Olympus STYLUS 840 Instruction Manual

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Page 1 Using OLYMPUS Master Getting to know your camera better Appendix • 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 Quick Start Guide Button operations P.11 Menu operations P.20 Printing pictures P.40 Using OLYMPUS Master P.45 Getting to know your camera better P.51 Appendix P.62...
Page 3 Digital Camera Strap Lithium Ion Battery (LI-42B) OLYMPUS Master 2 Battery Charger USB cable AV Cable CD-ROM (LI-40C) © Items not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), warranty card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. • Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
Page 4 a. Charge the battery Lithium ion Battery Battery Charger Power Cable AC Wall Outlet Charging indicator © Light On (Red): Charging Light Off: Charging complete (Charging time: Approx. 5 hours) • Battery comes partially charged. b. Insert the battery and an xD-Picture Card (optional) in the camera.
Page 5 • Insert the battery by putting in the V marked side first, with the 0 marks toward the battery lock knob. If you insertthe batteryincorrectly, you wittnot be able to removeit. Do not use force.Contactauthorized distributors/service c enters.Damage to the batteryexterior(scratches, etc.)may produce heator an explosion.
Page 6 This explains how to turn on the camera in shooting mode. a. Set the mode dial to W_J't_J. When shooting still pictures (shooting mode) tg movies (shooting mode) Lg pictures (playback mode) Still picture shooting modes © This function allows you to shoot with the camera's automatic settings.
Page 7 Y-M-D (Year-Month-Day) Hour Minute -- Date formats (Y/M/D, M/D/Y, D/M/Y) Ex ts a sett ng. Press the/%. [] button and the __) button to select [Y]. • The first two digits of the year are fixed. ;:3- © button button CANCEL÷_ b.
Page 8 d. Press the _ button. Press the/X.[_ button and the _.) button to select [D]. Press the _ button. Press the/X. [] button and the _.) button to select the hours and minutes. • The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. h.
Page 9 a. Hold the camera Horizontal grip Vertical grip Focus AF target mark Place this mark over your subject. Shutter button £a (Pressed Halfway) • The AF target mark lights in green when the focus and exposure are locked. The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed.
Page 10 a. Set the mode dial to I-_-1. POWER button Mode Dial Arrow ..Next Picture Prey. Picture © a. Press the <3_ button and the 1_ button to display the picture you want to erase. b. Press the _'f,"/t_> button. Press the/X,l_ button to select [YES], and press the button to erase the picture.
Page 11 Shooting modes ® Playback mode Macro mode/ Super macro mode Shooting mode -- Self-timer The number of storable still pictures is displayed. "O Power on: Shooting mode Playback mode • Lens extends • Monitor turns on • Monitor turns on Shooting still pictures Set the mode dial to r_T_'l, I_1, SCN...
Page 12 Set the mode dial to the desired shooting or playback mode. Shooting pictures with automatic settings The camera determines the optimum settings for the shooting conditions automatically. Settings in the [CAMERA MENU] such as white balance and ISO sensitivity cannot be changed.
Page 13 GUIDE Follow the shooting guide to take better pictures Follow the shooting guide displayed on the screen to set the target items. • Press MENU to display the shooting guide again. • To change the setting without using the shooting guide, set the shooting mode to another one.
Page 14 Operations during movie playback : Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes in the following order: 2x; 20x; and back to lx. <_ : Plays the movie in reverse. Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes in the following order: lx;...
Page 15: Slide Show
Viewing "My Favorite" The still pictures registered in "My Favorite" are displayed. • Press the arrow pad to view other pictures. • Use the zoom button to switch among close-up playback index display. Press MENU during "My Favorite" playback to display the top menu, and then select [SLIDESHOW] or [ADD FAVORITE].
Page 16 iiiili i iiiiii iii ! iii i Displays the top menu. Shooting mode: Zooming in on your subject Optical zoom ratio: 5× Zoom out: Zoom in: Press W on the zoom Press T on the button. zoom button. Playback mode: Changing picture display...
Page 17 Press _1+1_ in shooting mode, use the arrow pad <_ to select the frame with the desired brightness. Press @ to confirm your selection. • Adjustable from -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. Use _ to change the display. Press _. in shooting mode to select the flash setting.
