Olympus iS-20 IS-20 DLX Instruction Manual (2 MB)

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  • Olympus iS-20 | IS-20 DLX Instruction Manual (2 MB) - Page 1
    INSTRUCTIONS Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure correct use. We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.
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    Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance and a longer service life from the unit. KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE. NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR SHORT-CIRCUIT BATTERIES. USED
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    Ignoring this warning may result in the death or serious injury of the user. NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE CAMERA; IT CONTAINS A HIGH-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT. IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION, CONSULT YOUR NEAREST OLYMPUS DEALER OR OLYMPUS SERVICE CENTER. 3
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    SLR lens ensures that what you see in the viewfinder is what you get on film. Direct Mode Select buttons let you easily set/choose the right exposure mode for any shooting purpose. Optional remote control to operate the camera from a distance. Symbols used in this manual: Incorrect Order Manual
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    the focus lock 24 Unloading the film 25 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS TAKING BETTER PICTURES CAMERA MAINTENANCE Flash photography 26 Selftimer 32 Using the exposure modes 33 Restoring the Questions and answers 54 Care and storage 55 Battery handling 58 Troubleshooting 59 Specifications 62 5
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    button Flash mode button Spot/L.T.(Long Time) button(See p. 41/39.) Selftimer indicator (See p. 32.) Remote control sensor (See p. 43.) Lens* Lens cap 6 Full Auto button (See p. 40.) Restores the standard shooting mode. LCD panel (See p. 9.) Power switch/ flash release Flash Strap attachment
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    Viewfinder (See p. 8.) Diopter adjustment dial Selftimer/remote control button (See p. 43.) Date/time indicator QUARTZDATE MODE buttons (See quartzdate insertion) Back cover Mid-roll rewind button. (See p. 25.) Panorama switch (See panorama insertion) Zoom (T/W) buttons (See p. 21.) Film window For
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    VIEWFINDER DISPLAY Spot frame The area used by the Spot Metering mode to set exposure. Flash Autofocus frame Position your subject within the autofocus frame. Autofocus (p. 17/23) Lights when the subject is in focus. Overexposure/ underexposure (p. 38) Please see 'Panorama insertion' for panorama
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    LCD PANEL Exposure counter (p. 20) Battery check (p. 15) Flash modes (p. 26) Selftimer/remote control (p. 32/43) Mode status indicator (p. 33) Displays the mode selected for use. Spot metering mode (p. 41) Full-Auto mode (p. 40) The camera does everything automatically in this mode. Aperture
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    DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT To adjust the viewfinder to compensate for near and farsighted vision. Turn the diopter adjustment dial until the autofocus frame becomes clear. Turn up if you are nearsighted or down if you are farsighted. 10
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    USING THE STRAP/SOFT CASE The soft case can be attached to a belt with the belt loop. 11
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    OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS Basic Shooting Procedures Load the batteries (p. 14). Open the back cover (p. 18). Load the film (p. 18). Press the zoom buttons to determine the composition (P 21). 12 Place the autofocus frame on the subject you want to focus on (P. 22). Depress the shutter release
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    Close the back cover (p. 19). Turn the power switch ON (p. 20). Make sure the exposure counter on the LCD panel reads (p. 20). Depress the shutter release button fully to take a picture (p. 23). When the film reaches the end, it Open the back cover to remove will automatically
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    LOADING THE BATTERIES Use two 3V lithium batteries (DL123A or CR123A). Use your finger or a coin to turn the lock screw to OPEN. Place your fingertip in the notch. And open the battery cover. Insert the batteries. And close the cover. Turn the lock screw to CLOSE. When replacing the batteries,
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    should be replaced. Batteries are dead and should be replaced immediately. Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip or when using the camera in cold weather. 15
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    Correct Incorrect Note: As the focal length becomes larger, shaking the camera becomes more noticeable. Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping elbows at sides to prevent the camera from shaking. Cautions: Try not to hold the lens barrel. Keep your fingers and the strap away from the
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    shutter release button depressed halfway. Depress the shutter release button fully. Cautions: •Press the shutter release button gently. •Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the shutter release button to prevent blurry pictures. To lock the focus. To release the shutter and take the picture
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    LOADING THE FILM Slide the back cover release upward to open the back cover. Load the film. BASIC OPERATIONS Shutter curtains Caution: Do not touch the shutter curtain, and do not press it when loading the film. 18
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    Correct Align the tip of the film leader with the mark as shown, and close the back cover, Incorrect Note: Make sure the film is lying flat. The film automatically advances to the first frame. The film does not overlap any of the positioning guides shown above. 19
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    Turn the power switch ON. Place the film leader along the arrow as shown. 20 The exposure counter on the LCD panel reads . Note: If blinks in the exposure counter, as shown above, reload the film.
