Using an AC adapter (optional)
An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer. An optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to use the specified AC adapter. Use an AC adapter designed to operate on the AC voltage in the area the camera is being used. Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or Service center for details.

Power plug

Connection cord plug AC adapter
DC-IN jack (black) Connector cover
If the battery power runs out while the camera is connected to a computer or printer, the image data may be lost or damaged. It is recommended you use the AC adapter when connected to a computer or printer. Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is connected to a computer or printer. Do not remove or load the battery or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so could affect the cameras internal settings or functions. When using an AC adapter, power is supplied to the camera by the AC adapter even if the battery is loaded in the camera. The AC adapter does not charge the battery in the camera.

Power on/off

Press the tabs on the lens cap as indicated by the arrows and remove the lens cap.

Press the power switch.

The power turns on and the lens extends when the mode dial is set to any mode other than q. The monitor turns on. When the mode dial is set to q, the camera turns on in the playback mode and the monitor turns on.

Mode dial

To turn the camera off, press the power switch again.
TIPS To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops the operation after about 3 minutes of nonoperation. The camera activates again as soon as you operate the shutter button or zoom lever. The sleep time interval can be set in any shooting mode (except q). gSLEEP - Sleep Timer (P.151)
If the camera is subjected to strong vibrations or shocks while it is turned on, the camera may immediately turn off and reset the date and other settings.

Startup/Shutdown screen

This image is displayed on the monitor each time the camera is turned on or off. You can also use your favorite image (P.152).
Startup/Shutdown screen (Factory default setting)
If the card is not recognized (card check)
When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If there is no card in the camera or a card that is not supported by this camera is inserted, the following screen is displayed. Monitor indication Corrective action There is no card in the camera or the card is not inserted properly. Insert a card. If a card is already inserted, remove it and insert it again correctly. The card cannot record, play back or erase pictures. Format the card or replace it with a new one. Press ac to select POWER OFF, then press e. Replace the card with a new one. Format the card. Press ac to select I FORMAT, then press e to display the confirmation screen. Select YES and press e. Formatting starts. If the card was successfully formatted, the camera is ready to take pictures.

P Program shooting Allows you to take still pictures. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed. Other functions, such as flash modes and drive modes, can be adjusted manually. p Aperture priority/Shutter priority/Manual shooting When the mode dial is set to p, the following items can be set with the menus. gA/S/M mode (P.65). A Aperture priority shooting Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. By decreasing the aperture value (F-number), the camera will focus within a smaller range, producing a picture with a blurred background. Increasing the value forces the camera to focus over a wider range in the forward and backward directions, resulting in increased depth of field, in which both the subject and the background are in focus. gAperture priority shooting (P.66)
Aperture (F-number) is decreased. S Shutter priority shooting
Aperture (F-number) is increased.
Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically. Set the shutter speed according to the subject and the type of effect you want. gShutter priority shooting (P.67)
Setting the shutter speed higher lets you capture fastmoving action without blur. The subject will be clear and sharp, as if it is not moving. M Manual shooting
Setting the shutter speed lower blurs a moving subject, giving the impression of movement.
Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. To check the exposure, refer to the exposure differential. This mode gives you more creative control, allowing you to make the settings you need to get the type of picture you want, regardless of optimum exposure. gManual shooting (P.68) r My Mode Allows you to save your favorite settings as your own personal mode and use these customized settings when taking pictures. Current settings can also be saved for retrieving by this mode. gMY MODE SETUP (P.143) gUsing My Mode (P.69) n Movie record Allows you to record movies. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed automatically. Even if the subject moves during recording or the distance to the subject changes, correct focusing and exposure are maintained continuously. If R is set to ON, soud is recorded at the same time. gRecording movies (P.52)
The available settings vary depending on the mode. gModes and Shooting Functions (P.203)

Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If it is pressed hard, the camera may move and pictures may come out blurred. Recorded pictures will be saved on the card regardless of whether the camera is turned off or the batteries are replaced or removed. Never open the battery compartment/card cover, remove the battery or disconnect the AC adapter while the card access lamp is blinking. Doing so could destroy stored pictures and prevent storage of pictures you have just taken. When taking pictures against strong backlight, the area of the picture in shadow may appear colored.
If correct focus cannot be obtained
When the subject cannot be focused on, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below.
Using the Focus Lock function
Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on.
When shooting a hard-to-focus subject or a fast-moving subject, point the camera at an object about the same distance away as the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway until the green lamp lights.
When the focus and exposure are locked, the green lamp lights. The AF target mark moves to the Shutter button focused position. When the green lamp blinks, the focus and exposure are not locked. Release your finger from the shutter button, re-position your subject and press the shutter button halfway again.
Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose your shot.
Press the shutter button fully.
Shutter button TIPS The frame in which you focus on a subject is different from the frame in which you lock the exposure. gAE LOCK Locking the exposure (P.80) Fix the focus position. gAF LOCK Locking the focus (P.73) Focus on the subject in the center of the frame. gAF MODE Changing the focus range (P.70)
Subjects that are difficult to focus on
Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly. If this happens, focus on an object with high contrast at the same distance as the intended subject (focus lock), recompose your shot and then take the picture. If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the camera using the focus lock function by pressing the shutter button halfway, then return the camera to the horizontal position while keeping the button pressed halfway and take the picture. If the subject still cannot be focused on, use the manual focus. g Manual focus (P.75)

The green lamp blinks. The subject cannot be brought into focus.
Subject with low contrast Subject with an extremely bright area in the center of the frame Subject without vertical lines
The green lamp lights, but the subject cannot be brought into focus.
Subjects at different distances Fast-moving subject The subject to be focused on is not in the center of the frame.

Recording movies

This function allows you to record movies. If R is set to ON, sound is recorded at the same time.
Set the mode dial to n and press the power switch.
gPower on/off (P.24) The monitor turns on. The available recording time on the card that you are using is displayed.

Shutter button Mode dial

Power switch Card access lamp
You can use the zoom lever to enlarge your subject.
Press the shutter button fully to start recording.
You can adjust the zoom during movie recording. The card access lamp blinks while the movie is stored on the card. During movie recording, N lights red.

Time remaining

Press the shutter button again to stop recording.
When the remaining recording time has been used up, recording stops automatically. When there is space in the card memory, the remaining recording time (gP.99) is displayed, and the camera is ready to shoot.
Depending on the card, the remaining recording time may drop rapidly during recording. Try using the card again after formatting it with your camera. gCARD SETUP Formatting cards (P.146) When R is set to ON, the position of the optical zoom cannot be changed during movie recording. To use the zoom during recording, set DIGITAL ZOOM to ON. gDIGITAL ZOOM - Using the digital zoom (P.56) In n mode, the flash and manual focus (MF) cannot be used. This camera cannot play back sound.
Notes for recording movies over a long time Recording will continue until the card is full unless stopped by pressing the shutter button. A long recorded movie cannot be edited. (P.121) If a single movie recording uses up all of the cards memory, create space on the card by deleting the movie or downloading it to a PC.

Manual focus is canceled.
TIPS How to shoot while keeping the same focus distance at all times The focus can be fixed at the same distance as when you perform focus lock. 1 Position the AF target mark on a subject at the desired distance and press the shutter button halfway. 2 Keeping the shutter button half-pressed, press e. The distance indicator is displayed. MF is selected and the focus is locked at the same distance as when you performed focus lock. Even if you move the cursor to the top of the distance indicator, focusing is not possible at ). Adjust the cursor position by pressing ac while watching the monitor.
If the zoom lever is pressed after performing manual focus, the saved focus distance may be changed. Perform setting again.

Metering

There are three ways of measuring the brightness of a subject. ESP metering Spot metering Meters the center of the subject and the surrounding area separately. Exposure is determined by metering within the AF target area. In this mode, a subject can be shot with optimal exposure regardless of the background light. gP.77 Meters the brightness of the subject at up to 8 different points to set the optimal exposure based on the average brightness. This method is useful with a high contrast subject. gP.78

Multi-metering

Spot metering
In the top menu, select ESP/and press e.
In the top menu, the setting can be made in the same way as selecting MODE MENU CAMERA ESP/5 5. gHow to use the menus (P.33)

MULTI METERING

When using the camera in the p mode, multi-metering is not available in the M mode. Set to any mode except M.
gA/S/M mode (P.65) If a function other than AE lock is registered on x, set AE lock to the button. gSetting the custom button (P.138)
In the top menu, select ESP/5 MULTI, and press e.
In the top menu, the setting can be made in the same way as selecting MODE MENU CAMERA ESP/5 MULTI. gHow to use the menus (P.33) Press e again to exit the menu.

