Zoom FIRE-36 Operating instructions

INSTRUCTIONS

Before using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensure

correct use.

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera. Before

you start to use your new camera, please read these

instructions carefully to obtain optimum performance

an

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a longer service life from the unit.

Ignoring this warning may

result in the death or serious

injury of the user.

KEEP THE BATTERIES AWAY FROM FIRE.

NEVER TRY TO DISASSEMBLE, RECHARGE, OR

SHORT CIRCUIT BATTERIES.

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.

• 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.

MAIN FEATURES

Built-in 30mm - 90mm 3X zoom lens.

Use IX240 cartridge film for simple one-touch film

loading.

Three types of prints (C, H, P) can be obtained by

setting the selector switch.

A magnetic head records important printing data on

the film.

Use only processors displaying the mark when requesting

film development and printing.

Symbols used in this manual:

Incorrect Operation order Indicator blinking

Next operation Automatic operation Attention

Manual operation Indicator on Depress halfway

Pay particular attention to items in this manual enclosed in

boxes

Product shown in pictures and illustrations may be slightly

different from this unit.

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PREPARATIONS

BASIC OPERATIONS

Names and functions of parts ................................................. 6

Viewfinder display/LCD panel ...................................................

8

Cartridge ................................................................................ 9

Diopter adjustment .....................................................................

11

Using the strap/soft case ...................................................... 11

Outline

of

operations

............................................................

12

Loading the battery ...................................................................

15

Checking the battery ..................................................................

16

Points to remember ............................................................... 17

Loading the cartridge film .................................................. 19

Taking pictures ................................................................... 21

Using the focus lock ............................................................... 24

After shooting .......................................................................... 25

Unloading the cartridge film ............................................... 26

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ADVANCED TECHNIQUES

CAMERA MAINTENANCE

Setting the print type

.........................................................

27

Using the snooting modes ..................................................... 32

Auto

Flash

..........................................................................

34

Red-eye

Reducing

Flash

............................................

35

Off (Flash Override) ....................................................... 36

Fill-In Flash (Forced Activation)

...................................

37

Landscape

....................................................................

38

Night

Scene

Flash

.........................................................

39

Red-eye Reducing Night Scene Flash

.....................

40

Selftimer ..................................................................... 41

Remote control (optional)

........................................

42

Correcting the data

.........................................................

44

Printing the date and time

............................................

46

Questions and answers

..................................................

47

Care

and

storage

............................................................

49

Battery

handling

.................................................................

52

Remote control (optional) handing

.................................

54

Troubleshooting

.........................................................

55

Specifications

...................................................................

58

5

Shutter release button

Selftimer signal

Strap eyelet

Cartridge cover release lever (p. 19)

Light sensor

Viewflnder

Flash

Autofocus window

Lens

Lens barrel

Do not soil as this can cause blurred pictures.

Wipe clean with a soft cloth.

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

6

PREPARATIONS

Diopter adjustment lever

Battery compartment cover (p. 15)

Quartz date mode buttons (p. 44)

Control panel

Print type selector switch (p. 27)

Tripod socket

Cartridge cover

Power switch (p. 16)

LCD

panel

Zoom lever (p. 21)

T— telephoto

W — wide-angle

Viewfinder

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VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANEL

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY

Close-up correction

marks (p. 23)

Autofocus frame

Position your subject

within the autofocus

frame.

Green lamp

Red lamp

H type

P type

C type

LCD PANEL

Shooting mode display

(p. 32)

Quartz date mode

display (p. 44)

Remote control display

Selftimer display (p. 41)

Battery check

Cartridge mark

Lights when a cartridge is

loaded.

Exposure counter display

*

The viewfinder format changes in accordance with the print

type selected (p. 27).

*

The LCD panel does not actually display all indications

simultaneously as shown.

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CARTRIDGE

IX 240 Cartridge Film

Data disk

Cartridge spool

Lightlock door drive

Lightlock door

Cartridge spool

Cartridge label

Visual Exposure Indicator

•

Never apply undue force to the cartridge spool, lightlock door

drive or lightlock door because this can result in damage or

exposure of the film. Using a damaged cartridge can cause

camera trouble.

•

Do not allow the data disk to become soiled because this can

render the cartridge unusable.

9

Understanding the Visual Exposure Indicator

Unexposed

Partially exposed

Exposed

Processed

•

Only cartridges with the (unexposed) visual exposure

indicator can be used with this camera.

