Olympus E-300 Advanced Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
ADVANCED MANUALADVANCED MANUAL
DIGITAL CAMERA
Basic operations
Things to know before shooting
Selecting the right mode for
shooting conditions
Various shooting functions
Focusing functions
● Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new
camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a
longer service life.
● This manual explains advanced techniques such as shooting and playback functions,
customizing functions or settings and transferring recorded images to a computer, etc.
● We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before
taking important photographs.
● The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the
development stages and may differ from the actual product.
Exposure, image and color
Playback
Customizing the settings/
functions of your camera
Printing
Transferring images to a
computer
Appendix
Information
How to use this manual
7 Playback 107
Viewing still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Single-frame playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Close-up playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Index display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Information display INFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Rotating images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Playback on TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Editing still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Protecting images — Preventing accidental erasure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Erasing images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Single-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
All-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
8
Customizing the settings/functions of your camera
123
AELMETERING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
EV STEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
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Information
g
Auto flash..................................................54
B
BEACH & SNOW ................................42
Beep sound ......................................131
Bulb shooting............................................51
C
C-AF..........................................................82
CANDLE ............................................42
CARD SETUP........................................135
Card adapter ..........................................157
Center weighted averaging
metering ..........................................86
CLEANING MODE..................................182
Close-up playback ............................109
COLOR SPACE......................................106
Compact Flash........................................172
Compression............................................34
CONTRAST ......................................102
Fill-in flash ..........................................56
FIREWORKS ......................................40
Flash intensity control ........................60
Flash mode ..........................................54
FOCUS RING ........................................126
Focus lock................................................30
FORMAT................................................135
G
GRADATION ....................................104
H
HIGH KEY ..........................................40
HQ............................................................36
I
Image rotation ..................................115
Index display ....................................111
ISO BOOST..............................................92
J
JPEG........................................................35
Menu directory
–5.0 - 0.0 - +5.0 P. 88
RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ , SQ, P. 36
RAW
+
SHQ, RAW+HQ,
RAW
+
SQ
AUTO , , SLOW, P. 58
SLOW, SLOW2, ,
AF S-AF , C-AF, MF, S-AF
+
MF P. 79
WB AUTO , 3000K, 3600K, 4000K, P. 95
4500K, 6600K, 5300K,
6000K, 7500K, CWB1,
CWB2, CWB3, CWB4,
ISO AUTO , 100, 200, 400, P. 91
800, 1600
ESP, , P. 86
Shooting Menu
Menu Function Setting Ref.Page
This manual includes a table of contents, index and menu list to help you
easily locate the information you need.
Searching the table of contents ~ P. 4
All section titles and chapter headings are listed in the table of contents so that
you can quickly find the information you need. There is a chapter containing
information you need to know before using your camera for the first time, a
chapter that describes basic shooting procedures, etc.
For example
When you want to play back the images you have just
taken.
Go to Chapter 7 Playback and look for the page titled
“Viewing still images........108”.
Searching the index ~ P. 207
Terms used in this manual (such as the names of functions) are listed in
alphabetical order. When you come across a term that you are not familiar with or
about which you want to learn more, you can search the index to find the relevant
page. Camera part names and monitor indications are listed at the end of the
manual.
For example
If you want to know more about the term “HQ”
Go to the index at the end of this manual and look under H
for “HQ.......36”.
V
V
Searching the list of menus ~ P. 192
The camera’s menus are listed in a tree structure. When you come across a menu
whose name is unfamiliar on the menu screen, you can find the relevant pages for
this menu function in the menu list.
For example
When you want to know how to make settings for WB in
the menu screen
V
Go through the menus until you find WB and look for the
reference page number.
* For information on how to read the instructions in this manual, refer to “How to read the
instruction pages” (P. 3)
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How to read the instruction pages
FORMAT
ALL ERASE
CARD SETUP
CANCEL SELECT
GO
MENU
P A S M
SCENE
Available modes
MENU
CARD SETUP— Formatting the card
Lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data.
