Olympus E-500 EVOLT E-500 Quick Start Guide (English)

ATTACH A LENS

a.

Remove the rear cap from the lens.

b.

Remove the body cap from the

camera.

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.

d.

Remove the lens cap.

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Rear cap

Body cap

Lens attachment

mark (Red)

Lens cap

Alignment

mark (Red)

TURN ON THE CAMERA

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SET THE DATE AND TIME

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

.

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.

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MENU

button

c.

While looking though the

viewfinder,

rotate the

diopter

adjustment dial

little by little.

When you can

see the AF

frame clearly,

adjustment is complete.

VH341201

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).

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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.

Advanced Manual

Detailed instructions on all camera features and functions.

Software Installation Guide

(separate document on OLYMPUS Master CD-

ROM)

Detailed instructions on installing the OLYMPUS Master software.

System chart

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PREPARE THE BATTERY

a.

Attach the battery to the charger.

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Charging indicator

Red

:Charging

Green :Charging

completed

Remove the

protection cap

from the battery.

Connect the AC cable

To the AC

wall outlet

Charger

Align the battery with the arrow.

b.

Slide the battery compartment lock to

)

and open the battery compartment cover.

Load the battery as shown in the

illustration.

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.

INSERT THE COMPACT FLASH

This camera can use a Compact Flash, Microdrive or xD-Picture Card. These

cards are optional.

a.

Insert the card with the contact area facing in the direction shown in the

illustration.

b.

Close the card cover.

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ATTACH THE STRAP

a.

Thread one end of the strap through the strap

eyelet on the camera.

b.

Thread the end of the strap through the ring,

then thread it through the stopper as indicated

by the arrows.

c.

Thread the strap back through the other hole

of the stopper.

d.

Pull the other side of the strap tight, making

sure that it is fastened securely.

e.

Repeat steps (a) - (d) to attach the other end of

the strap to the other eyelet.

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Ring

Stopper

Strap eyelet

TAKING A PICTURE

a.

Place the AF frame on the subject while

viewing through the viewfinder.

b.

Press and hold the shutter button halfway

to lock the focus and exposure, then press

the shutter button completely to take the

picture.

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AF frame

Shutter button

REVIEWING AND ERASING

A PICTURE

a.

Press the

q

(playback) button. The last

picture taken is displayed.

b.

Use the arrow pad to select images you

want to view.

c.

To return to the shooting mode, press

the shutter button halfway.

ERASING A PICTURE

a.

Select the picture you want to erase and

press the

S

button.

b.

Use

ac

to select [YES], then press the

i

button.

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S

button

q

button

Arrow pad

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A

COMPUTER

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

.

c.

Use

ac

to select [STORAGE]. Press the

i

button.

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a.

Insert the OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM

into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

b.

For Windows:

Click the “OLYMPUS Master” button in

the “Setup” window.

For Macintosh:

Double-click the “Installer” icon.

c.

Follow the on-screen instructions. For

more details, click “Please Read First”.

VERIFY CAMERA CONNECTION

WINDOWS:

a.

From the desktop (“Start”menu for XP), open

“My Computer”.

b.

Verify that the “Removable Disk” icon

representing the camera is displayed.

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).

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ABOUT THE CD-ROM DISK

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.

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INSTALLING THE CAMERA

SOFTWARE

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.

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Printed in China

Quick Start Guide

It is strongly recommended that you follow

these step-by-step instructions to set up and

quickly begin using your new Digital

Camera.

Start Here

AF frame

a.

Set the mode dial to

AUTO

.

b.

Set the power switch to

ON

.

