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Olympus FE-5050 Instruction Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

FE-5050/FE-4050

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.
● In the interest of continually improving our products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify information
contained in this manual.
● The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may
differ from the actual product. Unless otherwise specifi ed, the explanation about these illustrations is provided for
FE-5050.

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    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: Table Of Contents

    “Print Reservations (DPOF)” (p. 50) Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions ... 37 Menus for Other Camera Settings ... 40 Printing ... 46 Usage Tips ... 53 Appendix ... 58 USB cable AV cable OLYMPUS Setup CD-ROM Shooting and Playing Back Images Printing...

  • Page 3: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Using the Direct Buttons Using the Direct Buttons Frequently used functions can be accessed using the direct buttons. Arrow pad F (up) / INFO button (change information display) (p. 22, 25) H (left) G (down) / D button (erase) (p. 24) Shutter button (p.
  • Page 4 Using the Menu Using the Menu Use the menu to change camera settings such as the shooting mode. There may be menus that are unavailable depending on other related settings or the s mode (p. 26). Function menu Function menu Press the H button during shooting to display the function menu.
  • Page 5 Setup menu Setup menu Press the m button during shooting or playback to display the setup menu. The setup menu provides access to a variety of camera settings, including options not listed in the function menu, display options, and the time and date.

  • Page 6: Menu Index

    Menu Index Menus for Shooting Functions PROGRAM AUTO PROGRAM AUTO 1 Shooting mode P (PROGRAM AUTO) ...p. 19 M (iAUTO) ...p. 26 N (DIS MODE) ...p. 26 s (SCENE MODE) ...p. 26 P (MAGIC FILTER) ...p. 28 ~ (PANORAMA) ...p. 29 A (MOVIE) ...p.

  • Page 7: Menus For Other Camera Settings

    KEEP K SETTINGS PW ON SETUP SOUND SETTINGS PIXEL MAPPING EXIT MENU Available in the FE-5050 only. Available in the FE-4050 only. 1 q (Playback) SLIDESHOW ... p. 37 EDIT ... p. 37, 38 ERASE ... p. 38 PRINT ORDER ... p. 39 0 (Protect) ...

  • Page 8: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Names of Parts Camera unit FE-4050 8 EN Strap eyelet ... p. 9 Multi-connector ... p. 14, 16, 43, 46 Battery/card compartment cover ... p. 12 Self-timer lamp ... p. 31 Flash ... p. 30 Microphone ... p. 36, 37 Lens ...
  • Page 9 FE-4050 Attaching the camera strap Attaching the camera strap FE-5050 Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. n button ... p. 17, 19 Indicator lamp ... p. 13, 14, 16 Shutter button ... p. 20 Monitor ... p. 19, 53 m button ...
  • Page 10 Monitor Shooting mode display Shooting mode display AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO DATE 1/100 1/100 F2.8 F2.8 Still image AUTO AUTO 0:34 0:34 Movie 10 EN Battery check ... p. 16 Shooting mode ... p. 19, 26 Flash ... p. 30 Flash standby/fl...
  • Page 11 ... p. 31 White balance ... p. 32 Image size ... p. 33, 34 File number Date and time ... p. 17 Compression (still images)... p. 34 Frame rate (movies) ... p. 34 Volume ... p. 41 Available in the FE-5050 only.

