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March 1, 2005
i:robe IR-300 Digital Camera and
S-DVD-100 DVD Storage System
i:robe series Dock & Done convenience for a new digital photo lifestyle
Compact, slim, light and stylish body, “Photo Deco” functions that allows photo-editing without using a computer (i:robe IR-300 Digital Camera)
Photo DVD creation without using a computer (S-DVD-100 DVD Storage System)
i:robe IR-300 Digital Camera S-DVD-100 Storage System
i:robe IR-300 Digital Camera   S-DVD-100 Storage System
The information contained in this news release applies only to the Japanese market
Summary
Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Hiroshi Komiya) is pleased to announce the introduction of two new i:robe series products for a new digital photo lifestyle: the i:robe IR-300 Compact Digital Camera and the S-DVD-100 DVD Storage System. The i:robe IR-300 will go on sale in Japan in mid-March 2005, and the S-DVD-100 will go on sale in late April, 2005.
The i:robe IR-300 is an easy-to-carry digital camera with a compact, slim, light, stylish body and a large, 2.0-inch LCD monitor. It also features built-in “Photo Deco” functions that allow users to create framed images and photo calendars, and photo editing functions that allow users to adjust brightness and saturation, and eliminate red-eye after photos have been taken, all without using a computer. In addition, when connected to external devices that support “Dock & Done” functionality it offers PC-less storage and printing, and the camera’s LCD monitor can be used to display large photo libraries stored on DVDs or other high-capacity media.
The i:robe IR-300 also features a 3x optical zoom lens, a 5-megapixel* CCD, and a proprietary Olympus TruePic TURBO image processor for superior image quality. It also makes it easy for users to obtain optimum results in a wide range of shooting situations by displaying sample photos and a brief description of mode functions when shooting in Scene Program mode.
*  Effective pixels
The S-DVD-100 DVD Storage System is the first device in the world to allow digital photos to be stored on DVD or CD media directly from the camera*. When used with an i:robe series camera, it allows captured images to be recorded on DVD media without using a computer**. DVD media are ideal for photo storage because they offer high storage capacity and long storage life. In addition, they are readily available and can be used, for example, to share photos with friends and guests at wedding receptions and other social functions.
*  Direct storage requires the use of the dedicated cradle that is included with i:robe series cameras..
**  DVD’s created with the S-DVD-100 can also be played on computer DVD drives; playback on home DVD players for televisions is not supported.
About the i:robe Series
Olympus believes that personal photos are a form of “personal content,” and with the November 2004 introduction of its i:robe series products it has proposed a "New Photo Life Solution" that aims to make a rich new photo lifestyle available to everyone. The i:robe series was developed to make it easy for users to “robe” themselves up in their favorite “images” wherever they go, and offers Dock & Done functionality that allows digital photos to be printed or stored without using a computer.
With the introduction of this second series of new i:robe products, Olympus has made it possible for consumers to enjoy all of the advantages of digital photography right in their living room. The new series also introduces Dock & Done 2.0, which enhances the pleasure of digital photography by allowing users to enjoy a wider range of editing, viewing, printing, and storage functions in their living room without using a computer.
Main Features
i:robe IR-300 Main Features
1.  A compact, slim, light, stylish body and high-quality imaging
  The compact, slim, and light i:robe IR-300 has a stylish white body with an Aurora Pearl finish that adds an elegant touch to the camera’s overall beauty. Die-cast magnesium body components assure enhanced durability and low weight. Thanks to the camera’s “folded light path lens” design, the lens does not protrude from the body, enabling the camera to slide easily in and out of the pocket of a pair of blue jeans, for example. For imaging, the i:robe IR-300 uses a high-definition 1/2.5-inch 5-megapixel* CCD, a high-performance 3x optical zoom lens, and a proprietary Olympus TruePic TURBO image processor. In addition to maximizing the performance of the CCD, the TruePic TURBO image processor boosts image definition and reduces noise to ensure sharp, clear imaging, and also speeds up recording, playback, and other image processing tasks to ensure quick, responsive shooting.
  Despite its compact size, the i:robe IR-300 is equipped with a large, 2.0-inch LCD monitor. Although the monitor occupies most of the back of the camera, the camera’s design allows it to be securely held so that the user’s hands do not cover the monitor when shooting. The LCD monitor also features a semi-transmissive TFT screen for easy viewing outdoors.
 
*  Effective pixels.
2.  PC-less Image-Editing and Viewing Functions
  Easy “Photo Deco” Editing Functions
  Captured images can be combined with a variety of preset design templates contained in the camera, making it possible to decorate images and create framed photos, photo calendars, and other items. This easy editing without using a PC is one of the distinctive characteristics of the i:robe IR-300.
 
