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UNPACK THE BOX CONTENTS

Please gather the items shown in the illustration. You’ll need these 
to complete the procedures that follow.

Digital camera

2 × AA (R6) 

alkaline batteries

Strap

CD-ROM 

(OLYMPUS Master software)

USB 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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INSERT THE BATTERIES

a.

 Make sure the camera is off.

b.

 Open the battery compartment/card cover on the side of the camera and 

insert the batteries.

c.

 Close the cover.

TIPS: The alkaline batteries included are only intended for start up and initial 
usage. For extended battery life, we recommend using NiMH rechargeable 
batteries.

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ATTACH THE STRAP

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TURN ON THE CAMERA

Set the mode dial to 

h

 and 

slide the power switch to 

ON

The lens barrier opens.

The monitor turns on. The orange 
lamp lights indicating that the 
camera is in shooting mode.

Note: After use, slide the power switch to 

OFF

. The lens barrier closes and 

the monitor turns off.

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Power switch

Mode dial

Orange lamp

SET THE DATE AND TIME

a.

 With the camera on, press 

j

.

b.

 Press 

[\

 to select [

X

], and press 

i

.

c.

 Press 

[\

 to select the date format, and press 

]

.

d.

 Press 

[\

 to set each item, and press 

]

 to move 

to the next item.

e.

 Press 

i

 when you have finished entering the 

date and time.

Note: Press 

j

 to quit the menu.

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0.0

2005.01.01

1/3

F

D

BACKUP

X

HQ

EXIT

EXIT

2005

X

Y

M

D

SET

SELECT

GO

200

5

X

SET

SELECT

GO

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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2288

2288 1712

1712

2288 1712

AF target mark

Shutter button

Monitor

REVIEWING A PICTURE

a.

 Press 

k

. The green 

lamp lights indicating that 
the camera is in playback 
mode. The last picture taken 
is displayed on the monitor.

b.

 Use the arrow pad to 

display the picture you 
want.

Note: Press 

l

 to return to 

shooting mode.

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k

 button

Arrow pad

Green lamp

ERASING A PICTURE

a.

 Display the picture you want to erase 

and press the 

S

 button.

b.

 Press 

[\

 to select [YES] and press 

i

.

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S

 button

ERASE

YES

NO

SELECT

GO

CONNECTING THE CAMERA 
TO A COMPUTER

a.

 Make sure the camera is off.

b.

 Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable (included). The 

camera turns on and the green lamp lights.

c.

 Press 

[\

 to select [PC] on the camera’s monitor 

and press 

i

.

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EXIT

PRINT

PC

USB

SELECT

GO

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”.

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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.

Printed in Japan

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VE930101

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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