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INSTRUCTIONS Before using your Stylus Zoom, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your Stylus Zoom before taking important photographs.
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Thank you for purchasing the Olympus Stylus Zoom. Please read this instruction manual carefully before using the camera. MAIN FEATURES Built-in 35 mm—70 mm 2X zoom lens. Weatherproof. Remote control (optional). Symbols used in this manual: Incorrect Manual Next Operation...
Names and functions of parts ..4 Outline of operations....... 10 Viewfinder ........6 Loading the battery ......14 PREPARATIONS LCD panel ........7 Checking the battery....... 15 Attaching the strap ......8 Points to remember......16 Using the soft case (optional) ..9 Loading the film.......
VIEWFINDER Close-up correction marks Orange lamp At a close distance, your subject must When this lamp lights, be positioned within the close-up the flash will fire when correction marks. you press the shutter button all the way. Autofocus mark Position your subject within the autofocus Green lamp mark.
OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS Basic Shooting Procedures Load the battery Open the back cover Load the film aligning (p. 14). the film leader with (P. 18). the red mark (p. 19).
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Close the back cover. Open the lens barrier Make sure the The film automatically until you hear a exposure counter on advances to the first "Click" (p. 19). the LCD panel reads frame (p. 19). (p. 19)
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Press the zoom lever Place the autofocus Depress the shutter for telephoto or wide- release button halfway mark on the main angle photography to make sure the subject (p. 22). green lamp lights (p. 21). (p. 22).
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Depress the shutter When the film Open the back cover release button fully reaches the end, it to remove the to take a picture will automatically rewound film (p. 29). rewind (p. 29). (p. 22).
LOADING THE BATTERY Insert the new battery Close the lens barrier. Gently use a coin to open the battery compartment cover. correctly as indicated below and close the battery compartment cover tightly. Read "Battery Handling" on page 45. Do not twist the coin.
CHECKING THE BATTERY Open the lens barrier as shown below until Batteries are OK. The mark you hear a "Click" and disappears after 12 sec. check the battery power remaining. Batteries are low. Use a 3 V lithium battery Have spares handy. (Duracell DL123A, Batteries should be Panasonic CR123A, or...
POINTS TO REMEMBER Hold the Camera Correctly. Correct. Correct. Incorrect. Hold the camera firmly In the vertical position, Caution: Keep your fingers and strap with both hands. hold the camera with its away from the lens, flash, auto- flash positioned at the top. focus windows and light sensor.
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Proper Shutter Release Practice before loading the film. Depress the shutter Depress the shutter release button release button fully. halfway. Cautions: Press the shutter release button gently. Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures. To lock the focus.
LOADING THE FILM Slide the back cover Insert the film car- release upwards to tridge, making sure open the back cover. the film is lying flat. Correct Make sure If there is dust or dirt Make sure the film is correctly on the lens, remove it positioned between the guide rails.
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Align the film leader Open the lens barrier with the red mark, until you hear a "Click". and close the back cover. Note: If E blinks in the exposure counter, as shown on the left, the film is improperly loaded. Reload the film. The film automatically The exposure count- Make sure...
TAKING PICTURES Open the lens barrier If the lens barrier is opened while the flash is held down, until you hear a "Click". the lens extends slightly then retracts. THE CAMERA WILL NOT OPERATE. Make sure Release the flash, and reopen the lens barrier or operate The lens extends slightly, the the zoom lever to reactivate the camera.
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Aim the camera at How to Use the Zoom Lever. your subject. Use the Telephoto: Wide-angle: zoom lever for Push the lever to the Push the lever to the side side telephoto or wide to zoom in. to zoom out. angle photography.
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Position your subject Depress the shutter Depress the shutter within the autofocus release button release button fully to mark. halfway. take the picture. Autofocus mark The film automatically Make sure advances to the next frame. The green lamp lights.
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With the composition shown on the right, the background will be in focus but the subjects in the foreground may not. This is because the autofocus mark does not cover the one of the subjects. In this case, use the focus lock to keep the subjects in focus.
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Working Distance Close-Up Correction The viewfinder's picture The focus range of the Close-up correction frame is the area that can be Picture frame camera is 0.6 m (2 ft.) to marks shot of subjects at (infinity). (infinity). However, the picture area will move lower in the viewfinder When the subject is closer as you get closer to the...
USING THE FOCUS LOCK To Avoid Taking Out-of-focus Pictures Position the autofocus When the main subject is not within the autofocus mark on your subject and press the mark, use the focus lock. shutter release button halfway. The autofocus mark must be positioned on the subject in order to focus on it.
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Reposition your subjects in the picture frame while keeping the shutter release button depressed halfway. Then press the shutter Make sure release button fully. The green lamp lights. When the focus is locked, the exposure is also locked (AE lock).
AFTER SHOOTING Close the lens Close the lens The lens and flash will barrier slowly and retract automatically. barrier completely. carefully. The display goes out and the Caution: camera can be put in its case. Do not force lens barrier closed as it will interfere with lens retraction.
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The lens can also be retracted by pushing down the flash. Note: When the camera is not in use, close the lens barrier to prevent the shutter from firing accidentally and to protect the lens.
UNLOADING THE FILM Rewinding the film The camera automatically rewinds the film when you before the end of the roll reach the end of a roll. The final number of exposures may sometimes exceed the number of exposures specified on the film. Press the mid-roll rewind After the motor stops and button gently with your nail.
