-7040 μ -5010 ● 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: 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” (p. 3)
Camera Settings Using the Direct Buttons Using the Direct Buttons Frequently used functions can be accessed using the direct buttons. Shutter button (p. 15, 52) Zoom buttons (p. 16, 19) Movie record button (p. 16) q button (switching between shooting and playback) (p.
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...
Menu Index Menus for Shooting Functions PROGRAM AUTO PROGRAM AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO AUTO 1 Shooting mode P (PROGRAM AUTO) ...p. 15 M (iAUTO) ...p. 21 s (SCENE MODE) ...p. 21 P (MAGIC FILTER) ...p. 22 p (PANORAMA) ...p. 23 Q(BEAUTY) ...p.
Names of Parts Camera unit STYLUS-7040/μ-7040 Connector cover ... p. 11, 12 HDMI micro connector ... p. 46 Multi-connector ... p. 11, 12, 45, 47 Strap eyelet ... p. 7 Flash ... p. 26 Battery/card compartment lock ... p. 10 STYLUS-9010/μ-9010 and STYLUS-7040/μ-7040 only 6 EN...
Speaker n button ... p. 13, 15 Zoom buttons ... p. 16, 19 Monitor ... p. 8, 15, 43, 52 m button ... p. 3, 4 Shutter button ... p. 15, 52 Indicator lamp ... p. 11, 12 Movie record button ... p. 16 q button (switching between shooting and playback) ...
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Monitor Shooting mode display Battery check ... p. 12, 53 Shooting mode ... p. 15, 21 Flash ... p. 26 Flash standby/fl ash charge ... p. 52 Macro/super macro ... p. 26 Self-timer ... p. 27 Exposure compensation ... p. 27 White balance ...
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Playback mode display ● Standard display 10 10 4/30 4/30 ’10/02/26 12:30 ’10/02/26 12:30 Still image ● Advanced display 10 10 4/30 4/30 1/1000 F3.2 AUTO 100 0004 FILE ’10/02/26 12:30 Battery check ... p. 12, 53 Print reservation/ number of prints ... p. 50/p. 49 Protect ...
Preparing the Camera Inserting the battery STYLUS-9010/μ-9010 STYLUS-7040/μ-7040 Battery/card compartment lock Battery/card compartment cover STYLUS-9010/μ-9010 Battery lock knob 10 EN STYLUS-9010/μ-9010 STYLUS-7040/μ-7040 STYLUS-5010/μ-5010 Battery/card compartment cover STYLUS-7040/μ-7040 STYLUS-5010/μ-5010 Battery charge and camera setup STYLUS-7040/ Connect the camera to the computer to charge μ-7040 the battery and setup the camera.
Windows Vista/Windows 7 Refer to the PC software (ib) help guide for details on how to use the PC software (ib). USB cable Select and execute “OLYMPUS (supplied) Camera Initialization”, which is displayed on the computer screen when the camera is recognized by the computer.
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Charging the battery with the included USB-AC adapter The included USB-AC adapter (F-2AC) (hereafter referred as AC adapter) has been designed to be used for charging and playback. Make sure that shooting is not being used while the AC adapter is connected to the camera.
Setting the date, time and time zone The date and time set here are saved to image fi le names, date prints, and other data. Press the n button to turn on the camera. ● The date and time setting screen is displayed when the date and time are not set.
Changing the display language The language for the menu and error messages displayed on the monitor is adjustable. Display the [SETUP] menu. “Using the Menu” (p. 4) Use FG to select the r (Settings 1) tab and then press I. EXIT Use FG to select [l] and press the A button.
Shooting, Playback, and Erasing Shooting with the optimum aperture value and shutter speed (P mode) 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.
To take the picture, gently press the shutter button all the way down while being careful not to shake the camera. Press fully To view images during shooting Pressing the q button enables playback of images. To return to shooting, either press the q button or press the shutter button halfway down.
Changing the shooting information display The display of the screen information can be changed to best match the situation, for example, the need for a clear view of the screen or for making a precise composition by using the grid display. Press F (INFO).
To play back movies Select a movie, and press the A button. MOVIE PLAY MOVIE PLAY Operations during movie playback Elapsed time/ Total recording time Press the A button to pause Pausing and playback. During pause, fast restarting forward or reverse, press the playback A button to restart playback.
Index view, close-up view, and event index Index view enables quick selection of a desired image. Close-up view (up to 10x magnifi cation) allows checking of image details. In event index , images are grouped by the shooting dates and representative images for an event can be displayed.
Playing back panorama images Panorama images that were combined together using [AUTO] or [MANUAL] can be scrolled for viewing. “Creating panoramic images (p mode)” (p. 23) Select a panorama image during playback. “Viewing images” (p. 17) REPLAY Press the A button. To control panorama image playback Zoom in/Zoom out: Press the A button to pause playback.
