Olympus 115 Digital Camera User Manual
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1. Flash mode Remote control Red Eye Reduction Flash mode Exposure counter d9 Spot 9 Selftimer remote control QUARTZDATE DELUXE models only Optionally available Notes f 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 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the viewfinder display becomes clear Turn to the right if you are farsighted or to the left if you are nearsighted USING THE STRAP Attach the strap as shown LOADING THE BATTERY 1 Close the lens barrier PushOPEN to open the battery compartment cover 2 Insert the new batter 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 9 by taping the contacts before disposing Notes About 15 rolls of 24 exposure film can be used with one new battery Keep a spare battery on hand when going on a long trip or to a cold area Sweat oil and so on can revent a battery s terminals rom making electrical contact To avoid this wipe both terminals before loading the battery CHECKING THE BATTERY Open the lens barrier until you feel a click Display lights an2. Subjects with low contrast Subjects that do not contain vertical lines Subjects with an extreme bright area in the part of the image Two subjects at different distances Subjects with repetitive atterns amp Subjects with strong backlight SELFTIMER 1 Press the button to display Fix the camera on a tripod or other support 2 Aim at your subject and ress the shutter release utton 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 43 44 Notes The focus and exposure will be locked when the shutter release button is depressed halfway To cancel the selftimer after it has been activated press the button again USING THE RC 200 REMOTE CONTROL optional 1 Press the button to display To cancel this mode press the button again 2 Aim the remote control at the camera and press the button The shutter will be released after about 3 seconds 45 46 WARNINGS KEEP THE REMOTE CONTROL OUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN IF A CHILD SWALLOWS THE REMOTE CONTROL CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY NEVER EXPOSE THE REMOTE CONTROL TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR OPEN FLAME Notes Use the remote control within a range that can be seen in the viewfinder The camera will foc
3. autofocus windows and flash Working distance 0 8 m 2 6 ft co infinity Notes When the subject is closer than the minimum working distance the shutter will not release The green lamp blinks When the subject is extremely close to the camera the subject will be out of focus although the shutter releases 25 24 Multi autofocus This camera has a built in multi autofocus system With this system the camera automatically sets the focus on a subject even in compositions where the subject may not be in the center of the frame Close up Correction D Picture area at ee infinity Close up correction marks Image area of picture at 0 8 m 2 6 ft Telephoto side The picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject AFTER SHOOTING 1 Close the lens barrier slowly and carefully The lens and flash will retract automatically 2 Close the lens barrier completely Caution Do not forcibly close the lens barrier as it will interfere with lens retraction Note The poner is turned off automatically after 4 hours When the camera is not in use try to keep the lens barrier closed 25 26 UNLOADING THE FILM The camera automatically rewinds the film when you reach the end of a roll After the motor stops and starts blinking on the LCD panel open the back cover and remove the film Rewinding the film
4. before the end of the roll Press the mid roll rewind button gently with the tip of nail and the like Caution Do not use an instrument with a sharp tip TAKING PANORAMA PICTURES Set the switch to PANORAMA Caution To avoid malfunction do not touch the sliding panorama borders inside the camera when the back cover is open in the Panorama mode Notes Always set the panorama switch to either end not midway between the two ends The panorama frame in the viewfinder will disappear after a certain amount of time To display it again close and open the lens barrier Models with the panorama Switch only 27 28 Availability of panorama format film processing facilities varies according to area We recommend that you consult your local film processor or camera dealer before taking pictures in the Panorama mode When pictures taken in the Panorama mode are printed in the standard size black strips appear at top aand bottom of prints A Viewfinder in the Standard mode B Viewfinder in the Panorama mode Printing the Date and time in the Panorama Mode With this camera the date and time can be included even in the Panorama mode but the characters will be slightly larger than normal For QUARTZDATE PANORAMA models only Close up Correction in the Panorama Mode At about 0 8 m 2 6 ft telephoto side the shaded area in the illustration becomes the imag