USING THE FLASH MODES This camera has five flash modes. Select the flash mode according to your shooting conditions and needs. How to change the flash mode Press the button, the flash mode will change in the order shown on the right.
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Mode Function Notes: All other modes except AUTO- Automatically fires in low-light and backlight S mode will return to the AUTO conditions. (p. 32) mode when the lens barrier is Can significantly reduce the phenomenon of red- closed. When the camera is eye (when a subject's eyes appear red).
AUTO (Auto Flash) In the Auto Flash mode, the flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlight conditions. Flash Working Range Notes: • While the flash is still charging Wide Tele and the flash indicator (orange) (35 mm) (70 mm) is blinking, the shutter will not release.
AUTO-S (Red-Eye Reducing Flash) Significantly reduces the phenomenon of "red-eye" (when a subject's eyes appear red). In the Auto-S Flash mode, the camera will emit a series of low-power pre-flashss before the regular flash. This makes the subjects' pupils contract, significantly reducing red-eye.
OFF (Flash Override) When you don't want the flash to fire. 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 Note: desired or is prohibited. Since a slow shutter speed (down to 4 seconds) is automatically selected in low-light situations, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent...
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. This mode can be used to brighten up a subject's shaded face, for example.
When you want both the subject in the NIGHT SCENE foreground and the night-scene in the background to be properly exposed. 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, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurred pictures caused by shaking the camera.
SELFTIMER To Put Yourself in the Picture Press the Aim at your subject, /REMOTE button. and press the shutter is displayed release button. on the LCD panel. Notes: 10 sec. 2 sec. The focus and exposure will be Selftimer Blinks locked when the shutter indicator lights.
REMOTE CONTROL RC-100 (Optional) Press the Aim the remote control at the camera, and /REMOTE button. press the button. The is displayed shutter will be released on the LCD panel. after 3 seconds. After shooting, press the /REMOTE button again to cancel the selftimer/remote control mode.
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Notes: • Use the remote control within the range shown on the left. • In backlit situations, remote control shooting may sometimes be impossible. • The camera will focus on the subject directly in front of it. • The remote control must be activated within 20 minutes of pressing the button.
SPOT MODE To Focus and Set the Exposure for the Main Subject or Selective Area Position the autofocus Press the /REMOTE button and flash mode mark on your subject, button at the same time, Make sure and press the shutter is displayed on the release button halfway.
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Reposition your subject in the picture frame while keeping the shutter release button depressed halfway. Then press the shutter release button fully. The use of the Spot mode is recommended in the following cases. When there is an object in front of the main subject.
CARING FOR YOUR WEATHERPROOF CAMERA This camera is weatherproof, however it is not designed for underwater use. Please use the camera correctly. and Rain This camera will be Do not wash the camera. protected against Splashing water...
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If the gaskets are damaged or need replacement, contact your nearest Olympus service center. Wipe any dust or sand off the rubber gasket of the back cover or the battery cover, Do not submerge the camera then close it.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA; DO NOT TOUCH THE CONTACT POINTS IT CONTAINS A HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT. INSIDE THE CAMERA. In case of malfunction, consult your nearest DO NOT USE ORGANIC SOLVENTS, THINNERS, Olympus dealer or Olympus service center. OR BENZINE TO CLEAN THE CAMERA.
CIRCUIT BATTERIES. NEVER specified if an extended EXPOSE BATTERIES TO or Olympus service center EXCESSIVE HEAT. when it no longer transmits period of time has passed KEEP THE BATTERIES OUT OF since they were produced.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q: How long will the battery last? both the exposure and focus and locks them A: If you use 24-exposure rolls of film and use as long as the shutter release button the flash on half of all your pictures, a new 3 remains halfway depressed.
TROUBLESHOOTING OPERATING PROBLEMS Symptom Cause Remedy Page The camera does not The lens barrier is not opened. Open the lens barrier completely. Reload the battery correctly. work. The alignment of the battery terminals is not correct. The batteries are exhausted. Replace the battery with new one.
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OPERATING PROBLEMS (cont.) Symptom Cause Remedy Page Press the zoom lever. The LCD will The remote control hasn't been used The shutter doesn't light. Then press the /REMOTE in the 20 minutes since the Selftimer/ release when the remote button again. Remote Control mode was entered, control's shutter release button is pressed.
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PROBLEMS WITH THE PRINTED PICTURES Page Symptom Cause Remedy The camera moved when the shutter Hold the camera correctly and press The picture is out of release button was pressed. the shutter release button gently. focus. 22/25 The subject was not within the Position the subject in the center of the viewfinder's autofocus mark.
Type: Full automatic 35 mm autofocus lens-shutter camera with built-in 35—70 mm zoom lens. Film format: 35 mm standard DX-coded film (24 x 36 mm) Lens: Olympus lens 35—70 mm F4.5—6.9, 6 elements in 5 groups. Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter.
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Film rewind: Automatic film rewind (automatic rewind activation at end of film, automatic rewind stop). Rewind possible at any point with rewind button. Flash: Built-in flash. Recycling time: Approx. 0.5—4.5 sec. (at normal temperature with new battery). Flash working range: Wide-angle— 0.6—4.2 m (2—13.8 ft.), Telephoto—0.6—2.8 m (2—9.2 ft.) with ISO 100 color negative film : Wide-angle —...