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C-8080 Wide Zoom REFERENCE MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Page 55 Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-8080 Wide Zoom RM-2 (Remote control) Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, New York 11747-3157 U.S.A. Telephone Number :1-631-844-5000 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Page 56: Composition Of The Manual
Composition of the manual Contents Names of parts Getting started P.16 Introduction of the camera’s functions Using the buttons and menus P.29 Basic Photography Shooting basics P.46 Flash P.59 Advanced Photography To get that particular shot using Advanced shooting P.70 various effects or for fine-tuning the settings.
Page 57: Table Of Contents
Contents Composition of the manual........3 Names of parts .
Page 58 External flash (optional) ........65 Using an Olympus external flash ......65 Using a commercially available external flash .
Page 59 Contents Shooting in black & white or sepia-tone ......98 FRAME ASSIST – Displaying vertical and horizontal lines to aid composition ..99 Recording sound with still pictures .
Page 60 Contents Displaying guidelines ........136 Recording sound .
Page 61 Contents 10 Print setting (DPOF) How to print pictures ........176 All-frame reservation .
Page 62: Names Of Parts
Names of parts Camera gP.50 Shutter button gP.78 AF illuminator AF sensor gP.59 Flash gP.100, 137 Microphone gP.85 AEL button (AEL) Lens gP.90 Remote control receiver Self-timer/Remote control lamp gP.89, 90 gP.89, 90 Self-timer/Remote control button (Y/<) gP.51, 143 Erase button (S) gP.27 Viewfinder gP.31, 33, 150...
Page 63 Names of parts gP.65 Hot shoe gP.25 Power switch gP.25, 46 Mode dial Zoom lever (WG/TU) gP.57, 124, 125 gP.154 Custom button (z) gP.16 Strap eyelet * Diopter adjustment gP.27 ring * The metal clip of the strap eyelet is not shown in detail in the illustrations in this manual.
Page 64: Viewfinder And Monitor Indications
Names of parts Viewfinder and monitor indications (Shooting mode F5.6 1/ 1/200 3264*2448 3264*2448 1/200 1/200 F5.6 F5.6 Still picture 04:00 04:00 04:00 Movie Item Indication Ref. page P, A, S, M, s, N, m, L, J, I 1 Shooting mode P.46 2 Shutter speed 15"...
Page 65 Names of parts Item Indication Ref. page ! , # , $, # SLOW1, H SLOW1, 10 Flash mode P.59 # SLOW2 w –2.0 to +2.0 11 Flash intensity control P.64 o, i, j, k, 7 12 Sequential shooting mode P.92 13 Self-timer P.89...
Page 66: Playback Mode
Names of parts (Playback mode INFO setting allows you to select how much information to display on the screen. Screens with the information display set to ON are shown below. g “INFO – Displaying shooting information” (P.135) 3264*2448 3264*2448 F5.6 F5.6 1/200 1/200 0.0...
Page 67: Memory Gauge
Names of parts (Memory gauge Battery check indication 1/ 1/200 F5.6 F5.6 The memory gauge lights up when you take a still picture. While the gauge is lit, the camera is storing the picture on the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on the shooting status.
Page 68: How To Use This Manual
How to use this manual Set the mode dial to any of the marks shown here. The buttons for the function and their location are clearly illustrated. This shows control dial operations. Follow the arrows to perform menu operations. For details on operating procedures, see “Menu basics”...
Page 69: Getting Started
Note • Attach the strap correctly as shown above so that the camera does not fall off. If the strap is attached incorrectly and the camera falls off, Olympus is not responsible for any damages.
Page 70: Charging The Battery
Charging the battery This camera uses one BLM-1 lithium ion battery. Other batteries cannot be used. The battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Before using the camera, charge the battery using the BCM-2 charger. For more details, read the instructions provided with the charger.
Page 71: Loading The Battery
Loading the battery This camera uses one BLM-1 lithium ion battery. Make sure the camera is turned off. • The monitor is off. • The viewfinder is off. • The lens is retracted. Battery compartment cover Slide the battery compartment lock from = to ) and open the battery compartment cover.
Page 72: Other Ways To Power The Camera
Other ways to power the camera (AC adapter The optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to use the specified AC adapter. An AC adapter is useful for time-consuming tasks such as downloading images to a PC or outputting images on a printer.
Page 73 Loading the battery TIPS How to use the charger in another country To use the charger in another country, equip the charger with an adapter plug suited to the AC outlet in the intended region of use. Please ask your travel agency about which adapter plug to use.
Page 74: Inserting A Card
“Precautions for using Microdrive” (P.24). • 340 MB Microdrive cannot be used. • This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card or a card that was Note formatted on another device (such as a PC). Before use, be sure to format...
Page 75: Removing The Card
Inserting a card Make sure the camera is turned off. • The monitor is off. • The viewfinder is off. • The lens is retracted. Open the card cover. Card cover Insert a card. xD-Picture Card • Insert the card into the front slot, ensuring that it is not inserted diagonally.
Page 76: Switching Cards
Inserting a card CompactFlash/Microdrive • Set the eject button in the upright position. • Press the eject button gently all the way in. The card will be ejected a short way. • Take hold of the card and pull it out. •...
Page 77: Precautions For Using Microdrive
Inserting a card (Precautions for using Microdrive The following restrictions apply when using Microdrive. Read the instructions provided with your Microdrive. You are recommended to use an xD-Picture Card or CompactFlash card when taking important pictures. Operating environment Microdrive is a compact hard disk drive. As it is a rotating recording medium, it is not as resistant to vibration or impact as the solid recording medium of other cards.
Page 78: Turning The Power On/Off
Turning the power on/off Press the catch on the lens cap in the direction of the arrow and remove the lens cap. Turn the mode dial until the mode you want to use is aligned with the red line. mode gP.45 Use this mode to perform basic camera settings, such as date/time and beep sound.
Page 79: If The Card Is Not Recognized (Card Check)
Turning the power on/off The viewfinder or monitor turned off • To reduce battery consumption, the lens retracts to the widest position and the camera automatically enters the sleep mode after about 3 minutes of non- operation. The camera activates again as soon as you touch the shutter button or zoom lever.
Page 80: Adjusting The Viewfinder
Adjusting the viewfinder You can adjust the viewfinder to match your eyesight (visual acuity). With the viewfinder off, press f to turn it Viewfinder f button Look through the viewfinder and slowly turn the diopter adjustment ring. Diopter adjustment ring Turn the diopter adjustment ring until the 1/ 1/200 F5.6...
Page 81: Holding The Camera
Holding the camera Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at your sides to prevent the camera from moving. When taking pictures in the vertical position, hold the camera in a position as shown in the illustration. Keep your fingers, the strap and the lens cap away from the lens, flash and AF sensor.
Page 82: Using The Buttons And Menus
2 Using the buttons and menus Direct buttons and menus This camera is equipped with direct buttons for quick operation and setting of various shooting and playback-related functions. The setting screens are displayed on the monitor when the direct buttons are pressed. Menus are also provided for selecting the various shooting and playback settings.
Page 83 Direct buttons and menus Ex 2: To select a flash mode Control dial # Flash mode button Arrow pad OK button Using the direct button Using the menus Press #. Press e to display the menu, then select MODE MENU – CAMERA tab – FLASH MODE.
Page 84: Direct Buttons
Direct buttons The direct buttons have different functions in the shooting mode and in the playback mode. Turning the control dial while holding down the direct button allows you to select menu options or change the values for the different functions.
Page 85 Direct buttons TIPS Further options may be available depending on the option you selected. If the operation guide is displayed at the bottom of the screen, you can select further options. When the Y/< (self-timer/remote control) button is used Turn the control dial while holding down Y/< to If you select <, the change the setting.
Page 86: Functions That Can Be Set Using The Direct Buttons
Direct buttons Functions that can be set using the direct buttons (Shooting mode Control dial This means to turn the control dial while holding down the direct button to make function settings. Control dial gP.108 F (exposure compensation) button Changes the exposure compensation value. F5.6 F5.6 +2.0...
Page 87 Direct buttons gP.64 w (flash intensity control) buttons Press at the same time Adjusts the amount of light emitted by the flash. Control dial gP.79, 87, 88 AF/&/MF (AF/Macro/MF) button Selects a focus mode from AF (auto-focus), & (macro), MF (manual focus), % (super macro) and %MF (super macro MF).
