DIGITAL CAMERA FE-4040/FE-4020/X-940 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.
Step Checking the contents of the box Digital camera Other accessories not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), warranty card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Step Preparing the Camera “Preparing the Camera” (p. 10) Step How to Use the Camera “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. 16, 19) H (left) G (down) / D button (erase) (p. 18) Shutter button (p.
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Using the Menu Using the Menu Use the menu to change camera settings such as the shooting mode. Press the m button to display the function menu. The function menu can be used to set frequently used shooting and playback functions such as shooting mode. Shooting PROGRAM AUTO PROGRAM AUTO...
P (MAGIC FILTER) ...p. 21 ~ (PANORAMA) ...p. 22 A (MOVIE) ...p. 15 2 Flash ...p. 23 3 Macro ...p. 23 Available in the FE-4020/X-940 only. Available in the FE-4040 only. Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions SLIDESHOW SLIDESHOW...
Names of Parts Camera unit FE-4020/X-940 Connector cover ... p. 11, 12, 35, 37 Multi-connector ... p. 11, 12, 35, 37 Strap eyelet ... p. 7 Battery/card compartment cover ... p. 10 Self-timer lamp ... p. 24 6 EN Flash ... p. 23 Lens ...
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Shutter button ... p. 14 n button ... p. 12, 14 q button (switch between shooting and playback) ... p. 15 Monitor ... p. 14, 42 m button ... p. 4 Zoom buttons ... p. 16 Attaching the camera strap Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
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Monitor Shooting mode display 1/100 1/100 Still image Battery check ... p. 11 Shooting mode ... p. 14, 20 Flash ... p. 23 Flash standby/fl ash charge ... p. 42 Macro ... p. 23 Self-timer ... p. 24 Exposure compensation ... p. 24 White balance ...
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Playback mode display ● Normal display 10 10 4/30 4/30 ’10/02/26 12:30 ’10/02/26 12:30 Still image ● Detailed display 10 10 4/30 4/30 1/1000 F2.6 AUTO 100 0004 FILE ’10/02/26 12:30 Battery check ... p. 11 Print reservation/ number of prints ... p. 40/p. 39 Protect ...
To remove the SD/SDHC memory card Insert the battery by putting in the ▼ marked side fi rst, with the B (FE-4040)/ C (FE-4020/X-940) mark toward the battery lock knob. Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) may produce heat or an explosion.
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AC adapter is connected to the camera. Example: AC adapter with an AC cable Multi-connector FE-4040 USB cable FE-4020/X-940 (supplied) AC outlet Indicator lamp On: Charging Off: Charged The battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase.
Connector EXIT cover FE-4040 Operation guide FE-4020/X-940 Setting the date, time and time zone The date and time set here are saved to image USB cable fi le names, date prints, and other data.
Use FG to select the year for [Y]. TIME -- -- -- -- 2010 2010 CANCEL MENU Press I to save the setting for [Y]. TIME -- -- -- 2010 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...
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. as needed.
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To take the picture, gently press the shutter button all the way down while being careful not to shake the camera. Press fully 1/400 1/400 Image review screen To view images during shooting Pressing the q button enables playback of images.
When shooting with the camera zoomed in, select [ON] for [IMAGE STABILIZER] (p. 28) (FE-4040) or select [DIS MODE] (p. 20) for the shooting mode (FE-4020/X-940). To take larger images without reducing image quality [FINE ZOOM] (p. 28) The zoom bar appearance identifi es the status of the fi...
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Use HI to select an image. Displays previous image Hold I to fast forward and hold H to reverse. The display size of the images can be changed. “Index view and close-up view” (p. 18) To play sound recordings To play sound recorded with an image, select the image and press the H button.
Erasing images during playback (Single image erase) Display the image you want to erase and press G ( ERASE BACK Press FG to select [ERASE], and press the H button. [ALL ERASE] (p. 30) and [SEL. IMAGE] (p. 30) can be used to erase multiple images at the same time.
