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This icon lights red during movie recording. The remaining recording time is displayed. When the remaining recording time reaches 0, recording stops.
When [IMAGE STABILIZER] is set to [ON], continuous movie recording for a long period will cause the cameras internal temperature to rise and the camera may stop operation automatically. Remove the battery and allow the camera to cool down for some time before you begin shooting again. Or you can set [IMAGE STABILIZER] to [OFF]. In addition, the temperature of the cameras exterior also rises during usage. This is not a malfunction.

qSelecting playback mode

The last picture taken is displayed. Press the arrow pad to view other pictures. Use the zoom lever to switch among close-up playback, index display and calendar display. g MOVIE PLAY Playing back movies (P.35)
Displaying pictures that have been shot continuously in index view (Sequential Playback) / Auto playing back of pictures that have been shot continuously (Sequential Pictures Auto Playback)
Only the first frame will be displayed for pictures that have been shot continuously using the next option. [j] [c] [d] [i] [BKT] [TIMELAPSE] [AUCTION] [SHOOT & SELECT1] [SHOOT & SELECT2] [SMILE SHOT] Select the pictures the have the s displayed and press m to play back in index view (Sequential Playback). Press the m again to return to the first frame. Select the pictures the have the s displayed and press o, to play back automatically (Sequential Pictures Auto Playback). This function is only available for pictures taken with this model. When the first frame is displayed, perform the next operation to configure the settings to all the sequential pictures. 0/y/PRINT ORDER/ERASE To configure settings to individual pictures, press m to display the pictures in index view first before configuring.

3 Shutter button

Shooting still pictures

Shooting pictures

Set the mode dial to h, P, A, S, M, r, g or s, and lightly press the shutter button (halfway). The green lamp lights when the focus and exposure are locked (focus lock). Now press the shutter button all the way (completely) to shoot a picture.

Green lamp

Locking the focus and then composing the shot (focus lock) Compose your picture with the focus locked, and then fully press the shutter button to shoot a picture. When the green lamp blinks, the focus is not adjusted properly. Try locking the focus again.

Locking the exposure (AE lock)
Assign the AE lock function to h so that the meter reading is saved by pressing h and the exposure is locked. B (AE lock mark) is displayed on the monitor. AE Lock will be kept after shooting. To cancel the AE Lock, either press h again, or change the exposure/ shooting settings or the shooting mode.Each time you press the button, focus is locked and canceled alternately.
B is displayed while in AE lock.
Locking the focus positions and exposure (AF LOCK + AE LOCK)
Register the AF lock + AE lock functions to h so that the meter reading is saved by pressing h and the focus and exposure is locked.V(AF lock mark) and B(AE lock mark) are displayed on the monitor. Press h again to cancel the AF lock + AE lock. Each time you press the button, focus and exposure are locked and canceled alternately.
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Playback mode: Playing back continuously shot pictures in index display
Only the first frame will be displayed for pictures that have been shot continuously. Press m in the playback mode to display pictures in index view. g Displaying pictures that have been shot continuously in index view (Sequential Playback) / Auto playing back of pictures that have been shot continuously (Sequential Pictures Auto Playback) (P.14)

6 # button

Opens the flash. Press this button to take a picture with flash. g 3# button Flash shooting (P.19)

Flash pop-up

7 u button
Toggles between the monitor and viewfinder.

Monitor/Viewfinder

mation on display/Display the menu time

8 m button (MENU)

Displays the top menu.

9 DISP./E button

Changing the information on display/Display the menu guide/Checking the time
Changing the information displays
Press DISP./E to change the display in the following order. It cannot be switched when the mode dial is set to g.

Normal display

Simple display*1

Detailed display

FRAME ASSIST (Horizontal and vertical lines or diagonal lines)*1*2

No information display

Histogram display*1*2

Histogram display*1

*1 Not displayed in case of n. *2 Not displayed if it is set to [OFF] in the menu. g u Displaying the histogram (P.46) FRAME ASSIST Displaying the frame assist/Determining the type of frame assist (P.46)

OFF ON AF predict is deactivated. When activated, position the AF target mark on the subject and press the shutter button halfway to engage the AF predict. Then, press the shutter button completely to take the picture.
luminator in a dark place
{ blinks and AF predict continues to operate while the shutter button is pressed halfway. Depending on the subject, the picture may be out of focus even if [AF PREDICT] is set. During macro and super macro mode, [AF PREDICT] is not available.
AF ILLUMINAT.. Setting to light the illuminator in a dark place
OFF ON AF illuminator does not light. Press the shutter button halfway. The AF illuminator automatically lights.
sing digital image stabilization
IMAGE STABILIZER.. Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization
This function stabilizes the blur caused by camera movement when taking pictures. OFF ON Digital image stabilization is deactivated. Digital image stabilization is activated after pressing the shutter button halfway.
When taking pictures with the camera stabilized (using a tripod), set to [OFF]. Images may not be correctable if the camera is severely shaken. During night shooting or when the shutter speed is very slow, the Digital image stabilization mode may not work.
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nt of light emitted by the flash
w.. Adjusting the amount of light emitted by the flash
Depending on situations such as shooting small subjects or distant backgrounds, it may be advisable to adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash. In addition, this function is useful when increased contrast is desired. +2.0EV to 0.0 to -2.0EV
Press 12 to adjust, and press o.
#SYNCRO... Selecting the flash timing
#SYNC1 #SYNC2 The flash fires right after the shutter fully opens (front curtain). With the rear curtain, the flash fires just before the shutter closes (rear curtain). You can use this setting to create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the taillights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out. If the shutter speed is faster than 1/200, the flash fires automatically with the front curtain.
When the shutter speed is set to 4 sec.
4 sec. Rear curtain 4 sec. Rear curtain flash fires Shutter closes 0 Front curtain

xternal flash

Front curtain flash fires Shutter button completely pressed
QFLASH.. Setting to use an external flash
IN SLAVE Allows you to take pictures using the built-in flash. When using a commercially available slave flash that is synchronized with the camera flash, the amount of the light emitted by the flash can be adjusted in 10 levels.
Selecting an emission level
When flash is set to [SLAVE], flash mode automatically changes to [#] (Fill-in flash) for all flash modes except [$] (Flash off).

