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.
8

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.
9

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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Close the back cover (p. 17).
Turn the power switch ON
(p. 17).
Make sure the exposure counter
on the LCD panel reads
(p. 17).
Depress the shutter release
button fully to take a picture
(p. 20).
When the film reaches the end, it
will automatically rewind (p. 21).
Open the back cover to remove
the rewound film (p. 21).
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LOADING THE BATTERIES
Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR123A or DL123A).
Turn the lock screw to OPEN
with a coin. Placeyour
fingertip in the notch. And
open the battery cover.
Insertthebatteries. And
close thecover. Turnthe
lock screw to CLOSE.
When replacing the batteries, make
sure to turn the power switch OFF
before unloading the batteries.
Align the (+) and (-) directions of the
batteries correctly as shown.
Read "Battery Handling" on page 49.
12

CHECKINGTHEBATTERIES
Turn the power switch
ON. Be sure to check
the batteries as well.
Display
lights (turns off
after 12 sec.).
blinks and other
indicators on the
LCD panel are
displayed normally.
blinks and other
indicators on the
LCD panel go out.
Meaning
Batteries are OK.
You can shoot.
Batteries are low
and should be
replaced.
Batteries are dead
and should be
replaced
immediately.
Keep spare batteries on hand when
going on a long trip or when using the
camera in cold weather.
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POINTS TOREMEMBER
Hold the Camera Correctly.
Correct.
Correct.
Incorrect.
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 yourfingers away from thelensandflash.
14

Proper Shutter Release.
Keep the shutter
release button
depressed halfway.
Depress the
shutter release
button fully.
To lock the focus. To release the
shutter and take
the picture.
Note: When the autofocus
indicator is blinking, the
shutter won't release.
(See p. 43.)
The image is clear, the
autofocus beep is heard,
and the autofocus indicator
lights in the viewfinder.
Cautions:
•Press the shutter release
button gently.
•
Avoidshakingthe
camera when pressing
the shutter release button
to prevent blurry pictures.
The shutter release button hastwo clicks. Practice before loading the film.
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Makesure

LOADINGTHEFILM
Slide the back cover
release upward to open
the back cover.
Load the film.
Caution: Do not touch the shutter
curtain, and do not press it with the
edge of film.
Note: Make sure the film is lying flat.
Shutter curtains
16
BASIC OPERATIONS

Align the tip of the film leader
with the mark as shown, and
close the back cover.
Turn the power switch
ON.
The film automatically
advances to the first frame.
The film does not overlap any of the
positioning guides shown above.
The exposure counter on the LCD
panel reads .
Note:
If blinks in the exposure counter, as
shown above, reload the film.
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Makesure
Makesure

TAKING PICTURES
Follow this procedure for normal photography. When the power
switch isturned ON,thecamera isinthe Full-Auto mode. (See p. 36.)
Remove the lens cap,
and turn the power
switchON.
While looking through the
viewfinder, press the zoom
button todetermine the
composition.
The lens advances, 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.
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Makesure

How to Use the Zoom
Buttons
Position the autofocus
frame on your subject.
Telephoto: Press the button to zoom in.
Max. telephoto focal
length: 110 mm
Wide-angle: Pressthe button to zoom out.
Max. wide-angle focal
length: 28 mm
Autofocus frame
Working distance: 75cm(2.5ft)~
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Depress the shutter
release button halfway.
Without removing your finger
from the shutter release
button, depress fully to take
the picture.
It will blink if the subject is difficult for the autofocus to
lock on, and when the subject is too close.
Note: When the autofocus indicator blinks, the shutter
won't release. (See p. 43.)
The shutter releases and the film
automatically advances to the next
frame.
20
Makesure
The autofocus beep is heard and the
autofocusindicator lights whenthe subject isinfocus.