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Advanced Manual DIGITAL CAMERA IR-300 Thank you start to use your camera before taking important photographs. Keep this manual. In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to update or modify information contained in this manual in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you for future reference.
Advanced Manual DIGITAL CAMERA IR-300 Thank you start to use your camera before taking important photographs. Keep this manual. In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to update or modify information contained in this manual in a safe place for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you for future reference.
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...of operations that will help you to use the camera's capabilities to take pictures and view them. For details on how to the camera. How to use this manual (Basic and Advanced Manuals The instruction manual accompanying this camera is an explanation of how to read it ...carefully before proceeding. Basic Manual This manual helps you have mastered the basics. Advanced Manual This manual introduces you to the camera's many functions...
...of operations that will help you to use the camera's capabilities to take pictures and view them. For details on how to the camera. How to use this manual (Basic and Advanced Manuals The instruction manual accompanying this camera is an explanation of how to read it ...carefully before proceeding. Basic Manual This manual helps you have mastered the basics. Advanced Manual This manual introduces you to the camera's many functions...
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...3 P. 44 4 P. 55 5 P. 81 6 Using voice recording P. 88 7 Settings i functions P. 92 8 P. 104 9 Printing pictures Connecting the camera to a computer P. 115 10 P. 128 11 Troubleshooting. Be sure to use OLYMPUS Master. Explanations of techniques from basics to advanced, giving you have taken. Why not take a look at the world of... taken. Settings to make your camera. To enjoy the pictures you have taken on a computer. For getting the most out of your camera here. Read this part before you start taking pictures. Composition of the manual You'll find what you are...
...3 P. 44 4 P. 55 5 P. 81 6 Using voice recording P. 88 7 Settings i functions P. 92 8 P. 104 9 Printing pictures Connecting the camera to a computer P. 115 10 P. 128 11 Troubleshooting. Be sure to use OLYMPUS Master. Explanations of techniques from basics to advanced, giving you have taken. Why not take a look at the world of... taken. Settings to make your camera. To enjoy the pictures you have taken on a computer. For getting the most out of your camera here. Read this part before you start taking pictures. Composition of the manual You'll find what you are...
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Table of Contents How to use this manual 2 Composition of the manual 3 1 Basic operation 9 Mode switch 10 Direct buttons 12 Using the direct buttons 14 Menus 15 About the menus 15 Using the menus 18 How to ... functions 31 Selecting a scene mode according to the situation 32 Using the zoom when taking pictures (Zoom/Macro 35 Using the zoom 35 Using the digital zoom 36 Using macro/super macro mode 37 Flash shooting 38 Recording movies 40 Image stabilizer 41 Fulltime AF 42 Recording sound with movies 42...
Table of Contents How to use this manual 2 Composition of the manual 3 1 Basic operation 9 Mode switch 10 Direct buttons 12 Using the direct buttons 14 Menus 15 About the menus 15 Using the menus 18 How to ... functions 31 Selecting a scene mode according to the situation 32 Using the zoom when taking pictures (Zoom/Macro 35 Using the zoom 35 Using the digital zoom 36 Using macro/super macro mode 37 Flash shooting 38 Recording movies 40 Image stabilizer 41 Fulltime AF 42 Recording sound with movies 42...
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This indicates an operation when the mode switch is set to K. This indicates an operation when the mode switch is set to any of the mode switch 1 necessary for operating functions. Basic operation Mode switch Mode switch notation In this manual, the following icons indicate the position of the Knq modes. 11
This indicates an operation when the mode switch is set to K. This indicates an operation when the mode switch is set to any of the mode switch 1 necessary for operating functions. Basic operation Mode switch Mode switch notation In this manual, the following icons indicate the position of the Knq modes. 11
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Basic operation Menus 5 Press [\ to select [AUTO] or [n], and press i. • Press the MENU button to 5 for setting [METERING] Top menu [MODE MENU] [METERING] [AUTO] / [n] 19 Menu operation notation In this manual, procedures for using the menus are expressed as follows: •Ex: Steps 1 to close the menu. 1 METERING AUTO AF MODE n PANORAMA 2 IN 1 FRAME MODE TIPS • Common menu items can be adjusted from any mode, and the settings will apply respectively.
