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Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 User Manual

Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
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Instruction Manual
STYLUS TOUGH-8010 /
P
TOUGH-8010
STYLUS TOUGH-6020 /
P
TOUGH-6020
STYLUS TOUGH-3000 /
P
TOUGH-3000
DIGITAL CAMERA
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use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy
optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a
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the internal memory of the camera.
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camera before taking important photographs.
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provided for STYLUS TOUGH-8010/ TOUGH-8010.

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Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandOlympus
ModelStylus Tough 8010
CategoryDigital Camera
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Instruction Manual

Checking the contents of the box

Verifies all items included in the camera package.

Preparing the Camera

Guides on initial camera setup, including battery and memory card.

Shooting and Playing Back Images

Covers basic operations for capturing and reviewing photos and videos.

How to Use the Camera

Details on operating the camera's functions and settings.

Printing

Instructions for printing photos directly from the camera.

Camera Settings

Using the Direct Buttons

Explains how to access frequently used functions via direct buttons.

Using the Menu

Using the Menu

Details on navigating and utilizing the camera's menu system.

Menus for Shooting Functions

Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions

Menus for Other Camera Settings

Operating the camera by tapping the body

Explains how to control the camera using touch-sensitive areas.

Names of Parts

Attaching the camera strap

Instructions on how to securely attach the camera strap.

Monitor

Shooting mode display

Describes the information shown on the monitor during shooting.

Monitor Display

Playback mode display

Details the information displayed on the monitor during playback.

Preparing the Camera

Inserting the battery

Step-by-step guide for inserting the camera battery correctly.

Battery charge and camera setup

Instructions for charging the battery and initial camera setup.

Connect the camera to the computer

Procedure for connecting the camera to a computer via USB.

Charging the battery

Explains the battery charging process when connected to a computer.

Camera setup

Details the camera setup process, including date and time.

Charging the battery with the included USB-AC adapter

Guide for charging the battery using the supplied AC adapter.

Setting the date, time and time zone

Instructions for setting the camera's date, time, and time zone.

Changing the display language

How to adjust the language for menus and error messages.

Inserting the SD/SDHC memory card (sold separately)

Procedure for inserting and removing memory cards.

Shooting, Playback, and Erasing

Shooting with the optimum aperture value and shutter speed (P mode)

Guide to shooting in P mode for optimal exposure control.

Shooting movies

Instructions on how to record videos with the camera.

Using the zoom

Explains how to use the zoom function for shooting.

To take larger images

Tips for capturing larger images without quality loss.

Reading a histogram

How to interpret the histogram for image exposure analysis.

Changing the shooting information display

How to customize the information shown on the camera screen.

To play sound recordings

Instructions for playing back audio recorded with images.

To play back movies

Guide on how to view recorded video clips.

Erasing images during playback (Single image erase)

How to delete individual images during playback.

Index view, close-up view, and event index

Methods for quickly selecting and viewing images.

Playing back panorama images

Instructions for viewing and controlling panorama photos.

Using the Menu Guide

Using the Camera Guide

How to use the built-in camera guide for operations.

Using Shooting Modes

Shooting with automatic settings (iAUTO mode)

Explains the fully automatic iAUTO mode for simple shooting.

Using the best mode for the shooting scene (SCN mode)

Guide to using Scene modes for optimal results in various situations.

To take underwater photos

Specific settings for capturing images underwater.

To lock the focus distance for underwater shoots (AF lock)

How to lock focus for underwater shooting scenarios.

Shooting with special effects (MAGIC mode)

How to apply creative effects using the MAGIC mode.

Creating panoramic images ( mode)

Instructions for capturing and combining images for panoramas.

Taking pictures with [AUTO]

Steps for taking panorama photos in automatic mode.

Taking pictures with [MANUAL]

Guide for manually composing and capturing panorama shots.

Taking pictures with [PC]

Procedure for creating panoramas using PC software.

Smoothing out skin tone and texture (BEAUTY mode)

How to enhance skin appearance using the BEAUTY mode.

Using Shooting Functions

Using the flash

Explains different flash modes for various shooting conditions.

Shooting closeups (Macro shooting)

Guide to focusing and shooting subjects at close distances.

SUPER MACRO

Enables shooting subjects at even closer distances.

S-MACRO LED

Utilizes an LED illuminator for close-up shooting assistance.

Using the self-timer

Instructions for using the self-timer function for delayed shots.

Adjusting the brightness (Exposure compensation)

How to adjust exposure for brighter or darker images.

Adjusting to a natural color scheme (White balance)

Guide to selecting white balance for natural color reproduction.

Selecting the ISO sensitivity

How to choose ISO sensitivity for optimal image quality.

