Olympus CAMEDIA FL 40 User Manual

ELECTRONIC FLASH  
FL-40  
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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  
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  
produceheat.  
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 212 F (lOO C) or dispose of in  
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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:  
Caution:  
Ignoring this Warning mark and operating this product  
incorrectly may lead to serious injury or death.  
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  
manufacturedbyOlympus.  
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CONTENTS  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................... 5  
Check the Contents of the Carton .............................................................. 47  
Names of Parts ........................................................................................... 48  
Names of Control panel .............................................................................. 49  
Loading Batteries ....................................................................................... 49  
Turn the Power ON to Check the Battery ................................................... 50  
Turn the Power OFF after Checking the Battery ........................................ 50  
Mounting the Flash on the Camera ............................................................ 51  
Detaching the Flash from the Camera ....................................................... 52  
Taking Pictures with Digital Cameras with Communication Capabilities ........... 52  
FL-40’s Modes .................................................................................. 52  
Taking Pictures in the Camera’s P, A, or S Shooting Modes ............ 53  
Taking Pictures with Both the FL-40 and the Camera’s Built-in Flash54  
Bouncing Light .................................................................................. 54  
Flash Synchronization ....................................................................... 56  
2nd Curtain Synchronization ............................................................. 57  
Taking Pictures in the MANUAL Flash Mode .................................... 58  
Exposure Compensation ................................................................... 58  
Taking Pictures with Digital Cameras without Communication Capabilities ...... 59  
Taking Pictures in the Regular AUTO Flash Mode ........................... 59  
Taking Pictures in the MANUAL Flash Mode .................................... 60  
Setting Illuminating Angle Manually ........................................................... 60  
Wide Panel ................................................................................................. 61  
Focal Distance and Aperture in the MANUAL Flash Mode ........................ 62  
Available Combinations of CCD Sensitivity and Aperture .......................... 62  
Q & A .......................................................................................................... 63  
Specifications ............................................................................................. 64  
Check the Contents of the Carton  
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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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Names of Parts  
Flashtube  
Battery compartment cover  
AF Illuminator window  
Lock pin  
Photoelectric sensor  
window  
Mounting foot  
Control panel  
Mode button  
T/W selector button  
GNo/ISO up/down  
buttons  
Auto check lamp  
Charged lamp /  
Test button  
FNo up/down  
buttons  
BACKLIGHT button  
ON/OFF switch  
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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Names of Control panel  
2nd - CURTAIN SYNCLO  
Control mode  
Wide-angle flash  
mode icon  
Illuminating angle  
Focal range  
F-No.  
Guide No./ISO  
MEMO  
Slide the ON/OFF switch to Onside with the BACKLIGHT button held down to switch the  
unit of focal range between m and ft.  
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Loading Batteries  
Batteries must be loaded into the flash before the flash can be mounted on  
the camera. This flash takes any four of the following batteries:  
• 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries(type LR6)  
• Ni-MH batteries(type HR-AA)  
• Ni-Cd batteries(type KR-AA)  
Do not mix batteries of different manufacture or mix old batteries with new  
batteries. Also, before long periods of disuse, remove the batteries from the  
flash. Remember that conserving battery power not only saves you money,  
but protects the environment as well.  
Slide the cover towards the flash head and lift up and away from the  
flash to detach the cover from the battery compartment.  
1
Insert the batteries in the directions indicated in the illustration.  
2
Slide the battery compartment cover back on and close securely.  
3
3
1
2
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Turn the Power ON to Check the Battery  
Load batteries into the flash before attempting to turn the power ON. As soon  
as power is turned ON, the flash automatically performs a battery check and  
starts charging the flash.  
Set the ON/OFF switch to the ON side.  
1
Check that the CHARGED lamp is lit.  
If the CHARGED lamp is out, the flash is not yet fully charged for firing.  
2
MEMO  
If the CHARGED lamp does not come ON at all or if it takes time to light up, the batteries  
may be run down too much to charge the flash. In such case, replace them with fresh  
batteries.  
