Picture where subject is not clearly defined
To prevent the camera from moving, hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides. When taking pictures with the camera in the vertical position, hold the camera so that the flash is positioned higher than the lens. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
Top view Do not hold this part of the lens.
When to use the monitor and viewfinder
(Features of the monitor and viewfinder
Monitor Viewfinder You can check the picture area Camera movement does not that the camera actually occur easily and subjects can be records. seen clearly even in bright places. Little battery power is used. When close to a subject, the image in the viewfinder differs slightly from the picture that the camera actually records.

Advantages

Camera movement occurs easily and subjects may be difficult to Disadvantages see in bright/dark places. The monitor uses more battery power than the viewfinder. Tips
Use the monitor when you need to Use the viewfinder for general know the exact area the camera snapshots, landscape pictures records, or to take a close-up of a and other casual shots. person or flower (macro shooting). The camera records a wider area than the image in the viewfinder. As you get closer to the subject, the actual image recorded (the shaded area in the illustration on the left) differs slightly from the image in the viewfinder.

Viewfinder

To turn the monitor off and take pictures using the viewfinder In shooting mode, press Z to display the top menu, and press c. The monitor turns off. Repeat the steps to turn the monitor on. When the monitor turns off automatically If the camera is not used for over 3 minutes, the monitor turns off automatically. To turn the monitor on, press # or the shutter button. To adjust the brightness of the monitor Adjust the brightness with the [s] settings. gAdjusting the brightness of the monitor (P. 89) When the monitor is hard to see Bright light, such as direct sunlight, may cause vertical lines (smears) to appear on the image in the monitor. This does not affect recorded pictures.
If correct focus cannot be obtained
The camera automatically detects the focus target in the frame. The level of contrast is one of the criteria it uses to detect the subject. The camera may fail to determine subjects with lower contrast than the surroundings or with an area of extremely strong contrast in the frame. If this happens, the simplest solution is to use the focus lock.
How to focus (focus lock)
Position the AF target mark on the subject you want to focus on.
When shooting a hard-to-focus or fastmoving subject, focus the camera on an object about the same distance away as the subject.

AF target mark

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 focus Shutter button position. When the green lamp blinks, the focus and exposure are not locked. Release your finger from the shutter button, re-position the AF target mark on the subject and press the shutter button halfway again.

The internal memory and the card cannot be used at the same time. When the card is inserted, the internal memory is disabled. When you want to use the internal memory, remove the card. You can copy all the image data stored in the internal memory to a card. gCopying pictures to a card (BACKUP) (P. 76)

Using a card (optional)

An optional card is available for this camera.

Card basics

The card corresponds to the film of a normal camera for recording the pictures you have taken. Pictures recorded and stored on the card can easily be erased, overwritten, and/or edited on a computer. Using a card with larger capacity increases the number of pictures you can record. Index area You can use this space to write the contents of the card. Contact area The part where the data transferred from the camera enters the card.

Compatible cards

xD-Picture Card (16 to 512 MB)
This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was formatted on another device (computer, etc.). Before use, be sure to format the card on this camera. gFormatting (P. 79)

Inserting a card

Make sure the camera is turned off.
The monitor is off. The green lamp and the orange lamp beside the viewfinder are off. The lens is retracted.

Orange lamp

Monitor

Open the card cover.

Card cover

Open the card lock.

(Inserting the card

Card lock

Orient the card as shown, and insert it into the card slot as shown in the illustration.
Insert the card while keeping it straight. The card stops with a click when it is inserted fully. Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the card to jam. If the card is not inserted fully, data may not be written to the card.

Index area

The position of the card inserted correctly

(Removing the card

Push the card all the way in and release slowly.
The card protrudes slightly and stops. Caution Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card all the way in may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.
Grasp the card and remove.

Close the card lock.

Close the card lock or else the card cover does not close.

Close the card cover.

3 Basic shooting functions

Playing back still pictures
When a card is in the camera, a picture from the card is displayed. To play back pictures from the internal memory, remove the card.

Press $.

The green lamp on the camera lights. The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor (single-frame playback). Use the arrow pad to navigate between pictures.
Press T or W on the zoom button.
This allows you to enlarge the picture (close-up playback) or display an index of pictures (index display).
Press T to return to single-frame display

100-0009

Press W to return to single-frame display

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Index display
During index display, use the arrow pad to select the desired picture. You can select the number of pictures to be displayed. gSelecting the number of pictures (P. 62)

Close-up playback

Press T to enlarge the picture up to a maximum of 5. By using the arrow pad during close-up playback, you can scroll to different portions of the picture. Pictures cannot be stored in an enlarged state. Close-up playback is not available for movies.
Selecting the number of pictures
This function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9, and 16.