Using Shooting Modes To change the shooting mode The shooting mode (P, M, s, P, p, Q) can be changed with using the function menu. “Using the Menu” (p. 4) Shooting with automatic settings (M mode) The camera will automatically select the optimal shooting mode for the scene.
In s modes, the optimum shooting settings are pre-programmed for specifi c shooting scenes. For this reason, settings may not be changed in some modes. Option B PORTRAIT/F LANDSCAPE/ G NIGHT SCENE M NIGHT+PORTRAIT/ C SPORT/N INDOOR/ W CANDLE/ R SELF PORTRAIT/ S SUNSET /X FIREWORKS V CUISINE/d DOCUMENTS/...
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Creating panoramic images (p mode) Set the shooting mode to p. PANORAMA PANORAMA Press G to go to the submenu. Use HI to select the desired mode and then press the A button to set. Submenu 1 Application Three frames are taken and combined by the camera.
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Taking pictures with [MANUAL] 1 Use HI to specify at which edge the next picture is to be connected. Direction for combining the next frame BACK 2 Press the shutter button to take the fi rst frame. MANUAL MANUAL BACK MENU 1st frame 3 Compose the next shot so that joint area...
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Smoothing out skin tone and texture (Q mode) The camera identifi es a person’s face and gives the skin a smooth, translucent look for taking the picture. Set the shooting mode to Q. BEAUTY BEAUTY Point the camera toward the subject.
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. Use HI to select the setting option, and press the A button to set.
Option Application Macro mode is deactivated. This enables the camera to shoot MACRO subjects at close distances. This enables the camera to shoot SUPER MACRO subjects at even closer distances. The zoom is automatically fi xed. The fl ash (p. 26) and zoom (p. 16) cannot be set when [a SUPER MACRO] (p. 26) is selected. Using the self-timer After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the picture is taken after a short delay.
Adjusting the brightness (Exposure compensation) The standard brightness (appropriate exposure) set by the camera based on the shooting mode (except for M) can be adjusted brighter or darker to obtain a desired shot. Select the exposure compensation option in the shooting function menu.
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Select the ISO setting option in the shooting function menu. ISO 200 ISO 200 1/400 1/400 Use HI to select the setting option, and press the A button to set. Option Description The camera automatically adjusts ISO AUTO the sensitivity according to the shooting scene.
Menus for Shooting Functions The default settings of the function are highlighted in Selecting the image quality for still images [IMAGE SIZE/COMPRESSION] I (Shooting menu 1) Submenu 1 Submenu 2 14M (4288×3216) 8M (3264×2448) 5M (2560×1920) 3M (2048×1536) 2M (1600×1200) IMAGE SIZE 1M (1280×960) VGA (640×480)
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Brightening the subject against backlight [SHADOW ADJUST] I (Shooting menu 1) SHADOW ADJUST Available shooting modes: P M s P p Submenu 2 Application The shadow adjustment effect is AUTO applied when shooting against backlight. The effect is not applied. Shoot with automatic adjustment to brighten an area that has become darker.
Shooting at higher magnifi cations than optical zoom without reducing the image quality [FINE ZOOM] I (Shooting menu 1) Available shooting modes: P M s P p Submenu 2 Optical zoom is used to zoom in for shooting. Optical zoom and image cropping are combined to zoom in for shooting.
The camera’s default settings are [IMAGE STABILIZER] (still images) to [ON] and [IS MOVIE MODE] (movies) to [OFF]. There may be a noise coming from inside the camera when the shutter button is pressed with [IMAGE STABILIZER] (still images) set to [ON]. Images may not be stabilized if camera shake is too severe.
Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions The default settings of the function are highlighted in Data must have been created with the PC software (ib) before using some function. Refer to the PC software (ib) help guide for details on how to use the PC software (ib). For details on installing the PC software (ib), see “Battery charge and camera setup”...
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Viewing images by event [EVENT q] EVENT q In [EVENT q], images in an event are played back. (Images with the same shooting date are grouped into the same event.) To start [EVENT q] Press the A button to start [EVENT q]. (The event, including the image for which single-image view was being performed when the playback function menu was...
Retouching the skin and eyes [BEAUTY FIX] BEAUTY FIX Depending on the picture, the editing may not be effective. Submenu 1 Submenu 2 ― SOFT/AVG/ CLEAR SKIN HARD ― SPARKLE EYE DRAMATIC ― 1 Use FG to select a correction item, and press the A button.
Changing the color tone of image [COLOR EDIT] EDIT COLOR EDIT Submenu 2 Application This changes the image to black BLACK & WHITE and white. This changes the image to a SEPIA sepia tone. HIGH This increases the color saturation SATURATION of the image.
