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Summary of Contents for Stylus Zoom 140

Page 1: ...ZOOM 140 ZOOM 140 ZOOM 140 DLX INSTRUCTIONS Before using your camera read this manual carefully to ensure correct use ...

Page 2: ...gnoring 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 MALFUNCTION CONS...

Page 3: ...therproof Remote control optional Versatile easy to use functions Include spot metering night scene as well as various flash modes QUARTZDATE DLXmodelonly 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 show...

Page 4: ...nel 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 BASIC OPERATIONS Loading the film 17 Taking pictures 20 Using the Focus lock 25 After Shooting 27 Unloading the film 28 4 ...

Page 5: ...lftimer 44 Remote Control optional 45 Correcting the data 49 Printing the date and time 51 CAMERA MAINTENANCE QUARTZ DATE DLX model only DLX model only Questions and answers 52 Care and storage 53 Caring for your weatherproof camera 56 Battery handling 58 Remote Control optional handling 60 Troubleshooting 61 Specifications 68 5 ...

Page 6: ...auxiliary light Viewfinder Strap eyelet Light sensor Lens barrier Remote control sensor Lens Selftimer indicator Autofocus windows LCD panel Date timeindicator p 8 Flash Selftimer remote control button p 44 45 Flash mode button p 33 QUARTZ DATE DLX model only Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures Wipe clean with a soft cloth 6 ...

Page 7: ...ate mode buttons p 49 Panorama switch p 29 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 QUARTZDATE DLXmodelonly DLX model only 7 ...

Page 8: ...subject is too close Blinksrapidly Thesubject may not be in focus even though the shutter will release Thesubject is difficult for the autofocus to lock on Autofocus mark Position your subject within the autofocus mark LCDPanel Date time indicator Spot p 42 Exposure counter p 19 Battery check p 14 Red eye Reducing Night Scene Flash p 40 Night Scene Flash p 39 Red eye reducing flash p 36 Fill In Fl...

Page 9: ...e right if you are far sighted or to the left if you are near sighted Attaching the strap The soft case can also be carried on a belt The remote control is optional DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT ToAdjustthe ViewfindertoCompensateforNear and Far sighted Vision USINGTHESTRAP SOFTCASE DLX model only 9 ...

Page 10: ...IONS 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 panel reads p 19 Press the zoom lever for telephoto or wide anglephotography p 21 Place the autofocus mark on the subject you want to photograph p 22 5 6 7 8 11 ...

Page 12: ...lfway 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 28 9 10 11 12 12 ...

Page 13: ...ver Insert the new battery correctly as shown and close the battery compartment cover tightly Read Battery Handling on page 58 LOADING THE BATTERY 1 2 Use a 3 V lithium battery DL 123A CR123A or equivalent About 15 rolls of film can be used with one new battery p 52 13 ...

Page 14: ...ed 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 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 CHECKING THE BATTERY 14 ...

Page 15: ...s to prevent the camera from shaking Correct In the vertical position hold the camera with its flash positioned at the top Incorrect Caution Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens autofocus windows and flash p 6 POINTS TO REMEMBER Hold the Camera Correctly 1 2 3 15 ...

Page 16: ...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 Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures 1 2 16 Make sure ...

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 automatically set 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 Caution Do not touch the plastic parts near the take up spool A B 18 ...

Page 19: ...st 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 Make sure Make sure ...

Page 20: ... 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 Make sure ...

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 140 mm Wide angle Push the lever to the W side to zoom out Maximum wide angle focal length 38 mm 2 21 ...

Page 22: ...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 The autofocus auxiliary light will turn on automatically when necessary to improve autofocus accuracy 3 4 22 Make sure ...

Page 23: ...ide angle and 0 9 m 3 ft infinity at telephoto The minimum distance for close ups depends on the focal length of the lens The minimum distance is 0 6 m 2 ft for wide angle and 0 9 m 3 ft 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 23 the green lamp lights ...

Page 24: ...der 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: ...n 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 The green lamp lights USINGTHEFOCUSLOCK To avoid taking out of focus pictures Position the autofocus mark on your subject and press the shutter release button halfway 1 Autofocus mark 25 Make sure ...

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 Caution Do not forcibly close the lens barrier as it will interfere with lens retraction 1 2 27 ...

Page 28: ...l 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: ... not touch the sliding PANORAMA borders inside the camera when the back cover is open in the Panorama mode to avoid malfunction Note Always set the panorama switch to either end not midway between the two ends A Viewfinder in the Standard mode B Viewfinder in the Panorama mode TAKING PANORAMA PICTURES DLX model only 29 ADVANCED TECHNIQUES ...

Page 30: ...At about 1 m 3 3 ft the shaded area in the illustration becomes the image area CLOSE UPCORRECTIONINTHEPANORAMAMODE DLX model only 30 ...

Page 31: ... When pictures taken in the Panorama mode are printed in the standard size black strips appear at top and bottom of prints as shown on the left Date or time can be imprinted even in the Panorama mode Digits on Panorama prints are larger than on standard prints When you run out of the stickers for the cartridge ask your nearest Olympus service center NOTESREGARDINGPANORAMAFORMATPRINTS DLXmodelonly ...