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    photography. When the power switch is turned ON, the camera is in the Full-Auto mode. (See p. 40.) Turn the power switch ON. While looking through the viewfinder, press the zoom button to determine the composition. While the lens moves forward, the lens cap opens, and the LCD panel lights. Note
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    How to Use the Zoom Buttons Telephoto: Press the button to zoom in. Max. telephoto focal length: 110mm Position the autofocus frame on your subject. Wide-angle: Press the button to zoom out. Max. wide-angle focal length: 28 mm Autofocus frame Working distance: 75 cm (2.5 ft) 22
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    .) The shutter releases and the film automatically advances to the next frame. When you've finished shooting, turn the power switch OFF, and close the lens cap. 23
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    USING THE FOCUS LOCK When the main subject is not in the center of the autofocus frame, follow the procedure below. This is called focus lock. Position the autofocus frame on your subject and press the shutter release button halfway. Reposition your subjects in the picture frame while keeping the
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    UNLOADING THE FILM The camera automatically rewinds the film when you reach the end of a roll. Make sure the motor has stopped and is blinking on the LCD panel, before
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    to Select the Flash Mode Set the power switch to to flip up the flash. Press the FLASH button to select the flash mode. The camera will recharge the flash, and the flash will be ready to use. Note: Recharging takes 0.2~3.9 seconds. 26 The selected mode is displayed on the LCD
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    : Use of the flash is recommended if blinks in the viewfinder when the flash isn't flipped up. Otherwise, the camera will select a long exposure and pictures may be blurred due to camera shake. There is danger of temporarily affecting vision when the flash is fired very close to a person or animal
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    Auto Flash AUTO The flash fires automatically when there is insufficient light or when there is backlighting. Set the flash mode to AUTO. Press the shutter release button halfway to make sure lights in the viewfinder. Note: If you press the shutter release button with blinking in the viewfinder,
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    the shutter release button fully. Auto Flash Range (with color negative film) Focal length Telephoto and wide angle ISO 100 4.5m (14.8 ft) ISO 200 6.4m (21 ft) ISO 400 9.0m (29.5 ft) Maximum distance is about 70% when using positive color film. Note: The shutter speed is automatically
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    Red-Eye Reducing Flash AUTO-S Approximately 20 pre-flashes are emitted before the main flash fires, the flash from right front. 2. Wasn't watching the pre-flashes. 3. Was too far from the camera. 4. Did not respond to the pre-flashes due to particular characteristics of the individual. Notes: Pre-
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    Forced Activation FILL-IN In this mode, the flash always fires. Even in backlighting, both the subject and background can be shot clearly. And portraits look lively by reducing shadows on the subject's face. Make sure the exposure mode is set to FULL AUTO. Select the Fill-In Flash mode, and press
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    /REMOTE control button until is displayed on the LCD panel. Press the shutter release button. Selftimer indicator lights. Fix the camera firmly on a tripod or other support. The shutterwill be released 12seconds later. Notes: The focus and exposure will be locked when the shutter release button is
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    flash. How to Select the Exposure Mode Press one of the icons. For more creative lighting effects: F.No. Aperture-Preferred Auto (p. 38) Set the aperture manually. The camera will automatically select the correct shutter speed. Long Time (p. 39) Allows you to set the shutter speed
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    STOP ACTION To freeze moving subjects. In this mode, the camera automatically selects a faster shutter speed to reduce blurring of moving subjects. (Max, shutter speed: 1/2000-sec.) Press the button. Press the shutter release button. Note: In the Stop Action mode, for faster flash response,
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    take pictures with blurred backgrounds for a "portrait" effect. Portrait mode lets you take beautiful portrait photographs, This is especially effective when the lens is at the telephoto setting and/or when there is a great distance between the subject and the background. Press the button. Press