Self-portrait shooting

Enables you to take a picture of yourself while holding the camera. Point the lens towards yourself and the focus will be locked on you. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. The zoom is fixed in the wide position and cannot be changed.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA o, and press d.
gHow to use the menus (P.33) The self-portrait mode is set.
Press e to exit self-portrait shooting. Press e again to exit the menu.
PANORAMA - Panorama shooting
You can take advantage of panorama shooting with Olympus xD-Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA PANORAMA, and press d.
gHow to use the menus (P.33) The PANORAMA mode is set.
Use the arrow pad to choose at which edge you want to connect the pictures.
d : The next picture is connected at the right edge b : The next picture is connected at the left edge Connects pictures from left to a : The next picture is connected at the right top c : The next picture is connected at the bottom
Connects pictures from bottom to top
Make sure that the edge of the pictures overlap, then take pictures.
Focus, exposure and white balance are set by the first picture. Do not select an extremely bright subject (such as the sun) for the first picture. You cannot adjust the zoom after the first picture. Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 pictures.
The part of the previous picture where it will be joined to the next picture does not remain in the frame on the edge of the screen. You have to remember what the part in the frame looked like and take the next picture so it overlaps. Compose your shots so that the right edge of the previous picture overlaps with the left edge of the next picture if you are connecting pictures from left to right (or vice versa if you are connecting pictures from right to left). When you have taken 10 pictures, a warning mark appears.
Press e to finish panorama shooting.
The frame on the screen disappears and the camera returns to the normal shooting mode. The panorama mode is only available with Olympus CAMEDIAbrand cards. During panorama shooting, the flash and sequential shooting are not available. Images are saved in JPEG format when panorama shooting is done in the TIFF mode. The size of the image does not change. If the mode dial is operated during panorama shooting, the camera cancels the panorama mode and returns to normal shooting. The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. The CAMEDIA Master software is necessary to connect the pictures.

2 IN 1 - Taking two-in-one pictures
This function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and store them as a single picture. You can combine two different subjects in one picture.

Picture when played back

In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA 2 IN 1, and press d.
gHow to use the menus (P.33) The 2 IN 1 picture mode is set.

Take the first shot.

The subject will be positioned on the left in the combined picture.

Take the second shot.

The subject will be positioned on the right in the combined picture. The BUSY bar is displayed during processing. After the image is saved, the camera returns to the mode menu.

Image when shot

During 2 IN 1 picture shooting, the panorama, sequential shooting and self-portrait modes are not available. To cancel the 2 IN 1 picture mode after the first shot has been taken, press e. The first shot will not be saved. Operating the mode dial will exit 2 IN 1 picture mode. If the camera enters sleep mode after the first shot, 2 IN 1 picture mode will be canceled.
FUNCTION - Adding special effects to pictures
This feature lets you add special effects to your pictures during shooting. 4 effects are available. BLACK & WHITE Takes pictures in black and white. SEPIA Gives pictures a sepia tone. WHITE BOARD Pictures are in black and white, with black letters on a white background emphasized to make them easier to read. BLACK BOARD Pictures are in black and white, with white letters on a black background emphasized to make them easier to read.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA FUNCTION, then select a mode and press e.
gHow to use the menus (P.33) WHITE BOARD and BLACK BOARD are not available in n mode. Press e again to exit the menu.
OFF BLACK&WHItE SEPIA WHItE BOARD BLACK BOARD
TIPS Letters do not show clearly with WHITE BOARD or BLACK BOARD. Use exposure compensation. gExposure compensation (P.102) When WHITE/BLACK BOARD is selected, the flash is automatically set to off. WB, > and SATURATION cannot be used in Function shooting.

