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CONNECTING THE 

CAMERA TO A COMPUTER

Olympus makes it simple to connect your camera to a computer and 

download pictures.

Make sure the battery is fully charged to ensure a constant power supply when 
downloading images. Olympus recommends using the optional AC adapter for 

time-consuming tasks such as communicating with a computer.

Windows 98 and 98SE users must install the USB driver from 

the CD-ROM before connecting the camera to the computer. 

Refer to the DIGITAL CAMERA-PC CONNECTION 

OPERATION MANUAL for complete information.

Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting it 

to your computer.

1

Slide the power switch to OFF to turn the camera off.

2

Plug the USB cable provided with the camera into the USB port on your 

computer.

3

Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB connector on your camera.

4

Slide the power switch to 

q

.

• The camera starts communicating with the PC and the selection screen for the 

USB connector is displayed on the camera’s monitor.

5

Select PC and press 

e

.

• When the camera is recognized by the PC, a new icon appears on the 

desktop.

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TAKING PICTURES

Let’s press the shutter button and take a picture – it’s easy.

a.

Taking a Picture

1

There are two ways to compose your subject: using the viewfinder 

or the monitor.

• To shoot using the viewfinder, press 

f

 to turn the viewfinder 

on.

Icons representing camera settings appear on the monitor, telling 
you important information such as the flash and record modes, 

battery life and the number of frames remaining.

2

Press the shutter button gently (halfway) to adjust the focus.

• The focus is properly set when the green lamp lights.
• The 

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 indicator lights steadily when the flash is ready to fire.

3

Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

b.

Zooming

Use the zoom lever to zoom in closer to the subject or zoom 

out for a wide-angle shot.

c.

Flash Modes

This digital camera features multiple flash modes. Choose 

the mode best suited to the shooting conditions and the kind 

of picture you want.

1

Press the flash button to make the flash 

pop up.

2

Select a flash mode.

3

When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the 

#

 indicator lights 

or blinks.

#

 lights:  The flash is ready to fire when the shutter button is fully 

depressed.

#

 blinks: The flash is charging. Release your finger from the 

shutter button and wait until the 

#

 indicator stops 

blinking.

Not all flash modes are available depending on the shooting mode 
selected. Refer to the Reference Manual for more information.

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Green lamp

(Lights when the subject is

in focus)

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 Flash indicator

(Lights when taking

pictures with flash)

AF target mark
(Indicates the area on which the camera is focused)

Shutter button

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Pull toward T to choose telephoto 

shooting and make the subject bigger. 

Push toward W to zoom out and 

get everything into the picture. 

Press

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Flash Mode

Description

No 

indication

Auto flash

The camera automatically decides if the flash is 

needed.

!

Red-eye 

Reduction Flash

Reduces incidence of red eyes by emitting pre-

flashes.

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Fill-in Flash

The flash always fires with every picture.

#

SLOW1, 

#

SLOW2, 

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SLOW

Slow 

Synchronization

Adjusts the flash for special situations requiring slow 

shutter speeds.

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Flash Off

The flash does not fire regardless of the light 

conditions.

To prevent the flash from firing, press down on the top 

of the flash to retract it.

Press 
repeatedly

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VIEWING AND ERASING 

PICTURES

With a digital camera, you can easily view the photos you 
want - and delete the ones you don’t.

a.

Viewing Pictures

1

With the camera in the shooting mode, 

press the QUICK VIEW button.

• The last picture taken appears in the 

monitor.

2

Use 

acbd

 to scroll through all the images saved on your xD-

Picture Card.

3

To return to the shooting mode, press the QUICK VIEW button 

again.

You can also access the Playback mode by sliding the 
power switch to 

q

.

Press

Displays the previous 

picture.

Displays the next 

picture.

Jumps to the picture 10 frames back.

Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead.

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b.

Erasing Pictures

Once erased, pictures cannot be 

restored. Check each picture 

before erasing to avoid 

accidentally erasing pictures you 

want to keep.

Single-Frame Erase:  

Deletes only the picture currently 
displayed in the monitor.

1

Display the picture you want to erase 

(

) and press 

S

 

(

).

2

Select YES.

3

Press 

e

. The picture will be erased.

All-Frame Erase: 

Deletes all pictures on the xD-Picture 
Card in one operation, except for 
pictures you have protected.

1

 Display the top menu.

2

Select MODE MENU.

3

Select the CARD tab.

4

Select CARD SETUP.

5

Display the CARD SETUP screen.

6

Select 

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7

Display the 

R

ALL ERASE screen.

8

Select YES.

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Press 

e

. All unprotected pictures will 

be erased.

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INSTALLING THE CAMERA 

SOFTWARE

You've now mastered the basic functions of your new Olympus Digital 
Camera! You are now 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!

About the Olympus CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM

Your Olympus Digital Camera comes bundled with a suite of software and documents.
The CD includes:

CAMEDIA Master

: To download pictures from the camera, view, organize, retouch and print 

your digital photos and movies.

USB Driver for Windows 98

: This utility must be installed to allow the camera to communicate 

with your computer if it uses the Microsoft Windows 98 operating system.

Olympus Digital Camera Reference Manual

: A complete reference guide in digital form, 

saved on the CD in PDF format.

You are now ready to install the computer software.

• Open the 

CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM

 package and locate the Software Installation Guide in 

the language you wish to use.

• Continue to follow the step-by-step instructions for installing the software, and enjoy your new 

digital photo processing features!

Additional Camera Features

This Digital camera offers a host of advanced features to expand your creativity. Here’s just a 
small sampling. See the 

Basic Manual

 for details on these capabilities, and more!

Advanced photographic control

: Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and full Manual modes 

are available to give you complete control of your photography.

6 Scene Program Shooting Modes

: This camera has 6 shooting modes to choose from 

depending on the shooting conditions and the effect you want to achieve.

Macro Mode and Super Macro Mode

: For taking extremely tight close-up pictures.

Sequential Shooting

: Take a rapid succession of still pictures.

Still Picture Editing

: Edit still pictures and store them as new pictures.

Movie Recording

: Yes, this Digital camera records movies with sound!

Two-in-one Pictures

: Combine two separate images taken in succession and store them as a single picture.

Close-up Playback

: Enlarge the pictures in the monitor to check details of the selected image.

Index Display

: View several thumbnail pictures on the monitor at once.

Protecting Pictures

: Prevents you from accidentally erasing photos.

Video Playback

: View your pictures and movies on a television monitor.

Panorama Shooting

: Connect overlapping images into a single picture using the panorama mode and 

Olympus CAMEDIA Master software.

Direct Printing

: Connect directly to your PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable to print your 

favorite images easily.

Remember to complete and return your Registration Card (not provided in some areas), and keep all camera 
documentation handy.

TIPS

Technical Support (USA)

1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free)
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM ET
Monday - Friday

European Technical Customer Support

00800-67 10 83 00 (Toll-free)
+ 49 180 5 - 67 10 83 or +49 40 - 237 73 899 
(Charged)
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM MET
Monday - Friday

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