Olympus Stylus Zoom 130 Instructions Manual Download

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CHECKING THE BATTERY

Open the lens barrier as shown until you feel

a click. Check the remaining battery power.

Note: Keep spare battery on hand when going on a long trip or

a wedding or when using the camera in cold weather. Adjust

the data every time the battery is replaced.

Display

lights (and turns off

automatically).

blinks and other

indicators on the LCD panel

are displayed normally.

blinks and other

indicators on the LCD panel

go out.

Meaning

Battery is OK.

You can shoot.

Battery power is low and

battery should be replaced.

Battery is dead and should
be replaced immediately.

Summary of Contents for Stylus Zoom 130

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

Page 2: ...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 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 IN CASE OF MALFUNCTIO...

Page 3: ...printing Weatherproof Remote control optional Versatile easy to use functions include spot metering night scene as well as various flash modes Symbols used in this manual Incorrect Operation order Indicator blinking Next operation Automatic operation Attention Manual operation Indicator on Depress halfway Pay particular attention items in the instructions enclosed in boxes Product shown in the ill...

Page 4: ...er display LCD panel 8 Diopter adjustment 9 Using the strap soft case 9 Outline of operations 10 Loading the battery 13 Checking the battery 14 Points to remember 15 Loading the film 17 Taking pictures 20 Using the Focus lock 25 After Shooting 27 Unloading the film 28 4 ...

Page 5: ...or Autofocus 37 Spot 38 Selftimer 40 Remote Control optional 41 Correcting the data 45 Printing the date and time 47 Questions and answers 48 Care and storage 49 Caring for your weatherproof camera 52 Battery handling 54 Remote Control optional handling 56 Troubleshooting 57 Specifications 64 5 ...

Page 6: ...uxiliary light Viewfinder Strap eyelet Light sensor Lens barrier Remote control sensor Lens Selftimer indicator Autofocus windows LCDpanel Date timeindicator p 8 Flash Selftimer remote control button p 40 41 Flash mode button p 29 Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures Wipe clean with a soft cloth 6 PREPARATIONS ...

Page 7: ...er adjustment dial p 9 Quartzdate mode buttons p 45 Viewfinder p 8 Back cover Mid roll rewind button p 28 Tripod socket Battery compartment cover Back cover release p 17 Film window Green lamp Orange lamp 7 ...

Page 8: ...ill not release because the subject is too close Blinks fast when the subject may not be in focus because of a difficult to focus subject Note The LCD panel does not actually display all indications simultaneously as shown Autofocus mark Position your subject within the autofocus mark Date time indicator Spot p 38 Exposure counter p 19 Battery check p 14 Red eye Reducing Night Scene Flash p 36 Nig...

Page 9: ...sion 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 USINGTHESTRAP SOFTCASE Attaching the strap The soft case can also be carried on a belt The remote control is optional 9 ...

Page 10: ...TIONS 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 19 1 2 3 4 10 ...

Page 11: ...il you feel a click p 19 Make sure the exposure counter on the LCD panelreads 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 22 5 6 7 8 11 ...

Page 12: ...alfway to makesurethe 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 28 9 10 11 12 12 ...

Page 13: ...tery 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 48 Read Battery Handling on page 54 1 2 13 ...

Page 14: ... using the camera in cold weather Adjust the data every time the battery is replaced Display lights and turns off automatically blinks and other indicators on the LCD panel are displayed normally blinks and other indicators on the LCD panel goout Meaning Battery is OK You can shoot Battery power is low and battery should be replaced Battery is dead and should be replaced immediately 14 ...

Page 15: ... 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 1 2 3 Caution Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens autofocus windows and flash p 6 15 ...

Page 16: ...y 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 1 2 Cautions Press the shutter release button gently Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures 16 ...

Page 17: ...e 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 Notes Use of ISO 400 film is recommended When using non DX coded film ISO 100 is automaticallyset 1 2 17 BASIC OPERATIONS ...

Page 18: ...re 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 A B Caution Do not touch the plastic parts near the take up spool 18 ...

Page 19: ...to the first frame The film does not overlap any of the positioning guides shown on the left Open the lens barrier until you feel a click The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads Note If blinks in the exposure counter as shown on the left the film is improperly loaded Reload the film 3 4 19 ...

Page 20: ...click The lens extends slightly the flash pops up and the LCD panel activates When the flash is held down the two indicators next to the viewfinder blink The camera will not activate The display also goes out Release the flash to reactivate the camera 1 20 ...

