FE-300 Instruction Manual (English)
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Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Attach the strap Quick Start Guide ( Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. EN 3 Gather these items (box contents) Digital Camera Strap Lithium Ion Battery (LI-42B) Battery Charger (LI-40C) USB Cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM Items not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual) and the Warranty Card.
Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Attach the strap Quick Start Guide ( Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. EN 3 Gather these items (box contents) Digital Camera Strap Lithium Ion Battery (LI-42B) Battery Charger (LI-40C) USB Cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM Items not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual) and the Warranty Card.
FE-300 Instruction Manual (English)
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... to remove it. Contact authorized distributors/ service centers. Insert the battery and an xD-Picture Card (optional). 21 Quick Start Guide 3 4 EN Battery lock knob ( Insert the battery by putting in the direction of the arrow. Charge the battery. b. Prepare the camera a. Power Cable W 3 Lithium Ion Battery Battery 1 Charger 2 AC Wall Outlet Charging Indicator Red light on...
... to remove it. Contact authorized distributors/ service centers. Insert the battery and an xD-Picture Card (optional). 21 Quick Start Guide 3 4 EN Battery lock knob ( Insert the battery by putting in the direction of the arrow. Charge the battery. b. Prepare the camera a. Power Cable W 3 Lithium Ion Battery Battery 1 Charger 2 AC Wall Outlet Charging Indicator Red light on...
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Check that the card is inserted in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you must format them with the pictures stored on the card. IMAGE Erasing by selecting the ... printing data (the number of prints and the date and time information) with this camera. SEL. BACK MENU OK GO ALL ERASE Erasing all the pictures in the camera when formatting the internal memory. • Be sure that the battery is required. MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT Formatting the internal memory or card All existing...
Check that the card is inserted in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you must format them with the pictures stored on the card. IMAGE Erasing by selecting the ... printing data (the number of prints and the date and time information) with this camera. SEL. BACK MENU OK GO ALL ERASE Erasing all the pictures in the camera when formatting the internal memory. • Be sure that the battery is required. MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT Formatting the internal memory or card All existing...
FE-300 Instruction Manual (English)
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...the following system requirements. Operations are not guaranteed on as a user with administrators' privileges. Using OLYMPUS Master Install the OLYMPUS Master software Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with the following operations. For newer operating... systems, please refer to the Olympus web site as shown on as a user with administrators' privileges. • Be sure to the computer • Turn off the camera • Open the camera's battery/card compartment cover 36 EN Operating environment Windows...
...the following system requirements. Operations are not guaranteed on as a user with administrators' privileges. Using OLYMPUS Master Install the OLYMPUS Master software Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with the following operations. For newer operating... systems, please refer to the Olympus web site as shown on as a user with administrators' privileges. • Be sure to the computer • Turn off the camera • Open the camera's battery/card compartment cover 36 EN Operating environment Windows...
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Please do not remove any cable or the battery while the camera is running Windows Vista, you will show "OK". EN 41 You can select... a factory-installed OS and home-built computers To increase the number of languages Please take care that your battery is fully charged! 1 Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet. 2 Plug the USB cable...processing. 10 After the download procedure the camera display will be able to choose the new language from [SET UP]. After restarting the camera you can remove the cables and turn power off. Using OLYMPUS Master Note • If your...
Please do not remove any cable or the battery while the camera is running Windows Vista, you will show "OK". EN 41 You can select... a factory-installed OS and home-built computers To increase the number of languages Please take care that your battery is fully charged! 1 Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet. 2 Plug the USB cable...processing. 10 After the download procedure the camera display will be able to choose the new language from [SET UP]. After restarting the camera you can remove the cables and turn power off. Using OLYMPUS Master Note • If your...
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... into sleep mode and the monitor turns off . Getting to know your camera better Shooting tips and information Tips before you start taking pictures The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is normal and does not indicate malfunction. In this mode. If this ...is not charged • Charge the battery with a soft dry cloth. Wait until the camera has sufficiently cooled. The mode dial is in the position of the cold • Battery performance declines in low temperatures, and the charge may increase, resulting in ...
