Olympus FE-5050 - Manuals

5 EN 1 Press the m button. The setup menu is displayed. DIGITAL ZOOM OFF AF MODE FACE/iESP MENU OK SET EXIT 1 2 DATE STAMP ICON GUIDE ON OFF RESET RESET COMPRESSION NORMAL 2 Press H to highlight the page tabs. Use FG to select the desired page tab and press I . 1 MENU OK SET EXIT POWER SAVE OFF VIDE...

6 EN Menu Index Menus for Shooting Functions 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. 20 2 Flash .............

7 EN Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions 1 r (Settings 1) MEMORY FORMAT/FORMAT ....................... p. 40BACKUP ....................... p. 40 q POWER ON ........... p. 40 KEEP K SETTINGS ... p. 40 PW ON SETUP ............ p. 41SOUND SETTINGS *1 ... p. 41 BEEP *2 .....................

8 EN Names of Parts Names of Parts Camera unit 1 3 7 6 5 4 8 9 2 8 7 4 5 6 1 2 3 FE-4050 1 Strap eyelet .................... p. 9 2 Multi-connector .................. p. 14, 16, 43, 46 3 Battery/card compartment cover ........................... p. 12 4 Self-timer lamp ............. p. 31 5 Flash .....

9 EN 4 3 6 8 2 2 1 5 7 9 10 1 3 FE-4050 1 n button ........ p. 17, 19 2 Indicator lamp ... p. 13, 14, 16 3 Shutter button ............... p. 20 4 Monitor ................... p. 19, 53 5 m button .................. p. 5 6 Zoom buttons ............... p. 21 7 q button (switch between shooting and play...

10 EN Monitor Shooting mode display Shooting mode display 1/100 F2.8 F2.8 P P 1/100 44 z z N ORM P P 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO 14 M DATE ON ON # # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 11 17 18 19 20 21 13 Still image Movie 0:34 0:34 ON ON 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB VGA z z 1 2 4 5 6 7 13 14 9 ...

12 EN Preparing the Camera Preparing the Camera Inserting the battery and the SD/SDHC memory card (sold separately) Always use SD/SDHC memory cards with this camera. Do not insert any other types of memory card. 1 2 2 11 11 FE-5050 FE-4050 Battery/card compartment cover 2 Write-protect switch Batter...

13 EN To remove the SD/SDHC memory card To remove the SD/SDHC memory card 1 2 Press the card in until it clicks and comes out slightly, then grab the card and pull it out. Charging the battery and setting up using the supplied CD Connect the camera to the computer to charge the battery and use the s...

14 EN Connecting the camera Connecting the camera FE-5050 FE-4050 Multi-connector USB cable (supplied) Computer (on and running) Indicator lamp When the camera is connected to another device via USB, a message will be displayed prompting you to choose a connection type. Select [STORAGE]. 3 Register ...

15 EN Macintosh Macintosh 1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive. Double-click the CD (OLYMPUS Setup) icon on the desktop. Double-click the “Setup” icon to display the “Setup” dialog. ● ● 2 Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2. Check the system requirements before beginning installation. Click the “OLYMPUS ...

16 EN 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 being used while the USB-AC adapter is connected to the camera. Example: USB-AC adapter with an AC Example: USB-AC adapter with an AC cable c...

17 EN Operation guide Operation guides displayed at the bottom of the screen indicate that the m button, H button, or zoom buttons should be used. MENU OK SEL. IMAGE ERASE/CANCEL Operation guide OK SET 1 2 MENU OK SET EXIT DIGITAL ZOOM OFF AF MODE FACE/iESP DATE STAMP ICON GUIDE ON OFF RESETCOMPRESS...

18 EN 3 Press I to save the setting for [Y]. : . . 2010 X Y / M / D MENU Y M D TIME CANCEL - - - - - - - - - - 4 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 th...

19 EN 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 compens...

21 EN 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject, and gently press the button all the way down to start recording. 0:00 REC REC 0:34 0:00 0:34 0:00 REC REC 0:34 0:00 0:34 Lights up red when recording Current length Press halfway Press fully Continuous recording length (p. 61) 4 ...