Changing the image information display Shooting information settings displayed on the screen can be changed. Press F (INFO). ● The displayed image information changes in the order shown below each time the button is pressed. Normal 10 10 4/30 4/30 No information ’10/02/26 12:30 ’10/02/26 12:30...
Using Shooting Modes The shooting mode can be selected from the function menu in the following order: P , M, N (Available in the FE-4020/X-940 only), s, P, ~, and A. “Using the Menu” (p. 4) Shooting with automatic settings [iAUTO]...
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.
Creating panoramic images [PANORAMA] Take pictures that can be joined to form a panorama using the ib computer software. The focus, exposure (p. 24), zoom position (p. 16), and white balance (p. 25) are locked at the fi rst frame. The fl...
Using Shooting Functions “Using the Menu” (p. 4) Using the fl ash The fl ash functions can be selected to best match the shooting conditions. Select the fl ash option in the shooting function menu. FLASH AUTO FLASH AUTO Use HI to select the setting option, and press the H button to set.
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.
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. WB AUTO Use HI to select the setting option, and press the H button to set.
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Selecting the size of still images 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 14M (4288×3216) 8M (3264×2448) 5M (2560×1920) 3M (2048×1536) 2M (1600×1200) 1M (1280×960) VGA (640×480) 16:9S (1920×1080)
SD/SDHC memory cards” (p. 49) For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Available shooting modes: P M N Available in the FE-4020/X-940 only. Application Application Select the image quality based on the image size and frame rate.
Selecting the focusing area [AF MODE] (Shooting menu) Available shooting modes: P M N Available in the FE-4020/X-940 only. Submenu 2 The camera focuses automatically. (If a face is detected, it is shown by a white frame shutter button is pressed halfway...
Recording sound when shooting still images [R] (Shooting menu) Available shooting modes: P M N Available in the FE-4020/X-940 only. Submenu 2 Application No sound is recorded. The camera automatically starts recording sound for approx.
Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions Playing back pictures automatically [SLIDESHOW] SLIDESHOW To start a slideshow After pressing the H button, the slideshow starts. To stop the slideshow, press the H button or the m button. Single-frame advance/rewind: During a slideshow, press I to advance one frame or press H to rewind one frame.
Adding sound to still images [R] q (Playback menu) MENU 1 Use HI to select an image. 2 Aim the microphone toward the sound source. FE-4040 Microphone 3 Press the H button. ● Recording starts. FE-4020/X-940...
Menus for Other Camera Settings Erasing data completely [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 rst use or after being used with other cameras or computers.
Selecting a method for connecting the camera to other devices [USB CONNECTION] r (Settings 1) USB CONNECTION Submenu 2 Application When the camera is connected AUTO to another device, the settings selection screen is displayed. Select when transferring images to a computer or when using STORAGE ib computer software with the camera connected to a computer.
Selecting the camera sound and its volume [SOUND SETTINGS] s (Settings 2) SOUND SETTINGS Submenu 2 SILENT MODE *1, 2 OFF/ON SOUND TYPE BEEP VOLUME SOUND TYPE SHUTTER SOUND VOLUME OFF (No Sound) or 2 levels of volume OFF (No Sound) or q VOLUME 5 levels of volume Even when [SILENT MODE] is [ON], FG can be used to adjust volume during playback.
1 Use the camera to select the same video signal system as the one of connected TV ([NTSC]/[PAL]). 2 Connect the TV and camera. Multi-connector FE-4040 FE-4020/X-940 For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). Application The time in the home time zone (the time zone selected for x in submenu 2).
3 Turn on the TV, and change “INPUT” to “VIDEO (an input jack connected to the camera).” For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual. 4 Press the q button, and use HI to select the image for playback. Depending on the TV’s settings, the displayed images and information may become cropped.