Page 18 iiiiHi_ii_iiii!i_ifCCi_!iiii_!_'iiiiiiiiiliiii _ll!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!ii_ii_i _iiiiiiiiiii_i!iiiii_iiii!_i_!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Viewing pictures immediately Press [] in shooting mode to switch to playback mode and display the last picture taken. Press [] again or press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode. "[] Viewing still pictures/Selecting playback mode"...
Page 19 DISP. Changing the information displays Press DISP. to change the display in the following order. Shooting mode back mode Normal display Normal display Simple display .1 Detailed display Frame assist .1 I No information display "O Histogram Histogram display .1 display .2 "1 This is not displayed when the mode dial is set to _...
Page 20 MENUbutton button Arrow pad (&_<]D) Pressing MENU displays the top menu on the monitor. • The items displayed on the top menu differ according to the mode. ITop menu (in still picture shooting mode)l EXtT÷_ ÷_ • When [CAMERA MENU], [PLAYBACK MENU], [EDIT], [ERASE], or [SETUP] is selected, the menu corresponding...
Page 21 This explains how to use the menus with [AF MODE] setting as an example. Set the mode dial to It_l. Press MENU to display the top menu. Select [CAMERA MENU] and press _ to confirm your selection. • [AF MODE]is oneof the selectionson the [CAMERA MENU].
Page 22: Image Size
AF MODE _DRtVE _FINE ZOOM IMAGE STABILIZER [DIGITAL ZOOM DIS MOVIE MODE * An OLYMPUS xD-Picture Card is required. • Some menu items are not available depending on the position of the mode dial, "Functions available in shooting modes and scene modes" (P.60) "SETUP menus"...
Page 23 COMBINE IN PC Pictures are manually shot to be combined on a computer. • An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required for panorama shooting. • When the card capacity is insufficient, this function cannot be selected. EN 23...
Page 24: Combine In Camera
[COMBINE IN CAMERA As you recompose the frame, the camera automatically shoots and combines pictures for a single panoramic picture in the camera.Only combined pictures are saved. Connects pictures Target mark Pointer from {eft to right • Take the first picture. •...
Page 25 [COMBINE IN PC] Create a panoramic picture using the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD- ROM. :The next picture is connected at the right "_ connected at the top. edge. m_ :The next picture is ,([] :The next picture is...
Page 26 [_SHOOT & SELECT1]/[_SHOOT & SELECT2] • These scene modes allow you to take sequential pictures by holding down the shutter button. After shooting the pictures, select the ones you want to erase by marking them with and press !_:'//_ to erase them. SeIected picture.
Page 27 DRIVE ............Using sequential (continuous) shooting Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed. Focus and exposure are locked at the first frame. The sequential shooting speed varies depending on the image quality setting. H'-_]iJ_ Pictures can be taken at a faster speed than normal sequential shooting. You can take a sequence of pictures at one time by holding down the shutter button.
Page 28: Image Stabilizer
ESP/I-;-I ....... Changing the area for measuring the brightness of a subject Meters the brightness at the center of the monitor and the surrounding area separately to capture an image with balanced brightness. When taking pictures against strong backlight, the center of the picture may appear dark.
Page 29: Playback Menu
Q PLAYBACK MENU @ EDIT COLOR EDIT .2 FRAME .2 LABEL .2 CALENDAR "I A card is required. tNDEX .3 This is not displayed when a movie is selected. This is not displayed when the still picture is selected. "SETUP menus" (P.34) "SILENT MODE Turning off camera sounds"...
Page 30: Shadow Adj
iiiilil iii iii:iiii i i i !i :i:iiiiiiii!ii i!iJ,!,iiiiilJ,l liiiiiiJii iii{ i{iil}}} i i ii The recorded image is corrected and saved as a new one. to execute the selected feature. • to display picture you want to edit and press Shadow adjustment and red-eye fix are •...
Page 31 COLOR EDIT ............. Changing the color of pictures This function changes the color of a picture and saves it as a new file. • Select the picture with _[_ and press _. • Use the arrow pad to select the desired color, and press @. _.
