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in a safe place for future reference.
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Quick Start Guide
Get started using your
camera right away.
Button operations
Menu operations
Printing pictures
Using OLYMPUS Master
Getting to know your
camera better
Appendix
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Page 1: Using Olympus Master
Instruction Manual ( Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Quick Start Guide Button operations Menu operations Printing pictures Using OLYMPUS Master Getting to know your camera better Appendix P. 3 Test out the functions of the camera buttons by following along with the P. 11 illustrations. Learn about the menus that control the functions and settings for basic P. -
Page 3: Quick Start Guide
Strap LI-42B Lithium Ion Battery LI-40C USB Cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master 2 Battery Charger Software CD-ROM Items not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual), warranty card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Attach the strap ( Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. -
Page 4: Prepare The Camera
Prepare the camera a. Charge the battery. AC Wall Outlet ( Battery comes partially charged. b. Insert the battery and an xD-Picture Card (optional) in the camera. Power Cable Charging Indicator Light On (Red): Charging Light Off: Charging complete (Charging time: Approx. 5 hours) Lithium Ion Battery Battery Charger... -
Page 5: Lock Knob
Index area ( You can shoot pictures with this camera even without using an optional xD- Picture Card™ (hereinafter referred to as “the card”). If an xD-Picture Card is not inserted, your pictures will be saved to the internal memory. For details on the card, please refer to “The card”... -
Page 6: Turn The Camera On
Turn the camera on This explains how to turn on the camera in shooting mode. a. Set the mode dial to K. Still picture shooting modes This function allows you to shoot with the camera’s automatic settings. This function reduces the blur incurred by a moving subject, or camera shake when taking pictures. -
Page 7: Set Date And Time
Set date and time About the date and time setting screen M D T I M E T I M E ----.--.-- --:-- ----.--.-- --:-- Y / M / D Y / M / D CANCEL MENU Exits a setting. a. - Page 8 Set date and time e. Press the 1F button and the 2Y button to select [D]. f. Press the 3# button. g. Press the 1F button and the 2Y button to select the hours and minutes. • The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. h.
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Page 9: Take A Picture
Take a picture a. Hold the camera. Horizontal grip b. Focus. c. Shoot. Shutter Button (Pressed halfway) The green lamp indicates the focus and exposure are locked. The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed. Shutter Button (Pressed completely) Vertical grip Place this mark over your subject. -
Page 10: View Pictures
View pictures a. Set the mode dial to q. Arrow Pad Prev. Picture Erase pictures a. Press the 4& button and the 3# button to display the picture that you want to erase. b. Press the f/S button. c. Press the 1F button to select [YES] and press the o button to erase the picture. -
Page 11: Button Operations
Button operations Shooting mode Self-timer Macro mode/ Super macro mode/ S-macro LED mode o button Power on: Shooting mode • Lens cover opens • Monitor turns on Shutter button Shooting still pictures Set the mode dial to K, h, s or g, and lightly press the shutter button (halfway). The green lamp indicates the focus and exposure are locked (focus lock). -
Page 12: H Shooting Pictures Using Digital Image Stabilization
AF lock mark [ IN IN ] HQ 3072 3072 × 2304 2304 Recording movies Set the mode dial to n, and press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus, and then press the shutter button completely to start recording. Press the shutter button again to stop recording. -
Page 13: N Recording Movies
Shoot pictures by comparing previews of different effects Select one of the [1 Shoot w/ effects preview.] options from the Ex pos ure e ffec ts . [SHOOTING GUIDE] menu to preview a live, multi-frame window on the monitor showing four different levels of the selected shooting effect. -
Page 14: Arrow Pad
Erasing pictures from “My Favorite” YES/ • Use the arrow pad to select the picture you want to erase, and press f/S. Select [YES], and press o. • Erasing a picture from “My Favorite” does not erase the original picture recorded in the internal memory or to the card. -
Page 15: Zoom Button
Zoom button Shooting mode: Zooming in on your subject Optical zoom ratio: 3× Zoom out: Press W on the zoom button. HQ 3072 3072 Playback mode: Changing the picture display [ IN IN ] [ IN IN ] [ [ IN IN ] [ IN ] Zooming while shooting/close-up playback... - Page 16 1F button +0.3 +0.3 +0.7 +0.7 +1.0 +1.0 Use 43 to change the display. 3# button Press 3# in shooting mode to select the flash setting. Press o to confirm your selection. AUTO (Auto-flash) ! Red-eye reduction flash Fill-in flash Flash off 2Y button Press 2Y in shooting mode to select on and off for the self-timer.
