Olympus Accura View Zoom 90 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONSRead this manual carefully before using yourcamera.

SelftimerBattery checkExposure counterNight Scene Flash modeRed-Eye Reducing FlashmodeOff (Flash Override) modeFill-In Flash modeLCD PanelNotes:• If y

Press the power button toturn on the camera. Thenturn the diopter adjustmentdial until the autofocus markis clear.Turn to the right if you arefarsight

1. Press the power button toturn off the camera. PushOPEN to open thebattery compartmentcover2. Insert the new batterycorrectly. (One 3V lithiumbatter

Notes:• About 15 rolls of 24-exposurefilm can be used with one newbattery. (Flash use 50%)• Keep a spare battery on handwhen going on a long trip or t

Press the power button toturn on the camera.Display: lightsMeaning: Battery is OK. You canshoot.Display: blinks and otherindicators are displayednorma

Practice before loading thefilm.1. Depress the shutter releasebutton halfway to lock thefocus.• The shutter won't releasewhen the autofocus and/o

1. Slide the back coverrelease button upward toopen the back cover.Do not touch the inside ofthe camera, especially thelens.2. Insert the film cartrid

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

3. Pull the film leader so that it ispositioned about 10 mm (0.4in.) from the tip of the arrow of[ FILM TIP], and close theback cover.The film automat

1. Press the power button toturn on the camera.The lens protector opens, thelens extends slightly, and theautofocus mark in theviewfinder lights.TAKIN

Indicatescircumstances underwhich mishandlingresulting from ignoringthis symbol could resultin personal injury orproperty damage.KEEP THE BATTERIES AW

2. Aim the camera at yoursubject. Use the zoombuttons for telephoto orwide-angle photography.Note: Keep your hair, hands,strap etc. away from theautof

How to Use the Zoom ButtonsTelephoto: Push the "T" button tozoom in.Wide angle: Push the "W" buttonto zoom out.21

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.The shutter release indicator(green) remains lit from themoment when the shutterrelease

Close-up CorrectionPicture area at (infinity)Close-up correction markImage area of picture at 0.8 m(2.6ft)The picture area will move lowerin the view

When the main subject is notwithin the autofocus mark. Usethe focus lock.Autofocus mark1. Position the autofocusmark on your subject andpress the shut

2. Reposition your subjectsin the picture frame whilekeeping the shutterrelease button depressedhalfway. Then press theshutter release buttonfully.26

1. Press the power button toturn off the camera.• The lens is retracted and thelens barrier is closed.• The display goes out.AFTER SHOOTING27

The camera automaticallyrewinds the film when youreach the end of a roll.After the motor stops andstarts blinking on the LCDpanel, open the back cover

This camera has six flashmodes. Use these modes inaccordance with thephotographic conditions andyour purpose.Setting the ModesEach time the flash mode

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

Auto Flash mode (p. 31)Red-Eye Reducing Flashmode (p. 32)Off (Flash Override) mode(p. 34)Fill-in Flash (ForcedActivation) mode (p. 35)Night Scene Flas

AUTO FLASHThe flash fires automaticallyin dark places.The flash indicator in theviewfinder lights when theshutter release button isdepressed halfway.

Significantly reduces thephenomenon of "red-eye"(when a subject's eyesappear red in flashphotography).In the flash mode, the camerawil

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

When you don't want theflash to fire even in the darkor when you want to shootsuch subjects as fireworks.Use this mode in situationswhere flash p

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:• The use of a tripod isrecommended since slowshutter spee

RED-EYE REDUCING NIGHTSCENE FLASH MODEYou can take pictures ofpeople with a night scenebackground while reducingthe "red-eye" phenomenon.Not

SELFTIMER1. Press the selftimer button todisplayFix the camera on a tripod orother support.2. Aim at your subject, andpress the shutter releasebutton.

Notes:• The focus and exposure will belocked when the shutterrelease button is depressedhalfway.• Take care not to stand in frontof the camera when yo

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

This camera has five dataimprinting modes. Press theMODE button to choose themode you want to use.Month indicator ("M" standsfor month.)Impr

As you press the MODE button,the mode will switch in the ordershown below.Year-month-dayDay-hour-minuteNo dataMonth-day-yearDay-month-yearBe sure to c

Press the SELECT button toswitch to the data correctionstatus to adjust year-month-dayor hour-minute.1. Press the SELECT buttonuntil the indication yo

Note: As you press the SELECTbutton, the blinking indicationchanges in the order of year,month, day or hour, minute. Datacorrection ends when you pres

REPLACING THE DATE UNIT'S BATTERY(QUARTZDATE model only)1. Open the back cover andremove the cover of thedate unit's battery.2. Replace the

3. Replace the cover of thedate unit.Be sure to adjust thedate and time afterchanging the battery.45

1 Do not leave the camera inany place exposed toexcessive heat, humidity, ordirect sunlight — for example,in a car or on the beach.2 Do not expose t

5 Do not leave the camera on ornear a television, refrigerator,or other appliance with amagnetic field.6 Do not expose the camera todust or sand as

• 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

Printing the date and time* ... 40Correcting the data* ... 42Replacing the date unit'sbattery* ...

