Dodge 2005 Stratus Sedan Automobile User Manual
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1. Symptom Cause Remedy See The camera does The power is OFF D Set the power switch to ON 22 not work The batteries are loaded incorrectly 2 Reload the batteries correctly 14 3 The batteries are exhausted 3 Replace the batteries with new ones 15 4 The batteries are temporarily unable to 4 Keep the camera warm while using function it 63 5 The loaded film has been rewound 5 Remove the film 26 The film is incorrectly loaded 6 Reload the film 20 The LCD panel The LCD panel turns off automatically if D Press the FULL AUTO button or 24 turn off suddenly none of the camera s functions have been press the shutter release button 43 used for about 30 seconds halfway blinks and the The flash has not finished recharging D Remove your finger from the shutter 31 shutter cannot be release button and wait for several released seconds until recharging is completed blinks even 5 blinks to warn you that camera shake is Flip up the flash 30 when the flash is likely to occur due to insufficient light and not flipped up to recommend that you use the flash to get a better result for example when shooting under fluorescent light The autofocus The autofocus system may not work when Q First focus on something at the same 25 indicator blinks the subject is moving too fast when the distance as the subject then 54 and the shutter camera is shaking or when the subject is recompose the frame to take t2. e Use the focus lock by first e Use the focus lock first while e Use the focus lock by first focusing on something at the holding the camera vertically focusing on something at the same distance as the subject Then switch the camera to the same distance as the subject you wish to take a picture of horizontal position to take the you wish to take a picture of and then aim at the subject photograph and then aim at the subject Two subjects at different distances When the subject locks out of focus although the autofocus indicator lights focus on another subject at the desired camera to subject distance first Then recompose the frame to take the picture 5 Subjects with repetitive patterns LEE When the subject locks out of focus although the autofocus indicator lights focus on another subject at the desired camera to subject distance first Then recompose the frame to take the picture 6 High speed subjects at close range e Focus on another subject at the desired camera to subject distance first Then recompose the frame to take the picture 55 56 EXPOSURE M Automatic Exposure Mode Exposure refers to the amount of light which strikes the film and is controlled by a combination of aperture size and shutter speed The correct amount of light called correct exposure depends on the film speed indicated on the film package e g ISO 100 or ISO 200 The automatic expo
3. IS L LENS C 210 H Q REMOTE CONTROL CONVERTER 1 9X RC 200 IS L LENS C 160 H Q ACTION CASE C CONVERTER 1 45X QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q How long will the batteries last A Two new 3V lithium batteries will last for release button remains halfway depressed In the Spot Metering mode roughly 20 rolls of 24 exposure film on which the flash was used on half of all the shots determined under Olympus test conditions If you do not use the flash and zoom very often the batteries will last much longer How should store the camera Cameras are susceptible to damage caused by dust moisture and salt Wipe and dry the camera thoroughly before storing it After using it at the beach wipe it with a cloth that has been moistened with fresh water and then wrung out Do not use mothballs When does the camera measure and set the exposure When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the camera measures the exposure is locked when the spot button is pressed How should I clean the lens Wipe the lens gently with lens cleaning tissue that has been moistened with a small amount of lens cleaning fluid Can I use a filter Yes you can Use one with a diameter of 52 mm When you use a thick one like a C POL circular polarizing filter the edges of the picture plane sometimes become dark or the lens cap may not close Be sure to turn off the power before mounting or removing a filter Wh
4. your subject Autofocus frame Working distance 75 cm 2 5 ft co 23 24 4 Depress the shutter release button halfway Make sure j The autofocus beep is heard and the autofocus indicator lights when the subject is in focus It will blink if the subject is difficult for the autofocus to lock on to and when the subject is too close Note When the autofocus indicator blinks the shutter won t release p 54 Without removing your finger from the shutter release button depress uy to take ne neue The shutter releases and the film automatically advances to the next frame When you ve finished shooting turn the power switch OFF and close the lens cap USING THE FOCUS LOCK When the main subject is not in the center of the autofocus frame follow the procedure below This is called focus lock Reposition your subjects in the picture Position the autofocus frame on frame while keeping the shutter release 1 your subject and press the shutter 2 button depressed halfway Then press a release button halfway a the shutter release button fully f Autofocus frame Make sure The autofocus beep is heard and the autofocus indicator lights in the viewfinder In focus lock the focus is locked in the center of the viewfinder and the exposure is also locked AE lock and averages the exposure for the entire viewfinder 25 26 UNLOADING THE FILM The camera automa
5. INSTRUCTIONS e Before using your camera read this manual carefully to ensure correct use e We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs TAKING BETTER CAMERA MAINTENANCE PICTURES Ignoring this warning may result in the death or serious injury of the user WARNING NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA IT CONTAINS A HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUIT IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION CONSULT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR WARNING OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER MAIN FEATURES Built in 28mm 110mm approx 4X class zoom lens for increased shooting range Powerful flash with GN 25 at maximum for telephoto needs Increased luminance capability enables extended distance flash photography E SLR lens ensures that what you see in the viewfinder is what you get on film E Direct Mode Select buttons let you easily set choose the right exposure mode for any shooting purpose E Exposure compensation dial allows you to adjust for available light WE Predictive autofocus helps achieve accurate focusing on moving subjects E Super FP Flash for synchronization as fast as 1 2 000 sec E Flash fires automatically to prevent fluorescent light from affecting the picture Symbols used in this manual O O gt m m CET Incorrect Order Manual Operation Automatic operation order operation 8 AV
