Olympus Stylus 1040 Instruction Manual

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Page 1: Digital Camera
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
Preparing the Camera ......10 Menus for Other Camera Settings ..32 Shooting, Playback, and Erasing ..14 Printing ..........37 Using Shooting Modes ......16 Using OLYMPUS Master 2....42 Using Shooting Functions ....18 Usage Tips ...........44 Using Playback Features ....21 Appendix ..........48 Menus for Shooting Functions ...23 Index .............62...
Page 3: The X Button
Please read “Menu Settings” (p. 23 to 36) while referring to this page. Three Types of Setting Operations Buttons in use Using the Menu Using the Menu E button m button x button Various camera settings can be accessed through the menus, including functions used during shooting and playback and the date/time and screen display.
Page 4 Using the Direct Buttons Using the Direct Buttons Frequently used shooting functions can be accessed using the direct buttons. Shutter button (p. 14) Zoom lever (p. 18, 21) K/h/s button (auto/digital image stabilization/s mode) (p. 16, 17) q/P button (playback/print) (p. 5, 15, 37) F button (exposure compensation) (p.
Page 5: Menu Index
Menu Index Menus for Shooting Functions Settings can be made when a shooting mode is set. IMAGE IMAGE GUIDE GUIDE QUALITY QUALITY CAMERA CAMERA RESET RESET MENU MENU SETUP SETUP SILENT SILENT PANORAMA PANORAMA S C N S C N MODE MODE EXIT...
Page 6: Names Of Parts
Names of Parts Camera unit Zoom lever ......p. 18, 21 Speaker ..........— Shutter button ......p. 14, 44 Microphone ......p. 25, 30 Connector cover ....p. 35, 37, 42 Lens ..........p. 48 Multi-connector ....p. 35, 37, 42 Flash ..........
Page 7 K/h/s button (auto/digital image Arrow pad ........p. 3, 12 F button stabilization/s mode) ..p. 5, 16, 17 m button ........ p. 3, 5 (exposure compensation) ..p. 19 & button (macro) ...... p. 19 Monitor ......p. 8, 14, 35, 44 g/E button (information display Y button (self-timer) ....
Page 8 Monitor Shooting mode display 1600 1600 00:34 00:34 15 15 +2.0 +2.0 +2.0 +2.0 1/30 1/30 F3.5 F3.5 12 11 Still image Movie Shooting mode ....p. 16, 17, 32 Current memory ......p. 50 Flash mode ........p. 19 Self-timer ........
Page 9 Playback mode display 10 10 1/1000 1/1000 F3.5 F3.5 +2.0 +2.0 15 15 ISO 1600 ISO 1600 2008.08.26 2008.08.26 12:30 12:30 100-0004 100-0004 100-0004 100-0004 00:14 /00:34 00:14 /00:34 2008.10.26 2008.10.26 12:30 12:30 Still image Movie Silent mode ........p. 36 Image size ........
Page 10: Preparing The Camera
AV Cable Battery comes partially charged. Before use, be sure to charge the battery until the charging indicator goes off (for approx. 5 hours). OLYMPUS Master 2 microSD For details of the battery and the charger, CD-ROM Attachment see “Battery and charger” (p. 48).
Page 11 Loading the battery and the xD-Picture Card™ (sold Notch separately) into the camera Never insert anything other than the xD-Picture Card or the microSD Attachment into the camera. Insert the card straight in until it clicks into place. Battery/card Do not touch the contact area directly. compartment cover This camera allows the user to take pictures...
Page 12: Using A Microsd Card
Using a microSD card/ Arrow pad and operation guide microSDHC card The symbols 1243, t u 7 8 displayed (sold separately) on various setting and movie playback screens indicate that the arrow pad is used. microSD card/microSDHC card (hereafter called microSD card) is also compatible with this Exposure effects.
Page 13: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the date and time To check the date and time Press the g button while the camera The date and time set here are saved to image is turned off. The current date and time are ﬁ le names, date prints, and other data. displayed for approx.
Page 14: Shooting, Playback, And Erasing
Shooting, Playback, and Erasing Shooting with optimum Press the shutter button halfway aperture value and shutter down to focus on the subject. speed (P mode) ● When the camera focuses on the subject, the exposure is locked (shutter speed and aperture In this mode, automatic camera shooting can value are displayed), and the AF target mark be used while also allowing changes to a wide...