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Page 17: Erasing Pictures
q/< button q Viewing pictures immediately Press q in shooting mode to switch to playback mode and display the last picture taken. Press q again or press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode. g “q Viewing still pictures/Selecting playback mode” (P. 13) <... -
Page 18: Shooting Mode
g/E/Y button g Changing the information displays Press g to change the display in the following order. Shooting mode +2.0 +2.0 1600 1600 [ IN IN ] × HQ 3072 3072 2304 2304 +2.0 +2.0 1600 1600 [ IN IN ] HQ 3072 3072 ×... - Page 19 Y Turning on the LED illuminator Hold down Y to turn on the LED illuminator. g “LED ILLUMINATOR Setting the LED illuminator function” (P. 37) • The LED illuminator can be turned on even when the camera is off. • If you conduct a button operation when the LED illuminator is on, it will be kept on for a maximum of 90 seconds.
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Page 20: Menu Operations
Menu operations m button Arrow pad (1243) About the menus Pressing m displays the top menu on the monitor. • The items displayed on the top menu differ according to the mode. Top menu (in still picture shooting mode) IMAGE IMAGE QUALITY QUALITY... -
Page 21: Using The Menus
Using the menus This explains how to use the menus with the [AF MODE] setting as an example. Set the mode dial to K. Press m to display the top menu. Select [CAMERA MENU] and press o to confirm your selection. -
Page 22: Image Quality
DRIVE FINE ZOOM SETUP SETUP DIGITAL ZOOM SILENT SILENT * An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required. MODE MODE Compression Application • This is useful for printing large images on A3- size (16.5 × 11.7 in.) paper. compression • This is useful for performing computer image... - Page 23 RESET /YES It restores shooting functions back to default settings. The mode dial must not be set to Functions restored to the factory default settings Function & Shadow Adjustment Technology SHADOW ADJ. OFF IMAGE QUALITY DRIVE FINE ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM ESP/n AF MODE s (Scene)
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Page 24: Camera Menu
[e SHOOT & SELECT1]/[f SHOOT & SELECT2] • These scene modes allow you to take sequential pictures by holding down the shutter button. After shooting the pictures, select the ones you want to erase by marking them with a R and press f/S to erase them. BACK MENU CAMERA MENU... - Page 25 • When [W] is selected, the following setting restrictions apply. • The flash mode is fixed at [$]. • [ISO] is fixed at [AUTO]. • [IMAGE QUALITY] is limited to [2048 × 1536] and lower. • [FINE ZOOM], [DIGITAL ZOOM] and [R] are not available. FINE ZOOM ...
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Page 26: Silent Mode
PANORAMA ...Creating a panoramic picture Panorama shooting lets you create a panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM. An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required for panorama shooting. Connects pictures from left to right 3: The next picture is connected at the right edge. -
Page 27: Playback Mode Menu
Playback mode menu EDIT COLOR EDIT FRAME LABEL CALENDAR EDIT INDEX g “SETUP menus” (P. 33) “SILENT MODE Turning off camera sounds” (P. 26) • The factory default settings are displayed in gray ( SLIDESHOW • Set [BGM] to [ON] or [OFF]. S LI D ESH OW [ I N ] •... -
Page 28: Operations During Movie Playback
MOVIE PLAY Select [MOVIE PLAY] from the top menu, and press o to play back the movie. [ IN IN ] '07.11.26 '07.11.26 12:30 12:30 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 - 0 0 0 4 MOVIE PLAY Operations during movie playback [ IN... -
Page 29: Perfect Fix
PERFECT FIX The recorded image is corrected and saved as a new one. • Use 12 to select the item you want to edit and press o to P ER FE C T FIX [IN] • Use 43 to display picture you want to edit and press o. SHADOW ADJ REDEYE FIX SHADOW ADJ... -
Page 30: Color Edit
COLOR EDIT ... Changing the color of pictures This function changes the color of a picture and saves it as a new file. COLO R ED IT FRAME ...Add a frame to your picture This function lets you select a frame, integrate the frame with an image, and save it as a new picture. -
Page 31: Playback Menu
INDEX ... Making an index picture from a movie This function extracts 9 frames from a movie and saves them as a new picture (INDEX) containing thumbnails of each frame. • Select a movie with 43, and press o. I N D E X [ x D ] •... -
Page 32: Sel. Image
...Adding sound to still pictures YES /NO [ I N ] BACK MENU ERASE Protected pictures cannot be erased. Cancel protection before erasing protected pictures. Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each picture before erasing to avoid accidentally erasing pictures you want to keep. •... -
Page 33: Setup Menus
OLYMPUS Master software will be deleted. • Be sure that the card is inserted in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you must format them with this camera. - Page 34 • Select [2] and press 3 to set a still picture in the internal memory or card as the startup screen ([16:9] still pictures cannot be selected). • Select [MY FAVORITE] and press 3 to set a still picture registered in “My Favorite” as the startup screen.
