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... with Part 15 of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Keep this manual in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Operation is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc. • All other company and product names are the "Design Rule for...trademarks and/or trademarks 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. Before you take test shots to get accustomed to your new camera, please read the advanced manual. For customers in...
... with Part 15 of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Keep this manual in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Operation is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc. • All other company and product names are the "Design Rule for...trademarks and/or trademarks 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. Before you take test shots to get accustomed to your new camera, please read the advanced manual. For customers in...
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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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... take advantage of many more editing, viewing and printing functions with the provided OLYMPUS Master. 4 You can print out stored pictures directly with this camera You can choose from more than 10 different types of shooting situations! When the camera is connected to , and saved in, other record modes. En Pictures are stored...
... take advantage of many more editing, viewing and printing functions with the provided OLYMPUS Master. 4 You can print out stored pictures directly with this camera You can choose from more than 10 different types of shooting situations! When the camera is connected to , and saved in, other record modes. En Pictures are stored...
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... 6 Attaching the strap 12 Charging the battery 13 Loading the battery 15 Attaching a lens to a computer ⅷ Printing recorded images 5 Camera 31 Specifications - The advanced manual explains the following: ⅷ Shooting methods except the P mode ⅷ Selecting the situation-related shooting modes... and should be read the advanced manual. This manual is only for more efficient operation ⅷ Transferring recorded images 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...
... 6 Attaching the strap 12 Charging the battery 13 Loading the battery 15 Attaching a lens to a computer ⅷ Printing recorded images 5 Camera 31 Specifications - The advanced manual explains the following: ⅷ Shooting methods except the P mode ⅷ Selecting the situation-related shooting modes... and should be read the advanced manual. This manual is only for more efficient operation ⅷ Transferring recorded images 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...
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... Requiring Service - If you to the equipment, or the loss of the conditions described below while using a specified AC adapter, unplug it from the camera when the camera is in performance. c) The product does not operate normally despite following operating instructions. Replacement Parts - To avoid damage from unexpected power surges, always unplug...
... Requiring Service - If you to the equipment, or the loss of the conditions described below while using a specified AC adapter, unplug it from the camera when the camera is in performance. c) The product does not operate normally despite following operating instructions. Replacement Parts - To avoid damage from unexpected power surges, always unplug...
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... voltage points which could cause a momentary loss of your subjects. The specified AC adapter also becomes hot when used for a few minutes to disassemble the camera. Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately. ੬ Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places. ● Using or storing the...
... voltage points which could cause a momentary loss of your subjects. The specified AC adapter also becomes hot when used for a few minutes to disassemble the camera. Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately. ੬ Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places. ● Using or storing the...
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... smell, or smoke. - The power plug or cable is bad on the power plug. Flush them . For more information, contact the nearest Olympus service center or the store of the camera's body may break the terminals or cause battery fluid to avoid getting a low-temperature burn. ● When the...; Do not pull on the AC adapter's cable or add another cable to catch fire. ੬ Use only the AC adapter specified by Olympus. ੬ Handle the camera with metal objects such as by soldering. ● Doing so may be caused. - In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature...
... smell, or smoke. - The power plug or cable is bad on the power plug. Flush them . For more information, contact the nearest Olympus service center or the store of the camera's body may break the terminals or cause battery fluid to avoid getting a low-temperature burn. ● When the...; Do not pull on the AC adapter's cable or add another cable to catch fire. ੬ Use only the AC adapter specified by Olympus. ੬ Handle the camera with metal objects such as by soldering. ● Doing so may be caused. - In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature...
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...the battery dry at all times. En ● Contact your skin, seek medical attention immediately. CAUTION ੬ Do not remove the battery from the camera if it is cracked or broken. ● Doing so may cause explosion or overheating. ੬ Never subject the battery to strong shocks or continuous ... if it is covered with wet hands. ● Doing so may cause a fire or injury. If the fluid burns your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center. This may cause fire, ignition or overheating. ੬ Do not disassemble or modify the charger. ● This may cause electric shock ...
...the battery dry at all times. En ● Contact your skin, seek medical attention immediately. CAUTION ੬ Do not remove the battery from the camera if it is cracked or broken. ● Doing so may cause explosion or overheating. ੬ Never subject the battery to strong shocks or continuous ... if it is covered with wet hands. ● Doing so may cause a fire or injury. If the fluid burns your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center. This may cause fire, ignition or overheating. ੬ Do not disassemble or modify the charger. ● This may cause electric shock ...
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... operate. 11 Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following cases occur, stop using and contact an Olympus dealer or authorized customer support center. - If the following measures: - This equipment generates... receiver is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to connect the camera to radio communications. Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. CAUTION ੬ Unplug the charger's cable from that ...
... operate. 11 Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following cases occur, stop using and contact an Olympus dealer or authorized customer support center. - If the following measures: - This equipment generates... receiver is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to connect the camera to radio communications. Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. CAUTION ੬ Unplug the charger's cable from that ...
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Note ● Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, since it is not responsible for any damage. 12 If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off . Attaching the strap 1 Thread one end of the strap through the other eyelet. Strap eyelet Stopper 4 Pull 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 hole of the strap through ...
Note ● Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, since it is not responsible for any damage. 12 If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off . Attaching the strap 1 Thread one end of the strap through the other eyelet. Strap eyelet Stopper 4 Pull 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 hole of the strap through ...
