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It is strongly recommended that you follow
these step-by-step instructions to set up and
quickly begin using your new Digital
Camera.

C-7070 Wide Zoom

Start Here

Quick Start Guide

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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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P

Digital camera Strap BLM-1 Lithium

ion battery

CD-ROM (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.

BCM-2 Lithium ion

battery charger

xD-Picture Card Lens cap and

String

AV cable USB cable

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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.

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.

Software Installation Guide (separate document on OLYMPUS Master
CD-ROM)
Detailed instructions on installing the OLYMPUS Master software.

UNPACK THE BOX CONTENTS

REVIEW THE DOCUMENTATION

CHARGE AND INSERT THE BATTERY

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a.

Remove the protection cap
from the battery and insert
the battery into the charger.
The indicator light turns green
when the battery is fully
charged (approx. 5 hours).

b.

Make sure the camera is off.

BCM-2 lithium ion
battery charger

BLM-1 lithium
ion battery

Power
cable

AC wall

outlet

c. Slide the battery compartment lock on the bottom of the camera and

open the battery compartment cover. Insert the battery until the battery lock
knob clicks into place.

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a. Open the card cover.

b. Insert the xD-Picture Card into the slot as shown.

c. Close the cover.

INSERT THE xD-PICTURE CARD

Notch

S

ATTACH THE LENS CAP AND STRAP

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P

Attach the lens cap string and camera strap as shown. Attaching the strap to
the camera makes it easier to handle.

Ring

Stopper

d. Close the cover and lock.

Contacts

1 Slide =→)

2 Lift

Battery lock knob

1 Close

2 Slide )→=

Card cover

Strap eyelet

TURN ON THE CAMERA

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a. Remove the lens cap.

b. Pull out the monitor and rotate it.

c. Set the mode dial to P and

turn the power switch to ON.
The lens extends and the
monitor turns on.

Note: After use, turn the
power switch to OFF. The lens
retracts and the monitor turns
off. Return the monitor to its original position.

Mode dial

Align ( to ON.

Power
switch

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a. With the camera on, press Z.
b. Use the arrow pad to select [MODE MENU] on the

monitor.

c. Select the [SETUP] tab, and press d. Select [X],

and press d.

d. Select the date format and press d.

e. Use a c to set each item and press d to move

to the next item.

f. Press Z when you have finished entering the date

and time.

SET THE DATE AND TIME

ALL RESET

CAM

EV STEP

PIC

CARD

MY MODE SETUP

SETUP

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DRIVE

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ON

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ENGLISH
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MODE MENU

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00:00

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TAKING A PICTURE

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a. Place the AF target mark on your subject using

the monitor or viewfinder.

b. Press the shutter button halfway to lock the

focus and exposure, then press the shutter button
completely to take the picture.

Shutter button

Viewfinder

Monitor

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REVIEWING A PICTURE

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a. Press the QUICK VIEW

button. The last picture
taken is displayed.

QUICK VIEW button

b. Use the arrow pad or

control dial to display the
picture you want.

c. Press the QUICK VIEW

button again when you are
ready to take another
picture.

Arrow pad

Control dial

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a. Display the picture you want to erase

and press the S button.

b. Select [YES] and press Z.

ERASING A PICTURE

S button

ERASE

YES

NO

SELECT GO

SELECT

GO

OK

OK

S

CONNECTING THE CAMERA

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a. With the camera on, press Z.
b. Select [MODE MENU]. Select the [SETUP] tab, and

press d.

c. Scroll down several pages. Select [USB], and

press d. Select [PC], and press Z.

d. Turn the camera off.
e. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable (included).

f. Set the mode dial to q and turn the power switch to ON.

TO A COMPUTER

CAM

USB

PIC

SHORT CUT

CARD

CUSTOM BUTTON

DIAL

SETUP

PC

PRINT

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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.

• 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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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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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.

c.

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

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.

ABOUT THE CD-ROM DISCS

INSTALLING THE CAMERA
SOFTWARE

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Quick Reference Guide

C-7070 Wide Zoom

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. Viewing Pictures/Movies on a TV

9. How to Erase All Pictures

10. E-mailing a Picture

11. Printing a Picture

CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS

Self-timer/Remote control lamp

Strap eyelet

Flash

Lens

AF illuminator
Remote control receiver

Viewfinder window

Microphone

AF sensor

A/V OUT jack (MONO)

USB connector

DC-IN jack

Speaker

AF/Macro/MF button (AF/&/MF)

Metering button (4)

Protect button (0)

Hot shoe

Diopter adjustment dial

Viewfinder

Exposure compensation button (F)

Flash mode button (#)

Monitor

OK/Menu button (Z)

Tripod socket

Control panel
Zoom lever (W/T·GU)
Shutter button

Custom button
Print reservation button (<)

Self-timer/Remote control
button (Z)

Rotation button (y)
Power switch
Control dial

AEL button ([)
Erase button (S)

QUICK VIEW button
Monitor button (fINFO)

Card access lamp

Arrow pad (acbd)

Card button (CF/xD)

Battery compartment cover

Battery compartment lock

SHOOTING MODES

Turn the mode dial to the mode you want.

