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Quick Start Guide

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UNPACK THE BOX CONTENTS

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

REVIEW THE DOCUMENTATION

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Quick Start Guide (this document) Getting started with your digital camera. It is strongly recommended that you follow these step-by-step instructions to set up and quickly begin using your new Digital Camera. Quick Reference Guide (reverse side of this document) Quick guide to using common features and functions. Basic Manual (printed booklet) Guide to mastering the basics of taking and viewing pictures. Advanced Manual (CD-ROM) Detailed instructions on all camera features and functions.
Lithium ion battery charger (LI-10C) USB cable AV cable OLYMPUS Master software CD-ROM

Digital camera

xD-Picture Card
Lithium ion battery (LI-12B)
Software Installation Guide (Separate document on OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM) Detailed instructions on installing the OLYMPUS Master software.
The following items are also included in the Digital camera package: Basic manual, warranty card, Advanced manual on CD-ROM and registration card.
CHARGE AND INSERT THE BATTERY
Indicator Lithium ion battery (LI-12B)
INSERT THE xD-PICTURE CARD

ATTACH THE STRAP

Lithium ion battery charger (LI-10C)

AC wall outlet

a. Insert the battery into the charger and charge completely (when fully
charged, the indicator turns green - approx. 2 hours).

in the direction of D.

a. Orient and insert the xD-Picture Card into the card slot. b. Close the battery compartment/card cover in the direction of C, and slide
cover opens in the direction of B. Insert the battery with correct orientation.
Battery compartment/ card cover
b. Make sure the camera is off. c. Slide the battery compartment/card cover in the direction of A, and the

Card Strap

Battery
Caution: Be sure to slide the cover using the ball of your finger. Do not use your fingernails as this may cause injury.

TURN ON THE CAMERA

SET THE DATE AND TIME

TAKING A PICTURE

a. Slide the power switch to ON.
The lens barrier opens, the lens extends and the monitor turns on. If the lens does not extend even when the lens barrier is opened, there is a possibility that the power switch is not fully set to the ON position. Slide the power switch to the ON position correctly.

POWER switch

a. With the camera on, press the OK/MENU button. b. Press d (arrow pad) to select [MODE MENU].

F MODE MENU WB

a. Place the AF target mark on your subject using

the monitor.

SETUP CARD CAM

and press d.

c. Select the [SETUP] tab and press d. Select [X] d. Select the date format and press d.
b. Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

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04.01.01 X 00:00 VIDEO OUT NTSC
AF target mark Shutter button

Stop sliding the switch.

After retracting the lens

Slide to OFF.

Note: To turn the camera off, slide the power switch until it slightly clicks. After retracting the lens, slide the power switch to the OFF position. The monitor turns off. Caution: Do not slide the power switch directly to the OFF position. Doing so may cause damage to the camera.
e. Use a or c to set each item and press d to

move to the next item.

f. Press the OK/MENU button when you have
finished entering the date and time.

SELECT

2004. 01. 01 20

00 : 00

SET GO

REVIEWING A PICTURE

ERASING A PICTURE
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER
a. Press the playback (q) button.
The last picture taken is displayed.

Playback (q) button

a. Connect the one end of the USB cable (included) to the computer.
b. Use the arrow pads to display the picture you want. a: Jumps to the picture 10 frames back. c: Jumps to the picture 10 frames ahead. b: Displays the previous picture. d: Displays the next picture. c. Press the playback (q) button
again when you are ready to take another picture.
a. Select the picture you want to erase and press the

OK/MENU button.

INFO MODE MENU ERASE

b. Press c to select [ERASE].

USB connector

b. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the camera. c. Select [PC] on the cameras monitor and press the
USB P C PRINT EXIT GO SELECT GO
c. Select [YES] and press the OK/MENU button.