Setting the custom button
In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP CUSTOM BUTTON, and press d.
Press ac to select a function, then press e.
CUStOM BUttON AE LOCK AF LOCK ESP SELECt GO

Using the custom button

Press x.
The monitor turns on and the function currently set to the custom button appears.
Ex: When DRIVE is set on the custom button
Set by repeatedly pressing the button.
TIPS When ISO is set to the custom button but you want to use AE lock The AE lock function cannot be used when a different function is set to the custom button. Reset AE lock to the custom button by following Setting the custom button (P.138).
You cannot set the custom button separately in each mode.

SHORT CUT

You can set three shortcut menus (A, B, C) on the top menu in a still picture shooting mode (except h). This is useful when you want to go quickly to frequently used functions.
A Default setting A: ESP/5 B: K C: &

C Top menu

Functions that can be set in the shortcut menu ESP/5 & DRIVE ISO A/S/M r1/2/3/4 w
Ref. Page P.77 P.82 P.85 P.101 P.65 P.69 P.64 P.63 P.110 P.56 P.71 P.70 P.88
Functions that can be set in the shortcut menu PANORAMA 2 IN 1 FUNCTION AF AREA INFO u K WB > SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION R (still pictures) SUPER ZOOM
Ref. Page P.89 P.91 P.93 P.72 P.148 P.111 P.96 P.103 P.106 P.107 P.108 P.109 P.94 P.55
#SLOW NOISE REDUCTION DIGITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF AF MODE o
Setting the shortcut menu
You can set the three shortcut menus designated by A, B and C on the diagram shown right.
In the top menu, select MODE MENU SETUP SHORT CUT, and press d.
Press ac to select A, B or C, then press d.
SHORt CUt ESP A B C SELECt GO SHORt CUt ESP A B DRIVE C ISO SELECt GO
The shortcut menu is set. Press e again to exit the menu.

Using the shortcut menu

When you have set a shortcut menu, you can use it to jump to the setting screen for that function.
Press e to display the top menu.
The shortcut menu you have set appears on the top menu.
Press a b or c to select the shortcut menu.
The monitor jumps directly to the setting screen for that function.

AF MODE ISO MODE MENU

Ex: When > is set in shortcut menu A

Press e

AF MODE ISO MODE MENU ADJUSt GO

PW ON/OFF SETUP REC VIEW SLEEP MY MODE SETUP FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING s X m/ft VIDEO OUT SHORT CUT CUSTOM BUTTON 8 (DRIVE) (K) (WB) 1 Not available in m mode. 2 Only available in p modes. 3 Only available in r mode. 4 Not available in i j l m modes. 5 Not available in j l m p modes. 6 Not available in p mode. 7 Not available in M mode. 8 Not available in r mode.
Top menu MODE MENU Tab CAMERA Function ESP/5 & ISO FULLTIME AF % FUNCTION R > SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION CARD SETUP ALL RESET W Setting Ref. Page ESP, 5, MULTI P.77 OFF, &, % P.82 AUTO, 64, 100, 200, P.OFF, ON P.71 OFF, ON P.83 OFF, BLACK & P.93 WHITE, SEPIA OFF, ON P.95 -7 +7 P.106 -5 +5 P.107 -5 +5 P.108 -5 +5 P.109 YES, NO P.146 OFF, ON P.135 ENGLISH, P.26 FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAOL, ITALIANO, , PORTUGUES OFF, 1, 2 P.152 RESET, AUTO P.154 P.155 P.149 P.28 NTSC, PAL P.157 OFF, ON P.152 OFF, ON SHQ, HQ, SQ AUTO, PRESET, V P.56 P.96 P.103

CARD SETUP

PW ON/OFF SETUP FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING s X VIDEO OUT 8 DIGITAL ZOOM K WB

q mode (still pictures)

Top menu MODE MENU Tab PLAY Function < u R Q P CARD SETUP CARD SETUP ALL RESET W Setting OFF, ON START 640 480, 320 240, CANCEL NEW FILE, CANCEL ALL ERASE, FORMAT OFF, ON ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAOL, ITALIANO, , PORTUGUES OFF, 1, 2 Ref. Page P.158 P.111 P.127 P.128 P.129 P.134, 146 P.135 P.26
PW ON/OFF SETUP SCREEN SETUP s X VIDEO OUT G 8 m INFO SWITCH FRAME
NTSC, PAL 4, 9, 16 OFF, ON

ALL, 0

P.152 P.153 P.149 P.28 P.157 P.117 P.152 P.118 P.148 P.132

q mode (movies)

