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... South America For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of Conformity Model Number : E-300 Trade Name : OLYMPUS En Responsible Party : Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, PO Box 9058, Melville, New York 11747-9058 U.S.A. "CE" mark cameras are the "Design Rule for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you take test shots to get accustomed...
... South America For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of Conformity Model Number : E-300 Trade Name : OLYMPUS En Responsible Party : Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, PO Box 9058, Melville, New York 11747-9058 U.S.A. "CE" mark cameras are the "Design Rule for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you take test shots to get accustomed...
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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. Contents vary depending on the area where you purchased the camera. Unpacking the box contents If any accessories are missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased this camera. 3
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. Contents vary depending on the area where you purchased the camera. Unpacking the box contents If any accessories are missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased this camera. 3
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..., making it easy to , and saved in RAW mode can take the picture. What you can do with this camera You can choose from more editing, viewing and printing functions with the provided OLYMPUS Master. 4 You can print out stored pictures directly with the video cable. When the... camera is connected to take sequential shots. Images can be converted to set the appropriate shooting mode for a variety of shooting ...
..., making it easy to , and saved in RAW mode can take the picture. What you can do with this camera You can choose from more editing, viewing and printing functions with the provided OLYMPUS Master. 4 You can print out stored pictures directly with the video cable. When the... camera is connected to take sequential shots. Images can be converted to set the appropriate shooting mode for a variety of shooting ...
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...accessories 33 For other functions not described here, read first to learn basic camera operation Safety precautions 6 Attaching the strap 12 Charging the battery 13 Loading the battery 15 Attaching a lens to the camera 17 Usable lenses 17 Inserting a card 20 Usable cards 20 Power on 23... Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter 25 En Shooting 26 Playback 28 Power off 29 What you can do with OLYMPUS Master software 30 Information 31 Specifications -...
...accessories 33 For other functions not described here, read first to learn basic camera operation Safety precautions 6 Attaching the strap 12 Charging the battery 13 Loading the battery 15 Attaching a lens to the camera 17 Usable lenses 17 Inserting a card 20 Usable cards 20 Power on 23... Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter 25 En Shooting 26 Playback 28 Power off 29 What you can do with OLYMPUS Master software 30 Information 31 Specifications -...
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... immediately. Heat - e) The product exhibits a distinct change in good working order. If a lightning storm occurs while using a specified AC adapter, unplug it from the camera when the camera is used without observing the information given under this product near any heat source such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of...
... immediately. Heat - e) The product exhibits a distinct change in good working order. If a lightning storm occurs while using a specified AC adapter, unplug it from the camera when the camera is used without observing the information given under this product near any heat source such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of...
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... flammable objects, and carefully remove the battery. Any accidents resulting from the camera. ● If not, the following dangerous situations may occur: - If the camera is accidentally dropped in water, or if liquid is in progress. Contact the nearest authorized Olympus service center. ੬ Do not touch the battery or the battery charger...
... flammable objects, and carefully remove the battery. Any accidents resulting from the camera. ● If not, the following dangerous situations may occur: - If the camera is accidentally dropped in water, or if liquid is in progress. Contact the nearest authorized Olympus service center. ੬ Do not touch the battery or the battery charger...
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...the battery or modify it . If the following : - Pay attention to catch fire. ੬ Use only the AC adapter specified by Olympus. ੬ Handle the camera with care to each other damage. ੬ If battery fluid gets in your eyes, loss of eyesight may result. ● If battery... plug. Flush them . For more information, contact the nearest Olympus service center or the store of purchase. Safety precautions ੬ Be careful with the strap when you hold on to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the camera's body may be caused. - Ensure the adapter used for...
...the battery or modify it . If the following : - Pay attention to catch fire. ੬ Use only the AC adapter specified by Olympus. ੬ Handle the camera with care to each other damage. ੬ If battery fluid gets in your eyes, loss of eyesight may result. ● If battery... plug. Flush them . For more information, contact the nearest Olympus service center or the store of purchase. Safety precautions ੬ Be careful with the strap when you hold on to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the camera's body may be caused. - Ensure the adapter used for...
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... ੬ Keep the battery dry at all times. Never allow it (such as a blanket). If the fluid burns your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center. Charger handling precautions DANGER ੬ Do not put the charger in water or use the battery if it is cracked or broken. ... the clothing and flush the affected area with wet hands. ੬ If the rechargeable battery does not recharge within the specified time, stop using the camera. ● Otherwise, fire, explosion, smoke, overheat, electric shock or burns may cause malfunction or electric shock. ੬ Do not use the charger ...
