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

Camera.

INSERT THE BATTERIES

a.

Make sure the camera is off.

b.

Open the battery compartment/card cover on the side of the camera and insert the batteries.

c.

Close the cover.

Digital camera 2 × AA (R6) alkaline batteries

Strap

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CD-ROM

(OLYMPUS Master software)

USB cable

The following items are also included in the Digital Camera package: Basic

Manual, warranty card, Advanced Manual on CD-ROM and registration card.

ATTACH THE STRAP

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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.

TURN ON THE CAMERA

Set the mode dial to h and slide the power switch to ON .

The lens barrier opens.

Power switch

The monitor turns on. The orange lamp lights indicating that the camera is in shooting mode.

Orange lamp

Mode dial

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TIPS: The alkaline batteries included are only intended for start up and initial usage. For extended battery life, we recommend using NiMH rechargeable batteries.

SET THE DATE AND TIME

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With the camera on, press

Press [\ to select [ X j .

], and press i .

c.

Press [\ to select the date format, and press ] .

d.

Press [\ to set each item, and press ] to move to the next item.

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

Note: Press j to quit the menu.

SELECT SET

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ERASING A PICTURE

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Display the picture you want to erase and press the S button.

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.

Monitor Shutter button

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AF target mark

• Pictures are automatically stored in the internal memory ([IN] is displayed on the monitor). Alternately, you can store your pictures on an xD-Picture Card (sold separately). While the card is inserted, [xD] is displayed on the monitor and all pictures are stored on the card.

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 and the green lamp lights.

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Note: After use, slide the power switch to OFF . The lens barrier closes and the monitor turns off.

REVIEWING A PICTURE

a.

Press k . The green lamp lights indicating that the camera is in playback mode. The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor.

b.

Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want.

Note: Press l to return to shooting mode.

Arrow pad k button

Green lamp

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 software (included).

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Press [\ to select [YES] and press i .

S button

S ERASE

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SELECT GO

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.

Activities such as photo editing, printing and much more are only steps away!

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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Press [\ to select [PC] on the camera’s monitor and press i .

SELECT

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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

CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS

Strap eyelet

Shutter button

Self-timer lamp

Flash

Shooting button ( l )

Playback button ( k )

Green lamp

Orange lamp

USB connector

Monitor

Menu button ( j )

Erase button ( S )

Zoom button

(W/T, GU )

Mode dial

Arrow pad ( [\^] )

Flash mode button ( # )

Macro mode button ( & )

OK button ( i )

Reset button

( RESET )

Self-timer button ( Y )

Battery compartment/

Card cover

Power switch Lens DC-IN jack

SHOOTING MODES

This camera features two main operating modes.

Mode dial l Shooting mode (orange lamp lit):

Press this button to prepare the camera for taking pictures or movies. Set the mode dial to access specialized shooting modes.

k Playback mode (green lamp lit):

Press this button for viewing pictures or movies.

HOW TO USE THE AUTOFOCUS

Shooting Mode Descriptions

P l

• The generic mode for taking pictures.

h • The camera sets the optimal settings automatically.

i • Lets you take impressive portrait shots.

k • 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.

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

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• Lets you freeze-frame fast-moving action.

• Lets you take pictures of yourself - by yourself.

q • Lets you capture happy moments in the snow or at the beach.

n • Lets you record movies.

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

FLASH MODES

This camera features multiple flash modes. You can select the appropriate flash mode to the suit the situation. The icons that are displayed on the monitor are shown below.

a.

While positioning the AF target mark 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

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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 backlit subjects.

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

a.

With the camera in shooting mode, press [ # .

b.

Press [\ to select the desired flash mode, and press i .

FLASH MODE

AUTO c.

Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

SELECT GO

Shutter button

RECORDING A MOVIE

a.

With the camera in shooting mode, set the mode dial to n .

b.

Press the shutter button to start recording.

c.

Press the shutter button again to stop.

Remaining recording time

Note: Audio recording is not available.

HOW TO ERASE ALL PICTURES

WARNING - PERFORMING THESE STEPS WILL DELETE ALL STORED

PICTURES!

a.

With the camera in playback mode, press j .

b.

Press [\ to select [MEMORY SETUP], and press i .

c.

d.

Press

Press

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to select [ R ALL ERASE], and press

to select [YES], and press i .

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ALL ERASE

MEMORY FORMAT

CANCEL

SELECT GO

ALL ERASE

CAUTION ERASING ALL

YES

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SELECT GO

PRINTING A PICTURE

CONTACT INFORMATION

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.

Two Corporate Center Drive, P.O. 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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USING THE ZOOM

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

Zoom out: Press W on the zoom button.

Zoom in: Press T on the zoom button.

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The cursor moves sideways indicating the current magnification.

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

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

Note: The digital zoom may cause the picture to appear grainy at high magnifications.

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 size

For small-sized prints and websites

Image size

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640 × 480

Low compression

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With the camera in shooting mode, press j .

b.

Press [\ to select [ K ], and press i .

c.

Press [\ to select the record mode, and press i .

Note: Press j to quit the menu.

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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 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.

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