Olympus IR-300 Bedienungsanleitung

Advanced ManualDIGITAL CAMERAIR-300 Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these in

101Basic operationMode switchThis camera features a shooting mode and a playback mode, which is set using the mode switch. Set the desired mode and tu

Adjusting the monitor brightness1008Settings[FILE NAME] settingsRESET The file number and folder number are reset every time a new card is inserted in

1018SettingsSetting the date and timeThis function lets you set the date and time. The date and time is saved with each image, and is used in the file

1028SettingsResetting the camera settings (MODE RESET)This function resets the shooting and playback settings to the factory default settings. This fu

1038SettingsAdjusting the image processing function (PIXEL MAPPING)The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image p

1049 Dock&Done functionsThis camera features Dock&Done, which allows you to store and print pictures without the use of a computer. As a gift

1059i functionsUsing the camera with a Dock&Done storage unit (hard disk/DVD)You can store new pictures to a storage unit (hard disk/DVD). You can

Using the camera with a Dock&Done storage unit (hard disk/DVD)1069i functions4 Set the camera in the cradle.• The camera turns on, and the [_DOCK

Using the camera with a Dock&Done storage unit (hard disk/DVD)1079i functionsYou can use the camera’s monitor to view pictures stored in the stora

Using the camera with a Dock&Done storage unit (hard disk/DVD)1089i functionsYou can use the Dock&Done DVD storage unit to easily burn a CD or

Using the camera with a Dock&Done storage unit (hard disk/DVD)1099i functions1 Select [START], and press i.• A message is displayed on the camera’

Mode switch111Basic operationIn this manual, the following icons indicate the position of the mode switch necessary for operating functions.This indic

Using the camera with a Dock&Done printer1109i functionsYou can use your digital camera and a Dock&Done storage unit (hard disk/DVD) with a Do

Using the camera with a Dock&Done printer1119i functions2 Dock the cradle on the storage unit.3 Set the Dock&Done mode/PC mode switch on the s

Using the camera with a Dock&Done printer1129i functions([_DOCK MODE] screen menuThe displayed menu varies depending on the camera settings and wh

Camera settings1139i functions(Connecting to a printer• Connecting a Dock&Done printer to a Dock&Done storage unit with a Dock&Done cableA

Camera settings1149i functionsYou can set whether to automatically print camera pictures not stored in a storage unit.Top menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [NE

11510 Printing picturesYou can print out the pictures you have taken either at a photo store or at home on your own printer.If you go to a photo store

11610Printing picturesDirect printing (PictBridge)By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out re

Direct printing (PictBridge)11710Printing picturesUse the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer.Try printing one

Direct printing (PictBridge)11810Printing pictures• “ONE MOMENT” is displayed and the camera and printer are connected. The [PRINT MODE SELECT] screen

Direct printing (PictBridge)11910Printing pictures(To cancel printingPressing i during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether t

121Basic operationDirect buttonsThe direct buttons have different functions in shooting mode and in playback mode.(Shooting mode1 MENU button gP. 15Di

Direct printing (PictBridge)12010Printing picturesIn addition to the basic printing method, there are also several other printing modes. The paper siz

Direct printing (PictBridge)12110Printing picturesSetting the print paperSelect the paper size and border on the [PRINTPAPER] screen.SIZE Choose from

Direct printing (PictBridge)12210Printing picturesIf an error message is displayed on the camera’s monitor during direct print setting or printing, se

12310Printing picturesPrint settings (DPOF)Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and the date/time information) wit

Print settings (DPOF)12410Printing picturesHow to apply [<] to a selected picture is shown below. Follow the operation guide to make settings.1 Pre

Print settings (DPOF)12510Printing pictures2 Select [<].• If data is already stored on the card, the screen appears, giving you the choice of reset

Print settings (DPOF)12610Printing pictures7 Select [SET], and press i.Reserves all the pictures stored in the internal memory or on the card. The num

