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UNPACK THE BOX CONTENTS

Please gather the items shown in the illustration. You’ll need these to complete the procedures that follow.

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REVIEW THE DOCUMENTATION

It is strongly recommended that you follow these step-by-step instructions to set up and quickly begin using your new Digital

Camera.

Digital Camera Strap Card Camera Insert

AA (R6) alkaline batteries (two)

USB Cable CD-ROM (OLYMPUS

Master software)

ImageLink Printer

The following items are also included: Basic Manual, Advanced Manual on

CD-ROM, Camera Warranty Card, AC Adapter, Power Cord, Paper Tray, 4 × 6 paper, Ink ribbon Cartridge for 4 × 6 printing, Instruction Manual and Printer

Warranty card.

INSERT THE BATTERY

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Make sure the camera is off.

b.

Open the battery compartment cover.

c.

Insert the battery as shown.

d.

Close the battery compartment cover.

1 Slide the battery compartment cover outwards.

1 Close the battery compartment cover.

2 Slide the cover inwards.

2 Lift up the cover.

TIPS: The alkaline batteries included are only intended for start up and initial usage.

For extended battery life, we recommend using NiMH rechargeable batteries.

INSERT THE xD-PICTURE CARD

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Make sure the camera is off.

b.

Open the card cover.

c.

Insert the card as shown.

d.

Close the card cover.

Notch

Contact area

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Quick Start Guide (this document)

Getting started with your digital camera.

Quick Reference Guide (reverse side of this document)

Quick guide to using common features and functions.

Basic Manual (printed booklet)

Guide to mastering the basics of taking and viewing pictures.

Advanced Manual (CD-ROM)

Detailed instructions on all camera features and functions.

Software Installation Guide (Separate document on OLYMPUS Master

CD-ROM)

Detailed instructions on installing the OLYMPUS Master software.

ATTACH THE STRAP

Strap eyelet

• Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.

TURN ON THE CAMERA SET THE DATE AND TIME TAKING A PICTURE

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Slide the POWER switch to

K, pressing and holding the lock button. The lens extends and the monitor turns on.

POWER switch

Lock button

Note: To turn the camera off, slide the POWER switch to OFF. The lens retracts and the monitor turns off.

a.

With the camera on, press Z.

b.

Use the arrow pad to select [MODE MENU] on the monitor.

c.

Select [SETUP] tab, and press d.

d.

Select [ X], and press d.

a.

Place the AF target mark on your subject using the monitor or viewfinder.

b.

Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

AF target mark

Shutter button

REVIEWING A PICTURE

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Select the date format and press d.

f.

Use a c to set each item and press d to move to the next field.

g.

Press Z when you finish setting the date and time.

ERASING A PICTURE

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CONNECTING THE CAMERA

TO A COMPUTER

a.

Press the QUICK VIEW button. The last picture taken is displayed.

b.

Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want.

c.

Press the QUICK VIEW button again when you are ready to take another picture.

Arrow pad

QUICK VIEW button a.

Select the picture you want to erase and press Z.

b.

Press c to select [S ERASE].

c.

Select [YES] and press Z.

a.

Make sure the camera is off.

b.

Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable (included).

c.

Slide the POWER switch to q.

d.

Select [PC] on the camera’s monitor and press Z.

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VERIFY CAMERA CONNECTION

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WINDOWS: a.

From the desktop (“Start” menu for XP), open “My

Computer.” b.

Verify that the “Removable

Disk” icon representing the camera is displayed.

MACINTOSH: a.

Verify that the “NO_NAME” icon representing the camera is displayed.

• The above steps confirm that the camera has been installed correctly. You can transfer your images immediately using the standard drag and drop procedure, or manage, edit, print and share your images with the OLYMPUS Master software (included).

ABOUT THE CD-ROM DISCS

Now that you’ve mastered the basic functionality of your new

Olympus Digital Camera, you are ready to begin exploring the possibilities that digital photography brings to your computer.

CD-ROM1

OLYMPUS Master software: Download pictures from the camera, view, organize, retouch, e-mail and print your digital photos and movies and more! This CD also contains the complete software users manual in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.

CD-ROM2

Advanced Manual: A complete camera guide in Adobe Acrobat

(PDF) format. This manual contains detailed instructions on the camera’s features and functions which are not covered in the printed

Basic Manual or Quick Start/Quick Reference Guides.

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INSTALLING THE CAMERA

SOFTWARE

a.

Insert the OLYMPUS Master

CD-ROM into your computer’s

CD-ROM drive.

b.

For Windows:

Click the “OLYMPUS Master” button in the “Setup” window.

For Macintosh:

Double-click the “Installer” icon.

c.

Follow the on-screen instructions. For more details, click “Please Read First”.

Please refer to the Quick Reference Guide on the reverse side of this sheet to familiarize yourself with the commonly used features and functions of your new Olympus Digital Camera.

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Quick Reference Guide

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INDEX

1. Camera Diagram and Controls

2. Shooting Modes

3. Using the Zoom

4. How to Use the Autofocus

5. Flash Modes

6. Image Quality Modes

7. Recording a Movie

8. How to Erase All Pictures

9. E-mailing a Picture

10. Printing a Picture

11. ImageLink Printer

SHOOTING MODES

a.

Press b ( ).

b.

Press b or d to select a mode.

Shooting mode button ( )

HOW TO USE THE AUTOFOCUS

a.

While positioning the AF target over the subject, press and hold the shutter button halfway.

b.

The green lamp, which indicates the focus and exposure are locked, remains lit as long as the shutter button is kept depressed halfway.

