Olympus Stylus 300 User Manual

Quick Start Guide

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It is strongly recommended that you follow these step-by-step numbered instructions to set up and quickly begin using your new Stylus 300/400 DIGITAL (µ[mju:] 300/400 DIGITAL).

For more detailed instructions on advanced features, please refer to the printed Basic Manual included in your package, or the Reference Manual on the CD-ROM.

UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS

Gather your Stylus 300/400 DIGITAL (µ [mju:] 300/400 DIGITAL) and the parts as shown in the illustration. You’ll need these to complete the steps for the camera set-up procedures that follow.

Stylus 300/400	Strap LI-10B lithium	LI-10C	Battery	CAMEDIA Master	USB cable	xD-Picture Card
DIGITAL (µ [mju:] 300/	ion battery	battery	charger	CD-ROM	(gray color)
400 DIGITAL)		charger	AC cable

The following items are also included in the Stylus 300/400 DIGITAL (µ [mju:] 300/400 DIGITAL) package: Basic Manual, video cable, RM-2 remote control, warranty card, registration card (not provided in some areas), and safety precautions booklet.

PREPARING THE CAMERA FOR USE

Before you begin using your Olympus Stylus 300/400 DIGITAL (µ [mju:] 300/400 DIGITAL)…

a. Charging the battery

The Stylus 300/400 DIGITAL (µ [mju:] 300/400 DIGITAL) uses an Olympus Lithium ion battery (LI-10B) and dedicated charger (LI-10C). This is the only battery/charger designed for use with the Stylus 300/400 DIGITAL (µ [mju:] 300/400 DIGITAL). The battery cannot be charged while in the camera.

Charge indicator

Note: The Lithium ion battery is not fully charged when the camera is purchased. You must fully charge the battery using the charger before first use.

•Insert the Lithium ion battery into the charger as indicated in the illustration.

•Connect the battery charger AC cable as shown to a standard wall outlet.

•To fully charge the battery requires approximately 2 hours. The charge indicator light will be red when charging, and will turn green when the charging process is complete.

b.Loading the battery

Note: The battery and xD-Picture card compartments are accessed by opening the respective compartment covers.

• Close the lens barrier.

• Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow, and lift open the cover as shown in the illustration. (the direction indicated by the mark on the cover)

• Insert the battery into the compartment.

•Close the battery compartment cover so that it pushes the battery in and slide the cover while pressing the mark.

Note: If the battery compartment cover is hard to close, do

not force it. Press on the cover firmly to close the cover,

and then slide it into position.

• To remove the battery, make sure that the monitor and the lamp at the side of the viewfinder are off. Return the camera to the upright position

and tip the battery out.

c. Inserting the xD-Picture Card

The xD-Picture Card is where the camera stores your pictures and is available in a variety of memory capacities. The pictures you take

with the camera remain on the xD-Picture Card even when the camera is turned off and/or the battery is removed.

• Open the connector cover while pressing the mark as in the illustration.

• Open the card cover by pulling the card cover catch towards you.

• Insert the xD-Picture Card into the spring-loaded card slot as shown in the illustration. Push the card fully into the slot. The card will lock into place when fully inserted.

• To remove, push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly.

• Close the card cover before closing the connector cover.

• Press to close the connector cover.

Confirm you have installed the battery and xD-Picture Card properly by pressing . The “NO PICTURE” message should be displayed in the monitor. Turn the camera off by pressing again.

d. Attaching the strap (OPTIONAL)

Attach the strap as illustrated to make the camera easier to handle.

TURNING ON THE CAMERA

All you need to do is slide the lens barrier open or close to turn the camera ON or OFF.

a. Turning the camera ON (SHOOTING MODE)

•Slide the lens barrier fully until it clicks. The lens extends.

•To turn the camera off, slide the lens barrier until you feel the first click. Wait until the lens is fully retracted, then close the lens barrier all the way.

Power on

Power off

TIP :To maximize battery life, the Stylus 300/400 DIGITAL (µ [mju:] 300/400 DIGITAL) features a power saving mode in which the camera enters a sleep mode after approximately three (3) minutes of non-use.

b. Setting the Date and Time (OPTIONAL)

Set the date and time when using the camera for the first time. This affects the way image file names are created, and will conveniently include this information with each picture.

•With the front lens barrier closed, press once. The monitor will turn on with “NO PICTURE” displayed in the monitor. The date and time can also be set from the playback mode.

•Press to display the top menu.

•Press to select MODE MENU.

•Press to select SETUP, and then press .

•Press to select , and then press .

•Use to select the date format (usually M, D, Y).

•Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by using to select the field, and to set the proper value. Repeat this step until all date/time fields have been set.

Note: Time is entered using the 24-hour format.

•Press to store the date and time.

c.Camera Diagram and Controls

Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations.

Card cover Card cover catch

Connector cover

USB	VIDEO OUT	Lens barrier
connector	jack

Flash

Self-timer/

Remote control lamp

Remote control	Lens	DC-IN jack	DC-IN jack
receiver			cover

				Green lamp			Shutter button		Zoom button
				Orange lamp

Viewfinder

Monitor

Strap eyelet

OK/Menu button

Monitor button (QUICK VIEW )

Arrow pad ( )

Shooting mode button

	Macro button	Flash mode button

Self-timer button

	Battery
	component
	cover
		Tripod socket
	Camera Settings in Shooting Mode as shown in Monitor
	Shooting mode
	Battery check	Exposure compensation
	Green lamp
		Metering
	Flash stand-by
	Macro mode	White balance
	Flash mode	AF target mark
	Sequential shooting
	Self-timer/Remote control	Memory gauge
		Number of storable
	Record mode	still pictures
	Resolution

Camera Settings in Playback Mode as shown in Monitor

Print reservation

Number of prints

Battery check

Protect

Record mode

Resolution

Exposure compensation

White balance

Date and time

File number (still picture)

Note: Depending on the camera settings, not all indicators will be displayed.

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