Print settings (DPOF)12710Printing pictures2 Select [<].3 Select [RESET], and press i.• If there is no print reservation data, this screen is not d

12811 Connecting the camera to a computerViewing the pictures you have taken on your computer is just one of the many ways you can enjoy your pictures

12911Connecting the camera to a computerFlowUsing the USB cable provided with your camera, you can connect the camera and computer and download (trans

Direct buttons131Basic operation(Playback modes1 MENU button gP. 15Displays the top menu of playback mode2 S (Erase) button gP. 79Erases pictures disp

13011Connecting the camera to a computerUsing OLYMPUS MasterFor editing and managing image files, install the OLYMPUS Master software from the provide

Using OLYMPUS Master13111Connecting the camera to a computerBefore installing the OLYMPUS Master software, please confirm that your computer is compat

Using OLYMPUS Master13211Connecting the camera to a computerWindows1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.• The OLYMPUS Master setup screen is disp

Using OLYMPUS Master13311Connecting the camera to a computer3 Click “Next” and follow the on-screen instructions.• When the QuickTime licensing agreem

Using OLYMPUS Master13411Connecting the camera to a computer6 Follow the on-screen instructions.• The screen confirming that installation is completed

13511Connecting the camera to a computerConnecting the camera to a computerConnect the cradle to the computer using the USB cable, and set the camera

Starting up OLYMPUS Master13611Connecting the camera to a computer•Windows XPWhen the camera is connected to the computer, the screen for selecting an

Starting up OLYMPUS Master13711Connecting the camera to a computer(OLYMPUS Master main menu1 “Transfer Images” buttonDownloads images from the camera

13811Connecting the camera to a computerDisplaying camera images on a computerYou can save camera images on your computer.1 Click “Transfer Images”

Displaying camera images on a computer13911Connecting the camera to a computer(To disconnect the cameraYou can disconnect the camera after downloading

Direct buttons141Basic operationBasic functions can be easily operated using direct buttons. Use the arrow pad and i to adjust settings. Follow the on

Viewing still pictures and movies14011Connecting the camera to a computer3 Disconnect the USB cable from the cradle.1 Click “Browse Images” on the O

Printing pictures14111Connecting the camera to a computer(To view a movie1 Double-click the movie thumbnail that you want to see in the “Browse” windo

Printing pictures14211Connecting the camera to a computer2 Click “Photo” .• The “Photo Print” window is displayed.3 Click “Settings” in the “Photo Pr

To download and save images to a computer without using OLYMPUS Master14311Connecting the camera to a computer7 Click “Print”.• Printing starts.• To r

14412 AppendixThis chapter contains useful information from OLYMPUS.Here you will find what to do when you are stuck or don’t understand the meaning o

14512AppendixTroubleshootingError messagesMonitor indication Possible cause Corrective actionqCARD ERRORThere is a problem with the card.This card can

Troubleshooting14612AppendixThere is an error in the internal memory.Select [MEMORY FORMAT] and press i. All data in the internal memory is erased. Fr

Troubleshooting14712Appendix(Preparatory operations(ShootingTroubleshootingPossible cause Corrective actionRef. pageThe camera does not turn on or fun

Troubleshooting14812AppendixThe monitor is hard to see.There is condensation* inside the camera.Turn the camera off and wait until it dries before tur

Troubleshooting14912Appendix(Playback of recorded imagesThe flash does not fire.The subject is illuminated.If you want the flash to fire on a brightly

151Basic operationMenusSet the mode switch to Knq, and press the MENU button to display the menus on the monitor. Menus are used to make all camera se

Troubleshooting15012AppendixThe picture is out of focus.A subject unsuited to AF was taken.Use the focus lock to focus on the subject. P. 22The camera

Troubleshooting15112AppendixThe colors of pictures look unnatural.Indoor lighting affected the picture’s colors.Set the white balance according to the

Troubleshooting15212Appendix(When the camera is connected to a computer or printer(When using i-compatible devicesPossible cause Corrective actionRef.