Section	Page
UNPACK THE BOX CONTENTS	1
Provided accessories may differ depending on the camera kit.	1
Make sure you have all the items shown in the Provided Accessory List (printed separately).	1
REVIEW THE DOCUMENTATION	1
Quick Start Guide (this document)	1
Getting started with your digital camera.	1
Quick Reference Guide (reverse side of this document)	1
Quick guide to using common features and functions.	1
Advanced Manual	1
Detailed instructions on all camera features and functions.	1
Software Installation Guide (separate document on OLYMPUS Master CD- ROM)	1
Detailed instructions on installing the OLYMPUS Master software.	1
System chart	1
PREPARE THE BATTERY	1
a. Attach the battery to the charger.	1
b. Slide the battery compartment lock to ) and open the battery compartment cover. Load the battery as shown in the illustration.	1
c. Slide the battery compartment lock to =.	1
Unloading the battery: Slide the battery compartment lock and remove the battery.	1
INSERT THE COMPACT FLASH	1
This camera can use a Compact Flash, Microdrive or xD-Picture Card. These cards are optional.	1
a. Insert the card with the contact area facing in the direction shown in the illustration.	1
b. Close the card cover.	1
ATTACH THE STRAP	1
a. Thread one end of the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera.	1
b. Thread the end of the strap through the ring, then thread it through the stopper as indicated by the arrows.	1
c. Thread the strap back through the other hole of the stopper.	1
d. Pull the other side of the strap tight, making sure that it is fastened securely.	1
e. Repeat steps (a) - (d) to attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet.	1
ATTACH A LENS	1
a. Remove the rear cap from the lens.	1
b. Remove the body cap from the camera.	1
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.	1
d. Remove the lens cap.	1
TURN ON THE CAMERA	1
SET THE DATE AND TIME	1
a. With the camera on, press the MENU button.	1
b. Use ac to select tab, then press d. Use ac to select X, then press d.	1
c. Use ac to select the date format, then press d.	1
d. Use ac to set each item and press d to move to the next item.	1
e. Press the i button when you have finished entering the date and time.	1
TAKING A PICTURE	1
a. Place the AF frame on the subject while viewing through the viewfinder.	1
AF frame	1
b. Press and hold the shutter button halfway to lock the focus and exposure, then press the shutter button completely to take the picture.	1
REVIEWING AND ERASING A PICTURE	1
a. Press the q (playback) button. The last picture taken is displayed.	1
b. Use the arrow pad to select images you want to view.	1
c. To return to the shooting mode, press the shutter button halfway.	1
a. Select the picture you want to erase and press the S button.	1
b. Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button.	1
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER	1
a. Make sure the camera is off.	1
b. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable (included). Set the camera’s power switch to ON.	1
c. Use ac to select [STORAGE]. Press the i button.	1
VERIFY CAMERA CONNECTION	1
a. From the desktop (“Start”menu for XP), open “My Computer”.	1
b. Verify that the “Removable Disk” icon representing the camera is displayed.	1
a. Verify that the “NO_NAME” icon representing the camera is displayed.	1
ABOUT THE CD-ROM DISK	1
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...	1
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.	1
INSTALLING THE CAMERA SOFTWARE	1
a. Insert the OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.	1
b. For Windows:	1
Click the “OLYMPUS Master” button in the “Setup” window.	1
For Macintosh:	1
Double-click the “Installer” icon.	1
c. Follow the on-screen instructions. For more details, click “Please Read First”.	1
VH341201	1
Quick Start Guide	1
Printed in China	1
Quick Reference Guide	2
1. Camera Diagram and Controls	2
2. How to use the mode dial	2
3. How to use the buttons and control dial	2
4. How to Use the Autofocus	2
5. Flash Modes	2
6. Image Quality Modes	2
7. Viewing Pictures on a TV	2
8. How to Erase All Pictures	2
9. E-mailing a Picture	2
10. Printing a Picture	2
CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS	2
HOW TO USE THE MODE DIAL	2
HOW TO USE THE BUTTONS AND CONTROL DIAL	2
This camera has a variety of functions to enable you to optimize settings for various shooting conditions. You can set the functions using the buttons and the control dial while viewing the monitor.	2
F (Exposure compensation) button : Sets the exposure compensation value.	2
WB (White balance) button : Selects the white balance appropriate to the light source from the following options: Auto, preset white balance settings, customized white balance settings or registered white balance.	2
