Olympus STYLUS 800 DIGITAL Quick start guide

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Quick Start Guide (this document)
Getting started with your digital camera.

UNPACK THE BOX CONTENTS

REVIEW THE DOCUMENTATION

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

Quick Start Guide

INSERTING THE BATTERY

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LI-10C battery
charger

Charging
indicator

LI-12B lithium
ion battery

Quick Reference Guide (reverse side of this document)
Quick guide to using common features and functions.

Digital camera LI-10C Battery charger LI-12B Lithium Ion

Battery

Strap

The following items are also included in the Digital Camera package: Basic
Manual, warranty card, Advanced Manual on CD-ROM and registration card.

ATTACH THE STRAP

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CD-ROM

(OLYMPUS Master

software)

USB cable AV cable

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Basic Manual (printed booklet)
Guide to mastering camera basics.

Advanced Manual (CD-ROM)
Detailed instructions on all camera features and functions.

Software Installation Guide (separate document on OLYMPUS Master CD­ROM)
Detailed instructions on installing the OLYMPUS Master software.

TURN ON THE CAMERA

a.

Insert the battery into the
charger and charge
completely. The charging
indicator is red while the
battery is charging and green
when charging is complete.

b.

Make sure the camera is off.

Power cable

AC wall

outlet

Set the mode dial to K,
and press the POWER
button. The power lamp
lights green, the monitor
turns on, and the lens
extends.

Power lamp

POWER

button

Mode dial

c. Open the battery compartment/connector cover on the side of the camera

and insert the battery until the battery lock knob clicks into place.

d. Close the cover.

Note: After use, press the POWER button to turn off the camera. The power
lamp and monitor turn off, and the lens retracts.

Battery lock knob

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SET THE DATE AND TIME

TAKING A PICTURE

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REVIEWING A PICTURE

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a. With the camera on, press Z.
b. Press Y to select [MODE MENU].

MODE MENU

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c. Press ON to select the [SETUP] tab and press Y.
d. Press ON to select [X] and press Y.

CAM

DUALTIME SETUP

MEM

ALARM CLOCK

VIDEO OUT

SETUP

’05.01.01

00:00

OFF

OFF

NTSC

e. Press ON to set each item and press Y to move

to the next item.

2005

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OK

GOSET

f. Press Z when you have finished entering the date

and time.

Y M D

SELECT

ERASING A PICTURE

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a. Place the AF target mark on your subject using

the monitor.

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b. Press the shutter button halfway to lock the

focus and exposure, then press the shutter button
completely to take the picture.

Shutter button

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Memory indicator

Monitor

• Pictures are automatically stored in the internal memory ([IN] is
displayed on the monitor). Alternately, you can store your pictures on
an xD-Picture Card (sold separately). While the card is inserted, [xD] is
displayed on the monitor and all pictures are stored on the card.

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CONNECTING THE CAMERA
TO A COMPUTER

a. Press the QUICK VIEW button. The last

picture taken is displayed.

QUICK VIEW button

b. Press XY on the arrow pad to display the

picture you want.

Arrow pad

VERIFY CAMERA CONNECTION

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a. Display the picture you want to erase,

and press the S button.

a. Make sure the camera is off.

b. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable (included). The

camera turns on automatically.

WINDOWS:

a. From the desktop (“Start”

menu for XP), open “My
Computer”.

b. Verify that the “Removable

Disk” icon representing the
camera is displayed.

S button

b.

Press

ON

to select [YES], and press Z.

SELECT

ABOUT THE CD-ROM DISCS

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ERASE

YES

NO

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c. Press ON to select [PC] on the camera monitor,

and press Z.

SELECT

USB

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PRINT

EXIT

GO

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INSTALLING THE CAMERA

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SOFTWARE

MACINTOSH:

Verify that the “NO_NAME”
icon representing the camera is
displayed.

• The above steps confirm that the camera has been connected
properly. You can transfer your images using the standard drag and
drop procedure and use the OLYMPUS Master software (included) to
enhance your digital imaging experience.

