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Before using your camera, read this manual
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Preparations
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Displaying pictures on the
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- Page 1 Digital Camera Instructions Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. Preparations Taking pictures Displaying pictures on the LCD monitor...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”... - Page 3 6. Attachments — Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 7. Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub;...
- Page 4 Alternate Warnings — This product is equipped with a three- wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
- Page 5 15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of...
- Page 6 21. Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
- Page 7 interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in 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: •...
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Page 8: Legal And Other Notices
● No part of this publication may be reproduced or reprinted except for personal use without the prior permission of Olympus. ● 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 unit. - Page 9 Thank you for purchasing the Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. Be sure to retain this manual for future reference.
- Page 10 AFTER FIRING IT CONTINUOUSLY. YOU MAY GET BURNED. 8. IF YOU DROP THE CAMERA IN WATER OR GET WATER INSIDE IT, UNLOAD THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER. LEAVING BATTERIES IN A WET CAMERA MAY CAUSE FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. SHOWN...
- Page 11 4. DO NOT USE THE CAMERA IF THE BATTERY FLUID HAS LEAKED. LEAKED BATTERY FLUID MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER. 5. DO NOT OPERATE THE CAMERA WITH WET HANDS.
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Page 12: Battery Handling
HANDLING This camera is built with precision electric parts. To avoid malfunctioons or mechanical problems, do not use or store the camera in the following places: • Places exposed to direct sunlight (a beach in summer, for example). • Places exposed to excessive heat, humidity, or extreme variations of temperature and humidity. - Page 13 CHECK THE CONTENTS Camera Strap AA alkaline batteries (4 pieces) Lithium battery (CR2025 x 1 piece) Instructions Warranty card User’s card Windows / Macintosh package includes: • 232C PC serial cable • Conversion connector for Windows • Conversion connector for Macintosh •...
- Page 14 Portable, battery-powered, lightweight, compact design. In addition to an optical viewfinder, an LCD monitor is provided for more flexibility when composing shots and viewing image. The highest performance wide-angle lens in its class, offers you the same ease of use as a conventional compact camera.
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Page 15: Table Of Contents
PREPARATIONS Names and functions of parts ...16 Using the strap ...18 Loading the batteries...19 Loading the lithium battery ...19 Turning on and checking the batteries ...20 Checking the number of remaining pictures...21 Points to remember ...22 TAKING PICTURES Taking pictures...24 Using the focus lock (D-300L only) ...27 Autofocus (D-300L only) ...28 Selecting the resolution...29... -
Page 16: Preparations
PREPARATIONS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS &... - Page 17 Main Unit Shutter release / Erase OK button ...P. 23 Flash mode button ...P. 30 Erase mode button...P. 37 Flash ...P. 30 Control panel ...P. 17 Self-timer / Slide-Show button ...P. 34/39 Macro mode / Protect mode button ...P. 33/36 Resolution selection / Multi-Display button...P.
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Page 18: Using The Strap
USING THE STRAP Caution: Attach the strap correctly as shown on the left so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera comes loose and falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damage. -
Page 19: Loading The Batteries
LOADING THE BATTERIES Use four AA alkaline batteries, four AA NiCd batteries, four AA nickel hydoride batteries or four AA Lithium batteries. Manganese battery cannot be used. Read “Battery Handling” on Page 12. Slide the battery compart- ment cover to the left pull the lid upward <Make sure>... -
Page 20: Turning On And Checking The Batteries
TURNING ON THE CAMERA AND CHECKING THE BATTERY To turn on the camera, slide open the lens cover as shown. Remaining battery power and remaining pictures are indicated on the control panel. <Make sure> If you do not operate the camera for three minutes, the power save function activates and the power turns off automatically. -
Page 21: Checking The Number Of Remaining Pictures
CHECKING THE NUMBER OF REMAINING PICTURES When you turn on the power, the number of remaining pictures is shown on the control panel. ● Maximum number of storage pictures D-300L High Quality mode Standard Quality mode Note: After checking the number of remaining pictures, be sure to set and adjust the date and time by connecting the camera to a computer. -
Page 22: Points To Remember
Correct. <Make sure> Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping elbows at sides to prevent the camera from shaking. When holding the camera vertically, hold the camera with its flash positioned at the top. POINTS TO REMEMBER Correct. Note: Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash. - Page 23 Proper Shutter Release Depress the shutter release button halfway. <Make sure> The green lamp next to the viewfinder lights. The exposure will be locked. With the D-300L, the focus will be adjusted. Depress the shutter release button fully to release the shutter, and take the picture.