Non-Olympus cards or cards formatted on a computer must be formatted with the
camera before they can be used.
All data stored on the card, including protected images,is erased when the
card is formatted.When formatting a used card, confirm there are no images
that you still want to keep on the card.
Menu TTCARD SETUP
1
~ “How to use the menus” (P. 25)
Press .
2
● The CARD SETUP screen is displayed.
Press to select FORMAT. Press
3
.
● The FORMATscreen is displayed.
Press to select YES.Press OK.
4
● FORMAT is performed.
OK button
135
This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in
this manual.
Sets the camera to any of
the modes shown.
Step through the menus
in the order of the arrows
(P. 25)
8
Customizing the settings/functions of your camera
This represents the arrow
pad. Only arrows
applicable to the
operation are shown.
Indications used in this manual
Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction
or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be
absolutely avoided.
Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of
your camera.
Reference pages describing details or related information.
TIPS
~
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Contents
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
How to read the instruction pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1 Basic operations 17
How to use the mode dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
How to use the buttons and control dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Types of buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
How to use the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Types of the menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2 Things to know before shooting 29
If correct focus cannot be obtained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
How to focus on a difficult subject — Focus lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Subjects that are difficult to focus on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Selecting the record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Types of record modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
How to select the record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Setting HQ/SQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3 Selecting the right mode for shooting conditions 37
Selecting the right mode for shooting situation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
LANDSCAPE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
NIGHT SCENE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
NIGHT+PORTRAIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
FIREWORKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
SUNSET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
PORTRAIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
HIGH KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
MACRO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
DOCUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
MUSEUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
SPORT — Capturing a fast-moving subject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
BEACH & SNOW — Shooting seascapes
or snow-capped mountain landscapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
CANDLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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Selecting the right mode for shooting technique — P, A, S and M. . . . . . . . . . 43
P: Program shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
A: Aperture priority shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
S: Shutter priority shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
M: Manual shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
PREVIEW function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4 Various shooting functions 53
Flash shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Flash modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Setting the flash mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Using the built-in flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Flash intensity control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Optional electronic flashes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Using the electronic flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Super FP flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Using commercially available flashes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Non-specified commercial flashes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Drive mode DRIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Sequential shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Auto bracketing BKT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Self-timer shooting /Remote control shooting (with optional
remote control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
MONOTONE shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
5 Focusing functions 77
AF frame selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Focus mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
AF ILLUMINATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
6 Exposure, image and color 85
Metering mode — Changing the metering area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Exposure compensation — Varying the image brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
AE lock — Locking the exposure AEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
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Contents
NR
RGB
C
S
ISO sensitivity — Setting the desired sensitivity to light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Setting the ISO sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
ISO BOOST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
White balance — Adjusting the color tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Setting the white balance WB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Setting the one-touch white balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
WB compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
CUSTOM WB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
SHARPNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
CONTRAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
SATURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
GRADATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
NOISE REDUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
COLOR SPACE sRGB, Adobe RGB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
7 Playback 107
Viewing still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Single-frame playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Close-up playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Index display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Information display INFO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Rotating images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Playback on TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Editing still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Protecting images — Preventing accidental erasure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Erasing images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Single-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
All-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
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Customizing the settings/functions of your camera
AEL METERING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
EV STEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
MANUAL FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
CUSTOM OK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
RESET LENS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
FOCUS RING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
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Date/time setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
RESET — Restoring the factory default setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
ERASE SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
FILE NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
REC VIEW — Checking the picture immediately after shooting . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Setting the warning tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Monitor brightness adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
SLEEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
PC MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Changing the display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
VIDEO OUT — Selecting the video signal type before TV connection . . . . . . 134
CARD SETUP — Formatting the card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
9 Printing 137
Print reservation (DPOF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Flowchart for printing reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Selecting the print reservation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Selecting pictures you want to print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Setting printing data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Confirming your print setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Resetting print reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Direct printing (PictBridge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Connecting the camera to a printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Flowchart for printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Selecting the print mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Setting the print paper items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Selecting pictures you want to print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Setting printing data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
If an error code is displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
10 Transferring images to a computer 155
Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Using the provided OLYMPUS Master software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
What is OLYMPUS Master? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Installing OLYMPUS Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
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Contents
Connecting the camera to a computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Starting OLYMPUS Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Displaying the camera’s images on your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Downloading images to save on your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Disconnecting the camera from your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Viewing still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Printing images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Transferring images to your computer without using OLYMPUS Master . . . . 170
11 Appendix 171
Card basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Lens basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
If you encounter problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Camera maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Cleaning and storing the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
CLEANING MODE — Removing dust on the CCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
PIXEL MAPPING — Checking the image processing functions . . . . . . . . . 183
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Additional functions available after updating firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
8
For customers in North and South America
For customers in USA
Declaration 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.