Page 21: ...r 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 130 mm Wide angle Push the lever to the W side to zoom out Maximum wide angle focal length 38 mm 2 21 ...

Page 22: ...ed and the green lamp lights Exposure also will be adjusted automatically The autofocus auxiliary light will turn on automatically when necessary to improve autofocus accuracy 3 4 Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder Position the autofocus mark on your subject Autofocus mark 22 ...

Page 23: ...t wide angle and 0 9 m infinity at telephoto The minimum distance for close ups depends on the focal length of the lens The minimum distance is 0 6 m for wide angle and 0 9 m for telephoto When the green lamp blinks the shutter will not release because the subject is positioned close to the minimum distance Move away from the subject until the green lamp lights 23 ...

Page 24: ...er 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 1 m 3 3 ft the shaded area is the actual available image area In this case the subject should be positioned below the close up correction marks 24 ...

Page 25: ...the camera automatically sets the focus on a subject even in compositions where the subject may not be in the center of the frame When the main subject is not within the autofocus mark Use the focus lock Position the autofocus mark on your subject and press the shutter release button halfway Autofocus mark The green lamp lights 1 25 ...

Page 26: ...Reposition your subjects in the picture frame while keeping the shutter release button depressed halfway Then press the shutter release button fully 2 26 ...

Page 27: ...ns barrier slowly and carefully The lens and flash will retract automatically Close the lens barrier completely The display goes out 1 2 Caution Do not forcibly close the lens barrier as it will interfere with lens retraction 27 ...

Page 28: ... open the back cover and remove the film Notes The number of exposures remaining decreases during winding The final number of exposures may sometimes exceed the number of exposures specified on the film Rewinding the film before the end of the roll Press the mid roll rewind button gently with your nail etc Do not use an instrument with a sharp tip 28 ...

Page 29: ...g 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 USINGTHE FLASH MODES Do not discharge flash too close to eyes of people or animals 29 ADVANCED TECHNIQUES ...

Page 30: ...re p 33 Fill in Flash Forced Activation mode Fires regardless of available light p 34 Night Scene Flash mode Lights the subject in the foreground with a nightscene in the background p 35 Red eye Reducing Night Scene Flash mode Significantly reduces the red eye phenomenon against a night back ground p 36 Note When firing flash the flash strength is automatically controlled to prevent pictures from ...

Page 31: ...mp is blinking the flash is being recharged and the shutter release button won t release Release your finger from the shutter release button and wait for several seconds Maximum distance is about 70 when using positive color film ISO 100 200 400 W 38 mm 0 6 6 4m 2 21 ft 0 6 9 1m 2 30 ft 0 6 12 8m 2 42 It T 130 mm 0 9 2 5 m 3 8 2 ft 0 9 3 5m 3 11 5ft 0 9 5 0m 3 16 4 ft Flash Working Range with colo...

Page 32: ...ntly reducing red eye Except for the pre flashes this mode is the same as the Auto Flash mode Red eye Reduction may not be effective when the subject 1 Is not looking at the flash from the right front 2 Is not watching the pre flashes 3 Is too far from the camera The effectiveness of red eye reduction varies depending on the individual characteristics of subjects IMPORTANT Be sure to hold the came...

Page 33: ...t conditions Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited or in twilight or night scenes Note Since a slow shutter speed down to 4 seconds is automatically selected in low light situations when in the Flash Off mode the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurred pictures caused by shaking the camera Closing the lens barrier returns to Auto 33 ...

Page 34: ...gardless 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 Use this mode within the flash working range p 31 It may be hard to work under excessively bright light Closing the lens barrier returns to Auto 34 ...

Page 35: ...w shutter speed down to 4 seconds is automatically selected in low light situations use a tripod to prevent blurred pictures caused by camera shake Spot mode is automatically canceled when Night Scene mode is selected Closing the lens barrier returns to AUTO Both people and night scenes can be clearly photographed in this mode 35 ...

Page 36: ...ract significantly reducing the red eye Except for the pre flashes this mode is the same as the Night Scene Mode Note When the lens barrier is closed the Red eye Reducing Flash Mode is restored RED EYE REDUCING NIGHT SCENE FLASH MODE Please read the cautions in the Red eye Reducing Flash Mode p 32 and Night Scene Mode p 35 items The Spot Mode cannot be used while the Red eye Reducing Night Scene M...