[SETUP]

[G] gHow to use the menus (P. 16)
Select [4], [9], or [16], and press Z.
SETUP MEM EDIT PLAY G m SETUP 16

Picture rotation

Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you rotate such pictures 90 clockwise or counterclockwise so that they are displayed correctly.

Press the y button.

Each press rotates the image in the following sequence: 90 counterclockwise, 90 clockwise, and back to the original. gHow to use the direct buttons (P. 13)

100-0005

The following pictures cannot be rotated. Movies, protected pictures, pictures that have been edited on a computer, and pictures taken with another camera. New picture orientations are saved even if the power is turned off.

Slideshow

This function displays still pictures stored in the internal memory or card one after another. Only the first frame of each movie is displayed. Select a still picture and display the top menu.
The slideshow starts. Press Z to stop the slideshow. The slideshow will not stop until you cancel it by pressing Z.
You are recommended to use the optional AC adapter when running a slideshow for a long period of time. When using batteries, the camera will enter sleep mode after about 30 minutes and stop the slideshow automatically.
(To set the slideshow format
You can choose how the pictures go from one to the next during the slideshow. NORMAL Displays the pictures stored in the internal memory or card one at a time.

Displays the pictures by sliding the next picture over the previous picture from right to left.
Displays the pictures by gradually fading out the previous picture and fading in the next picture.
Displays the pictures by gradually enlarging the next picture from the center of the screen.
[m SETUP] gHow to use the menus (P. 16)

SETUP MEM EDIT PLAY

Select [NORMAL], [SLIDE], [FADER] or [ZOOM], and press Z.

G m SETUP

NORMAL SLIDE FADER ZOOM

Playing back movies

This function lets you play back movies. You can fast forward the movie or play it back one frame at a time. Select a picture with n and display the top menu.

[MOVIE PLAY]

MOVIE PLAY RESTART EXIT SELECT GO
The movie is played back. When playback ends, the camera automatically returns to the beginning of the movie and displays the [MOVIE PLAY] menu. To play the movie again, select [RESTART]. To return to playback mode, select [EXIT].
(Operations during movie playback
H is displayed on movies that have sound recorded. Pressing ac lets you adjust the sound volume during playback. a : Increases the volume. c : Reduces the volume. d : Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes in the following order: 2; 20; and back to 1. b : Plays the movie in reverse. Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes in the following order: 2; 20; and back to 1. Z : Pauses the movie and lets you play it back frame by frame.

00:12/00:15 / 7

Playing time/ total recording time

(Frame by frame playback

a : Jumps to the frame 10 frames back. If the movie is less than 10 frames long, displays the first frame. c : Jumps to the frame 10 frames ahead. If the movie is less than 10 frames long, displays the last frame. d : Displays the next frame. The movie can be played continuously by holding the button down. b : Displays the previous frame. The movie can be played continuously in reverse by holding the button down. Z : Displays the [MOVIE PLAY] menu.

NO PAPER

PRINT ERROR
If an error code other than those shown above is displayed, see Error codes (P. 122).

Print settings (DPOF)

How to make print reservations
Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/ time information) with the pictures stored on the card. Only pictures stored on the card can be reserved to print. Insert a card with recorded pictures into the camera before making print reservations. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a photo store that supports DPOF. DPOF is a standard format used to record automatic print information from digital cameras. You can print out pictures automatically, at home or at a photo store, by storing data, such as which pictures you want to print and the number of prints, on the card. Pictures with print reservations can be printed using the following procedures. Printing using a DPOF-compatible photo store. You can print the pictures using the print reservation data. Printing using a DPOF-compatible printer. Printing is possible directly from a card containing print reservation data without using a computer. For more details, refer to the printers instruction manual. A PC card adapter may also be necessary. To use print services without using DPOF Pictures stored in the internal memory cannot be printed at a photo store. The pictures need to be copied to a card before taking them. gCopying pictures to a card (BACKUP) (P. 76)
Relation between printing and record mode when shooting The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per inch (dpi). Increasing the dpi when printing a picture produces a finer print. However, as the resolution of the picture is not changed, the size of the print will be smaller. You can enlarge the size of the print, but the picture will appear grainy. If you want to print large, high-quality pictures, set the record mode as high as possible when taking the pictures. gRecord mode (P. 27)

DPOF reservations set by another device cannot be changed by this camera. Make changes using the original device. If a card contains DPOF reservations set by another device, entering reservations using this camera may overwrite the previous reservations. If there is not enough space in the card memory, you may not be able to enter the reservation data. [CARD FULL] will be displayed. You can make DPOF print reservations for up to 999 images per card. Even if an image is displayed with the message [PICTURE ERROR], it may be possible to make print reservations. In this case, the print reservation icon (<) is not displayed when the image is displayed for full view. < is displayed when there are multiple images (index display), allowing you to confirm the print reservation. Not all functions may be available on all printers, or at all photo stores. Print reservation may take a little time when saving printing data to a card.

