Olympus Stylus ZOOM 105 DLX User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
Beforeusingyourcamera,readthismanualcarefullytoensure
correctuse.
ZOOM105DLX

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.
DANGER
KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE.
NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE,
OR SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES.
USED BATTERIES SHOULD BE TREATED AS
GENERAL WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE
CAMERA; IT CONTAINS A HIGH-VOLTAGE
CIRCUIT.
IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION, CONSULT YOUR
NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS
SERVICE CENTER.
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Product shown in pictures and illustrations may be slightly
different from the unit.
Incorrect
Next operation
Manual operation
Operation order
Automatic operation
Indicator on
Indicator blinking
Attention
Depress halfway
Symbols used in this manual:
Before using your camera, read this manual carefully
to ensure correct use.
We recommend that you take test shotsto get
accustomed to your camera before taking important
photographs.
MAIN FEATURES
Built-in 38mm ~ 105mm 3X zoom lens.
Quartzdateortimeimprinting.
Weatherproof.
Remote control (optional).
Versatile, easy-to-use functions include spot metering,
night scene, as well as various flash modes.
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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
Loading the film ............................................................................ 17
Taking pictures .................................................................................... 20
Using the Focus Lock........................................................................ 25
After Shooting.................................................................................... 27
Unloading the film ............................................................................. 28
PREPARATIONS
BASIC OPERATIONS
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ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
CAMERA MAINTENANCE
Using the flash modes..................................................................... 29
Auto (AutoFlash) ........................................................................ 31
Auto-S (Red-Eye Reducing Flash) ...................................................... 32
OFF (Flash Override) . .......................................................................... 33
FILL-IN (Forced Activation) ................................................................ 34
Night Scene ............................................................................... 35
Spot................................................................................................ 36
Selftimer ...................................................................................... 38
Remote Control (optional) ................................................................. 39
Correcting the data ....................................................................... 41
Printing the date and time ............................................................... 43
Questions and answers ................................................................. 44
Care and storage ............................................................................. 45
Caring for your weatherproof camera ............................................... 48
Battery handling ............................................................................. 50
Remote control (optional) handling .................................................. 52
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................53
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Specifications ................................................................................. 60

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
Zoomlever (Seep.21.)
Zoomsin—telephoto.
Zooms out —wide-angle.
Shutterrelease button (Seep.16.)
Selftimer/remotecontrol button (See p.38/39.)
Flashmodebutton (See p.29.)
LCD panel (Date/time indicator) (See p. 8.)
Flash
Selftimer indicator
Strap eyelet
Vlewfinder
Light sensor
Lens barrier
Autofocus windows
Lens
Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures.
Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
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PREPARATIONS

Quartzdatemodebuttons (See p. 43.)
Diopteradjustmentdial (See p.9.)
Vlewfinder (See p. 8.)
Orange lamp
Green lamp
Film window
Back cover
Mid-rollrewindbutton (Seep. 28.)
Tripod socket
Battery compartment cover
Back cover release
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL
ViewfinderDisplay
Close-up correction marks
Ataclose distance, your
subject mustbe
positionedwithin the
close-up correction marks.
Orange lamp
Lights whentheflash is
ready tofire.
Blinks whiletheflash is
recharging.
Green lamp
Lights whenthesubject is
infocus.
Blinks whenthesubject is
not in focus.
Autofocus mark
Position yoursubject within
the autofocus mark.
LCD Panel
Date/time indicator
Exposure counter
(See p. 19.)
Batterycheck(Seep. 14.)
Spot (See p. 36.)
Selftimer/remote control
(See p. 38/39.)
Flash modes (Seep.29.)
Note: The LCD panel does not actually display all indications
simultaneously as shown.
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Theremote control canbestored inthe
pocket onthecase's flap.
Thesoftcase canalsobecarried onabelt.
Turnthediopter adjustment dialuntil the
viewfinder display becomes clear.
Turntotheright if youarefar-sighted ortotheleftif youare
near-sighted.
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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near- and Far-sighted Vision
USING THE STRAP/SOFTCASE

Load a battery (p. 13).
Open the back cover (p. 17).
Load the film (p. 17).
(Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.)
Close the back cover. The film
automatically advances to the first frame
(p. 19).
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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS
Basic Shooting Procedures

Open the lens barrier until you hear a click
(p. 19).
Make sure the exposure counter on the
LCDpanel reads " " (p.19).
Press the zoomlever fortelephoto or wide-
angle photography (p. 21).
Place the autofocus mark on the subject
you want to photograph (p. 22).
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Depress the shutter release button halfway
to make surethe green lamp lights (p. 22).
Depress the shutter release button fullyto
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).
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Close the lens barrier. PushOPEN to
open the battery compartmentcover
Insert the new battery correctly as shown
and close the battery compartment
cover tightly.
Use a 3 V lithium battery (Duracell DL 123A, Panasonic
CR123A, or equivalent.)
About 15 rolls of film can be used with one new battery,
(p. 44)
Read "Battery Handling" on page 50.
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LOADINGTHE BATTERY

CHECKING THE BATTERY
Open the lens barrier as shown until you
hear 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 onthe LCDpanel
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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POINTSTO REMEMBER
Hold the Camera Correctly.
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. (See page 6.)
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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.
Cautions:
Press the shutter release button gently.
Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the
shutter release button toprevent blurry pictures.
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Makesure

Slide thebackcover release upward to
open theback cover.
Donottouch theinside ofthecamera,
especially thelens. Ifthere isdustordirton
the lens, remove it withablower brush.
Insert thefilmcartridge, making sure
the film is lying flat.
Note: Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.
When using non-DX-coded film, select ISO 100.
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LOADINGTHE FILM
BASIC OPERATIONS

Correct.
Make sure the film is lying flat before closing
the back cover.
Incorrect.
If the film is not lying flat as shown,the film
may not advance to the first frame.
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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.
Open the lens barrier until you hear 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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Makesure
Makesure

Open the lens barrier until you hear a
click.
The lens extends slightly, the flash pops up, and
the LCD panel activates.
Whenthe flash is held down, the two
indicators next to the viewfinder blink.
Thecamera will not activate.
The display also goes out.
Release the flash to reactivate the
camera.
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TAKING PICTURES
Makesure