Olympus E-3 User Manual

Quick start guide, Start here, Attach a lens

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ATTACH A LENS

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Lens cap

Alignment mark
(Red)

Lens attachment
mark (Red)

Body cap

Rear cap

TURN ON THE CAMERA

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a.

Set the power switch to

ON. To turn off the

power, set the power
switch to

OFF.

b.

While looking through the
viewfinder, rotate the diopter
adjustment dial slowly.
When you can see
the AF target clearly,
adjustment is
complete.

AF target

SET THE DATE AND TIME

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.

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Y

Y/M/D

CANCEL

M D

TIME

MENU button

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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.

Instruction Manual
Detailed instructions on all camera features and functions.
The supplied items are also listed in this manual.

Software Installation Guide (separate document on OLYMPUS
Master CD-ROM)
Detailed instructions on installing the OLYMPUS Master software.

System Chart

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CHARGING THE LITHIUM ION
BATTERY

Charge the Lithium ion battery using the provided charger. The
Lithium ion battery is not fully charged when purchased. Before
use, be sure to charge the Lithium ion battery.

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Lithium ion battery
(BLM-1)

AC wall outlet

Lithium ion charger
(BCM-2)

Charging indicator
Red light: Charging in progress
Green light: Charging completed
(Charging time: Approx. 5 hours)

AC cable

Remove the protection
cap from the battery.

Align the battery
with the arrow.

LOADING THE BATTERY

a.

Slide the battery compartment lock slightly towards 1 and open the
battery compartment cover towards

2.

b.

Load and push the battery in until it is locked by the battery lock.

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 the battery. Turn the
camera upside-down to
remove the battery.

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3

2

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Battery compartment
cover

Battery
compartment
lock

T Direction indicating mark

Battery lock

INSERT THE MEMORY CARD

This camera can use a CompactFlash, Microdrive or xD-Picture Card. These
cards are optional.

a.

Slide the card cover lock (1) and open the card cover.

b.

Insert the card fully as illustrated (2).

c.

Close the card cover.

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xD-Picture Card slot

CF card slot

W mark

ATTACH THE STRAP

a.

Thread the strap as indicated by the arrows (1,

2).

b.

Lastly, pull the strap tight making sure that it is
fastened securely (3).

c.

Attach the other end of the strap to the other

eyelet in the same way.

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TAKING A PICTURE

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Viewfinder

Control panel

AF target

REVIEWING AND ERASING
A PICTURE

a.

Press the

q 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

ERASE

YES

NO

CANCEL

SELECT

GO

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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MTP

STORAGE

CONTROL

EASY PRINT

CUSTOM PRINT

USB

SELECT

GO

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”.

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!

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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

a.

Remove the body cap from the camera
and the rear cap from the lens.

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.

• Do not press the lens release button.

c.

Remove the lens cap.

a.

Place the AF target 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

Viewfinder

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