15312AppendixCamera care(Cleaning the cameraExterior:• Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water

15412AppendixAC adapterAn AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as image downloads to a computer.Use the supplied Olympus AC adapter (A51

15512AppendixSafety Precautions• To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the camera in the places listed below

Safety Precautions15612Appendix• Use an AC adapter designed to operate on the AC voltage in the area the camera is being used.• The AC adapter is excl

Safety Precautions15712Appendix• Olympus makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, by or concerning any content of these wr

Safety Precautions15812Appendix• Radio and Television InterferenceChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the use

15912AppendixGlossary of termsCCD (Charge-Coupled Device)This converts light passing through the lens into electrical signals. On this camera, light i

Menus161Basic operationShortcut menus&VOICE RECMODE MENUIMAGE STABILIZERVOICE RECMODE MENUSCENE SELECT&gP. 89gP. 32gP. 37gP. 41gP. 37gP. 89STO

Glossary of terms16012AppendixNTSC (National Television Systems Committee) / PAL (Phase Alternating Line)Television formats. NTSC is mainly used in Ja

16113 MiscellaneousMiscellaneousThis chapter contains all the camera functions described in Chapters 1 to 11.Refer here for the names of the camera pa

16213MiscellaneousMenu list Shooting mode menus (K)Top menu Item SettingRef. pageMODE MENU K BSUPER HIGH 5M, eHIGH 3M, fHIGH 2M, LBASIC 1M, EE-MAIL V

Menu list16313Miscellaneous Shooting mode menus (n) Shooting mode menus (Kn) in [VOICE REC]Top menu Item SettingRef. pageMODE MENU K FSTANDARD, MEXT

Menu list16413Miscellaneous Playback mode menus (q) (still pictures)Top menu Item SettingRef. pageMODE MENU y +90°, 0°, -90° P. 58R START P. 64EDIT B

Menu list16513Miscellaneous Playback mode menus (q) (movies)* Depending on the playback status, [STOP] may be displayed.Top menu Item SettingRef. pag

Menu list16613Miscellaneous Playback mode menus (q) (calendar display) Playback mode menus (q) (album display)* Depending on the playback status, [S

Menu list16713Miscellaneous Playback mode menus (q) (voice) Playback mode menus (q) (storage)*1 If the top menu is displayed in calendar display, [y

Menu list16813Miscellaneous PRINT menus (q) (when < is pressed) SETUP menu (for both shooting mode and playback menus)*1 Available languages vary

16913MiscellaneousList of factory default settingsThe functions are set as follows when the camera leaves the factory. Shooting modeZoom38 mmMonitor

Menus171Basic operationMode menusIn addition to the following mode menus, there are also mode menus for movie playback and calendar display. For detai

List of factory default settings17013Miscellaneous Playback modes Others*1 Settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold.INFO STA

17113MiscellaneousModes and shooting functionsModeFunctionKnP-AUTO fZoom 99*1DIGITAL ZOOM 9AF MODE 9 —FULLTIME AF — 9FLASH MODE 99*2—& 9% 9Y 9*39j

Modes and shooting functions17213Miscellaneous9: Available —: Not available*1 When [R (movies)] is set to [OFF].*2 Cannot be selected in [*], [@], [&

17313MiscellaneousNames of partsCameraShutter button gP. 22LensSelf-timer/card access lamp gP. 49, 89, 139Microphone gP. 54, 89Cradle connector gP. 10

Names of parts17413MiscellaneousPrint button (<) gP. 112, 123Arrow pad ([\^])gP. 14, 15OK button (i) gP. 14, 18Flash mode button (#) gP. 12, 38Cust

Names of parts17513MiscellaneousCradleCamera connector gP. 104A/V OUT jack (MONO) gP. 76DC-IN jack gP. 154USB connectorgP. 117Dock&Done connector

Names of parts17613MiscellaneousInformation regarding shooting or playback mode is displayed on the monitor. To adjust how much information to display

