Olympus Stylus Zoom 130, Stylus Zoom 140 DLX, Stylus Zoom 140 Owner's Manual

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ZOOM 140 ZOOM 140

INSTRUCTIONS

Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure

correct use.

ZOOM 140 DLX

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read the se instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life f rom the unit.

KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE. NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES.

NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CA MERA; 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 CA SE OF MALFUNCTION, CONSULT YOU R

NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OL YMPUS SERVICE CENTER.

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Before using your camera, read this manual carefully

to ensure correct use.

We recommend t ha t you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera bef or e taking important photographs.

Built-in 38mm ~ 140mm 3.7X zoom lens. Quartzdate or time imprinting.

Weatherproof. Remote control (optional). Versatile, easy-to-use functions Include spot metering , nig ht scene, as well as various flash modes.

Symbols used in this manual:

Incorrect

Operation order

Indicator blinking

Pay particular attention items in the instructions

enclosed in boxes .

Product shown in the illustrations may be slightly different from the unit.

MAIN FEATURES

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Next operation Automatic operation

Attention

Manual operation

Indicator on

Depress halfway

PREPARATIONS

Names and functions of parts ............................................. 6

Viewfinder display/L CD panel ............................................. 8

Diopter adjustment ............................................................. 9

Using the strap/soft case .................................................... 9

Outline of operations ........................................................... 10

Loading the battery ............................................................. 13

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

Points to remember ............................................................ 15

BASIC OPERATIONS

Loading the film ................................................................. 17

Taking pictures .....................................................................

Using the Focus lock .......................................................... 25

After Shooting ...................................................................... 27

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

ADVANCED TECHNIQUES

Taking panorama pictures* ................................................ 29

Using the flash modes ........................................................ 33

Subjects that ar e difficult for Autofocus ......................... 41

Spot .............................................................................. 42

Selftimer ....................................................................... 44

Remote Control (optional)

Correcting the data† ........................................................... 49

Printing the date and time†

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CAMERA MAINTENANCE

Questions and answers Care and storage Caring for your weatherproof camera

Battery handling .................................................................. 58

Remote Control (optional) handling

Troubleshooting ............................................................... 61

Specifications ................................................................... 68

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PREPARATIONS

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

Shutter release button (p. 16.)

Zoom lever (p. 21.)

Zooms in — telephoto. Zooms out — wide-angle.

Autofocus auxiliary light

Viewfinder

Strap eyelet Light sensor Lens barrier

Remote control sensor Lens

Selftimer indicator

Autofocus windows

LCD panel (Date/time indicator)† (p. 8.) Flash

Selftimer/remote control button (p. 44/45.)

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 buttons† (p. 49.)

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.)

Fil m window Green lamp Orange lamp

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*DLX model only

Standard mode

Panorama mode*

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL

View f in d e r Display

Close-up correction marks

At a close distance, yo u r

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

Lights: The subject is in focus

Blinks: The subject is not in

focus. (The shutter will not

release because the subject is too close.) Blinks rapidly: The subject

may not be in focus even

though the shutter will

release. (The subject is difficult for the autofocus to

lock on.)

Note: The LCD panel does not actually display all indications

simultaneously as shown.

Autofocus mark

Position your subject within the

autofocus mark.

LCD

Panel

Date/time indicator

Spot (p. 42.)

Exposure counter (p. 19.)

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.) Selftimer/remote control

(p. 44 /4 5. )

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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

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.

USING THE STRAP/SOFT CASE*

Attaching the strap.

The soft case can also be carried on a belt.

The remote control is optional.

* DLX model only

OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS

Basic Shooting Procedures

Load a battery (p. 13).

Open the back cover (p. 17).

Load the film (p. 17).

(Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.)

Close the back cover. The film

automatically advances to the first

frame (p. 19).

Open the lens barrier until you feel a

click (p. 19).

Make sure the exposure counter on the

LCD panel reads

Press

the

wide-angle photography (p. 21).

Place the autofocus mark on the

subject you want to photograph

(p. 22).

zoom

(p. 19).

lever

for

telephoto

Depress the shutter release button halfway

to ma k e s u r e t h e g r ee n l a m p l i g h t s ( p . 2 2 ).

Depress the shutter release button fully

10.

to take a picture (p. 23).

When the film reaches the end, it will

11.

automatically rewind (p. 28).

Open the back cover to remove the

12.

rewound film (p. 28).

LOADING THE BATTERY

Close the lens barrier. Push OPEN to

open the battery compartment cover

Insert the new battery correctly as

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. 52)

Read "Battery Handling" on page 58.

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

out.

Note: Keep spare battery on hand when going on a long trip or a wedding or when using the camera in cold weather. Adjust the data every time 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.

Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping elbows at sides to prevent the camera from shaking.

Correct.

In th e vertical position, hold the camera with its flash positioned at the top.

Incorrect.

Caution:

Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens, autofocus windows and flash. (p. 6)

Proper Shutter Release.

Practice before loading the film.

Depress the shutter release button

halfway to lock the focus.

Make sure

The green lamp next to the viewfinder lights.

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.

BASIC OPERATIONS

LOADING THE FILM

Slide the back cover release upward to

open the back cover.

Do not touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens. If there is dust or dirt on the lens, remove it with a blower brush.

Insert the film cartridge, making sure

the film is lying flat.

Notes:

Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.

When using non-DX-coded film, ISO 100 is

automatically set.

Correct.

Make sure the film is lying flat before closing

the back cover.

Incorrect.

If the film is not lying flat as shown, the film may not advance to the first frame.

Caution:

Do not touch the plastic parts near the take-up spool.

Align the film leader with the mark

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 on th e left.

Open the lens barrier until you feel a

click.

Make sure

The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads

Note:

If blinks in the exposure counter, as shown on the left,

the film is improperly loaded. Reload the film.

TAKING PICTURES

Open the lens barrier until you feel a

click.

Make sure

The lens extends slightly, the flash pops up, and the LCD panel activates.

Whe n t h e flash is held down, the two

indicators next to the viewfinder blink.

The camera will not activate.

The d i s p l a y a l s o g o e s o u t .

Release the flash to reactivate the

camera.

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. Maximum telephoto focal length: 140 mm

Wide angle:

Push the lever to the " W" s id e to zoo m out .

Maximum wide-angle focal length: 38 mm

Position the autofocus mark on your

subject.

Autofocus mark

Do not look directly at th e sun through the

viewfinder.

Depress the shutter release button

halfway to adjust the focus.

Make sure

Focus has been correctly adjusted and the green

lamp lights. Exposure also will be adjusted

automatically.

The autofocus auxiliary light will turn on automatically when necessary to improve

autofocus accuracy.

Depress the shutter release button fully

to take the picture.

The film automatically advances to the next frame.

Working Distance

The in-focus range is 0.6 m (2 ft) - (infinity)

at wide-angle and 0.9 m (3 ft) - (infinity)

at telephoto.

The minimum distance for close-ups depends on the focal length of the lens. The minimum distance is 0.6 m

(2 ft) for wide-angle and 0.9 m (3 ft) for telephoto.

When the green lamp blinks, the shutter will not release

because the subject is positioned close to the minimum distance. Move away from the subject until the green lamp lights.

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