Single-frame reservation

How to apply [<] to a selected picture is shown below. Follow the operation guide to make settings.
[<] gHow to use the menus (P. 16)
You cannot make print reservations for pictures with n. If data is already stored on the card, the [< PRINT ORDER SETTING] screen is displayed, giving you the choice of resetting the data or keeping it.
Select [<], and press Z.

PRINT ORDER

SELECT SELECT
Select the picture you want to print, and press Z.

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Select [SINGLE PRINT].
Sets the number of prints to 1, and returns to Step 2. You can make the following settings on this screen. MORE Sets the number of prints and printing data. CANCEL
SINGLE PRINT END CANCEL MORE
Cancels the print Single-frame reservation reservation for the menu displayed picture. gResetting print reservation data (P. 103) Exits the print reservation function.
The reservation is made. Press Z.
The single-frame reservation menu is displayed.

Select [END].

The [< PRINT ORDER] screen is displayed. Press b until you return to the playback screen.

Double-click the OLYMPUS Master icon OLYMPUS Master folder.
The main menu is displayed. When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time, the User Information dialog box is displayed before the main menu. Enter your Name and OLYMPUS Master Serial Number, and select your country. After the User Information dialog box, the Registration dialog box is displayed. Follow the prompts and fill in the registration form.

in the

(OLYMPUS Master main menu
Transfer Images button Downloads images from the camera or other media. Browse Images button Displays the browse window. Print Images button Displays the print menu. Create and Share button Displays the editing menu. Backup Images button Creates backup images. Upgrade button Displays window for optional upgrade to OLYMPUS Master Plus.

(To exit OLYMPUS Master

Click the Exit

on the main menu.

OLYMPUS Master is exited.
Displaying camera images on a computer
Downloading and saving images
You can save camera images on your computer.
Click Transfer Images menu. Click From Camera.
on the OLYMPUS Master main
The menu for selecting the source is displayed.
The window for selecting images is displayed. All the images in the camera are displayed.
Select the image files and click Transfer Images.
A window indicating that the download is complete is displayed.

Click Browse images now.

The downloaded images are displayed in the browse window. To return to the main menu, click Menu in the Browse window.
The orange lamp beside the viewfinder blinks while downloading images. Do not do any of the following while the lamp is blinking. Open the cameras card cover. Open the cameras battery compartment cover. Connect or disconnect the AC adapter.
(To disconnect the camera
You can disconnect the camera after downloading the images to your computer.
Make sure that the orange lamp beside the viewfinder is off.
Make the following preparations for disconnecting the USB cable. Windows 98SE

1 Double-click the My Computer icon and right-click the Removable Disk icon to display the menu. 2 Click Eject on the menu.

Windows Me/2000/XP

1 Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon in the system tray. 2 Click the message that is displayed. 3 When a message is displayed saying that the hardware can be ejected safely, click OK.
1 The trash icon changes to the eject icon when the Untitled or NO_NAME icon on the desktop is dragged. Drag and drop it on the eject icon.
Viewing still pictures and movies
Disconnect the USB cable from the camera.
Windows Me/2000/XP: When you click Unplug or Eject Hardware, a warning message may be displayed. Make sure that image data is not being downloaded from the camera and that all applications are closed. Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon again and disconnect the cable.
Click Browse Images menu.
The Browse window is displayed.
Double-click the still picture thumbnail that you want to view.

Thumbnail

The camera switches to view mode and the picture is enlarged. To return to the main menu, click Menu in the Browse window.

(To view a movie

Double-click the movie thumbnail that you want to see in the Browse window.
The camera switches to view mode and the first frame of the movie is displayed.
To play back the movie, click playback button bottom of the screen.

at the

The names and functions of the controller parts are shown below.
Item 1 Playback slider 2 Time display
Description Move the slider to select a frame. Displays the time that has elapsed during playback.
Playback (pause) Plays the movie. Functions as the pause button during 3 button playback. 4 Back button 5 Forward button 6 Stop button 7 Repeat button 8 Volume button Displays the previous frame. Displays the next frame. Stops playback and returns to the first frame. Plays the movie repeatedly. Displays the volume adjustment slider.
Pictures can be printed from the photo, index, postcard and calendar menus. The explanation below uses the photo menu.

Click Print Images menu.