Frames
  Frame templates can be combined with captured images to create framed photos. 20 different frames suitable for travel, wedding, and other types of photos are preloaded in the camera, allowing users to create framed photos to suit any occasion
Titles
  “Happy Birthday” and 9 other preset titles can be applied to images to create attractive photo-message cards.
Photo Calendars
  Eight calendar layouts are provided, and can be combined with images to create original photo calendars.
Multi-Image Layouts
  Six multi-image layouts are provided, allowing multiple images to be combined to create a single ‘photo-album’ image.
 
*  Edited images can be saved as a separate image file.
**  In-camera frames and titles can be added or removed using the included OLYMPUS Master software. In addition to those that are preloaded in the camera, there are 6 other frames and 4 other titles.
  Image Adjustment Functions
  Built-in image-processing functions allow users to adjust brightness and color saturation, and to eliminate red-eye from flash photos. As a result, users can obtain the image they want without using a computer to adjust the image. Both the original image and the edited image can be displayed side-by-side on the camera’s monitor to confirm results.
  Viewing Functions
 
Automatic Organization in Calendar Format
  Images are automatically organized in the camera and displayed in calendar format according to the date they were taken. A choice of 1-month, 12-month, and multi-year calendar views is offered. The calendar function is also a great way to create original photo diaries or albums for long-term data storage, and significantly expands the range of ways in which captured images can be enjoyed.
Album Function for Management of Up to 1,200 Images*
  An Album function allows captured images to be organized into as many as 12 separate albums, each of which can hold up to 100 images. One album can be used for storing travel photos, for example, while another is used for photos that the user wants to show to other people. It’s a convenient feature that can be enjoyed in a wide variety of ways.
 
*  The total number of images that can be stored varies according to the memory media installed.
9 Types of Slideshow
  An automatic slideshow function provides sequential playback of the user’s favorite images. Nine transition effects such as Normal, Slide, and Fade allow users to enjoy viewing images in a variety of ways.
3.  Dock & Done Storage and Printing via the Included Cradle
  PC-less Storage and Printing Using i:robe Series Peripherals
  Simply by placing the i:robe IR-300 in its included cradle, users can print and store photos without using a computer. Framed photos, photo calendars, and other images created using the camera’s “Photo Deco” functions can be immediately printed on a P-S100 Digital Photo Printer without using a computer.
  DVD/CD Image Display on the Camera’s LCD Monitor
  When the i:robe IR-300 is connected to an S-DVD-100 DVD Storage System, the camera’s LCD monitor can be used to display images stored on DVD or CD media. Using the camera’s Calendar function, users can display the images in calendar format, making it easy to find the image they want. In addition, by connecting the camera to a TV, the large number of images stored on DVD or CD media can be viewed on a big screen and enjoyed by many people at the same time.
Other Features
1.   17 Scene Program Modes with On-Screen Help
  A total of 17 Scene Program modes are offered, including Landscape + Portrait, Indoor, Beach & Snow, Available Light Portrait, and many others, making it easy for users to obtain optimum results for each type of scene. When a Scene Program mode is selected, the LCD monitor displays a sample image and brief text description to assist the user in deciding which mode to use. For example, when Landscape + Portrait mode is selected, a sample image is displayed along with the message.
2.  Super Macro Mode
  In Super Macro mode, users can shoot from as close as 5 centimeters.
3.  Movie Mode Camera Shake Correction
  In Movie mode, digital camera shake correction can be applied to reduce image unsteadiness and camera shake worries.
4.  Voice Function for Sound-Only Recording
  Sound-only recording allows the i:robe IR-300 to be used as a simple voice recorder. It offers higher sound quality than previous digital cameras (PCM recording mode), as well as longer recording times (ADPCM recording mode). Recorded sound files can be displayed in index or calendar view, making them easy to manage and play. In addition, sound files can be played back on a computer by using the included OLYMPUS Master 1.2 image editing and file management software.
5.  Internal Memory
  An internal memory of approximately 15MB allows photos to be taken even when a memory card is not installed. Images stored in internal memory can later be copied to an xD-Picture Card (sold separately).
6.  OLYMPUS Master 1.2 Image Editing and File Management Software
  Designed to meet the needs of both novice and expert computer users, the bundled OLYMPUS Master 1.2 software combines outstanding ease of use with a wide range of image editing and file management tools. In addition, it can also be used to add or replace frames and other design templates contained in the i:robe IR-300.
7.  PictBridge Support
  Support for PictBridge standards enables direct printing to any PictBridge-enabled printer via the included USB cable. No computer is required.
8.  Slim-Line Lithium Ion Battery
  Power is supplied by a newly developed LI-40B lithium ion battery. Slim and compact, it makes it easy to carry a spare battery when traveling.
9.  Dedicated Cradle
  The included cradle is equipped with a DC power input terminal, an AV output terminal, and a USB port that allow the camera to be recharged or connected to a TV or computer simply by placing it in the cradle.
S-DVD-100 DVD Storage System Main Features
The recently introduced S-DVD-100 DVD Storage System supports Dock & Done functionality for PC-less storage/display of images contained in an i:robe series camera*. It can also be used as a computer’s DVD drive.
*  DVD’s created with the S-DVD-100 can also be played on computer DVD drives; playback on home DVD players for televisions is not supported.
1.  Dock & Done Image Storage
Captured images can be automatically stored on recordable DVD or CD media* simply by placing an i:robe series camera in its cradle. In addition, incremental storage of only new images is supported.
  An optional PA7 conversion adapter also allows many non-i:robe Olympus digital cameras to be connected to the S-DVD-100 with a USB cable*.
*  DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, CD-R, and CD-RW media are supported.
**  A list of supported cameras is posted on the Olympus website. Incremental storage is not supported.
2.  Displaying DVD/CD Images on a Camera’s Monitor
A newly developed playback function allows images stored on DVD/CD media to be displayed on an i:robe series camera’s LCD monitor without using a computer*
 
