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Quick Start Guide

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

REVIEW THE DOCUMENTATION

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. 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. Advanced Manual (CD-ROM) Detailed instructions on all camera features and functions.
CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Master software) USB cable

Digital camera

2 AA (R6) alkaline batteries
The following items are also included in the Digital Camera package: Basic Manual, warranty card, Advanced Manual on CD-ROM and registration card.
Software Installation Guide (separate document on OLYMPUS Master CDROM) Detailed instructions on installing the OLYMPUS Master software.

INSERT THE BATTERIES

ATTACH THE STRAP

TURN ON THE CAMERA

a. Make sure the camera is off. b. Open the battery compartment cover on the side of the camera and insert

the batteries.

Set the mode dial to h and press the POWER switch. The lens extends and the monitor turns on.

POWER switch

c. Close the cover.

Mode dial

TIPS: The alkaline batteries included are only intended for start up and initial usage. For extended battery life, we recommend using NiMH rechargeable batteries.
Note: After use, press the POWER switch again to turn off the camera. The lens retracts and the monitor turns off.

SET THE DATE AND TIME

TAKING A PICTURE

REVIEWING A PICTURE

a. With the camera on, press Z. b. Press c to select [X] on the monitor.

j SETUP X

a. Place the AF target mark on your subject using

the monitor.

a. Press $. The last picture
taken is displayed on the monitor.

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

Shutter button

$ button
c. Press ac to select the date format, and press d.
X 2005. 01. 01 Y M D 00 : 00 SELECT SET X 2005. 01. : 00 SELECT SET GO OK GO OK

AF target mark

b. Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want.

Arrow pad Monitor

d. Press ac to set each item, and press d to move to the next item. e. Press Z 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 camera to the computer using the USB cable (included). The
camera turns on automatically.
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. Press ac to select [YES], and press Z.

ERASE YES NO SELECT GO

MACINTOSH: a. Verify that the NO_NAME icon representing the camera is displayed.
c. Press ac to select [PC] on the cameras monitor, and press Z.
USB P C PRINT EXIT SELECT GO
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).

ABOUT THE CD-ROM DISCS

INSTALLING THE CAMERA SOFTWARE
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.
b. For Windows: Click the OLYMPUS Master button in the Setup window.
For Macintosh: Double-click the Installer icon.
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.
c. Follow the on-screen instructions. For more details, click Please Read First.

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Quick Reference Guide

CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS

Shooting 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

USB connector DC-IN jack

Self-timer lamp Flash Monitor Playback button ($) Erase button (S)
Zoom button (W/T, GU) Mode dial Strap eyelet Arrow pad (acbd)
Self-timer button (Y) Macro button (&) Flash mode button (#) OK/MENU button (Z)

Card access lamp

Tripod socket Battery compartment cover Lens
Exposure compensation button (F)

Card cover

SHOOTING MODES
Shooting Mode Descriptions The generic mode for taking pictures.

USING THE ZOOM

This camera features a zoom lens, letting you get closer to the action or capture wide-angle shots.
h The camera sets the optimal settings automatically. i This camera features two main operating modes. l z j k / Lets you take impressive portrait shots. 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 freeze-frame fast-moving action. Lets you take the subject in the foreground as well as the landscape in the background clearly. Lets you take the subject in low light conditions or night. Press W to zoom out and get more into the picture. Press T to zoom in and get closer to the action.

Zoom out: Press W on the zoom button. Zoom in: Press T on the zoom button.

# Shooting mode

Press this button to prepare the camera for taking pictures or movies. Set the mode dial to access specialized shooting modes.

$ Playback mode

Press this button for viewing pictures or movies.
f Lets you select from ten additional scene-specific settings: Self portrait; Indoor; Beach; Snow; Fireworks; Sunset; Cuisine; Candle; Behind glass; and Available light portrait. n Lets you record movies.
Note: You can change the mode dial when the camera is on or off.

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.
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 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. 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.
Application Select according to print size
a. With the camera in shooting mode, press Z. b. Press b to select [K].
a. With the camera in shooting mode, press d#.

press Z.

b. Press ac to select the desired flash mode, and
FLASH MODE AUTO The flash fires with every picture.
c. Press ac to select the record mode, and press Z.
c. Press the shutter button completely to take the

picture.

SELECT GO
K SHQ 640 SQSQ2 SELECT GO

RECORDING A MOVIE

HOW TO ERASE ALL PICTURES
WARNING - PERFORMING THESE STEPS WILL DELETE ALL STORED PICTURES!

