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D-425

Quick Start Guide

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UNPACK THE BOX CONTENTS

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Please gather the items shown in the illustration. You’ll need these
to complete the procedures that follow.

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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.

Digital camera

2 × AA (R6)
alkaline batteries

Quick Reference Guide (reverse side of this document)
Quick guide to using common features and functions.

Strap

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.
CD-ROM
(OLYMPUS Master software)

USB cable

Software Installation Guide (separate document on OLYMPUS Master CDROM)
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.

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REVIEW THE DOCUMENTATION

INSERT THE BATTERIES

ATTACH THE STRAP

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TURN ON THE CAMERA

Set the mode dial to h and
slide the power switch to ON.
The lens barrier opens.

a. Make sure the camera is off.
b. Open the battery compartment/card cover on the side of the camera and
insert the batteries.

Power switch

c. Close the cover.
Orange lamp

The monitor turns on. The orange
lamp lights indicating that the
camera is in shooting mode.

Note: After use, slide the power switch to OFF. The lens barrier closes and
the monitor turns off.

TIPS: The alkaline batteries included are only intended for start up and initial
usage. For extended battery life, we recommend using NiMH rechargeable
batteries.

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SET THE DATE AND TIME

F

0.0

D

HQ

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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EXIT

c. Press [\ to select the date format, and press ].

Monitor

Shutter button

X

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AF target mark

Y

to the next item.

M

SET

SELECT

e. Press i when you have finished entering the

k button
Green lamp

b. Use the arrow pad to
display the picture you
want.

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d. Press [\ to set each item, and press ] to move

REVIEWING A PICTURE

a. Press k. The green
lamp lights indicating that
the camera is in playback
mode. The last picture taken
is displayed on the monitor.

the monitor.

BACKUP
X

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a. Place the AF target mark on your subject using

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b. Press [\ to select [X], and press i.

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Note: Press l to return to
shooting mode.

GO

Arrow pad

X

date and time.

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• Pictures are automatically stored in the internal memory ([IN] is
displayed on the monitor). Alternately, you can store your pictures on
an xD-Picture Card (sold separately). While the card is inserted, [xD] is
displayed on the monitor and all pictures are stored on the card.

Note: Press j to quit the menu.
SET

SELECT

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TAKING A PICTURE

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a. With the camera on, press j.

Mode dial

GO

ERASING A PICTURE

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CONNECTING THE CAMERA
TO A COMPUTER

a. Make sure the camera is off.

a. Display the picture you want to erase
and press the S button.

b. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable (included). The
camera turns on and the green lamp lights.

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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.

S button

b. Press [\ to select [YES] and press i.

S ERASE

c. Press [\ to select [PC] on the camera’s monitor
and press i.

YES

USB
PC

NO

SELECT

PRINT
EXIT

GO
SELECT

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ABOUT THE CD-ROM DISCS

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!
CD-ROM1
OLYMPUS Master software: Download 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
camera’s features and functions which are not covered in the printed
Basic Manual or Quick Start/Quick Reference Guides.

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GO

• 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).

INSTALLING THE CAMERA
SOFTWARE

a. Insert the OLYMPUS Master
CD-ROM into your computer’s
CD-ROM drive.

b. For Windows:
Click the “OLYMPUS Master”
button in the “Setup” window.
For Macintosh:
Double-click the “Installer”
icon.

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.

c. Follow the on-screen instructions. For more details, click “Please Read First”.

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Quick Reference Guide

CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS
Green lamp

D-425

Orange lamp

Zoom button
(W/T, GU)

Shooting button (l)
Playback button (k)

INDEX

1. Camera Diagram and Controls
2. Shooting Modes
3. Using the Zoom
4. How to Use the Autofocus
5. Flash Modes
6. Image Quality Modes
7. Recording a Movie
8. How to Erase All Pictures
9. E-mailing a Picture
10. Printing a Picture

Shutter button
Self-timer lamp

Strap eyelet

USB connector

Flash

Mode dial

Monitor

Menu button (j)
Arrow pad ([\^])
Erase button (S)
Flash mode
button (#)
Macro mode
button (&)
OK button (i)
Reset button
(RESET)
Self-timer button (Y)

Power switch

Battery compartment/
Card cover

Lens

DC-IN jack
Tripod socket

SHOOTING MODES
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Shooting Mode Descriptions

USING THE ZOOM

• The generic mode for taking pictures.

This camera features a digital zoom, letting you get closer to the action
or capture wide-angle shots.

h • The camera sets the optimal settings automatically.

