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
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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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