To print another image, use HI to select an image, and press the H button. To exit printing After a selected image is displayed on the screen, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer. EXIT FE-4040 FE-4020/X-940 USB cable (supplied) PRINT...
Changing the printer’s settings for printing [CUSTOM PRINT] Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [EASY PRINT] (p. 37). Press the H button to start printing. Use FG to select the print mode, and press the H button. EXIT Submenu 2 This prints the image selected in PRINT Step 6.
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Submenu Submenu Application This selects the number <× 0 to 10 of prints. Selecting [WITH] prints the images with the date. WITH/ DATE Selecting [WITHOUT] WITHOUT prints the images without the date. Selecting [WITH] prints the fi le name on the image. WITH/ FILE NAME Selecting [WITHOUT] does...
Press the m button. When the message [REMOVE USB CABLE] is displayed, disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer. Print Reservations (DPOF In print reservations, the number of prints and date imprint option are saved in the image on the card.
Reserving one print each of all images on the card [U] Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [<] (p. 40). 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.
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 “The camera does not work even when batteries are installed”.
Error message When one of the messages below is displayed on the monitor, check the corrective action. Error message Corrective action Card problem Insert a new card. CARD ERROR Card problem The card write-protect switch is set to the “LOCK” side. Release WRITE the switch.
Fast-moving object of the frame “Taking pictures without camera shake” ● Taking pictures using N mode (p. 20) (FE-4020/X-940) ● Taking pictures using [IMAGE STABILIZER] (p. 28) (FE-4040) ● Select C (SPORT) in s mode (p. 20) The C (SPORT) mode uses a fast shutter speed and can reduce the blur incurred by a moving subject.
Color hue “Taking pictures with colors at the same shade as they appear” ● Taking pictures by selecting white balance (p. 25) 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.
46 EN Battery and AC adapter (included) • This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-70B). 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.
If you set the switch to the “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 SD/SDHC memory cards (for more information, visit the Olympus website) LOCK...
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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. 32) Checking the image saving location The memory indicator shows whether the internal memory or card is being used during shooting and playback.
Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the 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. Still images IMAGE SIZE COMPRES SION...
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 important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product.
DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specifi ed by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specifi ed AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapters. • Never heat or incinerate batteries. •...
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. Wipe the battery well with a dry cloth before use.
fi re or personal injury due to leakage, heating, ignition or damage to the battery. Olympus does not assume any liability for accidents or damage that may result from the use of a battery and/or AC adapter that are not...
Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world A Type B Type (American Type) (British 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. Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used.
Olympus’s own authorized service personnel unless repair by others is made with the written consent of Olympus; (c) defects or damage to the Products resulting from wear, tear, misuse, abuse, negligence,...
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...
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Olympus distributor within the business area of Olympus Europa Holding GmbH as stipulated on the website: http://www.olympus. com this product will be repaired, or at Olympus’s option replaced, free of charge. To claim under this warranty the customer must take the product...
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Notes regarding Guarantee maintenance 1 This Guarantee will only be valid if the Guarantee Certifi cate is duly completed by Olympus or an authorized dealer or other documents contain suffi cient proof. Therefore, please make sure that your name, the name of the dealer, the...
: FE-4040: 96.8 mm (W) × 56.2 mm (H) × 23.1 mm (D) (3.8 × 2.2 × 0.9 in.) (excluding protrusions) FE-4020/X-940: 95.0 mm (W) × 56.2 mm (H) × 22.8 mm (D) (3.7 × 2.2 × 0.9 in.) (excluding protrusions) : FE-4040: 137 g (4.8 oz) (including battery and card)
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Lithium ion battery (LI-70B) Product type Standard voltage Standard capacity Battery life Operating environment Temperature Dimensions Weight USB-AC adapter (F-2AC) Model No. Power requirements Output Charging time Operating environment Temperature Dimensions Weight Design and specifi cations subject to change without notice. 60 EN : Lithium ion rechargeable battery : DC 3.7 V...
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