Page 15: Viewing Images
Viewing images Press the q button. 2008.10.26 2008.10.26 12:30 12:30 Frame number 100-0004 100-0004 00:12 /00:34 00:12 /00:34 Elapsed time/ total recording time During playback First (last) frame/frame advance: During pause, press to display the ﬁ rst frame, 100-0001 100-0001 and press to display the last frame.
Page 16: Using Shooting Modes
Using Shooting Modes Shooting with automatic The shooting mode changes in the order settings (G mode) of P (or G) h s each time the K button is pressed. By switching to another The camera automatically selects the best shooting mode, most settings in G, h and s modes will be changed to the shooting mode for the scene.
Page 17 Using the digital image Press the shutter button halfway stabilization mode (h mode) down to focus on the subject, and gently press the button all the way This mode enables the user to reduce blurring down to start recording. that is caused by a camera shake and subject movement.
Page 18: Using Shooting Functions
Using Shooting Functions Using the optical zoom Brightening the subject against backlight Pressing the zoom lever adjusts the shooting (SHADOW ADJ range. The camera ﬁ nds a person’s face that has been Press toward W (Wide) Press toward T (Telephoto) darkened by backlight and makes it appear brighter for taking the picture.
Page 19: Shooting Closeups
Using the ﬂ ash Shooting closeups (Macro shooting) The ﬂ ash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions and render the This function enables the camera to focus and desired image. shoot subjects at close distances. Press the # button. Press the &...
Page 20: Using The Func Menu
Using the self-timer Normal After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a time delay. 1600 1600 Press the Y button. +2.0 +2.0 No information Grid SELFTIMER SELFTIMER 1600 1600 +2.0 +2.0 to select the setting Pressing the g button in G mode option, and press the x button to displays the shooting mode or the settings...
Page 21: Using Playback Features
Using Playback Features Index view, calendar view, and To select an image in index view closeup view to select an image, and CEFD press the x button to display the selected Index view and calendar view enable quick image in single-image view. selection of a target image.
Page 22 Playing back panorama images Panorama images that were combined together using [COMBINE IN CAMERA 1] or [COMBINE IN CAMERA 2] can be scrolled for viewing. “Creating panoramic images” (p. 27) Select a panorama image during playback. “Viewing images” (p. 15) 100-0003 100-0003 2008.10.26 12:30...
Page 23: Menus For Shooting Functions
Make the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). Menus for Shooting Functions When a shooting mode is set, settings can be made. K indicates the shooting modes at which the function can be set. The default settings of the function are highlighted in Selecting the appropriate image quality for your application [D IMAGE QUALITY] D IMAGE QUALITY...
Page 24 Adjusting to a natural color scheme Shooting pictures sequentially while [WB] the shutter button is held down [DRIVE] K CAMERA MENU K CAMERA MENU DRIVE K: P h s A K: P h Submenu 2 Application Submenu 2 Application The camera automatically adjusts One frame is shot each time the AUTO the white balance according to the...
Page 25 Make the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). Shooting at higher magniﬁ cations than Selecting the focusing area [AF MODE] optical zoom [DIGITAL ZOOM] K CAMERA MENU AF MODE K CAMERA MENU DIGITAL ZOOM K: P h s K: P h s A Submenu 2...
Page 26 Reducing blur due to camera shake To release the shutter automatically during movie shooting when the camera detects a smiling [DIS MOVIE MODE] face ([N SMILE SHOT] mode) K CAMERA MENU DIS MOVIE MODE 1 Select [N SMILE SHOT] and point the camera toward the subject.
Page 27: Taking Pictures With
1 Press the shutter button to take the ﬁ rst frame. K: P h s 2 Move the camera slightly in the direction of the second frame. An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required for panoramic shooting. Cards by other manufacturers do not support panoramic shooting. Target mark Panoramic shooting is not available using the microSD card in a microSD Attachment.
Page 28: Taking Pictures With
Panorama frame. shooting is possible for up to 10 frames. ● A guide frame appears as a reference. Refer to the OLYMPUS Master 2 help guide for details on how to make panorama Guide frame images. Joint area...
