Olympus Stylus 800 Installation guide

Basic
Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
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UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS
If you find any contents missing or damaged, contact the place of
purchase.
Contents vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera.
Digital Camera
Strap Lithium Ion Battery
(LI-12B)
Battery Charger
(LI-10C)
USB Cable AV cable
Other bundled items
OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM
Basic Manual (this manual)
Advanced Manual (CD-ROM)
Warranty Card
Registration Card
Attaching the strap
Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.
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MANUAL CONTENTS
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.
This manual explains shooting and playback basics. For details on functions, read the
advanced manual. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before
taking important photographs.
The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the
development stages and may differ from the actual product.
UNPACKING THE BOX CONTENTS ..................................... 2
THE CAMERA’S CAPABILITIES ............................................ 4
CHARGING THE BATTERY ................................................... 5
INSERTING THE BATTERY ................................................... 5
TURNING THE CAMERA ON ................................................. 6
TAKING A PICTURE............................................................... 7
REVIEWING PICTURES......................................................... 8
ERASING PICTURES ............................................................. 8
SETTING FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS....................... 9
PRINTING YOUR PICTURES............................................... 11
ENJOYING YOUR PICTURES ON A COMPUTER .............. 12
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................ 14
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................... 16
Be sure to read and observe all safety precautions.
The manuals used with this camera are shown below.
Basic Manual Includes explanations of basic functions for
(this manual) first-time users
Advanced Manual Details all the functions and operations
References to the Advanced Manual are indicated as below.
gAdvanced Manual “Single-frame erase” (P. 81)
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THE CAMERA’S CAPABILITIES
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5 ADJUSTING AREA IN FOCUS
4 BLURRING BACKGROUND
3 ADJUSTING COLORATION
2 SHOOTING INTO BACKLIGHT
1 BRIGHTENING SUBJECT
SHOOTING GUIDE
GUIDE
EXIT SELECT
Sets the format for
naming folders and files
that are to be saved to
a new card.
FILE NAME
Take pictures Organize pictures
GUIDE functions
Print pictures
Use with a computer
Display pictures
Choose from 19 different scene
modes according to the picture you
want to take and simply press the
shutter button.
Quickly access the pictures you want
to see on the calendar display.
Organize your pictures with the album
function.
The shooting guide gives you advice on
how to take pictures. The menu guide
gives explanations on menu operation.
Just press the GUIDE button and the
camera tells you all you need to know.
Using the provided OLYMPUS Master
software on your computer, you can
enjoy editing, viewing, and printing
pictures.
Enjoy the slideshow to background
music. You can even connect the
camera directly to a TV to display
pictures for your friends and family.
You can connect the camera directly
to your PictBridge-compatible printer
to print pictures without the use of a
computer.
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OK
PORTRAIT
SELECT GO
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OK
PORTRAIT
For taking a
portrait-style shot.
SELECT GO
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CHARGING THE BATTERY
Battery charger
Power cable
AC wall
outlet
Lithium ion battery
Charging indicator
Lit red: Charging
Lit green: Charging complete
(Charging time: Approx. 120 minutes)
INSERTING THE BATTERY
Battery lock knob
To remove the
battery
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON
The battery check indicator is displayed on the monitor when the camera is turned on.
To save battery power, the camera automatically enters the sleep mode and stops
operating after about 3 minutes of non-operation. The camera activates again as soon
as you operate the shutter button or zoom button. The camera retracts the lens and
turns off automatically 15 minutes after the camera enters sleep mode. Turn the camera
on again to use.
Shooting
mode
Battery check
indicator
Mode dial
To turn the camera off
POWER button
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Battery check indicator
Lit (green)
(Disappears after a while.)
Ready to shoot.
No power is left. Charge the
battery.
Lit (red)
Only a little power is
remaining. The battery needs
charging soon.
[BATTERY EMPTY]
is displayed.
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When the camera stops operating
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TAKING A PICTURE
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Green lamp
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Compose your
picture
Position the AF target
mark on your subject.
Press the zoom button to
get close-up pictures of
your subject.
Focus on your
subject
Take the picture
Press the shutter button
lightly.
The green lamp lights
when the focus and
exposure are locked.
The #mark lights when
the flash is about to fire.
Hold the camera
securely
abcd
Before taking
any pictures
(Off)
Maximum reached
(All lit)
Wait until the indicator
turns off again before
taking more pictures.
After taking one
picture
(Lit)
After taking
several pictures
(Lit)
Shoot Shoot Shoot
Wait
Memory gauge
AF target mark
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REVIEWING PICTURES
gAdvanced Manual “Single-frame erase” (P. 81)
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Next picture
Previous picture
Record mode
Date and time
Frame number
Battery check indicator
File number
Memory indicator
ERASING PICTURES
OK
ERASE
YES
NO
SELECT GO
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SETTING FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS
This camera features buttons for setting functions directly.
Press O#repeatedly in shooting mode to set the flash mode.
gAdvanced Manual “Flash shooting” (P. 41)
Direct buttons
O#(Flash mode)
button
Y/S(Self-timer/Single-frame erase) button
QUICK VIEW button
GUIDE button
DISP button
Zbutton
N&(Macro) button
To set the flash mode
AUTO
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SETTING FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS
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Press Zto display the top menu on the monitor. Use the menu for setting
each function.
You can change the record mode used in shooting mode.
You can set the date format, year, month, and day.
Menus
WB
MODE MENU
ONXY buttons
Zbutton
Mode dial
Press Z
To set the record mode
WB
MODE MENU
SELECT
OK
GO
SQ2
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3264×2448
2048×1536
640×480
SHQ
HQ
SQ1
Follow the operation
guide to make settings.
gAdvanced Manual “Record mode” (P. 25)
To set the date and time
WB
MODE MENU
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SELECT
OK
GOSET
CAM
DUALTIME SETUP
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00:00
MEM
SETUP
VIDEO OUT
ALARM CLOCK
OFF
OFF
NTSC
gAdvanced Manual “Setting the date and time” (P. 92)
Operation guide
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