Page 32 CALEN DAR ............Create a calendar print with a picture This function lets you select a calendar format, integrate the calendar with a picture, and save it as a new file. Select the picture with _ and press @. Select the calendar with _, and press _ (Press _ turn the picture 90 degrees...
Page 33 +90 ° _90 ° Select a picture with _, and use _ to select [_m+90°], [_0°], or [m_-90o]. You can rotate several frames in succession................Adding sound to still pictures YES / NO Sound is recorded for about 4 seconds. •...
Page 34 Master software will be deleted. • Be sure that the card is inserted in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, must format them with this camera.
Page 35 You can select a language for on-screen display. Available languages vary depending where you purchased this camera. You can add other languages to your camera with the provided OLYMPUS Master software, PW ON SETUP ..........Setting the startup screen and volume SCREEN OFF (No picture is displayed.) / 1 / 2 / MY FAVORITE...
Page 36 REC VIEW ........Viewing pictures immediately after they are taken The picture being recorded is not displayed. This is useful when you want to prepare for your next shot while the previous picture is being recorded. The picture being recorded is displayed. This is useful for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken.
Page 37 Irml ..............Adjusting the brightness of monitor : Brightens the monitor. : Darkens the monitor. Press @ to confirm your selection..................Setting the date and time date and time is saved with each image, is used in the file name. Y/MID(Year-Month-Day) Hour Minute...
Page 38 ALARM CLOCK ................Setting alarms No alarm is set or alarm is canceled. ONE TIME Alarm is activated once. After the alarm goes off, the setting is canceled. DAILY Alarm is activated daity at the set time. • When [{_)] has not been set, [ALARM CLOCK] is not available.
Page 39 VIDEO OUT ..............Playing back pictures on a TV NTSC /PAL The factory default settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold. To play back camera images on a TV, set the video output according to your TV's video signal type.
Page 40 By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print pictures directly. EASY PRINT ....Prints the picture displayed in the monitor by using the standard settings of your printer. CUSTOM PRINT ..Prints with the various print settings. •...
Page 41: Print Order
_==i===_! _!_,i_ _!_l_i__jjj _!_!!!!!!!ii!l ¸i i]iiiiiiiiHi_i i_ i_l i' ; i i_ ! !i! i! i!ii_ i i :ii_ili_i_= l;i_i_= l_i_i_= l i ii:_i i! i l iii _i_ !ii_= Follow Steps 1 and 2 on P.40 to display the screen for Step 3 above, then press...
Page 42: Single Print
Selecting the picture to print Press _ to select the picture you want to print. You can also use the zoom button and select a picture from the index display. PRINT Prints one copy of the setected picture. When [SINGLE PRINT] or [MORE[ has been selected, a singte copy or multiple copies are printed.
Page 43 Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date and time information) with the pictures stored on the card. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a photo store that supports DPOF.
Page 44 You can reset the print reservation data for all pictures or only those selected. Select top menu _ [PRINT ORDER], and press _. To reset the print reservation data for all the pictures Select [r[_] or [_==_],and press _. Select [RESET], and press _.
Page 45 Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with the following system requirements. For newer operating systems, please refer to the Olympus website as shown on the back cover of this manual. Operating environment Windows...
Page 46 Failure to do so could result in unstabte computer operation and the need to reboot. • Disconnect the cable connecting the camera to the computer • Turn off the camera • Open the camera's battery/card compartment cover For how to install OLYMPUS Master software, refer to the "1 installation...
Page 47 • Connecting the camera to a computer via a USB hub may cause unstable operation. In this case, do not use a hub, but connect the camera directly to the computer. • Images cannot be transferred to your computer with OLYMPUS Master if [PC] is selected in Step 3, D is pressed and [MTP] is selected.
Page 48 Click "Transfer Images _, on the browse • window, and then cl ck From Camera _j_, • A window showing all of the pictures that can be transferred from the camera is displayed. Select "New Album" and enter an album name, Select the image files and click "Transfer Images".
Page 49 OLYMPUS Master. This camera is compatible with USB mass storage. You can connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable provided with the camera to download and save images without using OLYMPUS Master.
Page 50 Pleasetake care that your battery is fully chargedt Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet. Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the camera's USB connector.
