User manual OLYMPUS EVOLT E-500 - QUICK START

VH341201 Quick Start Guide S T E P UNPACK THE BOX CONTENTS Provided accessories may differ depending on the camera kit. Make sure you have all the items shown in the Provided Accessory List (printed separately). S T E P REVIEW THE DOCUMENTATION Start Here Quick Start Guide (this document) Getting started with your digital camera. It is strongly recommended that you follow these step-by-step instructions to set up and quickly begin using your new Digital Camera. Quick Reference Guide (reverse side of this document) Quick guide to using common features and functions. Advanced Manual Detailed instructions on all camera features and functions. Software Installation Guide (separate document on OLYMPUS Master CDROM) Detailed instructions on installing the OLYMPUS Master software. System chart S T E P PREPARE THE BATTERY a. Attach the battery to the charger. Charging indicator Red :Charging Green :Charging completed Remove the protection cap from the battery. Connect the AC cable Charger Align the battery with the arrow. To the AC wall outlet S T E P INSERT THE COMPACT FLASH S T E P ATTACH THE STRAP This camera can use a Compact Flash, Microdrive or xD-Picture Card. These cards are optional. Strap eyelet a.Thread one end of the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera. a. Insert the card with the contact area facing in the direction shown in the illustration. b.Slide the battery compartment lock to ) Ring b.Thread the end of the strap through the ring, c.Thread the strap back through the other hole of the stopper. and open the battery compartment cover. Load the battery as shown in the illustration. b.Close the card cover. then thread it through the stopper as indicated by the arrows. c. Slide the battery compartment lock to =. Unloading the battery: Slide the battery compartment lock and remove the battery. · If the battery compartment cover comes off, fit the hinges back together to re-attach the cover to the camera. Stopper d.Pull the other side of the strap tight, making sure that it is fastened securely. the strap to the other eyelet. e.Repeat steps (a) - (d) to attach the other end of S T E P ATTACH A LENS S T E P TURN ON THE CAMERA a. Set the mode dial to AUTO. b.Set the power switch to ON. S T E P SET THE DATE AND TIME a. Remove the rear cap from the lens. Rear cap a. With the camera on, press the MENU button. b.Use ac to select tab, then press d. Use ac to select X, then press d. b.Remove the body cap from the camera. c. While looking though the Body cap c. Use ac to select the date format, then press d. d.Use ac to set each item and press d to move to the next item. e. Press the i button when you have finished entering the date and time. c. 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. Lens attachment mark (Red) Alignment mark (Red) Lens cap d.Remove the lens cap. viewfinder, rotate the diopter adjustment dial little by little. When you can see the AF frame clearly, adjustment is complete. AF frame MENU button S T E P TAKING A PICTURE S T E P REVIEWING AND ERASING A PICTURE S T E P CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER a. Place the AF frame on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder. a. Press the q (playback) button. The last picture taken is displayed. want to view. q button 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 AF frame b.Use the arrow pad to select images you c. To return to the shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway. S button Arrow pad ERASING A PICTURE a. Select the picture you want to erase and press the S button. button. c. Use ac to select [STORAGE]. Press the i button. b.Use ac to select [YES], then press the i 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". a. Insert the OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM 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! This CD also contains the complete software users manual in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. into your computer's CD-ROM drive. b.Verify that the "Removable Disk" icon representing the camera is displayed. b.For Windows: Click the "OLYMPUS Master" button in the "Setup" window. For Macintosh: Double-click the "Installer" 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 Viewfinder Diopter adjustment dial #(Flash) switch q (Playback) button AEL/AFL/0 (Protect) button