Olympus E510 E-510 Quick Start Guide (English) - Page 1

Quick Start Guide Start Here VH963601 S T E P It is strongly recommended that you follow these step-by-step instructions to set up and quickly begin using your new Digital Camera. UNPACK THE BOX CONTENTS Provided contents may differ depending on the camera kit. Make sure you have all the items shown in the provided contents list (printed separately). 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. Software Installation Guide (separate document on OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM) Detailed instructions on installing the OLYMPUS Master software. System chart CHARGING THE LITHIUM ION S T BATTERY E Charge the Lithium ion battery using the provided charger. The P Lithium ion battery is not fully charged when purchased. Before use, be sure to charge the Lithium ion battery. Charging indicator Red light: Charging in progress Green light: Charging completed (Charging time: Approx. 5 hours) Lithium ion charger (BCM-2) AC cable Align the battery with the arrow. Lithium ion battery (BLM-1) Remove the protection cap from the battery. AC wall outlet LOADING THE BATTERY S T E P S INSERT THE MEMORY CARD S T T E E P P a. Push the battery compartment lock slightly towards 1 and slide the battery compartment cover towards 2. b.Load and push the battery in until it is locked by the battery lock. Battery compartment lock 2 T Direction indicating mark Battery compartment 3 cover 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 and remove the battery. Battery lock This camera can use a CompactFlash, 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. W mark CF card slot xD-Picture Card slot ATTACH THE STRAP 1 a.Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1, 2 2). b.Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is fastened securely (3). 3 c.Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way. ATTACH A LENS S T E P a. Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens. 2 1 Rear cap 1 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. c. Remove the lens cap. 2 Body cap Alignment mark (Red) Lens attachment mark (Red) 2 1 3 4 Lens cap 3 TURN ON THE CAMERA S T E P a. Set the power switch to ON. To turn off the power, set the power switch to OFF. b.Set the mode dial to AUTO. AF frame c. While looking through the viewfinder, rotate the diopter adjustment dial slowly. When you can see the AF frame clearly, adjustment is complete. TAKING A PICTURE S T E P 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. Shutter button AF frame REVIEWING AND ERASING S T A PICTURE E P a. Press the q button. The last picture taken q button 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. S button Arrow pad SET THE DATE AND TIME S T E P 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. 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. MENU button Y/M/D CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A S T COMPUTER E P 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. STORAGE CONTROL EASY PRINT VERIFY CAMERA CONNECTION S S T T E E P P 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). ABOUT THE CD-ROM DISK S T E P INSTALLING THE CAMERA SOFTWARE 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. 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