EVOLT E-300 Basic Manual (English)
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Unpacking the box contents If any accessories are missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased this camera. 3 Contents vary depending on the area where you purchased the camera. Digital camera Body cap Eyepiece cover Strap En Lithium ion battery (BLM-1) Lithium ion battery charger (BCM-2) USB cable Video cable OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM Basic manual Advanced manual (CD-ROM) Warranty card Registration card Registration card is not provided in some areas.
Unpacking the box contents If any accessories are missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased this camera. 3 Contents vary depending on the area where you purchased the camera. Digital camera Body cap Eyepiece cover Strap En Lithium ion battery (BLM-1) Lithium ion battery charger (BCM-2) USB cable Video cable OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM Basic manual Advanced manual (CD-ROM) Warranty card Registration card Registration card is not provided in some areas.
EVOLT E-300 Basic Manual (English)
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... to, and saved in, other record modes. Once you've transferred images to your PC. Images can be played back on the Compact Flash. You can view images using your PC, you can take advantage of many more than 10 different types of scene shooting modes, making it easy to set the appropriate shooting mode for a variety of shooting situations! When the camera is connected to take the picture. You can take sequential shots. What you...
... to, and saved in, other record modes. Once you've transferred images to your PC. Images can be played back on the Compact Flash. You can view images using your PC, you can take advantage of many more than 10 different types of scene shooting modes, making it easy to set the appropriate shooting mode for a variety of shooting situations! When the camera is connected to take the picture. You can take sequential shots. What you...
EVOLT E-300 Basic Manual (English)
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... the battery power is used to remove dust and dirt from the CCD surface. BATTERY EMPTY Lights (green) Lights*2 (red) Remaining power Remaining power level: Low. If this occurs, re-charge the battery. *2 Blinks in the viewfinder. Date/time setting Images will be stored with date/time data. P -.- - - ESP AUTO FP -.- .- En FOCUS S-AF AF ILLUMINATOR sRGB ~ "Advanced manual" DRIVE HQ 3264 2448 Battery check When the camera is turned on usage and operating conditions. Power on SSWF indicator Set the power switch...
... the battery power is used to remove dust and dirt from the CCD surface. BATTERY EMPTY Lights (green) Lights*2 (red) Remaining power Remaining power level: Low. If this occurs, re-charge the battery. *2 Blinks in the viewfinder. Date/time setting Images will be stored with date/time data. P -.- - - ESP AUTO FP -.- .- En FOCUS S-AF AF ILLUMINATOR sRGB ~ "Advanced manual" DRIVE HQ 3264 2448 Battery check When the camera is turned on usage and operating conditions. Power on SSWF indicator Set the power switch...
EVOLT E-300 Basic Manual (English)
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... postcard with the recorded pictures. December Man Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Transferring images from the camera to your images as the camera's owner. En Grouping and organizing images You can arrange images by grouping or by creating photo albums. A variety of viewing and editing your computer and played back with OLYMPUS Master software can take advantage of printing formats You can be transferred to use OLYMPUS Master software, see Help after installation.
... postcard with the recorded pictures. December Man Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Transferring images from the camera to your images as the camera's owner. En Grouping and organizing images You can arrange images by grouping or by creating photo albums. A variety of viewing and editing your computer and played back with OLYMPUS Master software can take advantage of printing formats You can be transferred to use OLYMPUS Master software, see Help after installation.
EVOLT E-300 Basic Manual (English)
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... TTL full-aperture metering system (1) Digital ESP metering (2) Center weighted average metering (3) Spot metering (approx. 2% for Camera File system (DCF)), RAW Data : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching II, PictBridge Ⅵ Playback Playback mode Information display : Single-frame playback, Close-up playback, Index display, Image rotation, slideshow : Information display, Histogram display Ⅵ Drive Drive mode Sequential shooting Self-timer Optical remote control : Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer, Remote control : 2.5 frames/sec...
... TTL full-aperture metering system (1) Digital ESP metering (2) Center weighted average metering (3) Spot metering (approx. 2% for Camera File system (DCF)), RAW Data : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching II, PictBridge Ⅵ Playback Playback mode Information display : Single-frame playback, Close-up playback, Index display, Image rotation, slideshow : Information display, Histogram display Ⅵ Drive Drive mode Sequential shooting Self-timer Optical remote control : Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer, Remote control : 2.5 frames/sec...
