Olympus Zoom230 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
Infinity

Table of contents
Description ofcontrols
Beforeyoubegin
Loading the batteries
Checking the batteries
Adjusting the viewfinder
Attachingthestrap
Loading the film
Unloading the film
Simple point & shoot photography
How to take pictures
Auto flash photography
(1)Taking pictures in low light
(2)Taking backlit subjects
Advanced shooting techniques
Focus lock
Remotecontrol
Super macro photography
Spot mode
Auto-zoom mode
Continuous mode
Selftimer
AUTO-S flash photography
Flash OFF
FILL-IN flash
Night scene flash photography
How to use the filters (optional)
How to use the soft case (optional)
Care and storage
Questions and answers
Specifications
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Thank you for purchasing the OLYMPUS Infinity Zoom 230. Please read this instruction manual carefully before using
the camera. This camera will not operate unless the batteries are loaded and the power switch is set ON. Before taking
important pictures, it is recommended that you shoot a roll of film just to familiarize yourself with the camera's
features.
Symbols used in this manual
Correct
Incorrect
Operation Order
Operation order
Automatic operation
Attention
Operation sound
Lamp on Lampblinking
Press lightly
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Description of controls
Viewfinder
Super macro button
Zoom buttons
Shutter release button
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Autofocus windows
Steady grip
Lens
Dioptric correction lever
Power switch
LCD panel
Flash reflector
Strap eyelet
Selftimer indicator
Light sensor
Lens barrier

Subject button
Flash mode button
Film window
Back cover
Tripod socket
Viewfinder
Back cover release
Battery compartment cover
Remote control unit
Rewind button
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Viewfinder display
LCD panel
(flash) indicator (orange)
"AF" indicator (green)
Close-up
correction marks
Autofocus frame
Flash mode
Flash mode selection
Exposure counter
Auto-zoom
Continuous mode
Selftimer
Battery check
Spot mode
Super macro
Remote control
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Before you
begin...
Remove battery cover on the side
of the grip.
*Before replacing the batteries, set the
power switch OFF.
Insert two 3V lithium batteries as
shown and replace the cover.
Use Panasonic CR123A, Duracell
DL123A, or equivalent.
*Do not mix different types of batteries or
new and old batteries at the same time.
*Remove batteries if you do not plan to use
the camera for an extended period of time
(more than a year).
Loading the
batteries
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Checking the
batteries
Turn power ON by sliding the power
switch as shown.
The battery check indicator will be
displayed for 12 seconds.
When is displayed, batteries are
OK.
If flashes, batteries are low, have
spares handy.
If is displayed continuously,
batteries should be replaced
immediately.
*When the battery power is low, the
flash will take longer to recharge.
*To turn OFF, slide the power switch
again.
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Adjusting the
viewfinder
A dioptric correction lever on the
viewfinder eyepiece allows you to
adjust the clarity of the viewfinder
image. This is especially helpful for
photographers who wear eyeglasses.
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Attaching the
strap
Stopper
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Green mark for super macro photography (see P.30)

Open the back cover by sliding the
back cover release toward the top of
the camera.
Loading the film
This camera is designed to
use DX-coded 35mm film.
DX coding, used by virtually
all major film manufacturers,
allows the camera to identify
and set the film speed
automatically. If DX-coded
film is unavailable, use ISO
100 film.
Insert the film cartridge into the
camera. Always avoid direct sunlight
when loading the film.
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Make sure the film lies flat.
Align the film leader with the red
film loading indicator.
Unless the film leader matches the
film loading indicator, the film may
not be loaded.
*Do not touch the lens inside the body
with your fingers or the film leader.
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Close the back cover. The film
automatically advances to the first
frame.
Set the power switch ON to make
sure that the exposure counter shows
"1".
If film is improperly loaded, the LCD
panel will display a blinking "E". In
this case, open the back cover, and
realign the film leader.
Use the window in the camera back to
check type of film loaded.
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Unloading the
film
The camera automatically rewinds
the film when you reach the end of a
roll. The exposure counter on the LCD
panel counts down as the film is
rewinding.
*The final reading of the exposure counter
before rewinding may be more than the
number of exposures specified for the film.
If you want to rewind the film before
the end ofthe roll, press the rewind
button with the tip of a ballpoint pen.
Do not use any device with a sharp
tip.
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Once the film has been rewound, a
blinking "E" will be displayed on the
LCD panel. Further operations are not
possible until the rewound film
cartridge is removed.
Open the back cover, and remove
the film cartridge from the camera.
Avoid direct sunlight when removing
the film.
"Rewinding completed" indicator
When the power
switch is OFF,
there will be no
indicationon the
LCD panel.
When the power
switch is ON
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When the power switch is ON,
the LCD panel lights.
The LCD panel goes out after 4 to
5 minutes to minimize battery
drain. After 4 hours the power is
automatically turned OFF. To
resume operation, set the power
switch OFF and then ON again.
Howtotake
pictures
Set the power switch ON.
*When the camera is not in use,
always set the power switch OFF so
that the shutter cannot be activated
accidentally.
While looking through the
viewfinder, aim the camera at your
subject.
Simple point &
shoot
photography
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Use the zoom buttons to adjust the
size of your subject in the frame.
(telephoto or wide-angle)
The shutter release cannot be operated
while zooming.
Press the "T" (Telephoto) button to
zoom in. (The maximum focal length
in the "T" position is 90mm.)
Press the "W" (Wide-angle) button to
zoom out. (The minimum focal length
in the "W" position is 38mm).
Hold the camera correctly.
It is particularly important to hold the
camera steady when shooting at a
longer focal length; use both hands for
maximum stability.
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*Keep your fingers and the strap away
from the lens, flash, autofocus
windows and light sensor.
Position your subject within the
autofocus frame in the viewfinder.
With the composition shown on the
right, the background will be in focus
as the autofocus frame does not cover
the subject. In this case, use the focus
lock to keep the subject in focus. (Refer
to page 24.)
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Press the shutter release button
halfway to focus.
When correct focus has been
achieved, the "AF" indicator (green)
will light up in the viewfinder.
If the "AF" indicator is blinking,
correct focus has not been achieved. If
this occurs, let go of the shutter release
button. Make sure your subject is
within the autofocus frame in the
viewfinderandpress the shutterrelease
button halfway again.
The entire subject should normally be
positioned within the picture frame,
however, the actual available image
area will become smaller as you get
nearer to the subject. At 0.6m (2ft),
the subject should be positioned
within the close-up correction marks.
Picture frame at
(infinity)
Close-up correction marks
Picure frame at 0.6m (2ft.)
Picture frame
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If the subject is nearer than 0.6m (2ft),
the "AF" indicator (green) will blink
and theshutter will notrelease.
However, the shutter may sometimes
be released erroneously when the
subject is extremely close to the
camera.
Shooting range: from 0.6m (2ft) to
(infinity).
At 0.4m (1.3ft) you can take pictures
with super macro mode.
(Refer to page 30.)
When correct focus has been
achieved (the "AF" indicator has lit
up), press the shutter release button
fully (gently, to minimize camera
shake).
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Super macro
mode