Olympus ACCURA VIEW Zoom 90 Instructions Manual Download

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INSTRUCTIONS

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Page 1: ...INSTRUCTIONS Read this manual carefully before using your camera ...

Page 2: ... 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 KEEP THE BATTERY OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN IF A CHILD SWALLOWS A BATTERY CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY WARNING 2 ...

Page 3: ...TAINS 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 CONSULT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER 3 ...

Page 4: ...pter adjustment 11 Using the strap 11 Loading the battery 12 Checking the battery 14 Proper shutter release 15 Loading the film 16 Taking pictures 19 Using the focus lock 25 After shooting 27 Unloading the film 28 Using the flash modes 29 Selftimer 38 4 ...

Page 5: ...Printing the date and time 40 Correcting the data 42 Replacing the date unit s battery 44 Care and storage 46 Troubleshooting 51 Specifications 64 Specifications for date unit 70 QUARTZDATE model only 5 ...

Page 6: ...on Power button Autofocus windows Flash mode button Selftimer button Mid roll rewind button LCD panel Flash Zoom buttons Selftimer indicator Lens Viewfinder Keep clean Otherwise you may get blurred pictures Wipe clean with a soft cloth 6 ...

Page 7: ...tery compartment cover Date time indicator Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder Film window Back cover release Strap eyelet Tripod socket Date time MODE SELECT SET buttons Back cover QUARTZDATE model only 7 ...

Page 8: ... is pressed halfway Autofocus mark red If this starts blinking after the shutter release button is pressed halfway it means that the subject is out of focus Close up correction mark orange The area inside this mark which lights when the shutter release button is pressed halfway is the picture area VIEW FINDER DISPLAY LCD PANEL 8 ...

Page 9: ...ghts when the camera starts releasing the shutter Goes out when the camera finishes releasing the shutter When the camera is turned on only the autofocus mark red will light When the camera is turned off all the indicators will go out 9 ...

Page 10: ... Flash mode Red Eye Reducing Flash mode Off Flash Override mode Fill In Flash mode LCD Panel Notes If you don t use the camera the LCD goes off after four and half minutes The LCD panel does not actually display all indications simultaneously as shown 10 ...

Page 11: ...n on the camera Then turn the diopter adjustment dial until the autofocus mark is clear Turn to the right if you are farsighted Turn to the left if you are nearsighted USING THE STRAP Attach the strap as shown DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT 11 ...

Page 12: ...ert the new battery correctly One 3V lithium battery CR123A or DL123A Notes Dispose of used batteries in the battery recycling boxes at stores selling batteries If lithium batteries are not fully discharged protect against short circuit e g by taping the contacts before disposing LOADING THE BATTERY 12 ...

Page 13: ...with one new battery Flash use 50 Keep a 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 the battery 13 ...

Page 14: ...attery is OK You can shoot Display blinks and other indicators are displayed normally Meaning Battery power is low and battery should be replaced Display blinks and other indicators go out Meaning Battery is dead and should be replaced immediately CHECKING THE BATTERY 14 ...

Page 15: ...hen the autofocus and or flash mark inside the viewfinder is blinking 2 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 PROPER SHUTTER RELEASE 15 ...

Page 16: ...ck cover release button upward to open the back cover Do not touch the inside of the camera especially the lens 2 Insert the film cartridge until it clicks Note Use of ISO 400 film is recommended LOADING THE FILM 16 ...

Page 17: ...before closing the back cover B Incorrect Push the film cartridge gently to position the film correctly Then press the left side of the back cover and close it securely If the film is not lying flat the film may not advance to the first frame 17 ...

Page 18: ... The film automatically advances to the first frame Make sure that the film is positioned between the positioning guides A before closing the back cover 4 Press the power button to turn on the camera The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads Note If blinks in the exposure counter the film is improperly loaded Reload the film 18 ...

Page 19: ...1 Press the power button to turn on the camera The lens protector opens the lens extends slightly and the autofocus mark in the viewfinder lights TAKING PICTURES 19 ...

