Page 2 - CAUTION
2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert th...
Page 6 - Note to CATV system installer
6 21. Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified servicepersonnel under the following conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c) If the product has b...
Page 7 - WARNINGS
7 interference to radio communications. However, there is nog u a r a n t e e t h a t i n t e r f e r e n c e w i l l n o t o c c u r i n p a r t i c u l a rinstallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interferenceto radio or television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipmen...
Page 8 - Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.; Legal and other notices
8 Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple ComputerInc. A l l o t h e r b r a n d n a m e s a n d p r o d u c t n a m e s a r eregistered. Legal and other notices ● All contents of this publication are subject to changewithout notice. ● Although t...
Page 9 - FOR SAFE USE; Warning: I g n o r i n g t h i s W a r n i n g m a r k a n d
9 FOR SAFE USE T h a n k y o u f o r p u r c h a s i n g t h e O l y m p u s d i g i t a lcamera. Before you start to use your new camera,please read these instructions carefully to obtainoptimum performance and a longer service life fromthe unit. Be sure to retain this manual for futurereference. 1...
Page 11 - CAUTIONS
! 1. I F Y O U N O T I C E A N U N U S U A L S M E L L , N O I S E , O R SMOKE EMITTING FROM THIS CAMERA, UNLOAD THEBATTERIES CAREFULLY TO AVOID BEING BURNED.C O N T A C T Y O U R N E A R E S T O L Y M P U S S E R V I C ECENTER IMMEDIATELY. 2. NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THIS CAMERA. IT C O N T A I...
Page 12 - HANDLING; CARE AND STORAGE
@ 䡲 This camera is built with precision electric parts. To avoidmalfunctioons or mechanical problems, do not use or store thecamera in the following places:• Places exposed to direct sunlight (a beach in summer, for example). • Places exposed to excessive heat, humidity, or extreme variations of tem...
Page 13 - CHECK THE CONTENTS; Option; Camera
# CHECK THE CONTENTS InstructionsWarranty cardUser’s card Windows / Macintosh package includes: • 232C PC serial cable • Conversion connector for Windows• Conversion connector for Macintosh• CD-ROM software for Macintosh & Windows• 3.5" floppy disk software (for Windows 95 / Windows 3.1) • 3...
Page 14 - MAIN FEATURES
$ MAIN FEATURES 䡲 Portable, battery-powered, lightweight, compact design. 䡲 In addition to an optical viewfinder, an LCD monitor is provided for more flexibility whencomposing shots and viewing image. 䡲 The highest performance wide-angle lens in its class, offers you the same ease of use as aconvent...
Page 15 - CONTENTS; PREPARATIONS
% CONTENTS PREPARATIONS Names and functions of parts ................................................16Using the strap .......................................................................18Loading the batteries..............................................................19Loading the lithium bat...
Page 16 - NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
^ PREPARATIONS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS 5 0 ! # @ 9 & ^ * 4 $ % ) q ( 8 7 6 3 1 2
Page 17 - Control Panel / LCD monitor; Viewfinder Display
& 1 Shutter release / Erase OK button .............................P. 23 2 Flash mode button ......................................................P. 30 3 Erase mode button ......................................................P. 37 4 Flash ..........................................................
Page 18 - USING THE STRAP
* USING THE STRAP 1 2 3 ◆ Attach the strap correctly as shown on the left sothat the camera does not fall off. If the strap isattached incorrectly and the camera comes looseand falls off, Olympus is not responsible for anydamage. Caution:
Page 20 - TURNING ON THE CAMERA AND CHECKING THE BATTERY
) TURNING ON THE CAMERA AND CHECKING THE BATTERY To turn on the camera, slide open the lens cover as shown. Remaining battery power and remaining pictures are indicated on thecontrol panel. ➧ If you do not operate the camera for three minutes, thepower save function activates and the power turns off...
Page 21 - CHECKING THE NUMBER OF REMAINING PICTURES
q CHECKING THE NUMBER OF REMAINING PICTURES ➧ The number of remaining pictures varies depending onthe Resolution setting. For example, if the remainingcount is 4 in the Standard Quality mode, it will be 1 in theHigh Quality mode. ➧ We recommend that you download the pictures you’vea l r e a d y t a ...
