Olympus EVOLT E-300 Quick Start Manual

It is strongly recommended that you follow
these step-by-step instructions to set up and
quickly begin using your new Digital
Camera.
CHARGE AND INSERT THE BATTERY
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a. Attach the battery to the charger.
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Charging indicator
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Red : Charging
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Green : Charging
completed
Charger
Align the battery with the arrow.
b. Slide the battery compartment
lock to and open the battery
compartment cover.
Load the battery as shown in the
illustration.
Unloading the battery:
Tilt the camera while holding in
the battery. Carefully remove the
battery without dropping it.
c. Slide the battery compartment lock to .
ATTACH A LENS
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a. Remove the body cap from the camera.
b. Remove the rear cap from the lens.
c. Align the lens attachment mark
(red) on the camera with the
alignment mark (red) on the lens,
Alignment
then insert the lens into the
mark (Red)
camera's body. Rotate the lens
clockwise until you hear it click.
d. Remove the lens cap. lens.
Lens cap

TAKING A PICTURE

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a. Place the AF frame on the subject while
viewing through the viewfinder.
b. Press and hold the shutter button halfway to
lock the focus and exposure, then press the shutter
button completely to take the picture.
Shutter button
VERIFY CAMERA CONNECTION
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WINDOWS:
a. From the desktop ("Start" menu for XP), open
"My Computer."
b. Verify that the "Removable Disk" icon
representing the camera is displayed.
MACINTOSH:
a. Verify that the "untitiled" (or "NO_NAME")
icon representing the camera is displayed.
• The above steps confirm that the camera has been installed correctly.
You can transfer your images immediately using the standard drag and drop
procedure, or enhance your experience using OLYMPUS Master (included).
VE834901
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Digital Camera
CD-ROM
(OLYMPUS Master)
The following items are also included in this package: body cap, eyepiece cover,
Quick Start Guide, Advanced Manual, warranty card and registration card.
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Remove the
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protection cap
from the battery.
This camera can use a Compact Flash or Microdrive (optional).
Connect the
An xD-Picture Card can also be used with a card adapter (optional).
AC cable.
To the AC
a. Insert the card fully with the ß mark side facing toward the monitor side
wall outlet
(the camera's rear side) as illustrated.
b. Close the card cover.
ß Mark
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Body cap
c.
While looking though the
Rear cap
viewfinder, rotate the diopter
Lens attachment adjustment dial little by little.
mark (Red) When you can
see the AF frame
clearly,
adjustment is
complete.
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a. Press the
The last picture taken is displayed.
b. Use the arrow pad to select images
you want to view.
AF frame
c. To return to the shooting mode, press
the shutter button halfway.
ERASING A PICTURE
a. Select the picture you want to
erase and press
b. Press
the OK button.
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UNPACK THE BOX CONTENTS

Please gather the items shown in the illustration. You'll need these
to complete the procedures that follow.
Strap Lithium ion battery Lithium ion battery charger
(BLM-1)
Video cable USB Cable
INSERT THE COMPACT FLASH
Eject button

TURN ON THE CAMERA

a.
b.
Set the mode dial to P.
Set the power
switch to ON.
REVIEWING AND ERASING
A PICTURE
(playback mode) button.
button
Arrow pad
ERASE
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to select YES, then press
CANCEL MENU MENU
ABOUT THE CD-ROM DISC
& ADVANCED MANUAL
You've now mastered the basic functionality of your new Olympus
Digital Camera! You are now ready to begin exploring the possibilities
that digital photography brings to your computer. Activities such as
photo editing, printing and much more are only steps away!
OLYMPUS Master software: To download pictures from the camera,
view, organize, retouch, e-mail and print your digital photos and
movies and more! This CD also contains the complete software users
manual in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.
Advanced Manual: This manual contains detailed instructions on the
camera's features and functions which are not covered Quick
Start/Quick Reference Guides.
REVIEW THE DOCUMENTATION
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Quick Start Guide (this document)
Getting started with your digital camera.
Quick Reference Guide (reverse side of this document)
Quick guide to using common features and functions.
(BCM-2)
Advanced Manual
Detailed instructions on all camera features and functions.
Software Installation Guide (Separate document on OLYMPUS Master
CD-ROM)
Detailed instructions on installing OLYMPUS Master software.

ATTACH THE STRAP

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a. Thread one end of the strap through the
strap eyelet on the camera.
b. Thread the end of the strap through the
ring, then thread it through the stopper as
indicated by the arrows.
c. Thread the strap back through the other
hole of the stopper.
d. Pull the other side of the strap tight,
making sure that it is fastened securely.
e. Repeat steps a. - d. to attach the other
end of the strap to the other eyelet.
SET THE DATE AND TIME
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a. With the camera on, press the MENU button.
b. Press to select the
Press to select
c. Press to select the date format, then
press .
d. Press to set each item and press
move to the next item.
AF frame
e. Press the OK button when you have finished
entering the date and time.
Viewfinder

CONNECTING THE CAMERA

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TO A COMPUTER

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a. Make sure the camera is off.
button
b. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable (included).
Set the camera's power switch to ON.
MENU
c. Press to select PC. Press the OK button.
YES
NO
SELECT GO
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a. Insert the OLYMPUS Master
CD-ROM into your computer's
CD-ROM drive.
b. For Windows
Click the "OLYMPUS Master"
button in the Setup window.
For Macintosh
Double-click the "Installer"
icon.
c. Follow the on-screen instructions. For more details, click
"Please Read First".
Please refer to the Quick Reference Guide on the reverse side of this
sheet to familiarize yourself with the commonly used features and
functions of your new Olympus Digital Camera.
Strap eyelet
Ring
Stopper
CARD SETUP CARD SETUP
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DRIVE
2
tab, then press .
2
0.0
, then press .
1
MONOTONE MONOTONE OFF
2
CANCEL CANCEL MENU MENU SELECT SELECT GO
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ALL RESET
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FILE NAME
AUTO
to
REC VIEW ON
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OFF
2
CANCEL CANCEL MENU MENU SELECT SELECT GO
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00 : 00
CANCEL CANCEL MENU SELECT SELECT GO
USB
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PRINT
EXIT
SELECT SELECT GO
INSTALLING THE CAMERA
SOFTWARE
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