Telephone Number : 1-631-844-5000
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
For customers in Europe
“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements
for safety, health, environment and customer protection.
“CE” mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.
Trademarks
• IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc.
• All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective
owners.
• The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the “Design Rule for Camera File
System/DCF” standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA).
9
For your safety
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
Lightning flash with an arrowhead,
enclosed in a triangle, alerts you to the
presence of uninsulated voltage points
inside the product which could cause a
serious electrical shock.
WARNING!
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.
An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle
alerts you to important operating and
maintenance instructions in the
documentation provided with the product.
General precautions
Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. For
more information on accessories such as the lithium ion battery, refer to the manuals
provided with those products.
Save These Instructions — Save all safety and operating instructions for future reference.
Heed Warnings — Read carefully and follow all warning labels on the product and those
described in the instructions.
Follow Instructions — Follow all instructions provided with this product.
Cleaning — Always unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp
cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or any type of organic
solvent to clean this product.
Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only accessories
recommended by Olympus.
Water and Moisture — Never use this product around water (near a bathtub, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, wet basement, swimming pool or in the rain).
Location — To avoid damage to the product and prevent personal injury, never place this
product on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, table or cart. Mount only on a stable tripod,
stand, or bracket. Follow the instructions that describe how to safely mount the product,
and use only the mounting devices recommended by the manufacturer.
Power Sources — Connect this product only to the power source described on the product
label. If you are not sure about the type of power supply in your home, consult your local
power company.
Refer to instruction pages for information on using the product with a battery.
Grounding, Polarization — If this product is used with a specified AC adapter, the adapter
may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug with one blade wider
than the other). This safety feature allows the plug to fit into the power outlet only one way.
If you cannot insert the plug into the wall outlet, pull it out, reverse it, and then reinsert it. If
the plug still fails to fit, contact an electrician and have the receptacle replaced.
Protecting the Power Cord — The power supply cord should be placed so it will not be
walked on. Never put a heavy object on the power cord or wrap it around the leg of a table
or chair. Keep the area around the power cord connection points, at the power outlet, and
at the product connection, free of all AC adapter or accessory power cords.
10
For your safety
Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using a specified AC adapter, remove it from the
wall outlet immediately. 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 not in use.
Overloading — Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, power strips, or other power
connection points with too many plugs.
Foreign Objects, Liquid Spillage — To avoid personal injury caused by fire or electrical
shock from contact with internal high voltage points, never insert a metal object into the
product. Avoid using the product where there is a danger of spillage.
Heat — Never use or store this product near any heat source such as a radiator, heat register,
stove, or any type of equipment or appliance that generates heat, including stereo
amplifiers.
Servicing — Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Attempting to remove the covers or
disassemble the product, could expose you to dangerous high voltage points.
Damage Requiring Service — If you notice any of the conditions described below while
using a specified AC adapter, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel:
a) Liquid has been spilled onto the product or some other object has fallen into the product.
b) The product has been exposed to water.
c) The product does not operate normally despite following operating instructions. Adjust
only the controls described in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other
controls could damage the product and require extensive repair work by a qualified
technician.
d) The product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
e) The product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, make sure that the authorized
service center uses only parts with the same characteristics as the originals, as
recommended by the manufacturer. Unauthorized substitution of parts could result in fire,
electrical shock, or create other hazards.
