Olympus NEWPIC Zoom 90 Instructions Manual Download

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TROUBLESHOOTING

OPERATING PROBLEMS

The camera does not work.

The power is OFF.

Set the power switch to ON. (p. 21)

The battery is loaded incorrectly.

Reload the battery correctly. (p. 15)

The battery is exhausted.

Replace the battery with a new one. (p. 16)

The battery performance has dropped due to cold.

Keep the camera warm while using it. (p. 48)

The cartridge has been exposed and rewound.

Remove the cartridge. (p. 26)

The cartridge is inserted incorrectly.

Remove the cartridge and re-insert correctly. (p. 19)

The flash indicator lamp blinks and the shutter cannot be

released.
The flash is not yet completely recharged.

Remove your finger from the shutter release button, wait

several seconds until recharging is completed, and then take

the picture. (p. 33)

The flash will not fire even when the light level is low.

The Flash Off mode has been set.

Set another flash mode. (p. 35)

Summary of Contents for NEWPIC Zoom 90

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTIONS Before using your camera read this manual carefully to ensure correct use ...

Page 2: ...nit WARNING Ignoring this warning may result in the death or serious injury of the user KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE RECHARGE OR SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA 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 2 ...

Page 3: ... P can be obtained by setting the selector switch A magnetic head records important printing data on the film use only processors displaying the film development and printing mark when requesting Symbols used in this manual Incorrect Next operation Manual operation Operation order Automatic operation Indicator on Indicator blinking Attention Depress halfway Pay particular attention to items in thi...

Page 4: ...splay LCD panel 8 Cartridge 9 Using the strap Soft case 11 Outline of operations 12 Loading the battery 15 Checking the battery 16 Points to remember 17 Loading the cartridge film 19 Taking pictures 21 Using the focus lock 24 After shooting 25 Unloadingthecartridge film 26 4 ...

Page 5: ... Auto flash 33 Landscape 34 FlashOff 35 Fill in Forced Activation 36 AutoSlow 37 Using red eye reduction selftimer 38 Red eye reduction 39 Selftimer 40 Correctingthedata 41 Printing the date and time 42 Questions and answers 43 Care and storage 45 Batteryhandling 48 Troubleshooting 50 Specifications 53 5 ...

Page 6: ...se button Light sensor Autofocus window Lens LCDpanel Quartz date mode buttons p 42 Red eye reduction selftimer button p 39 Landscape flash modebutton p 32 Red eye reduction selftimer signal Flash Viewfinder Lens barrel Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures Wipe clean with a soft cloth 6 PREPARATIONS ...

Page 7: ...lash indicator lamp Battery compartment cover p 15 Battery compartment cover release Tripod socket Print type selector switch p 27 Power switch p 19 Cartridge cover release lever p 19 Strap eyelet Cartridge cover 7 ...

Page 8: ...cator lamp Lightswhenflashisready to fire Close up correction marks p 23 Autofocus frame Position your subject within the autofocus frame Htype Ptype C type Battery check Displayed only when batterylevel islow p 16 Flash mode display p 32 Landscape mode display p 34 Red eye reduction display p 39 Quartz date mode display p 41 Cartridge mark Lightswhen a cartridge is loaded Exposure counter display...

Page 9: ...al Exposure Indicator Never apply undue force to the cartridge spool lightlock door drive or lightlock door because this can result in damage or exposure of the film Using a damaged cartridge can cause camera trouble Do not allow the data disk to become soiled because this can render the cartridge unusable 9 CARTRIDGE ...

Page 10: ...ith other than the visual exposure indicator is loaded the camera will rewind the film and set the cartridge to exposed Take along plenty of film cartridges when traveling to foreign countries and other areas where cartridge purchasing may be difficult Do not forcibly move the visual exposure indicator because this may damage the cartridge Using a damaged cartridge can result in camera trouble 10 ...

Page 11: ...USINGTHESTRAP SOFTCASE Attaching the strap The soft case can also be carried on a belt 11 ...

Page 12: ...OUTLINEOFOPERATIONS BasicShootingProcedures 1 2 3 4 Load a battery p 15 Turn on the power switch mark is not displayed on the LCD panel Open the cartridge cover p 19 Insert a cartridge p 20 12 Make sure ...

