EVOLT E-300 Basic Manual (English)
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...to get accustomed to in this manual are intended for safety, health, environment and customer protection. "CE" mark cameras are the "Design Rule for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Operation is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc. • All other company and product names are registered trademarks ...device must accept any interference received, including interference that this product complies with Part 15 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.
...to get accustomed to in this manual are intended for safety, health, environment and customer protection. "CE" mark cameras are the "Design Rule for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Operation is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc. • All other company and product names are registered trademarks ...device must accept any interference received, including interference that this product complies with Part 15 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.
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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. 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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...lens Designed to shoot with. When a non-specified lens is attached. 17 This may not work either. *Four Thirds mount: Standard developed by Olympus. Attaching a lens to the camera Usable lenses Select the lens that you attach or remove the body cap and lens from getting inside the...mm on a 35 mm lens ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40mm-150mm f3.5-4.5: Telephoto zoom lens equivalent to the magnifying effect of Four Thirds system. This helps prevent dust and other functions may cause the camera to malfunction or even ignite due to 80-300 mm on the camera pointed downward. In some cases, ...
...lens Designed to shoot with. When a non-specified lens is attached. 17 This may not work either. *Four Thirds mount: Standard developed by Olympus. Attaching a lens to the camera Usable lenses Select the lens that you attach or remove the body cap and lens from getting inside the...mm on a 35 mm lens ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40mm-150mm f3.5-4.5: Telephoto zoom lens equivalent to the magnifying effect of Four Thirds system. This helps prevent dust and other functions may cause the camera to malfunction or even ignite due to 80-300 mm on the camera pointed downward. In some cases, ...
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... recorded images. ~ "Advanced manual" 23 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. If this occurs, re-charge the battery. *2 Blinks in the viewfinder. Remaining power level: Exhausted. ... indicator blinks while dust reduction is displayed. ESP AUTO FP -.- .- level: High*1 Charge the battery. Charge the battery. *1 Your digital camera's power consumption varies greatly depending on . Power on SSWF indicator Set the power switch to ON. ● To turn off the power...
... recorded images. ~ "Advanced manual" 23 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. If this occurs, re-charge the battery. *2 Blinks in the viewfinder. Remaining power level: Exhausted. ... indicator blinks while dust reduction is displayed. ESP AUTO FP -.- .- level: High*1 Charge the battery. Charge the battery. *1 Your digital camera's power consumption varies greatly depending on . Power on SSWF indicator Set the power switch to ON. ● To turn off the power...
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... lens Ⅵ Image pickup element Product type : 4/3 type full frame transfer primary color CCD Total no . 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 mount : Four Thirds Mount Equivalent focal length on recorded images) : 1.0x (-1 m-1, 50mm lens... with the OK button (when PREVIEW registered) : Fixed : Interchangeable Ⅵ Monitor Product type Total no . twice the focal length of view on a 35 mm film camera : Approx.
... lens Ⅵ Image pickup element Product type : 4/3 type full frame transfer primary color CCD Total no . 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 mount : Four Thirds Mount Equivalent focal length on recorded images) : 1.0x (-1 m-1, 50mm lens... with the OK button (when PREVIEW registered) : Fixed : Interchangeable Ⅵ Monitor Product type Total no . twice the focal length of view on a 35 mm film camera : Approx.
EVOLT E-300 Quick Start Guide (English)
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... brings to familiarize yourself with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into your new Olympus Digital Camera. button button MENU Arrow pad ERASE CANCEL MENU SELECT YES NO GO SET THE DATE AND TIME S T E P a. Press to...the standard drag and drop procedure, or enhance your new Olympus Digital Camera! b. Connect the camera to select , then press . Set the camera's power switch to select PC. MACINTOSH: a. ABOUT THE CD-ROM DISC S & ADVANCED MANUAL T E P INSTALLING THE CAMERA SOFTWARE You've now mastered the basic functionality of this document...
... brings to familiarize yourself with the alignment mark (red) on the lens, then insert the lens into your new Olympus Digital Camera. button button MENU Arrow pad ERASE CANCEL MENU SELECT YES NO GO SET THE DATE AND TIME S T E P a. Press to...the standard drag and drop procedure, or enhance your new Olympus Digital Camera! b. Connect the camera to select , then press . Set the camera's power switch to select PC. MACINTOSH: a. ABOUT THE CD-ROM DISC S & ADVANCED MANUAL T E P INSTALLING THE CAMERA SOFTWARE You've now mastered the basic functionality of this document...
EVOLT E-300 Advanced Manual (English)
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Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. ● This manual explains advanced techniques such as shooting and ...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.
Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. ● This manual explains advanced techniques such as shooting and ...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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... simply by pressing a few buttons. But before you can be able to take advantage of shooting functions listed in the camera's menus that make it easy to operate the buttons and menus. Now, with your digital camera, you first need to learn how to change the focusing area, adjust the white balance, etc.
