Olympus Accura Zoom 105R User Manual

INSTRUCTIONSBefore using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensurecorrect use.ZOOM 105 R

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

Open the lens barrier until you hear aclick (p. 19).Make sure the exposure counter on theLCD panel reads (p. 19).Press the zoom lever for telephoto or

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 BATTERYClose the lens barrier. Push OPEN toopen the battery compartment coverInsert the new battery correctly asshown and clo

Displaylights (and turns offautomatically).blinks and otherindicators on the LCD panelare displayed normally.blinks and otherindicators on the LCD pan

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

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

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

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 the

Align the film leader with the markand close the back cover.The film automatically advances to the firstframe.The film does not overlap any of the pos

Ignoring this mark may result inthe death or serious injury ofthe user.WARNINGKEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE.NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR

1.TAKING PICTURESOpen the lens barrier until you hear aclick.The lens extends slightly and the LCD panelactivates.20

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 &qu

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

Depress the shutter release button fullyto take the picture.The film automatically advances to the next frame.Working DistanceThe focus range of the c

Close-up CorrectionPicture frameClose-up correction marksImage area of picture at 0.6 m (2ft)The viewfinder's picture frame shows the area that c

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

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

AFTER SHOOTINGClose the lens barrier slowly andcarefully. The lens will retractautomatically.Close the lens barrier completely.The display goes out.

UNLOADING THE FILMThe camera automatically rewinds the film whenyou reach the end of a roll.After the motor stops and starts blinking on the LCDpanel

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

MAIN FEATURESBuilt-in 38mm ~ 105mm approx. 3X zoom lens.Symbols used in this manual:Incorrect Next operation Manual operationOperation order Automati

AUTO mode:Automatically fires in low-light and backlit conditions.(p. 31)AUTO-S mode:Significantly reduces the phenomenon of "red-eye"(when

ISO100200400W (38 mm)0.6 ~ 4.9m (2~16.1 ft)0.6 ~ 6.9m (2~22.6 ft)0.6~9.8m (2~32.2 ft)T (105 mm)0.6~2.5 m (2~8.2 ft)0.6~3.5m (2~11.5 ft)0.6~5.0m (2~16.

32IMPORTANT Be sure to hold the camera still until theshutter releases It takes about one secondAUTO-S (Red-Eye Reducing Flash)Significantly reduces t

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

NIGHT SCENETO CAPTURE A NIGHT SCENE BEAUTIFULLYUse the Night-Scene Flash mode to properlylight the subject in the foreground whileleaving the ba

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.Pres

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

SELFTIMER/REMOTE CONTROLSee The Optional Remote Control's Instructions For More Details.Use a tripod, etc., to hold the camerasecurely. Press the

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 fla

PREPARATIONSBASIC OPERATIONSNames and functions of partsViewfinder display/LCD panelDiopter adjustmentUsing the strapOutline of operationsLoading the

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.Do not e

Do not leave the camera on or near atelevision, refrigerator, or other appliancewith a magnetic field.Do not expose the camera to dust or sand asthis

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

NOTESWhen the camera is not used for anextended period of time, remove the battery.Keep spare battery on hand when going ona long trip or to a cold ar

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

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

The green lamp blinks, and the shutter release buttonwill not release.The camera is closer than 0.6 m (2ft) to thesubject.Move the camera back to dist

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

ADVANCED TECHNIQUESCAMERA MAINTENANCEUsing the flash modesAuto (Auto Flash)Auto-S (Red-Eye Reducing Flash)OFF (Flash Override)FILL-IN (Forced Activati

The autofocus didn't work correctly. There are somesubject that are difficult for the autofocus to lock on.These include: glossy or reflective su

The color of a picture taken indoors is abnormal.The color of the room lighting affected the pictureSet the flash to FILL-IN mode.51

SPECIFICATIONSType: Full automatic 35 mm autofocus lens-shuttercamera with built-in 38 ~ 105 mm zoom lens.Film format: 35 mm standard DX-coded film

Exposure counter: Progressive type with automaticreset, displayed on LCD panel.Selftimer: Electronic selftimer 12-sec. delay.Film speed range: Automat

Flash: Recycling time: Approx. 0.5 ~ 7 sec. (at normaltemperature with new battery). Flash workingrange: Wide-angle — 0.6 ~ 4.9 m (2 ~ 16.1 ft),Teleph

Power source: 3 V lithium battery (DL123A/CR123A)Dimensions: 122(W) x 66 (H) x 45 (D) mm(4.8X2.6X1.8 in) (without protrusions).Weight: 245 g (8.6 oz)

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTSZoom lever (See p. 21.)Zooms in — telephoto.Zooms out — wide-angle.Shutter release button (See p. 16.)Selftimer/Remote Con

Diopter adjustment dial (See p. 9.)Viewfinder (See p. 8.)Orange lampGreen lampFilm windowBack coverMid-roll rewind button (See p. 28.)Tripod socketB

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANELViewfinder DisplayClose-up correction marksAt a close distance, yoursubject must bepositioned within theclose-up correctio

Turn the diopter adjustment dial until theviewfinder display becomes clear.Turn to the right if you are far-sighted or to the left if youare near-sigh