Olympus EVOLT E-500 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.
PREPARE 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.
c.
Slide the battery compartment lock to =.
Unloading the battery: Slide the battery
compartment lock and remove the battery.
• If the battery compartment cover comes
off, fit the hinges back together to re-attach
the cover to the camera.
ATTACH A LENS
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a.
Remove the rear cap from the lens.
b.
Remove the body cap from the
camera.
c.
Align the lens attachment mark (red)
on the camera with the alignment
mark (red) on the lens, then insert the
lens into the camera's body. Rotate the
Alignment
lens clockwise until you hear it click.
mark (Red)
d.
Remove the 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 "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 software (included).
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Remove the
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protection cap
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from the battery.
Connect the AC cable
This camera can use a Compact Flash, Microdrive or xD-Picture Card. These
cards are optional.
To the AC
wall outlet
a.
Insert the card with the contact area facing in the direction shown in the
illustration.
b.
Close the card cover.
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Rear cap
c.
While looking though the
viewfinder,
Body cap
rotate the
diopter
adjustment dial
Lens attachment
mark (Red)
little by little.
When you can
see the AF
frame clearly,
adjustment is complete.
Lens cap
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a.
Press the q (playback) button. The last
picture taken is displayed.
b.
Use the arrow pad to select images you
want to view.
c.
To return to the shooting mode, press
the shutter button halfway.
AF frame
ERASING A PICTURE
a.
Select the picture you want to erase and
press the S button.
b.
Use ac to select [YES], then press the i
button.
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UNPACK THE BOX CONTENTS

Provided accessories may differ depending on the camera kit.
Make sure you have all the items shown in the Provided Accessory
List (printed separately).
INSERT THE COMPACT FLASH

TURN ON THE CAMERA

a. b.
Set the mode dial to Set the power switch to
AUTO. ON.
REVIEWING AND ERASING
A PICTURE
q button
S button
ABOUT THE CD-ROM DISK
Now that you've mastered the basic functionality of your new
Olympus Digital Camera, you are 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: 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.
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.
Advanced Manual
Detailed instructions on all camera features and functions.
Software Installation Guide (separate document on OLYMPUS Master CD-
ROM)
Detailed instructions on installing the OLYMPUS Master software.
System chart
ATTACH THE STRAP
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Strap eyelet
Ring
Stopper
SET THE DATE AND TIME
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a.
With the camera on, press the MENU button.
b.
Use ac to select
press d.
c.
Use ac to select the date format, then press d.
d.
Use ac to set each item and press d to move to the next item.
e.
Press the i button when you have finished entering the date and time.
AF frame
MENU button
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A
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COMPUTER
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a.
Make sure the camera is off.
b.
Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable (included). Set
the camera's power switch to ON.
Arrow pad
c.
Use ac to select [STORAGE]. Press the
i button.
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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.
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.
tab, then press d. Use ac to select X, then

INSTALLING THE CAMERA

SOFTWARE
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