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Olympus View Zoom 90 Qd Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS Read this manual carefully before using your camera.
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 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. IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION, CONSULT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Names of parts ... 6 Viewfinder display/LCD panel ... 8 Diopter adjustment ... 11 Using the strap ... 11 Loading the battery... 12 Checking the battery ... 14 Proper shutter release ... 15 Loading the film ... 16 Taking pictures ... 19 Using the focus lock ...
  • Page 5 Printing the date and time* ... 40 Correcting the data* ... 42 Replacing the date unit's battery* ... 44 Care and storage ... 46 Troubleshooting ... 51 Specifications ... 64 Specifications for date unit*... 70 * QUARTZDATE model only.

  • Page 6: Names Of Parts

    Shutter release button Power button Autofocus windows* Flash mode button Selftimer button Mid-roll rewind button LCD panel Flash* Zoom buttons Selftimer indicator Lens* Viewfinder* * Keep clean. Otherwise you may get blurred pictures. Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
  • Page 7 Battery compartment cover Date/time indicator" Diopter adjustment dial Viewfinder Film window Back cover release Strap eyelet Tripod socket Date/time MODE /SELECT/ SET buttons" Back cover ** QUARTZDATE model only.

  • Page 8: Viewfinder Display/Lcd Panel

    LCD PANEL Viewfinder Display Flash indicator (orange) Lights: Flash is ready. Blinks: Flash is recharging. • Lights when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. Autofocus mark (red) If this starts blinking after the shutter release button is pressed halfway, it means that the subject is out of focus.
  • Page 9 Shutter release indicator (green) Lights when the camera starts releasing the shutter. Goes out when the camera finishes releasing the shutter. When the camera is turned on, only the autofocus mark (red) will light. When the camera is turned off, all the indicators will go out.
  • Page 10 LCD Panel Selftimer Battery check Exposure counter Night Scene Flash mode Red-Eye Reducing Flash mode Off (Flash Override) mode Fill-In Flash mode Notes: • If you don't use the camera, the LCD goes off after four and half minutes. • The LCD panel does not actually display all indications simultaneously as shown.

  • Page 11: Diopter Adjustment

    DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT Press the power button to turn on the camera. Then turn the diopter adjustment dial until the autofocus mark is clear. Turn to the right if you are farsighted. Turn to the left if you are nearsighted. USING THE STRAP Attach the strap as shown.

  • Page 12: Loading The Battery

    LOADING THE BATTERY 1. Press the power button to turn off the camera. Push OPEN to open the battery compartment cover 2. Insert the new battery correctly. (One 3V lithium battery. CR123A or DL123A) Notes: • Dispose of used batteries in the battery recycling boxes at stores selling batteries.
  • Page 13 Notes: • About 15 rolls of 24-exposure film can be used with one new battery. (Flash use 50%) • Keep a spare battery on hand when going on a long trip or to a cold area. • Sweat, oil, and so on can prevent a battery's terminals from making electrical contact.

  • Page 14: Checking The Battery

    CHECKING THE BATTERY Press the power button to turn on the camera. Display: lights Meaning: Battery is OK. You can shoot. Display: blinks and other indicators are displayed normally. Meaning: Battery power is low and battery should be replaced. Display: blinks and other indicators go out.

  • Page 15: Proper Shutter Release

    PROPER SHUTTER RELEASE Practice before loading the film. 1. Depress the shutter release button halfway to lock the focus. • The shutter won't release when the autofocus and/or flash mark inside the viewfinder is blinking. 2. Depress the shutter release button fully to release the shutter and take the picture.

  • Page 16: Loading The Film

    LOADING THE FILM 1. Slide the back cover release button upward to open the back cover. Do not touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens. 2. Insert the film cartridge until it clicks. Note: Use of ISO 400 film is recommended.
  • Page 17 A. Correct Make sure the film is lying flat before closing the back cover. B. Incorrect Push the film cartridge gently to position the film correctly. Then press the left side of the back cover and close it securely. If the film is not lying flat, the film may not advance to the first frame.
  • Page 18 3. Pull the film leader so that it is positioned about 10 mm (0.4 in.) from the tip of the arrow of FILM TIP], and close the back cover. The film automatically advances to the first frame. Make sure that the film is positioned between the positioning guides (A) before closing the back cover.

