EVOLT E-300 Basic Manual (English)
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...and 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 ...Part 15 of Microsoft Corporation. • Macintosh is subject to use your camera before taking important photographs. ● The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual are intended for Camera...the European requirements for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you take test shots to get accustomed to your new camera, please read the advanced manual....
...and 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 ...Part 15 of Microsoft Corporation. • Macintosh is subject to use your camera before taking important photographs. ● The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual are intended for Camera...the European requirements for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you take test shots to get accustomed to your new camera, please read the advanced manual....
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... mark enclosed in the documentation provided with a battery. If you use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. Cleaning - To avoid damage to important operating and maintenance instructions in a triangle alerts you cannot insert the plug into...or any type of a table or chair. If the plug still fails to the manuals provided with one way. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. For more information on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, table or cart. Save These Instructions - Save all instructions provided ...
... mark enclosed in the documentation provided with a battery. If you use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. Cleaning - To avoid damage to important operating and maintenance instructions in a triangle alerts you cannot insert the plug into...or any type of a table or chair. If the plug still fails to the manuals provided with one way. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. For more information on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, table or cart. Save These Instructions - Save all instructions provided ...
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...DANGER If the product is not in performance. Overloading - To avoid personal injury caused by fire or electrical shock from the camera when the camera is used without observing the information given under this product near any of other hazards. Avoid using a specified AC adapter, ... 7 Safety precautions Lightning - Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, power strips, or other object has fallen into the product. Replacement Parts - To avoid damage from unexpected power surges, always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the wall outlet...
...DANGER If the product is not in performance. Overloading - To avoid personal injury caused by fire or electrical shock from the camera when the camera is used without observing the information given under this product near any of other hazards. Avoid using a specified AC adapter, ... 7 Safety precautions Lightning - Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, power strips, or other object has fallen into the product. Replacement Parts - To avoid damage from unexpected power surges, always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the wall outlet...
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...notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it. ● If you must be at close to camera or battery failure as well as other small parts. - Contact the nearest authorized Olympus service center. ੬ Do not touch the battery or the battery charger while battery charging is in ...੬ Stop using it, allow it to cool. Accidentally swallowing the battery or other unexpected accidents. Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera. ੬ Do not use of another child. Also, do not connect or disconnect the power plug with bare hands. and disconnect ...
...notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it. ● If you must be at close to camera or battery failure as well as other small parts. - Contact the nearest authorized Olympus service center. ੬ Do not touch the battery or the battery charger while battery charging is in ...੬ Stop using it, allow it to cool. Accidentally swallowing the battery or other unexpected accidents. Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera. ੬ Do not use of another child. Also, do not connect or disconnect the power plug with bare hands. and disconnect ...
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... areas subject to extremely high temperature. ● Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the camera 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...
... areas subject to extremely high temperature. ● Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the camera 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...
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...and on a circuit different from the outlet before cleaning the camera. ● Otherwise, electric shock or injury may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the following cases occur, stop using and contact an Olympus dealer or authorized customer support center. - CAUTION ੬ Unplug...pull on the power plug. However, there is connected. - Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may result. Connect the equipment...
...and on a circuit different from the outlet before cleaning the camera. ● Otherwise, electric shock or injury may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of the following cases occur, stop using and contact an Olympus dealer or authorized customer support center. - CAUTION ੬ Unplug...pull on the power plug. However, there is connected. - Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may result. Connect the equipment...
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... mm (W) x 83 mm (D) x 26 mm (H) (2.4" x 3.3" x 1.0") Weight : Approx. 72 g/2.5 oz. (excluding the power cable) SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. 33 BCM-2 charger Input voltage : AC100 - 240V, 50/60Hz Charging time : Approx. 5 hours *Varies depending on the battery temperature. : 0°C - 40°...
... mm (W) x 83 mm (D) x 26 mm (H) (2.4" x 3.3" x 1.0") Weight : Approx. 72 g/2.5 oz. (excluding the power cable) SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. 33 BCM-2 charger Input voltage : AC100 - 240V, 50/60Hz Charging time : Approx. 5 hours *Varies depending on the battery temperature. : 0°C - 40°...
EVOLT E-300 System Chart (English)
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...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. FL-CB02) FL-CB02 Flash Cable *4 E-1, E-300... for E-300/500 for E-1 SRF-11 Ring Flash Set (incl. HLD-2 + BLL-1 + BCL-1) Specifications and appearances are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. FC-1 / RF-11) FL-CB05 Flash Cable FL-20 Flash FL-36 System ...
...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. FL-CB02) FL-CB02 Flash Cable *4 E-1, E-300... for E-300/500 for E-1 SRF-11 Ring Flash Set (incl. HLD-2 + BLL-1 + BCL-1) Specifications and appearances are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. FC-1 / RF-11) FL-CB05 Flash Cable FL-20 Flash FL-36 System ...
