User manual OLYMPUS ACCURA VIEW ZOOM 90

[. . . ] INSTRUCTIONS Read this manual carefully before using your camera. WARNING Indicates circumstances under which mishandling resulting from ignoring this symbol could result in personal injury or property damage. KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE. NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR SHORT-CIRCUIT BATTERIES. KEEP THE BATTERY OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. IF A CHILD SWALLOWS A BATTERY, CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. 2 NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA; IT CONTAINS A HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT. IF THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE CAMERA ARE EXPOSED DUE TO DROPPING OR DAMAGE, REMOVE THE BATTERIES IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT FURTHER USAGE. [. . . ] Flash Working Range (with color negative film) 31 RED-EYE REDUCING FLASH Significantly reduces the phenomenon of "red-eye" (when a subject's eyes appear red in flash photography). In the flash mode, the camera will fire a series of low-power preflashes before the regular flash. Red-eye reduction may not be effective when the subject: 1. Is too far from the camera. 32 The effectiveness of red-eye the individual characteristics of subjects. IMPORTANT: Be sure to hold the camera still until the shutter. It takes approximately one second. reduction varies depending on 33 OFF (FLASH OVERRIDE) When you don't want the flash to fire even in the dark or when you want to shoot such subjects as fireworks. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired, is prohibited, in twilight, or night scenes. (down to 1 second) is Note: Since a slow shutter speed automatically selected in lowlight situations, the use of a tripod is recommended. Turning off the camera restores the Auto Flash mode. 34 (Forced Activation) When you want the flash to FILL-IN FLASH fire for each shot. The flash fires regardless of available light. Use this mode to compensate for a shadow cast on the subject's face (such as the shadow of a tree). It is also used when shooting in backlit conditions or under artificial lighting (such as fluorescent light). Turning off the camera restores the Auto Flash mode. 35 NIGHT SCENE FLASH When taking pictures of a night scene, this mode produces clear images. Notes: · The use of a tripod is recommended since slow shutter speeds (down to 1 second) are automatically selected in low-light situations. · Turning off the camera restores the Auto Flash mode. 36 RED-EYE REDUCING NIGHT SCENE FLASH MODE You can take pictures of people with a night scene background while reducing the "red-eye" phenomenon. Notes: · Except for the pre-flashes, this mode is the same as the Night Scene Flash mode. · Read precautionary remarks in "Red-Eye Reducing Flash" (p. · If the camera is turned off in this mode, the Red-Eye Reducing Flash mode will be engaged the next time the camera is turned on. 37 SELFTIMER 1. Press the SELECT button again until the imprinting confirmation indicator appears. When the imprinting confirmation indicator does not appear, the data will not be copied onto the picture. 43 REPLACING THE DATE UNIT'S BATTERY (QUARTZDATE model only) 1. Open the back cover and remove the cover of the date unit's battery. 2. Replace the cover of the date unit. Be sure to adjust the date and time after changing the battery. 45 CARE AND STORAGE 1 Do not leave the camera in any place exposed to excessive heat, humidity, or direct sunlight -- for example, in a car or on the beach. 4 Do not use organic solvents, such as alcohol or paint thinner when cleaning the camera. 46 5 Do not leave the camera on or near a television, refrigerator, or other appliance with a magnetic field. 7 Do not shake or shock the 8 Do not apply excessive force to the zoom lens. · 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 temperatures, even within this range, may sometimes cause deterioration in battery performance, temporarily disabling the camera. dust or sand as this could camera. 47 · When transporting the camera from a cold place to a warm place or in the event of a sudden temperature change, put the camera into a plastic bag. Once the camera has adjusted to the new temperature, you can remove it from the bag and use it. 48 · Avoid leaving the camera unused for long periods of time. This can cause mold to grow on the camera as well as the shutter release button and check the operation of the camera before use. · Some airport X-ray machines can damage the film in your camera. Give it to the security officer for manual inspection. 49 · This camera is controlled by a microcomputer. If this happens, remove the batteries, then reload them and try the camera again. [. . . ] 35) 63 SPECIFICATIONS Type: Full automatic 35 mm autofocus lens-shutter camera with built-in 38 90 mm zoom lens. Film format: 35 mm standard DXcoded film (24 x 36 mm). Lens: Olympus lens 38 ~ 90 mm zoom, F3. 7 ~ 8. 2, 7 elements in 6 groups. Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter. Viewfinder: Real-image zoom viewfinder (with in-focus indication provided autofocus mark, close-up correction mark, flash indicator and shutter release indicator). 64 Focusing: Active-type autofocus system. Auto exposure range - EV 3. 8 ~ 12. 0 at wide angle: EV6. 1 ~ 14. 3 at telephoto. displayed on LCD panel. Exposure counter: Progressive type with automatic reset, 65 Selftimer: Electronic selftimer with approx. [. . . ]