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.”