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ATTACH A LENS
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Lens cap
Alignment mark 
(Red)
Lens attachment 
mark (Red)
Body cap
Rear cap
TURN ON THE CAMERA
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a.
Set the power switch to 
ON. To turn off the 
power, set the power 
switch to 
OFF.
b.
While looking through the 
viewfinder, rotate the diopter 
adjustment dial slowly.
When you can see 
the AF target clearly, 
adjustment is 
complete.
AF target
SET THE DATE AND TIME
a.
With the camera on, press the 
MENU button.
b.
Use 
ac to select [Z] tab, then press d. Use ac to select [X], 
then press 
d.
c.
Use 
ac to set the year, then press d.
d.
Use 
ac to set each item and press d to move to the next item.
e.
Use 
ac to select the date format.
f.
Press the 
i button when you have finished entering the date and time.
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Y/M/D
CANCEL
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TIME
MENU button
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REVIEW THE DOCUMENTATION
Quick Start Guide (this document)
Getting started with your digital camera.
Quick Reference Guide (reverse side of this document)
Quick guide to using common features and functions.
Instruction Manual
Detailed instructions on all camera features and functions.
The supplied items are also listed in this manual.
Software Installation Guide (separate document on OLYMPUS 
Master CD-ROM)
Detailed instructions on installing the OLYMPUS Master software.
System Chart
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CHARGING THE LITHIUM ION 
BATTERY
Charge the Lithium ion battery using the provided charger. The 
Lithium ion battery is not fully charged when purchased. Before 
use, be sure to charge the Lithium ion battery.
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Lithium ion battery 
(BLM-1)
AC wall outlet
Lithium ion charger 
(BCM-2)
Charging indicator
Red light: Charging in progress
Green light: Charging completed
(Charging time: Approx. 5 hours)
AC cable
Remove the protection 
cap from the battery.
Align the battery 
with the arrow.
LOADING THE BATTERY
a.
Slide the battery compartment lock slightly towards 1 and open the 
battery compartment cover towards 
2.
b.
Load and push the battery in until it is locked by the battery lock.
c.
Close the battery compartment cover and slide the battery compartment 
lock in the direction of E.
Unloading the battery
Press the battery lock to 
unlock the battery. Turn the 
camera upside-down to 
remove the battery.
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Battery compartment 
cover
Battery 
compartment 
lock
T Direction indicating mark
Battery lock
INSERT THE MEMORY CARD
This camera can use a CompactFlash, Microdrive or xD-Picture Card. These 
cards are optional.
a.
Slide the card cover lock (1) and open the card cover.
b.
Insert the card fully as illustrated (2).
c.
Close the card cover.
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xD-Picture Card slot
CF card slot
W mark
ATTACH THE STRAP
a.
Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1, 
2).
b.
Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is 
fastened securely (3).
c.
Attach the other end of the strap to the other 
eyelet in the same way.
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TAKING A PICTURE
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Viewfinder
Control panel
AF target
REVIEWING AND ERASING 
A PICTURE
a.
Press the 
q button. The last picture taken is 
displayed.
b.
Use the arrow pad to select images you want to 
view.
c.
To return to the shooting mode, press the shutter 
button halfway. 
ERASING A PICTURE
a.
Select the picture you want to erase and press 
the 
S button.
b.
Use 
ac to select [YES], then press the i 
button.
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S button
q button
Arrow pad
ERASE
YES
NO
CANCEL
SELECT
GO
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A 
COMPUTER
a.
Make sure the camera is off.
b.
Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable (included). Set 
the camera’s power switch to 
ON.
c.
Use 
ac to select [STORAGE]. Press the i 
button.
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STORAGE
CONTROL
EASY PRINT
CUSTOM PRINT
USB
SELECT
GO
a.
Insert the OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM 
into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
b.
For Windows:
Select the display language and click 
the “OLYMPUS Master 2” button in 
the “OLYMPUS Master 2 Setup” 
window.
For Macintosh:
Double-click the “Setup” icon.
c.
Follow the on-screen instructions. For 
more details, click “Please Read First”.
VERIFY CAMERA CONNECTION
WINDOWS:
a.
From the desktop (“Start” menu for XP), open 
“My Computer”.
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.
• The above steps confirm that the camera has been installed 
correctly. You can transfer your images immediately using the 
standard drag and drop procedure, or enhance your experience 
using OLYMPUS Master software (included).
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ABOUT THE CD-ROM DISK
Now that you’ve 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!
OLYMPUS Master software: Download pictures from the camera, 
view, organize, retouch, e-mail and print your digital photos and 
movies and more!
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INSTALLING THE CAMERA 
SOFTWARE
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.
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Printed in China
Quick Start Guide
It is strongly recommended that you follow 
these step-by-step instructions to set up and 
quickly begin using your new Digital 
Camera.
Start Here
a.
Remove the body cap from the camera 
and the rear cap from the lens.
b.
Align the lens attachment mark (red) on 
the camera with the alignment mark 
(red) on the lens, then insert the lens 
into the camera’s body. Rotate the lens 
clockwise until you hear it click.
• Do not press the lens release button.
c.
Remove the lens cap.
a.
Place the AF target on the subject while 
viewing through the viewfinder.
b.
Press and hold the shutter button 
halfway to lock the focus and exposure, 
then press the shutter button 
completely to take the picture.
Shutter button
Viewfinder
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