Olympus E-500 - EVOLT Digital Camera Installation guide

OLYMPUS ®
DiGiTAL CAMERA
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For customers in North and South America
For customers in USA
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number E-500
Trade Name OLYMPUS
Responsible Party OLYMPUS iMAGiNG AMERICA iNC.
Address Two Corporate Center Drive, P.O. Box 9058, Melville, NY
11747-9058 U.S.A.
Telephone Number 1-631-844-5000
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
For customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations.
For customers in Europe
"CE" mark indicates that this product complies with the European
requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. "CE"
mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.
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collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries.
Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse.
Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for
the disposal of this product.
This product and bundled accessories conform to WEEE standards.
Trademarks
•IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
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• xD-Picture Card TM is a trademark.
• All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of
their respective owners.
• The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the "Design Rule
for Camera File System/DCF" standards stipulated by the Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
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Once you've selected AUTO,
you don't have to make any
complicated settings. Just
)ress the shutter button!
You can take sequential shots.
You can view images using
slideshow and check
information, etc.
shooting
Images recorded in RAW
mode can be converted to,
and saved in, other record
modes.
Images can be
played back on a TV
with the video cable.
When the camera is connected
to a PC or printer.
Once you've transferred images to
your PC, you can take advantage
of many more editing, viewing and
printing functions with the provided
OLYMPUS Master.
You can print out
stored pictures
directly with a
PictBridge-compatible
printerwithout using
your PC.
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• 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.
• This manual explains shooting and playback basics. For details on functions, read
the advanced manual. 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.
• The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the
development stages and may differ from the actual product.
This manual explains shooting preparation and easy techniques for shooting and
playback. This manual is only for quick reference and should be read first to learn
basic camera operation.
Safety precautions ............................................ 5
Attaching the strap .......................................... 11
Preparing the battery ......................................... 12
Loading the battery .......................................... 13
Lens basics ................................................. 14
Usable lenses .......................................... 14
Attaching a lens to the camera ............................. 15
Card basics ................................................. 17
Usable cards ........................................... 17
inserting a card ......................................... 18
Power on ................................................... 20
Date/time setting ............................................ 21
Holding the camera .......................................... 22
Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter .............................. 23
Shooting ................................................... 24
Playback ................................................... 26
What you can do with OLYMPUS Master software ................. 27
Information ................................................. 28
Specifications ........................................... 28
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i//_ Lightning flash with an arrowhead, enclosed in a triangle, alerts you to the presence of uninsu]ated voltage
/qx points inside the product which could cause a serious electrical shock
_ n exclamation mark enclosed in a tdangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions
in the documentation provided with tile product
! WARNING! !
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO WATER
OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.
Read All Instructions -- Before you use the product, read all operating
instructions.
Save These Instructions -- Save all safety and operating instructions for
future reference.
Heed Warnings -- Read carefully and follow all warning labels on the product
and those described in the instructions.
Follow Instructions -- Follow all instructions provided with this product.
Cleaning -- Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid
or aerosol cleaner, or any type of organic solvent to clean this product.
Attachments -- For your safety, and to avoid damaging the product, use only
accessories recommended by Olympus.
Water and Moisture -- Never use this product around water (near a bathtub,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, swimming pool or in the rain). For
precautions on products with weatherproof designs, read the
weatherproofing sections of their manuals.
Location -- To avoid damage to the product and prevent personal injury,
never place this product on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, table or cart.
Mount only on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket. Follow the instructions that
describe how to safely mount the product, and use only the mounting
devices recommended by the manufacturer.
Power Sources -- Connect this product only to the power source described
on the product label. If you are not sure about the type of power supply in
