Olympus Master 4.1 User manual

Software for Editing and
Managing Images
CAMEDIA Master 4.1/Pro
Operating Instructions

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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................... 5
Note ............................................................................................................5
Trademarks .................................................................................................5
Intellectual property rights ........................................................................... 5
Purchasing the Pro Version ........................................................................6
Purchasing the Pro version and upgrading ...................................... 6
How to Use This Manual ............................................................................. 8
Conventions used in this manual ...................................................... 8
Terminology ...................................................................................... 8
Help information................................................................................ 8
Overview ........................................................................................ 9
Features ......................................................................................................9
Intuitive operation .............................................................................9
Album creation functions ................................................................10
Slide show ...................................................................................... 10
Find function ...................................................................................10
Convenient editing functions........................................................... 11
Correction functions ........................................................................ 11
Filter functions ................................................................................ 12
Support for movie and sound files ..................................................12
Full printing functions ...................................................................... 13
Enjoying images with your computer .............................................. 13
Starting and Closing ................................................................... 14
System Requirements............................................................................... 14
Starting the Software ................................................................................15
Automatic starting ..................................................................................... 15
Closing the Software ................................................................................. 15
Main Menu ................................................................................................ 16
Main menu for version 4.1 ..............................................................16
Main menu for Pro version.............................................................. 18
Changing the Background Color ............................................................... 20
Changing the My Album location .............................................................. 21
Quick Reference .......................................................................... 22
Transferring Images.................................................................... 23
Transferring Images from a Camera ......................................................... 23
Connecting the camera to the computer (Windows)....................... 23
Connecting the camera to the computer (Macintosh) ..................... 24
Transferring images ........................................................................ 25
Transferring Images from Media ............................................................... 26
Specifying Where to Save the Images ...................................................... 27
Saving to an album ......................................................................... 27
Saving with the calendar................................................................. 28
Saving to a folder ............................................................................ 30

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Browsing Images ........................................................................ 31
Album Window ..........................................................................................31
Display Modes ..........................................................................................34
Browse mode and view mode......................................................... 34
Album display and folder tree display ............................................. 35
Viewing Files ............................................................................................. 37
Thumbnail indications ..................................................................... 37
To sort the files ...............................................................................38
Finding a File ............................................................................................39
Viewing Images......................................................................................... 41
Viewing images............................................................................... 41
Watching movies ............................................................................ 43
Playing Back Sound .................................................................................. 45
Checking File Information ......................................................................... 46
Checking file information ................................................................46
Changing the shooting date ............................................................ 49
Playing linked sound ....................................................................... 50
Recording linked sound ..................................................................51
Organizing Files .......................................................................... 52
Conventions for File Organization............................................................. 52
Creating a Group or Album ....................................................................... 53
Creating a Folder ...................................................................................... 55
Selecting Files........................................................................................... 57
Copying Files ............................................................................................ 58
Copying an Image ..................................................................................... 59
Moving Files .............................................................................................. 60
Deleting Files ............................................................................................ 60
Renaming a File ........................................................................................ 62
Renaming Files in a Single Operation ......................................................63
Converting Images to a Format Viewable on the Camera ........................ 65
Printing......................................................................................... 67
Print Window ............................................................................................. 67
Printer Settings ......................................................................................... 69
Automatic compensation settings ............................................................. 70
Photo Printing ........................................................................................... 71
Making Index Prints ..................................................................................74
Creating and Printing a Calendar.............................................................. 76
Creating and Printing a Postcard .............................................................. 78
Creating and Printing an Album ................................................................ 81
Creating and Printing a Contact Sheet ..................................................... 85

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Create and Share......................................................................... 88
Sending Images by E-mail ........................................................................ 88
Sending images by e-mail .............................................................. 88
Setting up an e-mail account ..........................................................91
Saving e-mail addresses in the address book ................................ 93
Creating an HTML Album .........................................................................96
Setting an Image as the Wallpaper ......................................................... 100
Watching a Slide Show ........................................................................... 103
Using the whole screen ................................................................ 103
Saving a slide show as a screen saver......................................... 105
Making a movie.............................................................................106
Automatic Panorama Function................................................................ 107
Free Stitch Panorama Function ..............................................................109
Backing Up ................................................................................ 112
Making a Backup Direct to Storage Media.............................................. 112
Creating Temporary Folders ................................................................... 113
Editing Images........................................................................... 114
Image Editing Window ............................................................................114
Basic Operations..................................................................................... 117
Zooming the display......................................................................117
Moving the image ......................................................................... 117
Making a selection ........................................................................ 118
Cutting and pasting part of an image ............................................ 118
Copying and pasting part of an image .......................................... 119
Undoing an operation ................................................................... 119
Redoing an operation ................................................................... 119
Saving an image ...........................................................................120
Editing Operations ..................................................................................122
Rotation ........................................................................................122
Flipping .........................................................................................123
Resizing ........................................................................................124
Cropping ....................................................................................... 125
Inserting text .................................................................................127
Adding a template ......................................................................... 128
Correcting distortion...................................................................... 129
Using the filter functions ............................................................... 130
Editing Movies ........................................................................... 134
Movie Editing Window............................................................................. 134
Editing Operations ..................................................................................137
Rotating the movie ........................................................................ 137
Saving a frame..............................................................................138
Making a cut ................................................................................. 139
Using the filter functions ............................................................... 140
Appendixes ................................................................................ 141
Technical Support ...................................................................................141
Cameras Supported by This Software .................................................... 142
File Formats ............................................................................................143
Functions Supported ............................................................................... 144
Index ........................................................................................... 146

