E-300 Quick start Guide - Olympus Corporation

1 MENUQ uick start GuideStart HereIt is strongly recommended that you followthese step-by-step instructions to set up andquickly begin using your new THE BOX CONTENTSP lease gather the items shown in the illustration. You ll need these to complete the procedures that CameraStrapLithium ion battery (BLM-1)Lithium ion battery charger (BCM-2)CD-ROM( Olympus Master) To the AC wall outletVideo cableUSB CableThe following items are also included in this package: body cap, eyepiece cover, Quick start Guide , Advanced Manual, warranty card and registration THE DOCUMENTATIONQ uick start Guide (this document)Getting started with your digital Reference Guide (reverse side of this document) Quick Guide to using common features and ManualDetailed instructions on all camera features and Installation Guide (Separate document on Olympus Master CD-ROM) Detailed instructions on installing Olympus Master AND INSERT THE BATTERYINSERT THE COMPACT FLASHa.

2 Insert the card fully with the mark side facing toward the monitor side (the camera s rear side) as camera can use a Compact Flash or Microdrive (optional). An xD-Picture Card can also be used with a card adapter (optional).b. Close the card the battery with the indicatorRed: ChargingGreen : Charging completedConnect the AC the protection cap from the THE STRAPATTACH A LENSTURN ON THE CAMERASET THE DATE AND TIMEAF frameViewfinderBody capRear capLens capLens attachment mark (Red)REVIEWING AND ERASING A PICTUREa. Select the picture you want to erase and press .b. Press to select YES, then press the OK THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTERc. Press to select PC.

3 Press the OK CAMERA CONNECTIONWINDOWS:a. From the desktop ( start menu for XP), open My Computer. b. Verify that the Removable Disk icon representing the camera is :a. Verify that the untitiled (or NO_NAME ) icon representing the camera is THE CD-ROM DISC & ADVANCED MANUALINSTALLING THE CAMERA SOFTWAREc. Follow the on-screen instructions. For more details, click Please Read First .Printed in Chinaa. With the camera on, press the MENU Press to select the tab, then press . Press to select , then press .c. Press to select the date format, then press .d. Press to set each item and press to move to the next Press the OK button when you have finished entering the date and Remove the body cap from the Remove the rear cap from the Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into the camera s body.

4 Rotate the lens clockwise until you hear it Remove the lens cap. Thread one end of the strap through the strap eyelet on the Thread the end of the strap through the ring, then thread it through the stopper as indicated by the Thread the strap back through the other hole of the Pull the other side of the strap tight, making sure that it is fastened Repeat steps a. - d. to attach the other end of the strap to the other Make sure the camera is Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable (included). Set the camera s power switch to ON. 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 (included).

5 You ve now mastered the basic functionality of your new Olympus Digital Camera! You are now 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! Olympus Master software: To 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) Manual: This manual contains detailed instructions on the camera s features and functions which are not covered Quick start / Quick Reference Insert the Olympus Master CD-ROM into your computer s CD-ROM For WindowsClick the Olympus Master button in the Setup MacintoshDouble-click the Installer Attach the battery to the Slide the battery compartment lock to and open the battery compartment the battery as shown in the the battery:Tilt the camera while holding in the battery.

6 Carefully remove the battery without dropping 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 the power switch to Slide the battery compartment lock to . MarkEject buttonStopperRingStrap eyeletWhile looking though the viewfinder, rotate the diopter adjustment dial little by you can see the AF frame clearly, adjustment is the mode dial to SETUPCARD SETUP1212 FILE NAMEREC VIEWALL RESET :01 ONOFFAUTO12122004 . 01 . 0100 : 00 YMDTAKING A PICTUREAF frameShutter buttona. Place the AF frame on the subject while viewing through the Press and hold the shutter button halfway to lock the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the Press the (playback mode) button.

7 The last picture taken is Use the arrow pad to select images you want to view. c. To return to the shooting mode, press the shutter button padbuttonbuttonERASENOYESP CPRINTEXITSELECTSELECTGOUSBERASING A PICTUREA lignment mark (Red)CANCELCANCELSELECTSELECTGOMENUMENUC ANCELCANCELSELECTSELECTGOMENUMENUCANCELC ANCELSELECTSELECTGOMENUCANCELSELECTGOMEN UMENUE-300 QSG_EN 10:34 AM Page 1 (Exposure compensation) button : Sets the exposure compensation value. WB (White balance) button : Selects the white balance appropriate to the light source from the following options: Auto, preset white balance settings, customized white balance settings or registered white balance.

8 (Record mode) button : Selects image quality. (AF frame selection) button : Selects the AF frame, allowing you to perform multiple AF or to perform AF using one of the 3 button : Sets the ISO sensitivity. (Metering) button : Selects the metering (focus mode) button : Selects the focus mode. (Flash mode) button : Selects a flash mode from auto-flash, red-eye reduction flash, slow synchronization or fill-in DIAGRAM AND CONTROLSQ uick Reference GuideINDEX 1. Camera Diagram and Controls 2. How to use the mode dial 3. How to use the buttons and control dial 4. How to Use the Autofocus 5. Flash Modes 6. Image Quality Modes 7. Viewing Pictures on a TV 8.

9 How to Erase All Pictures. 9. E-mailing a Picture10. Printing a PictureHOW TO USE THE MODE DIALHOW TO USE THE BUTTONS AND CONTROL DIALHOW TO USE THE AUTOFOCUSAF confirmation markAF frameHalf pressFull pressFLASH MODESIMAGE QUALITY MODESa. While positioning the AF frame over the subject, press and hold the shutter button Shutter priority shootingAllows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture Manual shootingAllows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. PORTRAITS uitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person. LANDSCAPES uitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes. MACROS uitable for taking close-up pictures (macro shooting).

10 SPORTS uitable for capturing fast-moving action without blurring. NIGHT SCENES uitable for shooting images of outdoor scenes in the evening or at than 10 different shooting modes are available to suit a wide range of shooting situations. When the mode dial is set to this mode, the shooting mode selection screen is The AF confirmation mark indicating that the focus and exposure are locked remains lit as long as the shutter button is kept Press the shutter button completely to take the camera features multiple flash modes. You can select the appropriate flash mode to the suit the Auto-flash - The camera decides if the flash is needed. Red-eye reduction flash - Reduces the incidence of red-eye by emitting pre-flashes to shrink pupil size before taking the picture.