Page 22 - POINTS TO REMEMBER
w POINTS TO REMEMBER Correct. Correct. Incorrect. ➧ Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keepingelbows at sides to prevent the camera from shaking. ➧ When holding the camera vertically, hold the camerawith its flash positioned at the top. <Make sure> ◆ Keep your fingers and the strap a...
Page 23 - Proper Shutter Release
e 1 Depress the shutter release buttonhalfway. 2 Depress the shutter release buttonfully to release the shutter, and takethe picture. Proper Shutter Release ◆ P r e s s t h e s h u t t e r r e l e a s ebutton gently.A v o i d s h a k i n g t h e c a m e r aw h e n p r e s s i n g t h e s h u t t e r...
Page 24 - TAKING PICTURES; Taking pictures using the optical viewfinder
r TAKING PICTURES TAKING PICTURES 1 Compose the picture using the optical viewfinder. 2 Depress the shutter release button halfway. The greenlamp lights. 3 Depress the shutter release button fully to take the picture. 4 The camera emits two short beeps to indicate that the shothas been taken. 5 When...
Page 26 - Taking pictures using the LCD monitor
y 1 Open the lens barrier. Press and hold the LCD monitorON/OFF (green) button to turn on the LCD monitor's display. 2 Aim the camera by looking at the subject through the LCDmonitor. Taking pictures using the LCD monitor ◆ Do not touch the surface of the LCD monitor. This canleave a blur on the mon...
Page 29 - SELECTING THE RESOLUTION; When using the High Quality mode
o SELECTING THE RESOLUTION This camera has two levels of resolution — the High Qualitymode and the Standard Quality mode. Press the Resolution selection button to choose either mode. When using the High Quality mode ( is indicated on the control panel.) 1024 x 768 pixels (D-300L) 640 x 480 pixels (D...
Page 30 - USING THE FLASH MODES; OK; How to select the flash mode:; Flash Working Range
p USING THE FLASH MODES OK This camera has four flash modes. Select the flash modeaccording to your shooting conditions and needs. How to select the flash mode: As you press the Flash mode button, the mode switches asshown on the right. The selected flash mode is displayed onthe control panel. (No i...
Page 31 - RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH
Q AUTO-FLASH RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH In the Auto-Flash mode, theflash will fire automatically inlow-light and backlightconditions. In the Red-Eye Reducing Flash mode, the camera will emit a series oflow-power pre-flashes before the regular flash. This makes the subject’spupils contract, significantly...
Page 32 - When you want the flash to fire all the time.
W OFF (FLASH OVERRIDE) FILL-INFLASH(FORCEDACTIVATION) When you don’t want the flash to fire even in thedark or when you want to shoot such subjects asfireworks. In the Off mode, the flash does not fire even in low-lightc o n d i t i o n s . U s e t h i s m o d e i n s i t u a t i o n s w h e r e f l...
Page 33 - Working range
E MACRO MODE WORKING RANGE Take pictures at the distance between 0.2 m ~ ∞ (0.65 ft. ~ ∞ ). ● Subjects closer than 0.2 m (0.65 ft.) will be out of focus andincorrectly exposed. ● When you take pictures using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder,the image you see is the same as what will be recorded. This...
Page 34 - SETTING THE BEEP SOUND; How to set the beep sound
R SELF-TIMER SETTING THE BEEP SOUND 1 Press the Self-Timer button. The Self-Timer indicator isdisplayed on the control panel. 䡲 Use a tripod to hold the camera securely. 2 Aim at your subject, and press the shutter release button. 䡲 The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after theshutter rele...
Page 35 - TURNING ON THE LCD MONITOR
T DISPLAYING PICTURES ON THE LCDMONITOR TURNING ON THE LCD MONITOR 3 ’96 03 2110:35 After taking a picture, you can immediately view it on the LCD monitor. Close the lens cover and press the LCD monitor ON/OFF(green) button to turn on the LCD monitor. ● The last picture taken is displayed on the LCD...
Page 37 - ERASING PICTURES; YES OK 3
U ERASING PICTURES OK OK NO YES OK 3 3 You can delete pictures you don't want. If the frame you want to delete is protected, you cannot start the erasing operation. Cancel the protection first before starting theerasing operation. This function works when the lens cover is closed. 1 Display the fram...
Page 39 - Nine frames are shown on the LCD monitor
O SLIDE-SHOW MODE MULTI-DISPLAY MODE 1 2 You can run through all the picturesautomatically. 2 3 6 9 8 7 4 1 5 5 Nine frames are shown on the LCD monitor This function works when the lens cover is closed. 1 Display the picture. 2 Press the Slide-Show button to start running through theframes automati...