22 EN [OFF] selected for [DIGITAL ZOOM]: Image size Zoom bar 14M (FE-5050)12M (FE-4050) Optical zoom range Other Image zoomed and cropped. *1 [ON] selected for [DIGITAL ZOOM]: Image size Zoom bar 14M (FE-5050)12M (FE-4050) Digital zoom range Other Image zoomed and cropped. *1 Digital zoom range *1 T...

24 EN 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 During pause 00:14/00:34 00:14/00:34 Cueing Press F to display the fi rst frame and press G to display the la...

25 EN 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. 1 Press the zoom buttons. 12:30 ’10/10/26 ’10/10/26 12:30 4/30 4/30 ’10/10/26 12:30 ’10/10/26 ’10/10/26 12:30 4/30 4/30 2 44 ’10/10/26 ...

26 EN 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 autom...

27 EN 2 Press G to go to the submenu. 44 PORTRAIT PORTRAIT 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB 14 M 3 Use HI to select the best shooting mode for the scene, and press the H button. 44 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB 14 M # # Icon indicating [SCENE MODE] that is set In [SCENE MODE], the optimum shooting settings are pre...

28 EN Shooting with special effects [MAGIC FILTER] Add an artistic effect to your photo by selecting the desired magic fi lter. 1 Set the shooting mode to P . 44 MAGIC FILTER MAGIC FILTER 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB 14 M 2 Press G to go to the submenu. POP ART 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB 14 M 3 Use HI to se...

29 EN 3 Press the shutter button to take the fi rst frame, and then compose the second shot. 1 2 1 2 MENU EXIT OK SET Before fi rst shot After fi rst shot After the fi rst shot, the area shown in the white frame reappears on the side of the display opposite the pan direction. Frame subsequent photog...

30 EN “Using the Menu” (p. 4) Using the fl ash The fl ash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions. 1 Select the fl ash option in the shooting function menu. 44 P P 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO 14 M FLASH AUTO FLASH AUTO 2 Use HI to select the setting option, and ...

31 EN Using the self-timer After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a short delay. 1 Select the self-timer option in the shooting function menu. 44 P P 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO 14 M 12 12 22 Y OFF Y OFF 2 Use HI to select the setting option, a...

32 EN Adjusting to a natural color scheme (White balance) For more natural coloring, choose a white balance option suited to the scene. 1 Select the white balance option in the shooting function menu. WB AUTO WB 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO 14 M P P 2 Use HI to select the setting option...

33 EN Selecting the size of still images 1 Select the image size option in the shooting function menu. P P 0.0 0.0 AUTO WB AUTO WB AUTO ISO AUTO ISO 8 44 M 14 M 16:9S 14M 14M # # 2 Use HI to select the setting option, and press the H button to set. Option Description FE-5050: 14M (4288×3216)FE-4050:...

34 EN 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] z (Shooting menu) X RESET Submenu 2 Application ...

35 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Selecting the focusing area [AF MODE] Selecting the focusing area [AF MODE] z (Shooting menu) X AF MODE Submenu 2 Application FACE/iESP The camera focuses automatically. (If a face is detected, it is shown by a white frame *1 ; w...

36 EN Recording sound when shooting Recording sound when shooting movies [ movies [ R R ]] A (Movie menu) X R Submenu 2 Application OFF No sound is recorded. ON 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, s...

37 EN 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 [SLIDESHOW] [SLIDESHOW] q (Playback menu) X SLIDESHOW...

38 EN 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) X EDIT X PERFECT FIX Depending on the picture, the editing may not be effective. The ret...

39 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). 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 ...

40 EN 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) X MEMORY FORMAT/ FORMAT Before formatting, check that no important data is left in the internal memory or card. Cards...

41 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Choosing the opening screen display [PW ON SETUP] Choosing the opening screen display [PW ON SETUP] r (Settings 1) X PW ON SETUP Submenu 2 Application OFF No opening screen is displayed. ON The opening screen is displayed when th...