Now that you’ve mastered the basic functionality of your 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!

CD-ROM1
OLYMPUS Master software: Download pictures from the camera,
view, organize, retouch, e-mail and print your digital photos and
movies and more! This CD also contains the complete software users
manual in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.

CD-ROM2
Advanced Manual: A complete camera guide in Adobe Acrobat
(PDF) format. This manual contains detailed instructions on the
camera’s features and functions which are not covered in the printed
Basic Manual or Quick Start/Quick Reference Guides.

a. Insert the OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM

into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

b. For Windows:

Click the “OLYMPUS Master” button in
the “Setup” window.

For Macintosh:
Double-click the “Installer” icon.

c.

Follow the on-screen instructions. For more details, click “Please Read First”.

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
Olympus Digital Camera.

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Quick Reference Guide

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CAMERA DIAGRAM AND CONTROLS

Power lamp

POWER button

Shutter button

INDEX

1. Camera Diagram and Controls

2. Mode Dial

3. Using the Zoom

4. How to Use the Autofocus

5. Flash Modes

6. Image Quality Modes

7. Recording a Movie

8. Viewing Pictures/Movies on a TV

9. How to Erase All Pictures

10. E-mailing a Picture

11. Printing a Picture

MODE DIAL

Turn the mode dial to the mode you want.

Shooting modes:

Set the mode dial to one of these
positions to take pictures or movies.

Self timer/Remote control lamp

Battery compartment/Connector cover

Strap eyelet

DC-IN jack

Multi-connector

Flash

Remote control receiver

Microphone

QUICK VIEW button

Self-timer button (Y)

LensBattery lock knob

Shooting Mode Descriptions

K • Program auto - The camera sets the optimal settings automatically.

h • Image blur reduction - Reduces the blur incurred by a moving subject or

camera movement when taking pictures.

f • Scene modes - Lets you select the optimal settings for specific situations.

You can select from: Landscape; Landscape+Portrait; Portrait; Indoor; Sports;
Beach&Snow; Behind Glass; Self Portrait+Self Timer; Self Portrait; Sunset;
Available Light Portrait; Night Scene; Night+Portrait; Fireworks; Candle;
Cuisine; Documents; Shoot&Select1; and Shoot&Select2.

Monitor

GUIDE button

DISP button

Erase button (S)

Speaker

Tripod socket

Card access lamp
Zoom button (W/T, GU)

Mode dial

Arrow Pad (ONXY)

Flash mode button
(#)

OK/MENU button
(Z)

Macro button (&)

Card cover lock

Card cover

USING THE ZOOM

This camera features a zoom lens, letting you get closer to the subject or
capture wide-angle shots.

Playback modes:

Set the mode dial to one of these
positions to view pictures or movies.

Note: You can change the mode dial when the camera is on or off.

HOW TO USE THE AUTOFOCUS

a. While positioning the AF target mark over the subject,

press and hold the shutter button halfway.

Shutter button

b. The green lamp, which indicates the focus and

exposure are locked, remains lit as long as the shutter
button is kept depressed halfway.

c. Press the shutter button completely to take the picture.

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S • Shutter priority - Lets you set the shutter speed, giving you the control to

capture moving subjects. The camera sets the other settings.

A • Aperture priority - Lets you set the aperture, giving you control over the

depth of field. The camera sets the other settings.

n • Movie - Lets you record movies.

Playback Mode Descriptions

q • Playback - Lets you enjoy the pictures you have taken in various viewing

formats.

- • Album - Lets you view and organize your pictures in album format.

FLASH MODES

This camera features multiple flash modes. You can select the
appropriate flash mode to suit the situation. The icons that are
displayed on the monitor are shown below.

(None) • AUTO-FLASH - The camera decides if the flash is needed.
! • RED-EYE REDUCTION - Reduces the incidence of red-eye by

emitting pre-flashes to shrink pupil size before taking the picture.

