User manual OLYMPUS CAMEDIA C-8080

[. . . ] DIGITAL CAMERA C-8080 Wide Zoom REFERENCE MANUAL <Click Here> 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. 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. [. . . ] · To reduce the saturation (­) : Press c. Colors become lighter. CARD PICtURE CAM Press ac to adjust the saturation between +5 and ­5. HUE SAtURAtION 6 Adjusting the image quality and exposure · When you have finished setting the saturation, press e. Press e again to exit the menu. SCENE MODES In P, A, S, M, r and n modes, the image is processed according to your purpose and the effect you want to achieve. The color reproduction, sharpness, contrast and saturation are adjusted automatically. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU PICTURE SCENE MODES, then choose from NORMAL, I, L or m, and press e. g"Menu basics" (P. 38) · For I, L and m modes, see "Situation-related modes" (P. 49). · Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button 117 NOISE REDUCTION This function reduces the noise that is generated during long exposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds become slower and noise tends to appear on images. When noise reduction is set to ON, the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. However, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual. Noise reduction can only be used when the shutter speed is set slower than 1/2 sec. Noise reduction: OFF Noise reduction: ON The purpose of these pictures is to illustrate the effects of noise reduction. They are not actual pictures. 6 Mode dial Adjusting the image quality and exposure 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU CAMERA NOISE REDUCTION ON or OFF, and press e. g"Menu basics" (P. 38) · Press e again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button Note · When m mode is set, noise reduction is fixed to ON. · When noise reduction is set to ON, the camera implements noise-reducing processes after each shot. For this reason, shooting time is approximately twice as long as usual. During this time, you cannot continue shooting. · When noise reduction is set to ON, sequential shooting (i, j, k, 7) is not possible. · This function may not work effectively with some shooting conditions or subjects. · As the shutter speed is relatively slow, the use of a tripod is recommended. 118 Histogram ­ Displaying the luminance distribution of still pictures During still picture shooting, you can display a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of your subject in the viewfinder or on the monitor. You can also display the black and white areas directly on the image. Checking the histogram during shooting enables precise exposure control. The histogram is displayed when F is pressed. g"Exposure compensation" (P. 108) The histogram is always displayed. The black and white areas are displayed directly on the image. When the image is dark 1/200 F5. 6 When ON is selected in P mode When the image is bright 1/200 F5. 6 Histogram target mark 6 SET SET Adjusting the image quality and exposure If the peak fills too much of the right frame, the image will appear mostly white. If the peak fills too much of the left frame, the image will appear mostly black. The part indicated in green in the histogram shows the luminance distribution within the histogram target mark. Ex. When DIRECT is selected in P mode Red frame : Mostly white area Blue frame: Mostly black area If the area contains both black and white parts, it is also displayed in the blue frame. 119 Histogram ­ Displaying the luminance distribution of still pictures Mode dial 1 Press e while holding down F. Control dial F Exposure compensation button Arrow pad 2 OK button Press ac to choose the histogram display mode, then press e. · In M mode, when histogram is not set to OFF, the subject is displayed in the viewfinder or on the monitor at the appropriate brightness for the selected exposure. 6 Adjusting the image quality and exposure OFF ON ON DIRECt SELECt GO Note · The histogram or the direct is not displayed in the following situations even if u is set to ON or DIRECT. [. . . ] The files will be opened in the default image viewer of the operating system. If you want to view the image a different size or process it, you will need to open the image with software that supports JPEG or TIFF images files, such as Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop or CAMEDIA Master software. The lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp blinks while the image is being copied. Never open the card cover on the camera, load or remove the batteries, or connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the lamp is blinking as the image files may be destroyed. Macintosh 28 Downloading images to your computer Mac OS X Malfunctions such as the following may occur due to the OS. [. . . ]