... into sleep mode and the monitor turns off . Getting to know your camera better Shooting tips and information Tips before you start taking pictures The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is normal and does not indicate malfunction. In this mode. If this ...is not charged • Charge the battery with a soft dry cloth. Wait until the camera has sufficiently cooled. The mode dial is in the position of the cold • Battery performance declines in low temperatures, and the charge may increase, resulting in ...
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...AF MODE] to focus on the subject. The green lamp blinks. If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the camera using the camera. If the battery is not in the center of time, the date and time setting will be reset earlier than this. and then ... subject The subject is in the camera at different distances Fast-moving quickly • Focus the camera on the subject, and then recompose your shot and then take the picture. g "Set the date and time" (P. 7), "X Setting the date and time" (P. 28) The battery has been removed from the time of...
...AF MODE] to focus on the subject. The green lamp blinks. If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the camera using the camera. If the battery is not in the center of time, the date and time setting will be reset earlier than this. and then ... subject The subject is in the camera at different distances Fast-moving quickly • Focus the camera on the subject, and then recompose your shot and then take the picture. g "Set the date and time" (P. 7), "X Setting the date and time" (P. 28) The battery has been removed from the time of...
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...finger from the menus when using the zoom • To minimize the battery consumption, set because you are locked. Blinking: The focus is not locked. • Release your camera better Extending the useful life of the battery • Performing any of an item that has already been set: ...on the subject and press the shutter button halfway again. g "POWER SAVE Setting the camera to [ON] and turn off . Use the following operations when not actually taking pictures can deplete the battery power. • Repeatedly pressing the shutter button halfway • Repeatedly using the arrow...
...finger from the menus when using the zoom • To minimize the battery consumption, set because you are locked. Blinking: The focus is not locked. • Release your camera better Extending the useful life of the battery • Performing any of an item that has already been set: ...on the subject and press the shutter button halfway again. g "POWER SAVE Setting the camera to [ON] and turn off . Use the following operations when not actually taking pictures can deplete the battery power. • Repeatedly pressing the shutter button halfway • Repeatedly using the arrow...
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... and press . Insert a new card. Insert a card or erase unwanted data. The battery/card Close the battery/card compartment cover. All data on a computer. Pictures taken by other cameras or previously edited or corrected pictures cannot be used. Use image processing software to edit the pictures....a computer and cancel the readonly setting. Replace the ink cartridge in the internal memory or on the camera... Getting to a computer. The battery is an error in the printer. The card has no pictures. Before erasing, download important pictures to know your...
... and press . Insert a new card. Insert a card or erase unwanted data. The battery/card Close the battery/card compartment cover. All data on a computer. Pictures taken by other cameras or previously edited or corrected pictures cannot be used. Use image processing software to edit the pictures....a computer and cancel the readonly setting. Replace the ink cartridge in the internal memory or on the camera... Getting to a computer. The battery is an error in the printer. The card has no pictures. Before erasing, download important pictures to know your...
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... exhausted quickly. • The zoom is used . ( Power consumption by Olympus. Charge the battery fully with a lens cleaner. Battery/Charger: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Battery and charger ( This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B/LI-40B). Do not use . ( The provided rechargeable battery usually takes approximately 5 hours to turn off the lens with...
... exhausted quickly. • The zoom is used . ( Power consumption by Olympus. Charge the battery fully with a lens cleaner. Battery/Charger: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Battery and charger ( This camera uses one Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-42B/LI-40B). Do not use . ( The provided rechargeable battery usually takes approximately 5 hours to turn off the lens with...
FE-300 Instruction Manual (English)
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... so may damage the data in a film camera. Shooting mode Playback mode [] [IN] HQ 4000×3000 4 Memory indicator [IN] HQ 4000×3000 F2.8 1/1000 0.0 ISO 1600 '07.12.10 12:30 100-0004 4 Note • Do not open the battery/card compartment cover while the card access lamp is... blinking, as the lamp is indicating that it is being used during shooting and playback operations. Use of the card. 2 Contact area The part where the data transferred from the camera enters the card. 1 Compatible cards...