Names of parts17713Miscellaneous12 Sound record R P. 42, 54, 6413 Record mode B5M, e3M, f2M, L1M, E(for still pictures), F, M(for movies)P. 2414Number

Names of parts17813Miscellaneous(Playback modesScreens with [INFO] set to [DETAIL] are shown below. g“Changing the amount of information displayed on

Index17913MiscellaneousIndexFor reference page numbers relating to camera parts, see “Names of parts”.2 IN 1 ...5

Menus181Basic operationUse the arrow pad and i to select and set the menu items.Follow the operation guide and arrows on the screen to select and chan

Index18013MiscellaneousIndexFile name ...99, 121File No...178Fill-in flash ...

IndexIndex18113MiscellaneousRRANDOM (slideshow)...62REARRANGE ...85REC VIEW ...99Reco

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Menus191Basic operation5 Press [\ to select [AUTO] or [n], and press i.•Press the MENU button to close the menu.TIPS• Common menu items can be adjuste

2How to use this manual(Basic and Advanced ManualsThe instruction manual accompanying this camera is divided into two parts: the Basic Manual and the

201Basic operationHow to read the procedure pagesA sample of a procedure page is shown below explaining the notation. Look at it carefully before taki

212 Tips before you start taking picturesTips before you start taking picturesYour pictures are almost guaranteed to come out well just by setting the

222Tips before you start taking picturesIf the correct focus cannot be obtainedThe camera automatically detects the focus target in the frame. The lev

If the correct focus cannot be obtained232Tips before you start taking pictures4 Press the shutter button fully.Under certain types of conditions, the

242Tips before you start taking picturesRecord modeYou can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Select the best record mode

Record mode252Tips before you start taking picturesImage sizeThe number of pixels (horizontal × vertical) used when saving an image. You can save your

Record mode262Tips before you start taking picturesTIPS• When a picture is transferred to a computer, the size of the picture on the computer screen v

Record mode272Tips before you start taking picturesTop menu [MODE MENU] [K] g“Using the menus” (P. 18)1 Select a record mode from [BSUPER HIGH 5M], [e

282Tips before you start taking picturesThe internal memory and memory cardPictures taken are recorded in the internal memory.Pictures can also be rec

The internal memory and memory card292Tips before you start taking picturesThe card is a medium for recording pictures, similar to film in a film came

3Composition of the manualThe title page of each chapter gives a short description of the contents. Be sure to check it out.Basic operationTips before

The internal memory and memory card302Tips before you start taking pictures(Inserting the card3 Orient the card as shown, and insert it into the card

313 Basic shooting functionsA professional photographer adjusts the exposure to the optimal setting, chooses the best focusing method and even selects

323Basic shooting functionsSelecting a scene mode according to the situationWhen you select a scene mode according to the shooting scene or conditions

Selecting a scene mode according to the situation333Basic shooting functions* Sunset*Suitable for taking pictures of the evening sunlight. Reds and ye

Selecting a scene mode according to the situation343Basic shooting functions) Available Light Portrait*Suitable for shooting subjects in low light con

353Basic shooting functionsUsing the zoom when taking pictures (Zoom/Macro)You can zoom in on your subject using the optical zoom and digital zoom. Wi

Using the zoom when taking pictures (Zoom/Macro)363Basic shooting functionsTop menu [MODE MENU] [DIGITAL ZOOM] [ON] / [OFF]g“Using the menus” (P. 18)1

Using the zoom when taking pictures (Zoom/Macro)373Basic shooting functionsFocusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (W: 10 cm/3.9"

383Basic shooting functionsFlash shootingSelect the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. You can also ad

Flash shooting393Basic shooting functionsFlash off ($)The flash does not fire even in low light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash ph

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Recording movies403Basic shooting functionsThis function allows you to record movies.1 Compose your picture.• The remaining recording time is displaye

Recording movies413Basic shooting functionsThis function can be used to reduce blurred pictures resulting from camera movement during movie recording.

