2 ENContentsContentsThank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera.Before you start to use your new camera, pleaseread these instructions carefully to enjoy optimumperformance and a longer service life. Keep thismanual in a safe place for future reference.We recommend that you take test shots to getaccustomed to your camera before taking importantphotographs.●●In the interest of continually improving products,Olympus reserves the right to update or modifyinformation contained in this manual.The screen and camera illustrations shown in thismanual were produced during the developmentstages and may differ from the actual product.●●The reference pages are based on the Instruction Manual (provided CD-ROM). Please see the CD-ROMInstruction Manual for your reference.Preparing the Camera ...........................3Checking the contents of the box ............3Attaching the camera strap......................3Charging the battery ................................3Loading the battery and thexD-Picture Card™ (sold separately)into the camera ........................................4Using a microSD card/microSDHC card(sold separately) ......................................5Setting the date and time.........................5Changing the display language ...............6Shooting, Playback, and Erasing .........7Shooting with optimum aperture valueand shutter speed (P mode) ...................7Viewing images .......................................8Erasing images during playback(Single image erase) ...............................9Using Shooting Modes........................10Shooting with automatic settings(G mode) ..........................................10Using the digital image stabilizationmode (h mode) ..................................10Using the best mode for the shootingscene (s mode) ...............................10Smoothing out skin tone and texture(z mode) ..............................................11Shooting movies (A mode) ..................12¾¾¾Using Shooting Functions ..................13Using the optical zoom ..........................13Using the flash .......................................13Adjusting the brightness(Exposure compensation)......................13Shooting closeups (Macro shooting) .....14Using the self-timer................................14Quickly calling and using shootingfunctions ................................................14Printing .................................................15Using OLYMPUS Master 2...................16Appendix ..............................................18Using a microSD Attachment.................18SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................18SPECIFICATIONS .................................24¾¾¾¾