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DIGITAL CAMERA
REFERENCE MANUAL
CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL
Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions.
DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION
OPERATION MANUAL
Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.
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DIGITAL CAMERA REFERENCE MANUAL 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. This reference manual contains guidelines for using Olympus Stylus 300/400 DIGITAL (µ [mju:] 300/400 DIGITA
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For customers in North and South America For customers in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : Stylus 300 DIGITAL, Stylus 400 DIGITAL RM-2 (Remote control) Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number : 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
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P.4 Contents Getting started P.8 1 Introduction of the camera’s functions This section guides you through Quick-start guide P.33 2 the basic operations from taking pictures to playing them back. P.39 “Quick-start guide” is designed Using the menus and tabs 3 for those who want to become familiar with the camera in a very short time. Shooting basics P.47 4 For fine-tuning the settings to Advanced shooting P.65 5 get that particular shot For playing back and arranging Playback P.83 6 picture
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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 . . . . .
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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 t
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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. . . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting started 1 Getting started Names of parts Camera Shutter button P.33 Lens barrier Turns the camera on 1 and off in the shooting mode. Flash P.62 Self-timer/ Remote control lamp P.66, 67 Lens Remote Extends automatically control when you open the lens receiver barrier. P.25 P.67 DC-IN jack VIDEO OUT cover jack P.89 P.20 Card cover P.23 Connector cover DC-IN jack (4.8V) USB connector P.23, 89 P.20 8
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Getting started Names of parts Arrow pad The arrow pad is used as arrow keys, as well as function buttons. The , , , and marks indicate which arrow key to press. Shooting mode button 1 Macro button Flash mode button Self-timer button Zoom button (W/T ) P.59, 85, 86 Monitor P.35 Strap eyelet P.16 OK/Menu button () P.39 Monitor button (QUICK VIEW ) P.35 Playback button () P.26 Tripod socket Battery compartment cover P.18 Viewfinder Orange lamp P.50 Green lamp P.50 AF target mark
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Getting started Names of parts Monitor indications Shooting mode 1 1 2 11 2 11 3 12 4 13 13 5 5 6 6 1 14 14 7 8 15 15 9 SSHQ HQ 9 10 16 16 Still picture Movie Items Indications Ref. page 1 Shooting mode , , , , , , P.47 2 Battery check , P.13 3 Green lamp P.50 4 Flash stand-by/ (Lights) P.62 Camera movement (Blinks) warning/ Flash charge 5 Macro mode P.65 6 Flash mode , , P.62 7 Sequential shooting , P.70 8 Self-timer P.66 Remote control P.67 9 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.75 10 Resolut
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Getting started Names of parts Items Indications Ref. page 16 Number of storable still 16 P.50 pictures P.57 Seconds remaining 16'' 1 11
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Getting started Names of parts Playback 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) 2 3 1 1 4 4 5 5 6 6 22048 048 11536 536 7 7 1 8 8 9 9 10 10 Still picture Movie Items Indications Ref. page 1 Battery check , P.13 2 Print reservation, Number of prints ×10 P.111 3 Movie P.91 4 Protect P.93 5 Record mode SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.75 6 Resolution
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Getting started Names of parts Memory 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 1 Shoot Shoot Shoot Wait Before shooting One picture taken More than two
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Getting started Names of parts * 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 1 precautions when using the camera. Olympus will not assume any responsibility for malfunction of the camera caused by w
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Getting started How to use this manual Follow the arrows to perform menu operations. For details of operating procedures, see “How to use the menus” (P.40). 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. 1 In the top menu, select MODE Arrow pad ( ) The buttons for the 1 MENU SETUP , and press . function and their “How to use the menus” (P.40) location are c
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Getting started Attaching the strap 1 Thread the short end of the strap through the strap eyelet. 2 Thread the long end of the strap through the loop that has already gone through the eyelet. 1 Strap eyelet 3 Pull 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 Note catch on stray objects, causing injury or damage. • Att
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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). About the battery Make sure that the + and – terminals of the battery Connector terminals shown in the illustration on the rig
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Getting started Loading the battery Use an Olympus LI-10B lithium ion battery. Important • Be sure to check the date and time after changing the battery. 1 Make sure that: The lens barrier The monitor is is closed. off. 1 The lamp on the right of the viewfinder is off. 2 Slide the battery compartment Battery compartment cover cover in the direction of (the direction indicated by the mark on the cover), and lift it up in the direction of . 3 Insert the battery in the direction Connector t
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Getting started Loading the battery Precautions when using the battery 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). Removing the battery 1 1 Turn the camera over so that it is upside down. • This will prevent the battery from falling out when you open the battery compartment cover. Battery compartment cover 2 Slide th
