Olympus TOUGH-8010 - Manual (Page 69)

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Taking pictures with the
Olympus Wireless RC Flash
System
STYLUS TOUGH-8010/ μ TOUGH-8010 only
You can take pictures with a wireless fl ash
when using a fl ash compatible with the Olympus
Wireless RC Flash System. This enables
multi-fl ash photography using multiple fl ash
units compatible with this system. The camera’s
built-in fl ash is used for communication between
the camera and fl ash.
For details about operation of a wireless
fl ash, refer to the instruction manual for the
special external fl ash.
1
Set the wireless fl ash based on the
guidelines below.
Wireless fl ash setup range guidelines
The setup range varies depending on the
ambient environment.
5m
50°
50°
10m
30°
30°
50°
50°
30°
30°
Point the remote
sensor toward
the camera Flash direction
2
Turn on the wireless fl ash.
3
Use the MODE button on the
wireless fl ash to set to RC mode,
and make the channel and group
settings. (Channel: CH1, Group: A)
4
Set [REMOTE FLASH] (p. 37) on
the camera to [ #RC], and set the
channel to the same setting as the
wireless fl ash.
5
Select the fl ash mode.
“Using the fl ash” (p. 28)
6
Take a test shot to check the
operation of the fl ash and the
resulting image.
Be sure to check the charge level of the
camera and wireless fl ash before taking
pictures.
Although there is no limit on the number of
wireless fl ash units that are set up, usage of
a maximum of three units is recommended
to prevent malfunction due to interference
with each other.
When the camera fl ash is set to [ #RC],
the camera built-in fl ash is used for
communication with the wireless fl ash. It
cannot used for taking pictures.
Important information about
water and shock resistant
features
Water resistance: The waterproof feature is
warranted to operate at the following depths for
up to one hour.
STYLUS TOUGH-8010/
μ TOUGH-8010:
10 m (32.8 ft.)
STYLUS TOUGH-6020/
μ TOUGH-6020:
5 m (16.4 ft.)
STYLUS TOUGH-3000/
μ TOUGH-3000:
3 m (9.8 ft.)
The waterproof feature may be compromised if
the camera is subject to substantial or excessive
impact.
Shock resistance: The anti-shock feature
warrants
*2 the operation of the camera against
accidental impact incurred from everyday use
of your digital compact camera. The anti-shock
feature does not unconditionally warrant all
defective operation or cosmetic damage.
Cosmetic damage, such as scratches and dents,
are not covered under the warranty.