Page 51 does when the batteries loaded camera not turn on even The battery is not fully charged • Charge the battery with the charger. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold • Battery performance declines in tow temperatures, and the charge may not be sufficient to turn on the camera.
Page 52 _i_i_iJ_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_ii_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_ii_i_i_iii_i_ii_i_i_i_ii_i_i_i_ii_i_i_i_ii_i_i_i_ii_i_i_i_ii_i Focusing on the subject There are several ways to focus, depending on the subject. When the subject is not in the center of the frame • Ptacethesubjectinthecenteroftheframe, lockthefocusonthesubject, andthenrecompose your picture. • Set [AF MODE] to [iESP]. "AF MODE Changing the focusing area"...
Page 53: Digital Zoom
picture is too grainy There are several factors that can cause the picture to appear grainy. Using the digital zoom to take close-up pictures • With the digitat zoom, part of the image is cropped and enlarged. The greater the magnification, the grainier the picture appears.
Page 54 • It is effective to set the exposure compensation to [+] by pressing_r_ when shooting against strong backlighting. "_l_ button Changing picture brightness [Exposure Compensation)" (P.17) • Adjusting exposure of person's face by setting [AF MODE] to [FACE DETECT] makes the subject's face appear brighter even against strong backlighting.
Page 55: Memory Format (Format)
Using a new card • If you use a non-Olympus card or a card that was used on a computer for another application, use the [FORMAT] function to format the card. "MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) Formatting the internal memory or card" (P.34)
Page 56 Confirming the exposure when the monitor is difficult to see outdoors The monitor may be difficult to see and the exposure difficult to confirm when shooting outdoors. Press DISR/O repeatedly to display the histogram • Set the exposure so that the graph is concentrated on the outer edges and the graph is balanced on both sides.
Page 57 View the picture using image browsing software • Instalt the OLYMPUS Master 2 software [rom the provided CD-ROM. Change the monitor setting • The icons on the computer desktop may be rearranged. For details on changing the settings on your computer, refer to the computer's instruction manuat.
Page 58 Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action There is a problem with the This card cannot be used. Insert a new card. card. CARD ERROR Writing to the card is The recorded image has been protected prohibited. (read-only) on a computer. Download the WRITE PROTECT image to a computer and cancel the read- only setting.
Page 59: Cannot Print
Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action The printer has run out of Replace the ink cartridge in the printer. ink. NO INK 8,_/ The paper is jammed. Remove the jammed paper. JAMMED The printer's paper tray has Do not operate the printer while changing been removed or the printer settings on the camera.
Page 60 Some functions cannot be set in certain shooting modes. For more details, refer to the table below. indicates a restriction to the respective function of each SGN mode. I_"Functions available in shooting scenes" (P.61) Functions available in shooting modes Ref....
Page 61 Functions available in shooting scenes _SCN "_ ._._, _ T'r_ _ Ref. Page Function _" "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "I P.17 _/s_ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ "/ P.17 Shadow Adjustment P.18 Technology Optical zoom P.16 PANORAMA P.23 DRIVE P.27 ©...
Page 62 • Avoid leaving the camera in ptaces where chemical products are handled since this may result in corrosion. • This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B or LI-40B). No other type of batteries can be used. • Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used.
Page 63 © A Type B Type BF Type B3 Type C Type SE Type O Type (American Type) (British Type) (British Type) (British Type) (CEE Type) (CEE Type) (Oceania Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depending on the area, different types of plugs and supply voltages...
Page 64 Pictures can be recorded on the optional card. The internal memory and card are the camera's media for recording pictures, similar to film in a film camera. Pictures recorded to the internal memory or card can be easily erased on the camera or processed using a computer.
Page 65 ilII i_i! ilIii!!IIIilIi:_ ¸ iiil:li i:lii An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer or when running a slideshow for a long period of time. To use an AC adapter for this camera, the multi- adapter (CB-MAl/accessory) is required.
Page 66 Attachments For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. Water Moisture For precautions on products with weatherproof designs, read the weatherproofing sections. Location -- To avoid damage...
Page 67 WARNING • Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. • Do not use the flash LED on people (infants, small children, etc.) close range. • You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject's eyes coutd cause a momentary loss of vision.