Page 88 Direct buttons gP.109 WB (white balance) button Selects a white balance setting from AUTO, PRESET 1, PRESET 2, CUSTOM and V (one-touch). AUtO PRESEt1 Control dial PRESEt2 CUStO M The screen for setting the selected white balance is displayed. gP.109-113 gP.105 K (record mode) button Sets the image quality and resolution.
Page 89: Playback Mode
Direct buttons (Playback mode 0 (protect) button gP.142 Protects important pictures from accidental erasure. gP.135 INFO (information display) button Displays the shooting information and histogram. gP.123 y (rotation) button Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise. < (print) button gP.178 Stores print reservation data on the card.
Page 90: Using The Menus
Using the menus There are two types of menu: the top menu which is the first screen that appears on the monitor when you turn on the camera and press e, and the MODE MENU which categorizes settings into tabs. The functions of this camera are set from the menus.
Page 91: Menu Basics
Menu basics This section explains how the menus work, using the P mode screens. Setting the mode dial to displays the screen in Step 2. Press e to display the top Press ac to select menu, then press d. a tab, then press d. Top menu CAMERA tab FLASH MODE AUtO...
Page 92 Menu basics Press ac to select the Press ac to select a setting. Press e to item you want to set, then press d. complete setting. Press e again to exit the menu. FLASH MODE AUtO AUtO Slider bar Displayed when there are more items on the next page.
Page 93: Shortcut Menus
Shortcut menus (Shooting mode P A S M r m l j i mode n mode (for still pictures) (for movies) MODE MENU MODE MENU DIGItAL ZOOM DIGItAL ZOOM (Factory default setting) Selects a shooting mode from o (single-frame shooting), i (high speed sequential shooting), j (sequential shooting), P.92 k (AF sequential shooting) and 7 (auto bracketing).
Page 94 Shortcut menus (Playback mode (q) For still pictures For movies MOVIE PLAY MODE MENU COPY MODE MENU Runs through all saved pictures one after another. P.127 MOVIE PLAY MOVIE PLAYBACK Plays back movies. P.128 INDEX Creates an indexed view of a movie in 9 frames. P.131 EDIT Edits a movie.
Page 95: Mode Menus
Mode menus The MODE MENU functions are divided into tabs. Press ac to select a tab and display the associated menu items. TABS CAMERA tab : regards picture taking. PICTURE tab: regards picture appearance. EDIT tab : regards editing picture already taken. CARD tab : regards memory card formatting, etc.
Page 96 Mode menus PICTURE tab Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light P.109 source. Also adjusts and saves the white balance. Sets the image quality and resolution. Still pictures : RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.102 Movies : SHQ, HQ, SQ Lets you take pictures suited to the situation and the SCENE MODES P.117...
Page 97 Mode menus (Playback mode (q) RAW DAtA EDIt EDIT tab CARD tab COPY (for still pictures) EDIT tab Sets the image quality, white balance, etc. of pictures RAW DATA EDIT P.140 taken in RAW data format and saves them as new files. Makes the file size smaller and saves it as a new file.
Page 98 Mode menus mode The functions assigned to the tab in both shooting and playback ALL RESEt modes can also be set from the REC VIEW tab in mode. SETUP tab BEEP SHUttER SOUND NORMAL NORMAL DIAL Selects whether to keep the current camera settings ALL RESET P.145 when you turn off the power.
Page 99: Shooting Basics
3 Shooting basics Shooting mode The shooting mode includes modes where the optimal settings for the situation are automatically selected, and modes where you can select the settings best suited to the shooting conditions and the effect you wish to achieve. You can change the mode with the camera turned on, or off.
Page 100 Shooting mode Aperture priority shooting Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. By decreasing the aperture value (F number), the camera will focus within a smaller range, producing a picture with a blurred background. Increasing the value forces the camera to focus over a wider range in the forward and backward directions, resulting in a picture in which both the subject and the background are in focus.
Page 101 Shooting mode Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. To check the exposure, refer to the exposure differential displayed on the monitor. This mode gives you more creative control, allowing you to make the settings you need to get the type of picture you want, regardless of optimum exposure.
Page 102 Shooting mode Situation-related modes Night Scene shooting Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting. For example, if you take a picture of a street at night in P mode, the lack of brightness will result in a dark picture with only dots of light.
Page 103: Taking Still Pictures
Taking still pictures You can take still pictures using either the viewfinder or the monitor. Mode dial Set the mode dial to P A S M r m l j Mode dial or i and turn the camera on. Viewfinder g“Turning the power on/off”...
Page 104 Taking still pictures (Canceling recording to the card You can cancel recording to the card while the picture you have taken is being stored. Once recording to the card has been terminated, the picture will not be stored. You can cancel recording to the card when the picture was taken in RAW or TIFF record mode.
Page 105 Taking still pictures To check the picture you have just taken immediately. Set REC VIEW to ON. g“REC VIEW – Checking the picture immediately after shooting” (P.147) To record sound when taking pictures. You can record sound when taking still pictures. Set R to ON. g“Recording sound with still pictures”...
Page 106: If Correct Focus Cannot Be Obtained
If correct focus cannot be obtained When the subject you want to focus on is not in the center of the frame and you cannot position the AF target mark on it, you can focus the camera on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below.
Page 107: Subjects That Are Difficult To Auto Focus On
If correct focus cannot be obtained Subjects that are difficult to auto focus on Under certain types of conditions, the auto focus may not work properly. If this happens, focus on an object with high contrast at the same distance as the intended subject (focus lock), recompose your shot and then take the picture.
Page 108: Recording Movies
Recording movies You can also record movies with this camera. Sound is recorded at the same time. The focus and zoom are locked. If the distance to the subject changes, focus may be compromised. Mode dial Set the mode dial to n and turn the camera Mode dial Power switch g“Turning the power on/off”...
Page 109 Recording movies TIPS To keep your subject in focus all the time while shooting. The auto focus does not operate during recording when R (movie) is set to Set R (movie) to OFF and FULLTIME AF to ON. g“FULLTIME AF - A reliable time-saving way to focus”...
Page 110: Zoom
Zoom Telephoto and wide-angle shooting are possible at 5× magnification (the optical zoom limit, equivalent to 28 mm to 140 mm on a 35 mm camera). By combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom, zoom magnification can be increased to a maximum of approximately 15×.
Page 111: Using The Digital Zoom
Zoom Using the digital zoom Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU Zoom lever CAMERA DIGITAL ZOOM ON, and press e. g“Menu basics” (P.38) • If DIGITAL ZOOM is displayed on the top menu as a shortcut menu, press the arrow pad in the same direction as the arrow shown next to DIGITAL ZOOM.
Page 112: Flash
4 Flash Flash shooting Select the flash mode best suited to the light conditions and the effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emitted using the flash intensity control. Mode dial Press the flash pop-up button ( •...
Page 113 Flash shooting TIPS The # (flash charging) indication blinks. The flash is charging. Wait until # goes off. Shutter speed when using the flash (Auto-flash, red-eye reduction, fill-in flash). When # lights, the flash fires automatically but the shutter speed locks at a level at which camera movement is not likely to occur.
Page 114: Flash Off
Flash shooting (Fill-in flash (#) The flash fires regardless of the available light. This mode is useful for eliminating shadows on the subject’s face (such as shadows from tree leaves), in a backlight situation, or for correcting the color shift produced by artificial lighting (especially fluorescent light).
Page 115 Flash shooting 2nd curtain (rear curtain) #SLOW2 The 2nd curtain fires just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as expressing the movement of a car by showing the tail-lights streaming backwards. The slower the shutter speed, the better the effects turn out.
Page 116: Using The Slow Synchronization Flash
Using the slow synchronization flash Mode dial Press e while holding down #. Flash mode button Arrow pad OK button Press ac to select #SLOW, then press FLASH MODE Press ac to select #SLOW1, HSLOW FLASH SLOW1 SLOW SLO W or #SLOW2, then press e.
Page 117: Flash Intensity Control
Flash intensity control You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash. In some situations, you may get better results by adjusting the light emission. Examples include small subjects, distant backgrounds, or situations when increased contrast is desired. Mode dial Adjust the brightness by turning the control Control dial...
Page 118: External Flash (Optional)
External flash (optional) Using an Olympus external flash Various types of flash shooting are possible with the Olympus FL series external flashes. If the external flash is used, flash mode and exposure compensation will be detected automatically by the camera, allowing the built-in flash and external flash to function together.
Page 119 External flash (optional) Press e while holding down #. FLASH MODE Press ac to select Q FLASH, then press d. FLASH SLOW g“Menu basics” (P.38) SLAVE SELECt To use the external flash only Select Q, then press e. To use the external flash together with the built-in flash, use Olumpus flash bracket and the bracket cable (both optional).