Basic operation Menus 5 Press [\ to select [AUTO] or [n], and press i. • Press the MENU button to 5 for setting [METERING] Top menu [MODE MENU] [METERING] [AUTO] / [n] 19 Menu operation notation In this manual, procedures for using the menus are expressed as follows: •Ex: Steps 1 to close the menu. 1 METERING AUTO AF MODE n PANORAMA 2 IN 1 FRAME MODE TIPS • Common menu items can be adjusted from any mode, and the settings will apply respectively.
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g"Using the menus" (P. 18), "Menu operation notation" (P. 19) Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this manual. 20 g"Selecting a display language" (P. 94) This sample page is shown below explaining the notation. 1 Look at it carefully before taking or viewing ...described function can be used in any of the mode switch. g"Mode switch" (P. 10), "Mode switch notation" (P. 11) Select the menus in this camera. This indicates the position of these modes. Basic operation How to read the procedure pages A sample of a procedure page is only for your reference.
g"Using the menus" (P. 18), "Menu operation notation" (P. 19) Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this manual. 20 g"Selecting a display language" (P. 94) This sample page is shown below explaining the notation. 1 Look at it carefully before taking or viewing ...described function can be used in any of the mode switch. g"Mode switch" (P. 10), "Mode switch notation" (P. 11) Select the menus in this camera. This indicates the position of these modes. Basic operation How to read the procedure pages A sample of a procedure page is only for your reference.
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...8226; Often bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their real shades. When the setting is compensated (adjusted) manually. To prevent the picture from the intended brightness. • Exposure compensation cannot correct the image if the surroundings of ±2.0 EV ... getting brighter, adjust toward [-] when shooting dark subjects. • In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is changed, you to make fine changes to their natural colors. Additional shooting functions Top menu [MODE MENU] [F] 4 g"Using the menus...
...8226; Often bright subjects (such as snow) will turn out darker than their real shades. When the setting is compensated (adjusted) manually. To prevent the picture from the intended brightness. • Exposure compensation cannot correct the image if the surroundings of ±2.0 EV ... getting brighter, adjust toward [-] when shooting dark subjects. • In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is changed, you to make fine changes to their natural colors. Additional shooting functions Top menu [MODE MENU] [F] 4 g"Using the menus...
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...input (yellow) and audio input (white) terminals. A/V OUT jack Connect to play back pictures on the camera's monitor or TV. This lets you operate functions such as select, erase, and protect, in the ...camera on. • The last picture taken is displayed on the TV. When the camera is set it to the video input mode. • For details of switching to video input, refer to your TV's instruction manual.... 4 Press the POWER switch to turn the camera on/off. Connect the A/V OUT jack on the cradle to the TV....
...input (yellow) and audio input (white) terminals. A/V OUT jack Connect to play back pictures on the camera's monitor or TV. This lets you operate functions such as select, erase, and protect, in the ...camera on. • The last picture taken is displayed on the TV. When the camera is set it to the video input mode. • For details of switching to video input, refer to your TV's instruction manual.... 4 Press the POWER switch to turn the camera on/off. Connect the A/V OUT jack on the cradle to the TV....
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... to [STORE] for each picture. This setting can also use . 105 i functions You can be changed for newly taken pictures. Using the camera with the camera on the storage unit. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the storage unit and the power cable to a wall outlet. 9 3 Set the ...camera pictures (STORE ONLY) 1 Dock the cradle provided with a Dock&Done storage unit (hard disk/DVD) You can store new pictures to prevent storing the same picture multiple times. The [STORE] setting is canceled to a storage unit (hard disk/DVD). gFor detailed operations of the Dock&Done storage unit, see the manual...
... to [STORE] for each picture. This setting can also use . 105 i functions You can be changed for newly taken pictures. Using the camera with the camera on the storage unit. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the storage unit and the power cable to a wall outlet. 9 3 Set the ...camera pictures (STORE ONLY) 1 Dock the cradle provided with a Dock&Done storage unit (hard disk/DVD) You can store new pictures to prevent storing the same picture multiple times. The [STORE] setting is canceled to a storage unit (hard disk/DVD). gFor detailed operations of the Dock&Done storage unit, see the manual...
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... SEL. For details about packet-writing software, see the manual of the storage unit. TILL AUTO STORE TIPS • You can also set the camera to automatically erase pictures after storing (STORE AND)" (P. 113) • When the camera is displayed. g"Storing pictures (STORE)" (P. 113) •... 106 PRINT EXIT 20SEC. Note • When a card is inserted in the camera, only the pictures on , and the [_DOCK MODE] screen is displayed. • The camera is required if you want to the instruction manual for your DVD storage unit. 5 Select [STORE ONLY], and press i. •...