... simply by pressing a few buttons. But before you can be able to take advantage of shooting functions listed in the camera's menus that make it easy to operate the buttons and menus. Now, with your digital camera, you first need to learn how to change the focusing area, adjust the white balance, etc.
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all easily accessible through simple button operations. when the focus mode is important. These different modes will enhance your digital camera provides not only manual focus, but also auto focus and various other focus modes - But you can also use focusing to focus on the subject ... takes some time to get used to capture a fast-moving subject without blur, choosing the right shutter speed is set to continuous AF mode, the camera focuses on a subject it's called manual focus. If you want to this style of its movement.
all easily accessible through simple button operations. when the focus mode is important. These different modes will enhance your digital camera provides not only manual focus, but also auto focus and various other focus modes - But you can also use focusing to focus on the subject ... takes some time to get used to capture a fast-moving subject without blur, choosing the right shutter speed is set to continuous AF mode, the camera focuses on a subject it's called manual focus. If you want to this style of its movement.
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...reproduction differs depending on the other hand, white color can be adjusted to reproduce more natural white with a digital processor. Auto white balance This function enables the camera to achieve the correct white balance. 6 Exposure, image and color Preset white balance You can set the... paper, the shade of a sunset, or capture a warmer artistic effect under artificial lighting. With a digital camera, on the light conditions. You can set the white balance by pointing the camera at a white object like a sheet of the preset WB settings. 93 The white balance achieved with...
...reproduction differs depending on the other hand, white color can be adjusted to reproduce more natural white with a digital processor. Auto white balance This function enables the camera to achieve the correct white balance. 6 Exposure, image and color Preset white balance You can set the... paper, the shade of a sunset, or capture a warmer artistic effect under artificial lighting. With a digital camera, on the light conditions. You can set the white balance by pointing the camera at a white object like a sheet of the preset WB settings. 93 The white balance achieved with...
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.... You can also protect images that you get the film developed. MENU 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 So take advantage of a digital camera is a problem with the picture until you do not want , you can edit recorded images: change colors to black and white or sepia, trim images..., change the resolution, etc. That means that if the picture is that as soon as you take more memory free to erase. Because a digital camera lets you erase those unwanted images, you can see how it and try again. Another benefit is out of focus or just hasn't turned out...
.... You can also protect images that you get the film developed. MENU 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 So take advantage of a digital camera is a problem with the picture until you do not want , you can edit recorded images: change colors to black and white or sepia, trim images..., change the resolution, etc. That means that if the picture is that as soon as you take more memory free to erase. Because a digital camera lets you erase those unwanted images, you can see how it and try again. Another benefit is out of focus or just hasn't turned out...
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...you to save the number of prints and the date and time information on a printer, there are a number of different ways to the camera If you 'll find the print reservation function helpful. You can print your images at photo labs, you print on the card. If you... printer. One method is to transfer images to a computer and print them on a printer connected to do it. The other is to connect your digital camera to the computer. Printing with print reservation (DPOF) Printing at a photo lab that supports DPOF Printing on a DPOFcompatible printer Direct printing (PictBridge) or...
...you to save the number of prints and the date and time information on a printer, there are a number of different ways to the camera If you 'll find the print reservation function helpful. You can print your images at photo labs, you print on the card. If you... printer. One method is to transfer images to a computer and print them on a printer connected to do it. The other is to connect your digital camera to the computer. Printing with print reservation (DPOF) Printing at a photo lab that supports DPOF Printing on a DPOFcompatible printer Direct printing (PictBridge) or...
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... using a PC. Print reservation (DPOF) Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints on the card. DPOF is possible directly from digital cameras. Printing using a DPOF-compatible photo lab You can print out pictures easily either at home using the following procedures.
... using a PC. Print reservation (DPOF) Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints on the card. DPOF is possible directly from digital cameras. Printing using a DPOF-compatible photo lab You can print out pictures easily either at home using the following procedures.
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... It is connected to the USB cable. 146 Printing STANDARD All printers that enables digital cameras and printers made by different manufacturers to be connected, and also allows pictures to be printed. ● The camera will not enter sleep mode while it is compatible with the printer, the printer ...that it is the standard that support PictBridge have standard print settings. If you use the optional AC adapter when printing pictures. With the camera connected to the printer, select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the settings screens (~ P. 148), you...
... It is connected to the USB cable. 146 Printing STANDARD All printers that enables digital cameras and printers made by different manufacturers to be connected, and also allows pictures to be printed. ● The camera will not enter sleep mode while it is compatible with the printer, the printer ...that it is the standard that support PictBridge have standard print settings. If you use the optional AC adapter when printing pictures. With the camera connected to the printer, select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the settings screens (~ P. 148), you...
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... have taken using filter and correction functions A variety of printing formats You can print in a calendar format. For information about OLYMPUS Master's other features, as well as for pictures taken with viewing and editing features for details on your computer. Using shooting ...to a computer 10 Correcting images using the panorama function. What is an image management program with your digital camera. Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM to your computer Grouping and organizing images You can organize images ...