6. The shutter release button has two clicks Practice before loading the film To release the shutter and Cautions e Press the shutter release button gently eAvoid shaking the camera when pressing the shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures RE MOUNTING THE CAP WHEN IT COMES OFF To prevent the hinge joint from breaking the cap will come off if too much force is used when opening it Do not attempt to remove the cap deliberately as repeated disconnection of the cap will loosen the hinge joint increasing the likelinood that the cap will come off If the cap comes off re mount it as instructed below Turn the camera so that the Align the arrow pointed recesses on bottom is facing up a the cap s hinge joint with the protrusions silver parts on the bottom tip of the lens barrel While aligning them on both the left and right press 12 the cap firmly against the lens TL A AE OA S SSSR DKK LEROY AAA RE Open and close the cap to make sure the hinge joint has been engaged securely LOADING THE FILM Slide the back cover release 2 Load the film Upward to open the back cover m Shutter curtains Caution Be sure never to let anything touch the shutter curtains as they are extremely thin and have a high precision design Any contact with your fingers or film may damage or permanently deform the shutter curtains BA
7. Melville NY 11747 3157 U S A Tel 516 844 5000 1 800 622 6372 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO EUROPA GMBH Premises Goods delivery Wendenstrasse 14 16 20097 Hamburg Germany Tel 040 237730 Letters 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 BREWS LERNSI ARR RT TH 22 2 MY LVL IASC 0081 3 3346 8380 AHER EE ERAR ARERR 5 SRE 801 DCA 00852 2730 7976 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 appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada This camera complies with EU directive 89 336 EEC for CE marking Die CE Marke zeigt an da diese Kamera die EG Richtlinie 89 336EWG erf llt Cet appareil photo est conforme a la directive UE89 336 CEE pour le marquage CE Esta camara cumple con la directiva de la Union Europea 89 336 EEC para la marca de CE CZ9459 1 A 0899 6 2MJ
8. a F 5 6 N Nd Se NEN 2 1 1 2 14 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 125 1 250 1 500 rose Shutter speed second Flash OFF Flash FILL IN M Portrait Mode In this mode the camera chooses a wide aperture for a shallow depth of field This results in a softly blurred subject background against which your subject stands out in sharp focus This mode also prevents camera shake from happening because a faster shutter speed is selected E Night Scene Mode Allows you to capture beautiful nighttime scenes just as they are The camera automatically adjusts exposure compensation for optimum night scene photography extending exposure time for up to 4 seconds ISO 100 When shooting a subject against a nighttime background use of the flash is recommended In this case the camera optimizes exposure compensation for both the subject and the background Since the selected shutter speed may be very slow hold the camera firmly in position with a tripod for example to prevent blurring E Stop Action Mode This mode is ideal for capturing high speed photo opportunities such as sports scenes and children at play A fast shutter soeed is automatically selected to freeze the action on film E Landscape Mode This mode is ideal when you want to focus on both the subject and the background or when you want to shoot natural scenery with low contrast The camera automatically stops down the aperture to make the range of focus as l
9. this light metering system is automatically activated When the contrast between bright and dark areas is not too extreme outside the center of the frame this system offers excellent results E Spot Metering Spot metering Fig B measures the brightness at the center of the frame only Because this metering system calculates the correct exposure for only one point it is convenient when the subject is backlit or the picture contains strong contrasts When shooting a subject in front of an extremely bright background you should use spot metering on the subject s face W Super FP Flash The duration of a conventional flash is extremely short With SLR cameras equipped with focal plane shutters the flash can normally only be synchronized at shutter soeeds where the shutter opens fully In this camera s Portrait mode the flash duration has been extended so synchronization is possible even when the shutter is not fully open This system is called Super FP Flash and is especially effective for daylight sync photography with backlit scenes Subjects can be made to stand out by opening the lens aperture fully to blur the background Since flash output is never overpowering it is easy to take natural looking daylight sync pictures can with lighting similar to that used by professionals for SLR photography 19 8 150400 IS0100 0 tJ J 1 Brightness EV 11 12 13 14 15 16 59 60 ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL
10. Film window Date time indicator For iis Sci QUARTZDATE buttons Back cover p 51 release p 19 MODE button SELECT button SET button SLL LIL R RIRE CRT RL RIT ITR IRL CRI LE LLLP 22 LOLLY l gt 22 so LKR LIST TIR z SIZIR S R CLE ORR aE Se LZZS IE 2 CLIK LLL LILY ED ROI SES LIIL LE RTE Back cover Battery compartment cover p 14 Mid roll rewind button p 26 Tripod socket VIEWFINDER DISPLAY Standard Spot frame The area used by the Spot Metering mode to set mode exposure Flash p 30 31 Autofocus p 17 24 Lights when the subject is in focus Autofocus frame Position your subject within the autofocus frame Exposure compensation overexposure underexposure p 46 amp 47 41 Panorama mode Panorama frame LCD PANEL Exposure counter p 21 Battery check p 15 AUTO S Flash modes p 29 Spot Metering mode Selftimer remote control p 44 p 35 48 Full Auto mode p 43 The camera does everything automatically in this mode Mode status indicator p 36 Displays the mode selected for use Aperture setting shutter speed p 41 42 Shutter speed shown when using the Long Time mode Note The LCD panel does not actually display all indications simultaneously as shown DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT To adjust the viewfinder to compensate for near and farsighted vision Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the a
