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OLYMPUS8080DIGICAM/09.10.07/JW
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Operating Guide for
Olympus C-8080 Digital Camera
General Precautions
Never get the camera wet or subject it to
shock and vibration.
Always use the camera strap.
Never hold, twist, or pull on the lens. It moves
and focuses completely electronically and cannot
be focused like a traditional camera lens. It
is integrated completely with the camera and
cannot be removed.
Never force anything. If the battery, a memory
card, a compartment latch or the lens doesn't
open, do not force it. Read the instructions
or contact Media Loan. Handle the memory
cards carefully and return them to the camera
immediately after using them in a card reader.
Do not subject them to heat, magnetism,
shock, or moisture.
Loading & Removing the Battery
Make sure the camera is turned off whenever
inserting or removing the battery.
To load, slide the battery compartment lock
to the open position and ip the lid open.
Then insert the battery, making sure that it is
correctly oriented with the arrow end of the
battery entering rst. The battery lock will
secure the battery when the battery is correctly
loaded.
To remove the battery press the battery lock
tab and pull out.
Charging the Battery
This camera uses only BLM-1 lithium ion
batteries. The battery you receive should be
fully charged but when this runs out of power
plug the power cord into the charger and plug
the other end of the power cord into an electrical
outlet. Place the battery on the
charger making sure that it is
correctly oriented.
The light on the charger tells
you the status of the charging
process. Red means the
battery is still charging. Blinking
red means that the charging
failed because the battery was
not connected properly. Green
means that the charging is
complete.
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Using the Memory Cards
The camera stores pictures on a Compact Flash card which comes with
the camera and will already be loaded in the card slot.
Tip: If you need to remove or insert the cards (to use a card reader, for example)
make sure the camera is turned off rst. Remember to put card back into camera
or you will be charged for replacement.
Inserting & Removing Compact Flash Card
To remove the Compact Flash card, turn Eject Lever to upright position
and press Eject Button, card will eject a short way. Grab the card and pull
out.
To insert, raise eject lever and push card inward until it clicks into place.
Be sure to lower eject lever before closing the card cover.
Basic Operation
Turn the mode dial until the mode you want to use is aligned with the red line and press the power
button to turn the camera on. (Note: the camera will automatically turn off after 3 minutes of inactivity.)
There are several shooting modes, a movie mode, a playback mode and a setup mode. You can
change the mode with the camera turned on or off.
Tip: To select either the viewnder or the monitor by pressing the monitor button. Adjust the angle of
the monitor by gently pulling on the ridges on the sides.
Control Dial
Every mode has corresponding settings
which can be accessed by using either
the menu button or the direct buttons
on the left side of the camera (see
image next page). The direct buttons
have different functions depending
on whether the camera is in playback
mode or one of the shooting modes. In
the shooting modes, you can use the
direct buttons in combination with the
control dial to the right of the viewnder
to scroll through and select options and
menus that control the type of metering,
ash, focus, exposure, white balance,
recording mode, and the use of the
timer or remote control. To change these
parameters, hold down a button and
turn the control dial. The selection that is highlighted at the moment you release the button is now
active. More options can be selected by simultaneously pressing a direct button and the OK button
and then releasing the direct button. You can then move through options with the arrow buttons and
then select one by pressing the OK button again.
Zooming
You can zoom in and out on a subject you would like to shoot by gently pushing the zoom lever next
to the mode dial towards either W (wide angle) or T (telephoto).
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Flash
To use the ash press the ash pop-up button, set the ash mode (using the ash direct button and
the control dial or the menu buttons). Depress the shutter button halfway to prepare the ash for ring.
When the ash icon appears on monitor the ash is ready to re.
Taking a picture
To take a picture, compose the shot press the shutter button gently (halfway) to have the camera
adjust the focus. The AF target mark moves to the focus position. The shutter speed and aperture
value automatically selected by the camera are displayed on the monitor (except in M mode). Press
the shutter button all the way to take the picture. The card access lamp blinks while the picture is
stored on the card. You can check the picture you have taken by pressing the QUICK VIEW button.
Shooting Modes
The different shooting modes found on the mode dial will allow you to accomplish different things.
P - Camera automatically selects an aperture value
and shutter speed. Other functions, such as
ash mode and record mode can be adjusted
manually.
A - Aperture priority shooting allows you to set the
aperture manually. The camera sets the shut-
ter speed automatically for a correct exposure.
If the aperture value is displayed in red, the setting is unsuitable for the conditions. The setting is
suitable if the shutter speed is displayed in green.
S - Shutter priority shooting allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aper-
ture automatically. Turn control dial to set the shutter speed. If the shutter speed is displayed in
red, the setting is unsuitable for the conditions, and green if appropriate.
