Olympus LT Zoom 105 User manual

PREPARATIONS
CAMERA MAINTENANCE
BASIC OPERATIONS
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
INSTRUCTIONS
Beforeusingyourcamera,readthismanualcarefully toensure
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.
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.
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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
An easy-to-use fully automatic camera with a
leather-like touch.
Built-in 38mm - 105mm approx. 3X zoom lens.
Quartz date or time imprinting.
Weatherproof. Remote control (optional).
Versatile, easy-to-use functions include spot metering,
night scene mode, as well as various flash modes.
Symbols used in this manual:
Product shown in pictures and illustrations may be
slightly different from the actual unit.
Incorrect
Next operation
Manual operation
Operation order
Automatic operation
Indicator on
Indicator blinking
Attention
Depress halfway
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Names and functions of parts ........................................... 6
Viewfinder display/LCD panel ............................................. 8
Diopter adjustment ............................................................. 9
Using the strap ................................................................... 9
Outline of operations .......................................................... 10
Loading the battery ............................................................. 13
Checking the battery ........................................................... 14
Points to remember ............................................................ 15
PREPARATIONS
Loading the film ................................................................. 17
Taking pictures ................................................................... 20
Using the focus lock ........................................................... 25
After Shooting .................................................................... 27
Unloading the film .............................................................. 28
BASIC OPERATIONS
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Using the flash modes ........................................................ 29
Auto (Auto Flash) ............................................................... 31
Auto-S (Redeye-Reducing Flash) ...................................... 32
OFF (Flash Override) ........................................................... 33
FILL-IN (Forced Activation) ................................................ 34
Night Scene ................................................................... 35
Spot ............................................................................. 36
Selftimer............................................................................. 37
Remote Control (optional) .................................................. 38
Correcting the data ............................................................. 40
Printing the date and time .................................................. 42
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
CAMERA MAINTENANCE
Questions and answers ...................................................... 43
Care and storage ................................................................ 44
Caring for your weatherproof camera.................................. 47
Battery handling . ................................................................ 49
Remote control (optional) handling .................................. 51
Troubleshooting ............................................................... 52
Specifications .................................................................. . 59
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Zoom lever (See p. 21.)
Zooms In — telephoto.
Zooms out — wide-angle.
Shutter release button (See p. 16.)
Selftimer/remote control button (See p. 37/38.)
Flash mode button (See p. 29.)
LCDpanel(Date/timeindicator ) (Seep. 8.)
Flash
Selftimer indicator
Strap eyelet
Viewfinder
Light sensor
Lens barrier
Autofocus windows
Power switch
Lens
Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures.
Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
PREPARATIONS
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
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Quartzdate mode buttons (See p. 40.)
Panorama lever (See p. 29)
Diopteradjustmentdial(Seep.9.)
Viewfinder(Seep.8.)
Orange lamp
Green lamp
Film window
Back cover
Mid-roll rewindbutton (Seep. 28.)
Tripod socket
Battery compartment cover
Back cover release
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Viewfinder Display
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 in focus.
Blinks when the subject
is not in focus.
Note:
The LCD panel does not actually display all indication
simultaneously as shown.
Autofocus mark
Position your subject within
the autofocus mark.
LCDPanel
Date/time indicator
Exposure counter
(See p. 19.)
Battery check(See p. 14.)
Spot (See p. 36.)
Selftimer/remote control
(See p. 37/38.)
Flash modes (See p. 29.)
VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL
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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.
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near-and Far-sighted vision
USINGTHE STRAP
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Load a battery(p. 13).
Open the back cover (p. 17).
Load the film (p. 17).
(Use of ISO 400film is recommended.)
Close the back cover. The film
automatically advances to the first
frame (p. 19).
OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS
Basic Shooting Procedures
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Turn the power switch ON (p. 19).
The lens barrier will open automatically.
Make sure the exposure counter on the
LCD panelreads (p. 19).
Press the zoom lever for telephoto or
wide-angle photography (p. 21).
Place the autofocus mark on the
subjectyou wantto photograph (p. 22).
5.
6.
7.
8.
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Depress the 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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Afterturning the power switch OFF, push
OPEN to open the battery
compartment cover .
Turn the power switch OFF and close the
lens barrier when replacing the batteries.
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. 43)
Read "Battery Handling" on page 49.
1.
2.
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LOADING THE BATTERY

Turn the power switch ON. Check the
remaining battery power.
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.
Note: Keep spare battery on hand when going on a long trip
a wedding or when using the camera in cold weather. Adjust
the data of the Quartzdate every time the battery is replaced.
CHECKING THE BATTERY
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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, lens
barrier, autofocus windows and flash. (See p. 6)
POINTS TO REMEMBER
Hold the Camera Correctly.
1.
2.
3.
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Proper Shutter Release.
Practice before loading the film.
Depress the shutter release button
halfway to lock the focus.
Make sure.
Cautions:
• Press the shutter release button gently.
•Avoid shaking thecamera whenpressing the
shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures.
The green lamp next to the viewfinder lights.
Depress the shutter release button fully
to release the shutter and take the
picture.
1.
2.
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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.
Note: Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.
When using non-DX-coded film, use ISO 100 film.
BASIC
OPERATIONS
LOADINGTHE FILM
1.
2.
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Correct.
Make sure the film islying flat before closing
the back cover.
Incorrect.
Ifthe film isnotlying flatasshown, thefilm
may not advance to the first frame.
A.
B.
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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.
Turn the power switch ON.
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.
Make sure
Make sure
4.
3.
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Turn the power switch ON.
1.
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.
The camera will not activate.
The display also goes out.
Release the flash to reactivate the
camera.
Make sure
TAKING PICTURES
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