  • Page 19: Taking Pictures

    TAKING PICTURES 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. The lens protector opens, the lens extends slightly, and the autofocus mark in the viewfinder lights.
  • Page 20 2. Aim the camera at your subject. Use the zoom buttons for telephoto or wide-angle photography. Note: Keep your hair, hands, strap etc. away from the autofocus windows, lens, light sensor and flash.
  • Page 21 How to Use the Zoom Buttons Telephoto: Push the "T" button to zoom in. Wide angle: Push the "W" button to zoom out.
  • Page 22 3. Position the autofocus mark on your subject. WARNING: DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER. 4. Depress the shutter release button halfway to adjust the focus. Focus has been correctly adjusted and the autofocus mark lights. Exposure also will be adjusted automatically.
  • Page 23 5. Depress the shutter release button fully to take the picture. The shutter release indicator (green) remains lit from the moment when the shutter release button has been pressed all the way until completion of film winding. Working distance: 0.8 m (2.6 ft) ~ (infinity) Notes: •...
  • Page 24 Close-up Correction Picture area at (infinity) Close-up correction mark Image area of picture at 0.8 m (2.6ft) The picture area will move lower in the viewfinder as you get closer to the subject. When the close-up correction mark lights, the picture area is inside the mark.

  • Page 25: Using The Focus Lock

    USING THE FOCUS LOCK When the main subject is not within the autofocus mark. Use the focus lock. Autofocus mark 1. Position the autofocus mark on your subject and press the shutter release button halfway. The autofocus mark lights when the shutter button is pressed.
  • Page 26 2. Reposition your subjects in the picture frame while keeping the shutter release button depressed halfway. Then press the shutter release button fully.

  • Page 27: After Shooting

    AFTER SHOOTING 1. Press the power button to turn off the camera. • The lens is retracted and the lens barrier is closed. • The display goes out.

  • Page 28: Unloading The Film

    UNLOADING THE FILM The camera automatically rewinds the film when you reach the end of a roll. After the motor stops and starts blinking on the LCD panel, open the back cover and remove the film. Rewinding the film before the end of the roll Press the mid-roll rewind button gently with the protrusion on the...

  • Page 29: Using The Flash Modes

    This camera has six flash modes. Use these modes in accordance with the photographic conditions and your purpose. Setting the Modes Each time the flash mode button is pressed, the mode will change sequentially as shown on page WARNING: DO NOT FIRE FLASH TOO CLOSE TO THE EYES OF PEOPLE OR ANIMALS.
  • Page 30 Auto Flash mode (p. 31) Red-Eye Reducing Flash mode (p. 32) Off (Flash Override) mode (p. 34) Fill-in Flash (Forced Activation) mode (p. 35) Night Scene Flash mode (p. 36) Red-Eye Reducing Night Scene Flash mode (p. 37) Note: The flash strength is automatically controlled to prevent pictures from being overexposed even when the...

  • Page 31: Auto Flash

    W (38 mm) T (90 mm) 0.8~5.3 m 0.8~2. 4 m (2.6~7.9 ft) (2.6~17.4 ft) 0.8~7.5 m 0.8~3. 4 m (2.6~24.6 ft) (2.6~11.1 ft) 0.8~10. 6m 0.8~4.8 m (2.6~34.8 ft) (2.6~15.7 ft) AUTO FLASH The flash fires automatically in dark places. The flash indicator in the viewfinder lights when the shutter release button is...

  • Page 32: Red-Eye Reducing Flash

    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.
  • Page 33 The effectiveness of red-eye reduction varies depending on the individual characteristics of subjects. IMPORTANT: Be sure to hold the camera still until the shutter. releases. It takes approximately one second.
  • Page 34 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.

  • Page 35: Fill-In Flash

    FILL-IN FLASH (Forced Activation) When you want the flash to 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...

  • Page 36: Night Scene Flash

    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.

