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DIGITAL CAMERA
FE-5040
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.

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  • Page 1 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

    Step Checking the contents of the box Digital camera Strap LI-70B Lithium F-2AC USB cable AV cable OLYMPUS Ion Battery USB-AC adapter Setup CD-ROM Other accessories not shown: warranty card Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Step Step Preparing the Camera Shooting and Playing Back Images “Preparing the Camera”...
  • Page 3 Camera Settings Using the Direct Buttons Using the Direct Buttons Frequently used functions can be accessed using the direct buttons. Shutter button (p. 20) Zoom buttons (p. 21) q button (switch between shooting and playback) (p. 20, 22) m button (p. 5) E button (menu guide) (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 Menus for Shooting Functions PROGRAM AUTO PROGRAM AUTO RESET IMAGE SIZE COMPRESSION NORMAL FRAME RATE 30fps AF MODE FACE/iESP DIGITAL ZOOM ICON GUIDE AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO EXIT MENU EXIT MENU IMAGE SIZE (Movies) ..p. 34 1 Shooting mode 3 Macro .......p.
  • Page 7 Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions 1 q (Playback) SLIDESHOW SLIDESHOW ....p. 37 EDIT EDIT ....... p. 37, 38 ERASE ERASE ......p. 38 PRINT ORDER PRINT ORDER ..... p. 39 ? (Protect) ....p. 39 y (Rotate)....p. 39 EXIT MENU Menus for Other Camera Settings...

  • Page 8: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Names of Parts Camera unit Strap eyelet ....p. 9 Battery/card compartment cover ......p. 12 Multi-connector ....p. 13, 16, 44, 47 Flash ......p. 30 Self-timer lamp ..... p. 31 Lens ......p. 59, 73 Microphone .....
  • Page 9 n button ..p. 17, 19 Shutter button ....p. 20 Monitor ....p. 19, 54 Zoom buttons ....p. 21 Indicator lamp ..p. 13, 16 q button (switch between shooting and playback) ..p. 20, 22 H button (OK) ..p. 4, 17 Arrow pad .......
  • Page 10 Monitor Shooting mode display Shooting mode display Battery check ....p. 16 World time ....p. 46 Shooting mode ..p. 19, 26 Compression Flash ......p. 30 (still images)....p. 34 Flash standby/fl ash charge Number of storable pictures ........
  • Page 11 Playback mode display Playback mode display Battery check ....p. 16 ● Normal display Print reservation/number of prints ....p. 51/p. 49 Protect ......p. 39 10 10 4/30 4/30 Adding sound ..p. 35, 37 Current memory ... p. 61 Frame number/ total number of images (still images)....

  • Page 12: Preparing The Camera

    Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera Inserting the battery and the SD/SDHC Insert the battery by putting in the ▼ marked side memory card (sold separately) fi rst, with the C marks toward the battery lock knob. Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) may produce heat or an explosion.
  • Page 13 ● An Autorun dialog will be displayed. Click Charging takes up to 3 hours. “OLYMPUS Setup” to display the “Setup” dialog. 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.
  • Page 14 Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) / Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu. Double-click System Windows Vista / Windows 7 the CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Setup) icon to open the Processor Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or better “OLYMPUS Setup” window and then double-click “SETUP.EXE”.
  • Page 15 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive. installation. ● Double-click the CD (OLYMPUS Setup) icon on ● Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” button and follow the desktop. the on-screen instructions to install the software. ● Double-click the “Setup” icon to display the “Setup”...
  • Page 16 The included USB-AC adapter has been designed to be used only for charging. Make sure that operations such as shooting, viewing images and so on are not Indicator lamp being used while the USB-AC adapter is connected On: Charging to the camera. Off: Charged The battery is not fully charged at the time of USB cable...
  • Page 17 Operation guide Date, time, time zone, and language Operation guides displayed at the bottom of the screen The date and time set here are saved to image fi le names, indicate that the m button, H button, or zoom buttons date prints, and other data.
  • Page 18 Press I to save the setting for [Y]. TIME -- -- -- 2010 Y / M / D CANCEL MENU 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 Current shooting mode display value and shutter speed PROGRAM AUTO PROGRAM AUTO [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 AUTO AUTO...
  • Page 20 Shooting movies [MOVIE] Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject. Press the H button to display the function ● When the camera focuses on the subject, the menu screen. exposure is locked (shutter speed and aperture value are displayed), and the AF target mark PROGRAM AUTO PROGRAM AUTO...
  • Page 21 Using the zoom Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject, and gently press the Pressing the zoom buttons adjusts the shooting range. button all the way down to start recording. Pressing the wide Pressing the telephoto (W) button (T) button Press halfway...
  • Page 22 [OFF] selected for [DIGITAL ZOOM]: Press F (INFO). Image size Zoom bar ● The displayed shooting information changes in the order shown below each time the button is pressed. “Shooting mode display” (p. 10) Normal Optical zoom range Other Image zoomed and cropped. No information AUTO AUTO...
  • Page 23 To play back movies To play back movies Use HI to select an image. Select a movie, and press the H button. 4/30 4/30 Displays Displays next previous image image Hold I to fast forward and hold H to reverse. The display size of the images can be changed.
  • Page 24 Erasing images during playback Operations during pausing playback Operations during pausing playback (Single image erase) Display the image you want to erase and press G (D). ERASE 00:14/00:34 00:14/00:34 ALL ERASE During pause SEL. IMAGE ERASE Press F to display the fi rst frame CANCEL CANCEL Cueing...
  • Page 25 Index view and close-up view To select an image in index view To select an image in index view Use FGHI to select an image, and press the H Index view enables quick selection of a desired image. button to display the selected image in single-image view. Close-up view (up to 10×...

