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Quick Reference Guide

INDEX

1. Camera Diagram and Controls
2. Shooting Modes
3. How to Use the Buttons and Dials
4. How to Use the Autofocus
5. Record Modes
6. Flash Modes
7. Viewing Pictures on a TV
8. How to Erase All Pictures
9. E-mailing a Picture

10. Printing a Picture

CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS

Hot shoe

F

 (Exposure compensation) 

button

Shutter button

Built-in flash

#

 (Flash) button

w

 (Flash intensity control) button

Strap eyelet

AF

 button

G

 (Metering) button

COPY

/

<

 (Copy/Print) button

MODE

 button

<

/

Y

/

j

 (Remote control/Self-timer/

Sequential shooting) button

ISO

 button

WB

 (White balance) button

Control panel

External flash connector

USB connector

VIDEO OUT jack (

VIDEO OUT

)

Lens attachment mark

Mount
(Attach the lens after removing the body 
cap from the camera to prevent dust and 
dirt from entering the camera body.)

Lens lock pin

Sub dial (

k

)

Remote cable connector

White balance sensor

#

UP

 (Flash pop-up) button

DC-IN jack

Preview button

Self-timer/Remote control lamp/
Remote control receiver

Lens release button

Mirror

LIGHT

 button

Connector cover

LCD monitor

Viewfinder

q

 (Playback) button

AEL

/

AFL

 button

0

 (Protect) button

Arrow pad (

acbd

)

i

 button

Card cover

Eyecup

<

 button

P

 (AF target) button

Diopter adjustment dial

Eyepiece shutter lever

Illumination sensor

Main dial (

j

)

S

 (Erase) button

MENU

 button

CF card slot

Eject button

xD-Picture Card slot

u

 (Live view) button

Tripod socket

Battery compartment lock

Battery compartment cover

Card access lamp

INFO

 (Information 

display) button

Power switch

Card cover lock

SSWF indicator

o

 (Image stabilizer) button

SHOOTING MODES

While holding down the 

MODE

 button, turn the main dial to switch 

the shooting mode. Release the 

MODE

 button to set.

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.

MODE

 button

Main dial

HOW TO USE THE BUTTONS AND DIALS

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 dials while viewing the viewfinder or the control panel.

<

/

Y

/

j

 (Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting) button:

 

Sets the Remote control/Self-timer/Sequential shooting.

F

  (Exposure compensation) button:

 Sets the exposure compensation value.

#

 (Flash) button:

 Sets the flash mode.

o

 (Image stabilizer) button:

 Turns on the image stabilizer.

P

 (AF target) button:

 Selects the AF target.

ISO

 button:

 Sets the ISO sensitivity.

G

 

(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.

w

 (Flash intensity control) button:

 Adjusts the flash intensity.

a.

While holding down a direct button, turn the main 
dial or sub dial.

b.

Release the button to set the function.

Other buttons

u

 (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.

S

  (Erase) button:

 Erases unwanted images.

INFO

 (Information display) button:

Shooting: Displays the super control panel on the LCD monitor.
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.

q

  (Playback) button:

 Plays back images on the monitor.

MENU

 button:

 Displays the menu.

0

  (Protect) button:

 Protects images from being accidentally erased.

LIGHT

 button:

 Turns the control panel light on and off.

Viewfinder

Control panel

Manual flash: You can also set the amount of light (FULL, 1/4, 1/16, or 1/64) in the 
flash mode setting.

HOW TO USE THE AUTOFOCUS

a.

While positioning the AF target over the subject, 
press and hold the shutter button halfway.

b.

The AF confirmation mark indicating that the focus 
and exposure are locked remains lit as long as the 
shutter button is kept depressed.

c.

Press the shutter button completely to take the 
picture.

Shutter button

Halfway down

AF target

AF confirmation mark

Shutter button

All the way down

RECORD MODES

Your camera is equipped with multiple record 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 record modes, refer to the Instruction Manual.

Image becomes clearer

Application

Number of 

pixels

Pixel

count

Compression rate

SF (Super Fine)

1/2.7

F (Fine)

1/4

N (Normal)

1/8

B (Basic)

1/12

Select for the 

print size

Y

 (Large)

3648 × 2736

Y

SF

Y

F

Y

N

Y

B

X

 (Middle)

3200 × 2400

X

SF

X

F

X

N

X

B

2560 × 1920

1600 × 1200

W

 (Small)

1280 × 960

W

SF

W

F

W

N

W

B

1024 × 768

For small-sized 

print and 

website

640 × 480

Number of pi

xels

 i

n

cr

eases

arge

Normal

You can set the record mode from the super 
control panel displayed on the LCD monitor. Press 
the 

i

 button and use the arrow pad to move the 

cursor to the record mode. Then turn the main dial 
(or sub dial) to select the setting.

Super control panel

FLASH MODES

This camera features multiple flash modes. You can select the 
appropriate flash mode to suit the situation.
You can set the flash mode using the flash button. While holding 
down the flash button, turn the main dial to select the setting. Setting 
information is displayed in the viewfinder and on the control panel 
while you are setting a function.

AUTO

• Auto-flash - The camera decides if the flash is needed.

!

/

H

• Red-eye reduction flash - Reduces the incidence of red-eye by 

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

!

SLOW

• Slow synchroni 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

/

2nd CURTAIN

• 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.

VIEWING PICTURES ON A TV

a.

Turn the camera and TV off, and connect the 
video cable as illustrated.

b.

Turn on the TV and set it to the video input 
mode. For details on switching to the video 
input mode, refer to the TV’s instruction 
manual.

c.

Turn the camera on and press the 

q

 

button.

Note: If the pictures are not displayed, consult 

your TV manual to set up the video 
source.

VIDEO OUT jack

q

 button

Video cable

Video input terminal

HOW TO ERASE ALL PICTURES

WARNING - PERFORMING THESE STEPS WILL DELETE ALL STORED 
PICTURES!

a.

Press the 

MENU

 button. Use 

ac

 to select 

[

W

]

, then press 

d

.

b.

Use 

ac

 to select 

[CARD SETUP]

, then 

press  

d

.

c.

Use 

ac

 to select 

[ALL ERASE]

, then press 

the 

i

 button.

d.

Use 

ac

 to select 

[YES]

, then press the 

i

 

button.

ALL ERASE

FORMAT

CARD SETUP

CANCEL

SELECT

GO

YES

NO

ALL ERASE

CANCEL

SELECT

GO

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 “

 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.

© 2007 

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, 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.

What you can do with OLYMPUS Master software

• The provided software CD includes OLYMPUS Master 

software for viewing and editing images. Once 
installed, you can take advantage of viewing and 
editing your images. For information on how to use 
OLYMPUS Master software, see Help after installation.

• Install OLYMPUS Master on your computer from the provided CD-ROM. 

OLYMPUS Master allows you to register as the camera’s owner. Doing so will 
enable you to receive information on software or firmware upgrades from 
Olympus.

• OLYMPUS Studio Trial Edition is included in the OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM, 

which can be used for 30 days after installation. You can purchase the license 
number for the full version from the [Help] menu.

CONTACT INFORMATION

3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, USA

Technical Support (USA):

24/7 online automated help: http://www.olympusamerica.com/DSLR
Phone customer support: 1-800-260-1625 (toll free)

Our phone customer support is available from 8am - 10pm, (Monday to 
Friday) ET

E-mail: [email protected]
Olympus software updates can be obtained at: 
http://www.olympusamerica.com/digital

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