Shooting modes:

Set the mode dial to one of these
positions to take pictures or movies.

Playback mode:

Set the mode dial to this position
to view pictures or movies.

Shooting Mode Descriptions

P • Program - The camera sets the optimal settings automatically.

A • Aperture priority - Lets you set the aperture, giving you control over the

depth of field. The camera sets the other settings.

S • Shutter priority - Lets you set the shutter speed, giving you the control to

capture moving subjects. The camera sets the other settings.

M • Manual - Lets you set both the aperture and shutter speed giving you more

creative control over your pictures.

r • My modes - Lets you use your own customized settings when taking

pictures.

n • Movie - Lets you record movies.

f • Scene modes - Lets you select the optimal settings for specific situations.

You can select from: Portrait, Sports, Landscape+Portrait, Landscape, Night
Scene, Underwater Wide, and Underwater Macro.

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

USING THE ZOOM

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

Zoom out:
Push the zoom lever toward W.

• Push toward W to zoom out and get more into the picture.

• Pull toward T to zoom in and get closer to the action.

Zoom in:
Pull the zoom lever toward T.

Zoom inZoom out

HOW TO USE THE AUTOFOCUS

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

and hold the shutter button halfway.

b. The green lamp, which indicates the focus and

exposure are locked, remains lit as long as the shutter
button is kept depressed halfway.

c. Press the shutter button completely to take the

picture.

Shutter button

Green lamp

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FLASH 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 and control panel are shown below.

(None) • 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.

#SLOW • SLOW SYNCHRONIZATION - Allows you to use the flash with a slow

shutter speed.

$ • FLASH OFF - The flash is turned off. Suitable for when flash

photography is not permitted.

a. Set the mode dial to any mode other than n or q.
b. Press the # button.
c. Turn the control dial until the desired flash mode is

selected. Press the # button again.

FLASH MODE

SET

AUTO

SLOW

OK

IMAGE QUALITY MODES

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.

Image becomes clearer

Application

Select according to print size

Image size becomes larger

For small-sized prints and websites HIGH NORMAL

Compression

Uncompressed

TIFF

a. With the mode dial set to any mode other than q,

press Z.

b. Use the arrow pad to select [K] on the monitor.

c. Select the record mode. Use the arrow pad and Z to

make further settings.

Low

compression

SHQ HQ

SQ1 SQ1

HIGH NORMAL

SQ2 SQ2

SELECT

High

compression

DRIVE

MODE MENU

WB

RAW

TIFF

SHQ

HQ

SET

GO

OK

RECORDING A MOVIE

a. Set the mode dial to n.

b. Press the shutter button to start recording

(video and audio).

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c. Press the shutter button again to stop.

Note: You can use features such as the digital and optical zooms while recording;
however, you need to set the record sound function off to use the optical zoom.
See the Advanced Manual to learn more about these settings.

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VIEWING PICTURES/MOVIES ON A TV

a. Make sure that the camera and TV are off. Connect the camera to the TV

using the AV cable (included).

Connect to the TV’s video input
(yellow) and audio input (white)
terminals.

AV cable

A/V OUT jack (MONO)

b. Turn on the TV and set to “video input”.

c. Set the mode dial to q and turn on the camera. Use the arrow pad to display

the picture you want.

Note: If the pictures are not displayed, consult your TV manual to set up the video
source.

HOW TO ERASE ALL PICTURES

WARNING - PERFORMING THESE STEPS WILL DELETE ALL

PICTURES STORED IN YOUR CAMERA!

a. Set the mode dial to q, then press Z.

b. Use the arrow pad to select [MODE MENU] on the

monitor.

c. Select the [CARD] tab, and press d.

Select [ALL ERASE], and press d.

d. Select [YES] and press Z.

ALL ERASE

PLAY

FORMAT

EDIT

CARD

SET

ALL ERASE

CAUTION ERASING ALL

YES

NO

SELECT

MODE MENU

OK

GO

E-MAILING A PICTURE

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

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

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.

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.

PRINTING A PICTURE

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.

* For detailed instructions on using PictBridge, please refer to your camera’s

Advanced Manual included in digital format on the CD-ROM.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Two Corporate Center Drive, PO 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: [e-mail]
Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://olympus.com/digital

© 2004