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Olympus Master User Manual

Olympus Master
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Software for Editing and
Managing Images
Operating Instructions
OLYMPUS Master 1.0/Plus

Table of Contents

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Olympus Master Specifications

General IconGeneral
DeveloperOlympus Corporation
Operating SystemWindows, macOS
CategoryImage management and editing software
File Formats SupportedJPEG, TIFF, RAW
FunctionalityImage editing, organization, and sharing
Featuresslideshow creation

Summary

Introduction

Welcome!

General welcome message and product introduction.

Note

Important disclaimers and usage guidelines for the software.

Trademarks

Legal notice regarding registered trademarks of various companies.

Purchasing the Plus Version

OLYMPUS Master Plus Features

Details on the advanced features of the Plus version of the software.

OLYMPUS Master Features

Overview of features available in the standard version of the software.

Purchasing Plus Version and Upgrading

Upgrade Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for acquiring and installing the Plus version.

How to Use This Manual

Manual Conventions

Explanation of symbols and formatting used throughout the manual.

Terminology and Help Information

Definitions of key terms and guidance on accessing software help resources.

Before You Start

System Requirements (Windows)

Specifies the OS, CPU, RAM, and other requirements for Windows.

System Requirements (Macintosh)

Specifies requirements for Macintosh OS, CPU, RAM, and hardware.

Main Features

Intuitive Operation

Highlights the user-friendly interface and easy navigation of the software.

Organizing Images in Calendar

Describes how to manage images using a calendar interface and keywords.

Slide Show Functionality

Explains how to create and view photo slideshows with transition effects.

Search Functionality

Details how to locate files by shooting date, keywords, or file format.

Editing Functions

Basic Image Editing

Covers fundamental image editing like rotation, text insertion, and image stitching.

Correction Functions

Adjustments for instant fix, red-eye reduction, and other image corrections.

Filter Functions

Applying effects like sepia tone and adjusting brightness/contrast.

RAW Development Processing

Processing and saving RAW format image files with specific settings.

Movie and Sound File Support

Explains the software's capabilities for handling movie and sound files.

Printing Functions

Describes options for printing photos, index prints, postcards, and calendars.

Web and CD/DVD Functions

Features for sharing images online and saving data to discs.

Basic Operations

Starting and Shutting Down OLYMPUS Master

Procedures for launching, closing, and managing the software.

Automatic Start-up Configuration

Configuration for OLYMPUS Master to start automatically on certain events.

Main Menu

Main Menu Overview

Description of the components and layout of the OLYMPUS Master main menu screen.

Transferring Images

Transfer Methods Overview

Explains two primary methods for transferring image files to the software.

[Transfer Images] Menu and Window

Details the options in the Transfer Images menu and window components.

Transferring Images from a Camera

Camera Image Transfer Procedure

Step-by-step guide for downloading images from a digital camera.

Transferring Images from Media

Media Image Transfer Procedure

Instructions for importing images from storage media like cards or drives.

Transferring Files from Desktop Folders

Importing Files from Computer Folders

Guide on how to import image files located in computer folders.

Transfer Settings

Configuring Transfer Options

Setting parameters like destination, keywords, and file naming during transfer.

Registering New Keywords

Keyword Management

Process for creating and assigning keywords to organize images.

Browsing Images

[Browse] Window Overview

Introduction to the window for viewing and locating images.

Browse and View Modes

Explains the two distinct display modes within the Browse window.

Switching Display Modes

Instructions on how to change the display from View mode to Browse mode.

Displaying Files in Calendar View

How to view and organize images chronologically using a calendar interface.

Switching between Calendar and Thumbnail Modes

Guide to toggle between calendar and thumbnail views in the display area.

Navigating Calendar Views

Details on navigating the calendar tree by All, Year, Month, or Day tabs.

Understanding Thumbnail Information

Explanation of icons and information displayed on image thumbnails.

Changing Thumbnail Display Size

Adjusting Thumbnail Size

Methods to change the size of displayed thumbnails for better viewing.

Arranging Thumbnail Order

Sorting Thumbnails

Options to sort thumbnails by name, date, or format in ascending/descending order.

Viewing Images

Image Viewing Interface

Description of the components used for viewing images in the Browse window.

Watching Movies

How to play movie files using the built-in player controls.

Playing Back Sound Files

How to play audio files using the Sound Player panel.

Displaying Files in Folder View

How to organize and view files using a traditional folder structure.

Printing

Print Menu and Window Details

Describes the print options available and the components of the print windows.

Printer Settings Configuration

Steps to set up printer properties like paper size and margins before printing.

Photo Printing Process

Detailed steps for printing individual photographs using the software.

Advanced Operations

Checking File Information (Properties)

How to view detailed properties and metadata for image files.

Changing Shooting Dates

Modifying the capture date and time for individual or multiple image files.

Playing and Recording Linked Sound

How to play audio files attached to images and record new ones.

Reconnecting Missing Files

Procedure to re-establish links to files that have been moved or deleted.

Organizing Files

Organizing Files in Calendar View

Methods for organizing files using the calendar view and search criteria.

Writing Diary Entries

How to add daily comments or shooting memos to images.