Page 68 DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified charger. Do not use any other chargers. • Never heat or incinerate batteries.
Page 69 I' I i i ¸liiJ IIilDi i!i l ii iiii l!i!!il • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. safe and proper use, read the battery's...
Page 70 - Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers (PC).
Page 71: What Is Not Covered
Repair, replacement, or adjustment of defective Products shall be Otympus's sole obligation and the customer's sole remedy hereunder. The customer is liable and shall pay for shipment of the Products to the Olympus Service Center. Olympus shall not be obligated to perform preventive maintenance, installation, deinstatation, maintenance.
Page 72 Olympus, which are inconsistent or in conflict 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 officer of Olympus.
Page 73 2.Copy of t his l imited warranty bearing the Product serial number corresponding to the serial number on the Product (unless it is a model on which Olympus does not place and record serial numbers). 3. A detailed description of the problem.
Page 74 8,100,000 pixets Image pickup device 1/2.35" CCD (primary color filter), 8,500,000 pixets (gross) Lens Olympus tens 6.4 to 32.0 mm, f3.3 to 5.0 (equivalent to 36 to 180 mm on a 35 mm camera) Digital ESP metering, spot metering system Photometric system 4 to 1/2000 sec.
Page 75 Lithium ion battery (LI-42B) Lithium ion rechargeabte battery Product type DC 3.7 V Standard voltage 740 mAh Standard capacity : Approx. 300 full charges (varies on usage) Battery life Operating environment O'C to 4O°C (32'F to 104'F) (charging)/ Temperature -1O°C to 60'C (-4°F to 140°F) (operation) -20'C to 35'C (-4'F to 95°F) (storage) Dimensions 31.5 x 39.5 x 6 mm (1.2x 1.5 x 0.2 in.)
Page 76 Self-timer lamp Shutter button POWER button (P.17) (P.9,11) (P.6,11) Multi-connector (P.39,40,46) Microphone (P.28) Flash (P.17) Connector cover Strap Eyelet Lens (P.39, 40, 46) (P.3) (P.I I, 62) Monitor Zoom button Card access lamp (P.37, 77) (P.16) (P.48, 64) Mode Dial (P.6, 10, 12) []/r[_ button...
Page 77 15 14 Movie Still picture Shooting Mode P.11, 16, 25 2 Flash mode ,_-, (_ P. 17 3 Silent mode P.28 4 Imagestabilization(stillpicture) ((t_j)) P.28 Digitalimage stabilization (movie) 5 Macro mode P. 17 Super macro mode 6 Shadow Adjustment P. 18 Technology 7 Battery check I_ = full power, _j = tow power...
Page 78 i/lit/liilliliti iiii itiiiiiiiiii! i/ilii/i!liiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiii! ti i i=tiiii!iiiiiliiiiiiiiiiiiiiilii ____________________________________________________________________________________iii_ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 21 Drive 1:_, _Ji P.27 22 ISO ISO 100, ISO400, ISO1600, etc. P.26 23 White balance ",'6.'-d2_, _,6_, @ i - _3 P.26 OPlayback mode 1413 Still picture Movie 1 Silent mode P.28 2 Print reservation/Number o1prints,[],xl0 P.43...
Page 79 Card ..........button (OK/FUNC) ....I'_"]/r_ button ........Card access lamp ....48, 55, 64 CCD .........._',L'-//_> button (Shadow Adjustmemt Technology/erase) ...... Close-up playback Q, ...... button (flash mode) ....Cloudy day d2_ ........ COLOR EDIT ........button (macro) ......
Page 80 Function menu ........ Number of frames ......Number of storable still pictures ..54 GUIDE (shooting guide) .... 6, 13 OLYMPUS Master ....... 3, 45 HIGH ISO AUTO ......Operation guide ....20, 41,43 High speed sequential Optical zoom ......
Page 81 PW ON SETUP ....... Sunny day _.'- ........Super macro mode s,_ ....11, 17 REC VIEW ........Recording movies _ ...... Top menu ......... Recording sound Tripod Socket ........with still pictures _1 ...... Tungsten light _6_......REDEYE FIX ........
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