CAMERA MENU

1 (Toward +)

PANORAMA

SHARPNESS CONTRAST
The image contours are emphasized, making the image appear sharper and more vivid. Use this setting when you want to print pictures. If you adjust the sharpness too far toward +, noise may become conspicuous in the picture. The image contours are softened. Use this setting when you want to edit images on a computer.

st of the image

2 (Toward )
CONTRAST... Adjusting the contrast of the image
The light and dark areas are defined more clearly, making the image look crisper. The light and dark areas become less defined, giving the image a softer impression. Use this setting when you want to edit images on a computer.

tion of the image

SATURATION... Adjusting the saturation of the image
CAMERA MENU SATURATION 0 NOISE REDUCT. TIMELAPSE

1 (Toward +) 2 (Toward )

Colors become stronger. Colors become weaker.

during long exposures

NOISE REDUCT... Reducing the noise during long exposures
OFF ON Noise is not reduced. Noise may be conspicuous at slow shutter speeds. Noise is reduced. Shooting time takes twice as long as usual. Shooting is not available during noise reduction. Noise reduction can only be used when the shutter speed is slower than 1/2 sec.
This function may not work effectively with some shooting conditions or subjects.
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utomatically as defined by set
TIMELAPSE.. Shooting pictures automatically as defined by set conditions
OFF ON Timelapse shooting is deactivated. Timelapse shooting is activated.

TIMELAPSE

PICTURES 02 INTERVAL 01 MIN
Number of shots: 2 to 99 Shooting interval: 1 to 99 minutes in 1 minute intervals
Press to select [PICTURES] and [INTERVAL]. Press 12 to set the value. Press o to set. The first picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed, and the pictures thereafter are automatically taken. During timelapse, the L mark lights on the monitor. When recording to either the internal memory or the card, and after the first picture is taken, the camera enters sleep mode. The camera automatically reactivates from sleep mode 4 seconds prior to taking the next picture. When the preset number of pictures is taken, the camera automatically turns off.

1 SLIDESHOW
SLIDESHOW BGM TYPE OFF ON [IN]
Playing back pictures automatically Set music [BGM] to [ON] or [OFF]. Select the transition effect between pictures from [TYPE]. BGM TYPE ON NORMAL /OFF /SCROLL/FADER/
SLIDE/ZOOM DOWN/ZOOM UP/CHECKER BOARD/BLINDS/SWIVEL/RANDOM
Only the first frame of each movie is displayed. After setting music [BGM] and [TYPE], press o to start the slideshow. Press o or m to cancel the slideshow.
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2 MOVIE PLAY

[IN IN]
Playing back movies Select [MOVIE PLAY] from the top menu, and press o to play back the movie. Another option is to select a picture with the movie icon (A) in the playback mode, and press o to play back the movie.
'07.12.26 12:30 100-0004 MOVIEPLA Y OK 4
Operations during movie playback
Playing time/Total recording time : : : : Increases the volume. Reduces the volume. Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes in the following order: 2; 20 and 1. Plays the movie in reverse. Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes in the following order: 1; 2; 20; and back to 1.
Press o to pause the playback.

Operations during pause

Displays the first frame. Displays the last frame. Displays the next frame. Displays the previous frame.
To resume the movie, press o. To cancel the playback of the movie in the middle of it or during pause, press m.
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3 PERFECT FIX

Continuous shooting
This function allows you to correct the taken picture and save it as a new picture.
PERFECT FIX ALL LIGHTING FIX REDEYE FIX

MENU OK

Select the item to be corrected with 12 and press o. Select the picture with and press o.

BACK MENU

ALL LIGHTING FIX
Lighting fix and red-eye fix are activated together. Only the dark areas of an image are corrected. Underexposed areas caused by taking pictures against backlight or insufficient lighting are brightened. Only redeye fix is activated.

REDEYE FIX

ctures in a calendar format
When red eye is not detected with [REDEYE FIX], press 4 to cancel the correction. Movies, pictures shot by another camera, and previously fixed or edited pictures cannot be corrected. Pictures that have been corrected cannot be corrected when they are displayed. Some pictures may not be corrected completely. Editing an image may cause it to suffer a minor loss in quality.
4 CALENDAR Menu operations
Playing back the pictures in a calendar format
This function lets you playback the pictures in a calendar format, organized by the date the images were recorded.

Easy print

[EASY PRINT] can be used to print out the picture displayed on the monitor. The selected picture is printed using the standard settings of your printer. The date and file name are not printed. STANDARD All printers that support PictBridge have standard print settings. If [STANDARD] is selected on the settings screens (P.50 - P.51), pictures are printed according to these settings. Refer to the printers instruction manual for its standard settings or contact the printer manufacturer.
Display the picture you want to print out on the monitor in the playback mode. Turn the printer on and plug the USB cable (provided) into the cameras multi-connector and the printers USB port.
The [EASY PRINT START] screen is displayed. For details of how to turn the printer on and the position of the USB port, refer to the printers instruction manual.
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Press P.

Printing starts.
EASY PRINT START PC / CUSTOM PRINT OK
When printing is finished, the picture selection screen is displayed. To print another picture, press to select a picture, and press P. When you are finished, disconnect the USB cable from the camera with the picture selection screen displayed.
Disconnect the USB cable from the camera.
Disconnect the USB cable from the printer.
You can use [EASY PRINT] even when the camera is turned off or in shooting mode. With the camera turned off or in shooting mode, connect the USB cable. The selection screen for the USB connection is displayed. Select [EASY PRINT]. g EASY PRINT Step 3(P.49), CUSTOM PRINT Step 2(P.50)
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Other print modes and print settings (CUSTOM PRINT)
Display the screen being indicated on the right according to the procedure 1 and 2 in P.48, and press o. Select [CUSTOM PRINT] and press o.
USB PC EASY PRINT CUSTOM PRINT EXIT [IN]
Follow the operation guide to adjust print settings.

