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in a safe place for future reference.
zWe recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your
camera before taking important photographs.
zThis reference manual contains guidelines for using Olympus Stylus
300/400 DIGITAL (µ [mju:] 300/400 DIGITAL). Except where otherwise
specified, the explanations in the manual apply to both models.
zIn the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the
right to update or modify information contained in this manual.
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Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : Stylus 300 DIGITAL, Stylus 400 DIGITAL
RM-2 (Remote control)
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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

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Contents P.4
Introduction of the
camera’s functions
This section guides you through
the basic operations from taking
pictures to playing them back.
“Quick-start guide” is designed
for those who want to become
familiar with the camera in a
very short time.
Getting started P.8 1
Quick-start guide P.33 2
Using the menus and tabs P.39 3
Shooting basics P.47 4
For fine-tuning the settings to
get that particular shot Advanced shooting P.65 5
For playing back and arranging
pictures Playback P.83 6
Settings that make the camera
easier to operate. Useful functions P.101 7
Printing pictures Print settings P.111 8
Troubleshooting and other
information Miscellaneous P.117 9
Specifications P.133
Glossary of terms P.135
index P.137

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Contents
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1 Getting started 8
Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Monitor indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Weatherproof feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Attaching the strap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Loading the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using an optional AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Inserting a card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Card basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Removing the card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
If the card is not recognized (card check) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Selecting a language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Holding the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2 Quick-start guide 33
Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Taking still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Viewing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Viewing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Protecting pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Erasing pictures (Single-frame erase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Contents
3 Using the menus and tabs 39
About the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
How to use the menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Shortcut menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Mode Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
4 Shooting basics 47
Shooting modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Taking still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Taking still pictures using the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Taking still pictures using the viewfinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Comparison of the viewfinder & monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
If correct focus cannot be obtained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Determine the position of the subject
after focusing (Focus Lock). . . . . . . . . 54
Subjects that are difficult to focus on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Night scene mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Recording movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Using the optical zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Using the digital zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Using the flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5 Advanced shooting 65
Macro mode shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Self-timer shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Remote control shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Selecting the metering area , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Sequential shooting , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Panorama shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Taking two-in-one pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Selecting a record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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Contents
Varying the image brightness (Exposure compensation) . . 79
Adjusting the White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
6 Playback 83
Viewing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
QUICK VIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Close-up playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Index display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Selecting the number of pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Playback on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Picture Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Viewing movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Protecting pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Erasing pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Single-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
All-frame erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Editing still pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Creating black and white pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Creating sepia-toned pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Resizing pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Creating an index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
7 Useful functions 101
Saving the settings (All Reset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Formatting cards (Card setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Displaying shooting information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Adjusting the monitor brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Viewing a picture immediately after shooting (Rec View) . . . 107
Turning the beep sound off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Pixel Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Video output selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

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Contents
8 Print settings 111
How to print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
All-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Single-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Resetting print reservation data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
9 Miscellaneous 117
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Menu List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Factory default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
List of functions by shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Camera maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Glossary of terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

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1
Getting started
1 Getting started
Names of parts
Camera
Shutter button P.33
Flash
P.62
USB connector
Connector cover
P.23, 89
DC-IN jack (4.8V)
P.20
Self-timer/
Remote control
lamp
P.66, 67
Lens barrier
Turns the camera on
and off in the shooting
mode.
Lens
Extends automatically
when you open the lens
barrier. P.25
VIDEO OUT
jack
P.89
Remote
control
receiver
P.67
Card cover
P.23
DC-IN jack
cover
P.20

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Names of parts
Getting started
1
Monitor
P.35
Battery compartment cover
P.18
OK/Menu button
()
P.39
Monitor button
(QUICK VIEW )
P.35
Flash mode button
Shooting mode button
Zoom button (W/T )
P.59, 85, 86
Macro button
Self-timer button
Arrow pad
Strap eyelet P.16
Tripod socket
Viewfinder
AF target mark P.50
Green lamp P.50
Orange lamp P.50
The arrow pad is used as arrow keys, as well as function buttons. The , ,
, and marks indicate which arrow key to press.
Playback button
()
P.26