Page 32: ... step processing Please use the sticker C when you require the negatives only It is possible to have all pictures printed in standard format In this case no sticker is required The pictures taken in the Panorama mode can be identified by the black strips at the top and bottom If you wish you can have these pictures reprinted in Panorama format by taking the respective negatives to your processing ...

Page 33: ...r shooting conditions and needs How to select the flash mode As you press the FLASH mode button the mode switches as shown on p 34 The selected flash mode is displayed on the LCD panel Do not discharge flash too close to eyes of people or animals USING THE FLASH MODES 33 ...

Page 34: ...37 Fill In Flash Forced Activation mode Fires regardless of available light p 38 Night Scene Flash mode Lights the subject in the foreground with a nightscene in the background p 39 Red eye Reducing Night Scene Flash mode Significantly reduces the red eye phenomenon against a night back ground p 40 Note When firing flash the flash strength is automatically controlled to prevent pictures from being...

Page 35: ...e orange lamp in the upper right of the viewfinder lights when the shutter release button is depressed halfway Notes When the orange lamp 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 Flash Working Range with color nega...

Page 36: ...xcept 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 camera still until the shut...

Page 37: ...his 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 OFF FlashOverride 37 ...

Page 38: ... 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 35 It may be hard to work under excessively bright light Closing the lens barrier returns to Auto FILL IN FLASH ForcedActivation 38 ...

Page 39: ... 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 NIGHT SCENE FLASH Bothpeople andnight scenes canbe clearly photographedinthis mode 39 ...

Page 40: ...ntract significantly reducing the red eye Except for the pre flashes this mode is the same as the Night Scene Mode Please read the cautions in the Red eye Reducing Flash Mode p 36 and Night Scene Mode p 39 items The Spot Mode cannot be used while the Red eye Reducing Night Scene Mode is being used Note When the lens barrier is closed the Red eye Reducing Flash Mode is restored RED EYEREDUCINGNIGHT...

Page 41: ...side the viewfinder blinks rapidly 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 Subj...

Page 42: ...ttons 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 The green lamp lights The exposure will be locked in the center of the autofocus mark SPOT MODE To focus and set the exposure for a selected area 42 Make sure ...

Page 43: ...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 43 ...

Page 44: ...s 2 sec Blinks The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release 1 2 SELFTIMER To Put Yourself in the Picture 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 button again 44 Make sure To cancel the selftimer after it has been activated press the ...

Page 45: ...ing press the button again to cancel the selftimer remote control mode Remote control operation is canceled automatically when not in use for more than 20 minutes 1 REMOTE CONTROL optional Theoptional RC 200 RemoteControl is required in the operation below 45 ...

Page 46: ...ds 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 2 46 ...

Page 47: ...p 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 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL optional 47 ...

Page 48: ...e bysliding 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 48 ...

Page 49: ...econds or longer The year indication will start blinking Do not use an instrument with a sharp tip 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 49 ...

Page 50: ...ll start 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 50 ...

Page 51: ...ower 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 film PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME QUARTZ DATE ...

Page 52: ...h 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 lamps are blinking and t...

Page 53: ... 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 53 ...

Page 54: ...rious damage Do not shake or shock the camera Do not apply excessive force to the zoom lens 5 6 7 8 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 54 ...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...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 56 ...

Page 57: ... 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 58: ... 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 Dispose of used batteries as general waste according to local regulations BATTERY HANDLING 58 ...

Page 59: ...E 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 DL123A OR CR123A NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY ANY BATTERY OR BATTERY PACK FOR USE IN THIS CAMERA 59 ...

Page 60: ...he 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 REMOTECONTROL optional HANDLING 60 ...

Page 61: ...oad 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 TROUBLESHOOTING 61 ...

Page 62: ... 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 S...

Page 63: ... 3 ft at telephoto 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 35 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 37 High sensitivity film is being ...

Page 64: ...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 64 ...

Page 65: ...ss than 0 6 m 2 ft away at wide angle or 0 9 m 3 ft at telephoto Move at least 0 6 m 2 ft away from the subject at wide angle or at least 0 9 m 3 ft 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 44 65 ...

Page 66: ...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 42 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 67: ...ed Avoid bright colors in the lower right corner of your photo compositions p 51 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 In mode QUARTZ...

Page 68: ...tronic 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 Telephoto 0 9 m 3 ft i...

Page 69: ...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 Aut...

Page 70: ...t Telephoto 0 9 2 3 m 3 7 5 ft with ISO 100 color negative film Wide angle 0 6 12 8 m 2 42 ft Telephoto 0 9 4 6 m 3 15 1 ft with ISO 400 color negative film Flash modes Auto Automatic flash activation in low light 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 71: ... 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 72: ... approx 5m 16 4ft Size 32mm x 44mm x 13mm 1 3in x 1 7in x 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 72 ...

Page 73: ...nth 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 QUARTZDATE DLXmodelonly SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER 73 ...

Page 74: ...tters Postfach 10 49 08 20034 Hamburg Germany OLYMPUS OPTICALCO U K LTD 2 8 Honduras Street London EC1Y OTX 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 Cet...

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