Olympus IR 300 - Digital Camera - 5.0 Megapixel Quick Start Manual

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It is strongly recommended that you follow
these step-by-step instructions to set up and
quickly begin using your new Digital
Camera.
PREPARING THE BATTERY
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a.
Make sure the camera is off.
b.
Open the battery compartment/card cover on the bottom of the camera
and insert the battery.
c.
Set the camera in the cradle to start charging. The power lamp flashes
red, and stops when the camera is fully charged.
AC wall
outlet
2 DC-IN jack
Power
cable AC adapter 1
SET THE DATE AND TIME
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a.
With the camera on, press the MENU button.
b. Press ] to select [MODE MENU].
c. Use [\ to select [SETUP], and press ].
d. Use [\ to select X, and press ].
e. Use [\ to select each item, and press ] to move
to the next item.
f. Press i when you have finished entering the date
and time.
ERASING A PICTURE
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a.
Display the picture you want to erase,
and press the S button.
b. Use [\ to select [YES], and press i.
ABOUT THE CD-ROM DISCS
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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!
CD-ROM1
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.
CD-ROM2
Advanced Manual: A complete camera guide in Adobe Acrobat
(PDF) format. This manual contains detailed instructions on the
camera's features and functions which are not covered in the printed
Basic Manual or Quick Start/Quick Reference Guides.
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UNPACK THE BOX CONTENTS

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Please gather the items shown in the illustration. You'll need these
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to complete the procedures that follow.
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Digital camera
Battery
The following items are also included in the Digital Camera package: Basic
Manual, warranty card, Advanced Manual on CD-ROM and registration card.

ATTACH THE STRAP

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Power lamp
3
Camera
connector

TAKING A PICTURE

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& MODE MENU
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SCENE SELECT
a.
Place the AF target mark on your subject using
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the monitor.
MEMORY FORMAT
b.
Press the shutter button halfway to lock the
SETUP
focus and exposure, then press the shutter button
completely to take the picture.
PIXEL MAPPING
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VOLUME
VIDEO OUT
X
Monitor
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• Pictures are automatically stored in the internal memory ([IN] is
00 : 00
displayed on the monitor). Alternately, you can store your pictures on
an xD-Picture Card (sold separately). While the card is inserted, [xD] is
SELECT SET GO
displayed on the monitor and all pictures are stored on the card.
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a.
Make sure the camera is off.
b.
Connect the cradle to the computer using the USB cable (included).
c.
Set the camera in the cradle. The camera turns on automatically.
S button
ERASE d. Select [PC], and press i.
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.
Cradle (Docking Station) AC adapter Power cable
Strap CD-ROM USB cable AV cable
(OLYMPUS
Master software)
Memory indicator
Shutter button
5M 5M
AF target mark
CONNECTING THE CAMERA
TO A COMPUTER
USB connector
PC / PRINTER
PC
PRINT ORDER
SEL. PRINT
EXIT
SELECT
INSTALLING THE CAMERA
SOFTWARE
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.
Basic Manual (printed booklet)
Guide to mastering the basics of taking and viewing pictures.
Advanced Manual (CD-ROM)
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.

TURN ON THE CAMERA

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Set the mode switch to K, and
press the POWER switch. The
power lamp lights green, the
monitor turns on, and the lens
barrier opens.
Note: After use, press the POWER switch to turn off the camera. The power
lamp and monitor turn off, and the lens barrier closes.

REVIEWING A PICTURE

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Set the mode switch to q. The last picture
a.
taken is displayed.
b. Use ^] on the arrow pad to display the
picture you want.
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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
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OLYMPUS Master software (included).

CONTACT INFORMATION

Two Corporate Center Drive, P.O. Box 9058, Melville, NY 11747-9058
Technical Support (USA):
24/7 online automated help: http://olympusamerica.com/support
Phone customer support: 1-888-553-4448 (toll free)
Our phone customer support is available from 8am - 10pm, (Monday to
Friday) ET
E-mail: distec@olympus.com
Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://olympus.com/digital
Mode switch
Power lamp
POWER switch
Mode switch
Arrow pad
Printed in Japan