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Turn the Power OFF after Checking the Battery  
Turn the power OFF after charged, unless using the flash immediately. Also,  
turn the power OFF before mounting it on the camera, and after use.  
Set the ON/OFF switch to the OFF side.  
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Mounting the Flash on the  
Camera  
Before mounting the flash on the camera, turn OFF power to both the flash  
and the camera. They can be damaged if the flash is mounted when they are  
turned ON. The flash can be mounted as follows.  
Make sure the flash head is folded downward with the flashtube  
facing forward.  
1
Detach the cap from the camera's hot-shoe.  
Keep the cap in the pocket of the flash case.  
2
Check the lock pin is not protruding.  
If the lock pin is out, turn the mounting foot in the opposite direction of "<-  
LOCK " until it can turn no more. This will withdraw the lock pin.  
3
Slide the flash into the hot-shoe until it "clicks".  
4
Turn the mounting foot in the direction of "<-LOCK" until it can turn  
no more.  
5
NOTE  
Do not apply more force to the mounting foot than required to lock/unlock it.  
Do not touch the electric contact of the flash with fingers or metal fittings. It may cause  
trouble.  
Do not mount the flash on the camera with lock pin protruding. It may cause trouble.  
2
Cap  
1
Lock pin  
5
4
4
3
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Detaching the Flash from the  
Camera  
Before detaching the flash from the camera, turn OFF power to both the flash  
and the camera. It can cause serious damage.  
Turn the mounting foot in the opposite direction of "<–LOCK" until it  
turns no more.  
1
Slide the flash off the hot-shoe.  
2
Cover the hot-shoe with its cap.  
3
1
3
Cap  
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Taking Pictures with Digital Cameras  
with Communication Capabilities  
FL-40's Modes  
When the flash is mounted on a camera which is capable of data  
communications, the flash can receive the data from the camera, and select  
one of the following control modes.  
MEMO  
The TTL AUTO and R-TTL AUTO modes can be used only with digital cameras which  
are capable of data communications.  
• TTL AUTO  
In this mode, the flash is controlled entirely by the camera based on  
information sent from it. Available light is metered and illumination set  
automatically.  
• R-TTL AUTO  
In this mode, the flash is controlled entirely by the camera based on  
information sent from it. Available light is metered and illumination set  
automatically. The mode cannot function with cameras that do not support  
it.  
• AUTO  
The flash itself determines illumination and when to fire. The operation is  
automatic, so you are not troubled with flash setup. The mode cannot  
function with cameras that do not support it.  
• MANUAL  
In this mode, you must set the guide number yourself. The actual firing of  
the flash is automatically set according to the guide number.  
MEMO  
Some cameras, which are capable of data communications, don't allow the flash to  
select a control mode of the flash. In this case, select it with the camera.  
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Taking Pictures in the Camera's P, A or S  
Shooting Modes  
The camera has three shooting modes in the P (program) mode, A (aperture)  
mode and S (shutter) mode. You can take pictures in any of these modes  
using this flash instead of the camera's built-in flash.  
Check that the camera's built-in flash is stowed away (OFF).  
1
Set this flash's ON/OFF switch to the ON side.  
2
Set the camera's mode dial to "P", "A" or "S".  
3
Check that the flash's control panel shows either "TTL AUTO " , "R-  
TTL AUTO" or " AUTO" for the flash mode, "TELE" or "WIDE" for the  
zoom mode, and auto focal distance.  
4
Check that the CHARGED lamp is lit.  
If the CHARGED lamp is out, the flash is not yet fully charged for firing.  
5
MEMO  
If the flash is turned ON but not operated for a specific time, the power saving will  
function and the control panel will be out. Pressing the shutter release button down  
halfway will light up the panel and enable flash photography.  
Compose the picture and push the shutter release button down all  
the way.  
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The flash's illuminating angle will change automatically between WIDE  
(wide-angle) and TELE (telephoto) as you zoom with your camera.  
MEMO  
In dark places, a red light is automatically emitted from the AF illuminator.  
Depending on the subject, the light from the AF illuminator will be of little or no effect. If  
you cannot focus on the subject, move closer to it or focus on its contrasted point.  