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    LANDSCAPE To take pictures with extended in-focus backgrounds. When shooting landscapes or landscapes with subjects in the foreground, all objects near and far are sharply in focus. Press the button. Press the shutter release button. Note: Set the lens at wide angle for optimal results. 36
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    shoot properly-lit night scenes. In this mode, the camera automatically selects the ideal exposure for shooting night scenes, and power is automatically adjusted according to the subject. Since the camera may select a shutter speed as slow as 4-sec maximum, use of a tripod is recommended to
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    . Press the F.No. button to enter the AperturePreferred Auto mode. Larger aperture (smaller value) for a blurred background Notes: Additional pressing of the F.No. button stops down the aperture. Once the camera has passed the smallest available aperture setting, it will return to the largest
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    shutter speed changes in the following sequence: 1, 2, 4, 8,15, 30, and 60 sec. Because the selected shutter speed will be very slow, to prevent blurring hold camera firmly in position. Use of a tripod is recommended. 39
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    for the standard shooting mode are as follows: Exposure mode - Program Auto Flash mode - Auto or Auto-S Selftimer/remote control - Canceled Spot metering - Canceled The camera will also return to the standard shooting mode if the power is switched off and on again. 40
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    SPOT METERING In this mode, the camera limits light metering to a particular area, such as a subject's face, and sets the correct exposure, Spot frame Position the subject for spot metering within the
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    between subject and background brightness (e.g., backlighting). Notes: When the flash is flipped up, or the Night Scene or Long Time mode is engaged, the camera does not perform spot metering. After the shot, the Spot Metering mode is canceled. To cancel the mode without taking a shot, press the
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    REMOTE CONTROL (OPTIONAL) The optional RC-200 Remote Control is required. Press the /REMOTE button to engage the Remote Control mode. Position the autofocus frame on the subject. 43
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    Aim the remote control at the camera, and press the button. The shutter will be released about 3 seconds after the beep. Note: Use Selftimer outside the above range. Important: After the shot(s),
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    of aperture settings are more apparent. In telephoto shooting, use a tripod or hold the camera firmly to prevent the camera from shaking. 180 mm additional telephoto power When the optional teleconverter IS/L LENS C-180 H.Q. CONVERTER 1.7X is used, you can extend the telephoto range up to 180
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    of field Angle of view is directly related to the focal depth of field (the distance in front of and behind the subject that the camera is able to bring into focus). The greater the angle of view (wide angle), the greater the depth of field. When the angle of view
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    AUTOFOCUS (AF) Although this camera's autofocus can lock on virtually any subject, there of, and then aim at the subject. Use the focus lock first while holding the camera vertically. Then switch the camera to the horizontal position to take the photograph. Use the focus lock by first focusing
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    -speed subjects at close range When the subject locks out-offocus although the autofocus indicator lights, focus on another subject at the desired camera-tosubject distance first. Then recompose the frame to take the picture. 48 When the subject locks out-offocus although the autofocus indicator
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    correct exposure, depends on the film speed (indicated on the film package, e.g. IS0100 or.lSO-200). The automatic exposure function automatically sets the correct exposure. This camera employs two types of automatic exposure modes: programmed autoexposure and aperture-preferred autoexposure. With
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    the background. Since the selected shutter speed may be very slow, hold the camera firmly in position (with a tripod for example) to prevent blurring. Stop Action Mode This mode is ideal for capturing high-speed photo opportunities such as sports scenes and children at play. A fast shutter speed is