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Page 35: Pixel Mapping
AUTO This method is useful when you want to manage all your files with sequential numbers. Even if a new card is inserted, the folder number and file number are retained from the previous card. This helps you to manage multiple cards. File names and their folder names for recorded pictures are automatically generated by the camera. - Page 36 DUALTIME ... Setting the date and time for another time zone Switches to the date and time set in [X]. Pictures are recorded with the date and time set in [X]. Switches to the date and time set in [DUALTIME]. When setting the dual time, select [ON], and then set the time.
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Page 37: Video Out
When [SNOOZE] is [OFF], the alarm stops automatically and the camera turns off after 1 minute of no operation. • Checking the alarm settings: While the camera is off, press g/E/Y to display the current and alarm set times. Times will be displayed for 3 seconds. -
Page 38: Printing Pictures
Printing pictures Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print out pictures directly. Select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera’s monitor. To find out if your printer is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. -
Page 39: Other Print Modes And Print Settings (Custom Print)
Press q/<. • Printing starts. • When printing is finished, the picture selection screen is displayed. To print another picture, press 43 to select a picture, and press q/<. • When you are finished, disconnect the USB cable from the camera with the picture selection screen displayed. -
Page 40: Selecting The Picture To Print
Selecting a print mode PRINT M ODE SELE CT [ I N ] PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX EXIT MENU Setting the print paper PR IN T PA P ER [ I N ] SIZE SIZE SIZE BORDERLESS BORDERLESS BORDERLESS STANDARD... -
Page 41: How To Make Print Reservations
Select [PRINT], and press o. • Printing starts. • When printing is finished, the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is displayed. To cancel printing TRANSFERRING Press o. CANCEL Screen during data transfer In the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen, press m. • A message is displayed. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera. -
Page 42: Number Of Prints
To use print services without using DPOF • Pictures stored in the internal memory cannot be printed at a photo store. The pictures need to be copied to a card before taking them. g“BACKUP Copying pictures in the internal memory to the card” (P. 33) Single-frame reservation Follow the operation guide to make a print reservation for a selected picture. -
Page 43: All-Frame Reservation
All-frame reservation Reserves all the pictures stored on the card. The number of prints is set at one print per picture. Press m in the playback mode and display the top menu. Select [PRINT ORDER] Select the date and time setting, and press o. The pictures are printed without the date and time. -
Page 44: Using Olympus Master
Using OLYMPUS Master Overview Using the USB cable provided with your camera, you can connect the camera and computer and download (transfer) the images to your computer using the OLYMPUS Master software, also provided with the camera. Prepare the following items before starting. -
Page 45: Install The Olympus Master Software
Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with the following system requirements. For newer operating systems, please refer to the Olympus web site as shown on the back cover of this manual. Operating environment... - Page 46 • To select the components to install, select “Custom”. • The installation begins. The screen confirming that setup is completed is displayed. Click “Close”. • Next, the screen confirming whether to install OLYMPUS muvee theaterPack Trial Version is displayed. To install this software, click “Install”.
