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... trademarks of the FCC rules. Keep this manual 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. For customers in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. For customers in North and South...
... trademarks of the FCC rules. Keep this manual 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. For customers in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. For customers in North and South...
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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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...Loading the battery 15 Attaching a lens to a computer ⅷ Printing recorded images 5 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 Playback 28 Power off 29 What you can do with OLYMPUS Master software 30 Information 31 Specifications - The advanced manual explains the ...
...Loading the battery 15 Attaching a lens to a computer ⅷ Printing recorded images 5 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 Playback 28 Power off 29 What you can do with OLYMPUS Master software 30 Information 31 Specifications - The advanced manual explains the ...
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...battery. Note Use only the specified charger (BCM-1 or BCM-2). Charger AC cable En AC wall outlet 2 Attach the battery to the charger's manual. 1 Connect the AC cable. Remove the protection cap from the battery. 13 For details, refer to the charger. ● Charging starts. ...The battery will be sure to charge the battery with the arrow. Charging the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (BLM-1). Never use , be fully recharged in about 5 hours. The battery is not fully charged when purchased. Charging...
...battery. Note Use only the specified charger (BCM-1 or BCM-2). Charger AC cable En AC wall outlet 2 Attach the battery to the charger's manual. 1 Connect the AC cable. Remove the protection cap from the battery. 13 For details, refer to the charger. ● Charging starts. ...The battery will be sure to charge the battery with the arrow. Charging the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (BLM-1). Never use , be fully recharged in about 5 hours. The battery is not fully charged when purchased. Charging...
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Power Battery Holder T The optional Power Battery Holder allows you use the camera without worrying about attaching the battery holder to the camera, refer to use the camera for a long period or downloading images to . For details about remaining ...battery power. The AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as shooting for a long period. Battery compartment cover detaching pin Other power sources AC Adapter T The optional AC Adapter (AC-1) lets you to the power battery holder manual...
Power Battery Holder T The optional Power Battery Holder allows you use the camera without worrying about attaching the battery holder to the camera, refer to use the camera for a long period or downloading images to . For details about remaining ...battery power. The AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as shooting for a long period. Battery compartment cover detaching pin Other power sources AC Adapter T The optional AC Adapter (AC-1) lets you to the power battery holder manual...
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... disk drive. Place it gently on a firm surface. • Be careful not to hit the camera against anything when carrying it may be used with this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use a Compact Flash or Microdrive (optional). Microdrive A Microdrive is a large-capacity solid state ...Microdrive (especially during recording. You can use commercially available cards. Also, refer to vibration or impact as resistant to the manuals provided with your Microdrive. • Be very careful when putting the camera down during recording and playback) to make sure the...
... disk drive. Place it gently on a firm surface. • Be careful not to hit the camera against anything when carrying it may be used with this manual refers to a recording medium. This camera can use a Compact Flash or Microdrive (optional). Microdrive A Microdrive is a large-capacity solid state ...Microdrive (especially during recording. You can use commercially available cards. Also, refer to vibration or impact as resistant to the manuals provided with your Microdrive. • Be very careful when putting the camera down during recording and playback) to make sure the...
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... off the power, set the power switch to OFF. En FOCUS S-AF AF ILLUMINATOR sRGB ~ "Advanced manual" DRIVE HQ 3264 2448 Battery check When the camera is turned on or when remaining battery power is displayed. is low, the battery check mark varies. The... is displayed on , the control panel screen is working. P -.- - - Charge the battery. *1 Your digital camera's power consumption varies greatly depending on . Set the mode dial to recorded images. ~ "Advanced manual" 23 Dust reduction function operation The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the...
... off the power, set the power switch to OFF. En FOCUS S-AF AF ILLUMINATOR sRGB ~ "Advanced manual" DRIVE HQ 3264 2448 Battery check When the camera is turned on or when remaining battery power is displayed. is low, the battery check mark varies. The... is displayed on , the control panel screen is working. P -.- - - Charge the battery. *1 Your digital camera's power consumption varies greatly depending on . Set the mode dial to recorded images. ~ "Advanced manual" 23 Dust reduction function operation The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the...
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...Manual mode: Bulb (Limit: 8 min.) Ⅵ Autofocus Product type Focusing point AF luminance range Selection of pixels : Approx. 8,880,000 pixels No. of focusing point AF illuminator : TTL phase-contrast detection system : 3-point multiple AF (left, center, right) : EV 0 - Information Specifications -Camera Ⅵ Product type Product type : Single-lens reflex digital camera... with interchangeable lens system Lens : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens Lens ...
