Olympus Zoom 80 Wide DIX manual Reposition your subject in the picture

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Reposition your subject in the picture

frame while keeping the shutter release button depressed halfway. Then press

the shutter release button fully.

Focus and exposure can be adjusted at

different points from the autofocus frame using the Spot mode.

The use of the Spot mode is recommended in the following cases:

When there is an object in front of the main

subject.

When the subject is on the edge of the frame.

When the background is brighter than the subject (the subject is backlit).

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Contents Zoom 80 Wide DIX InstructionsKeep the Batteries Away from Fire Symbols used in this manual PhotographsPreparations Basic Operations Advanced Techniques Names and Functions of Parts Back cover release p Back coverTripod socket Green lamp Orange lampViewfinder DISPLAY/LCD Panel Orange lampSimultaneously as shown Diopter Adjustment USINGTHESTRAP/SOFTCASEOutline of Operations Open the lens barrier until you feel a click p LCD panel reads pMake sure the exposure counter on Page Loading the Battery Open the battery compartment coverShown and close the battery Checkingthe Battery Are displayed normally Blinks and otherBe replaced immediately Correct Points to RememberWith its flash positioned at the top Incorrect Vertical position, hold the cameraDepress the shutter release button Practice before loading the filmHalfway to lock the focus Make sure Green lamp next to the viewfinder lightsLoading the Film Slide the back cover release upward to Open the back coverFirst frame Do not touch the plastic parts near the take-up spoolOpen the lens barrier until you feel a click Make sure Exposure counter on the LCD panel readsIf blinks in the exposure counter, as shown on the left Taking Pictures Telephoto Position the autofocus mark on your subject Depress the shutter release buttonDo not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder Working Distance When the subject is extremely close toDepress the shutter release button fully Focus range of the camera is 0.8 m 2.6 ft to infinityClose-up Correction MarksTo avoid taking out of focus pictures Using the Focus LockWhen the main subject is not within Green lamp lightsFrame while keeping the shutter release Shutter release button fullyReposition your subjects in the picture Button depressed halfway. Then pressAutomatically After ShootingClose the lens barrier slowly Carefully. The lens and flash will retractUnloadingthefilm Rewinding the film before the end of the rollSet the switch to Panorama to engage Taking Panorama PicturesCLOSE-UP Correction in the Panorama Mode Illustration becomes the image areaAt about 0.8 m 2.6 ft. the shadedarea Center For Film Shot Only in Panorama Mode For Film Shot in Both Panorama and Standard ModesThis camera has six flash modes. Select Using the Flash ModesHow to select the flash mode Conditions and needsScene in the background. p Flash does not fire. pFires regardless of available light. p Against a night background. p100 Auto Flash28 mm 80 mm 200RED-EYE Reducing Flash Effectiveness of red-eye reduction varies dependingTwilight or night scenes Automatically selected in low-light situations whenFILL-IN Flash Forced Activation When you want to fire the flash every shotClosing the lens barrier restores the Auto Flash mode Flash mode, the flash fires regardlessNight Scene Flash Photographed against a night background Subject, and press the shutter release button halfway Spot ModeCancel the Spot mode Position the autofocus mark On your Autofocus markFocus and exposure can be adjusted at Reposition your subject in the pictureButton Selftimer10 sec. Selftimer indicator lights Sec. Blinks Aim at your subject, and pressRemote Control optional Press the button. isdisplayed on the LCD panelRemote control may not work when the subject is Or longer Press the Mode button for two secondsCorrecting the Data Press the SET button to correct the yearRepeat steps 2 and 3 to set the hour Press the Mode button againMinutes Month indication will start blinkingThere is something whitish or tinged with orange where Choose the desired mode with the Mode buttonPrinting the Date and Time No dataHow long will the battery last? Questions and AnswersWhat should I do when both the orange and green Why does the flash get hot?Care and Storage Lens Do not leave the camera on or near aDo not shake or shock the camera Do not apply excessive force to the zoomTemperature to change slowly. Once the camera has Camera again. Strong electrical fields can also interfereThis camera is not suitable for professional use or for use Camera correctly Compartment cover or the rubber gasket on Do not touch the rubber gasket on the batteryContact your nearest Olympus service center GasketsBattery Handling When the camera is not used for anContact a Doctor Immediately Remote Control optional Handling Keep the remote control out of the reachChildren. If a child swallows the remote Troubleshooting Page Page Problems with Printed Pictures Page Page Change the data mode to another setting. p Possible. Focusing range 0.8 m 2.6 ft ~ SpecificationsAutofocus indicator and flash indicator Shutter Programmed electronic shutterFilm with less than ISO 50, film speed is set To ISO Is closed Film advance Automatic film windingPage Short description Protected against splashing water Test for second numeral 4 Equipment is sprayed fromSpecifications for Date Unit Olympus America INC