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Table of contents

Description of controls.................................... 1

Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5

Loading the battery........................................ 5

Simple point & shoot photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7

Loading the film............................................ 7

Unloading the film........................................ 11

How to take pictures.....................................  13

Auto flash photography

(1) Taking pictures in low light......................... 18

Auto flash photography

(2) Taking backlighted subjects ........................ 20

Camera functions and controls........................ 21

Close-up  (Macro)  photography........................ 21

Focus  lock.................................................. 22

Self-timer photography.................................. 24
Flash  AUTO-S mode.................................... 25

Flash OFF mode.......................................... 27
FILL-IN flash mode .................................... 28

Attaching the strap /How to use the soft case..... 29

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Care and storage..........................................  33

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34

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Summary of Contents for Stylus

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...Description of controls LCD panel Shutter release button Flash reflector Autofocus windows Lens barrier Rewind button Light sensor Self timer button Flash mode button Self timer signal ...

Page 3: ... Strap Eyelet Back cover release Film window Tripod socket Battery compartment cover Exposure counter Flash OFF AUTO AUTO S flash Battery remaining indicator Fill in flash LCD panel Autofocus frame Close up correction marks Viewfinder indicators 2 ...

Page 4: ...Auto flash photography 1 Taking pictures in low light 18 Auto flash photography 2 Taking backlighted subjects 20 Camera functions and controls 21 Close up Macro photography 21 Focus lock 22 Self timer photography 24 Flash AUTO S mode 25 Flash OFF mode 27 FILL IN flash mode 28 Attaching the strap How to use the soft case 29 Troubleshooting 31 Care and storage 33 Specifications 34 3 ...

Page 5: ... will not operate unless the lens barrier is opened We also recommend that you shoot at least one roll of film to familiarize yourself with the camera s features Symbols used in this manual Correct Incorrect Operation Order of operation Automatic operation Operating sound Lamp on Lamp blinking Attention Press lightly 4 ...

Page 6: ...cover Remove the battery if you do not plan to use the camera for an extended period of time Insert the new battery correctly as indicated below and close the bat tery compartment cover tightly Use a 3V lithium battery Duracell DL123A Panasonic CR123A or equivalent 5 ...

Page 7: ...tery Open the lens barrier as shown below until you hear a Click and check the battery power remaining When is displayed Approx 12 sec battery is OK If flashes battery is low have spare handy If is displayed continuously battery should be replaced immediately When closing the lens barrier slide gently to allow the lens to retract as the barrier is being closed 6 ...

Page 8: ...release toward the top of the camera The camera back will open Simple point and shoot photography Loading the film This camera is designed to use DX coded 35 mm film to automatically set film speed If DX coded film is unavailable use ISO 100 film 7 ...

Page 9: ...elf auto matically for DX coded film speeds from ISO 50 to 3200 When using non DX film the film speed is automatically set to ISO 100 Insert the film cartridge into the camera Avoid direct sunlight when load ing the film Be sure the film is lying flat 8 ...

Page 10: ...ength of the film leader before loading so that it matches with the red loading indicator Make sure the film leader tip is not bent and the film perforations are properly aligned and engaged as shown Close the camera back firmly Make sure the back cover lock snaps down 9 ...

Page 11: ...ill display a number 1 indicating the first picture on the roll If the film is improperly loaded the LCD panel will display a blinking E as shown in the illustration B In this case open the back cover and realign the film leader Use the window in the camera back to check type of film loaded 10 ...

Page 12: ... when you reach the end of the roll You will hear the motor operating and the exposure counter will count down as the film is rewinding The final reading on the exposure counter before rewinding may be more than the number of exposures specified for the film 11 ...

Page 13: ...evice with a sharp tip and do not press the rewind button too hard Open the back cover after the motor has stopped Once the film has been rewound a blinking E will be displayed on the LCD panel Further operations are not possible until the rewound film cartridge is removed Remove the film cartridge from the camera in the shade 12 ...

Page 14: ...ill not release unless the lens barrier is fully open When the camera is not in use always close this barrier so that the shutter will not release accidentally When the lens barrier is opened normal shooting mode AUTO or AUTO S will be indicated on the LCD panel After 4 5 minutes the LCD will go out 13 ...

Page 15: ...Hold the camera correctly Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens viewfinder and flash reflector 14 ...

Page 16: ...ur subject within the autofocus frame Press the shutter release button lightly and confirm that the auto focus lamp green to the right of the viewfinder is lighted The subject should be within the picture frame 15 ...

Page 17: ...n the illustration Shooting range From 0 35 m 1 1 ft to infinity If the distance between the subject and the camera is less than 0 35 m 1 1 ft the autofocus lamp green to the right of the viewfinder will blink and shutter will not release However the shutter may sometimes be released erroneously when the subject is extremely close to the camera 16 ...

Page 18: ...ly to minimize camera shake As soon as the shutter is released the film will automati cally advance to the next frame You will hear the motor operat ing The exposure counter will advance to the next frame when film winding is completed 17 ...

