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Confirm you have installed the battery and xD-Picture Card properly by 
pressing      . The “No Picture” message should be displayed in the monitor. 
Turn the camera off by pressing      again.

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

QuickStart Guide

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For more detailed instructions on advanced features, please refer
to the printed Basic Manual included in your package, or the 
Reference Manual on the CD-ROM.

UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS

Gather your digital camera and the parts as shown in the illustration. You’ll need these to complete the steps for the 
camera set-up procedures that follow.

The following items are also included in this package: warranty card, registration card (not pvovided in some areas), and safety precautions booklet.

Digital camera

TIP: To

 maximize battery life, this digital camera features a power saving mode in which the camera enters a sleep mode after 

approximately three (3) minutes of non-use.  Press the shutter button to wake up the camera.

Before you begin using your Olympus digital camera…

Fully charge the battery on the provided charger before first use.

All you need to do is slide the lens barrier open or closed to turn the camera ON or OFF.

a.

Loading the battery

   • Slide the battery/card compartment in the direction of the

arrow      . 
The battery/card compartment cover unlocks and opens in
the direction of the arrow      .

   • Insert the battery in the direction shown in the illustration.

Make sure the knob is locked securely.

   • Close the battery/card compartment cover so that it pushes 

the battery down inside. While pressing the         mark, 
slide the cover in the opposite direction of        .

Attach the strap 

(OPTIONAL)

Attach the strap as illustrated to make the camera easier to handle.

   • Insert the xD-Picture Card into the battery/card compartment as shown in

the illustration. Push the card fully into the  compartment. The card will 
lock into place when fully inserted.

   • To remove, push down on the xD-Picture Card. The card will

pop up. Pull to remove.

   • Close the compartment cover. 

c.

Insert the xD-Picture Card 

The xD-Picture Card is where the camera stores your pictures and is available in a variety 
of memory capacities. The pictures you take with the camera remain on the xD-Picture
Card even when the camera is turned off and/or the battery is removed. 

b.

a.

Set the Date and Time 

(OPTIONAL)

Although this is not required, it is recommended that you set the date and time. This affects the way image 
file names are created, and will conveniently include this information with each picture. The date and time 
can also be set in MODE MENU. 

   

• Set the mode dial to         , then open the lens barrier.

   

• Press      to display the top menu.

   • Press       to select     .
   • Use             to select the date format.
   • Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by using    to select the field, and             to set 

the proper value. Repeat this step until all date/time fields have been set.    

   
   • Press      twice to set the date and time and exit the menu.

c.

TURNING ON THE CAMERA

Turn the camera ON 

(SHOOTING MODE)

    •

Open the lens barrier fully until it clicks. The lens extends.

    •

To turn the camera off, slide the lens barrier until you feel the first click. Wait until the lens is fully retracted, then 
close the lens barrier all the way.

b.

Note: Time is entered using the 24-hour format.

Camera Diagram and Controls

Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations.

PREPARE THE CAMERA FOR USE

Note: 
• The monitor indications differ depending on the camera’s settings.
• You can select the amount of information displayed on the monitor.

Power on

Power off

Flash

Microphone

AF sensor

Self-timer/Remote control lamp

Lens barrier

Remote control receiver

Lens

Printed in China

Strap eyelet  

A

B

B

Lens barrier

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Strap

Lithium-ion battery (LI-12B)

CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM/

Software installation guide

Lithium ion battery 

charger (LI-10C)

xD-Picture Card/Instructions

USB cable

AV cable

A

TIP: 

An optional Olympus AC adapter is available, and is recommended when 

downloading images to ensure a consistent power supply. 

See the Reference Manual for more information.

Shutter button

Power lamp

Mode dial

Zoom lever 
(

W

      /

T

     )

SCENE

Speaker

 (Flash mode) button 
 (Erase) button 

(Macro/Spot) button
(Protect) button

 (Playback) button

Green lamp

Knob

Battery/card compartment 

cover

Orange lamp

Viewfinder

AF target mark

Arrow pad
(               )

Card access lamp

OK/Menu button (     )

Monitor

DC-IN jack

A/V OUT jack (MONO)

USB connector

Tripod socket

Connector vover

Battery/Card compartment cover

P 1/ 800 F2.8

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0.3

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2.0

HQ 2816x2112

10

12

13

2

1

3

4

11

22

15

14

16

18

19 6

7

8 9

17

5

21

20

NR

ISO 100

30

24

25

3130 25

23

7

2

3

100-0018          HQ

SIZE: 2816x2112
F2.8 1/800 

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ISO100

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SIZE:     320x240

 

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7
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Monitor indications during 
shooting

Monitor indications during 
still picture playback

Monitor indications during 
movie playback

4
22
21
28
29

26

27

32

27

  1

Shooting mode

  

2

Shutter speed

  

3

Aperture value

  

4

Exposure compensation
Exposure differential

  

5

AF target mark

  

6

Record mode

  

7

Resolution 

  

8

Number of storable
still pictures/  

 

Remaining recording time  

  

9

Memory gauge

10

Battery check

11

Noise reduction

12

Flash stand-by mark

13

Green lamp

14

Macro mode/Super macro mode 

15

Flash mode

16

Flash intensity control

17

Drive mode

18

Self-timer/Remote control

19

Sound record

20

Spot metering

21

ISO 

22

White balance

23

Print reservation

24

Number of prints

25

Protect

26

File number

27

Date 

28

Time

29

Frame number

30

Sound record

31

Movie

32

Movie playback time

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Basic Manual

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