UNPACK THE BOX CONTENTS
Please gather the items shown in the illustration. You’ll need these
to complete the procedures that follow.
Digital camera
Strap
xD-Picture Card
Lithium ion battery
(LI-12B)
Lithium ion battery
charger (LI-10C)
USB cable
AV cable
OLYMPUS Master
software CD-ROM
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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CHARGE AND INSERT THE BATTERY
a.
Insert the battery into the charger and charge completely (when fully
charged, the indicator turns green - approx. 2 hours).
b.
Make sure the camera is off.
c.
Slide the battery compartment/card cover in the direction of
A
, and the
cover opens in the direction of
B
. Insert the battery with correct orientation.
Caution: Be sure to slide the cover using the ball of your finger. Do not use
your fingernails as this may cause injury.
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Lithium ion battery
charger (LI-10C)
Lithium ion battery (LI-12B)
AC wall outlet
Indicator
A
B
Battery
Battery compartment/
card cover
INSERT THE xD-PICTURE CARD
a.
Orient and insert the xD-Picture Card into the card slot.
b.
Close the battery compartment/card cover in the direction of
C
, and slide
in the direction of
D
.
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Card
ATTACH THE STRAP
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Strap
TURN ON THE CAMERA
a.
Slide the power switch to ON.
The lens barrier opens, the lens
extends and the monitor turns
on.
If the lens does not extend even
when the lens barrier is opened,
there is a possibility that the
power switch is not fully set to
the ON position. Slide the power
switch to the ON position
correctly.
Note: To turn the camera off, slide the power switch until it slightly clicks.
After retracting the lens, slide the power switch to the OFF position. The
monitor turns off.
Caution: Do not slide the power switch directly to the OFF position. Doing so
may cause damage to the camera.
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POWER switch
Stop sliding
the switch.
After retracting
the lens
Slide to
OFF.
SET THE DATE AND TIME
a.
With the camera on, press the OK/MENU button.
b.
Press
d
(arrow pad) to select [MODE MENU].
c.
Select the [SETUP] tab and press
d
. Select [
X
]
and press
d
.
d.
Select the date format and press
d
.
e.
Use
a
or
c
to set each item and press
d
to
move to the next item.
f.
Press the OK/MENU button when you have
finished entering the date and time.
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SELECT
SET
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.
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AF target mark
Shutter button
REVIEWING A PICTURE
a.
Press the playback (
q
) button.
The last picture taken is displayed.
b.
Use the arrow pads to display
the picture you want.
a
: Jumps to the picture 10 frames
back.
c
: Jumps to the picture 10 frames
ahead.
b
: Displays the previous picture.
d
: Displays the next picture.
c.
Press the playback (
q
) button
again when you are ready to take
another picture.
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Playback (
q
) button
Arrow pads
ERASING A PICTURE
a.
Select the picture you want to erase and press the
OK/MENU button.
b.
Press
c
to select [ERASE].
c.
Select [YES] and press the OK/MENU button.
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ERASE
INFO
MODE MENU
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NO
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SELECT
CONNECTING THE CAMERA
TO A COMPUTER
a.
Connect the one end of the USB cable (included) to the computer.
b.
Connect the other end of the USB cable to the camera.
c.
Select [PC] on the camera’s monitor and press the
OK/MENU button.
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USB connector
P C
EXIT
USB
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 image editing software (included).
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ABOUT THE CD-ROM DISCS
You’ve now 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:
To transfer 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 user’s 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.
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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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