11. M stands for month Imprinting confirmation indicator As you press the MODE button RATES ne der make the mode will switch in the order These indicators will not be printed on the picture shown below i Year month day Day hour minute No data Month day year Day month year MODE button Chooses date Date and time are not imprinted in and time the Panorama mode SELECT button Chooses the e If there is anything whitish or indication to be changed tinged with orange in the area of An the picture where the data is SET button Adjusts figures maned hedad ray roS legible e Data may not be imprinted on black and white film 51 TAKING BETTER PICTURES EFFECTS OF ZOOM AND ITS ADVANTAGES Zoom lens focal length is changed by moving part of the lens With this camera you can select any focal length between 28 mm and 110 mm e 28 mm wide angle Because the angle of view is wide and the depth of field is large you can take sharp photographs with enhanced perspective and contrast This is ideal for shooting landscapes skylines crowds at a party etc e 50 mm approx This range is the standard angle of view and has moderate background blurring It is Suitable for most types of shot including portraits 28 mm 50 mm e 110 mm At its maximum focal length the built in lens offers a telephoto effect The depth of field is shallower and the effects of aperture settings are more
12. amount of available light to highlight your subject LANDSCAPE To take pictures with extended in focus backgrounds When shooting landscapes or landscapes with subjects in the foreground all objects near and far are sharply in focus 1 Press the ls button P Press the shutter release button E Note Set the lens at wide angle for optimal results 39 40 NIGHT SCENE To shoot properly lit night scenes In this mode the camera automatically selects the ideal exposure for shooting night scenes and for shooting night scenes with subjects in the foreground E When subjects are in the foreground flip up the flash 1 Press the amp button P Press the shutter release button WE When there are no foreground subjects do not flip up the flash Notes eWhen the flash is flipped up flash power is automatically adjusted according to the subject Since the camera may select a shutter speed as slow as 4 sec maximum use of a tripod is recommended to prevent camera shake APERTURE PREFERRED AUTO F No The background blur can be controlled by adjusting the aperture setting The shutter speed will be selected automatically 1 Press the F No button to enter the Aperture Preferred Auto mode Larger aperture aul ane for a blurred background Notes Additional pressing of the F No button stops down the aperture Once the camera has passed the smallest available aperture setting it will
13. apparent In telephoto shooting use a tripod or hold the camera firmly to prevent the camera from shaking e 160 mm telephoto optional When the optional teleconverter IS L LENS C 160 H Q CONVERTER 1 45X is used you can extend the telephoto range up to 160 mm e 210 mm telephoto optional When the optional teleconverter IS L LENS C 210 H Q CONVERTER 1 9X is used you can extend the telephoto range up to 210 mm Angle of view and depth of field Angle of view is directly related to the focal depth of field the distance in front of and behind the subject that the camera is able to bring into focus The greater the angle of view wide angle the greater the depth of field When the angle of view is narrow telephoto the depth of field decreases IS L LENS C 160 H Q CONVERTER 1 45X 160 mm ae 15 50 mm 110 mm 53 54 AUTOFOCUS AF Although this camera s autofocus can lock on virtually any subject there are certain conditions such as shown below where it may not be possible to obtain the correct focus In the situations shown in 4 on the next page autofocus may not lock on the correct subject even though the autofocus indicator lights and the shutter releases D Subjects with low contrast Subjects that do not contain 3 Subjects in excessively bright vertical lines light s 22 LUS
14. only TT Effects of zoom and its advantages 52 Film speed pins 58 TAKING BE ER Autofocus AF mere 54 Metering the amount of light 58 PICTU RES EXPOSUlC usine 56 Accessories optional 06 60 QUESTIONS and aANSWETFS orden racic dhe eens oar st cd rc 61 Gare and Storage tenem aa aae A a EN eave AAA A aeiae 62 CAM ERA Battery handling ie eere e in ne 64 MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting csiis a Ar a a a e a ta tn 65 Speciticatlons LL nt ae a a aa a a fala nur 68 PREPARATIONS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Exposure compensation dial p 46 Direct Mode Select buttons p 36 Selects exposure modes Stop Action Portrait Landscape and Night Scene Full Auto button p 43 Restores the standard shooting mode F No button p 41 Selects the aperture in the Aperture Preferred Auto mode LCD panel p 9 Flash mode button Power switch Shutter release button flash release Spot L T Long Time button p 44 42 Flash Selftimer indicator p 35 Remote control sensor p 49 Sian disdimentstud Lens barrel Lens yx Keep lens surface free of finger smudges or other marks as sharpness can be Lens cap affected Carefully clean any such marks with lens cleaning tissue Viewfinder p 8 Panorama switch p 27 Diopter adjustment dial Zoom T W buttons p 10 p 22 Selftimer remote control button p 35 48