Page 20: ...2 Aim the camera at your subject Use the zoom buttons for telephoto or wide angle photography Note Keep your hair hands strap etc away from the autofocus windows lens light sensor and flash 20 ...

Page 21: ...How to Use the Zoom Buttons Telephoto Push the T button to zoom in Wide angle Push the W button to zoom out 21 ...

Page 22: ...ect 4 Depress the shutter release button halfway to adjust the focus Focus has been correctly adjusted and the autofocus mark lights Exposure also will be adjusted automatically WARNING DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER 22 ...

Page 23: ...lease button has been pressed all the way until completion of film winding Working distance 0 8 m 2 6 ft infinity Notes When the subject is closer than the minimum working distance the shutter will not release Autofocus mark blinks When the subject is extremely close to the camera the subject will be out of focus although the shutter releases 23 ...

Page 24: ...t infinity Close up correction mark Image area of picture at 0 8 m 2 6ft The picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject When the close up correction mark lights the picture area is inside the mark 24 ...

Page 25: ... Position the autofocus mark on your subject and press the shutter release button halfway The autofocus mark lights when the shutter button is pressed At this time the exposure is also locked The focus lock is released when you take your finger off the shutter button USING THE FOCUS LOCK 25 ...

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

Page 27: ...1 Press the power button to turn off the camera The lens is retracted and the lens barrier is closed The display goes out AFTER SHOOTING 27 ...

Page 28: ...motor stops and starts blinking on the LCD panel open the back cover and remove the film Rewinding the film before the end of the roll Press the mid roll rewind button gently with the protrusion on the strap buckle Caution Do not use an instrument with a sharp tip UNLOADING THE FILM 28 ...

Page 29: ...ce with the photographic conditions and your purpose Setting the Modes Each time the flash mode button is pressed the mode will change sequentially as shown on page 30 WARNING DO NOT FIRE FLASH TOO CLOSE TO THE EYES OF PEOPLE OR ANIMALS USING THE FLASH MODES 29 ...

Page 30: ... Override mode p 34 Fill in Flash Forced Activation mode p 35 Night Scene Flash mode p 36 Red Eye Reducing Night Scene Flash mode p 37 Note The flash strength is automatically controlled to prevent pictures from being overexposed even when the subjects are close 30 ...

Page 31: ...is recharging and the shutter won t release Release your finger from the shutter release button and wait for several seconds Maximum distance is about 70 of the working range when using reversal film Flash Working Range with color negative film ISO 100 200 400 W 38 mm 0 8 5 3 m 2 6 17 4 ft 0 8 7 5 m 2 6 24 6 ft 0 8 10 6m 2 6 34 8 ft T 90 mm 0 8 2 4m 2 6 7 9 ft 0 8 3 4m 2 6 11 1 ft 0 8 4 8 m 2 6 15...

Page 32: ...flash mode the camera will fire a series of low power preflashes before the regular flash Red eye reduction may not be effective when the subject 1 Is not looking at the red eye reducing lamp from the right front 2 Is not watching the red eye reducing lamp 3 Is too far from the camera RED EYE REDUCING FLASH 32 ...

Page 33: ... effectiveness of red eye reduction varies depending on the individual characteristics of subjects IMPORTANT Be sure to hold the camera still until the shutter releases It takes approximately one second 33 ...

Page 34: ... this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired is prohibited in twilight or night scenes Note Since a slow shutter speed down to 1 second is automatically selected in low light situations the use of a tripod is recommended Turning off the camera restores the Auto Flash mode OFF FLASH OVERRIDE 34 ...

Page 35: ...le light Use this mode to compensate for a shadow cast on the subject s face such as the shadow of a tree It is also used when shooting in backlit conditions or under artificial lighting such as fluorescent light Use this mode within the flash working range p 31 Turning off the camera restores the Auto Flash mode 35 ...

Page 36: ... of a night scene this mode produces clear images Notes The use of a tripod is recommended since slow shutter speeds down to 1 second are automatically selected in low light situations Turning off the camera restores the Auto Flash mode 36 ...

