Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS carefully before using your flash. Please read these instructions
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OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.
Customer support (Japanese language only): Tel. 0426-42-7499 Tokyo
For customers in North and South America
For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : FL-20 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 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. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Safety Precautions
In order to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from your new flash unit, please read these instructions carefully. Always keep this leaflet in a readily accessible place for later reference. To prevent potential hazards that could cause injury or damage to property, always pay close attention to the important remarks indicated with the symbols and terms below.
Ignoring this warning and using the unit incorrectly could result in death or serious injury. Ignoring this warning and using the unit incorrectly could result in serious injury. Pay attention. Prohibited. Do not touch.
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ELECTRONIC FLASH
FL-20
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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Warning Caution
Do not disassemble.
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For customers in Europe
"CE" mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. "CE" mark flashes are intended for sales in Europe.
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Battery Warnings
BATTERIES MAY LEAK, GENERATE HEAT, IGNITE, OR EXPLODE.
Do not use batteries not specified for this product. Do not try to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Do not throw batteries into fire, expose them to excessive heat, or short-circuit them. Do not mix new and old batteries or different brands of batteries. Do not place the batteries with the or terminals facing the wrong direction.
General Warnings
Do not point the flash at a driver or rider of a vehicle (bicycle, automobile, train, etc.) and fire the flash. This may cause a traffic accident. Turn off the flash or make sure the flash does not fire before shooting this kind of subject. Do not fire the flash close to the eyes of a human or animal. Eyesight may be temporarily impaired.
Flash Warnings
If an internal component is exposed because the unit was dropped or otherwise damaged: Never touch the exposed component. Immediately remove the batteries, being careful not to expose yourself to electric shock, burn yourself, or otherwise injure yourself, Send the unit to your camera store or Olympus service center. The unit contains a high-voltage circuit that could cause electric shock, burn you, or otherwise injure you. Do not try to disassemble, repair, or modify the unit. The unit contains a high-voltage circuit that may cause electric shock, burn you, or otherwise injure you. Do not activate the flash when your skin or other object is in contact with the flash reflector. Do not touch the flash reflector after the flash has fired repeatedly. You may burn yourself. Do not use the unit near flammable gas or substances (such as gasoline, benzine, or thinner). This can cause explosion or fire. If the unit is dropped in water, or if water, metal particulate, a flammable foreign object gets into the unit: Remove the batteries immediately. Send the unit to your camera store or Olympus service center. Using the unit in this condition may cause fire or electric shock. Do not wet the unit or touch the unit with wet hands. This could cause electric shock.
Specifications
Guide number Standard -- GN20 (ISO100 m). GN66 (ISO100 ft). With wide-angle converter -- GN14 (ISO100 m). GN46 (ISO100 ft). Illumination angle Standard -- Covers the image angle of a 35 mm lens (assuming the use of 35 mm film). With wide-angle converter -- Covers the image angle of a 24 mm lens. Color temperature 5500°K Flash duration Approx. 1/30000 to 1/1200 sec.: AUTO modes. Approx. 1/1200 sec.: MANUAL mode. Maximum number of flashes Approx. 250 times (when using two AA alkaline batteries (LR6) ) Required charge time Approx. 0.5 to 5.0 sec. (when using two AA alkaline batteries (LR6) ) Flash modes TTL AUTO. AUTO. MANUAL. Power supply AA alkaline batteries (LR6), lithium batteries (FR6), nickel-manganese batteries (ZR6D), NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, x 2 Dimensions & weight W56 x H96 x D28 mm (2.2" x 1.1" x 3.8" ), approx. 74 grams (2.6 oz) (excluding batteries) Accessories Wide panel, soft case
· The values above are typical at normal temperature (20°C / 68°F). (The maximum number of flashes and required charge time were measured at our in-house test conditions.) Actual values may vary depending on the batteries used and ambient temperatures.
CHILDREN MAY SWALLOW BATTERIES.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If a child swallows a battery, contact a doctor immediately.
Design and specifications are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
Names of Parts/Attaching the Wide Panel
Front Flash tube Photoelectric sensor window Shoe lock dial TEST button Battery compartment cover AUTO CHECK lamp:
Blinks when flashing light intensity is optimum.
Loading Batteries/Test Flashing
Mounting the Flash on the Camera
Mounting the Flash on a Hot Shoe
Slide the flash all the way into the hot shoe. Turn the shoe lock dial to secure the flash in place.
Rear
CHARGE lamp Mode dial (Power/Mode switch) Exposure table µWide panel The wide panel covers an angle equivalent to a 24 mm wide-angle lens assuming the use of a 35 mm film.
Batteries Insert two "AA"-size alkaline batteries, lithium batteries, nickel-manganese batteries, NiMH batteries or NiCd batteries as shown in the illustration. Note that "AA"-size manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. Set the Mode dial to AUTO. When the CHARGE lamp lights up, press the TEST button and confirm flashing.
If the camera is equipped with a hot shoe, mount the flash directly on the hot shoe.
If the camera is equipped with an external flash terminal, mount the flash using the flash bracket and bracket cable.
You cannot use the FL-20 flash if the camera is not equipped with a hot shoe or external flash terminal.
Indicator Lamps
CHARGE lamp AUTO CHECK lamp OFF Blinking OFF Under charge Optimum light intensity ON Charge completed Â
The following lamps indicate the flash status.
Regular blinking Communication error Low battery warning Communication errors
When the FL-20 mode is; TTL AUTO: Error communicating with the camera.
(The camera is OFF, set to the wrong mode, etc.)
The CHARGE lamp blinks when the camera's LCD monitor is turned off on the following models (as of January, 2003): C-4000ZOOM, C-4040ZOOM, C-3000ZOOM, C-3040ZOOM, C-2040ZOOM.
