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Quick Start Guide

Start Here

S T E P

UNPACK THE BOX CONTENTS
Please gather the items shown in the illustration. Youll need these to complete the procedures that follow.

REVIEW THE DOCUMENTATION

Quick Start Guide (this document) Getting started with your digital camera. It is strongly recommended that you follow these step-by-step instructions to set up and quickly begin using your new Digital Camera. Quick Reference Guide (reverse side of this document) Quick guide to using common features and functions.
Digital camera Cradle (Docking Station) AC adapter Power cable

IR-300

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.

Battery

CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Master software)

USB cable

AV cable
Software Installation Guide (separate document on OLYMPUS Master CDROM) Detailed instructions on installing the OLYMPUS Master software.
The following items are also included in the Digital Camera package: Basic Manual, warranty card, Advanced Manual on CD-ROM and registration card.

PREPARING THE BATTERY

ATTACH THE STRAP

TURN ON THE CAMERA

a. Make sure the camera is off. b. Open the battery compartment/card cover on the bottom of the camera

and insert the battery.

Set the mode switch to K, and press the POWER switch. The power lamp lights green, the monitor turns on, and the lens barrier opens.

Mode switch

Power lamp POWER switch
c. Set the camera in the cradle to start charging. The power lamp flashes red, and stops when the camera is fully charged.
Power lamp AC wall outlet

Power cable

DC-IN jack AC adapter

Camera connector

Note: After use, press the POWER switch to turn off the camera. The power lamp and monitor turn off, and the lens barrier closes.

SET THE DATE AND TIME

VOICE REC & MODE MENU SCENE SELECT

TAKING A PICTURE

Memory indicator

REVIEWING A PICTURE

a. With the camera on, press the MENU button. b. Press ] to select [MODE MENU]. c. Use [\ to select [SETUP], and press ]. d. Use [\ to select X, and press ].
a. Place the AF target mark on your subject using

R MEMORY FORMAT SETUP

a. Set the mode switch to q. The last picture

taken is displayed.

the monitor.
b. Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

Shutter button

b. Use ^] on the arrow pad to display the picture you want.
PIXEL MAPPING s X VOLUME VIDEO OUT

AF target mark

e. Use [\ to select each item, and press ] to move

to the next item.

X 2005. 01. 01 D Y M 00 : 00 SELECT SET GO

Monitor

Arrow pad
f. Press i when you have finished entering the date and time.
Pictures are automatically stored in the internal memory ([IN] is displayed on the monitor). Alternately, you can store your pictures on an xD-Picture Card (sold separately). While the card is inserted, [xD] is displayed on the monitor and all pictures are stored on the card.

ERASING A PICTURE

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER

VERIFY CAMERA CONNECTION

a. Display the picture you want to erase,

and press the S button.

a. Make sure the camera is off. b. Connect the cradle to the computer using the USB cable (included). c. Set the camera in the cradle. The camera turns on automatically.

USB connector

WINDOWS: a. From the desktop (Start menu for XP), open My Computer.
b. Verify that the Removable Disk icon representing the camera is displayed.

S button

b. Use [\ to select [YES], and press i.

ERASE YES NO

d. Select [PC], and press i.
PC / PRINTER PC PRINT ORDER SEL. PRINT EXIT SELECT GO
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).

SELECT

ABOUT THE CD-ROM DISCS
INSTALLING THE CAMERA SOFTWARE

CONTACT INFORMATION

Now that youve 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: 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. CD-ROM2 Advanced Manual: A complete camera guide in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. This manual contains detailed instructions on the cameras features and functions which are not covered in the printed Basic Manual or Quick Start/Quick Reference Guides.
a. Insert the OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM
into your computers CD-ROM drive. Two Corporate Center Drive, P.O. Box 9058, Melville, NY 11747-9058 Technical Support (USA): 24/7 online automated help: http://olympusamerica.com/support Phone customer support: 1-888-553-4448 (toll free) Our phone customer support is available from 8am - 10pm, (Monday to Friday) ET E-mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://olympus.com/digital

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.
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 Reference Guide

CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS

POWER switch

Zoom lever (W/T, GU)
Shutter button Mode switch Power lamp Remote control receiver
1. Camera Diagram and Controls 2. Mode Switch 3. Using the Zoom 4. How to Use the Autofocus 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 12. i
Microphone Strap eyelet Flash MENU button Monitor Erase button (S) OK button (i) Custom button (z) Print button (<) Self-timer button (Y) Album display button (-) Tripod socket Battery compartment/ card cover Cradle connector Flash mode button (#) Calendar display button (+) SCENE buttons

Speaker

Lens Self-timer/card access lamp

MODE SWITCH

This camera features two main operating modes.
Shooting mode Set the mode switch to K to take still pictures or n to record movies. Playback mode Set the mode switch to q to view pictures.