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Olympus product.
Please read these instructions carefully in order to get the best results from it.
Note
The contents of this software and this manual may not be reproduced in whole
or in part except for personal use. It may not be transferred without permission.
Olympus can accept absolutely no responsibility in respect of losses suffered by
the customer or a third party as a result of use of this software.
While every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual, if you find
any points which are unclear, errors, or omissions, please contact an authorized
Olympus service center.
This software is only guaranteed to operate in the specified operating
environment.
The software specification and the content of this manual are subject to change
without notice. For the latest information, visit the Olympus web site at:
http://www.olympus.com
© 2002 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.
Trademarks
• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and
other countries.
• QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.,
and Macintosh is a registered trademark of the same company in the USA and
other countries.
• Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks, and Acrobat Reader is a
trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
• Other company and product names appearing in this manual are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Intellectual property rights
This software supports “PRINT Image Matching”. This enables both the output
to a printer supporting PRINT Image Matching or supporting PRINT Image
Matching II and the screen image processing in this software to reflect faithfully
the shooting conditions and user specifications.
Intellectual property rights in PRINT Image Matching and PRINT Image Matching
II are owned by Seiko Epson Corporation.

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Purchasing the Pro Version
There are two versions of this software:
• CAMEDIA Master 4.1
This provides a wide range of functions, allowing you to view images and
movies, edit, get and print images, and use automatic panorama, wallpaper
and other functions.
• CAMEDIA Master Pro
In addition to the functions in version 4.1, this version allows you to use
extra functions, including movie editing, contact sheet printing, E-mail,
HTML album, free stitch panorama, and slide show.
For Users of Version 4.1
If you are using version 4.1, you can upgrade to the Pro version.
We recommend upgrading to the Pro version, which gives you a wider range of
functions.
Purchasing the Pro version and upgrading
To purchase a license number of the Pro version and upgrade from version 4.1,
use the following procedure. (If you purchased the Pro version separately, skip
this section.)
1 Start this software (CAMEDIA Master 4.1).
2 In the version 4.1 main menu, click the [Get Pro Version] button , or in
any window click the [Help] button and select [Upgrade].
The [Upgrade] dialog box appears.
3 Purchase a license number.
Using the Internet
In the [Upgrade] dialog box, click the [Get] button to start a web browser,
and access the upgrade site.
Follow the directions on the web page.
When this process is completed, close the web browser and return to the
[Upgrade] dialog box.
For the differences between
the versions, see the
Appendix “Functions
Supported” (page 144).
On how to start the software,
see “Starting the Software”
(page 15) under “Getting
Started.”

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If you cannot access the Internet
Contact your authorized Olympus service center.
4 In the [Upgrade] dialog box, enter your name and the license number you
have obtained, then click the [OK] button.
The upgrade to the Pro version is carried out automatically.
When the upgrade is completed, the software functions as the Pro version.
To check that the upgrade to the Pro version has completed
successfully
Check that the title in the main menu has changed to “CAMEDIA Master
Pro” and the extra icons have appeared.
Alternatively, click the [Help] button in any window, and select [About],
and check that “CAMEDIA Master Pro” appears.
See “Main menu for Pro
version” (page 18) under
“Main Menu.”

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How to Use This Manual
This manual describes how to use the CAMEDIA Master 4.1/Pro software for
editing and managing images. It is organized with a section for each function;
you can read these independently, in order to understand particular functions.
Once you have an overall understanding of the functions, you can use the Help
information for reference while using the software.
Conventions used in this manual
The symbol indicates functions which can only be used in the Pro version.
Functions indicated with this symbol are not available in version 4.1.
Terminology
The following terms appear throughout this manual.
File
A file is the unit in which data is handled on a computer or digital camera. In this
software, this refers to the following file types.
• Image files
• Movie files
• Sound files
Thumbnail
This refers to the reduced images used as an index.
Help information
To access the help information, use any of the following methods:
• In the main menu, click the [Help] button .
• In any window, click the tool button [Help] and select [Index].
• In any dialog box, click the help button .