Page 37: ...utter may not release To take pictures of subjects such as those shown below focus on a different object located at the same distance as your subject return to your subject compose the scene and take the picture Low contrast subjects Subjects with no vertical stripes Subjects with an extremely bright area in the part of the image Scenes containing both faraway and nearby subjects Subjects with a r...

Page 38: ...displayed onthe LCD panel Press the and the flash mode buttons at the same time or close the lens barrier to cancel the Spot mode Position the autofocus mark on your subject and press the shutter release button halfway 1 2 The green lamp lights The exposure will be locked in the center of the autofocus mark 38 ...

Page 39: ...n the picture frame while keeping the shutter release button depressed halfway Then press the shutter release button fully Focus and exposure can be adjusted at different points from the autofocus frame using the Spot mode 3 39 ...

Page 40: ...release button 10 sec Selftimer indicator lights 2 sec Blinks The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release Notes The focus and exposure will be locked when the shutter release button is depressed halfway The selftimer is disengaged when the shutter is released To cancel the selftimer after it has been activated press the button again 1 2 40 ...

Page 41: ...isrequiredintheoperationbelow Press the button isdisplayed on the LCD panel After shooting press the button again to cancel the selftimer remote control mode Remote control operation is canceled automati cally when not in use for more than 20 minutes 1 41 ...

Page 42: ...ds 2 Notes Use the remote control within the range shown at left The camera will focus on the subject directly in front of it The remote control may not work when the subject is backlit In this case use the selftimer The remote control may not work when there is inverted fluorescent light near the camera 42 ...

Page 43: ...ap Open the buckle insert thestrap and close the buckle The remote control can be attached to round straps with a diameter of 3mm to 5 mm 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 24 0 49 in 43 ...

Page 44: ...e by sliding in the direction of the arrow Insert a new battery CR1220 with the plus mark showing on top Attach the battery cover by sliding in the direction of the arrow and close the buckle 1 2 3 Handling Cautions Never apply excessive force to the remote control when attached to the strap Usable temperature range 10 C 40 C 14 F 104 F 44 ...

Page 45: ...The year indication will start blinking Press the SET button to correct the year If you press the button once the number on the display will advance by 1 And if you keep it pressed the numbers will run in rapid succession 1 2 Do not use an instrument with a sharp tip 45 ...

Page 46: ...tart blinking Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the hour and minutes Note As you press the mode button the blinking indication changes in the order of year month day hour and minute The data correction will be finished when the mode button is pressed again 3 4 46 ...

Page 47: ...our minute The quartzdate uses the same power source as the main unit Make sure to correct the data after the battery is replaced The data is imprinted in the lower right of the picture If there is something whitish or tinged with orange where the data is imprinted the data may be difficult to read The data may not be imprinted correctly on the frame s after the specified final exposure of the fil...

Page 48: ... get hot A If the flash is used continuously it may become hot If this happens stop using the camera for a while Q Can I use infrared film A No you cannot Q How should I clean the lens A Wipe the lens gently with lens cleaning tissue that has been moistened with a small amount of lens cleaning fluid Q Can I mount a filter or hood A No you cannot Q What should I do when both the orange and green la...

Page 49: ...t 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 The salt in seawater can be especially damaging Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol or paint thinner when cleaning the camera 1 2 3 4 49 ...

Page 50: ...rious 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 Do not expose the camera to extreme heat over 40 C 104 F or to extreme cold below 10 C 14 F Low temperatures even within this range may sometimes cause deterioration in battery performance temporarily disabling the camera 5 6 7 8 50 ...

Page 51: ...s 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 happens...

Page 52: ...oof however it is not designed for underwater use Please note the following warnings and use the camera correctly The camera can withstand splashing water e g seaside swimming pool side etc The camera can be used in rain And in snow Do not wash the camera 52 ...

Page 53: ... by water etc clean the camera with a dry cloth as soon as possible Do not touch the rubber gasket on the battery compartment cover or the rubber gasket on the camera back with excessive force Do not remove the gaskets Gaskets should be replaced after approximately three years although they may require replacement earlier than that depending on use and wear If the gaskets are damaged or need repla...

Page 54: ... 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 To avoid this wipe both terminals before loading battery 54 ...

Page 55: ...SE BATTERY TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR OPEN FUMES KEEP THE BATTERY OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN IF A CHILD SWALLOWS A BATTERY CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY USE ONE 3V LITHIUM BATTERY DL123A OR CR123A NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY ANY BATTERY OR BATTERY PACK FOR USE IN THIS CAMERA 55 ...