Page 13: ...t frame p 20 Make sure the cartridge mark islit and the exposure counter display is correct The exposure counter indicates the number of exposures remaining Operate the zoom button to compose the scene p 21 Place the autofocus frame on the subject on which you want to focus 13 p 22 ...

Page 14: ...elease button and take thepicture p 22 The shutter will not release when the flash indicatorlamp isblinking When the film reaches the end it will automatically rewind p 26 Open the cartridge cover and remove the cartridge p 26 14 ...

Page 15: ...e to turn the power switch OFF before unloading the batteries Take care not to injure your fingernail when opening the battery cover 2 Insert the new battery correctly as shown and close the battery compartment cover tightly Align the and directions of the batteries correctly as shown Read Battery Handling on page 48 15 ...

Page 16: ...ed mark blinks Exposure counter not displayed Battery level is OK Battery power is low Battery is dead and should be replaced immediately Note Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip or when using the camera in cold weather Adjust the data of the Quarz Date every time the battery is replaced 16 ...

Page 17: ...LE the lens will automatically return to WIDE after 3 minutes Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash As the focal length becomes larger Camera shake or movement becomes more noticeable Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at sides to prevent the camera from shaking 17 ...

Page 18: ... will be locked properly Make sure the flash indicator lamp next to the viewfinder is lighted This lamp goes out quickly in bright conditions 2 Depress the shutter release button fully to release the shutter and take the picture Cautions Press the shutterreleasebuttongently Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures 18 Make sure ...

Page 19: ... Set the power switch to ON Use only cartridges with the unexposed visual exposure indicator p 10 Determine whether or not a cartridge is loaded bycheckingthe LCD panel cartridge mark The LCD panel is not displaying the mark Turn the cartridge cover release lever and open the cartridge cover 2 19 Make sure BASIC OPERATIONS ...

Page 20: ... are displayed on the LCD panel The mark will blink when no cartridge is loaded or when other than an unexposed cartridgeisloaded If the film does notadvanceproperly will blink in the exposure counter and the film will be rewound automatically When rewinding is completed a blinking processed mark will be displayed Ifthis occurs remove and reload the cartridge 20 ...

Page 21: ...ss the Zoom lever and compose the picture Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder On TELE the lens can zoom in to 60mm On WIDE the lens can zoom out to 30mm The zoom operates in five 5 stages When set to any focal length other than 30mm the lens will automatically return to the 30mm position after approximately three 3 minutes 21 Make sure ...

Page 22: ...ase while the flash indicator lamp is blinking To take a picture with the subject outside the autofocus frame as shown here use the focus lock p 24 Depress the shutter release button fully to take the picture The film will advance automatically to the next frame and the exposure counter display will be reduced by one 1 22 ...

Page 23: ...he autofocus but depending on the conditions the autofocus may have difficulty focusing on some subjects p 43 Close up Correction Picture frame Close up correction marks Image area of picture at 0 6 m 2ft 23 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 At 0 6 m 2ft the shad...

Page 24: ...se button half way The exposure will also be locked at this time The autofocus lock is released when the finger is removed from the shutter release button When the shutter release button is pressed the flash indicator lamp will light instantaneously Still pressing the shutter release button lightly recompose the scene as desired and then fully press the shutter release button to take the picture 2...

Page 25: ...AFTER SHOOTING Turn the Power switch to OFF That the lens is retracted and the lens barrier is closed 25 Make sure ...

Page 26: ...pointed object such as a ballpen to lightly press the mid roll rewind button The cartridge visualexposure indicator exposed isset even when the film is rewound before the end is reached Because of that cartridges cannot be re used after being rewound in mid roll However the visual exposure of cartridges that were rewound when no exposure have been made will remain unexposed This cartridge can be u...

Page 27: ... desired type C H or P Print type selector switch H type viewfinder C type viewfinder P type viewfinder The print type setting is magnetically recorded on the film The number of exposures that can be taken on a roll does not change when the print type is changed 27 ADVANCED TECHNIQUES ...

Page 28: ...ut change With C type the left and right sides of the images are cut With P type the tops and bottoms of the images are cut The aspect ratios of the three print types are shown in the table below Print type C type H type P type Aspect ratio Approx 2 3 Approx 9 16 Approx 1 3 The negatives cannot be seen 28 ...

Page 29: ...ting Use only processors displaying the mark when requesting film developing and printing The developed film will be returned in the cartridge The prints will be marked with the same ID number found on the film as shown on page 30 29 ...

