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)