Selecting a print mode

PRINT MODE SELECT [ I N ] PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX
PRINT ALL PRINT MULTI PRINT ALL INDEX PRINT ORDER

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Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
The OLYMPUS Master setup screen is displayed. If the screen is not displayed, double-click the My Computer icon and click the CD-ROM icon.
Select the display language and click the OLYMPUS Master 2 button.
When the component installation screen is displayed, click OK.
Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.
When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement is displayed, read the agreement and click Yes to proceed with the installation.
When the user information screen is displayed, enter your Name, select your Region and click Next. When the setup type selection screen is displayed, click Install.
To select the components to install, select Custom. The installation begins. The screen confirming that setup is completed is displayed. Click Close. Next, the screen confirming whether to install OLYMPUS muvee theaterPack Trial Version is displayed. To install this software, click Install.
The CD-ROM window is displayed. If the CD-ROM window is not displayed, double-click the CD-ROM icon on the desktop.
Double-click the Setup icon on the desktop.
The OLYMPUS Master installation screen is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions. When the OLYMPUS Master licensing agreement is displayed, read the agreement and click Continue and then Continue to proceed with the installation. The screen confirming that installation is completed is displayed. You must restart your computer before using OLYMPUS Master.
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Connecting the camera to a computer
Make sure the camera is turned off.
The monitor is off. The lens is retracted.
Connect the multi-connector on the camera to the USB port on the computer using the provided USB cable.
Refer to your computers instruction manual to locate the position of the USB port. The camera turns on automatically. The monitor turns on and the selection screen for the USB connection is displayed.

Select [PC], and press o. In the browse window, select Camera, then Update Camera/Add Display Language.
The confirmation window for updating is displayed.

Click OK.

The updating the camera window is displayed.
Click Add Language in the updating camera display.
The Add Display Language of Camera window is displayed.

and select a language.

Click Add.
The new language is downloaded to your camera. Please do not remove any cable or the battery while the camera is processing.
10 After the download procedure the camera display will show OK.
You can remove the cables and turn power off. After restarting the camera you will be able to choose the new language from [SETUP].
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Getting to know your camera better
Shooting tips and information Tips before you start taking pictures
The camera does not turn on even when the batteries are loaded
The direction of the batteries is incorrect. Insert the batteries in the correct direction. The battery power is exhausted Insert new batteries. When using rechargable batteries, charge the batteries. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold Battery performance declines in low temperatures, and the charge may not be sufficient to turn on the camera. Remove the battery and warm it by putting it in your pocket for a while. The camera is connected to a computer The camera will not operate while it is connected to a computer.

The card cannot be used

If the contact area of the card is contaminated, data in the card cannot be read and the [CARD SETUP] screen may appear. In this case, select [xD CARD CLEAN], press o, remove the card, and then wipe the contact area with a soft dry cloth.
No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed
The camera is in sleep mode To save battery power, the camera automatically goes into sleep mode and the monitor turns off if there is no operation for 3 minutes when the camera is turned on (when the lens is extended and the monitor is on). No picture is taken even if the shutter button is fully pressed in this mode. Operate the zoom lever or other buttons to restore the camera from sleep mode before taking a picture. If the camera is further left for 12 minutes, it automatically turns off (the lens retracts and the monitor turns off). Press the o to turn the camera on. The mode dial is set to q This is the playback mode for displaying pictures on the monitor. Set the mode dial to a shooting mode. The mode dial is set to g No pictures can be taken when the shooting guide is being displayed. Take a picture after making the settings following the shooting guide, or turn the mode dial and set it to the position other than g in the shooting mode. The flash is charging Wait until # (flash charge) stops blinking before taking the picture. The camera's internal temperature increases With prolonged camera use, the internal temperature may increase, resulting in automatic shutdown. If this occurs, remove the battery from the camera and wait until the camera has sufficiently cooled. The camerafs external temperature may also increase during use, however this is normal and does not indicate malfunction. The memory gauge is full No pictures can be taken when the memory gauge is full. Wait until there is space in the memory gauge.

When the subject is too bright or too dark
When taking pictures in S mode or A mode, the shutter speed or aperture setting may be displayed in red. A red display means that the correct exposure cannot be obtained. If you take the picture as is, the picture will appear too bright or too dark. In this case, use the arrow pad to change the settings. g A Changing the aperture value for shooting pictures (P.12) S Changing the shutter speed for shooting pictures (P.12)
Additional shooting tips and information
Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken
There are two ways to record the pictures you take with this camera. Recording pictures to the internal memory Pictures are recorded to the internal memory, and when the number of storable still pictures reaches 0, you must connect the camera to a computer to download the pictures, and then erase the pictures from the internal memory.
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Using a card (optional) Pictures are recorded to the card when inserted in the camera. When the card is full, download the pictures to a computer, and then either erase the pictures from the card or use a new card. Pictures are not recorded to the internal memory when a card is inserted in the camera. Pictures in the internal memory can be copied to the card using the [BACKUP] function. g BACKUP Copying pictures in the internal memory to the card (P.41) The card (P.78) Number of storable still pictures and recording length of movies Still pictures
Number of storable still pictures Record mode RAW SHQ HQ SQ1 Image size Internal memory With sound 3264x2448 3264x60 HIGH NORMAL 2304x1728 2048x1536 SQ2 1600x1200 1280x960 1024x768 640x: 9 1920x1080 HIGH NORMAL HIGH NORMAL HIGH NORMAL HIGH NORMAL HIGH NORMAL HIGH NORMAL NORMAL Without sound Using a 1GB card With sound Without sound 10660 1332

3:2 3264x2176

3264x2448

2560x1920

Sequential recording length IMAGE QUALITY SHQ HQ SQ Image size Internal memory With sound 26 sec. 2 min. 22 sec. 9 min. 28 sec. Without sound 26 sec. 2 min. 26 sec. 10 min. 44 sec. Using a 1GB card With sound 40 sec. 29 min. 29 min. Without sound 40 sec. 29 min. 29 min.
640x480 (30 frames/sec.) 320x240 (15 frames/sec.) 160x120 (15 frames/sec.)

