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DIGITAL CAMERA
C-8080 Wide Zoom
REFERENCE MANUAL
CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL
Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions.
DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION
OPERATION MANUAL
Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC.
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DIGITAL CAMERA 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. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs. Screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the developmental sta
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For customers in North and South America For customers in USA 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cau
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Composition of the manual Contents P.4 Names of parts P.9 Getting started P.16 1 Introduction of the camera’s functions Using the buttons and menus P.29 2 Basic Photography Shooting basics P.46 3 Flash P.59 4 Advanced Photography To get that particular shot using Advanced shooting P.70 various effects or for fine-tuning 5 the settings. Adjusting the image quality and P.102 6 exposure For playing back and editing Playback P.121 7 pictures Customizing the camera P.145 8 Settings that make the
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Contents Composition of the manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Names of parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Viewfinder and monitor indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Memory gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Using the optical zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Using the digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 4 Flash 59 Flash shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Using the slow synchronization flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Flash intensity control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Recording sound with movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 6 Adjusting the image quality and exposure 102 Record mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Displaying guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Recording sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Editing still pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Resizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 10 Print setting (DPOF) 176 How to print pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 All-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Single-frame reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Resetting print reservation data . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Names of parts Camera Shutter button gP.50 AF illuminator gP.78 AF sensor Flash gP.59 Microphone gP.100, 137 AEL button (AEL) gP.85 Lens Remote control receiver gP.90 Self-timer/Remote control lamp gP.89, 90 Self-timer/Remote control button (Y/<) gP.89, 90 Erase button (S) gP.51, 143 Viewfinder gP.27 Control dial gP.31, 33, 150 QUICK VIEW button gP.122 Arrow pad (acbd) gP.37, 121 OK/Menu button (e) gP.37 Card cover gP.22 Monitor button (f) gP.50 Card button (CF xD) gP.23 Card access lamp gP.50 C
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Names of parts Hot shoe gP.65 Power switch gP.25 Mode dial gP.25, 46 Zoom lever (WG/TU) gP.57, 124, 125 Custom button (z) gP.154 Strap eyelet * gP.16 Diopter adjustment ring gP.27 * The metal clip of the strap eyelet is not shown in detail in the illustrations in this manual. Speaker Tripod socket Battery compartment lock gP.18 Battery compartment cover gP.18 Flash pop-up button gP.59 Strap eyelet * gP.16 AF/Macro/MF button (AF/&/MF) gP.79, 87, 88 Protect button (0) gP.142 Flash mode button
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Names of parts Viewfinder and monitor indications (Shooting mode 1 1//200 200F5.6 F5.6 00.0 .0 + +22 + +22 +2 +2 + +22 3264*2448 3264*2448 1/ 1/2200 00FF5.6 5.6 00.0 .0 Still picture 004:00 04:00 4:00 Movie Item Indication Ref. page 1 Shooting mode P, A, S, M, s, N, m, L, J, I P.46 2 Shutter speed 15" to 1/4000, BULB P.71 3 Aperture value F2.4 to F8.0 P.70 4 Exposure compensation –2.0 to +2.0 P.108 Exposure differential –3.0 to +3.0 P.72 5 Battery check e, f P.14 6 Green lamp P.50 7 Flash stand
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Names of parts Item Indication Ref. page ! H 10 Flash mode , #, $, #SLOW1, SLOW1, P.59 SLOW2 # 11 Flash intensity control w –2.0 to +2.0 P.64 12 Sequential shooting mode o, i, j, k, 7 P.92 13 Self-timer Y P.89 Remote control P.90 < 14 Sound record R P.100, 101, 137 15 Record mode RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 P.102 16 Resolution 3264 × 2448, 2048 × 1536, 640 × 480 etc. P.104 17 AF target mark [ ] P.50 Metering target mark P.81, 82 18 Number of storable still 30 P.104 pictures Remaining record
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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) 3 3264*2448 264*2448 FF5.6 5.6 11/200 /200 00.0 .0 '04.04.1 '04.04.17 1 15 5:30 :30 00:00/00:36 00:00/00:36 '04.04.17 15:30 '04.04.17 15:30 Still picture Movie Item Indication Ref. page 1 Battery check e, f P.14 2 Card [xD], [CF] P.23 3 Print reservation/ <×10 P.178 numbe
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Names of parts Battery check indication (Memory gauge 1 1//200 200FF5.6 5.6 0.0 0.0 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. The indication is not displayed during movie 3 3264*2448 264*2448 recording. Memory gauge Shoot Shoot Shoot ab c d Wait Before shooting One picture taken Two or more taken No more pictures (Gauge
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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” (P.38). This represents the arrow pad. Only arrows applicable to the operation are shown. This sample page is only for your reference. It may differ from the actual page in this manual. (Indications used in thi
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Getting started 1 Getting started Attaching the strap 1 Pass the lens cap string through the hole in the lens cap, then pass the other end through the loop and pull tight. 1 2 Pull the ends of the strap out of the stopper and ring. Ring Stopper 3 Thread the strap through the string loop (attached to the lens cap in Step 1). 4 Thread the strap through the strap eyelet, Strap eyelet then back through the ring and stopper as indicated by the arrows. 5 When you have decided how long you want t
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Getting started 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. 1 Plug the power cord into the charger. 1 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into a AC wall outlet household electrical outlet. 3 Remove the protection cap from the battery. Place
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Getting started Loading the battery This camera uses one BLM-1 lithium ion battery. 1 Make sure the camera is turned off. • The monitor is off. • The viewfinder is off. • The lens is retracted. 1 Battery compartment cover 2 Slide the battery compartment lock from = to ) and open the battery compartment cover. Battery compartment lock Inserting a battery 3 Insert the battery, making sure that it is correctly oriented as shown in the illustration. • The battery lock secures the battery when
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Getting started Loading the battery 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 1 images to a PC or outputting images on a printer. Use an AC adapter designed to operate on the AC voltage in the area the camera is being used. Consult your nearest Olympus dealer or Servic
