Olympus Zoom 60, Zoom 90, Newpic Zoom 90 Instructions Manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure

correct use.

Thank you fo r 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.

WARNING

Ignoring this warning may
result in the death or serious

injury o f the user.

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

NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA;

IT CONTAINS A HIG H VOLTAGE CIRCUIT.

IF THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE CAMERA ARE
EXPOSED DUE TO DROPPING OR D AM AG E,
REMOVE THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY TO
PREVENT FURTHER USAGE.

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Before using your camera, read this manual carefully

to ensure correc t use.

We recommend that you take tes t shots to get
accustomed to your camera before taking important
photographs.

MAIN FEATURES

Built-in 30mm ~ 60 mm 2 X zoo m lens.
Us e IX240 cartridge film for simple one-touch film

loading.

Three types of prints (C, H, P) can be obtained by

setting the selector switch.

A magnetic head records important printing data on

the film.

use only processors displaying the
film development and printing.

mark when requesting

Symbols used in this manual:

Incorrect

Next operation
Manual operation

Operation order

Automatic operation

Indicator on

Indicator blinking

Attention

Depress halfway

Pay particular attention to items in this manual enclosed in
boxes .
Product shown in pictures and illustrations may be slightly

different from this unit.

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PREPARATIONS

BASIC OPERATIONS

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

Viewfinder display/LCD panel ............................................... 8

Cartridge ................................................................................. 9

Using the strap/Soft case .................................................. 11

Outline of operations ........................................................... 12

Loading the battery ............................................................. 15

Checking the battery .......................................................... 16

Points to remember ............................................................. 17

Loading the cartridge film .................................................... 19

Taking pictures ...................................................................... 21

Using the focus lock ............................................................ 24

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

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

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ADVANCED TECHNIQUES

CAMERA MAINTENANCE

Setting the print type ........................................................... 27

Using the landscape/flash modes ...................................... 32

Auto (Auto-flash) .................................................................. 33

Landscape ............................................................................ 34

Flash Off ............................................................................... 35

Fill-in (Forced Activation) ................................................... 36

Auto Slow ............................................................................. 3 7

Using red-eye reduction/selftimer ...................................... 38

Red-eye reduction .............................................................. 39

Selftimer .............................................................................. 40

Correcting the data .............................................................. 41

Printing the date and time ................................................... 42

Questions and answers ..................................................... 43

Care and storage ................................................................ 45

Battery handling .................................................................. 48

Troubleshooting ................................................................... 50

Specifications ..................................................................... 53

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

Zoom button (p. 21)

T — telephoto

W —

wide-angle
Mid-roll rewind button (p. 26)
Shutter release button

Ligh t sensor

Autofocus window

Lens

LCD

panel
Quartz date mode buttons (p. 42)
Red-eye reduction/selftimer button (p. 39)
Landscape/flash mode bu tton (p. 32)
Red-eye reduction/selftimer signal
Flash

Viewfinder

Lens barrel

Do not so i l as th i s can cause blurred pictures.

Wipe clean with a soft cloth.

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PREPARATIONS

Viewfinder

Flash in dica tor lamp

Battery compartment cover (p. 15)

Battery compartment cover release

Tripod socket

Print type selector switch (p. 27)

Power switch (p. 19)

Cartridge cover release lever (p. 19)

Strap eyelet

Cartridge cover

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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL

LCD PANEL

The viewfinder format changes in accordance with the print

type selected (p. 27).

The LCD panel does not actuall y display all indications

simultaneously as shown.

Flash indicator lamp

Lights when flash is ready

to fire.

Close-up correction

marks (p. 23)

Autofocus frame

Position your subject

within the autofocus

frame.
H type
P type
C type

Battery check

Displayed only when

battery level is low (p. 16).

Flas h mode display
(p. 32)

Landscape mode display
(p . 3 4)

Red-eye reduction
display (p.39)

Quartz date mode
display (p. 41)

Cartridge mark

Lights when a cartridge is
loaded.

Exposure counter display

Selftimer display (p. 40)

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IX 240 Cartridge Film

Data disk
Cartridge spool

Lightlock door drive

Lightlock do o r
Cartridge spool
Cartridge label

Visual Exposure Indicator

Never apply undue force to the cartridge spool, lightlock door

drive or lightlock door because th i s can result in damage or

exposure of th e film. Using a damaged cartridge can cause

camera trouble.

Do not allow the data disk to become soiled because this can
render the cartridge unusable.

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CARTRIDGE

Understanding The Visual Exposure Indicator

Unexposed

Partially exposed

Exposed
Processed

Only cartridges with the (unexposed) visual exposure
indicator can be used w it h t hi s camera.
When a cartridge with other than the visual exposure indicator
is loaded, the camera will rewind the film an d set th e cartridge

to (exposed).

Take along plenty of film cartridges when traveling to foreign
countries and other areas where cartridge purchasing may be
difficult.
Do not forcibly move the visual exposure indicator because
th i s may damage the cartridge. Using a damaged cartridge
can result in camera trouble.

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USING THE STRAP/SOFT CASE

Attaching the strap.

The soft case can also be carried on a be lt.

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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS

Basic Shooting Procedures

1.

2.

3.

4.

Loa d a battery (p . 15).

Turn on the power switch.

mark is not displayed on the LCD panel.

Open the cartridge cover (p. 19 ).

Insert a cartridge (p. 20).

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Make sure

5.

6.

7.

8.

Close the cartridge cover. The fil m will
automatically advance to the first

frame (p . 20).

Make sure the cartridge mark is lit
and the exposure counter display is

correct.

The exposure counter indicates the

number of exposures remaining.

Operate the zoom button to compose

the scene (p. 21).

Place the autofocus frame on the

subject on which you want to focus

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(p. 22).

9.

10.

11.

Press the shutter release button and take

the picture (p. 22).

The shutter will not release when the flash

indicator lamp is blinking.

When the film reaches the end it will
automatically rewind (p. 26 ).

Open th e cartridge cover and remove

the cartridge (p. 26 ).

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LOADING THE BATTERY

Use one 3V lithium Battery (CR-2)

1.

Open the battery compartment cover.

When replacing the battery, make sure to turn

the power switch OFF before unloading the

batteries.

Take care not to injure your fingernail

when opening the battery cover.

2.

Insert the new battery correctly as

shown and close the battery

compartment co v e r tightly.

Align the (+) and (-) directions of the batteries

correctly as shown.

Read "Battery Ha n dling" on page 48.

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CHECKING THE BATTERY

Turn the power switch ON and check the

battery condition.

Display

Meaning

mark not displayed.

mark blinks.

Exposure counter not

displayed.

Battery level is O K .

Battery power is low.

Battery is dead and should

be replaced immediately.

Note: Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long t rip

or when using the camera in cold weather. Adjust the data of
the Quarz Date every time the battery is replaced.

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POINTS TO REMEMBER

Ho ld the Camera Correctly.

1.

2.

3.

Correct.

Correct.

Incorrect.

Try not to hold the barrel. When set to TELE, the lens will
automatically return to WIDE after 3 minutes.

Keep your fingers and the strap away fro m the lens and fla sh .
As the focal length becomes larger. Camera shake or

movement becomes more no ticeable. Hold the camera firmly
with b oth hands while keeping your elbows at sides to prevent
the camera from shaking.

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Proper Shutter Release.

The shutter release button has two clicks. Practice
before loading the film.

1.

Depress the shutter release button
halfway to lock the focus.

Focus and exposure will be locked properly.

Make sure the flash indicator lamp n ext t o th e

viewfinder is lighted. This lamp go e s out quickly

in bright conditions.

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.

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Make sure