Olympus FE-310 manual

DIGITAL CAMERA Instruction Manual Getting to know your camera better Quick Start Guide Get started using your camera right away. Button operations Menu operations Printing pictures Using OLYMPUS Master ( Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Be fore you start to use yo ur new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy o[...]

2 EN Contents Test out the functions of the camera buttons by following along with the illustrations. Learn how to print pictures you have taken. Learn how to transfer and save pictures to a computer. Find out more about camera operations and how to take better pictures. Read about conven ient functions and safety precautions to use your camera mor[...]

Quick Start Guide EN 3 Gather these items (box contents) ( Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose. Digital Camera Strap AA batteries (2) USB Cable AV Cable OLYMPUS Master 2 CD-ROM Items not shown: Instruct ion Manual (this manual) and the Warranty Card. Contents may vary depending on purchase location. Attach the strap Quick Start Guid[...]

Quick Start Guide 4 EN Prepare the camera a. Insert the battery and the xD-Pic ture Card (optional) into the camera. ( With this camera, you can take pictur es without inserting the optional xD- Picture Card™ (hereinafter referred to as “the card”). If you take pictures without inserting the card, the pictures will be stored in the internal m[...]

Quick Start Guide EN 5 Turn the camera on This explains how to turn on the camera in shooting mode. a. Set the mode dial to h . Still picture shooting modes b. Press the o button. ( To turn off the camera, press the o button once again. h The camera automatically determines the optimum settings for shooting pictures. P The camera automatically sets[...]

Quick Start Guide 6 EN Set the date and time a. Press the O F / < and N Y buttons to select [Y]. • The first two digits of the year are fixed. b. Press the Y # button. c. Press the O F / < and N Y buttons to select [M]. The date and time screen X YM YM D D TIME ---- -- -- -- -- MENU CANCEL Y-M-D Cancels the setting Hour Date formats (Y-M-D,[...]

EN 7 Set the date and time Quick Start Guide d. Press the Y # button. e. Press the O F / < and N Y buttons to select [D]. f. Press the Y # button. g. Press the O F / < and N Y buttons to select the hours and minutes. • The time is display ed in the 24-hour format. h. Press the Y # button. i. Press the O F / < and N Y buttons to select [Y[...]

Quick Start Guide 8 EN Take a picture a. Hold the camera. c. Shoot. Horizontal grip Vertical grip b. Focus. AUTO 4 4 IN 8 M 8 M N ORM N ORM Shutter Button (Press Halfway) • The AF target mark lights up green when the focus and exposure are locked. The shutter speed and aperture value are also displayed. • If the AF target mark blinks in red, th[...]

Quick Start Guide EN 9 Review your pictures a. Press the q button. a. Press the X & and Y # buttons to display the picture you want to erase. b. Press the  / S button. c. Press the O F / < button, select [YES], and press  . Arrow pad Displays the next image Displays the previous image q button 2008.08.26 2008.08.26 12:30 12:30 4 4 100-[...]

Button operations 10 EN Button operations Shooting still pictures Set the mode dial to a setting other than n , and lightly press the shutter button (halfway). The AF target mark lights up green when the focus and expos ure are locked (focus lock). The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed (only when the mode dial is set to h , P or h ). N[...]

Button operations EN 11 Shooting mode is selected. This function is used to set the camera to turn on in shooting mode when K is pressed with the camera off. g “ K / q Turning on the camera with the K or q button” (P. 27) The last picture taken is displayed. • Press the arrow pad to view other pictures. • Use the zoom lever to switch betwee[...]

Button operations 12 EN Set the mode dial to th e desired shooting mode. The camera determines the optimum settin gs for shooting pictures. [CAMERA MENU] settings such as ISO sens itivity cannot be changed. The camera automatically sets the optimum aperture valu e and shutter speed for the brightness of the subject. [CAMERA MENU] settings such as I[...]

Button operations EN 13 Audio is recorded with the movie. • During audio recording, only the digital zoom can be used. To reco rd the movie with the optical zoom, set [ R ] (movie) to [OFF]. g “ R (movie) Recording movies wi th or without sound” (P. 22) Press g to change the display in the following order. * This is not displayed when the mod[...]

Button operations 14 EN With a menu item highligh ted, press and hold down E to display the menu guide which wi ll provide more information on the function or setting. Use the arrow pad to select scenes, items on the menus, and to play back pictures. Displays the Function Menu whic h contains the functions and se ttings used during shooting. This b[...]

Button operations EN 15 Press X & in shooting mode to select the macro mode. Press  to set. • Zoom and flash cannot be used in supe r macro mode. Press N Y in shooting mode to select ON or OFF for the self-timer. Press  to set. • After setting the self-timer, press the shutter butto n completely. Then, th e self-timer lamp lights for [...]