(AF frame selection) button : Selects the AF frame, allowing you to perform multiple AF or to perform AF using one of the 3 frames.	2
ISO button : Sets the ISO sensitivity.	2
(Metering) button : Selects the metering mode.	2
AF (Focus mode) button : Selects the focus mode.	2
</Y/j (Remote control/Selftimer/Drive) button : Sets Remote control / Selftimer / Drive.	2
a. Press the button for the function you want to set (direct button). The direct menu is displayed.	2
b. Use the control dial to set.	2
S (Erase) button : Erases unwanted images.	2
INFO (Information display) button :	2
Shooting : Displays shooting information on the control panel screen.	2
Playback : Displays shooting information or histogram of the recorded image. Each time this button is pressed, the information display is changed.	2
# (flash) switch : Raises the flash.	2
AEL button : Locks the exposure.	2
V (One-touch WB) button : Saves optimum white balance for the current shooting conditions.	2
q (Playback) button : Plays back images on the monitor.	2
MENU button : Displays the menu.	2
0 (Protect) button : Protects images from being accidentally erased.	2
HOW TO USE THE AUTOFOCUS	2
a. While positioning the AF frame over the subject, press and hold the shutter button halfway.	2
b. The AF confirmation mark indicating that the focus and exposure are locked remains lit as long as the shutter button is kept depressed.	2
AF confirmation mark	2
c. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.	2
FLASH MODES	2
This camera features multiple flash modes. You can select the appropriate flash mode to the suit the situation.	2
Manual flash : With [MANUAL FLASH] to set to [ON], you can set the amount of light (FULL, 1/4, 1/16, or 1/64) in the flash mode setting.	2
IMAGE QUALITY MODES	2
Your camera is equipped with multiple image quality modes, which determine the quality and image size of the pictures you take. Below is a general description of the commonly used modes. For a detailed description of all quality modes, refer ...	2
VIEWING PICTURES ON A TV	2
a. Turn the camera and TV off, and connect the video cable as illustrated.	2
b. Turn on the TV and set it to the video input mode. For details on switching to the video input mode, refer to the TV’s instruction manual.	2
c. Turn the camera on and press the q (playback) buttton.	2
Note: If the pictures are not displayed, consult your TV manual to set up the video source.	2
HOW TO ERASE ALL PICTURES	2
WARNING - PERFORMING THESE STEPS WILL DELETE ALL STORED PICTURES!	2
a. Press the MENU button. Use ac to select [], then press d.	2
b. Use ac to select [CARD SETUP], then press d.	2
c. Use ac to select [ALL ERASE], then press the i button.	2
d. Use ac to select [YES], then press the i button.	2
E-MAILING A PICTURE	2
Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can share your pictures with others by using the built-in e-mail feature.	2
After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program and click “ Browse Images”. From the “Browse” window, select the picture(s) you want to send and click the “ E-mail” tool button.	2
At this time, you can resize your pictures to make them more manageable for e- mail. This helps you stay within the e-mail capacity limitations set by your e-mail provider.	2
When finished, click the “ Launch Mailer” button at the bottom of the window. Your default e-mail program will open, and the selected picture(s) will automatically be attached to a new message.	2
PRINTING A PICTURE	2
Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can make prints of your pictures using your own photo printer.	2
After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program and click the “Print Images” icon on the main menu. You can create many different types of prints such as an index print, photos, albums, or calendars. Simply select the image(s) and add them ...	2
You can also order prints online using the “Print Online” feature in OLYMPUS Master.	2
Alternatively, you can print your pictures by connecting your PictBridge* compatible camera directly to a PictBridge* compatible printer, such as the Olympus P-10 Digital Photo Printer. This permits fast, easy printing without using a computer.	2
* For detailed instructions on using PictBridge, please refer to your camera’s Advanced Manual.	2
CONTACT INFORMATION	2
Two Corporate Center Drive, P.O. Box 9058, Melville, NY 11747-9058	2
24/7 online automated help: http://www.olympusamerica.com/E1	2
Phone customer support: 1-800-260-1625 (toll free)	2
Our phone customer support is available from 8am - 10pm, (Monday to Friday) ET	2
E-mail: [email protected]	2
Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://olympus.com/digital	2

Olympus E-500 EVOLT E-500 Quick Start Guide (English)

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