Safety Check — Upon completion of servicing or repairs, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product is in good working order.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
If the product is used without observing the information given
under this symbol, serious injury or death may result.
If the product is used without observing the information given
under this symbol, injury or death may result.
If the product is used without observing the information given
under this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the
equipment, or the loss of valuable data may result.
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For your safety
Handling the camera
WARNING
Do not use the camera in areas exposed to flammable or explosive gases.
● A fire or explosion may result.
Do not use the flash on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range.
● When you fire the flash, you must be at least 1 m (3 ft) away from the faces of your
subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of
vision.
Keep young children and infants away from the camera.
● If not, the following dangerous situations may occur:
– Becoming entangled in the camera strap or power cords, causing strangulation. If this
happens, follow the doctor’s instructions.
– Accidentally swallowing the battery or other small parts.
– Accidentally firing the flash into their own eyes or those of another child.
– Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the camera.
Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places.
● Using or storing the camera in dusty or humid places may result in a fire or electric
shock.
Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing.
● Do not cover the flash or touch it after it has just been fired sequentially. It may be hot
and cause minor burns.
Do not take apart or modify the camera.
● Never attempt to disassemble the camera. The internal circuits contain high voltage
points which could cause serious burns or electrical shock.
Do not let water or foreign objects inside the camera.
● A fire or electric shock may result. If the camera is accidentally dropped in water, or if
liquid is spilled into the camera, stop using it, allow it to dry, and then remove the battery.
Contact the nearest authorized Olympus service center.
Do not touch the battery or the battery charger while battery charging is in progress.
Wait until charging is complete and the battery has cooled.
● The battery and battery charger become hot while charging. The specified AC adapter
also becomes hot when used for a long time. At these times, they may cause minor
burns.
Do not use a non-specified lithium-ion battery and/or charger.
● Use of a non-designated lithium-ion battery and/or re-charger may lead to camera or
battery failure as well as other unexpected accidents. Any accidents resulting from use of
non-designated equipment will not be compensated.
CAUTION
Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke
around it.
● If you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around the camera during operation,
switch it off immediately —and disconnect the specified AC adapter (if attached). Allow
the camera to sit idle for a few minutes to cool. Take the camera outdoors, away from
flammable objects, and carefully remove the battery. Never remove the battery with bare
hands. Contact the nearest Olympus service center immediately.
Do not use the camera with wet hands.
● Damage or electric shock may result. Also, do not connect or disconnect the power plug
with wet hands.
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For your safety
Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera
● It could easily catch on stray objects —and cause serious damage.
Do not leave the camera in areas subject to extremely high temperature.
● Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause the camera
to catch fire.
Use only the AC adapter specified by Olympus.
● Using a different AC adapter may damage the camera or power source, or result in
accidents or fire. Ensure the adapter used is designed for your region or country. For
more information, contact the nearest Olympus service center or the store of purchase.
Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages caused by AC
adapters not recommended by Olympus.
Handle the camera with care to avoid getting a low-temperature burn.
● When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in a low-temperature
burn. Pay attention to the following:
– When used for a long period, the camera will get hot. If you hold on to the camera in
this state, a low-temperature burn may be caused.
– In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the camera’s
body may be lower than the environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves when
handling the camera in cold temperatures.
Do not damage the AC adapter’s cable.
● Do not pull on the AC adapter’s cable or add another cable to it. Be sure to connect or
disconnect the AC adapter’s cable while holding the power plug. If the following cases
occur, stop using and contact an Olympus dealer or customer support center.
– The power plug or cable produces heat, burning smell, or smoke.
– The power plug or cable is cracked or broken. The contact is bad on the power plug.
Battery handling precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent the battery from leaking, overheating,
burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.
