Olympus Superzoom 120 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing this Olympus camera.
Before using your camera, read this manual carefully
toensurecorrectuse.
We recommend that you taketestshots to get
accustomed to yourcamera before taking important
photographs.
MAIN FEATURES
Built-in 35mm ~ 120mm 3.4X zoom lens.
Quartz date or time imprinting.*
Weatherproof.
Remote control (optional).
Versatile,easy-to-usefunctionsincludespot
metering, auto-zoom, night scene, infinity and
continuousshootingmodes,aswellasvarious
flash modes.
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Symbols used in this manual:
Incorrect Indicator on
Next operation Indicator blinking
Manual operation Attention
Operation order Depresshalfway
Automaticoperation
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PREPARATIONS
BASIC OPERATIONS
Names andfunctions ofparts........................................................ 5
Viewfinder display/LCD pane...................................................... 6
Diopter adjustment........................................................................ 7
Usingthestrap/softcase(optional).................................................. 7
Outline ofoperations..................................................................... 8
Loading thebatteries...................................................................... 10
Checking the batteries.................................................................... 11
Pointstoremember...................................................................... 12
Loadingthefilm.............................................................................................. 14
Unloading the film .............................................................................. 20
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Taking pictures .................................................................... 16

ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
CAMERA MAINTENANCE
Usingtheflashmodes........................................................................ 21
Usingthesubjectmodes........................................................................ 26
Spot................................................................................................ 28
Auto-Zoom...................................................... 30
NightScene....................................................................... 31
Continuous Shooting ........................................................... 32
Infinity .......................................................................... 33
Selftimer............................................................................ 34
Remotecontrol(optional....................................................................... 35
Printingthedateandtime........................................................................ 36
Correcting thedata ..................................................................................... 37
Lighting the LCD panel................................................................... 38
Caring for your weatherproof camera .......................................... 39
Care and storage .................................................................................. 41
Battery handling ....................................................................... 43
Remotecontrol(optional)handling..................................................... 44
Questions andanswers......................................................... 45
Troubleshooting.................................................................... 47
Specifications............................................................. .. 53
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
Shutter release button (See p. 13.)
Zoom buttons (See p. 16.)
/REMOTE button (See p. 34/35.)
LCD panel (See p. 6.)
Subject MODEbutton (Seep.26.)
FLASH mode button (See p. 22.)
Power switch(See p. 11.)
Strap eyelet
Flash
Viewfinder
Lens
Autofocus windows
Selftimer indicator
Diopteradjustmentdial(Seep.7)
Viewfinder(Seep. 6.)
QUARTZDATE MODE buttons* (See p. 36.)
Mid-rollrewindbutton(Seep. 20.)
Back cover
Tripodsocket
Film window
Battery compartment cover
Back cover release
*QUARTZDATE model
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PREPARATIONS

