Olympus Stylus Zoom 115 User Manual
INSTRUCTIONS
Before using yo ur camera, read this manual carefully to ensure
correct use.
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera. Before
you start to use your new camera, please read these
instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance
and a longer service life from the unit.
KEEP THE BATTERIES AW A Y FROM FIRE .
NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR
SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE C A ME R A;
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
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SERVICE CENTER.
Indicates circumstances under which
mishandling resulting from ignoring
this symbol could result in personal
injury or property damage.
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.
Built-in 38mm ~ 115mm 3X zoom lens.
Quartzdate or time imprin tin g.
Weatherproof.
Remote control (optional).
Versatile, easy-to-use functions include spot
metering, night scene, as well as various flash
modes.
Symbols used in this manual:
Incorrect
Next operation
Manual operation
Pay particular attention items in the instructions
enclosed in boxes
Product shown in the illustrations may be slightly
different from the unit.
MAIN FEATURES
Operation order
Automatic operation
Indicator on
Indicator blinking
Attention
Depress halfway
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PREPARATIONS
BASIC OPERATIONS
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Names
and
functions
of
Viewfinder display/LCD panel................................................... 8
Diopter adj u s t m en t.................................................................... 9
Using the strap/soft ca s e . . . ........................................................ 9
Outline
of
operations
Loading the battery................................................................... 13
Checking the battery................................................................. 14
Points to remember................................................................... 15
Loading
the
the
film
Focus
the
Taking pictures
Using
After Shooting
Unloading
parts.............................................
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lock
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film
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10
17
25
28
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
CAMERA MAINTENANCE
Taking panorama pictures*..................................................... 29
Using
the
flash modes
Auto
Flash
........................................................................
Red-eye Reducing Flash...................................................... 36
OFF (Flash Override)......................................................... 37
Fill-In Flash (Forced Activation)........................................... 38
Night
Scene
Red-eye Reducing Night Scene Flash Mode............ 40
Spot............................................................................
Selftimer..................................................................... 43
Remote
Correcting the data............................................................... 46
Printing
the
Questions and answers......................................................... 49
Care
and
storage
Caring for your weatherproof camera................................ 53
Battery
handling
Remote
Control
Troubleshooting............................................................... 58
Specifications................................................................... 65
*DLX model only
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Flash........................................................
Control
(optional)
.........................................
date
and
time
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(optional)
handling
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35
39
41
44
48
50
55
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
Shutter release button (p. 16.)
Zoom lever (p. 21.)
Zooms in — te lep hot o.
Zooms out — wide-angle.
Viewfinder
Strap eyelet
Light sensor*
Lens barrier
Autofocus windows*
Lens*
Selftimer Indicator
LCD panel (Date/time indicator) (p . 8. )
Flash*
Selftimer/remote control button (p. 43/44.)
Flash mode button (p. 33.)
Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures.
Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
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Diopter adjustment dial (p 9.) .
Quartzdate mode butto ns ( p. 46 .)
Panorama switch* (p. 29.)
Viewfinder (p. 8.)
Back cover
Mid-roll rewind button (p. 28.)
Tripod socket
Battery compartment cover
Back cover release (p. 17.)
Film window
Green lamp
Orange lamp
*DLX model only
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL
Viewfinder Display
Close-up correction marks
At a close distance, your
subject must be
positioned within the
close-up correction marks.
Orange lamp
Ligh ts when the flash is
ready to fire.
Blinks while the flash is
recharging.
Green lamp
Ligh ts when the subject
is in focus.
Blinks when the subject
is not in focus.
Autofocus mark
Position your subject within
the autofocus mark.
LCD Panel
Date/time indicator
Spot (p. 41.)
Exposure counter (p. 17.)
Battery check (p. 14.)
Red-eye Reducing Night
Scene Flash (p. 40.)
Night Scene Flash (p. 39 .)
Red-eye reducing flash (p. 36.)
Fill-In Flash
(Forced Activation) (p. 38.)
Off (Flash Override) (p. 37.)
Selftlmer/remote control
(p. 43/44.)
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Note: The LCD panel does not actually display all indications
simultaneously as shown.
To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near-and-Far-sighted Vision
Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the
viewfinder display becomes clear.
