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E-MAILING A PICTURE

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 the 

 [Browse 

Images] icon. From the [Browse Images] window, select the picture(s) you want to 
send and click the 

 [E-mail] tool button.

At this time, you can resize your pictures making them more manageable to 
e-mail. This helps you to 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.

PRINTING A PICTURE

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 and click the [Print Images] 
icon on the main menu. You can create many different types of prints such as an 
index print, photos, albums, or calendars. Simply select the image(s) and add 
them to one of the many layouts within OLYMPUS Master. 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, such as the 
Olympus P-10 Digital Photo Printer. This permits fast, easy printing without using 
a computer.

You may also order prints online using the “Print Online” feature in OLYMPUS 
Master software.

* For detailed instructions on using PictBridge, please refer to your camera’s 

Advanced manual included in digital format on the CD-ROM.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Quick Reference Guide

D-590 ZOOM

INDEX

1. Camera Diagram and Controls
2. Shooting Scene Modes
3. Using the Zoom
4. How to Use the Autofocus 

     (Focus lock)

5. Flash Modes
6. Image Quality Modes
7. Recording a Movie
8. Viewing Pictures/Movies on a TV
9. How to Erase All Pictures

10. E-mailing a Picture
11. Printing a Picture

CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS

Playback (QUICK VIEW) button

Zoom button

Tripod socket

Monitor

Shutter button

Flash

Self-timer lamp

Lens

Arrow pads

Power switch

DC-IN jack

Strap eyelet

A/V OUT jack

USB connector

Connector cover

Microphone

OK/MENU button

Battery compartment/
card cover

Battery lock knob

Battery compartment

Card slot

Arrow pads

Speaker

SHOOTING SCENE MODES

a.

 Press 

a

 (

l

) in 

shooting mode.

b.

 Press 

a

 or 

c

 to select a 

shooting scene mode (there are 10 shooting scene 
modes) and press the OK/MENU button.

PROGRAM AUTO

SELECT

GO

For normal 

shooting

Shooting Scene Mode Descriptions

PROGRAM AUTO 

P

The camera automatically selects the 
optimal settings.

LAN PORTRAIT 

K

LANDSCAPE 

L

PORTRAIT 

I

NIGHT SCENE 

m

INDOOR 

H

SELF PORTRAIT 

o

BEACH & SNOW 

R

MOVIE 

N

CUISINE 

G

USING THE ZOOM

This camera features a zoom lens, letting you get closer to the subject or 
capture wide-angle shots.

• Press W to zoom out and get everything into the picture.

• Press T to zoom in and get closer to the subject.

HOW TO USE THE AUTOFOCUS (FOCUS 
LOCK)

a.

 While positioning the AF target mark over the subject 

in shooting mode, press and hold the shutter button 
halfway.

b.

 The green lamp indicating that the focus and exposure 

are locked remains lit as long as the shutter button is kept 
depressed. While pressing the shutter button half way, 
recompose your shot.

c.

 Press the shutter button completely to take the 

picture.

Shutter button

P

a

(

2272*1704

2272*1704

20

20

20

HQ

HQ

o

AF target mark

Green lamp

Shutter button

FLASH MODES

This camera features multiple flash modes. You can select the 
appropriate flash mode to suit the situation.

AUTO

• AUTO-FLASH - The camera decides if the flash is needed.

!

• RED-EYE REDUCTION - Reduces the incidence of red-eye by 

emitting pre-flashes to shrink pupil size before taking the picture.

#

• FILL-IN FLASH - The flash always fires. Suitable for taking subjects lit 

from behind by strong light.

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• FLASH OFF - The flash is turned off. Suitable for when flash 

photography is not permitted.

a.

 Press 

d

 (

#

) repeatedly in shooting mode to toggle 

through the flash settings.

P

a

AUTO

2272*1704

2272*1704

11

11

11

HQ

HQ

IMAGE QUALITY MODES

Your camera is equipped with multiple image quality modes, which 
determine the quality and file size of the pictures you take. Below is a 
general description of the commonly used modes. For the detailed 
description of all quality modes, refer to the Advanced manual 
included on the CD-ROM.

a.

 Press the OK/MENU button in shooting mode.

b.

 Press 

b

 to select [

K

].

c.

 To select the record mode, press 

a

 or 

c

 and press the 

OK/MENU button.

Record Mode

File size

Usage Examples

SHQ (Super High Quality)

Large

For making large prints

HQ (High Quality)

For printing in postcard size

SQ1 (Standard Quality)

For printing 3”x5” prints

SQ2 (Standard Quality)

Small

For small prints, web, or e-mailing

F

WB

K

MODE MENU

SHQ 2272×1704

HQ 2272×1704

SQ1 2048×1536
SQ2

640×480

K

  GO

SELECT

RECORDING A MOVIE

a.

 Press 

a

 (

l

) in shooting mode and select [MOVIE] (

n

) by pressing 

a

 

or 

c

, then press the OK/MENU button.

b.

 Position the AF target mark over the subject. Press 

and hold the shutter button halfway down until the 
green lamp lights.

c.

 Press the shutter button the rest of the way to start 

recording (video and audio).

d.

 Press the shutter button again to stop recording.

Note: The optical zoom system cannot be used. When 
you want to use the zoom system, select [ON] in the [DIGITAL ZOOM] settings. 
See the Advanced manual on how to make further settings.

R

$

00:36

00:36

00:36

HQ

HQ

N

$

Remaining 
recording time

AF target mark

VIEWING PICTURES/MOVIES ON A TV

a.

 Make sure that the camera and TV are off. Connect the camera to the TV 

using the AV cable (included).

b.

 Turn on the TV and set to “video input.”

c.

 Press the playback (

q

) button to turn the camera on and use the arrow pads 

to display the picture you want to view.

Note: If the pictures are not displayed, consult your TV manual to set up the video 
source.

A/V output jack

AV cable

Connect to the TV’s video input (yellow) 
and audio input (white) terminals.

HOW TO ERASE ALL PICTURES

WARNING - PERFORMING THESE STEPS WILL DELETE ALL 
PICTURES EXCEPT PROTECTED ONES STORED IN YOUR CARD!

a.

 Press the OK/MENU button in playback mode.

b.

 Use the arrow pads to select [MODE MENU] on the 

monitor.

c.

 Select the [CARD] tab and press 

d

Select [ALL ERASE] and press 

d

.

d.

 Select [YES] and press the OK/MENU button.

m

ERASE

INFO

MODE MENU

ALL ERASE

FORMAT

CARD

EDIT

PLA

Y

SET

R

 ALL ERASE

CAUTION ERASING ALL

YES

NO

  GO

SELECT

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