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Names of parts
1
Getting started
Monitor indications
z
zz
zShooting mode
Items Indications Ref. page
1Shooting mode , , , , , , P.47
2Battery check , P.13
3Green lamp P.50
4Flash stand-by/
Camera movement
warning/ Flash charge
(Lights)
(Blinks)
P.62
5Macro mode P.65
6Flash mode , , P.62
7Sequential shooting , P.70
8Self-timer
Remote control
P.66
P.67
9Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.75
10 Resolution 2272 × 1704, 2048 × 1536, etc. P.76
11 Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0 P.79
12 Metering P.69
13 White balance , , , P.81
14 AF target mark [ ] P.54
15 Memory gauge , , , P.13
Still picture Movie
SHQ
SHQ
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
1
2
5
6
9
11
13
14
15
16

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Names of parts
Getting started
1
16 Number of storable still
pictures
Seconds remaining
16
16''
P.50
P.57
Items Indications Ref. page

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Names of parts
1
Getting started
z
zz
zPlayback mode
INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the
monitor. Screens when the Information display is set to ON are shown below.
“Displaying shooting information” (P.105)
• The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been
selected and displayed from the index display are different from
those that appear when the movie picture is displayed using the
movie playback function.
Items Indications Ref. page
1Battery check , P.13
2Print reservation, Number of prints ×10 P.111
3Movie P.91
4Protect P.93
5Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.75
6Resolution 2272 × 1704, 2048 × 1536, etc. P.76
7Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0 P.79
8White balance AUTO, , , , P.81
9Date and time ’03.05.17 15:30 P.30
10 File number (still picture)
Playing time/Total recording time
(movie)
FILE: 100-0030
0"/20"
—
2048
2048
1536
1536
Still picture Movie
14
2
5
6
7
8
9
10
14
3
5
6
7
8
9
10
Note

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Names of parts
Getting started
1
z
zz
zMemory gauge
The memory gauge lights up when you take a picture or record a movie. While
the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture or the movie on the card. The
memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the
shooting status.
When the whole memory gauge is lit, wait a few moments until the lit area goes
off before taking the next shot.
When taking still pictures
When recording movies
z
zz
zBattery check
If the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication on the
monitor changes as follows when the camera is turned on or while the camera
is in use.
Before shooting
(Gauge is off)
No more pictures can be
taken
(Fully lit)
Wait until the gauge
returns to the status on the
left to take the next shot.
One picture taken
(Lit)
Shoot Shoot Shoot
Wait
More than two taken
(Lit)
Before
shooting
(Gauge is off)
Shoot
Wait
If you continue shooting
During shooting (Lit)
•Shooting is not possible until the lit area goes off completely.
•Movie recording ends automatically when the whole memory gauge
is lit.
Lights (Green)
Pictures can be
taken.*
Green and orange lamps on
right of viewfinder blink
Remaining power level:
exhausted
Replace with a charged
battery.
Lights (Red)
Remaining power level: low
Recharge as soon as
possible especially for
extended use.
No indication

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Names of parts
1
Getting started
* Energy consumption varies greatly depending on the camera’s operational
status. The camera may turn off without displaying the low battery warning.
Recharge as soon as possible.
Weatherproof feature
The camera is weatherproof and is not damaged by water spray from any
direction. However, it cannot be used underwater. Observe the following
precautions when using the camera.
Olympus will not assume any responsibility for malfunction of the camera
caused by water getting inside as a result of misuse by the user.
• The camera loses its waterproof capability if the battery compartment
cover, connector cover or DC-IN jack cover is open. Make sure that all
the covers are closed before using the camera.
• Wipe any water off the camera before changing the battery or card.
• Keep the lens out of the water when taking pictures. (The camera may
not focus correctly.)
• If the camera gets splashed, wipe the water off as soon as possible with
a dry cloth. Salt water spray or droplets can cause damage to the camera
if the camera is not wiped dry as soon as possible.
• Do not apply excessive force to or attempt to peel off the rubber packing
of the battery compartment cover, connector cover or DC-IN jack cover.
• If the rubber packing becomes worn or damaged, contact your nearest
Olympus service center. (A charge is made for replacement of parts.)
• If the rubber packing of the battery compartment cover, connector cover
or DC-IN jack cover contains dirt or sand, wipe it off before closing the
cover, otherwise water may get inside the camera.
• The rechargeable battery and other camera accessories are not
weatherproof. Care should be taken when using the accessories.
•Do not wash the camera
with water.
•Do not drop the camera
into water.
•Do not take pictures
underwater.

