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Stylus ZOOM 140 Quartz Date
Instructions Manual
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Olympus Stylus ZOOM 140 Quartz Date, Stylus ZOOM 140 DLX Instructions Manual

ZOOM 140 ZOOM 140
ZOOM 140 DLX
INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure
correct use.
Indicates circumstances under whi ch mishandling resulting from ignoring this symbol could result in personal injury or property damage.
KEEP THE BATTERIES AW AY FROM FIRE. NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO DI SASSEMBLE 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 C AS E OF MALFUNCTION, CONSULT YOU R NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMP US SERVICE CENTER.
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Before using your camera, read this manual carefully
to ensure correct use.
We recommend that you take test shots t o get accustomed to your camera be fo re taking important photographs.
MAIN FEATURES
Built-in 38mm ~ 140mm 3.7X zoom lens. Quartzdate or time imprinting.
†
Weatherproof. Remote control (optional). Versatile, easy-to-use functions Include spot meteri ng, nig ht scene, as well as various flash modes.
†
QUARTZ DATE/DLX model only
Symbols used in thi s manual:
Incorrect
Operation orde r
Indicator blinking
Next operation Automatic operation
Attention
Manual operation
Indicator on
Depress halfway
Pay particular attention items in the instructions
enclosed in boxes .
Product shown in the illustrations may be slightly different from the unit.
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PREPARATIONS
Names and functions of parts ............................................. 6
Viewfinder display /L C D 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 .....................................................................
20
Using the Focus lock .......................................................... 25
After Shooting ...................................................................... 27
Unloading the film ............................................................... 28
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ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
Taking panorama pictures* ................................................ 29
Using the flash modes ........................................................ 33
Subjects th at ar e difficult for Autofocus ......................... 41
Spot .............................................................................. 42
Selftimer ....................................................................... 44
Remote Control (optional)
..........................................
45
Correcting the data† ........................................................... 49
Printing the date and time†
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51
CAMERA MAINTENANCE
†
QUARTZ DATE/DLX model only
*DLX model only
Questions and answers
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52
Care and storage
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53
Caring for your weatherproof camera
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56
Battery handling .................................................................. 58
Remote Control (optional) handling
.................................
60
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.)
†
QUARTZ DATE/DLX model only
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 releas e (p. 17.)
Film window Green lamp Orange lamp
†
QUARTZ DATE/DLX model only
*DLX model only
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Standard mode
Panorama mode*
VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL
Vie w fi n d e r Display
Close-up correction marks
At a close distance, y ou r
subject must be positioned
within the close-up
correction marks.
Orange lamp
Lig hts when th e 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 no t
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.)
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 (F lash Override) (p. 37.) Selftimer/remote control
(p. 4 4/ 45 .)
†
QUARTZ DATE/DLX model only
Note: The LCD panel does not actually display all indications
simultaneously as shown.
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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.
Attaching the strap.
The soft case can also be carried on a belt.
The remote control is optional.
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near- and Far-sighted Vision
USING THE STRAP/SOFT CASE*
* DLX model only
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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS
Basic Shooting Procedures
Load a battery (p. 13).
Open the back cover (p . 17).
Load the film (p. 17). (Use of I SO 400 film is recommended.)
Close the back cover. T he film automatically advances to the first
frame (p. 19).
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Open the le ns barrier until you feel a click (p. 19).
Make sure the exposure counter on the
LCD panel reads
(p. 19).
Press
the
zoom
lever
for
telephoto
or
wide-angle photography (p. 21).
Place the autofocus mark on the
subject you want to photograph (p. 22).
5.
6.
7.
8.
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Depress the shutter release button halfway to m a ke s u r e t h e g r e e n lam p l i g h ts ( p . 22 ) .
Depress the shutter release button fully
to take a picture (p. 23).
When the film reaches the end, it will
automatically rewind ( p. 28).
Open t he back cover to remove the
rewound film (p. 28).
9.
10.
11.
12.
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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.
Read "Battery Handling" on page 58.
LOADING THE BATTERY
1.
2.
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)
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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.
Meaning
Battery is OK.
You can shoot.
Battery power is low and battery should be replaced.
Battery is dead and should
be replaced immediately.
Note: Kee p 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 i s replaced.
CHECKING THE BATTERY
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Correct. Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping elbows at sides to prevent the camera from shaking.
Correct.
I n the 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)
POINTS TO REMEMBER
Hold the Camera Correctly.
1.
2.
3.
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Proper Shutter Release.
Practice before loading the film.
Depress the shutter release button halfway to lock th e focus.
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 t h e camera when pressing the shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures.
1.
2.
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Make sure
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.
1.
2.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
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 t o the first frame.
Caution:
Do not touch the plastic parts near the take-up spool.
A.
B.
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Align the film leader with the mark 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 until you feel a click.
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.
3.
4.
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Make sure
Make sure
TAKING PICTURES
Open th e lens barrier until you feel a click.
The lens extends slightly, the flash pops up, and the LCD panel activates.
Wh en th e flash i s held down, the two
indicators next to the viewfinder blink.
The camera will no t activate.
The d i spl a y a l s o g oe s out .
Release the flash to reactivate the
camera.
1.
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Make sure
Aim the camera at your subject. Use the zoom le ver 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 " si de to zoom ou t.
Maximum wide-angle focal length: 38 mm
2.
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Position the autofocus mark on your subject.
Autofocus mark
Do not look directly at the sun through the
viewfinder.
Depress the shutter release button halfway to adjust the focus.
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.
3.
4.
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Make sure
5.
Depress the shutter release button fully
to take t he 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
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the green lamp lights.
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