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Page 47: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
Double-click the “Setup” icon on the desktop. • The OLYMPUS Master installation screen is displayed. • Follow the on-screen instructions. • When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement is displayed, read the agreement and click “Continue” and then “Continue” to proceed with the installation. -
Page 48: Downloading And Saving Images
• Connecting the camera to a computer via a USB hub may cause unstable operation. In this case, do not use a hub, but connect the camera directly to the computer. • Images cannot be transferred to your computer with OLYMPUS Master if [PC] is selected in Step 3, 3 is pressed and [MTP] is selected. -
Page 49: Disconnecting The Usb Cable
Click “Browse images now”. • The downloaded images are displayed in the browse window. To disconnect the camera Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped blinking. Make the following preparations for disconnecting the USB cable. Windows 1 Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon tray. -
Page 50: Viewing Still Pictures And Movies
Double-click the movie thumbnail that you want to see in the browse window. • OLYMPUS Master switches to the edit window and the first frame of the movie is displayed. To play back the movie, click “Play” bottom of the screen. -
Page 51: Camera Display
To increase the number of languages Please take care that your battery is fully charged! Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet. Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the camera’s USB connector. •... -
Page 52: Getting To Know Your Camera Better
Getting to know your camera better Shooting tips and information Tips before you start taking pictures The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is not fully charged • Charge the battery with the charger. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold •... -
Page 53: Shooting Tips
The battery has been pulled out of the camera • The date and time settings will be returned to the factory default settings if the camera is left without battery for approximately 1 day. Also, the date and time setting will be canceled earlier than this if the battery has been in the camera for a short period of time. -
Page 54: Taking Pictures Of A Subject Against Backlight
Taking stabilized pictures without the flash The flash is activated automatically when there is insufficient light, or when the camera is shaken. To take pictures with no flash in dark places, set the flash mode to [$] and set as follows: Increase the [ISO] setting g “ISO Changing the ISO sensitivity”... -
Page 55: Increasing The Number Of Pictures That Can Be Taken
• It is effective to set the exposure compensation to [+] by pressing 1F when shooting against strong backlighting. g “1F button Changing picture brightness (Exposure Compensation)” (P. 16) • Adjusting exposure of person’s face by setting [AF MODE] to [FACE DETECT] makes the subject’s face appear brighter even against strong backlighting. -
Page 56: Functions That Cannot Be Selected From Menus
Image quality Using a new card • If you use a non-Olympus card or a card that was used on a computer for another application, use the [FORMAT] function to format the card. g “MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) Formatting the internal memory or card” (P. 33) Lamp indicators This camera uses several lamps to indicate the camera status. -
Page 57: Restoring Default Settings
Selecting the appropriate image quality Image quality is a combination of desired image size and compression level. Use the following examples to help determine the optimal record mode when shooting. To make high quality prints on full-size paper such as A3 (16.5 × 11.7 in.)/To edit and process images on a computer •... -
Page 58: Viewing The Entire Picture On A Computer Screen
There are several ways you can view the entire picture on the computer screen. View the picture using image browsing software • Install the OLYMPUS Master 2 software from the provided CD-ROM. Change the monitor setting • The icons on the computer desktop may be rearranged. For details of changing the settings on your computer, refer to the computer’s instruction manual. - Page 59 When you get an error message on the camera... Monitor indication Possible cause There is a problem with the CARD ERROR card. Writing to the card is WRITE PROTECT prohibited. > The internal memory has no MEMORY FULL available memory and cannot store any new data.
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Page 60: Functions Available In Shooting Modes And Scene Modes
Monitor indication The printer has run out of ink. Replace the ink cartridge in the printer. NO INK The paper is jammed. JAMMED The printer’s paper tray has been removed or the printer SETTINGS has been operated while CHANGED changing settings on the camera. - Page 61 Functions available in shooting scenes Function &/%/O Shadow Adjustment — Technology Optical zoom — — — DRIVE — IMAGE QUALITY FINE ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM ESP/n AF MODE PANORAMA *1 [!] is not available. *2 [%] and [O] are not available. *3 AF lock is on.