E-MAILING A PICTURE

a. With the camera in shooting mode, set the mode dial to n. b. Press the shutter button to start recording.
a. With the camera in playback mode, press Z. b. Press d to select [MODE MENU].

INFO m MODE MENU 0

Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can share your pictures with others by using the built-in e-mail feature.

00:15 00:15 0:15

Remaining recording time
c. Press ac to select the [MEMORY] tab, and press d.

SET MEMORY EDIT PLAY

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.
c. Press the shutter button again to stop.
Note: Audio recording is not available.
Select [ALL ERASE], and press d.
ALL ERASE MEMORY FORMAT BACKUP
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.
d. Press ac to select [YES], and press Z.
ALL ERASE CAUTION ERASING ALL YES NO SELECT GO
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 CONTACT INFORMATION
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. 2005 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

C-2020 ZOOM

C-2020 ZOOM.
As the name implies, its our latest example of

perfect vision.

The new Olympus C-2020 ZOOM stands as undeniable proof that filmless can leave you breathless. Housed in a titanium body, it's everything youd ever want in a camera. An advanced 3x glass lens with a 2.11 megapixel resolution CCD. A wideview LCD panel that can be seen from any angle. And a staggering list of
automatic and manual features that promise to take both novices and experts to a state of sheer photographic ecstasy. The C-2020 ZOOM also has improved menus, B&W and color shooting modes, manual controls and external flash mode. Plus, a Quick Time mode that lets you create your very own movie shorts. All in all, its a camera that has everything you need to take awesome pictures. Except the film.

digital camera lets you

This one lets you

take the shots.

call the shots.
adjusted accordingly. In shutter priority select a shutter speed from onehalf to 1/800 sec. and the C-2020 ZOOM automatically
Sharpen the background to capture more details by selecting a smaller aperture.
With the C-2020 ZOOMs wide range of automatic and manual features, youre always in complete control. You can adjust white balance to embellish colors. Choose a larger aperture to soften the background Magnify subject and make the subject stand out. size using the digital telephoto feature. And even change the ISO setting and select from seven recording modes that include an uncompressed mode for the highest picture quality possible whether its for the Web or for making incredible prints. Like many of todays top-notch film cameras, the C-2020 ZOOM lets you manually select f-stop or shutter speed. In the aperture priority mode choose an f-stop from f2.0 to f11.0 to alter your depth of field and the shutter speed is
Select aperture priority to adjust the f-stop displayed on the control panel. Choose shutter priority and do the same with shutter speed. Choose manual to control both aperture and shutter speed. The program setting picks the preferred f-stop and shutter speed automatically.
specifies the proper f-stop.
In the manual mode you can set both the aperture and shutter speed for creative control. Manual shutter speed selections range from 16 sec. up to 1/800 sec. The options before you are practically infinite. And with each one, your vision will come through loud and clear.
A night out on the town while shooting with a 16 second shutter speed lets you create some truly dramatic photographs.
No matter what your mood,
youll always find a feature that
It seems that whatever youre feeling, this is the one digital camera that lets you express it. Take multiple shots of a snow-capped mountain range to create a true panorama. Capture the subtle nuances of a flower using the macro mode. Or catch all the action at the Saturday soccer match with the sequence mode. You even have the power to do something many other digital cameras are not capable of. Namely, making your own QuickTime

matches perfectly.

Since everyone wants to direct anyway, the C-2020 ZOOM gives you the ability to create your own Quick Time motion JPEG with 320x240 resolution at 15 frames per second.
thats ideal for Web applications. The C-2020 ZOOM also has a real talent for getting up close and personal. It can produce the 35mm equivalent of a 446mm lens. How? First, the optical zoom lens extends to the 35mm equivalent of 105mm. Then the built-in digital/telephoto feature multiplies it by 2.5 to 262mm, while the optional 1.7x telephoto lens does the rest. With all there is at your fingertips, there
105mm (full telephoto) 35mm (full wide)
movies. With QuickTime Movie
Get just eight inches away using the macro shooting mode. That close enough for you?
mode, you get 15 frames per second
for up to 60 seconds at 160 x 120 resolution, and 15 seconds at a higher 320 x 240 resolution. Its an exciting new feature

