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Olympus iZoom 75 Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS Read this manual carefully before using your camera.
  • Page 2 Indicates circumstances under which mishandling resulting from ignoring this symbol could result in personal injury or property damage. KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE. NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR SHORT-CIRCUIT BATTERIES.
  • Page 3 IT CONTAINS A HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT. IF THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE CAMERA ARE EXPOSED DUE TO DROPPING OR DAMAGE, REMOVE THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT FURTHER USAGE. IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION, CONSULT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Names of parts ... 6 Viewfinder display/LCD panel.. 8 Cartridge ... 11 Diopter adjustment... 13 Using the strap ... 13 Loading the battery... 14 Checking the battery... 16 Proper shutter release ... 17 Loading the cartridge film ... 18 Taking pictures ... 21 After shooting ...
  • Page 5 Using the RC-200 REMOTE CONTROL (optional)... 48 Correcting the data... 52 Printing the date and time... 54 Care and storage... 56 Caring for your weatherproof camera... 60 Troubleshooting... 63 Specifications ... 71...

  • Page 6: Names Of Parts

    NAMES OF PARTS Shutter release button Selftimer indicator Viewfinder Flash* Autofocus window* Light sensor* Lens* Remote control sensor* Lens barrier Strap eyelet Zoom lever * Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures. Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
  • Page 7 Diopter adjustment dial Green lamp Orange lamp Viewfinder Print type selector switch Selftimer/remote control button Battery compartment cover Cartridge cover release button Cartridge cover Tripod socket MODE and SET buttons Mid-roll rewind button Flash mode button LCD panel (date/time indicator)

  • Page 8: Viewfinder Display/Lcd Panel

    VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/ LCD PANEL Viewfinder Display Close-up correction marks The available image area is within these marks when shooting a close- up subject. Orange lamp Lights when the flash is ready to fire. Blinks when the flash is being recharged. Green lamp Lights when the subject is in focus.
  • Page 9 LCD Panel ISO film speed mark Exposure counter (ISO speed/ total number of exposures) When you open the lens barrier, this counter first displays the ISO speed and then shows the total number of exposures. Date/time indicator Spot mode Total number of exposures Selftimer/remote control* Red-Eye Reducing Flash mode...
  • Page 10 Notes: • The viewfinder format changes in accordance with the print type selected (p. 31). • If you don't use the camera, the LCD goes off after four and half minutes. • The LCD panel does not actually display all indications simultaneously as shown.

  • Page 11: Cartridge

    CARTRIDGE IX24D Cartridge Film Data disk Cartridge spool Lightlock door drive Lightlock door Cartridge spool Cartridge label Visual exposure indicator...
  • Page 12 Visual Exposure Indicator • Only cartridges with the (unexposed) visual exposure indicator can be used with this camera. • When a cartridge with other than the visual exposure indicator is loaded, the camera will rewind the film and set the cartridge to (exposed).

  • Page 13: Diopter Adjustment

    DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the viewfinder display becomes clear. Turn to the right if you are farsighted or to the left if you are nearsighted. USING THE STRAP Attach the strap as shown. The remote control can be attached to the strap.

  • Page 14: Loading The Battery

    LOADING THE BATTERY 1. Close the lens barrier. Push OPEN to open the battery compartment cover 2. Insert the new battery correctly. WARNING: KEEP THE BATTERY OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. IF A CHILD SWALLOWS A BATTERY, CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
  • Page 15 Notes: • About 10 rolls of 25-exposure film can be used with one new battery. • Keep a spare battery on hand when going on a long trip or to a cold area. • Sweat, oil, and so on can prevent a battery's terminals from making electrical contact.

  • Page 16: Checking The Battery

    CHECKING THE BATTERY Open the lens barrier until you feel a click. Display: lights (and turns off automatically). Meaning: Battery is OK. You can shoot. Display: blinks and other indicators are displayed normally. Meaning: Battery power is low and battery should be replaced. Display: blinks and other indicators go out.

  • Page 17: Proper Shutter Release

    PROPER SHUTTER RELEASE Practice before loading the film. Locks the focus. The green lamp lights. Releases the shutter to take the picture. Cautions: • Press the shutter release button gently. • Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures.