P. 9 P. 77

Ref. page P. 122

Possible cause

Corrective action
There is a problem with See Error codes. the card. The monitor does not turn on. The camera is set to Press Z in the shooting mode to display the P. 24 [MONITOR OFF]. top menu, then press c to select [MONITOR ON]. The viewfinder or monitor is hard to see. There is condensation* Turn the camera off and wait until it dries inside the camera. before turning it on again. The brightness of the Use [s] to adjust monitor brightness. P. 89 monitor is not adjusted properly. The monitor is exposed Block the sunlight with your hand or use the to direct sunlight. viewfinder while taking pictures. Vertical lines appear on Aiming the camera at a bright subject in the monitor screen sunlight may cause vertical lines to appear during shooting. on the screen. This is not a malfunction. The date recorded with the image data is wrong. The date/time is not set. Set the date/time. The clock adjustment is P. 90 not factory-preset. The camera has been If the camera is left without batteries for 3 P. 90 left without batteries. days, the date/time setting is canceled. Set the date/time again. The settings are returned to the factory default settings when the camera is turned off. [ALL RESET] is set to [ON]. Set [ALL RESET] to [OFF]. P. 81 The picture is out of focus. The subject was too Move further away from the subject. To take P. 41 close. pictures closer than 20 cm (7.9") with the zoom in the maximum wide position, use the super macro mode. Auto focus is not Use the focus lock to focus on your subject. P. 25 possible. There is condensation* Turn the camera off and wait until it dries on the lens. before turning it on again.

Ref. page P. 81

Possible cause The monitor goes off. The camera is in the sleep mode. The power is turned off with the monitor off.
Corrective action Press the shutter button or #. If [ALL RESET] is set to [OFF], the camera settings before the power was turned off remain unchanged. Turn on the monitor, and turn off the power.

Warning

Unauthorized photographing or use of copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws. Olympus assumes no responsibility for unauthorized photographing, use or other acts that infringe upon the rights of copyright owners.

Copyright Notice

All rights reserved. No part of these written materials or this software may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording or the use of any type of information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written materials or software, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein. Olympus reserves the right to alter the features and contents of this publication or software without obligation or advance notice.

FCC Notice

Radio and Television Interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the users authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. - Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cable should be used to connect the camera to USB enabled personal computers (PC). Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the users authority to operate.

Glossary of terms

Aperture
The adjustable lens opening which controls the amount of light that enters the camera. The larger the aperture, the shorter the depth of field and the fuzzier the background. The smaller the aperture, the greater the depth of field and the sharper the background. Larger aperture values indicate smaller apertures, and smaller aperture values indicate larger apertures.
CCD (Charge-Coupled Device)
This converts light passing through the lens into electrical signals. On this camera, light is picked up and converted into RGB signals to build a single image.
Contrast Detection Method
This is used to measure the distance to the subject. The camera determines if the image is focused by the level of contrast in the subject.

Conventional Photograph

This refers to recording images using silver halide (the method for recording images in conventional, non-digital photography). This system is in contrast to still video and digital photography.
DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System)
A standard for image files by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
Digital ESP Light Metering
This determines the exposure by metering and calculating the light levels in the center and other areas of the image separately.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
This is for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. By entering which images to print and the number of copies of each, the user can easily have the desired images printed by a printer or print lab that supports the DPOF format.

Eclipsing (Vignetting)

This refers to when an object obscures part of the field of view so that the whole subject is not photographed. Eclipsing also refers to when the lens barrel obscures part of the view seen through the viewfinder. In addition, eclipsing can occur when an incorrect lens hood is used, causing shadowing to appear in the corners of the image.

EV (Exposure Value)

A system for measuring exposure. EV0 is when the aperture is at F1 and the shutter speed is 1 second. The EV then increases by 1 each time the aperture increases by one F stop or the shutter speed increases by one increment. EV can also be used to indicate brightness and ISO.

Exposure

The amount of light used to capture an image. The exposure is determined by the time the shutter is open (shutter speed) and the amount of light that passes through the lens (aperture).
The size of an image expressed by the number of pixels that make up the image. For instance, a picture taken with an image size of fills the computer screen when the monitor setting is 640 480. However, if the monitor setting is 1,024 768, the picture only takes up part of the screen.
A method for indicating film speed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) (ex. ISO100). Higher ISO values indicate greater sensitivity to light, so images can be exposed even in low-light conditions.
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
A compression format for still images. Photographs (images) shot using this camera are recorded in JPEG format. By downloading these images to a computer, users can edit them using graphics application software or view the images using an Internet web browser.

M (Manual) Mode

The user sets both the aperture and shutter speed.
NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) / PAL (Phase Alternating Line)
Television formats. NTSC is mainly used in Japan, North America and Korea. PAL is mainly used in Europe and China.

