User manual OLYMPUS E-3 - QUICK START GUIDE

VS026401 Quick Start Guide S T E P REVIEW THE DOCUMENTATION Quick Start Guide (this document) Getting started with your digital camera. Quick Reference Guide (reverse side of this document) Quick guide to using common features and functions. Instruction Manual Detailed instructions on all camera features and functions. The supplied items are also listed in this manual. Software Installation Guide (separate document on OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM) Detailed instructions on installing the OLYMPUS Master software. System Chart S T E P CHARGING THE LITHIUM ION BATTERY Charge the Lithium ion battery using the provided charger. The Lithium ion battery is not fully charged when purchased. Before use, be sure to charge the Lithium ion battery. Start Here It is strongly recommended that you follow these step-by-step instructions to set up and quickly begin using your new Digital Camera. Charging indicator Red light: Charging in progress Green light: Charging completed (Charging time: Approx. 5 hours) Lithium ion battery (BLM-1) Lithium ion charger (BCM-2) Remove the protection cap from the battery. Align the battery with the arrow. AC cable AC wall outlet S T E P LOADING THE BATTERY S T E P INSERT THE MEMORY CARD S T E P ATTACH THE STRAP a. Slide the battery compartment lock slightly towards 1 and open the battery compartment cover towards 2. b.Load and push the battery in until it is locked by the battery lock. Battery compartment cover 2 This camera can use a CompactFlash, Microdrive or xD-Picture Card. These cards are optional. Battery compartment lock Direction indicating mark 3 a. Slide the card cover lock (1) and open the card cover. b.Insert the card fully as illustrated (2). c. Close the card cover. mark 1 2 a.Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1, 2). b.Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is fastened securely (3). 3 1 c. Close the battery compartment cover and slide the battery compartment lock in the direction of E. Unloading the battery Press the battery lock to unlock the battery. Turn the camera upside-down to remove the battery. Battery lock 2 1 CF card slot 2 1 xD-Picture Card slot c.Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way. S T E P ATTACH A LENS 2 1 S T E P TURN ON THE CAMERA S T E P SET THE DATE AND TIME Rear cap a. Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens. 2 1 b. While looking through the a. Set the power switch to ON. To turn off the power, set the power switch to OFF. viewfinder, rotate the diopter adjustment dial slowly. When you can see the AF target clearly, adjustment is complete. a. With the camera on, press the MENU button. b.Use ac to select [Z] tab, then press d. Use ac to select [X], then press d. Body cap Alignment mark (Red) Lens attachment mark (Red) b.Align 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. · Do not press the lens release button. AF target 2 1 3 3 4 c. Use ac to set the year, then press d. d.Use ac to set each item and press d to move to the next item. e. Use ac to select the date format. f. Press the i button when you have finished entering the date and time. Y MD TIME Y/M/D c. Remove the lens cap. MENU button CANCEL Lens cap S T E P TAKING A PICTURE AF target S T E P REVIEWING AND ERASING A PICTURE S T E P CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER a. Place the AF target on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder. a. Press the q button. The last picture taken is displayed. view. q button Arrow pad a. Make sure the camera is off. b.Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable (included). Set the camera's power switch to ON. b.Press and hold the shutter button halfway to lock the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture. Shutter button Viewfinder Viewfinder b.Use the arrow pad to select images you want to c. To return to the shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway. S button ERASING A PICTURE ERASE a. Select the picture you want to erase and press Control panel the S button. button. b.Use ac to select [YES], then press the i CANCEL SELECT YES NO GO c. Use ac to select [STORAGE]. Press the i button. USB STORAGE MTP CONTROL EASY PRINT CUSTOM PRINT SELECT GO S T E P WINDOWS: VERIFY CAMERA CONNECTION S T E P ABOUT THE CD-ROM DISK S T E P INSTALLING THE CAMERA SOFTWARE a. From the desktop ("Start" menu for XP), open "My Computer". b.Verify that the "Removable Disk" icon representing the camera is displayed. Now that you've mastered the basic functionality of your new Olympus Digital Camera, you are ready to begin exploring the possibilities that digital photography brings to your computer. Activities such as photo editing, printing and much more are only steps away! OLYMPUS Master software: Download pictures from the camera, view, organize, retouch, e-mail and print your digital photos and movies and more! a. Insert the OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. b.For Windows: Select the display language and click the "OLYMPUS Master 2" button in the "OLYMPUS Master 2 Setup" window. For Macintosh: Double-click the "Setup" icon. MACINTOSH: a. Verify that the "NO_NAME" icon representing the camera is displayed. · The above steps confirm that the camera has been installed correctly. You can transfer your images immediately using the standard drag and drop procedure, or enhance your experience using OLYMPUS Master software (included). c. Follow the on-screen instructions. For more details, click "Please Read First". Please refer to the Quick Reference Guide on the reverse side of this sheet to familiarize yourself with the commonly used features and functions of your new Olympus Digital Camera. Printed in China Quick Reference Guide CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS Hot shoe Built-in flash LIGHT button Control panel WB (White balance) button F (Exposure compensation) button ISO button External flash connector # (Flash) button w (Flash intensity control) button MODE button