42 EN Setting the operation sound [BEEP] Setting the operation sound [BEEP] (FE-4050) (FE-4050) r (Settings 1) X BEEP Submenu 2 Application OFF/ON Turns off or on the operating sound/warning sound of the camera buttons. Adjusting the CCD and the image Adjusting the CCD and the image processing funct...

43 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). 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) X VIDEO OUT The TV video signal system varies depending on the countries and regions. Before...

44 EN Saving battery power between shots Saving battery power between shots [POWER SAVE] [POWER SAVE] s (Settings 2) X POWER SAVE Submenu 2 Application OFF Cancels [POWER SAVE]. ON When the camera is not being used for approx. 10 seconds, the monitor automatically turns off to save battery power. To...

45 EN For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Switching between home and travel destination time zones [WORLD TIME] Switching between home and travel destination time zones [WORLD TIME] s (Settings 2) X WORLD TIME You will not be able to select a time zone using [WORLD TIME]...

46 EN Printing Printing Direct printing (PictBridge *1 ) 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. *1 PictBridge is a standard for c...

47 EN To exit printing To exit printing After a selected image is displayed on the screen, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer. OK PRINT EXIT Changing the printer’s settings for printing [CUSTOM PRINT] 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 for [EASY PRINT] (p. 46), and press the H button. 2 Use FG...

48 EN 4 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 SIZE BORDERLESS STANDARD OK SET MENU BACK STANDARD STANDARD 5 Use FG to select the [BORDERLESS] or [PICS/SH...

49 EN Submenu 5 Submenu 6 Application < × 0 to 10 This selects the number of prints. DATE WITH/WITHOUT Selecting [WITH] prints the images with the date.Selecting [WITHOUT] prints the images without the date. FILE NAME WITH/WITHOUT Selecting [WITH] prints the fi le name on the image.Selecting [WIT...

50 EN 10 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 MULTI PRINT PRINT ORDER ALL INDEX MENU OK SET EX...

52 EN Reserving one print each of all images on the card [ U ] 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [ < ] (p. 51). 2 Use FG to select [ U ], and press the H button. 3 Follow Steps 5 and 6 in [ < ]. Resetting all print reservation data 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [ < ] (p. 51). 2 Use FG to select either ...

53 EN 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 “The camera does not work even when batteries are installed...

54 EN 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 *2 , the date and time settings return to the default setting, and must be reset. *2 The time until the date and time se...

56 EN Object with no vertical lines *1 *1 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 Ca...

57 EN 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. (This ...

58 EN Appendix Appendix Camera care Exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean wate...

59 EN The included USB-AC adapter is designed to be used only with this camera. Other cameras cannot be charged with this USB-AC adapter.Do not use with other devices.For plug-in type USB-AC adapter:The included USB-AC adapter is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or fl oor mount posi...

60 EN 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 intern...

61 EN 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 storabl...

62 EN Movies Movies IMAGE SIZE FRAME RATE Continuous recording length Internal memory SD/SDHC memory card (1 GB) With sound Without sound With sound Without sound 8 640×480 N 51 sec. 52 sec. 8 min. 55 sec. 8 min. 58 sec. O 1 min. 43 sec. 1 min. 44 sec. 17 min. 44 sec. 17 min. 56 sec. 9 320×240 N 2 m...

63 EN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to impor...

64 EN Never hold or operate the camera with wet hands.Do not leave the camera in places where it may be subject to extremely high temperatures. Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the camera to catch fi re. Do not use the charger or USB-AC adapter if it is cover...

66 EN Warning Warning Unauthorized photographing or use of copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws. Olympus assumes no responsibility for unauthorized photographing, use or other acts that infringe upon the rights of copyright owners. Copyright Notice Copyright Notice All rights r...

68 EN 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 wr...

70 EN For customers in Asia For customers in Asia Provisions of warranty 1 lf this product proves to be defective, although it has been used properly (in accordance with the written Handling Care and Operating instructions supplied with it), during a period of up to one year from the date of purchas...

71 EN 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 particular purpose or for any...

72 EN SPECIFICATIONS Camera Camera Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) Recording system Still pictures : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)) Applicable standards : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Match...