Olympus 300 DIGITAL - Manual (Page 26)

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Power on/off
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Power on: Open the lens barrier.
The camera turns on in the shooting
mode. The lens extends and the
subject is displayed on the monitor.
If the lens does not extend when the
lens barrier is opened, there is a
possibility that the barrier is not fully
open. Open the lens barrier fully
until you feel it click.
When using the camera for the first time or after the camera has been
left for about a day with the battery removed, the date and time are
reset. In this event, “SET DATE & TIME” appears on the monitor
when the camera is turned on.
“Setting the date and time” (P.30)
Press to turn off the monitor. The camera is still on.
Power off: Close the lens barrier slightly until it almost touches the
lens barrel.
The lens barrier stops just before it touches the lens and the
lens retracts. Wait until the lens is fully retracted before closing
the lens barrier completely.
The camera turns off. (The monitor also turns off.)
TIPS
• To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep
mode and stops the operation after about 3 minutes of non-
operation. If the monitor is on, it will automatically turn off. The lens
retracts automatically 5 minutes after that. The camera activates
again as soon as you lightly press the shutter button or zoom button.
Whenever possible, turn the camera off when you do not intend to
take any pictures for a while.
• Do not push the lens barrier forcefully against the lens as this may
damage the lens or cause it to malfunction.
Note