PictBridge

A standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different makers and printing out pictures directly.

Pixels

A pixel is the smallest unit (dot) used to make up an image. Clear large-sized printed images require millions of pixels.

P (Program) Mode

Also called Program AE mode. The camera automatically sets the best shutter speed and aperture for the shot.

Sleep Mode

A mode designed to save battery life. The camera automatically enters the sleep mode if you do not operate it for a certain time. To exit the sleep mode, use any button on the camera (shutter button, arrow pad, etc.).

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DIGITAL CAMERA

D-595 ZOOM C-500 ZOOM

Shoot and Play!

ENGLISH

FRANAIS

Basic anual M

ESPAOL

DEUTSCH
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Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. This manual explains shooting and playback basics. For details on functions, read the advanced manual. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product.
For customers in North and South America For customers in USA
Declaration of Conformity Model Number : D-595 ZOOM/C-500 ZOOM Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Address : Two Corporate Center Drive, P.O. Box 9058, Melville, NY 11747-9058 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.

For customers in Europe

CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. CE mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.

Trademarks

IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc. xD-Picture Card is a trademark. All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners. The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
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Manual Contents

Safety Precautions.. 4
UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS. 11 LOADING THE BATTERIES.. 13 TURNING THE CAMERA ON
TAKING A PICTURE.. 18 REVIEWING A PICTURE
TURNING THE CAMERA OFF. 21
Enjoy the camera more... 22 Things you can do with this camera.. 22 Installing OLYMPUS Master Software. 23 Specifications... 24
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Safety Precautions

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Lightning flash with an arrowhead, enclosed in a triangle, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated voltage points inside the product which could cause a serious electrical shock. An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product. WARNING! TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.

General Precautions

Read All Instructions Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. Save These Instructions Save all safety and operating instructions for future reference. Heed Warnings Read carefully and follow all warning labels on the product and those described in the instructions. Follow Instructions Follow all instructions provided with this product. Cleaning Always unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or any type of organic solvent to clean this product. Attachments For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only accessories recommended by Olympus. Water and Moisture Never use this product around water (near a bathtub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, swimming pool or in the rain). For precautions on products with weatherproof designs, read the weatherproofing sections of their manuals.
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Location To avoid damage to the product and prevent personal injury, never place this product on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, table or cart. Mount only on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket. Follow the instructions that describe how to safely mount the product, and use only the mounting devices recommended by the manufacturer. Power Sources Connect this product only to the power source described on the product label. If you are not sure about the type of power supply in your home, consult your local power company. Refer to your operating instructions for information on using the product with a battery. Grounding, Polarization If this product can be used with a specified AC adapter, the adapter may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug with one blade wider than the other). This safety feature allows the plug to fit into the power outlet only one way. If you cannot insert the plug into the wall outlet, pull it out, reverse it, and then reinsert it. If the plug still fails to fit, contact an electrician and have the receptacle replaced. Protecting the Power Cord The power supply cord should be placed so it will not be walked on. Never put a heavy object on the power cord or wrap it around the leg of a table or chair. Keep the area around the power cord connection points, at the power outlet, and at the product connection, free of all AC adapter or accessory power cords. Lightning If a lightning storm occurs while using a specified AC adapter, remove it from the wall outlet immediately. To avoid damage from unexpected power surges, always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the camera when the camera is not in use. Overloading Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, power strips, or other power connection points with too many plugs. Foreign Objects, Liquid Spillage To avoid personal injury caused by fire or electrical shock from contact with internal high voltage points, never insert a metal object into the product. Avoid using the product where there is a danger of spillage. Heat Never use or store this product near any heat source such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of equipment or appliance that generates heat, including stereo amplifiers. Servicing Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Attempting to remove the covers or disassemble the product, could expose you to dangerous high voltage points.

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Damage Requiring Service If you notice any of the conditions described below while using a specified AC adapter, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel: a) Liquid has been spilled onto the product or some other object has fallen into the product. b) The product has been exposed to water. c) The product does not operate normally despite following operating instructions. Adjust only the controls described in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls could damage the product and require extensive repair work by a qualified technician. d) The product has been dropped or damaged in any way. e) The product exhibits a distinct change in performance. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, make sure that the service center uses only parts with the same characteristics as the originals, as recommended by the manufacturer. Unauthorized substitution of parts could result in fire, electrical shock, or create other hazards. Safety Check Upon completion of servicing or repairs, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in good working order.
If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, serious injury or death may result. If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, injury or death may result. If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the equipment, or the loss of valuable data may result.