5. 6 5 9 ft wait for several seconds 0 8 7 1 m 0 8 2 6m Maximum distance is about 200 56 23 3 ft 2 6 8 5 ft 70 of the working range x 0 8 10 0 836 m when using reversal film 4006 3285 26 118 Flash Working Range with i color negative film RED EYE REDUCTION FLASH Significantly reduces the phenomenon of red eye when a subject s eyes appear red in flash photography In the amp flash mode the camera will fire a series of low power pe flashes before the regular flash 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 33 34 The 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 1 second OFF FLASH OVERRIDE When you don t want the flash to fire even in the dark or when you want to shoot such subjects as fireworks 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 2 seconds is automatically selected in low light situations the use of a tripod is recommended Closing the lens barrier restores the Auto Flash mode 35 36 FILL IN FLASH Forced Activa
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7. OLYMPUS D Stylus Epic Z00M 170 l StulusEpiczeowwoonux 4 mu IE 200M 170 INSTRUCTIONS Read this manual carefully before using your camera WARNING N Indicates circumstances under which mishandling resulting 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 KEEP THE BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN IF A CHILD SWALLOWS A BATTERIES CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY 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 CONSULT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER Names of parts 6 Viewfinder display LCD panel 8 Diopter adjustment 11 Using the strap Loading the battery 12 Checking the battery 14 Proper shutter release 15 Loading the film Taking pictures After shooting Unloading the film Taking panorama pictures 27 Using the flash and shooting MOJE Siryapa ia Spot mode SelftiiTigI oii eet Using the RC 200 remote control Optional rei ties 45 Printing the date and time 49 Correcting the d
8. R OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER THE ACTUAL PRODUCT MAY DIFFER FROM ONES SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OLYMPUS OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO LTD San Ei Building 22 2 Nishi Shinjuku 1 chome Shinjuku ku Tokyo Japan Tel 03 3340 2211 OLYMPUS AMERICA INC Two Corporate Center Drive Melville NY 11747 3157 U S A Tel 1 800 O CAMERA 622 6372 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO EUROPA GMBH Premises Goods delivery Wendenstrasse 14 18 20097 Hamburg Germany Tel 040 237730 Letters Postfach 1049 08 20034 Hamburg Germany OLYMPUS SINGAPORE PTE LTD 491B River Valley Road 13 04 Valley Point Office Tower Singapore 248373 Tel 7387838 1 800 OLYMPUS 6596787 OLYMPUS KOREA CO LTD amp 8F Central Banking Corporation Bldg 826 20 Yoksam dong Kangnam gu Seoul 135 081 Korea Tel 02 3466 2910 BMEMAKFLARNSM DARRAK TE 22 2 dif gt e Fax 0081 3 3346 8380 BUMRENEC CREPSDRZR Se AROMAS SS diu 1520 1527 Tel 00852 2730 1505 Fax 00852 2730 7976 This device complies with pan 15 ofthe 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 appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada Q3 This camera complies with EU directive 89 336 EEC for CE marking Die CE Marke zeigt an da diese Kamera die EG Richtlinie 89 336EW
9. a s temperature to change slowly Once the camera has adjusted to the new temperature you can remove it trom the bag and use it Avoid leaving the camera unused for long periods of time This can cause mold to grow on the camera 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 57 58 CARING FOR YOUR WEATHERPROOF CAMERA This camera is designed to be water resistant however it is not designed for underwater use or to be subjected to being saturated Seawater can be especially damaging to your camera due to salt content Note the following warnings and take the necessary precautions if your camera becomes wet The camera can withstand splashing water e g seaside and poolside The camera can be used in rain or snow but should not become soaked Do not wash the camera Do not submerge the camera or attempt to take pictures underwater This camera is designed with rubber gaskets located inside the rear of the camera and battery compartment cover These gaskets protect the interior of the camera from becoming wet in the event the camera is splashed with water Check these gaskets often and carefully remove any sand or dust to maintain this protective seal W
