Olympus 170 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
Read this manual carefully before using your
camera.

WARNING
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.
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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.
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Names of parts ........................ 6
Viewfinder display/LCD panel ...8
Diopter adjustment ................. 11
Using thestrap ....................... 11
Loading thebattery................. 12
Checking the battery .............. 14
Proper shutter release ............ 15
Loading thefilm ...................... 16
Taking pictures ....................... 19
After shooting.......................... 25
Unloading thefilm ................... 26
Taking panorama pictures* .... 27
Using theflashand shooting
modes ..................................... 30
Spot mode.............................. 39
Selftimer.................................. 43
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Using the RC-200 remote control
(optional)................................. 45
Printing the date and time**.... 49
Correcting thedata** ............. 51
Visual confirmation finder**.... 53
Care andstorage................... 54
Caringforyour weatherproof
camera................................... 58
Specifications ........................ 61
* Models with the panorama
switch only.
** QUARTZDATE/DELUXE
models only.
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NAMES OF PARTS
Shutter release button
Zoom lever
Viewfinder
Light sensor*
Strap eyelet
Selftimer indicator
Lens barrier
Remote control sensor*
Lens*
Autofocus windows*
Flash*
LCDpanel (date/time
indicator**)
Autofocus auxiliary light*
Shooting mode button
Self-timer/remote control
button
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Viewfinder
Diopter adjustment dial
Panorama switch***
MODE and SET buttons**
Back cover
Mid-roll rewind button
Tripod socket
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.
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/
LCD PANEL
Viewfinder Display
Close-up correction marks
Autofocus mark
Green lamp
Orange lamp
A: Standard mode
B: Panorama mode*
* Models with the panorama
switch only.
Theviewfinder will bedark
when the battery is depleted.
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LCD Panel
Date/time indicator*
Visual Confirmation Finder*
Battery Check
Night Scene Flash mode
Off (Flash Override) mode
Fill-In Flash mode
Remote control
Red-Eye Reduction Flash
mode
Exposure counter
Spot
Selftimer/remote control**
* QUARTZDATE/DELUXE models
only.
**Optionally available.
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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.
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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.
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LOADING THE BATTERY
1. Close the lens barrier.
PushOPEN to open the
battery compartment
cover
2. Insert 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.
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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
prevent a battery's terminals
from making electrical contact.
To avoid this, wipe both
terminals before loading the
battery.
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Open the lens barrier until
you feel a click.
Display: lights (and 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.
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CHECKINGTHEBATTERY

PROPER SHUTTER RELEASE
Practice before loading the
film.
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
gently.
• Avoid shaking the camera
when pressing the shutter
release button to prevent blurry
pictures.
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LOADING THE FILM
1. 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.
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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 theleft side ofthe back
cover andclose itsecurely. Ifthe
film isnotlying flat, thefilm may
not advance to the first frame.
Do not touch the film-type
material at the rewinding shaft.
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3. Align the film leader with
the point of the arrow, and
close the back cover.
The film automatically
advances to the first frame.
The film does not overlap any
of the positioning guides (A).
Then close the back cover.
4. Open the lens barrier until
you feel a click.
The exposure counter on the
LCD panel reads
Note: If blinks in the exposure
counter, the film is improperly
loaded. Reload the film.
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TAKING PICTURES
1. Open the lens barrier until
you 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 camerawill not
activate. Release yourfinger
from the flash.
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2. Aim the camera at your
subject. Use the zoom
lever for telephoto or wide-
angle photography.
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