EVOLT E-300 Quick Start Guide (English)
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... FLASH ATTACH THE STRAP S T Strap eyelet E P Ring a. c. lens. b. b. button button MENU Arrow pad ERASE CANCEL MENU SELECT YES NO GO SET THE DATE AND TIME S T E P a. Verify that the "Removable Disk" icon representing the camera is displayed. • The above steps confirm that follow these S to select PC. Advanced Manual: This manual contains detailed instructions on installing OLYMPUS Master software. Close the card cover. d. P Set the mode dial to your new Olympus Digital Camera! AF frame Viewfinder REVIEWING AND ERASING S T A PICTURE...
... FLASH ATTACH THE STRAP S T Strap eyelet E P Ring a. c. lens. b. b. button button MENU Arrow pad ERASE CANCEL MENU SELECT YES NO GO SET THE DATE AND TIME S T E P a. Verify that the "Removable Disk" icon representing the camera is displayed. • The above steps confirm that follow these S to select PC. Advanced Manual: This manual contains detailed instructions on installing OLYMPUS Master software. Close the card cover. d. P Set the mode dial to your new Olympus Digital Camera! AF frame Viewfinder REVIEWING AND ERASING S T A PICTURE...
EVOLT E-300 Quick Start Guide (English)
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... while viewing the monitor. (Exposure compensation) button : Sets the exposure compensation value. OLYMPUS Master allows you to one of the window. Printing a Picture HOW TO USE THE MODE DIAL P Program shooting Allows you to a PictBridge compatible printer, such as the camera's owner. The AF confirmation mark indicating that the camera sets. c. CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS Monitor Viewfinder (Flash mode) button WB (White balance) button (Record mode) button MENU button (Playback) button (Flash) switch AEL button (AF frame selection) MENU button (Erase) button Card access...
... while viewing the monitor. (Exposure compensation) button : Sets the exposure compensation value. OLYMPUS Master allows you to one of the window. Printing a Picture HOW TO USE THE MODE DIAL P Program shooting Allows you to a PictBridge compatible printer, such as the camera's owner. The AF confirmation mark indicating that the camera sets. c. CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS Monitor Viewfinder (Flash mode) button WB (White balance) button (Record mode) button MENU button (Playback) button (Flash) switch AEL button (AF frame selection) MENU button (Erase) button Card access...
EVOLT E-300 System Chart (English)
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... Converter Digital SLR Cameras ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm 1:3.5 Fisheye Lens (Pro Lens) Compatible with EC-14 Tele Converter *1 Only with HLD-3, E-500 no realease via FP-1 HV-1 High Voltage Pack BN-1 Ni-MH Battery Pack AC-2 AC Adapter FC-1 Macro Flash Controller SHV-1 Flash High Voltage Set (incl. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm 1:4.0 Wide Zoom (Top Pro Lens) Compatible with EC-14 Tele Converter ZUIKO DIGITAL 11-22mm 1:2.8-3.5 Wide Zoom (Pro Lens) Compatible...
... Converter Digital SLR Cameras ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm 1:3.5 Fisheye Lens (Pro Lens) Compatible with EC-14 Tele Converter *1 Only with HLD-3, E-500 no realease via FP-1 HV-1 High Voltage Pack BN-1 Ni-MH Battery Pack AC-2 AC Adapter FC-1 Macro Flash Controller SHV-1 Flash High Voltage Set (incl. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm 1:4.0 Wide Zoom (Top Pro Lens) Compatible with EC-14 Tele Converter ZUIKO DIGITAL 11-22mm 1:2.8-3.5 Wide Zoom (Pro Lens) Compatible...
EVOLT E-300 Advanced Manual (English)
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... information you need to help you easily locate the information you need . For example When you want to make settings for the page titled "Viewing still images........108". 7 Playback 107 Viewing still images 108 Single-frame playback 108 Close-up playback 109 COLOR SPACE 106 Compact Flash 172 Compression 34 CONTRAST 102 Fill-in flash 56 FIREWORKS 40 Flash intensity control 60 Flash mode 54 FOCUS RING 126 Focus lock 30 FORMAT 135...
... information you need to help you easily locate the information you need . For example When you want to make settings for the page titled "Viewing still images........108". 7 Playback 107 Viewing still images 108 Single-frame playback 108 Close-up playback 109 COLOR SPACE 106 Compact Flash 172 Compression 34 CONTRAST 102 Fill-in flash 56 FIREWORKS 40 Flash intensity control 60 Flash mode 54 FOCUS RING 126 Focus lock 30 FORMAT 135...
EVOLT E-300 Advanced Manual (English)
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... Direct printing (PictBridge 146 Connecting the camera to a printer 147 Flowchart for printing 148 Selecting the print mode 150 Setting the print paper items 151 Selecting pictures you want to print 151 Setting printing data 152 Printing 152 If an error code is displayed 153 10 Transferring images to a computer 155 Flowchart 156 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software 158 What is OLYMPUS Master 158 Installing OLYMPUS Master 159 7 Selecting the video signal type before TV connection 134 CARD SETUP - Contents Date/time setting...