10. ata 51 Visual confirmation finder 53 Care and storage 54 Caring for your weatherproof Models with the panorama switch only QUARTZDATE DELUXE models only NAMES OF PARTS Shutter release button 2 Zoom lever Viewfinder Light sensor amp Strap eyelet Selftimer indicator Lens barrier Remote control sensor Lens Autofocus windows Flash LCD panel date time indicator Autofocus auxiliary light Shooting mode button 48 Self timer remote control button Viewfinder Diopter adjustment dial Panorama switch MODE and SET buttons Back cover Mid roll rewind button 63 Tripod socket 3 Battery compartment cover Back cover release Film window Green lamp Orange lamp Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures Wipe clean with a soft cloth QUARTZDATE DELUXE models only May not be available depending on the model VIEWFINDER DISPLAY LCD PANEL Viewfinder Display Close up correction marks 2 Autofocus mark Green lamp Orange lamp A Standard mode B Panorama mode Models with the panorama Switch only The viewfinder will be dark when the battery is depleted LCD Panel Date time indicator Visual Confirmation Finder 3 Battery Check Night Scene Flash mode OI ee Override mode Fill in
11. attery Flash working range Wide angle 0 8 5m 2 6 16 4 ft Telephoto 0 8 1 8m 2 6 5 9 ft with ISO 100 color negative film Wide angle 0 8 10m 2 6 32 8 ft Telephoto 0 8 3 6 m 2 6 11 8 ft with ISO 400 color negative film Flash modes Auto Flash Red Eye Reduction Flash Off 5 Fill in Flash Night Scene Flash and amp Red Eye Reduction Night Scene Flash ef 65 66 Battery check Displayed on LCD panel Power source One 3 V lithium battery DL123A CR1234 Dimensions 123 W x 66 5 H x zn mm 4 8 x 2 6 x 2 0 in without Dip mu Weight Out battery 275 g SPECIFICATIONS FOR DATE UNIT Imprinting direction Data imprinted onto film from lens side Data coding No data year month day month day year day month year and day hour minute External indication of data Data display on LCD panel Automatic calendar system Up to year 2035 Power source Ordinarily used with camera body 67 68 SPECIFICATIONS FOR RC 200 REMOTE CONTROL optional Type Infrared type remote control operating range Approx 5 m 16 4 ft attery One CR1220 replaceable service life approx 5 years or approx 20 000 operations Dimensions 32 x 44 x 13 mm 1 3x 1 7x0 5 in Weight 11 g 0 4 oz without battery Other Operating confirmation beeper weatherproof design SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE O
12. d turns off automatically Meaning Battery 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 PROPER SHUTTER RELEASE F ractice before loading the ilm 1 Depress the shutter release button halfway to lock the focus The green lamp next to the viewfinder lights 2 Depress the shutter release button fully to release the shutter and take the picture Cautions Press the shutter release button ently void shaking the camera when pressing the shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures LOADING THE FILM 1 Open the back cover Do not touch the inside of me camera especially the ens 2 Insert the film cartridge until it clicks Note Use of ISO 400 film is recommended A Correct Make sure the film is lying flat 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 Do not touch the film type material at the rewinding shaft 17 3 Align the film leader with the point of the arrow and close the back c
13. e area 29 30 USING THE FLASH AND SHOOTING MODES This camera has six shooting modes Use these modes in accordance with the photographic conditions and your purpose Setting the Modes Each time the shooting mode button is pressed the mode will change sequentialty as shown on page 31 WARNING DO NOT FIRE FLASH TOO CLOSE TO THE EYES OF PEOPLE OR ANIMALS E No Display F Pas d affichage G Keine Anzeige Les S Sin visualizaci n C NEAR 4 qo 4 j o Eo sede 4 B Auto Flash mode p 32 2 Red Eye Redu tion Flash mode p 33 Off Flash Override mode p Flash Forced Activation mode p 36 Night Scene Flash mode 9 3d Bye Reduction Night Scene Flash mode p 38 Note The flash strength is automatically controlled to prevent pictures from being overexposed even when the subjects are close 31 AUTO FLASH The flash fires automatically in dark places with backlighting and under fluorescent or other artificial lighting The orange lamp lights when the shutter release button is depressed halfway Notes When the orange lamp is blinking the flash is being ISO W 38 mm T 170 mm recharged and the shutter won t release Release your finger from 100 087 5m 08 18m the shutter release button and 2 6 16 4 ft 2