... SEL. For details about packet-writing software, see the manual of the storage unit. TILL AUTO STORE TIPS • You can also set the camera to automatically erase pictures after storing (STORE AND)" (P. 113) • When the camera is displayed. g"Storing pictures (STORE)" (P. 113) •... 106 PRINT EXIT 20SEC. Note • When a card is inserted in the camera, only the pictures on , and the [_DOCK MODE] screen is displayed. • The camera is required if you want to the instruction manual for your DVD storage unit. 5 Select [STORE ONLY], and press i. •...
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...manual provided with the storage playback function may differ from those for storing pictures (CREATE SHARE DISK) 9 You can be performed in the DVD storage unit. North and South America: http://www.olympusamerica.com/IR500_storage Europe: http://www.olympus-europa.com/site/ir...• The steps to support the playback function. Top menu [MODE MENU] [CREATE SHARE DISK] g"Using the menus" (P. 18) i functions 108 Set the camera after selecting the menu. • Set an unused (unformatted) DVD or CD in storage playback mode: y g"Picture rotation" (P. 58) m g"Slideshow" (P. ...
...manual provided with the storage playback function may differ from those for storing pictures (CREATE SHARE DISK) 9 You can be performed in the DVD storage unit. North and South America: http://www.olympusamerica.com/IR500_storage Europe: http://www.olympus-europa.com/site/ir...• The steps to support the playback function. Top menu [MODE MENU] [CREATE SHARE DISK] g"Using the menus" (P. 18) i functions 108 Set the camera after selecting the menu. • Set an unused (unformatted) DVD or CD in storage playback mode: y g"Picture rotation" (P. 58) m g"Slideshow" (P. ...
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...all new pictures (NEW ALL PRINT)" (P. 114) 1 Connect the AC adapter and power cable of the Dock&Done storage unit or printer, see the manual provided with the optional Dock&Done storage unit (hard disk/DVD) or Dock&Done printer. 9 Using a Dock&Done storage unit with a Dock&Done printer...a Dock&Done printer You can print pictures from the [_DOCK MODE] screen displayed when connecting the camera to the storage unit using the Dock&Done cable, then turn the printer on the camera in your digital camera and a Dock&Done storage unit (hard disk/ DVD) with a Dock&Done printer to record ...
...all new pictures (NEW ALL PRINT)" (P. 114) 1 Connect the AC adapter and power cable of the Dock&Done storage unit or printer, see the manual provided with the optional Dock&Done storage unit (hard disk/DVD) or Dock&Done printer. 9 Using a Dock&Done storage unit with a Dock&Done printer...a Dock&Done printer You can print pictures from the [_DOCK MODE] screen displayed when connecting the camera to the storage unit using the Dock&Done cable, then turn the printer on the camera in your digital camera and a Dock&Done storage unit (hard disk/ DVD) with a Dock&Done printer to record ...
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... you want to print and the number of printing paper types, ink cassettes, etc., refer to the printer's instruction manual. It is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer's instruction manual. What is the standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different manufacturers and printing out pictures directly. Refer to the printer's instruction...
... you want to print and the number of printing paper types, ink cassettes, etc., refer to the printer's instruction manual. It is compatible with PictBridge, refer to the printer's instruction manual. What is the standard for connecting digital cameras and printers of different manufacturers and printing out pictures directly. Refer to the printer's instruction...
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... the most basic printing method. Direct printing (PictBridge) Printing pictures Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to the printer's instruction manual. 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the printer's USB port. • For details of how to turn the printer on and the ... are not printed. 1 Turn the printer on and plug the printer end of the USB cable into the USB terminal on the cradle. 3 Set the camera in the cradle. • The camera automatically turns on. • The monitor turns on and the position of your printer.
... the most basic printing method. Direct printing (PictBridge) Printing pictures Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to the printer's instruction manual. 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the printer's USB port. • For details of how to turn the printer on and the ... are not printed. 1 Turn the printer on and plug the printer end of the USB cable into the USB terminal on the cradle. 3 Set the camera in the cradle. • The camera automatically turns on. • The monitor turns on and the position of your printer.
