Olympus Stylus Epic 170 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Read this manual carefully 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 TRY TO

DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR SHORT-CIRCUIT BATTERIES.

KEEP THE BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. IF A CHILD SWALLOWS A BATTERIES, 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 YOU R 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

After shooting.......................... 25

Unloading the film ................... 26

Taking panorama pictures* .... 27

Using the flash and shooting

modes ..................................... 30

Spot mode .............................. 39

Selftimer.................................. 43

Using the RC-200 remote control

(optional)................................. 45

Printing the date and time**.... 49

Correcting the data** ............. 51

Visual confirmation finder**.... 53

Care and storage................... 54

Caring for your weatherproof

camera................................... 58

Specifications ........................ 61

* Models with the panorama

switch only.

** QUARTZDATE/DELUXE

models only.

NAMES OF PARTS

Shutter release button

Zoom lever

Viewfinder

Light sensor* Strap eyelet Selftimer indicator Lens barrier

Remote control sensor* Lens*

Autofocus windows*

Flash*

LCD panel (date/time

indicator**) Autofocus auxiliary light* Shooting mode button

Self-timer/remote control

button

Viewfinder Diopter adjustment dial

Panorama switch*** MODE and SET buttons** Back cover

Mid-roll rewind button

Tripod socket

Battery compartment cover Back cover release

Film window Green lamp Orange lamp

* Do not soil as this can cause

blurred pictures. Wipe clean with a soft cloth.

** QUARTZDATE/DELUXE

models only.

***May not be available depending

on the model.

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/

LCD PANEL

Viewfinder Display

Close-up correction marks

Autofocus mark Green lamp Orange lamp

A: Standard mode

B: Panorama mode*

* Models with the panorama

switch only.

The viewfinder will be dark when the battery is depleted.

LCD Panel

Date/time indicator*

Visual Confirmation Finder*

Battery Check

Night Scene Flash mode

Off (Flash Ov errid e ) mode Fill-In Flash mode

Remote control

Red-Eye Reduction Flash mode

Exposure counter

Spot

Selftimer/remote control**

* QUARTZDATE/DELUXE models

only.

**Optionally available.

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

Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the viewfinder

display becomes clear.

Turn to the right if you are farsighted or to the left if you are nearsighted.

USING THE STRAP

Attach the strap as shown.

LOADING THE BATTERY

1. Close the lens barrier.

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.

• Keep a spare battery on hand when going on a long 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

Open the lens barrier until

you feel a click.

Display: lights (and turns off

automatically).

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 g re en lamp next to the viewfinder lights.

2. Depress the shutter 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. Open the back cover.

Do not touch the 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.

Do not touch the film-type material at the rewinding shaft.

3. Align the film leader with the point of th e arrow, and

close the back cover.

The film automatically

advances to the first frame. The film does not overlap any

of the positioning guides (A).

Then close the back cover.

4. Open the l ens barrier until

you feel a click.

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. Open the lens barrier until

you feel a click.

The lens extends slightly, the

fla sh pops up, and the LCD panel turns on.

Note: When the flash is held down, the camera will not activate. Release your finger

from the flash.

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

lever for telephoto or wide-

angle photography.

How to Use the Zoom Lever

Telephoto: Pull the lever to the

"T" side to zoom in.

Wide angle: Push t he l ever to the

"W" side to zoom out.

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