  • Page 26: Using Shooting Modes

    Using Shooting Modes Using Shooting Modes Reducing blur on shooting [DIS MODE] To change the shooting mode To change the shooting mode The shooting mode (P, M, N, s, P, ~, This mode enables the user to reduce blur that is caused A) can be changed by using the function menu.
  • Page 27 Option Application Press G to go to the submenu. B PORTRAIT/F LANDSCAPE/ G NIGHT SCENE The camera takes PORTRAIT PORTRAIT M NIGHT+PORTRAIT/C SPORT/ a picture using the N INDOOR/W CANDLE optimum settings R SELF PORTRAIT/S SUNSET for the scene X FIREWORKS /V CUISINE/ conditions.
  • Page 28 Shooting with special effects Use HI to select the desired effect and then [MAGIC FILTER] press the H button to set. Add an artistic effect to your photo by selecting the desired magic fi lter. Set the shooting mode to P. MAGIC FILTER MAGIC FILTER AUTO...
  • Page 29 Creating panoramic images Press the shutter button to take the fi rst [PANORAMA] frame, and then compose the second shot. Take pictures that can be joined to form a panorama using Before fi rst shot the supplied software. The focus, exposure, zoom position (p. 21), and white balance (p.

  • Page 30: Using Shooting Functions

    Using Shooting Functions Using Shooting Functions Shooting closeups (Macro shooting) “Using the Menu” (p. 4) The default settings of the function are highlighted in This function enables the camera to focus and shoot subjects at close distances. Using the fl ash Select the macro option in the shooting function menu.
  • Page 31 Using the self-timer Adjusting the brightness (Exposure compensation) After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a short delay. The standard brightness (appropriate exposure) set by the camera based on the shooting mode (except for Select the self-timer option in the shooting [iAUTO]) can be adjusted brighter or darker to obtain a function menu.
  • Page 32 Adjusting to a natural color scheme Selecting the ISO sensitivity (White balance) Select the ISO setting option in the shooting For more natural coloring, choose a white balance option function menu. suited to the scene. Select the white balance option in the shooting function menu.
  • Page 33 Selecting the size of still images Image size for movies can be selected from the setup menu. [IMAGE SIZE/FRAME RATE] (p. 34) “Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous Select the image size option in the shooting recording length (movies) in the internal memory and function menu.

  • 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 Selecting a compression mode for still Selecting a compression mode for still default settings [RESET] default settings [RESET] images [COMPRESSION]...
  • Page 35 For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Selecting the focusing area [AF MODE] Selecting the focusing area [AF MODE] Shooting at higher magnifi cations than Shooting at higher magnifi cations than optical zoom [DIGITAL ZOOM] optical zoom [DIGITAL ZOOM] (Shooting menu) AF MODE...
  • Page 36 Displaying icon guides [ICON GUIDE] Displaying icon guides [ICON GUIDE] (Shooting menu) ICON GUIDE Submenu 2 Application No icon guide is displayed. 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 explanation).