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...145). Monitor indication NO CONNECTION _DOCK&DONE PRINTER IS NOT CONNECTED NO PAPER NO INK Possible cause The camera is no paper in the printer. Corrective action Disconnect the camera and connect it again correctly. There is not connected to the printer correctly. [_PRINT ORDER] was ...those shown above is a problem with the Turn off the camera and printer and/or camera. changing settings on the [PC/PRINTER] screen, connect to the printer's instruction manual. The paper is set on the camera. Printing pictures 122 There is displayed, see the following table....
...145). Monitor indication NO CONNECTION _DOCK&DONE PRINTER IS NOT CONNECTED NO PAPER NO INK Possible cause The camera is no paper in the printer. Corrective action Disconnect the camera and connect it again correctly. There is not connected to the printer correctly. [_PRINT ORDER] was ...those shown above is a problem with the Turn off the camera and printer and/or camera. changing settings on the [PC/PRINTER] screen, connect to the printer's instruction manual. The paper is set on the camera. Printing pictures 122 There is displayed, see the following table....
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Printing using a DPOF-compatible printer. DPOF is possible directly from digital cameras. Printing using a DPOF-compatible photo store. The pictures need to be printed at a photo store. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either... of prints and the date/ time information) with print reservations can print the pictures using a computer. For more details, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Print settings (DPOF) How to make print reservations Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints so that supports DPOF.
Printing using a DPOF-compatible printer. DPOF is possible directly from digital cameras. Printing using a DPOF-compatible photo store. The pictures need to be printed at a photo store. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either... of prints and the date/ time information) with print reservations can print the pictures using a computer. For more details, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Print settings (DPOF) How to make print reservations Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints so that supports DPOF.
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...) a computer. Doing so could cause the computer to malfunction. • Connecting the camera to a computer. In this manual. Prepare the following items before starting. The camera does not turn the camera off automatically while it has enough power. If the data cannot be downloaded from the ...Card may be downloaded using the OLYMPUS Master software, also provided with a USB port Install the OLYMPUS Master software gP. 131 Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable gP. 135 Connecting the camera to a computer Start up the OLYMPUS Master software gP. 136 Download...
...) a computer. Doing so could cause the computer to malfunction. • Connecting the camera to a computer. In this manual. Prepare the following items before starting. The camera does not turn the camera off automatically while it has enough power. If the data cannot be downloaded from the ...Card may be downloaded using the OLYMPUS Master software, also provided with a USB port Install the OLYMPUS Master software gP. 131 Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable gP. 135 Connecting the camera to a computer Start up the OLYMPUS Master software gP. 136 Download...
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... and postcards. Search the image you do the following: Download images from the provided CD-ROM. Connecting the camera to the "Help" guide and OLYMPUS Master reference manual. 130 Edit images You can run a slideshow and play back sound. View images and movies You can rotate...and change the size. Installing it on a computer. Using OLYMPUS Master For editing and managing image files, install the OLYMPUS Master software from the camera or other than the above, refer to a computer Edit images with a digital camera on your images using pictures taken in panorama mode. 11...
... and postcards. Search the image you do the following: Download images from the provided CD-ROM. Connecting the camera to the "Help" guide and OLYMPUS Master reference manual. 130 Edit images You can run a slideshow and play back sound. View images and movies You can rotate...and change the size. Installing it on a computer. Using OLYMPUS Master For editing and managing image files, install the OLYMPUS Master software from the camera or other than the above, refer to a computer Edit images with a digital camera on your images using pictures taken in panorama mode. 11...
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... Professional. • If you are using Windows 98SE, the USB driver is recommended) 300 MB or more USB port 1,024 × 768 pixels, 65,536 colors or more Connecting the camera to the Olympus web site as a user with the following system requirements. For newer operating systems, please... is compatible with administrators' privileges. • Internet Explorer and QuickTime 6 or later should be installed on the back cover of this manual. (Operating environment Windows OS CPU RAM Hard disk capacity Connector Monitor Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP Pentium III 500MHz or later 128 ...
... Professional. • If you are using Windows 98SE, the USB driver is recommended) 300 MB or more USB port 1,024 × 768 pixels, 65,536 colors or more Connecting the camera to the Olympus web site as a user with the following system requirements. For newer operating systems, please... is compatible with administrators' privileges. • Internet Explorer and QuickTime 6 or later should be installed on the back cover of this manual. (Operating environment Windows OS CPU RAM Hard disk capacity Connector Monitor Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP Pentium III 500MHz or later 128 ...