Recording movies423Basic shooting functionsWhen [FULLTIME AF] is set to [ON], the subject is automatically kept in focus during movie recording.Top me

433Basic shooting functionsSequential shootingYou can take a sequence of pictures at one time. The focus, exposure and white balance are locked at the

444 Additional shooting functionsTaking pictures like a pro...Adjust the brightness or white balance of the picture, change the focusing area dependin

454Additional shooting functionsAdjusting picture brightnessThis function allows you to make fine changes to the exposure setting. You can adjust the

464Additional shooting functionsAdjusting the color of a pictureThe color of the subject differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when

474Additional shooting functionsChanging the area for measuring the brightness of a subject (METERING)When taking pictures against backlight, the face

484Additional shooting functionsChanging the focusing area (AF MODE)This function allows you to select how the camera focuses on your subject.AUTO Foc

494Additional shooting functionsSelf-timer shootingThis function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for

Table of Contents54 Additional shooting functions - - - - - - - - - - -44Adjusting picture brightness ...

504Additional shooting functionsPanorama shootingYou can take advantage of panorama shooting with an Olympus xD-Picture Card. Panorama shooting lets y

Panorama shooting514Additional shooting functions2 Make sure that the edges of the pictures overlap, then take the pictures.• The focus, exposure and

524Additional shooting functionsTaking two-in-one picturesThis function allows you to combine two pictures taken in succession and save them as a sing

534Additional shooting functionsShooting with a frame (FRAME MODE)This function allows you to add one of several frames when taking a picture. The fra

544Additional shooting functionsRecording sound with still picturesSound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Recording starts about 0.5 second

555 Additional playback functionsWith film-type cameras, you cannot see the pictures you have taken until the film has been developed. And aren’t you

565Additional playback functionsPlaying back still picturesThe pictures on a card are played back if a card is inserted in the camera. Remove the card

Playing back still pictures575Additional playback functionsThis function allows you to display the pictures you have taken in a calendar format. When

Playing back still pictures585Additional playback functionsPictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function le

595Additional playback functionsPlaying back moviesThis function lets you play back movies. You can fast forward the movie or play it back one frame a

Table of Contents66 Creating and sharing albums- - - - - - - - - - - - 81Adding pictures to an album (ALBUM ENTRY)... 82

Playing back movies605Additional playback functionsThis function displays a movie with a time index, allowing you to play back the movie from the desi

615Additional playback functionsChanging the amount of information displayed on the screenThis function allows you to change the picture information d

625Additional playback functionsSlideshowThis function displays still pictures stored in the internal memory or the card one after another. You can se

Slideshow635Additional playback functionsTop menu [m] g“Using the menus” (P. 18)1 Select a transition effect for the slideshow, and press i.2For calen

645Additional playback functionsAdding sound to still picturesSound can be added to a still picture that you have already taken. You can also re-recor

655Additional playback functionsEditing still pictures (BLACK & WHITE / SEPIA / Resizing / Trimming)Editing still pictures (BLACK & WHITE / SE

Correcting pictures (REDEYE FIX / BRIGHTNESS / SATURATION)665Additional playback functions(When [P] is selected1 Adjust the trimming position and size

Correcting pictures (REDEYE FIX / BRIGHTNESS / SATURATION)675Additional playback functions1 Select [REDEYE FIX], [BRIGHTNESS] or [SATURATION], and pre

685Additional playback functionsComposing pictures with illustrationsThis function lets you add frames, titles or a calendar to still pictures and sav

Composing pictures with illustrations695Additional playback functionsTop menu [MODE MENU] [COMPOSE IMAGE] [TITLE]g“Using the menus” (P. 18)1 Press ^]

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Composing pictures with illustrations705Additional playback functionsTop menu [MODE MENU] [COMPOSE IMAGE] [CALENDAR]g“Using the menus” (P. 18)1 Press

