Olympus E-500 Basic Manual
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For customers in North and South America
For customers in USA
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : E-500
Trade Name : OLYMPUS
Responsible Party :
Address : Two Corporate Center Drive, P.O. Box 9058, Melville, NY
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 InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.
11747-9058 U.S.A.
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.
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate
collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries.
Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse.
Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for
the disposal of this product.
This product and bundled accessories conform to WEEE standards.
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.
• xD-Picture Card™ is a trademark.
• 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).
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What you can do with this camera
Once you've selected AUTO,
you don't have to make any
complicated settings. Just
press the shutter button!
You can take sequential shots.
Pictures are
stored on the
CompactFlash or
xD-Picture Card.
You can view images using
slideshow and check
shooting information, etc.
Images recorded in RAW
mode can be converted to,
and saved in, other record
modes.
Images can be
played back on a TV
with the video cable.
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When the camera is connected
to a PC or printer.
Once you've transferred images to
your PC, you can take advantage
of many more editing, viewing and
printing functions with the provided
OLYMPUS Master.
You can print out
stored pictures
directly with a
PictBridge-compatible
printer without using
your PC.
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Contents
• 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 shooting and playback basics. For details on functions, read
the advanced manual. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
• 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.
This manual explains shooting preparation and easy techniques for shooting and
playback. This manual is only for quick reference and should be read first to learn
basic camera operation.
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Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Attaching the strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Preparing the battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Loading the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Lens basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Usable lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Attaching a lens to the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Card basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Usable cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Inserting a card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Date/time setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Holding the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adjusting the viewfinder’s diopter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
What you can do with OLYMPUS Master software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Safety precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
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.
An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions
in the documentation provided with the product.
WARNING!
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER
OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.
General Precautions
Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating
instructions.
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 — 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). For
precautions on products with weatherproof designs, read the
weatherproofing sections of their manuals.
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 your operating
instructions for information on using the product with a battery.
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Safety precautions
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, 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 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.
Handling the Camera
If the product is used without observing the information given under
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
z Do not use the camera in areas exposed to flammable or explosive
gases.
A fire or explosion may result.
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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.
Safety precautions
z 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.
z 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.
z 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.
z 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.
z 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.
z 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.
z 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. At these times, they may
cause minor burns.
z Do not use a non-specified battery and/or charger.
Use of a non-designated 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.
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CAUTION
z 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 remove the battery. 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.
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Safety precautions
z 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.
z Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera.
It could easily catch on stray objects — and cause serious damage.
z 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.
z 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.
z Do not damage the power 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.
Battery handling precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent the battery from leaking,
overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.
DANGER
z Never heat or incinerate the battery.
z Do not connect the (+) and (-) terminals to each other using metal
objects.
z Do not carry or store the battery where it may come into contact with
metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.
z 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.
z 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.
z 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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Safety precautions
WARNING
z Keep the battery dry at all times. Never allow it to come into contact
with fresh or salt water.
z Do not touch or hold the battery with wet hands.
z 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.
z Do not use the battery if it is cracked or broken.
Doing so may cause explosion or overheating.
z Never subject the battery to strong shocks or continuous vibration.
Doing so may cause explosion or overheating.
z Never attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera,
never insert anything (other than the specified battery) into the
compartment.
z 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.
z 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
z 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.
z 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.
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Handling and storage precautions
Camera
z To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never
leave the camera in the places listed below, no matter if in use or storage:
• Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through
extreme changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other
heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidifiers.
• In sandy or dusty environments.
• Near flammable items or explosives.
• In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain.
• In places subject to strong vibrations.
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