Olympus E-500 Quick Start Guide download pdf

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.

Rear cap

Body cap

Lens attachment

mark (Red)

Lens cap

Alignment

mark (Red)

TURN ON THE CAMERA

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.

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).

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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ATTACH A LENSa.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

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Quick Reference GuideINDEX1. Camera Diagram and Controls2. How to use the mode dial3. How to use the buttons and control dial4. How to Use the Autofoc

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