*  Dock & Done 2.0 firmware update required for i:robe IR-500 cameras.
3.  Use as a PC External DVD Drive
The S-DVD-100 can be connected to a personal computer with a USB cable and used as an external DVD±R/RW drive. Images on DVD/CD media can also be displayed on the computer’s monitor in calendar format by using the bundled OLYMPUS Master 1.2 image editing and file management software.
4.  S-HD-100 Hard Disk Storage Device Main Features
The S-HD-100 Hard Disk Storage System supports Dock & Done functionality for PC-less storage/display of images contained in an i:robe series camera. It can also be used as an external computer hard disk drive.
 
  Dock & Done Image Storage
  The S-HD-100 hard disk storage system allows images to be stored simply by placing an i:robe camera in its cradle, and offers high-capacity, long-term storage without the use of a computer. The unit’s 40GB hard disk can hold approximately 32,000 5-megapixel images captured by the i:robe IR-300*.
 
*  When captured in Super High 5M mode.
Displaying Images on a Camera’s LCD Monitor
  Images stored on an S-HD-100* can be displayed on the LCD monitor of any i:robe series camera. In addition, by connecting an i:robe series camera** to a TV, the large number of images stored on the hard disk can be viewed on a big screen and enjoyed by many people at the same time.
 
*  Dock & Done 2.0 firmware update required for S-HD100 systems with previous versions of Dock & Done.
**  Dock & Done 2.0 firmware update required for i:robe IR-500 cameras.
P-S100 Digital Photo Printer Main Features
The P-S100 is a digital photo printer that can print L-size and postcard-size photos. With an i:robe IR-300 camera connected to a Dock & Done 2.0-compatible DVD or hard disk storage system, users can print directly from the storage system while reviewing the images on the i:robe IR-300’s LCD monitor. In addition, it allows users to easily print framed photos, calendars, and other images created with the i:robe IR-300’s “Photo Deco” functions. The printer itself features a white, compact body that fits well with any décor.
RM-100 Living Remote Control Main Features
The RM-100 Living Remote Control allows the playback functions of i:robe series cameras* to be controlled from a distance. By connecting an i:robe IR-300 camera to a TV or video monitor, users can display slideshows or create framed images on the TV/monitor, and control these functions from a distance with the RM-100. If they also connect a S-HD-100** Hard Disk Storage System or S-DVD-100 DVD Storage System, they can easily display the photos contained on those systems on their TV/monitor screen. By allowing users to share their photos with friends and loved ones right in their living room, it expands the range of ways in which digital images can be viewed and enjoyed.
*  Dock & Done 2.0 firmware update required for i:robe IR-500 cameras.
**  Dock & Done 2.0 firmware update required for S-HD100 systems with previous versions of Dock & Done. Further information about firmware updates can be found on the Olympus website at http://www.olympus.com.
i:robe IR-300 & S-DVD-100 (when connnected)
i:robe IR-300 & S-DVD-100 (when connnected)
S-DVD-100 with the DVD disk inside (when set-up)
S-DVD-100 with the DVD disk inside (when set-up)
Optional Accessories
Item Comments
S-DVD-100 Hard Disk Storage System Dock & Done image storage for i:robe series cameras
P-S100 Digital Photo Printer Postcard and L-size photo printing
RM-100 Living Remote Control Remote control of camera playback functions
CSCH-30WT Camera Case Genuine leather case (white)
CSCH-30BK Camera Case Genuine leather case (black)
CHS-01SV Hand Strap Metal (silver color)
CNS-01SV Neck Strap Metal (silver color)
CNS-01BL Neck Strap Metal (blue) 
Specifications
*The imaging systems business of Olympus Corporation was reorganized as a separate company, Olympus Imaging Corporation, as of October 1, 2004.
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