Page 120: Using A Commercially Available External Flash
The amount of light emitted cannot be adjusted on commercially available external flashes except Olympus FL series. If the external flash gets in the way of the built-in flash when the flash pop-up button is pressed, use a flash bracket.
Page 121: Compatible External Flashes
(7) If a flash unit or other accessory TTL flash that has additional communications functions other than an Olympus FL series flash is used, it may not only fail to function normally, but may also cause...
Page 122: Using The Slave Flash Mode
External flash (optional) Using the slave flash mode This setting is for when using a commercially available slave flash that is synchronized with the camera flash. The amount of light emitted by the flash can be adjusted in 10 levels. The flash can fire in sequential shooting mode, but the interval between shots will be longer if a high emission level is set.
Page 123: Advanced Shooting
5 Advanced shooting Aperture priority shooting Mode dial Turn the control dial to set the aperture Control dial value. Turn to the left to Turn to the right to decrease the increase the aperture value aperture value (F number). (F number). •...
Page 124: Shutter Priority Shooting
Shutter priority shooting Mode dial Turn the control dial to set the shutter Control dial speed. Turn to the left to Turn to the right to set a slower set a faster shutter speed. shutter speed. • You can change the adjustment range for the shutter speed.
Page 125: Manual Shooting
Manual shooting Mode dial Control dial F Exposure compensation Set the aperture by turning the control dial button while holding down F. • You can change the adjustment range for the aperture and the shutter speed. g“EV STEP – Setting exposure adjustment increments” (P.153) Turn to the left to Turn to the right to decrease the aperture...
Page 126: Using My Mode
Using My Mode When you use r mode, the settings you selected with the menus in My Mode are activated. Saving the shooting mode or function settings you want to use in advance lets you shoot with your favorite settings straightaway. By setting the mode dial to r, you can select whether to use one of the 8 customized My Mode settings that you have saved.
Page 127: Focusing Applications
Focusing applications AF MODE - Changing the focus range This function allows you to select the focus range of your subject. iESP Even when the subject is not in the center of the screen, focusing is possible. The AF target mark moves to the focus position. SPOT Focus selection is based on the subject within the AF target mark.
Page 128: Fulltime Af - A Reliable Time-Saving Way To Focus
Focusing applications FULLTIME AF - A reliable time-saving way to focus Focusing is performed repeatedly without having to press the shutter button halfway. When ON is selected, the focusing time is reduced, letting you take successive snapshots. Mode dial Press e while holding down AF/&/MF. AF/&/MF AF/Macro/MF button •...
Page 129: P-Af - Changing The Auto Focus Mode
Focusing applications P-AF – Changing the auto focus mode For auto focusing, this camera is equipped with a AF sensor contrast detection system measured by CCD and a phase difference detection system measured by AF sensor. You can select whether to use only the contrast detection system or to use the contrast detection system in conjunction with the phase difference detection system.
Page 130: Changing The Position Of The Af Target Mark
Focusing applications Changing the position of the AF target mark This function lets you select the area you want to focus on by changing the position of the AF target mark. Mode dial Set the AF mode to SPOT. AF/&/MF AF/Macro/MF button g“AF MODE - Changing the focus range”...
Page 131: Af Illuminator
Focusing applications AF illuminator The AF illuminator allows the auto focus to focus on dark subjects. When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the AF illuminator fires automatically, lighting up the subject. Factory default setting is ON. To turn the AF illuminator off, follow the procedure below.
Page 132: Manual Focus
Focusing applications Manual focus If auto focus is unable to focus on a subject, use manual focus. Mode dial Turn the control dial while holding down AF/&/MF AF/Macro/MF button AF/&/MF and select MF. Arrow pad OK button • When you release your finger from the AF/&/MF 1/ 1/200 F5.6 F5.6...
Page 133 Focusing applications TIPS How to shoot while keeping the same focus distance Decide the focus in Step 2, then press e. The focus is locked and MF appears in red on the monitor. To fix the focus at the same distance as the focus lock position 1 Position the AF target mark on a subject at the desired distance and press the shutter button halfway.
Page 134: Metering
Metering There are four ways of measuring the brightness of a subject. Select the way best suited to your purpose. Digital ESP metering Meters the center of the subject and the surrounding area separately. Spot metering (5) Exposure is determined by metering within the metering target area.
Page 135: Changing The Position Of The Metering Target Mark
Metering Changing the position of the metering target mark When the metering mode is set to SPOT, you can select the metering area by moving the position of the target mark. Mode dial Turn the control dial while holding down 4 Control dial to select n.
Page 136: Multi-Metering
Metering Multi-metering – Metering the exposure at more than one point MULTI Mode dial Turn the control dial while holding down 4 Control dial and select 5MULTI. 4 Metering button MULtI Position the AF target mark on the area you AEL button want to meter and press the AEL (AE Lock) button.
Page 137 Metering Ex: When metering 2 points (pressing the AEL button twice) The aperture and shutter speed as calculated from the average values obtained by metering at 2 points. These values are recalculated every time another metering point is added. 1/ 1/200 F5.6 F5.6 The average for the 2...
Page 138: Ae Lock - Locking The Exposure
AE Lock - Locking the exposure This function is suitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve, such as when there is excessive contrast between the subject and the surroundings. For example, when the sky takes up much of the frame, shooting with automatic exposure sometimes results in a dark subject.
Page 139 AE Lock - Locking the exposure TIPS To save the locked multi-metering exposure after shooting (AE memory) After setting AE lock in Step 1, or after pressing the shutter button halfway in Step 2, hold down the AEL button for more than 1 second. C appears. While C is displayed, the exposure is saved.
Page 140: Macro Mode Shooting
Macro mode shooting Focusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (20 cm to 80 cm (0.7 ft. to 2.6 ft.)). However, in the & mode focusing is performed quickly. Normal shooting Macro shooting Mode dial Turn the control dial while holding down Control dial AF/&/MF and select &...
Page 141: Super Macro Shooting
Super macro shooting In super macro mode, pictures can be taken as close as 5cm (2.0") from the subject. Subjects measuring up to approximately 4.8 cm × 3.6 cm (1.9" × 1.4") can be captured on the monitor. In the % mode, normal shooting is also possible, but the zoom cannot be used. Mode dial Turn the control dial while holding down Control dial...
Page 142: Self-Timer Shooting
Self-timer shooting This function lets you take pictures using the self-timer. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph. Mode dial Turn the control dial while holding down Control dial Self-timer/ and select Y.
Page 143: Remote Control Shooting
Remote control shooting Shooting is possible using the remote control device provided with the camera. This is useful when you want to take a picture of yourself in it, or a night scene, without touching the camera. Mode dial Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, flat surface. Turn the control dial while holding down Control dial Self-timer/...
Page 144: Changing The Time Until Remote Control Is Activated
Remote control shooting TIPS The self-timer/remote control lamp does not blink after pressing the shutter button on the remote control device. The remote control device may be too far from the camera. Move closer to the camera and press the shutter button on the remote control device again. The battery in the remote control device is running low.
Page 145: Sequential Shooting
Sequential shooting There are 4 sequential shooting modes: high speed sequential shooting, sequential shooting, AF sequential shooting and auto bracketing. Except for auto bracketing, the exposure and white balance are locked at the first frame. Sequential shooting cannot be performed when the record mode is set to TIFF. Sequential shooting mode Shoots one frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed.
Page 146: Auto Bracketing
Sequential shooting Auto bracketing Under some conditions, you may obtain better results shooting with exposure compensation than by using the exposure setting considered optimal by the camera. When auto bracketing is set, the exposure is changed automatically for each frame while the shutter button is pressed. The exposure differential and number of frames can be selected in the menus.
Page 147 Sequential shooting • Sequential shooting (i, j, k, 7) is not possible in the following situations: Note • When the record mode is set to TIFF • When NOISE REDUCTION is set to ON • j and k are not available when the record mode is set to RAW. •...
Page 148: Panorama Shooting
Panorama shooting You can take advantage of PANORAMA shooting with the Olympus xD-Picture Card. PANORAMA shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU...
Page 149 Press e to exit PANORAMA shooting. • The frame on the screen disappears and the camera returns to the normal shooting mode. • The PANORAMA mode is only available with Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards. Note • During PANORAMA shooting, the flash, sequential shooting (i, j, k, 7) and program shift modes are not available.
