Olympus Infinity SuperZoom 3000 DLX, 3500 DLX Instructions Manual
INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your SuperZoom3000DLX, read
this manual carefully to ensure correct use.
We recommend that you take test shots t o get
accustomed to your SuperZoom3000DLX
before taking important photographs.
Thank you for purchasing the Olympus SuperZoom3000DLX.
MAIN
FEATURES
Built-in 38mm ~ 110mm 3X zoom lens.
Weatherproof
Remo te control (optional)
Versatile functions including AF-P mode to ensure that
approaching subjects are in focus.
Quarts date or time imprinting.
Symbols used in this manual:
Incorrect
Manual
operation
Next
operation
Operation
order
Automatic
operation
Operation
sound
Indicator on
Indicator
blinking
Attention
Depress
halfway
2
PREPARATIONS
ADVANCED
TECHNIQUES
CAMERA
MAINTENANCE
BASIC OPERATIONS
Names and functions of parts …… 4
Viewfinder display/LCD panel …… 6
Diopter adjustment ....................... 7
Using the strap............................... 8
Outline of operations ·········· 10
Loading the batteries ········· 12
Checking the batteries ······· 13
Points to remember ············ 14
Loading the film ...................................................................................................... 16
Taking pictures ················································································ 18
Unloading the film ···························································· 23
Menu selection ······························ 24
Using the flash modes ·················· 25
Using the subject modes ··············· 29
Spot ···································· 30
Auto-Zoom ······························ 32
Night Scene ······························ 33
AF-P..............................................
34
Infinity.............................
35
Double exposure
....................
36
Selftimer ································· 38
Remote control (optional) ..............39
Printing the date and t i me ..............40
Correcting the data ........................41
Caring for your weatherproof camera................................... 42
Questions and answers ................................................ 44
Care
and
storage......................................................................................................
45
Batt ery handling
......................................................................................................
46
Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 47
Specifications ......................................................................... 50
3
NAMES A ND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
MENU SELECT
dial
(See
p.
24.)
Shutter rele ase
button
(See
p.
15.)
Power ON/OFF
switch
(See
p.
18.)
Flash
Light sensor
Strap eyelet
Viewfinder
Lens
Zoom
buttons
(See
p.
19.)
zooms in — telephoto.
zooms out — wide-angle.
LCD panel
Displays the camera's mode
and operation conditions.
(See
p. 6.)
Date indicator
Selftimer
indicator
Autofocus
windows
4
PREPARATIONS
Selftimer / remote control
button
(See
p.
38.)
Mid-roll rewind
button
(See
p.
23.)
MENU button
(See
p.
24.)
MODE and SET
buttons for
date unit
(See
p. 40 /
41.)
Tripod socket
Battery compartment
cover
Back cover
Back cover
release
Film window
Viewfinder
(See
p. 6.)
Diopter adjustment
Control
(See
p. 7.)
5
VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL
Viewfinder Display
Autofocus mark
Position yo ur subject
within the autofocus
mark.
LCD Panel
Orange lamp
Lights when the flash
wi l l fire.
Green lamp
Lights when the subject is
in focus.
Auto-zoom (p. 32)
Night scene (p. 33)
AF-P
(p. 34)
Double exposure
(p. 36)
Infinity (p. 35)
Spot (p. 30)
Normal
Flash modes (p. 25)
Selftimer/remote control (p. 38 / 39)
Battery check (p. 13)
Exposure counter (p. 17)
Close-up correction marks
At a close distance, you r subject must
be positioned within the close-up
correction marks.
6
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near- and Farsighted Vision.
Turn the diopter adjustment control
until the viewfinder display becomes
clear.
Turn to the left if you
are farsighted or to
the right if you are
nearsighted.
7
Attaching the Strap
USING THE STRAP
8
Using the Soft Case (optional)
The
optional
remote control
can also be
attached to
the loop on the
outside of the
case.
9
OUTLINE O F OPERATIONS
Basic Shooting Procedures
Press the zoom buttons for
telephoto or wide-angle
photography (p. 18) .
Place the autofocus mark on the
subject you want to ta k e a
picture of (p. 19).
Depress the shutter release
button halfway to make sure the
gr ee n la m p l i gh ts ( p. 20 ) .
Load the film (p. 16).
Open the back cover (p. 16).
Load the batteries (p. 12).
10
Close the back cover (p. 17).
Set th e ON/O F F switch to ON
(p.
18).
Ma k e sure the exposure counter
on the LCD panel reads / (p. 17).
Open the back cover to remove
the rewound film (p. 23) .
When the film reaches the end, it
will automatically rewind (p. 23).
Depress the shutter release button
fully to take a picture (p. 20).
11
LOADING THE BATTERIES
Turn the battery cover to
with a coin. Press
firmly to remove the battery
cover.
Insert the batteries,
Replace the battery cover.
Turn the battery cover
back to to lock i n place.
Be sure the batteries are aligned
correctly as shown.
Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR123A
or DL123A).
Before loading the batteries, set the
ON/ OF F switch to OFF.
Read "Battery Handling" on page 46.
12
CHECKING THE BATTERIES
Set the ON/OFF switch
to ON.
Batteries are OK. The mark
disappears after 12 sec.
Batteries are low.
Have spares handy.
Batteries should be replaced
immediately.
13
POINTS TO REMEMBER
Ho ld the Camera Correctly.
Correct.
Correct.
Incorrect.
Caution:
Keep your fingers away
from the lens, flash,
autofocus windows and
light sensor.
Ho l d the camera firmly with both hands.
I n the vertical position, hold the camera with
its flash positioned a t the top.
14
Proper Shutter Release.
Depress the
shutter rele ase
button halfway
Depress the
shutter release
button fully
Cautions:
•Press the shutter
release button gently
•Avoid shaking the
camera when pressing
the shutter release
button to prevent blurry
To lock the focus.
To release the
shutter and take
the picture.
The green lamp lights in
the viewfinder.
Practice before loading the film.
15
LOADING THE FILM
Slide the back cover
release upwards to open
the back cover.
Insert the film cartridge,
making sure the film is
lying flat.
BASIC
OPERATIONS
Correct
Incorrect
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