Quickly displaying a desired picture
Push the lever toward W to view the pictures as thumbnails (index display) or in a calendar format (calendar display). g Zoom Lever Zooming while shooting/close-up playback (P.15)
Erasing sound recorded to still pictures
Once sound is added to a picture, it is not possible to erase the sound. In this case, make a re-recording with silence. Sound recording is not possible if there is insufficient space in the internal memory or on the card. g R Adding sound to still pictures (P.40)
Viewing pictures on a computer
Viewing the entire picture on a computer screen
The size of the picture displayed on a computer screen changes depending on the computer settings. When the monitor setting is 1024x768 and you are using Internet Explorer to view a picture with an image size of 2048x1536 at 100 %, the entire picture cannot be viewed without scrolling. There are several ways you can view the entire picture on the computer screen. View the picture using image browsing software Install the OLYMPUS Master 2 software from the provided CD-ROM. Change the monitor setting The icons on the computer desktop may be rearranged. For details of changing the settings on your computer, refer to the computers instruction manual.
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When you get an error message on the camera
Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action

CARD ERROR

There is a problem with the card. Writing to the card is prohibited.
This card cannot be used. Insert a new card. The recorded image has been protected (read-only) on a computer. Download the image to a computer and cancel the readonly setting. Insert a card or erase unwanted data. Before erasing, backup the data of important pictures onto the card, or download such pictures to a computer. Replace the card or erase unwanted data. Before erasing, download important pictures to a computer. The internal memory or the card contains no pictures. Record pictures. Use image processing software to view the picture on a computer. If that cannot be done, the image file is damaged. Use image processing software to edit the pictures.

WRITE PROTECT

MEMORY FULL
The internal memory has no available memory and cannot store any new data. The card has no available memory and cannot store any new data. There are no pictures in the internal memory or on the card. There is a problem with the selected picture and it cannot be played back on this camera. If pictures taken by other cameras are selected, they cannot be edited. The card cover is open.

Useful use of the accessories The card
Pictures can be recorded on the optional card. The internal memory and card are the cameras media for recording pictures, similar to film in a film camera. Pictures recorded to the internal memory or card can be easily erased on the camera or processed using a computer. Unlike portable storage media, the internal memory cannot be removed or exchanged. The number of recordable pictures can be increased by using a card with a larger capacity. 1 Index area You can use this space to note down the contents of the card.
2 Contact area The part where the data transferred from the camera enters the card. Do not touch this part with your hands.

Compatible cards

xD-Picture Card (16 MB - 2 GB) (TypeH/M, Standard)
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Using the internal memory or card
You can confirm on the monitor whether the internal memory or card is being used during shooting and playback operations.
Shooting Mode Playback mode
Memory indicator [IN] : When internal memory is used. [xD] : When the card is used.
Do not open the battery compartment cover and card cover while the card access lamp is blinking as data reading and writing is in progress. Doing so may damage the data in the internal memory or the card and render the internal memory or card unusable.

AC adapter

An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer or when running a slideshow for a long period of time. Do not use any other AC adapter with this camera.
Do not remove or load the battery or connect or disconnect the AC adapter or the multiadapter while the camera is turned on. Doing so could affect the cameras internal settings or functions. Be sure to read the instruction manual for the AC adapter.
Using your AC adapter abroad
The AC adapter can be used in most home electrical sources within the range of 100 V to 240 V AC (50/60Hz) around the world. However, depending on the country or area you are in, the AC wall outlet may be shaped differently and the AC adapter may require a plug adapter to match the wall outlet. For details, ask at your local electrical shop or travel agent. Do not use travel voltage converters as they could damage your AC adapter.
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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.
An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product. DANGER WARNING CAUTION 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 loss of valuable data may result.

WARNING!

TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER DISASSEMBLE, 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 all manuals and documentation for future reference. 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 For precautions on products with weatherproof designs, read the weatherproofing sections. Location To avoid damage to the product, mount the product securely on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket. Power Source Connect this product only to the power source described on the product label. Lightning If a lightning storm occurs while using an AC adapter, remove it from the wall outlet immediately. Foreign Objects To avoid personal injury, never insert a metal object into the product. 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.

Handling the Camera

WARNING
Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range. You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects. 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. Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places. Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing.

No. of effective pixels Image pickup device Lens Photometric system Shutter speed Aperture Shooting range
Monitor Flash charge time Connector Automatic calendar system Operating environment Temperature
Humidity Power supply Dimensions

Weight

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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CAMERA DIAGRAM Camera

Shutter button (P.9, P.14) Strap Eyelet (P.3) Flash (P.17) Strap Eyelet # button (Flash Popup) (P.17) DC-IN jack (P.79)
Card Cover (P.5) Card Slot (P.5)

Microphone

Self-Timer Lamp/AF Illuminator (P.20, P.29, P.67)
Connector Cover (P.46, P.48, P.58) Multi-connector (P.46, P.48, P.58)
Zoom Lever (P.15) h/m button (Digital Image Stabilization/ Custom button/Sequential playback) (P.16) o button (P.6, P.11) Mode Dial (P.6, P.11) u button (Monitor/ Viewfinder) (P.17) q/P button (Playback/Print) (P.18 , P.49) o button (OK/FUNC) (P.20) f/S button (Shadow Adjustment Technology/Erase) (P.18) Arrow Pad (P.18) Battery Compartment Lock (P.4) Battery Compartment Cover (P.4)
Viewfinder (P.9) Diopter adjustment dial (P.9) m button (P.17) Monitor (P.44, P.88) Card access lamp (P.9, P.59, P.67) DISP./E button (P.17)

Speaker Tripod Socket

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Monitor Symbols & Icons

( Shooting Mode

Still pictures
Item 1 Battery check 2 Green lamp 3 Flash standby Camera movement warning/Flash charge 4 Digital image stabilization 5 Silent mode 6 White balance 7 White balance compensation 8 ISO 9 Macro mode Super macro mode Manual focus AF predict Indications
Ref. Page P.70 P.9, P.14, P.67 P.62
e= full power, f= low power O= Auto Focus Lock # (Lit) # (Blinks) h j 5, 3, 1, w - y, V B1 - B7, R1 - R7 ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 3200 etc. & % MF { j, c, d, g, i, 7 n, 4 B !, #, H, $ etc. w-2.0 - +2.-5 - + 5 J -5 - + 5 N -5 - + 5 R l a, b, c, d (Maximum reached) h, P, A, S, M, s to d, A etc.
P.16 P.33 P.25 P.31 P.26 P.19 P.29 P.29 P.27 P.28 P.16 P.19 P.30 P.32 P.32 P.32 P.40 P.44 P.62 P.6, P.11, P.24
10 Drive 11 Spot metering 12 AE lock 13 Flash mode 14 Flash intensity control 15 Saturation 16 Contrast 17 Sharpness 18 Sound record 19 Dual time 20 Memory gauge 21 Shooting Mode
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Item 22 Shadow Adjustment Technology 23 Self-timer 24 Shutter speed 25 Noise reduction 26 Aperture value 27 Exposure compensation 28 Record mode 29 AF target mark 30 Image size 31 Conversion lens 32 Alarm 33 Number of storable still pictures Recording length 34 Current memory f k, h

Indications

Ref. Page P.18 P.20 P.12 P.32 P.12 P.19 P.23 P.9, P.28 P.23 P.33 P.45 P.66 P.79

Prev. Picture

Erase pictures
a. Press the 4& button and the 3# button to display the picture you want to erase. b. Press the S button.

