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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 xD-Picture Card Lithium Ion Battery

(LI-30B)

Lithium Ion Battery

Charger (LI-30C)

USB Cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master software CD-ROM

The following items are also included in the Digital Camera package: Basic Manual, warranty card, Advanced Manual on CD-ROM and registration card.

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CHARGE AND INSERT THE BATTERY

Lithium ion battery charger

(LI-30C)

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Lithium ion battery (LI-30B) a.

Insert the battery into the charger and charge completely (when fully charged, the indicator turns green - approx. 110 min.).

b.

Make sure the camera is off.

AC wall outlet

Battery compartment/ connector cover c.

Open the battery compartment/connector cover and insert the battery with correct orientation.

Battery

INSERT THE xD-PICTURE CARD

a. Open the card cover.

b.

Orient and insert the xD-Picture Card into the card slot.

c.

Flip the card cover over the xD-Picture Card and close the battery compartment/connector cover.

Card cover

Card

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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

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TURN ON THE CAMERA

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Set the mode dial to K and press the POWER switch.

The lens barrier opens, the lens extends and the monitor turns on.

Note: To turn the camera off, press the POWER switch again.

The lens retracts, the lens barrier closes and the monitor turns off.

POWER switch

Monitor

REVIEWING A PICTURE

a.

Press the QUICK VIEW button to display the last picture taken.

b.

Use the arrow pad to display other pictures stored on your xD-Picture Card.

c.

Press the QUICK VIEW button again to return to shooting mode.

QUICK VIEW button

Arrow pad

Mode dial

SET THE DATE AND TIME

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With the camera on, press e.

b.

Press Y to select [MODE MENU].

c.

Press ON to select the [SETUP] tab and press Y.

d.

Press ON to select [

X] and press Y.

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MODE MENU

X

00:00

VIDEO OUT NTSC e.

Press ON to set each item and press Y to move to the next item.

f.

Press e when you have finished entering the date and time.

SELECT

2005 . 01 01

Y M

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SET GO OK

ERASING A PICTURE

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TAKING A PICTURE

a.

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

b.

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

Shutter button o

AF target mark a

CONNECTING THE CAMERA

TO A COMPUTER

a.

Make sure the camera is off.

b.

Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable (included). The camera turns on automatically.

a.

Select the picture you want to erase and press e.

b.

Press N to select [ERASE].

ALBUM ENTRY MODE MENU

ERASE c.

Press ON to select [YES] and press e.

ERASE

YES

NO c.

Press ON to select [PC] on the camera monitor, and press e.

SELECT

USB

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PRINT

EXIT

GO OK

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VERIFY CAMERA CONNECTION

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 enhance your experience using

OLYMPUS Master image editing software (included).

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ABOUT THE CD-ROM DISCS

You’ve now 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. Activities such as photo editing, printing and much more are only steps away!

CD-ROM1

OLYMPUS Master software: To 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 user’s 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

INDEX

1. Camera Diagram and Controls

2. Scene Modes

3. Using the Zoom

4. How to Use the Autofocus

5. Flash Modes

6. Image Quality Modes

7. Recording a Movie

8. Viewing Pictures/Movies on a TV

9. How to Erase All Pictures

10. E-mailing a Picture

11. Printing a Picture

SCENE MODES

a.

Set the mode dial to K, and press

O f.

b.

Press ON to display the scene mode you want, and press e.

E-MAILING A PICTURE

CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS

Card cover

Multi-connector

QUICK VIEW button/

Album playback button (

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Battery compartment/ connector cover

Mode dial

Shutter button

Flash Microphone Self-timer lamp

Battery lock knob

Lens

Lamp

Monitor

POWER switch

Zoom button (W/T, GU)

Speaker

Strap eyelet

Arrow pad (ONX Y)

Macro button ( &) f button

Flash mode button ( #)

OK/Menu button ( e)

Self-timer button ( Y)

Tripod socket

USING THE ZOOM

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

Zoom out: Zoom in:

1 PROGRAM AUTO

SELECT GO OK

Scene Mode Descriptions

• PROGRAM AUTO

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The camera automatically selects the optimal settings.

• PORTRAIT

B

• LANDSCAPE

F

• LANDSCAPE + PORTRAIT

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• NIGHT SCENE

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• NIGHT+PORTRAIT

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• CUISINE

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• BEACH & SNOW

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• SELF PORTRAIT + SELF TIMER

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• BEHIND GLASS

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• SELF PORTRAIT

R

• INDOOR

N

• CANDLE

W

• SUNSET

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• FIREWORKS

X

HOW TO USE THE AUTOFOCUS

a.

While positioning the AF target mark over the subject in K mode, press and hold the shutter button halfway.

Shutter button b.

The green lamp indicating that the focus and exposure are locked remains lit as long as the shutter button is kept depressed. While pressing the shutter button half way, recompose your shot.

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AF target mark a c.

Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

Shutter button

RECORDING A MOVIE

a.

Set the mode dial to A. Place the AF target mark on your subject.

b.

Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button completely to start recording.

c.

Press the shutter button again to stop recording.

AF target mark

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R

Remaining recording time

Note: During movie recording, optical zoom is not available. To use the zoom, set

[DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON]. See the Advanced Manual on how to make further settings.

FLASH MODES

This camera features multiple flash modes. You can select the appropriate flash mode to 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 taking subjects lit from behind by strong light.

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

a.

Set the mode dial to K. Press Y # repeatedly to toggle through the flash modes.

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VIEWING PICTURES/MOVIES ON A TV

a.

Make sure that the camera and TV are off. Connect the camera to the TV using the AV cable (included).

Connect to the TV’s video input (yellow) and audio input (white) terminals.

AV cable

Multi-connector b.

Turn on the TV and set to “video input.” c.

Set the mode dial to q and turn on the camera. Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to view.

Note: If the pictures are not displayed, consult your TV manual to set up the video source.

PRINTING A PICTURE

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

• Press T to zoom in and get closer to the subject.

IMAGE QUALITY MODES

Your camera is equipped with multiple image quality modes, which determine the quality and file 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.

Record Mode

SHQ (Super High Quality)

HQ (High Quality)

SQ1 (Standard Quality)

SQ2 (Standard Quality)

File size

Larger

Smaller a.

Set the mode dial to K, and press e.

b.

Press X to select [K].

Usage Examples

For making large prints

For printing in postcard size

For printing 3”x5” prints

For small prints, web, or e-mailing

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Press ON to select the record mode, and press e.

SHQ 2560 1920

HQ 2560 1920

SQ1

SQ2

2048 1536

640 480

SELECT GO OK

HOW TO ERASE ALL PICTURES

WARNING - THIS WILL DELETE ALL OF THE IMAGES STORED ON

YOUR xD-PICTURE CARD!

a.

Set the mode dial to q, and press e.

b.

Press Y to select [MODE MENU].

ALBUM ENTRY MODE MENU

ERASE c.

Press ON to select the [CARD] tab, and press Y. Press

ON to select [ALL ERASE], and press Y.

ALL ERASE

FORMAT d.

Press ON to select [YES], and press e.

ALL ERASE

CAUTION ERASING ALL

YES

NO

SELECT GO OK

CONTACT INFORMATION

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 the “ Browse

Images” icon. 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 making them more manageable to e-mail. This helps you to stay within the e-mail capacity limitations set by your 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.

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 software.

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.

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Technical Support (USA):

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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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