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...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. For customers in USA Declaration of their respective owners. • The standards for camera file systems referred to in this ... • All other company and product names are the "Design Rule for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. ● Thank you take test shots to get accustomed to your new camera, please read the advanced manual. Keep this manual were produced during the development stages and...
...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. For customers in USA Declaration of their respective owners. • The standards for camera file systems referred to in this ... • All other company and product names are the "Design Rule for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. ● Thank you take test shots to get accustomed to your new camera, please read the advanced manual. Keep this manual were produced during the development stages and...
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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. 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.
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...PC, you can be converted to, and saved in RAW mode can take sequential shots. You can print out stored pictures directly with the provided OLYMPUS Master. 4 You can view images using your PC. What you 've selected the shooting mode, just press the shutter button to take the ...picture. Once you can do with this camera You can choose from more editing, viewing and printing functions with a PictBridge-compatible printer without using slideshow and check shooting information, etc. Images ...
...PC, you can be converted to, and saved in RAW mode can take sequential shots. You can print out stored pictures directly with the provided OLYMPUS Master. 4 You can view images using your PC. What you 've selected the shooting mode, just press the shutter button to take the ...picture. Once you can do with this camera You can choose from more editing, viewing and printing functions with a PictBridge-compatible printer without using slideshow and check shooting information, etc. Images ...
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...; Methods of viewing and editing recorded images ⅷ Customizing functions 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 - Provided 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 ...
...; Methods of viewing and editing recorded images ⅷ Customizing functions 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 - Provided 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 ...
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... and require extensive repair work by fire or electrical shock from the wall outlet immediately. Avoid using a specified AC adapter, remove it from the camera when the camera is used without observing the information given WARNING under this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to determine that the product is a danger of equipment...
... and require extensive repair work by fire or electrical shock from the wall outlet immediately. Avoid using a specified AC adapter, remove it from the camera when the camera is used without observing the information given WARNING under this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to determine that the product is a danger of equipment...
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...and/or re-charger may be hot and cause minor burns. ੬ Do not take apart or modify the camera. ● Never attempt to disassemble the camera. Contact the nearest authorized Olympus service center. ੬ Do not touch the battery or the battery charger while battery charging is complete and .... ੬ Do not cover the flash with wet hands. ● Damage or electric shock may result. Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately. ੬ Do not use the camera with a hand while firing. ● Do not cover the flash or touch it after it has just been fired sequentially....
...and/or re-charger may be hot and cause minor burns. ੬ Do not take apart or modify the camera. ● Never attempt to disassemble the camera. Contact the nearest authorized Olympus service center. ੬ Do not touch the battery or the battery charger while battery charging is complete and .... ੬ Do not cover the flash with wet hands. ● Damage or electric shock may result. Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately. ੬ Do not use the camera with a hand while firing. ● Do not cover the flash or touch it after it has just been fired sequentially....
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... ੬ Do not carry or store the battery where it in any damages caused by AC adapters not recommended by Olympus. ● Using a different AC adapter may damage the camera or power source, or result in cold temperatures. ੬ Do not damage the AC adapter's cable. ● ...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 avoid getting a low-temperature burn. ● When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in your region or ...
... ੬ Do not carry or store the battery where it in any damages caused by AC adapters not recommended by Olympus. ● Using a different AC adapter may damage the camera or power source, or result in cold temperatures. ੬ Do not damage the AC adapter's cable. ● ...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 avoid getting a low-temperature burn. ● When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in your region or ...
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...2668; Never attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera, never insert anything (other than the specified battery) ...battery does not recharge within the specified time, stop using the camera. ● Otherwise, fire, explosion, smoke, overheat, electric... ੬ Do not remove the battery from the camera if it when wet. Continued use may result. ... ੬ Remove the battery from the camera immediately after operating the camera on the AC voltage in the area...Do not use it. ● If you are using the camera immediately. Safety precautions WARNING ੬ Keep the battery dry at...
...2668; Never attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera, never insert anything (other than the specified battery) ...battery does not recharge within the specified time, stop using the camera. ● Otherwise, fire, explosion, smoke, overheat, electric... ੬ Do not remove the battery from the camera if it when wet. Continued use may result. ... ੬ Remove the battery from the camera immediately after operating the camera on the AC voltage in the area...Do not use it. ● If you are using the camera immediately. Safety precautions WARNING ੬ Keep the battery dry at...
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...'s cable from that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for help. Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. - Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cables should be determined by turning the equipment off and on the charger's cable or add another cable...interference to Part 15 of the following cases occur, stop using and contact an Olympus dealer or authorized customer support center. - Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can be ...
...'s cable from that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for help. Increase the distance between the camera and receiver. - Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cables should be determined by turning the equipment off and on the charger's cable or add another cable...interference to Part 15 of the following cases occur, stop using and contact an Olympus dealer or authorized customer support center. - Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can be ...
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Note ● Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, since it is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off . If the strap is fastened securely. 5 Repeat steps 1 - 4 to attach the other end of the strap ...through the other hole of the stopper. Ring 2 Thread the end of the strap tight, making sure that the camera does not fall off , Olympus is not responsible for any damage. 12 Strap eyelet Stopper 4 Pull the other side of the strap through the ...the strap correctly as indicated by the arrows. 3 En Thread the strap back through the strap eyelet on the camera.