Page 150: Guideline Shooting
Guideline shooting This function displays a silhouette of guideline on the monitor to help you compose your pictures. Select the type of guideline best suited to your purpose. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU 8, and press e. CAMERA FUNCTION g“Menu basics”...
Page 151: Shooting In Black & White Or Sepia-Tone
Shooting in black & white or sepia-tone This setting lets you add special effects to pictures. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA FUNCTION BLACK & WHITE or SEPIA, and press e. g“Menu basics” (P.38) • Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button DIGItAL ZOOM...
Page 152: Frame Assist - Displaying Vertical And Horizontal Lines To Aid Composition
FRAME ASSIST – Displaying vertical and horizontal lines to aid composition This setting displays a vertical and horizontal lines on the monitor to help you compose your pictures. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA FRAME ASSIST ON or OFF, and press e.
Page 153: Recording Sound With Still Pictures
Recording sound with still pictures This function lets you record sound when taking a still picture. Recording starts about 0.5 seconds after the shutter is released and lasts about 4 seconds. When this function is enabled, sound is recorded automatically every time you take a picture.
Page 154: Recording Sound With Movies
Recording sound with movies Sound can be recorded while shooting a movie. Mode dial In the top menu, press a to select R (movie). Arrow pad OK button Press ac to select ON, then press e. SELECt Recording starts at the same time as shooting.
Page 155: Adjusting The Image Quality And Exposure
6 Adjusting the image quality and exposure Record mode You can select a record mode in which to take pictures or shoot movies. Choose the best record mode for your purpose (printing, editing on a PC, website editing, etc.). For resolutions and file sizes in the different record modes, refer to the table on P.104.
Page 156: Raw Data
RAW data on your PC as images. Plug-in software for playback by Photoshop can also be used. (Available for download from the Olympus home page.) You cannot display RAW data using ordinary software or make print reservations.
Page 157 Record mode (Record modes and the number of storable still pictures The number of storable still pictures can be estimated 1/ 1/200 F5.6 F5.6 by dividing the capacity of the card by the file size. When a card is inserted in the camera, it is displayed in the viewfinder or on the monitor.
Page 158: Selecting A Record Mode
Record mode • The number of storable still pictures that can be taken may change according to the subject or factors such as whether print reservations have been made or not. Note In certain instances, the number of remaining pictures displayed on the monitor does not change even when you take pictures or stored images are erased.
Page 159 Record mode (JPEG duplicate setting Pictures taken in the RAW data format can be stored in JPEG format at the same time as they are recorded in RAW data. To record pictures in JPEG format you can select SHQ, HQ, SQ1 or SQ2 for the record mode, but you cannot select a resolution.
Page 160: Iso - Set-Up Appropriate Sensitivity
ISO – Set-up appropriate sensitivity The higher the ISO settings, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and the better its ability to shoot in low light conditions. However, higher values also introduce noise into the resulting image, which may give them a grainy appearance.
Page 161: Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the exposure by selecting the exposure compensation value. After adjusting the exposure, you can check the picture in the viewfinder or on the monitor. Mode dial Turn the control dial while holding down F.
Page 162: White Balance
White balance Color reproduction differs depending on the light conditions. For instance, when daylight, the setting sun or tungsten lighting are reflected on white paper, the shade of white produced will be slightly different for each. By setting the WB (white balance), you can achieve more natural-looking colors.
Page 163: Preset1 White Balance
White balance Preset1 white balance Select a white balance setting according to the type of light when shooting outdoors. Press ac to select PRESET1, then PRESEt1 press d. Press ac to select 2, 3, 5 or 4, then press e. •...
Page 164: Custom White Balance
White balance Custom white balance Storing the white balance and white balance compensation settings lets you reactivate the settings for use later on. g “Saving a custom white balance” (P.113) Press ac to select CUSTOM 1, CUSTOM 2, CUStO M WB CUSTOM 3 or CUSTOM 4, then press e.
Page 165: White Balance Compensation
White balance • When setting the white balance by pointing the camera at a sheet of white paper, the correct setting may not be obtained if the light reflected by the Note paper is too bright or too dark. • White balance may not be effective under some special light sources. •...
Page 166: Saving A Custom White Balance
White balance Saving a custom white balance You can save the current white balance setting and white balance compensation value in CUSTOM 1 to CUSTOM 4 and select them as custom white balance menus. Mode dial Follow the procedure on P.109 - P.111 to WB White balance button select the white balance you want to save.
Page 167: Sharpness
SHARPNESS This function adjusts the sharpness of the image. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SHARPNESS, and press d. PICTURE g“Menu basics” (P.38) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to adjust the sharpness between +5 and –5. •...
Page 168: Contrast
CONTRAST This function adjusts the contrast of the image. For example, you can make images with marked differences in light and shadow softer, and those with less differences more vivid. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CONTRAST, and press d. PICTURE g“Menu basics”...
Page 169: Hue
This function adjusts the tint of the whole picture. The hue can be adjusted between +5 and –5. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU HUE, and press d. PICTURE g“Menu basics” (P.38) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to adjust the hue between +5 and –5.
Page 170: Saturation
SATURATION This function adjusts the color depth. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SATURATION, and press d. PICTURE g“Menu basics” (P.38) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to adjust the saturation between +5 and –5. • To increase the saturation (+) : SAtURAtION Press a.
Page 171: Noise Reduction
NOISE REDUCTION This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds become slower and noise tends to appear on images. When noise reduction is set to ON, the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. However, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual.
Page 172: Histogram - Displaying The Luminance Distribution Of Still Pictures
Histogram – Displaying the luminance distribution of still pictures During still picture shooting, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of your subject in the viewfinder or on the monitor. You can also display the black and white areas directly on the image. Checking the histogram during shooting enables precise exposure control.
Page 173 Histogram – Displaying the luminance distribution of still pictures Mode dial Press e while holding down F. Control dial F Exposure compensation button Arrow pad OK button Press ac to choose the histogram display mode, then press e. • In M mode, when histogram is not set to OFF, the subject is displayed in the viewfinder or on the monitor at the appropriate brightness for the DIRECt...
Page 174: Playback
7 Playback Viewing still pictures Mode dial Set the mode dial to q (playback mode) Mode dial and turn the camera on. g“Turning the power on/off” (P.25) • The last picture taken is displayed. (Single-frame playback) • Shooting information is displayed for about 3 seconds.
Page 175: Quick View
Viewing still pictures QUICK VIEW This function lets you play back pictures while the camera is in the shooting mode. This is useful when you want to check shooting results and resume shooting quickly. Functions available in normal playback mode are also available in Quick View. Mode dial Press the QUICK VIEW button in the shooting mode.
Page 176: Picture Rotation
Viewing still pictures Picture rotation Pictures taken with the camera held vertically are displayed horizontally. This function lets you turn such pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise so that they are displayed vertically. Mode dial In the single-frame playback mode, press y. y Rotation button •...
Page 177: Close-Up Playback
Close-up playback Pictures displayed on the monitor can be enlarged 2, 3, 4 or 5 times. Mode dial Select the still picture you want to enlarge. Zoom lever • You cannot enlarge pictures with n. Turn the zoom lever toward T (U). •...
Page 178: Index Display
Index display This function lets you show several pictures at the same time on the monitor. The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16. g“Selecting the number of pictures” (P.126) Mode dial In the single-frame playback mode, turn the Zoom lever zoom lever toward W (G).
Page 179: Selecting The Number Of Pictures
Index display Selecting the number of pictures This function lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9 and 16. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU 4, 9 or 16, and press e. g“Menu basics”...
Page 180: Slideshow
Slideshow This function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another. Only the first frame of a movie is played back. Mode dial Select a still picture, then press e to display the top menu. e button a button Press a to start the slideshow.
Page 181: Viewing Movies
Viewing movies This function lets you play back movies. You can fast forward the movie, play it back one frame at a time or save selected frames as still pictures (capture, SHQ only). Mode dial Use the arrow pad or control dial to display Control dial the picture with n you want to play back.
Page 182 Viewing movies Press e. • The MOVIE PLAYBACK menu is displayed. MOVIE%PLAYBACK PLAYBACK Plays back the entire movie PLAYBACK again. FRAME%BY%FRAME FRAME BY FRAME Plays back the movie manually CAPtURE one frame at a time. EXIt CAPTURE Cuts one frame from the movie SELECt and saves it as a still picture.
Page 183: Editing Movies
Editing movies • The still picture created in CAPTURE is SQ2 (640 × 480 pixels). This picture may be grainier than still pictures of the same size. Note • While the card access lamp is blinking, the camera is reading the movie from the card.