  • Page 18: Loading The Cartridge Film

    LOADING THE CARTRIDGE FILM This camera uses IX240 cartridges. Just load the cartridge; the camera does the rest automatically. Open the lens barrier. Make sure is blinking and is not displayed on the LCD panel. Note: If a number is displayed in the exposure counter on the LCD panel, it means that a film cartridge is already loaded and some shots have been...
  • Page 19 Insert the cartridge correctly and close the cartridge cover. The film will advance automatically to the first frame. While the film is advancing to the first frame, the film speed is displayed on the LCD panel. Make sure the exposure counter reads .
  • Page 20 Checking Film Already Loaded in the Camera 1. Open the lens barrier until it clicks. is displayed on the LCD panel if a cartridge is already loaded. 2. While the lens is extruding, check to see if the ISO speed is displayed on the LCD panel.

  • Page 21: Taking Pictures

    TAKING PICTURES 1. Open the lens barrier until you feel a click. The lens extends slightly, the flash pops up, and the LCD panel turns on. When the flash is held down, the camera will not activate. Release your finger from the flash.
  • Page 22 2. Aim the camera at your subject. Use the zoom lever for telephoto or wide- angle photography.
  • Page 23 How to Use the Zoom Lever Telephoto: Pull the lever to the "T" side to zoom in. Wide angle: Push the lever to the "W" side to zoom out.
  • Page 24 3. Position the autofocus mark on your subject. WARNING: DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER. 4. Depress the shutter release button halfway to adjust the focus. Focus has been correctly adjusted and the green lamp lights. Exposure also will be adjusted automatically.
  • Page 25 5. Depress the shutter release button fully to take the picture. Note: Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens, autofocus window and flash.
  • Page 26 This camera-has a built-in multi- autofocus system which automatically focuses on the subject even in compositions such as the one shown on the left. Working distance: 0.6 m (2 ft) ~ (infinity) Notes: • When the subject is closer than the minimum working distance, the shutter will not release.
  • Page 27 Close-up Correction Picture area at (infinity) Close-up correction marks Image area of picture at 0.6 m (2ft) The picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject.

  • Page 28: After Shooting

    AFTER SHOOTING 1. Close the lens barrier slowly and carefully. The lens and flash will retract automatically. 2. Close the lens barrier completely. Caution: Do not forcibly close the lens barrier as it will interfere with lens retraction.

  • Page 29: Unloading The Cartridge Film

    UNLOADING THE CARTRIDGE FILM The film will be rewound automatically when the end of the roll is reached. • Wait until the sound of the motor operation stops and starts blinking in the exposure counter. Then open the cartridge cover and remove the cartridge.
  • Page 30 • The cartridge visual exposure indicator (exposed) is set even when the film is rewound before the end is reached. Because of that, cartridges cannot be reused after being rewound in mid-roll. However, the visual exposure of cartridges that were rewound when no exposure has been made will remain (unexposed).

  • Page 31: Setting The Print Type

    SETTING THE PRINT TYPE Set the print type selector switch to the desired type: C, H or P. Print type selector switch C type viewfinder H type viewfinder P type viewfinder Always keep the print type selector switch set correctly. The print type setting is magnetically recorded on the film.
  • Page 32 Print Type Setting Configuration Aspect ratio Print type C type Approx. 2:3 H type Approx. 9:16 P type Approx. 1:3...