Top menu MODE MENU Tab CARD SETUP Function CARD SETUP ALL RESET W Setting ALL ERASE, FORMAT OFF, ON ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAOL, ITALIANO, , PORTUGUES OFF, 1, 2 Ref. Page P.134, 146 P.135 P.26
PW ON/OFF SETUP s X VIDEO OUT G 8 MOVIE PLAYBACK

INDEX EDIT

NTSC, PAL 4, 9, 16 OFF, ON PLAYBACK, FRAME BY FRAME, EXIT OK, RESET, CANCEL OK, RESET, CANCEL
P.152 P.149 P.28 P.157 P.117 P.152 P.119

P.121 P.123

INFO SWITCH FRAME

P.148 P.132

List of factory default settings
The functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory. Shooting mode F No SHUTTER ZOOM LCD F FLASH AF/MF Y 5 & DRIVE 7 ISO p r1/2/3/4 w #SLOW NOISE REDUCTION DIGITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF AF MODE o PANORAMA 2 IN 1 FUNCTION AF AREA INFO u F2.8 1/1000 38mm ON 0.0 AUTO (S, M: #SLOW1, n: $) AF OFF ESP OFF o 1.0 EV, 3 AUTO (A, S, M: 64) A MY MODE 1 0.0 #SLOW1 OFF (m: fixed on ON) OFF OFF (n: ON) iESP OFF OFF OFF OFF CENTER OFF OFF
R (still pictures) R (movies) SUPER ZOOM K TIFF SHQ HQ SQ1 SQ2 WB > SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION REC VIEW SLEEP FILE NAME m/ft SHORT CUT CUSTOM BUTTON
OFF OFF OFF HQ (2288 1712, n: 320 240) NORMAL NORMAL AUTO None 0 ON 3 MIN RESET m A: ESP/5, B: K C: & AE LOCK

Flowchart

By connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cable, images on a card can be transferred to the computer. Some OSs (operating systems) may need a special setup before connecting to the camera for the first time. Follow the chart below. For details, see the Olympus Corporate Site or phone customer support. Identifying the OS (p.6)
Windows 98/ 98 SE (Second Edition) Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (p.9)

Windows Me/2000/XP

MacOS 9.0 - 9.2/OS X * For OS 8.6, see below.
Connecting the camera to the computer using the provided USB cable (Windows p.11, Mac p.24) Confirming the computer recognizes the camera (p.14) Downloading image files (Windows p.17, Mac p.26) Disconnecting the USB cable (Windows p.20, Mac p.30)
* Even if your computer has a USB connector, data transfer may not function correctly if you are using one of the operating systems listed below or if you have an add-on USB connector (extension card, etc.). Windows 95/NT 4.0 Windows 98/98 SE upgrade from Windows 95 Mac OS 8.6 or lower (except Mac OS 8.6 equipped with USB MASS Storage Support 1.3.5 installed at the factory) Data transfer is not guaranteed on a home-built PC system or PCs with no factory installed OS.
When connecting the camera to the computer, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power. When connected (transmitting) to the computer, the camera does not enter the sleep mode nor will the cameras power turn off automatically. Depending on the camera model, when the battery power runs out or the internal temperature rises, the camera may stop operating automatically. This could cause the computer to malfunction, and any image data (file) being transmitted may be lost. Be careful when downloading files for a long period of time. Use the AC adapter (optional) when downloading files. If you connect or disconnect the AC adapter when the camera is connected to the computer and is running on battery power, it may result in the loss of image data on the card or cause a malfunction in the computer. Before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter, disconnect the camera from the computer and make sure that the camera is turned off. To avoid computer malfunctions, do not turn off the camera when the camera is connected to a computer. If the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub, operation may not be stable if there are any compatibility problems between the computer and the hub. In such cases, do not use the hub and connect the camera directly to the computer. You can view images using: graphics applications that support the JPEG file format (Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop, etc.); Internet browsers (Netscape Communicator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, etc.); CAMEDIA Master software; or other software. For details on using commercial graphics applications, refer to their instruction manuals. QuickTime is needed for playing back movies. QuickTime is included on the provided software CD. If you want to process images, make sure to download them to your computer first. Depending on the software, image files may be destroyed if the images are processed (rotated, etc.) while they are on the card.

