Olympus FE-310 Advanced Manual
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DIGITAL CAMERA
FE-310/X-840/C-530
Instruction
Manual
( 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. 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.
( In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify
information contained in this manual.
( The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages
and may differ from the actual product.
Quick Start Guide
Get started using your
camera right away.
Button operations
Menu operations
Printing pictures
Using OLYMPUS Master
Getting to know your
camera better
Appendix
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Table of Contents
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Page 1: Using Olympus Master
Instruction Manual ( 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. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Quick Start Guide Button operations Menu operations Printing pictures Using OLYMPUS Master Getting to know your camera better Appendix P. 3 Test out the functions of the camera buttons by following along with the P. 10 illustrations. Learn about the menus that control the functions and settings for basic P. -
Page 3: Quick Start Guide
Items not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual) and the Warranty Card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Attach the strap ( Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. Strap AA batteries AV Cable OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM... -
Page 4: Prepare The Camera
Prepare the camera a. Insert the battery and the xD-Picture Card (optional) into the camera. ( With this camera, you can take pictures without inserting the optional xD- Picture Card™ (hereinafter referred to as “the card”). If you take pictures without inserting the card, the pictures will be stored in the internal memory. -
Page 5: Turn The Camera On
Turn the camera on This explains how to turn on the camera in shooting mode. a. Set the mode dial to h. Still picture shooting modes The camera automatically determines the optimum settings for shooting pictures. The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed. This function reduces blur incurred by a moving subject or camera shake when taking pictures. -
Page 6: Set The Date And Time
Set the date and time The date and time screen TIME ---- -- -- -- -- CANCEL MENU Cancels the setting a. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to select [Y]. • The first two digits of the year are fixed. b. - Page 7 d. Press the Y# button. e. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to select [D]. f. Press the Y# button. g. Press the OF/< and NY buttons to select the hours and minutes. • The time is displayed in the 24-hour format. h.
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Page 8: Take A Picture
Take a picture a. Hold the camera. Horizontal grip b. Focus. • The AF target mark lights up green when the focus and exposure are locked. The shutter speed and aperture value are also displayed. • If the AF target mark blinks in red, the focus is not adjusted properly. -
Page 9: Review Your Pictures
Review your pictures a. Press the q button. q button Arrow pad Displays the next image Displays the previous image Erase pictures a. Press the X& and Y# buttons to display the picture you want to erase. b. Press the /S button. c. -
Page 10: Button Operations
Button operations o button Power on: Camera turns on in shooting mode. • Lens extends • Monitor turns on Shutter button Shooting still pictures Set the mode dial to a setting other than n, and lightly press the shutter button (halfway). The AF target mark lights up green when the focus and exposure are locked (focus lock). -
Page 11: Q Button (Playback)
K button (Shooting) Shooting mode is selected. This function is used to set the camera to turn on in shooting mode when K is pressed with the camera off. g “K/q Turning on the camera with the K or q button” (P. 27) q button (Playback) The last picture taken is displayed. -
Page 12: H Shooting Pictures Using Digital Image Stabilization
Mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired shooting mode. Shooting pictures with automatic settings The camera determines the optimum settings for shooting pictures. [CAMERA MENU] settings such as ISO sensitivity cannot be changed. Set the optimum aperture value and shutter speed The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed for the brightness of the subject. -
Page 13: N Recording Movies
n Recording movies Audio is recorded with the movie. • During audio recording, only the digital zoom can be used. To record the movie with the optical zoom, set [R] (movie) to [OFF]. g “R (movie) Recording movies with or without sound” (P. 22) 00:34 00:34 g/E button... -
Page 14: Arrow Pad (Onxy)
E Displaying the menu guide Sets the language for menus and error messages. Arrow pad (ONXY) Use the arrow pad to select scenes, items on the menus, and to play back pictures. button (OK/FUNC) Displays the Function Menu which contains the functions and settings used during shooting. This button is also used to confirm your selection. -
Page 15: Off
X& button Press X& in shooting mode to select the macro mode. Press to set. Macro off & Macro mode Super macro mode • Zoom and flash cannot be used in super macro mode. NY button Press NY in shooting mode to select ON or OFF for the self-timer. Press ... -
Page 16: Erasing Pictures