  • Page 33: Using The Flash Modes

    USING THE FLASH MODES Select the flash mode according to your shooting conditions and needs. Press the flash mode button. The selected flash mode is displayed on the LCD panel. Notes: • The flash strength is automatically controlled to prevent pictures from being overexposed even when the subjects are close.
  • Page 34 Auto Flash mode (p. 35) Red-Eye Reducing Flash mode (p. 36) Off (Flash Override) mode (p. 38) The autofocus auxiliary light does not work in this mode. Fill-In Flash (Forced Activation) mode (p. 39) Night Scene Flash mode (P. 40) WARNING: DO NOT FIRE FLASH TOO CLOSE TO THE EYES OF PEOPLE OR...
  • Page 35 W (28 mm) T (75 mm) 0.6 ~ 2.2 m 0.6 ~ 4.7 m (2 ~ 15.4 ft) (2 ~ 7.2 ft) 0.6 ~ 6.6 m 0.6 ~ 3.1 m (2 ~ 21.7 ft) (2 ~ 10.2 ft) AUTO FLASH The flash fires automatically in dark places and with backlighting.
  • Page 36 RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH Significantly reduces the phenomenon of "red-eye" (when a subject's eyes appear red in flash photogra- phy). In the flash mode, the camera will fire a series of low-power pre- flashes before the regular flash. Red-eye reduction may not be effective when the subject: 1.
  • Page 37 The effectiveness of red-eye reduction varies depending on the individual characteristics of subjects. IMPORTANT: Be sure to hold the camera still until the shutter releases. It takes approximately one second.
  • Page 38 OFF (Flash Override) When you don't want the flash to fire even in the dark or when you want to shoot such subjects as fireworks. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited, or in twilight or night scenes.
  • Page 39 FILL-IN FLASH (Forced Activation) When you want the flash to fire for each shot. The flash fires regardless of available light. Use this mode to compensate for a shadow cast on the subject's face (such as the shadow of a tree). It is also used when shooting in backlit conditions or under artificial lighting (such as fluorescent light).
  • Page 40 NIGHT SCENE FLASH When taking pictures of people with a night background, this mode produces clear images of both. Notes: • Use of a tripod is recommended since a slow shutter speed (down to 4 seconds) is automatically selected in low- light situations.
  • Page 41 RED-EYE REDUCING NIGHT SCENE FLASH MODE You can take pictures of people with a night scene background while reducing the "red-eye" phenomenon. Notes: • Except for the flash's pre- flashes, this mode is the same as the Night Scene Flash mode. •...

  • Page 42: Spot Mode

    SPOT MODE 1. Press the selftimer/remote control and flash mode buttons simultaneously to enter the Spot mode. The LCD panel displays Press those buttons simulta- neously again to cancel the Spot mode. 2. Position the autofocus mark on your subject, and press the shutter release button halfway The green lamp lights.
  • Page 43 3. Reposition your subject in the picture frame while keeping the shutter release button depressed halfway. Then press the shutter release button fully. After the Spot mode has been engaged or disengaged, check the selftimer/remote control and flash mode settings. Focus and exposure can be adjusted at a different point from the autofocus frame using the...
  • Page 44 The use of the Spot mode is recommended in the following cases: • When there is an object in front of the main subject. • When the subject is on the edge of the frame. • When the background is brighter than the subject (the subject is backlit).
  • Page 45 In these situations, first focus on a different subject at a similar distance, and then reposition the correct subject in the picture frame. Subjects with low contrast Subjects that do not contain vertical lines Subjects with an extremely bright area in the part of the image Two subjects at different distances...

  • Page 46: Selftimer

    SELFTIMER 1. Press the selftimer/remote control button to display Fix the camera on a tripod or other support. 2. Aim at your subject, and press the shutter release button. The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after you press the button. The selftimer automatically disengages after release.
  • Page 47 Notes: • The focus and exposure will be locked when the shutter release button is depressed halfway. Do not press the button from right in front of the camera. • To cancel the selftimer after it has been activated, press the selftimer/remote control button again.

  • Page 48: Using The Rc-200 Remote Control (Optional)

    USING THE RC-200 REMOTE CONTROL (optional) 1. Press the selftimer/remote control button to display To cancel this mode, press the selftimer/remote contrtol button again. This mode is canceled automatically when not used for more than 10 minutes. 2. Aim the remote control at the camera, and press the button.
  • Page 49 WARNINGS: • KEEP THE REMOTE CONTROL OUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN. IF A CHILD SWALLOWS THE REMOTE CONTROL, CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. • NEVER EXPOSE THE REMOTE CONTROL TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR OPEN FLAME. Notes: • Use the remote control within a range that can be seen in the viewfinder.
  • Page 50 Attaching to the Strap Open the buckle , insert the strap , and close the buckle The remote control can be attached to round straps with a diameter of 3 mm ~ 5 rnm (0.12 ~ 0.2 in) and flat straps with a thickness of 1.2 mm ~ 2 mm (0.05 ~ 0.08 in) and a width of 6 mm ~ 12.5 mm (0.23...
  • Page 51 Replacing the Battery 1. Open the buckle remove the battery cover inside by sliding in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert a new battery (CR1220) with the plus mark showing on top 3. Attach the battery cover by sliding in the direction of the arrow 4.