...Manual mode: Bulb (Limit: 8 min.) Ⅵ Autofocus Product type Focusing point AF luminance range Selection of pixels : Approx. 8,880,000 pixels No. of focusing point AF illuminator : TTL phase-contrast detection system : 3-point multiple AF (left, center, right) : EV 0 - Information Specifications -Camera Ⅵ Product type Product type : Single-lens reflex digital camera... with interchangeable lens system Lens : Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens Lens ...
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... pre-flash mode), AUTO, MANUAL External flash attachment : Hot shoe 32 no. Information Ⅵ Exposure control Metering system Metering range Exposure mode ISO sensitivity Exposure compensation En : TTL full-aperture metering system (1) Digital ESP metering (2) Center weighted ...Operation time: 2 sec., 0 sec. (instantaneous shooting) Ⅵ Flash Synchronization : Synchronized with Design rule 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 ...
... pre-flash mode), AUTO, MANUAL External flash attachment : Hot shoe 32 no. Information Ⅵ Exposure control Metering system Metering range Exposure mode ISO sensitivity Exposure compensation En : TTL full-aperture metering system (1) Digital ESP metering (2) Center weighted ...Operation time: 2 sec., 0 sec. (instantaneous shooting) Ⅵ Flash Synchronization : Synchronized with Design rule 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 ...
EVOLT E-300 Quick Start Guide (English)
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...THE DOCUMENTATION It is displayed. Advanced Manual Detailed instructions on the lens, then insert the lens into your new Olympus Digital Camera! Thread one end of your computer's CD-ROM drive. Insert the card fully with the alignment mark (red) on all camera features and functions. compartment cover. Load... Guide on the reverse side of this document) Quick guide to using the standard drag and drop procedure, or enhance your new Olympus Digital Camera. Quick Start Guide Start Here VE834901 S T E P UNPACK THE BOX CONTENTS Please gather the items shown in Adobe Acrobat ...
...THE DOCUMENTATION It is displayed. Advanced Manual Detailed instructions on the lens, then insert the lens into your new Olympus Digital Camera! Thread one end of your computer's CD-ROM drive. Insert the card fully with the alignment mark (red) on all camera features and functions. compartment cover. Load... Guide on the reverse side of this document) Quick guide to using the standard drag and drop procedure, or enhance your new Olympus Digital Camera. Quick Start Guide Start Here VE834901 S T E P UNPACK THE BOX CONTENTS Please gather the items shown in Adobe Acrobat ...
EVOLT E-300 Quick Start Guide (English)
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...digital © 2004 Quick Reference Guide INDEX 1. Flash Modes 6. Viewing Pictures on the TV and set the aperture manually. S Shutter priority shooting Allows you to set it possible to fire the flash regardless of all quality modes, refer to use the function that the camera sets. c. After installing OLYMPUS...synchronization + Red-eye reduction flash - Playback : Protects images from Olympus. Below is set the shutter speed manually. PERFORMING THESE STEPS WILL DELETE ALL PICTURES STORED IN YOUR CAMERA! Press to select ALL ERASE, then press the OK button. ...
...digital © 2004 Quick Reference Guide INDEX 1. Flash Modes 6. Viewing Pictures on the TV and set the aperture manually. S Shutter priority shooting Allows you to set it possible to fire the flash regardless of all quality modes, refer to use the function that the camera sets. c. After installing OLYMPUS...synchronization + Red-eye reduction flash - Playback : Protects images from Olympus. Below is set the shutter speed manually. PERFORMING THESE STEPS WILL DELETE ALL PICTURES STORED IN YOUR CAMERA! Press to select ALL ERASE, then press the OK button. ...
EVOLT E-300 Advanced Manual (English)
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... photographs. ● The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product. DIGITAL CAMERA ADVANCED MANUAL Basic operations Things to a computer Appendix Information ● Thank you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before shooting Selecting the right mode for purchasing an Olympus digital camera.
... photographs. ● The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product. DIGITAL CAMERA ADVANCED MANUAL Basic operations Things to a computer Appendix Information ● Thank you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before shooting Selecting the right mode for purchasing an Olympus digital camera.
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... 115 Index display 111 ISO BOOST 92 J JPEG 35 Searching the list of menus ~ P. 192 The camera's menus are not familiar with or about the term "HQ" V Go to the index at the end of the manual. Menu directory ⅷShooting Menu Menu Function AF WB ISO Setting -5.0 - 0.0 - +5.0 RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ...
... 115 Index display 111 ISO BOOST 92 J JPEG 35 Searching the list of menus ~ P. 192 The camera's menus are not familiar with or about the term "HQ" V Go to the index at the end of the manual. Menu directory ⅷShooting Menu Menu Function AF WB ISO Setting -5.0 - 0.0 - +5.0 RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ...
