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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.
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REVIEW THE DOCUMENTATION
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.
Instruction Manual
Detailed instructions on all camera features and functions.
The supplied items are also listed in this manual.
Software Installation Guide (separate document on OLYMPUS
Master CD-ROM)
Detailed instructions on installing the OLYMPUS Master software.
System Chart
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CHARGING THE LITHIUM ION
BATTERY
Charge the Lithium ion battery using the provided charger. The
Lithium ion battery is not fully charged when purchased. Before use, be sure to charge the Lithium ion battery.
Charging indicator
Red light: Charging in progress
Green light: Charging completed
(Charging time: Approx. 5 hours)
Lithium ion charger
(BCM-2)
Lithium ion battery
(BLM-1)
Remove the protection cap from the battery.
Align the battery with the arrow.
AC cable
AC wall outlet
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LOADING THE BATTERY
INSERT THE MEMORY CARD
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ATTACH THE STRAP
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Slide the battery compartment lock slightly towards 1 and open the battery compartment cover towards 2.
b.
Load and push the battery in until it is locked by the battery lock.
Battery compartment cover
2
Battery compartment lock
3
T Direction indicating mark
1 c.
Close the battery compartment cover and slide the battery compartment lock in the direction of E.
Unloading the battery Battery lock
Press the battery lock to unlock the battery. Turn the camera upside-down to remove the battery.
This camera can use a CompactFlash, Microdrive or xD-Picture Card. These cards are optional.
a.
Slide the card cover lock (1) and open the card cover.
b.
Insert the card fully as illustrated (2).
c.
Close the card cover.
W mark
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2
CF card slot
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2 xD-Picture Card slot
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2 a.
Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1,
2).
b.
Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is fastened securely (3).
3 c.
Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way.
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ATTACH A LENS
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Rear cap a.
Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens.
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Body cap
Lens attachment mark (Red) b.
Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark
(red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera’s body. Rotate the lens clockwise until you hear it click.
• Do not press the lens release button.
c.
Remove the lens cap.
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Alignment mark
(Red)
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Lens cap
TAKING A PICTURE
AF target a.
Place the AF target on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder.
b.
Press and hold the shutter button halfway to lock the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
Shutter button
Viewfinder
Viewfinder
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Control panel
TURN ON THE CAMERA
a.
Set the power switch to
ON. To turn off the power, set the power switch to
OFF.
b.
While looking through the viewfinder, rotate the diopter adjustment dial slowly.
When you can see the AF target clearly, adjustment is complete.
REVIEWING AND ERASING
A PICTURE
AF target a.
Press the q button. The last picture taken is displayed.
b.
Use the arrow pad to select images you want to view.
c.
To return to the shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway. q button
Arrow pad
S button
ERASE
ERASING A PICTURE a.
Select the picture you want to erase and press the S button.
b.
Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button.
CANCEL SELECT
YES
NO
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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 software (included).
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SET THE DATE AND TIME
a.
With the camera on, press the
MENU button.
b.
Use ac to select [Z] tab, then press d. Use ac to select [X], then press d.
c.
Use ac to set the year, then press d.
d.
Use ac to set each item and press d to move to the next item.
e.
Use ac to select the date format.
f.
Press the i button when you have finished entering the date and time.
MENU button
Y M D TIME
Y/M/D
CANCEL
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). Set the camera’s power switch to
ON.
c.
Use ac to select [STORAGE]. Press the i button.
SELECT
USB
STORAGE
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CONTROL
EASY PRINT
CUSTOM PRINT
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ABOUT THE CD-ROM DISK
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!
OLYMPUS Master software: Download pictures from the camera, view, organize, retouch, e-mail and print your digital photos and movies and more!
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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:
Select the display language and click the “OLYMPUS Master 2” button in the “OLYMPUS Master 2 Setup” window.