DANGER

WARNING

Handling the Camera

( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.
To avoid causing a fire or explosion, never use the camera near flammable or explosive gases.
( Do not use the flash on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range.
Use caution when taking flash pictures at close range. When you fire the flash, you must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects, especially when taking pictures of infants and small children. Firing the flash too close to the subjects eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision.
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( Keep young children and infants away from the camera.
Always use and store the camera out of the reach of young children and infants to prevent the following dangerous situations which could cause serious injury: Becoming entangled in the camera strap, causing strangulation. Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts. Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child. Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera.

( Do not look at the sun or strong lights with the camera.
To avoid damaging your eyes, never aim the camera directly into the sun, or any other extremely bright light source.
( Do not touch charging batteries (included in some areas) or the battery charger until charging is finished and the batteries have cooled.
The batteries and battery charger become hot while charging. A specified AC adapter also becomes hot during long use. At these times, they may cause minor burns.
( Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places.
Using or storing the camera in dusty or humid places may result in a fire or electric shock.
( Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing.
Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing or touch it after it has just been fired. It may be hot and cause minor burns. Avoid using the flash for extended periods.
( Do not take apart or modify the camera.
Never attempt to disassemble the camera. The internal circuits contain high voltage points which could cause serious burns or electrical shock.
( Do not let water or foreign objects inside the camera.
If the camera is accidentally dropped in water, or if liquid is spilled into the camera, stop using it, allow it to dry, and then remove the batteries. Contact the nearest authorized Olympus service center.
( Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it.
If you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around the camera during operation, switch it off immediately and disconnect a specified AC adapter (if attached). Allow the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to cool. Take the camera outdoors, away from flammable objects, and carefully remove the batteries. Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may cause a fire or burn your hands. Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately.
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( Do not use the camera with wet hands.
To avoid dangerous electrical shock, never hold or operate the camera with wet hands.
( Do not leave the camera in places where it may be subject to extremely high temperatures.
Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the camera to catch fire. Do not use the charger or AC adapter if it is covered (such as a blanket). This could cause overheating, resulting in fire.
( Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a low-temperature burn.
When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in a lowtemperature burn. Pay attention to the following: When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. If you hold on to the camera in this state, a low-temperature burn may be caused. In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the cameras body may be lower than the environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves when handling the camera in cold temperatures.

( Be careful with the strap.
Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera. It could easily catch on stray objects and cause serious damage.
( Use only the AC adapter specified by Olympus.
Never use any AC adapter except one specified by Olympus. Using a different AC adapter may damage the camera or power source, or result in accidents or fire. Ensure the adapter used is designed for your region or country. For more information, contact the nearest Olympus service center or the store of purchase. Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages caused by AC adapters not recommended by Olympus.
( Do not damage the power-supply cord.
Never pull or modify the power-supply cord of the AC adapter or accessories. Make sure only the plug is securely held during insertion and removal from the outlet. Stop using the camera immediately, and contact the nearest Olympus service center or the store of purchase if: The power-supply cord becomes hot, or it gives off smoke or unusual odors. The power-supply cord is cut or damaged, or the plug has a faulty contact.
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Battery handling precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.
When using NiMH batteries (included in some areas), use only the Olympus brand NiMH batteries and fitting charger. Never heat or incinerate batteries. Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc. Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc. To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any way, by soldering, etc. Never attempt to connect a battery directly to a power outlet, or to a cigarette lighter in a vehicle. If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running water and seek medical attention immediately. Always store batteries out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally swallows a battery, seek medical attention immediately.

Keep batteries dry at all times. Never allow them to come into contact with fresh or salt water. To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire or explosion, use only batteries recommended for use with this product. Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged batteries, batteries of different manufacture or capacity, etc.). Never attempt to charge alkaline, lithium or CR-V3 lithium battery packs. Insert the battery carefully as described in the operating instructions. Never load the battery with its +/- terminals reversed. Never force the battery into the battery compartment. Do not use batteries if their body is not covered by the insulating sheet or if the sheet is torn, as this may cause fluid leaks, fire, or injury. Do not use these batteries even if they were purchased in this condition.
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The following AA (R6) batteries cannot be used.
Batteries whose bodies are only partially or not at all covered by an insulating sheet.
Batteries whose terminals are raised, but not covered by an insulating sheet.
Batteries whose terminals are flat and not completely covered by an insulating sheet. (Such batteries cannot be used even if the terminals are partially covered.)
If NiMH batteries (included in some areas) are not charged within the specified time, stop charging them and do not use them. Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken. If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during operation, stop using the camera and consult your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center. Continued use may result in fire or electric shock. If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately. Never attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera, never insert anything (other than the recommended battery) into the battery compartment. Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.
Before loading, always inspect the battery carefully for leaks, discoloration, warping, or any other abnormality. The batteries may become hot during prolonged use. To avoid minor burns, do not remove it immediately after using the camera.
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UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS
If you find any contents missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase.