Button operations 16 EN The monitor lights brighter when  is pressed in shooting mode. If there is no operation for 10 seconds, it dims back to the original brightness. • When [BRIGHT] is selected in [ s ], the monitor brightnes s does not change. In playback mode, select the pict ure you want to erase, and press S . • Once erased, pictures [...]

Button operations EN 17 Playback mode: Switchin g the picture display 2008.08.26 2008.08.26 12:30 12:30 10 10 x x 4 4 IN 4 4 IN 2008.08.26 2008.08.26 12:30 12:30 100-0004 100-0004 8 M 8 M N ORM N ORM 2008.08.26 2008.08.26 12:30 12:30 4 4 IN 2008.08.26 2008.08.26 12:30 12:30 4 4 IN 2008.08.26 2008.08.26 4 4 IN 12:30 12:30 Close-up playback • Turn [...]

Menu operations 18 EN Menu operations Press m to display the top menu on the monitor. • The contents displayed on the top menu differ according to the mode. • Select [CAMERA MENU], [PLAYBACK MENU ], [EDIT], [ERASE] or [SETUP] and press  . The screen for sele cting the menu item is then displayed. • When the mode dial is set to R and the se[...]

Menu operations EN 19 This explains how to use th e menus with the [POWER S AVE] setting as an example. 1 Set the mode dial to a setting other than R . 2 Press m to display the top menu. Press Y to select [SETUP], and press  . • [POWER SAVE] is on a menu in [SETUP]. 3 Press ON to select [POWER SAVE], and press  . • Unavailable sett ings c[...]

Menu operations 20 EN • Some functions are not available according to the selected mode. g “Functions available in shoo ting modes and scenes” (P. 45) g “SETUP menus” (P. 26) • The factory default settings are displayed in gray ( ). This function allows you to se t [IMAGE SIZE] and [COMPRESSION]. Still picture image quality and their ap[...]

Menu operations EN 21 Functions restored to th e factory default settings The scene selection screen displa ys sample images and the shoo ting mode to best suit the situation. This can be set only when the mode dial is set to f . • By switching to another scene, most settings will be changed to the defaul t settings of each scene. g “ f Shootin[...]

Menu operations 22 EN Panorama shooting lets you create a panoramic picture, using the OLYMPUS Master software on the provided CD-RO M. An Olympus xD-Picture Card is required for panorama shooting. Use the arrow pad to specify at which edge you want to co nnect the pictures; and then compose your shots so that th e edges of the pictures overla p. T[...]

Menu operations EN 23 g “SETUP menus” (P. 26) g “SILENT MODE Muting operational sounds” (P. 22) • The factory default settings are displayed in gray ( ). Press  to start the slideshow. • Only the first frame of each movie is displayed. • To cancel the sl ideshow, press  or m . Registers and plays back your favorite still pi ctur[...]

Menu operations 24 EN • Select a picture with XY , and press  . This changes the image size of a pi cture and saves it as a new file. Crop a picture, and save the cropped picture as a new picture. •U s e XY to select a picture to be cropped and press  . • Use the arrow pad and zoom leve r to adjust the position and size of the area-sele[...]

Menu operations EN 25 Select a picture with XY , and select [ U +90°]/[ V 0°]/[ T -90°] with ON to rotate pictures. You can rotate several frames in succession. Protected pictures cannot be erased. Cancel protection befo re erasing protected pictures. Once erased, pictures cannot be restored. Check each pict ure before erasing to avoid accidenta[...]

Menu operations 26 EN • The factory default settings are displayed in gray ( ). All existing data, including protected pictures, are erased when the in ternal memory or card is formatted (images registered to “My Favorite” are no t erased). Make sure that you save or transfer important data to a computer before formatting. • Make sure there[...]

Menu operations EN 27 The pixel mapping feature al lows the camera to check and adjust th e CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function freque ntly. Approximately once a year is re commended. Wait at least one minute after taking or viewing pictures to allow the pixel mapping function to perform properly. If you[...]

Menu operations 28 EN The date and time is save d with each image and is used in the file name . If the date and time are not set, the [ X ] screen is displayed each ti me the camera is turned on. To play back camera images on a TV, set the video output according to your TV’s video signal type. • TV video signal types differ by country/region. [...]

Printing pictures EN 29 Printing pictures By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print out pictures directly. EASY PRINT ................ Prints the picture displayed in the monitor by using the standard settings of your printer. CUSTOM PRINT .......... Prints with th e various print settings available on your printer.[...]