/S button Increasing the brightness of the monitor (Backlight boost) The monitor lights brighter when is pressed in shooting mode. If there is no operation for 10 seconds, it dims back to the original brightness. • When [BRIGHT] is selected in [s], the monitor brightness does not change. S Erasing pictures In playback mode, select the picture you want to erase, and press S. -
Page 17: Index Display
Playback mode: Switching the picture display 2008.08.26 2008.08.26 12:30 12:30 10 10 2008.08.26 12:30 2008.08.26 12:30 2008.08.26 12:30 2008.08.26 12:30 2008.08.26 2008.08.26 12:30 12:30 Single-frame playback • Use the arrow pad to browse pictures. 100-0004 100-0004 2008.08.26 12:30 2008.08.26 12:30 Close-up playback Index display •... -
Page 18: Menu Operations
Menu operations m button About the menus Press m to display the top menu on the monitor. • The contents displayed on the top menu differ according to the mode. Top menu (Still picture shooting mode) IMAGE IMAGE QUALITY QUALITY CAMERA CAMERA CAMERA... -
Page 19: Using The Menus
Using the menus This explains how to use the menus with the [POWER SAVE] setting as an example. Set the mode dial to a setting other than R. Press m to display the top menu. Press Y to select [SETUP], and press . •... -
Page 20: Image Quality
SILENT MODE MODE MODE MODE * An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required. Application • Suitable for printing pictures over A3 (11 × 17 in.). • Suitable for printing pictures at A4 (8.5 × 11 in.). • Suitable for printing pictures up to A4 (8 × 11 in.). -
Page 21: Camera Menu
RESET Restore shooting functions back to default settings. /YES Functions restored to the factory default settings Function M NIGHT+PORTRAIT Normal display & AUTO IMAGE SIZE G / E (Still picture/ Movie) COMPRESSION AUTO R (still picture) R (movie) FACE DETECT f (Scene) Shooting pictures by selecting a scene according to the situation The scene selection screen displays sample images and the shooting mode to best suit the... -
Page 22: Silent Mode
PANORAMA ... Creating a panoramic picture Panorama shooting lets you create a panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software on the provided CD-ROM. An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required for panorama shooting. Connects pictures from left to right Y: The next picture is X: The next picture is Use the arrow pad to specify at which edge you want to connect the pictures;... -
Page 23: Playback Mode Menu
Playback mode menu EDIT g “SETUP menus” (P. 26) g “SILENT MODE Muting operational sounds” (P. 22) • The factory default settings are displayed in gray ( SLIDESHOW Press to start the slideshow. • Only the first frame of each movie is displayed. •... -
Page 24: Playback Menu
... Registering favorite pictures BACK MENU EDIT ...Changing the size of pictures C 640 × 480/ E 320 × 240 This changes the image size of a picture and saves it as a new file..Cropping a picture Crop a picture, and save the cropped picture as a new picture. PRINT ORDER This function allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date and time information) with the pictures stored on the card. -
Page 25: Sel. Image
... Rotating pictures U +90° / V 0° / T -90° EXIT +90° Select a picture with XY, and select [U +90°]/[V 0°]/[T -90°] with ON to rotate pictures. You can rotate several frames in succession..Adding sound to still pictures Sound is recorded for about 4 seconds. -
Page 26: Setup Menus
• Make sure there is no card inserted in the camera when formatting the internal memory. • Be sure that the card is inserted in the camera when formatting the card. • Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a computer, you must format them with this camera. -
Page 27: Pixel Mapping
PIXEL MAPPING ... Adjusting the image processing function The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a year is recommended. Wait at least one minute after taking or viewing pictures to allow the pixel mapping function to perform properly. -
Page 28: Video Out
... Setting the date and time The date and time is saved with each image and is used in the file name. If the date and time are not set, the [X] screen is displayed each time the camera is turned on. TIME 2008 08 26 12 30... -
Page 29: Printing Pictures
Printing pictures Direct printing (PictBridge) By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print out pictures directly. EASY PRINT... Prints the picture displayed in the monitor by using the standard settings of your printer. CUSTOM PRINT ... Prints with the various print settings available on your printer. -
Page 30: Selecting The Picture To Print
Other print modes and print settings (CUSTOM PRINT) Follow Steps 1 and 2 on P. 29 to display the screen for Step 3 above, and then press . Select [CUSTOM PRINT], and press . Follow the operation guide to adjust print settings. Selecting a print mode PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT... -
Page 31: Disconnect The Usb Cable
Setting the number of prints and data to be printed <× PRINT INFO < x DATE WITHOUT DATE ( FILE NAME WITHOUT FILE NAME ( EXIT MENU Select [PRINT], and press . • Printing starts. • When [OPTION SET] is selected in [ALL PRINT] mode, [PRINT INFO] screen is displayed. -
Page 32: Resetting Print Reservation Data
Making a print reservation Press m in the playback mode and select [PRINT ORDER]. Select [<] or [U], and press . < Makes a print reservation for the selected picture. Makes print reservations for all the pictures stored on the card. - Page 33 To reset the print reservation data for a selected picture Select [<], and press . Select [KEEP], and press . Press XY to select the picture with the print reservations you want to cancel, and press N to decrease the number of prints to 0. •...