Page 40 - ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME
P ADJUSTING THE DATE AND TIME 1 Connect the camera to a personal computer. (See Page 44.) 2 Start up the bundled software. 3 Once the program has loaded, select “Camera Settings”from the menu bar. The camera setting window appears. 4 Set the date and time as indicated in the camera settingswindow. ◆...
Page 41 - PERSONAL COMPUTER ENVIRONMENT; Personal computers used with this camera; Apple Macintosh and compatible; Personal computers used with Adobe; IBM PC/AT compatible/Apple Macintosh and compatible
a TRANSFERRING IMAGES TO APERSONAL COMPUTER PERSONAL COMPUTER ENVIRONMENT Personal computers used with this camera must conform to the following minimum standards. ● IBM PC/AT compatible Operating System : Windows 95 or 3.1 CD-ROM Drive Hard Disk Capacity : More than 40 MB RAM : Windows 3.1—8 MB Win...
Page 42 - INSTALLING PROVIDED SOFTWARE
s 1. Introduction The Olympus digital camera’s software is distributed on asingle CD-ROM. This CD contains all the required softwarefor the user to download images from the camera andmanipulate them on your desktop computer. In addition, thesoftware provides the user with the ability to control cert...
Page 43 - Installing the plug-in software
d Installing the plug-in software The supplied CD-ROM contains the required installationprograms for both MS Windows and Macintosh systems. The installation is straightforward and will require you toanswer a few questions. Installing the software is a great timeto fill out the registration card and ...
Page 44 - CONNECTING TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER
f CONNECTING TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER Use the appropriate connector according to the platform of your computer. ● IBM PC/AT compatible Connect the provided computer cableto the COM 1 or COM 2 serial port onyour computer. ● Apple Macintosh or compatible A t t a c h t h e p r o v i d e d c o n v e r s i...
Page 45 - USING THE HOUSEHOLD POWER SUPPLY (Optional)
g USING THE HOUSEHOLD POWER SUPPLY (Optional) ◆ Use an AC120V power source. ◆ Make sure the AC adaptor is properly plugged into the outlet. ◆ D o n o t c o n n e c t o r d i s c o n n e c t t h e A C a d a p t o r w i t h w e thands. ◆ If the AC adaptor’s cord is hot, smells like smoke, or isemittin...
Page 46 - SYSTEM CHART
h SYSTEM CHART The following capabilities are available when connected to optional equipment. Camera Personalcomputer Printer AC adaptor Personal computer Modem Personal computer Modem
Page 47 - OTHERS; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
j OTHERS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q How long will the batteries last? A Four new AA alkaline batteries may last for as many as 100frames when the flash is used on half of all the shots (determined under Olympus test conditions). But this is just ayardstick — in actual use, battery life is affected by m...
Page 48 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Operating Problems
k TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Cause Remedy See The camera 1 The power is OFF. 1 Open the lens cover to turn on the power. P.20 does not work. 2 The batteries are loaded incorrectly. 2 Reload the batteries correctly. P.19 3 The batteries are exhausted. 3 Replace the batteries with new ones. P.19 4 The ba...
Page 49 - Problems with Images
l Symptom Cause Remedy See The LCD monitor 1 Selection of brightness is wrong. 1 Connect the camera to a computer, and adjust P.42 is hard to read. using the provided application software. When the camera 1 The cable is not plugged in correctly. 1 Connect the cable correctly. P.44 is connected to a ...
Page 52 - NOTES ON DISPLAY BACKLIGHTS
S NOTES ON DISPLAY BACKLIGHTS 䡲 The fluorescent lamps used in the Control Panel and LCDmonitor have a limited service life. If either LCD monitorbegins to darken or flicker, contact your nearest servicecenter. (There will be a fee for this service.) 䡲 In cold conditions, the display backlight may be...
Page 53 - SPECIFICATIONS
D SPECIFICATIONS Product type : Digital still camera (for shooting and display) Recording System : Digital recording Internal Memory : Built-in flash memory D-300L : 6 MB D-200L : 2 MB No. of storable frames D-300L : 30 pictures (High Quality mode) 120 pictures (Standard Quality mode) D-200L : 20 pi...
Page 55 - MEMO