S ERASE

YES NO

Arrow pads

VERIFY CAMERA CONNECTION

ABOUT THE CD-ROM DISCS

INSTALLING THE CAMERA SOFTWARE
Windows: a. From the desktop ([Start] menu for XP), open [My Computer].
Youve now mastered the basic functionality of your new Olympus Digital Camera! You are ready to begin exploring the possibilities that digital photography brings to your computer. Activities such as photo editing, printing and much more are only steps away! CD-ROM1 OLYMPUS Master software: To transfer pictures from the camera, view, organize, retouch, e-mail and print your digital photos and movies and more! This CD also contains the complete software users manual in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. CD-ROM2 Advanced Manual: A complete camera guide in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. This manual contains detailed instructions on the cameras features and functions which are not covered in the printed Basic Manual or Quick Start/Quick Reference Guides.
a. Insert the OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM into
your computers CD-ROM drive.
b. Verify that the [Removable Disk] icon representing the camera is displayed.
Macintosh: a. Verify that the [NO_NAME] icon representing the camera is displayed.
b. [For Windows] Click the [OLYMPUS Master] button in the Setup window.
[For Macintosh] Double-click the [Installer] icon.
c. Follow the on-screen instructions. For more details, click [Please Read First].
Please refer to the Quick Reference Guide on the reverse side of this sheet to familiarize yourself with the commonly used features and functions of your new Olympus Digital Camera. Printed in Japan
The above steps confirm that the camera has been installed correctly. You can transfer your images immediately using the standard drag and drop procedure, or enhance your experience using OLYMPUS Master image editing software (included).
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Quick Reference Guide D-590 ZOOM
1. Camera Diagram and Controls 2. Shooting Scene Modes 3. Using the Zoom 4. How to Use the Autofocus (Focus lock) 5. Flash Modes 6. Image Quality Modes 7. Recording a Movie 8. Viewing Pictures/Movies on a TV 9. How to Erase All Pictures 10. E-mailing a Picture 11. Printing a Picture
CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS
Playback (QUICK VIEW) button Arrow pads Zoom button Shutter button Flash DC-IN jack Arrow pads Strap eyelet A/V OUT jack USB connector OK/MENU button Battery compartment/ card cover Card slot Connector cover Self-timer lamp Power switch Tripod socket Battery compartment Lens Battery lock knob Microphone Speaker Monitor

SHOOTING SCENE MODES

USING THE ZOOM
This camera features a zoom lens, letting you get closer to the subject or capture wide-angle shots.

a. Press a (l) in

shooting mode.

Zoom out:

Zoom in:
Shooting Scene Mode Descriptions
PROGRAM AUTO P The camera automatically selects the optimal settings. PORTRAIT I INDOOR H LANDSCAPE + PORTRAIT K LANDSCAPE L NIGHT SCENE m SELF PORTRAIT o MOVIE N
b. Press a or c to select a
shooting scene mode (there are 10 shooting scene modes) and press the OK/MENU button.

BEACH & SNOW R

PROGRAM AUTO

CUISINE G

For normal shooting

SELECT GO

Press W to zoom out and get everything into the picture. Press T to zoom in and get closer to the subject.
HOW TO USE THE AUTOFOCUS (FOCUS LOCK)

FLASH MODES

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

IMAGE QUALITY MODES

Your camera is equipped with multiple image quality modes, which determine the quality and file size of the pictures you take. Below is a general description of the commonly used modes. For the detailed description of all quality modes, refer to the Advanced manual included on the CD-ROM.
Record Mode SHQ (Super High Quality) HQ (High Quality) SQ1 (Standard Quality) SQ2 (Standard Quality) File size Large Usage Examples For making large prints For printing in postcard size For printing 3x5 prints For small prints, web, or e-mailing
a. While positioning the AF target mark over the subject in shooting mode, press and hold the shutter button halfway.
Shutter button Green lamp

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b. The green lamp indicating that the focus and exposure are locked remains lit as long as the shutter button is kept depressed. While pressing the shutter button half way, recompose your shot.
AUTO-FLASH - The camera decides if the flash is needed. RED-EYE REDUCTION - Reduces the incidence of red-eye by emitting pre-flashes to shrink pupil size before taking the picture. FILL-IN FLASH - The flash always fires. Suitable for taking subjects lit from behind by strong light. FLASH OFF - The flash is turned off. Suitable for when flash photography is not permitted.
a. Press the OK/MENU button in shooting mode. b. Press b to select [K].
a. Press d (#) repeatedly in shooting mode to toggle
through the flash settings.