Note ● Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, since it is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off . If the strap is fastened securely. 5 Repeat steps 1 - 4 to attach the other end of the strap ...through the other hole of the stopper. Ring 2 Thread the end of the strap tight, making sure that the camera does not fall off , Olympus is not responsible for any damage. 12 Strap eyelet Stopper 4 Pull the other side of the strap through the ...the strap correctly as indicated by the arrows. 3 En Thread the strap back through the strap eyelet on the camera.
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.... The battery will be sure to charge the battery with the arrow. Remove the protection cap from the battery. 13 Charging the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (BLM-1). For details, refer to the charger. ● Charging starts. Before use any other type of battery. Charger AC cable En...
.... The battery will be sure to charge the battery with the arrow. Remove the protection cap from the battery. 13 Charging the battery This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (BLM-1). For details, refer to the charger. ● Charging starts. Before use any other type of battery. Charger AC cable En...
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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 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. Power switch Battery compartment lock En Direction indicating mark Unloading the battery ● Make sure the power switch is not blinking. ● Tilt the camera while holding in the illustration. Carefully remove the battery without dropping it. 15
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 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. Power switch Battery compartment lock En Direction indicating mark Unloading the battery ● Make sure the power switch is not blinking. ● Tilt the camera while holding in the illustration. Carefully remove the battery without dropping it. 15
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... 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 The AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as shooting... for a long period. Power Battery Holder T The optional Power Battery Holder allows you use the camera for a long period or downloading ...
... 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 The AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as shooting... for a long period. Power Battery Holder T The optional Power Battery Holder allows you use the camera for a long period or downloading ...
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... zoom lens equivalent to 100-400 mm on a 35 mm lens ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40mm-150mm f3.5-4.5: Telephoto zoom lens equivalent to the camera toward the sun. In some cases, other foreign matter from getting inside... effect of Four Thirds system. This may not work either. *Four Thirds mount: Standard developed by Olympus. When a non-specified lens is attached. 17 Lens mount of sunlight focusing through the lens. ... lens from getting inside the camera. ● Do not remove the body cap or attach the lens in dusty places. ● Do not point the lens attached to 80-300 mm on a 35 mm ...
... zoom lens equivalent to 100-400 mm on a 35 mm lens ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40mm-150mm f3.5-4.5: Telephoto zoom lens equivalent to the camera toward the sun. In some cases, other foreign matter from getting inside... effect of Four Thirds system. This may not work either. *Four Thirds mount: Standard developed by Olympus. When a non-specified lens is attached. 17 Lens mount of sunlight focusing through the lens. ... lens from getting inside the camera. ● Do not remove the body cap or attach the lens in dusty places. ● Do not point the lens attached to 80-300 mm on a 35 mm ...
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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. En Body cap 3 Remove the rear cap from the camera.
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Lens release button 19 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. Rotate the lens clockwise until you hear it counterclockwise. Lens attachment mark (Red) Alignment mark (Red) En 5 Remove the lens cap.
Lens release button 19 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. Rotate the lens clockwise until you hear it counterclockwise. Lens attachment mark (Red) Alignment mark (Red) En 5 Remove the lens cap.
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...along a bumpy road. • Do not take a Microdrive close to areas where it by the strap. • Do not use the camera in places subject to vibrations or excessive shock, such as of October, 2004): Hitachi DSCM-1100 (1 GB) HMS360404D5CF00 (4GB) DSCM-10512 (...Microdrive (optional). Be sure to strong magnetism. • Microdrives confirmed for use a Microdrive that uses a compact hard disk drive. This camera can also be exposed to read the following precautions before using a Microdrive (especially during recording. Because the disk drive rotates, a Microdrive is...
...along a bumpy road. • Do not take a Microdrive close to areas where it by the strap. • Do not use the camera in places subject to vibrations or excessive shock, such as of October, 2004): Hitachi DSCM-1100 (1 GB) HMS360404D5CF00 (4GB) DSCM-10512 (...Microdrive (optional). Be sure to strong magnetism. • Microdrives confirmed for use a Microdrive that uses a compact hard disk drive. This camera can also be exposed to read the following precautions before using a Microdrive (especially during recording. Because the disk drive rotates, a Microdrive 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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... turned on, the control panel screen is displayed. Charge the battery. *1 Your digital camera's power consumption varies greatly depending on . Ultrasonic vibrations are used as the basis for assigning file numbers to OFF. P -.- - - Date/time setting Images will be ... the power switch to 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 or when remaining battery power is working. Remaining power level: Exhausted. Under some operating conditions, the...
... turned on, the control panel screen is displayed. Charge the battery. *1 Your digital camera's power consumption varies greatly depending on . Ultrasonic vibrations are used as the basis for assigning file numbers to OFF. P -.- - - Date/time setting Images will be ... the power switch to 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 or when remaining battery power is working. Remaining power level: Exhausted. Under some operating conditions, the...