User manual OLYMPUS INFINITY ZOOM 230

[. . . ] Infinity INSTRUCTIONS Table of contents Description of controls Before you begin Loading the batteries Checking the batteries Adjusting the viewfinder Attaching the strap Loading the film Unloading the film Simple point & shoot photography How to take pictures Auto flash photography (1)Taking pictures in low light (2)Taking backlit subjects Advanced shooting techniques Focus lock 3 6 7 8 9 10 13 15 20 23 24 1 Remote control Super macro photography Spot mode Auto-zoom mode Continuous mode Selftimer AUTO-S flash photography Flash OFF FILL-IN flash Night scene flash photography How to use the filters (optional) How to use the soft case (optional) Care and storage Questions and answers Specifications 26 30 32 35 37 38 40 41 42 43 45 47 48 50 52 Thank you for purchasing the OLYMPUS Infinity Zoom 230. Please read this instruction manual carefully before using the camera. This camera will not operate unless the batteries are loaded and the power switch is set ON. Before taking important pictures, it is recommended that you shoot a roll of film just to familiarize yourself with the camera's features. Symbols used in this manual Correct Incorrect Operation Order Operation order Automatic operation Attention Operation sound Lamp on Lamp blinking Press lightly 2 Description of controls Viewfinder Super macro button Dioptric correction lever Power switch Zoom buttons Shutter release button LCD panel Flash reflector Autofocus windows Steady grip Lens Strap eyelet Selftimer indicator Light sensor Lens barrier 3 Subject button Viewfinder Flash mode button Back cover release Film window Battery compartment cover Back cover Remote control unit Tripod socket Rewind button 4 Viewfinder display (flash) indicator (orange) "AF" indicator (green) Close-up correction marks LCD panel Exposure counter Auto-zoom Continuous mode Autofocus frame Selftimer Battery check Spot mode Flash mode Flash mode selection 5 Super macro Remote control Before you begin. . . Insert two 3V lithium batteries as Remove battery cover on the side of the grip. [. . . ] your hand, position yourself in front While looking through the viewfinder, of the camera and press the release aim the camera at the subject. *The remote control unit functions at distances up to 5m (16. 4ft) from the camera within an arc of about 30° (3. 5m (11. 5ft) to the right or left of the center of the frame). Outside of this range use the selftimer. *Strong backlighting through the viewfinder may interfere with remote control operation. Release button 27 Remote control unit The remote control can be set to release the shutter either l or 3 seconds after the release button is pressed. Press the release button. The selftimer indicator will blink rapidly until the shutter is released. 28 NOTE: After using the remote control unit, ·The remote control unit will operate replace it and lock it in place with a for approximately 18 minutes after coin. Outside of this period the remote control unit cannot be operated. To resume operation, replace and then remove the remote control unit. · Although all operating modes can be used in conjunction with the remote control unit, continuous-frame advance is limited to two frames. ·The battery of the remote control lasts approx. In case of battery drain, contact your local distributors. 29 Super macro photography Super macro photography is possible at a distance of 0. 4m (1. 3ft). The lens will automatically zoom and after the appropriate subject size has been achieved the shutter will be released. Auto-zoom mode Use auto-zoom mode to maintain a constant head and shoulders subject size within the frame, even though the distance to the subject may vary. 35 Auto-zoom mode working range: from 1. 3m (4. 3ft) to 3. lm (10. 2ft). *Outside the range as shown, autozoom may not operate. *Even in the auto-zoom mode, it is possible to use the zoom buttons. 36 Press the SUBJECT button until "C" is displayed on the LCD panel. Continuous mode Use continuous mode to shoot a continuous series of pictures at approx. 2. 5 seconds when the flash is fired. ) 37 The camera will shoot repeatedly as long as the shutter release button pressed. If the subject gets closer than 0. 6m (2ft) the shutter will automatically stop. Set the camera firmly in position. Press the SUBJECT button until is displayed on the LCD panel. Press the shutter release button halfway to focus. Selftimer 38 When correct focus has been achieved, the "AF" indicator (green) will light up in the viewfinder. *In case your subject is not in the center of the viewfinder, use the focus lock. (Refer to page 24. ) *During selftimer operation, the focus Press the shutter release button fully to start the selftimer. The shutter and exposure will be locked when the shutter release button is pressed. The selftimer indicator on the front of *To cancel the selftimer after it has the camera will light up for the first 10 been activated, press the SUBJECT button or set the power switch OFF. seconds, then blink rapidly for 2 seconds until the shutter is released. Selftimer indicator lights for the first 10 sec. Selftimer indicator then blinks for 2 sec. 39 AUTO-S flash photography AUTO-S flash significantly reduces "red-eye" phenomenon (when a subject's eyes appear red) in flash portraits and group photos. Red-eye phenomenon is most likely to occur in very low light, and at longer focal Press the FLASH button to set the *Hold the camera firmly while mode to AUTO-S. [. . . ] Film format: 35mm standard DX coded film (24 × 36mm) Lens: Olympus lens 38 -- 90mm F4. 5--7. 2, 7 elements in 7 groups. Viewfinder: Kepler type zoom-finder (with autofocus frame, close-up correction marks, autofocus indicator and flash indicator). Dioptric correction possible (­2--+1 diop. ). Focusing: Active type autofocus system, focus lock possible. [. . . ]