your home, consult your local power company. Refer to your operating
instructions for information on using the product with a battery.
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Safety precautions
Foreign Objects, Liquid Spillage -- To avoid personal injury caused by fire
or electrical shock from contact with internal high voltage points, never insert
a metal object into the product. Avoid using the product where there is a
danger of spillage.
Heat -- Never use or store this product near any heat source such as a
radiator, heat register, stove, or any type of equipment or appliance that
generates heat, including stereo amplifiers.
Servicing -- Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Attempting to remove
the covers or disassemble the product, could expose you to dangerous high
voltage points.
Damage Requiring Service -- If you notice any of the conditions described
below, refer servicing to qualified service personnel:
a) Liquid has been spilled onto the product or some other object has fallen
into the product.
b) The product has been exposed to water.
c) The product does not operate normally despite following operating
instructions. Adjust only the controls described in the operating
instructions as improper adjustment of other controls could damage the
product and require extensive repair work by a qualified technician.
d) The product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
e) The product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Replacement Parts -- When replacement parts are required, make sure that
the service center uses only parts with the same characteristics as the
originals, as recommended by the manufacturer. Unauthorized substitution
of parts could result in fire, electrical shock, or create other hazards.
Safety Check -- Upon completion of servicing or repairs, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in good
working order.
Z_ If the product is used without observing the information given under
this symbol, serious injury or death may result.
DANGER
Z_ If the product is used without observing the information given under
this symbol, injury or death may result.
WARNING
Z_ If the product is used without observing the information given under
this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the equipment, or the
CAUTION loss of valuable data may result.
/_ WARNING
•Do not use the camera in areas exposed to flammable or explosive
gases.
A fire or explosion may result.
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Safetyprecautions
• Do not use the flash on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close
range.
When you fire the flash, you must be at least 1 m (3 ft) away from the faces
of your subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject's eyes could cause
a momentary loss of vision.
• Keep young children and infants away from the camera.
If not, the following dangerous situations may occur:
• Becoming entangledin thecamera strap or power cords, causing strangulation. If
this happens,follow the doctor's instructions.
• Accidentally swallowing thebattery or other small parts.
• Accidentally firing theflash into their own eyes or those of anotherchild.
• Accidentally being injured by the movingparts ofthe camera.
•Do not use or store the camera in dusty or humid places.
Using or storing the camera in dusty or humid places may result in a fire or
electric shock.
• Do not cover the flash with a hand while firing.
Do not cover the flash or touch it after it has just been fired sequentially. It
may be hot and cause minor burns.
• Do not take apart or modify the camera.
Never attempt to disassemble the camera. The internal circuits contain high
voltage points which could cause serious burns or electrical shock.
• Do not let water or foreign objects inside the camera.
A fire or electric shock may result. If the camera is accidentally dropped in
water, or if liquid is spilled into the camera, stop using it, allow it to dry, and
then remove the battery. Contact the nearest authorized Olympus service
center.
•Do not touch the battery or the battery charger while battery charging
is in progress.
Wait untilcharging iscomplete andthe batte_' has cooled.
The batte_' and batte_ charger become hotwhile charging. Atthese times, they may
cause minor bums.
• Do not use a non-specified battery and/or charger.
Use of a non-designated battery and/or re-charger may lead to camera or
battery failure as well as other unexpected accidents. Any accidents
resulting from use of non-designated equipment will not be compensated.
/_ CAUTION
• Stop using the camera immediately if you notice any unusual odors,
noise, or smoke around it.
If you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around the camera during
operation, switch it off immediately -- and remove the battery. Allow the
camera to sit idle for a few minutes to cool. Take the camera outdoors, away
from flammable objects, and carefully remove the battery. Never remove the
battery with bare hands. Contact the nearest Olympus service center
immediately.
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Safety precautions
• Do not use the camera with wet hands.
Damage or electric shock may result. Also, do not connect or disconnect
the power plug with wet hands.
• Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera.
It could easily catch on stray objects -- and cause serious damage.
• Do not leave the camera in areas subject to extremely high
temperature.
Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in some circumstances, cause
the camera to catch fire.
• When the camera contains metal parts, overheating can result in a
low-temperature burn. Pay attention to the following:
• When used for a long period, the camera will get hot.If you hold on tothe camera in
this state, a low-temperatureburn may be caused.
• In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, thetemperature of the camera's