Page 184: Creating An Index
Editing movies Creating an index Press ac to select INDEX, then press e. MOVIE PLAY MOVIE PLAYBACK INDEX EDIt CANCEL SELECt Select the first frame of the index with the 00:00 00:00/00:36 00:36 arrow pad and press e. a : Jumps to the first frame of the movie. c : Jumps to the last frame of the movie.
Page 185: Editing A Movie
Editing movies • The interval between the frames that are automatically picked out varies depending on the length of the movie. Note • An index consists of 9 frames. • You cannot create an index if there is insufficient memory space on the card. Editing a movie Press ac to select EDIT, then press e.
Page 186 Editing movies Press ac to select OK, then press e. EDIt • If you want to select different frames, select RESET and press e and repeat the procedure RESEt from Step 4. • To quit the editing function, select CANCEL and CANCEL press e.
Page 187: Playback On Tv
Playback on TV Use the AV cable provided with the camera to play back recorded images on your TV. Both still pictures and movies can be played back. Mode dial Make sure that the TV and camera are turned off. Connect the A/V OUT jack on the camera to the video input terminal on the TV using the AV cable.
Page 188: Info - Displaying Shooting Information
INFO – Displaying shooting information This function lets you display shooting information or a histogram in the single- frame playback mode. Displays the only basic informations, such as the record mode, date and time, and number of frames. Displays detailed shooting information on the monitor for 3 seconds.
Page 189: Displaying Guidelines
Displaying guidelines This function lets you display guidelines on the monitor during single-frame playback. Mode dial In the top menu, press b. Control dial • The guidelines are displayed. Arrow pad OK button Press ac to select the type of guidelines. •...
Page 190: Recording Sound
Recording sound Sound can be added to a still picture that you have already taken. (This is known as “after-recording”.) You can also re-record over the sound that has already been recorded. Total recording time per picture is approximately 4 seconds. Mode dial Select the still picture to which you want to add sound, then press e to display the top...
Page 191: Editing Still Pictures
Editing still pictures This function lets you edit still pictures and store them as new pictures. The following editing operations are possible. Resizing Q Changes the picture size to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240 and stores the picture as a new file. Trimming P Crops part of a picture and saves it as a new file.
Page 192: Trimming
Editing still pictures • Resizing is not possible in the following cases. Movies, pictures that have been edited on a PC, or when there is Note insufficient memory space on the card. • If the size of the selected picture is 640 × 480, you cannot select 640 × 480. Trimming Select P, then press d.
Page 193: Raw Editing
Editing still pictures • Trimming is not possible in the following cases. Movies, or when there is insufficient memory space on the card. Note • It may not be possible to trim pictures taken with another camera. • If a trimmed picture is printed out, it may appear grainy. RAW editing Select RAW DATA EDIT, then press d.
Page 194: Copying Pictures
Copying pictures This function lets you copy pictures to and from the xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash or Microdrive. This menu can be selected if both cards are inserted. The selected card is the copying source. You can change the copying source by pressing the card button.
Page 195: Protecting Pictures
Protecting pictures • Pictures cannot be copied to the same card. • Files with a volume of 57 MB or over (movies of over approximately 64 Note seconds in SHQ mode, 70 seconds in HQ mode or 685 seconds in SQ mode) cannot be copied.
Page 196: Erasing Pictures
Erasing pictures This function lets you erase recorded pictures. Single-frame erase erases only the picture displayed on the monitor and all-frame erase erases all the pictures on the card. • You cannot erase pictures that are protected. Cancel protection before erasing such pictures.
Page 197: All-Frame Erase
Erasing pictures All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CARD SETUP, and press d. CARD g“Menu basics” (P.38) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to select R ALL ERASE, then CARD%SEtUP press e.
Page 198: Customizing The Camera
8 Customizing the camera ALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settings This function lets you keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. The same settings are then reactivated next time you turn the camera on. The settings affected by All Reset are listed on the next page. The All Reset setting (ON/OFF) applies to all the modes.
Page 199 ALL RESET – Saving the camera’s settings (Functions that All Reset affects Factory Factory Ref. Ref. Function default Function default page page setting setting F2.4 P.70 AF MODE iESP P.74 SHUTTER 1/1000 P.71 P-AF P.76 R (still pictures) Program Shift Reset P.46 P.100...
Page 200: Rec View - Checking The Picture Immediately After Shooting
REC VIEW – Checking the picture immediately after shooting You can display the picture you have just taken on the monitor while it is being recorded to the card. This is useful for making a brief check of the picture you have just taken.
Page 201: Setting The Button Operation Sound
Setting the button operation sound You can choose from 2 different sounds for button operations. You can also set the volume of each sound to LOW or HIGH. The factory default settings are 1 (short beep) for the sound and LOW for the volume. You can turn the sound off completely by setting OFF.
Page 202: Shutter Sound - Setting The Shutter Sound
SHUTTER SOUND – Setting the shutter sound You can select from 2 kinds of sounds for the shutter button. You can also set the volume of each sound to LOW or HIGH. The factory default settings are 1 for the sound and LOW for the volume. You can turn the sound off completely by setting OFF.
Page 203: Dial - Changing The Function Of The Control Dial
DIAL – Changing the function of the control dial You can change the function of the control dial and arrow pad in the shooting mode. Normally, to adjust the exposure compensation, you turn the control dial while holding down F, but this feature lets you set the exposure compensation using only the control dial.
Page 204 DIAL – Changing the function of the control dial (Control dial and arrow pad functions by shooting mode Function Shooting mode NORMAL CUSTOM 1 CUSTOM 2 CUSTOM 3 Exposure Exposure — — compensation compensation Program Shift Program Shift Program Shift Program Shift Exposure —...
Page 205 DIAL – Changing the function of the control dial Another CUSTOM 3 function When CUSTOM 3 is selected, functions that were set by turning the control dial while holding down the direct button can be set using only the direct button. The setting can be changed by repeatedly pressing the direct button.
Page 206: Ev Step - Setting Exposure Adjustment Increments
EV STEP – Setting exposure adjustment increments You can set adjustment of the exposure compensation and flash intensity in 1/3EV or 1/2EV steps. The exposure compensation, flash intensity, shutter speed, aperture and ISO sensitivity will differ depending on the adjustment range you choose.
Page 207: Custom Button
Custom button You can set frequently used functions on the custom z Custom button button. This makes it easy to jump to the SETUP screen without selecting MODE MENU or a shortcut menu in the top menu. Selecting a setting with the control dial and pressing e displays a dedicated screen for that setting.
Page 208: Setting The Custom Button
Custom button Setting the custom button Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU CUSTOM BUTTON, and press d. Or in mode, select CUSTOM BUTTON, and press d. g“Menu basics” (P.38) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to select the function you want CUStOM BUttON to set, then press e.
Page 209: Using The Custom Button
Custom button Using the custom button Mode dial Press z. z Custom button • The function currently set to the custom button is displayed. Control dial Turn the control dial while holding down z to set. • z is used in the same way as the direct button. g“Direct button basics”...
Page 210: Short Cut
SHORT CUT You can set three shortcut menus (A, B, C) in the top menu in a still picture shooting mode (P/A/S/M/r/m/l/j/i). This is useful when you want to go quickly to frequently-used functions. Direct button function is also possible to be set to shortcut. MODE MENU Default setting A: j...
Page 211: Setting The Shortcut Menu
SHORT CUT Setting the shortcut menu You can set the three shortcut menus designated by A, B and C on the diagram shown right. MODE MENU Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU SHORT CUT, and press d. Or in mode, select SHORT...
Page 212: Using The Shortcut Menu
SHORT CUT Using the shortcut menu When you have set a shortcut menu, you can use it to jump to the setting screen for that function. Mode dial Press e to display the top menu. • The shortcut menu you have set appears on the top menu.
Page 213: My Mode Setup - Setting A Function In My Mode
MY MODE SETUP – Setting a function in My Mode You can set shooting-related functions in MY MODE. You can also save the current settings in MY MODE. When the mode dial is set to r, your customized settings are activated. You can save up to 8 different settings in MY MODE 1 to 8.
Page 214 MY MODE SETUP – Setting a function in My Mode Mode dial Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU MY MODE SETUP, and press d. Or in mode, select MY MODE SETUP, and press d. g“Menu basics” (P.38) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to select an item, then press d.