Check that the AUTO CHECK lamp blinks.  
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You can check whether the flash fired correctly. If the AUTO CHECK  
lamp blinks for 5 seconds after the shutter release button has been  
pressed down all the way, the flash fired correctly.  
The best shooting range (The CCD sensitivity = ISO100)  
Camera's Aperture  
With Wide Panel  
Wide  
2.8  
4
5.6  
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1.5 ~ 6.4m 1.5 ~ 4.5m 1.5 ~ 3.2m 1.5 ~ 2.3m  
1.5 ~ 9.3m 1.5 ~ 6.5m 1.5 ~ 4.6m 1.5 ~ 3.3m  
1.5 ~ 14m 1.5 ~ 10m 1.5 ~ 7.1m 1.5 ~ 5.0m  
Tele  
NOTE  
When selecting the TTL AUTO mode, the flash emits light three times when the shutter  
release button is pressed down all the way.  
The actual shooting is executed at the third emission.  
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5
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Taking Pictures with Both the FL-40 and  
the Camera's Built-in Flash  
Pictures can be taken using both the FL-40 and the camera's built-in flash.  
This technique is a good way to improve lighting. For example, you can use  
this flash to bounce light off an object while using the built-in flash to catch the  
subject's pupils.  
Set this flash's ON/OFF switch to the ON side.  
1
Set the camera's built-in flash.  
2
Select the flash mode from the camera side.  
3
Check the Charged lamp lights up.  
If not, the flash is not fully charged yet.  
4
Press the shutter release button down all the way.  
5
MEMO  
You can check whether the flash fired correctly. If the AUTO CHECK lamp blinks for 5  
seconds after the shutter release button has been pressed down all the way, the flash  
fired correctly.  
NOTE  
When using the dual flashes, pictures cannot be taken unless the built-in flash and the  
FL-40 are both charged and ready.  
When using both the FL-40 and the camera's built-in flash, the FL-40 emits more light  
than the built-in flash. Moreover, illumination is automatically set for both flashes so that  
the object is properly illuminated. However, when photographing far away objects, the  
built-in flash is turned OFF automatically and only this flash fires.  
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Bouncing Light  
"Bouncing light" is a technique for indirectly illuminating subjects by reflecting  
- said "bouncing" here - light from the flash off a wall or ceiling. In some  
cases, when flashing straight on the subject, shadows are easily produced in  
the background. Bouncing the light immerses the entire subject in soft  
lighting. It is also possible to use the camera's built-in flash to catch the  
subject's pupils at the same time.  
Angle the flash head towards the wall or ceiling.  
The flash head can be turned 0 to 90˚ upward and to the left, and 0 to  
180˚ to the right.  
1
90°  
180°  
90°  
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Check that the CHARGED lamp is lit.  
If the CHARGED lamp is out, the flash is not yet fully charged for firing.  
2
3
Press the shutter release button down all the way.  
MEMO  
The best recommended angle for bouncing light is 60˚.  
You can check whether the flash fired correctly or not after the picture is taken. If the  
AUTO CHECK lamp blinks for 5 seconds after the shutter release button has been  
pressed down all the way, the flash fired correctly.  
To bounce light in photographs, set the camera to the P or A shooting mode.  
If the flash does not fire correctly, move closer to the subject, or set the camera to the A  
shooting mode and widen the aperture.  
Focal range is shorter in bounced light photography than when flashing straight on the  
subject.  
Straight light shooting  
Bouncing light shooting  
Built-in flash+Bouncing light  
shooting(Catch light effect)  
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Flash Synchronization  
When taking a flash-lit picture of people against a nightscape, it is likely that  
the background comes out underexposed. Even dark backgrounds can be  
illuminated by using flash synchronization.  
Set the camera's mode dial to "S (Shutter speed)" or "M (Manual)",  
and the shutter to a slow speed.  
1
Check that the CHARGED lamp is lit.  
If the CHARGED lamp is out, the flash is not yet fully charged for firing.  
2
Press the shutter release button down all the way.  