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Overview
Features
CAMEDIA Master 4.1/Pro is a software application providing a range of functions
for enjoying digital photography using a computer.
Using this software for editing will also allow you to become more expert in
using your digital camera.
The following are some of the features of this software.
Intuitive operation
The groups of functions are identified by easily recognizable icons, making
individual functions easy to find. You can use the functions directly on images,
without requiring complicated settings.
Example screen: the main menu

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Album creation functions
You can capture images from a digital camera or storage media such as magneto-
optical (MO) disks and CD-ROMs, to create an album.
The software provides a thumbnail display function, for easy access to images
for organization or editing.
Slide show
You can select images from an album to create a slide show on the monitor
screen .
Find function
You can find images on the basis of recorded shooting date, or attached
comments.
Using albums to organize images
Using a wipe transition in a slide show
(The arrows are not part of the actual display.)
• On how to transfer images,
see “Transferring Images”
(page 23).
• About albums, see also
“Album Window” (page 31)
under “Browsing Images.”
About slide shows, see also
“Watching a Slide Show”
(page 103) under “Create and
Share.”
About the find function, see
also “Finding a File” (page 39)
under “Browsing Images.”

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Convenient editing functions
In addition to basic editing functions, you can insert text, superimpose templates,
or stitch images together.
Correction functions
You can correct for variations in shooting conditions using the instant fix function,
red-eye reduction function or other correction functions.
Rotation
Inserting text
Free stitch panorama function ( )
Examples of editing
About the editing functions,
see also the following:
• “Automatic Panorama
Function” (page 107) under
“Create and Share”
• “Free Stitch Panorama
Function” (page 109) under
“Create and Share”
• “Editing Images” (page 114)
• “Editing Movies” (page 134)
About the correction functions,
see also “Using the filter
functions” (page 130) under
“Editing Images.”

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Filter functions
You can apply various filter effects, adjusting the brightness and contrast, and
applying sepia and other effects.
Support for movie and sound files
The software supports not only image files, but also movie and sound files. You
can attach a sound file to an image to act as a memo (“sound link” function).
Example filter function: brightness adjustment
Playing a movie file
To use all of the sound
functions, your computer must
be equipped with a
microphone, speaker and
sound card. For more details,
refer to the operating
instructions provided with your
computer.
About the filter functions, see
also “Using the filter functions”
(page 130) under “Editing
Images.”
About movies, see also the
following:
• “Watching movies” (page
43) under “Browsing
Images”
• “Editing Movies” (page 134)
About sound files, see also
the following:
• “Playing Back Sound” (page
45) under “Browsing
Images.”
• “Recording linked sound”
(page 51) under “Browsing
Images.”

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Full printing functions
Standard layouts allow easy printing of standard photograph sizes, index prints,
and other creative possibilities. You can also create original postcards and
calendars.
Enjoying images with your computer
The software includes a function to attach images to e-mail, the HTML album
function to help you create web sites, and a wallpaper function.
Postcard Calendar
Examples of print functions
HTML album ( )
About the printing functions,
see also “Printing” (page 67).
About the creative computer
functions, see “Create and
Share” (page 88).

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Starting and Closing
System Requirements
This software is designed to run in the following systems.
Windows version
Macintosh version
• For information on support for the latest versions of operating systems, visit
the Olympus web site (http://www.olympus.com).
• The functions for connecting a camera to the computer and directly transferring
images are only available with an Olympus digital camera.
• Operation of the USB connection between computer and camera has been
confirmed for Mac OS 8.6 with USB Mass Storage Support 1.3.5.
Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP
Pentium II or later
64 MB or more (128 MB or more recommended)
120 MB or more (for installation)
USB port (USB interface)
RS-232C interface (serial interface)
Minimum 800 ×600 pixel resolution
Minimum 65,536 colors
OS
CPU
RAM
Hard disk capacity
Connector
Monitor
OS
CPU
RAM
Hard disk capacity
Connector
Monitor
Mac OS 9.0 or later/OS X 10.1 (USB interface)
Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 (serial interface)
Power PC G3 or later
40 MB or more for applications
120 MB or more (for installation)
USB port (USB interface)
Serial port Mini-DIN 8-pin connector (serial interface)
Minimum 800 ×600 pixel resolution
Minimum thousands of colors
This software only operates
on a computer with a
preinstalled operating system.
Only a Macintosh with a built-
in USB port can be used.
To access the online help, a
web browser is required.