Sequential shooting (Drive)

Instructions for taking sequential shots by holding the shutter button.

Using the LED illuminator

How to use the LED illuminator as an auxiliary light.

Menus for Shooting Functions (Detailed)

Selecting the image quality for still images [IMAGE SIZE/COMPRESSION]

Details on setting image size and compression for still photos.

Selecting the image quality for movies [IMAGE SIZE/IMAGE QUALITY]

Guide to setting image size and quality for video recordings.

Shooting Functions Details

Brightening the subject against backlight [SHADOW ADJUST]

How to adjust shadow brightness for backlit subjects.

Selecting the focusing area [AF MODE]

Guide to selecting the AF mode for focusing on subjects.

To focus on a moving subject continuously (AF Tracking)

How to continuously track and focus on moving subjects.

Selecting the method for measuring the brightness [ESP/ ]

How to select the metering method for brightness measurement.

Shooting at higher magnifications than optical zoom [DIGITAL ZOOM]

Using DIGITAL ZOOM for increased magnification.

Recording sound when shooting still images []

How to record sound with still photographs.

Shooting Functions Details

Recording sound when shooting movies []

Settings for recording audio during movie capture.

Viewing the image immediately after shooting [REC VIEW]

How to display the recorded image for immediate review.

Shooting Functions Details

Using an external flash [REMOTE FLASH]

Instructions for using external flashes compatible with the camera.

Displaying icon guides [ICON GUIDE]

How to display explanations for icons on the camera screen.

Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions (Detailed)

Playing back pictures automatically [SLIDESHOW]

How to create and play automatic slideshows of images.

Searching for images and playing back the related images [PHOTO SURFING]

Finding and viewing images related to a selected item.

Viewing images by event [EVENT]

How to view images grouped by shooting date (event).

Playing back images by Collection created with the PC software (ib) [COLLECTION]

Viewing image collections created and imported from PC software.

Using a PC software (ib) and importing data back to the camera

Guide to using PC software for data management and import.

Retouching the skin and eyes [BEAUTY FIX]

How to retouch skin and eyes for improved portraits.

Changing the image size []

Instructions for resizing images for different uses.

Cropping image []

How to crop images to adjust framing and composition.

Changing the color tone of image [COLOR EDIT]

How to adjust the color tone of images (B&W, Sepia, Saturation).

Brightening areas that are dark due to backlight or other reasons [SHADOW ADJ]

How to lighten dark areas in images affected by backlight.

Retouching red eyes in flash shooting [REDEYE FIX]

How to correct red-eye effects in flash photography.

Adding a calendar to an image [CALENDAR]

How to add a calendar overlay to images.

Erasing images [ERASE]

Instructions for erasing images from memory or card.

Saving print settings to the image data [PRINT ORDER]

How to save print settings and reservations to image data.

Protecting images [ ]

How to protect images from accidental deletion.

Rotating images []

How to rotate images for correct orientation.

Adding sound to still images []

How to add sound recordings to still images.

Menus for Other Camera Settings (Detailed)

Selecting a storage device [INTERNAL/SD]

How to choose between internal memory and SD card for storage.

Erasing data completely [MEMORY FORMAT]/[FORMAT]

Procedure for formatting the memory card or internal memory.

Restoring data in the camera [DATA REPAIR]

How to restore camera data if playback becomes unavailable.

Copying images in the internal memory to the card [→ COPY]

How to transfer images from internal memory to an SD card.

Changing the display language [ ]

How to select the language for the camera's interface.

Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [RESET]

How to reset shooting functions to their factory default settings.

Selecting a method for connecting the camera to other devices [USB CONNECTION]

How to configure the camera for connection to external devices.

Turning on the camera with the button [ POWER ON]

How to turn on the camera using the POWER ON button.

Saving the mode when the camera is turned off [SAVE SETTINGS]

How to save the current shooting mode when the camera is powered off.

Choosing the opening screen display [PW ON SETUP]

How to configure the camera's startup screen display.

Selecting the camera sound and its volume [SOUND SETTINGS]

How to adjust camera sounds, shutter, and beep volumes.

Resetting the file names of pictures [FILE NAME]

How to reset file naming conventions for images.

Adjusting the CCD and the image processing function [PIXEL MAPPING]

How to adjust the CCD and image processing for optimal results.

Adjusting the brightness of the monitor [ ]

How to adjust the brightness of the camera's LCD monitor.

Setting the date and time

Instructions for setting the camera's date and time.

Choosing home and alternate time zones [WORLD TIME]

How to set and manage different time zones for the camera.

Playing back images on a TV [TV OUT]

How to connect the camera to a TV for image playback.

To operate images with the TV remote control

How to control image playback using a TV remote control.

