Olympus Stylus 1040 User Manual

Printed in China VS883301
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ContentsContents
Names of Parts ......................................6
Preparing the Camera .........................10
Shooting, Playback, and Erasing .......14
Using Shooting Modes ........................16
Using Shooting Functions ..................18
Using Playback Features ....................21
Menus for Shooting Functions ...........23
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Menus for Playback, Editing, and
Printing Functions ...............................29
Menus for Other Camera Settings .....32
Printing .................................................37
Using OLYMPUS Master 2...................42
Usage Tips ...........................................44
Appendix ..............................................48
Index .....................................................62
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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.
● We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera
before taking important photographs.
● In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right
to update or modify information contained in this manual.
● The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced
during the development stages and may differ from the actual product.
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Step 4
Printing
“Direct printing (PictBridge)” (p. 37)
“Print reservation (DPOF)” (p. 40)
Step 3
How to Use the Camera
“Three Types of Setting Operations” (p. 3)
Step 2
Shooting and Playing Back Images
“Shooting, Playback, and Erasing” (p. 14)
Step 1
Preparing the Camera
“Preparing the Camera” (p. 10)
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Olympus Stylus 1040 Specifications

General

Type	Compact digital camera
Image Sensor Type	CCD
Effective Pixels	10.1 Megapixels
Image Processor	TruePic III
Optical Zoom	3x
Digital Zoom	5x
LCD Resolution	230, 000 dots
Maximum Video Resolution	640 x 480 (30 fps)
Focal Length	6.3 - 18.9 mm
Display Size	2.7 inch
Storage Media	xD-Picture Card
Battery Type	Li-Ion
Weight	115g (without battery and card)
Sensor Size	1/2.33 inch
ISO Sensitivity	64-1600
Shutter Speed	1/2 - 1/2000 sec (up to 4 sec in Night Scene mode)

Summary

Setting Operations

Using the Menu

Accessing camera settings through the menu system.

Using Direct and FUNC Menus

Menus for Shooting Functions

Selecting Image Quality and Compression

Camera Preparation

Charging the battery

Shooting, Playback, and Erasing

Viewing images

How to navigate and view still images and movies on the camera.

Using Shooting Modes

Using Shooting Functions

Using the optical zoom

Adjusting the zoom lever to change magnification for shooting.

Using the flash

Selecting flash modes like Auto, Red-eye, Fill-in, and Off.

Using Playback Features

Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions

Retouching images [† PERFECT FIX]

Erasing images [ERASE]

Options for deleting individual or all images from the camera.

Menus for Other Camera Settings

Erasing data completely [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT]

Setting the date and time []

Configuring the camera's date, time, and date/time display order.

Printing

Direct printing (PictBridge*1)

Changing the printer's settings for printing [CUSTOM PRINT]

Using OLYMPUS Master 2 Software

Connecting the camera to a computer

Usage Tips and Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for problems like battery errors, card issues, and shutter button malfunctions.

Shooting Tips and Advice

Appendix

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Important warnings regarding electrical shock, handling, and battery usage.