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Information 00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:12 AM Page 2 How to use this manual This manual includes a table of contents, index and menu list to help you easily locate the information you need. Searching the table of contents ~ P. 4 All section titles and chapter headings are listed in the table of contents so that you can quickly find the information you need. There is a chapter containing information you need to know before using your camera for the first time, a chapter that describes basic shoot
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Customizing the settings/functions of your camera 00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:12 AM Page 3 How to read the instruction pages CARD SETUP — Formatting the card Lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Non-Olympus cards or cards formatted on a computer must be formatted with the camera before they can be used. All data stored on the card, including protected images, is erased when the card is formatted. When formatting a used card, confirm there are no images that you stil
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:13 AM Page 4 Contents How to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 How to read the instruction pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1 Basic operations 17 How to use the mode dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:13 AM Page 5 Contents Selecting the right mode for shooting technique — P, A, S and M. . . . . . . . . . 43 P: Program shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 A: Aperture priority shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 S: Shutter priority shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 M: Manual shooting . . . . . . . . . . .
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:13 AM Page 6 Contents ISO sensitivity — Setting the desired sensitivity to light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Setting the ISO sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 ISO BOOST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 White balance — Adjusting the color tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Setting the white balance WB
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:13 AM Page 7 Contents Date/time setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 RESET — Restoring the factory default setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 ERASE SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 FILE NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 REC VIEW — Check
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:13 AM Page 8 Contents Connecting the camera to a computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Starting OLYMPUS Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Displaying the camera’s images on your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Downloading images to save on your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Disconnecting the camera from your computer . . . . . . . .
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:13 AM Page 9 For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : E-300 Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, PO Box 9058, Melville, New York 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
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:13 AM Page 10 For your safety CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL. Lightning flash with an arrowhead, An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle enclosed in a triangle, alerts you to the alerts you to important operating and presence of uninsulated voltage points maintenance instructions in
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:13 AM Page 11 For your safety Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using a specified AC adapter, remove it from the wall outlet immediately. To avoid damage from unexpected power surges, always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the camera when the camera is not in use. Overloading — Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, power strips, or other power connection points with too many plugs. Foreign Objects, Liquid Spillage
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:13 AM Page 12 For your safety Handling the camera WARNING Do not use the camera in areas exposed to flammable or explosive gases. ● A fire or explosion may result. 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
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:13 AM Page 13 For your safety 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. Use only the AC adapter specified by Olympus. ● Using a different AC adapter may damage the camera or power source, or result in accidents or
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:13 AM Page 14 For your safety 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. N
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:13 AM Page 15 For your safety WARNING Do not damage the charger’s 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 is cracked or broken. The contact is bad on the
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00E-300EN-P1 04.10.22 11:13 AM Page 16 For your safety Legal and other notices ● Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages, or benefit expected by using this unit lawfully, or any request from a third person, which are caused by the inappropriate use of this product. ● Olympus makes no representations or warranties regarding any damages or any benefit expected by using this unit lawfully which are caused by erasing picture data. Disclaimer of Warranty ● Olympus make
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01E-300EN-P17 04.10.22 11:15 AM Page 17 Basic operations 1 The advanced shooting techniques used by professional photographers are drawn from years of experience. Now, with your digital camera, you’ll be able to take advantage of those same advanced techniques simply by pressing a few buttons. You’ll find a wide choice of shooting functions listed in the camera’s menus that make it easy to change the focusing area, adjust the white balance, etc. The menus can be navigated simply by pressing
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Basic operations 01E-300EN-P17 04.10.22 11:15 AM Page 18 How to use the mode dial This camera has the following shooting modes, which can be switched using the mode dial. 1 When the camera is turned on with the mode dial set to SCENE, the shooting mode selection screen is displayed. P Program shooting Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets. ~ P. 43 A Aperture priority shooting Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed auto
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Basic operations 01E-300EN-P17 04.10.22 11:15 AM Page 19 How to use the buttons and control dial This camera has a variety of functions to make optimal settings for various shooting conditions. You can set the function settings using the buttons, control dial, or menu. 1 Functions available using the : Change camera settings with the buttons and buttons control dial, while referring to the monitor menus or control panel screen. Functions available using the : Change camera settings with the
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Basic operations 01E-300EN-P17 04.10.22 11:15 AM Page 20 How to use the buttons and control dial After pressing the button, rotate the 2 control dial. Control dial ● If you do not operate the dial within 3 1 seconds, your setting is confirmed. ● If you press the button again, you can confirm the setting and exit the menu immediately. MENU button When setting on the control panel screen When setting on the function menu 1/320 F5.6 P ESP ISO AUTO AUTO FP WB S-AF SQ FOCUS sRGB AF ILLUMINATOR DRI
