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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.
Provided contents may differ depending on the camera kit. Make sure you have all the items shown in the provided contents list (printed separately).
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.
Software Installation Guide (separate document on OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM)
Detailed instructions on installing the OLYMPUS Master software.
System chart
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)
Press the battery lock to Battery lock unlock and remove the battery.
This camera can use a CompactFlash, Microdrive or xD-Picture Card. These cards are optional.
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!
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.
Mount (Attach the lens after removing the body cap from the camera to prevent dust and dirt from entering the camera body.)
Full-auto shooting
Allows you to take a picture if you simply press the shutter button.
PORTRAIT
Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person.
LANDSCAPE
Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes.
MACRO
Suitable for taking close-up pictures (macro shooting).
SPORT
Suitable for capturing fast-moving action without blurring.
NIGHT & PORTRAIT
Suitable for shooting both the main subject and background at night.
18 different shooting modes are available to suit a wide range of shooting situations. When the mode dial is set to this mode, the shooting mode selection screen is displayed.
P Program shooting
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.
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 control dial while viewing the monitor.
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(Sequential shooting/Self-timer/Remote control) button:
Sets the Sequential shooting/Self-timer/Remote control.
(Exposure compensation) button:
Sets the exposure compensation value.
(Flash) button:
The flash pops up. Sets the flash mode.
(Image stabilizer) button:
Turns on the image stabilizer.
(AF frame) button:
Selects the AF frame.
ISO button:
Sets the ISO sensitivity.
(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.
(Live view) button:
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.
(Erase) button:
Erases unwanted images.
INFO (Information display) button:
Shooting: Displays shooting information on the control panel screen.
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.
(Playback) button:
Plays back images on the monitor.
MENU button:
Displays the menu.
(Protect) button:
Protects images from being accidentally erased.
Your camera is equipped with multiple image quality 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 quality modes, refer to the Instruction Manual.
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Application | Number of pixels |
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Low compression 1/2.7 |
High compression 1/4 |
High compression 1/8 |
High compression 1/12 |
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Select for the print size |
3648 × 2736 | SHQ | HQ | |||
3200 × 2400 2560 × 1920 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 1024 × 768 |
SQ | |||||
For small-sized print and website |
640 × 480 |
You can set the image quality from the control panel
screen displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the
button and use the arrow pad to move the cursor to the
image quality mode. Then turn the control dial to select
the setting.
This camera features multiple flash modes. You can select the appropriate flash mode to the suit the situation. You can set the flash mode from the control panel screen displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the button and use the arrow pad to move the cursor to [FLASH MODE]. Then turn the control dial to select the setting.
AUTO 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 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 Slow synchronization (1st curtain) - The flash fires right after the shutter fully opens.
SLOW2 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.
Note: If the pictures are not displayed, consult your TV manual to set up the video source.
PERFORMING THESE STEPS WILL DELETE ALL STORED PICTURES!
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.
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.
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