Olympus Stylus Zoom 130 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.
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WARNING
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.

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 ~ 130mm 3.4X 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:
Incorrect
Operation order
Indicator blinking
Next operation
Automatic operation
Attention
Manual operation
Indicator on
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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PREPARATIONS
BASIC OPERATIONS
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
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ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
CAMERA MAINTENANCE
Using the flash modes ....................................................... 29
Subjects that are difficult for Autofocus ............................. 37
Spot ............................................................................. 38
Selftimer ......................................................................40
Remote Control (optional) .......................................... 41
Correcting the data............................................................ 45
Printing the date and time .................................................. 47
Questions and answers ..................................................... 48
Care and storage ................................................................ 49
Caring for your weatherproof camera .............................. 52
Battery handling ............................................................... 54
Remote Control (optional) handling ................................. 56
Troubleshooting ............................................................... 57
Specifications .................................................................. 64
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NAMESANDFUNCTIONSOF PARTS
Shutter release button (p. 16.)
Zoom lever (p. 21.)
Zooms in — telephoto.
Zooms out — wide-angle.
Autofocusauxiliarylight
Viewfinder
Strap eyelet
Light sensor
Lens barrier
Remote control sensor
Lens
Selftimer indicator
Autofocus windows
LCDpanel(Date/timeindicator)(p.8.)
Flash
Selftimer/remote control button (p. 40/41.)
Flash mode button (p. 29.)
Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures.
Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
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PREPARATIONS

Diopter adjustment dial (p. 9.)
Quartzdate modebuttons(p. 45.)
Viewfinder (p.8.)
Back cover
Mid-roll rewind button (p. 28.)
Tripodsocket
Battery compartment cover
Back cover release (p. 17.)
Film window
Green lamp
Orange lamp
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL
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 whenthesubject isin
focus.
Blinks when the subject is not
infocus (theshutter willnot
release because the subject
is tooclose).
Blinks fast when the subject
may not be in focus (because
of a difficult to focus subject).
Note: The LCD panel does not actuallydisplayall indications
simultaneously as shown.
Autofocus mark
Position your subject within the
autofocus mark.
Date/time indicator
Spot (p. 38.)
Exposure counter (p. 19.)
Battery check (p. 14.)
Red-eye Reducing Night
Scene Flash (p. 36.)
Night Scene Flash (p. 35.)
Red-eye reducing flash (p. 32.)
Fill-In Flash
(Forced Activation) (p. 34.)
Off (Flash Override) (p. 33.)
Selftimer/remotecontrol
(p. 40/41.)
LCD Panel
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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
ToAdjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near-and Far-sighted Vision
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.
USINGTHESTRAP/SOFTCASE
Attaching the strap.
The soft case can also be carried on a belt.
Theremotecontrolisoptional.
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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS
Basic Shooting Procedures
Load a battery (p. 13).
Open the back cover (p. 17).
Load the film (p. 17).
(Use of ISO 400 filmisrecommended.)
Close the back cover. The film
automatically advances to the first
frame (p. 19).
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2.
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4.
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Open the lens barrier until you feel a
click (p. 19).
Make sure the exposure counter on the
LCDpanelreads (p. 19).
Press the zoom lever for telephoto or
wide-angle photography (p. 21).
Place the autofocus mark on the
subject you want to photograph
(P. 22).
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6.
7.
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Depress the shutter release button halfway
to make surethe green lamp lights (p. 22).
Depress the shutter release button fully
to take a picture (p. 23).
When the film reaches the end, itwill
automatically rewind (p. 28).
Open the back cover to remove the
rewound film (p. 28).
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LOADINGTHE BATTERY
Close the lens barrier. Push OPEN to
open the battery compartment cover
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. 48)
Read "Battery Handling" on page 54.
1.
2.
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CHECKING THE BATTERY
Open the lens barrier as shown until you feel
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 everytime 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 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.
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POINTS TO 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.
1.
2.
3.
Caution:
Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens,
autofocus windows and flash. (p. 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.
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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LOADINGTHEFILM
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.
Notes:
Use of ISO 400film is recommended.
When using non-DX-coded film, ISO 100 is
automaticallyset.
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2.
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BASIC OPERATIONS

Correct.
Makesurethefilmislyingflatbeforeclosing
thebackcover.
Incorrect.
Ifthefilmisnotlyingflatasshown,thefilm
maynotadvancetothefirstframe.
A.
B.
Caution:
Donottouchtheplasticpartsnearthetake-upspool.
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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 feel 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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4.
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TAKING PICTURES
Open the lens barrier until you feel a
click.
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.
Thecamera will notactivate.
The display also goes out.
Release the flash to reactivate the
camera.
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