Page 29: Menus For Playback, Editing, And Printing Functions
Make the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Settings can be made when the image is played back by pressing the q button. Playing back pictures automatically Changing the image size [Q] [L SLIDESHOW] EEDIT...
Page 30: Protecting Images
Creating an index of 9 frames from a Rotating images [y] movie [INDEX] q PLAYBACK MENU E EDIT INDEX Submenu 2 Application INDEX The image is rotated 90° U +90° clockwise. V 0° The image is not rotated. The image is rotated 90° counter- t -90°...
Page 31 Make the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). Saving print settings to the image data Erasing images [D ERASE] [< PRINT ORDER] D ERASE < PRINT ORDER Before erasing, check that no important data will be erased.
Page 32: Menus For Other Camera Settings
The language for the menus and data is left in the internal memory or card. Languages error messages displayed on the Non-Olympus cards and cards that have monitor is selected. been formatted by a computer must be The available languages vary depending on the formatted with this camera before use.
Page 33 Make the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). Setting the startup display screen and Selecting the menu screen color and sound when the camera is turned on background [MENU COLOR] [PW ON SETUP] S SETUP MENU COLOR S SETUP PW ON SETUP...
Page 34: Pixel Mapping
Viewing the image immediately after Submenu 2 Application shooting [REC VIEW] This resets the sequential number S SETUP for the folder name and ﬁ le name REC VIEW RESET whenever a new card is inserted. This is useful when grouping images on separate cards.
Page 35: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Monitor
Make the settings for the functions while referring to “Using the Menu” (p. 3). Adjusting the brightness of the monitor Setting the date and time [X] S SETUP S SETUP “Setting the date and time” (p. 13) To adjust the monitor brightness To select the date and time display order 1 Use...
Page 36: Silent Mode
Saving battery power between shots [POWER SAVE] S SETUP 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. To resume standby mode Press any button or press the zoom lever.
Page 37: 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 printer’s instruction manual.
Page 38 Changing the printer’s settings to select [SIZE] for printing [CUSTOM PRINT] (Submenu 3), and press D. If the [PRINTPAPER] screen is not displayed, the [SIZE], [BORDERLESS], Follow Steps 1 and 2 for [EASY and [PICS/SHEET] are set to the printer’s PRINT] (p.
Page 39 to select an image. to select [PRINT], and press the x button. To make a [SINGLEPRINT] ● Printing starts. reservation for the current image, ● Selecting [OPTION SET] in [ALL PRINT] mode press the < button. displays the [PRINT INFO] screen. To make detailed settings for the ●...
Page 40 Print reservations (DPOF to select [<], and press the x button. In print reservations, the number of prints and date imprint option are saved in the image 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.
Page 41: Resetting The Print Reservation Data For Selected Images
Reserving one print each of all Resetting the print reservation images on the card [U] data for selected images Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 40). Follow Steps 1 and 2 of “Resetting all print reservation data” (p. 41). to select [U], and press the x button.
Page 42: Using Olympus Master 2
● Browse window appears after starting the USB cable (supplied) software. When you start OLYMPUS Master 2 for the ﬁ rst time after installation, “Default Settings” and “Registration” screens appear. Follow the instructions on the screen. Locate the position of the USB port by referring to your computer’s instructions...
Page 43: Olympus Master
Operating OLYMPUS Master 2 When OLYMPUS Master 2 is started, Quick Start Guide appears on the screen that helps you to handle the camera without any question. When the Quick Start Guide is not displayed, click in the toolbar to show the Guide.
Page 44: Usage Tips
Usage Tips ● If the camera does not work as intended, or if The camera may automatically stop working if the internal temperature rises due to extended use. an error message is displayed on the screen, Remove the battery and allow the camera to cool. and you are unsure of what to do, refer to the The outside of the camera may become hot during information below to ﬁ...
Page 45: Error Message
Error message Problem with selected image THE IMAGE Use photo retouch software, etc. CANNOT When one of the messages below is to edit the image on a computer. BE EDITED displayed on the monitor, check the corrective action. Operation problem Close the battery/card Error message Corrective action...
Page 46: Shooting Tips
Shooting tips When you are unsure of how to take a picture When objects are at different that you envision, refer to the information below. distances Focusing “Focusing on the subject” ● Fast-moving object 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...