For Macintosh:
Double-click the “Setup” 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. Shooting Modes
3. How to Use the Buttons and Dials
4. How to Use the Autofocus
5. Record Modes
6. Flash Modes
7. Viewing Pictures on a TV
8. How to Erase All Pictures
9. E-mailing a Picture
10. Printing a Picture
SHOOTING MODES
While holding down the
MODE button, turn the main dial to switch the shooting mode. Release the
MODE button to set.
P Program shooting MODE button
Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets.
A Aperture priority shooting
Allows you to set the aperture manually.
The camera sets the shutter speed automatically.
S Shutter priority shooting
Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically.
M Manual shooting
Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually.
Main dial
HOW TO USE THE AUTOFOCUS
a.
While positioning the AF target over the subject, press and hold the shutter button halfway.
b.
The AF confirmation mark indicating that the focus and exposure are locked remains lit as long as the shutter button is kept depressed.
Halfway down
Shutter button
AF target c.
Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
VIEWING PICTURES ON A TV
AF confirmation mark
All the way down
Shutter button a.
Turn the camera and TV off, and connect the video cable as illustrated.
b.
Turn on the TV and set it to the video input mode. For details on switching to the video input mode, refer to the TV’s instruction manual.
c.
Turn the camera on and press the q button.
VIDEO OUT jack
Note: If the pictures are not displayed, consult your TV manual to set up the video source.
q button
Video cable
Video input terminal
CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS
Hot shoe External flash connector
Built-in flash
LIGHT button
Control panel
WB (White balance) button
F (Exposure compensation) button
ISO button
Shutter button
# (Flash) button w (Flash intensity control) button
MODE button
</ Y/j (Remote control/Self-timer/
Sequential shooting) button
AF button
G (Metering) button
COPY/< (Copy/Print) button
Strap eyelet
VIDEO OUT jack (
VIDEO OUT)
USB connector
Sub dial (k)
White balance sensor
Preview button
Lens attachment mark
Mount
(Attach the lens after removing the body cap from the camera to prevent dust and dirt from entering the camera body.)
Mirror
#UP (Flash pop-up) button
DC-IN jack
Connector cover
Remote cable connector
Self-timer/Remote control lamp/
Remote control receiver
Lens release button
Lens lock pin
Eyecup
Viewfinder
LCD monitor
Eyepiece shutter lever
Diopter adjustment dial
Illumination sensor
S (Erase) button
INFO (Information display) button
MENU button
Tripod socket u (Live view) button
SSWF indicator
Power switch o (Image stabilizer) button
Battery compartment lock
HOW TO USE THE BUTTONS AND DIALS
This camera has a variety of functions to enable you to optimize settings for various shooting conditions. You can set the functions using the buttons and the dials while viewing the viewfinder or the control panel.
</ Y/j (Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting) button:
Sets the Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting.
F (Exposure compensation) button: Sets the exposure compensation value.
# (Flash) button: Sets the flash mode.
o (Image stabilizer) button: Turns on the image stabilizer.
P (AF target) button: Selects the AF target.
ISO button: Sets the ISO sensitivity.
G (Metering) button: Selects the metering mode.
WB (White balance) button: Selects the white balance appropriate to the light source from the following options: auto, preset white balance, customized white balance or one-touch white balance.
AF (Focus mode) button: Selects the focus mode.
w (Flash intensity control) button: Adjusts the flash intensity.
q (Playback) button
AEL/AFL button
0 (Protect) button
Main dial (j)
Arrow pad ( acbd) i button
< button
P (AF target) button
Card cover
CF card slot
Eject button xD-Picture Card slot
Card access lamp
Battery compartment cover
Card cover lock a.
While holding down a direct button, turn the main dial or sub dial.
b.
Release the button to set the function.
Viewfinder
Other buttons u (Live view) button:
Control panel
Sets the live view mode. The subject is displayed on the LCD monitor. The display for shooting information can be turned off by pressing the
INFO button.
S (Erase) button: Erases unwanted images.
INFO (Information display) button:
Shooting: Displays the super control panel on the LCD monitor.
Playback: Displays shooting information or histogram of the recorded image.
Each time this button is pressed, the information display is changed.