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Page 24: Taking Pictures
TAKING PICTURES Taking pictures using the optical viewfinder Compose the picture using the optical viewfinder. Caution: Do not unload the batteries while the Writing indicator is blinking. Not only will the picture you have just taken be lost, but stored pictures may also be damaged. - Page 25 When you close the lens barrier, all control panel indications disappear and the power turns off. Even after turning off the power or replacing the batteries, pictures remain stored in memory. Note: When the camera is being operated on battery power and the batteries are running low, the camera may emit several short beeps and blink the number of remaining pictures on the control panel after you take...
- Page 26 Taking pictures using the LCD monitor Open the lens barrier. Press and hold the LCD monitor ON/OFF (green) button to turn on the LCD monitor's display. Caution: Do not touch the surface of the LCD monitor. This can leave a blur on the monitor. Pushing too hard on the monitor may break it.
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Page 27: Using The Focus Lock (D-300L Only)
USING THE FOCUS LOCK (D-300L ONLY) The D-300L features a convenient autofocus function. If your main subject is not within the autofocus marks, use the procedure below to obtain focus. This is called focus lock. Position your subject within the autofocus marks and press the shutter release button halfway. -
Page 28: Autofocus (D-300L Only)
Although the D-300L’s autofocus can lock on virtually any subject, there are certain conditions, such as 1 ~ 3 shown below, where it may not be possible to obtain the correct focus. In the situations shown below in 4 ~ 5, autofocus may not lock on the correct subject even though the green lamp lights and the shutter releases. -
Page 29: Selecting The Resolution
SELECTING THE RESOLUTION This camera has two levels of resolution — the High Quality mode and the Standard Quality mode. Press the Resolution selection button to choose either mode. When using the High Quality mode is indicated on the control panel.) 1024 x 768 pixels (D-300L) 640 x 480 pixels (D-200L) When using the Standard Quality mode... -
Page 30: Using The Flash Modes
This camera has four flash modes. Select the flash mode according to your shooting conditions and needs. How to select the flash mode: As you press the Flash mode button, the mode switches as shown on the right. The selected flash mode is displayed on the control panel. -
Page 31: Auto-Flash
AUTO-FLASH In the Auto-Flash mode, the flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions. Backlighting correction mark When you take a picture on the backlight, set the subject on the backlighting correction marks to fire a flash. RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH Significantly reduces the phenomenon of “red-eye”... -
Page 32: Off (Flash Override)
OFF (FLASH OVERRIDE) When you don’t want the flash to fire even in the dark or when you want to shoot such subjects as fireworks. In the Off mode, the flash does not fire even in low-light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited or in twilight or night scenes. -
Page 33: Macro Mode
MACRO MODE Use the Macro mode to take pictures of small subjects at a very close distance. A picture of an A5-size subject can be taken fully within the frame. (Size – 4.1 x 5.8 inches) Each time you press the Macro mode button, the mode switches between Standard mode and Macro mode. -
Page 34: Self-Timer
SELF-TIMER Press the Self-Timer button. The Self-Timer indicator is displayed on the control panel. Use a tripod to hold the camera securely. Aim at your subject, and press the shutter release button. The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. -
Page 35: Displaying Pictures On The Lcd Monitor
DISPLAYING PICTURES ON THE LCD MONITOR TURNING ON THE LCD MONITOR After taking a picture, you can immediately view it on the LCD monitor. ’96 03 21 10:35 Close the lens cover and press the LCD monitor ON/OFF (green) button to turn on the LCD monitor. ●... -
Page 36: Displaying Pictures
DISPLAYING PICTURES You can display the pictures you have taken on the LCD monitor. This function works when the lens cover is closed. Press the Previous (–) button to see the previous frame. Each time you press the Previous (–) button, the preceding frame will appear. -
Page 37: Erasing Pictures
You can delete pictures you don't want. If the frame you want to delete is protected, you cannot start the erasing operation. Cancel the protection first before starting the erasing operation. One-Frame Erase This function works when the lens cover is closed. Display the frame you want to delete. - Page 38 All-Frame Erase This function works when the lens cover is closed. Display a picture. Press the Erase mode button and Flash button simultaneously, the All- Frame Erase indicator lights in the upper right corner of the LCD monitor. To cancel, press the Erase button again.