  • Page 52: Correcting The Data

    CORRECTING THE DATA 1. Press the MODE button for two seconds or longer. The year indication will start blinking. 2. Press the SET button to correct the year. If you press the button once, the number on the display will advance by 1.
  • Page 53 3. Press the MODE button again. The month indication will start blinking. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the day, hour and minutes. Note: As you press the mode button, the blinking indication changes in the order of year, month, day, hour, and minute.

  • Page 54: Printing The Date And Time

    PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME Choose the desired mode. The mode will switch in the described order. Each time the MODE button is pressed, the display will change in the sequence shown below. • The quartzdate function uses the same power source as the main unit. Be sure to correct the data after the battery is replaced.
  • Page 55 No data Year-month-day Month-day-year Day-month-year Hour-minute...

  • Page 56: Care And Storage

    CARE AND STORAGE • Do not leave the camera exposed to excessive heat, humidity, or direct sunlight — for example, in a car or on the beach. • If the camera gets wet, wipe it with a dry towel. The salt in seawater can be especially damaging.
  • Page 57 • Do not expose the camera to dust or sand as this could cause serious damage. • Do not shake or shock the camera. • Do not apply excessive force to the zoom lens. • Keep the camera in a well- ventilated place.
  • Page 58 • When transporting the camera from a cold place to a warm place, or in the event of a sudden temperature change, put the camera into a plastic bag. This allows the camera's temperature to change slowly. Once the camera has adjusted to the new temperature, you can remove it from the bag and use •...
  • Page 59 • Avoid leaving the camera unused for long periods of time. This can cause mold to grow on the camera as well as other problems. Try to press the shutter release button and check the operation of the camera before use. •...

  • Page 60: Caring For Your Weatherproof Camera

    CARING FOR YOUR WEATHERPROOF CAMERA This camera is designed to be water- resistant; however, it is not designed for underwater use or to be subjected to being saturated. Seawater can be especially damaging to your camera due to salt content. Note the following warnings and take the necessary precautions if your camera becomes wet.
  • Page 61 These gaskets protect the interior of the camera from becoming wet in the event the camera is splashed with water. Check these gaskets often and carefully remove any sand or dust to maintain this protective seal. Whenever your camera gets wet, take the following precautions to maintain your camera in good working order.
  • Page 62 If the gaskets are damaged or need replacement, contact your nearest Olympus service center. If you are taking pictures at the beach, you need to avoid getting sand on or inside of your camera. Transport your camera in its own case.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATING PROBLEMS The camera does not work The lens barrier is not opened completely. Open the lens barrier completely. (p. 21) The alignment of the battery terminals is not correct. Reload the battery correctly. (p. The battery is exhausted. Replace the battery with new one.
  • Page 64 The cartridge is inserted incorrectly. Remove the cartridge and re- insert correctly. (p. 18) The flash is held with your finger. Release your finger. The LCD display goes off suddenly. If you don't use the camera, the LCD goes off after 4.5 minutes. Close the lens barrier and open it again or operate the zoom lever to turn the LCD back on.
  • Page 65 The shutter release button doesn't release when the remote control's shutter release button is pressed. The remote control hasn't been used in the 10 minutes since the Selftimer/Remote Control mode was engaged, causing the LCD panel to turn off. Press the zoom lever. The LCD will light.
  • Page 66 The orange lamp blinks, and the shutter release button will not release. The flash has not been recharged yet. Remove your finger from the shutter release button and wait several seconds until the flash is recharged before shooting. (p. 35) The flash does not fire, even in the dark.
  • Page 67 The viewfinder is out of focus. Diopter dial is not adjusted. Adjust the diopter dial until image is clear. (p. 13) The cartridge cover does not open even though the cartridge cover release button is pressed. The battery is exhausted. Open the lens barrier and check the battery icon (p.
  • Page 68 The subject was not within the viewfinder's autofocus mark. Position the subject in the center of the autofocus mark, or use the Spot mode. (p. 42) The lens and autofocus window were dirty. Clean the lens and autofocus window. Wipe the lens gently with a lens cleaning tissue moistened with a small amount of lens cleaning fluid.
  • Page 69 You attempted to take a picture with the subject less than 0.6 m (2 ft) away. Move at least 0.6 m (2 ft) away from the subject. (p. 26) When using the selftimer, the shutter release button was pressed while standing right in front of the camera.
  • Page 70 You attempted to take a picture of one of the following difficult-to-focus subjects: a low-contrast subject, a subject with no vertical lines, a subject with an extremely bright area in the part of the image (reflected light, light from a lamp, etc.), both far and near subjects with strong backlighting, a subject with a repeating pattern, and a fast-moving...