Page 56: ...Keep the remote control out of the reach of children If a child swallows the remote control contact a physician immediately Never try to disassemble the remote control Never expose the remote control to excessive heat or open flame 56 ...

Page 57: ... not correct Reload the battery correctly p 13 The battery is exhausted Replace the battery with new one p 14 The battery is temporarily unable to function because of cold Keep the camera warm while using it The loaded film has been rewound Remove the film p 28 The film is incorrectly loaded Reload the film p 17 The flash is held with your finger Release your finger 57 ...

Page 58: ...Off automatically after 4 5 hours When the camera is not in use try to keep the lens barrier closed 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 20 minutes since the Selftimer Remote Control mode was engaged causing the LCD panel to turn off Press the zoom lever The LCD will light Then press the Se...

Page 59: ...elephoto p 23 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 for several seconds until the flash is recharged before shooting p 31 The flash does not fire even in the dark The flash mode is set to Off Set it to a mode other than OFF p 33 High sensitivity film is being used Set t...

Page 60: ...ocus The camera moved when the shutter release button was pressed Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter release button gently p 15 The subject was not within the viewfinder s autofocus mark Position the subject in the center of the autofocus mark or use the focus lock p 22 The lens and autofocus windows were dirty Clean the lens and autofocus windows 60 ...

Page 61: ... subject less than 0 6 m away at wide angle or 0 9m at telephoto Move at least 0 6 m away from the subject at wide angle or at least 0 9 m at telephoto p 23 When using the selftimer the shutter release button was pressed while standing right in front of the camera Do not stand in front of the camera Press the shutter release button while looking through the viewfinder p 40 61 ...

Page 62: ...ing a subject with a repeating pattern a fast moving subject Use the Spot mode to focus on a different subject located at the same distance apply the focus lock and then take the picture p 38 The picture is too dark The flash was blocked e g by a finger Hold the camera correctly keeping your fingers clear of the flash p 15 The subject was out of the working range of the flash Shoot within the flas...

Page 63: ... data is printed Avoid bright colors in the lower right corner of your photo compositions p 47 The picture was taken with black and white film Do not use black and white film if you want to print data on the pictures The camera s battery is low Replace with a new battery p 13 The color of a picture taken indoors is abnormal The color of the room lighting affected the picture Set the flash to Fill ...

Page 64: ... Programmed electronic shutter Viewfinder Real image zoom viewfinder with autofocus mark close up correction marks autofocus indicator and flash indicator With dioptic adjuster Focusing Passive type multi auto focus autofocus auxiliary lamp lights at low light levels effective range 4 5 m 14 8 ft under our company test conditions with focus lock Focusing range Wide angle 0 6 m 2 ft infinity Teleph...

Page 65: ... on LCD panel Selftimer Electronic selftimer 12 sec delay Remote control optional Infrared remote control unit with 3 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 For non DX coded film and film with less than ISO 50 film speed is set to ISO 100 Film loading Au...

Page 66: ...ft Telephoto 0 9 2 5 m 3 8 2 ft with ISO 100 color negative film Wide angle 0 6 12 8 m 2 42 ft Telephoto 0 9 5 0 m 3 16 4 ft with ISO 400 color negative film Flash modes Auto Automatic flash activation in lowlight and backlight Red eye Reducing otherwise same as in Auto Flash Off no flash with slowest shutter speed of 4 sec Fill in forced activation Night Scene for night scenes with slowest shutte...

Page 67: ... enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effect Test for second numeral 4 The equipment is sprayed from all practical directions The water pressure is adjusted to give a delivery rate of 10 lit min The test duration shall be 1 min per m2 of calculated surface area of the enclosure with a minimum duration of 5 min Power source 3 V lithium battery DL123A CR123A Dimensions 120 W x 65 5 H x...

Page 68: ...ange approx 5m 16 4ft Size 32mm 44mm 13mm 1 3in 1 7in 0 5in Weight 11g 0 4oz without battery Operating confirmation beeper included Normal waterproofing IEC Standard Publication 529 Replaceable battery type use one CR1220 battery Battery life approx 5 years or approx 20 000 operations 68 ...

Page 69: ... year day month year and day 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 Power source Ordinarily used with camera body SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER 69 ...

Page 70: ...etters Postfach 10 49 08 20034 Hamburg Germany OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO U K LTD 2 8 Honduras Street London EC1YOTX United Kingdom Tel 0171 253 2772 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the conditions that this device does not cause harmful interference This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Ce...

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