Olympus Accura Zoom 105R User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure
correct use.
ZOOM 105R

Ignoring this mark may result in
the death or serious injury of
the user.
WARNING
KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE.
NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR
SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES.
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.
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera. Before
you start to use your new camera, please read these
instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance
and a longer service life from the unit.
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MAIN FEATURES
Built-in 38mm ~ 105mm approx. 3X zoom lens.
Symbols used in this manual:
Incorrect Next operation Manual operation
Operation order Automatic operation Indicator on
Indicator blinking Attention Depresshalfway
Pay particular attention items in the instructions enclosed in
boxes
Product shown in the illustrations may be slightly different from
the unit.
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PREPARATIONS
BASIC OPERATIONS
Names and functions of parts
Viewfinder display/LCD panel
Diopter adjustment
Using the strap
Outline of operations
Loading the battery
Checking the battery
Points to remember
Loading the film
Taking pictures
Using the Focus lock
After Shooting
Unloadingthefilm
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ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
CAMERA MAINTENANCE
Using the flash modes
Auto (Auto Flash)
Auto-S (Red-Eye Reducing Flash)
OFF (Flash Override)
FILL-IN (Forced Activation)
Night Scene
Spot
Selftimer/Remote Control*
Questions and answers
Care and storage
Battery handling
Troubleshooting
Specifications
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NAMES ANDFUNCTIONSOFPARTS
Zoomlever (See p. 21.)
Zooms in—telephoto.
Zooms out—wide-angle.
Shutterrelease button (Seep.16.)
Selftimer/RemoteControlbutton(Seep.38.)
Flashmodebutton (See p. 29.)
LCD panel (See p. 8.)
Flash
Selftimer indicator
Strap eyelet
Viewfinder
Light sensor
Lens barrier
Autofocus windows
Lens
Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures.
Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
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PREPARATIONS

Diopteradjustmentdial (Seep. 9.)
Viewfinder(Seep. 8.)
Orange lamp
Green lamp
Film window
Back cover
Mid-rollrewindbutton(Seep. 28.)
Tripod socket
Battery compartment cover
Back cover release (See p. 17.)
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL
Viewfinder Display
Close-up correction marks
At a close distance, your
subject must be
positioned within the
close-up correction marks.
Orange lamp
Lights when the flash is
ready to fire.
Blinks while the flash is
recharging.
Green lamp
Lights when the subject
isinfocus.
Blinks when the subject
is not in focus.
Autofocus mark
Position your subject within
the autofocus mark.
LCDPanel
Exposure counter
(See p. 19.)
Battery check (See p. 14.)
Spot (See p. 36.)
Selftimer/Remote Control
(See p. 38.)
Flash modes (See p. 29.)
Note: The LCD paneldoesnotactuallydisplayall indication
simultaneously as shown.
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Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the
viewfinder display becomes clear.
Turntotheright if youarefar-sighted ortothe left ifyou
arenear-sighted.
USINGTHE STRAP
Attaching the strap.
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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
ToAdjusttheViewfindertoCompensateforNear-andFar-sightedVision

OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS
BasicShootingProcedures
Loadabattery(p.13).
Open the back cover (p. 17).
Loadthefilm(p.17).
(UseofISO400filmisrecommended.)
Close the back cover. The film
automatically advances to the first
frame (p. 19).
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Open the lens barrier until you hear a
click (p. 19).
Make surethe exposure counter on the
LCDpanelreads (p. 19).
Press the zoomlever for telephoto or
wide-angle photography(p. 21).
Place the autofocus mark on the
subject you want to photograph
(p. 22).
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Depress the shutter release button halfway
to make sure the green lamp lights (p. 22).
Depress the shutter release button fully
totake a picture (p. 23).
When the film reaches the end, it will
automatically rewind (p. 28).
Open the back cover to remove the
rewound film (p. 28).
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LOADINGTHE BATTERY
Close the lens barrier. Push OPEN to
open the battery compartment cover
Insert the new battery correctly as
shown and close the battery
compartment cover tightly.
Use a 3 V lithium battery (DL 123A, CR123A, or
equivalent.)
About 15 rolls of film can be used with one new battery.
(p. 39)
Read "Battery Handling" on page 43.
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Display
lights (and turns off
automatically).
blinks and other
indicators on the LCD panel
are displayed normally.
blinks and other
indicators on the LCD panel
go out.
Meaning
Battery is OK.
Youcan shoot.
Battery power is low and
battery should be replaced.
Battery is dead and should
be replaced immediately.
CHECKING THE BATTERY
Open the lens barrier as shown until you
hear a click. Check the remaining battery
power.
Note: Keep spare battery on hand when going on a long trip or
a wedding or when using the camera in cold weather.
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POINTS TO REMEMBER
Hold the Camera Correctly.
Correct.
Hold the camera firmly with both hands
while keeping elbows at sides to prevent
the camera from shaking.
Correct.
In the vertical position, hold the camera
with its flash positioned at the top.
Incorrect.
Caution:
Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens,
autofocus windows and flash. (See page 6)
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Proper Shutter Release.
Practice before loading the film.
Depress the shutter release button
halfway to lock the focus.
The green lamp next to the viewfinder lights.
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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LOADINGTHE FILM
Slide the back cover release upward to
open the back cover.
Do not touch the inside ofthe camera,
especially thelens. Ifthere isdust ordirton
thelens, remove itwithablower brush.
Insert the film cartridge, making sure
the film is lying flat.
Notes:
Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.
When using non-DX-coded film, ISO 100 is
automatically set.
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BASIC OPERATIONS

Correct.
Make sure the film is lying flat before closing
the back cover.
Incorrect.
Ifthefilm is notlying flatasshown, thefilm
may not advance to the first frame.
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Align the film leader with the mark
and close the back cover.
The film automatically advances to the first
frame.
The film does not overlap any of the positioning
guides shown on the left.
Open the lens barrier until you hear a
click.
The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads
Note:
If blinks in the exposure counter, as shown on the left,
the film is improperly loaded. Reload the film.
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1.
TAKING PICTURES
Open the lens barrier until you hear a
click.
The lens extends slightly and the LCD panel
activates.
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