15. SIC OPERATIONS 19 Align the tip of the film leader with the mark as shown and close the Correct a back cover g oo Mark frame TS ne Make sure 0 EE SS NL The film does not overlap any of the Note Make positioning guides shown above 4 Turn the power switch ON ES Notes Make sure SRE NN SE The exposure counter on the LCD Place the film leader along the arrow as panel reads shown e Film information can be checked through the ced E Note lf blinks in the exposure counter as shown above reload the film x 22 TAKING PICTURES Follow this procedure for normal photography When the power switch is turned ON the camera is in the Full Auto mode p 43 1 Turn the power switch ON E 3 Make sure While the lens moves forward the lens cap opens and the LCD panel lights Note If no operation is made for approx 30 seconds the LCD panel goes out and will come on again when the operation is resumed While looking through the 2 viewfinder press the zoom button m to determine the composition F4 i DANGER DO NOT LOOK AT THE SUN DIRECTLY THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER How to Use the Zoom Buttons Telephoto Press the T button to zoom in RE Max telephoto focal length 110 mm Wide angle Press the W button to zoom out id Max wide angle focal length 28 mm 3 Position the autofocus frame on
16. adjusted to the new temperature you can remove it from the bag and use it e Keep your hair hands strap etc away from the autofocus window lens AE sensor and flash e Avoid leaving the camera unused for a long period 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 e Be careful when moving the camera on a tripod e Do not allow your film to pass through airport X ray machines e Do not touch the contact points inside the camera e This camera is controlled by a microcomputer Problems with the microcomputer can affect or stop camera operation 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 e This camera is not suitable for use under severe conditions e Do not touch the front surface of the flash after using the flash continuously in a short time as the flash may be hot 63 64 BATTERY HANDLING e Do not short disassemble or charge the batteries Never throw batteries into fire because this can result in splitting or explosion e Store batteries out of the reach of children If a battery is swallowed consult a doctor immediately e Continuous use of the flash can cause battery temperature to rise This may activate the
17. arge as possible In shooting conditions for this mode the subjects are likely to be at a distance of infinity so the autofocus function in this mode starts from the oo position E Long Time Mode To obtain trailing effects when shooting fireworks or car lights a long shutter speed is required The Long Time mode is ideal for this type of shot since it allows you to choose a shutter speed of up to 60 seconds with a fixed aperture of F8 Since the selected shutter speed will be very slow use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurring M Exposure Compensation When you shoot ordinary subjects the camera automatically selects the most appropriate exposure to give you the best shot However when shooting a backlit or whitish subject including a Snowscape we recommend you correct exposure to 1 2 to make your picture brighter For a spotlighted darkish or blackish subject correct exposure to 1 2 for to make your picture darker 97 58 FILM SPEED M Film Speed Film speed is indicated on the back of film packages ISO 100 ISO 200 and ISO 400 are the most common High speed film ISO 400 as implied by its name is for taking photos of fast moving subjects in action shots for example However there are also other advantages With high speed film such as ISO 400 it is possible to take pictures in lower light And the distance covered by the flash will be greater Generally the higher the film speed
18. ed as shown This portion will be enlarged to the Panorama size 89 x 254 mm The number of exposures is the same as with the standard size How to Get Panorama Prints When having Panorama mode pictures developed and printed make sure you tell your film processor that the pictures were taken in the Panorama mode FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Three flash modes are available to suit different requirements E How to Select the Flash Mode 1 Set the power switch to to flip up a the flash The camera will recharge the flash and the flash will be ready to use Note Recharging takes 0 2 3 9 seconds P Press the FLASH button to select a the flash mode Make sure NE A a A The selected mode is displayed on the LCD panel 29 30 E Flash Modes Function Automatically fires in dark places with backlighting and under fluorescent lighting p 31 Significantly reduces the phenomenon of red eye when a subject s eyes appear red p 33 Fires regardless of FILL IN available light p 34 Note Use of the flash is recommended if blinks in the viewfinder when the flash isn t flipped up Otherwise the camera will select a long exposure and pictures may be blurred due to camera shake f There is danger of temporarily affecting vision when the flash is fired very close to a person or animal In the dark the flash also functions as an autofocus illuminator W
19. en doing so even with the power off sometimes the lens rotates and the motor operates This is not a malfunction CAMERA MAINTENANCE Q Can use infrared film A No both the exposure and the focus and then locks them as long as the shutter 62 Do not leave the camera in any place exposed to excessive heat 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 immediately The salt in seawater can be especially damaging Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol or paint thinner when cleaning the camera CARE AND STORAGE Do not leave the camera on a television refrigerator or speaker 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 e Keep the camera in a well ventilated place e 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 e 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 bag This allows the camera s temperature to change slowly Once the camera has
20. ficult p 54 Important After the shot s be sure to press the REMOTE button again to cancel the Self timer Remote Control mode CAUTIONS M Keep the remote control out of the reach of children In case it is swallowed immediately consult a doctor E Keep the remote control away from fire and extreme heat Never try to disassemble it E Operating temperature is 10 14 F 40 C 104 F E Observe the precautionary remarks written on the battery E Dispose of a used battery as general waste according to local regulations 49 50 CORRECTING THE DATA QD models only Press the SELECT button to switch to the data correction status to adjust D year month day and day hour minute Press the SELECT button until the 1 indication you want to change D Press the SET button to correct Starts blinking athe data Do not press the buttons with a mechanical If you press the button once the number on the pencil or similar pointed instrument display will advance by 1 If you hold the button down the numbers will run in rapid succession Note As you press the SELECT button the blinking indication changes in the order of year month day hour minute and second Data correction ends when you press the mode button again PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME QD models only This camera has five data imprinting modes Press the MODE button to choose the mode you want to use Month indicator
