Olympus 102455 - Stylus Zoom 115 QD DLX Date 35mm... User manual

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

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.
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.
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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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.
MAIN FEATURES
Built-in 38mm ~ 115mm 3X zoom lens.
Quartzdate or time imprinting.
Weatherproof.
Remote control (optional).
Versatile, easy-to-use functions include spot
metering, night scene, as well as various flash
modes.
Symbols used in this manual:
Operation order
Automatic operation
Indicator on
Indicator blinking
Attention
Depress halfway
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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Incorrect
Next operation
Manual operation

PREPARATIONS
Names and functions of parts............................................. 6
Viewfinder display/LCD panel................................................... 8
Diopter adjustment.................................................................... 9
Using the strap/soft case........................................................... 9
Outline of operations .......................................................... 10
Loading the battery................................................................... 13
Checking the battery................................................................. 14
Points to remember................................................................... 15
BASIC OPERATIONS
Loading the film ................................................................. 17
Taking pictures ............................................................................... 20
Using the Focus lock .......................................................... 25
After Shooting ................................................................................. 27
Unloading the film .............................................................. 28
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ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
CAMERA MAINTENANCE
Taking panorama pictures*..................................................... 29
Using the flash modes ......................................................... 33
Auto Flash ........................................................................ 35
Red-eye Reducing Flash...................................................... 36
OFF (Flash Override)......................................................... 37
Fill-In Flash (Forced Activation)........................................... 38
Night Scene Flash........................................................ 39
Red-eye Reducing Night Scene Flash Mode............ 40
Spot............................................................................ 41
Selftimer.....................................................................43
Remote Control (optional) ......................................... 44
Correcting the data............................................................... 46
Printing the date and time ................................................ 48
Questions and answers......................................................... 49
Care and storage .............................................................. 50
Caring for your weatherproof camera................................ 53
Battery handling ............................................................... 55
Remote Control (optional) handling .................................. 57
Troubleshooting............................................................... 58
Specifications................................................................... 65
*DLX model only
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
Shutter release button (p. 16.)
Zoom lever (p. 21.)
Zooms in —telephoto.
Zooms out — wide-angle.
Viewfinder
Strap eyelet
Light sensor*
Lens barrier
Autofocus windows*
Lens*
Selftimer Indicator
LCDpanel(Date/timeindicator)(p. 8.)
Flash*
Selftimer/remote control button (p. 43/44.)
Flash mode button (p. 33.)
Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures.
Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
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*DLX model only
Diopter adjustmentdial (p 9.).
Quartzdate mode buttons (p. 46.)
Panorama switch*(p. 29.)
Viewfinder (p. 8.)
Back cover
Mid-roll rewind button (p. 28.)
Tripod socket
Battery compartment cover
Back cover release (p. 17.)
Film window
Green lamp
Orange lamp
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL
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
is infocus.
Blinks when the subject
is not in focus.
Viewfinder Display
Autofocus mark
Position your subjectwithin
the autofocus mark.
LCDPanel
Date/time indicator
Spot (p. 41.)
Exposure counter (p. 17.)
Battery check (p. 14.)
Red-eye Reducing Night
Scene Flash (p. 40.)
Night Scene Flash (p. 39.)
Red-eye reducing flash (p. 36.)
Fill-In Flash
(Forced Activation) (p. 38.)
Off (Flash Override) (p. 37.)
Selftlmer/remotecontrol
(p. 43/44.)
Note: The LCD panel does notactually displayall indications
simultaneously as shown.
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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near-and-Far-sighted Vision
USINGTHESTRAP/SOFTCASE
Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the
viewfinder display becomes clear.
Turn to the right if you are far-sighted or to the left if you
are near-sighted.
Attaching the strap.
The soft case can also be carried on a belt.
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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS
Basic Shooting Procedures
1 .
2.
3.
4.
Load a battery (p. 13).
Open the back cover (p. 17).
Load the film (p. 17).
(UseofISO400filmisrecommended.)
Close the back cover. The film
automatically advances to the first
frame (p. 19).
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5. Openthelensbarrieruntilyoufeela
click(p. 19).
LCD panelreads (p. 19).
7. Press the zoom lever for telephoto or
wide-angle photography (p. 21).
8. Placetheautofocusmarkonthe
subject you want to photograph
(p. 22).
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6.. Make sure the exposure counter on the

Depressthe shutter release button halfway
to make sure the green lamp lights (p. 22).
Depress the shutter release button fully
to take 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).
9.
10.
11.
12.
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LOADING THE BATTERY
1.
2.
Close the lens barrier. PushOPEN to
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. 49)
Read "Battery Handling" on page 55.
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open the battery compartment cover
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CHECKING THE BATTERY
Open the lens barrier as shown until you feel
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. Adjust
the data every time the battery is replaced.
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.
You can shoot.
Battery power is low and
battery should be replaced.
Battery is dead and should
be replaced immediately.
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POINTS TO REMEMBER
Hold the Camera Correctly.
1.
2.
3.
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. (p. 6).
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1.
2.
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.
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Cautions:
Press the shutter release button gently.
Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the
shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures.

LOADINGTHE FILM
Slide the back cover release upward to
open the back cover.
Do not touch the inside of the camera,
especially the lens. If there is dust or dirt on
the lens, remove it with a blower brush.
Insert the film cartridge, making sure
the film is lying flat.
1.
2.
Notes:
Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.
When using non-DX-coded film, ISO 100 is
automatically set.
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A.
B.
Correct.
Make sure the film is lying flat before closing
the back cover.
Incorrect.
Ifthe film is not lying flat as shown, the film
may not advance to the first frame.
Caution:
Do nottouch the plastic parts near the take-up spool.
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3.
4.
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 feel 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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TAKING PICTURES
1.
Open the lens barrier until you feel a
click.
The lens extends slightly, the flash pops up, and
the LCD panel activates.
When the flash is held down, the two
indicators next to the viewfinder blink.
Thecamerawillnotactivate,
The display also goes out.
Release the flash to reactivate the
camera.
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