The digital/telephoto mode increases image size by 1.6x, 2.0x or 2.5x at any focal length.
may be no better outlet for your creativity.
420mm (opt. 1.7x lens + 2x digital/telephoto)
Alter light. Enhance color. Its the photographic

equivalent

of magic.
flash (or even flash off) for dramatic effects. Plus, theres black board/white board, a B&W mode with 256 tonal range grey scale, and Sepia Tone mode featuring a warm style thats perfect for creating old-fashioned looking photographs. And for those of you thinking of turning professional, you can add an external flash or other lighting equipment, which is ideal for portrait
You know that strange green tint you sometimes get from interior shots? The white balance setting for fluorescent lighting gets rid of it.
photography or studio work.
Manual white balance settings let you compensate for different lighting conditions both indoors and out.
The C-2020 ZOOM puts so much power in your hands, its rather easy to get carried away. But the focus is always on you and what you need to make the most out of every photo opportunity. Because nothing can substitute for natural light, the C-2020 ZOOM enables you to use spot metering to isolate a subject and ensure proper exposure. You can even adjust exposure compensation and automatically bracket your shots +/- 2 EV steps in 1/3-step increments. But thats just for openers. The C-2020 ZOOM also gives you use fill flash and red-eye reduction
The C-2020 ZOOMs external flash operates independently via fully manual controls. The result? Greater control over flash direction and intensity.
Shooting in Black and White or Sepia Tone mode lets you create images that mimic old-fashioned, turn-of-the-century photographs.
Its not a flashback from the sixties. Its a cool trailing effect thats created by using a slow shutter speed with second curtain flash sync.

This is

one camera that really

knows how to

handle the media.
You dont need to remind an owner of a C-2020 ZOOM that theres more than one way to download an image. Not only can you connect directly to your computer,
The removable, reusable SmartMedia cards are smaller, yet hold much more than bulky floppy disks, for up to 82 images per 8 MB card.
Rather than cropping a single shot the way most film cameras do, the C-2020 ZOOM lets you stitch together multiple images to create a true panoramic photograph.
reader/writer to quickly and easily download images to a Mac or PC. And since the C-2020 ZOOM and the P-330 Printer both connect to a TV, you can preview and print images right
but you also have many other options thanks to SmartMedia. These removable, reusable memory cards download directly
to the optional P-330 Instant Photo Printer, which also connects to your computer. Or simply insert a SmartMedia card into the optional FlashPath floppy disk adapter, PCMCIA card reader or USB

on the big screen all in the comfort of your own living room. Of course, the C-2020 ZOOM also comes with easyto-use software to let you manipulate and enhance your images. After that, its up to you. Send your shots by e-mail. Post them on the Internet. Or create personalized cards, calendars or multimedia presentations.
Its a snap to download images into your laptop or desktop computer with the optional PCMCIA card reader, FlashPath adapter or USB reader/writer.
You want accessories with that?
In digital photography, as in fashion circles, its been said that accessories make the outfit. And with all thats available with the C-2020 ZOOM, youll be stylin big-time. When you add the optional P-330 Instant Photo Printer, youll be able to create high quality, dye-sublimation prints on a variety of paper in about two minutes. Or opt for the B-28mm wide-angle or 150mm/1.45x, 180mm/1.7x telephoto lens, and watch the photographic possibilities grow. For more downloading alternatives, theres the optional FlashPath floppy disk adapter, USB reader/writer and PCMCIA card reader. And you can also pick up additional or higher capacity SmartMedia cards as well as extra stock of long-lasting NiMH batteries to give yourself more versatility behind the camera. Just contact your Olympus dealer or visit www.olympus.com/digital for more information about these and other options and accessories available for the C-2020 ZOOM.
The USB reader/writer downloads images at sizzling speeds of up to 1 MB/sec. over twice as fast as cameras with built-in USB ports. Produce photo-quality prints at one, four or sixteen pictures to a sheet.
A threaded barrel allows a variety of macro, wide-angle, telephoto lenses and filters to expand the C-2020 ZOOMs capabilities even further using the optional Olympus CLA-1 adapter. At home, you can preview shots on your TV, then print them out in two minutes flat with the optional P-330 Instant Photo Printer. Who says theres nothing good on television?

1600 x 1200 RESOLUTION

A filmless camera with
Mode dial Shutter release/image lock button

astronomical IQ.