The drive letter of the CD-ROM varies depending on the computer. To identify the drive letter, double-click My Computer on the desktop.
Click Continue. The installation of the USB driver will start.
Click OK to restart your computer and the installation is complete.
When the computer has restarted, installation is complete. If the Olympus Windows Installer screen appears, click Close and remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
Connecting the camera to the computer
Users running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB drive before connecting the camera to your computer for the first time. ( p.9)
Some camera models have a USB setting in the menu. Make sure that PC is selected before connecting. This is not required if your camera [SETUP] tab Arrow pad does not have this setting. Menu button For details on how to operate the menu, refer to your camera's reference manual. Insert the marked end of the provided USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below.

Look for this mark.

Terminal
USB port The location of the USB port varies depending on the computer. For details, refer to your computers manual.
After making sure that the camera is turned off, connect the end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera. The location of the USB connector or multi connector varies depending on the camera model. Refer to the camera manual for details.
Computer Rectangular terminal USB port Smaller terminal USB cable
USB connector or multi connector
Turn the camera on in (playback) mode. Most cameras with a lens barrier turn on automatically in Step 3, with the exception of some models which require you to press the (monitor) button or button.

Lens barrier

button or button
When the screen shown right appears on the monitor in Step 4, use the arrow pad to select PC and press the OK button.

OK button Lamp

The computer recognizes the camera as a new device. Depending on the camera model, when you connect the camera to the computer, the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the self-timer lamp may light.

If the USB driver was successfully installed, you can find the following in the Device Manager. the name of the camera you have connected listed under Disk drives OLYMPUS Digital Camera listed as one of the items in the Universal Serial Bus Controller category
Downloading images to your computer
Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click Control Panel from the Start menu.
Double-click the Removable Disk icon. A new Removable Disk icon appears when the camera is connected to the computer, as the digital camera is recognized as a Removable Disk.
If an error message appears when you double-click the icon, there may be a problem with one of the following: the cameras power source (the AC adapter is not properly connected or the battery power is low) Make sure that the AC adapter is correctly connected or that the batteries are not running low. the card (there is no card in the camera or there is a problem with the card) Check that you can play back pictures stored on the card on the monitor of your digital camera.
Double-click the Dcim folder.
Double-click the 100olymp folder. Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as P1010001.jpg are displayed.
The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules.

Folder name

(Example)

File name

Serial number
Month / Day / Serial number
Serial numbers of image files run from 0001 to 9999. Serial numbers of folders run from 100 to 999. When file number 9999 is reached, a new folder is created and assigned the next number. Months January through September are expressed by the numbers 1 through 9, October by the letter A, November by B and December by C.
Double-click the My Documents icon on the desktop. If you cannot find the icon on the desktop, select Explorer on the Start menu and double-click the My Documents icon.
The My Documents window is displayed.
Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.jpg) to the My Documents window. The image is saved in the computer (in My Documents folder). To select all files, choose Edit > Select all.
When the image file has been downloaded to the computer, you can view images by double-clicking the image files downloaded to your computer. The files will be opened in the default image viewer of the operating system. If you want to view the image a different size or process it, you will need to open the image with software that supports JPEG or TIFF images files, such as Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop or CAMEDIA Master software. The lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp blinks while the image is being copied. Never open the card cover on the camera, load or remove the batteries, or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the lamp is blinking as the image files may be destroyed.

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QuickStart Guide

C-765 Ultra Zoom

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UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS

START HERE

For more detailed instructions on advanced features, please refer to the printed Basic Manual included in your package, or the Reference Manual on the CD-ROM.
Gather your digital camera and the parts as shown in the illustration. Youll need these to complete the steps for the camera set-up procedures that follow.
It is strongly recommended that you follow these step-by-step numbered instructions to set up and quickly begin using your new Digital camera.

