Thumbnail (Index) Display................ 16 CONNECTING THE CAMERA..............17 Playback on a TV..................17 Direct Printing (PictBridge)............... 18 OLYMPUS Master SOFTWARE ............19 SPECIFICATIONS...................20 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................22 Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.
GETTING STARTED Step 1 Get Started GET STARTED a. Attach the strap b. Insert the battery Lift Slide Strap Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. Insert Battery lock knob c. Set the date and time Press o button to turn the camera on.
Step 2 Take a Picture TAKE A PICTURE a. Zoom Zoom Out: Zoom In: [ IN IN ] [ IN IN ] b. Focus c. Take the picture Using the monitor, place the AF target Press the shutter mark over your subject. button completely to take the picture.
Step 3 Review or Erase a Picture REVIEW OR ERASE A PICTURE a. Set the mode dial b. Take a closer look to q Press T or W to zoom in The last picture taken will be or out. displayed. Press o to return to the original size.
Step 4 Transfer Images TRANSFER IMAGES a. Install the software Insert the OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM. Windows: Click the “OLYMPUS Master“ button. Macintosh: Double-click the “Installer“ icon. Simply follow the on-screen instructions. b. Connect the camera to the computer Connect the camera and computer using the USB cable (included).
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• For more detailed information regarding camera setup and usage, please refer to the camera’s “Advanced Manual” provided on CD-ROM. • For more details on using the OLYMPUS Master software, please refer to the (electronic) reference manual located in the OLYMPUS Master folder on your hard drive.
BASIC OPERATION Holding the Camera Pictures can sometimes appear blurred as the result of moving the camera while the shutter button is being pressed. To prevent the camera from moving, hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides. When taking pictures with the camera in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash is positioned above the lens.
Shooting Mode Buttons While in shooting mode, use these buttons for quick access to some of the more commonly used features. 4& button (Macro Mode) Use macro or super macro mode when taking close-up pictures such as of a flower. m button (MENU) Press this button to display the top menu.
SCN Modes (Scene) This function allows you to switch the s (scene mode) according to the subject. Set the mode dial to s. Press 12 to select a scene mode, and press o. PORTRAIT Mode Dial 12 Button BACK MENU o Button m Button Shooting s (Scene) Modes...
Self-Timer Press 2Y. Self-Timer Lamp Press 12 to select [Y ON], and press o. Press the shutter button fully to take the picture. The self-timer lamp lights for approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, then starts blinking. After blinking for approximately 2 seconds, the picture is taken.
MENUS AND SETTINGS Top Menu Press m button to display the top menu. IMAGE IMAGE IMAGE QUALITY QUALITY QUALITY RESET RESET RESET EXIT MENU Top menu in shooting mode Use the arrow pad (124 3) to select menu items, and press o to set them. IMAGE QUALITY Set the image quality of the picture you will shoot according to its intended purpose.
Monitor Symbols & Icons (Monitor – Shooting Mode 3 2 1 3 2 1 [ IN IN ] [ IN IN ] 00:36 00:36 00:36 Still picture Movie Items Indications 1 Self-timer h, P, h, B, F, D, G etc. 2 Shooting modes e = full power, f = low power 3 Battery check...
(Monitor – Playback mode [ IN IN ] [ IN IN ] 10 10 Still picture Movie Items Indications e = full power, f = low power 1 Battery check 2 Album 3 Current memory [IN] (internal memory), [xD] (card) <×10 Print reservation/Number of prints Movie...
CONNECTING THE CAMERA Playback on a TV Use the AV cable provided with the camera to playback recorded images on your TV. Both still pictures and movies can be played back. Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect the multi-connector on the camera to the video input terminal on the TV using the AV cable.
Direct Printing (PictBridge) Using the provided USB cable, you may connect your camera directly to a PictBridge compatible printer such as the Olympus P-11 to make prints. In playback mode, display the picture you want to print out on the monitor.
(http://www.olympus.com/digital) (Upgrade (OLYMPUS Master Plus) In addition to the functions in OLYMPUS Master, the OLYMPUS Master Plus features movie editing, album printing, contact sheet printing, HTML album, free stitch panorama, CD/DVD writing functions, and a lot more, allowing you to greatly expand your digital photograph capabilities.
Image pickup device : 1/2.33" CCD (primary color filter), 7,380,000 pixels (gross) Lens : Olympus lens 6.5 to 19.5 mm, f3.4 to 5.7 (equivalent to 37 to 111 mm on a 35 mm camera) Photometric system : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system Shutter speed : 4 to 1/1000 sec.
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Humidity : 30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage) Power supply : One Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B/LI-40B) or Olympus AC adapter Dimensions : 94.5 mm (W) × 55.5 mm (H) × 20 mm (D) (3.7 × 2.1 × 0.7 in.)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Weatherproof feature This camera is weatherproof, but it cannot be used underwater. Olympus will not assume any responsibility for malfunction of the camera caused by water getting inside as a result of misuse by the user. The camera is weatherproof and is not damaged by water spray from any direction.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Handling the Camera WARNING ( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. ( Do not use the flash on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range. • You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision.
DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified charger. Do not use any other chargers. • Never heat or incinerate batteries.
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Using a non-genuine rechargeable battery and/or battery charger may result in fire or personal injury due to leakage, heating, ignition or damage to the battery. Olympus does not assume any liability for accidents or damage that may result from the use of a battery and/or battery charger that are not genuine Olympus accessories.
Compelling regulations by law remain unaffected by this. Notes regarding warranty maintenance 1. This warranty will only be valid if the Warranty Certificate is duly completed by Olympus or an authorized dealer or other documents contain sufficient proof. Therefore, please make sure that your name, the name of the dealer, the serial number and the year, month and date of purchase are all completed or the original invoice or the sales receipt (indicating the dealer’s name, the date of...
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Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://www.olympus.com/digital Premises: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel: +49 40-23 77 3-0 / Fax: +49 40-23 07 61...