  • Page 37: Red-Eye Reducing Night Scene Flash Mode

    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"...

  • Page 38: Selftimer

    SELFTIMER 1. Press the selftimer button to display Fix the camera on a tripod or other support. 2. Aim at your subject, and press the shutter release button. The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after you press the button. The selftimer automatically disengages after release.
  • Page 39 Notes: • The focus and exposure will be locked when the shutter release button is depressed halfway. • Take care not to stand in front of the camera when you depress the shutter button. • To cancel the selftimer after it has been activated, press the selftimer button again.

  • Page 40: Printing The Date And Time

    PRINTING THE DATE AND TIME (QUARTZDATE model only) This camera has five data imprinting modes. Press the MODE button to choose the mode you want to use. Month indicator ("M" stands for month.) Imprinting confirmation indicator Blinks for about 3 seconds after shooting to make sure the data has been imprinted.
  • Page 41 As you press the MODE button, the mode will switch in the order shown below. Year-month-day Day-hour-minute No data Month-day-year Day-month-year Be sure to correct the data after the date unit's battery is replaced. The data is imprinted in the lower right of the picture. If the area where the data is imprinted is whitish or tinged with orange, it may be difficult to...

  • Page 42: Correcting The Data

    CORRECTING THE DATA (QUARTZDATE model only) Press the SELECT button to switch to the data correction status to adjust year-month-day or hour-minute. 1. Press the SELECT button until the indication you want to change starts blinking. 2. Press the SET button to correct the data.
  • Page 43 Note: As you press the SELECT button, the blinking indication changes in the order of year, month, day or hour, minute. Data correction ends when you press the SELECT button again. Press the SELECT button again until the imprinting confirmation indicator appears.

  • Page 44: Replacing The Date Unit's Battery

    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 battery with a new one. Align the direction of the new battery as indicated on the unit.
  • Page 45 3. Replace the cover of the date unit. Be sure to adjust the date and time after changing the battery.

  • Page 46: Care And Storage

    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. 2 Do not expose the camera to formalin or naphthalene. 3 If the camera gets wet, wipe it with a dry towel.
  • Page 47 5 Do not leave the camera on or near a television, refrigerator, or other appliance with a magnetic field. 6 Do not expose the camera to dust or sand as this could cause serious damage. 7 Do not shake or shock the camera.
  • Page 48 • 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. This allows the camera's temperature to change slowly. Once the camera has adjusted to the new temperature, you can remove it from the bag and use it.
  • Page 49 • Avoid leaving the camera unused for long periods of time. This can cause mold to grow on the camera as well as other problems. Try to press the shutter release button and check the operation of the camera before use. •...
  • Page 50 • This camera is controlled by a microcomputer. Problems with the microcomputer can affect or stop camera operation. If this happens, remove the batteries, then reload them and try the camera again. Strong electrical fields can also interfere with the operation of this camera so try to avoid places or objects that generate such fields.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    OPERATING PROBLEMS The camera does not work. The power is off. Press the power button to turn on the camera, (p. 14) The alignment of the battery terminals is not correct. Reload the battery correctly, (p. 12) The battery is exhausted. Replace the battery with a new one.
  • Page 52 The loaded film has been rewound. • Remove the film. (p. 28) The film is inserted incorrectly. Remove the film and re- insert correctly, (p. 16, 18)
  • Page 53 The LCD panel display turns off suddenly. The LCD panel display turns off after four and a half minutes if the camera is not used. The viewfinder display also turns off at the same time. Press the power button to turn the camera off and on again or press the zoom button;...
  • Page 54 The autofocus mark blinks, and the shutter will not release. The camera is within 0.8 m (2.6 ft) of the subject. Move the camera so that it is more than 0.8 m (2.6 ft) away from the subject, (p. 24) The flash indicator blinks, and the shutter will not release.
  • Page 55 The flash does not fire, even in the dark. The flash mode is set to off. (p. 34) Select a different mode. High-sensitivity film is being used. Set the flash mode to Fill-in, (p. 30, 35)
  • Page 56 Images in the viewfinder look blurred. The diopter adjustment dial is not in the correct position. Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the images in the viewfinder become clear, (p. 11)
  • Page 57 PROBLEMS WITH PRINTED PICTURES The picture is out of focus. The camera moved when the shutter release button was pressed. Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter release button gently. (p. 15) The subject was not within the viewfinder's autofocus mark. Position the subject in the center of the autofocus mark, or use the focus lock.
  • Page 58 The lens and autofocus window were dirty. Clean the lens and autofocus window. Wipe the lens gently with a lens cleaning tissue moistened with a small amount of lens cleaning fluid. The autofocus window was blocked, such as by a finger. Hold the camera correctly, keeping your fingers clear of the autofocus window.
  • Page 59 You attempted to take a picture with the subject less than 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 selftimer, the shutter release button was pressed while standing right in front of the camera.
  • Page 60 The autofocus didn't work correctly. There are some subjects that are difficult for the autofocus to lock on. These include: glossy or reflective surfaces, black objects, subjects behind glass or wire mesh, flames and smoke, excessively bright light within the picture area.
  • Page 61 The data has not been printed (or looks faded).* The data mode was set no data (-- - --) Change the data mode to another setting, (p. 40) There is a bright color like white, orange, or yellow in the area of the picture where the data is printed.
  • Page 62 The finished prints are dark. The fingers, etc., were in front of the flash Hold the camera correctly so the flash is not covered by the fingers, etc. The subject was beyond the flash range. Position the subject within the flash range, (p. 31) The Flash Off mode was set.
  • Page 63 The colors in indoor pictures are not normal. The colors were affected by the color of the indoor lighting. Set the Fill-in mode and take the picture, (p. 35)