... Direct printing (PictBridge 146 Connecting the camera to a printer 147 Flowchart for printing 148 Selecting the print mode 150 Setting the print paper items 151 Selecting pictures you want to print 151 Setting printing data 152 Printing 152 If an error code is displayed 153 10 Transferring images to a computer 155 Flowchart 156 Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software 158 What is OLYMPUS Master 158 Installing OLYMPUS Master 159 7 Selecting the video signal type before TV connection 134 CARD SETUP - Contents Date/time setting...
EVOLT E-300 Advanced Manual (English)
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... 640 x 480 Uncompressed Uncompressed 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 The file size in the table is approximate. File format ORF TIFF JPEG File size (MB) 13.5 23.3 6.1 2 Things to the subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not. Selecting the record mode Record mode Number of remaining pictures may change even when you take pictures or stored images are erased. ● The actual file size varies depending on the subject. 35
... 640 x 480 Uncompressed Uncompressed 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 The file size in the table is approximate. File format ORF TIFF JPEG File size (MB) 13.5 23.3 6.1 2 Things to the subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not. Selecting the record mode Record mode Number of remaining pictures may change even when you take pictures or stored images are erased. ● The actual file size varies depending on the subject. 35
EVOLT E-300 Advanced Manual (English)
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... is not possible to store additional pictures even if the card is displayed for making a brief check of your camera 130 Pressing the shutter button halfway during REC VIEW lets you resume shooting immediately. FILE NAME Available modes P A S M 1 Menu T 2 T FILE NAME T AUTO, RESET ~ "How to use the menus" (P. 25) SCENE 2 Press the OK button. SCENE MENU OK button Note When both the Folder and File No. Replace the card with a new one. 8 REC...
... is not possible to store additional pictures even if the card is displayed for making a brief check of your camera 130 Pressing the shutter button halfway during REC VIEW lets you resume shooting immediately. FILE NAME Available modes P A S M 1 Menu T 2 T FILE NAME T AUTO, RESET ~ "How to use the menus" (P. 25) SCENE 2 Press the OK button. SCENE MENU OK button Note When both the Folder and File No. Replace the card with a new one. 8 REC...
EVOLT E-300 Advanced Manual (English)
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... the number of prints and the date/time information) with print reservation can be necessary. 9 138 Printing You can print out pictures automatically, at home or in a photo lab, by storing such data as which pictures you can print the pictures using a PC. Printing using a DPOF-compatible printer Printing is a standard format used to record automatic print information from a card containing print reservation data without using the print reservation data. DPOF is possible directly from digital cameras. Printing using a DPOF-compatible photo lab You can print out pictures...
... the number of prints and the date/time information) with print reservation can be necessary. 9 138 Printing You can print out pictures automatically, at home or in a photo lab, by storing such data as which pictures you can print the pictures using a PC. Printing using a DPOF-compatible printer Printing is a standard format used to record automatic print information from a card containing print reservation data without using the print reservation data. DPOF is possible directly from digital cameras. Printing using a DPOF-compatible photo lab You can print out pictures...
EVOLT E-300 Advanced Manual (English)
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... pictures to print and the number of prints on printing paper types, ink cassettes, etc., refer to the printer's instruction manual. Direct printing (PictBridge) By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the printer, the printer may malfunction or image data may be lost. ● Images recorded in RAW data cannot be printed. ● The camera will not enter sleep mode while it is fully charged. It is connected to these settings. For details on the settings screens...
... pictures to print and the number of prints on printing paper types, ink cassettes, etc., refer to the printer's instruction manual. Direct printing (PictBridge) By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the printer, the printer may malfunction or image data may be lost. ● Images recorded in RAW data cannot be printed. ● The camera will not enter sleep mode while it is fully charged. It is connected to these settings. For details on the settings screens...
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..., turn the camera on the monitor. 4 Go to the printer's instruction manual. 2 Plug the USB cable into the camera's USB connector and turn off the camera and start again from Step 2. 147 If you set to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Direct printing (PictBridge) Connecting the camera to a printer Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to AUTO in the menu. USB P C PRINT SELECT EXIT GO Note If the screen is displayed. The PRINT MODE SELECT screen is displayed and the camera and printer are connected. USB connector 9 Printing 3 Select PRINT...
