Olympus DLX IS-10, IS-10 User Manual
INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your camera, read this manual carefully
to ensure correct use.
We recommend that you take test shots to get
accustomed to your camera before taking
important photographs.
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera.
MAIN FEATURES
Built-in 28mm~110mm approx. 4X zoom lens for increased shooting
range.
SLR lens ensures that what you see in the viewfinder is what you get
on film.
Direct Mode Select buttons let you easily select the right exposure
mode for any shooting purpose.
Optional remote control to operate the camera from a distance.
Symbols used in this manual:
Incorrect
Beep
2
Order
Indicator on
Manual
operation
Indicator
blinking
Operation
order
Attention
Automatic
operation
Depress
halfway
PREPARATIONS
BASIC OPERATIONS
Names and functions of parts 4
Viewfinder display 6
LCD panel 7
Diopter adjustment
Using the strap/optional soft case 9
Loading the film 16
Taking pictures 18
Unloading the film
8
Outline of operations 10
Loading the batteries 12
Checking the batteries
Points to remember
13
14
21
ADDITIONAL
FUNCTIONS
TAKING BETTER
PICTURES
CAMERA
MAINTENANCE
Using the focus lock
Flash photography 23
Selftimer 29
Using the exposure modes 30
Effects of zoom and its advantages 41
Autofocus (AF) 43
Exposure 45
Film speed 46
Metering the amount of light
Accessories (optional) 48
Care and storage 49
Battery handling 49
Troubleshooting
Questions and answers 53
Specifications 54
50
47
Restoring the standard
22
shooting mode 36
Spot metering 37
Remote control (optional) 39
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
Direct Mode Select buttons
(See
p.
30.)
Selects exposure modes: Stop
Action, Portrait, Landscape,
and Ni ght Scene.
F. No.
button
(See
p.
35.)
Sets the aperture in the
Aperture-Preferred mode.
Shutter release
button
Flash mode button
Spot button
PREPARATIONS
(See
p.
37.)
Self timer indicator
(See
p. 29)
Remote control sensor
(See
p.
39.)
Lens
4
Full-auto button (See p. 36.)
Restores the Standard-Shooting mode
LCD panel (See p. 7.)
Power switch/
Flash release
Flash
Strap attachment stud
.
Viewfinder
(See
p. 6.)
Diopter adjustment dial
Zoom
(T/W)
(See
buttons
p.
18.)
Selftimer/remote
control button
Mid-roll rewind
button
Tripod socket
Film window
For confirmation of
film ISO speed
Back cover
Back cover
Battery compartment cover
release
5
VIEWFINDER DISPLAY
Spot frame
For spot metering, position the subject
within the spot frame.
Flash
Autofocus frame
Position your subject within
the autofocus frame.
6
Lights when the subject
Autofocus
is in focus.
Overexposure/
Underexposure
(p. 35)
LCD PANEL
Exposure counter (p. 17)
Flash modes (p. 23)
Self-timer/remote control
(p. 29/39)
Mode status indicator
(p. 30)
Displays the engaged
exposure mode by showing
the corresponding area.
Battery check (p. 13)
Aperture setting (p. 35)
Spot mode (p. 37)
Full-Auto mode (p. 36)
The camera does everything
automatically in this mode.
7
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near and Farsighted Vision.
Turn the diopter adjustment dial until
the viewfinder display becomes
clear.
Turn up if you are
nearsighted or down
if you are farsighted.
8
USING THE STRAP/OPTIONAL SOFT CASE
The optional remote
control's case can be
attached to the strap.
The soft case can be attached to
a belt with the belt lo o p .
9
OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS
Basic Shooting Procedures
Load the batteries (p. 12).
Press the zoom buttons to
determine the composition
(p. 18).
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Open the back cover (p. 16).
Place the a ut ofo cu s frame on
the subject you want to focus on
(p. 19).
Load the film (p. 16).
Depress the shutter release
button halfway, making sure the
autofocus indicator in the
viewfinder lights and the
autofocus beep is heard (p. 20).
Close the back cover (p. 17).
Turn the power switch ON
(p.
17).
Make sure the exposure counter
on the LCD panel read s
(p.
17).
Depress the shutter release
button fully to take a picture
(p.
20).
When the film reaches the end, it
will automatically rewind (p. 21) .
Open the back cover to remove
the rewound film (p. 21).
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LOADING THE BATTERIES
Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR123A or DL123A).
Turn the lock screw to OPEN
with a coin. Place your
fingertip in the notch. And
open th e battery cover.
When replacing the batteries, make
sure to turn the power switch OFF
before unloading the batteries.
12
Insert the batteries. And
close the cover.
Turn the
lock screw to CLOSE.
Align the (+) and (-) directions of the
batteries correctly as shown.
Read "Battery Handling" on page 49.
CHECKING THE BATTERIES
Turn the power switch
ON. Be sure to check
the batteries as well.
Display
lights (turns off
after 12 sec.).
blinks and other
indicators on the
LCD panel are
displayed normally.
blinks and other
indicators on the
LCD panel go out.
Meaning
Batteries are OK.
You can shoot.
Batteries are low
and should be
replaced.
Batteries are dead
and should be
replaced
immediately.
Keep spare batteries on han d when
going on a long trip or when using the
camera in cold weather.
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POINTS TO REMEMBER
Hold the Camera Correctly.
Correct.
Note: As the focal length becomes larger, shaking the camera
becomes more noticeable. Hold the camera firmly with both hands
while keeping elbows at sides to prevent the camera from shaking.
Cautions:
14
Correct.
Try not to hold the lens barrel.
Keep your fingers away from the lens and flash.
Incorrect.
Proper Shutter Release.
Keep the shutter
release button
depressed halfway.
The shutter release button has two clicks. Practice before loading the film.
Depress the
shutter release
button fully.
Cautions:
Press the shutter r elease
•
button gently.
Avoid shaking the
•
camera when pressing
the shutter release button
to prevent blurry pictures.
To loc k the focus.
Make sure
The image is clear, the
autofocus beep is heard,
and the autofocus indicator
lights in the viewfinder.
To release the
shutter and t ake
the picture.
Note: When the autofocus
indicator is blinking, the
shutter won't release.
(See
p.
43.)
15
LOADING THE FILM
Slide the back cover
release upward to open
the back cover.
BASIC OPERATIONS
Shutter curtains
Caution: Do not touch the shutter
curtain, and do not press it with the
edge of film.
16
Load the film.
Note: Make sure the film is lying flat.
Align the tip of the film leader
with the mark as shown, and
close the back cover.
The film automatically
advances to the first frame.
Make sure
The film does not overlap any of the
positioning guides shown above.
Turn the power switch
ON.
Make sure
The exposure counter on the LCD
panel reads .
Note:
If blinks in the exposure counter, as
shown above, reload the film.
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