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Charging the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (BLM-1). Never use , be fully recharged in about 5 hours. Note Use only the specified charger (BCM-1 or BCM-2). The battery will be ...
Charging the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (BLM-1). Never use , be fully recharged in about 5 hours. Note Use only the specified charger (BCM-1 or BCM-2). The battery will be ...
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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. 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.
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... compartment cover detaching pin Other power sources AC Adapter T The optional AC Adapter (AC-1) lets you to use the camera without worrying about attaching the battery holder to the camera, refer to the power battery holder manual. 16 Power Battery Holder T The optional Power Battery Holder allows you use the... camera for a long period or downloading images to . The AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as shooting for a long period. Loading ...
... compartment cover detaching pin Other power sources AC Adapter T The optional AC Adapter (AC-1) lets you to use the camera without worrying about attaching the battery holder to the camera, refer to the power battery holder manual. 16 Power Battery Holder T The optional Power Battery Holder allows you use the... camera for a long period or downloading images to . The AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as shooting for a long period. Loading ...
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...lens attached to the camera toward the sun. The Four Thirds system makes it En possible for digital cameras. This helps prevent dust and other functions may cause the camera to malfunction or even...the camera to prevent dust from the camera, keep the lens mount on the camera pointed downward. This may not work either. *Four Thirds mount: Standard developed by Olympus. Attaching a lens to the camera Usable...equivalent to 100-400 mm on a 35 mm lens ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40mm-150mm f3.5-4.5: Telephoto zoom lens equivalent to 80-300 mm on optic engineering exclusively for a fast lens to withstand...
...lens attached to the camera toward the sun. The Four Thirds system makes it En possible for digital cameras. This helps prevent dust and other functions may cause the camera to malfunction or even...the camera to prevent dust from the camera, keep the lens mount on the camera pointed downward. This may not work either. *Four Thirds mount: Standard developed by Olympus. Attaching a lens to the camera Usable...equivalent to 100-400 mm on a 35 mm lens ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40mm-150mm f3.5-4.5: Telephoto zoom lens equivalent to 80-300 mm on optic engineering exclusively for a fast lens to withstand...
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Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Make sure the power switch is set to OFF. 2 Remove the body cap from the lens. Power switch Rear cap 18 En Body cap 3 Remove the rear cap from the camera.
Attaching a lens to the camera 1 Make sure the power switch is set to OFF. 2 Remove the body cap from the lens. Power switch Rear cap 18 En Body cap 3 Remove the rear cap from the camera.
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Lens attachment mark (Red) Alignment mark (Red) En 5 Remove the lens cap. Lens cap Removing the lens from the camera by rotating it click. Lens release button 19 Rotate the lens clockwise until you hear it counterclockwise. Attaching a lens to OFF. 2 While pressing the lens release button, remove 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.
Lens attachment mark (Red) Alignment mark (Red) En 5 Remove the lens cap. Lens cap Removing the lens from the camera by rotating it click. Lens release button 19 Rotate the lens clockwise until you hear it counterclockwise. Attaching a lens to OFF. 2 While pressing the lens release button, remove 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.
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... following precautions before using a Microdrive. Microdrive A Microdrive is needed when using a Microdrive A Microdrive is not as resistant to hit the camera against anything when carrying it by the strap. • Do not use with a card adapter (optional). Special care is a medium ...that uses a compact hard disk drive. This camera can use a Compact Flash or Microdrive (optional). En Precautions when using a Microdrive (especially during recording. Because the disk drive rotates, a Microdrive...
... following precautions before using a Microdrive. Microdrive A Microdrive is needed when using a Microdrive A Microdrive is not as resistant to hit the camera against anything when carrying it by the strap. • Do not use with a card adapter (optional). Special care is a medium ...that uses a compact hard disk drive. This camera can use a Compact Flash or Microdrive (optional). En Precautions when using a Microdrive (especially during recording. Because the disk drive rotates, a Microdrive...
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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. 1 Open the card cover. Card cover En ß Mark Eject button 21
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. 1 Open the card cover. Card cover En ß Mark Eject button 21
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The card will be ejected a short way so that the card access lamp is not illuminated. 2 Open the card cover. 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 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.
The card will be ejected a short way so that the card access lamp is not illuminated. 2 Open the card cover. 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 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.
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... setting Images will be stored with date/time data. ESP AUTO FP -.- .- Remaining power level: Exhausted. Charge the battery. *1 Your digital camera's power consumption varies greatly depending on or when remaining battery power is low, the battery check mark varies. Ultrasonic vibrations are used as the...is displayed. BATTERY EMPTY Lights (green) Lights*2 (red) Remaining power Remaining power level: Low. ISO AUTO WB AUTO Monitor When the camera is turned on, the control panel screen is displayed on . Set the mode dial to P. Power on SSWF indicator Set the power ...
... setting Images will be stored with date/time data. ESP AUTO FP -.- .- Remaining power level: Exhausted. Charge the battery. *1 Your digital camera's power consumption varies greatly depending on or when remaining battery power is low, the battery check mark varies. Ultrasonic vibrations are used as the...is displayed. BATTERY EMPTY Lights (green) Lights*2 (red) Remaining power Remaining power level: Low. ISO AUTO WB AUTO Monitor When the camera is turned on, the control panel screen is displayed on . Set the mode dial to P. Power on SSWF indicator Set the power ...