•

When a cartridge with other than the visual exposure indicator

is loaded, the camera will rewind the film and set the cartridge

to (exposed).

•

Take along plenty of film cartridges when traveling to foreign

countries and other areas where cartridge purchasing may be

difficult.

•

Do not forcibly move the visual exposure indicator because

this may damage the cartridge. Using a damaged cartridge

can result in camera trouble.

10

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

To Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near-and far-sighted Vision

Slide the diopter adjustment lever until the

viewfinder display becomes clear.

Slide to the right if you are far-sighted or to the left if you

are near-sighted.

USING THE STRAP/SOFT CASE

The soft case can also be carried on a belt.

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OUTLINE OF OPERATIONS

Basic Shooting Procedures

Load a battery (p. 15).

Turn on the power switch.

mark is not displayed on the LCD panel.

Open the cartridge cover (p. 19).

Insert a cartridge (p. 20).

1.

2.

3.

4.

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Make sure

Close the cartridge cover. The film will

automatically advance to the first

frame (p. 20).

Make sure is displayed and the

exposure counter

reads .

Operate the zoom lever to compose

the scene (p. 21).

Place the autofocus frame on the

subject on which you want to focus

(p. 22).

5.

6.

7.

8.

13

Press

the

shutter

release

button

halfway

to make sure the green lamp lights.

Press

the

shutter

release

button

fully

and

take the picture (p. 22).

The shutter will not release when the red

lamp is blinking.

When the film reaches the end, it will

automatically rewind (p. 26).

will be displayed on the LCD panel.

Open the cartridge cover and remove

the cartridge (p. 26).

9.

10.

11.

12.

14

LOADING THE BATTERY

Use one 3V lithium battery (DL123A or CR123A)

Slide the battery compartment

cover.

Open the cover as shown.

When replacing the battery, make sure to turn

the power switch OFF before unloading the

batteries.

1.

Insert the new battery correctly as

shown and close the battery

compartment cover tightly.

Align the (+) and (-) directions of the batteries

correctly as shown.

2.

Read "Battery Handling" on page 52.

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CHECKING THE BATTERY

Turn the power switch ON and check the

battery condition.

Immediately after the battery has been

replaced, the battery power level may not

be accurately displayed on the LCD panel.

Turn the power switch ON to check the

accurate battery power level.

Display

lights.

blinks.

Meaning

Battery is OK.

Battery is low and should be

replaced.

Battery is dead and should

be replaced immediately.

Note: Keep spare batteries on hand when going on a long trip

or when using the camera in cold weather. Adjust the data of

the quarz date every time the battery is replaced.

16

POINTS TO REMEMBER

Hold the Camera Correctly.

Correct.

Incorrect.

1.

2.

3.

•

Try not to hold the barrel.

•

Keep your fingers and the strap away from the lens and flash.

•

As the focal length becomes larger, camera shake or

movement becomes more noticeable. Hold the camera firmly

with both hands while keeping your elbows at sides to prevent

the camera from shaking.

•

In the vertical position, hold the camera with its flash

positioned at the top.

17

Proper Shutter Release.

The shutter release button has two clicks. Practice

before loading the film.

Depress the shutter release button

halfway to lock the focus.

Focus and exposure will be locked properly.

The green lamp next to the viewfinder lights.

Depress the shutter release button fully

to release the shutter and take the

picture.

1.

2.

Cautions:

•

Press the shutter release button gently.

•

Avoid shaking the camera when pressing the shutter

release button to prevent blurry pictures.

18

Make sure

LOADING THE CARTRIDGE FILM

This

camera

uses

IX240

cartridges.

Just

load

the cartridge; the camera does the rest

automatically.

Make sure is not displayed on the

LCD

panel.

Note: Use only cartridges with the (Unex-

posed) visual exposure indicator (p. 10).

Move the cartridge cover release

lever as shown.

Open the cartridge cover.

1.

2.

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BASIC OPERATIONS

Insert the cartridge correctly and close

the cartridge cover.

The film will advance automatically to the

first frame.

While the film is advancing to the first frame,

the film speed is displayed on the LCD panel.

Make sure the exposure counter reads

3.

4.

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If or appears blinking, the film will not advance

properly Check the cartridge to ensure the (unexposed)

visual exposure indicator appears

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