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ATTACH A LENS

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1

2

1

2

Rear cap

Body cap

1

2

Lens attachment 

mark (Red)

Lens cap

Alignment 

mark (Red)

TURN ON THE CAMERA

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a.

Set the power switch to 

ON

. To turn off the power, 

set the power switch to 

OFF

.

b.

Set the mode dial to 

P

.

c.

While looking though 

the viewfinder, rotate 

the diopter adjustment 

dial little by little.

When you can see the 

AF frame clearly,

adjustment is complete.

AF frame

SET THE DATE AND TIME

a.

With the camera on, press the 

MENU

 button.

b.

Use 

ac

 to select   tab, then press 

d

. Use 

ac

 to select 

X

, then 

press 

d

.

c.

Use 

ac

 to select the date format, then press 

d

.

d.

Use 

ac

 to set each item and press 

d

 to move to the next item.

e.

Press the 

i

 button when you have finished entering the date and time.

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MENU

 button

VH487701

UNPACK THE BOX CONTENTS

Provided contents may differ depending on the camera kit.
Make sure you have all the items shown in the provided contents 

list (printed separately).

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.

Advanced 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

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CHARGING THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY

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.

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1

2

3

 

Lithium ion battery 

(BLM-1)

Charging indicator
Red light: Charging in 

progress
Green light: Charging 

completed
(Charging time: Approx. 

5 hours)

Remove the protection 

cap from the battery.

Align the battery 

with the arrow

Lithium ion charger 

(BCM-2)

AC cable

AC wall outlet

LOADING THE BATTERY

a.

Push the battery compartment lock 

slightly towards 

 

and open the 

battery compartment cover.

b.

Load and push the battery in until it is 

locked by the battery lock.

Unloading the battery
Press the battery lock to unlock and 

remove the battery.

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Battery compartment 

lock

Battery 

compartment 

cover

Direction 

indicating mark

Battery lock

INSERT THE MEMORY CARD

This camera can use a Compact Flash, Microdrive or xD-Picture Card. These 

cards are optional.

a.

Insert the card with the contact area facing in the direction shown in the 

illustration.

b.

Close the card cover.

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CF card slot

xD-Picture 

Card slot

W

Mark

ATTACH THE STRAP

a.

Thread one end of the strap through the strap 

eyelet on the camera.

b.

Thread the end of the strap through the ring, 

then thread it through the stopper as indicated 

by the arrows.

c.

Thread the strap back through the other hole 

of the stopper.

d.

Pull the other side of the strap tight, making 

sure that it is fastened securely.

e.

Repeat steps (a) - (d) to attach the other end of 

the strap to the other eyelet.

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Ring

Stopper

Strap eyelet

TAKING A PICTURE

a.

Place the AF frame on the subject while 

viewing through the viewfinder.

b.

Press and hold 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 frame

Shutter button

REVIEWING AND ERASING 
A PICTURE

a.

Press the 

q

 (playback) button. The last 

picture taken is displayed.

b.

Use the arrow pad to select images you 

want to view.

c.

To return to the shooting mode, press 

the shutter button halfway. 

ERASING A PICTURE

a.

Select the picture you want to erase and 
press the 

S

 button.

b.

Use 

ac

 to select [YES], then press the 

i

 

button.

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S

 button

q

 button

Arrow pad

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). Set 
the camera’s power switch to 

ON

.

c.

Use 

ac

 to select [STORAGE]. Press the 

button.

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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”.

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 DISK

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! This CD also contains the complete software users manual in 

Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.

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INSTALLING THE CAMERA 
SOFTWARE

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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Printed in China

Quick Start Guide

It is strongly recommended that you follow 

these step-by-step instructions to set up and 

quickly begin using your new Digital 

Camera.

Start Her

e

a.

Remove the body cap from the 

camera and the rear cap from the 

lens.

b.

Align the lens attachment mark (red) 

on the camera with the alignment 

mark (red) on the lens, then insert the 

lens into the camera’s body. Rotate 

the lens clockwise until you hear it 

click.

c.

Remove the lens cap.

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