Menu/camera control buttons
Optical viewfinder with dioptric correction for viewfinder sharpness
Built-in, intelligent 5-mode flash

Remote control sensor

Macro/Spot Meter button Flash button OK/print button
Ruggedized, aluminum outer casing Zoom lever, image inspection and multi-image review mode control 4 AA battery compartment Fast and bright, f2.0 - f11.0, 35 -105 mm (35 mm equiv.) auto focus 3x optical zoom lens Aspherical glass lens with macro capabilities and threaded mount for optional accessory lenses
1.8" Wide-View color LCD display for easy viewing with manual brightness control
LCD On/Off button Menu button
Connection to NTSC TV/VCR or computer

Infrared remote control (included)
PC Connector for external flash sync
C-2020 ZOOM Filmless Digital Camera Specifications
Memory Storage File Format Recording Modes SSFDC Smart Media 3.3 volt 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 & 64 MB DCF/EXIF2.x 1200 pixels (SHQ uncompressed); 1600 x 1200 (SHQ min. comp.); 1600 x 1200 (HQ std. comp.); 1024 x 768 (SQ std.); 1024 x 768 (SQ high); 640 x 480 (SQ std.); 640 x 480 (SQ high)
16 MB SmartMedia # of Images 64 images (640 x 480) 164 images (640 x 480) 26 images (1024 x 768) 76 images (1024 x 768) 32 images (1600 x 1200) 10 images (1600 x 1200) 2 images (1600 x 1200) 32 MB SmartMedia # of Images 128 images (640 x 480) 328 images (640 x 480) 52 images (1024 x 768) 156 images (1024 x 768) 64 images (1600 x 1200) 20 images (1600 x 1200) 5 images (1600 x 1200) File Type Compression
C-2020 ZOOM Recording Mode
8 MB (Incl.) SmartMedia # of Images VGA Standard SQ 32 images Low Compression (640 x 480) VGA Standard 82 images High Compressed (640 x 480) XGA Standard 13 images Low Compression (1024 x 768) XGA Standard 38 images High Compressed (1024 x 768) High Quality 16 images (1600 x 1200) Super High Quality 5 images (1600 x 1200) Super High Quality 1 images Uncompressed (1600 x 1200)
JPEG JPEG JPEG JPEG JPEG JPEG TIFF
Low Standard Low Standard Standard Minimum None
Fast Olympus f2.0 f11.0 aspherical glass lens system with mm equivalency. Accessory lenses available require CLA-1, step-up ring and collar. Aperture Wide: f2.0 f11.0, Tele: f2.8 f11.0 Shutter Speeds 1/2 - 1/800 sec. (automatic), 16 - 1/800 sec. (manual) Focusing TTL auto focus detection system with focus lock or manual focus Focus Range 8 in. Quick Focus Settings Manual at 8 in. and Light Metering System TTL light metering system digital matrix ESP light metering and spot metering Viewfinders Electronic TTL and optical view-finder with dioptric corrector and autofocus indicator, flash indicator and autofocus marks Exposure Controls Aperture preferred AE, Shutter preferred AE, Program AE, and Manual Exposure Compensation +/- 2 steps in 1/3 step increments and auto-bracketing Speed Range Selectable ISO 100, 200, 400 Self-Timer Electronic self-timer with 12 sec. delay Remote Control (Incl.) Infrared remote control unit with 2 sec. delay on self-timer Electronic Flash Built-in intelligent flash system with full auto, forced on, fill-in, red-eye reduction and forced off modes; 2-mode slow synchronization on first and second curtains and external flash mode Working Range 8 in. 13 ft. PC Flash Sync Connector Operates external flash and lighting equipment Battery Check Displayed on LCD White Balance Full auto TTL/Manual (sunlight, overcast, tungsten light, fluorescent light) Digital Telephoto 1.6x, 2x or 2.5x (selectable at any focal length) Sequence Shooting Up to 45 images at 2 shots/sec., resolution dependent (VGA/45, XGA/30,1600 x 1200/5) Panorama Mode With Olympus SmartMedia only (locks exposure for perfect panorama) LCD Monitor 1.8" Wide-View LCD with manual brightness adjustment Image Inspection Mode Variable: 1.5x, 2x, 2.5x, 3x Remote Control Features Infrared, controls exposure compensation, tele/wide ratios, shutter release, image review mode, image inspection mode, image lock Connectors AC adapter, computer (RS-232C), NTSC video output, PC flash sync Power Source 4 AA NiMH batteries (included with charger), Alkaline or Lithium Body Type Ruggedized, lightweight aluminum components Dimensions 4.2 in. (W) x 2.9 in. (H) x 2.6 in. (D) Weight 10.7 oz. (without batteries and SmartMedia Card) Accessories (Optional) FlashPath floppy disk adapter PCMCIA adapter Olympus P-330 Instant Photo Printer Leather carrying case Telephoto, wide angle and macro lenses AC Adapter 55 mm filters CLA-1 collar & 43-55 mm step-up ring C-2000 ZOOM accessory kit USB reader/writer

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Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba America Inc. All other brand and product names mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies. 1999 Olympus America Inc. D946

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