Page 215 MY MODE SETUP – Setting a function in My Mode (When selecting RESET in Step 2 Press ac to select ALL RESET, then MY MODE SEtUP press e. • The settings in the selected MY MODE are reset. ALL RESEt If no settings are saved, the relevant MY MODE number cannot be selected.
Page 216: Control Panel - Using The Monitor As A Control Panel
CONTROL PANEL – Using the monitor as a control panel This option lets you display the each setting on the monitor in the shooting mode. The subject is displayed on the viewfinder. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU ON, and press e.
Page 217: Control Panel Screen
CONTROL PANEL – Using the monitor as a control panel (Control panel screen 1/200 F5.6 F5.6 P - AF 3264*2448 1 Battery check 14 Sound record 2 Shooting mode 15 Record mode/Resolution 3 Shutter speed 16 Number of storable still pictures/ Recording time 4 Aperture value 17 Memory gauge...
Page 218: Volume - Adjusting The Playback Volume
VOLUME – Adjusting the playback volume You can adjust the volume of the sound when playing back a still picture or movie. There are 5 levels to choose from. Mode dial In the top menu, select MODE MENU VOLUME, and press d. Or in mode, select VOLUME, and press d.
Page 219: Camera Settings
Formatting cards This function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. Before using non-Olympus cards or cards which have been formatted on a PC, you must format them with this camera. All data stored on the card, including protected pictures, is erased when the card is formatted.
Page 220: Selecting A Language For On-Screen Display
Selecting a language for on-screen display This function lets you select a language for on-screen display. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in illustrations and explanations. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Mode dial W, then press d.
Page 221: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the date and time The date/time is saved with recorded pictures and file names are assigned based on the date/time settings. Mode dial X, then press d. Select SETUP g“Menu basics” (P.38) • Press c repeatedly until X is displayed on the monitor.
Page 222: Setting The Warning Tone
Setting the warning tone You can select the volume of the beep sound used for warnings from OFF, LOW, or HIGH. You can turn the sound off completely by setting OFF. Mode dial Select SETUP OFF, LOW or HIGH, and press e. g“Menu basics”...
Page 223: File Name - Assigning A File Name
FILE NAME – Assigning a file name The camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images to be stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001 to 9999 and folders can be numbered from 100 to 999. Examples are shown below. Folder name File name \ D C I M \ * * * O L Y M P \ P m d d * * * * .
Page 224: Battery Save
BATTERY SAVE – Reducing battery consumption This function reduces battery consumption by restricting the following camera operations in the shooting mode. • The monitor does not turn on when f is pressed. • The camera automatically enters sleep mode and the viewfinder turns off after 10 seconds of non-operation.
Page 225: Pixel Mapping - Checking The Image Processing Functions
PIXEL MAPPING – Checking the image processing functions The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary to operate this function frequently. Approximately once a year is recommended. Wait over a minute after the monitor is used or continuous shots are taken to allow for proper performance of the Pixel Mapping function.
Page 226: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Monitor And Viewfinder
Adjusting the brightness of the monitor and viewfinder This function lets you adjust the brightness of the monitor and viewfinder. The brightness of the monitor and viewfinder can be adjusted separately. Mode dial s, and press d. Select SETUP g“Menu basics” (P.38) Arrow pad OK button Press ac to adjust the brightness of the...
Page 227: Video Out - Setting The Video Signal Type
VIDEO OUT – Setting the video signal type You can select NTSC or PAL according to your TV’s video signal type. Select the video signal type before connecting the AV cable. If you use the wrong video signal type, you will not be able to play back the recorded pictures properly on your TV.
Page 228: Usb Setup - Setting The Connection Destination
USB setup – Setting the connection destination Before connecting the USB cable, set the camera to either PC or printer, whichever you intend to connect the camera to. Select when connecting the camera to a PC with the USB cable and transferring pictures to the PC.
Page 229: Print Setting (Dpof)
10 Print setting (DPOF) How to print pictures Print reservation allows you to save printing data (the number of prints and date/ time information) with the pictures stored on the card. With print reservation, you can print out pictures easily either at home using a personal DPOF-compatible printer or at a photo lab or a print shop that supports DPOF.
Page 230 How to print pictures TIPS Picture size and printing The resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number of dots (pixels) per square inch. This is called dpi (dots per inch). The higher the dpi value, the better the printed results. Keep in mind, however, that the dpi of the picture does not change.
Page 231: All-Frame Reservation
All-frame reservation Use this feature to print all the pictures stored on the card. Select the desired number of prints and whether you want the date and time included. Mode dial < Play back a still picture. Print button • You cannot make print reservations for pictures with n.
Page 232 All-frame reservation (Set the number of prints Press ac to set the desired number of prints, then press e. a : Increases the number. c : Decreases the number. (Set the date/time printing data Press ac to select NO, DATE or TIME, then press e. The pictures are printed without the date and time.
Page 233: Single-Frame Reservation
Single-frame reservation Use this feature to print only selected pictures. Display the picture to be printed and select the desired number of prints. Mode dial Play back a still picture. Control dial < Print button • You cannot make print reservations for pictures with n.
Page 234: Trim The Picture
Single-frame reservation Press ac to select < × (number of prints), X (date/time) or P (trimming), then press d . DAtE DAtE SELECt Perform each setting. (Set the number of prints Press ac to set the desired number of prints, then press e.
Page 235: Trimming
Trimming This function enables you to crop part of a recorded picture and print out the enlarged section only. Mode dial Press ac on the single-frame reservation screen to select P (trimming) and press d . g“Single-frame reservation” (P.180) • If trimming has already been set, the P screen appears.
Page 236 Trimming Press b to select END. • The < PRINT ORDER screen appears. SINGLE PRINt • Press b again to display the < PRINT ORDER SETTING screen, then press b once more to MORE complete the print reservations. CANCEL • The size of the printed picture varies depending on the printer settings. If the trimmed picture size is small, printing magnification increases accordingly, Note resulting in a printed picture with lower resolution.
Page 237: Resetting Print Reservation Data
Resetting print reservation data This function allows you to reset the print reservation data for pictures stored on the card. You can reset all the print reservation data or just for selected pictures. (Resetting all print reservation data Mode dial Press <.
Page 238 Resetting print reservation data (To reset the print reservation data for a selected picture Mode dial Press <. Press ac to select KEEP and press e. PRINt%ORDER%SEttING • If there is no print reservation data stored on the PRINt%ORDERED card, the < PRINT ORDER SETTING screen does RESEt not appear.
Page 239: Direct Printing (Pictbridge)
11 Direct printing (PictBridge) Using the direct printing function By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you can print out recorded pictures directly. With the camera connected to the printer, select the pictures you want to print and the number of prints on the camera’s monitor.
Page 240: Connecting The Camera To A Printer
Connecting the camera to a printer Use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Set the camera’s USB mode to PRINT. g“USB setup – Setting the connection destination” (P.175) • Make sure the card containing the pictures you want to print is selected.
Page 241: Printing Pictures
Printing pictures When the camera is connected correctly to a PRINt MODE SELECt PictBridge-compatible printer, the PRINT MODE SELECT screen is displayed on the monitor. Use this screen to select the print mode. You can choose from the following print modes. EXIt SELECt PRINT MODE SELECT...
Page 242: Easy Printing
Printing pictures Easy printing The method described below is the easiest way to print out pictures. The selected picture is printed without the date, time or file name. In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen Control dial (P.188), press ac to select PRINT, Zoom lever then press e.
Page 243: Print/Multi Print
Printing pictures PRINT/MULTI PRINT In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, Control dial press ac to select PRINT or MULTI Zoom lever PRINT, then press e. • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. Arrow pad OK button Press ac to select the paper size, PRINt PAPER then press d.
Page 244 Printing pictures Select the print reservation method. SINGLE PRINT Makes a single-frame print reservation for the selected picture according to standard settings. MORE Sets the number of prints of the selected picture in the print reservation data. You can also add the date or file name, and trim the picture.
Page 245 Printing pictures When you have finished all the settings for MORE, press e. • The screen displayed in Step 5 appears. • To print more than one picture in PRINT and/or The settings you have MULTI PRINT mode, repeat Steps 5 and 6 and made are displayed.
Page 246: All Print
Printing pictures ALL PRINT In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press PRINT MODE SELECT ac to select ALL PRINT, then press e. • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. EXIt SELECt Press ac to select the paper size, then PRINt PAPER press d.
Page 247 Printing pictures Press e. • The PRINT screen is displayed. Print the pictures. PRINt • Press ac to select OK or CANCEL, then press e. CANCEL Printing starts. CANCEL The settings are canceled and the CANCEL SELECt monitor returns to the PRINT MODE SELECT screen.