  • Page 71: Specifications

    Image size: 16.7 mm x 30.2 mm Print type: Three selectable types (C, H, P) with magnetic IX (information input) function. Lens: Olympus lens 28 ~ 75 mm F4.7 ~ 9.9,7 elements in 7 groups. Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter. Shutter speeds —...
  • Page 72 Viewfinder: Real image type zoom viewfinder (with autofocus mark, close-up correction marks, autofocus indicator and flash indicator). C, H, P print type selection. With dioptric adjuster. Exposure control: Programmed automatic exposure control, 3- zone light metering, switchable to spot metering, Auto exposure range (ISO200): Wide-angle —...
  • Page 73 Film speed range: Automatic setting. Automatic setting range: ISO25 ~ ISO3200. Film loading: One-touch insertion, automatic loading (automati- cally advances to first frame when cartridge cover is closed). Film advance: Automatic film advancing. Film rewind: Automatic film rewind (automatic rewind activation at end of film, automatic rewind stop).
  • Page 74 Remote control (optional): Infrared remote control unit with approx. 3-sec. delay. Flash: Built-in flash. Recycling time: Approx. 2.5 sec. (at normal temperature with new battery). Flash working range: Wide angle —0.6 ~ 4.7m (2 ~ 15.4 ft)/Telephoto — 0.6 ~ 2.2 m (2 ~ 7.2 ft) with ISO 200 color negative film;...
  • Page 75 Modes: Auto Flash, Red-Eye Reducing Flash, Off, Fill-In Flash, Night Scene Flash, Red-Eye Reducing Night Scene Flash. Battery check: Displayed on LCD panel. Power source: One 3 V lithium battery (CR2). Dimensions: 107 (W) x 54 (H) x 33.5 (D) mm (4.2 x 2.1 x 1.3 in) (without protrusions).
  • Page 76 Weight: 165 g (5.8 oz) (without battery). Weatherproof: IEC Standard publication 529. Classification of degrees of protection provided by enclosures. Degree of protection indicated by second characteristics numeral 4. Short description — Protected against splashing water. Definition — Water splashed against enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effect.
  • Page 77 SPECIFICATIONS FOR DATE UNIT Data recording method: Recording using magnetic IX (information input) function. Data coding: No data, year-month- day, month-day-year, day- month-year and hour-minute. External indication of data: Data display on LCD panel Film speed setting: Automatic film speed setting. Automatic calendar system: Up to year 2030.
  • Page 78 SPECIFICATIONS FOR RC-200 REMOTE CONTROL (optional) Type: Infrared type remote control. Operating range: Approx. 5 m (16.4ft). Battery: One CR1220, replace- able; service life — approx. 5 years or approx. 20,000 operations. Dimensions: 32 x 44 x 13mm (1.2 x 1.7 x 0.5 in). Weight: 11 g (0.4 oz) (without battery).
  • Page 79 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD. OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. Tel. 516-844-5000 /1-800-622-6372 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO.(EUROPA) GMBH. OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO.(U.K.) LTD. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the conditions that this device does not cause harmful interference.

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