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Getting started
How to use this manual
This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page
in this manual.
Indications used in this manual
Important information on factors which may lead to a
malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of operations that
should be absolutely avoided.
Useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of
your camera.
Reference pages describing details or associated information.
Adjusting the monitor brightness
This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor. The brightness can
be adjusted in either the shooting mode or the playback mode.
1In the top menu, select MODE
MENU SETUP , and
press .
“How to use the menus” (P.40)
2Press to adjust the
brightness of the monitor, and
when you have set the desired
level, press .
•Pressing brightens the monitor, and
pressing darkens it.
•Press again to exit the menu.
Arrow pad ( )
ADJUST GO
Follow the arrows to perform menu operations. For details of
operating procedures, see “How to use the menus” (P.40).
The buttons for the
function and their
location are clearly
illustrated.
, , and
indicate which button
to press on the arrow pad.
Note

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1
Getting started
Attaching the strap
1Thread the short end of the
strap through the strap eyelet.
2Thread the long end of the
strap through the loop that has
already gone through the
eyelet.
3Pull the strap tight, making
sure that it is securely fastened and
does not come loose.
• Do not pull the strap too hard as this may cause it to break.
• Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily
catch on stray objects, causing injury or damage.
• Attach the strap correctly following the procedure so that the camera
does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera
falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.
Strap eyelet
Note

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1
Getting started
Charging the battery
This camera uses an Olympus lithium ion battery (LI-10B). The battery is
dedicated to this camera and other batteries do not work. The battery is not
fully charged when the camera is purchased. Fully charge the battery on the
specified charger (LI-10C) before first use. For details, read the charger’s
instructions (provided).
z
zz
zAbout the battery
Make sure that the + and – terminals of the battery
shown in the illustration on the right are correctly
oriented when loading the battery into the charger.
• Use only the specified charger.
• We recommend that you keep a spare battery (sold separately) with
you if you are planning to use the camera for long periods.
Connector terminals
Lithium ion battery
AC wall outlet
To the AC input connector
AC cable
Lithium ion battery
Charger
Charge indicator
When charge
indicator changes
from red to green,
the battery is fully
charged.
Note

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1
Getting started
Loading the battery
Use an Olympus LI-10B lithium ion battery.
1Make sure that:
2Slide the battery compartment
cover in the direction of (the
direction indicated by the
mark on the cover), and lift it up in
the direction of .
3Insert the battery in the direction
shown in the illustration.
4Close the battery compartment
cover so that it pushes the battery
down inside . While pressing the
mark, slide the cover in the
direction of .
• If the battery compartment cover seems
hard to close, do not force it. With the
battery compartment cover shut, press the mark firmly and push
in the direction shown in the illustration.
• If the camera is left for about a day with the battery removed, the
date and time settings will revert to the factory default settings.
• Be sure to check the date and time after changing the battery.
Important
The lens barrier
is closed.
The lamp on the right
of the viewfinder is off.
The monitor is
off.
Battery compartment cover
Connector terminals
Note

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Loading the battery
Getting started
1
z
zz
zRemoving the battery
1Turn the camera over so that it is upside down.
• This will prevent the battery from falling out when you open the battery
compartment cover.
2Slide the battery compartment
cover in the direction of (the
direction indicated by the
mark on the cover), and lift it up in
the direction of .
3Remove the battery.
• Keeping your hand over the battery
compartment, return the camera to the
upright position to remove the battery.
4Close the battery compartment
cover.
• Be sure to turn the camera upside down before opening the battery
compartment cover to prevent the battery from falling out.
The amount of power consumed varies considerably depending
on the operations performed on the digital camera. If you use an
exhausted battery, the camera may turn off without displaying the
battery level warning (P.13).
Precautions when using the battery
Battery compartment cover
Note