body may be lower thanthe environmental temperature. Ifpossible,wear gloves
when handling the camera in cold temperatures.
• Do not damage the power cable.
Do not pull on the charger's cable or add another cable to it. Be sure to
connect or disconnect the charger's cable while holding the power plug. If
the following cases occur, stop using and contact an Olympus dealer or
authorized customer support center.
• The power plug or cable produces heat, burning smell, or smoke.
• The power plug or cable iscracked or broken. The contact is bad onthe power plug.
Battery handling precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent the battery from leaking,
overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.
/_ DANGER
• Never heat or incinerate the battery.
•Do not connect the (+) and (-) terminals to each other using metal
objects.
•Do not carry or store the battery where it may come into contact with
metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.
•Never store the battery where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, or
subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source,
etc.
•Never attempt to disassemble the battery or modify it in any way, such
as by soldering.
Doing so may break the terminals or cause battery fluid to splash, resulting
in potential fire, explosion, battery leakage, overheating or other damage.
•If battery fluid gets in your eyes, loss of eyesight may result.
If battery fluid gets in your eyes, do not rub them. Flush them immediately
with clear, cold running water and seek medical attention straight away.
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Safetyprecautions
/_ WARNING
• Keep the battery dry at all times. Never allow it to come into contact
with fresh or salt water.
• Do not touch or hold the battery with wet hands.
• If the rechargeable battery does not recharge within the specified
time, stop charging it and do not use it.
If you do not, fire, explosion, ignition or overheating may result.
• Do not use the battery if it is cracked or broken.
Doing so may cause explosion or overheating.
• Never subject the battery to strong shocks or continuous vibration.
Doing so may cause explosion or overheating.
• Never attempt to modify the battery compartment on the camera,
never insert anything (other than the specified battery) into the
compartment.
• If the battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or appears
abnormal in any way during operation, stop using the camera
immediately.
Contact your dealer or an authorized Olympus service center. Continued
use may result in fire or electric shock.
• If the battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the
clothing and flush the affected area with clean, running cold water
immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical attention
immediately.
/_ CAUTION
•Do not remove the battery from the camera immediately after
operating the camera on battery power for a long time.
Doing so may cause burns.
• Remove the battery from the camera if it is not going to be used for a
long time.
Otherwise, battery leakage or overheating may cause a fire or injury.
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Camera
• To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never
leave the camera in the places listed below, no matter if in use or storage:
•Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through
extreme changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other
heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidifiers.
• In sandy or dusty environments.
• Near flammable items or explosives.
• In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain.
• In places subject to strong vibrations.
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Safety precautions
• Never drop the camera or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations.
• Do not leave the camera pointed directly at the sun. This may cause lens
damage, color failure, ghosting on the CCD, or may possibly start a fire.
• Condensation may form inside the camera when there is a sudden extreme
change in temperature (such as when moving from indoors to outdoors).
Acclimatize the camera to the temperature (e.g. by putting the camera into
a plastic bag) before use.
• If the camera has not been used for a long time, mold may form or the
camera may malfunction. Before using the camera, check that the camera
works properly.
• Do not touch electric contacts on cameras and interchangeable lenses.
Remember to attach the cap when removing the lens.
• Do not place the camera near anything that could be affected by magnetism
(e.g. credit card, floppy disk, etc.). Doing so may destroy the data on these
items.
LCD monitor
• Do not push the monitor forcibly; otherwise the image may become fuzzy,
resulting in a playback mode failure or damage to the monitor. If the monitor
is damaged, be careful not to get any of the liquid crystals from the monitor
in your mouth. If liquid crystals get on your limbs or clothes, wash them off.
• A strip of light may appear on the top/bottom of the monitor. This is not a
malfunction.
• When a subject is viewed diagonally in the camera, the edges may appear
to zigzag on the monitor. This is not a malfunction; It will be less noticeable
in playback mode.
• In places subject to low temperatures, the LCD monitor may take a long
time to turn on or its color may change temporarily. When using the camera
in extremely cold places, it is a good idea to occasionally place it in a warm
place. A LCD monitor exhibiting poor performance due to low temperatures
will recover in normal temperatures.
• The LCD monitor is made with high-precision technology. However, black
spots or bright spots of light may appear on the LCD monitor. These spots
may not be uniform in color and brightness depending on their
characteristics or the angle at which you are viewing the monitor. This is not
a malfunction.