3
2
Normal synchronized  
Flash-lit slow synchronized  
shooting  
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2nd Curtain Synchronization  
In 2nd curtain synchronization, the flash is fired at the end of a slow shutter. If  
done - for example - when taking a picture of a moving vehicle, the lights from  
the tail lamps are drawn behind the car.  
Set the camera to the 2nd curtain synchronization mode.  
For more information on the 2nd curtain synchronization mode, see the  
instructions that came with the camera.  
1
Check that "2nd - CURTAIN SYNCHRO" is displayed on the flash's  
control panel.  
2
Check that the CHARGED lamp is lit.  
If the CHARGED lamp is out, the flash is not yet fully charged for firing.  
3
Press the shutter release button down all the way.  
4
MEMO  
Shutter speed is slower, therefore it is recommended to use a tripod to prevent the kind  
of blurring that comes by shaking the camera.  
2
3
2nd curtain synchronized  
shooting  
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Taking Pictures in the MANUAL Flash  
Mode  
You can take flash-lit pictures at a shutter speed and aperture you set  
yourself.  
Set the camera's mode dial to "M (Manual)".  
1
Press the flash's MODE button until "MANUAL" appears on the  
flash's control panel.  
2
Check the focal distance at the best exposure is displayed on the  
3
flash's control panel. This distance is determined from the flash  
guide number and current camera aperture and the sensitivity of  
CCD (Charge Coupled Device).  
Set the focal distance with the GNo/ISO up/down buttons.  
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2
3
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Exposure Compensation  
In the MANUAL mode, exposure compensation can be set from the GNO/ISO  
up/down buttons. Every time one of these buttons is pressed, exposure is  
compensated in 1/4 EV steps.  
In the TTL AUTO, R-TTL AUTO and regular AUTO modes, it can be linked to  
the camera's exposure compensation mode.  
Press one of the flash’s GNo/ISO up/down buttons.  
Every time one of these buttons is pressed, exposure is compensated in  
1/4 EV steps.  
1
1
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Taking Pictures with Digital Cameras  
without Communication Capabilities  
The regular AUTO and MANUAL flash modes can be used with digital  
cameras which are not capable of data communications.  
Taking Pictures in the Regular AUTO  
Flash Mode  
Exposure can be set automatically by inputting the sensitivity of CCD (digital  
camera) and lens F-No. yourself, even if the camera does not have  
communication capabilities.  
It is possible to mount the flash direct on a camera with a hot shoe. When  
mounting the flash on a camera without a hot shoe but with a sync terminal, a  
conversion grip is necessary to send the light emission signal from the sync  
terminal to the flash.  
For the information on how to attach the flash on the conversion grip or the  
camera, read page 51.  
(It is not possible to mount the flash on the camera which has neither a hot  
shoe nor a sync terminal.)  
Press the flash's MODE button until "AUTO" appears on the flash's  
control panel.  
1
Set the sensitivity of the digital cameras CCD from the GNo/ISO up/  
down buttons.  
2
Set the lens F-No. from the FNo up/down buttons.  
3
Check that the CHARGED lamp is lit.  
If the CHARGED lamp is out, the flash is not yet fully charged for firing.  
4
Press the shutter release button down all the way.  
5
Check that the AUTO CHECK lamp blinks.  
6
You can check whether the flash fired correctly or not after the picture is  
taken. If the AUTO CHECK lamp blinks for 5 seconds after the shutter  
release button has been pressed down all the way, the flash fired  
correctly.  
MEMO  
Exposure can be compensated in 1/4 EV steps using the GNo/ISO up/down buttons.  
You can test whether illumination is sufficient or not before taking your picture, by  
pressing the TEST button. If the required light is emitted, the AUTO CHECK lamp will  
blink.  
When connecting the flash to a digital camera without communication capabilities, the  
power save function does not work. To prevent batteries from exhausting, turn the power  
off after taking pictures.  
1
3
2
6
4
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Taking Pictures in the MANUAL Flash Mode  
You can manually set the illumination for your pictures.  
Press the flash's MODE button until "MANUAL" appears on the  
flash's control panel.  
1
Set the illumination from the GNO/ISO up/down buttons.  