TTL AUTO Operation
The AUTO CHECK lamp will blink when the flash illumination reaches optimum intensity. If the AUTO CHECK lamp does not blink, move closer to the subject or reduce the camera's aperture. The AUTO CHECK lamp does not blink on the following models (as of January, 2003): C-4000ZOOM, C-4040ZOOM, C-3000ZOOM, C-3040ZOOM, C-2040ZOOM
AUTO Operation
Camera's ISO speeds and apertures
ISO speed 100 200 Aperture 2.8 4 5.6 8
MANUAL Operation
The flash emits light at the maximum intensity. The AUTO CHECK lamp does not blink in this mode.
Optimum shooting ranges ISO speed
100
Camera aperture numbers and applicable shooting ranges ISO speed
100
f-stop
m ft m ft m ft m ft
f-stop
m ft m ft m
GN 20 28 40 57
1.4 14 20 28 40
2 10 14 20 29
2.8
4
5.6
8
11
16
1.4 2.0 Â 14 2.8 Â 20 4.0 Â 28 5.6 Â 40
2 1.4 Â 10 2.0 Â 14 2.8 Â 20 4.0 Â 29
2.8 1.0 Â 7.1 1.4 Â 10 2.0 Â 14 2.8 Â 20
4 1.0 Â 5.0 1.0 Â 7.0 1.4 Â 10 2.0 Â 14
5.6 1.0 Â 3.5 1.0 Â 4.9 1.0 Â 7.1 1.4 Â 10
8
11 3.3 Â 5.9
16 1.0 Â 1.3 3.3 Â 4.3 1.0 Â 1.8 3.3 Â 5.9 1.0 Â 2.5 3.3 Â 8.2 1.0 Â 3.6 3.3 Â11.8
1.0 Â 2.5 1.0 Â 1.8 1.0 Â 3.5 1.0 Â 2.5 1.0 Â 5.0 1.0 Â 3.5 1.0 Â 7.1 1.0 Â 5.0
6.6 Â 45.9 4.6 Â 32.8 3.3 Â 23.3 3.3 Â 16.4 3.3 Â 11.5 3.3 Â 8.2
400 800
7.1 5.0 10 14 20 7.0 10 14
3.5 2.5 4.9 3.5 7.1 5.0 10 7.1
1.8 1.3 5.9 4.3 2.5 1.8 3.5 2.5 5.0 3.6
45.9 32.8 23.3 16.4 11.5 8.2
Set the FL-20's Mode dial to TTL AUTO and set the camera's MODE DIAL to or . In the TTL AUTO mode, the flash adjusts the light intensity automatically according to changes in the camera's aperture. (TTL AUTO mode operation requires that the camera's mode is set as shown in the above illustration.) If the camera is not set correctly, the CHARGE lamp blinks.
Printed in Japan
200 400 800
9.2 Â 65.6 6.6 Â 45.9 4.6 Â 32.8 3.3 Â 23.0 3.3 Â 16.1 3.3 Â 11.5 3.3 Â 8.2
ft 13.1 Â 91.8 9.2 Â 65.6 6.6 Â 45.9 4.6 Â 32.8 3.3 Â 23.3 3.3 Â 16.4 3.3 Â 11.5 m ft 18.4 Â131.1 13.1 Â 95.1 9.2 Â 65.6 6.6 Â 45.9 4.6 Â 32.8 3.3 Â 23.3 3.3 Â16.4
When the wide panel is used, use the approx. 0.7X distances shownabove as reference. The above distances may become shorter with some models.
Set the FL-20's Mode dial to AUTO, set the camera's MODE DIAL to and adjust the camera's aperture. The aperture setting varies depending on the ISO speed set to the camera (see table). In the AUTO mode, the flash adjusts the light intensity automatically regardless of the distance to the subject. The AUTO CHECK lamp will blink when the flash illumination reaches optimum intensity. If the AUTO CHECK lamp does not blink, move closer to the subject.
Effective flash distance: 1 to 7.1 m / 3.3 to 23.3 ft (0.7 to 4.9 meters / 2.3 to 16.4 ft when the wide panel is used)
The above distances may become shorter with some models.
Set the FL-20's Mode dial to MANUAL, set the camera's MODE DIAL to and adjust the camera's ISO speed, aperture and shutter speed. Aperture calculation formula (ISO 100) Aperture (F) = Guide Number (GN)/Range (in meters)
200 400 800
65.6 46.0 32.8 23.0 16.1 11.5 8.2 5.9 91.8 65.6 45.9 32.8 23.3 16.4 11.5 8.2 131.1 95.1 65.6 45.9 32.8 23.3 16.4 11.8
When the wide panel is used, use the approx. 0.7X distances shownabove as reference. The above distances may become shorter with some models.
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FRANÇAIS
MODE D'EMPLOI
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OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.
Support client (en langue japonaise uniquement): Tél. 0426-42-7499 Tokyo
Pour les consommateurs des Amériques du Nord et du Sud
Pour les utilisateurs aux États-Unis Déclaration de conformité Numéro de modèle : FL-20 Nom de marque : OLYMPUS Partie responsable : Olympus America Inc. Adresse : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Numéro de téléphone : 1-631-844-5000 Testé pour être en conformité avec la réglementation FCC POUR L'UTILISATION À LA MAISON OU AU BUREAU Cet appareil satisfait aux termes de la partie 15 des directives FCC. Son utilisation est soumise aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) Cet appareil ne doit pas causer de brouillage radioélectrique. (2) Cet appareil doit pouvoir résister à toutes les interférences, y compris celles susceptibles d'entraver son bon fonctionnement. Pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet appareil numérique de la catégorie B est conforme à la législation canadienne sur les appareils générateurs de parasites.
Précautions de sécurité
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