... ੬ Keep the battery dry at all times. Never allow it (such as a blanket). If the fluid burns your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center. Charger handling precautions DANGER ੬ Do not put the charger in water or use the battery if it is cracked or broken. ... the clothing and flush the affected area with wet hands. ੬ If the rechargeable battery does not recharge within the specified time, stop using the camera. ● Otherwise, fire, explosion, smoke, overheat, electric shock or burns may cause malfunction or electric shock. ੬ Do not use the charger ...
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... the camera and receiver. - Any unauthorized changes or modifications to Part 15 of the following cases occur, stop using and contact an Olympus dealer ...9679; Do not pull on a circuit different from the outlet before cleaning the camera. ● Otherwise, electric shock or injury may result. FCC Notice En ...is connected. - However, there is cracked or broken. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cables should be determined by the manufacturer may cause harmful ... energy and, if not installed and used to connect the camera to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC...
... the camera and receiver. - Any unauthorized changes or modifications to Part 15 of the following cases occur, stop using and contact an Olympus dealer ...9679; Do not pull on a circuit different from the outlet before cleaning the camera. ● Otherwise, electric shock or injury may result. FCC Notice En ...is connected. - However, there is cracked or broken. Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cables should be determined by the manufacturer may cause harmful ... energy and, if not installed and used to connect the camera to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC...
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... the other side of the strap tight, making sure that the camera does not fall off , Olympus is fastened securely. 5 Repeat steps 1 - 4 to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off . Ring 2 Thread the end of the strap through... correctly as shown above so that it is not responsible for any damage. 12 Note ● Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, since it can easily catch on the camera. Attaching the strap 1 Thread one end of the strap through the other hole of the stopper.
... the other side of the strap tight, making sure that the camera does not fall off , Olympus is fastened securely. 5 Repeat steps 1 - 4 to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off . Ring 2 Thread the end of the strap through... correctly as shown above so that it is not responsible for any damage. 12 Note ● Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, since it can easily catch on the camera. Attaching the strap 1 Thread one end of the strap through the other hole of the stopper.
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For details, refer to the charger. ● Charging starts. Charging the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (BLM-1). The battery is not fully charged when purchased. Before use any other type of battery. Charger AC cable En AC wall ...
For details, refer to the charger. ● Charging starts. Charging the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (BLM-1). The battery is not fully charged when purchased. Before use any other type of battery. Charger AC cable En AC wall ...
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Carefully remove the battery without dropping it. 15 Power switch Battery compartment lock En Direction indicating mark Unloading the battery ● Make sure the power switch is set to OFF and the card access lamp is set to OFF. 2 Slide the battery compartment lock to and open the battery compartment cover. Battery compartment cover 3 Load the battery as shown in the battery. Loading the battery 1 Make sure that the camera's power switch is not blinking. ● Tilt the camera while holding in the illustration.
Carefully remove the battery without dropping it. 15 Power switch Battery compartment lock En Direction indicating mark Unloading the battery ● Make sure the power switch is set to OFF and the card access lamp is set to OFF. 2 Slide the battery compartment lock to and open the battery compartment cover. Battery compartment cover 3 Load the battery as shown in the battery. Loading the battery 1 Make sure that the camera's power switch is not blinking. ● Tilt the camera while holding in the illustration.
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...pin in the direction of the arrow. Loading the battery 4 Slide the battery compartment lock to use the camera without worrying about attaching the battery holder to the camera, refer to a personal computer. Power Battery Holder T The optional Power Battery Holder allows you use the... camera for a long period or downloading images to the power battery holder manual. 16 Battery compartment cover detaching pin ...
...pin in the direction of the arrow. Loading the battery 4 Slide the battery compartment lock to use the camera without worrying about attaching the battery holder to the camera, refer to a personal computer. Power Battery Holder T The optional Power Battery Holder allows you use the... camera for a long period or downloading images to the power battery holder manual. 16 Battery compartment cover detaching pin ...
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...camera pointed downward. The Four Thirds system makes it En possible for digital cameras. This helps prevent dust and other functions may cause the camera...camera toward the sun. Attaching a lens to the camera Usable lenses Select the lens that you attach or remove the body cap and lens from the camera... DIGITAL 14mm-54mm f2.8-3.5: Standard zoom lens equivalent to 28-108 mm on a 35 mm lens ZUIKO DIGITAL ED... a 35 mm lens ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40mm-150mm f3.5-4.5: Telephoto zoom lens equivalent to 80-300 mm on a 35 mm ... cap to the camera to the magnifying effect of Four Thirds system. This ...