1Thread one end of the strap through the
strap eyelet on the camera.
2Thread the end of the strap through the
ring, then thread it through the stopper
as indicated by the arrows.
3Thread the strap back through the other
hole of the stopper.
4
5
Pull the other side of the strap tight,
making sure that it is fastened securely.
Repeat steps 1 - 4 to attach the other end
of the strap to the other eyelet.
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•Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, since it can easily catch on
stray objects, causing injury or damage
•Attach the strap correctly as shown above so that the camera does not fall off If the
strap is attached incorrectly and the camera fails off, Olympus is not responsible for
any damage.

This camera uses the following batteries.
•Three CR123A lithium batteries
•BLM-1 Li-ion battery
The provided batteries may differ depending on the area where you
purchased this camera. Never use any other type of battery. For details, refer
to the advanced manual.
BLM-1 Li-ion Battery
Charge the battery in the BCM-2 Li-ion Battery Charger.
The battery is not fully charged when purchased. Before use, be sure to
charge the battery.
1Connect the AC cable, then attach the battery to the charger.
•Charging starts. The battery will be fully recharged in about 5 hours.
• When the charging indicator color changes from red to green, charging is
completed.
Chargingindicate Charger _ _i_htiUyion
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Align the battery with the arrow. ACcabt_ _4_, [ _i. /
ACwalloutlet
CR123A lithium batteries
Load the lithium batteries in the LBH-1
lithium battery holder as shown in the
illustration.
• The CR123A lithium battery is not rechargeable. Do not charge it.
• If the battery power lever's power is tow, replace all three batteries with new ones.
• When not using the camera, store the lithium batteries in the battery case.

1
2
Make sure that the camera's power
switch is set to OFF.
Slide the battery compartment lock
to (_ and open the battery
compartment cover.
3Load the battery as shown in the
illustration.
Power switch
• OFF
Battery compartment tock
Battery
compartment
cover
4Slide the battery compartment lock
to 0.
Unloading the battery
• Make sure the power switch is set to
OFF and the card access lamp is not
blinking.
• 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.
Direction indicating mark
Battery
compartment lock

Usable lenses
Select the lens that you want to shoot with.
Use a specified Four Thirds lens (Four Thirds mount). When a non-specified
lens is used, AF (auto focus) and light metering will not function correctly. In
some cases, other functions may not work either.
Four Thirds mount
Developed by Olympus as the lens mount standard for the Four Thirds
system.
These all-new interchangeable lenses featuring the Four Thirds mount were
developed from the ground up based on optic engineering exclusively for
digital cameras.
ZUIKO DIGITAL interchangeable lens
Four Thirds system interchangeable lens designed to withstand rigorous
professional use. The Four Thirds system makes it possible for a fast lens to
be compact and lightweight as well.
The Four Thirds system interchangeable lens lineup includes a wide range of
products in addition to those listed below:
ZUlKO DIGITAL ED 50mm-200mm f2.8-3.5:
Super telephoto zoom lens equivalent to 100-400 mm on a 35 mm lens
ZUlKO DIGITAL 40mm-150mm f3.5-4.5:
Telephoto zoom lens equivalent to 80-300 mm on a 35 mm lens
•When you attach or remove the body cap and lens from the camera, keep the lens
mount on the camera pointed downward This helps prevent dust and other foreign
matter from getting inside the camera
• Do not remove the body cap or attach the lens in dusty places
• Do not point the lens attached to the camera toward the sun This may cause the
camera to malfunction or even ignite due to the magnifying effect of sunlight
focusing through the lens
• Be careful not to lose the body cap and rear cap
• Attach the body cap to the camera to prevent dust from getting inside when no lens
is attached

