2 ENContentsContentsPreparing the Camera ...........................3Checking the contents of the box ............3Attaching the camera strap......................3Charging the battery ................................3Loading the battery andthe xD-Picture Card™ (sold separately)into the camera ........................................4Using the 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 (K mode) .................7Viewing images .......................................8Erasing images during playback(Single image erase) ...............................9Using Shooting Modes........................10Shooting with automatic settings(h mode) ..........................................10Using the best shooting mode for thescene (s mode) ...............................10¾¾¾Smoothing out skin tone and texture(I mode)......................................11Shooting movies (n mode) ..................11Using Shooting Functions ..................12Using the optical zoom ..........................12Using the flash .......................................12Adjusting the brightness(Exposure compensation)......................13Shooting close-ups (Macro shooting) ....13Using the self-timer................................14Quickly calling and using shootingfunctions ................................................14Printing .................................................15Using OLYMPUS Master 2...................16Appendix ..............................................18Using a microSD Attachment.................18SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................18SPECIFICATIONS .................................24¾¾¾¾● Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digitalcamera. Before you start to use your newwcamera, please read these instructions carefullyto enjoy optimum performance and a longerservice life. Keep this manual in a safe place forfuture reference.● We recommend that you take test shots toget accustomed to your camera before takingimportant photographs.● In the interest of continually improving products,Olympus reserves the right to update or modifyinformation contained in this manual.● The screen and camera illustrations shownin this manual were produced during thedevelopment stages and may differ from theactual product.The reference pages are based on the Instruction Manual (provided CD-ROM). Please see the CD-ROMInstruction Manual for your reference.