Olympus Stylus Epic Zoom 170 Deluxe User Manual

INSTRUCTIONSRead this manual carefully before using yourcamera.

Notes:• If you don't use the camera, theLCD goes off after four and halfminutes.• The LCD panel does notactually display all indicationssimultane

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENTTurn the diopter adjustmentdial until the viewfinderdisplay becomes clear.Turn to the right if you arefarsighted or to the left if y

LOADING THE BATTERY1. Close the lens barrier.Push OPEN to open thebattery compartmentcover2. Insert the new batterycorrectly. (One 3V lithiumbattery.

Notes:• About 15 rolls of 24-exposurefilm can be used with one newbattery.• Keep a spare battery on handwhen going on a long trip or toa cold area.• S

Open the lens barrier untilyou feel a click.Display: lights (and turns offautomatically).Meaning: Battery is OK. You canshoot.Display: blinks and othe

PROPER SHUTTER RELEASEPractice before loading thefilm.1. Depress the shutter releasebutton halfway to lock thefocus.• The green lamp next to theviewfi

LOADING THE FILM1. Open the back cover.Do not touch the inside ofthe camera, especially thelens.2. Insert the film cartridgeuntil it clicks.Note: Use

A. CorrectMake sure the film is lying flatbefore closing the back cover.B. IncorrectPush the film cartridge gently toposition the film correctly. Then

3. Align the film leader withthe point of the arrow, andclose the back cover.The film automaticallyadvances to the first frame.The film does not overl

TAKING PICTURES1. Open the lens barrier untilyou feel a click.The lens extends slightly, theflash pops up, and the LCDpanel turns on.Note: When the fl

WARNINGIndicatescircumstances underwhich mishandlingresulting from ignoringthis symbol could resultin personal injury orproperty damage.KEEP THE BATTE

2. Aim the camera at yoursubject. Use the zoomlever for telephoto or wide-angle photography.20

How to Use the Zoom LeverTelephoto: Pull the lever to the"T" side to zoom in.Wide angle: Push the lever to the"W" side to zoom ou

3. Position the autofocusmark on your subject.4. Depress the shutterrelease button halfway toadjust the focus.Focus has been correctlyadjusted and the

5. Depress the shutterrelease button fully to takethe picture.Note: Keep your fingers and thestrap away from the lens,autofocus windows and flash.Work

Multi autofocusThis camera has a built-in multiautofocus system. With thissystem, the camera automaticallysets the focus on a subject evenin compositi

AFTER SHOOTING1. Close the lens barrierslowly and carefully. Thelens and flash will retractautomatically.2. Close the lens barriercompletely.Caution:

UNLOADING THE FILMThe camera automaticallyrewinds the film when youreach the end of a roll.After the motor stops andstarts blinking on the LCDpanel, o

TAKING PANORAMA PICTURES*Set the switch to PANORAMA.Caution: To avoid malfunction,do not touch the slidingpanorama borders inside thecamera when the b

• Availability of panorama formatfilm processing facilities variesaccording to area. Werecommend that you consultyour local film processor orcamera de

Printing the Date and time inthe Panorama ModeWith this camera, the date and timecan be included even in thePanorama mode, but thecharacters will be s

NEVER ATTEMPT TODISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA; ITCONTAINS A HIGH-VOLTAGECIRCUIT. IF THE INTERNALPARTS OF THE CAMERA AREEXPOSED DUE TO DROPPINGOR DAMAGE, REMO

USING THE FLASH ANDSHOOTING MODESThis camera has six shootingmodes. Use these modes inaccordance with thephotographic conditions andyour purpose.Setti

Auto Flash mode (p. 32)Red-Eye Reduction Flashmode (p. 33)Off (Flash Override) mode(p. 35)Fill-in Flash (ForcedActivation) mode (p. 36)Night Scene Fla

AUTO FLASHThe flash fires automatically indark places, with backlightingand under fluorescent or otherartificial lighting.The orange lamp lights whent

RED-EYE REDUCTION FLASHSignificantly reduces thephenomenon of "red-eye"(when a subject's eyesappear red in flashphotography).In the fl

The effectiveness of red-eyereduction varies depending onthe individual characteristics ofsubjects.IMPORTANT: Be sure to hold thecamera still until th

OFF (FLASH OVERRIDE)When you don't want theflash to fire (even in the dark)or when you want to shootsuch subjects as fireworks.Use this mode in s

FILL-IN FLASH(Forced Activation)When you want the flash tofire for each shot.The flash fires regardless ofavailable light. Use this mode tocompensate

NIGHT SCENE FLASHWhen taking pictures of anight scene, this modeproduces clear images.Notes:• To avoid camera shake, theuse of a tripod isrecommended

RED-EYE REDUCTION NIGHTSCENE FLASH MODEYou can take pictures ofpeople with a night scenebackground while reducingthe "red-eye" phenomenon.No

SPOT MODE1. Press the selftimer/remotecontrol and flash modebuttons simultaneously toenter the Spot mode. TheLCD panel displaysPress those buttonssimu

Names of parts ... 6Viewfinder display/LCD panel ... 8Diopter adjustment ... 11Using the strap ...