Shutter button

Green lamp c.

Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

AF target mark

Shutter button

RECORDING A MOVIE

a.

Set the shooting mode to N.

b.

Press the shutter button to start recording

(video).

Remaining recording time c.

Press the shutter button again to stop.

CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS

USB connector cover

Strap eyelet

Self-timer lamp

Flash

Card cover

Battery compartment cover Lens

DC-IN jack cover

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Shooting Mode Descriptions

• The generic mode for taking pictures. You can also freely adjust functions such as exposure, etc.

• Lets you take impressive portrait shots.

• Lets you take the subject in the foreground as well as the landscape in the background clearly.

• Lets you capture the vivid blues and greens of all the landscape from nearby to far off in the distance.

• Lets you capture those details that would otherwise be cloaked in darkness when taking pictures at night.

• Lets you take a picture of yourself while holding the camera.

• Lets you record movies.

Note: You can change the mode dial when the camera is on or off.

POWER switch

Viewfinder

Monitor

Arrow pad

( acbd)

DC-IN jack

FLASH MODES

This camera features multiple flash modes. You can select the appropriate flash mode to the suit the situation.

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• AUTO-FLASH - The camera decides if the flash is needed.

• RED-EYE REDUCTION - Reduces the incidence of red-eye by emitting pre-flashes to shrink pupil size before taking the picture.

• FILL-IN FLASH - The flash always fires. Suitable for shooting pictures into strong light.

• FLASH OFF - The flash is turned off. Suitable for when flash photography is not permitted.

• Press the d ( # ) button repeatedly to toggle through the flash modes.

USING THE ZOOM

Shutter button

Zoom lever (W/T•GU)

QUICK VIEW button

Shooting mode button ( )

Macro button ( &)

Flash mode button ( #)

Self-timer button ( Y)

OK/MENU button (Z)

Printer connector

Tripod socket

This camera features a zoom lens, letting you get closer to the action or capture wide-angle shots.

Zoom out:

Push the zoom lever toward W

Zoom in:

Pull the zoom lever toward T

Zoom out

Zoom in

• Push toward W to zoom out and get more into the picture.

• Pull toward T to zoom in and get closer to the action.

IMAGE QUALITY MODES

Your camera is equipped with multiple image quality modes, which determine the quality and image size of the pictures you take. Below is a general description of the commonly used modes. For a detailed description of all quality modes, refer to the Advanced Manual included on the CD-ROM.

Image becomes clearer

Application

Select according to print siz

For small-sized prints and websites a.

Press Z.

Image size

Compression

2592 × 1944

2592 × 1728

1600 × 1200

640 × 480 b.

Use the arrow pad to select [K] on the monitor.

Low compression

SHQ

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High compression

HQ

SQ1

SQ2 c.

Select the record mode. Use the arrow pad and Z to make further settings.

HOW TO ERASE ALL PICTURES

WARNING - PERFORMING THESE STEPS WILL DELETE ALL

PICTURES!

a.

Slide the POWER switch to q, then press Z.

b.

Use the arrow pad to select [MODE MENU] on the monitor.

c.

Select the [CARD] tab, and press d.

Select the [CARD SETUP], and press d.

Select [ALL ERASE], and press Z.

d.

Select [YES] and press Z.

E-MAILING A PICTURE

Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can share your pictures with others by using the built-in e-mail feature.

After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program and click “ Browse

Images”. From the “Browse” window, select the picture(s) you want to send and click the “ E-mail” tool button.

At this time, you can resize your pictures to make them more manageable for email. This helps you stay within the e-mail capacity limitations set by your or the recipient's e-mail provider.

When finished, click the “ Launch Mailer” button at the bottom of the window. Your default e-mail program will open, and the selected picture(s) will automatically be attached to a new message.

PRINTING A PICTURE INCLUDED PRINTER

Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can make prints of your pictures using your own photo printer.

After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program and click the “Print Images” icon on the main menu. You can create many different types of prints such as an index print, photos, albums, or calendars.

Simply select the image(s) and add them to one of the many layouts within

OLYMPUS Master.

For detailed instructions, please refer to the “Help” menu in the software.

You can also order prints online using the “Print Online” feature in OLYMPUS

Master.

Alternatively, you can print your pictures by connecting your PictBridge*compatible camera directly to a PictBridge*-compatible printer, such as the

Olympus P-10 Digital Photo Printer. This permits fast, easy printing without using a computer.

* For detailed instructions on using PictBridge, please refer to your camera’s

Advanced Manual included in digital format on the CD-ROM.

By docking the camera with the included printer, you can print pictures directly without having to use a personal computer.

In addition, you can also print pictures by connecting the printer to a PictBridge compatible camera or a personal computer.

Direct Printing from Digital Camera

Connect the camera in the same pack directly to the printer and print pictures from camera by instructed operation procedure.Cable connection is unnecessary.

Printing fron PictBridge-compatible digital camera

The common standard for the camera and the printer is supported by the software “PictBridge”.The camera and the printer both compatible with

PictBridge are connected by USB cable to print pictures from camera.

Printing from PC

The printer and the PC are connected by USB cable to print pictures from PC.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Two Corporate Center Drive, PO Box 9058, Melville, NY 11747-9058

Technical Support (USA):

24/7 online automated help: http://olympusamerica.com/support

Phone customer support: 1-888-553-4448 (toll free)

Our phone customer support is available from 8am - 10pm, (Monday to

Friday) ET

E-mail: [email protected]

Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://olympus.com/digital

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