UNPACK THE BOX CONTENTS
Please gather the items shown in the illustration. You’ll need these
to complete the procedures that follow.
Digital camera
Cradle (Docking Station)
AC adapter
Power cable
Battery
Strap
CD-ROM
(OLYMPUS
Master software)
USB cable
AV cable
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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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.
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.
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PREPARING THE BATTERY
a.
Make sure the camera is off.
b.
Open the battery compartment/card cover on the bottom of the camera
and insert the battery.
c.
Set the camera in the cradle to start charging. The power lamp flashes
red, and stops when the camera is fully charged.
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DC-IN jack
Camera
connector
AC wall
outlet
2
Power
cable
1
3
AC adapter
Power lamp
ATTACH THE STRAP
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TURN ON THE CAMERA
Set the mode switch to
K
, and
press the
POWER
switch. The
power lamp lights green, the
monitor turns on, and the lens
barrier opens.
Note: After use, press the
POWER
switch to turn off the camera. The power
lamp and monitor turn off, and the lens barrier closes.
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Mode switch
POWER
switch
Power lamp
SET THE DATE AND TIME
a.
With the camera on, press the
MENU
button.
b.
Press
]
to select [MODE MENU].
c.
Use
[\
to select [SETUP], and press
]
.
d.
Use
[\
to select
X
, and press
]
.
e.
Use
[\
to select each item, and press
]
to move
to the next item.
f.
Press
i
when you have finished entering the date
and time.
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R
MEMORY FORMAT
SETUP
VOICE REC
SCENE SELECT
MODE MENU
&
PIXEL MAPPING
s
X
VOLUME
VIDEO OUT
X
2005 . 01 . 01
Y
00 : 00
M
GO
SELECT
SET
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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.
• 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.
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5M
5M
55
AF target mark
Memory indicator
Shutter button
Monitor
REVIEWING A PICTURE
a.
Set the mode switch to
q
. The last picture
taken is displayed.
b.
Use
^]
on the arrow pad to display the
picture you want.
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Arrow pad
Mode switch
ERASING A PICTURE
a.
Display the picture you want to erase,
and press the
S
button.
b.
Use
[\
to select [YES], and press
i
.
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S
button
NO
ERASE
YES
GO
SELECT
CONNECTING THE CAMERA
TO A COMPUTER
a.
Make sure the camera is off.
b.
Connect the cradle to the computer using the USB cable (included).
c.
Set the camera in the cradle. The camera turns on automatically.
d.
Select [PC], and press
i
.
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USB connector
PRINT ORDER
SEL. PRINT
EXIT
PC / PRINTER
PC
GO
SELECT
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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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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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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CONTACT INFORMATION
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: distec@olympus.com
Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://olympus.com/digital
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Quick Start Guide
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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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