14. e to provide you with confirmation that the shutter has been released If you do not want to use this function keep the SET button pressed until the VF indication goes out 5 sec or more To use the function again keep the SET button pressed until the VF indication lights 5 sec or more 54 CARE AND STORAGE Do not leave the camera in any pece exposed to excessive eat humidity or direct sunlight 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 The salt in seawater can be especially damaging Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol or paint thinner when cleaning the camera Do not leave the camera on or near a television refrigerator or other appliance with a magnetic field Do not expose the camera to dust or sand as this could cause serious 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 55 56 When transporting the camera from a cold place to a warm place or in the event of a Sudden temperature change put the camera into a plastic ag This allows the camer
15. henever your camera gets wet take the following precautions to maintain your camera in good working order Clean the entire exterior of the camera with a dry cloth Open the battery compartment and remove the battery leaving the battery cover open Open the back cover and expose the film compartment Check the interior to see if it is wet If it is carefully dry it Leave both the battery compartment and back cover for several hours to let it air dry 59 60 Do not touch the rubber gasket with excessive force Do not remove the gaskets The gaskets in your camera should be replaced after approximately three years to insure consistently good weatherproof performance They may need more requent replacement depending on use and wear If the gaskets are damaged or need replacement contact your nearest Olympus service center If you are taking pictures at the beach you need to avoid getting sand on or inside of your camera Transport your camera in its own case Do not wrap your camera up with beach towels and carry it in your beach bag SPECIFICATIONS Type Full automatic 35 mm autofocus lens shutter camera with built in 38 170 mm zoom lens Film format 35 mm standard DX coded film 24 x 36 mm Lens Olympus lens 38 170 mm F4 8 13 10 elements in 8 groups Shutter Programmed electronic shutter Viewfinder Standard panorama switchable models with panorama switch only visual confir
16. mation finder DELUXE model only real image zoom viewfinder with autofocus mark close up correction marks autofocus indicator and flash indicator 61 62 Focusing Advanced combination auto focus system Focus lock possible Focusing range 0 8m 2 6 ft oo infinity Exposure control Programmed automatic exposure control 3 zone ight metering switchable to spot metering Auto exposure range Wide angle EV 2 6 F4 8 4 sec EV 16 F12 8 1 400sec Telephoto E V 5 4 F13 4 sec EV 17 F22 9 1 250 sec Exposure counter Progressive type with automatic reset displayed on LCD panel Selftimer Electronic selftimer with approx 12 sec delay Remote control optional Infrared remote control unit with approx 3 sec delay Film speed range Automatic setting with DX coded film 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 63 64 Film loading Automatic loading Automatically advances to first frame when camera back cover is closed 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 rewind button Flash Built in flash Recycling time Approx 0 5 5 5 sec at normal temperature with new b
17. ons simultaneously to enter the Spot mode The LCD panel displays Press those buttons simultaneously again to cancel the Spot mode 2 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 39 40 3 Reposition your subject in the picture frame while keeping the shutter release button depressed halfway Then press the shutter release button fully After the Spot mode has been engaged or disengaged check the selftimer remote control and flash mode settings Focus and exposure can be adjusted at a different point from the autofocus frame using the Spot mode The use of the Spot mode is recommended in the following cases When there is an object in front of the main subject When the subject is on the edge of the frame When the background is brighter than the subject the subject is backlit Difficult to Autofocus Subjects Although this camera s autofocus system can lock on virtually any subject under certain conditions such as 1 below it may not lock on the correct subject even if the shutter releases This can happen either when the green lamp lights or blinks rapidly 41 42 In these situations first focus on a different subject at a similar distance and then reposition the correct subject in the picture frame