...camera pointed downward. The Four Thirds system makes it En possible for digital cameras. This helps prevent dust and other functions may cause the camera...camera toward the sun. Attaching a lens to the camera Usable lenses Select the lens that you attach or remove the body cap and lens from the camera... DIGITAL 14mm-54mm f2.8-3.5: Standard zoom lens equivalent to 28-108 mm on a 35 mm lens ZUIKO DIGITAL ED... a 35 mm lens ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40mm-150mm f3.5-4.5: Telephoto zoom lens equivalent to 80-300 mm on a 35 mm ... cap to the camera to the magnifying effect of Four Thirds system. This ...
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En Body cap 3 Remove the rear cap from the camera. Power switch Rear cap 18 Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Make sure the power switch is set to OFF. 2 Remove the body cap from the lens.
En Body cap 3 Remove the rear cap from the camera. Power switch Rear cap 18 Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Make sure the power switch is set to OFF. 2 Remove the body cap from the lens.
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Lens cap Removing the lens from the camera 1 Make sure the power switch is set to the camera 4 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. Attaching a lens to OFF. 2 While pressing the lens release button, remove the lens from the camera by rotating it click. Lens attachment mark (Red) Alignment mark (Red) En 5 Remove the lens cap. Lens release button 19 Rotate the lens clockwise until you hear it counterclockwise.
Lens cap Removing the lens from the camera 1 Make sure the power switch is set to the camera 4 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. Attaching a lens to OFF. 2 While pressing the lens release button, remove the lens from the camera by rotating it click. Lens attachment mark (Red) Alignment mark (Red) En 5 Remove the lens cap. Lens release button 19 Rotate the lens clockwise until you hear it counterclockwise.
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... or impact as other cards. Also, refer to the manuals provided with your Microdrive. • Be very careful when putting the camera down during recording and playback) to a recording medium. Because the disk drive rotates, a Microdrive is a medium that uses a compact hard disk... drive. This camera can use a Compact Flash or Microdrive (optional). An xD-Picture Card can use with a card adapter (optional). Compact Flash A Compact Flash is...
... or impact as other cards. Also, refer to the manuals provided with your Microdrive. • Be very careful when putting the camera down during recording and playback) to a recording medium. Because the disk drive rotates, a Microdrive is a medium that uses a compact hard disk... drive. This camera can use a Compact Flash or Microdrive (optional). An xD-Picture Card can use with a card adapter (optional). Compact Flash A Compact Flash is...
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Card cover En ß Mark Eject button 21 1 Open the card cover. Inserting a card 2 Insert the card fully with the ß mark side facing toward the monitor side (the camera's rear side) as illustrated. ● If you cannot see the ß mark on the card, make sure the card is facing the correct way. 3 Close the card cover.
Card cover En ß Mark Eject button 21 1 Open the card cover. Inserting a card 2 Insert the card fully with the ß mark side facing toward the monitor side (the camera's rear side) as illustrated. ● If you cannot see the ß mark on the card, make sure the card is facing the correct way. 3 Close the card cover.
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Eject button 22 The card will be ejected a short way so that the card access lamp is not illuminated. 2 Open the card cover. En 3 Press the eject button gently and let it pop out, then press it out. ● If you can pull it again all the Card access lamp way in. Inserting a card Removing the card 1 Make sure that you press the eject button too hard, the card may jump out of the camera. ● Pull out the card. 4 Close the card cover.
Eject button 22 The card will be ejected a short way so that the card access lamp is not illuminated. 2 Open the card cover. En 3 Press the eject button gently and let it pop out, then press it out. ● If you can pull it again all the Card access lamp way in. Inserting a card Removing the card 1 Make sure that you press the eject button too hard, the card may jump out of the camera. ● Pull out the card. 4 Close the card cover.
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..., re-charge the battery. *2 Blinks in the viewfinder. The SSWF indicator blinks while dust reduction is displayed. Charge the battery. *1 Your digital camera's power consumption varies greatly depending on . Set the mode dial to remove dust and dirt from the CCD surface. level: High*1 Charge the... battery. Remaining power level: Exhausted. Under some operating conditions, the camera may turn off without warning when the battery power is used to P. The date/time information is low. BATTERY EMPTY Lights (green) Lights...
..., re-charge the battery. *2 Blinks in the viewfinder. The SSWF indicator blinks while dust reduction is displayed. Charge the battery. *1 Your digital camera's power consumption varies greatly depending on . Set the mode dial to remove dust and dirt from the CCD surface. level: High*1 Charge the... battery. Remaining power level: Exhausted. Under some operating conditions, the camera may turn off without warning when the battery power is used to P. The date/time information is low. BATTERY EMPTY Lights (green) Lights...