Olympus Epic Zoom 80 CF User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
Read this manual carefully before using your
camera.

Indicates
circumstances under
which mishandling
resulting from ignoring
this symbol could result
in personal injury or
property damage.
KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY
FROM FIRE. NEVER TRY TO
DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR
SHORT-CIRCUIT BATTERIES.
WARNING
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NEVER ATTEMPT TO
DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA; IT
CONTAINS A HIGH-VOLTAGE
CIRCUIT. IF THE INTERNAL
PARTS OF THE CAMERA ARE
EXPOSED DUE TO DROPPING
OR DAMAGE, REMOVE THE
BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY TO
PREVENT FURTHER USAGE.
IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION,
CONSULT YOUR NEAREST
OLYMPUS DEALER OR
OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER
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Names of parts ....................... 6
Viewfinder display/LCD panel .. 8
Loading thebattery.................11
Checking thebattery .............. 13
Proper shutter release.............14
Loading thefilm...................... 15
Taking pictures .......................18
Aftershooting.......................... 24
Unloading thefilm................... 25
Taking panorama pictures*..... 26
Using the shooting modes ...... 29
Backlight control ..................... 39
Selftimer..................................42
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Using the RC-200 remote control
(optional).................................44
Correctingthedata**..............48
Printing thedateand time**.... 50
Careandstorage.................. 52
Caring for your weatherproof
camera.................................. 56
Specifications ....................... 59
* Models with the panorama
switch only.
** QUARTZDATE/DLX models
only.
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Shutter release button
Zoom lever
Strap eyelet
Remote control sensor
Lens barrier
Light sensor*
Selftimer indicator
Lens*
Autofocus windows*
Flash*
LCD panel (date/time
indicator**)
Viewfinder
Shooting mode button
Selftimer/remote control button
NAMES OF PARTS
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MODE and SET buttons"
Green lamp
Orange lamp
Viewfinder
Panorama switch***
Back cover release
Back cover
Mid-roll rewind button
Film window
Tripod socket
Battery compartment cover
Do not soil as this can cause
blurred pictures. Wipe clean
with a soft cloth.
QUARTZDATE/DLX models
only.
Maynotbe available depending
on the model.
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/
LCD PANEL
Viewfinder Display
Close-up correction marks
Autofocus mark
Green lamp
Orange lamp
A: Standard mode
B: Panorama mode*
* Models with the panorama
switch only.
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LCD Panel
Date/time indicator*
Infinity mode
Exposure counter
Selftimer/remote control**
Red-Eye Reducing Flash
mode
Off (Flash Override) mode
Fill-In Flash mode
Night Scene Flash mode
Battery check
* QUARTZDATE/DLX models only.
**Optionally available.
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Notes:
If you don't use the camera, the
LCD goes off after four and half
minutes.
The LCD panel does not
actually display all indications
simultaneously as shown.
Attach the strap as shown.
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LOADING THE BATTERY
1. Close the lens barrier.
PushOPEN to open the
battery compartment
cover
2. Insert the new battery
correctly.
WARNING; KEEP THE
BATTERY OUT OF THE REACH
OF CHILDREN. IF A CHILD
SWALLOWS A BATTERY,
CONTACT A DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY.
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Notes:
About 15 rolls of 24-exposure
film can be used with one new
battery.
Keep a spare battery on hand
when going on a long trip or to
a cold area.
Sweat, oil, and so on can
prevent a battery's terminals
from making electrical contact.
To avoid this, wipe both
terminals before loading the
battery.
Dispose of used batteries as
general waste according to
local regulations.
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CHECKING THE BATTERY
Open the lens barrier until
you feel a click.
Display: lights (and turns
off automatically).
Meaning: Battery is OK. You can
shoot.
Display: blinks and other
indicators are displayed
normally.
Meaning: Battery power is low
and battery should be replaced.
Display: blinks and other
indicators go out.
Meaning: Battery is dead and
should be replaced immediately.
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PROPER SHUTTER RELEASE
Practice before loading the
film.
Locks the focus. The green
lamp lights.
Releases the shutter to take
the picture.
Cautions:
• Press the shutter release button
gently.
• Avoid shaking the camera
when pressing the shutter
release button to prevent blurry
pictures.
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LOADING THE FILM
1. Open the back cover.
Do not touch the inside of
the camera, especially the
lens.
2. Insert the film cartridge
until it clicks.
Note: Use of ISO 400 film is
recommended.
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A.Correct
Make sure the film is lying flat.
B.Incorrect
Push the film cartridge gently to
position the film correctly. Then
press the left side of the back
cover and close it securely. If the
film is not lying flat, the film may
not advance to the first frame.
Caution: Do not touch the plastic
parts near the take-up spool.
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3. Align the film leader with
the mark , and close the
back cover.
The film automatically
advances to the first frame.
The film does not overlap any
of the positioning guides
Then close the back cover.
4. Open the lens barrier until
you feel a click.
The exposure counter on the
LCD panel reads .
Note: If blinks in the exposure
counter, the film is improperly
loaded. Reload the film.
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TAKING PICTURES
1. Open the lens barrier until
you feel a click.
The lens extends slightly, the
flash pops up, and the LCD
panel turns on.
Note: When the flash is held
down, the camera will not
activate. Release your finger
fromtheflash.
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2. Aim the camera at your
subject. Use the zoom
lever for telephoto or wide-
anglephotography.
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How to Use the Zoom Lever
Telephoto: Pull the lever to the
"T" side to zoom in.
Wide angle: Push the lever to the
"W" side to zoom out.
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