DANGER
Never heat or incinerate the battery.
Do not connect the (+) and (-) terminals to each other using metal objects.
Do not carry or store the battery where it may come into contact with metal objects
such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.
Never store the battery where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to
high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc.
Never attempt to disassemble the battery or modify it in any way, such as by
soldering.
● Doing so may break the terminals or cause battery fluid to splash, resulting in potential
fire, explosion, battery leakage, overheating or other damage.
If battery fluid gets in your eyes, loss of eyesight may result.
● If battery fluid gets in your eyes, do not rub them. Flush them immediately with clear, cold
running water and seek medical attention straight away.
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For your safety
WARNING
Keep the battery dry at all times. Never allow it to come into contact with fresh or
salt water.
Do not touch or hold the battery with wet hands.
If the rechargeable battery does not recharge within the specified time, stop
charging it and do not use it.
● If you do not, fire, explosion, ignition or overheating may result.
Do not use the battery if it is cracked or broken.
● Doing so may cause explosion or overheating.
Never subject the battery to strong shocks or continuous vibration.
● Doing so may cause explosion or overheating.
Never attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera, never insert
anything (other than the specified battery) into the compartment.
If the battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or appears abnormal in any
way during operation, stop using the camera immediately.
● Contact your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center. Continued use may result
in fire or electric shock.
If the battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the
affected area with clean, running cold water immediately. If the fluid burns your skin,
seek medical attention immediately.
CAUTION
Do not remove the battery from the camera immediately after operating the camera
on battery power for a long time.
● Doing so may cause burns.
Remove the battery from the camera if it is not going to be used for a long time.
● Otherwise, battery leakage or overheating may cause a fire or injury.
Charger handling precautions
DANGER
Do not put the charger in water or use it when wet. Do not touch or hold it with wet
hands.
● Doing so may cause malfunction or electric shock.
Do not use the charger if it is covered with cloth such as a blanket.
● Do not use the charger if something is covering it (such as a blanket). Heat may be kept
in, causing the charger to deform. This may cause fire, ignition or overheating.
Do not disassemble or modify the charger.
● This may cause electric shock or injury.
Use an charger designed to operate on the AC voltage in the area where you are
using the camera.
● Otherwise, fire, explosion, smoke, overheat, electric shock or burns may result.
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For your safety
WARNING
Do not damage the charger’s cable.
● Do not pull on the charger’s cable or add another cable to it. Be sure to connect or
disconnect the charger’s cable while holding the power plug. If the following cases occur,
stop using and contact an Olympus dealer or authorized customer support center.
– The power plug or cable produces heat, burning smell, or smoke.
– The power plug or cable is cracked or broken. The contact is bad on the power plug.
CAUTION
Unplug the AC adapter’s cable from the outlet before cleaning the camera.
● Otherwise, electric shock or injury may result.
FCC Notice
● Radio and Television Interference
Change or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the distance between the camera and receiver.
– Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
– Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB cables should be used to connect the camera to
USB-enabled personal computers (PC).
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority
to operate.
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For your safety
Legal and other notices
● Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or benefit
expected by using this unit lawfully, or any request from a third person, which are caused by
the inappropriate use of this product.
● Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefit
expected by using this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing picture data.
Disclaimer of Warranty
● Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, by or
concerning any content of these written materials or software, and in no event shall be liable
for any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose or for any
consequential, incidental or indirect damages (including but not limited to damages for loss
of business profits, business interruption and loss of business information) arising from the
use or inability to use these written materials or software or equipment. Some countries do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, so
the above limitations may not apply to you.
● Olympus reserves all rights to this manual.
WARNING
Unauthorized photographing or use of copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright
laws. Olympus assumes no responsibility for unauthorized photographing, use or other acts
that infringe upon the rights of copyright owners.
Be sure to read the “Safety Precautions” at the end of the manual.