Printing pictures 30 EN 1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 on P. 29 to disp lay the screen for Step 3 above, and then press  . 2 Select [CUSTOM PRINT], and press  . 3 Follow the operation guide to adjust print settings. • If the [PRIN TPAPER] screen is not displayed, [SIZE], [BORDERLESS] and [PICS/SHEET] are set to the default. Press XY to select the p[...]

Printing pictures EN 31 4 Select [PRINT], and press  . • Printing starts. • When [O PTION SET] is selected in [ALL PRINT] mode, [PRINT INFO] screen is displayed. • W hen printing is finished, the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen is displayed. To cancel printing 5 In the [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen, press m . • A message is displayed. 6 Disconne[...]

Printing pictures 32 EN 1 Press m in the playback mode and select [PRINT ORDER]. 2 Select [ < ] or [ U ], and press  . < Makes a print reservation for the selected picture. U Makes print reservations for all the pictures stored on the card. • When [ U ] is selected, go to step 5. When [ < ] is selected 3 Press XY to select the frames [...]

Printing pictures EN 33 To reset the print reservation data for a selected picture 2 Select [ < ], and press  . 3 Select [KEEP], and press  . 4 Press XY to select the picture with the print reservations you want to cancel, and press N to decrease the number of prints to 0. • Repeat Step 4 to cancel print reservations for other pictures. [...]

Using OLYMPUS Master 34 EN Using OLYMPUS Master Using the USB cable provided wi th your camera, you can connect the came ra and computer and download (transfer) the images to your co mputer using the OLYM PUS Master software, also provided with the camera. What is OLYMPUS Master? OLYMPUS Master is a software application for mana ging your digital i[...]

Using OLYMPUS Master EN 35 Note • Use a computer with a pre-installed operating system. Operations are not guaranteed on home-built computers or computer s with an updated operating system. • Operations are not guaranteed when using an added USB or IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port. • To install the software, you must log on as a user with administra[...]

Using OLYMPUS Master 36 EN 4 The camera is recognized by the computer. • Windows When you connect the camera to your computer for the first time, the computer attempts to recognize the camera. Click “OK” to exit the message that is displayed. The camera is recognized as a “Removable Disk”. • Macintosh The iPhoto program is the default a[...]

Using OLYMPUS Master EN 37 To disconnect the camera 1 Make sure that the card access lamp has stopped blinking. 2 Make the following preparations for disconnecting the USB cable. Windows 1 Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon in the system tray. 2 Click the message that is displayed. 3 When a message is displayed saying that the hardware c[...]

Getting to know your camera better 38 EN Getting to know your camera better The battery is inse rted incorrectly • Remove the batteries and insert them correct ly. There is not enough power left in the battery • Insert new batteries. Or, charge it when using the rechargeable battery. The battery is temporarily unable to function beca use of the[...]

Getting to know your camera better EN 39 There are several ways to focus, depend ing on the subject. When the subject is not in the center of the frame • Place the subject in t he center of the fram e, lock the focus on the subject, and then recompose your picture. g “Shutter button Shooting pictures/Recording movies” (P. 10) The subject is m[...]

Getting to know your camera better 40 EN The flash fires automatically wh en insufficient light is availa ble and may cause your image to be blurry. When taking pictures in low lights with out the flash, set the flash mode to [ $ ] (flash off), then increase the ISO sensitivity. g “ Y # button Flash shooting” (P. 15) Increase the [ISO] setting [...]

Getting to know your camera better EN 41 There are two ways to record the pi ctures you take with this camera. Recording pictures to the internal memory • Pictures are recorded to the internal me mory, and when the number of storable still pictures reaches 0, you connect the camera to a computer to download the pictures; and then erase the pictur[...]

Getting to know your camera better 42 EN • If you use a non-Olympus card or a card used for another application, such as a computer, use the [FORMAT] function to format the card. g “MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT) Formatting the internal memory or card” (P. 26) • A n image or movie is being recorded or downloaded (when connected to a computer). • [...]

Getting to know your camera better EN 43 • W hen a card has been inserted in the camera, the pictures in the internal memory cannot be played back. Pull out the card before operating the camera. • Play back a pict ure, and press g / E . Press g / E repeatedly to change the amount of information displayed. g “ g / E button Changing the informa[...]

Getting to know your camera better 44 EN q CARD FULL The card has no available memory and cannot store any new data. Replace the card or erase unwanted data. Before erasing, download important pictures to a computer. L NO PICTURE There are no pictures in the internal memory or on the card. The internal memory or the card contains no pictures. Recor[...]

Getting to know your camera better EN 45 Some functions cannot be set in certain shooting modes. For more details, refer to the table below. Functions available in shooting modes *1 Shooting mode is fixed at [ & ]. *2 [ # ] is fixed at [ $ ]. *3 [IMAGE QUALITY] is fixed at [ C ]. Functions available in shooting modes and scenes Shooting mode h [...]

