Olympus Stylus Zoom 80 Wide Instruction Manual
ZOOM 80 WIDE DIX
INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure
correct use.
Thank you f or purchasing an Olympus camera. Before
you start to use your new camera, please read these
instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance
and a longer service life from the unit.
Indicates circumstances under which
WARNING
KEEP THE BATTERIES AWA Y FROM FIRE.
NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR
SHORT-CIRCUIT BATTERIES.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA;
IT CONTAINS A HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT.
IF THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE CAMERA ARE
EXPOSED DUE TO DROPPING OR DAMAGE,
REMOVE THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY TO
PREVENT FURTHER USAGE.
IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION, CONSULT YO UR
NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS
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SERVICE CENTER.
mishandling resulting from ignoring
this symbol could result in personal
injury or prope rty damage.
Before using your camera, read this manual carefu lly
to ensure correct use.
We recommend that you take test shots to get
accustomed to your camera before taking important
photographs.
Built-in 28 mm - 80 mm approx 3X zoom lens.
Quartzdate or time imprinting.
Weatherproof.
Remote control (optional).
Versatile, easy-to-use functions include spot
metering, night scene, as well as various flash
modes.
Symbols used in this manual:
Incorrect Next operation Manual operation
Operation order Automatic operation Indicator on
Indicator blinking Attention Depress halfway
Pay particular attention to items in th e instructions
enclosed in boxes .
Product shown in the illustrations may be slightly
different from the unit.
MAIN FEATURES
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PREPARATIONS
Names and functions of parts ............................................... 6
Viewfinder displ ay / L C D panel ................................................
Diopter adjustment .................................................................
Using the strap/soft case ...................................................... 9
Outline of operations
Loading the battery .......................................................... 13
Checking the battery ............................................................
Points to remember ........................................................... 15
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BASIC OPERATIONS
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Loading the film ........................................................................
Taking pictures .......................................................................
Using the focus lock ...............................................................
After shooting ................................................................................
Unloading the film ....................................................................
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ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
Taking panorama pictures ..................................................
Using the flash modes ..................................................... 33
Spot mode ....................................................................
Selftimer
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Remote control (optional)
Correcting the data ............................................................
Printing the date and time ....................................................
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CAMERA MAINTENANCE
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Questions and answers .................................................. 49
Care and storage ............................................................... 50
Caring f or yo u r weatherproof camer a ............................. 53
Battery handling ............................................................... 55
Remote control (optional) handling ................................... 57
Troubleshooting
Specifications
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PREPARATIONS
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NAMES A N D FUNCTIONS O F PARTS
Shutter release button (p. 16)
Zoom lever (p. 21)
Zooms in — telephoto.
Zooms out — wide-angle.
Vlewflnder
Strap eyelet
Light sensor
Lens barrier
Autotocus windows
Lens
Selftimer indicator
LCD panel (Date/time indicator) (p. 8)
Flash
Selftimer/remote control button (p. 43/44)
Flash mode button (p. 33)
Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures.
Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
Diopter adjustment dial (p. 9)
Quartzdate mode buttons (p. 46)
Panorama switch (p. 29)
Viewfinder (p. 8)
Back cover
Mid-roll rewind button (p. 28)
Tripod socket
Battery compartment cover
Back cover release (p. 17)
Film window
Green lamp
Orange lamp
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL
Viewfinder Display
Close-up correction marks
At a close distance, your
subject must be
positioned within the
close-up correction marks.
Orange lamp
Lights when the flash is
ready to fire.
Blinks while the flash is
recharging.
Green lamp
Lights when the subject
is in focus.
Blinks when the subject
is not in focus.
Note; The LCD panel does not actually display all indications
simultaneously as shown.
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Autofocus mark
Position your subject within
the autofocus mark.
LCD
Panel
Date/time indicator
Spot (p. 41)
Exposure counter (p. 19)
Battery check (p. 14)
Red-eye Reducing Night
Scene Flash (p. 40 )
Night Scene Flash (p. 39)
Red-eye Reducing Flash (p. 36)
Fill-In Flash
(Forced Activation) (p. 38)
Off (Flash Override) (p. 37)
Selftimer/remote control
(p. 43/44)
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the
viewfinder display becomes clear.