4& button 3# button

ERASE [IN]

YES NO

S button
c. Press the 1 F button to select [YES], and press the o button to erase the picture.

Playback mode

Shooting Mode Flash mode Self-timer
Macro mode/ Super macro mode

1 o button

Power on: Shooting Mode Monitor turns on Lens extends
Turning the camera on and off
Before turning the camera on in shooting mode, remove the lens cap. Playback mode Monitor turns on

2 Mode dial

Switching between shooting and playback modes
Set the mode dial to the desired shooting or playback mode. Some functions cannot be set depending on the position of the mode dial. g Functions available in shooting modes and scene modes (P.73)
h Shooting pictures with full automatic settings
The camera determines the optimum settings for the shooting conditions automatically. Settings in the [CAMERA MENU] such as WB and ISO Sensitivity cannot be changed.
P Set the optimum aperture value and shutter speed
The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed for the brightness of the subject. Settings in the [CAMERA MENU] such as WB and ISO Sensitivity can be changed.
A Changing the aperture value for shooting pictures

1/1000

Press 12 after pressing 1 F. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed. Aperture value
Increases the aperture value. Decreases the aperture value.
Adjustment range W : F2.8 to F8.0 T : F4.5 to F8.0
When the correct exposure cannot be obtained, the aperture value is displayed in red. o : Sets the settings.
S Changing the shutter speed for shooting pictures
Press 12 after pressing 1 F. The camera automatically sets the aperture value. Shutter speed
Sets the shutter speed faster. Sets the shutter speed slower.
Shutter speed range: 1/2 to 1/1000 (When [NOISE REDUCT.] is set to [ON]: up to 4 sec.)

3 Shutter button

Shooting still pictures

Shooting pictures

Set the mode dial to h, P, A, S, M, r, g or s, and lightly press the shutter button (halfway). The green lamp lights when the focus and exposure are locked (focus lock). Now press the shutter button all the way (completely) to shoot a picture.

Green lamp

Locking the focus and then composing the shot (focus lock) Compose your picture with the focus locked, and then fully press the shutter button to shoot a picture. When the green lamp blinks, the focus is not adjusted properly. Try locking the focus again.

Recording movies

Set the mode dial to n, and press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus, and then press the shutter button completely to start recording. Press the shutter button again to stop recording.

4 Zoom Lever

Shooting mode: Zooming in on your subject

Optical zoom: 18

Zooming while shooting/close-up playback
Zoom out: Push the lever toward W.
Zoom in: Pull the lever toward T.
Playback mode: Changing the picture display
Single-frame playback Use the arrow pad to browse pictures.
Index display Close-up playback Use the arrow pad to select a Pull the lever toward T to picture for playback, and press incrementally enlarge the picture o to play back the singleup to 10 times the original size. frame of the picture selected. Push the lever toward W to reduce the size. Use the arrow pad during closeup playback to scroll around the picture. Press o to return to the singleframe playback.
Calendar display Use the arrow pad to select the date, and press o or pull the lever toward T on the zoom lever to display the pictures on the date selected.

5 h /mbutton

Shooting with digital image stabilization/Using this button as custom button/Playing back continuously shot pictures in index display
Shooting mode: Shooting with digital image stabilization
Press h in shooting mode to select [hON]. Press o to set. g IMAGE STABILIZER Shooting pictures using digital image stabilization (P.29) h allows you to register frequently used functions when the Mode Dial is P, A, S, M, r or s. (custom button) You can then set the settings directly with the button instead of displaying the screen from the menu. (Example) When [FINE ZOOM] is registered in [CUSTOM BUTTON]

FINE ZOOM

Shooting mode: Using this button as custom button

Press h n

OFF ON
A direct setting screen is displayed.
g CUSTOM BUTTON Assigning functions to the custom buttons (P.47) Functions that can be assigned to My Mode/custom button (P.72)

AF lock mark

Locking the focus position (AF Lock)

Assign the AF lock function to h so that the focus is locked by pressing h, and V (AF lock mark) is displayed on the monitor. AF Lock will be kept after shooting. To cancel the AF Lock, either press h again, or change the exposure/shooting settings or the shooting mode. Each time you press the button, focus is locked and canceled alternately. If the zoom is operated after engaging the AF lock, the picture may be out of focus. Engage the AF lock after operating the zoom.
Locking the exposure (AE lock)
Assign the AE lock function to h so that the meter reading is saved by pressing h and the exposure is locked. B (AE lock mark) is displayed on the monitor. AE Lock will be kept after shooting. To cancel the AE Lock, either press h again, or change the exposure/ shooting settings or the shooting mode.Each time you press the button, focus is locked and canceled alternately.
B is displayed while in AE lock.
Locking the focus positions and exposure (AF LOCK + AE LOCK)
Register the AF lock + AE lock functions to h so that the meter reading is saved by pressing h and the focus and exposure is locked.V(AF lock mark) and B(AE lock mark) are displayed on the monitor. Press h again to cancel the AF lock + AE lock. Each time you press the button, focus and exposure are locked and canceled alternately.
Playback mode: Playing back continuously shot pictures in index display
Only the first frame will be displayed for pictures that have been shot continuously. Press m in the playback mode to display pictures in index view. g Displaying pictures that have been shot continuously in index view (Sequential Playback) / Auto playing back of pictures that have been shot continuously (Sequential Pictures Auto Playback) (P.14)

6 # button

Opens the flash. Press this button to take a picture with flash. g 3# button Flash shooting (P.19)

Flash pop-up

7 u button
Toggles between the monitor and viewfinder.

Monitor/Viewfinder

8 m button (MENU)

Displays the top menu.

9 DISP./E button
Changing the information on display/Display the menu guide/Checking the time
Changing the information displays
Press DISP./E to change the display in the following order. It cannot be switched when the mode dial is set to g.