  • Page 12: Preparing The Camera

    (sold separately) Always use SD/SDHC memory cards with this camera. Do not insert any other types of memory card. FE-5050 FE-4050 Battery/card compartment cover Insert the battery by putting in the ▼ marked side fi rst, with the C marks toward the battery lock knob.
  • Page 13 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 “SETUP.EXE”. If a “User Account Control” dialog is displayed, click “Yes”...
  • Page 14 Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2 and ib computer software. ● Check the system requirements before beginning installation. ● Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” or “ib” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 14 EN OLYMPUS Viewer 2 Operating...
  • Page 15 Double-click the “Setup” icon to display the “Setup” dialog. Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2. ● Check the system requirements before beginning installation. ● Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. OLYMPUS Viewer 2 Operating Mac OS X v10.4.11–v10.6 System Processor Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or better...
  • Page 16 When the camera is connected to another device via USB, a message will be displayed prompting you to choose a connection type. Select [CHARGE]. 16 EN FE-5050 Indicator lamp On: Charging Off: Charged The battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase.
  • Page 17 Operation guide Operation guides displayed at the bottom of the screen indicate that the m button, H button, or zoom buttons should be used. RESET COMPRESSION NORMAL AF MODE FACE/iESP DIGITAL ZOOM ICON GUIDE DATE STAMP SEL. IMAGE EXIT MENU Operation guide Date, time, time zone, and language The date and time set here are saved to image fi...
  • Page 18 Press I to save the setting for [Y]. 2010 CANCEL As in Steps 2 and 3, use FGHI and the H button to set [M] (month), [D] (day), [TIME] (hours and minutes), and [Y/M/D] (date order). For a more accurate setting, press the H button when the time signal hits 00 seconds while setting the minutes.

  • Page 19: Shooting, Viewing, And Erasing

    Shooting, Viewing, and Erasing Shooting, Viewing, and Erasing Shooting with the optimum aperture value and shutter speed [PROGRAM AUTO] In this mode, automatic shooting settings are activated while also allowing changes to a wide range of other shooting menu functions, such as exposure compensation, white balance, etc.
  • Page 20 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject. ● When the camera focuses on the subject, the exposure is locked (shutter speed and aperture value are displayed), and the AF target mark changes to green. ● The camera was unable to focus if the AF target mark fl...

  • Page 21: Using The Zoom

    Pressing the wide (W) button Zoom bar Continuous recording length (p. 61) Optical zoom: 5× (FE-5050) 4× (FE-4050) Digital zoom: 4× Camera zoomed in [DIS MODE] (p. 26) To take larger images [DIGITAL ZOOM] To take larger images [DIGITAL ZOOM] The type and amount of zoom can be identifi...

  • Page 22: Viewing Images

    [OFF] selected for [DIGITAL ZOOM]: Image size Zoom bar 14M (FE-5050) 12M (FE-4050) Optical zoom range Other Image zoomed and cropped. [ON] selected for [DIGITAL ZOOM]: Image size Zoom bar 14M (FE-5050) 12M (FE-4050) Image zoomed and Other cropped. This function will not reduce the image quality since it does not convert the data with fewer pixels into the data with larger pixels.
  • Page 23 Operations during movie playback Operations during movie playback Elapsed time/ Total recording time Pausing and resuming playback Fast forward Rewind Adjusting the volume Available in the FE-5050 only. 4/30 4/30 MOVIE PLAY MOVIE PLAY ’10/10/26 12:30 ’10/10/26 12:30 Movie 00:12/00:34 00:12/00:34...
  • Page 24 Recorded audio can not be played back on the FE-4050. Connect the camera to a television or computer for playback. Operations during pausing playback Operations during pausing playback Press F to display the fi rst frame and press G to display the last Cueing frame.
  • Page 25 Index view and close-up view Index view enables quick selection of a desired image. Close-up view (up to 10× magnifi cation) allows checking of image details. Press the zoom buttons. Single-image view 4/30 4/30 ’10/10/26 12:30 ’10/10/26 12:30 Index view ’10/10/26 ’10/10/26 To select an image in index view...

  • Page 26: Using Shooting Modes

    Using Shooting Modes Using Shooting Modes To change the shooting mode To change the shooting mode The shooting mode (P, M, N, s, P, ~, A) can be changed by using the function menu. “Using the Menu” (p. 4) Shooting with automatic settings [iAUTO] According to the scene, the camera automatically selects the optimal shooting mode from [PORTRAIT]/...
  • Page 27 Press G to go to the submenu. PORTRAIT PORTRAIT Use HI to select the best shooting mode for the scene, and press the H button. Icon indicating [SCENE MODE] that is set In [SCENE MODE], the optimum shooting settings are pre-programmed for specifi c shooting scenes. For this reason, some settings cannot be changed in some modes.

