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Olympus Stylus 820 User Manual

Olympus Stylus 820
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DIGITAL CAMERA
Instruction
Manual
Getting to know your
camera better
Quick Start Guide
Get started using your
camera right away.
Button operations
Menu operations
Printing pictures
Using OLYMPUS Master
( 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.
( In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify
information contained in this manual.
( The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages
and may differ from the actual product.
Appendix
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Table of Contents

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Olympus Stylus 820 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeCompact
Megapixels8.0 MP
Optical Zoom5x
Digital Zoom4x
LCD Screen Size2.5 inches
Video Resolution640 x 480
Image Sensor1/2.5-inch CCD
Maximum ApertureF3.3 - F5.0
ISO Sensitivity64, 100, 200, 400, 800
Shutter Speed1/2 - 1/1000 sec
Storage MediaxD-Picture Card
Battery TypeLi-ion battery

Summary

Quick Start Guide

Gather these items (box contents)

Lists all items included in the camera package for setup.

Prepare the camera

Steps for charging battery and inserting memory card.

Turn the camera on

Instructions on how to power on the camera for shooting.

Set date and time

Guide to setting the camera's date and time.

Take a picture

Steps for holding the camera and taking a photo.

View pictures

How to display and navigate through taken photos.

Button operations

POWER button

Description of the camera's power button function.

Shutter button

Details on using the shutter button for focus and capture.

Mode dial

Explains switching between shooting and playback modes.

SCN (Scene) Mode

Shoot using pre-set scene modes based on conditions.

GUIDE Mode

Follow on-screen guide for better picture taking.

Recording movies

How to record video with audio.

Viewing still pictures

How to display and navigate still images.

Arrow pad

How to use the directional pad for navigation.

OK/FUNC button

Function of the OK/FUNC button for selection.

MENU button

How to access and navigate camera menus.

Zoom button

Controls zooming during shooting and playback.

Exposure compensation

Adjusting brightness to compensate for lighting.

Flash shooting modes

Selecting flash settings like auto, fill-in, or off.

Self-timer shooting

Using the self-timer for delayed shots.

Macro mode

Shooting close-up subjects.

DISP./? button

Controls information display on the LCD monitor.

Menu operations

Using the menus

How to navigate and change camera settings via menus.

IMAGE QUALITY

Setting resolution and compression for photos.

RESET (Restore Defaults)

Restores shooting functions to their factory defaults.

PANORAMA

Taking and combining panoramic pictures.

SCN (Scene) Mode Operations

Selecting scene modes for specific shooting situations.

CAMERA MENU (WB, ISO, DRIVE)

Accessing WB, ISO, DRIVE, and other settings.

AF MODE (Focusing Area)

Changing the camera's focusing area.

SILENT MODE

Disables camera operational sounds.

PERFECT FIX (Image Correction)

Correcting images with digital stabilization and lighting fixes.

EDIT (Image & Movie Editing)

Editing image size, cropping, and color.

PRINT ORDER

Setting print reservations for photos.

SETUP menus

Accessing settings like format, backup, and display.

MEMORY FORMAT (FORMAT)

Formatting internal memory or memory card.

PW ON SETUP (Startup Screen)

Setting startup screen and volume.

FILE NAME

Managing file naming conventions.

PIXEL MAPPING

Adjusting CCD and image processing functions.

DUALTIME

Setting date and time for another time zone.

ALARM CLOCK

Setting alarms and alarm sounds.

POWER SAVE

Configuring camera power saving settings.

Printing pictures

Direct printing (PictBridge)

Printing photos directly to a PictBridge printer.

EASY PRINT

Quickly print the displayed picture with default settings.

CUSTOM PRINT Settings

Adjusting print modes and paper settings.

Print settings (DPOF)

Saving print data for photo stores or printers.

Single-frame reservation

Making print reservations for individual pictures.

All-frame reservation

Reserving prints for all pictures on the card.

Using OLYMPUS Master

Install the OLYMPUS Master software

Steps to install the OLYMPUS Master software.

Connecting the camera to a computer

How to connect the camera to a computer.

Start up the OLYMPUS Master software

Launching the OLYMPUS Master application.

Downloading and saving images

Transferring photos from camera to computer.

To disconnect the camera

Safe procedure for disconnecting camera from PC.

Viewing still pictures

Displaying and editing still images in software.

Save images without OLYMPUS Master

Downloading images using USB mass storage.

Getting to know your camera better

Shooting tips and information

General advice for better picture taking.

Focusing on the subject

Techniques for achieving sharp focus on subjects.

Prevent blur by using image stabilization

Tips to avoid blurry images using stabilization.

Picture graininess

Causes and reduction of grainy photos.

Taking pictures with correct color

Tips for achieving accurate color reproduction.

Subject against backlight

Techniques for shooting backlit subjects.

Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken

Ways to maximize photos taken on battery/card.

Lamp indicators

Explanation of camera status lights.

Extending battery life

Tips to conserve battery power.

Restoring default settings

Resetting camera settings to factory defaults.

Confirming exposure outdoors

Using histogram to check exposure in bright light.

Playback help and troubleshooting

Troubleshooting common playback issues.

Functions available in shooting modes

Compatibility of functions across shooting modes.

Functions available in scene modes

Function availability in specific scene modes.

Appendix

Camera care

Guidelines for maintaining the camera's condition.

WEATHERPROOF FEATURE

Information on camera's water resistance.

General Precautions

Important safety and usage guidelines.

Handling the Camera

Safe handling instructions and warnings.

Battery Handling Precautions

Guidelines for safe battery use and care.

Caution for Usage Environment

Recommendations for optimal operating conditions.

FCC Notice

Regulatory information regarding radio interference.

SPECIFICATIONS

Technical details and features of the camera.

CAMERA DIAGRAM

Labeled illustration of camera components.

Monitor Symbols & Icons

Explanation of on-screen indicators.

Monitor - Shooting mode

Icons and indicators shown during shooting.

Monitor - Playback mode

Icons and indicators shown during playback.

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