Setting Keywords for Files

Assigning and managing keywords for efficient file organization and searching.

Deleting Files

How to remove files from OLYMPUS Master and optionally from the hard disk.

Organizing Files in Folder View

Steps for organizing and searching files using a folder-based structure.

File Management Operations

Procedures for creating folders, copying, moving, deleting, and renaming files.

Selecting Files for Operations

Methods for selecting single, multiple, or ranged files for tasks.

Copying an Image to Clipboard

Copying Image to Clipboard

How to copy an image to the clipboard for pasting into other applications.

Converting Data Format

[Convert Format] Window Overview

Overview of the window used for converting image file formats.

Converting Image Data Format

Step-by-step guide for converting image file formats and resizing.

Saving Converted Files with New Names

Procedure to save converted files with different names and registration dates.

Batch Conversion and Saving

How to convert and save multiple files in a single operation with renaming.

Converting Images for Camera Display

Process to convert images into a format viewable on digital camera LCDs.

Transferring Images to Camera Album

[Camera Album] Window Overview

Description of the window for managing camera albums.

Setting Up Transfer to Camera Album

Configuration steps for transferring images to an Olympus digital camera album.

Camera Album Title Page Customization

How to add and format text for the title page of a camera album.

Setting Camera Album Title Page Background

Steps to select and apply background images for album title pages.

RAW Development Processing

[RAW Development] Window Overview

Introduction to the window for processing RAW image files.

Performing RAW Development

Step-by-step guide for developing RAW files with various settings.

Saving Processed RAW Files

How to save processed RAW files with different names and registration dates.

Batch Saving of Processed RAW Files

Process for saving multiple processed RAW files simultaneously.

Advanced Printing

Index Printing

Creating index prints by arranging images in rows and columns with details.

Calendar Creation and Printing

Steps to create personalized calendars using templates and selected images.

Postcard Creation and Printing

Guide to designing and printing custom postcards with images, text, and stamps.

Postcard Workflow Options

Saving postcards as work files, opening saved ones, or saving as image files.

Postcard Element Manipulation

How to duplicate or relocate images, text, and stamps within a postcard design.

Inserting Text into Postcards

Process for adding and formatting text elements on a postcard.

Adding Stamps to Postcards

How to select and place stamps onto a postcard design.

Creating and Printing an Album

Album Creation and Printing

Steps to create and print albums by arranging images, text, and frames.

Album Workflow Options

Saving albums as work files, opening saved albums, or saving as image files.

Album Element Manipulation

How to duplicate or relocate images, text, and stamps within an album layout.

Inserting Text into Albums

Process for adding and formatting text elements within an album.

Adding Frames to Album Images

How to select and apply frames to images within an album.

Adding Stamps to Albums

How to select and place stamps onto album pages.

Setting Album Page Backgrounds

Steps to select and apply background designs for album pages.

Creating and Printing a Contact Sheet

Contact Sheet Creation and Printing

Guide to creating contact sheets with image details and specified layouts.

Inserting Header/Footer to Contact Sheets

How to add extra information to the header or footer of a contact sheet.

Downloading Templates

Downloading Print Templates

Instructions for downloading templates for printing functions from the web.

[Create and Share] Menu

Overview of Create and Share Functions

Description of menu options for creating various image-based outputs.

Attaching an Image to E-mail

[E-mail] Window Overview

Introduction to the window for preparing images for email.

Attaching Images to Emails

Step-by-step process for selecting, resizing, and attaching images to emails.

Creating an HTML Album

[HTML Album] Window Overview

Introduction to the window for creating web-browsable HTML albums.

Creating an HTML Album

Detailed steps for creating an HTML album with layout and image settings.

HTML Album Text Customization

How to add and format text for titles and descriptions within HTML albums.

Entering Comments for HTML Album Images

Process for adding comments to individual images within an HTML album.

Setting HTML Album Page Backgrounds

Steps to select and apply background designs for HTML album pages.

Saving the HTML Album

Instructions on how to save the created HTML album to a folder.

Setting an Image as the Wallpaper

[Wallpaper] Window Overview

Introduction to the window for setting desktop wallpaper from images.

Setting Wallpaper

Step-by-step guide to select and apply an image as desktop wallpaper.

Wallpaper Text Customization

How to add and format text elements for wallpaper customization.

Setting Wallpaper Backgrounds

Steps to select and apply background designs for wallpaper layouts.

Watching a Slide Show

[Slide Show] Window Overview

Introduction to the window for creating and viewing slide shows.

Setting Up the Slide Show

Configuration options for slide show timing, transitions, and title pages.

Slide Show Title Page Customization

How to add and format text for the title page of a slide show.

Slide Show Title Page Background Settings

Steps to select and apply background designs for slide show title pages.

Saving a Slide Show as a Screen Saver

Saving Slide Show as Screen Saver

Instructions on how to convert a slide show into a Windows screen saver.

[Screen Saver] Window Overview

Introduction to the window for creating screen savers from slide shows.

Saving Slide Show as Screen Saver

Step-by-step guide for saving a slide show as a screen saver.

Screen Saver Title Page Customization

How to add and format text for the title page of a screen saver.

