Mode Switch; Using The Zoom; Flash Modes; Recording A Movie - Olympus IR 300 - Digital Camera - 5.0 Megapixel Quick Start Manual

Quick Reference Guide
IR-300
INDEX 1. Camera Diagram and Controls

2. Mode Switch

3. Using the Zoom

4. How to Use the Autofocus

5. Flash Modes

6. Image Quality Modes

7. Recording a Movie

8. Viewing Pictures/Movies on a TV
9. How to Erase All Pictures
10. E-mailing a Picture

11. Printing a Picture

12. i
MODE SWITCH
This camera features two main operating modes.
Shooting mode
Set the mode switch
to K to take still
pictures or n to
record movies.
a. Set the mode switch to K, and press ^]f.
b. Press [\ to select a scene mode, and press i.
HOW TO USE THE AUTOFOCUS
a.
While positioning the AF target mark over the subject,
press and hold the shutter button halfway.
b.
The green lamp, which indicates the focus and
exposure are locked, remains lit as long as the shutter
button is kept depressed halfway.
c.
Press the shutter button completely to take the
picture.
RECORDING A MOVIE
a. Set the mode switch to n.
b.
Press the shutter button to start recording
(video and audio).
Remaining recording time
c.
Press the shutter button again to stop.
Note: You can use features such as the digital and optical zooms while recording;
however, you need to set the record sound function off to use the optical zoom.
See the Advanced Manual to learn more about these settings.
E-MAILING A PICTURE
Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can share your pictures with
others by using the built-in e-mail feature.
After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program and click "
Images". From the "Browse" window, select the picture(s) you want to send and
click the " E-mail" tool button.
At this time, you can resize your pictures to make them more manageable for e-
mail. This helps you stay within the e-mail capacity limitations set by your e-mail
provider.
When finished, click the " Launch Mailer" button at the bottom of the
window. Your default e-mail program will open, and the selected picture(s) will
automatically be attached to a new message.
CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS
Strap eyelet
Speaker
Scene Modes
Playback mode
Set the mode switch
d
• PROGRAM AUTO
to q to view
The camera automatically selects
pictures.
the optimal settings.
L
• LANDSCAPE
K
• LANDSCAPE+PORTRAIT
h
• NIGHT SCENE
?
• NIGHT+PORTRAIT
H
• INDOOR
(
• FIREWORKS
1 1 LANDSCAPE
*
• SUNSET
I
• PORTRAIT
SELECT GO
FLASH MODES
This camera features multiple flash modes. You can select the
appropriate flash mode to suit the situation. The icons that are
displayed on the monitor are shown below.
(None) • AUTO-FLASH - The camera decides if the flash is needed.
(#) • SOFT FLASH - The flash fires at reduced intensity.
!
• RED-EYE REDUCTION - Reduces the incidence of red-eye by
Shutter button
emitting pre-flashes to shrink pupil size before taking the picture.
#
Green lamp
• FILL-IN FLASH - The flash always fires. Suitable for shooting backlit
subjects.
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• FLASH OFF - The flash is turned off. Suitable for when flash
photography is not permitted.
a. Set the mode switch to K, and press n.
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b. Use [\ to select the desired flash mode, and
AF target mark
press i.
Shutter button
VIEWING PICTURES/MOVIES ON A TV
a.
Make sure that the camera and TV are off. Connect the cradle to the TV using
the AV cable (included).
b.
Set the camera in the cradle.
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Connect to the TV's
video input (yellow)
and audio input
(white) terminals.
c.
Turn on the TV and set to "video input."
Set the mode switch to q, and turn on the camera. Use the arrow pad to
d.
display the picture you want.
Note: If the pictures are not displayed, consult your TV manual to set up the video
source.
PRINTING A PICTURE
Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can make prints of your
pictures using your own photo printer.
After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program and click the "Print Images"