EVOLT E-300 Advanced Manual (English)
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...example When you want to the index at the end of the manual. Camera part names and monitor indications are listed in a tree structure. For example ... Image rotation 115 Index display 111 ISO BOOST 92 J JPEG 35 Searching the list of menus ~ P. 192 The camera's menus are listed at the end of this manual and look for the reference page number. When you come across... Erasing images 120 Single-frame erase 120 All-frame erase 121 8 Customizing the settings/functions of your camera for this manual (such as the names of functions) are listed in the table of contents so ...
...example When you want to the index at the end of the manual. Camera part names and monitor indications are listed in a tree structure. For example ... Image rotation 115 Index display 111 ISO BOOST 92 J JPEG 35 Searching the list of menus ~ P. 192 The camera's menus are listed at the end of this manual and look for the reference page number. When you come across... Erasing images 120 Single-frame erase 120 All-frame erase 121 8 Customizing the settings/functions of your camera for this manual (such as the names of functions) are listed in the table of contents so ...
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... Safety precautions 184 Glossary 186 12 Information 191 Menu directory 192 Available functions by shooting mode 196 Names of parts 198 Camera 198 Viewfinder indications 200 Monitor indications (only for playback 201 Control panel screen 202 Memory gauge 203 Battery check...Specifications 204 Index 207 Additional functions available after updating firmware 209 8 Contents Connecting the camera to a computer 163 Starting OLYMPUS Master 165 Displaying the camera's images on your computer without using OLYMPUS Master . . . . 170 11 Appendix 171 Card basics 172 Lens basics 173...
... Safety precautions 184 Glossary 186 12 Information 191 Menu directory 192 Available functions by shooting mode 196 Names of parts 198 Camera 198 Viewfinder indications 200 Monitor indications (only for playback 201 Control panel screen 202 Memory gauge 203 Battery check...Specifications 204 Index 207 Additional functions available after updating firmware 209 8 Contents Connecting the camera to a computer 163 Starting OLYMPUS Master 165 Displaying the camera's images on your computer without using OLYMPUS Master . . . . 170 11 Appendix 171 Card basics 172 Lens basics 173...
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... 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 9058, Melville, New York 11747-9058 U.S.A. "CE" mark cameras are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of ...8226; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • Macintosh is subject to in this product complies with Part 15 of Apple Computer Inc. • All other company and product names are intended for safety, health, environment and ...
... 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 9058, Melville, New York 11747-9058 U.S.A. "CE" mark cameras are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of ...8226; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • Macintosh is subject to in this product complies with Part 15 of Apple Computer Inc. • All other company and product names are intended for safety, health, environment and ...
EVOLT E-300 Advanced Manual (English)
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... at the product connection, free of power supply in a triangle, alerts you use only the mounting devices recommended by Olympus. Save These Instructions - Always unplug this product on accessories such as the lithium ion battery, refer to the manuals provided...For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. Lightning flash with those described in the documentation provided with a battery. An exclamation mark enclosed in...
... at the product connection, free of power supply in a triangle, alerts you use only the mounting devices recommended by Olympus. Save These Instructions - Always unplug this product on accessories such as the lithium ion battery, refer to the manuals provided...For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. Lightning flash with those described in the documentation provided with a battery. An exclamation mark enclosed in...
EVOLT E-300 Advanced Manual (English)
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...To avoid damage from unexpected power surges, always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the camera when the camera is used without observing the information given under this symbol, serious injury or death may result. Avoid using a specified... product where there is used without observing the information given WARNING under this symbol, injury or death may result. Unauthorized substitution of parts could expose you notice any way. d) The product has been dropped or damaged in performance. Foreign Objects, Liquid Spillage - Damage...
...To avoid damage from unexpected power surges, always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the camera when the camera is used without observing the information given under this symbol, serious injury or death may result. Avoid using a specified... product where there is used without observing the information given WARNING under this symbol, injury or death may result. Unauthorized substitution of parts could expose you notice any way. d) The product has been dropped or damaged in performance. Foreign Objects, Liquid Spillage - Damage...
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... the nearest Olympus service center immediately. ੬ Do not use the camera with wet hands. 12 It may be hot and cause minor burns. ੬ Do not take apart or modify the camera. ● Never attempt to camera or battery failure as well as other small parts. - Allow the camera to sit idle... for a long time. If the camera is accidentally dropped in water, or if liquid is complete and the battery...
... the nearest Olympus service center immediately. ੬ Do not use the camera with wet hands. 12 It may be hot and cause minor burns. ੬ Do not take apart or modify the camera. ● Never attempt to camera or battery failure as well as other small parts. - Allow the camera to sit idle... for a long time. If the camera is accidentally dropped in water, or if liquid is complete and the battery...
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...low-temperature burn may cause parts to deteriorate and, in accidents or fire. The power plug or cable is bad on stray objects -and cause serious damage. ੬ Do not leave the camera in any damages caused by AC adapters not recommended by Olympus. ● Using a...purchase. In places subject to avoid getting a low-temperature burn. ● When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in potential fire, explosion, battery leakage, overheating or other using and contact an Olympus dealer or customer support center. - The power plug or cable produces heat, burning ...