  • Page 28: Shooting With Special Effects

    Shooting with special effects [MAGIC FILTER] Add an artistic effect to your photo by selecting the desired magic fi lter. Set the shooting mode to P. MAGIC FILTER MAGIC FILTER Press G to go to the submenu. 28 EN Use HI to select the desired effect and then press the H button to set.

  • Page 29: Creating Panoramic Images

    Creating panoramic images [PANORAMA] Take pictures that can be joined to form a panorama using the supplied software. The focus, exposure (p. 31), zoom position (p. 21), and white balance (p. 32) are locked at the fi rst frame. The fl ash (p. 30) is fi xed to $ (FLASH OFF) mode. Set the shooting mode to ~.

  • Page 30: Using Shooting Functions

    This enables shooting as close as SUPER MACRO 7 cm/2.8 in. (FE-5050) / 8 cm/3.1 in. (FE-4050) to the subject. When the zoom is at the widest (W) position. When the zoom is at the most telephoto (T) position.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Brightness

    Using the self-timer After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a short delay. Select the self-timer option in the shooting function menu. Use HI to select the setting option, and press the H button to set. Option Description Y OFF...

  • Page 32: Selecting The Iso Sensitivity

    Adjusting to a natural color scheme (White balance) For more natural coloring, choose a white balance option suited to the scene. Select the white balance option in the shooting function menu. Use HI to select the setting option, and press the H button to set. Option Description The camera automatically adjusts the white...
  • Page 33 Select the image size option in the shooting function menu. Use HI to select the setting option, and press the H button to set. Option Description FE-5050: 14M (4288×3216) Suitable for printing A3 (11×17 in.) FE-4050: pictures. 12M (3968×2976) Suitable for printing pictures up to 8M (3264×2448)

  • Page 34: Menus For Shooting Functions

    Menus for Shooting Functions Menus for Shooting Functions The default settings of the function are highlighted in Restoring the shooting functions to the Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [RESET] default settings [RESET] (Shooting menu) RESET Submenu 2 Application Restores the following menu functions to the default settings.
  • Page 35 Selecting the focusing area [AF MODE] Selecting the focusing area [AF MODE] (Shooting menu) 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 halfway and the camera is able to focus, the frame FACE/iESP color is changed to green...
  • Page 36 Recording sound when shooting Recording sound when shooting movies [R R ] ] movies [ A (Movie menu) Submenu 2 Application No sound is recorded. Sound is recorded. When set to [ON], only the digital zoom can be used during movie recording. To record the movie with the optical zoom, set [R] (movies) to [OFF].

  • Page 37: Menus For Playback, Editing, And Printing Functions

    The edited image will be saved as a separate image. Adding sound to still images [R R ] ] Adding sound to still images [ q (Playback menu) 1 Use HI to select an image. 2 Aim the microphone toward the sound source. FE-5050 EDIT FE-4050 Microphone...
  • Page 38 3 Press the H button. ● Recording starts. ● The camera adds (records) sound for approx. 4 seconds while playing back the image. Retouching images [PERFECT FIX] Retouching images [PERFECT FIX] q (Playback menu) EDIT Depending on the picture, the editing may not be effective.
  • Page 39 To individually select and erase images To individually select and erase images [SEL. IMAGE] [SEL. IMAGE] 1 Use FG to select [SEL. IMAGE], and press the H button. 2 Use HI to select the image to be erased, and press the H button to add a R mark to the image.