  • Page 64: Specifications

    38 - 90 mm zoom lens. Film format: 35 mm standard DX- coded 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.
  • Page 65 Focusing: Active-type autofocus system. Focus lock possible. Shutter release locks to warn when inside minimum working distance. Focusing range - 0.8 m (2.6 ft) - (infinity). Exposure control: Programmed automatic exposure control. Auto exposure range - EV 3.8 ~ 12.0 at wide angle: EV6.1 ~ 14.3 at telephoto.
  • Page 66 Selftimer: Electronic selftimer with approx. 12-sec. delay. Film speed range: Automatic setting with DX-coded film with ISO 50, 100,200,400, 800, 1600 and 3200. Film speeds other than above will be automatically set to next lower speed. For non- DX-coded film and film with less than ISO 50, film speed is set to ISO 100.
  • Page 67 Film advance: Automatic film winding. Film rewind: Automatic film rewind (automatic rewind activation at end of film, automatic rewind stop). Rewind possible at any point with mid-roll rewind button.
  • Page 68 Flash: Built-in flash. Recycling time - Approx. 0.5 ~ 4 sec. (at normal temperature with new battery). Flash working range - 0.8 ~ 5.3 m (2.6 ~ 17.4 ft) at wide angle and 0.8 ~ 2.4 (2.6 ~ 7.9 ft) at telephoto with ISO 100 color negative film;...
  • Page 69 Battery check: Displayed on LCD panel. Power source: One 3 V lithium battery (CR123A or DL123A). Dimensions: Non QUARTZDATE model-129 (W)x 72.5 (H) x 55.5 (D) mm (5.1 x 2 . 9 x 2.2 in) QUARTZDATE model - 129 (W) x 72.5 (H) x 59.5 (D) mm (5.1 x 2.9x2.3 in).

  • Page 70: Specifications For Date Unit

    (QUARTZDATE model only) Data/Timing coding: Year-month- day, day-hour-minute, no data, month-day-year and day-month-year. External indication of data: Data display on LCD panel. Automatic calendar system: Up to year 2049. Film speed setting: Automatic film speed setting. Power source: One 3 V coin-type lithium battery (CR2025).
  • Page 71 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD. San-Ei Building, 22-2, Nishi Shinjuku 1 -Chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Tel. 03-3340-2211 OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. Tel. 1 -800 "O" CAMERA(622-6372) OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH. (Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. 040-237730 OLYMPUS SINGAPORE PTE.

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