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Page 34: Using Olympus Master
Before installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compatible with the following system requirements. For newer operating systems, please refer to the Olympus web site as shown on the back cover of this manual. Operating environment... -
Page 35: Usb Cable
• Disconnect the cable connecting the camera to the computer • Turn off the camera • Open the camera’s battery/card compartment cover For how to install the OLYMPUS Master software, refer to the installation guide included in the CD-ROM. Connecting the camera to a computer Make sure the camera is turned off. -
Page 36: Downloading And Saving Images
• Connecting the camera to a computer via a USB hub may cause unstable operation. In this case, do not use a hub, but connect the camera directly to the computer. • Images cannot be transferred to your computer with OLYMPUS Master if [PC] is selected in Step 3, Y is pressed and [MTP] is selected. -
Page 37: Disconnecting The Usb Cable
This camera is compatible with USB mass storage. You can connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable provided with the camera to download and save images without using OLYMPUS Master. The following environment is required to use the USB cable to connect the camera to your computer. -
Page 38: Getting To Know Your Camera Better
Getting to know your camera better Shooting tips and information Tips before you start taking pictures The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded The battery is inserted incorrectly • Remove the batteries and insert them correctly. There is not enough power left in the battery •... -
Page 39: Subjects That Are Difficult To Focus On
Shooting tips Focusing on the subject There are several ways to focus, depending on the subject. When the subject is not in the center of the frame • Place the subject in the center of the frame, lock the focus on the subject, and then recompose your picture. -
Page 40: Taking Pictures Of A Subject Against Backlight
Taking blur-free pictures without the flash The flash fires automatically when insufficient light is available and may cause your image to be blurry. When taking pictures in low lights without the flash, set the flash mode to [$] (flash off), then increase the ISO sensitivity. -
Page 41: Increasing The Number Of Pictures That Can Be Taken
Additional shooting tips and information Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken There are two ways to record the pictures you take with this camera. Recording pictures to the internal memory • Pictures are recorded to the internal memory, and when the number of storable still pictures reaches 0, you connect the camera to a computer to download the pictures;... -
Page 42: To Return The Settings Of Functions To Default Settings
Using a new card • If you use a non-Olympus card or a card used for another application, such as a computer, use the [FORMAT] function to format the card. g “MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) Formatting the internal memory or card” (P. 26) The card access lamp is blinking •... -
Page 43: Viewing The Entire Picture On A Computer Screen
There are several ways you can view the entire picture on the computer screen. View the picture using image browsing software • Install the OLYMPUS Master 2 software from the provided CD-ROM. Change the monitor setting • The icons on the computer desktop may be rearranged. For details of changing the settings on your computer, refer to the computer’s instruction manual. - Page 44 Monitor indication The card has no available memory and cannot store CARD FULL any new data. There are no pictures in the internal memory or on the NO PICTURE card. There is a problem with the selected picture and it cannot be played back on PICTURE ERROR this camera.