Turn to the right if you are far-sighted or to the left if you
are near-sighted.
USING TH E STRAP/SOFT CASE
Attach the strap as shown.
The soft case can also be carried on a belt.
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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS
Basic Shooting Procedures
Load a battery (p. 13).
Op en t he ba ck c ove r (p . 17) .
Load the film (p. 17).
(Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.)
Close the back cover. The film
automatically advances to the first
frame (p . 19).
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Open the lens barrier until you feel a
click (p. 19).
Make sure the exposure counter on the
LCD panel reads (p. 19).
Press the zoom lever for telephoto or
wide-angle photography (p. 21).
Place the autofocus mark on the
subject you want to photograph
(p.
22).
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Depress the shutter release button halfway
to make sure the green lamp lights (p. 22).
Depress the shutter release button fully
to take a picture (p. 23).
When the film reaches the end, it will
automatically rewind (p. 28).
Open the back cover to remove the
rewound film (p. 28).
LOADING THE BATTERY
Close the lens barrier. Push OPEN to
open the battery compartment cover
Insert the new battery correctly as
Insert the new battery correctly as
shown and close the battery
shown and close the battery
compartment cover tightly.
compartment cover tightly.
Use a 3 V lithium battery (DL 123A, CR123A, or
equivalent.)
About 15 rolls of film can be used with one new battery.
(p. 49)
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Read "Battery Handling" on page 55.
CHECKING THE BATTERY
Open the lens barrier as shown until you feel
a click. Check the remaining battery power.
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Display
lights (and turns off
automatically).
blinks and other
indicators on the LCD panel
are displayed normally.
blinks and other
indicators on the LCD panel
go
out.
Note: Keep spare battery on hand when going on a long trip or
a wedding or when using the camera in cold weather. Adjust
the data every time the battery is replaced.
Meaning
Battery is OK.
You can shoot.
Battery power is low and
battery should be replaced.
Battery is dead and should
be replaced immediately.
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POIN TS TO REMEMBER
Hold the Camera Correctly.
Correct.
Hold the camera firmly with both hands
while keeping elbows at sides to prevent
the camera from shaking.
Correct.
In the vertical position, hold the camera
with its flash positioned at the top.
Incorrect.
Caution:
Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens,
autofocus windows and flash. (p. 6)
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Proper Shutter Release.
Practice before loading the film.
Depress the shutter release button
halfway to lock the focus.
Make sure
The green lamp next to the viewfinder lights.
Depress the shutter release button fully
to release the shutter and take the
picture.
Cautions:
Press the shutter release button gently .
Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the
shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures.
BASIC OPERATIONS
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LOADING THE FILM
Slide the back cover release upward to
op e n th e back cover .
Do not touch the inside of the camera,
especially the lens. If there is dust or dirt on
the lens, remove it with a blower brush.
Insert the film cartridge, making sure
the film is lying flat.
Notes:
Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.
When using non-DX-coded film, ISO 100 is
automatically set.
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Correct.
Make sure the film is lying flat before closing
the back cover.
Incorrect.
Push the film cartridge gently as shown in (A) to
position the film correctly. If the film is not lying
flat as shown in (B) , the film may not advance to
the first frame.
Caution:
Do not touch the plastic parts near the take-up spool.
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Align the film leader with the mark
Then press the right side of the back
cover and close it securely.
The fil m automatically advances to the first
frame.
Make sure
The film does not overlap any of the positioning
guides shown on the left. Then close the back
cover.
Open the lens barrier until you feel a
click.
Make sure
The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads
Note:
If blinks in the exposure counter, as shown on the left,
the film is improperly loaded. Rel oad th e film.
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TAKING PI CTURES
Open the lens barrier until you feel a
click.
Make sure
The lens extends slightly, the flash pops up, and
the LCD panel activates.
When the flash is held down, the two
indicators next to the viewfinder blink.
The camera will not activate.
The display also goes out.
Release your finger from the flash to
reactivate the camera.
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Aim the camera at your subject. Use
the zoom lever for telephoto or wide-
angle photography.
How to Use the Zoom Lever
Telephoto:
Pull the lever to the "T" side to zoom in.
Maximum telephoto focal length: 80 mm
Wide angle:
Push the lever to the "W" side to zo o m out.
Maximum wide-angle focal length: 28 mm
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