• This camera is controlled by amicrocomputer. Problems withthe microcomputer can affector stop camera operation. Ifthis happens, remove thebatteries,

TROUBLESHOOTINGOPERATING PROBLEMSThe camera does not work.The power is off.Press the power button toturn on the camera, (p. 14)The alignment of the ba

The loaded film has beenrewound.• Remove the film. (p. 28)The film is inserted incorrectly.Remove the film and re-insert correctly, (p. 16, 18)52

The LCD panel display turns offsuddenly.The LCD panel display turnsoff after four and a halfminutes if the camera is notused. The viewfinder displayal

The autofocus mark blinks, andthe shutter will not release.The camera is within 0.8 m(2.6 ft) of the subject.Move the camera so that itis more than 0.

The flash does not fire, even inthe dark.The flash mode is set to off.(p. 34)Select a different mode.High-sensitivity film is beingused.Set the flash

Images in the viewfinder lookblurred.not in the correct position.Turn the diopter adjustmentdial until the images in theviewfinder become clear,(p. 11

PROBLEMS WITH PRINTEDPICTURESThe picture is out of focus.The camera moved when theshutter release button waspressed.Hold the camera correctlyand press

The lens and autofocuswindow were dirty.Clean the lens andautofocus window. Wipe thelens gently with a lenscleaning tissue moistened witha small amoun

You attempted to take apicture with the subject lessthan 0.8 m (2.6 ft) away.Move at least 0.8 m (2.6 ft)away from the subject, (p. 23)When using the

NAMES OF PARTSShutter release buttonPower buttonAutofocus windows*Flash mode buttonSelftimer buttonMid-roll rewind buttonLCD panelFlash*Zoom buttonsSe

The autofocus didn't workcorrectly. There are somesubjects that are difficult forthe autofocus to lock on.These include: glossy orreflective surf

The data has not been printed(or looks faded).*The data mode was set nodata (-- - --)Change the data mode toanother setting, (p. 40)There is a bright

The finished prints are dark.The fingers, etc., were in frontof the flashHold the camera correctlyso the flash is not covered bythe fingers, etc.The s

The colors in indoor pictures arenot normal.The colors were affected bythe color of the indoorlighting.Set the Fill-in mode andtake the picture, (p. 3

SPECIFICATIONSType: Full automatic 35 mmautofocus lens-shuttercamera with built-in 38 -90 mm zoom lens.Film format: 35 mm standard DX-coded film (24 x

Focusing: Active-type autofocussystem. Focus lockpossible. Shutter releaselocks to warn when insideminimum working distance.Focusing range - 0.8 m (2.

Selftimer: Electronic selftimerwith approx. 12-sec. delay.Film speed range: Automaticsetting with DX-coded filmwith ISO 50, 100,200,400,800, 1600 and

Film advance: Automatic filmwinding.Film rewind: Automatic filmrewind (automatic rewindactivation at end of film,automatic rewind stop).Rewind possibl

Flash: Built-in flash. Recyclingtime - Approx. 0.5 ~ 4 sec.(at normal temperature withnew battery). Flash workingrange - 0.8 ~ 5.3 m (2.6 ~17.4 ft)

Battery check: Displayed on LCDpanel.Power source: One 3 V lithiumbattery (CR123A orDL123A).Dimensions: Non QUARTZDATEmodel-129 (W)x 72.5 (H)x 55.5 (D

Battery compartment coverDate/time indicator"Diopter adjustment dialViewfinderFilm windowBack cover releaseStrap eyeletTripod socketDate/time MOD

SPECIFICATIONS FOR DATE UNIT(QUARTZDATE model only)Data/Timing coding: Year-month-day, day-hour-minute, nodata, month-day-year andday-month-year.Exter

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Viewfinder DisplayFlash indicator (orange)Lights: Flash is ready.Blinks: Flash is recharging.• Lights when the shutterrelease button is pressedhalf

Shutter release indicator(green)Lights when the camera startsreleasing the shutter. Goes outwhen the camera finishesreleasing the shutter.When the cam