Mode dial

l Shooting mode (orange lamp lit):
Press this button to prepare the camera
for taking pictures or movies. Set the
mode dial to access specialized shooting
modes.

k Playback mode (green lamp lit):
Press this button for viewing pictures
or movies.

• Lets you take impressive portrait shots.

k

• Lets you take the subject in the foreground as well as the landscape in the
background clearly.

l

• Lets you capture the vivid blues and greens of all the landscape from nearby
to far off in the distance.

z

• Lets you capture those details that would otherwise be cloaked in darkness
when taking pictures at night.

j

• Lets you freeze-frame fast-moving action.

o

• Lets you take pictures of yourself - by yourself.

q

• Lets you capture happy moments in the snow or at the beach.

n

• Lets you record movies.

(None)
!

press and hold the shutter button halfway.
Shutter button

b. The green lamp, which indicates the focus and
exposure are locked, remains lit as long as the shutter
button is kept depressed halfway.

Green lamp

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The cursor moves sideways indicating the current magnification.

• Press W to zoom out and get more into the picture.
• Press T to zoom in and get closer to the action.
Note: The digital zoom may cause the picture to appear grainy at high
magnifications.

FLASH MODES

IMAGE QUALITY MODES

This camera features multiple flash modes. You can select the
appropriate flash mode to the suit the situation. The icons that are
displayed on the monitor are shown below.

Your camera is equipped with multiple image quality modes, which
determine the quality and image size of the pictures you take. Below is
a general description of the commonly used modes. For a detailed
description of all quality modes, refer to the Advanced Manual
included on the CD-ROM.

• 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 shooting backlit
subjects.
• FLASH OFF - The flash is turned off. Suitable for when flash
photography is not permitted.

a. With the camera in shooting mode, press [#.
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Zoom in: Press T on the
zoom button.

Press

Note: You can change the mode dial when the camera is on or off.

HOW TO USE THE AUTOFOCUS

a. While positioning the AF target mark over the subject,

Zoom out: Press W on the
zoom button.

Image size becomes larger

This camera features two main operating modes.

i

Image becomes clearer
Compression

Application

Low
compression

Image size

Select according to print size
For small-sized prints and websites

High
compression

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SHQ

HQ

1600 × 1200

—

SQ1

640 × 480

—

SQ2

a. With the camera in shooting mode, press j.

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b. Press [\ to select [K], and press i.

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BACKUP

b. Press [\ to select the desired flash mode, and press

X

FLASH MODE
AUTO

i.

EXIT

c. Press [\ to select the record mode, and press i.

AF target mark

c. Press the shutter button completely to take the

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Note: Press j to quit the menu.

picture.
SELECT

HQ 2288 1712
SQ1 1600 1200

GO

SQ2 640 480
SELECT

Shutter button

RECORDING A MOVIE

HOW TO ERASE ALL PICTURES

GO

E-MAILING A PICTURE

WARNING - PERFORMING THESE STEPS WILL DELETE ALL STORED
PICTURES!

a. With the camera in shooting mode, set the
mode dial to n.

a. With the camera in playback mode, press j.
b. Press [\ to select [MEMORY SETUP], and press i.

y

W

Remaining recording time

Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can share your pictures with
others by using the built-in e-mail feature.

MEMORY SETUP
X

b. Press the shutter button to start recording.
c. Press the shutter button again to stop.

1/3

EXIT

c. Press [\ to select [ALL ERASE], and press i.

MEMORY SETUP

After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program and click “ Browse
Images”. From the “Browse” window, select the picture(s) you want to send and
click the “ E-mail” tool button.

ALL ERASE
MEMORY FORMAT
CANCEL

Note: Audio recording is not available.

d. Press [\ to select [YES], and press i.

SELECT

GO

At this time, you can resize your pictures to make them more manageable for email. This helps you stay within the e-mail capacity limitations set by your e-mail
provider.

ALL ERASE
CAUTION ERASING ALL
YES
NO
SELECT

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.

GO

PRINTING A PICTURE
CONTACT INFORMATION
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.
You can also order prints online using the “Print Online” feature in OLYMPUS
Master.
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.

Two Corporate Center Drive, P.O. Box 9058, Melville, NY 11747-9058
Technical Support (USA):
24/7 online automated help: http://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://olympus.com/digital

* For detailed instructions on using PictBridge, please refer to your camera’s
Advanced Manual included in digital format on the CD-ROM.
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