# • FILL-IN FLASH - The flash always fires. Suitable for shooting backlit

subjects.

$ • FLASH OFF - The flash is turned off. Suitable for when flash

photography is not permitted.

a. Set the mode dial to K.

b. Press O# repeatedly to toggle through the flash

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• Press T to zoom in and get closer to the subject.

• Press W to zoom out and get more into the picture.

IMAGE QUALITY MODES

Your camera is equipped with multiple image quality modes, which
determine the quality and image size of the pictures you take. Below is
a general description of the commonly used modes. For a detailed
description of all quality modes, refer to the Advanced Manual
included on the CD-ROM.

Record Mode File size Usage Examples

SHQ (Super High Quality) Larger
HQ (High Quality)
SQ1 (Standard Quality) For printing in postcard size
SQ2 (Standard Quality) Smaller For small prints, web, or e-mailing

a. Set the mode dial to K, and press Z.

b. Press X to select [K].

c.

Press

ON

to select the record mode, and press Z.

Note: The above refers to still pictures only. See the
Advanced Manual to learn how to change the record
mode for movies.

For making large prints

SHQ

HQ

SQ1

SQ2

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RECORDING A MOVIE

a. Set the mode dial to A. Place the AF target

mark on your subject.

b. Press the shutter button halfway to lock the

focus and exposure, then press the shutter
button completely to start recording (video and
audio).

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c. Press the shutter button again to stop recording.

Note: During movie recording, optical zoom is not available. To use the zoom, set
[DIGITAL ZOOM] to [ON]. See the Advanced Manual on how to make further
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VIEWING PICTURES/MOVIES ON A TV

a. Make sure that the camera and TV are off. Connect the camera to the TV

using the AV cable (included).

Yellow: video input
White: audio input

AV cable

Multi-connector

b. Turn on the TV and set to “video input”.

c. Set the mode dial to q or -, and turn on the camera. Use the arrow pad to

display the picture you want to view.

Note: If the pictures are not displayed, consult your TV manual to set up the video
source.

HOW TO ERASE ALL PICTURES

WARNING - PERFORMING THESE STEPS WILL DELETE ALL
STORED PICTURES!

a. Set the mode dial to q, and press Z.

b. Press Y to select [MODE MENU].

c.

Press ON

d. Press ON to select [ALL ERASE], and press Y.

e. Press ON to select [YES], and press Z.

to select the [MEMORY] tab, and press Y.

ALL ERASE

PLAY

MEMORY FORMAT

BACKUP

MEMORY EDIT

SET

ALL ERASE

CAUTION ERASING ALL

YES

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NO

GO

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E-MAILING A PICTURE

Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can share your pictures with
others by using the built-in e-mail feature.

After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program and click “ Browse
Images”. From the “Browse” window, select the picture(s) you want to send and
click the “ E-mail” tool button.

At this time, you can resize your pictures to make them more manageable for e­mail. 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) will
automatically be attached to a new message.

PRINTING A PICTURE

Using the OLYMPUS Master software (included), you can make prints of your
pictures using your home photo printer.

After installing OLYMPUS Master, open the program and click the “Print Images
at Home” icon on the main menu. You can create many different types of prints
such as an index print, photos, albums, or calendars. Simply select the image(s)
and add them to one of the many layouts within OLYMPUS Master. For detailed
instructions, please refer to the “Help” menu in the software.
You can also order prints online using the “Online Print” feature in OLYMPUS
Master.

Alternatively, you can print your pictures by connecting your PictBridge*
compatible camera directly to a PictBridge* compatible printer, such as the
Olympus P-10 Digital Photo Printer. This permits fast, easy printing without using
a computer.

* For detailed instructions on using PictBridge, please refer to your camera’s

Advanced Manual included in digital format on the CD-ROM.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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Technical Support (USA):

24/7 online automated help: http://olympusamerica.com/support
Phone customer support: 1-888-553-4448 (toll free)

Our phone customer support is available from 8am - 10pm, (Monday to
Friday) ET

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