Page 37: ...e red eye phenomenon Notes Except for the pre flashes this mode is the same as the Night Scene Flash mode Read precautionary remarks in Red Eye Reducing Flash p 32 and Night Scene Flash p 36 If the camera is turned off in this mode the Red Eye Reducing Flash mode will be engaged the next time the camera is turned on 37 ...

Page 38: ...a on a tripod or other support 2 Aim at your subject and press the shutter release button The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after you press the button The selftimer automatically disengages after release 10 sec Selftimer indicator lights 2 sec Blinks 38 ...

Page 39: ...l be locked when the shutter release button is depressed halfway Take care not to stand in front of the camera when you depress the shutter button To cancel the selftimer after it has been activated press the selftimer button again 39 ...

Page 40: ...h Imprinting confirmation indicator Blinks for about 3 seconds after shooting to make sure the data has been imprinted These indicators will not be imprinted on a picture MODE button Chooses date and time SELECT button Chooses the indication to be changed SET button Adjusts figures PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME QUARTZDATE model only 40 ...

Page 41: ...day Day hour minute No data Month day year Day month year Be sure to correct the data after the date unit s battery is replaced The data is imprinted in the lower right of the picture If the area where the data is imprinted is whitish or tinged with orange it may be difficult to read 41 ...

Page 42: ...s the SELECT button until the indication you want to change starts blinking 2 Press the SET button to correct the data If you press the SET button once the number on the display will advance by 1 If you hold the button down the numbers will advance in rapid succession CORRECTING THE DATA QUARTZDATEmodelonly 42 ...

Page 43: ... of year month day or hour minute Data correction ends when you press the SELECT button again Press the SELECT button again until the imprinting confirmation indicator appears When the imprinting confirmation indicator does not appear the data will not be copied onto the picture 43 ...

Page 44: ...S BATTERY QUARTZDATEmodelonly 1 Open the back cover and remove the cover of the date unit s battery 2 Replace the battery with a new one Align the direction of the new batteryas indicated on the unit Use one CR2025 battery 44 ...

Page 45: ...3 Replace the cover of the date unit Be sure to adjust the date and time after changing the battery 45 ...

Page 46: ...or example in a car or on the beach 2 Do not expose the camera to formalin or naphthalene 3 If the camera gets wet wipe it with a dry towel The salt in seawater can be especially damaging 4 Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol or paint thinner when cleaning the camera CARE AND STORAGE 46 ...

Page 47: ...e serious damage 7 Do not shake or shock the camera 8 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 47 ...

Page 48: ... to a warm place or in the event of a sudden temperature change put the camera into a plastic bag This allows the camera s temperature to change slowly Once the camera has adjusted to the new temperature you can remove it from the bag and use it 48 ...

Page 49: ...amera as well as other problems Try to press the shutter release button and check the operation of the 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 it to the security officer for manual inspection 49 ...

Page 50: ...ation If this happens remove the batteries then reload them and try the camera again Strong electrical fields can also interfere with the operation of this camera so try to avoid places or objects that generate such fields This camera is not suitable for professional use or for use under severe conditions 50 ...

Page 51: ...on to turn on the camera p 14 The alignment of the battery terminals is not correct Reload the battery correctly p 12 The battery is exhausted Replace the battery with a new one p 12 14 The battery is temporarily unable to function because of cold temperature Keep the camera warm while using it 51 ...

Page 52: ...The loaded film has been rewound Remove the film p 28 The film is inserted incorrectly Remove the film and re insert correctly p 16 18 52 ...

Page 53: ...s off after four and a half minutes if the camera is not used The viewfinder display also turns off at the same time Press the power button to turn the camera off and on again or press the zoom button the LCD panel display and viewfinder display will turn on p 19 20 53 ...

Page 54: ...Move the camera so that it is more than 0 8 m 2 6 ft away from the subject p 24 The flash indicator blinks and the shutter will not release The flash has not finished recharging Remove your finger from the shutter release button and wait for several seconds until the flash is recharged before shooting p 29 54 ...