Erasing images [ERASE] ERASE Submenu 1 All images in the internal memory ALL ERASE or card will be erased. Images are individually selected SEL. IMAGE and erased. ERASE/ Deletes the image displayed. ERASE EVENT CANCEL Cancels deletion of the image. If G is pressed when an event is played back, all images in the event are erased.
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Adding sound to still images [R] q (Playback menu) 1 Use HI to select an image. 2 Aim the microphone toward the sound source. 3 Press the A button. ● Recording starts. ● The camera adds (records) sound for approx. 4 seconds while playing back the image.
Menus for Other Camera Settings The default settings of the function are highlighted in Selecting a storage device [INTERNAL/SD] r (Settings 1) INTERNAL/SD Submenu 2 If a card is inserted, the card is automatically selected. If no card AUTO is inserted, internal memory is used.
Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [RESET] r (Settings 1) RESET Submenu 2 Application Restores the following menu functions to the default settings. • Flash (p. 26) • Macro (p. 26) • Self-timer (p. 27) • Exposure compensation (p. 27) •...
Selecting the camera sound and its volume [SOUND SETTINGS] s (Settings 2) SOUND SETTINGS Submenu 2 SILENT MODE OFF/ON *1, 2 SOUND TYPE BEEP VOLUME SOUND TYPE SHUTTER SOUND VOLUME OFF (No Sound)/ LOW/HIGH 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.
Adjusting the CCD and the image processing function [PIXEL MAPPING] s (Settings 2) PIXEL MAPPING This function has already been adjusted at factory shipping, and no adjustment is needed right after purchase. Approximately once a year is recommended. For best results, wait at least one minute after taking or viewing pictures before performing pixel mapping.
Choosing home and alternate time zones [WORLD TIME] t (Settings 3) 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 HOME/ALTERNATE *1, 2 In areas where daylight saving time is in effect, use FG to turn daylight saving time ([SUMMER]) on.
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For information on using the menus, see “Using the Menu” (p. 4). To play back camera images on a TV ● Connection via AV cable 1 Use the camera to select the same video signal system as the one of connected TV ([NTSC]/[PAL]).
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 Turn on the camera, and use HI to select the image for playback. Use an HDMI cable that matches the HDMI micro connector on the camera and the HDMI connector on the TV.
Printing Direct printing (PictBridge 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. PictBridge is a standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly.
Changing the printer’s settings for printing [CUSTOM PRINT] Follow Steps 1 and 2 for [EASY PRINT] (p. 47). Press the A button. Use FG to select the print mode, and press the A 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. 50). Use FG to select [U], and press the A 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.
Shooting tips When you are unsure of how to take a picture that you envision, refer to the information below. Focusing “Focusing on the subject” ● 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 picture.
Exposure (brightness) “Taking pictures with the right brightness” ● Taking pictures of a subject against a backlight Faces or backgrounds are bright even when shot against backlight. [SHADOW ADJUST] (p. 31) ● Taking pictures using [FACE/iESP] (p. 31) Appropriate exposure is obtained for a face against backlight, and the face is brightened.
Playback/Editing tips Playback “Playing images in the internal memory and card” ● Remove the card and display the images in internal memory ● “Inserting the battery” (p. 10), “Inserting the SD/SDHC memory card (sold separately)” (p. 14) ● Selecting a storage device [INTERNAL/SD] (p.
Battery, USB-AC adapter (included), Charger (sold separately) • This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-50B /LI-42B/LI-40B). No other type of batteries can be used. * STYLUS-9010/μ-9010 only 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. Return 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. 40) 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 in the following tables are quoted only as a rough guideline. The actual number of storable pictures or continuous recording lengths will differ according to the shooting conditions and memory cards used.
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Movies IMAGE IMAGE SIZE QUALITY L 1280×720 8 640×480 9 320×240 IMAGE IMAGE SIZE QUALITY L 1280×720 8 640×480 9 320×240 The maximum fi le size of a single movie is 4 GB, regardless of the capacity of the card. Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken Either erase unwanted images, or connect the camera to a computer or other device to save the images, and then erase the images in the internal memory or card.
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 or charger. Do not use any other AC adapters or chargers. • 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, battery charger and/or AC adapter that are not genuine Olympus accessories.
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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.
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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...
STYLUS-7040/μ-7040: 1/2.3” CCD (primary color fi lter) STYLUS-5010/μ-5010: 1/2.33” CCD (primary color fi lter) : STYLUS-9010/μ-9010: Olympus lens 5.0 to 50.0 mm, f3.2 to 5.9 (equivalent to 28 to 280 mm on a 35 mm camera) STYLUS-7040/μ-7040: Olympus lens 5.0 to 35.0 mm, f3.0 to 5.9 (equivalent to 28 to 196 mm on a 35 mm camera) STYLUS-5010/μ-5010: Olympus lens 4.7 to 23.5 mm, f2.8 to 6.5...
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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...
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