User manual OLYMPUS SUPERZOOM 105 G

[. . . ] 5 Viewfinder display/LCD pane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Diopter adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using the strap/soft case (optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Outline of operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] In the Auto and Auto-S Flash modes, the flash strength is automatically controlled to prevent pictures from being overexposed even when the subjects are close. 22 AUTO (Auto Flash) In the Auto Flash mode, the flash will fire automatically in low-light and backlit conditions. Make sure The orange lamp in the upper right of the viewfinder lights when the shutter release button is depressed halfway. Notes: When the orange lamp is blinking, the flash is being recharged and the shutter won't release. (This happens especially with telephoto when the subject is too small and in other situations. ) Set the flash mode to FILL-IN in such a case. 23 AUTO-S (Red-Eye Reducing Flash) Significantly reduces the phenomenon of "red-eye" (when a subject's eyes appear red in flash photography). In the Auto-S Flash mode, the camera will emit a series of low-power pre-flashes before the regular flash. This makes the subjects' pupils contract, significantly reducing red-eye. Except for the pre-flashes, this mode is the same as the Auto Flash mode. Does not respond to the pre-flashes due to particular individual characteristics. IMPORTANT: Be sure to hold the camera still until the shutter releases. 24 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, In the Flash-OFF mode, the flash does not fire even in low-light conditions. Use this mode in situations where flash photography is not desired or is prohibited. Note: Since a slow shutter speed (down to 2 seconds) is automatically selected in low-light situations when in the FlashOFF mode, the use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurred pictures caused by shaking the camera. FILL-IN (Forced Activation) When you want to fire the flash every shot. In the FILL-IN Flash mode, the flash fires regardless of available light. For example, this mode can be used to brighten up a subject's face that is shadowed. 25 USING THE SUBJECT MODES The camera's five subject modes offer a variety of functions. How to select the subject mode: As you press the subject MODE button, the mode switches as shown below. The selected subject mode is displayed on the LCD panel. 26 Mode Function Spot (p. 28) The camera can attain the focus and exposure that are set for a selected area of the scene. 30) You can keep the subject's head and shoulders framed in the viewfinder. If any of the above operations is performed while the light is on, illumination duration will be extended. 38 CARING FOR YOUR WEATHERPROOF CAMERA This camera is weatherproof; however, it is not designed for underwater use. Please note the following warnings and use the camera correctly. (e. g. , seaside, swimming pool side, etc. ) The camera can be used in rain. And in snow. CAMERA MAINTENANCE The camera can withstand splashing water 39 Do not wash the camera. Do not submerge the camera or attempt to take pictures underwater. Check the gaskets for wear and carefully remove any sand and dust to maintain a weatherproof seal. If the camera has been splashed by water, etc. , clean the camera with a dry cloth as soon Do not touch the rubber gasket on the battery compartment cover or the rubber gasket on the camera back with excessive force. Gaskets should be replaced after approximately three years, although they may require replacement earlier than that depending on use and wear. If the gaskets are damaged or need replacement, contact your nearest Olympus service center. as possible. 40 CARE AND STORAGE CAUTIONS DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO EXTREME HEAT (OVER 40°C/104°F) OR TO EXTREME COLD (BELOW -10°C/14°F). DO NOT USE ORGANIC SOLVENTS, THINNERS, OR BENZINE TO CLEAN THE CAMERA. DO NOT EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO THE COLD WHEN IT'S WET, OR THE LENS PROTECTOR, ETC. MAY FREEZE, MAKING THE CAMERA INOPERABLE. 41 THE LENS BARREL IS FINISHED WITH A SPECIAL COATING TO SMOOTH THE ZOOMING MOVEMENT. WHEN IT IS HEAVILY STAINED, CLEAN IT WITH A MOISTENED CLOTH AND THEN WIPE OFF THE MOISTURE WITH A DRY CLOTH. WARNING 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. 42 BATTERY HANDLING NOTES Even when batteries are brand-new, their service life may be shorter than specified if an extended period of time has passed since they were produced. [. . . ] When the subject is near, first focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject in the Spot mode. 22/25) 51 The date has not been printed (or looks faded). (QUARTZDATE model) The date mode was set to no data ( - - - ) . Change the date mode to another setting. 36) There is a bright color like white, orange, yellow, or red in the area of the picture where the date is printed. Avoid bright colors in the lower right corner of your photo compositions. print the date. The picture was taken with black-and-white film. [. . . ]