Composing pictures with illustrations715Additional playback functionsTop menu [MODE MENU] [COMPOSE IMAGE] [LAYOUT]g“Using the menus” (P. 18)1 Press ^]

Composing pictures with illustrations725Additional playback functions(When [SEL. IMAGE] is selected•Press ^] to select a picture, and press i. Repeat

735Additional playback functionsEditing moviesEDIT This function lets you extract parts of the movie that you want.g“Editing a movie” (P. 73)INDEX 9 f

Editing movies745Additional playback functions3 Select [NEW FILE] or [OVERWRITE], and press i.NEW FILE Stores the edited movie as a new movie.OVERWRIT

Editing movies755Additional playback functions1 Select the first frame of the index, and press i.[ : Jumps to the first frame of the movie.\ : Jumps t

765Additional playback functionsPlaying back pictures on a TVSet the camera in the cradle and connect the supplied AV cable to your TV to play back pi

Protecting pictures775Additional playback functionsYou can select [NTSC] or [PAL] according to your TV’s video signal type. Use this setting when play

785Additional playback functionsCopying pictures in the internal memory to the card (BACKUP)All image data recorded to the internal memory can be copi

795Additional playback functionsErasing picturesThis function erases recorded pictures. Pictures can be erased either one at a time or all the picture

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805Additional playback functionsFormatting the internal memory or a cardThis function lets you format the internal memory or the memory card. Formatti

816 Creating and sharing albumsBeing able to view the pictures taken with your digital camera without having to print them out is a very useful functi

826Creating and sharing albumsAdding pictures to an album (ALBUM ENTRY)You can organize and arrange still pictures, movies and sound recorded with [VO

Adding pictures to an album (ALBUM ENTRY)836Creating and sharing albums5 Select [YES], and press i.• The pictures are saved to the album and the camer

846Creating and sharing albumsViewing pictures in albums (SEL. ALBUM)You can play back pictures saved in an album.Top menu [SEL. ALBUM] g“Using the m

856Creating and sharing albumsRearranging album pictures (REARRANGE)The pictures in each album are assigned frame numbers in the order the pictures ar

866Creating and sharing albumsRemoving pictures from albumsYou can remove pictures saved in an album.You can undo pictures saved in an album from the

Removing pictures from albums876Creating and sharing albums(Undoing all picturesIn album display mode, display an album with pictures that you want to

887 Using voice recordingDid you know that you can record sound with your digital camera?You can record sound when taking a still picture or recording

897Using voice recordingRecording sound (VOICE REC)You can use this digital camera to record not only still pictures and movies, but also sound. Recor

91 Basic operationBasic operationAre you ever overwhelmed by all of the advanced shooting and editing functions? Professional photographers use these

Recording sound (VOICE REC)907Using voice recordingYou can select from three sound quality settings.1 Select [VOICE QUALITY] from the voice recording

917Using voice recordingPlaying back sound recorded with VOICE RECYou can play back recorded sound.1 Use the arrow pad to select the sound file that y

928 SettingsOne of the key features of a digital camera is that you can view the pictures you have taken immediately.But that isn’t all.For example, y

938SettingsSaving camera settings (ALL RESET)This function lets you choose whether or not to save the current camera settings after the power is turne

948SettingsSelecting a display languageYou can select a language for on-screen display. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purch

958SettingsSetting the sleep time (SLEEP)If no operations are performed for a certain period of time, the camera enters sleep mode (standby) and stops

968SettingsCustom buttonYou can set commonly used functions to the custom button. When a function is set to the custom button, you can simply press th

Custom button978SettingsTop menu [MODE MENU] [SETUP] [CUSTOM BUTTON] g“Using the menus” (P. 18)1 Select a function, and press i.1 Press the z button.g

988SettingsSetting camera sounds8 Select [OFF] or [ON] for the camera warning sound. You can also set the volume of the sound to [LOW] or [HIGH].SHUTT

998SettingsViewing pictures immediately (REC VIEW)You can choose whether or not to display the picture you have just taken on the monitor.ON The pictu