MODE MENU

AF target mark
c. To select the record mode, press a or c and press the
K SHQ 22721704 HQ SQ2 SELECT GO SQ1 20481536
c. Press the shutter button completely to take the

picture.

Shutter button

RECORDING A MOVIE

VIEWING PICTURES/MOVIES ON A TV
HOW TO ERASE ALL PICTURES
WARNING - PERFORMING THESE STEPS WILL DELETE ALL PICTURES EXCEPT PROTECTED ONES STORED IN YOUR CARD!
a. Press a (l) in shooting mode and select [MOVIE] (n) by pressing a
or c, then press the OK/MENU button.
a. Make sure that the camera and TV are off. Connect the camera to the TV
using the AV cable (included).
Connect to the TVs video input (yellow) and audio input (white) terminals.
a. Press the OK/MENU button in playback mode. b. Use the arrow pads to select [MODE MENU] on the

monitor.

b. Position the AF target mark over the subject. Press
and hold the shutter button halfway down until the green lamp lights.

SET CARD EDIT PLAY

c. Press the shutter button the rest of the way to start
recording (video and audio).
c. Select the [CARD] tab and press d. Select [ALL ERASE] and press d.

AV cable

ALL ERASE FORMAT
d. Press the shutter button again to stop recording.

A/V output jack

Remaining recording time
b. Turn on the TV and set to video input. c. Press the playback (q) button to turn the camera on and use the arrow pads
to display the picture you want to view.
d. Select [YES] and press the OK/MENU button.
R ALL ERASE CAUTION ERASING ALL YES NO SELECT GO
Note: The optical zoom system cannot be used. When you want to use the zoom system, select [ON] in the [DIGITAL ZOOM] settings. See the Advanced manual on how to make further settings.
Note: If the pictures are not displayed, consult your TV manual to set up the video source.

E-MAILING A PICTURE

PRINTING A PICTURE

CONTACT INFORMATION

Two Corporate Center Drive, PO Box 9058, Melville, NY 11747-9058
Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can share your pictures with others by using the built-in e-mail feature.
Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can make prints of your pictures using your own photo printer. After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program and click the [Print Images] icon on the main menu. You can create many different types of prints such as an index print, photos, albums, or calendars. Simply select the image(s) and add them to one of the many layouts within OLYMPUS Master. For detailed instructions, please refer to the Help menu in the software. Alternatively, you can print your pictures by connecting your PictBridge* compatible camera directly to a PictBridge compatible printer, such as the Olympus P-10 Digital Photo Printer. This permits fast, easy printing without using a computer. You may also order prints online using the Print Online feature in OLYMPUS Master software. * For detailed instructions on using PictBridge, please refer to your cameras Advanced manual included in digital format on the CD-ROM.

Technical Support (USA):

24/7 online automated help: http://www.olympusamerica.com/support Phone customer support: 1-888-553-4448 (toll free) Our phone customer support is available from 8am - 10pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://www.olympus.com/digital
After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program and click the [Browse Images] icon. From the [Browse Images] window, select the picture(s) you want to send and click the [E-mail] tool button.
At this time, you can resize your pictures making them more manageable to e-mail. This helps you to stay within the e-mail capacity limitations set by your e-mail provider.
When finished, click the [Launch Mailer] button at the bottom of the window. Your default e-mail program will open and the selected picture(s) will automatically be attached to a new message.