Normal display

Simple display*1

Detailed display

FRAME ASSIST (Horizontal and vertical lines or diagonal lines)*1*2

No information display

Histogram display*1*2

Histogram display*1

*1 Not displayed in case of n. *2 Not displayed if it is set to [OFF] in the menu. g u Displaying the histogram (P.46) FRAME ASSIST Displaying the frame assist/Determining the type of frame assist (P.46)
Displaying the menu guide
METERING ESP/ Sets picture brightness for taking pictures.
With menu items selected, hold down DISP./E to display the menu guide. Release DISP./E to close the menu guide.
While the camera is off, press DISP./E to display the set alarm time (when [ALARM CLOCK] is set) and the current time for 3 seconds.

Checking the time

0 f/S button
Brightening the subject against backlight / Erasing pictures
Press f in shooting mode to turn on or off Shadow Adjustment Technology. Press o to set. A frame is displayed at the detected position (except for n). This function makes the face of the subject appear brighter even against backlight.
Shooting mode: Brightening the subject against backlight
SHADOW ADJ. OFF SHADOW ADJ. ON
Shadow Adjustment Technology is deactivated. Shadow Adjustment Technology is activated.
The face may not be detected for some subjects. It may take some time for the frame to appear. When [SHADOW ADJ. ON] is selected, the following setting restrictions apply. [METERING] is fixed at [ESP]. [AF MODE] is fixed at [FACE DETECT]. This function is applicable only for the first frame when [DRIVE] is not set to [o]. This function is applicable only for the first picture in [PANORAMA].
Playback mode: Erasing pictures
Display a picture to erase in playback mode, and press the S. Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each picture before erasing to avoid accidentally erasing pictures you want to keep. g 0 Protecting pictures (P.39)

a Arrow pad (124 3)

Use the arrow pad to select scenes, playback picture, and the items on the menus.

b q /P button

Shooting mode: Viewing pictures
Viewing pictures/Printing pictures
The last picture taken is displayed on the monitor. Press q in shooting mode. Press q again or press the shutter button halfway to return to shooting mode.
Playback mode: Printing pictures
When the printer is connected to the camera, display a picture to be printed out in playback mode, and press P. gEasy print (P.48)

s/E/c/d

Displayed when the mode dial is set to r. Settings are registered on s as a factory default. Function menu
Select a setting, and press o. Select the function to be set.
Other functions you can set with the function menu
g WB Adjusting the color of a picture (P.25) ISO Changing the ISO sensitivity (P.26) DRIVE Continuous shooting (P.27) METERING Changing the area for measuring the brightness of a subject (P.28)

Mode Dial

m button

Arrow pad

About the menus
Pressing m displays the top menu on the monitor or viewfinder. The items displayed on the top menu differ according to the mode. Top menu (When Mode Dial is set to P)
IMAGE QUALITY RESET CAMERA MENU SCN SETUP SILENT MODE
C A M ER A M EN U WB AUTO ISO DRIVE FINE ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM

OFF OFF

When [CAMERA MENU], [PLAYBACK MENU], [EDIT], [ERASE] or [SETUP] is selected, the menu corresponding to the respective functions is displayed. When your camera is set according to the shooting guide with the mode dial set at g, press m to display the shooting guide screen.

Operation guide

During menu operations, the buttons and their respective functions are displayed at the bottom of the monitor. Follow these guides to navigate the menus.

BACK a

: : : :
Returns to the previous menu. Exits the menu. Press to select a setting. Sets the selected item.

EXIT a SET f

Operation guide m

Arrow pad o

Using the menus
This explains how to use the menus with [DIGITAL ZOOM] as an example.
Set the mode dial to P. Press m to display the top menu. Select [CAMERA MENU] and press o.
[DIGITAL ZOOM] is on a menu in [CAMERA MENU]. Press o.
RESET IMAGE QUALITY CAMERA MENU SCN SETUP SILENT MODE
Press 12 to select [DIGITAL ZOOM], and press o.
Unavailable settings cannot be selected. When pressing 4 on this screen, the cursor moves to the page display. Pressing 12 changes the page. To return to item selection, press 3 or o.
C A ME R A M E N U WB AUTO ISO DRIVE FINE ZOOM DIGITAL ZOOM
Page display: The page display mark is displayed when there are additional menu items on the next page. The selected item is displayed in a different color.

Depending on situations such as shooting small subjects or distant backgrounds, it may be advisable to adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash. In addition, this function is useful when increased contrast is desired. +2.0EV to 0.0 to -2.0EV
Press 12 to adjust, and press o.
#SYNCRO... Selecting the flash timing
#SYNC1 #SYNC2 The flash fires right after the shutter fully opens (front curtain). With the rear curtain, the flash fires just before the shutter closes (rear curtain). You can use this setting to create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the taillights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out. If the shutter speed is faster than 1/200, the flash fires automatically with the front curtain.
When the shutter speed is set to 4 sec.
4 sec. Rear curtain 4 sec. Rear curtain flash fires Shutter closes 0 Front curtain
Front curtain flash fires Shutter button completely pressed
QFLASH.. Setting to use an external flash
IN SLAVE Allows you to take pictures using the built-in flash. When using a commercially available slave flash that is synchronized with the camera flash, the amount of the light emitted by the flash can be adjusted in 10 levels.
Selecting an emission level
When flash is set to [SLAVE], flash mode automatically changes to [#] (Fill-in flash) for all flash modes except [$] (Flash off).

SLAVE FLASH

Press 12 to select an emission level from [1] to [10], then press o. The bigger number indicates the bigger amount of light emitted by the flash. The flash can fire in sequential shooting mode, but the interval between shots will be longer if a high emission level is set.
R (still pictures).. Recording sound with still pictures
OFF /ON It automatically starts recording for about 4 seconds after shooting pictures. When recording, aim the camera microphone at the source of the sound you want to record.
PANORAMA... Creating a panoramic picture
Panorama shooting lets you create a panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM. An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required for panorama shooting.
Connects pictures from left to right
Connects pictures from bottom to top
The next picture is connected at the right edge. The next picture is connected at the left edge.
The next picture is connected at the top. The next picture is connected at the bottom.
Use the arrow pad to specify at which edge you want to connect the pictures, and then compose your shots so that the edges of the pictures overlap. The part of the previous picture that will be combined will not remain in the frame. Remember the frame displayed on the monitor as a rough indication, then compose the shot so that the edges of the previous picture in the frame overlap with the next shot.