Appendix 46 EN Appendix Exterior: • Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and wrung well. Monitor: • Wipe gently with a soft cl[...]

Appendix EN 47 Pictures can be recorded on the optional card. The internal memory and card are the camera’s media for recording pictures, similar to film in a film camera. Pictures recorded to the internal me mory or card can be easily erased on the camera or processed using a computer. Unlike portable storage medi a, the internal memory cannot b[...]

Appendix 48 EN Read All Instructions — Before you use the product, read all operating instructions. Save all manuals and documentation for future reference. Cleaning — Always unplug this product from the wall ou tlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or any type of organic solv[...]

Appendix EN 49 WARNING ( Do not use the camera near flammable or explosive gases. ( Do not use the flash and LED on people (infants, small children, etc.) at close range. • You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away from the faces of your subjects. Firing the flash too close to the subject’s eyes could cause a momentary loss of vision. ( Keep young [...]

Appendix 50 EN • To prevent causing bat tery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to di sassemble a battery or mo dify it in any way, by soldering, etc. • If bat tery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your ey es immediately with clear, cold running water and seek medic[...]

Appendix EN 51 • Rec ommended temperature ranges for NiMH batteries: Operation ..................0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Charge ......................0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage .....................-20°C to 30°C (-4°F to 86°F) • Using, charging, or s toring the batteries outside these ranges could shorten battery life o[...]

Appendix 52 EN • Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, by or concerning any content of these written materials or softwar e, and in no event shall be liable for any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose or for any consequential, incidental or indirect damages (including bu[...]

Appendix EN 53 OLYMPUS WORLDWIDE LIMITED WARRANTY - IMAGING PRODUCTS Olympus warrants that the enclosed Olympus® imaging product(s) and related Olympus® accessories (individually a “Product” and colle ctively the “Products”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year fr[...]

Appendix 54 EN (d) software programs; (e) supplies and consumables (including but not limited to lamps, ink, paper, film, prints, negatives, cables and batteries); and/or (f) Products which do not contain a validly placed and recorded Olympus serial number, unless they are a model on which Olympus does not place and record serial numbers. EXCEPT FO[...]

Appendix EN 55 Package the Product carefully using ample padding material to preven t damage in transit and either deliver it to the Authorized Olympus Dealer that sold you the Product or ship it postage prepaid and insured to any of our Olympus Service Centers. When returning Products for service, your package should include the following: 1. Sale[...]

Appendix 56 EN Design and specificat ions subject to chan ge without notice. SPECIFICATIONS ( Camera Product type : Digital camera (for shooting and displaying) Recording system Still pictures : Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera File system (DCF)) Applicable standards : Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), P[...]

Appendix EN 57 Names of Parts Camera Mode dial g P. 12 X & button (Macro mode) g P. 15 Monitor g P. 27 K button (Shooting) g P. 11 q button (Playback) g P. 11 Card access lamp g P. 37, 42, 47 Tripod socket Battery/ca rd compartment cover g P. 4 Flash g P. 15 Zoom lever g P. 16 Lens Connector cover/Multi-connector g P. 28, 29, 35 Self-timer lamp[...]

Appendix 58 EN ( Shooting Mode Monitor Symbols & Icons Item Indications Ref. Page 1 Shooting mode A , c , B , F , U , C , A etc. P. 12 2 Flash mode ! , # , $ P. 15 3 Silent mode U P. 22 4 Macro mode Super macro mode & % P. 15 5 Battery check Z = full power, [ = charge the battery P. 44 6 Flash standby Camera movement warning/flash charge # [...]

Appendix EN 59 ( Playback Mode Item Indications Ref. Page 1 Silent mode U P. 22 2 Print reservation/Number of prints < ×10 P. 31 3 Sound record H P. 21, 22 4P r o t e c t 9 P. 24 5 Battery check Z = full power, [ = charge the battery P. 44 6 Shutter speed/Aperture value 1/1000 F3.2, etc. P. 8 7 Exposure compensation -2.0 – +2.0 P. 14 8 Image [...]

60 EN Index Names of Parts ........................................ 57 A ALL ERASE ............................................... 25 ALL INDEX ................................................ 30 ALL PRINT ................................................ 30 All-frame reservation U ........................... 32 Aperture value ......................[...]

EN 61 R Recording movies with or without sound R ................................ ................ 22 Recording R .............................................. 25 Recording sound with still pictures R ........ 21 Red-eye reduction flash ! ..................... 15 RESET ................................................. 21, 42 Resizing Q ...........[...]

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