3. Reposition your subject inthe picture frame whilekeeping the shutter releasebutton depressed halfway.Then press the shutterrelease button fully.Aft

The use of the Spot mode isrecommended in the followingcases:• When there is an object in frontof the main subject.• When the subject is on the edgeo

In these situations, first focus on adifferent subject at a similardistance, and then reposition thecorrect subject in the pictureframe.Subjects with

SELFTIMER1. Press the button todisplay .Fix the camera on a tripod orother support.2. Aim at your subject, andpress the shutter releasebutton. The sh

Notes:• The focus and exposure will belocked when the shutterrelease button is depressedhalfway.• To cancel the selftimer after ithas been activated,

USING THE RC-200 REMOTECONTROL (optional)1. Press the button todisplayTo cancel this mode, press thebutton again.2. Aim the remote control atthe came

WARNINGS:• KEEP THE REMOTE CONTROLOUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN.IF A CHILD SWALLOWS THEREMOTE CONTROL, CONTACT ADOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.• NEVER EXPOSE THE REMO

Open the buckle , insertthe strap , and close thebuckleThe remote control can beattached to round straps with adiameter of 3 ~ 5 mm (0.12 ~ 0.2in)

1. Open the buckle andinside by sliding in thedirection of the arrow.2. Insert a new battery(CR1220) with the plusmark showing on top3. Attach the b

PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME (forQUARTZDATE/DELUXE models only)As you press the MODE button,the mode will switch in the ordershown below.No dataYear-mon

Using the RC-200 remote control(optional)... 45Printing the date and time**... 49Correcting the data** ...

The quartzdate uses the samepower source as the main unit.Make sure to correct the dataafter the battery is replaced.The data is imprinted in the lowe

CORRECTING THE DATE (forQUARTZDATE/DELUXE models only)1. Keep the MODE buttondepressed to bring theyear indication to blinking.The year indication wil

3. Press the MODE buttonagain.The month indication willstart blinking.4. Repeat pressing of theSET and MODE buttonsuntil the hours and theminutes have

VISUAL CONFIRMATION FINDER(for DELUXE model only)This camera incorporates ashutter release visualconfirmation function. Thismomentarily darkens thevie

CARE AND STORAGE• Do not leave the camera in anyplace exposed to excessiveheat, humidity, or directsunlight — for example, in acar or on the beach.• D

• Do not expose the camera todust or sand as this couldcause serious damage.• Do not shake or shock thecamera.• Do not apply excessive force tothe zoo

• When transporting the camerafrom a cold place to a warmplace or in the event of asudden temperature change,put the camera into a plasticbag. This al

• Avoid leaving the cameraunused for long periods oftime. This can cause mold togrow on the camera as well asother problems. Try to pressthe shutter r

WEATHERPROOF CAMERAThis camera is designed to be water-resistant; however, it is not designedfor underwater use or to be subjectedto being saturated.

These gaskets protect the interior ofthe camera from becoming wet in theevent the camera is splashed withwater. Check these gaskets often andcarefully

NAMES OF PARTSShutter release buttonZoom leverViewfinderLight sensor*Strap eyeletSelftimer indicatorLens barrierRemote control sensor*Lens*Autofocus w

Do not touch the rubber gasket withexcessive force. Do not remove thegaskets. The gaskets in your camerashould be replaced afterapproximately three ye

SPECIFICATIONSType: Full automatic 35 mmautofocus lens-shuttercamera with built-in 38 ~ 170mm zoom lens.Film format: 35 mm standard DX-coded film (24

Focusing: Advancedcombination auto focussystem. Focus lockpossible. Focusing range— 0.8m(2.6 ft) ~ (infinity).Exposure control: Programmedautomatic ex

Remote control (optional):Infrared remote control unitwith approx. 3-sec. delay.Film speed range: Automaticsetting with DX-coded filmwith ISO 50, 100,

Film loading: Automatic loading.(Automatically advances tofirst frame when cameraback cover is closed.)Film advance: Automatic filmwinding.Film rewin

Flash: Built-in flash. Recyclingtime: Approx. 0.5 ~ 5.5 sec.(at normal temperature withnew battery). Flash workingrange: Wide angle — 0.8 ~5 m (2.6 ~

Battery check: Displayed on LCDpanel.Power source: One 3 V lithiumbattery (DL123A/CR123A).Dimensions: 123 (W) x 66.5 (H) x50 (D) mm (4.8 x 2.6 x 2.0in

SPECIFICATIONS FOR DATEUNITImprinting direction: Dataimprinted onto film fromlens side.Data coding: No data, year-month-day, month-day-year, day-month

SPECIFICATIONS FOR RC-200REMOTE CONTROL (optional)Type: Infrared type remote control.Operating range: Approx. 5 m(16.4 ft).Battery: One CR1220,replace

OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH.OLYMPUS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.OLYMPUS KOREA CO., LTD.This device complies

ViewfinderDiopter adjustment dialPanorama switch***MODE and SET buttons**Back coverMid-roll rewind buttonTripod socketBattery compartment coverBack co

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANELViewfinder DisplayClose-up correction marksAutofocus markGreen lampOrange lampA: Standard modeB: Panorama mode** Models wi

LCD PanelDate/time indicator*Visual Confirmation Finder*Battery CheckNight Scene Flash modeOff (Flash Override) modeFill-In Flash modeRemote controlRe