  • Page 40: Menus For Other Camera Settings

    Menus for Other Camera Settings Menus for Other Camera Settings Erasing data completely Erasing data completely [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT] [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT] r (Settings 1) MEMORY FORMAT/ FORMAT Before formatting, check that no important data is left in the internal memory or card. Cards must be formatted with this camera before fi...
  • Page 41 Submenu 2 No opening screen is displayed. The opening screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. Selecting the camera sound and its volume [SOUND SETTINGS] (FE-5050) Selecting the camera sound and its volume [SOUND SETTINGS] (FE-5050) r (Settings 1)
  • Page 42 Setting the operation sound [BEEP] Setting the operation sound [BEEP] (FE-4050) (FE-4050) r (Settings 1) BEEP Submenu 2 Application Turns off or on the operating OFF/ON sound/warning sound of the camera buttons. Adjusting the CCD and the image Adjusting the CCD and the image processing function [PIXEL MAPPING] processing function [PIXEL MAPPING] r (Settings 1)
  • Page 43 Selecting a video signal system to match your TV [VIDEO OUT] Selecting a video signal system to match your TV [VIDEO OUT] s (Settings 2) VIDEO 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 44 Saving battery power between shots Saving battery power between shots [POWER SAVE] [POWER SAVE] s (Settings 2) POWER SAVE Submenu 2 Application Cancels [POWER SAVE]. When the camera is not being used for approx. 10 seconds, the monitor automatically turns off to save battery power.
  • Page 45 Switching between home and travel destination time zones [WORLD TIME] Switching between home and travel destination time zones [WORLD TIME] s (Settings 2) WORLD TIME You will not be able to select a time zone using [WORLD TIME] if the camera clock has not fi rst been set using [X]. Submenu 2 Submenu 3 HOME/ALTERNATE...

  • Page 46: Printing

    Printing Printing Direct printing (PictBridge By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images directly without using a computer. To fi nd out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. PictBridge is a standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly.
  • Page 47 To exit printing To exit printing After a selected image is displayed on the screen, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer. EXIT Changing the printer’s settings for printing [CUSTOM PRINT] Follow Steps 1 and 2 for [EASY PRINT] (p.
  • Page 48 Use FG to select [SIZE] (Submenu 3), and press I. If the [PRINTPAPER] screen is not displayed, the [SIZE], [BORDERLESS], and [PICS/SHEET] are set to the printer’s standard. PRINTPAPER STANDARD STANDARD BACK Use FG to select the [BORDERLESS] or [PICS/SHEET] settings, and press the H button.
  • Page 49 Submenu 5 Submenu 6 This selects the number <× 0 to 10 of prints. Selecting [WITH] prints the WITH/ images with the date. DATE WITHOUT Selecting [WITHOUT] prints the images without the date. Selecting [WITH] prints the fi le name on the image. WITH/ FILE NAME Selecting [WITHOUT] does...
  • Page 50 Use FG to select [PRINT], and press the H button. ● Printing starts. ● When [OPTION SET] is selected in [ALL PRINT] mode, [PRINT INFO] screen is displayed. ● When printing is fi nished, the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is displayed. PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT PRINT...
  • Page 51 Single-frame print reservations [<] Display the setup menu. “Using the Menu” (p. 4) From the playback menu q, select [PRINT ORDER] and then press the H button. PRINT ORDER < < EXIT MENU Use FG to select [<], and press the H button.

  • Page 52: Resetting The Print Reservation Data For Selected Images

    Reserving one print each of all images on the card [U] Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 51). Use FG to select [U], and press the H button. Follow Steps 5 and 6 in [<]. Resetting all print reservation data Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p.

  • Page 53: Usage Tips

    Usage Tips 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 fi x the problem(s). Troubleshooting Battery Battery...

  • Page 54: Error Message

    Date and time function Date and time function “Date and time settings return to the default setting”. ● If the batteries are removed and left out of the camera for about a day , the date and time settings return to the default setting, and must be reset.