... so may damage the data in a film camera. Shooting mode Playback mode [] [IN] HQ 4000×3000 4 Memory indicator [IN] HQ 4000×3000 F2.8 1/1000 0.0 ISO 1600 '07.12.10 12:30 100-0004 4 Note • Do not open the battery/card compartment cover while the card access lamp is... blinking, as the lamp is indicating that it is being used during shooting and playback operations. Use of the card. 2 Contact area The part where the data transferred from the camera enters the card. 1 Compatible cards...
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.... • Accidentally being injured by Olympus. If you hold or operate the camera with wet hands. ( Do not leave the camera in places where it . • Never remove the batteries with the specified charger. Battery Handling Precautions Appendix Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from the faces of the camera's body may be subject to extremely...
.... • Accidentally being injured by Olympus. If you hold or operate the camera with wet hands. ( Do not leave the camera in places where it . • Never remove the batteries with the specified charger. Battery Handling Precautions Appendix Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from the faces of the camera's body may be subject to extremely...
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...subject it is operating normally. • Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in use of batteries. After storage, test the camera by soldering, etc. • If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the ...stop charging them and do not remove it immediately after using the camera. • Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for leaks, discoloration, warping, or any other abnormality. • The battery may possibly cause fires. • Do not push or pull severely...
...subject it is operating normally. • Always observe the operating environment restrictions described in use of batteries. After storage, test the camera by soldering, etc. • If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the ...stop charging them and do not remove it immediately after using the camera. • Always unload the battery from the camera before storing the camera for leaks, discoloration, warping, or any other abnormality. • The battery may possibly cause fires. • Do not push or pull severely...
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... appear on the top/bottom of this product. • Olympus makes no responsibility for unauthorized photographing, use , read the battery's instruction manual carefully before traveling abroad, purchase extra batteries. Due to its color may change temporarily. Battery Handling Precautions • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by using this unit lawfully, or any request from...
... appear on the top/bottom of this product. • Olympus makes no responsibility for unauthorized photographing, use , read the battery's instruction manual carefully before traveling abroad, purchase extra batteries. Due to its color may change temporarily. Battery Handling Precautions • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by using this unit lawfully, or any request from...
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...Standard) : 12,000,000 pixels : 1/1.72" CCD (primary color filter), 12,400,000 pixels (gross) : Olympus lens 7.4 to 22.2 mm, f2.8 to 4.7 (equivalent to 35 to 105 mm on a 35 mm camera) : Digital ESP metering : 4 to 1/1000 sec. : 0.3 m (1.0 ft.) to ) (W), 0.5 m (1.6 ft)...excluding protrusions) : 115 g (4.1 oz) without battery and card (Lithium ion battery (LI-42B) Appendix Product type Standard voltage Standard capacity Battery life Operating environment Temperature Dimensions Weight : Lithium ion rechargeable battery : DC 3.7 V : 740 mAh : Approx. 300 full charges (varies on usage) : 0°C...
...Standard) : 12,000,000 pixels : 1/1.72" CCD (primary color filter), 12,400,000 pixels (gross) : Olympus lens 7.4 to 22.2 mm, f2.8 to 4.7 (equivalent to 35 to 105 mm on a 35 mm camera) : Digital ESP metering : 4 to 1/1000 sec. : 0.3 m (1.0 ft.) to ) (W), 0.5 m (1.6 ft)...excluding protrusions) : 115 g (4.1 oz) without battery and card (Lithium ion battery (LI-42B) Appendix Product type Standard voltage Standard capacity Battery life Operating environment Temperature Dimensions Weight : Lithium ion rechargeable battery : DC 3.7 V : 740 mAh : Approx. 300 full charges (varies on usage) : 0°C...
