Olympus FC-WR IM012 User manual

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Model No.: IM012

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Thank you for purchasing this Olympus product.
To ensure your safety, please read this instruction manual carefully before use.
In addition, please keep the manual handy for future reference.
Be sure to read the instruction manuals for the flash and the wireless receiver as
well.
If you use the product outside the country or region of purchase, you may violate
local regulations. Olympus accepts no liability in this case.
Checking the Contents of the Package
Pouch
Instructions (This manual)
Wireless radiowave commander:
FC-WR
Warranty card

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Names of Parts
1
a
0
b
c
d
2
3
4
7
8
9
55
6
1Group buttons (A/B/C) .................. P. 24
2MODE button ................................ P. 25
3TEST button.................................. P. 24
4Control panel ................................ P. 19
5ON/OFF button ............................. P. 22
6Battery compartment cover........... P. 20
7 OK button...................................... P. 24
8Latch release button ..................... P. 21
9Latch ............................................. P. 21
Dial/Arrow pad
0Dial.......................................... P. 24, 27
a a(flash compensation/flash intensity)/
Hbutton ................................. P. 25, 26
bMENU/b(key locking)/Gbutton
...................................................... P. 27
c Fbutton
dCh (communication channel)/
Ibutton ....................................... P. 24
Display (control panel)Display (control panel)
421 3
9
MODE
A
B
C
0.0
0.0
1/8
TTL
TTL
M
FPRATIO CH
1
Off
1/8
1/4
1/2
6
8
7
5
1MODE (flash control mode)
2+/- (flash compensation)/
RATIO (flash intensity)
3FP (Super FP) flash
4CH (communication channel)
5RATIO (flash intensity)
6Group A setting
7Group B setting
8Group C setting
9 d(key lock mode)

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Preparing the Commander
Inserting the batteries (sold separately)Inserting the batteries (sold separately)
Batteries to use
Choose from the following batteries.
• AAA NiMH batteries (x 2)
• AAA alkaline dry-cell batteries (x 2)
xAAA manganese batteries are not usable.
Inserting the batteries
1Open the battery compartment cover.
2Insert the batteries.
• Make sure that the polarity (+/-) is correct.
3Close the battery compartment cover.

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Attaching the commander to the cameraAttaching the commander to the camera
xMake sure that both the commander and the camera are turned off.
xDirt or moisture on the electrical contacts may cause a malfunction. Wipe off any
dirt or moisture before you attach the commander to the camera.
1Hold down the latch release button (1),
and slide the latch in the direction of the
arrow (2).
Latch
Latch release button
2Insert the commander all the way into the
hot shoe. Hot shoe
Electrical contacts
3Slide the latch in the direction of the
arrow.
Removing the commander
Perform Step 1 of the above procedure and remove the commander from the hot
shoe.

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Turning on the Power
ON/OFF button
1Press the ON/OFF button.
xIf the qmark appears in the center of the control panel, the batteries are running
very low. Replace the batteries as soon as possible.
Turning off the powerTurning off the power
Press the ON/OFF button.
Sleep mode/Automatic power offSleep mode/Automatic power off
• With some cameras, the commander will automatically enter the sleep mode
when the camera enters the sleep mode.
• If approximately 60 minutes elapse with no operations, the power will turn off
automatically. Press the ON/OFF button when you want to use the commander
again.

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Radio Wireless Shooting
You can use this wireless commander to control multiple receivers through radio
communications. This function only works with Olympus products that support the
radio wireless function.
Refer to the Olympus website for information on products that support the radio
wireless function.
Group controlGroup control
You can control up to three groups of receivers. Within each group, the flashes
will fire with the same settings. This function allows you to shoot with a variety of
lighting effects.
Wireless commander
Flash
(sold separately)
+
Wireless receiver
(sold separately) Flash with radio
wireless function
(sold separately)
Flash with
radio wireless
function
(sold separately)
Group B
Group A
Group C
Flash with
radio wireless
function
(sold separately)
Communication distanceCommunication distance
The maximum distance for radio wireless communications with this wireless
commander is approx. 30 meters (98.4 ft.) (under Olympus measurement
conditions).
• This distance assumes that there are no obstacles, shielding materials, or
radio interference from other devices.
• The communication distance may be shorter depending on the positions of the
devices, the surrounding environment, weather conditions, and other factors.
FrequencyFrequency
This product uses the 2.4 GHz band for wireless communications. However,
other wireless devices may use the same frequency.