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Starting the Software
You can use any of the following methods to start this software.
For Windows
• Double-click the [CAMEDIA Master] icon on the desktop.
• Click the [Start] button, then click [Programs], [OLYMPUS CAMEDIA], and
[CAMEDIA Master] in this order.
For Macintosh
• Double-click the [CAMEDIA Master] icon on the desktop.
• Double-click the [CAMEDIA Master] icon in the folder in which this software
is installed.
The main menu (page 16) appears.
Automatic starting
When you connect an Olympus USB camera, the connection is recognized
automatically, and this software starts.
For Windows XP
[Launch CAMEDIA Master] is added to the [Removable Disk] dialog box. Select
from the list and click the [OK] button to start this software.
For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000
A confirmation dialog box appears, asking if you want to start this software.
Click the [OK] button to start this software.
Removing the software from the system tray
Right-click on the icon in the system tray, and select [Exit].
Closing the Software
In the main menu, click the [Close] button.
This function is not available
in the Macintosh version.
For details of automatic
playback settings, refer to the
Windows XP Help.
In Mac OS X, no [CAMEDIA
Master] icon appears on the
desktop.

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Main Menu
Main menu for version 4.1
qFrom Camera button
This displays the Transfer Images window (page 25).
wFrom Media button
This displays the Transfer Images window (page 26).
eBrowse Images button
This displays the album window (page 31).
rHelp button
This displays Help information for this software.
t OLYMPUS Web Site button
qFrom Camera button
wFrom Media button
eBrowse Images button
rHelp button
oDon’t show this screen
!0 Print Images
buttons
uWallpaper button
!1 Auto Panorama button
!2 Close button
yGet Pro Version button
iOptions button

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tOLYMPUS Web Site button
This launches a web browser, and displays the Olympus web site.
y Get Pro Version button
This displays the [Upgrade] dialog box.
From the [Upgrade] dialog box, you can start a web browser, and access the
site for purchasing the Pro version.
uWallpaper button
This displays the Wallpaper window (page 100).
iOptions button
This displays the [Options] dialog box (page 20).
oDon’t show this screen
When this is checked, from the next time this software starts, it bypasses the
main menu and goes directly to the album window.
You can also access the main menu from the album menu.
!0 Print Images buttons
The [Photo] , [Index] , [Calendar] , [Postcard] , and
[Album] buttons give access to various specialized Print windows.
!1 Auto Panorama button
This displays the Auto Panorama window (page 107).
!2 Close button
This closes the software.
The computer you are using
must be set up to
automatically connect to the
Internet.
On how to purchase the Pro
version, see “Purchasing the
Pro Version” (page 6) under
“Introduction.”

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Main menu for Pro version
qFrom Camera button
This displays the Transfer Images window (page 25).
wFrom Media button
This displays the Transfer Images window (page 26).
eBrowse Images button
This displays the album window (page 31).
rBackup Images button
This displays the Backup window (page 112).
y OLYMPUS Web Site button
qFrom Camera button
wFrom Media button
eBrowse Images button
rBackup Images button
tHelp button
!1 Don’t show
this screen
!2 Print
Images
buttons
!3 E-mail button
oHTML Album
button
iWallpaper button
!0 Options button
!4 Auto Panorama button
uSlide Show button
!5 Free Stitch Panorama button
!6 Close button

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tHelp button
This displays Help information for this software.
yOLYMPUS Web Site button
This launches a web browser, and displays the Olympus web site.
uSlide Show button
This displays the Slide Show window (page 103).
iWallpaper button
This displays the Wallpaper window (page 100).
oHTML Album button
This displays the HTML Album window (page 96).
!0 Options button
This displays the [Options] dialog box (page 20).
!1 Don’t show this screen
When this is checked, from the next time this software starts, it bypasses the
main menu and goes directly to the album window.
You can also access the main menu from the album menu.
!2 Print Images buttons
The [Photo] , [Index] , [Calendar] , [Postcard] , [Album]
and [Contact Sheet] buttons give access to various specialized
Print windows.
!3 E-mail button
This displays the E-mail window (page 88).
!4 Auto Panorama button
This displays the Auto Panorama window (page 107).
!5 Free Stitch Panorama button
This displays the Free Stitch Panorama window (page 109).
!6 Close button
This closes the software.
The computer you are using
must be set up to
automatically connect to the
Internet.

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Changing the Background Color
You can select the background color used for all windows and dialog boxes in
this software.
Use the following procedure to change the background color.
1 In the main menu click the [Options] button.
The Options dialog box appears.
2 Click the [Background Color] tab.
3 Select one of the background colors, and click the [OK] button.
This changes the background color for all CAMEDIA Master windows and
dialog boxes.
OK button
Select one of the background colors.
Background Color tab