21. he cannot be difficult for autofocus to lock onto refer to picture released p 54 2 The subject is closer than the camera s 2 Move 75 cm 2 5 ft or more away from 23 minimum working distance 75 cm 2 5 ft the subject The autofocus may not work when the subject is out of the auxiliary flash s working distance approx 75 cm 5 m 2 5 ft 16 4 ft The camera doesn t focus on the subject even though the auxiliary flash lights Move the camera closer to the subject 65 66 The shutter doesn t release even when the shutter release button is pressed The subject is not in focus 2 The rewound film is still loaded The flash doesn t fire blinks in the viewfinder The shutter cannot be released by remote control Make sure the subject is in focus and the autofocus indicator in the viewfinder lights 2 Remove the film Ambient light is too bright 2 High speed film is used Exposure is incorrect in the Aperture Preferred Auto mode D Set the flash mode to Fill In Set the flash mode to Fill In 1 Change the aperture until stops blinking Use the flash when available light is insufficient D If no operations have been carried out in the Selftimer Remote Control mode for about 20 minutes the LCD panel turns off and the shutter can t be released with the remote control D Press the FULL AUTO button to turn on the LCD pa
22. hen the shutter release button is pressed halfway the flash emits several brief pre flashes When the shutter release button is pressed fully the flash fires to take the picture Hold the camera firmly until the picture is taken Auto Flash Auto The flash fires automatically in dark places with backlighting and under fluorescent lighting Press the shutter release button 1 Set the flash mode to AUTO 2 halfway to make sure lights in m a the viewfinder In certain conditions the flash may not fire Note If you press the shutter release button under fluorescent lighting with blinking in the viewfinder the shutter won t release This is because the flash is being recharged Remove your finger from the shutter release button and wait until recharging finishes Press the shutter release button full Auto Flash Range with color negative film Focal length Telephoto Wide angle ISO 100 6 3m 21ft 5 0 m 16 4 ft ISO 200 8 8 m 28 9 ft 7 1m 23 3ft ISO 400 12 6 m 41 ft 10 0 m 32 8 ft Maximum distance is about 70 when using reversal color film fire if the existing light level requires a shutter speed greater than 1 100 sec 32 Note The shutter speed is automatically set at 1 100 sec when the flash fires The flash will not Red Eye Reducing Flash Auto s Approximately 20 pre flashes are emitted before the main flash fires significantly reducing the phe
23. hutter release button the LCD panel m 10 sec 2 sec Selftimer Blinks indicator lights 2e Fix the camera firmly on a tripod or other support The ur wil be ae ased 12 seconds later Notes e Do not press the shutter release button from right in front of the camera Correct focus and exposure cannot be achieved e The Selftimer mode is canceled after the shutter releases e To cancel the selftimer in the middle of operation press the REMOTE button again e Do not remove your eye from the viewfinder until after the shutter release button has been fully depressed 36 This prevents light from entering through the viewfinder 36 USING THE EXPOSURE MODES There are four preset settings for easy shooting in various common situations as well as an Aperture Preferred Auto mode and Long Time mode that allow you to select your own settings E Exposure Modes M How to Select the For easy effective shooting in various common situations Exposu re Mode ry Stop Action p 37 Press one of the icons MAXM 1 2000 IOP ACTION P RE es To freeze moving subjects aoe oe See Portrait p 38 LE For pictures with blurred background for portrait effect Landscape p 39 For pictures with extended in focus background Night Scene p 40 For night scenes or night scenes with subjects in the foreground using the flash A wi For more creative lighting effects F No Aperture Preferred Auto p 41 Set the aper
24. in 43 44 SPOT METERING In this mode the camera limits light metering to a particular area such as a subject s face and sets the correct exposure Position the subject for spot metering within the spot frame and press the SPOT L T button Spot frame In situations like the one illustrated above the ia Make sure subject will be dark because of backlighting Ce ae a Is displayed on the LCD panel and the exposure Is locked Recompose the shot then press the shutter release button to take m the picture Notes e When the flash is flipped up or the Night Scene or Long Time mode is engaged the camera does not perform spot metering e After the shot the Spot Metering mode is canceled To cancel the mode without taking a shot press the SPOT L T button again Use the Spot Metering mode in the following situation e When there is a big difference between subject and background brightness e g backlighting 45 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION When you deliberately want to make your shot brighter or darker turn the exposure compensation dial instead of using the camera s standard automatic exposure 1 Set the exposure compensation When the exposure compensation setting _ dial to the desired setting _ is adjusted in the Long Time mode only muse oO E flash emission is corrected Pressing the FULL AUTO button does not restore the exposure compensation dials _ 0 set