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1
HQ
ISO
AUTO
WB
0
STEPAUTO
AUTO
1/250 F5.6
ESP
P
FP
FOCUS
AUTO
AUTO
ISO
DRIVE
S-AF
AF ILLUMINATOR
HQ
24483264
WB
s
RGB
Basic operations
The advanced shooting techniques used by professional photographers
are drawn from years of experience.
Now, with your digital camera, you’ll be able to take advantage of those
same advanced techniques simply by pressing a few buttons.
You’ll find a wide choice of shooting functions listed in the camera’s
menus that make it easy to change the focusing area, adjust the white
balance, etc. The menus can be navigated simply by pressing buttons
while viewing the monitor.
But before you can use these functions, you first need to learn how to
operate the buttons and menus.
How to use the mode dial
This camera has the following shooting
modes, which can be switched using the
mode dial.
1
When the camera is turned on with the
Basic operations
mode dial set to SCENE, the shooting
mode selection screen is displayed.
P Program shooting
Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets.
~ P. 43
A Aperture priority shooting
Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed
automatically. ~ P. 45
S Shutter priority shooting
Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture
automatically. ~ P. 47
M Manual shooting
Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. ~ P. 49
Portrait shooting
Suitable for shooting a portrait-style image of a person.
Landscape shooting
Suitable for shooting landscapes and other outdoor scenes.
Macro shooting
Suitable for taking close-up pictures (macro shooting).
Sport shooting
Suitable for capturing fast-moving action without blurring.
Night scene shooting
Suitable for shooting images of outdoor scenes in the evening or at night.
SCENE
More than 10 different shooting modes are available to suit a wide range of
shooting situations. When the mode dial is set to this mode, the shooting mode
selection screen is displayed. ~ P. 38
~ P. 40
~ P. 39
~ P. 41
~ P. 41
~ P. 39
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How to use the buttons and control dial
HQ
MENU
1/250 F5.6
ESP
P
FP
FOCUS
AUTO
AUTO
ISO
DRIVE
S-AF
AF ILLUMINATOR
HQ
24483264
WB
sRGB
This camera has a variety of functions to make optimal settings for various
shooting conditions. You can set the function settings using the buttons, control
dial, or menu.
Functions available using the : Change camera settings with the buttons and
buttons control dial, while referring to the monitor menus
or control panel screen.
Functions available using the : Change camera settings with the monitor
monitor menus menus while referring to the monitor.
Press the button for the function you
1
want to set.
● When the control panel screen (~ P. 202) is
displayed on the monitor:
The current setting of the function you have
selected lights in green.
When the control panel screen is not
displayed:
The menu of the function you have selected
appears.
Example:When pressing the (record mode) button
button
1
Basic operations
When setting on the control panel screen
Record mode
When setting on the function menu
(control panel screen is off)
Record mode
19
MENU
How to use the buttons and control dial
MENU
SQ
1/320 F5.6
ESP
P
FP
FOCUS
AUTO
AUTO
ISO
DRIVE
S-AF
AF ILLUMINATOR
SQ
24483264
WB
sRGB
After pressing the button, rotate the
2
control dial.
● If you do not operate the dial within 3
1
seconds, your setting is confirmed.
Basic operations
● If you press the button again, you can confirm
the setting and exit the menu immediately.
Control dial
button
Types of buttons
When setting on the control panel screen
1 ~P. 21
2 ~P. 21
3 ~P. 22
6 ~P. 23
20
When setting on the function menu
4 ~P. 22
5 ~P. 22
7 ~P. 23
8 ~P. 23
How to use the buttons and control dial
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7500K
3600K
22
3000K
4500K
2
2
1
1
4000K
6600K
3
3
5300K
6000K
AUTO
CWB1 - CWB4
Press
1/320 F5.6
ESP
P
AUTO
FP
FOCUS
AUTO
AUTO
ISO
DRIVE
S-AF
AF ILLUMINATOR
HQ
24483264
WB
sRGB
AUTO
SLOW
SLOW
SLOW2
Press
1/320 F5.6
ESP
P
AUTO
FP
FOCUS
AUTO
AUTO
ISO
DRIVE
S-AF
AF ILLUMINATOR
HQ
24483264
WB
sRGB
(Flash mode) button ~P. 5 8
1
Selects a flash mode from auto-flash, red-eye reduction flash, slow synchronization
or fill-in flash.