Screen Saver Title Page Background Settings

Steps to select and apply background designs for screen saver title pages.

Making a Movie

Making a Movie from Slide Show

Instructions for converting slide shows into movie files.

[Movie Maker] Window Overview

Introduction to the window for creating movies from slide shows.

Making a Movie

Detailed steps for configuring movie settings like delay, transitions, and title.

Saving the Movie File

Procedure to save edited movie files with different names or in specific folders.

Movie Title Page Customization

How to add and format text for the title page of a movie.

Movie Title Page Background Settings

Steps to select and apply background designs for movie title pages.

Setting Background Music for Movies

How to select and add background music to movie files.

Saving HTML Albums in CD or DVD (CD/DVD Album)

Saving HTML Albums to CD/DVD

Instructions for creating HTML albums and writing them to CDs or DVDs.

[CD/DVD Album] Window Overview

Introduction to the window for managing CD/DVD album creation.

Creating a CD/DVD Album of HTML Albums

Step-by-step guide for creating albums for CD/DVDs using HTML albums.

Inserting Titles into CD/DVD Albums

How to add and edit titles for individual albums within a CD/DVD collection.

Creating a Video CD of a Slide Show

Creating a Video CD from a Slide Show

Instructions for converting slide shows into video CDs.

[Video CD] Window Overview

Introduction to the window for creating video CDs from slide shows.

Creating a Video CD

Detailed steps for configuring video CD creation from slide shows.

Inserting Titles into Video CDs

How to add and edit titles for individual slide shows within a video CD.

Automatic Panorama Function

Creating Auto Panoramas

Explains how to stitch multiple images into a panorama.

[Auto Panorama] Window Overview

Introduction to the window for creating panoramic images from multiple shots.

Creating Auto Panoramas

Detailed steps for stitching images, selecting methods, and setting size.

Free Stitch Panorama Function

Creating Free Stitch Panoramas

Instructions for manually stitching images to create panorama photos.

[Free Stitch Panorama] Window Overview

Introduction to the window for manually stitching images into panoramas.

Creating Free Stitch Panoramas

Detailed steps for selecting stitching methods and images for panoramas.

Setting Options for OLYMPUS Master

[General] Settings

Configuration for skin selection, main menu display, and animated display.

[Register Applications] Settings

How to register external applications for image and movie editing.

[MPEG4 Settings]

Configuration for playing back and editing MPEG4 movies.

[Transfer Settings]

Setting default transfer locations and post-transfer operations like erasing media.

[Auto Start] Settings

Configuration for automatic software startup when devices are connected.

[Simple Slide Show] Settings

Options for configuring basic slide show playback settings like show time and transition.

Backing Up

[Backup Images] Window Overview

Introduction to the window for creating backup copies of registered files.

Backing Up Files

Step-by-step guide for creating backup copies to folders or media like CD/DVD.

Editing Images

[Image Edit] Window Overview

Introduction to the window for performing various image editing tasks.

Image Edit Tool Panel

Explains the various tools available for image editing operations.

Basic Image Editing Operations

How to zoom, scroll, and select areas within images for editing.

Image Editing Operations

Covers rotating, flipping, resizing, cropping, and inserting text into images.

Using Filter Functions

Applies various visual effects like monochrome, sepia, sharpness, and color balance.

Correcting Image Distortion

Fixes optical distortions in images, with auto or manual correction options.

Applying Red-Eye Reduction

Corrects red-eye in images and optionally other color corrections.

Editing Movies

[Movie Edit] Window Overview

Introduction to the window for editing movie files, exporting frames, and applying filters.

Basic Movie Editing Operations

Covers displaying movies at actual size, fitting to window, and undoing operations.

Redoing Operations and Saving Movies

Reapplying undone operations and procedures for saving edited movie files.

Movie Editing Operations

Performing operations like rotating movie frames and exporting frames as images.

Making Cuts in Movies

Specifying and removing unwanted sections from movie files.

Applying Movie Filter Functions

Applies visual effects like monochrome, sepia, and instant fix to movie frames.

Appendices

Supported File Formats

Lists all image, movie, and sound file formats supported by OLYMPUS Master.

User Registration Information

Details on the benefits and requirements for registering as an OLYMPUS Master user.

User Registration Procedures

Guide for registering user information at start-up or via the online service menu.

Importing Images from CAMEDIA Master 4.x Albums

Importing CAMEDIA Master Albums

Procedures for importing image albums from CAMEDIA Master 4.x into OLYMPUS Master.

Importing Albums Using File Menu

Alternative method for importing CAMEDIA Master albums via the File menu.

About Web Links

About Web Links

Information on accessing Olympus web links and updating the menu.

Updating the Software

Updating the Software

Instructions for downloading and installing the latest version of OLYMPUS Master.

Updating the Firmware of Your Digital Camera

Updating Digital Camera Firmware

Guide for updating the firmware of connected Olympus digital cameras.

Functions Supported

Feature Comparison: OLYMPUS Master vs. Plus Version

Table detailing supported functions across different software versions.

Technical Support

Olympus Support Contact Information

Contact details and support resources for OLYMPUS software and products.

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