Olympus Infinity SuperZoom 3000 DLX User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your SuperZoom3000DLX, read
this manual carefully to ensure correct use.
We recommend that you take test shots to get
accustomed toyour SuperZoom3000DLX
before taking important photographs.

Thank you for purchasing the Olympus SuperZoom3000DLX.
MAIN FEATURES
Built-in 38mm ~ 110mm 3X zoom lens.
Weatherproof
Remote control (optional)
VersatilefunctionsincludingAF-Pmodetoensurethat
approaching subjects are in focus.
Quarts date ortime imprinting.
Symbols used in this manual:
Incorrect
Manual
operation
Next
operation
Operation
order
Automatic
operation
Operation
sound
Indicator on
Indicator
blinking
Attention
Depress
halfway
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PREPARATIONS
ADVANCED
TECHNIQUES
CAMERA
MAINTENANCE
BASIC OPERATIONS
Namesandfunctionsofparts …… 4
Viewfinderdisplay/LCD panel …… 6
Diopter adjustment ....................... 7
Usingthestrap............................... 8
Outline of operations ·········· 10
Loading the batteries ········· 12
Checking the batteries ······· 13
Points to remember ············ 14
Loadingthefilm...................................................................................................... 16
Taking pictures ················································································ 18
Unloadingthefilm ···························································· 23
Menu selection ······························ 24
Usingtheflashmodes ·················· 25
Usingthesubjectmodes ··············· 29
Spot ···································· 30
Auto-Zoom ······························ 32
Night Scene ······························ 33
AF-P.............................................. 34
Infinity............................. 35
Double exposure .................... 36
Selftimer ································· 38
Remote control (optional) ..............39
Printing the date and time..............40
Correcting the data ........................41
Caring for your weatherproof camera................................... 42
Questionsandanswers ................................................ 44
Care and storage...................................................................................................... 45
Battery handling ...................................................................................................... 46
Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 47
Specifications ......................................................................... 50
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
MENU SELECT
dial (See p. 24.)
Shutter release
button
(See p. 15.)
Power ON/OFF
switch (See p. 18.)
Flash
Light sensor
Strap eyelet
Viewfinder
Lens
Zoom buttons (See p. 19.)
zooms in — telephoto.
zooms out — wide-angle.
LCD panel
Displays the camera's mode
and operation conditions.
(See p. 6.)
Date indicator
Selftimer
indicator
Autofocus
windows
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PREPARATIONS

Selftimer / remote control
button (See p. 38.)
Mid-roll rewind
button (See p. 23.)
MENU button
(See p. 24.)
MODE and SET
buttons for
date unit
(See p. 40 / 41.)
Tripod socket
Battery compartment
cover
Back cover
Back cover
release
Film window
Viewfinder (See p. 6.)
Diopter adjustment
Control (See p. 7.)
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL
Viewfinder Display
Autofocus mark
Position your subject
within the autofocus
mark.
LCDPanel
Orange lamp
Lights when the flash
willfire.
Green lamp
Lights when the subject is
in focus.
Auto-zoom (p. 32)
Night scene (p. 33)
AF-P (p. 34)
Double exposure
(p. 36)
Infinity (p. 35)
Spot (p. 30)
Normal
Flash modes (p. 25)
Selftimer/remote control (p. 38 / 39)
Battery check (p. 13)
Exposure counter (p. 17)
Close-up correction marks
At a close distance, your subject must
be positioned within the close-up
correction marks.
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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near- and Farsighted Vision.
Turn the diopter adjustment control
until the viewfinder display becomes
clear.
Turn to the left if you
arefarsighted orto
the right if you are
nearsighted.
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Attaching the Strap
USINGTHESTRAP
8

Using the Soft Case (optional)
The optional
remote control
can also be
attachedto
the loop on the
outside of the
case.
9

OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS
Basic Shooting Procedures
Press the zoom buttons for
telephoto or wide-angle
photography (p. 18).
Place the autofocus mark on the
subject you want to take a
pictureof(p. 19).
Depress the shutter release
button halfway to make sure the
green lamp lights (p. 20).
Load the film (p. 16).
Open the back cover (p. 16).
Load the batteries (p. 12).
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Close the back cover (p. 17). Set the ON/OFF switch to ON
(p. 18).
Make sure the exposure counter
on the LCD panel reads / (p. 17).
Openthe backcovertoremove
the rewound film (p. 23).
When the film reaches the end, it
will automatically rewind (p. 23).
Depresstheshutterreleasebutton
fully to take a picture (p. 20).
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LOADINGTHEBATTERIES
Turn the battery cover to
with a coin. Press
firmly to remove the battery
cover.
Insert the batteries,
Replace the battery cover.
Turn the battery cover
back to to lock in place.
Be sure the batteries are aligned
correctly as shown.
Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR123A
or DL123A).
Before loading the batteries, set the
ON/OFF switch to OFF.
Read "Battery Handling" on page 46.
12

CHECKINGTHE BATTERIES
Set the ON/OFF switch
to ON.
Batteries are OK. The mark
disappears after 12 sec.
Batteries are low.
Have spares handy.
Batteries should be replaced
immediately.
13

POINTS TO REMEMBER
Hold the Camera Correctly.
Correct. Correct.
Incorrect.
Caution:
Keep your fingers away
from the lens, flash,
autofocus windows and
light sensor.
Hold the camera firmly with both hands.
In the vertical position, hold the camera with
its flash positioned at the top.
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Proper Shutter Release.
Depress the
shutter release
button halfway
Depress the
shutter release
button fully
Cautions:
•Press the shutter
release button gently
•Avoid shaking the
camera when pressing
the shutter release
button to prevent blurry
To lock the focus.
To release the
shutter and take
the picture.
The green lamp lights in
the viewfinder.
Practice before loading the film.
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LOADINGTHE FILM
Slide the back cover
release upwards to open
the back cover.
Insert the film cartridge,
making sure the film is
lyingflat.
BASIC
OPERATIONS
Correct
Incorrect
16

Align the film leader
with the red mark,and
close the back cover.
Set the ON/OFF switch
to ON.
The exposure counter on the LCD
panel reads
The film automatically
advances to the first frame.
Note:
If blinks in the exposure counter, as
shown above, reload the film.
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TAKING PICTURES
Set the ON/OFF switch
toON.
Aim the camera at your
subject. Usethezoom
buttonsfortelephotoor
wide-angle photography.
The lens protector opens, the lens
extends slightly, and the LCD panel
activates.
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How to Use the Zoom
Buttons
Position your subject
within the autofocus
mark.
Telephoto: Pressthe button to zoom in.
Max.telephoto
focal length:
110mm
Wide-angle: Pressthe button to zoom out.
Max.wide-angle
focal length:
38mm
Autofocus mark
The zoom speed varies according to the
pressure applied to the zoom button.
19

Depress the shutter
release button halfway.
Depress the shutter
release button fully.
The green lamp lights.
The film automatically advances to the
next frame.
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