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Setup
OK button
Dial
Ch button
MODE button
TEST button
Group button
1Set a flash mode on the camera.
• Refer to the camera manual for details.
2Press the group button to select a communication group.
3Select a flash control mode and adjust the settings.
• For details, refer to the explanations of the flash control modes (P. 25 to
26).
xIf you do not want to use this communication group, select “Off.”
4Press the Ch button to highlight CH. Then, turn the dial to select a
communication channel. Press the OK button to confirm.
• You can select SCAN* or a channel from 1 to 15.
*Select this setting when the communication conditions are poor due to interference from
other devices. When an unused channel appears automatically, press the OK button
again to confirm.
5Match the receiver channel to the commander channel.
6Set the group on the receiver.
7Press the TEST button to check the flash.

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Shooting with Automatic Flash Control
(TTL Mode)
The TTL mode adjusts the flash level according to the brightness through the
camera lens. You can use this mode with cameras that support the Olympus TTL
mode. Refer to the Olympus website for a list of compatible cameras.
1Press the MODE button. Then, turn the dial to
select TTL. Press the OK button to confirm.
MODE
A
B
C
FP CH
0.0 1
RATIO
0.0
1/128
TTL
TTL
M
Off
2Set the flash compensation (+/-).
Press the abutton to highlight +/- RATIO. Then, turn the dial to adjust the
setting.
• You can set a flash compensation from -5 to +5.
Press the OK button.
Manually Setting the Flash Intensity
(M Mode)
The flash will fire at the selected intensity. You can use this mode with cameras
that do not support the Olympus communication feature.
1Press the MODE button. Then, turn the dial to
select M. Press the OK button to confirm.
MODE
A
B
C
FP CH
0.0 1
RATIO
0.0
1/100
TTL
TTL
M
Off
2Set the flash intensity (RATIO).
Press the abutton to highlight RATIO. Then, turn
the dial to adjust the setting.
• You can set a flash ratio from 1/1 to 1/128.*1
*1 You can select 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV for the adjustment
increment. (P. 28)
*2 On the scale display, tis the current selection. uis the
previous setting.
Press the OK button.
MODE
A
B
C
ZOOM LED
0.0
RATIO
0.0
1/100
TTL
TTL
M1/32
1/64
1/128
Scale display*2

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Firing the Flash at a High Shutter Speed
(FP TTL Mode / FP M Mode)
You can shoot with the flash at shutter speeds faster than the flash sync
speed. These modes are useful when you want to shoot a portrait with a blurry
background by widening the aperture, or when you want to use a high shutter
speed to reduce blown-out highlights in the background.
The guide number is lower than in the regular TTL mode or M mode.
1Press the MODE button. Then, turn the dial to select TTL or M. Press
the OK button to confirm.
2Press HIF on the arrow pad to highlight FP.
Then, turn the dial to select “On.”
MODE
A
B
C
FP CH
0.0 1
RATIO
0.0
1/128
TTL
TTL
M
On
FP
FP
FP
3Adjust the settings.
Setting the flash compensation (+/-) in the FP TTL mode
Press the abutton to highlight +/- RATIO. Then, turn the dial to adjust the
setting.
• You can set a flash compensation from -5 to +5.
Press the OK button.
Setting the flash intensity (RATIO) in the FP M mode
Press the abutton to highlight +/- RATIO. Then,
turn the dial to adjust the setting.
• You can set a flash ratio from 1/1 to 1/128.*1
*1 You can select 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV for the adjustment
increment. (P. 28)
*2 On the scale display, tis the current selection. uis the
previous setting.
Press the OK button.
MODE
A
B
C
ZOOM LED
0.0
RATIO
0.0
1/100
TTL
TTL
M
FP
FP
FP 1/32
1/64
1/128
Scale display*2