Olympus Stylus 1, Instructions Manual

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CARE AND STORAGE
Q: When I touch the terminal contact
of the Accessory Shoe 1 I feel current.
Why?
A: This is normal when a side-
mounting type flash unit connected to
the camera is being turned on. A t this
point you are not using the accessory
shoe so it should be detached. See
page 26.
Q: The self-timer lever stopped half-
way and plays idly. Why?
A: The self-timer lever stopped half
way because the film advance lever has
not been transported fully and hence
the shutter cannot be released. Turn the
start lever counter-clockwise, reset the
self-timer lever to the desired time,
advance the film fully and turn the
start lever clockwise to activate. The
self-timer lever plays because you for-
got to turn the start lever to release the
shutter after you have set the self-timer
lever. See page 29.
Q: Can I take the pictures without the
motor drive socket cap in place?
A: No, you must replace the cap when-
ever the motor drive or winder is not
attached to the camera's baseplate be-
cause dust and dirt may get into the
socket causing malfunction and light
may enter and fog the film. See page
23.
1. When you do not use the camera for
a long period of time, store it with the
shutter uncocked and turn off the self-
timer and exposure meter. Keep it free
from dust and moisture, and remove it
from the case.
2. When storing the camera for a long
period of time, remove the battery.
Wipe battery surfaces with a dry cot-
ton cloth before re-inserting into
the camera.
3. Avoid dropping or hitting the cam-
era.
4. Never store the camera where tem-
peratures exceed 50°C (122°F). When
you use the camera in temperatures un-
der -20°C (-4°F), it may sometimes
fail to operate properly. To avoid this,
warm the camera before use. Protect
against excess moisture by using silica
gel or other desiccant.
5. After use near the ocean, wipe the
camera surfaces clean with a soft cloth;
never leave salt on the camera. (Salt may
be airborne near the ocean and collect
on the camera even though it has not
been in direct contact with water.)
6. Avoid excessive force when mount-
ing on a tripod.
7. Never expose the camera to direct
sunlight. Avoid areas exposed to salt
water, radios, TV sets, or magnets.
8. Have all repairs performed by an au-
thorized OLYMPUS Service Center.
You may send it directly or through the
store where you bought your camera.
9. Avoid touching the surfaces of the
lens. Clean only with an air brush, anti-
static brush, or wipe it lightly with a
camel hair brush or lens tissue. In EX-
TREME cases, use a clean, soft cotton
cloth moistened with denatured alco-
hol. NEVER rub the lens surfaces with
your finger, clothing, or other abrasive
material.
10. If dust or fingerprints collect on the
mirror, focusing screen, or prism, take,
the camera to an authorized OLYMPUS
Service Center. It needs professional at-
tention.
11. Do not press the release lever at ran-
dom.
12. Do not touch any part that moves at
high speed such as the shutter, instant
return mirror, diaphragm, etc.
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