Olympus ACCURA ZOOM 80S User Manual

INSTRUCTIONSRead this manual carefully before using yourcamera.ACCURAZOOM 80S

Notes:If you don't use the camera, theLCD goes off after four and halfminutes.The LCD panel does notactually display all indicationssimultaneousl

LOADING THE BATTERY1. Close the lens barrier.Push OPEN to open thebattery compartmentcover2. Insert two alkaline AAA/LR-03 batteries whilealigning

Notes:Do not use manganese batteries.About 7 rolls of 24-exposurefilm can be used with newbatteries.Keep spare batteries on handwhen going on a long t

CHECKING THE BATTERIESOpen the lens barrier untilyou feel a click.Display: lights (and turnsoff automatically).Meaning: Batteries are OK. Youcan shoot

PROPER SHUTTER RELEASEPractice before loading thefilm.Locks the focus. The greenlamp lights.Releases the shutter to takethe picture.Cautions:Press th

LOADING THE FILM1. Open the back cover.Do not touch the inside ofthe camera, especially thelens.2. Insert the film cartridgeuntil it clicks.Note: Use

A. CorrectMake sure the film is lying flat.B. IncorrectPush the film cartridge gently toposition the film correctly. Thenpress the left side of the ba

3. Align the film leader withthe mark , and close theback cover.The film automaticallyadvances to the first frame.The film does not overlap anyof the

TAKING PICTURES1. Open the lens barrier untilyou feel a click.The lens extends slightly, andthe LCD panel turns on.Note: When the flash is helddown, t

2. Aim the camera at yoursubject. Use the zoomlever for telephoto or wide-angle photography.19

WARNINGIndicatescircumstances underwhich mishandlingresulting from ignoringthis symbol could resultin personal injury orproperty damage.KEEP THE BATTE

How to Use the Zoom LeverTelephoto: Pull the lever to the"T" side to zoom in.Wide angle: Push the lever to the"W" side to zoom out

3. Position the autofocusmark on your subject.4. Depress the shutterrelease button halfway toadjust the focus.Focus has been correctlyadjusted and the

5. Depress the shutterrelease button fully to takethe picture.Note: Keep your fingers and thestrap away from the lens,autofocus windows and flash.Work

Close-up CorrectionPicture area at (infinity)Close-up correction marksImage area of picture at 0.6 m(2ft)The picture area will move lowerin the viewf

AFTER SHOOTING1. Close the lens barrierslowly and carefully. Thelens will retractautomatically.2. Close the lens barriercompletely.Caution: Do not for

UNLOADING THE FILMThe camera automaticallyrewinds the film when youreach the end of a roll.After the motor stops andstarts blinking on the LCDpanel,

USING THE FLASH MODESThis camera has four flashmodes. Use these modes inaccordance with thephotographic conditions andyour purpose.Setting the ModesEa

Auto Flash mode (p. 28)Red-Eye Reducing Flashmode (p. 29)Off (Flash Override) mode(p. 31)Fill-In Flash (ForcedActivation) mode (p. 32)Note: The flash

AUTO FLASHThe flash fires automatically indark places.The orange lamp lights whenthe shutter release button isdepressed halfway.Notes:When the orange

RED EYE REDUCING FLASHSignificantly reduces thephenomenon of "red-eye"(when a subject's eyesappear red in flashphotography).In the fla

NEVER ATTEMPT TODISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA; ITCONTAINS A HIGH-VOLTAGECIRCUIT. IF THE INTERNALPARTS OF THE CAMERA AREEXPOSED DUE TO DROPPINGOR DAMAGE, REMO

The effectiveness of red-eyereduction varies depending onthe individual characteristics ofsubjects.IMPORTANT: Be sure to hold thecamera still until th

OFF (FLASH OVERRIDE)When you don't want theflash to fire even in the darkor when you want to shootsuch subjects as fireworks.Use this mode in sit

32When you want the flash tofire for each shot.The flash fires regardless ofavailable light. Use this mode tocompensate for a shadow caston the subjec

SELFTIMER1. Press the button todisplayFix the camera on a tripod orother support.2. Aim at your subject, andpress the shutter releasebutton. The shut