Saving battery power between shots [POWER SAVE]

How to enable power saving mode to extend battery life.

Operating the camera by tapping the body [TAP CONTROL]

Guide to operating the camera using tap controls.

Using the LED illuminator as an auxiliary light [LED ILLUMINATOR]

How to use the LED illuminator for low-light focusing assistance.

Printing

Direct printing (PictBridge*1)

How to print images directly to a PictBridge-compatible printer.

Printing images at the printer's standard settings [EASY PRINT]

Printing images using the printer's default settings.

Changing the printer's settings for printing [CUSTOM PRINT]

How to customize print settings like paper size and borders.

To crop an image []

How to crop images before printing to adjust framing.

To cancel printing

Procedure for canceling a print job.

Print Reservations (DPOF*1)

How to set print reservations for automatic printing.

Single-frame print reservations ( )

How to set print reservations for individual images.

Reserving one print each of all images on the card []

How to reserve one print for every image on the card.

Resetting the print reservation data for selected images

How to reset print reservation data for specific images.

Resetting all print reservation data

How to reset all print reservation data.

Usage Tips

Troubleshooting

Guidance for resolving common camera issues and error messages.

Monitor

Date and time function

Information regarding date and time settings and resets.

Miscellaneous

Covers various operational notes like camera noises and sounds.

Troubleshooting

Error message

Lists common error messages and their corrective actions.

Shooting Tips

Focusing

Guidance on achieving sharp focus in various shooting scenarios.

Camera shake

Tips to prevent blur caused by camera shake.

Exposure (brightness)

How to achieve correct exposure in different lighting conditions.

Color hue

Tips for capturing colors accurately as they appear.

Image quality

Advice on settings to ensure sharp and clear images.

Panorama

Tips for smooth stitching of panoramic images.

Batteries

Advice on maximizing battery life and usage.

Playback/Editing Tips

Playback

Tips for playing back images and videos from memory.

Editing

Tips for editing operations like sound removal.

Appendix

Camera care

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the camera body, monitor, and lens.

Battery, USB-AC adapter (included), Charger (sold separately)

Information on batteries, AC adapters, and chargers.

Notes after use

Important notes and cleaning procedures after using the camera.

Storage and Maintenance

Guidelines for storing the camera and general maintenance.

Cards compatible with this camera

Information on compatible SD/SDHC memory cards.

Using a new card

Instructions for formatting and using a new memory card.

Checking the image saving location

How to determine where images are being saved (internal memory or card).

Readout/recording process of the card

Explanation of the card's read/write process indicators.

Increasing the number of pictures that can be taken

Tips for maximizing the number of images that can be stored.

Taking pictures with the Olympus Wireless RC Flash System

Important information about water and shock resistant features

Details on the camera's water and shock resistance capabilities.

Safety Precautions

General Precautions

General safety guidelines for product usage and handling.

Handling the Camera

Important safety warnings and precautions for camera handling.

Battery Handling Precautions

Crucial safety guidelines to prevent battery-related hazards.

Caution for Usage Environment

Warnings about using the camera in specific environmental conditions.

LCD Monitor

Notes regarding the camera's LCD monitor performance and care.

Legal and Other Notices

Disclaimer of Warranty

States limitations and exclusions of warranty coverage.

FCC Notice

Information regarding radio and television interference compliance.

Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery, Battery Charger and AC adapter

Recommendation to use only genuine Olympus charging accessories.

Notes regarding warranty maintenance

Important notes for maintaining warranty validity.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY

Details of exclusions from the limited product warranty.

WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDED

Procedure for sending the product for service and repair.

Where to Send Product for Service

Provisions of warranty

Details the warranty terms and conditions for product repair.

For customers in Asia

Specific warranty provisions for customers in Asian regions.

Trademarks

Lists registered trademarks and product names.

Specifications

Dimensions

Physical dimensions of the camera models.

Weight

Weight specifications for the camera models.

Lithium ion battery (LI-42B)

Technical specifications for the LI-42B lithium ion battery.

Lithium ion battery (LI-50B)

Technical specifications for the LI-50B lithium ion battery.

USB-AC adapter (F-2AC)

Technical specifications for the USB-AC adapter.

Using in low temperatures

Notes on battery performance and usage in low temperatures.

Software Installation

Note on PC software (ib) installation

Information on installing the PC software and language settings.

Maintaining Water Resistance

Proper care before and after using your camera is necessary to maintain water resistance.

Essential care steps before and after using the camera for water resistance.

Clean your camera.

Detailed instructions for cleaning the camera after water exposure.

Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

Critical safety instructions to reduce fire or electric shock risk.

Worldwide Warranty

If You Have Questions or Need Help

Contact information and procedure for seeking help or service.

Service Centers

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