ELECTRONIC FLASH
FL-40
JAPANESE
■FL-40
ENGLISH
Instructions
■Before using your flash, read this maual carefully to ensure correct use.
FRANÇAIS
Instructions
■Avant d’utiliser votre flash, veuillez lire attentivement ce manuel, de manière à obtenir les meilleurs résultats possibles.
DEUTSCH
Bedienungsanleitung
■Machen Sie sich bitte vor Gebrauch des Blitzgeräts mit dem Inhalt dieser Bedienungsanleitung vertraut, damit stets eine sachgemäße Handhabung garantiert ist.
ESPANÕL
Instrucciones
■Antes de emplear el flash, lea este manual detalladamente para asegurar el uso correcto.
CHINESE
EIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTlONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL
The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage“ within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN, ANY LIQUID OR MOISTURE.
1.Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2.Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3.Heed Warnings -All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4.Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5.Cleaning - Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6.Attachments - Attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer may be hazardous and/or cause damage to the product. Do not use these attachments.
7.Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or rain.
8.Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, table, or cart. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a recomended camera. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
9.Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
10.Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-circuit parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
11.Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
12.Damage Requiring Service - Refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
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b)If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
c)If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
d)If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
e)When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.
13.Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
14.Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
15.Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
All other brand names and product names are registered.
Radio and Television Interference - for the North & South American Continents
Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the distance between the flash and receiver.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2)This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
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WARNING
•Keep the batteries away from children.
•If a battery is swallowed, see a doctor immediately.
•Dispose of used batteries promptly, in a safe manner that complies with all applicable laws.
•The battery may present the risk of fire or chemical burn if mishandled.
•Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212oF (lOOoC) or dispose of in a fire.
•Before use, wipe the battery clean with a dry soft cloth to assure good contact.
•Never use metallic tweezers to hold the battery, and never short circuit the
(+) and (-) sides of the battery.
Legal and other notices
•All contents of this publication are subject to change without notice.
•Although the contents of this publication have been carefully checked to avoid errors, some may still occur. If you are in doubt about any points or find mistakes or omissions, please contact us.
•No part of this publication may be reproduced or reprinted except for personal use without the prior permission of Olympus.
•Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully, or any request from a third person, which are caused by the inappropriate use of this unit.
•Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing the picture data.
FOR SAFE USE
Thank you for purchasing the Olympus external flash for digital still camera.
Before you start to use your new flash, please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. Be sure to retain this manual for future reference.
Warning: Ignoring this Warning mark and operating this product incorrectly may lead to serious injury or death.
Caution: Ignoring this Caution mark and operating this product incorrectly may lead to injury.
WARNING
1.NEVER TRY TO USE THE FLASH WHEN TAKING PICTURES OF PEOPLE (ESPECIALLY INFANTS) AT CLOSE RANGE. THE CAMERA'S FLASH MAY DAMAGE THE SUBJECT'S EYES AT CLOSE RANGE.
DO NOT TAKE PICTURES OF CHILDREN FROM A DISTANCE OF LESS THAN ONE METER (ABOUT THREE FEET).
2.DO NOT USE THIS FLASH IN THE VICINITY OF FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE GAS.
3.DO NOT LEAVE THIS FLASH WITHIN THE REACH OF INFANTS OR CHILDREN.
• THE CHILD MIGHT SWALLOW BATTERIES OR SMALL ATTACHMENTS. IF THIS HAPPENS, CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
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•THE CHILD MIGHT ACTIVATE THE FLASH FROM TOO CLOSE AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO HIS OR HER EYES.
•THE CHILD MIGHT DAMAGE THE FLASH.
4.BATTERY FLUID MAY LEAK, GENERATING HEAT AND POSSIBLY CAUSING A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
•DO NOT USE NON-RECOMMENDED BATTERIES.
•DO NOT THROW BATTERIES INTO A FIRE, OR EXPOSE TO HEAT.
•DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE UNIT WITH BATTERIES INSIDE.
•DO NOT USE NEW BATTERIES AND OLD BATTERIES TOGETHER. DO NOT MIX DIFFERENT TYPES OF BATTERIES OR DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS' BATTERIES.
•DO NOT CHARGE ALKALINE BATTERIES.
•KEEP UNLOADED BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN. IF AN INFANT OR CHILD SWALLOWS THE BATTERIES, CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
•DO NOT LOAD THE BATTERIES IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION TO THAT SHOWN IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
5.DO NOT STORE THE FLASH IN HUMID OR DUSTY PLACES. THIS MAY CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.
6.DO NOT COVER THE FLASH WITH YOUR HAND DURING OPERATION. DO NOT TOUCH THE FLASH AFTER FIRING IT CONTINUOUSLY. YOU MAY GET BURNED.
7.IF YOU DROP THE FLASH IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT, UNLOAD THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER. LEAVING BATTERIES IN A WET CAMERA MAY CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.
8.A HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT IS INSIDE THE FLASH. NEVER DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY THE FLASH. IT MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY.
9.TO PREVENT THE FLASHTUBE FROM OVERHEATING AND DETERIORATING, DO NOT EMIT LIGHT IN MAXIMUM ILLUMINATION MORE THAN 20 TIMES IN SUCCESSION. AFTER 20 SUCCESSIVE EMISSIONS, STOP EMITTING FOR 10 MINUTES TO COOL DOWN THE FLASHTUBE.
CAUTION
1.IF YOU NOTICE AN UNUSUAL SMELL, NOISE, OR SMOKE EMITTING FROM THIS FLASH, UNLOAD THE BATTERIES CAREFULLY TO AVOID BEING BURNED. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER IMMEDIATELY.
