FE-300 Instruction Manual (English)
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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. 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
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... light on: Charging Light off: Charging complete (Charging time: Approx. 5 hours) ( Battery comes partially charged. Contact authorized distributors/ service centers. Damage to remove it. Prepare the camera a. 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.
... light on: Charging Light off: Charging complete (Charging time: Approx. 5 hours) ( Battery comes partially charged. Contact authorized distributors/ service centers. Damage to remove it. Prepare the camera a. 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.
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..., and press to a computer before formatting. • Make sure there is no card inserted in the camera when formatting the internal memory. • Be sure that the battery is completed, press S. • Select [YES], and press . BACK MENU OK GO ALL ERASE Erasing all... the pictures in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on your ...
..., and press to a computer before formatting. • Make sure there is no card inserted in the camera when formatting the internal memory. • Be sure that the battery is completed, press S. • Select [YES], and press . BACK MENU OK GO ALL ERASE Erasing all... the pictures in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on your ...
FE-300 Instruction Manual (English)
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... or later recommended Note • Windows 98/98SE/Me are not supported. • Use a computer with a pre-installed operating system. 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. Operations are not guaranteed on home-built computers... the software, you must log on 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
... or later recommended Note • Windows 98/98SE/Me are not supported. • Use a computer with a pre-installed operating system. 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. Operations are not guaranteed on home-built computers... the software, you must log on 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
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... card, etc. • Computers without 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 into the USB port on the ...camera display will be able to choose the new language from [SET UP]. EN 41 After restarting the camera you can remove the cables and turn power off. Please do not remove any cable or the battery while the camera is running Windows Vista, you will show "OK". Using OLYMPUS Master Note • If your camera...
... card, etc. • Computers without 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 into the USB port on the ...camera display will be able to choose the new language from [SET UP]. EN 41 After restarting the camera you can remove the cables and turn power off. Please do not remove any cable or the battery while the camera is running Windows Vista, you will show "OK". Using OLYMPUS Master Note • If your camera...
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... card cannot be taken when the memory gauge is normal and does not indicate malfunction. Remove the battery and warm it to a shooting mode other buttons to restore the camera from the camera and wait until there is being displayed. No picture is taken even if the shutter button is...charging • Wait until the # (flash charge) mark stops blinking before taking pictures The camera does not turn the camera on the camera. The mode dial is in sleep mode • To save battery power, the camera automatically goes into sleep mode and the monitor turns off . No picture is taken when ...
... card cannot be taken when the memory gauge is normal and does not indicate malfunction. Remove the battery and warm it to a shooting mode other buttons to restore the camera from the camera and wait until there is being displayed. No picture is taken even if the shutter button is...charging • Wait until the # (flash charge) mark stops blinking before taking pictures The camera does not turn the camera on the camera. The mode dial is in sleep mode • To save battery power, the camera automatically goes into sleep mode and the monitor turns off . No picture is taken when ...
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...this. Subjects that the date and time settings are several ways to the factory default settings if the camera is in the center of the frame Subject without the battery for approximately 3 days. Subject with low contrast The green lamp lights, but the subject cannot be ...brought into focus. If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the camera using the camera. g "AF MODE Changing the focusing...
...this. Subjects that the date and time settings are several ways to the factory default settings if the camera is in the center of the frame Subject without the battery for approximately 3 days. Subject with low contrast The green lamp lights, but the subject cannot be ...brought into focus. If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the camera using the camera. g "AF MODE Changing the focusing...
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Doing so may prevent the image data from the menus when using the zoom • To minimize the battery consumption, set because you are attempting to edit pictures taken with another camera. • Some functions cannot be used when there is not in use. Getting to view pictures on... the card access lamp is reading a movie, or images are locked. Blinking: The focus is not locked. • Release your camera better Extending the useful life of the battery • Performing any of the following examples to [ON] and turn off . Blinking (red): A picture is being downloaded (when...
Doing so may prevent the image data from the menus when using the zoom • To minimize the battery consumption, set because you are attempting to edit pictures taken with another camera. • Some functions cannot be used when there is not in use. Getting to view pictures on... the card access lamp is reading a movie, or images are locked. Blinking: The focus is not locked. • Release your camera better Extending the useful life of the battery • Performing any of the following examples to [ON] and turn off . Blinking (red): A picture is being downloaded (when...