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Page 62: Appendix
• Avoid leaving the camera in places where chemical products are handled since this may result in corrosion. Battery and charger ( This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B or LI-40B). No other type of batteries can be used. ( Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used. - Page 63 Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world A Type B Type (American Type) (British Type) (British Type) The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depending on the area, different types of plugs and supply voltages are used. Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used.
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Page 64: The Card
Useful use of the accessories The card Pictures can be recorded on the optional card. The internal memory and card are the camera’s media for recording pictures, similar to film in a film camera. Pictures recorded to the internal memory or card can be easily erased on the camera or processed using a computer. -
Page 65: Before Use
To maintain camera performance, please take your camera to the nearest Olympus Authorized Service Center to have it inspected after any major impact. In the event the camera is damaged as a result of negligence or misuse, the warranty will not cover costs associated with the service or repair of your camera. -
Page 66: Storage And Maintenance
Note: The included accessories (e.g. charger) do not offer shock or water resistance. *1 as determined by Olympus pressure testing equipment in accordance to IEC Standard Publication 529 IPX8 - This means that the camera can be used normally under water at a specified water pressure. -
Page 67: General Precautions
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. -
Page 68: Handling The Camera
Handling the Camera WARNING ( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. ( Do not use the flash and LED 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. -
Page 69: Battery Handling Precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns. 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. -
Page 70: Caution For Usage Environment
• Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the camera’s manual. Battery Handling Precautions • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Do not use any other type of battery. For safe and proper use, read the battery’s instruction manual carefully before using it. -
Page 71: Legal And Other Notices
Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of this publication or software without obligation or advance notice. -
Page 72: Fcc Notice
- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers (PC). -
Page 73: Specifications
: 2000 up to 2099 Water resistance Type : Equivalent to IEC Standard publication 529 IPX8 (under OLYMPUS test conditions), available in 3 m (9.8 feet) deep water Meaning : Camera can normally be used under water at a specified water pressure. - Page 74 Weight (Using in low temperatures Low temperature operation of the optional Olympus xD-Picture Card and lithium ion battery are guaranteed to 0°C (32°F). However, the following have been tested for use with this product in temperatures up to -10°C (14°F).
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Page 75: Camera Diagram
CAMERA DIAGRAM Camera Multi-Connector (P. 37, 38, 47) Strap Eyelet (P. 3) Connector Cover Speaker (P. 37, 38, 47) Card Access Lamp (P. 49, 56, 64) Monitor (P. 35, 76) m Button g/E/Y Button (P. 18) (P. 14) Shutter Button o Button (P. -
Page 76: Monitor Symbols & Icons
Monitor Symbols & Icons (Monitor - Shooting mode 1/30 1/30 1600 1600 × HQ 3072 3072 2304 2304 Still picture Item 1 Shooting modes 2 Battery check 3 Green lamp 4 Flash standby Camera movement warning/ flash charge 5 Silent mode 6 White balance 7 ISO 8 Drive... - Page 77 Item 24 Shutter speed 25 Shadow Adjustment Technology f (Monitor - Playback mode [ IN IN ] × 3 0 7 2 × 2 3 0 4 3 0 7 2 F3 .5 1 /1 0 0 0 F 3 . 5 1 / 1 0 0 0 IS O 1 6 0 0 I S O 1 6 0 0 '07.11.26...
- Page 78 Index g/E/Y button ...18 1F button (exposure compensation) ...16 3# button (flash mode) ...16 4& button (macro)...16 o button (OK/FUNC) ...14 q/< button (playback/print) ...17 2Y button (self-timer) ...16 f/S button (Shadow Adjustment Technology/erase)...17 16:9 ...22 AC adapter ...64 ADD FAVORITE...13, 29 Adding sound to still pictures R...32 AF lock ...12 AF MODE...25...
- Page 79 Monitor brightness adjustment s ...35 Monitor Symbols & Icons...76 MOVIE PLAY...28 MULTI PRINT...40 Multi-connector...37, 38, 47 NTSC...37 Number of storable still pictures ...55 OLYMPUS Master...3, 44 Operation guide...20, 39, 42 Optical zoom ...15, 25 P (Program auto)...14 P/AUTO ...14 PAL...37 PANORAMA...26 PC ...47...
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