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Names of Parts Camera Multi-connector gP. 28, 29, 38 Zoom lever gP. 15 o button gP. 11 Self-timer lamp gP. 14 Flash gP. 14 Strap eyelet gP. 3 Connector ... (Exposure Compensation/Print) gP. 14 Arrow pad (ONXY) gP. 13 Y# button (Flash mode) gP. 14 Monitor gP. 27 X& button (Macro mode) gP. 14 Tripod socket Battery/card compartment cover gP. 4 button (OK) gP. 13 NY button (Self-timer) gP. 14 /S button (Backlight boost/Erase) gP. 15 m button gP. 14...
Names of Parts Camera Multi-connector gP. 28, 29, 38 Zoom lever gP. 15 o button gP. 11 Self-timer lamp gP. 14 Flash gP. 14 Strap eyelet gP. 3 Connector ... (Exposure Compensation/Print) gP. 14 Arrow pad (ONXY) gP. 13 Y# button (Flash mode) gP. 14 Monitor gP. 27 X& button (Macro mode) gP. 14 Tripod socket Battery/card compartment cover gP. 4 button (OK) gP. 13 NY button (Self-timer) gP. 14 /S button (Backlight boost/Erase) gP. 15 m button gP. 14...
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... 13 7 HQ 4000×3000 4 12 20 19 1 3 4 5 7 HQ 16 +2.0 15 14 13 00:36 8 9 10 11 Still pictures 8 10 11 Movies Item 1 Battery check 2 Flash standby Camera movement warning/flash charge 3 Green lamp 4 Silent mode 5 White balance 6 ISO 7 Macro mode Super macro mode 8 Image quality 9 Image size 10 AF target mark...
... 13 7 HQ 4000×3000 4 12 20 19 1 3 4 5 7 HQ 16 +2.0 15 14 13 00:36 8 9 10 11 Still pictures 8 10 11 Movies Item 1 Battery check 2 Flash standby Camera movement warning/flash charge 3 Green lamp 4 Silent mode 5 White balance 6 ISO 7 Macro mode Super macro mode 8 Image quality 9 Image size 10 AF target mark...
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... pictures 17 16 15 14 HQ 13 320×240 12 10 '07.12.10 12:30 8 100-0004 7 00:00 / 00:36 6 Movies Item 1 Battery check 2 Silent mode Indications e = full power, f = low power U Ref. P. 19 13 Image quality SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2, SQ, 16:9 14 Protect 9 15 Sound record H 16...
... pictures 17 16 15 14 HQ 13 320×240 12 10 '07.12.10 12:30 8 100-0004 7 00:00 / 00:36 6 Movies Item 1 Battery check 2 Silent mode Indications e = full power, f = low power U Ref. P. 19 13 Image quality SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2, SQ, 16:9 14 Protect 9 15 Sound record H 16...
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...20 AUTO (WB) WB AUTO 20 Auto flash AUTO 14 Auto focus 43 AV cable 3, 28 B BACKUP 26 Battery 4, 50 Battery charger 3, 4, 50 Battery check 62 BEEP 27 BEHIND GLASS P 12 C CAMERA MENU 20 CANDLE W 12 Card 45, 53 Card access lamp 39, 46, 53 Close-up playback U 16 ...Cloudy day 3 20 Compression 19 Connector cover 28, 38 Continuous recording time 45 CUISINE V 12 CUSTOM PRINT 30 D Date and time X 7, 28, 43 Digital...
...20 AUTO (WB) WB AUTO 20 Auto flash AUTO 14 Auto focus 43 AV cable 3, 28 B BACKUP 26 Battery 4, 50 Battery charger 3, 4, 50 Battery check 62 BEEP 27 BEHIND GLASS P 12 C CAMERA MENU 20 CANDLE W 12 Card 45, 53 Card access lamp 39, 46, 53 Close-up playback U 16 ...Cloudy day 3 20 Compression 19 Connector cover 28, 38 Continuous recording time 45 CUISINE V 12 CUSTOM PRINT 30 D Date and time X 7, 28, 43 Digital...