Turn to the right if you are far-sighted or to the left if you
are near-sighted.
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
USING THE STRAP/SOFT CASE
Attaching the strap.
The soft case can also be carried on a belt.
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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS
Basic Shooting P rocedures
Load a battery (p. 13).
1
.
Open the back cover (p. 17).
2.
Load the film (p. 17).
3.
(Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.)
Close the back cover. The film
4.
automatically advances to the first
frame (p. 19 ) .
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5. Open the lens barrier until you feel a
click (p. 19).
6.. Make sure the exposure counter on the
LCD panel reads (p. 19).
7.
Press
the
zoom
lever
for
wide-angle photography (p. 21).
8. Place the autofocus mark on the
subject you want to photograph
(p. 22).
telephoto
or
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Depress the shutter release button halfway
9.
to make sure the green lamp lights (p. 22).
Depress the shutter release button fully
10.
to take a picture (p. 23).
When the film reaches t he end, it will
11.
automatically rewind (p. 28).
Open the back cover to remove the
12.
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rewound film (p . 28).
LOADING THE BATTERY
Close the lens barrier. Push OPEN to
1.
open the battery compartment cover
.
Insert the new battery correctly as
2.
shown and close the battery
compartment cover tightly.
Use a 3 V lithium battery (DL 123A, CR123A, or
equivalent.)
About 15 rolls of film can be used with one new battery.
(p. 49)
Read "Battery Handling" on page 55.
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CHECKING THE BATTERY
Open the lens barrier as shown until you feel
a click. Check the remaining battery power.
Display
lights (and turns off
automatically).
blinks and other
indicators on the LCD panel
are displayed normally.
blinks and other
indicators on the LCD panel
go out.
Note: Ke e p spare battery on hand when going on a long trip or
a wedding or when using the camera in cold weather. Ad jus t
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the data every tim e the battery is replaced.
Meaning
Battery is OK.
You can shoot.
Battery power is low and
battery should be replaced.
Battery is dead and should
be replaced immediately.
POINTS TO REMEMBER
Hold the Camera Correctly.
Correct.
1.
Hold the camera firmly with both hands
while keeping elbows at sides to prevent
the camera from shaking.
Correct.
2.
In the vertical position, hold the camer a
with its flash positioned at the top.
Incorrect.
3.
Caution:
Keep your fingers and the st rap away from the lens,
autofocus windows and flash. (p. 6).
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Proper Shutter Release.
Practice before loading the film.
Depress the shutter release button
1.
halfway to lock the focus.
The green lamp next to the viewfinder lights.
Depress the shutter release button fully
2.
to release the shutter and take the
picture.
Cautions:
Press the shutter release button gently.
Avoid shaking the camera when pressing th e
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shutter release button t o prevent blurry pictures.
LOADING THE FILM
Slide the back cover release upward to
1.
open the back cover.
Do not touch t he inside of the camera,
especially the lens. If there is dus t or dirt on
the lens, remove it with a blower brush.
Insert the film cartridge, making sure
2.
the film is lying flat.
Notes:
Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.
When using non-DX-coded film, ISO 100 is
automatically set.
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Correct.
A.
Make sure the film is lying flat before closing
the back cover.
Incorrect.
B.
If the film is not lying flat as shown, the film
may not advance to the first frame.
Caution:
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Do not touch the plastic parts near the take-up spool.
Align the film leader with the mark ,
3.
and close the back cover.
The film automatically advances to the first
frame.
The film does not overlap any of the positioning
guides shown on the left.
Open the lens barrier unt il you feel a
4.
click.
The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads
Note:
If blinks in the exposure counter, as shown on t h e left,
the fil m is improperly loaded. Reload the film.
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TAKING PICTURES
Open the lens barrier until you feel a
1.
click.
The lens extends slightly, the flash pops up, and
the LCD panel activates.
When the flash is he ld down, the two
indicators next to the viewfinder blink.
The camera wi ll not activate,
The display also goes out.
Release the flash to reactivate the
camera.
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Aim the camera at your subject. Use
2.
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.
Maximum telephoto focal length: 115 mm
Wide angle:
Push the lever to the "W" si de to zoom out.
Maximum wide-angle focal length: 38 mm
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