18. over The film automatically advances to the first frame The film does not overlap any ofthe positioning guides A Then close the back cover 4 Open the lens barrier until NL feel a click he exposure counter on the LCD panel reads 4 Note If blinks in the exposure counter the film is improperly loaded Reload the film TAKING PICTURES 1 Open the lens barrier until ou feel a click The lens extends slightly the flash pops up and the LCD panel turns on Note When the flash is held down the camera will not activate Release your finger from the flash 20 2 Aim the camera at your subject Use the zoom lever for telephoto or wide angle photography How to Use the Zoom Lever Telephoto Pull the lever to the T side to zoom in Wide angle Push the lever to the W side to zoom out 21 3 Position the autofocus mark on your subject WARNING SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE MAY RESULT FROM LOOKING DIRECTLY AT THE SUN THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER HR E pra Lc UNT 4 Depress the shutter release button halfway to adjust the focus Focus has been correctly adjusted and the green lamp lights Exposure will also be adjusted automatically 5 Depress the shutter release button fully to take the picture Note Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens
19. rner of the picture When there are bright colors like white orange yellow etc 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 CORRECTING THE DATE for QUARTZDATE DELUXE models only 1 Keep the MODE button depressed to bring the yoar indication to blinking he year indication will start blinking Do not use an instrument with a sharp tip 2 Press the SET button to correct the year If you press the button once the number on the display will advance by 1 If you keep it pressed the numbers will run in rapid succession When the intended number has been exceeded keep pressing to return to that 51 number 52 3 Press the MODE button again The month indication will start blinking 4 R Repeat ressing of the MODE buttons at the hours and the minutes have been set 5 Press the MODE button for completion The indication becomes year month day After completion select the mode to be displayed p 49 Note As you press the mode button the blinking indication changes in the order of year month day hour and minute al ti VISUAL CONFIRMATION FINDER for DELUXE model only This camera incorporates a shutter release visual confirmation function This momentarily darkens the viewfinder during shutter releas
20. tion When you want the flash to fire for each shot The flash fires regardless of available 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 32 Closing the lens barrier restores the Auto Flash mode NIGHT SCENE FLASH When taking pictures of a night scene this mode produces clear images Notes To avoid camera shake the use of a tripod is recommended since a slow shutter speed down to approximately 4 seconds is automatically selected in low light situations Turning off the camera restores the Auto Flash mode Moving objects will be blurred S People should not move even after the flash has flashed M b Tu DD 37 38 RED EYE REDUCTION NIGHT SCENE FLASH MODE You can take pictures of people with a night scene background while reducing the red eye phenomenon Notes Except for the pre flashes this mode is the same as the Night Scene Flash mode Read agg remarks in Red Eye Reduction Flash amp 33 and men Scene ash p When ie ore barrier is closed the camera switches to the Red Eye Reduction Flash mode SPOT MODE Press the selftimer remote control and flash mode butt
21. us 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 Attaching to the Strap Open the buckle insert the strap and close the buckle The remote control can be attached to round straps with a diameter of 3 5 mm 0 12 0 2 in and flat straps with a thickness of 1 2 2 mm 0 05 0 08 in and a width of 6 12 5 mm 0 24 0 5 in 47 48 Replacing the Battery 1 Open the buckle and remove the battery cover inside by sliding in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert a new battery CR1220 with the plus C mark showing on top 3 Attach the battery cover by sliding in the direction of the arrow 4 Close the buckle Handling Cautions Never apply excessive force to the remote control when attached to the strap Usable temperature range 10C 40 14 F 104 F PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME for QUARTZDATE DELUXE models only As you press the MODE button the mode will switch in the order shown below No data Year month day Monin day year Day month year Day hour minute 49 50 The quartzdate uses the same ower source as the main unit ake sure to correct the data after the battery is replaced The data is imprinted in the lower right co
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