Photographs, Symbols used in this manual | Olympus Zoom 80 Wide DIX

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:

Incorrect	Next operation	Manual operation
Operation order	Automatic operation	Indicator on
Indicator blinking	Attention	Depress halfway

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Olympus Zoom 80 Wide DIX Photographs, Symbols used in this manual

Contents

Instructions Zoom 80 Wide DIX Keep the Batteries Away from Fire Photographs Symbols used in this manual Preparations Basic Operations Advanced Techniques Names and Functions of Parts Green lamp Orange lamp Back coverTripod socket Back cover release p Viewfinder DISPLAY/LCD Panel Orange lampSimultaneously as shown USINGTHESTRAP/SOFTCASE Diopter Adjustment Outline 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 Vertical position, hold the camera Points to RememberWith its flash positioned at the top Incorrect Correct Make sure Green lamp next to the viewfinder lights Practice before loading the filmHalfway to lock the focus Depress the shutter release button Slide the back cover release upward to Open the back cover Loading the Film Do not touch the plastic parts near the take-up spool First frame Open 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 Focus range of the camera is 0.8 m 2.6 ft to infinity When the subject is extremely close toDepress the shutter release button fully Working Distance Marks Close-up Correction Green lamp lights Using the Focus LockWhen the main subject is not within To avoid taking out of focus pictures Button depressed halfway. Then press Shutter release button fullyReposition your subjects in the picture Frame while keeping the shutter release Carefully. The lens and flash will retract After ShootingClose the lens barrier slowly Automatically Rewinding the film before the end of the roll Unloadingthefilm Taking Panorama Pictures Set the switch to Panorama to engage CLOSE-UP Correction in the Panorama Mode Illustration becomes the image areaAt about 0.8 m 2.6 ft. the shadedarea Center For Film Shot in Both Panorama and Standard Modes For Film Shot Only in Panorama Mode Conditions and needs Using the Flash ModesHow to select the flash mode This camera has six flash modes. Select Against a night background. p Flash does not fire. pFires regardless of available light. p Scene in the background. p 200 Auto Flash28 mm 80 mm 100 Effectiveness of red-eye reduction varies depending RED-EYE Reducing Flash Automatically selected in low-light situations when Twilight or night scenes Flash mode, the flash fires regardless When you want to fire the flash every shotClosing the lens barrier restores the Auto Flash mode FILL-IN Flash Forced Activation Night Scene Flash Photographed against a night background Autofocus mark Spot ModeCancel the Spot mode Position the autofocus mark On your Subject, and press the shutter release button halfway Reposition your subject in the picture Focus and exposure can be adjusted at Aim at your subject, and press Selftimer10 sec. Selftimer indicator lights Sec. Blinks Button Press the button. isdisplayed on the LCD panel Remote Control optional Remote control may not work when the subject is Press the SET button to correct the year Press the Mode button for two secondsCorrecting the Data Or longer Month indication will start blinking Press the Mode button againMinutes Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the hour No data Choose the desired mode with the Mode buttonPrinting the Date and Time There is something whitish or tinged with orange where Why does the flash get hot? Questions and AnswersWhat should I do when both the orange and green How long will the battery last? Care and Storage Do not apply excessive force to the zoom Do not leave the camera on or near aDo not shake or shock the camera Lens Temperature 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 Gaskets Do not touch the rubber gasket on the batteryContact your nearest Olympus service center Compartment cover or the rubber gasket on When the camera is not used for an Battery Handling Contact 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 Shutter Programmed electronic shutter SpecificationsAutofocus indicator and flash indicator Possible. Focusing range 0.8 m 2.6 ft ~ Is closed Film advance Automatic film winding Film with less than ISO 50, film speed is set To ISOPage Test for second numeral 4 Equipment is sprayed from Short description Protected against splashing water Specifications for Date Unit Olympus America INC