Digital camera

Lithium ion battery (LI-10B)
Lithium ion battery charger (LI-10C)

USB cable

AV cable

Basic manual

CD-ROM/Installation guide
xD-Picture Card/Card manual
The following items are also included in the Digital camera package: lens cap & string, warranty card, registration card (not provided in some areas), and safety precautions booklet.
PREPARING THE CAMERA FOR USE
Before you begin using your Olympus Digital camera
3) Orient the battery correctly, and insert it until it 4) Face the card the correct way and insert it into the card slot. is locked by the battery lock. To remove the card, push the card all the To remove the battery, slide the battery lock in the way in to unlock it. As it emerges, hold the direction of the arrow. As the battery emerges, card straight and pull it out. hold it straight and pull it out completely.
Contact area Battery lock knob
a. Charging the battery (LI-10B)
The battery is not fully charged when purchased. Before use, be sure to charge the battery with the specified provided charger (LI-10C). Make sure that the + and - terminals of the battery shown in the illustration on the right are correctly oriented when loading the battery into the charger.

Connection terminals

5) Close the battery compartment/card cover in direction C then slide it in direction D.
b. Inserting the battery and xD-Picture Card
1) Make sure the camera is turned off. The monitor is off. The viewfinder is off. The lens is not extended. 2) Slide the battery compartment/card cover in the direction of A. The lock is released, and the battery compartment/card cover opens in the direction of B.
c. Attaching the strap and lens cap string
Attach the lens cap string and strap to the strap eyelets on each side of the camera as illustrated. Attaching the strap to the camera makes it easier to handle.

TURNING ON THE CAMERA

The camera Mode dial is used to select the various operation modes.
AE Lock/Custom button Rotation button Diopter adjustment dial
Self-timer button Erase button Flash mode button Protect button

a. Turning the camera ON

(SHOOTING MODE)
Flash button Viewfinder Card access lamp QUICK VIEW button Monitor
Press the tabs on the lens cap to remove it. Set the mode dial to h. Press the power switch. The lens extends and the monitor turns on. To turn the camera off, press the power switch again.
Arrow pad Power switch Power switch Monitor button OK/Menu button
Battery compartment/ card cover

Mode dial

b. Setting the Date and Time
TIP :To maximize battery life, the built-in power-saver operates, and the camera enters sleep mode after approximately three (3) minutes of non-use. (OPTIONAL)

Tripod socket

Set the date and time before using the camera for the first time. This affects the way image file names are created, and will conveniently include this information with each picture.
Set the mode dial to P and press the power switch to turn the camera on. Press e. The top menu is displayed. Press d on the arrow pad to select MODE MENU. Press ac to select the SETUP tab, then press d. Press ac to select X, then press d. Use ac to select the date format. Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by using d to select the field, and ac to set the proper value. Repeat this step until all date/time fields have been set.
Note: Time is entered using the 24-hour format.
Camera Settings in Shooting Mode as shown in Monitor

Shooting mode Battery check Green lamp Flash stand-by Macro mode Noise reduction Flash mode Flash intensity control Drive Self-timer Sound record Record mode Resolution Exposure compensation Shutter speed Exposure differential Aperture value AE lock AE memory

F2.8 ISO100

Spot metering ISO White balance White balance adjustment Saturation Sharpness Contrast
c. Camera Diagram and Controls

Strap eyelet Zoom lever

Press e twice to set the date and time and exit the menu.

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AF target mark
Memory gauge Number of storable still pictures
Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations.
Shutter button Flash Connector cover DC-IN jack Print reservation Number of prints Battery check Switch frame Aperture value Shutter speed
Camera Settings in Playback Mode as shown in Monitor

Sound record Protect

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Record mode Resolution Exposure compensation White balance ISO Date and time File number, Frame number Playing time/total recording time

USB connector

Note: Depending on the camera settings, not all indicators will be displayed.
Self-timer lamp A/V OUT jack Lens Microphone

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TAKING PICTURES

a. Taking a Picture
There are two ways to compose your subject: using the viewfinder or with the monitor. Depending upon the shooting situation, there are advantages to each method. Please refer to the printed Basic Manual for more information.
The Digital camera confirms the focus and exposure are properly set when the green lamp lights steadily. The # indicator informs you that the flash is recommended and/ or recharging (when blinking); or ready to fire (when steady).
Press the shutter button completely to take the picture. A short beep confirms your picture has been taken.

No indication ! #

Flash Mode

Auto-flash

Description
The camera automatically decides if the flash is needed.