Digital Camera

AA (R6) Alkaline Batteries (two)

USB Cable

AV Cable

OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM

Basic Manual (this manual)

Advanced Manual (CD-ROM)

Warranty Card

Registration Card

Contents vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera.
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Attaching the strap

Attach the strap as shown.
Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily catch on stray objects, causing injury or damage. Attach the strap correctly as shown above. Olympus is not responsible for any damages resulting from the strap coming loose due to incorrect attachment.
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LOADING THE BATTERIES

Make sure the camera is turned off.

The lens is retracted.

The monitor is off.
Open the battery compartment cover.
Battery compartment cover Slide

Insert the batteries.

The battery insertion direction is indicated in the battery compartment and on the bottom of the camera.
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Close the battery compartment cover.
Press down on the center of the cover when sliding.

The battery

In addition to the batteries provided with the camera, the following types of battery can be used. Choose the power source best suited to the situation.
(AA (R6) alkaline batteries
When you need batteries in a hurry, you can use AA (R6) alkaline batteries, which are easy to obtain anywhere. However, the number of pictures that you can take may vary considerably depending on the battery manufacturer, shooting conditions, etc. This camera uses two AA (R6) alkaline batteries.
(NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries)
Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. However, repeatedly charging the batteries before using up their capacity will shorten the life of the batteries per charge. The batteries are not fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the batteries with the battery charger specified by Olympus before use. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your charger. This camera uses two NiMH batteries.

(Lithium battery pack (CR-V3)
The Olympus CR-V3 lithium battery pack has a long service life allowing you to use the camera longer than with alkaline batteries. However, it cannot be recharged. Do not remove the label on the battery pack. This camera uses one lithium battery pack.
Important Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.
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Power consumption by the camera varies depending on which functions are used. Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below causing batteries to become exhausted quickly. The monitor is turned on. The monitor is on in playback mode for an extended period of time. The zoom is used repeatedly. The shutter button is pressed halfway repeatedly in shooting mode, activating the auto focus. The camera is connected to a computer or printer. Battery life varies depending on the type of battery, manufacturer, shooting conditions, etc. Using exhausted batteries or alkaline batteries may cause the camera to turn off without displaying the battery level warning.
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON

Set the mode dial to h, and press the POWER switch.

POWER switch Mode dial

Battery check indicator Shooting mode
The lens extends and the monitor turns on.

HQ 2560 1920

To save battery power, the camera automatically enters sleep mode and stops operating after about 3 minutes of non-operation. The camera activates again as soon as you press # or the shutter button. 4 hours after the camera enters sleep mode, the camera turns off automatically. Turn the camera on to use.
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When you first turn on the camera
Setting the date and time
The first time you use the camera, [Y/M/D] is displayed prompting you to set the date and time. See "Setting the date and time" in Chapter 6 of the Advanced Manual. The camera can be operated without making this setting.
Languages available on the camera
Available languages may vary according to where you purchased the camera. The instructions given in this manual and the Advanced Manual apply to the camera screens in English. See "Changing the display language" in Chapter 6 of the Advanced Manual.

ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPAOL PORTUGUES SELECT GO

Battery check indicator

The battery check indicator changes according to how much power is remaining.
Lit (green) (Disappears after a while.) Ready to shoot. [BATTERY EMPTY] is displayed.
Blinking (red) Only a little power is remaining. Have some new batteries ready or recharge the batteries.
No power is left. Replace with new batteries or recharge the batteries.
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TAKING A PICTURE

Compose your picture.
Orange lamp Shutter button

AF target mark

Position the AF target mark on your subject using the monitor.
[IN]: Indicates that pictures are recorded in the cameras internal memory.

Focus on your subject.

Press the shutter button halfway and hold.

Green lamp # mark

The green lamp on the monitor lights when the focus and exposure are locked. (focus lock) The # mark lights when the flash is about to fire. The AF target mark moves to where the focus is locked.
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Take the picture.

Press the shutter button fully.
The camera takes the picture. The orange lamp beside the viewfinder blinks while the picture is recorded.

Memory gauge

Press the shutter button gently. If it is pressed forcefully, the camera may move causing the picture to blur. Recorded pictures are saved in the camera regardless of whether the camera is turned off or the batteries are replaced or removed. Never open the card cover, remove the battery, or disconnect the AC adapter while the orange 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.
Every time you press the shutter button, the memory gauge lights indicating that the picture you have just taken is being recorded. The memory gauge changes according to how many pictures the camera is processing. This indicator is not displayed while recording movies.