2.THIS PRODUCT IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR CAMERAS MANUFACTURED BY OLYMPUS. IF THE FLASH IS MOUNTED ON CAMERAS MADE BY MANUFACTURERS OTHER THAN OLYMPUS, THE CAMERA AND THE FLASH WOULDN'T WORK OR, AT THE WORST , WOULD BE DAMAGED.
3.UNLOAD THE BATTERIES WHEN NOT USING THE FLASH FOR LONG PERIODS. BATTERY HEAT GENERATION OR FLUID LEAK MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR INJURY.
4.DO NOT USE THE FLASH IF THE BATTERY FLUID HAS LEAKED. LEAKED BATTERY FLUID MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER.
5.DO NOT OPERATE THE FLASH WITH WET HANDS AS YOU MAY GET AN ELECTRIC SHOCK.
6.DO NOT STORE THE FLASH IN ANY PLACE EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. THIS MAY WEAKEN THE PARTS OR CAUSE A FIRE.
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CARE AND STORAGE
HANDLING
■This flash is built with precision electric parts. To avoid malfunction or mechanical problems, do not use or store the flash in the following places:
•Places exposed to direct sunlight (a beach in summer, for example).
•Places exposed to excessive heat, humidity, or extreme variation of temperature and humidity.
•Places exposed to sand or dust.
•Near a fire.
•Near any volatile materials.
•Near a heater, cooler, or humidifier.
•Places exposed to excessive moisture.
•Places exposed to vibrations.
•Inside a car.
•Near a magnetic field.
■Do not shake the flash or subject it to shocks.
■Do not leave the flash unused for a long period of time. This may cause battery leakage.
■Do not touch any of the flash's internal parts.It may cause trouble.
■Do not use the flash for extended periods as this can cause the flash to become excessively hot. Do not touch the flash when it is hot.
BATTERY HANDLING
■This flash uses four AA alkaline batteries, AA nickel metal hydride batteries or AA NiCd batteries. (Olympus brand AA nickel metal hydride batteries are recommended.)
■Do not use AA manganese batteries or AA lithium batteries. Besides shortening battery life, manganese batteries may overheat and damage the camera.
■Use the batteries correctly. Incorrect use of batteries can cause fluid leak, heat generation, or other damage. When replacing batteries, be sure to load them correctly.
■The batteries may be temporarily disabled when exposed to cold temperatures.
Try to keep the flash and batteries warm when using the flash in a cold environment. Batteries that are weak in cold temperatures will be restored under normal temperatures.
■Sweat, oil, and so on, can prevent a battery's terminals from making electrical contact. To avoid this, wipe both terminals before loading the battery.
■Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip. New batteries may be difficult or impossible to obtain abroad.
■When using nickel metal hydride batteries or NiCd batteries, make sure to charge them fully with the correct battery charger.
■Read instructions carefully before handling nickel metal hydride batteries or NiCd batteries.
■Dispose of the old batteries in an ecologically and legally satisfactory manner in your local areas.
Cameras That the Flash Can Be Attached to
•Some functions available are limited depending on models of cameras even manufactured by Olympus.
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E CONTENTS |
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................... |
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Check the Contents of the Carton .............................................................. |
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Names of Parts ........................................................................................... |
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Names of Control panel .............................................................................. |
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Loading Batteries ....................................................................................... |
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Turn the Power ON to Check the Battery ................................................... |
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Turn the Power OFF after Checking the Battery ........................................ |
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Mounting the Flash on the Camera ............................................................ |
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Detaching the Flash from the Camera ....................................................... |
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Taking Pictures with Digital Cameras with Communication Capabilities ........... |
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FL-40’s Modes .................................................................................. |
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Taking Pictures in the Camera’s P, A, or S Shooting Modes ............ |
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Taking Pictures with Both the FL-40 and the Camera’s Built-in Flash54 |
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Bouncing Light .................................................................................. |
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Flash Synchronization ....................................................................... |
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2nd Curtain Synchronization ............................................................. |
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Taking Pictures in the MANUAL Flash Mode .................................... |
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Exposure Compensation ................................................................... |
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Taking Pictures with Digital Cameras without Communication Capabilities ...... |
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Taking Pictures in the Regular AUTO Flash Mode ........................... |
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Taking Pictures in the MANUAL Flash Mode .................................... |
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Setting Illuminating Angle Manually ........................................................... |
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Wide Panel ................................................................................................. |
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Focal Distance and Aperture in the MANUAL Flash Mode ........................ |
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Available Combinations of CCD Sensitivity and Aperture .......................... |
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Q & A .......................................................................................................... |
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Specifications ............................................................................................. |
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E Check the Contents of the Carton
Check your flash came with all the following accessories. If something is missing or broken, contact the place of purchase.
•Flash
•Wide Panel adapter
•Flash case
•Instructions (This booklet)
•Warranty
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E Names of Parts
Flashtube
Battery compartment cover
Photoelectric sensor |
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window |
AF Illuminator window |
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Mounting foot
Lock pin
Control panel |
Mode button |
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GNo/ISO up/down |
T/W selector button |
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buttons |
Auto check lamp |
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Charged lamp / |
FNo up/down |
Test button |
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buttons |
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BACKLIGHT button |
ON/OFF switch |
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BACKLIGHT button :
This button turns the control panel's backlight ON/OFF, so it can be seen in dark places.
CHARGED lamp / TEST button :
As a test button, this button lets you fire the flash at any time, not just when taking pictures.
In the TTL AUTO or R-TTL AUTO flash modes, a full flash is fired. In the regular AUTO or MANUAL modes, the flash fires at the required illumination and the Auto check lamp blinks.
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