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    ISO 100, ISO 200, and ISO 400 are the most common. High-speed film (ISO 400), as implied by its name, is for taking photos of fast-moving subjects to the conditions. The camera also uses TTL (through-the-lens) light metering to automatically measure the light that enters the lens. This lets you get
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    Center-Weighted Average Light Metering Center-weighted average light metering is the most widely used light metering system (Fig. A). This system measures the light available throughout the frame with special emphasis on the center of the frame. When in the Aperture-Preferred Auto mode, this light
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    ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) IS/L LENS C-180 H.Q. CONVERTER 1.7X REMOTE CONTROL RC-200 53
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    20 rolls of 24exposure film on which the flash was used on half of all the shots (determined under Olympus test conditions). If you do not use the flash and zoom very often, the batteries will last much longer. Q:How should I store the camera? A: Cameras become dark or the lens cap may not close.
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    Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol or paint thinner when cleaning the camera. Do not expose the camera to formalin or naphthalene. Do not leave the camera on a television, refrigerator, or speaker. If the camera gets wet, wipe it with a dry towel immediately. The salt in seawater can be
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    Do not shake or shock the camera. Do not apply excessive force to the lens barrel. 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
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    through these machines. Give it to the security officer for manual inspection. Do not touch the contact points inside the camera. 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
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    BATTERY HANDLING NOTES Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries. When the camera is not used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries. Keep spare batteries on hand CR123A). NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE OR MODIFY ANY BATTERY OR BATTERY PACK FOR USE IN THIS CAMERA. 58
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    TROUBLESHOOTING Operating Problems Symptom The camera does not work. The LCD panel turns off suddenly rewound. The film is incorrectly loaded. The LCD panel turns off automatically if none of the camera's functions have been used for about 30 seconds. The flash has not finished recharging. blinks to
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    Symptom The camera doesn't focus on the subject even though the auxiliary flash lights in the Selftimer/Remote Control mode for about 20 minutes, the LCD panel turns off and the shutter can't be released with the remote control. Remedy See Move the camera closer to the subject. Make sure the
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    Problems with Printed Pictures Symptom Cause The subjects' eyes appear red in printed pictures. This "red-eye phenomenon" occurs with all cameras 32 while looking into the viewfinder, not while standing in front of the camera. Shoot within the working range p.29 of the flash. Set the flash
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    35mm autofocus single-lens reflex camera with built-in 28mm ~ 110mm zoom lens. Film format: 35mm standard DX-coded film (24 x 36mm switchable to Panorama format). Lens: Olympus lens AUTO. (3) Long Time (manual) Exposure counter: Progressive type, 125, 200, 250, 400, 500, 800, 1000, 1600, 2000, 3200.
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    . delay. Remote control (optional): Infrared remote control unit, 3-sec delay. Flash: Built-in IVP (Intelligent Variable-Power) flash system. Manual activating system, recycling time of about 0.2 ~ 3.9 sec. (at normal temperature). Flash range: Telephoto and wide angle - 0.75 ~ 4.5 m (2.5 ~ 14.8 ft
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    (EUROPA) GMBH. (Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstrasse 14-16, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. 040-237730 (Letters) Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany. OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (U.K.) LTD. 2-8 Honduras Street, London EC1Y 0TX, United Kingdom. Tel. 0171-253-2772 This device complies with part 15 of the
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INSTRUCTIONS
Before using your camera, read this manual carefully
to ensure correct use.
We recommend that you take test shots to get
accustomed to your camera before taking
important photographs.