Olympus I-10 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
Read this manual carefully before using your
camera.

Indicates circumstances
under which mishandling
resulting from ignoring this
symbol could result in
personal injury or property
damage.
KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM
FIRE. NEVERTRYTO
DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR
SHORT-CIRCUIT BATTERIES.
KEEP THE BATTERY OUT OF THE
REACH OF CHILDREN. IF A CHILD
SWALLOWS A BATTERY, CONTACT
A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
WARNING
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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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Names of parts .................................. 5
Cartridge .......................................... 7
Loading the battery .......................... 8
Loading the cartridge film ................ 10
Taking pictures ................................. 11
Flash photography ........................... 12
Unloading the cartridge film ............. 13
Setting theprint type ........................ 14
Print area on film .............................. 15
Care and storage ............................. 16
Specifications...................................20
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NAMES OF PARTS
Shutter release button
AE light sensor*
Viewfinder
Lens*
Red-eye reduction lamp
Flash*
Lens barrier switch
Cartridge cover release
*Do not soil as this can cause blurred
pictures. Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
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ATTACHING THE STRAP
The camera strap ring tip can be used
to press the mid-roll rewind button.
Print type selector switch
Battery check lamp
Flash ready lamp
Viewfinder
Exposure counter
Strap eyelet
Cartridge cover
Mid-roll rewind button
Battery compartment cover
Battery compartment cover release
Picture frame
Strap ring tip
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Visual Exposure Indicator
• 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 notforcibly move the visual
exposure indicator because this may
damage the cartridge. Using a
damaged cartridge can result in
camera trouble.
CARTRIDGE
IX240 Cartridge Film
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LOADING THE BATTERY
Use one 3V lithium battery (CR2).
1. Slide the battery compartment
cover release ( ) and open the
cover( ).
2. Load the battery and align the
and ends correctly.
3. Turn the lens barrier switch ( ) to
turn on the camera. If the battery
check lamp starts blinking, replace
the battery ( ). About 15 rolls of
film can be usedwith one new3V
lithium battery (when the flash is
used on half of pictures).
Notes:
• Dispose of used batteries in the battery
recycling boxes atstoresselling batteries.
• If lithium batteries are not fully discharged,
protect them against short-circuiting (e.g., by
taping the contacts) before disposal.
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Battery Handling
• Observe the precautionary remarks
written on the batteries.
• When the camera is not used for an
extended period of time, remove the
battery.
• Keep spare batteries on hand when
going on a long trip orto a cold area.
• Sweat, oil, and so on can prevent a
battery's terminals from making
electrical contact.To avoid this, wipe
both terminals before loading the
battery.
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LOADING THE CARTRIDGE
FILM
Use unexposed negative-color 1X240
cartridge film (ISO 100-400).
1. Make sure that is displayed on
the camera's exposure counter. Turn
the cartridge cover release to
open the cartridge cover
2. Insert a cartridge with the
(unexposed) visual exposure
indicator and close the cartridge
cover .The film will automati-
cally advance to the first frame and
"1" will appear in the exposure
counter
•If the cartridge film is not loaded
correctly, the two lamps beside the
viewfinder will blink. Reload
unexposed film.
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TAKING PICTURES
1. Turn the lens barrier switch to
turn on the camera.
2. Press the shutter release button
halfway to make sure the flash
ready lamp lights.
•When the flash ready lamp is
blinking, the flash is being
recharged and the shutter cannot
bereleased.
3. Compose the shot in the viewfinder.
Press the shutter release button
to take the picture.
•Working distance: 1.0m(3.3 ft)~ .
•Always turn off the camera when
you finish taking pictures.
WARNING: SERIOUS EYE
DAMAGE MAY RESULT FROM
LOOKING DIRECTLY AT THE SUN
THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER.
