1AG6P1P1919-- VT688101
QuickStart Guide
C-8080 Wide Zoom
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It is strongly recommended that you follow these step-by-step numbered instructions to set up and quickly begin using your new Digital camera.
For more detailed instructions on advanced features, please refer to the printed Basic Manual included in your package, or the Reference Manual on the CD-ROM.
Basic Manual (booklet)…Overview of camera functions
Reference Manual (CD-ROM)…Detailed instructions on handling the camera
OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. |
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Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, |
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http://www.olympus.com/ |
NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. |
20097 Hamburg, Germany |
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http://www.olympus-europa.com |
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http://www.olympusamerica.com/support |
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UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS
Gather your Digital camera and the parts as shown in the illustration. You’ll need these to complete the steps for the camera set-up procedures that follow.
Digital camera |
Strap |
BLM-1 Lithium ion battery |
CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM |
USB cable |
xD-Picture |
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BCM-2 Lithium ion battery charger |
Includes Reference Manual |
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Card |
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in PDF format |
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The following items are also included in the Digital camera package: Basic Manual, AV cable, RM-2 remote control, lens cap & string, warranty card, registration card (not provided in some areas), and safety precautions booklet.
PREPARING THE CAMERA FOR USE
Before you begin using your Olympus Digital camera…
a. Charging the battery
• The battery is not fully charged when purchased. Before use, be sure to charge the battery with the specified provided charger (BCM-2).
Hold the battery with its terminals facing the charger and align the battery with the guideline on the charger as shown in the illustration. Slide the battery into the charger.
b. Loading the battery
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• Slide the battery compartment lock from =to ). |
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•Lift open the cover.
•Insert the BLM-1 lithium ion battery into the compartment as
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• Close the battery compartment cover and slide the battery |
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compartment lock from )to =. |
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• To remove the battery, make sure that the camera is turned off |
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(the monitor and the viewfinder are off and the lens is retracted). |
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• The lock secures the battery when correctly loaded. |
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c. Inserting the xD-Picture Card
The xD-Picture Card is where the camera stores your pictures and is available in a variety of memory capacities. The pictures you take with the camera remain on the xD-Picture Card even when the camera is turned off and/or the battery is removed.
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• Face the card the correct way and insert it into the rear card slot as |
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shown in the illustration. Push the card fully into the slot. The card will |
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lock into place when fully inserted. |
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• Close the card cover securely. |
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Confirm you have installed the battery and xD-Picture Card properly by setting the mode dial to qand turning the camera on. The “NO PICTURE” message should be displayed in the monitor. Turn the camera off.
Note: To remove, push the card all the way in to unlock it, then let it return slowly.
d. Attaching the strap and lens cap string (OPTIONAL)
Attach the lens cap string and strap to the strap eyelets on each side of the camera as illustrated. Attaching the strap to the camera makes it easier to handle.
Ring
Stopper
TURNING ON THE
CAMERA
The camera Mode dial is used to select the various operation modes.
a. Turning the camera ON (SHOOTING MODE)
•Remove the lens cap.
•Turn the mode dial until the mode you want to use is aligned with the red line. Press the power switch. The lens extends and the monitor turns on.
•To turn the camera off, Press the power switch again.
Red line
Power switch
Mode dial
TIP : To maximize battery life, the Digital camera features a power saving mode in which the camera enters a sleep mode after approximately three (3) minutes of non-use.
b. Setting the Date and Time (OPTIONAL)
Set the date and time before using the camera for the first time. This affects the way image file names are created, and will conveniently include this information with each picture.
•Set the mode dial to Cand press the power switch.
•Press acto select the SETUP tab, then press d.
•Press acto select X, then press d.
•Use ac to select the date format.
•Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by using dto select the field, and acto set the proper value. Repeat this step until all date/time fields have been set.
Note: Time is entered using the 24-hour format.
•Press etwice to set the date and time and exit the menu.
c. Camera Diagram and Controls |
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Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations. |
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Shutter button |
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AF illuminator |
Flash pop-up button |
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AF sensor |
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Flash |
AF/Macro/MF button (AF/&/MF) |
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Protect button (0) |
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Microphone |
Flash mode button (#) |
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AEL button (AEL) |
Rotation button (y) |
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Lens |
Metering button (4) |
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Print button (<) |
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Exposure compensation button (F) |
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Remote control receiver |
Information display button (INFO) |
Card cover |
Self-timer/Remote control lamp |
White balance button (WB) |
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Record mode button (K) |
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Self-timer/Remote control button (Y/<) |
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Erase button (S) |
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Viewfinder |
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Control dial |
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Power switch |
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QUICK VIEW button |
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Mode dial |
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OK/Menu button (e) |
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Zoom lever (WG/TU) |
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Custom button (z) |
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Card cover |
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Monitor button (f) |
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Card button (CF xD) |
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Speaker |
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Diopter adjustment ring |
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Card access lamp |
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Tripod socket |
Connector cover |
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Battery compartment lock |
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Battery compartment cover |
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Monitor |
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Camera Settings In Shooting Mode as shown in Monitor |
Camera Settings In Playback Mode as shown in Monitor |
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Shutter speed |
Exposure compensation |
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Exposure differential |
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Shooting mode |
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AE lock |
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Battery check |
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AE memory |
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Green lamp |
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Metering mode |
Battery check |
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Camera movement warning/ |
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ISO |
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Record mode |
Flash charge |
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White balance |
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Resolution |
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Macro mode |
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White balance |
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Noise reduction |
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compensation |
Aperture |
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Flash mode |
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White balance |
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Sequential shooting |
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ISO |
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Self-timer/Remote control |
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Memory gauge |
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Sound record |
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File number (Still picture) |
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Card |
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Playing time/ |
Record mode |
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Total recording time |
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Number of storable |
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Resolution |
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still pictures |
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AF target mark/
Metering target mark
Printed in Japan