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- Page 1 ZOOM 105 R INSTRUCTIONS Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use.
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. Ignoring this mark may result in WARNING the death or serious injury of the user.
- Page 3 MAIN FEATURES Built-in 38mm ~ 105mm approx. 3X zoom lens. Symbols used in this manual: Incorrect Next operation Operation order Automatic operation Indicator blinking Attention Pay particular attention items in the instructions enclosed in boxes Product shown in the illustrations may be slightly different from the unit.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
PREPARATIONS BASIC OPERATIONS Names and functions of parts Viewfinder display/LCD panel Diopter adjustment Using the strap Outline of operations Loading the battery Checking the battery Points to remember Loading the film Taking pictures Using the Focus lock After Shooting Unloading the film... - Page 5 ADVANCED TECHNIQUES CAMERA MAINTENANCE Using the flash modes Auto (Auto Flash) Auto-S (Red-Eye Reducing Flash) OFF (Flash Override) FILL-IN (Forced Activation) Night Scene Spot Selftimer/Remote Control* Questions and answers Care and storage Battery handling Troubleshooting Specifications * Optional...
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Page 6: Names And Functions Of Parts
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Zoom lever (See p. 21.) Zooms in — telephoto. Zooms out — wide-angle. Shutter release button (See p. 16.) Selftimer/Remote Control button (See p. 38.) Flash mode button (See p. 29.) LCD panel (See p. 8.) Flash Selftimer indicator Strap eyelet... - Page 7 Diopter adjustment dial (See p. 9.) Viewfinder (See p. 8.) Orange lamp Green lamp Film window Back cover Mid-roll rewind button (See p. 28.) Tripod socket Battery compartment cover Back cover release (See p. 17.)
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Page 8: Viewfinder Display/Lcd Panel
VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL Autofocus mark Viewfinder Display Position your subject within Close-up correction marks the autofocus mark. At a close distance, your subject must be LCD Panel positioned within the Exposure counter close-up correction marks. (See p. 19.) Orange lamp Battery check (See p. -
Page 9: Diopter Adjustment
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near- and Far-sighted Vision Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the viewfinder display becomes clear. Turn to the right if you are far-sighted or to the left if you are near-sighted. USING THE STRAP Attaching the strap. -
Page 10: Outline Of Operations
OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS Basic Shooting Procedures Load a battery (p. 13). Open the back cover (p. 17). Load the film (p. 17). (Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.) Close the back cover. The film automatically advances to the first frame (p. - Page 11 Open the lens barrier until you hear a click (p. 19). Make sure the exposure counter on the LCD panel reads (p. 19). Press the zoom lever for telephoto or wide-angle photography (p. 21). Place the autofocus mark on the subject you want to photograph (p.
- Page 12 Depress the shutter release button halfway to make sure the green lamp lights (p. 22). Depress the shutter release button fully to take a picture (p. 23). When the film reaches the end, it will automatically rewind (p. 28). Open the back cover to remove the rewound film (p.
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Page 13: Loading The Battery
LOADING THE BATTERY Close the lens barrier. Push OPEN open the battery compartment cover Insert the new battery correctly as shown and close the battery compartment cover tightly. Use a 3 V lithium battery (DL 123A, CR123A, or equivalent.) About 15 rolls of film can be used with one new battery. (p. -
Page 14: Checking The Battery
CHECKING THE BATTERY Open the lens barrier as shown until you hear a click. Check the remaining battery power. Display lights (and turns off Battery is OK. automatically). You can shoot. blinks and other Battery power is low and indicators on the LCD panel battery should be replaced. -
Page 15: Points To Remember
POINTS TO REMEMBER Hold the Camera Correctly. Correct. Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping elbows at sides to prevent the camera from shaking. Correct. In the vertical position, hold the camera with its flash positioned at the top. Incorrect. - Page 16 Proper Shutter Release. Practice before loading the film. Depress the shutter release button halfway to lock the focus. The green lamp next to the viewfinder lights. Depress the shutter release button fully to release the shutter and take the picture. Cautions: Press the shutter release button gently.
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Page 17: Loading The Film
LOADING THE FILM Slide the back cover release upward to open the back cover. Do not touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens. If there is dust or dirt on the lens, remove it with a blower brush. Insert the film cartridge, making sure the film is lying flat. - Page 18 Correct. Make sure the film is lying flat before closing the back cover. Incorrect. If the film is not lying flat as shown, the film may not advance to the first frame.