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Page 39: Slide-Show Mode
SLIDE-SHOW MODE You can run through all the pictures automatically. This function works when the lens cover is closed. Display the picture. Press the Slide-Show button to start running through the frames automatically. The frame number and protect mark are displayed together with the frame on the LCD monitor. -
Page 40: Adjusting The Date And Time
Connect the camera to a personal computer. (See Page 44.) Start up the bundled software. Once the program has loaded, select “Camera Settings” from the menu bar. The camera setting window appears. Set the date and time as indicated in the camera settings window. -
Page 41: Transferring Images To Apersonal Computer
TRANSFERRING IMAGES TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER PERSONAL COMPUTER ENVIRONMENT Personal computers used with this camera must conform to the following minimum standards. ● IBM PC/AT compatible Operating System : Windows 95 or 3.1 CD-ROM Drive Hard Disk Capacity : More than 40 MB : Windows 3.1—8 MB Windows 95—16MB Connectors... -
Page 42: Installing Provided Software
In order to download images from the camera or control the camera via the computer, you will need a software application that has either : If you do not own such software, Olympus has supplied a version of Adobe PhotoDeluxe. To install Adobe PhotoDeluxe, please refer to the supplied Adobe PhotoDeluxe documentation. - Page 43 Installing the plug-in software The supplied CD-ROM contains the required installation programs for both MS Windows and Macintosh systems. The installation is straightforward and will require you to answer a few questions. Installing the software is a great time to fill out the registration card and jot down and save serial numbers and support line phone numbers.
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Page 44: Connecting To A Personal Computer
CONNECTING TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER Use the appropriate connector according to the platform of your computer. ● IBM PC/AT compatible Connect the provided computer cable to the COM 1 or COM 2 serial port on your computer. ● Apple Macintosh or compatible Attach the provided conversion connector for Macintosh to printer or modem serial port on your computer,... -
Page 45: Using The Household Power Supply (Optional)
Olympus dealer or Olympus service center. Do not use the optional exclusive AC adaptor with other products. Olympus can not take responsibility for the damage caused by the use of any AC adaptor other than the one exclusively designed for this camera. -
Page 46: System Chart
SYSTEM CHART The following capabilities are available when connected to optional equipment. Personal computer Printer Camera Modem AC adaptor Modem Personal computer Personal computer... -
Page 47: Others
Four new AA alkaline batteries may last for as many as 100 frames when the flash is used on half of all the shots (determined under Olympus test conditions). But this is just a yardstick — in actual use, battery life is affected by many... -
Page 48: Troubleshooting
Operating Problems Symptom Cause The camera The power is OFF. does not work. The batteries are loaded incorrectly. The batteries are exhausted. The batteries are temporarily unable to function. No picture is The flash has not finished charging taken when or the previous picture is being the shutter written into memory. -
Page 49: Problems With Images
Symptom Cause The LCD monitor Selection of brightness is wrong. is hard to read. When the camera The cable is not plugged in correctly. is connected to a The power is OFF. computer, an error The batteries are exhausted. message appears The serial port is not while data is being selected correctly. - Page 50 Symptom Cause The picture is The mode was not selected correctly. out of focus. The subject was closer than the minimum working distance to the lens (D-300L: 0.5 m/1.64 ft; D-200L:0.75 m/ 2.46 ft) with the the Normal mode selected. Or the subject was farther than the minimum working distance with the Macro mode selected.
- Page 51 Symptom Cause The picture is The flash was set to the Fill-In Flash too bright. mode. The subject was very bright. The colors of The lighting fixture(s) pictures taken affected the picture. indoors look unnatural. The picture The lens was partly blocked has obscured by a finger or the strap.
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Page 52: Notes On Display Backlights
NOTES ON DISPLAY BACKLIGHTS The fluorescent lamps used in the Control Panel and LCD monitor have a limited service life. If either LCD monitor begins to darken or flicker, contact your nearest service center. (There will be a fee for this service.) In cold conditions, the display backlight may be slow to come on or may change color suddenly. -
Page 53: Specifications
: 640 x 480 pixels (High Quality mode) Auto white balance : Full auto TTL Lens : Olympus lens 5 mm, F2.8, 5 elements in 4 groups (equivalent to 36-mm lens on 35-mm camera) SPECIFICATIONS Aperture : F2.8, F5.6, F11... - Page 54 Battery charging time for flash : approx. 6 sec. (at normal temperature with new battery) Flash working range D-300L : 0.2 m ~ 2.4 m (0.65 ~ 7.9 ft.) D-200L : 0.2 m ~ 3.5 m (0.65 ~ 11.5 ft.) Flash modes : Auto-Flash (automatic flash activation in low light and backlight), Red-Eye Reducing Flash, Off (no...
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- Page 56 San-Ei Building, 22-2, Nishi Shinjuku 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Tel. 03-3340-2026 OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. Tel. 516-844-5000 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH. (Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstraße 14-16, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. 040-237730 (Letters) Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany.