Olympus Stylus Zoom 115 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONSBefore using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensurecorrect use.

OUTLINE OF OPERATIONSBasic Shooting Procedures1.2.3.4.Load a battery (p. 13).Open the back cover (p. 17).Load the film (p. 17).(Use of ISO 400 film

5. Open the lens barrier until you feel aclick (p. 19).LCD panel reads (p. 19).7. Press the zoom lever for telephoto orwide-angle photography (p. 21

Depress the shutter release button halfwayto make sure the green lamp lights (p. 22).Depress the shutter release button fullyto take a picture (p. 23)

LOADING THE BATTERY1.2.Close the lens barrier. Push OPEN toInsert the new battery correctly asshown and close the batterycompartment cover tightly.Us

CHECKING THE BATTERYOpen the lens barrier as shown until you feela click. Check the remaining battery power.Note: Keep spare battery on hand when goin

POINTS TO REMEMBERHold the Camera Correctly.1.2.3.Correct.Hold the camera firmly with both handswhile keeping elbows at sides to preventthe camera fro

1.2.Proper Shutter Release.Practice before loading the film.Depress the shutter release buttonhalfway to lock the focus.The green lamp next to the vie

LOADING THE FILMSlide the back cover release upward toopen the back cover.Do not touch the inside of the camera,especially the lens. If there is dust

A.B.Correct.Make sure the film is lying flat before closingthe back cover.Incorrect.If the film is not lying flat as shown, the filmmay not advance to

3.4.Align the film leader with the mark ,and close the back cover.The film automatically advances to the firstframe.The film does not overlap any of

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera. Beforeyou start to use your new camera, please read theseinstructions carefully to obtain optimum performa

TAKING PICTURES1.Open the lens barrier until you feel aclick.The lens extends slightly, the flash pops up, andthe LCD panel activates.When the flash i

2.Aim the camera at your subject. Usethe zoom lever for telephoto or wideangle photography.How to Use the Zoom Lever:Telephoto:Pull the lever to the &

3.4.Position the autofocus mark on yoursubject.Autofocus markDo not look directly at the sun through theviewfinder.Depress the shutter release buttonh

5.Depress the shutter release button fullyto take the picture.The film automatically advances to the next frame.This camera has a built-in multi-beam

Close-up CorrectionPicture frameClose-up correction marksImage area of picture at 0.6 m/2ftThe viewfinder's picture frame shows the area that can

USING THE FOCUS LOCKTo avoid taking out-of-focus picturesWhen the main subject is not within theautofocus mark. Use the focus lock.The autofocus mark

2.Reposition your subjects in the pictureframe while keeping the shutter releasebutton depressed halfway. Then pressthe shutter release button fully.D

AFTER SHOOTING1.2.Close the lens barrier slowly andcarefully. The lens and flash will retractautomatically.Close the lens barrier completely.The disp

UNLOADING THE FILMThe camera automatically rewinds the filmwhen you reach the end of a roll.After the motor stops and starts blinking on the LCDpane

TAKING PANORAMA PICTURESDLX model onlySet the switch to PANORAMA to engagethe Panorama mode.Set the switch back to the original positionto restore the

Before using your camera, read this manual carefullyto ensure correct use.We recommend that you take test shots to getaccustomed to your camera before

CLOSE-UP CORRECTION IN THE PANORAMA MODEDLX model onlyAt about 0.6 m (2.0 ft.) the shaded area inthe illustration becomes the image area.30

NOTES REGARDING PANORAMA FORMAT PRINTSDLX model onlyAvailability of Panorama format film processingfacilities varies according to area. Werecommend

HOW TO GET PANORAMA PRINTSDLX model only1.2.3.For Film Shot Only in Panorama ModePlease affix the sticker A and be sure to askspecifically for Panoram

USING THE FLASH MODESThis camera has six flash modes. Select theflash mode according to your shootingconditions and needs.How to select the flash mode

Auto Flash mode:Automatically fires in low-light and backlit conditions.(p. 35)Red-eye Reducing Flash mode:Significantly reduces the phenomenon of &qu

ISO100200400W (38 mm)0.6 ~ 5.0 m (2~16.4 ft)0.6 ~ 7.1 m (2~23.3 ft)0.6 ~ 10.0 m (2~32.8 ft)T (115 mm)0.6 ~ 2.3 m (2~7.5 ft)0.6 ~ 3.3 m (2~10.8 ft)0.6

RED-EYE REDUCING FLASHSignificantly reduces the phenomenon of"red-eye" (when subject's eyes appear redin flash photography).In the fl

OFF (Flash Override)When you don't want the flash to fire even inthe dark or when you want to shoot suchsubjects as fireworks.In the Flash-Off mo

FILL-IN FLASH (Forced Activation)When you want to fire the flash every shot.In the Flash mode, the flash fires regardless ofavailable light. For exa

Notes:NIGHT SCENE FLASHBoth people and night scenes can be clearly photographed in this mode.When taking pictures of people with a nightbackground, th

PREPARATIONSNames and functions of parts... 6Viewfinder display/LCD panel...

Please read the cautions in the Red-eye ReducingFlash Mode (p. 36) and Night Scene Mode (p. 39)items. The Spot Mode cannot be used while theRed-eye Re

1.2.SPOT MODETo focus and set the exposure for a selected area.Press the button and flash modebutton at the same time.is displayed on the LCD panel.Pr

3.Reposition your subject in the pictureframe while keeping the shutter releasebutton depressed halfway. Then pressthe shutter release button fully.Fo

Press the button.is displayed on the LCD panel.Use a tripod to hold the camera securely.Aim at your subject, and press theshutter release button.10 se

1.Press the button. is displayedon the LCD panel.After shooting, press the button again tocancel the selftimer/remote control mode.Remote control ope

2.Aim the remote control at the camera,and press the button. The shutter will bereleased after about 3 seconds.Notes:Use the remote control within the

CORRECTING THE DATA1.2.Press the MODE button for two secondsor longer.The year indication will start blinking.Press the SET button to correct the year

3.4.Press the MODE button again.The month indication will start blinking.Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the hourand minutes.Note: As you press the mode b

PRINTING THE DATE AND TIMEChoose the desired mode with the MODEbutton.The mode will switch in the described order bypressing the MODE button.The quart

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSQ: How long will the battery last?A: A new 3V lithium battery will last for roughly 15 rolls of24-exposure film on which the fl

ADVANCED TECHNIQUESCAMERA MAINTENANCETaking panorama pictures*... 29Using the flash modes...

1.2.3.4.CARE AND STORAGEDo not leave camera in any place exposedto excessive heat, humidity, or direct sunlight—for example, in a car or on the beach.

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 temper

When transporting the camera from a cold place to a warmplace or in the event of a sudden temperature change, putthe camera into a plastic bag. This a

CARING FOR YOUR WEATHERPROOF CAMERAThis camera is weatherproof; however, it isnot designed for underwater use. Pleasenote the following warnings and u

Do not submerge the camera or attempt totake pictures underwater.Rubber gaskets are located inside the rearof the camera. Check the gaskets for wearan

BATTERY HANDLINGWhen the camera is not used for anextended period of time, remove the battery.Keep spare battery on hand when going ona long trip or t

WARNINGSNEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, ORSHORT CIRCUIT BATTERY. NEVER EXPOSEBATTERY TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR OPENFLAMES.KEEP THE BATTERY OUT OF THE R

REMOTE CONTROL (optional) HANDLINGKeep the remote control out of the reach ofchildren. If a child swallows the remotecontrol, contact a physician imme

TROUBLESHOOTINGOPERATING PROBLEMSThe camera does not work.The lens barrier is not opened.Open the lens barrier completely. (p. 20)The alignment of the

The LCD display goes off suddenly.If you don't use the camera, the LCD goes off afterfour and half minutes.Close the lens barrier and open it aga

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTSShutter release button (p. 16.)Zoom lever (p. 21.)Zooms in — telephoto.Zooms out — wide-angle.ViewfinderStrap eyeletLight

The orange lamp blinks, and the shutter release buttonwill not release.The flash has not been recharged yet.Remove your finger from the shutter releas

The viewfinder is out of focus.Diopter dial is not adjusted.Adjust the diopter dial until image is clear. (p. 9)PROBLEMS WITH PRINTED PICTURESThe pict

The autofocus window was blocked, such as by afinger.Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingersclear of the autofocus windows. (p. 15)The subject

The autofocus didn't work correctly. There aresome subjects that are difficult for the autofocus tolock on. These include: glossy or reflectivesu

The data has not been printed (or looks faded).The data mode was set no data (---).Change the data mode to another setting.(p. 48)There is a bright co

SPECIFICATIONSType: Full automatic 35 mm autofocus lens-shuttercamera with built-in 38 ~ 115 mm zoom lens.Film format: 35 mm standard DX-coded film (2

Selftimer: Electronic selftimer 12-sec. delay.Remote control (optional): Infrared remote control unitwith 3-sec. delay.Film speed range: Automatic set

Flash: Built-in flash Recycling time: Approx. 0.5 ~ 7sec. (at normal temperature with new battery).Flash working range: Wide-angle — 0.6 ~ 5.0 m(2 ~ 1

Weatherproof: IEC Standard publication 529.Classification of degrees of protection provided byenclosures. Degree of protection indicated bythe second

SPECIFICATIONS FOR DATE UNITImprinting direction: Data imprinted onto film fromlens side.Data coding: No data, year-month-day, month-day-year, day-mon

*DLX model onlyDiopter adjustment dial (p 9.) .Quartzdate mode buttons (p. 46.)Panorama switch* (p. 29.)Viewfinder (p. 8.)Back coverMid-roll rewind

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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANELClose-up correction marksAt a close distance, yoursubject must bepositioned within theclose-up correction marks.Orange lam

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENTTo Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near-and-Far-sighted VisionUSING THE STRAP/SOFT CASETurn the diopter adjustment dial unti