Olympus D-300L - Manual

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...

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...

! 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...

@ 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...

# 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...

$ 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...

% CONTENTS PREPARATIONS Names and functions of parts ................................................16Using the strap .......................................................................18Loading the batteries..............................................................19Loading the lithium bat...

^ PREPARATIONS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS 5 0 ! # @ 9 & ^ * 4 $ % ) q ( 8 7 6 3 1 2

& 1 Shutter release / Erase OK button .............................P. 23 2 Flash mode button ......................................................P. 30 3 Erase mode button ......................................................P. 37 4 Flash ..........................................................

* 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:

) 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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ◆...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

h SYSTEM CHART The following capabilities are available when connected to optional equipment. Camera Personalcomputer Printer AC adaptor Personal computer Modem Personal computer Modem

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...