Setting is possible in 1/4 EV steps.  
2
1
2
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Setting Illuminating Angle Manually  
The illuminating angle of the flash can be set manually.  
WIDE:58° vertical, 70°horizontal (It covers field angle of 28 mm lens.)*  
TELE:28° vertical, 34°horizontal (It covers field angle of 80mm lens.)*  
* Converted into 35 mm film camera angle.  
Press the flash's T/W button.  
1
Check the selected illumination angle( "WIDE" or "TELE") is  
displayed.  
2
MEMO  
In wide-angle zooming, the edges of pictures can be darkened by setting the flash's  
illuminating angle to "TELE" (telephoto).  
1
2
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Wide Panel  
The flash can be dispersed across a wider-than-usual angle by mounting the  
wide panel on the flash and setting up the flash as follows.  
It covers a field angle of 21 mm lens.  
Illuminating angle: 70° vertical, 86° horizontal (Converted into 35 mm film  
camera angle).  
Mount a Wide Panel on the flash.  
1
Hold the T/W button down for at least 2 seconds.  
2
Check  
You can cancel  
appears.  
appears on the flash's control panel.  
3
by pressing the T/W button down while  
1
2
3
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Focal Distance and Aperture in  
the MANUAL Flash Mode  
(UNIT: m)  
Aperture / F No.  
CCD Sensitivity  
W / T G No.  
1.4  
13  
2
9
2.8  
4
5.6  
8
11  
16  
WIDE  
18  
9
6.4 4.5  
3.2 2.3  
9.3 6.5  
4.6 3.3  
3.2  
1.6  
4.6  
2.4  
7.1  
3.6  
4.5  
2.3  
6.5  
3.3  
10  
2.3 1.6  
PANEL*  
6.4 4.5  
18 13  
9.3 6.5  
26  
13  
40  
20  
18  
9
3.3 2.4 1.6  
WIDE  
100  
1.6  
5
28  
14  
18  
20  
10  
13  
14  
10  
5
3.6 2.5  
TELE  
7.1  
2.5 1.8  
3.2 2.3 1.6  
1.6  
4.6 3.3 2.4  
WIDE  
9.0 6.3  
4.5 3.2  
PANEL*  
9.0 6.3  
26  
13  
40  
20  
26  
13  
40  
20  
18  
9.3  
28  
14  
13  
9.3  
WIDE  
TELE  
200  
6.5 4.6  
2.4 1.6  
7.1  
20  
10  
14  
5
3.6  
7.1  
5
3.6 2.5 1.8  
CCD Sensitivity  
Aperture = GN x  
÷ Focal distance (m)  
100  
*With the bundled Wide Panel  
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Available Combinations of CCD  
Sensitivity and Aperture  
Aperture  
1.4  
×
×
×
2
2.8  
×
4
5.6  
8
11  
×
16  
×
×
25  
×
×
CCD Sensitivity  
100  
200  
400  
800  
○: Exposure OK   
×: Exposure not OK  
Apertures other than the above cannot be used with bounced lighting or flash  
converters.  
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Q & A  
Q
A
Can I take pictures using other external flashes together with this flash?  
No. The best you can do is dual flash photography with this flash and  
the camera's built-in flash.  
Q
A
When is the auto check feature (TEST button) useful?  
When using bounced lighting or a flash converter. Pressing the TEST  
button checks whether illumination is sufficient enough for the shot  
before the picture is taken. The AUTO CHECK lamp will blink if  
everything is OK. But, it can be used only in the regular AUTO mode.  
Q
A
Why does the CHARGED lamp not light up?  
The batteries are probably run down, which is making it harder to charge  
the flash. Before the flash can be fully charged, its sleep mode is  
triggered. So, change the batteries. But, remember to turn power OFF  
before trying to change them.  
Q
A
What happens when I use the built-in flash together with this flash?  
Both flashes fire at the same time. Exposure is automatically based on  
the total amount of illumination (camera shooting mode P or A). One  
advantage is that you can use this flash to bounce light off a wall or  
something, while the camera's built-in flash to catch the subject's pupils.  