Page 248: All Index Mode/Print Order Mode
Printing pictures ALL INDEX mode/PRINT ORDER mode In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, press PRINt MODE SELECt ac to select ALL INDEX or PRINT ORDER, then press e. • The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed. EXIt SELECt Press ac to select the paper size, then PRINt PAPER press d.
Page 249 Printing pictures (To cancel printing Pressing e during print data transfer displays the PRINt screen for selecting whether to continue or cancel printing. To cancel printing, press ac to select CONtINUE CANCEL, then press e. CANCEL SELECt...
Page 250: Trim The Picture
Printing pictures Trim the picture To set trimming by MORE in PRINT or MULTI PRINT mode, follow the procedure below. Use the arrow pad and zoom lever to select Control dial the trimming position and size. Zoom lever • Press acbd to select the trimming frame, and turn the zoom lever toward W or T to decide the trimming size.
Page 251: Exiting Direct Printing
Exiting direct printing When you have finished printing, disconnect the camera from the printer. In the PRINT MODE SELECT screen, PRINt MODE SELECt press b. EXIt SELECt • A message is displayed. TURN OFF THE POWER Press the power switch to turn the camera Power switch off.
Page 252: If An Error Code Is Displayed
If an error code is displayed If an error code appears on the camera’s monitor during direct print setting or printing, see the following table. For more details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. Monitor indication Possible cause Corrective action The camera is not Disconnect the camera and connected to the printer...
Page 253: Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous Error codes Monitor Possible cause Corrective action indication The card is not inserted, Insert a card or insert a different or it cannot be recognized. card. If the problem persists, format the NO CARD card. If the card cannot be formatted, it cannot be used.
Page 254: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting (Preparatory operations Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The camera does not turn on or function buttons do not respond. The power is off. Press the power switch to turn the camera on. P.25 The battery is Charge the battery. P.17 exhausted.
Page 255 Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The monitor does not turn on. Press f to turn the monitor on. The viewfinder is P.50 turned on. The viewfinder or monitor is hard to see. The diopter is not Adjust the diopter so that the AF target mark is P.27 adjusted properly.
Page 256 Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The monitor goes off. The camera is in the Operate the camera (press the shutter button or P.26 sleep mode. the zoom lever). The power is turned If ALL RESET in the tab is set to OFF, the P.50, 145 off with the monitor camera settings before the power was turned off...
Page 257 Troubleshooting (Playback Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The picture is out of focus. A subject unsuited to Use manual focus or focus lock to focus on the P.53, 79 AF was taken subject and then shoot. The camera moved Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter P.28 when the shutter...
Page 258 Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The picture is too dark. The flash was blocked Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers P.28 by your finger. away from the flash. The subject was out Shoot within the flash working range. P.59 of the working range of the flash.
Page 259 Troubleshooting Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page Halation produces unnatural colors in the picture. This may be caused • Use a UV filter. As this may upset the overall — by excessively bright color balance, it should only be used in the ultraviolet light on the conditions described on the left.
Page 260 Troubleshooting (Connection to a PC or Printer Possible cause Corrective action Ref. page The camera is not recognized by the PC. The USB driver is not It is necessary to install the USB driver for Windows — installed. 98/98SE. For installation instructions, see “OPERATION MANUAL”...
Page 261: List Of Menus
List of menus The shooting mode menus and playback menus for still pictures and movies are shown below. (P, A, S, M, r, m, l, j, i mode Ref. Top menu Function Sub-menu Setting page AUTO, !, #, MODE MENU CAMERA FLASH MODE FLASH MODE P.59...
Page 262 List of menus >, SET PICTURE WB AUTO P.109, 112, PRESET 1, >, SET P.110, PRESET 1 112, PRESET 2, >, SET P.110, PRESET 2 112, CUSTOM CUSTOM 1 to CUSTOM 4 P.111 GO, ADJUST, SET P.111, 112, OFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, P.103, 105, TIFF...
Page 263 List of menus ALL RESET OFF, ON P.145 REC VIEW OFF, AUTO, 3 SEC, P.147 5 SEC, 10 SEC BEEP OFF, 1, 2 P.148 SHUTTER SOUND OFF, 1, 2 P.149 DIAL NORMAL, CUSTOM 1 P.150 to CUSTOM 3 EV STEP 1/3EV, 1/2EV P.153 CUSTOM BUTTON...
Page 264 List of menus (n mode Ref. Top menu Function Sub-menu Setting page AF, &, % MODE MENU CAMERA AF/&/MF FOCUS MODE P.79, FULLTIME AF OFF, ON P.75 ESP, n, n MULTI, ESP /n P.81 OFF, Y, < P.89, FUNCTION OFF, BLACK & WHITE, P.98 SEPIA FRAME ASSIST...
Page 265 List of menus (Playback mode (still pictures) Ref. Top menu Function Sub-menu Setting page MODE MENU EDIT RAW DATA EDIT TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.140 –5 to +5 P.140 AUTO, PRESET 1, P.140 PRESET 2, CUSTOM, V > RED 7 to BLUE 7 P.140 NORMAL, I, L, m SCENE MODES...
Page 266 List of menus (Playback mode (movies) Ref. Top menu Function Sub-menu Setting page MODE MENU CARD CARD SETUP ALL ERASE, P.144, FORMAT ALL RESET OFF, ON P.145 BEEP OFF, 1, 2 P.148 VOLUME 0 to 5 P.165 4, 9, 16 P.126 MOVIE PLAY MOVIE PLAYBACK,...
Page 267 List of menus mode Ref. Top menu Function Sub-menu Setting page ALL RESET OFF, ON P.145 REC VIEW OFF, AUTO, 3 SEC, P.147 5 SEC, 10 SEC BEEP OFF, 1, 2 P.148 SHUTTER SOUND OFF, 1, 2 P.149 DIAL NORMAL, CUSTOM 1 P.150 to CUSTOM 3 EV STEP...
Page 268: List Of Factory Default Settings
List of factory default settings The menu functions are set to the following default settings at the time of purchase. Shooting mode FNo. F2.4 NOISE REDUCTION OFF (m: fixed on ON) Program shift RESET FUNCTION SHUTTER 1/1000 FRAME ASSIST Zoom 28mm R (movie) LCD/EVF...
Page 269 List of factory default settings SETUP ALL RESET ENGLISH REC VIEW Y-M-D 2004/01/01 00:00 BEEP 1-LOW SHUTTER SOUND 1-LOW SLEEP 3 MIN DIAL NORMAL FILE NAME AUTO EV STEP BATTERY SAVE 1/3EV CUSTOM BUTTON NORMAL A: j, B: ISO SHORT CUT m/ft C: DIGITAL ZOOM VIDEO OUT...
Page 270: List Of Items By Shooting Mode
List of items by shooting mode In r mode, available functions vary depending on the modes set in the MY MODE SETUP menu. Mode m l j i Function Zoom DIGITAL ZOOM AF MODE — FULLTIME AF P-AF — AF target mark —...
Page 271 List of items by shooting mode Mode m l j i Function — > CUSTOM WB — SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION SCENE MODES — NOISE REDUCTION — ALL RESET REC VIEW — BEEP SHUTTER SOUND — DIAL EV STEP CUSTOM BUTTON SHORT CUT —...
Page 272: Camera Maintenance
Camera maintenance (After use Turn off the camera, detach the lens hood, and then fit the lens cap on the lens. If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period, remove the battery. (Cleaning the camera Turn off the camera.
Page 273: How To Replace The Battery (Cr2025) Of The Remote Control Device
Camera maintenance How to replace the battery (CR2025) of the remote control device Turn the screw on the bottom of the remote control device counterclockwise to loosen. Turn the remote control device over, and remove the cover. Remove the old battery and insert a new battery (CR2025) with the battery facing up as shown.
Page 274: Specifications
Image pickup device : 1/1.8" CCD solid-state image pickup, 8,310,000 pixels Lens : Olympus lens 7.1 mm to 35.6 mm, f2.4 to f3.5, 14 elements in 5 groups (equivalent to 28 mm to 140 mm lens on 35 mm camera)
Page 275 –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) (storage) Humidity : 30% to 90% (operation)/10% to 90% (storage) Power supply : Only an Olympus BLM-1 lithium-ion battery AC adapter specified by Olympus (optional) Dimensions : 124 mm (W) × 84.5 mm (H) × 99 mm (D) (4.9"...
