Olympus Zoom 80 Wide DLX User manual

ZOOM 80 WIDE DIX
INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure
correct use.

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera. Before
you start to use your new camera, please read these
instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance
and a longer service life from the unit.
Indicates circumstances under which
mishandling resulting from ignoring
this symbol could result in personal
injury or property damage.
WARNING
KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE.
NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR
SHORT-CIRCUIT BATTERIES.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA;
IT CONTAINS A HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT.
IF THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE CAMERA ARE
EXPOSED DUE TO DROPPING OR DAMAGE,
REMOVE THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY TO
PREVENT FURTHER USAGE.
IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION, CONSULT YOUR
NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS
SERVICE CENTER.
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Before using your camera, read this manual carefully
to ensure correct use.
We recommend that you take test shots to get
accustomed to your camera before taking important
photographs.
MAIN FEATURES
Built-in 28 mm - 80 mm approx 3X zoom lens.
Quartzdate or time imprinting.
Weatherproof.
Remote control (optional).
Versatile, easy-to-use functions include spot
metering, night scene, as well as various flash
modes.
Symbols used in this manual:
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Operation order Automatic operation Indicator on
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Pay particular attention to items in the instructions
enclosed in boxes .
Product shown in the illustrations may be slightly
different from the unit.
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PREPARATIONS
BASIC OPERATIONS
Names and functions of parts ............................................... 6
Viewfinder display/LCD panel ................................................ 8
Diopter adjustment ................................................................. 9
Using the strap/soft case ...................................................... 9
Outline of operations .......................................................... 10
Loading the battery .......................................................... 13
Checking the battery ............................................................ 14
Points to remember ........................................................... 15
Loading the film ........................................................................ 17
Taking pictures ....................................................................... 20
Using the focus lock ............................................................... 25
After shooting ................................................................................ 27
Unloading the film .................................................................... 28
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Taking panorama pictures .................................................. 29
Using the flash modes ..................................................... 33
Spot mode .................................................................... 41
Selftimer ...................................................................... 43
Remote control (optional) .............................................. 44
Correcting the data ............................................................ 46
Printing the date and time .................................................... 48
Questions and answers .................................................. 49
Care and storage ............................................................... 50
Caring for your weatherproof camera ............................. 53
Battery handling ............................................................... 55
Remote control (optional) handling ................................... 57
Troubleshooting .................................................................... 58
Specifications ....................................................................... 65
CAMERA MAINTENANCE
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
Shutter release button (p. 16)
Zoom lever (p. 21)
Zooms in — telephoto.
Zooms out — wide-angle.
Vlewflnder
Strap eyelet
Light sensor
Lens barrier
Autotocus windows
Lens
Selftimer indicator
LCDpanel(Date/timeindicator)(p. 8)
Flash
Selftimer/remote control button (p. 43/44)
Flash mode button (p. 33)
Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures.
Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
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PREPARATIONS

Diopter adjustment dial (p. 9)
Quartzdate mode buttons (p. 46)
Panorama switch (p. 29)
Viewfinder (p. 8)
Back cover
Mid-roll rewind button (p. 28)
Tripod socket
Battery compartment cover
Back cover release (p. 17)
Film window
Green lamp
Orange lamp
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL
Viewfinder Display
Close-up correction marks
At a close distance, your
subject must be
positioned within the
close-up correction marks.
Orange lamp
Lights when the flash is
ready to fire.
Blinks while the flash is
recharging.
Green lamp
Lights when the subject
isinfocus.
Blinks when the subject
is not infocus.
Note; The LCD panel does not actually display all indications
simultaneously as shown.
Autofocus mark
Position your subject within
the autofocus mark.
LCD Panel
Date/time indicator
Spot (p. 41)
Exposure counter (p. 19)
Battery check (p. 14)
Red-eye Reducing Night
Scene Flash (p. 40)
Night Scene Flash (p. 39)
Red-eye Reducing Flash (p. 36)
Fill-In Flash
(Forced Activation)(p. 38)
Off (Flash Override) (p. 37)
Selftimer/remote control
(p. 43/44)
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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
USINGTHESTRAP/SOFTCASE
Attach the strap as shown.
The soft case can also be carried on a belt.
Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the
viewfinder display becomes clear.
Turn to the right if you are far-sighted or to the left if you
are near-sighted.
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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS
Basic Shooting Procedures
Load a battery (p. 13).
Open the back cover (p. 17).
Load thefilm (p. 17).
(UseofISO400filmisrecommended.)
Closethebackcover.Thefilm
automatically advances to the first
frame(p.19).
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