Page 30: ...Print rear surface example Index prints example ID number Frame number Date Ask your local processor for details concerning index prints 30 ...

Page 31: ...nts or index prints to be copied before taking the cartridge to the processor 2 Use the frame numbers printed on the backs of the regular prints or index prints when ordering additional copies Print prices will differ depending on the print type Thehandlingofindexprintswilldifferdependingon the processor Askyour local processorfor details 31 ...

Page 32: ...low The setting returns to Auto Flash when the Power switch is set to OFF Mode Auto Flash Landscape FlashOff Fill in Auto Slow Function Application The flash fires automatically when the light level is low p 33 For landscape photography The flash does not fire p 34 For when you do not want to use the flash p 35 The flash always fires when a picture is taken p 36 Use when photographing people with ...

Page 33: ...on half way If the flash indicator lamp is on the flash will fire Fully press the shutter release button Flash Indicator Lamp Indications Lights the flash will fire Goes out the flash will not fire Blinks the shutter cannot be released until the flash is fully charged Flash Range negative color film ISO 200 400 W Wide angle 0 6 4 4m 2ft 14 5ft 0 6 6 3m 2ft 20 7ft T Telephoto 0 6 2 3m 2ft 7 6ft 0 6...

Page 34: ...e photographed more clearly Press the Landscape Flash Mode button and set LandscapeMode The flash will not fire The shutter speed can be set to as slow as 1 6 sec In dark places it is recommended that a tripod be used to avoid blurring due to camera shake Moving subjects will be blurred when photographed at the slower shutter speeds 34 ...

Page 35: ... the light level is low This mode can also be used in such places as museums where flash is prohibited for night scenes etc Press the Landscape Flash Mode button and set Flash Off Mode The shutter speed can be set to as slow as 1 6 sec It is recommended that atripod be used to avoid blurring due to camera shake 35 ...

Page 36: ... softening the shadows of subjects in the shade of a tree etc with backlit subjects and under fluorescent and other artificial lighting FILL IN Press the Landscape Flash Mode button and set Fill in Mode Always make surethe subject is within the flash range p 33 The effectof the flash will be less evident in bright lighting ForcedActivation 36 ...

Page 37: ...en taking pictures of people with a night back ground this mode produces clear images of both Press the Landscape Flash Mode button and set Auto Slow Mode The shutter speed can be set to as slow as 1 6 sec It is recommended thatatripodbe used to avoid blurring due to camera shake 37 ...

Page 38: ...camera also has a Red eye Reduction Selftimer mode Setting The Mode Pressthe Red eye Reduction Selftimer Mode button to set the modes in the following sequence LCD Panel Display no display Mode OFF Red eye Reduction p 39 Selftimer p 40 38 ...

Page 39: ...eleased to reduce this phenomenon Pressthe Red eye Reduction Selftimer Mode button and set the Red eye Reduction mode The red eye reducing effect will be reduced in the following cases 1 When the subject is not looking directly at the red eye reducing lamp 2 When the subject is far away The red eye reducing effect differs depending on individual differences 39 ...

Page 40: ...ipod Aim the camera as desired and press the shutter release button when ready 8 sec Selftimer indicator blinks 2 sec Lights Autofocus and exposure are locked when the shutter release button is partially depressed After the shutter has been released the camera will returntotheOFFmode The selftimer can be canceled during operation by turning the Power switch to OFF 40 ...

Page 41: ...epeatedly until the data to be reset blinks 2 Use the SET button to set the desired numerals Year month day and hour minute are reset in different modes When all of the data has been reset press the SEL button until the data stops blinking Data is automatically compensated from the year 1996 to 2035 41 ...

Page 42: ...ence shown above No printing Year month day Month day year Day month year Hour minute The printing of dates is handled differently by different processors For details ask your local processor Date data is recorded magnetically but is not printed on thefilm Date data is recorded magnetically to enable printing on either the front or the back of prints 42 ...

Page 43: ... substance 5 Scenes in which the sun appears in the picture Q When a cartridge is inserted the motor can be heard but the film does not advance A Remove the cartridge and check the visual exposure indicator If the visual exposure indicator is set to O unexposed re insert the cartridge otherwise insert a new cartridge Q What happens if the cartridge cover is opened with a partially exposed cartridg...