AEL/AFL button: Locks the exposure.
q (Playback) button: Plays back images on the monitor.
MENU button: Displays the menu.
0 (Protect) button: Protects images from being accidentally erased.
LIGHT button: Turns the control panel light on and off.
RECORD MODES
Your camera is equipped with multiple record 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 record modes, refer to the Instruction Manual.
Application
Number of pixels
Y (Large)
Select for the print size
X (Middle)
For small-sized print and website
W (Small)
Pixel count
3648 × 2736
3200 × 2400
2560 × 1920
1600 × 1200
1280 × 960
1024 × 768
640 × 480
SF (Super Fine)
1/2.7
YSF
XSF
WSF
Image becomes clearer
Compression rate
F (Fine)
1/4
N (Normal)
1/8
YF YN
B (Basic)
1/12
YB
XF XN XB
WF WN WB
You can set the record mode from the super control panel displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the i button and use the arrow pad to move the cursor to the record mode. Then turn the main dial
(or sub dial) to select the setting.
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Super control panel
FLASH MODES
This camera features multiple flash modes. You can select the appropriate flash mode to suit the situation.
You can set the flash mode using the flash button. While holding down the flash button, turn the main dial to select the setting. Setting information is displayed in the viewfinder and on the control panel while you are setting a function.
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• Auto-flash - The camera decides if the flash is needed.
• Red-eye reduction flash - Reduces the incidence of red-eye by emitting pre-flashes to shrink pupil size before taking the picture.
• Slow synchronization + Red-eye reduction flash - This mode is for SLOW when you want to use slow synchronization, yet also reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
• Slow synchronization (1st curtain) - The flash fires right after the shutter fully opens.
• Slow synchronization (2nd curtain) - 2nd curtain flash fires just before the shutter closes.
• 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. In this mode, the flash can be used as an AF illuminator when it is raised.
Manual flash: You can also set the amount of light (FULL, 1/4, 1/16, or 1/64) in the flash mode setting.
HOW TO ERASE ALL PICTURES
WARNING - PERFORMING THESE STEPS WILL DELETE ALL STORED
PICTURES!
E-MAILING A PICTURE
a.
Press the
MENU button. Use ac to select
[ W], then press d.
b.
Use ac to select [CARD SETUP], then press d.
c.
Use ac to select [ALL ERASE], then press the i button.
d.
Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button.
CARD SETUP
ALL ERASE
FORMAT
CANCEL SELECT GO
ALL ERASE
YES
NO
CANCEL SELECT GO
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 “ E-mail” in the toolbar. Select the image(s) to attach to the e-mail within the thumbnail area, and drag and drop them into the register area.
At this time, you can resize your pictures to make them more manageable for e-mail. 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.
PRINTING A PICTURE
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, click “ Print Menu” in the toolbar, and select “ Photo Print”. With “ Photo Print”, you can drag and drop the desired image and select a layout to print. “ Index Print” allows you to print thumbnails with file information. For detailed instructions, please refer to the “Help” menu in the software.
Alternatively, you can print your pictures by connecting your PictBridge* compatible camera directly to a PictBridge* compatible printer. This permits fast, easy printing without using a computer.
*For detailed instructions on using PictBridge, please refer to your camera’s
Instruction Manual.
What you can do with OLYMPUS Master software
• The provided software CD includes OLYMPUS Master software for viewing and editing images. Once installed, you can take advantage of viewing and editing your images. For information on how to use
OLYMPUS Master software, see Help after installation.
• Install OLYMPUS Master on your computer from the provided CD-ROM.
OLYMPUS Master allows you to register as the camera’s owner. Doing so will enable you to receive information on software or firmware upgrades from
Olympus.
• OLYMPUS Studio Trial Edition is included in the OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM, which can be used for 30 days after installation. You can purchase the license number for the full version from the [Help] menu.
CONTACT INFORMATION
3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, USA
Technical Support (USA):
24/7 online automated help: http://www.olympusamerica.com/DSLR
Phone customer support: 1-800-260-1625 (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://www.olympusamerica.com/digital
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