Olympus ACCURA VIEW Zoom 90 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
an
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a longer service life from the unit.
Ignoring this warning may
result in the death or serious
injury of the user.
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.

• 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 30mm - 90mm 3X zoom lens.
Use IX240 cartridge film for simple one-touch film
loading.
Three types of prints (C, H, P) can be obtained by
setting the selector switch.
A magnetic head records important printing data on
the film.
Use only processors displaying the mark when requesting
film development and printing.
Symbols used in this manual:
Incorrect Operation order Indicator blinking
Nextoperation Automatic operation Attention
Manual operation Indicator on Depresshalfway
Pay particular attention to items in this manual enclosed in
boxes
Product shown in pictures and illustrations may be slightly
different from this unit.
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PREPARATIONS
BASIC OPERATIONS
Names and functions of parts ................................................. 6
Viewfinder display/LCD panel ................................................... 8
Cartridge ................................................................................ 9
Diopter adjustment ..................................................................... 11
Using the strap/soft case ...................................................... 11
Outline of operations ............................................................ 12
Loading the battery ................................................................... 15
Checking the battery .................................................................. 16
Points to remember ............................................................... 17
Loading the cartridge film .................................................. 19
Taking pictures ................................................................... 21
Using the focus lock ............................................................... 24
After shooting .......................................................................... 25
Unloading the cartridge film ............................................... 26
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ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
CAMERA MAINTENANCE
Setting the print type ......................................................... 27
Using the snooting modes ..................................................... 32
Auto Flash .......................................................................... 34
Red-eye Reducing Flash ............................................ 35
Off (Flash Override) ....................................................... 36
Fill-In Flash (Forced Activation) ................................... 37
Landscape .................................................................... 38
Night Scene Flash ......................................................... 39
Red-eye Reducing Night Scene Flash ..................... 40
Selftimer ..................................................................... 41
Remote control (optional) ........................................ 42
Correcting the data ......................................................... 44
Printing the date and time ............................................ 46
Questions and answers .................................................. 47
Care and storage ............................................................ 49
Battery handling ................................................................. 52
Remote control (optional) handing ................................. 54
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 55
Specifications ................................................................... 58
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Shutter release button
Selftimer signal
Strap eyelet
Cartridge cover release lever (p. 19)
Light sensor
Viewflnder
Flash
Autofocus window
Lens
Lens barrel
Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures.
Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
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PREPARATIONS

Diopter adjustment lever
Battery compartment cover (p. 15)
Quartzdate mode buttons (p. 44)
Control panel
Print type selector switch (p. 27)
Tripod socket
Cartridge cover
Power switch (p. 16)
LCD panel
Zoom lever (p. 21)
T—telephoto
W—wide-angle
Viewfinder
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL
VIEWFINDER DISPLAY
Close-up correction
marks (p. 23)
Autofocus frame
Position your subject
within the autofocus
frame.
Green lamp
Redlamp
Htype
Ptype
Ctype
LCD PANEL
Shooting mode display
(p. 32)
Quartzdate mode
display (p. 44)
Remote control display
Selftimer display (p. 41)
Battery check
Cartridge mark
Lights when a cartridge is
loaded.
Exposure counter display
*
The viewfinder format changes in accordance with the print
type selected (p. 27).
*
The LCD panel does not actually display all indications
simultaneously as shown.
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CARTRIDGE
IX 240 Cartridge Film
Data disk
Cartridge spool
Lightlock door drive
Lightlock door
Cartridge spool
Cartridge label
Visual Exposure Indicator
•Never apply undue force to the cartridge spool, lightlock door
drive or lightlock door because this can result in damage or
exposure of the film. Using a damaged cartridge can cause
camera trouble.
• Do not allow the data disk to become soiled because this can
render the cartridge unusable.
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Understanding the Visual Exposure Indicator
Unexposed
Partially exposed
Exposed
Processed
•Only cartridges with the (unexposed) visual exposure
indicator can be used with this camera.
• When a cartridge with other than the visual exposure indicator
is loaded, the camera will rewind the film and set the cartridge
to (exposed).
• Take along plenty of film cartridges when traveling to foreign
countries and other areas where cartridge purchasing may be
difficult.
• Do not forcibly move the visual exposure indicator because
this may damage the cartridge. Using a damaged cartridge
can result in camera trouble.
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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near-and far-sighted Vision
Slide the diopter adjustment lever until the
viewfinder display becomes clear.
Slide to the right if you are far-sighted or to the left if you
are near-sighted.
USING THE STRAP/SOFT CASE
The soft case can also be carried on a belt.
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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS
Basic Shooting Procedures
Load a battery (p. 15).
Turn on the power switch.
mark is not displayed on the LCD panel.
Open the cartridge cover (p. 19).
Insert a cartridge (p. 20).
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Makesure