1
Basic operations
OR
WB (White balance) button ~P. 9 5
2
AUTO
Selects the white balance appropriate to the light source from the following options:
Auto, preset white balance settings, customized white balance settings or registered
white balance.
WB
OR
0
STEPAUTO
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How to use the buttons and control dial
Press
RAW TIFF SHQ
HQ SQ
RAW+SHQRAW+HQRAW+SQ
AUTO
Press
1/320 F5.6
ESP
P
AUTO
FP
FOCUS
AUTO
AUTO
ISO
DRIVE
S-AF
AF ILLUMINATOR
HQ
24483264
WB
sRGB
1/320 F5.6
ESP
P
AUTO
FP
FOCUS
AUTO
AUTO
ISO
DRIVE
S-AF
AF ILLUMINATOR
HQ
24483264
WB
sRGB
AUTO
1/250 F5.6
ESP
P
AUTO
FP
FOCUS
AUTO
AUTO
ISO
DRIVE
S-AF
AF ILLUMINATOR
HQ
24483264
WB
sRGB
3
(Record mode) button ~P. 3 6
Selects image quality.
1
Basic operations
OR
● You can select the compression and number of pixels in the SQ/HQ mode.
~ “Setting SQ/HQ” (P. 36)
4
Selects the AF frame, allowing you to perform multiple AF or to perform AF using
one of the 3 frames.
(AF frame selection) button ~P. 7 8
OR
HQ
5
(Exposure compensation) button ~P. 8 8
Sets the exposure compensation value.
Press
● The exposure can be adjusted within a range of ±5.0 EV.
Available EV steps are: 1/3EV, 1/2EV, 1EV. Changing the EV value changes the amount of
exposure compensation.
22
~ “EV STEP” (P. 124)
OR
+1.5
How to use the buttons and control dial
ESP
Press
AUTO 100 200 400
Press
1/320 F5.6
ESP
P
AUTO
FP
FOCUS
AUTO
AUTO
ISO
DRIVE
S-AF
AF ILLUMINATOR
HQ
24483264
WB
sRGB
1/320 F5.6
ESP
P
AUTO
FP
FOCUS
AUTO
AUTO
ISO
DRIVE
S-AF
AF ILLUMINATOR
HQ
24483264
WB
sRGB
S-AF C-AF MF S-AF+MF
Press
1/320 F5.6
ESP
P
AUTO
FP
FOCUS
AUTO
AUTO
ISO
DRIVE
S-AF
AF ILLUMINATOR
HQ
24483264
WB
sRGB
AF
S-AF
6
(Metering) button ~P. 8 6
Selects the metering mode.
OR
AF (focus mode) button ~P. 7 9
7
Selects the focus mode.
OR
ISO button ~P. 9 1
8
Sets the ISO sensitivity.
ISO
1
Basic operations
ESP
OR
● Setting ISO BOOST allows you to add 800 and 1600 to the ISO value options.
~ “ISO BOOST” (P. 92)
AUTO
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How to use the buttons and control dial
MENU
1
4
5
3
7
2
6
Other buttons
1
Basic operations
1
Erases unwanted images.
2
Shooting: Displays shooting information on the control panel screen.
Playback: Displays shooting information or histogram of the recorded image.
3
Raises the flash.
4
Locks the exposure.
5
Plays back images on the monitor.
6
Displays the menu.
7
Shooting : Allows you to use the function that you previously assigned to the
Playback : Protects images from being accidentally erased.
(Erase) button ~ P. 120
INFO (Information display) button ~ P. 112
Each time this button is pressed, the information display is changed.
(flash) switch ~ P. 5 8
AEL button ~ P. 9 0
(Playback mode) button ~ P. 108
MENU button ~ P. 2 5
OK/ (Protect) button ~ P. 119, 125
menu’s CUSTOM OK.
