Olympus Stylus Zoom 140 User manual

ZOOM 140
ZOOM 140
ZOOM 140 DLX
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.
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.
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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
Built-in 38mm ~ 140mm 3.7X 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.
†QUARTZDATE/DLXmodelonly
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
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
BASIC OPERATIONS
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
Taking panorama pictures* ................................................ 29
Using the flash modes ........................................................ 33
Subjects that are difficult for Autofocus ......................... 41
Spot .............................................................................. 42
Selftimer ....................................................................... 44
Remote Control (optional) .......................................... 45
Correcting the data
†
........................................................... 49
Printing the date and time
†
................................................. 51
CAMERA MAINTENANCE
†
QUARTZ DATE/DLX model only
*DLX model only
Questions and answers .................................................... 52
Care and storage ................................................................ 53
Caring for your weatherproof camera ............................... 56
Battery handling .................................................................. 58
Remote Control (optional) handling ................................. 60
Troubleshooting ............................................................... 61
Specifications ................................................................... 68
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PREPARATIONS
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
Shutter release button (p. 16.)
Zoom lever (p. 21.)
Zooms in — telephoto.
Zooms out — wide-angle.
Autofocus auxiliary light
Viewfinder
Strap eyelet
Light sensor
Lens barrier
Remote control sensor
Lens
Selftimer indicator
Autofocus windows
LCD panel(Date/timeindicator)
†
(p. 8.)
Flash
Selftimer/remote control button (p. 44/45.)
Flash mode button (p. 33.)
†
QUARTZDATE/DLXmodelonly
Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures.
Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
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Diopter adjustment dial (p. 9)
Quartzdate mode buttons
†
(p. 49.)
Panorama switch* (p. 29.)
Viewfinder (p. 8.)
Back cover
Mid-roll rewind button (p. 28.)
Tripod socket
Battery compartment cover
Back cover release (p. 17.)
Film window
Green lamp
Orange lamp
†
QUARTZDATE/DLXmodelonly
*DLX model only
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Standard mode
Panorama mode*
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.
Greenlamp
Lights: Thesubject is in focus
Blinks: The subject is not in
focus. (The shutter will not
release because the subject
is too close.)
Blinks rapidly: The subject
may not be in focus even
though the shutter will
release.(Thesubjectis
difficult for the autofocus to
lock on.)
Autofocus mark
Position your subject within the
autofocus mark.
LCD Panel
Date/time indicator
†
Spot (p. 42.)
Exposure counter (p. 19.)
Battery check (p. 14.)
Red-eye Reducing Night
Scene Flash (p. 40.)
Night Scene Flash (p. 39.)
Red-eye reducing flash (p. 36.)
Fill-In Flash
(Forced Activation) (p. 38.)
Off (Flash Override) (p. 37.)
Selftimer/remote control
(p. 44/45.)
†
QUARTZ DATE/DLX model only
Note: The LCD panel does not actually display all indications
simultaneously as shown.
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Turn the diopter adjustment dialuntil the
viewfinder display becomes clear.
Turn totheright ifyouarefar-sighted or to the leftif you
arenear-sighted.
Attaching thestrap.
Thesoftcase can alsobecarried onabelt.
Theremote control isoptional.
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
ToAdjust theViewfinder toCompensatefor Near-andFar-sighted Vision
USING THE STRAP/SOFT CASE*
*DLX model only
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OUTLINEOFOPERATIONS
Basic Shooting Procedures
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).
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Open the lens barrieruntil you feel a
click (p. 19).
Make sure the exposure counter on the
LCD panel reads (p. 19).
Press the zoom lever for telephoto or
wide-anglephotography(p. 21).
Place the autofocus mark on the
subject you want to photograph
(p. 22).
5.
6.
7.
8.
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Depress the shutter release button halfway
to makesurethegreen 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.
12

Close the lens barrier. PushOPEN to
open the battery compartment cover
Insert the new battery correctly as
shown and close the battery
compartment cover tightly.
Read "Battery Handling" on page 58.
LOADING THE BATTERY
1.
2.
Use a 3 V lithium battery (DL 123A, CR123A, or
equivalent.)
About 15 rolls of film can be used with one new battery.
(p. 52)
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Open the lens barrier as shown until you feel
a click. 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 or
a wedding or when using the camera in cold weather. Adjust
the data 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,
autofocus windows and flash. (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.
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 to prevent blurry pictures.
1.
2.
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Make sure

LOADING THE FILM
Slide thebackcover release upward to
openthebackcover.
Donottouch the inside ofthecamera,
especially thelens. Ifthere isdust ordirt on
the lens, remove itwith ablower brush.
Insert thefilm cartridge, making sure
thefilmislying flat.
Notes:
UseofISO400filmis recommended.
Whenusing non-DX-coded film,ISO100is
automatically set.
1.
2.
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BASIC OPERATIONS

Correct.
Make sure the film is lying flat before closing
the back cover.
Incorrect.
If the film is not lying flat asshown, the film
may not advance to the first frame.
Caution:
Do not touch the plastic parts near the take-up spool.
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.
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.
3.
4.
19
Make sure
Make sure

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.
The camera will not activate.
The display also goes out.
Release the flash to reactivate the
camera.
1.
20
Make sure