Canon ZOOM85 User Manual

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Handling Precautions

1. This camera is not resistant to water, and should not be used outdoors if it is raining or snowing. If it is accidentally dropped in water, contact an authorized Canon sen/ice faciiity. Keep the camera out of salt spray and excessive humidity. If used at the beach, clean it thoroughiy aftenward with a dry cloth.

2. Store the camera in a cooi, dry, dust-free piace. Be sure to keep the camera out of direct sunlight, and away from “hot spots” such as the trunk or rear window shelf of a car. Avoid places where mothballs are used, and use a desiccant in excessive humidity.

3. Do not attempt to disassemble the camera yourself, since there is high-voltage circuitry inside.

4. The batteries may explode or cause burns if disassembled, recharged, shorted, exposed to high temperatures, or disposed of in a fire.

5. Use a blower brush to remove dust and sand from the lens and inside the camera. Do not apply any fluids to the lens or body. Take the camera to an authorized Canon service facility for a more thorough cleaning if necessary.

6. Film passing through X-ray examinations at an airport may be exposed and ruined even when loaded in the camera. Request a different method of inspection to avoid damage.

7. Color reproduction may be adversely affected if the film is left in the camera for a long time. Always develop exposed film promptly.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless othenAiise specified in the instructions. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can

be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radioTTV technician for

help.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Industry Canada.

Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée par l'Industrie Canada

The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community (EC)

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Thank you for purchasing this Canon product.

Before taking pictures, piease read these instructions carefuiiy for a thorough understanding of how the camera works.

These instructions are divided into four sections: introduction, Basic Operations, Advanced Operations, and Additional Information When first using the camera, be sure to read the instructions starting from the Introduction.

Conventions

The following conventions are used in these instructions:

Warnings you should observe when using the

^ camera.

Additional information on using the camera. Tips on taking photographs with the camera.

Introduction

Handling Precautions

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Table of Contents...........................................4

Quick Reference Nomenclature Attaching the Strap

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Basic Operations

Becoming Familiar with Your Camera

;j] Loading the Battery.......................................... .11

[U Turning the Power On and Off

Checking the Battery Power

[3] Viewfinder........................................................14

S] Changing the Subject Size............................... 15

[U Shutter Button Action

Holding the Camera 17

Loading the Film

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Taking Pictures (Full Auto Mode)

Green/Orange Indicators

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Removing the Film .......................................23

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Advanced Operations

Focus Lock (Focusing near the edge of the

picture frame)

AiAF (Smart AF) Function ....................................25

Imprinting the Date/TIme 26

Setting and Adjusting the Date/Time . .27

Changing the Shooting Mode

Q] Mim» Auto Flash Mode without Red-eye

Reduction.........................................................29

\S\ <®>AUTO Auto Flash Mode with Red-eye

Reduction.........................................................30

Red-eye Reduction Function [3] V Flash ON Mode

ffl ® Flash OFF Mode............................................33

[H EO Real Time Release Mode [S 0 Self-timer Mode

Slow-synchro Function

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Questions and Answers ..............................39

Specifications...............................................40

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Please note that these instructions are for both the

model with the date function and the model without the date function. Information relevant only to the model with the date function is marked with the

symbol.

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Quick Reference

For further details, refer to the page indicated by ( ■ ■).

1. Load the battery.

(-11)

2. Load the film. 18)

3. Pull the film tip across until it reaches the Ua mark. Then close the back cover. (— 18)

4. Turn the mode dial to

gfllP» . (- 12)

^ The power is turned on

and the lens is set.

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5. Change the subject size

as desired. 15)

6. Position the AF frame over the subject and iightiy press the shutter button halfway down. (-16)

• Keep the shutter button

pressed halfway down.

• Check that the green

Indicator Is lit and then compose the picture.

7. Press the shutter button

fully. (— 16)

• In low light, the flash fires automatically.

8. When the film has finished and rewound,

remove the film. (— 23)

Nomenclature

* (— ■) is shorthand for "See page I

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LCD Panel (-13) -]

Battery Cover (-11)

Viewfinder (-14)

■ Orange Indicator 22)

p Green Indicator (— 22)

Film Check Window

Back Cover Latch

Strap Flolder

(- 10)

Attaching the Strap

Before using your camera, attach the strap provided. Be carefui not to drop the Camera.

Pass the strap through the

strap holder on the side of

the camera.

• Follow step ® before step

Push-button release

• Use this button to press the SELECT and SET buttons {-> 27) and the ti.0 button (- 23).

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Becoming Familiar with Your Camera

Loading the Battery

Battery : One lithium battery (DL123A or CR123A, 3V)

1. Open the battery cover.

• To open, insert a coin into the slot.

2. Load the battery.

• Align the + and -

terminals correctly and insert the battery top (end) first.

3. Close the battery cover.

• Close the cover until it

clicks.

^ I is displayed on the

LCD panel.

^ The date display is reset

to “94. 1. 1 Readjust to the correct date/time. 27)

When removing the old battery, pull the bottom (+ end) out first

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Becoming Familiar with Your Camera

[H Turning the Power On and Off

When a mode is selected with the mode dial, the power is turned on and pictures can be taken.

Turning the Power On

Turn the mode dial to any mode (except @3).

^ The lens is set for

shooting.

• Do not touch the lens.

• The lens first zooms to the full wide (38mm) position. > II the lens Is not set for shooting, check to see if the

battery is loaded correctly.

Turning the Power Off

To protect the lens, be sure to turn off the camera.

Turn the mode dial to . ^The lens retracts into the

camera.

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Checking the Battery Power

You can check the battery power level with the indicator on the LCD panei.

Battery Check Indicator

ll Battery in good condition

Q Prepare a new battery

Replace the battery (-*11)

Shooting capacity

Approx. 17 rolls of 24-exposure film, at normal temperatures with 50% flash use. (Data based on Canon's Standard Test Method.)

■ Before shooting, be sure to check the battery

power.

■ When traveling or planning to take many pictures, be sure to take a supply of spare batteries: they may not be available where you are.

• The shooting capacity is reduced by about 1/3 it the camera is used at low temperatures.

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