFF VIDEO OUT NTSC BRIGHT ENGLISH WORLD TIME PIXEL MAPPING POWER SAVE ON OFF OFF Submenu 2 4 Use FG to...

Page 6: ...7 ISO p 32 8 Image size Still images p 33 9 Setup X z Shooting A Movie RESET p 34 IMAGE SIZE Movies p 34 COMPRESSION Still images p 34 FRAME RATE Movies p 34 AF MODE p 35 DIGITAL ZOOM p 35 R Movies p...

Page 7: ...MAPPING p 43 s Monitor p 43 VIDEO OUT p 44 POWER SAVE p 45 W Language p 45 X Date time p 45 WORLD TIME p 46 1 2 MENU OK SET EXIT BACKUP q POWER ON YES FORMAT KEEP K SETTINGS YES USB CONNECTION STORAG...

Page 8: ...of Parts Camera unit 5 7 8 9 2 3 4 1 6 1 Strap eyelet p 9 2 Battery card compartment cover p 12 3 Multi connector p 13 16 44 47 4 Flash p 30 5 Self timer lamp p 31 6 Lens p 59 73 7 Microphone p 35 37...

Page 9: ...mp p 13 16 6 q button switch between shooting and playback p 20 22 7 H button OK p 4 17 8 Arrow pad p 3 INFO button change information display p 22 25 D button erase p 24 9 E button menu guide p 25 10...

Page 10: ...k p 16 2 Shooting mode p 19 26 3 Flash p 30 Flash standby flash charge p 54 4 Macro p 30 5 Self timer p 31 6 Exposure compensation p 31 7 White balance p 32 8 ISO p 32 9 Image size p 33 34 10 Setup me...

Page 11: ...Aperture value p 20 10 ISO p 32 11 Exposure compensation p 31 12 White balance p 32 13 Image size p 33 34 14 File number 15 Date and time p 17 16 Compression still images p 34 Frame rate movies p 34 1...

Page 12: ...liding the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow Slide the battery lock knob in the direction of the arrow to unlock and then remove the battery Turn off the camera before opening the batter...

Page 13: ...complete Charging takes up to 3 hours If the indicator lamp does not light the camera is not correctly connected or the battery camera computer or USB cable may not be functioning as expected We recom...

Page 14: ...YMPUS Viewer 2 or OLYMPUS ib button and follow the on screen instructions to install the software OLYMPUS Viewer 2 Operating System Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later Windows Vista Windows 7 Processor...

Page 15: ...Hz or better RAM 1 GB or more 2 GB or more recommended Free Hard Drive Space 1 GB or more Monitor Settings 1024 768 pixels or more Minimum 32 000 colors 16 770 000 colors recommended Other languages c...

Page 16: ...battery until the indicator lamp turns off up to 3 hours If the indicator lamp does not light the camera is not correctly connected or the battery camera or USB AC adapter may not be functioning as ex...

Page 17: ...PRESSION NORMAL Date time time zone and language The date and time set here are saved to image file names date prints and other data You can also choose the language for the menus and messages display...

Page 18: ...ds while setting the minutes The menus can be used to change the selected date and time X Date time p 45 5 Use HI to select your home time zone and press the H button Use FG to turn daylight saving ti...

Page 19: ...tor 4 4 P P 0 0 0 0 AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO 12M Number of storable still pictures p 62 Monitor standby mode screen If the PROGRAM AUTO indicator is not displayed press the H button to displa...

Page 20: ...ly press the shutter button all the way down while being careful not to shake the camera P P 1 400 1 400 F2 8 F2 8 Image review screen Press fully To view images during shooting To view images during...

Page 21: ...ly the digital zoom can be used To record a movie with optical zoom set R movies p 35 to OFF Using the zoom Pressing the zoom buttons adjusts the shooting range Pressing the wide W button Pressing the...

Page 22: ...appear grainy Changing the shooting information display The display of the screen information can be changed to best match the situation for example the need for a clear view of the screen or for maki...

Page 23: ...ay back movies To play back movies Select a movie and press the H button 12 30 10 10 26 10 10 26 12 30 4 30 4 30 OK MOVIE PLAY MOVIE PLAY Movie Operations during movie playback Operations during movie...

Page 24: ...time Hold I or H pressed for continuous advance or rewind Resuming playback Press the H button to resume playback To stop movie playback To stop movie playback Press the m button Erasing images durin...

Page 25: ...on to display the selected image in single image view To scroll an image in close up view To scroll an image in close up view Use FGHI to move the viewing area Changing the image information display S...

Page 26: ...e shooting scene simply by pressing the shutter button 1 Set the shooting mode to M 4 4 12M The icon changes depending on the scene that the camera automatically selects In some cases the camera may n...

