Olympus Infinity Zoom 230 Instruction Manual
Infinity
INSTRUCTIONS
Table of contents
Description of controls
Before you begin
Loading the batteries
Checking the batteries
Adjusting the viewfinder
Attaching t he strap
Loading the film
Unloading the film
Simple point & shoot photography
How to take pictures
Auto flash photography
(1)Taking pictures in low light
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Remote control
Super macro photography
Spot mode
Auto-zoom mode
Continuous m o d e
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)
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(2)Taking backlit subjects
Advanced shooting techniques
Focus lock
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Care and storage
Questions and answers
Specifications
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Thank you for purchasing the OLYMPUS Infinity Zoom 230. Please read th is instruction manual carefully before using
the camera. This camera w ill not operate unless the batteries are loaded and t he 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 t h i s manual
Correct
Attention
Incorrect
Operation sound
Operation
Lamp on
Order
Operation order
Lamp blinking
Automatic operation
Press lightly
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Description of controls
Viewfinder
Super macro button
Zoom buttons
Shutter release button
Autofocus windows
Steady gr ip
Dioptric correction lever
Po wer switch
L C D panel
Flash reflector
Strap eyel et
Selftimer indicator
Lens
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Light sensor
Lens barrier
Subject button
Viewfinder
Flash mode button
Film window
Back cover
Tripod socket
Back cover release
Battery compartment cover
Remote control un it
Rewind button
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Viewfinder display
LCD panel
(flash) indicator (orange)
"AF" indicator (green)
Close-up
correction ma rks
Autofocus frame
Exposure counter
Auto-zoom
Continuous mode
Selftimer
Battery check
Spot mode
Flash mode
Flash mode selection
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Super macro
Remote control
Before you
Remove battery cover on th e side
Insert tw o 3V lithium batteries as
begin...
Loading the
batteries
of the grip.
*Before replacing the batteries, set the
power sw itch OFF.
shown and replace th e 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 i f you do not plan to use
the camera for an extended period of time
(more t h a n a year).
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Turn power ON by sliding the power
When is displayed, batteries are
Checking the
batteries
switch as shown.
The battery check indicator will be
displayed for 12 seconds.
OK.
If flashes, batteries are low , have
spares handy.
If is displayed continuously,
batteries sho uld 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 o n 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
Green m ark fo r super macro photography (see P.30)
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Stopper
Open t h e ba ck cover by sliding t he
Insert the film cartridge into the
back cover release toward the top of
the camera.
Loading the film
This camera is designed to
use DX-coded 35mm film.
DX coding, used by virtually
all major film manufacturers,
allows th e camera to identify
camera. Always avoid direct sunlight
when loading the film.
and set th e f il m speed
automatically. If DX-coded
film is unavailable, use ISO
100 film.
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Make sure the film lies
flat.
Align the film leader with the red
*Do not touch the lens inside the body
film loading indicator.
Unless the film leader m atches the
film loading indicator, the film may
not be loaded.
w it h your fingers or the film leader.
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Close t h e back cover. The film
Set the power switch ON to make
Use the window in the camera back to
automatically advances to the first
frame.
sure that the exposure counter shows
"1".
If fi lm is improperly loaded, the LCD
panel will display a blinking "E". In
this case, open the back cover, and
realign the film leader.
check type of film loaded.
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The camera automatically rewinds
If you w ant to r ewin d the film before
Unloading the film
the film when you reach the end of a
roll. The exposure counter on the LCD
panel counts down as the film is
rewinding.
*The final reading of the exposure counter
before rewinding may be more than the
number of exposures specified for the film.
the end of the roll, press the rewind
button with the t ip of a ballpoint pen.
Do not use any device wi t h a sharp
tip.
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Once the fi lm has been rewound, a
Open the back cover, and remove
blinking "E" will be displayed on the
LCD panel. Further operations are not
possible until the rewound film
cartridge is removed.
"Rewinding completed" indicator
When the power
switch is OFF,
there will be no
the film cartridge from the camera.
Avoid direct sunlight when removing
the film.
indication on the
LCD panel.
When the power
switch is ON
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Simple point &
Set t he power switch ON.
* When the camera is not in use,
While looking through the
viewfinder, aim the camera at yo ur
shoot
photography
How to take
pictures
When the power switch is ON,
the LCD panel lights.
always set the power switch OFF so
that the shutter cannot be activated
accidentally.
subject.
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The LCD panel goes out after 4 to
5 minutes to minimize battery
drain. Aft er 4 hours the power is
automatically turned OFF. To
resume operation, set the power
switch OFF and then ON again.
Use the zoom buttons to adjust the
Press the "T" (Telephoto) button to
Hold the camera correctly.
size of your subject in the frame.
(telephoto or wide-angle)
The shutter release cannot be operated
while zooming.
zoom in. (The maximum focal length
in the "T" position is 90mm.)
Press the "W" ( W ide-angle) button to
zoom o ut. (The minimum focal length
in th e "W" position is 38mm).
It is particularly important to hold t h e
camera steady wh en shooting at a
longer focal length; use both hands for
maximum stability.
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