M -Manual shooting allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. Set the shutter speed
by turning the control dial. Set the aperture by turning the control dial while holding down the +/-
button.
Tip: Using the bulb setting for the shutter speed allows you to take exposures of up to 8 minutes. The
shutter remains open as long as the shutter button is held down.
Exposure in Manual
To check the exposure, refer to the exposure differential displayed on the monitor. The value given is
the difference between two exposures, one being the camera's automatic settings, and the currently
selected exposure settings. When the shutter button is halfway pressed, the difference (ranging from
–3.0 to +3.0 EV) is displayed. If the exposure differential appears in red in the viewnder or on the
monitor, it indicates that the exposure differential is less than –3.0 EV or more than +3.0 EV.
AE Lock
In high contrast situations the AEL (AE Lock) can be used to lock the exposure. When pressed a
screen appears with a bar indicating the current exposure differential.
Other Shooting Modes
Use the mode dial for night scene, landscape, sports, and portrait mode. These activate optimal
settings for the type of shot that corresponds to each mode.
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Auto Focus
In every mode except M you can set the camera
to full time auto focus so you do not have to
depress the shutter button halfway before each
shot. Press OK while holding down AF/MF and
use the arrow keys to select FULLTIME AF. Hit the
right arrow key to display the choices.
Use the arrows to turn it on and off. Press OK to
exit the menu.
Tip: Battery consumption increases when
FULLTIME AF is used.
In any of the auto focus modes you can change
the position of the AF target so that you can
select the area on which to focus. Set the AF
mode to SPOT. 2 Hold down AF/MF and use
the arrow pad to move the AF target mark to the
area you want to focus on. (In MF or super macro
manual focus mode, the AF target mark does not
move when the arrow pad is pressed.) Take the
picture.
To restore the AF target mark to its original
position, press OK while holding down AF/MF.
Turning the camera off or changing the shooting
mode will return the AF target to the center
position. The AF target mark cannot be moved
when the digital zoom is on.
Manual Focus
Caution: Manual focus on this model can be
extremely frustrating.
To set the focus manually, turn the control dial
while holding down AF/MF and select MF. When
you release your nger from the AF/MF button,
the distance indicator is displayed on the monitor.
Press the up and down arrows to set the focus.
The area in the middle is enlarged. This lets you
check whether the focus is correct.
The distance indicator on the left of the monitor
is for reference only. When the indicator is moved
to less than 2.6 ft., the display automatically
switches to a distance scale between 8” to 2.6 ft.
Take the picture.
The focus will be locked at the distance you have
set until you change it or change modes.
Tip: If you focus in auto mode and then switch
to manual then the auto focus will not change
settings.
Maintaining Settings
Many of the settings you have changed from
the default will be lost if you turn the camera off
or if it turns itself off after inactivity. To prevent
the camera from returning to default settings in
the top menu, select MODE MENU. Select the
wrench icon, select ALL RESET and toggle it OFF,
and then press OK.
Viewing and Erasing Pictures
Set the mode dial to the playback mode position
and turn the camera on. The last picture taken
is displayed. Shooting information is displayed
for about 3 seconds. Use the arrow keys or the
control dial to scroll through the images.
Single-frame Erase erases the picture displayed
on the monitor and All-Frame Erase erases all the
pictures on the card. You cannot erase pictures
that are protected. Use the arrow pad or control
dial to display the picture you want to erase.
Press the trash can icon on the left side near the
viewnder. The ERASE screen is displayed. Use
the up and down arrows to select YES, then press
OK.
Camera Adjustment Options
ISO – You can adjust the camera’s sensitivity to
light. Press the OK button on the back of the
camera, the left cursor button, and then the up
and down cursor buttons to change ISO. Speeds
from 50 to 400 are available, or select Auto to
have the camera choose for you. Note that the
200 and 400 speeds will produce a noisy, less
sharp image, and should be avoided unless hand-
holding the camera in low light.
Focus – The “AF/Macro/MF” button sets the
focusing mode. Options are Autofocus, Macro,
Manual Focus, Super Macro, and Manual Super
Macro. The up and down cursor buttons adjust
manual focus distance.
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Mode Menus
The MODE MENU functions are divided into tabs.
Press the up and down arrows to select a tab and
display the associated menu items.
White Balance – For best results, use the manual white balance feature. Fill the frame with a
completely neutral white or grey object. Hold the WB button and scroll down to the white balance
symbol. Press OK, the right cursor button, then OK again. If there is no neutral object in the vicinity,
use Auto WB.
Downloading Images onto a Computer
Turn the camera off. Plug the USB cord into the camera and computer. Set the mode dial to the
playback position and press the power switch.
Full manual online at http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/imsg/digicamera/download/manual/zoom/
man_c8080wz_e.pdf
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