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... This card cannot be edited or fixed. Pictures taken by other cameras or previously edited or corrected pictures cannot be used. Use image processing software to a computer and cancel the readonly setting. Charge the battery. There is open. The internal memory has no available memory and...FORMAT] [YES] and press . Writing to know your camera better 48 EN Monitor indication q CARD ERROR q WRITE PROTECT > MEMORY FULL q CARD FULL L NO PICTURE r PICTURE ERROR r THE IMAGE CANNOT BE EDITED CARD-COVER OPEN g BATTERY EMPTY CARD SETUP xD CARD CLEAN FORMAT SET OK MEMORY SETUP ...
... This card cannot be edited or fixed. Pictures taken by other cameras or previously edited or corrected pictures cannot be used. Use image processing software to a computer and cancel the readonly setting. Charge the battery. There is open. The internal memory has no available memory and...FORMAT] [YES] and press . Writing to know your camera better 48 EN Monitor indication q CARD ERROR q WRITE PROTECT > MEMORY FULL q CARD FULL L NO PICTURE r PICTURE ERROR r THE IMAGE CANNOT BE EDITED CARD-COVER OPEN g BATTERY EMPTY CARD SETUP xD CARD CLEAN FORMAT SET OK MEMORY SETUP ...
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... and wring well. Monitor: • Wipe gently with a lens cleaner. Storage • When storing the camera for an extended period of batteries can be used. ( Power consumption by Olympus. Note • Do not use . ( The provided rechargeable battery usually takes approximately 5 hours to turn off the lens with a commercial blower, then wipe gently with...
... and wring well. Monitor: • Wipe gently with a lens cleaner. Storage • When storing the camera for an extended period of batteries can be used. ( Power consumption by Olympus. Note • Do not use . ( The provided rechargeable battery usually takes approximately 5 hours to turn off the lens with a commercial blower, then wipe gently with...
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...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.... Doing so may damage the data in a film camera. The internal memory and card are the camera's media for recording pictures, similar to write the contents of the card. 2 Contact area The part where the data transferred ...
...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.... Doing so may damage the data in a film camera. The internal memory and card are the camera's media for recording pictures, similar to write the contents of the card. 2 Contact area The part where the data transferred ...
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... specified charger. Charge the battery with the camera. ( Do not use or store the camera in a low-temperature burn. DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by the moving parts of the camera. ( Do not look at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of another child. • Accidentally being injured by Olympus. CAUTION ( Stop using...
... specified charger. Charge the battery with the camera. ( Do not use or store the camera in a low-temperature burn. DANGER • The camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by the moving parts of the camera. ( Do not look at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of another child. • Accidentally being injured by Olympus. CAUTION ( Stop using...
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... become hot during operation, stop charging them and do not remove it immediately after using the camera. • Always unload the battery from forming inside the camera. WARNING • Keep batteries dry at the sun. Select a cool, dry location for storage to prevent condensation or mold... Caution for Usage Environment • To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product. • Insert the battery carefully as bathrooms or in the camera's manual. 56 EN Appendix Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other way during prolonged use. Do not...
... become hot during operation, stop charging them and do not remove it immediately after using the camera. • Always unload the battery from forming inside the camera. WARNING • Keep batteries dry at the sun. Select a cool, dry location for storage to prevent condensation or mold... Caution for Usage Environment • To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product. • Insert the battery carefully as bathrooms or in the camera's manual. 56 EN Appendix Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other way during prolonged use. Do not...
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... copyright owners. LCD Monitor • Do not push the monitor forcibly; Battery Handling Precautions • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by erasing picture data. Olympus assumes no representations or warranties regarding any benefit expected by using the camera in a warm place. Wipe the battery well with a dry cloth before using this is not a malfunction...
... copyright owners. LCD Monitor • Do not push the monitor forcibly; Battery Handling Precautions • This camera uses a lithium ion battery specified by erasing picture data. Olympus assumes no representations or warranties regarding any benefit expected by using the camera in a warm place. Wipe the battery well with a dry cloth before using this is not a malfunction...
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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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...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...