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

    For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Playing back pictures automatically Playing back pictures automatically 2 Use the zoom buttons to choose the crop size and FGHI to position the crop.
  • Page 38 Erasing images [ERASE] Erasing images [ERASE] 3 Press the H button. ● Recording starts. q (Playback menu) ERASE ● The camera adds (records) sound for approx. 4 seconds while playing back the image. Submenu 1 Application All images in the internal memory or Retouching images [PERFECT FIX] Retouching images [PERFECT FIX] ALL ERASE...
  • Page 39 For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Protecting images [ Protecting images [? ? ] ] To individually select and erase images To individually select and erase images [SEL. IMAGE] [SEL. IMAGE] q (Playback menu) 1 Use FG to select [SEL.

  • Page 40: Menus For Other Camera Settings

    Menus for Other Camera Settings Menus for Other Camera Settings Erasing data completely Erasing data completely Selecting a method for connecting Selecting a method for connecting [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT] [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT] the camera to other devices the camera to other devices [USB CONNECTION] [USB CONNECTION] r (Settings 1)
  • Page 41 For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Saving the mode when the camera is Saving the mode when the camera is Copying pictures to a computer without Copying pictures to a computer without turned off [KEEP K K SETTINGS] using the supplied software using the supplied software...
  • Page 42 Selecting the camera sound and its volume [SOUND SETTINGS] Selecting the camera sound and its volume [SOUND SETTINGS] r (Settings 1) SOUND SETTINGS Submenu 2 Submenu 3 Submenu 4 Application Select [ON] to disable camera sounds (operating SILENT MODE *1, 2 OFF/ON —...
  • Page 43 For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Adjusting the CCD and the image Adjusting the CCD and the image Adjusting the brightness of the monitor Adjusting the brightness of the monitor [ [ s s ] ] processing function [PIXEL MAPPING] processing function [PIXEL MAPPING] s (Settings 2)
  • Page 44 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 45 For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). X ] ] Saving battery power between shots Saving battery power between shots Setting the date and time [ Setting the date and time [X [POWER SAVE] [POWER SAVE] s (Settings 2) s (Settings 2) POWER SAVE...
  • Page 46 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 Application...

  • Page 47: Printing

    Printing Printing Direct printing (PictBridge Turn on the printer, and then connect the printer and camera. 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 Multi-connector printer’s instruction manual.
  • Page 48 To exit printing To exit printing Submenu 2 Application After a selected image is displayed on the screen, This prints the image selected in disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer. PRINT Step 6. This prints all images stored in the ALL PRINT internal memory or card.
  • Page 49 To make the detailed printer settings To make the detailed printer settings Use FG to select the [BORDERLESS] 1 Use FGHI to select the setting, and press the or [PICS/SHEET] settings, and press the H button. H button. PRINT INFO Submenu 4 Application <x...
  • Page 50 P ] ] To crop an image [ To crop an image [P Press the H button. 1 Use the zoom buttons to select the size of the cropping frame, use FGHI to move the frame, and then PRINT press the H button. PRINT PRINT CANCEL...
  • Page 51 Print Reservations (DPOF To cancel printing To cancel printing 1 When [DO NOT REMOVE USB CABLE] is displayed, In print reservations, the number of prints and date imprint press the m button, use FG to select [CANCEL], option are saved in the image on the card. This enables and then press the H button.
  • Page 52 Single-frame print reservations [<] Use HI to select the image for print reservation. Use FG to select the quantity. Press the H button. Display the setup menu. “Using the Menu” (p. 4) From the playback menu q, select [PRINT ORDER] and then press the H button. DATE PRINT ORDER TIME...
  • Page 53 Reserving one print each of all images Resetting the print reservation data on the card [U] for selected images Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 52). Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 52). Use FG to select [U], and press the H Use FG to select [<], and press the H button.