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ISO
200
400
Flash Range
1.0 ~ 2.3m (3.3 ~ 7.5 ft)
1.0 ~ 3.2m(3.3 ~ 10.4ft)
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
Check the flash ready lamp.
Blinking:The flash is recharging, and the
shutter cannot be released.
Lit: The flash is charged. Shooting
is possible.
Red-eye reduction lamp
This lamp helps to reduce the red-eye ef-
fect with flash pictures. The red-eye reduc-
tion lamp lights when the shutter release
button is pressed lightly. Press the shutter
release button after the red-eye reduction
lamp has been lit for about 1 second.
Using negative color film
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1. The film will be rewound automati-
cally when the end of the roll is
reached , Even when the film is
rewound, the number in the expo-
sure counter remains the same.
2. Wait until the motor stops. Ensure
that the two lamps beside the view-
finder are blinking. Open the car-
tridge cover
3. Remove the cartridge .The car-
tridge visual exposure indicator will
be set to (exposed).
•The camera will not operate until
the rewound cartridge is removed.
•When the cartridge is removed, the
exposure counter returns to
4. To rewind the film before the end of
the roll, press the mid-roll rewind
button using the camera strap
ring tip or anything equivalent. The
cartridge will be set to (exposed).
UNLOADING THE
CARTRIDGE FILM
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SETTING THE PRINT TYPE
Set the print type selector switch to the
desired type:C, H or P.
Print type selector switch
C type viewfinder
H type viewfinder
P type viewfinder
Always keep the print type selector
switch set correctly. The print type
setting is optically recorded on the film.
The number of exposures does not
change even when the print type is
changed.
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PRINT AREA ON FILM
PrintType Setting Configuration
H
C
P
Print type
C type
H type
P type
Aspect ratio
Approx. 2:3
Approx. 9:16
Approx. 1:3
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CARE AND STORAGE
1. Do not leave the camera in any
place exposed to excessive heat,
humidity, or direct sunlight — for
example, in a car or on the beach.
2. Do not expose the camera to
formalin or naphthalene.
3. If the camera gets wet, wipe it with
a dry towel. The salt in seawater
can be especially damaging.
4. Do not use organic solvents, such
as alcohol or paint thinner when
cleaning the camera.
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5. Do not leave the camera on or near
atelevision, refrigerator,orother
appliance with a magnetic field.
6. Do not expose the camera to dust
or sand as this could cause serious
damage.
7. Do not shake or shock the camera.
• Keep the camera in a well-ventilated
place.
• Do not expose the camera to
extreme heat (over 40°C/104°F) or to
extreme cold (below -5°C/23°F). Low
temperatures, even within this range,
maysometimes cause deterioration
in battery performance, temporarily
disabling the camera.
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• When transporting the camera from
a cold place to a warm place or in
the event of a sudden temperature
change, put the camera into a plastic
bag.This allows the camera's
temperature to change slowly. Once
the camera has adjusted to the new
temperature, you can remove it from
the bag and use it.
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• Avoid leaving the camera unused for
long periods of time.This can cause
mold to grow on the camera as well
as other problems.Try to press the
shutter release button and check the
operation of the camera before use.
• Some airport X-ray machines can
damage the film in your camera. Try
to avoid passing your camera
through these machines. Give it to
the security officer for manual
inspection.
• This camera is not suitable for
professional use or for use under
extreme conditions.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Type: Fixed-focus lens-shutter camera.
Film format: IX240 cartridge film.
Image size: 16.7 x 30.2 mm.
Print type: Selection between C, H and P print
types.
Lens: Olympus lens, 24 mm F7, 3 elements in
3 groups.
Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter
(1/200 -1/50 sec).
Viewfinder:Albadaviewfinder0.33X
magnification. Flash ready lamp. Battery
check lamp.
Focusing: Fixed-focus. Focus range — 1.0 m
(3.3 ft)~ .
Exposure counter: Progressive type.
Film speed: Automatic setting (ISO 100, 200
and 400).
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