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.
Green lamp
Lights when the subject is in focus.
Autofocus mark
Position your subject within the autofocus mark.
LCD Panel
Selftimer/remote control(Seep. 34/35)
Flash modes (See p. 22)
Batterycheck (See p. 11)
Date/time indicator*
Exposure counter(See p. 15)
Subject modes
Spot (See p. 28)
Auto-zoom(Seep.30.)
NightScene (Seep. 31.)
Continuousshooting (Seep. 32.)
Infinity (See p. 33.)
* QUARTZDATE model
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USING THE STRAP/SOFT CASE (optional)
The optional remote control can be stored
in the pocket on the case's flap.
The soft case can also be carried on a belt.
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near- and Farsighted 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 ifyou are
near-sighted.
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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS
Basic Shooting Procedures
Load the batteries (p. 10).
Push the flash forward to turn on the power
(p. 11). Practice pressing the shutter
release and zoom buttons (p. 13/16).
Open the back cover (p. 14).
Load the film (p. 14).
(Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.)
Close the back cover (p. 15).
Make sure the exposure counter on the
LCD panel reads." "(p. 15).
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Press the zoom button for telephoto or
wide-angle photography (p. 16).
Place the autofocus mark on the subject
you want to photograph (p. 17).
Depress the shutter release button halfway
to make sure the green lamp lights (p. 17).
Depress the shutter release button fully to
take a picture (p. 18).
When the film reaches the end, it will
automatically rewind (p. 20).
Open the back cover to remove the
rewound film (p. 20).
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LOADING THE BATTERIES
Afterswitching off the power, turn the
battery coverto with a coin to open
the battery cover.
Insert two 3V lithium batteries
(CR123A or DL123A).
Note: Be sure the batteries are aligned correctly
as shown.
Replace the battery cover.
Turn the battery cover back to to
lock in place.
Read "Battery Handling" on page 43.
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Note: Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip
or when using the camera in cold weather.
Display
lights(andturnsoff
automatically).
blinksand other
indicators on the LCD
panelare displayed
normally.
blinks and other
indicatorsontheLCD
panel go out.
Meaning
Batteries are OK.
You can shoot.
Battery power is low
and batteries should be
replaced.
Batteriesaredeadand
should be replaced
immediately.
CHECKING THE BATTERIES
Push the flash forward to turn on the power.
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POINTS TO REMEMBER
Hold the Camera Correctly.
Correct.
Hold the camera firmly with both hands.
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, flash, autofocus windows and viewfinder.
Be sure to put the middle finger of your right
hand below the protrusion next to the flash
before taking a photo. When the lens and
autofocus windows are stained with fingerprints,
etc., wipe with a soft cloth.
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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
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Makesure

LOADING THE FILM
Slide the back cover release upward to
open the back cover.
Do nottouch the inside of the camera,
especially the lens. (If the lens is dirty, see
p. 45for proper cleaning technique.)
Insert the film cartridge, making sure
the film is lying flat.
Note: Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.
(It may be difficult to purchase ISO 400 film in
some regions.)
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BASIC OPERATIONS

Align the film leader with the red 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 above.
Push the flash forward to turn on the
camera.
The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads
Note:
If blinks in the exposure counter, as shown at
left, open the back cover and reload the film.
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Makesure
Makesure

TAKING PICTURES
Push the flash forward to turn on the
power.
The lens protector opens, and the LCD panel
activates.
Aim the camera at your subject. Use the
zoom button to compose your picture.
How to Use the Zoom Buttons
Telephoto: Depress the zoom button at the "T"
mark.
Max. telephoto focal length: 120 mm
Wide-angle: Depress the zoom button atthe "W"
mark.
Max. wide-angle focal length: 35 mm
Note: There are two zoom speeds. Press the zoom
button halfway for slow zooming; press fully for fast
zooming.
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Makesure

Position the autofocus mark on your
subject.
Autofocus mark
Focus range: 0.6 m (2 ft) ~ (infinity)
Depress the shutter release button
halfway.
The green lamp lights. (See p.6.)
Once focus and exposure have been correctly
adjusted, they remain locked as long as the
shutter release button is kept halfway depressed.
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Makesure

Depress the shutter release button fully
to take the picture.
After exposure, the film automatically advances to
the next frame.
This camera has a built-in multi-beam autofocus
system. With this system, the camera automatically
sets the focus on a subject even in compositions
where the subject may not be in the center of the
frame.
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Working Distance
The focus range of the camera is 0.6 m (2 ft) to
(infinity).
When the subjectis closerthan 0.6 m (2 ft), the
shutter will not release. (The green lamp blinks.)
When the subject is extremely close to the
camera, the subject will be out of focus
although the shutter releases.
Close-up Correction
Picture frame
Close-up correction marks
Image area of picture at 0.75 m (2.5 ft)
The viewfinder's picture frame shows the area that can
be shot for subjects at However, the picture area will
move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the
subject. At 0.75 m (2.5 ft), the shaded area is the actual
available image area. In this case, the subject should be
positioned below the close-up correction marks.
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UNLOADING THE FILM
The camera automatically rewinds the film when
you reach the end of a roll.
After the motor stops and starts blinking on the LCD
panel, open the back cover and remove the film.
Note: The final number of exposures may sometimes exceed the
number of exposures specified on the film.
Rewinding the film before the end of the roll
Press the mid-roll button with the tip of a ballpoint pen
or the like. Do not use a sharp instrument.
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