Page 47: Color Hue
Exposure (brightness) Panorama “Taking pictures with the right “Taking pictures so that the frames are brightness” stitched smoothly” ● ● Taking pictures of a subject against a backlight A tip for panoramic shooting A face against the backlight is brightened. Taking pictures by pivoting with the camera at the [SHADOW ADJ] (p.
Page 48: Appendix
Camera care Battery and charger Exterior • This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is battery (LI-42B/LI-40B). No other type of very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water batteries can be used.
Page 49: Using An Ac Adapter
Card (16MB to 2GB) (TypeH/M/ M+, Standard) Using a new card Before using a non-Olympus card or a card that was used for another purpose in a computer or other device, use [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT] (p. 32) to format the...
Page 50: Still Pictures
Checking the image saving location Even if [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT], The memory indicator shows whether the single image erase, [SEL. IMAGE], or [ALL internal memory or card is being used during ERASE] is performed, the data in the card shooting and playback. is not completely erased.
Page 51: Using A Microsd Attachment
Handling precautions Do not touch the contact area of the Attachment or microSD card. Doing so Do not use the Attachment with Olympus may cause failure in reading the images. digital cameras that do not support this When ﬁ ngerprints or stains are found on...
Page 52: Safety Precautions
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). faces of your subjects. Firing the ﬂ ash too close NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS loss of vision. SERVICE PERSONNEL. •...
Page 53: Battery Handling Precautions
The camera uses a lithium ion battery speciﬁ ed • Do not leave the camera in places where it may by Olympus. Charge the battery with the speciﬁ ed be subject to extremely high temperatures. charger. Do not use any other chargers.
Page 54: Lcd Monitor
Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully • This camera uses a lithium ion battery speciﬁ ed by for leaks, discoloration, warping, or any other Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. abnormality. • If the battery’s terminals get wet or greasy, camera •...
Page 55: Legal And Other Notices
Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of this publication or software without obligation or advance notice.
Page 56 Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world 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 are used.
Page 57 If any Product proves to be defective within the Parkway, P.O. Box one-year warranty period, the customer must 610, Center Valley, PA return the defective Product to any of Olympus 18034-0610, U.S.A. Service Centers, following the procedure Telephone Number : 484-896-5000 set forth below (See “WHAT TO DO WHEN...
Page 58 (f) Products which do not contain a validly placed SUCH POTENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE. and recorded Olympus serial number, unless they are a model on which Olympus does not place Representations and warranties made by any and record serial numbers.
Page 59 SUCH POTENTIAL LOSS OR IMPAIRMENT. Package the Product carefully using ample padding material to prevent damage in transit and either deliver it to the Authorized Olympus Dealer that sold you the Product or ship it postage prepaid and insured to any of our Olympus Service Centers.
Page 60: Specifications
: 30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage) Power supply : One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B/LI-40B) or Olympus AC adapter Dimensions : 89.0 mm (W) × 55.5 mm (H) × 20.3 mm (D) (3.5 × 2.2 × 0.8 in.)
Page 61 Lithium ion battery (LI-42B) Product type : Lithium ion rechargeable battery Standard voltage : DC 3.7 V Standard capacity : 740 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) Dimensions...
Page 62: Index
Index AC adapter..........49 DATE (Date print) ......... 40 AF MODE ..........25 DATE (PRINT INFO) ......39 Date and time X ......13, 35 ALL (PERFECT FIX) ......29 ALL INDEX ........... 38 Digital image stabilization mode h ..17 ALL PRINT ..........
Page 63 Number of prints < ......39 SCREEN ..........33 Self-timer ..........20 Sepia............. 29 SETUP menu S ........32 OLYMPUS Master2 CD-ROM ..10, 42 SHADOW ADJ ........29 Optical zoom ......... 18 Shadow Adjustment Technology ... 18 Shooting information display....20 Shooting mode top menu......
Page 64 Sound recording R ....... 30 SOUND SETTINGS ......33 Spot n (METERING) ......25 SPOT (AF MODE) ........ 25 Strap ............. 10 Sunny day 5 ........24 SUPER MACRO ........19 TIME (Date print) ........40 Tungsten light 1 ........24 USB cable .........
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