25. nel and engage the Selftimer Remote Control mode again Problems with Printed Pictures Symptom Cause The subjects eyes DThis red eye phenomenon occurs with appear red in all cameras when a flash is used It is printed pictures caused by light from the flash reflecting off the retina at the back of the eye Red eye varies depending on the individual and shooting conditions such as ambient lighting It is also more likely to occur when using 110 mm telephoto than when using wide angle focal lengths When a negative is enlarged sometimes the edge of the frame is not printed Remedy D Use the Auto S Flash mode to significantly reduce red eye phenomenon 1 Leave some room on the edges of the frame when you compose your shots The subject was within the frame of the viewfinder but its edges are missing on the print The picture is out of focus D Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter release button gently 2 Position the autofocus frame on the subject or use the focus lock 3 Press the shutter release button while looking into the viewfinder not while standing in front of the camera D Shoot within the working range of the flash 2 Set the flash to Fill In mode 3 Reset the exposure compensation dial to the 0 position 1 Set the flash mode to Fill In The camera moved when the
26. ng the battery cover CHECKING THE BATTERIES 1 Turn the power switch ON Be Display Meaning sure to check the batteries as well lights turns off Batteries are OK automatically You can shoot N blinks and other b indicators on the Batteries are low and LCD panel are should be replaced displayed normally blinks and other Batteries are dead NM indicators on the and should be LCD panel go out replaced immediately When replacing the batteries make sure to Keep spare batteries on hand when going on turn the power switch OFF before unloading a long trip or when using the camera in cold the batteries weather POINTS TO REMEMBER Hold the Camera Correctly Incorrect Correct Note As the focal length becomes larger shaking the camera becomes more noticeable Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping elbows at sides to prevent the camera from shaking Cautions Try not to hold the lens barrel Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash Proper Shutter Release Keep the shutter 1 release button depressed halfway To lock the focus The image is clear the autofocus beep is heard and the autofocus indicator lights in the viewfinder Depress the shutter a release button fully take the picture Note When the autofocus indicator is blinking the shutter won t release p 54
27. nomenon of red eye when a subject s eyes appear red This mode is the same as Auto Flash except for the pre flashes 1 Flip up the flash and select the Auto S mode Press the shutter release a button Red eye reduction may not be effective when the subject 1 Wasn t looking at the flash from right front 2 Wasn t watching the pre flashes 3 Was too far from the camera Did not respond to the pre flashes due to particular characteristics of the individual as ann tan pourras ananasni manne Lada quant Notes After pressing the shutter release button hold the camera securely until the shutter has been released eTo cancel the Auto S mode select another mode following the procedure on page 29 33 34 Forced Activation FILL IN In this mode the flash always fires Even in backlighting both the subject and background can be shot clearly And portraits look lively by reducing shadows on the subject s face Make sure the exposure mode is Select the Fill in Flash mode and set to FULL AUTO press the shutter release button I MONG ee RS x J Note In exposure modes Note The shutter speed is automatically set at other than Full Auto and 1 100 sec Aperture and flash output will Aperture Preferred Auto adjust for correct exposure the Fill in Flash mode cannot be engaged SELFTIMER o Press the REMOTE control 1 button until is displayed on 9 Press the s
28. only Exposure compensation 2 EV 1 2 step Viewfinder Standard panorama switchable single lens reflex system magnification ratio 0 72 at 50 mm Finder view field 85 of actual view field Viewfinder information Autofocus frame spot frame panorama frame autofocus indicator flash indicator to be used as flash warning overexposure underexposure indicator Diopter adjustment 2 1 Light metering system TTL light metering system Fuzzy logic ESP light metering center weighted average light metering spot metering Exposure modes 1 Program AE Full Auto Stop Action Portrait Night Scene Landscape D Aperture Preferred Auto Long Time manual Exposure counter Progressive type displayed on LCD panel Exposure counter Progressive type displayed on LCD panel Film speed range Automatic setting with DX coded film ISO 25 32 50 64 100 125 200 250 400 500 800 1000 1600 2000 3200 Other intermediate film speeds will be automatically set for next lower speed Film loading Automatic loading automatically advances to first frame when camera back is closed Film advance Automatic film winding Film rewind Automatic film rewind automatic rewind activated at end of film automatic rewind stop Rewind is possible at any point with rewind button Selftimer Electronic selftimer with 12 sec delay Remote control optional Infrared remote control unit 3 sec delay Fla
29. return to the largest available aperture setting Blinking in the viewfinder indicates the subject is under or overexposed Change the aperture Smaller aperture larger value setting until it stops blinking for a sharper background 42 LONG TIME To shoot fireworks For a dramatic shot of fireworks or similar nighttime lights set the shutter speed as desired 1 to 60 sec The aperture is automatically set to F8 While holding down the amp button press the SPOT L T button to D Press the shutter release button a Choose shutter speed Shutter oi is shown on the LCD panel page 9 Notes e Each time you press the SPOT L T button the shutter speed changes in the following sequences 1 2 4 8 15 30 and 60 sec e Because the selected shutter speed will be very slow to prevent blurring hold the camera firmly in position Use of a tripod is recommended RESTORING THE STANDARD SHOOTING MODE Auro Restore the standard shooting mode for easy worry free photography 1 Press the FULL AUTO button Standard Shooting Mode Settings for the standard shooting mode are as follows Exposure mode Programmed Auto Flash mode Auto or Auto S Selftimer remote control Canceled Spot metering Canceled Note The exposure compensation setting is not canceled even when the FULL AUTO button is pressed The camera will also return tot the standard shooting mode if the power is switched off and on aga