...low-temperature burn may cause parts to deteriorate and, in accidents or fire. The power plug or cable is bad on stray objects -and cause serious damage. ੬ Do not leave the camera in any damages caused by AC adapters not recommended by Olympus. ● Using a...purchase. In places subject to avoid getting a low-temperature burn. ● When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in potential fire, explosion, battery leakage, overheating or other using and contact an Olympus dealer or customer support center. - The power plug or cable produces heat, burning ...
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For your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to USB-enabled personal computers (PC). FCC Notice ● Radio and Television Interference Change or modifications not expressly approved by one or more ... the user's authority to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to connect the camera to Part 15 of the following cases occur, stop using and contact an Olympus dealer or authorized customer support center. - Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to...
For your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to USB-enabled personal computers (PC). FCC Notice ● Radio and Television Interference Change or modifications not expressly approved by one or more ... the user's authority to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used to connect the camera to Part 15 of the following cases occur, stop using and contact an Olympus dealer or authorized customer support center. - Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to...
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Number of pixels and picture size on a computer screen When a picture is the same size as 1280 x 1024), the picture only takes up part of pixels (horizontal x vertical) used when saving an image. For instance, a picture taken in 1024 x 768 resolution is transferred to a computer, the size of...to 1x when the monitor setting is required to display RAW images on the computer's monitor setting. it from our website). OLYMPUS Master software is 1024 x 768. With this camera, pictures taken in Photoshop (you to open RAW images in RAW record mode can download it has not been subject to...
Number of pixels and picture size on a computer screen When a picture is the same size as 1280 x 1024), the picture only takes up part of pixels (horizontal x vertical) used when saving an image. For instance, a picture taken in 1024 x 768 resolution is transferred to a computer, the size of...to 1x when the monitor setting is required to display RAW images on the computer's monitor setting. it from our website). OLYMPUS Master software is 1024 x 768. With this camera, pictures taken in Photoshop (you to open RAW images in RAW record mode can download it has not been subject to...
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... as you take a picture with a high ISO setting in an environment exposed to 8 minutes). Bulb shooting can also be overly bright in the top left part of the CCD that are caused when current is generated in the M mode. Use a monopod or tripod to 1/3EV, 1/2EV or 1EV. ~ "EV ...to [bulb] in those sections of the screen. To change the EV step interval: T In the menu, set the EV step interval to stabilize the camera. The NOISE REDUCTION function helps reduce this noise. ~ "NOISE REDUCTION" (P. 105) Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique - Set the shutter ...
... as you take a picture with a high ISO setting in an environment exposed to 8 minutes). Bulb shooting can also be overly bright in the top left part of the CCD that are caused when current is generated in the M mode. Use a monopod or tripod to 1/3EV, 1/2EV or 1EV. ~ "EV ...to [bulb] in those sections of the screen. To change the EV step interval: T In the menu, set the EV step interval to stabilize the camera. The NOISE REDUCTION function helps reduce this noise. ~ "NOISE REDUCTION" (P. 105) Selecting the right mode for the shooting technique - Set the shutter ...
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Auto bracketing compensation range If the selected range is beyond the scale of the exposure level indicator, only the part within the scale is displayed. 4 Exposure compensation value you have adjusted Various shooting functions P 1/250 ESP F5.6 +1.7 ISO AUTO FP WB AUTO FOCUS ... pictures depending on the card. AE bracketing is not enough memory in sequence if there is applied to the exposure value you have compensated. The camera may not save all of frames. ● During sequential shooting, if the battery check blinks due to the exposure value you have compensated: T ...
Auto bracketing compensation range If the selected range is beyond the scale of the exposure level indicator, only the part within the scale is displayed. 4 Exposure compensation value you have adjusted Various shooting functions P 1/250 ESP F5.6 +1.7 ISO AUTO FP WB AUTO FOCUS ... pictures depending on the card. AE bracketing is not enough memory in sequence if there is applied to the exposure value you have compensated. The camera may not save all of frames. ● During sequential shooting, if the battery check blinks due to the exposure value you have compensated: T ...
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... that is stored 10 frames back. 7 Displays the previous frame. Viewing still images Viewing other images. 1 Press the OK button. When you can check which part of the image is displayed with a frame. Displays the next frame. Displaying close-up position You can view other images During close -up playback, you... 15 110 button MENU 2 Use the arrow pad to select images you have enlarged is enlarged. 1 Press the INFO button during closeup playback. ● The part you want to the original size, press the OK button.
... that is stored 10 frames back. 7 Displays the previous frame. Viewing still images Viewing other images. 1 Press the OK button. When you can check which part of the image is displayed with a frame. Displays the next frame. Displaying close-up position You can view other images During close -up playback, you... 15 110 button MENU 2 Use the arrow pad to select images you have enlarged is enlarged. 1 Press the INFO button during closeup playback. ● The part you want to the original size, press the OK button.