Page 55: ...The flash does not fire even in the dark The flash mode is set to off p 34 Select a different mode High sensitivity film is being used Set the flash mode to Fill in p 30 35 55 ...

Page 56: ...Images in the viewfinder look blurred not in the correct position Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the images in the viewfinder become clear p 11 56 The diopter adjustment dial is ...

Page 57: ...oved 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 25 57 ...

Page 58: ... and autofocus window Wipe the lens gently with a lens cleaning tissue moistened with a small amount of lens cleaning fluid The autofocus window was blocked such as by a finger Hold the camera correctly keeping your fingers clear of the autofocus window 58 ...

Page 59: ...y Move at least 0 8 m 2 6 ft away from the subject 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 38 59 ...

Page 60: ...on These include glossy or reflective surfaces black objects subjects behind glass or wire mesh flames and smoke excessively bright light within the picture area First focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject Then aim at the desired subject and press the shutter release button p 25 60 ...

Page 61: ...set no data Change the data mode to another setting p 40 There is a bright color like white orange or yellow in the area of the picture where the data is printed Avoid bright colors in the lower right corner of your photo compositions p 41 QUARTZDATE model only 61 ...

Page 62: ...ont of the flash Hold the camera correctly so the flash is not covered by the fingers etc The subject was beyond the flash range Position the subject within the flash range p 31 The Flash Off mode was set Check the flash mode and reset if necessary p 29 62 ...

Page 63: ...The colors in indoor pictures are not normal The colors were affected by the color of the indoor lighting Set the Fill in mode and take the picture p 35 63 ...

Page 64: ... format 35 mm standard DX coded film 24 x 36 mm Lens Olympus lens 38 90 mm zoom F3 7 8 2 7 elements in 6 groups Shutter Programmed electronic shutter Viewfinder Real image zoom viewfinder with in focus indication provided autofocus mark close up correction mark flash indicator and shutter release indicator 64 ...

Page 65: ...warn when inside minimum working distance Focusing range 0 8 m 2 6 ft infinity Exposure control Programmed automatic exposure control Auto exposure range EV 3 8 12 0 at wide angle EV6 1 14 3 at telephoto Exposure counter Progressive type with automatic reset displayed on LCD panel 65 ...

Page 66: ...ilm with ISO 50 100 200 400 800 1600 and 3200 Film speeds other than above will be automatically set to next lower speed For non DX coded film and film with less than ISO 50 film speed is set to ISO 100 Film loading Automatic loading Automatically advances to first frame when camera back cover is closed 66 ...

Page 67: ...Film advance Automatic film winding Film rewind Automatic film rewind automatic rewind activation at end of film automatic rewind stop Rewind possible at any point with mid roll rewind button 67 ...

Page 68: ... 6 17 4 ft at wide angle and 0 8 2 4 2 6 7 9 ft at telephoto with ISO 100 color negative film 0 8 10 6m 2 6 34 8ft at wide angle and 0 8 4 8 m 2 6 15 7 ft at telephoto with ISO 400 color negative film Flash modes Auto Flash Red Eye Reducing Flash Off Fill in Flash Night Scene Flash and Red Eye Reducing Night Scene Flash 68 ...

Page 69: ...battery CR123A or DL123A Dimensions Non QUARTZDATE model 129 W x72 5 H x 55 5 D mm 5 1 x2 9x 2 2 in QUARTZDATE model 129 W x 72 5 H x 59 5 D mm 5 1 x 2 9x2 3 in Weight Non QUARTZDATE model 285 g 10 1 oz without battery QUARTZDATE model 295 g 10 4 oz without battery 69 ...

Page 70: ...nute no data month day year and day month year External indication of data Data display on LCD panel Automatic calendar system Up to year 2049 Film speed setting Automatic film speed setting Power source One 3 V coin type lithium battery CR2025 Battery life Approx 3 years approx 40 000 imprints 70 ...

Page 71: ...EU directive 89 336 EEC for CE marking 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 Fax 0081 3 3346 8380 Tel 00852 2730 1505 Fax 00852 2730 7976 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respec...

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