Page 27: ...ET 1 XFIREWORKS 1 VCUISINE dDOCUMENTS PET The camera takes a picture using the optimum settings for the scene conditions 1 When the subject is dark noise reduction is automatically activated This appr...

Page 28: ...fect and then press the H button to set 4 4 0 0 0 0 AUTO WB AUTO WB 12M Icon indicating MAGIC FILTER that is set Shooting mode Option MAGIC FILTER POP ART PIN HOLE FISH EYE DRAWING 1 SOFT FOCUS PUNK 1...

Page 29: ...f desired frames is taken and then press the m button when finished Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 frames For information on creating panoramas see the online help for the supplied softwar...

Page 30: ...light FLASH OFF The flash does not fire Shooting closeups Macro shooting This function enables the camera to focus and shoot subjects at close distances 1 Select the macro option in the shooting func...

Page 31: ...e is taken Y 2 SEC The self timer lamp blinks for approx 2 seconds and then the picture is taken Self timer shooting is automatically canceled after one shot To cancel the self timer after it starts T...

Page 32: ...SO sensitivity 1 Select the ISO setting option in the shooting function menu P P 0 0 0 0 AUTO WB AUTO WB 400 ISO ISO 200 ISO ISO 100 ISO ISO 12M ISO 200 1 400 1 400 F2 8 F2 8 400 200 100 ISO 200 2 Use...

Page 33: ...uitable for printing A4 8 5 11 in pictures 3M 2048 1536 Suitable for printing pictures up to A4 8 5 11 in 2M 1600 1200 Suitable for printing A5 5 7 in pictures 1M 1280 960 Suitable for printing pictur...

Page 34: ...ng a compression mode for still images COMPRESSION images COMPRESSION z Shooting menu X COMPRESSION Submenu 2 Application FINE Shooting at high quality NORMAL Shooting at normal quality Number of stor...

Page 35: ...Hold the camera to align the AF target mark on the subject and press the H button 2 When the camera recognizes the subject the AF target mark automatically tracks the subject movement to focus on it...

Page 36: ...guide is displayed ON The explanation of the selected icon will be displayed when a shooting mode or shooting function menu icon is selected position the cursor on the icon for a while to display the...

Page 37: ...he image size Q Q q Playback menu X EDIT X Q Submenu 2 Application 8 640 480 This saves a high resolution image as a separate image with a smaller size for use in e mail attachments and other applicat...

Page 38: ...se FG to select a correction method and press the H button 2 Use HI to select an image for retouching and press the H button The retouched image is saved as a separate image Erasing images ERASE Erasi...

Page 39: ...t settings to the image data Saving print settings to the image data PRINT ORDER PRINT ORDER q Playback menu X PRINT ORDER Print Reservations DPOF p 51 Print reservation can be set only for still imag...

Page 40: ...he card BACKUP to the card BACKUP r Settings 1 X BACKUP Submenu 2 Application YES Backs up image data in the internal memory to the card NO Cancels the backup It takes some time to back up data Check...

Page 41: ...ers Turning on the camera with the Turning on the camera with the q q button button q q POWER ON POWER ON r Settings 1 X q POWER ON Submenu 2 Application NO The camera is not turned on To turn on the...

Page 42: ...the operating sound and volume of the camera buttons except the shutter button VOLUME OFF No Sound or 2 levels of volume SHUTTER SOUND SOUND TYPE 1 2 3 Selects the type and volume of the shutter soun...

Page 43: ...one minute after taking or viewing pictures before performing pixel mapping If the camera is turned off during pixel mapping be sure to perform it again To adjust the CCD and the image To adjust the C...

Page 44: ...n The factory default settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold To play back camera images on a TV To play back camera images on a TV 1 Use the camera to select the same video s...

Page 45: ...ess any button Changing the display language Changing the display language W W s Settings 2 X W Submenu 2 Application Languages The language for the menus and error messages displayed on the monitor i...

Page 46: ...The time in the home time zone the time zone selected for x in submenu 2 z The time in the travel destination time zone the time selected for z in submenu 2 x 1 Select the home time zone x z 1 2 Selec...

Page 47: ...era vary depending on the printer that is used For details refer to the printer s instruction manual For details on the available paper types loading paper and installing ink cassettes refer to the pr...

Page 48: ...NT This prints the image selected in Step 6 ALL PRINT This prints all images stored in the internal memory or card MULTI PRINT This prints one image in a multiple layout format ALL INDEX This prints a...

Page 49: ...0 26 12 30 NORM 12M FILE 100 0004 100 0004 6 Use HI to select an image 7 Press F to make a print reservation for the current image Press G to make the detailed printer settings for the current image T...

