Olympus Super DLX IS-10 User manual

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

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera.
MAIN FEATURES
Built-in 28mm~110mm approx. 4Xzoom lensfor increased shooting
range.
SLRlens ensuresthatwhatyouseeintheviewfinderiswhatyouget
on film.
Direct Mode Select buttons let you easily select the right exposure
mode for any shooting purpose.
Optional remote control to operate the camera from a distance.
Symbols used in this manual:
Incorrect
Order Manual
operation
Operation
order
Automatic
operation
Beep
Indicator on Indicator
blinking
Attention Depress
halfway
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PREPARATIONS
Names and functions of parts 4
Viewfinder display 6
LCDpanel 7
Diopteradjustment 8
Usingthe strap/optional softcase 9
Outline of operations 10
Loading the batteries 12
Checking the batteries 13
Points to remember 14
BASIC OPERATIONS
Loadingthefilm 16
Taking pictures 18
Unloadingthefilm 21
ADDITIONAL
FUNCTIONS
Usingthefocuslock 22
Flashphotography 23
Selftimer 29
Using the exposure modes 30
Restoring the standard
shooting mode 36
Spot metering 37
Remote control (optional) 39
TAKING BETTER
PICTURES
Effects of zoom and its advantages 41
Autofocus (AF) 43
Exposure 45
Film speed 46
Metering the amount of light 47
Accessories (optional) 48
CAMERA
MAINTENANCE
Careand storage 49
Batteryhandling 49
Troubleshooting 50
Questions andanswers 53
Specifications 54
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NAMES ANDFUNCTIONS OFPARTS
Direct Mode Select buttons
(See p. 30.)
Selects exposure modes: Stop
Action, Portrait, Landscape,
and Night Scene.
Shutterrelease
button
Flash mode button
Spot button
(See p. 37.)
Self timer indicator
(See p. 29)
Remote control sensor
(See p. 39.)
Lens
Strap attachment stud
Flash
Power switch/
Flash release
LCD panel (See p. 7.)
F. No. button
(See p. 35.)
Sets the aperture in the
Aperture-Preferredmode.
Full-autobutton (See p. 36.)
Restores the Standard-Shooting mode.
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PREPARATIONS

Viewfinder
(See p. 6.)
Diopter adjustment dial
Selftimer/remote
control button
Mid-roll rewind
button
Tripod socket
Back cover
release
Back cover
Film window
For confirmation of
film ISO speed
Zoom (T/W) buttons
(See p. 18.)
Battery compartment cover
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY
Spot frame
For spot metering, position the subject
within the spot frame.
Autofocus frame
Position your subject within
the autofocus frame.
Flash
Autofocus
Lights when the subject
is in focus.
Overexposure/
Underexposure
(p. 35)
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LCDPANEL
Exposure counter (p. 17)
Battery check (p. 13)
Flash modes (p. 23)
Self-timer/remotecontrol
(p. 29/39)
Mode status indicator
(p. 30)
Displays the engaged
exposure mode by showing
the corresponding area.
Spot mode (p. 37)
Full-Auto mode (p. 36)
The camera does everything
automatically in this mode.
Aperture setting (p. 35)
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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near and Farsighted Vision.
Turn the diopter adjustment dial until
the viewfinder display becomes
clear.
Turn up if you are
nearsighted or down
if you are farsighted.
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USINGTHESTRAP/OPTIONAL SOFTCASE
Theoptionalremote
control's case can be
attached to the strap.
The soft case can be attached to
a belt with the belt loop.
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OUTLINE OFOPERATIONS
Basic Shooting Procedures
Loadthe batteries (p. 12).
Openthebackcover (p.16).
Load thefilm (p. 16).
Press the zoom buttons to
determine the composition
(p. 18).
Place the autofocus frame on
the subject you want to focus on
(p.19).
Depress the shutter release
button halfway, making sure the
autofocus indicator in the
viewfinder lights and the
autofocus beep is heard (p. 20).
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