Q
A
Does the flash get hot after continued flashes?  
Actually, the batteries get hot if the flash is continuously fired  
immediately after the CHARGED lamp lights up. You should allow  
sufficient time for the batteries to cool down between flashes. and Aperture  
Q
A
Can I use the FL-40 with my Olypmus IS/L Series 35mm film camera?  
No, it cannot be used.  
Q
A
Why can't I mount the flash on the camera?  
When the lock pin protrude, it is not possible. Turn the mounting foot in  
the opposite direction of "<- LOCK" until it can turn no more. Then  
mount the flash on the camera.  
Q
A
Why doesn't the control mode switch, even though I pressed the mode  
button?  
Depending on the type of camera, it may be impossible to select a  
control mode with the flash itself. Select the control mode of the flash  
with the camera.  
Q
A
How should I set the white balance of the camera, when taking flash-lit  
pictures?  
Operating in the AUTO mode is recommended. When using the manual  
white balance, set the color temperature to 6500 K. Depending on the  
operating condition, the color temperature varies.  
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Specifications  
Type  
Extension flash for digital still cameras  
Guide numbers  
Set automatically as follows.  
TELE zoom: 40  
WIDE zoom: 26  
In wide-angle flash: 18  
Illumination angle  
Set automatically as follows.  
WIDE zoom: 58˚ vertical, 70˚ horizontal  
(Covers a field angle of 28 mm lens)†  
TELE zoom: 28˚ vertical, 34˚ horizontal  
(Covers a field angle of 80 mm lens)†  
In wide panel: 70˚ vertical, 86˚ horizontal  
(Covers a field angle of 21 mm lens)†  
Converted into 35 mm film camera angle.  
Approx. 1/20000 sec. - 1/500 sec.  
Emitting time  
(Varies depending on emitting amount)  
Maximum number of Approx. 100 (When using AA alkaline batteries)  
flashes (When Approx. 80 (When using Ni-MH/Ni-Cd batteries)  
using in full power) (Varies depending on photographic condition.)  
Required charge time Approx. 10 sec (When using AA alkaline batteries)  
(Full flash to CHARGED Approx. 8 sec (When using Ni-MH/Ni-Cd batteries)  
lamp lighting)  
Flash modes  
Bounce angle  
Sleep mode  
TTL AUTO, R-TTL AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL  
Upward: 0 ~ 90˚, To left: 0 ~ 90˚, To right: 0 ~ 180˚  
Power shut OFF automatically, which is linked with the  
Sleep mode of the camera with communication  
capabilities.  
AF illuminator  
Automatically emits light in low illumination only when  
connected to the camera with communications capabilities.  
Effective range  
close range : from Approx. 1.5 m (4.9 ft)  
distance range : to 3 m (9.84) or 7 m (23 ft).  
(This varies depending on the camera the flash is  
mounted on.)  
Power supply  
Size  
1.5 V AA alkaline batteries x 4 (Runs also on Ni-MH/Ni-  
Cd batteries.)  
H132 x W77 x D116.5 mm (H5.20 x W3.03 x D4.59 in.)  
(Excluding projections)  
Weight  
350 g (123.3 oz) (Without batteries)  
Operating environment Temperature 0 - 40˚C (32 - 104˚F)  
Humidity 80% or less (no dew condensation)  
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OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.  
San-Ei Building, 22-2, Nishi Shinjuku 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Tel. 03-3340-2026  
OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.  
Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. Tel. 516-844-5000  
OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH.  
(Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstraße 14-16, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. 040-237730  
(Letters) Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany.  
OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (U.K.) LTD.  
2-8 Honduras Street, London EC1Y 0TX, United Kingdom, Tel 0171-253-2772  
“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements  
for safety, health, environment and customer protection.  
La marque “CE” indique ce produit est conforme avec les exigences  
européennes en matière de sécurité, santé, environnement et protection du  
consommateur.  
Das CE-Zeichen bestätigt, daß dieses Produkt mit den europäischen  
Bestimmungen für Sicherheit, Gesundheit, Umweltschutz und Personenschutz  
übereinstimmt.  
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