30. safety circuit inside the batteries and cause the camera to stop working In such case allow the batteries to cool before using the camera again e Use the batteries correctly Incorrect usage can result in leaking heat and damage When replacing the batteries make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned e When replacing never mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types Make sure both terminals are of the same type and same brand DL123A or CR123A e Battery performance will drop temporarily at lower temperatures In cold areas protect the camera by using protective gear or placing it inside your clothing Even when performance drops due to low temperature it will be restored at normal temperatures e Sweat or oil on the plus and minus terminals can cause poor contact Wipe batteries carefully with a dry cloth before use e We recommend that you carry spare batteries on long trips especially in foreign countries where availability is questionable e Insulate used batteries by affixing tape over electrical contacts and dispose of them as general waste according to local regulations e If you are not going to use the camera for an extended period of time remove the batteries from the camera and store them in a cool dry low humidity place at 20 C 68 F or less e Observe the precautionary remarks written on the batteries TROUBLESHOOTING Operating Problems
31. sh Built in IVP Intelligent Variable Power flash system recycling time of about 0 2 3 9 sec at normal temperature Flash range Focal length Telephoto ISO 100 6 3 m 21 ft ISO 200 8 8 m 28 9 ft ISO 400 12 6 m 41 ft Flash modes Auto automatic flash activation in low light backlight fluorescent light Auto S red eye reducing same as Auto otherwise Fill In forced activation Off when flash is retracted Battery check Displayed on LCD panel Power source Two 3V lithium batteries DL123A or CR123A replaceable Dimensions 123 W X 88 H X 115 D mm 4 8 X 3 5 X 4 5 in excluding protrusions Weight 650 g 22 9 oz without batteries Wide angle 5 0 m 16 4 ft 7 1m 23 3 ft 10 0 m 32 8 ft x E Quartz Date Specifications Data recording system Imprinting from behind film Types of data recording Year month day 2 Day hour minute No data 4 Month day year Day month year External display of recorded data Continuous LCD panel display Automatic calendar function To year 2049 self adjusting Power source One 3V lithium battery CR2025 SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER Panorama model only 69 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
32. shutter __ release button was pressed 2 The viewfinder s autofocus frame was not positioned on the subject The shutter release button was pressed from right in front of the camera in the Selftimer mode The subject was out of the working range of the flash The subject was backlit The exposure compensation setting has been adjusted The lighting fixture s affected the picture The picture is too dark The colors of pictures taken indoors look unnatural 67 68 SPECIFICATIONS Type Fully automatic 35 mm autofocus single lens reflex camera with built in 28 mm 110 mm zoom lens Film format 35 mm standard DX coded film 24 X 36 mm switchable to Panorama format Lens Olympus lens filter available 52 mm filter diameter 28 mm 110 mm F4 5 5 6 11 elements in 9 groups 5 group zoom construction Shutter Electronic control system vertical focal plane shutter Shutter soeed 1 2000 sec 4 sec Manual F8 1 sec 60 sec Flash shutter synchronization Under 1 100 sec 1 2 000 1 100 sec in Portrait mode Focusing TTL phase difference detection system autofocus with focus lock Autofocus beep available Auxiliary flash activation in low light Available at distances up to 8 m 26 2 ft determined under Olympus test conditions Focusing range 0 75 m 2 5 ft co infinity Provided with predictive autofocus in Stop Action mode
33. ste ie os se NAA r ij N f ur Nr Beep Indicator on Indicator Attention Depress blinking halfway Pay particular attention to items in this manual enclosed in boxes E Products shown in pictures and illustrations may be slighily different from the actual unit Names and functions of parts 6 Outline of operations 06 12 Viewfinder display 8 Loading the batteries 14 PREPARATIONS LOD panel on csscccssssssssesssssessssneessennes 9 Checking the batteries 15 Diopter adjustment 10 Points to remember nnn nn00020022 2 2 16 Using the strap soft case 11 Re mounting the cap when it comes off 18 IS 30 DLX only Loading the HIER Ne En ce en a cr ee 19 BASIC Taking PICtUrES iseanan ne needs et 22 Using WIE IOCUS loek ori eane Na ee 25 PERATION Unloading the film SAS danses tin 26 Taking panorama pictures 27 Spot Metering cecccseceseseeeeee 44 Flash photography cseeeeee 29 Exposure compensation 46 ADDITIONAL DOME caxscttassssmmnnenggcsssssenaseaesseny 35 Remote Control ccecececceeeeees 48 FUNCTIONS Using the exposure modes 36 Correcting the data cseecee 50 Restoring the standard shooting mode 43 Printing the date and time 51 QD models only Panorama model
34. sure function automatically sets the correct exposure This camera employs two types of automatic exposure modes programmed auto exposure and aperture preferred auto exposure With programmed auto exposure the camera automatically selects the most suitable combination of F stop and shutter speed for the existing lighting conditions This lets you concentrate on composing your shot and releasing the shutter at just the right time With aperture preferred auto you select the desired F stop and the camera automatically selects the correct shutter soeed Aperture preferred auto gives more artistic freedom of expression and creativity by selecting a desired F stop to control the blur of the background M Programmed Chart FULL AUTO The following program chart is for 28 mm wide angle and 110 mm telephoto focal lengths According to the focal length the camera s program itself changes When the subject is brightly lit the F stop and shutter speed change simultaneously When the lighting is darker the aperture remains wide open and only the shutter speed changes to as slow as 2 sec to match the available light ISO 100 In the standard shooting mode refer to p 43 if the built in flash has been flipped up it will automatically fire in dark lighting or backlit conditions The shutter speed will be fixed at 1 100 sec Brightness EV 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 RRRRRRRERER Re 22 16 11 Aperture