Press o to exit panorama shooting. Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 pictures. A warning mark g is displayed after 10 pictures are taken.
>... Adjusting the white balance compensation
The white balance can be adjusted in 7 increments in both the [BLUE] and [RED] directions.
Press o after setting is complete. : : Each press makes the color more blue. Each press makes the color more red.
SHARPNESS... Adjusting the sharpness of the image

CAMERA MENU

1 (Toward +)

PANORAMA

SHARPNESS CONTRAST
The image contours are emphasized, making the image appear sharper and more vivid. Use this setting when you want to print pictures. If you adjust the sharpness too far toward +, noise may become conspicuous in the picture. The image contours are softened. Use this setting when you want to edit images on a computer.

2 (Toward )

CONTRAST... Adjusting the contrast of the image
The light and dark areas are defined more clearly, making the image look crisper. The light and dark areas become less defined, giving the image a softer impression. Use this setting when you want to edit images on a computer.
SATURATION... Adjusting the saturation of the image
CAMERA MENU SATURATION 0 NOISE REDUCT. TIMELAPSE

1 (Toward +) 2 (Toward )

Colors become stronger. Colors become weaker.
NOISE REDUCT... Reducing the noise during long exposures
OFF ON Noise is not reduced. Noise may be conspicuous at slow shutter speeds. Noise is reduced. Shooting time takes twice as long as usual. Shooting is not available during noise reduction. Noise reduction can only be used when the shutter speed is slower than 1/2 sec.
This function may not work effectively with some shooting conditions or subjects.
TIMELAPSE.. Shooting pictures automatically as defined by set conditions

TIMELAPSE

PICTURES 02 INTERVAL 01 MIN
Timelapse shooting is deactivated. Timelapse shooting is activated.
Number of shots: 2 to 99 Shooting interval: 1 to 99 minutes in 1 minute intervals
Press to select [PICTURES] and [INTERVAL]. Press 12 to set the value. Press o to set. The first picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed, and the pictures thereafter are automatically taken. During timelapse, the L mark lights on the monitor. When recording to either the internal memory or the card, and after the first picture is taken, the camera enters sleep mode. The camera automatically reactivates from sleep mode 4 seconds prior to taking the next picture. When the preset number of pictures is taken, the camera automatically turns off.

When setting the timelapse shooting
If you will be taking pictures over a long period, make sure to use fully charged batteries or the AC adapter. If any of the following operations occur during sleep mode, the camera cancels the timelapse mode and returns to normal shooting. Opening the battery compartment cover, opening the card cover, connecting the camera to a computer, operating the shutter button, arrow pad or other button. From 4 seconds prior to taking a picture until the time the picture has been taken, all operation buttons, the mode dial and zoom lever do not function. If the internal memory/card becomes full or the battery power runs out during timelapse shooting, a warning is displayed, timelapse stops and the camera automatically turns off.
1... Shooting pictures with conversion lens
OFF /ON Set this function when shooting with the camera using a conversion lens (option) specified by Olympus. Using the built-in flash with the conversion lens attached can cause vignetting. Use an external flash if required. When the conversion lens is attached, the camera may take some time to focus.
R (movies)... Recording sound with movies

OFF /ON

If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the source of the sound, sound may not be recorded clearly. When [R] (movies) is set to [ON], [IMAGE STABILIZER] is not available. If [FULLTIME AF] is set to [ON] when [R] (movies) is set to [ON], the sound of operating lens may be recorded.

5 SILENT MODE

Setting to turn off operational sounds
This function allows you to turn off operational sounds that occur during shooting and playback, warning beeps, shutter sounds, etc.

Playback mode menu

When the still picture is selected
5EDIT RAW DATA EDIT Q P COLOR EDIT FRAME LABEL CALENDAR LAYOUT EXPRESSION EDIT FACE FOCUS INDEX EDIT MOVIE INDEX
SLIDESHOW PERFECT FIX EDIT PLAYBACK MENU
7PLAYBACK MENU 0 y*3 INDEX PLAY*4 R*3 *1 *2 *3 *4 A card is required. This is not selected when the movie is selected. This is not displayed when a movie is selected. This is not displayed when the still picture is selected.

PRINT ORDER

CALENDAR
When the move is selected
MOVIE PL AY PERFEC PERFECT C CT FIX X EDIT PLAYBACK MENU PRINT P T ORDER RDER D R
g SETUP menus (P.41) SILENT MODE Setting to turn off operational sounds (P.33) The factory default settings are displayed in gray ( ).

1 SLIDESHOW

SLIDESHOW BGM TYPE OFF ON [IN]
Playing back pictures automatically Set music [BGM] to [ON] or [OFF]. Select the transition effect between pictures from [TYPE]. BGM TYPE ON NORMAL /OFF /SCROLL/FADER/
SLIDE/ZOOM DOWN/ZOOM UP/CHECKER BOARD/BLINDS/SWIVEL/RANDOM
Only the first frame of each movie is displayed. After setting music [BGM] and [TYPE], press o to start the slideshow. Press o or m to cancel the slideshow.

2 MOVIE PLAY

[IN IN]
Playing back movies Select [MOVIE PLAY] from the top menu, and press o to play back the movie. Another option is to select a picture with the movie icon (A) in the playback mode, and press o to play back the movie.
'07.12.26 12:30 100-0004 MOVIEPLA Y OK 4
Operations during movie playback
Playing time/Total recording time : : : : Increases the volume. Reduces the volume. Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes in the following order: 2; 20 and 1. Plays the movie in reverse. Each time you press the button, the playback speed changes in the following order: 1; 2; 20; and back to 1.
Press o to pause the playback.

Operations during pause

Displays the first frame. Displays the last frame. Displays the next frame. Displays the previous frame.
To resume the movie, press o. To cancel the playback of the movie in the middle of it or during pause, press m.

3 PERFECT FIX

Continuous shooting
This function allows you to correct the taken picture and save it as a new picture.
PERFECT FIX ALL LIGHTING FIX REDEYE FIX

MENU OK

Select the item to be corrected with 12 and press o. Select the picture with and press o.