- Page 19 Align the film leader with the mark and close the back cover. The film automatically advances to the first frame. The film does not overlap any of the positioning guides shown on the left. Open the lens barrier until you hear a click.
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Page 20: Taking Pictures
TAKING PICTURES Open the lens barrier until you hear a click. The lens extends slightly and the LCD panel activates. - Page 21 Aim the camera at your subject. Use the zoom lever for telephoto or wide angle photography. How to Use the Zoom Lever: Telephoto: Pull the lever to the "T" side to zoom in. Maximum telephoto focal length: 105 mm Wide angle: Push the lever to the "W"...
- Page 22 Position the autofocus mark on your subject. Autofocus mark Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder. 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 23 Depress the shutter release button fully to take the picture. The film automatically advances to the next frame. Working Distance The focus range of the camera is 0.6 m (2 ft) (infinity). When the subject is closer than 0.6 m (2 ft), the shutter will not release.
- Page 24 Close-up Correction Picture frame Close-up correction marks Image area of picture at 0.6 m (2ft) The viewfinder's picture frame shows the area that can be shot for subjects at . However, the picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject.
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Page 25: Using The Focus Lock
USING THE FOCUS LOCK To Avoid Taking Out-of-focus Pictures When the main subject is not within the autofocus mark. Use the focus lock. The autofocus mark must be positioned on the subject in this case, the camera will focus on the background behind the subjects and the subjects will be but of focus. - Page 26 Reposition your subjects in the picture frame while keeping the shutter release button depressed halfway. Then press the shutter release button fully. Difficult Autofocus Subjects Glossy or reflective surfaces Black objects Subjects behind glass or wire mesh Flames, smoke, etc. Sunlight or excessively bright light within the picture area In such situation as the above, use the focus lock by...
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Page 27: After Shooting
AFTER SHOOTING Close the lens barrier slowly and carefully. The lens will retract automatically. Close the lens barrier completely. The display goes out. Caution: Do not apply force to the lens barrel. -
Page 28: Unloading The Film
UNLOADING THE FILM The camera automatically rewinds the film when you reach the end of a roll. After the motor stops and starts blinking on the LCD panel, open the back cover and remove the film. Notes: The number of exposures remaining decreases during winding. - Page 29 USING THE FLASH MODES This camera has five flash modes. Select the flash mode according to your shooting conditions and needs. How to select the flash mode: As you press the FLASH mode button, the mode switches as shown on p. 30. The selected flash mode is displayed on the LCD panel.
- Page 30 LCD Panel Display AUTO mode: Automatically fires in low-light and backlit conditions. (p. 31) AUTO-S mode: Significantly reduces the phenomenon of "red-eye" (when a subject's eyes appear red in flash photos). (p. 32) OFF mode: The flash does not fire. (p. 33) FILL-IN mode: Fires regardless of available light.
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Page 31: Auto (Auto Flash)
W (38 mm) 0.6 ~ 4.9m (2~16.1 ft) 0.6 ~ 6.9m (2~22.6 ft) 0.6~9.8m (2~32.2 ft) AUTO (Auto Flash) In the Auto Flash mode, the flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlit conditions. The orange lamp in the upper right of the viewfinder lights when the shutter release button is depressed halfway. -
Page 32: Auto-S (Red-Eye Reducing Flash)
AUTO-S (Red-Eye Reducing Flash) Significantly reduces the phenomenon of "red-eye" (when a subject's eyes appear red in flash photography). In the Auto-S Flash mode, the camera will emit a series of low-power pre-flashes before the regular flash. This makes the subject's pupils contract, significantly reducing red-eye. -
Page 33: Off (Flash Override)
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. In the Flash-OFF mode, the flash does not fire even in low-light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited or in twilight or night scenes. -
Page 34: Fill-In (Forced Activation)
FILL-IN (Forced Activation) When you want to fire the flash every shot. In the FILL-IN Flash mode, the flash fires regardless of available light. For example, this mode can be used to brighten up a subject's shaded face or under artificial lighting such as back-lit, fluorescent light. -
Page 35: Night Scene
NIGHT SCENE TO CAPTURE A NIGHT SCENE BEAUTIFULLY Use the Night-Scene Flash mode to properly light the subject in the foreground while leaving the background naturally lit. Note: Since a slow shutter speed (down to 4 seconds) is automatically selected in low-light situations, use a tripod to prevent blurred pictures caused by camera shake. -
Page 36: Spot
SPOT MODE TO FOCUS AND SET THE EXPOSURE FOR A SELECTED AREA. Press the button and flash mode button at the same time. is displayed on the LCD panel. Press the and the flash mode buttons at the same time or close the lens barrier to cancel the stop mode. - Page 37 Reposition your subject in the picture frame while keeping the shutter release button depressed halfway. Then press the shutter release button fully. Exposure can be adjusted at different points from the autofocus frame using the Spot mode.