35. the grainier the picture With this camera we recommend the use of DX film cartridges ISO 25 3200 In the case of non DX coded film the camera will automatically be set to film speed ISO 32 METERING THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT E Light Metering Light metering can measure the brightness of the framed subject in various ways This camera employs three metering systems 1 ESP light metering 2 center weighted average light metering and 3 spot metering You can select the light metering system most suitable to the conditions The camera also uses TTL through the lens light metering to automatically measure the light that enters the lens This lets you get very accurate light readings that are unaffected by changes in the distance between the subject and the camera Fuzzy Logic ESP Electro Selective Pattern Light Metering ESP light metering measures the brightness of the central portion and peripheral portion of the frame separately in order to determine the proper exposure The calculation program used is based on programmed data to properly compensate for backlighting ESP light metering is used automatically when in the Full Auto mode E Center Weighted Average Light Metering Center weighted average light metering is the most widely used light metering system Fig A This system measures the light available throughout the frame with special emphasis on the center of the frame When in the Aperture Preferred Auto mode
36. tically rewinds the film when you reach the end of a roll Make sure the motor has stopped and E is blinking on the LCD panel before opening the back cover and removing the film Notes The number of exposures will decrease during rewinding The final number of exposures may sometimes exceed the number of exposures specified on the film The film leader will be wound back inside the cassette Rewinding the film before the end of the roll To rewind the film before the end of the roll press the mid roll rewind button with your fingernail Do not use an instrument with a sharp tip TAKING PANORAMA PICTURES Panorama model only E Selecting the Panorama Mode Push the panorama switch up to change to the Panorama mode Push the switch down to return to the Standard mode Viewfinder in the Standard mode Notes e Push the switch all the way don t stop it halfway The date and time are not printed on Panorama format prints Do not open the back cover and touch the panorama mask in the Panorama mode PANORAMA as Otherwise the camera may malfunction ETS 27 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 28 Printing Panorama Pictures Film Shot in the Standard mode Shot in the Panorama mode LE oN 4 Naan nie eg Standard size print Panorama print When you take a picture in the Panorama mode only the middle portion approx 12 x 35 mm of the frame of 35 mm film is expos
37. ting Always be sure to turn back the _ dial after using exposure compensation _ The flash power is also compensated according to the selected exposure compensation setting When negative color film is used the exposure compensation effect may be almost indistinguishable in prints e n the Aperture Preferred Auto mode When the shutter release button is pressed See ee QURE ME h l TR _ range within which exposure can be alfway will be displayed in the viewfinder b asempencated e Exposure compensation is possible up to 2 e ARPT EV in 1 2 EV increments Notes To make a whitish subject brighter Compensated to 2 EV Compensation Renders the entire frame brighter e Backlit subject e Whitish subject e Snowscape L4 M Compensation Renders the entire frame darker e Spotlighted subject e Subject with a black background e Blackish subject To turn a daytime scene into a virtual nighttime scene Compensated to 2 EV 47 48 REMOTE CONTROL OPTIONAL The optional RC 200 Remote Control is required Press the REMOTE button to 2 Position the autofocus frame on engage the Remote Control mode m the subject Aim the remote control at the camera and press the button after the beep Notes e Use selftimer outside the above range e The remote control may not work when there is backlighting and when autofocusing is dif
38. ture manually The camera will automatically select the correct shutter speed Long Time p 42 LT Allows you to set the shutter soeed manually from 1 to 60 seconds The aperture is automatically set to F8 STOP ACTION To freeze moving subjects In this mode the camera automatically selects a faster shutter speed to reduce blurring of moving subjects Max shutter speed 1 2000 sec Also in this mode the predictive autofocus helps achieve more precise focusing on moving subjects 1 Press the f button 2 Press the shutter release button E B When you use flash in this mode we Notes recommend that you choose the Auto Flash The camera keeps focusing on the subject mode If you select the Auto S mode pre as long as the shutter release button is kept flashes may cause you to miss the photo depressed halfway opportunity e Correct focus may not be achieved when the subject is moving too fast 37 38 PORTRAIT To take pictures with blurred backgrounds for portrait effect The portrait mode lets you take beautiful portrait photographs This is especially effective when the lens is at the telephoto setting and or when there is a great distance between the subject and the background In this mode the Super FP Flash enables synchronization as fast as 1 2 000 sec 1 Press the button Pi Press the shutter release button E lizal Note Note When the flash is flipped up it always fires regardless of the
39. utofocus frame becomes clear Turn up if you are nearsighted or down if you are farsighted USING THE STRAP SOFT CASE E SOFT CASE s 30 DLX only The soft case can be attached to a belt with the belt loop 11 OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS Basic Shooting Procedures Open the back cover p 19 l 4 Press the zoom button to determine Place the autofocus frame on the Depress the shutter release button the composition p 22 subject you want to focus on p 23 halfway making sure the green autofocus indicator in the viewfinder 12 lights and the autofocus beep is heard p 24 Depress the shutter release button fully to take a picture p 24 When the film reaches the end it will automatically rewind p 26 Make sure the exposure counter on the LCD panel reads p 21 Open the back cov rewound film p 26 to remove the 13 LOADING THE BATTERIES Use two 3V lithium batteries DL123A or CR123A Use your finger or a coin to turn the lock screw to OPEN Place your Insert the batteries And close 1 fingertip in the notch And open the D the cover Turn the lock screw battery compartment cover a to CLOSE a SRN aS Align the and directions of the batteries the power switch OFF before unloading the correctly as shown batteries Take care not to injure your fingernail when Read Battery Handling on page 64 14 Openi
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