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How to use the menus
MENU
OK
The camera’s functions can be set. Display the menus on the monitor
and select or set them.
This section explains how the menu works using the
Press the MENU button to display
1
the menu on the monitor.
CARD SETUP
1
DRIVE
2
0.0
1
MONOTONE
2
CANCEL SELECT
MENU
Operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
CANCEL T MENU : Press
SELECT T : Press to select the item. The illustration
GO T : Press to confirm your setting.
OFF
GO
MENU to cancel the setting.
displayed corresponds to the arrow pad shown below.
P mode.
MENU button
OK
1
Basic operations
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How to use the menus
DRIVE
MONOTONE
0.0
OFF
CARD SETUP
1
2
1
2
CANCEL SELECT
GO
MENU
OFF
EDIT
1
2
1
2
CANCEL SELECT
GO
MENU
CUSTOM WB
MANUAL FLASH
1/3EV
OFF
OFF
EV STEP
ISO BOOST
1
2
1
2
CANCEL SELECT
GO
MENU
FILE NAME
REC VIEW
RESET
’04.01.01
01:01
5sec
OFF
AUTO
1
2
1
2
CANCEL SELECT
GO
MENU
2
Press to select a tab.
2
● The functions are categorized under tabs.
The current settings are displayed.
1
Basic operations
Ta b
1
2
AF
1
WB
2
CANCEL SELECT
MENU
tab
0.0
HQ
AUTO
S-AF
AUTO
GO
tab
tab
tab
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tab
OFF
BLACK & WHITE
SEPIA
1
2
1
2
DRIVE
MONOTONE
CARD SETUP
CANCEL MENU SELECT
GO
Press
Press
1
2
1
2
DRIVE
MONOTONE
0.0
OFF
CARD SETUP
CANCEL SELECT
GO
MENU
Press to move to the functions of the tab you have
Press
Press
Press
Press
3
selected.
How to use the menus
Press to select a function.
4
Function
Press to move to the settings of the function you have
5
selected.
Press to select a setting.
6
1
Basic operations
Setting
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How to use the menus
OK
DRIVE
MONOTONE
0.0
OFF
CARD SETUP
1
2
1
2
CANCEL SELECT
GO
MENU
2
Press repeatedly until the menu disappears.
7
● Normal shooting screen is restored.
1
TIPS
Basic operations
To return to the previous item on the menus
T Press the MENU button.
Explanations for menu operation
This manual uses the following explanations for menu operations.
Example : Menu TTMONOTONE T OFF, BLACK & WHITE, SEPIA.
Types of the menus
Tab
: Sets the functions that are available using the buttons and control dial.
: Sets shooting functions.
: Sets playback functions.
: Customizes shooting functions.
: Sets functions that allow you to use the camera efficiently.
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2
SHQ
SQ
SQ
PIXEL COUNT COMPRESSION
1/81280x980
CANCELCANCEL
SELECT
GO
Things to know before
shooting
The camera focuses automatically if you simply press the shutter button
in the P mode. However, sometimes you may come across a subject that
is difficult to focus on. This chapter explains how to deal with those hardto-focus subjects.
Another important thing is to select the appropriate record mode before
you start shooting. Remember that depending on what you are going to
do with your shots later, you may find that the image looks grainy in large
prints, the file size is too big for e-mail, etc. To avoid this kind of problem,
always check the record mode before shooting.
If correct focus cannot be obtained
P A S M
SCENE
Available modes
The camera uses three AF frames to
automatically detect the subject to focus on.
Because the camera uses contrast level to
detect the subject, it may not be able to
correctly detect the desired subject if its
contrast is lower than the surroundings or it
2
is positioned higher in the composition. In
Things to know before shooting
this case, the easiest solution is to use focus
lock.
How to focus on a difficult subject – Focus lock
Position the AF frame on the subject
1
you want to focus on.
AF frame
Shutter button
Card access lamp
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