  • Page 54: Usage Tips

    Usage Tips Usage Tips ● Press the q button to switch to the shooting If the camera does not work as intended, or if an error message is displayed on the screen, and you are unsure mode. of what to do, refer to the information below to fi x the ●...
  • Page 55 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Error message Corrective action “The camera makes a noise when taking pictures”. Internal memory/Card problem ● The camera may activate the lens and make a Take pictures before viewing them. noise even if no operation is performed. This NO PICTURE is because the camera automatically performs actions of auto focus as far as it is ready to shoot.
  • Page 56 Shooting tips Error message Corrective action When you are unsure of how to take a picture that you Problem with selected image envision, refer to the information below. Use a computer to print. CANNOT PRINT Focusing Before erasing important images, download them to a computer.
  • Page 57 Camera shake Object with no vertical lines “Taking pictures without camera shake” ● Taking pictures using N mode (p. 26) Select C (SPORT) in s mode (p. 26) ● It is also effective to compose the shot by holding the The C (SPORT) mode uses a fast shutter speed camera vertically to focus, and then returning to the and can reduce the blur incurred by a moving...
  • Page 58 Playback/Editing tips Color hue Playback “Taking pictures with colors at the same shade as they appear” ● Taking pictures by selecting white balance “Playing images in the internal memory and card” (p. 32) ● Remove the card when playing pictures in the Best results in most environments can normally internal memory be obtained with the [WB AUTO] setting, but for...

  • Page 59: Appendix

    Appendix Camera care The battery and USB-AC adapter • This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery Exterior (LI-70B). No other type of batteries can be used. • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well.
  • Page 60 Do not use travel voltage converters as they could damage your USB-AC adapter. LOCK Cards compatible with this camera Cards compatible with this camera SD/SDHC memory cards (visit the Olympus website for information on memory cards that have been tested and approved for use) 60 EN...
  • Page 61 Using a new card Using a new card Readout/recording process of the card Readout/recording process of the card Cards must be formatted with this camera before fi rst use During shooting, the current memory indicator lights in or after being used with other cameras or computers. red while the camera is writing data.
  • Page 62 Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and SD/SDHC memory cards internal memory and SD/SDHC memory cards The fi gures for the number of storable still pictures and continuous recording length are approximate. The actual capacity varies with shooting conditions and the card used.
  • Page 63 Movies Movies Continuous recording length IMAGE SIZE FRAME RATE Internal memory SD/SDHC memory card (1 GB) With sound Without sound With sound Without sound 5 sec. 5 sec. 8 min. 50 sec. 8 min. 56 sec. 8 640×480 11 sec. 11 sec.
  • Page 64 Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the odors, noise, or smoke around it. product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. • Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may Water and Moisture —...
  • Page 65 • Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. camera for a long period. Charge the battery with the specifi ed USB-AC adapter. Do not use any other USB-AC adapters.
  • Page 66 Battery Handling Precautions Legal and Other Notices Legal and Other Notices • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. • Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding Do not use any other type of battery. any damages, or benefi t expected by using this unit lawfully, •...
  • Page 67 Declaration of Conformity resulting from the use of the information contained therein. Model Number: FE-5040 Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of Trade Name: OLYMPUS this publication or software without obligation or advance notice. Responsible Party:...
  • Page 68 Olympus, which are inconsistent or in confl ict with Products in combination with non-compatible devices; or in addition to the terms of this limited warranty, shall not be (d) software programs;...
  • Page 69 Authorized collection systems available in your country for Olympus Dealer that sold you the Product or ship it postage the disposal of the waste batteries. prepaid and insured to any of our Olympus Service Centers.
  • Page 70 Any defect or damage that occurs due to fi re, earthquake, * Please refer to the list on the web site: http://www.olympus. fl ood damage, thunderbolt, other natural disasters, com for the authorized international Olympus service environmental pollution and irregular voltage sources.
  • Page 71 Some states do not allow the exclusion or 5 Olympus’ sole liability under this warranty shall be limited to limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so repairing or replacing the product and any liability for indirect the above limitations may not apply to you.
  • Page 72 The software in this camera may include publicly available third party software known as 'open source software,' which is subject to license terms set forth by the copyright owners of the software. You can fi nd applicable license terms in the [Software_Notices.pdf] fi...
  • Page 73 : 12,000,000 pixels Image pickup device : 1/2.3” CCD (primary color fi lter) Lens : Olympus lens 4.7 to 23.5 mm, 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.
  • Page 74 Lithium ion battery (LI-70B) Lithium ion battery (LI-70B) Product type : Lithium ion rechargeable battery Standard voltage : DC 3.6 V Standard capacity : 650 mAh Battery life : Approx. 300 full charges (varies on usage) Operating environment Temperature : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) (charging)/ -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F) (operation)/ -20°C to 35°C (-4°F to 95°F) (storage) USB-AC adapter (F-2AC)
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