Red-eye Reduces incidence of red-eye by emitting pre-flashes. Reduction Flash Fill-in Flash The flash always fires with every picture.
Set the mode dial to h and press the power switch. The monitor turns on. To shoot using the viewfinder, press f to turn the viewfinder on. Compose your subject in the monitor or on the viewfinder.

b. Zooming

This Digital camera features a zoom lens, allowing you to get closer to action, or capture wide-angle shots and get everything into the picture.
Push to Zoom out Pull to Zoom in
#SLOW1, Slow Adjusts the flash for special situations requiring slow #SLOW2, Synchronization shutter speeds. HSLOW
With the shutter button depressed halfway, the flash is ready to fire when the # indicator lights. When # indicator blinks, the flash is charging. To prevent the flash from firing, press down on the top of the flash to retract it.
Green lamp # Flash indicator
d. Number of Storable Pictures
Push the zoom lever toward W to zoom out and get everything into the picture. Pull the zoom lever toward T to choose telephoto shooting and get closer to the action.
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.
Press the shutter button halfway.
Your digital camera can handle xD-Picture Card from 16 MB to 512 MB. The number of storable pictures depends on the image quality selected. See the Reference Manual for complete descriptions of each recording mode and the storable frame capacity for xD-Picture Card.
TIP :To find out how many frames you have left, look for the number in the lower right corner of the monitor/viewfinder. Remember, you can always delete unwanted pictures to make room for more. (See Step 5.)

c. Flash Modes

This Digital camera features multiple flash modes. Please note that not all flash modes are available depending on the shooting mode selected. Press the flash button to open the flash and press the # button to cycle through the flash modes:

Shutter button

VIEWING AND ERASING PICTURES
When you are finished reviewing your pictures: Press the power switch to turn the monitor off. OR To return to the shooting mode, press the QUICK VIEW button again.
TIP :Images can also be erased while in the QUICK VIEW mode described in step 5a. This makes it easy to quickly erase a picture that you just took.

a. Viewing Pictures

With a Digital camera, you can easily view the photos you wantand delete the ones you dont.
There are two ways to access the Playback mode: Set the mode dial to q and press the power switch. OR If the camera is in the shooting mode with the lens barrel extended, press the QUICK VIEW button. The last picture taken appears in the monitor. Use bdac to scroll through all the images saved on your xD-Picture Card.

b. Erasing Pictures

All-Frame Erase: Deletes all pictures on the xD-Picture Card in one operation, except for pictures you have protected.
Set the mode dial to q and press the power switch. Press e, then press d to select MODE MENU. Use ac to select the CARD tab, then press d twice to access the CARD SETUP screen. R ALL ERASE should be highlighted. Press e. As a safeguard, the Digital camera will ask you to select YES or NO to confirm erasing, as this process permanently deletes all unprotected pictures. Select YES and press e.
Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. The beauty of digital photography is your ability to keep the photos you want, delete the rest, and reuse empty memory space to take new pictures. This Digital camera offers two ways to permanently erase unwanted digital photos: Single-Frame Erase: Deletes only the picture currently displayed in the monitor.
Set the mode dial to q and press the power switch. Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want to erase. Press S. Press ac to select YES, then press e.
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER
TIP :Olympus recommends using the optional AC adapter to ensure a consistent power supply when downloading images.
Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting it to your computer. Windows 98 users must install the USB Driver for Windows 98 software before connecting the Digital camera to the computer. Refer to the Software Installation Guide for complete information.
Olympus makes it simple to connect the Digital camera to your computer.
Turn the camera off. Plug the supplied USB cable into the USB connector on your camera and computer as illustrated on the right. Set the mode dial to q and press the power switch. The camera starts communicating with the PC. Press ac to select PC, and then press e on the USB screen. The camera starts communicating with the PC.
INSTALLING THE CAMERA SOFTWARE
You've now mastered the basic functionality 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!
Additional Camera Features
This Digital camera offers a host of advanced features to expand your creativity. Heres 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. 4 Scene Program Shooting Modes: This camera has 4 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.

TIP :Remember to complete and return your Registration Card (not provided in some areas), and keep all camera documentation handy.
About the Olympus CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM
Your Olympus Digital Camera comes bundled with a suite of software and documentation. 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.
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 capabilities!
You are now ready to install the computer software.
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