Olympus Accura View Zoom 90 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Read this manual carefu lly before using your camera.

WARNING

Indicates

circumstances under

which mishandling

resulting from ignoring this symbol could result

in personal injury or property damage.

KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY

FROM FIRE. NEVER T R Y TO

DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR SHORT-CIRCUIT BATTERIES.

KEEP THE BATTERY OUT OF

THE REACH OF CHILDREN. IF A CHILD SWALLOWS A

BATTERY, CONTACT A

DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA; IT CONTAINS A HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT. IF THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE CAMERA ARE EXPOSED DUE TO DROPPING OR DAMAGE, REMOVE THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY TO

PREVENT FURTHER USAGE.

IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION,

CONSULT YOUR NEAREST

OLYMPUS DEALER OR

OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER.

Names of parts ......................... 6

Viewfinder display/LCD panel .... 8

Diopter adjustment ................. 11

Using the strap ........................ 11

Loading the battery................. 12

Checking the battery .............. 14

Proper shutter release ............ 15

Loading the film ...................... 16

Taking pictures ....................... 19

Using the focus lock ............... 25

After shooting.......................... 27

Unloading the film ................... 28

Using the flash modes ............ 29

Selftimer.................................. 38

Printing the date and time* ..... 40

Correcting the data* ...............

Replacing the date unit's

battery* ................................... 44

Care and storage .................... 46

Troubleshooting ...................... 51

Specifications ......................... 64

Specifications for date unit*.... 70

* QUARTZDATE model only.

NAMES OF PARTS

Shutter release button

Power button Autof oc u s windows*

Flash mode button

Selftimer button

Mid-roll rewind button LCD panel Flash*

Zoom buttons Selftimer indicator

Lens* Viewfinder*

* Keep clean. Otherwise you

may get blurred pictures.

Wipe clean with a soft cloth.

Battery compartment cover

Date/time indicator"

Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder

Film window

Back cover release

Strap eyelet

Tripod socket

Date/time MODE /SELECT/

SET

buttons"

Back cove r

** QUARTZDATE model only.

VIEW/FINDER DISPLAY/

LCD PANEL

Viewfinder Display

Flash indicator (orange) Lights: Flash is ready. Blinks: Flash is recharging.

• Lights when the shutter

release button is pr essed

halfway.

Autofocus mark (red)

If this starts blinking after the shutter release button is pressed halfway, it means that

the subject is out of focus.

Close-up correction mark (orange)

The area inside this mark

(which lights) when the shutter release button is pressed halfway is the picture area.

Shutter release indicator (green) Lights when the camera starts releasing the shutter. Goes out

when the camera finishes

releasing the shutter.

When the camera is turned on, only the autofocus mark (red) will light. When the camera is turned off, all the indicators will

out.

LCD Panel

Selftimer

Battery check Exposure counter

Night Sce n e Flash mode Red-Eye Reducing Flash mode Off (Flash Override) mode Fill-In Flash mode

Notes:

• If you don't use the camera, the

LCD goes off after four and half minutes.

• The LCD panel does not

actually display all indications

simultaneously as shown.

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

Press the power button to

turn on the camera. Then

turn the diopter adjustment dial until the autofocus mark

is clear.

Turn to the right if you are

farsighted. Turn to the left if you are nearsighted.

USING THE STR AP

Attach the strap as shown.

LOADING THE BATTERY

1. Press the power button to turn off the camera. Push

OPEN to open the

battery compartment

cover

2. Insert the new battery

correctly. (One 3V lithium battery. CR123A or

DL123A)

Notes:

• Dispose of used batteries in the battery recycling boxes at stores selling batteries.

• If lithium batteries are not fully

discharged, protect against

short-circuit (e.g. by taping the

contacts) before disposing.

Notes:

• About 15 rolls of 24-exposure film can be used with one new

battery. (Flash use 50%)

• Keep a spare battery on hand when going on a l ong trip or to

a cold area.

• Sweat, oil, and so on can

prevent a battery's terminals from making electrical contact. To avoid this, wipe both

terminals before loading the battery.

CHECKING THE BATTERY

Press the power button to

turn on the camera.

Display: lights Meaning: Battery is OK. You can

shoot. Display: blinks and other

indicators are displayed

normally. Meaning: Battery power is low and battery should be replaced.

Display: blinks and other indicators go out. Meaning: Battery is dead and should be replaced immediately.

PROPER SHUTTER RELEASE

Practice before loading the

film.

1. Depress the shutter release

button halfway to lock the focus.

• The shutter won't release when the autofocus and/or flash mark inside the viewfinder is blinking.

2. Depress the shu tt er 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.

LOADING THE FILM

1. Slide the back cover release button upward to open the back cover.

Do not touch t he inside of

the camera, especially the

lens.

2. Insert the film cartridge

until it clicks.

Note: Use of ISO 400 film is

recommended.

A. Correct

Make sure the film is lying flat before closing the back cover.

B. Incorrect

Push the film cartridge gently to

position the film correctly. Then press the left side of the back cover and close it securely. If the

film is not lying flat, the film may

not advance to the first frame.

3. Pull the film leader so that it is

positioned about 10 mm (0.4 in.) from the tip of the arrow of

[ FILM TIP], and close the

back cover. The fi lm automatically

advances to the first frame. Make sure that the film is

positioned between the

positioning guides (A) before closing the back cover.

4. Press the power button to turn on the camera.

The exposure counter on the

LCD panel reads .

Note: If blinks in the exposure counter, the film is improperly

loaded. Reload the film .

TAKING PICTURES

1. Press the power button to

turn on the camera.

The lens protector opens, the

lens extends slightly, and the

autofocus mark in the viewfinder lights.

2. Aim the camera at your subject. Use the zoom

buttons for telephoto or wide-angle photography.

Note: Keep your hair, hands, strap etc. away from the

autofocus windows, lens, light

sensor and flash.

How to Use the Zoom Buttons

Telephoto: Push the "T" button to

zoom in.

Wide angle: Pus h th e "W " button to zoom out.

3. Position the autofocus

mark on your subject.

WARNING: DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER.

4. Depress the shutter

release button halfway to

adjust the focus.

Focus has been correctly

adjusted and the autofocus mark lights. Exposure also will

be adjusted automatically.

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NAMES OF PARTS

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

USING THE STR AP

LOADING THE BATTERY

CHECKING THE BATTERY

PROPER SHUTTER RELEASE

LOADING THE FILM

TAKING PICTURES