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Page 38: Selftimer/Remote Control
SELFTIMER/REMOTE CONTROL See The Optional Remote Control's Instructions For More Details. Use a tripod, etc., to hold the camera securely. Press the selftimer/remote control button, is displayed on the LCD panel. Aim at your subject, and press the shutter release button. The shutter will be released about 12 sec. - Page 39 A: A new 3V lithium battery will last for roughly 15 rolls of 24-exposure film on which the flash was used on half of all the shots (determined under Olympus test conditions). If you do not use the flash and zoom very often, the battery will last much longer.
- Page 40 CARE AND STORAGE Do not leave camera in any place exposed to excessive heat, humidity, or direct sunlight —for example. In a car or on the beach. Do not expose the camera to formalin or naphthalene. If the camera gets wet, wipe it with a dry towel as soon as possible.
- Page 41 Do not leave the camera on or near a television, refrigerator, or other appliance with a magnetic field. 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.
- Page 42 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 it.
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Page 43: Battery Handling
BATTERY HANDLING NOTES When the camera is not used for an extended period of time, remove the battery. Keep 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 44 WARNINGS NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERY. NEVER EXPOSE BATTERY TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR OPEN FLAMES. KEEP THE BATTERY OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. IF A CHILD SWALLOWS A BATTERY, CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. USE ONE 3V LITHIUM BATTERY (DL 123A OR CR123A).
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Page 45: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATING PROBLEMS The camera does not work. The lens barrier is not opened. Open the lens barrier completely, (p. 20) The alignment of the battery terminals is not correct. Reload the battery correctly, (p. 13) The battery is exhausted. Replace the battery with new one. - Page 46 The LCD display goes off suddenly. If you don't use the camera, the LCD goes off after four and half minutes. Close the lens barrier and open it again or operate the zoom lever to turn the LCD back on. In additon, the power is turned OFF automatically after 4 hours.
- Page 47 The green lamp blinks, and the shutter release button will not release. The camera is closer than 0.6 m (2ft) to the subject. Move the camera back to distance more than 0.6 m (2ft) from the subject. (p. 23) The orange lamp blinks, and the shutter release button will not release.
- Page 48 The viewfinder is out of focus. Diopter dial is not adjusted. Adjust the diopter dial until image is clear. (p. 9) PROBLEMS WITH PRINTED PICTURES The picture is out of focus. The camera moved when the shutter release button was pressed. Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter release button gently.
- Page 49 The autofocus window was blocked, such as by a finger. Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers clear of the autofocus windows. (p. 15) The subject was closer than the minimum working distance to the lens (0.6 m/2 ft). Shoot from more than 0.6 m (2ft) away from the subject.
- Page 50 The autofocus didn't work correctly. There are some subject that are difficult for the autofocus to lock on. These include: glossy or reflective surfaces, black objects, subjects behind glass or wire mesh, flames and smoke, excessively bright light within the picture area.
- Page 51 The color of a picture taken indoors is abnormal. The color of the room lighting affected the picture Set the flash to FILL-IN mode.
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Page 52: Specifications
Type: Full automatic 35 mm autofocus lens-shutter camera with built-in 38 ~ 105 mm zoom lens. Film format: 35 mm standard DX-coded film (24 x 36 Lens: Olympus lens 38 ~ 105 mm. F4.5 ~ 8.9, 6 elements in 5 groups. Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter. - Page 53 Exposure counter: Progressive type with automatic reset, displayed on LCD panel. Selftimer: Electronic selftimer 12-sec. delay. Film speed range: Automatic setting with DX-coded film with ISO 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200. Film speeds other than the above will be automatically set to the next lower speed.
- Page 54 Flash: Recycling time: Approx. 0.5 ~ 7 sec. (at normal temperature with new battery). Flash working range: Wide-angle — 0.6 ~ 4.9 m (2 ~ 16.1 ft), Telephoto — 0.6 ~ 2.5 m (2 ~ 8.2 ft) with ISO 100 color negative film: Wide-angle —...
- Page 55 Power source: 3 V lithium battery (DL123A/CR123A) Dimensions: 122(W) x 66 (H) x 45 (D) mm (4.8X2.6X1.8 in) (without protrusions). Weight: 245 g (8.6 oz)(without battery) SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.
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