Notes:The focus and exposure will belocked when the shutterrelease button is depressedhalfway. Do not press thebutton from right in front of thecamera

USING THE RC-200 REMOTECONTROL (optional)1. Press the button todisplayTo cancel this mode, press thebutton again. This mode iscanceled automatically

WARNINGS:KEEP THE REMOTE CONTROLOUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN.IF A CHILD SWALLOWS THEREMOTE CONTROL, CONTACT ADOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.NEVER EXPOSE THE REMOTECO

37Attaching to the StrapOpen the buckle insertthe strap and close thebuckle .The remote control can beattached to round straps with adiameter of 3 ~

Replacing the Battery1. Open the buckle andremove the battery coverinside by sliding in thedirection of the arrow.2. Insert a new battery(CR1220) wi

CORRECTING THE DATA (forQUARTZDATE models only)1. Press the MODE button fortwo seconds or longer.The year indication will startblinking.Caution: Do no

Names of parts ... 6Viewfinder display/LCD panel ... 8Loading the battery ... 11Checking the battery ...

3. Press the MODE buttonagain.The month indication will startblinking.4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 toset the day, hour andminutes.Note: As you press the mo

PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME (forQUARTZDATE models only)Choose the desired mode.The mode will switch in thedescribed order.The date unit uses the samepo

No dataYear-month-dayMonth-day-yearDay-month-yearDay-hour-minute42

CARE AND STORAGEDo not leave the camera in anyplace exposed to excessiveheat, humidity, or directsunlight — for example, in acar or on the beach.Do no

Do not expose the camera todust or sand as this couldcause serious damage.Do not shake or shock thecamera.Do not apply excessive force tothe zoom lens

When transporting the camerafrom a cold place to a warmplace or in the event of asudden temperature change,put the camera into a plasticbag. This allo

Avoid leaving the camera unused forlong periods of time. This can causemold to grow on the camera as wellas other problems. Try to press theshutter re

SPECIFICATIONSType: Full automatic 35 mmautofocus lens-shuttercamera with built-in 38 ~ 80mm zoom lens.Film format: 35 mm standard DX-coded film (24 x

Focusing: Active-type autofocussystem. Focus lockpossible. Focusing range— 0.6m(2 ft) ~ (infinity).Exposure control: Programmedautomatic exposure con

Remote control (optional):Infrared remote control unitwith approx. 3-sec. delay.Film speed range: Automaticsetting with DX-coded filmwith ISO 50, 100,

Using the RC-200 remote control(optional)... 35Correcting the data ... 39Printing the date and time ...

Film loading: Automatic loading.(Automatically advances tofirst frame when cameraback cover is closed.)Film advance: Automatic filmwinding.Film rewind

Flash: Built-in flash. Recyclingtime: Approx. 6 sec. (atnormal temperature withnew battery). Flash workingrange: Wide angle — 0.6 ~3.8m (2 ~ 12.5ft)

Battery check: Displayed on LCDpanel.Power source; Two alkaline AAA/LR-03 batteries.Dimensions: 116.5 (W) x 62 (H) x40 (D) mm (4.6 x 2.4 x 1.6in) (wit

SPECIFICATIONS FOR DATEUNITImprinting direction: Dataimprinted onto film fromlens side.Data coding: No data, year-month-day, month-day-year, day-month

54SPECIFICATIONS FOR RC-200REMOTE CONTROL (optional)Type: Infrared type remote control.Operating range: Approx. 5 m(16.4 ft).Battery: One CR1220,repla

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Shutter release buttonZoom leverStrap eyeletRemote control sensorLens barrierLight sensorSelftimer indicatorLensAutofocus windowsFlashLCD panel (date/

MODE and SET buttonsGreen lampOrange lampViewfinderBack cover releaseBack coverMid-roll rewind buttonFilm windowTripod socketBattery compartment cover

VIEWFINDER DISPLAYLCD PANELViewfinder DisplayClose-up correction marksAutofocus markGreen lampOrange lamp8

LCD PanelDate/time indicatorExposure counterSelftimer/remote controlRed-Eye Reducing FlashmodeOff (Flash Override) modeFill-In Flash modeBattery check