Before taking any pictures (Off)
After taking one picture (Lit)
After taking several pictures (Lit)

Shoot Wait

Maximum reached (All lit) Wait until the indicator turns off again before taking more pictures.
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REVIEWING A PICTURE

Press $.

Shooting button (#)

Playback button

100-0005

Playback mode is enabled, and the last picture taken is displayed. Press # when you are ready to take another picture.

05 04.30 05.15:30

Use the arrow pad to display the picture you want.

10 pictures back

100-0004

100-0006

05 04.30 05.21:30

Previous picture

10 pictures forward

Next picture

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TURNING THE CAMERA OFF

Press the POWER switch.

POWER switch

The monitor turns off. The lens retracts.
Now that you have mastered how to shoot and play, refer to the Advanced Manual for additional camera features and applications. And to get the most out of your digital images, be sure to install the OLYMPUS Master software on the supplied CD-ROM for enhanced editing, storing, and sharing of your images.
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Enjoy the camera more

Things you can do with this camera
Using the internal memory or card.
Pictures taken with this camera are stored in the internal memory or on an xD-Picture Card. An xD-Picture Card lets you store many more pictures than the memory. By storing the relevant print reservation data with the images on the card, you can print pictures at a photo store or on a PictBridge-compatible printer.

Using a printer.

With a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print pictures directly from your camera.
Using the direct buttons.
Direct buttons let you perform functions such as switching between shooting mode and playback mode, erasing pictures, or setting the flash mode, making camera operation easy.

Using the mode dial.

The mode dial is for setting the shooting mode. f mode features settings for an additional 10 situations.

Using the arrow pad and Z button.
The arrow pad and Z button are for selecting and setting menu options as well as viewing pictures frame by frame.
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Installing OLYMPUS Master Software
The supplied CD-ROM contains OLYMPUS Master software for installing and managing image files. Install it on your computer to enjoy the pictures you have taken. For details, refer to the online help after installing the OLYMPUS Master software.
Download images from the camera or other media Make panoramic images You can make panoramic images using pictures taken in panorama mode.
View images and movies You can enjoy slideshows and play back sound.
Manage images You can organize your images using the calendar display. Search the image you want by date or keyword.
Print images You can print images and make indexes, calendars and postcards.
Edit images You can rotate images, trim them and change the size.

User Registration

After installing the OLYMPUS Master software, we recommend that you fill out the user registration for your camera. By making your registration, you will receive information on software and firmware updates from Olympus.
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Specifications

Camera Product type Recording system Still picture Applicable standards Sound with still pictures Movie Memory Image size : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)) : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching III, PictBridge : Wave format : QuickTime Motion JPEG support : Internal memory (14 MB) xD-Picture Card (16 - 512 MB) : 2,560 1,920 pixels (SHQ) 2,560 1,920 pixels (HQ) 1,600 1,200 pixels (SQ1) pixels (SQ2)
No. of storable pictures when using the internal : Approx. 3 frames (SHQ) memory (without Approx. 11 frames (HQ) sound) Approx. 27 frames (SQ1) Approx. 144 frames (SQ2) No. of effective pixels : Approx. 5,000,000 pixels Image pickup device : 1/2.5" CCD solid-state image pickup, 5,040,000 pixels (gross) Lens : Olympus lens 6.3 to 18.9 mm, f2.8 to 4.9 (equivalent to 38 to 114 mm on a 35 mm camera) Photometric system : Digital ESP metering, spot metering system Aperture : f2.8 to f7.0 Shutter speed : 15 to 1/2,000 sec. Shooting range : 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) to ) (W), 0.9 m (3.0 ft.) to ) (T) (normal) 0.2 m (0.7 ft.) to ) (W), 0.6 m (2.0 ft.) to ) (T) (macro mode) Viewfinder : Optical real image viewfinder Monitor : 1.8" TFT color LCD display, 85,000 pixels Auto focus : Contrast Detection Method Outer connector : DC-IN jack, USB connector (Multi-connector), A/V OUT jack (Multi-connector) Automatic calendar system : 2005 up to 2099 Operating environment Temperature : 0C to 40C (32F to 104F) (operation)/ -20C to 60C (-4F to 140F) (storage) Humidity : 30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage) Power supply : Two AA (R6) alkaline batteries or two NiMH batteries/ One lithium battery pack (CR-V3)/ Olympus AC adapter (optional) Dimensions : 104.5 mm (W) 60.5 mm (H) 36.5 mm (D) (4.1" 2.4" 1.4") excluding protrusions Weight : 150 g (0.3 lb.) without battery and card Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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