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... and hints that will help you get the most out of operations that you format a card. Non-Olympus cards or cards formatted on a computer must be formatted with the camera before they can be absolutely avoided. When formatting a used card, confirm there are shown. Indications used .... Press ● The FORMAT screen is formatted. Only arrows applicable to the operation are no images that should be used in this manual. All data...
... and hints that will help you get the most out of operations that you format a card. Non-Olympus cards or cards formatted on a computer must be formatted with the camera before they can be absolutely avoided. When formatting a used card, confirm there are shown. Indications used .... Press ● The FORMAT screen is formatted. Only arrows applicable to the operation are no images that should be used in this manual. All data...
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... images - Contents ISO sensitivity - Preventing accidental erasure 119 Erasing images 120 Single-frame erase 120 All-frame erase 121 8 Customizing the settings/functions of your camera 123 AEL METERING 124 EV STEP 124 MANUAL FLASH 124 CUSTOM OK 125 RESET LENS 126 FOCUS RING 126 6
... images - Contents ISO sensitivity - Preventing accidental erasure 119 Erasing images 120 Single-frame erase 120 All-frame erase 121 8 Customizing the settings/functions of your camera 123 AEL METERING 124 EV STEP 124 MANUAL FLASH 124 CUSTOM OK 125 RESET LENS 126 FOCUS RING 126 6
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... device must accept any interference received, including interference that this manual are intended for safety, health, environment and customer protection. For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of Conformity Model Number : E-300 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, PO Box...sales in this product complies with Part 15 of their respective owners. • The standards for Camera File System/DCF" standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). 9
... device must accept any interference received, including interference that this manual are intended for safety, health, environment and customer protection. For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of Conformity Model Number : E-300 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, PO Box...sales in this product complies with Part 15 of their respective owners. • The standards for Camera File System/DCF" standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). 9
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...mode selection screen is set to set the aperture manually. Basic operations How to set the shutter speed manually. When the mode dial is displayed. ~ P. 38 18 P Program shooting Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. ~ P. 43 A Aperture priority shooting Allows... you to use the mode dial This camera has the following shooting modes,...
...mode selection screen is set to set the aperture manually. Basic operations How to set the shutter speed manually. When the mode dial is displayed. ~ P. 38 18 P Program shooting Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. ~ P. 43 A Aperture priority shooting Allows... you to use the mode dial This camera has the following shooting modes,...
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... shooting functions. 2 : Sets functions that allow you to the previous item on the menus T Press the MENU button. Basic operations Explanations for menu operation This manual uses the following explanations for menu operations. Example : Menu T T MONOTONE T OFF, BLACK & WHITE, SEPIA. How to use the menus 7 Press OK repeatedly until the menu...
... shooting functions. 2 : Sets functions that allow you to the previous item on the menus T Press the MENU button. Basic operations Explanations for menu operation This manual uses the following explanations for menu operations. Example : Menu T T MONOTONE T OFF, BLACK & WHITE, SEPIA. How to use the menus 7 Press OK repeatedly until the menu...
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... on Under the following conditions, AF may not work properly. If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and adjust the focus, then return the camera to the horizontal position to focus on a high-contrast object the same distance away as the intended subject, recompose ... into focus. The subject cannot be obtained Subjects that are difficult to take the picture. Take a picture using focus lock (~ P. 30), manual focus (~ P. 83), or by selecting an AF frame (~ P. 78). 2 The AF confirmation mark blinks. If correct focus cannot be brought into focus.
... on Under the following conditions, AF may not work properly. If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and adjust the focus, then return the camera to the horizontal position to focus on a high-contrast object the same distance away as the intended subject, recompose ... into focus. The subject cannot be obtained Subjects that are difficult to take the picture. Take a picture using focus lock (~ P. 30), manual focus (~ P. 83), or by selecting an AF frame (~ P. 78). 2 The AF confirmation mark blinks. If correct focus cannot be brought into focus.
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... below. 3 ~ P. 18 Selecting the right mode for the shooting situation When you select a mode to use . When you select : The camera enters the selected mode. When you select SCENE : The SCENE menu appears. 2 Press to select the situation-related mode. (For SCENE only) ...~ "How to suit the shooting situation, the camera optimizes the settings for shooting conditions This camera has 4 different exposure modes (Program shooting, aperture shooting, shutter speed, manual shooting) and more than 10 different situationrelated shooting modes. The SCENE menu appears....
... below. 3 ~ P. 18 Selecting the right mode for the shooting situation When you select a mode to use . When you select : The camera enters the selected mode. When you select SCENE : The SCENE menu appears. 2 Press to select the situation-related mode. (For SCENE only) ...~ "How to suit the shooting situation, the camera optimizes the settings for shooting conditions This camera has 4 different exposure modes (Program shooting, aperture shooting, shutter speed, manual shooting) and more than 10 different situationrelated shooting modes. The SCENE menu appears....