BACK MENU

ALL LIGHTING FIX
Lighting fix and red-eye fix are activated together. Only the dark areas of an image are corrected. Underexposed areas caused by taking pictures against backlight or insufficient lighting are brightened. Only redeye fix is activated.

REDEYE FIX

When red eye is not detected with [REDEYE FIX], press 4 to cancel the correction. Movies, pictures shot by another camera, and previously fixed or edited pictures cannot be corrected. Pictures that have been corrected cannot be corrected when they are displayed. Some pictures may not be corrected completely. Editing an image may cause it to suffer a minor loss in quality.
4 CALENDAR Menu operations
Playing back the pictures in a calendar format
This function lets you playback the pictures in a calendar format, organized by the date the images were recorded.

5 EDIT

Select [PC] and press o. The camera is recognized by the computer.
USB PC EASY PRINT CUSTOM PRINT EXIT
Windows SET OK When you connect the camera to your computer for the first time, the computer attempts to recognize the camera. Click OK to exit the message that is displayed. The camera is recognized as a Removable Disk. Macintosh The iPhoto program is the default application for managing digital images. When you connect your digital camera for the first time, the iPhoto application starts automatically, so close this application and start OLYMPUS Master.
The camera functions are disabled while the camera is connected to a computer. Connecting the camera to a computer via a USB hub may cause unstable operation. In this case, do not use a hub, but connect the camera directly to the computer. Images cannot be transferred to your computer with OLYMPUS Master if [PC] is selected in Step 3, 3 is pressed and [MTP] is selected.
Double-click the OLYMPUS Master 2 icon Double-click the OLYMPUS Master 2 icon Master 2 folder.
on the desktop. in the OLYMPUS
The browse window is displayed. When OLYMPUS Master is started up for the first time after installation, the OLYMPUS Master initial setting screen and user registration screen are displayed before the browse window. Follow the on-screen instructions.

To exit OLYMPUS Master

Click Exit

on any window.

OLYMPUS Master is exited.
Displaying camera images on a computer Downloading and saving images
Click Transfer Images on the browse window, and then click From Camera.
The window for selecting the pictures you want to transfer from the camera is displayed. All the images in the camera are displayed.
Select New Album and enter an album name. 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 disconnect the camera

Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped blinking.

Card access lamp

Please take care that your battery is fully charged!
Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet. Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the computer. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the cameras USB connector.
The camera turns on automatically. The monitor turns on and the selection screen for the USB connection is displayed.
Select [PC], and press o. In the browse window, select Camera, then Update Camera/Add Display Language.
The confirmation window for updating is displayed.

Click OK.

The updating the camera window is displayed.
Click Add Language in the updating camera display.
The Add Display Language of Camera window is displayed.

and select a language.

Click Add.
The new language is downloaded to your camera. Please do not remove any cable or the battery while the camera is processing.
10 After the download procedure the camera display will show OK.
You can remove the cables and turn power off. After restarting the camera you will be able to choose the new language from [SETUP].
Getting to know your camera better
Shooting tips and information Tips before you start taking pictures
The camera does not turn on even when the batteries are loaded
The direction of the batteries is incorrect. Insert the batteries in the correct direction. The battery power is exhausted Insert new batteries. When using rechargable batteries, charge the batteries. The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold Battery performance declines in low temperatures, and the charge may not be sufficient to turn on the camera. Remove the battery and warm it by putting it in your pocket for a while. The camera is connected to a computer The camera will not operate while it is connected to a computer.

The card cannot be used

If the contact area of the card is contaminated, data in the card cannot be read and the [CARD SETUP] screen may appear. In this case, select [xD CARD CLEAN], press o, remove the card, and then wipe the contact area with a soft dry cloth.
No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed
The camera is in sleep mode To save battery power, the camera automatically goes into sleep mode and the monitor turns off if there is no operation for 3 minutes when the camera is turned on (when the lens is extended and the monitor is on). No picture is taken even if the shutter button is fully pressed in this mode. Operate the zoom lever or other buttons to restore the camera from sleep mode before taking a picture. If the camera is further left for 12 minutes, it automatically turns off (the lens retracts and the monitor turns off). Press the o to turn the camera on. The mode dial is set to q This is the playback mode for displaying pictures on the monitor. Set the mode dial to a shooting mode. The mode dial is set to g No pictures can be taken when the shooting guide is being displayed. Take a picture after making the settings following the shooting guide, or turn the mode dial and set it to the position other than g in the shooting mode. The flash is charging Wait until # (flash charge) stops blinking before taking the picture. The camera's internal temperature increases With prolonged camera use, the internal temperature may increase, resulting in automatic shutdown. If this occurs, remove the battery from the camera and wait until the camera has sufficiently cooled. The camerafs external temperature may also increase during use, however this is normal and does not indicate malfunction. The memory gauge is full No pictures can be taken when the memory gauge is full. Wait until there is space in the memory gauge.

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.
An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product. DANGER WARNING CAUTION 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 loss of valuable data may result.

WARNING!

TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER DISASSEMBLE, 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 all manuals and documentation for future reference. 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 For precautions on products with weatherproof designs, read the weatherproofing sections. Location To avoid damage to the product, mount the product securely on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket. Power Source Connect this product only to the power source described on the product label. Lightning If a lightning storm occurs while using an AC adapter, remove it from the wall outlet immediately. Foreign Objects To avoid personal injury, never insert a metal object into the product. 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.

Keep batteries dry at all times. 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. 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 remove batteries immediately after using the camera. Batteries may become hot during prolonged use. Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for a long period.
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 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. 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 subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.
Caution for Usage Environment
To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in the places listed below, no matter if in use or storage: Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through extreme changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidifiers. In sandy or dusty environments. Near flammable items or explosives. In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain. When using products with weatherproof designs, read their manuals as well. In places prone to strong vibrations. Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations. When mounted on a tripod, adjust the position of the camera with the tripod head. Do not twist the camera. Do not touch electric contacts on cameras. Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the sun. This may cause lens or shutter curtain damage, color failure, ghosting on the CCD, or may possibly cause fires. Do not push or pull severely on the lens. Before storing the camera for a long period, remove the batteries. Select a cool, dry location for storage to prevent condensation or mold from forming inside the camera. After storage, test the camera by turning it on and pressing the shutter button to make sure that it is operating normally. Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in the cameras manual.