Olympus FE 300 - Digital Camera - Compact User manual

DIGITAL CAMERA
Instruction
Manual
Getting to know your
camera better
Quick Start Guide
Get started using your
camera right away.
Button operations
Menu operations
Printing pictures
Using OLYMPUS Master
(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.
Appendix
FE-300/X-830
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Contents
Test out the functions of the camera
buttons by following along with the
illustrations.
Learn how to print pictures you have
taken.
Learn how to transfer and save
pictures to a computer.
Find out more about camera
operations and how to take better
pictures.
Read about convenient functions and
safety precautions on how to use your
camera more effectively.
Learn about the menus that control the
functions and settings for basic
operation.
Button operations
Menu operations
Printing pictures
Getting to know your camera
better
Appendix
P. 11
P. 17
P. 29
P. 42
P. 50
Using OLYMPUS Master P. 35
Quick Start Guide P. 3
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Quick Start Guide
Gather these items (box contents)
(Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
Digital Camera Strap Lithium Ion Battery
(LI-42B)
Battery Charger
(LI-40C)
USB Cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master 2
CD-ROM
Items not shown: Instruction Manual (this manual) and the Warranty Card. Contents may vary
depending on purchase location.
Attach the strap
Quick Start Guide
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Quick Start Guide
Prepare the camera
a. Charge the battery.
(Battery comes partially charged.
b. Insert the battery and an xD-Picture Card (optional).
1
Red light on: Charging
Light off: Charging complete
(Charging time: Approx. 5 hours)
AC Wall
Outlet
Power Cable
Battery
Charger
Lithium Ion Battery
3
W
2Charging Indicator
3
(To remove the battery, press the battery
lock knob in the direction of the arrow.
1
2
(Insert the battery by
putting in the marked
side first, with the
marks toward the battery
lock knob.
If you insert the battery
incorrectly, you will not be able to
remove it. Do not use force.
Contact authorized distributors/
service centers.
Damage to the battery exterior
(scratches, etc.) may produce
heat or an explosion.
Battery lock knob
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Prepare the camera
Quick Start Guide
(With this camera, you can take pictures without inserting the optional xD-
Picture Card™ (hereinafter referred to as “the card”). If you shoot pictures with
this camera without using an xD-Picture Card, the pictures will be recorded in
the internal memory. For details on the card, please refer to “The card” (P. 53).
56
Notch
Contact area
(Orient the card as shown, and insert the
card straight in until it clicks into place.
(To remove the card, push the card all the
way in, release slowly, grasp the card,
then remove.
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Quick Start Guide
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
b. Press the obutton.
(To turn off the camera, press the obutton once again.
hThe camera determines the optimum settings for the shooting conditions automatically.
PThe camera automatically sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed.
hThis function reduces the blur incurred by a moving subject, or camera shake when taking
pictures.
BSuitable for taking pictures of people.
ESuitable for taking pictures of a landscape.
fSelect from 12 available scene modes according to the shooting conditions.
RUse the shooting guide displayed on the screen to shoot pictures according to the
situation.
When shooting movies
When shooting still pictures
obutton
MENU
TIME
TIME
DMY
----
----
.--.-- --:--
.--.-- --:--
CANCEL
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
(This screen is
displayed if the date
and time are not set.
O
N
YX
Hint
The directions of the arrow pad is indicated with ONXY in the supplied
instruction manual.
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Quick Start Guide
Set the date and time
a. Press the OF/<and NYbuttons to select [Y].
• The first two digits of the year are fixed.
b. Press the Y#button.
c. Press the OF/<and NYbuttons to
select [M].
About the date and time setting screen
MENU
TIME
TIME
DMY
----
----
.--.-- --:--
.--.-- --:--
CANCEL
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
Y-M-D
Cancels the setting
Hour
Date formats (Y-M-D, M-D-Y, D-M-Y)
Minute
OF/<button
NYbutton
MENU
2007
2007
.--.-- --:--
.--.-- --:--
TIME
TIME
DMY
CANCEL
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
Y#button
MENU
2007
2007
. 12
12
.-- --:--
.-- --:--
TIME
TIME
DMY
CANCEL
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
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Set the date and time
Quick Start Guide
d. Press the Y#button.
e. Press the OF/<and NYbuttons to
select [D].
f. Press the Y#button.
g. Press the OF/<and NYbuttons to
select the hours and minutes.
• The time is displayed in the 24-hour format.
h. Press the Y#button.
i. Press the OF/<and NYbuttons to
select [Y/M/D].
j. After all settings have been set, press .
• For a more accurate setting, press when the time signal hits 00 seconds.
MENU
2007
2007
. 12
12
. 10
10
--:--
--:--
TIME
TIME
DMY
CANCEL
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
MENU
OK
2007
2007
. 12
12
. 10
10
12
12
: 30
30
TIME
TIME
DMY
CANCEL
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
SET
MENU
OK
2007
2007
. 12
12
. 10
10
12
12
: 30
30
SET
TIME
TIME
DMY
Y/M/
Y / M /
D
CANCEL
button
[IN
IN
]
44
[ ]
HQ
HQ
4000
4000
×3000
3000
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Quick Start Guide
Take a picture
a. Hold the camera.
c. Shoot.
Horizontal grip Vertical grip
b. Focus.
Shutter Button
(Press Halfway)
HQ
HQ
4000
4000
×3000
3000
[IN
IN
]
44
[ ]
1/1000
1/1000
F2.8
F2.8
When the focus and exposure are
locked, the green lamp lights up, and the
shutter speed and aperture value are
displayed.
Place this mark over
your subject.
The number of pictures
that can be taken is
displayed.
(Press
Completely)
Shutter Button
The card access lamp blinks.
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Quick Start Guide
Review your pictures
a. Press the qbutton.
a. Press the X&and Y#buttons to display the picture you want
to erase.
b. Press the /Sbutton.
c. Press the OF/<button, select [YES], and press .
HQ
HQ
[IN
IN
]
4000
4000
×3000
3000
F2.8 1/1000 0.0
F2.8 1/ 1000 0. 0
’07.12.10 12:30
07.12.10 12:30
ISO 1600
ISO 1600
4
100-0004
100-0004
Arrow pad
Displays the next image
Displays the previous image
qbutton
Erase pictures
/Sbutton
OK
MENU
[IN]
YES
NO
[IN]
SET
BACK
ERASE
OF/<button
button
OK
MENU
YES
NO
[IN]
SET
BACK
ERASE
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