Page 50: ...peat Steps 6 and 7 to select the image to be printed make the detailed settings and set SINGLE PRINT 9 Press the H button PRINT MENU OK CANCEL SET BACK PRINT PRINT 10Use FG to select PRINT and press t...

Page 51: ...e 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 1 DPOF is a standard for storing aut...

Page 52: ...100 0004 100 0004 OK 0 0 SET 4 Use HI to select the image for print reservation Use FG to select the quantity Press the H button MENU OK X DATE TIME SET BACK NO NO 5 Use FG to select the X date print...

Page 53: ...press the H button Resetting the print reservation data for selected images 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in p 52 2 Use FG to select and press the H button 3 Use FG to select KEEP and press the H button 4 Us...

Page 54: ...or other buttons to restore the camera from sleep mode before taking a picture If the camera is left for another 12 minutes it automatically turns off Press the n button to turn the camera on Press th...

Page 55: ...Y FORMAT SET POWER OFF POWER OFF Internal memory problem Use FG to select MEMORY FORMAT and press the H button Next use FG to select YES and press the H button 2 Error message Corrective action NO PIC...

Page 56: ...sing Focusing on the subject Taking a picture of a subject not in the center of the screen After focusing on an object at the same distance as the subject compose the shot and take the picture Pressin...

Page 57: ...a high ISO sensitivity is selected pictures can be taken at a high shutter speed even at locations where a flash cannot be used Selecting the ISO sensitivity p 32 Exposure brightness Taking pictures w...

Page 58: ...ored spots and color unevenness that were not in the original image can occur and the image can appear grainy The resulting image is grainier than with low ISO sensitivity as well Selecting the ISO se...

Page 59: ...ry LI 70B No other type of batteries can be used Caution There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with the incorrect battery type Dispose of the used battery following the instructions...

Page 60: ...vel voltage converters as they could damage your USB AC adapter Using an SD SDHC memory card A card and internal memory also corresponds to the film that records images in a film camera Otherwise the...

Page 61: ...10 10 26 10 10 26 12 30 4 30 4 30 4 4 P P 0 0 0 0 AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO 12M Even if MEMORY FORMAT FORMAT ERASE SEL IMAGE or ALL ERASE is performed the data in the card is not completely er...

Page 62: ...ll pictures and continuous recording length are approximate The actual capacity varies with shooting conditions and the card used Still images Still images IMAGE SIZE COMPRESSION Number of storable st...

Page 63: ...min 17 sec 25 min 1 sec O 30 sec 32 sec 47 min 13 sec 50 min 2 sec The maximum file size of a single movie is 2 GB regardless of the capacity of the card Increasing the number of pictures that can be...

Page 64: ...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...

Page 65: ...attery or modify it in any way solder etc If battery fluid gets into your eyes flush your eyes immediately with clear cold running water and seek medical attention immediately Always store batteries o...

Page 66: ...ush the monitor forcibly otherwise the image may become vague resulting in a playback mode failure or damage to the monitor A strip of light may appear on the top bottom of the monitor but this is not...

Page 67: ...t on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult your dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Only the OLYMPUS supplied USB cable should be used to connect t...

Page 68: ...d recorded Olympus serial number unless they are a model on which Olympus does not place and record serial numbers EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE OLYMPUS MAKES NO AND DISCLAIMS ALL OT...

Page 69: ...rvice is available under this warranty For customers in Europe For customers in Europe CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety health environment and cus...

Page 70: ...i j 4 Olympus s sole liability under this Guarantee shall be limited to repairing or replacing the product Any liability under the Guarantee for indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind i...

Page 71: ...ructions a b c d e f g h i j Notes regarding warranty maintenance 1 This Warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certificate is duly completed by Olympus or the dealer Make sure that your name the...

Page 72: ...e which is subject to license terms set forth by the copyright owners of the software You can find applicable license terms in the Software_Notices pdf file stored on the internal memory of the camera...

Page 73: ...f2 8 to 6 5 equivalent to 26 to 130 mm on a 35 mm camera Photometric system Digital ESP metering system Shutter speed 4 to 1 2000 sec Shooting range 0 6 m 2 0 ft to W 1 0 m 3 3 ft to T normal 0 2 m 0...

Page 74: ...14 F to 140 F operation 20 C to 35 C 4 F to 95 F storage USB AC adapter F 2AC USB AC adapter F 2AC Model No F 2AC 1A F 2AC 2A F 2AC 1B F 2AC 2B F 2AC 1C F 2AC 3C F 2AC 4C F 2AC 5C Power requirements A...

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