icon on the main menu. You can create many different types of prints such as an
Browse
index print, photos, albums, or calendars. Simply select the image(s) and add
them to one of the many layouts within OLYMPUS Master. For detailed
instructions, please refer to the "Help" menu in the software.
You can also order prints online using the "Print Online" feature in OLYMPUS
Master.
Alternatively, you can print your pictures by connecting your PictBridge*
compatible camera directly to a PictBridge* compatible printer, such as the
Olympus P-10 Digital Photo Printer. This permits fast, easy printing without using
a computer.
* For detailed instructions on using PictBridge, please refer to your camera's
Advanced Manual included in digital format on the CD-ROM.
POWER switch
Mode switch
Microphone
Flash
MENU button
Erase button (S)
Custom button (z)
Print button (<)
Lens
Battery compartment/
card cover
Self-timer/card access lamp
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• SELF PORTRAIT
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• CUISINE
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• DOCUMENTS
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• SPORT
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• BEACH & SNOW
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• CANDLE
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• AVAILABLE LIGHT PORTRAIT
,
• BEHIND GLASS
.
• VIVID
FLASH MODE
AUTO
SELECT GO
A/V OUT jack
Camera
connector
AV cable
Zoom lever (W/T, GU)
Shutter button
Power lamp
Remote control receiver
Monitor
Tripod socket
Cradle connector
USING THE ZOOM
This camera features a zoom lens, letting you get closer to the action or
capture wide-angle shots.
Zoom out: Zoom in:
Push the zoom lever toward W. Pull the zoom lever toward T.
Zoom out
• Push toward W to zoom out and get more into the picture.
• Pull toward T to zoom in and get closer to the action.
IMAGE QUALITY MODES
Your camera is equipped with multiple image quality modes, which
determine the quality and image size of the pictures you take. Below is
a general description of the commonly used modes. For a detailed
description of all quality modes, refer to the Advanced Manual
included on the CD-ROM.
a. Set the mode switch to K, and press the MENU
button.
b. Press ] to select [MODE MENU].
c. Use [\ to select D, and press ].
d. Use [\ to select the record mode, and press i.
Application Image size Record mode
A4 prints 2560 × 1920 SUPER HIGH 5M
2048 × 1536 HIGH 3M
Postcards 1600 × 1200 HIGH 2M
1024 × 768 BASIC 1M
Emails 640 × 480 E-MAIL VGA
Note: The above refers to still pictures only. See the Advanced
Manual to learn how to change the record mode for movies.
HOW TO ERASE ALL PICTURES
WARNING - PERFORMING THESE STEPS WILL DELETE ALL
STORED PICTURES!
a. Set the mode switch to q, and press the MENU
button.
b. Press ] to select [MODE MENU].
c. Use [\ to select [ERASE], and press ].
d. Use [\ to select [ALL ERASE], and press i.
e. Use [\ to select [YES], and press i.
What is i?
By docking the cradle into a
Dock&Done-compatible
device (sold separately), you
bypass the need to use a
computer. Set the camera in
the cradle and you are ready to take, view, store, browse, share, and enjoy your
pictures in the way you would with conventional photographs. Done!
Dock&Done-compatible Storage Unit
Store your valuable pictures using a hard disk or DVD storage unit. You can also
view previously stored pictures on the camera monitor.
Dock&Done-compatible Printer
See your pictures on paper. Connect the printer to the storage unit and you are
ready to start your own print works at home.
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Flash mode button (#)
Calendar display button (+)
SCENE buttons
OK button (i)
Self-timer button (Y)
Album display button (-)
Zoom in
VOICE REC
& MODE MENU
SCENE SELECT
D SUPER HIGH5M
j OFF
F 0.0
DIGITAL ZOOM OFF
WB AUTO
D
SUPER HIGH5M
j HIGH 3M
F HIGH 2M
DIGITAL ZOOM BASIC 1M
B
WB E-MAIL VGA
STORAGE
INFO MODE MENU
m
0
ERASE ERASE
ALL ERASE
MEMORY FORMAT
ALBUM ENTRY
STORE
ALL ERASE
YES
NO
CAUTION ERASING ALL
SELECT GO