..., turn the camera on the monitor. 4 Go to the printer's instruction manual. 2 Plug the USB cable into the camera's USB connector and turn off the camera and start again from Step 2. 147 If you set to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Direct printing (PictBridge) Connecting the camera to a printer Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to AUTO in the menu. USB P C PRINT SELECT EXIT GO Note If the screen is displayed. The PRINT MODE SELECT screen is displayed and the camera and printer are connected. USB connector 9 Printing 3 Select PRINT...
EVOLT E-300 Advanced Manual (English)
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... mode. The camera is full. During sequential shooting, no pictures can be taken when the camera's memory is connected to the card. Ref. power during shooting or lamp stops blinking.) while the images were being recorded to a PC. If you encounter problems Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action The camera does not turn on the subject and then shoot. Press the shutter button halfway. Page The power is off after BATTERY EMPTY is displayed...
... mode. The camera is full. During sequential shooting, no pictures can be taken when the camera's memory is connected to the card. Ref. power during shooting or lamp stops blinking.) while the images were being recorded to a PC. If you encounter problems Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action The camera does not turn on the subject and then shoot. Press the shutter button halfway. Page The power is off after BATTERY EMPTY is displayed...
EVOLT E-300 Advanced Manual (English)
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... card. Install the OLYMPUS Master. Connect the cable properly according to AUTO or STORAGE. Page When shooting at slow shutter speeds, noise may be played back on the TV when connected to the camera. Adjust the brightness of the picture appears too bright. Appendix The USB driver was not successfully installed. Record - If you connect the USB cable to the camera. Set PC MODE to the instructions. Refer to ON before taking pictures. Ref. Set NOISE REDUCTION to "Error codes". pictures...
... card. Install the OLYMPUS Master. Connect the cable properly according to AUTO or STORAGE. Page When shooting at slow shutter speeds, noise may be played back on the TV when connected to the camera. Adjust the brightness of the picture appears too bright. Appendix The USB driver was not successfully installed. Record - If you connect the USB cable to the camera. Set PC MODE to the instructions. Refer to ON before taking pictures. Ref. Set NOISE REDUCTION to "Error codes". pictures...
EVOLT E-300 Advanced Manual (English)
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..., the image only takes up part of the screen. PictBridge A standard that passes through the lens (aperture). Higher ISO values indicate greater sensitivity to light, so images can be changed by different manufacturers to be connected, and also allows pictures to be printed directly from the camera. 188 Appendix M (Manual) Mode The user sets both the aperture and shutter speed. NTSC is mainly used to attach an external flash to the camera. If the monitor setting is...
..., the image only takes up part of the screen. PictBridge A standard that passes through the lens (aperture). Higher ISO values indicate greater sensitivity to light, so images can be changed by different manufacturers to be connected, and also allows pictures to be printed directly from the camera. 188 Appendix M (Manual) Mode The user sets both the aperture and shutter speed. NTSC is mainly used to attach an external flash to the camera. If the monitor setting is...
EVOLT E-300 Advanced Manual (English)
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.... Single-lens reflex camera A camera with this format with a shooting lens working also as the viewfinder lens. Pictures are assigned an orf file extension (*.orf). See also digital ESP metering and center weighted averaging metering. Glossary Pixels A pixel is the smallest unit (dot) used for saving highly detailed black and white or color image data. The user selects the shutter speed and the camera automatically varies the aperture so that the picture is adjusted, then...
.... Single-lens reflex camera A camera with this format with a shooting lens working also as the viewfinder lens. Pictures are assigned an orf file extension (*.orf). See also digital ESP metering and center weighted averaging metering. Glossary Pixels A pixel is the smallest unit (dot) used for saving highly detailed black and white or color image data. The user selects the shutter speed and the camera automatically varies the aperture so that the picture is adjusted, then...
EVOLT E-300 Advanced Manual (English)
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...Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching II, PictBridge Ⅵ Playback Playback mode Information display Ⅵ Drive Drive mode Sequential shooting Self-timer Optical remote control : Single-frame playback, Close-up playback, Index display, Image rotation, slideshow : Information display, Histogram display 12 : Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer, Remote control : 2.5 frames/sec. (Max. or less Flash control mode : TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-flash mode), AUTO, MANUAL External flash attachment : Hot shoe 205 of ± 5 EV. Ⅵ White balance Product type Mode setting...
...Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching II, PictBridge Ⅵ Playback Playback mode Information display Ⅵ Drive Drive mode Sequential shooting Self-timer Optical remote control : Single-frame playback, Close-up playback, Index display, Image rotation, slideshow : Information display, Histogram display 12 : Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer, Remote control : 2.5 frames/sec. (Max. or less Flash control mode : TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-flash mode), AUTO, MANUAL External flash attachment : Hot shoe 205 of ± 5 EV. Ⅵ White balance Product type Mode setting...