Close the cartridge cover. The film will
automatically advance to the first
frame (p. 20).
Makesure is displayed and the
exposure counter reads .
Operate the zoom lever to compose
the scene (p. 21).
Place the autofocus frame on the
subject on which you want to focus
(p. 22).
5.
6.
7.
8.
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Press the shutter release button halfway
to make sure the green lamp lights.
Press the shutter release button fully and
take the picture (p. 22).
The shutter will not release when the red
lampisblinking.
When the film reaches the end, it will
automatically rewind (p. 26).
will be displayed on the LCD panel.
Open the cartridge cover and remove
the cartridge (p. 26).
9.
10.
11.
12.
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LOADING THE BATTERY
Use one 3V lithium battery (DL123A or CR123A)
Slide the battery compartment
cover.
Open the coverasshown.
When replacing the battery, make sure to turn
the power switch OFF before unloading the
batteries.
1.
Insert the new battery correctly as
shown and close the battery
compartment cover tightly.
Align the (+) and (-) directions of the batteries
correctly as shown.
2.
Read "Battery Handling" on page 52.
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CHECKING THE BATTERY
Turn the power switch ON and check the
battery condition.
Immediately after the battery has been
replaced, the battery power level may not
beaccuratelydisplayed on the LCD panel.
Turn the power switch ON to check the
accurate battery power level.
Display
lights.
lights.
blinks.
Meaning
Battery is OK.
Battery is low and should be
replaced.
Battery is dead and should
be replaced immediately.
Note: Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip
or when using the camera in cold weather. Adjust the data of
the quarz date every time the battery is replaced.
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POINTS TO REMEMBER
Hold the Camera Correctly.
Correct.
Correct.
Incorrect.
1.
2.
3.
• Try not to hold the barrel.
•
Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.
•
As the focal length becomes larger, camera shake or
movement becomes more noticeable. Hold the camera firmly
with both hands while keeping your elbows at sides to prevent
the camerafrom shaking.
• In the vertical position, hold the camera with its flash
positioned at the top.
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Proper Shutter Release.
The shutter release button has two clicks. Practice
before loading the film.
Depress the shutter release button
halfway to lock the focus.
Focus and exposure will be locked properly.
The green lamp next to the viewfinder lights.
Depress the shutter release button fully
to release the shutter and take the
picture.
1.
2.
Cautions:
•Press the shutter release button gently.
•Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the shutter
release button to prevent blurry pictures.
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Makesure

LOADING THE CARTRIDGE FILM
This camera uses IX240 cartridges. Just load
the cartridge; the camera does the rest
automatically.
Makesure is not displayed on the
LCD panel.
Note: Use only cartridges with the (Unex-
posed) visual exposure indicator (p. 10).
Move the cartridge cover release
lever as shown.
Open the cartridge cover.
1.
2.
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BASIC OPERATIONS

Insert the cartridge correctly and close
the cartridge cover.
The film will advance automatically to the
first frame.
While the film is advancing to the first frame,
the film speed is displayed onthe LCD panel.
Make sure the exposure counter reads
3.
4.
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Iforappearsblinking,thefilm willnotadvance
properlyCheckthecartridgetoensurethe(unexposed)
visualexposureindicatorappears