Page 276: Glossary Of Terms
Glossary of terms A (Aperture Priority) Mode You set the aperture yourself and the camera automatically varies the shutter speed so that the picture is taken with the best exposure. AE (Automatic Exposure) The camera’s built-in exposure meter automatically sets the exposure. The 3 AE modes available on this camera are P mode, in which the camera selects both the aperture and shutter speed, A mode, in which the user selects the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed, and S mode, in which the user selects the shutter speed and the camera...
Page 277 Glossary of terms Eclipsing (Vignetting) This refers to when an object obscures part of the field of view so that the whole subject is not photographed. Vignetting also refers to when the image seen through the viewfinder does not exactly match the image shot through the objective lens, so the photographed image includes objects not seen through the viewfinder.
Page 278 Glossary of terms Resolution The size of an image expressed by the number of pixels that make up the image. For instance, a picture taken in 640 × 480 resolution is the same size as the screen when the monitor setting is 640 × 480. However, if the monitor setting is 1024 × 768, the picture only takes up part of the screen.
Page 279: Index
Index 1st curtain # SLOW1 ..61 BLACK & WHITE ... . . 98 1st curtain with red-eye reduction Bulb shots ....72 H SLOW1 .
Page 280 Index Direct printing ....186 FULLTIME AF....75 DPOF ....176 ,223 Fully .
Page 281 Index Manual focus MF ... . . 79 PC......175 Manual shooting M .
Page 282 Index Remote control receiver ..9, 90 SQ ....104, 105 Resizing Q....138 Standard <STANDARD .
Page 283 Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://www.olympus.com/digital Olympus Europa GmbH Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel: +49 40-23 77 3-0 / Fax: +49 40-23 07 61...
Page 284 How to use your PC to get the most from images taken with your digital camera. Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. This manual provides instructions on how to install the USB driver. To ensure correct installation, refer only to these...
Page 285 Introduction This manual explains in detail how to connect your Olympus digital camera to a computer. Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. About this manual The information contained in this manual may be subject to change without notice.
Page 286 INDEX Flowchart ......4 Identifying the OS ....6 Windows (98/Me/2000/XP) .
Page 287 Some OS’s (operating systems) may need a special setup before connecting to the camera for the first time. Follow the chart below. For details, see the Olympus Corporate Site or phone customer support. Identifying the OS (p.6) Windows 98/ MacOS 9.0 - 9.2/OS X...
Page 288 Flowchart • When connecting the camera to the computer, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power. When connected (transmitting) to the computer, the camera does not enter the sleep mode nor will the camera’s power turn off automatically. Depending on the camera model, when the battery power runs out or the internal temperature rises, the camera may stop operating automatically.
Page 289 Identifying the OS Identify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to identify the OS depends on the computer. Windows Double-click the “My Computer” icon on your desktop. When the “My computer” icon is not on your desktop, click “Control Panel” from the “Start”...
Page 290 Identifying the OS A System Properties window will appear. Note and record the “System:” information. Confirm that your system is Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional or Windows XP, then press “OK” to close the window. If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, proceed to “Installing the USB driver for Windows 98”...
Page 291 Windows Using Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Make sure that: Your computer is turned on and Windows is running. If you are running any applications, quit them all. You are recommended to power the camera using the optional AC adapter. If the battery power runs out while the computer is accessing the card in the camera, the camera will turn off in the middle of the operation and this could destroy image files (data).
Page 292: Installing The Usb Driver For Windows 98 (When Using Windows 98/98 Se)
Proceed to “Connecting the camera to the computer” ( p.11). Insert the provided software CD into your CD-ROM drive. The Olympus Windows Installer should automatically launch. Click “USB Driver”. If the USB driver is already installed in your computer, this option will not appear.
Page 293 USB driver will start. Click “OK” to restart your computer and the installation is complete. When the computer has restarted, installation is complete. If the Olympus Windows Installer screen appears, click “Close” and remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
Page 294: Connecting The Camera To The Computer
Connecting the camera to the computer Users running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB drive before connecting the camera to your computer for the first time. ( p.9) Some camera models have a “USB” setting in the menu. Make sure that “PC” is selected before connecting.
Page 295 Connecting the camera to the computer Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, Lamp with the exception of some models which require you to press the Lens barrier (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up.
Page 296 You may also select “take no action” to bypass the Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard. You may then use a more advanced image viewing/editing program such as Olympus CAMEDIA Master software. For detailed instructions on downloading, refer to the CAMEDIA Master software user’s guide.
Page 297: Confirming The Computer Recognizes The Camera
Confirming the computer recognizes the camera Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click “My Computer” from the “Start” menu. Make sure the “Removable Disk” icon appears in the window. There may already be other “Removable Disk”...
Page 298: Confirming The Usb Driver Is Installed
Confirming the USB driver is installed If the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable Disk, follow the procedure below to check whether the USB driver has been fully installed. Open “My Computer” and double-click the “Control Panel” icon. For users running Windows XP, open “Control Panel”...
Page 299 If the USB driver was successfully installed, you can find the following in the “Device Manager”. – the name of the camera you have connected listed under “Disk drives” – “OLYMPUS Digital Camera” listed as one of the items in the “Universal Serial Bus Controller” category...
Page 300: Downloading Images To Your Computer
Downloading images to your computer Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. For users running Windows XP, click “Control Panel” from the “Start” menu. Double-click the “Removable Disk” icon. A new “Removable Disk” icon appears when the camera is connected to the computer, as the digital camera is recognized as a “Removable Disk”.
Page 301 Downloading images to your computer Double-click the “100olymp” folder. Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.jpg” are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. File name Folder name (Example) (Example) Serial number...
Page 302 Downloading images to your computer The “My Documents” window is displayed. Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.jpg) to the “My Documents” window. The image is saved in the computer (in My Documents folder).
Page 303: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer
Disconnecting the camera from your computer If your OS is Windows Me/2000, proceed to “Windows Me/2000/XP” ( p.21). Windows 98 Make sure that the lamp on the Lamp right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Some camera models have either a lamp on the right of the viewfinder or a card access lamp, and the location...
Page 304 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Make sure that the lamp on the right Lamp of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. The green lamp lights on some models. If the lamp is no flashing, then the cable can be removed.
Page 305 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the task bar. The message saying that the drive has been stopped appears. Click on the message. The “Unplug or Eject Hardware” window appears. When a message appears, click “OK”.
Page 306 The image file properties are not displayed correctly. Images in the camera cannot be opened without first downloading them. etc. For more details, visit the Olympus web site. Connecting the camera to the computer ......... 24 Downloading images to your computer........26...
Page 307 Connecting the camera to the computer Some camera models have a “USB” setting in the menu. Make sure that “PC” is selected before connecting. This is not required if your camera [SETUP] tab Arrow pad does not have this setting. Menu button For details on how to operate the menu, refer to your camera's reference manual.
Page 308 Connecting the camera to the computer Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrier The power turns on automatically, Lamp with the exception of some models which require you to press the Lens barrier (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the green lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up.
Page 309 Downloading images to your computer Mac OS 9 You can download images from the camera and save them in your computer (in this case, in the Hard Disk). Double-click the “Untitled” icon displayed on the desktop when the camera is connected to the computer.
Page 310 Downloading images to your computer Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.JPG” are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name File name (Example) (Example) Serial number Month / Day / Serial number •...
Page 311 Downloading images to your computer The “Hard Disk” window is displayed. Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this case, P1010012.JPG) to the “Hard Disk” window. The image is saved in the computer (in the Hard disk).
Page 312 Downloading images to your computer Mac OS X Malfunctions such as the following may occur due to the OS. • If the camera is not connected correctly, a malfunction occurs in the computer. • Date and time information of image files is not accurately displayed. •...
Page 313 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Make sure that the lamp on the Lamp right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Card access lamp Drag the “untitled” icon on the desktop to “Trash”. Make sure that the lamp on the right Lamp of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking.
Page 314 For an OS listed above, you can download images directly to your computer using an optional floppy disk adapter or PC card adapter. For details, see the Olympus Corporate Site or phone customer support. Does your computer have a USB interface?
Page 315 Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://www.olympus.com/digital Olympus Europa GmbH Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel: +49 40-23 77 3-0 / Fax: +49 40-23 07 61...

Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom Quick Start Manual

1 Getting Started

2 Using the Buttons and Menus

3 Shooting Basics

4 Flash

5 Advanced Shooting

6 Adjusting the Image Quality and Exposure

7 Playback

8 Customizing the Camera

9 Camera Settings

10 Print Setting (DPOF)

11 Direct Printing (Pictbridge)

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