Olympus ZOOM 105 DLX User Manual Page 1

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

Load a battery (p. 13).Open the back cover (p. 17).Load the film (p. 17).(Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.)Close the back cover. The filmautomatica

Open the lens barrier until you hear a click(p. 19).Make sure the exposure counter on theLCD panel reads " " (p. 19).Press the zoom lever fo

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

Close the lens barrier. Push OPEN toopen the battery compartment coverInsert the new battery correctly as shownand close the battery compartmentcover

CHECKING THE BATTERYOpen the lens barrier as shown until youhear a click. Check the remaining batterypower.Note: Keep spare battery on hand when going

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

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

Slide the back cover release upward toopen the back cover.Do not touch the inside of the camera,especially the lens. If there is dust or dirt onthe le

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 po

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

Open the lens barrier until you hear aclick.The lens extends slightly, the flash pops up, andthe LCD panel activates.When the flash is held down, the

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 markDepress the shutter release buttonhalfway to adjust the focus.Focus has been correctly adjust

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 (2 ft)The viewfinder's picture frame shows the area that

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

Caution:Do not force lens barrier closed as it will interfere withlens retraction.Close the lens barrier slowly andcarefully. The lens and flash will

The camera automatically rewinds the film whenyou reach the end of a roll.After the motor stops and starts blinking on the LCDpanel, open the back co

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

Product shown in pictures and illustrations may be slightlydifferent from the unit.IncorrectNext operationManual operationOperation orderAutomatic ope

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

AUTO (Auto Flash)In the Auto Flash mode, the flash will fireautomatically in low-light and backlitconditions.The orange lamp in the upper right of the

Significantly reduces the phenomenon of"red-eye" (when a subject's eyes appearred in flash photography).In the Auto-S Flash mode, the c

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 mode, the flash does n

When you want to fire the flash every shot.In the FILL-IN Flash mode, the flash fires regardless ofavailable light. For example, this mode can be used

To Capture a Night Scene BeautifullyUse the Night-Scene Flash mode to properlylight the subject in the foreground whileleaving the background naturall

Press the /REMOTE button and flashmode button at the same time.is displayed on the LCD panel.Press the /REMOTE and flash mode buttonat the same tim

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

Press the /REMOTE button. isdisplayed on the LCD panel.Use a tripod to hold the camera securely.Aim at your subject, and press theshutter release butt

Press the /REMOTE button. isdisplayed on the LCD panel.After shooting, press the /REMOTE buttonagain to cancel the selftimer/remote controlmode. Re

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

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 r

Press the MODE button for two secondsor longer.The year indication will start blinking.Press the SET button to correct the year.If you press the butto

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 butto

Choose the desired mode with the MODEbutton.The mode will switch in the described order bypressing the MODE button.No data Year-month-day Month-day-

QUESTlONS AND ANSWERSQ: How long will the battery last?A: A new 3V lithium battery will last for roughly 15 rollsof 24-exposure film on which the fl

Do not leave camera in any place exposedto excessive heat, humidity, or direct sunlight— for example, in a car or on the beach.Do not expose the camer

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, put thecamera into a plastic bag. This a

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

Do not submerge the camera or attempt totake pictures underwater.Rubber gaskets are located inside the rear ofthe camera. Check the gaskets for wear a

ADVANCED TECHNIQUESCAMERA MAINTENANCEUsing the flash modes ... 29Auto (AutoFlash) ..

NOTESWhen the camera is not used for an extendedperiod of time, remove the battery.Keep spare battery on hand when going on along 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

REMOTE CONTROL (optional) HANDLINGThe battery of the remote control cannot bereplaced. The remote control unit isexpendable. Order a new one from your

TROUBLESHOOTlNGOPERATING PROBLEMSThe camera does not work.The lens barrier is not opened.Open the lens barrier completely. (P. 20)The alignment of th

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 (2 ft.) to the subject.Move the camera back to d

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 autofoous 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 are somesubjects that are difficult for the autofocus to lock on.These include: glossy or reflective s

The data has not been printed (or looks faded).The data mode was set to no data (---).Change the data mode to another setting.(P. 43)There is a bright

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

Type: Full automatic 35 mm autofocus lens-shuttercamera with built-in 38 ~ 105 mm zoom lens.Film format: 35 mm standard DX-coded film (24 x36 mm)Lens:

Exposure counter: Progressive type with automaticreset, displayed on LCD panel.Selftimer: Electronic selftimer 12-sec. delay.Remote control (optional

Flash: Built-in flash. Recycling time: Approx. 0.5 ~7 sec. (at normal temperature with new battery).Flash working range: Wide-angle — 0.6 ~ 4.7 m(2 ~

Weatherproof: IEC Standard publication 529.Classification of degrees of protection provided byenclosures. Degree of protection indicated by thesecond

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

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Quartz date mode buttons (See p. 43.)Diopter adjustment dial (See p. 9.)Vlewfinder (See p. 8.)Orange lampGreen lampFilm windowBack coverMid-roll rewi

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

The remote control can be stored in thepocket on the case's flap.The soft case can also be carried on a belt.Turn the diopter adjustment dial unt