Olympus EVOLT E-300 Basic Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

BASIC MANUAL

ENGLISH

● 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.

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).

Unpacking the box contents

If any accessories are missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera.

Digital camera Body cap Eyepiece cover Strap

Lithium ion battery

(BLM-1)

OLYMPUS Master

CD-ROM

Registration card

Registration card is not

provided in some areas.

Lithium ion battery

charger (BCM-2)

Basic manual Advanced manual

USB cable Video cable

(CD-ROM)

Warranty card

Contents vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera.

What you can do with this camera

You can choose from more than 10 different types of scene shooting modes, making it easy to set the appropriate shooting mode for a variety of shooting situations! Once you’ve selected the shooting mode, just press the shutter button to take the picture.

You can take sequential shots.

Pictures are stored on the Compact Flash.

Images recorded in RAW mode can be converted to, and saved in, other record modes.

You can view images using slideshow and check shooting information, etc.

Images can be played back on a TV with the video cable.

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.

Contents

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

Safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Attaching the strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Loading the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Attaching a lens to the camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Usable lenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Inserting a card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Usable cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Power on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Adjusting the viewfinder’s diopter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Power off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

What you can do with OLYMPUS Master software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Specifications — Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Specifications — Provided accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

For other functions not described here, read the

advanced manual.

The advanced manual explains the following:

 Shooting methods except the P mode  Selecting the situation-related shooting modes  Manually adjusting focus, exposure, image and image quality to suit

your own tastes.

 Methods of viewing and editing recorded images  Customizing functions for more efficient operation  Transferring recorded images to a computer  Printing recorded images

Safety precautions

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.

Safety precautions

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.

Safety precautions

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.

Safety precautions

 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.

Safety precautions

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.

Safety precautions

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 charger’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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