Olympus E-500 Digital Camera Basic Manual

About this manual

This document is a basic manual for the Olympus E-500 digital camera. It provides essential information on safety precautions, including warnings about water exposure, battery handling, and flash usage to prevent injury or equipment damage.

The guide covers fundamental operations such as attaching lenses and memory cards, powering on the device, adjusting settings like date/time and viewfinder diopter, and performing basic shooting and playback functions. It also introduces the OLYMPUS Master software for image management.

What's inside

• Safety precautions
• Attaching a lens to the camera
• Inserting a card
• Power on
• Date/time setting
• Shooting
• Playback

Frequently asked questions

What types of memory cards are compatible with this camera?

Pictures are stored on CompactFlash or xD-Picture Card media.

How far must you stand from a subject's face when using the flash?

You must be at least 1 meter (3 feet) away from your subjects' faces.

What should you do if liquid is spilled into the camera?

Stop using it immediately, allow it to dry, and then remove the battery.