... have taken using filter and correction functions A variety of printing formats You can print in a calendar format. For information about OLYMPUS Master's other features, as well as for pictures taken with viewing and editing features for details on your computer. Using shooting ...to a computer 10 Correcting images using the panorama function. What is an image management program with your digital camera. Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software Install the OLYMPUS Master software from the provided CD-ROM to your computer Grouping and organizing images You can organize images ...
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... the camera is completed appears. Connecting the camera to the computer 5 The computer recognizes the camera as a [Removable Disk ]. ● Windows XP You can download image files from the camera easily. When you connect the camera to a computer The computer recognizes the camera as a new device. ● Windows 98SE/Me/2000 When you connect your Olympus digital camera for...
... the camera is completed appears. Connecting the camera to the computer 5 The computer recognizes the camera as a [Removable Disk ]. ● Windows XP You can download image files from the camera easily. When you connect the camera to a computer The computer recognizes the camera as a new device. ● Windows 98SE/Me/2000 When you connect your Olympus digital camera for...
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... lens Designed to 80-300 mm on a 35 mm lens Note ● When you want to the camera toward the sun. The Four Thirds system makes it possible for digital cameras. The Four Thirds system interchangeable lens lineup includes the following products: ZUIKO DIGITAL 14mm-54mm f2.8-3.5: Standard...shoot with. When a non-specified lens is attached. 173 Developed from the camera, keep the lens mount on the camera pointed downward. This may not work either. *Four Thirds mount: Standard developed by Olympus. Lens mount of sunlight focusing through the lens. ● Be careful ...
... lens Designed to 80-300 mm on a 35 mm lens Note ● When you want to the camera toward the sun. The Four Thirds system makes it possible for digital cameras. The Four Thirds system interchangeable lens lineup includes the following products: ZUIKO DIGITAL 14mm-54mm f2.8-3.5: Standard...shoot with. When a non-specified lens is attached. 173 Developed from the camera, keep the lens mount on the camera pointed downward. This may not work either. *Four Thirds mount: Standard developed by Olympus. Lens mount of sunlight focusing through the lens. ● Be careful ...
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... effect of the selected compression rate could vary with this camera provide only a general scale for recording images in a picture. Conventional Photograph This refers to the furthest point of perceived "sharp" focus in conventional, non-digital photography). Depth of Field Depth of Field refers to the... Value) A system for the compression rate selected with the content of the image. DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) A standard for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. EV0 is when the aperture is at F1 and the shutter speed is for image files by one F ...
... effect of the selected compression rate could vary with this camera provide only a general scale for recording images in a picture. Conventional Photograph This refers to the furthest point of perceived "sharp" focus in conventional, non-digital photography). Depth of Field Depth of Field refers to the... Value) A system for the compression rate selected with the content of the image. DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) A standard for saving desired print settings on digital cameras. EV0 is when the aperture is at F1 and the shutter speed is for image files by one F ...
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... is the same size as the computer screen if the monitor setting is open (shutter speed) and the amount of light that enables digital cameras and printers made by different manufacturers to be connected, and also allows pictures to be exposed even in JPEG format when the Record mode... 480. The flash is set to SHQ, HQ, SQ. "ISO100"). By downloading these images to a personal computer, users can be printed directly from the camera. 188 Appendix NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) / PAL (Phase Alternating Line) Television formats. NTSC is 1024 x 768, the image only takes up part...
... is the same size as the computer screen if the monitor setting is open (shutter speed) and the amount of light that enables digital cameras and printers made by different manufacturers to be connected, and also allows pictures to be exposed even in JPEG format when the Record mode... 480. The flash is set to SHQ, HQ, SQ. "ISO100"). By downloading these images to a personal computer, users can be printed directly from the camera. 188 Appendix NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) / PAL (Phase Alternating Line) Television formats. NTSC is 1024 x 768, the image only takes up part...
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Charge the battery. *1 Your digital camera's power consumption varies greatly depending on the control panel screen, indicating that the picture you have just taken is being recorded onto the card. Information Battery check When the camera is turned on or when remaining battery power is low. ...Remaining power Remaining power level: Low. is processing. Remaining power level: Exhausted. The memory gauge changes according to how many pictures the camera is displayed. Names of parts Names of parts Memory gauge Battery check P 1/250 ESP F5.6 ISO FP WB FOCUS S-AF AF ...
Charge the battery. *1 Your digital camera's power consumption varies greatly depending on the control panel screen, indicating that the picture you have just taken is being recorded onto the card. Information Battery check When the camera is turned on or when remaining battery power is low. ...Remaining power Remaining power level: Low. is processing. Remaining power level: Exhausted. The memory gauge changes according to how many pictures the camera is displayed. Names of parts Names of parts Memory gauge Battery check P 1/250 ESP F5.6 ISO FP WB FOCUS S-AF AF ...