Page 44: ... the exposure is metered at the same time that the focus is adjusted Both are locked while the shutter release button is partially depressed Q Does the flash become hot A The flash can become hot if used continuously At such times stop using the camera briefly to give the flash time to cool Q Can reversal film be used A Yes However the flash range will be approximately 70 of that for negative film...

Page 45: ...h may be hot Do not leave camera in any place 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 immediately The salt in seawater can be especially damaging Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol or paint thinner when cleaning the camera 45 ...

Page 46: ...ous damage Do not shake or shock the camera Do not apply excessive force to the lens barrel Do not expose the camera to formalin or naphthalene Please keep the camera in a well ventilated place Do not expose the camera to extreme heat over 40 C 104 F or to extreme cold below 10 C 40 F Low temperatures even within this range may sometimes cause deterioration in battery performance temporarily disab...

Page 47: ... as other problems Try to press the shutter release button and check the operation of camera before use Some airport X ray machines can damage the film in your camera Try to avoid passing your camera through these machines Give to the security officer for manual inspection This camera is controlled by a microcomputer Problems with the microcomputer can affect or stop camera operation If this happe...

Page 48: ...spliting or explosion Store batteries out of the reach of children If a battery is swallowed consult a physician immediately Battery performance will drop temporarily at lower temperatures In cold areas protect the camera by using protective gear or placing it inside your clothing Even when performance drops due to low temperature it will be restored at normal temperatures Sweat or oil on the plus...

Page 49: ... for test purposes only therefore the service life cannot be guaranteed There is danger of battery leakage when the camera is not used for an extended period therefore remove the battery and store in a location with low humidity and temperature of 20 degrees C or less Always observe the cautions listed on the battery Dispose of used batteries as prescribed by local regulations 49 ...

Page 50: ...t p 48 The cartridge has been exposed and rewound Remove the cartridge p 26 The cartridge is inserted incorrectly Remove the cartridge and re insert correctly p 19 The flash indicator lamp blinks and the shutter cannot be released The flash is not yet completely recharged Remove your finger from the shutter release button wait several seconds until recharging is completed and then take the picture...

Page 51: ... was outside the autofocus frame Position the subject in the center of the frame or use the focus lock p 24 The lens or autofocus window was dirty Clean the lens and autofocus window p 6 A finger etc was in front of the autofocus window Hold the camera correctly keeping the fingers etc away from the autofocus window p 17 The subject was closer than the minimum focusing distance of 0 6m 2ft Positio...

Page 52: ...flash Hold the camera correctly so the flash is not covered by the fingers etc p 17 The subject was beyond the flash range Position the subject within the flash range p 33 The Flash Off mode was set Check the flash mode and reset if necessary p 35 The picture was taken with backlighting Set the Fill in mode and take the picture p 36 The colors in indoor pictures are not normal The colors were affe...

Page 53: ...th magnetic IX information input function Lens Olympus lens 30mm 60mm F4 5 8 5 5 elements in 5 groups Zoom drive Step zoom system Shutter Electronically controlled lens shutter Shutter speeds 1 6 sec 1 320 sec Focusing Active type autofocus with focus lock Focusing range 0 6m 2ft infinity Landscape mode Viewfinder Real image type zoom viewfinder C H P print type selection Magnification 0 32X 0 59X...

Page 54: ...pe LCD panel display Film speed range Automatic setting Automatic setting range IS050 IS01600 Film loading One touch insertion automatic loading automatically advances to first frame when camera back is closed Film advance Automatic film winding Film rewind Automatic rewind at end of roll Mid roll rewind also possible Selftimer Electronic selftimer with approx 10 sec delay 54 ...

Page 55: ...m 2ft 7 6ft ISO400 negative color WIDE 0 6m 6 3m 2ft 20 7ft TELE 0 6m 3 3m 2ft 10 9ft Red eye reduction lamp included Flash modes Auto flash Fill in Flash Off Auto Slow Battery check Displayed on LCD panel Power source One 3V lithium battery CR 2 Dimensions 114mm W x 62mm H x 39mm D 4 5X2 2X1 5 in excluding protrusions Weight 200 grams 7 oz not including battery 55 ...

Page 56: ... day month day year day month year and day hour minute External display of recorded data Always displayed on LCD panel Automatic calendar function Automatic compensation to the year 2035 Power source ordinarily used with camera body SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER 56 ...

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