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ATTACH A LENS

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1

2

3

4

3

Lens cap

Alignment mark 
(Red)

Lens attachment 
mark (Red)

Body cap

2

1

Rear cap

1

2

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.

Set the mode dial to 

AUTO

.

c.

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

AF frame

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/M/D

MENU

 button

VH963601

UNPACK THE BOX CONTENTS

Provided contents may differ depending on the camera kit.
Make sure you have all the items shown in the provided contents 
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.

Instruction 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

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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.

Push the battery compartment lock slightly towards 

1

 and slide 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 and remove the 
battery.

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1

2

3

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.

Insert the card with the contact area facing in the direction shown in the 
illustration.

b.

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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1

2

3

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.

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AF frame

Shutter button

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

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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STORAGE

CONTROL

EASY PRINT

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.

c.

Remove the lens cap.

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Summary of Contents for E-510 - EVOLT Digital Camera SLR

Page 1: ...VH963601 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 ...

Page 2: ...tart 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 Software Installation Guide separate document on OLYMPUS Master CD ROM Detailed instructions on installing the OLYMPUS Master software System chart S T E...

Page 3: ...when purchased Before use be sure to charge the Lithium ion battery S T E P 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 ...

Page 4: ...sh 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 and remove the battery S T E P 1 2 3 Battery compartment cover Battery compartment lock T Direction indicating mark Battery lock ...

Page 5: ...an use a CompactFlash 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 S T E P xD Picture Card slot CF card slot W mark ...

Page 6: ...TRAP 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 S T E P 1 2 3 ...

Page 7: ...p 2 1 Rear cap 1 2 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 c Remove the lens cap ...

Page 8: ...r switch to ON To turn off the power set the power switch to OFF b Set the mode dial to AUTO c While looking through the viewfinder rotate the diopter adjustment dial slowly When you can see the AF frame clearly adjustment is complete AF frame ...

Page 9: ... 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 S T E P Y M D MENU button ...

Page 10: ... 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 S T E P AF frame Shutter button ...

Page 11: ...yed 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 T E P S button q button Arrow pad ...

Page 12: ...O 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 S T E P STORAGE CONTROL EASYPRINT ...

Page 13: ...nting 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 S T E P ...

Page 14: ...e 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 S T E P ...

Page 15: ... 2 Setup window For Macintosh Double click the Setup icon c Follow the on screen instructions For more details click Please Read First 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 S T E P Printed in China ...

Page 16: ...m and Controls 2 How to Use the Mode Dial 3 How to Use the Buttons and Control Dial 4 How to Use the Autofocus 5 Image Quality Modes 6 Flash Modes 7 Viewing Pictures on a TV 8 How to Erase All Pictures 9 E mailing a Picture 10 Printing a Picture ...

Page 17: ...button Arrow pad Diopter adjustment dial Eyecup Tripod socket Battery compartment lock Battery compartment cover u Live view button o Image stabilizer button button P AF frame button WB White balance button d Metering button AF Focus mode button ISO button Card cover CF card slot Eject button Multi connector Connector cover xD Picture Card slot Card access lamp ...

Page 18: ...unt Attach the lens after removing the body cap from the camera to prevent dust and dirt from entering the camera body F Exposure compensation button Lens lock pin Control dial Built in flash flash button Strap eyelet Power switch j Y Sequential shooting Self timer Remote control button COPY Copy Print button Shutter button ...

Page 19: ...the main subject and background at night g 18 different shooting modes are available to suit a wide range of shooting situations When the mode dial is set to this mode the shooting mode selection screen is displayed Advanced shooting modes P Program shooting Allows you to shoot using an aperture and shutter speed that the camera sets A Aperture priority shooting Allows you to set the aperture manu...

Page 20: ...mote control F Exposure compensation button Sets the exposure compensation value Flash button The flash pops up Sets the flash mode o Image stabilizer button Turns on the image stabilizer P AF frame button Selects the AF frame ISO button Sets the ISO sensitivity d Metering button Selects the metering mode WB White balance button Selects the white balance appropriate to the light source from the fo...

Page 21: ...y pressing the INFO button S Erase button Erases unwanted images INFO Information display button Shooting Displays shooting information on the control panel screen Playback Displays shooting information or histogram of the recorded image Each time this button is pressed the information display is changed AEL AFL button Locks the exposure q Playback button Plays back images on the monitor MENU butt...

Page 22: ...r button halfway b The AF confirmation mark indicating that the focus and exposure are locked remains lit as long as the shutter button is kept depressed c Press the shutter button completely to take the picture Shutter button Halfway down AF confirmation mark AF frame Shutter button All the way down ...

Page 23: ... of pixels Quality Compression Low compression 1 2 7 High compression 1 4 High compression 1 8 High compression 1 12 Select for the print size 3648 2736 SHQ HQ 3200 2400 2560 1920 1600 1200 1280 960 1024 768 SQ For small sized print and website 640 480 Number of pixels increases D You can set the image quality from the control panel screen displayed on the LCD monitor Press the i button and use th...

Page 24: ... flash Reduces the incidence of red eye by emitting pre flashes to shrink pupil size before taking the picture SLOW Slow synchronization Red eye reduction flash This mode is for SLOW when you want to use slow synchronization yet also reduce the red eye phenomenon SLOW Slow synchronization 1st curtain The flash fires right after the shutter fully opens SLOW2 Slow synchronization 2nd curtain 2nd cur...

Page 25: ...V and set it to the video input mode For details on switching to the video input mode refer to the TV s instruction manual c Turn the camera on and press the q button Note If the pictures are not displayed consult your TV manual to set up the video source Multi connector q button Video cable Video input terminal ...

Page 26: ...G THESE STEPS WILL DELETE ALL STORED PICTURES a Press the MENU button Use ac to select W then press d b Use ac to select CARD SETUP then press d c Use ac to select ALL ERASE then press the i button d Use ac to select YES then press the i button ...

Page 27: ...ttach to the e mail within the thumbnail area and drag and drop them into the register area At this time you can resize your pictures to make them more manageable for e mail This helps you stay within the e mail capacity limitations set by your e mail provider When finished click the Launch Mailer button at the bottom of the window Your default e mail program will open and the selected picture s w...

Page 28: ...p the desired image and select a layout to print Index Print allows you to print thumbnails with file information For detailed instructions please refer to the Help menu in the software Alternatively you can print your pictures by connecting your PictBridge compatible camera directly to a PictBridge compatible printer This permits fast easy printing without using a computer For detailed instructio...

Page 29: ...can take advantage of viewing and editing your images For information on how to use OLYMPUS Master software see Help after installation Install OLYMPUS Master on your computer from the provided CD ROM OLYMPUS Master allows you to register as the camera s owner Doing so will enable you to receive information on software or firmware upgrades from Olympus ...

Page 30: ...port USA 24 7 online automated help http www olympusamerica com E1 Phone customer support 1 800 260 1625 toll free Our phone customer support is available from 8am 10pm Monday to Friday ET E mail e slrpro olympusamerica com Olympus software updates can be obtained at http www olympusamerica com digital ...

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