USING THE ZOOM

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

d L K h ? H

PROGRAM AUTO The camera automatically selects the optimal settings. LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT NIGHT SCENE NIGHT+PORTRAIT INDOOR FIREWORKS SUNSET PORTRAIT

o G @ J g & ) ,.

SELF PORTRAIT
CUISINE DOCUMENTS SPORT BEACH & SNOW CANDLE
Zoom out: Push the zoom lever toward W.

Zoom in: Pull the zoom lever toward T.

Zoom out

Zoom in
a. Set the mode switch to K, and press ^]f. b. Press [\ to select a scene mode, and press i.

1 LANDSCAPE

AVAILABLE LIGHT PORTRAIT BEHIND GLASS VIVID Push toward W to zoom out and get more into the picture. Pull toward T to zoom in and get closer to the action.

HOW TO USE THE AUTOFOCUS

FLASH MODES
This camera features multiple flash modes. You can select the appropriate flash mode to suit the situation. The icons that are displayed on the monitor are shown below.

IMAGE QUALITY MODES

Your camera is equipped with multiple image quality 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 quality modes, refer to the Advanced Manual included on the CD-ROM.
a. While positioning the AF target mark over the subject, press and hold the shutter button halfway.

(None) (#) ! # $

b. The green lamp, which indicates the focus and
exposure are locked, remains lit as long as the shutter button is kept depressed halfway.

Green lamp

AUTO-FLASH - The camera decides if the flash is needed. SOFT FLASH - The flash fires at reduced intensity. 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 shooting backlit subjects. FLASH OFF - The flash is turned off. Suitable for when flash photography is not permitted.
a. Set the mode switch to K, and press the MENU

button.

b. Press ] to select [MODE MENU]. c. Use [\ to select D, and press ]. d. Use [\ to select the record mode, and press i.
Application Image size Record mode SUPER HIGH 5M HIGH 3M HIGH 2M BASIC 1M E-MAIL VGA A4 prints
a. Set the mode switch to K, and press n.

D j F DIGITAL ZOOM WB

SUPER HIGH5M OFF 0.0 OFF AUTO
b. Use [\ to select the desired flash mode, and

press i.

FLASH MODE AUTO

Postcards

1024 768
c. Press the shutter button completely to take the

picture.

Emails

640 480

Note: The above refers to still pictures only. See the Advanced Manual to learn how to change the record mode for movies.
SUPER HIGH5M HIGH 3M HIGH 2M BASIC 1M E-MAIL VGA

RECORDING A MOVIE

VIEWING PICTURES/MOVIES ON A TV
HOW TO ERASE ALL PICTURES
WARNING - PERFORMING THESE STEPS WILL DELETE ALL STORED PICTURES!
a. Set the mode switch to n. b. Press the shutter button to start recording

(video and audio).

a. Make sure that the camera and TV are off. Connect the cradle to the TV using
the AV cable (included). b. Set the camera in the cradle.

A/V OUT jack

a. Set the mode switch to q, and press the MENU button. b. Press ] to select [MODE MENU].

STORAGE MODE MENU m

c. Press the shutter button again to stop.
Remaining recording time Connect to the TV's video input (yellow) and audio input (white) terminals.
c. Use [\ to select [ERASE], and press ]. d. Use [\ to select [ALL ERASE], and press i.
0 ERASE ERASE MEMORY FORMAT ALL ERASE ALBUM ENTRY STORE ALL ERASE YES NO

CAUTION ERASING ALL

c. Turn on the TV and set to video input. d. Set the mode switch to q, and turn on the camera. Use the arrow pad to
display the picture you want. Note: You can use features such as the digital and optical zooms while recording; however, you need to set the record sound function off to use the optical zoom. See the Advanced Manual to learn more about these settings. Note: If the pictures are not displayed, consult your TV manual to set up the video source.
e. Use [\ to select [YES], and press i.

E-MAILING A PICTURE

PRINTING A PICTURE
Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can share your pictures with others by using the built-in e-mail feature.
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. You can also order prints online using the Print Online feature in OLYMPUS Master. 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. * For detailed instructions on using PictBridge, please refer to your cameras Advanced Manual included in digital format on the CD-ROM.