Page 19: ...tures in low light the flash lamp orange to the right of the viewfinder and the red lamp on the front of the camera will light when the shutter release button is pressed halfway While the flash is still charging and the flash lamp orange is blinking the shutter will not release It takes about 3 sec after the film is advanced to recharge the flash at normal temperatures 18 ...

Page 20: ...utter release button is fully pressed Flash shooting range ISO 100 0 35 m 1 1 ft 3 5 m 11 5 ft ISO 400 0 35 m 1 1 ft 7m 23 ft The flash range as shown below is optimal for color negative film Actual flash working range for other film types may vary 19 ...

Page 21: ...es that the flash will activate automatically If the backlighted subject is so small that it does not fill the autofocus frame the flash may not activate automatically In this case use the FILL IN flash mode Refer to p 27 Auto flash photography 2 Taking backlighted subjects In backlightedsituations the flash will activate automaticallywhen the flash mode is AUTO or AUTO S 20 ...

Page 22: ...When the distance between the subject and the camera is 0 35 m 1 1 ft com pose your shot within the close up correction marks as shown in the illustration Close up correction marks When shooting within the close up range to prevent blurred pictures resulting from camera shake set the camera firmly in position on a tripod for example 21 ...

Page 23: ...tside the autofocus frame in the center of the viewfinder Position your subject in the autofocus frame and press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus indicator green will light in the viewfinder When focus is locked exposure settings are also locked AE lock 22 ...

Page 24: ...osition of your subject in the viewfinder to achieve the desired composition Press the shutter release button fully to take the picture If you remove your finger from the shutter release button while the autofocus indicator green lights the focus lock will be canceled 23 ...

Page 25: ... release button fully to activate the self timer The shutter will be released 12 seconds later Be sure the subject is in the autofocus frame The red lamp on the front of the camera will light up for the first 10 seconds then blink rapidly for 2 seconds until the shutter is released To cancel the self timer close the lens barrier or press the button again 24 ...

Page 26: ...ase button the flash will emit a rapid series of pre flashes followed directly by the main flash Hold the camera firmly while pressing the shutter release button Auto S flash photography Auto S flash significantly reduces Red eye phenomenon when a subject s eyes appear red in flash portraits and group photos 25 ...

Page 27: ... appears on the LCDpanel In low lighting condition the shutter speed may be slow Use a tripod or other camera support to prevent the effects of camera shake Flash AUTO S mode shooting range ISO 100 0 35 m 1 1 ft 3 5 m 11 5 ft ISO 400 0 35 m 7 m 23 ft To cancel Auto S mode press the flash mode button again Auto S mode will not be canceled when the lens barrier is closed 26 ...

Page 28: ...ngaged for daylight synchro photography or when shooting backlighted subjects Press the shutter release button fully to take the picture To cancel flash OFF mode press the flash mode button again or close the lens barrier With backlighting the subject may be too dark 27 ...

Page 29: ...the picture To cancel Fill in flash mode press the flash mode button again or close the lens barrier Press the flash mode button until FILL IN appears on the LCD panel By using the flash FILL IN mode the subject will be properly lit by the flash 28 ...

Page 30: ...Attaching the strap Use of the optional Olympus case Attach the strap to the camera according to the directions illustrated below 29 ...

Page 31: ...Be sure the lens barrier is closed before the camera is inserted into the case 30 ...

Page 32: ...ging 4 Be sure the subject is not closer than the shooting distance 5 The camera will not operate until the camera back has been opened af ter the film has been rewound 6 The shutter will not release if the barrier has been left open over 4 hours Close and re open the barrier once before shooting Q The flash does not activate A Check the flash mode Q How long does the battery last A Since lithium ...

Page 33: ...lack objects 3 Objects through glass windows or wire screens 4 Subjects in which flames or smoke are included 5 Subjects in which the sun is part of the picture b Subjects in high light situations such as summer sea shores or snowy mountains Q Where can I buy lithium batteries A At your local camera dealer or nearest Olympus service center When purchasing batteries order Duracell DL123A or Panason...

Page 34: ...a tripod Avoid opening the camera when it is mounted on a tripod Do not touch the contact points inside the camera Do not use organic solvents thinner or benzine to clean the camera Avoid high impact from bumping or dropping the camera Do not expose the camera to rain shower and water Never disassemble the camera it contains a high voltage circuit Do not disassemble or expose batteries to excessiv...

Page 35: ...ec Exposure counter Progressive type LCD panel Selftimer Electronic selftimer with 12 second delay While pressing the self timer button press the shutter release button to activate self timer Red LED turns ON Film speed range Automatic setting with DX coded film ISO 50 3200 Actual setting at ISO 50 100 200 400 800 1600 and 3200 Film loading Automatic loading automatically advances to first frame w...

Page 36: ... forced activation Battery check Display on LCD Lens barrier Sliding type with release lock Power source 3V lithium battery DL123A CR123A or equivalent Dimensions 117 W x 63 H x 37 D 4 6 x 2 5 x 1 4 Weight 170 g 6 0 oz without battery Specifications and design are subject to change without notice Specifications according to a DL123A CR123A power source 35 ...

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