Olympus CAMEDIA C-8080 Wide Zoom Quick Start Manual

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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

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
Note: The battery and xD-Picture Card compartments are
accessed by opening the respective compartment covers.
• Slide the battery compartment lock from = to ).
• Lift open the cover.
• Insert the BLM-1 lithium ion battery into the compartment as
indicated in the illustration here.
• Close the battery compartment cover and slide the battery
compartment lock from ) to =.
• To remove the battery, make sure that the camera is turned off
(the monitor and the viewfinder are off and the lens is retracted).
• The lock secures the battery when correctly loaded.
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.
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
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 C and press the power
switch.
• Press ac to select the SETUP tab, then press d.
• Press ac to select X, then press d.
• Use ac to select the date format.
• Adjust the date and time in the appropriate fields by using
d to select the field, and ac to set the proper value.
Repeat this step until all date/time fields have been set.
Note: Time is entered using the 24-hour
format.
e
• Press twice to set the date and time and exit the
menu.
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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.
Battery
compartment
lock
The battery lock
secures the battery
when correctly loaded.
c.
Camera Diagram and Controls
Now take a moment to familiarize yourself with the key areas of camera controls by reviewing the illustrations.
Card cover
Red line
Power switch
Mode dial
(OPTIONAL)
Camera Settings In Shooting Mode as shown in Monitor
Shooting mode
Battery check
Green lamp
Flash stand-by/
Camera movement warning/
Flash charge
Macro mode
Noise reduction
Flash mode
Flash intensity control
Sequential shooting
Self-timer/Remote control
Sound record
Record mode

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
BCM-2 Lithium ion battery charger
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.
• Open the card cover.
• Face the card the correct way and insert it into the rear card slot as
shown in the illustration. Push the card fully into the slot. The card will
lock into place when fully inserted.
• Close the card cover securely.
Confirm you have installed the battery and xD-Picture Card properly by setting the mode dial
to q and 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.
Battery Attaching the strap and lens cap string
compartment
cover
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.
Hot shoe
Power switch
Mode dial
Zoom lever (WG/TU)
Custom button (z)
Strap eyelet
Diopter adjustment ring
Exposure compensation
Shutter speed
Exposure differential
Aperture value
AE lock
AE memory
1/ 1/200 200 F5.6 F5.6 0.0 0.0
Metering mode
ISO
White balance
White balance
compensation
Scene modes
+2 +2 +2 +2
Hue/Sharpness
+2 +2 +2 +2
Saturation/Contrast
mode
Memory gauge
3264*2448 3264*2448
Card
Number of storable
still pictures
Resolution
AF target mark/
Metering target mark
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BLM-1 Lithium ion battery CAMEDIA Master CD-ROM
Includes Reference Manual
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(OPTIONAL)
Ring
Stopper
Shutter button
AF illuminator
AF sensor
Flash
Microphone
AEL button (AEL)
Lens
Remote control receiver
Self-timer/Remote control lamp
Self-timer/Remote control button (Y/<)
Erase button (S)
Speaker
Tripod socket
Battery compartment lock
Battery compartment cover
Monitor
Camera Settings In Playback Mode as shown in Monitor
Print reservation/
Number of prints(still picture)
Movie(Movie mode)
Card
Battery check
3264*2448 3264*2448
Resolution
F5.6 F5.6 1/200 0.0 1/200
Aperture
value
Shutter speed
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USB cable xD-Picture
(gray color) Card
Notch
Flash pop-up button
Strap eyelet
AF/Macro/MF button (AF/&/MF)
Protect button (0)
Flash mode button (#)
Rotation button (y)
Metering button (4)
Print button (<)
Exposure compensation button (F)
Information display button (INFO)
White balance button (WB)
Record mode button (K)
Viewfinder
Control dial
QUICK VIEW button
Arrow pad (acbd)
OK/Menu button (e)
Card cover
Monitor button (f)
Card button (CF xD)
Card access lamp
Connector cover
Sound record
Protect
Record mode
0.0
Exposure compensation
White balance
ISO
Date and time
File number (Still picture)
Playing time/
Total recording time
(Movie mode)