Lensbasics
Attaching a lens to the camera
1Make sure the power switch is set to Power switch
ore
o ON
• OFF
2Remove the rear cap from the lens.
3Remove the body cap from the
camera.
Body cap
Rear cap

Lens basics
4Align 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 lens
clockwise until you hear it click.
Lensattachmentmark(Red)
Alignmentmark(Red)
Lenscapip__
5Remove the lens cap.
Removing the lens from the camera
1Make sure the power switch is
set to OFF.
2While pressing the lens release
button, remove the lens from
the camera by rotating it
counterclockwise.
Lens release button

Usable cards
"Card" in this manual refers to a recording medium This camera can use
CompactFlash, Microdrive or xD-Picture Card (optional)
CompactFlash
A CompactFlash is a
large-capacity solid state
flash memory card. You
can use commercially
available cards.
Microdrive
A Microdrive is a medium
that uses a large-capacity
compact hard disk drive.
You can use a Microdrive
that supports CF+Type II
(Compact Flash
extension standard).
xD-Picture Card
Super-compact recording
medium. Memory capacity
of up tolGB.
Precautions when usin 9 a Microdrive
A Microdrive is a medium that uses a compact hard disk drive Because the
disk drive rotates, a Microdrive is not as resistant to vibration or impact as
other cards Special care is needed when using a Microdrive (especially
during recording and playback) to make sure the camera is not subjected to
shock or vibrations Be sure to read the following precautions before using a
Microdrive
Also, refer to the manuals provided with your Microdrive
•Be very careful when putting the camera down during recording Place it
gently on a firm surface
• Be careful not to hit the camera against anything when carrying it by the
strap
• Do not use the camera in places subject to vibrations or excessive shock,
such as at a construction site or in a car while driving along a bumpy
road
• Do not take a Microdrive close to areas where it may be exposed to
strong magnetism

Card basics
Inserting a card
1Open the card cover.
2Inserting a card
Compact Flash/Microdrive
Insert the card' contact area as shown in
the illustration.
slot
3Close the card cover.
xD-Picture Card
Face the card correctly as shown in the
illustration.
LF_ _F_t_l
• Do not push the card in with a pen or similar hard or pointed object.
• Never open the battery compartment cover or card cover, or remove the battery or
card while the camera is turned on. Doing so could destroy the data stored on the
card. Once destroyed, data cannot be restored.

Cardbasics
Removing the card
1Make sure that the card access lamp is
not illuminated.
2 Open the card cover.
3Remove the card.
Compact Flash/Microdrive
•Press the eject button gently and let it
pop out, then press it again all the way in.
The card will be ejected a short way so
that you can pull it out.
• If you press the eject button too hard, the
card may jump out of the camera.
• Pull out the card.
G
Eject button
4Close the card cover.
xD-Picture Card
•Press the card as shown in the
illustration. The card will be
ejected.

SSWF indicator Set the mode diat Set the power switch to
to AUTO. ON.
To turn off the power,
set the power switch to
OFF.
INFO button
Monitor
When the camera is turned on, the control
panel screen is displayed on the monitor.
"Advanced manual"
If the control panel screen does not appear,
press the INFO button.
Battery check
When the camera is turned on or when remaining battery power is low, the
battery check mark varies.
Lights (green) Lights "I (red) "BATTERY EMPTY"
Remainingpowerlevel: Remainingpowerlevel: is displayed.
High*2 Low.*3 Remainingpowerlevel:
Exhausted.
"1 Blinks in the viewfinder.
*2 Your digital camera's power consumption varies greatly depending on
usage and operating conditions. Under some operating conditions, the
camera may turn off without warning when the battery power is low.
*3 BLM-1 Li-ion battery: Charge the battery.
CR123A lithium batteries: Have some new batteries ready.
Dust reduction function operation
The dust reduction function is automatically activated when the camera is
turned on. Ultrasonic vibrations are used to remove dust and dirt from the
CCD surface. The SSWF (Super Sonic Wave Filter) indicator blinks while dust
reduction is working.