User manual OLYMPUS ACCURA VIEW ZOOM 90 QD

[. . . ] 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 BATTERY OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. IF A CHILD SWALLOWS A BATTERY, CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. 2 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. [. . . ] Turning off the camera restores the Auto Flash mode. 35 NIGHT SCENE FLASH When taking pictures of a night scene, this mode produces clear images. Notes: · The use of a tripod is recommended since slow shutter speeds (down to 1 second) are automatically selected in low-light situations. · Turning off the camera restores the Auto Flash mode. 36 RED-EYE REDUCING NIGHT SCENE FLASH MODE You can take pictures of people with a night scene background while reducing the "red-eye" phenomenon. Notes: · Except for the pre-flashes, this mode is the same as the Night Scene Flash mode. · Read precautionary remarks in "Red-Eye Reducing Flash" (p. 32) and "Night Scene Flash" (p. · If the camera is turned off in this mode, the Red-Eye Reducing Flash mode will be engaged the next time the camera is turned on. 37 SELFTIMER 1. Data correction ends when you press the SELECT button again. Press the SELECT button again until the imprinting confirmation indicator appears. When the imprinting confirmation indicator does not appear, the data will not be copied onto the picture. 43 REPLACING THE DATE UNIT'S BATTERY (QUARTZDATE model only) 1. Open the back cover and remove the cover of the date unit's battery. 2. Align the direction of the new battery as indicated on the unit. Replace the cover of the date unit. Be sure to adjust the date and time after changing the battery. 45 CARE AND STORAGE 1 Do not leave the camera in any place exposed to excessive heat, humidity, or direct sunlight -- for example, in a car or on the beach. 2 Do not expose the camera to formalin or naphthalene. 3 If the camera gets wet, wipe it with a dry towel. The salt in seawater can be especially damaging. 4 Do not use organic solvents, such as alcohol or paint thinner when cleaning the camera. 46 5 Do not leave the camera on or near a television, refrigerator, or other appliance with a magnetic field. 6 Do not expose the camera to cause serious damage. 7 Do not shake or shock the 8 Do not apply excessive force to the zoom lens. · Keep the camera in a well-ventilated place. · Do not expose the camera to extreme heat (over 40°C/104°F) or to extreme cold (below -10°C/14°F). Low temperatures, even within this range, may sometimes cause deterioration in battery performance, temporarily disabling the camera. dust or sand as this could camera. 47 · When transporting the camera from a cold place to a warm place or in the event of a sudden temperature change, put the camera into a plastic bag. This allows the camera's temperature to change slowly. Once the camera has adjusted to the new temperature, you can remove it from the bag and use it. 48 · Avoid leaving the camera unused for long periods of time. This can cause mold to grow on the camera as well as the shutter release button and check the operation of the camera before use. · Some airport X-ray machines can damage the film in your camera. [. . . ] Flash working range - 0. 8 ~ 5. 3 m (2. 6 ~ 17. 4 ft) at wide angle and 0. 8 ~ 2. 4 (2. 6 ~ 7. 9 ft) at telephoto with ISO 100 color negative film; 0. 8 ~ 10. 6m (2. 6 ~ 34. 8 ft) at wide angle and 0. 8 ~ 4. 8 m (2. 6 ~ 15. 7 ft) at telephoto with ISO 400 color negative film. Flash modes: Auto Flash, Red-Eye Reducing Flash, Off, Fill-in Flash, Night Scene Flash and RedEye Reducing Night Scene Flash. Battery check: Displayed on LCD panel. Power source: One 3 V lithium battery (CR123A or DL123A). Dimensions: Non QUARTZDATE model-129 (W)x 72. 5 (H) x 55. 5 (D) mm (5. 1 x 2 . [. . . ]