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Page 45: Functions Available In Shooting Modes And Scenes
Functions available in shooting modes and scenes Some functions cannot be set in certain shooting modes. For more details, refer to the table below. Functions available in shooting modes Shooting mode Function & Zoom IMAGE QUALITY – R (still picture) –... -
Page 46: Appendix
The number of pictures that you can take may vary considerably depending on the battery manufacturer and shooting conditions. AA NiMH batteries (rechargeable batteries) Olympus NiMH batteries are rechargeable and economical. For details, refer to the instruction manual for your charger. ( Lithium battery packs (CR-V3) and AA manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used. -
Page 47: The Card
Useful use of the accessories The card Pictures can be recorded on the optional card. The internal memory and card are the camera’s media for recording pictures, similar to film in a film camera. Pictures recorded to the internal memory or card can be easily erased on the camera or processed using a computer. -
Page 48: General Precautions
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. DANGER WARNING CAUTION WARNING! TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER DISASSEMBLE, EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT. -
Page 49: Battery Handling Precautions
DANGER • Use only the Olympus brand NiMH batteries and fitting charger. • Never heat or incinerate batteries. • Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc. - Page 50 • Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration. • Olympus NiMH batteries (included in some areas) are intended for use only with Olympus digital cameras. Never use these batteries with any other device. • Always charge NiMH batteries (included in some areas) before using them for the first time, or if they have not been used for a long period.
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Page 51: Lcd Monitor
This is not a malfunction. Legal and Other Notices • 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 product. -
Page 52: Disclaimer Of Warranty
Olympus. No liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained in these written materials or software, or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained therein. - Page 53 Repair, replacement, or adjustment of defective Products shall be Olympus’s sole obligation and the customer’s sole remedy hereunder. The customer is liable and shall pay for shipment of the Products to the Olympus Service Center. Olympus shall not be obligated to perform preventive maintenance, installation, deinstallation, or maintenance.
- Page 54 Olympus, which are inconsistent or in conflict with or in addition to the terms of this limited warranty, shall not be binding upon Olympus unless reduced to writing and approved by an expressly authorized officer of Olympus.
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Page 55: International Warranty Service
Package the Product carefully using ample padding material to prevent damage in transit and either deliver it to the Authorized Olympus Dealer that sold you the Product or ship it postage prepaid and insured to any of our Olympus Service Centers. -
Page 56: Specifications
: 8,000,000 pixels : 1/2.5" CCD (primary color filter), 8,400,000 pixels (gross) : Olympus lens 6.2 to 31.0 mm, f3.2 to 4.8 (equivalent to 37 to 185 mm on a 35 mm camera) : Center-weighted metering : 4 to 1/2000 sec. -
Page 57: Names Of Parts
Names of Parts Camera Connector cover/Multi-connector gP. 28, 29, 35 Zoom lever gP. 16 Strap eyelet gP. 3 Card access lamp gP. 37, 42, 47 K button (Shooting) gP. 11 Monitor gP. 27 X& button (Macro mode) gP. 15 Tripod socket o button gP. -
Page 58: Shooting Mode
Monitor Symbols & Icons (Shooting Mode +2.0 1/1000 +2.0 1/1000 Still pictures Item 1 Shooting mode 2 Flash mode 3 Silent mode 4 Macro mode Super macro mode 5 Battery check 6 Flash standby Camera movement warning/flash charge 7 AF target mark 8 Sound record 9 Number of storable still pictures... -
Page 59: Playback Mode
(Playback Mode 10 10 1/1000 1/1000 ISO400 ISO400 2008.08.26 12:30 2008.08.26 12:30 Still pictures Item 1 Silent mode <×10 2 Print reservation/Number of prints 3 Sound record 4 Protect 5 Battery check Z = full power, [ = charge the battery 6 Shutter speed/Aperture 1/1000 F3.2, etc. - Page 60 MY FAVORITE... 23 NIGHT+PORTRAIT M... 12 NiMH batteries ... 46 NTSC ... 28 Number of storable still pictures... 41 OLYMPUS Master... 34 Operation guide ... 18 Optical zoom ... 13, 16 PAL ... 28 PANORAMA ... 22 PC ... 35 PictBridge...
- Page 61 Recording movies with or without sound R ... 22 Recording R ... 25 Recording sound with still pictures R ... 21 Red-eye reduction flash ! ... 15 RESET... 21, 42 Resizing Q ... 24 f (Scene)... 5, 12, 21 SEL. IMAGE ... 25 Selecting a language W ...
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