  • Page 55: Shooting Tips

    Error message Corrective action Printer problem Remove the jammed paper. JAMMED Printer problem SETTINGS Return to the status where the CHANGED printer can be used. Printer problem Turn off the camera and printer, check the printer for any problems, PRINT ERROR and then turn the power on again.

  • Page 56: Camera Shake

    Object with no vertical lines It is also effective to compose the shot by holding the camera vertically to focus, and then returning to the horizontal position to take the picture. When objects are at different distances Fast-moving object The subject is not in the center of the frame 56 EN Camera shake...

  • Page 57: Color Hue

    Color hue “Taking pictures with colors at the same shade as they appear” ● Taking pictures by selecting white balance (p. 32) 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 58: Appendix

    58 EN The battery and USB-AC adapter • This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B). 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.
  • Page 59 “LOCK” side, you will not be able to write to the card, delete data or format. Release the switch to enable writing. Cards compatible with this camera Cards compatible with this camera SD/SDHC memory cards (for more information, visit the Olympus website) LOCK...
  • Page 60 Using a new card Using a new card Cards must be formatted with this camera before fi rst use or after being used with other cameras or computers. [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT] (p. 40) Checking the image saving location Checking the image saving location The memory indicator shows whether the internal memory or card is being used during shooting and playback.
  • Page 61 5 3968×2976 4 3264×2448 n 2560×1920 3 2048×1536 2 1600×1200 1 1280×960 7 640×480 0 1920×1080 Available in the FE-5050 only. Available in the FE-4050 only. Number of storable still pictures Internal memory SD/SDHC memory card (1 GB) 1,236 1,009 1,954...
  • Page 62 Movies Movies IMAGE SIZE FRAME RATE 8 640×480 9 320×240 The maximum fi le size of a single movie is 2 GB, regardless of the capacity of the card. Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken Either erase unwanted images, or connect the camera to a computer or other device to save the images, and then erase the images in the internal memory or card.

  • Page 63: Safety Precautions

    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 64 DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specifi ed USB-AC adapter or charger. Do not use any other USB-AC adapters or chargers. •...
  • Page 65 Battery Handling Precautions Battery Handling Precautions • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. • If the battery’s terminals get wet or greasy, camera contact failure may result.
  • Page 66 Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written materials or software, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein.
  • Page 67 Olympus Service Centers, following the procedure set forth below (See “WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED”). Olympus, at its sole discretion, will repair, replace, or adjust the defective Product, provided that Olympus investigation and factory inspection disclose that (a) such defect developed under normal and proper use and (b) the Product is covered under this limited warranty.
  • Page 68 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 69 During the one year period of the World Wide Guarantee the customer may turn the product in at any Olympus service station. Please notice that not in all countries such Olympus service station exists. 2 The customer shall transport the product to the dealer or...
  • Page 70 5 Olympus’ sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing the product and any liability for indirect or consequential loss or damage of any kind incurred or suffered by the customer due to a defect in the product, and in particular any loss or damage caused to any fi...
  • Page 71 Disclaimer of Warranty Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, by or concerning any content if these written materials or software, and in no event shall be liable for any implied warranty of merchantability or fi tness for any...

  • Page 72: Specifications

    : FE-5050: 14,000,000 pixels FE-4050: 12,000,000 pixels : 1/2.3” CCD (primary color fi lter) : FE-5050: Olympus lens 4.7 to 23.5 mm, f2.8 to 6.5 (equivalent to 26 to 130 mm on a 35 mm camera) FE-4050: Olympus lens 4.9 to 19.6 mm, f3.2 to 5.9...
  • Page 73 Power supply : One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B) Dimensions : FE-5050: 92.0 mm (W) × 55.0 mm (H) × 18.8 mm (D) Weight : FE-5050: 114 g (4.0 oz) (including battery and card) Lithium ion battery (LI-42B) Lithium ion battery (LI-42B)
  • Page 75 VR094101...

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