After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program and click Browse Images. From the Browse window, select the picture(s) you want to send and click the E-mail tool button.
What is i? By docking the cradle into a Dock&Done-compatible device (sold separately), you bypass the need to use a computer. Set the camera in the cradle and you are ready to take, view, store, browse, share, and enjoy your pictures in the way you would with conventional photographs. Done! Dock&Done-compatible Storage Unit Store your valuable pictures using a hard disk or DVD storage unit. You can also view previously stored pictures on the camera monitor. Dock&Done-compatible Printer See your pictures on paper. Connect the printer to the storage unit and you are ready to start your own print works at home.
At this time, you can resize your pictures to make them more manageable for email. 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.

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Quick Start Guide

Start Here

S T E P

UNPACK THE BOX CONTENTS
Please gather the items shown in the illustration. Youll need these to complete the procedures that follow.

REVIEW THE DOCUMENTATION

D-555 ZOOM
It is strongly recommended that you follow these step-by-step instructions to set up and quickly begin using your new Digital Camera.
Quick Start Guide (this document) Getting started with your digital camera.
Digital Camera Strap Card Camera Insert
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.
AA (R6) alkaline batteries (two)

USB Cable

CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Master software)

ImageLink Printer

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.
The following items are also included: Basic Manual, Advanced Manual on CD-ROM, Camera Warranty Card, AC Adapter, Power Cord, Paper Tray, paper, Ink ribbon Cartridge for printing, Instruction Manual and Printer Warranty card.

INSERT THE BATTERY

INSERT THE xD-PICTURE CARD

ATTACH THE STRAP

a. Make sure the camera is off. b. Open the battery compartment cover. c. Insert the battery as shown. d. Close the battery compartment cover.
1 Slide the battery compartment

cover outwards.

a. Make sure the camera is off. b. Open the card cover. c. Insert the card as shown. d. Close the card cover.

1 Close the battery

compartment cover.

2 Slide the cover

inwards.
Contact area 2 Lift up the cover.

Strap eyelet

TIPS: The alkaline batteries included are only intended for start up and initial usage. For extended battery life, we recommend using NiMH rechargeable batteries.
Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.

TURN ON THE CAMERA

SET THE DATE AND TIME

TAKING A PICTURE

Slide the POWER switch to K, pressing and holding the lock button. The lens extends and the monitor turns on.

POWER switch

a. With the camera on, press Z. b. Use the arrow pad to select [MODE MENU] on the
monitor. c. Select [SETUP] tab, and press d.
a. Place the AF target mark on your subject using
the monitor or viewfinder.
b. Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
AF target mark Shutter button
d. Select [X], and press d.

Lock button

Note: To turn the camera off, slide the POWER switch to OFF. The lens retracts and the monitor turns off.
e. Select the date format and press d. f. Use a c to set each item and press d to move

to the next field.

g. Press Z when you finish setting the date and

REVIEWING A PICTURE

ERASING A PICTURE
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER
a. Press the QUICK VIEW button. The last picture taken is displayed. b. Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want. c. Press the QUICK VIEW
button again when you are ready to take another picture.

Arrow pad

QUICK VIEW button
a. Make sure the camera is off. b. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable (included). c. Slide the POWER switch to q. a. Select the picture you want to erase

and press Z.

b. Press c to select [S ERASE].
c. Select [YES] and press Z.
d. Select [PC] on the cameras monitor and press Z.

VERIFY CAMERA CONNECTION

ABOUT THE CD-ROM DISCS
INSTALLING THE CAMERA SOFTWARE
WINDOWS: a. From the desktop (Start menu for XP), open My Computer.
Now that youve 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. CD-ROM1 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. CD-ROM2 Advanced Manual: A complete camera guide in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. This manual contains detailed instructions on the cameras features and functions which are not covered in the printed Basic Manual or Quick Start/Quick Reference Guides.

a. Insert the OLYMPUS Master
CD-ROM into your computers CD-ROM drive.
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.
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.
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. Printed in Japan
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 manage, edit, print and share your images with the OLYMPUS Master software (included).
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Quick Reference Guide

CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS

Shutter button

Zoom lever (W/TGU) USB connector cover POWER switch Viewfinder QUICK VIEW button Shooting mode button ( ) Macro button (&) Flash mode button (#)
1. Camera Diagram and Controls 2. Shooting Modes 3. Using the Zoom 4. How to Use the Autofocus 5. Flash Modes 6. Image Quality Modes 7. Recording a Movie 8. How to Erase All Pictures 9. E-mailing a Picture 10. Printing a Picture 11. ImageLink Printer

USB connector

Self-timer lamp Flash

Strap eyelet Monitor

Arrow pad (acbd)
Self-timer button (Y) OK/MENU button (Z)
Battery compartment cover Card cover

Lens DC-IN jack cover

DC-IN jack
Printer connector Tripod socket

SHOOTING MODES

Shooting Mode Descriptions The generic mode for taking pictures. You can also freely adjust functions such as exposure, etc. Lets you take impressive portrait shots. Lets you take the subject in the foreground as well as the landscape in the background clearly. Lets you capture the vivid blues and greens of all the landscape from nearby to far off in the distance. Lets you capture those details that would otherwise be cloaked in darkness when taking pictures at night. Lets you take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. Lets you record movies.

USING THE ZOOM

This camera features a zoom lens, letting you get closer to the action or capture wide-angle shots.
a. Press b ( ). b. Press b or d to select a mode.

L m o N

Shooting mode button ( )
Zoom out: Push the zoom lever toward W
Zoom in: Pull the zoom lever toward T

Zoom out

Note: You can change the mode dial when the camera is on or off.

Zoom in

Push toward W to zoom out and get more into the picture. Pull toward T to zoom in and get closer to the action.

HOW TO USE THE AUTOFOCUS

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

IMAGE QUALITY MODES

Your camera is equipped with multiple image quality 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 quality modes, refer to the Advanced Manual included on the CD-ROM.
Image size becomes larger Image becomes clearer Compression Image size For small-sized prints and websites Low compression SHQ High compression HQ SQ1 SQ2
a. While positioning the AF target over the subject, press
and hold the shutter button halfway.

(None) ! # $

b. The green lamp, which indicates the focus and exposure are locked, remains lit as long as the shutter button is kept depressed halfway.

Green lamp

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 shooting pictures into strong light. FLASH OFF - The flash is turned off. Suitable for when flash photography is not permitted.
Application Select according to print siz
a. Press Z. b. Use the arrow pad to select [K] on the monitor. c. Select the record mode. Use the arrow pad and Z to make further settings.
Press the d (#) button repeatedly to toggle through the flash modes.

AF target mark

c. Press the shutter button completely to take the

picture.

RECORDING A MOVIE
HOW TO ERASE ALL PICTURES
WARNING - PERFORMING THESE STEPS WILL DELETE ALL PICTURES!

E-MAILING A PICTURE

a. Set the shooting mode to N.
a. Slide the POWER switch to q, then press Z. b. Use the arrow pad to select [MODE MENU] on the monitor.
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 Browse Images. From the Browse window, select the picture(s) you want to send and click the E-mail tool button. At this time, you can resize your pictures to make them more manageable for email. This helps you stay within the e-mail capacity limitations set by your or the recipient's e-mail provider.
b. Press the shutter button to start recording (video).

Remaining recording time

c. Select the [CARD] tab, and press d.
c. Press the shutter button again to stop.
Select the [CARD SETUP], and press d. Select [ALL ERASE], and press Z.
d. Select [YES] and press Z.
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

INCLUDED PRINTER

CONTACT INFORMATION

Two Corporate Center Drive, PO Box 9058, Melville, NY 11747-9058 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. You can also order prints online using the Print Online feature in OLYMPUS Master. 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. * For detailed instructions on using PictBridge, please refer to your cameras Advanced Manual included in digital format on the CD-ROM. By docking the camera with the included printer, you can print pictures directly without having to use a personal computer. In addition, you can also print pictures by connecting the printer to a PictBridge compatible camera or a personal computer. Direct Printing from Digital Camera Connect the camera in the same pack directly to the printer and print pictures from camera by instructed operation procedure.Cable connection is unnecessary. Printing fron PictBridge-compatible digital camera The common standard for the camera and the printer is supported by the software PictBridge.The camera and the printer both compatible with PictBridge are connected by USB cable to print pictures from camera. Printing from PC The printer and the PC are connected by USB cable to print pictures from PC.

Technical Support (USA):

24/7 online automated help: http://olympusamerica.com/support Phone customer support: 1-888-553-4448 (toll free) Our phone customer support is available from 8am - 10pm, (Monday to Friday) ET E-mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://olympus.com/digital