Zoom FIRE-36 Spezifikationen

INSTRUCTIONSBefore using your camera, read this manual carefully to ensurecorrect use.

Understanding the Visual Exposure IndicatorUnexposedPartially exposedExposedProcessed• Only cartridges with the (unexposed) visual exposureindicator

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENTTo Adjust the Viewfinder to Compensate for Near-and far-sighted VisionSlide the diopter adjustment lever until theviewfinder display

OUTLINE OF OPERATIONSBasic Shooting ProceduresLoad a battery (p. 15).Turn on the power switch.mark is not displayed on the LCD panel.Open the cartridg

Close the cartridge cover. The film willautomatically advance to the firstframe (p. 20).Make sure is displayed and theexposure counter reads .Oper

Press the shutter release button halfwayto make sure the green lamp lights.Press the shutter release button fully andtake the picture (p. 22).The shut

LOADING THE BATTERYUse one 3V lithium battery (DL123A or CR123A)Slide the battery compartmentcover.Open the cover as shown.When replacing the battery,

CHECKING THE BATTERYTurn the power switch ON and check thebattery condition.Immediately after the battery has beenreplaced, the battery power level ma

POINTS TO REMEMBERHold the Camera Correctly.Correct.Correct.Incorrect.1.2.3.• Try not to hold the barrel.• Keep your fingers and the strap away from t

Proper Shutter Release.The shutter release button has two clicks. Practicebefore loading the film.Depress the shutter release buttonhalfway to lock th

LOADING THE CARTRIDGE FILMThis camera uses IX240 cartridges. Just loadthe cartridge; the camera does the restautomatically.Make sure is not displayed

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus camera. Beforeyou start to use your new camera, please read theseinstructions carefully to obtain optimum performa

Insert the cartridge correctly and closethe cartridge cover.The film will advance automatically to thefirst frame.While the film is advancing to the f

TAKING PICTURESSet the power switch to ON.The lens barrier opens and the lens extends.Look through the viewfinder, press theZoom lever and compose the

Position the subject inside theautofocus frame.Depress the shutter release buttonhalfway.The exposure is measured automatically whenthe lens extends,

Working DistanceThe focus range of the camera is 0.6 m (2 ft) to (Infinity).The camera cannot focus on a subject that is closer than0.6 m (2 ft) even

USING THE FOCUS LOCKTo avoid taking out of focus pictures.The focus lock is used when the subject is outsidethe autofocus frame.Position the subject w

AFTER SHOOTINGTurn the power switch to OFF.The lens is retracted and the lens barrier isclosed.25Make sure

UNLOADING THE CARTRIDGE FILMThe film will be rewound automatically when theend of the roll is reached.• Wait until the sound of the motor operation s

SETTING THE PRINT TYPESetting the Print TypeSet the print type selector switch to the desiredtype: C, H or P.Print type selector switchH type viewfind

Print Type Setting ConfigurationFor H type prints, the images are printed withoutchange. With C type, the left and right sides of theimages are cut. W

Requesting Development and PrintingUse only processors displaying the mark whenrequesting film developing and printing. The developedfilm will be ret

• Before using your camera, read this manual carefullyto ensure correct use.• We recommend that you take test shots to getaccustomed to your camera be

Print rear surface (example)Index prints (example)ID numberFrame numberDateAsk your local processor for details concerningindex prints.30

Making Additional Prints (Extra printing)1. Make sure that the cartridge ID number is the sameas the ID numbers on the backs of the regular printsor i

USING THE SHOOTING MODESThis camera has seven shooting modes. Use thesemodes in accordance with the photographicconditions and your purpose.Setting th

LCD Panel DisplayModeAuto FlashRed-eyeReducing FlashOff (FlashOverride)Fill-In Flash(ForcedActivation)LandscapeNight SceneFlashRed-eyeReducing NightSc

AUTO FLASH1.ISO200400W (Wide angle)0.6~4.1m (2ft~13.5ft)0.6~5.8m (2ft~19ft)T (Telephoto)0.6~2.4m (2ft~7.9ft)0.6~3.4m (2ft~11.2ft)In this mode, the fla

RED-EYE REDUCING FLASHSignificantly reduces the phenomenon of"red-eye" (when subject's eyes appear redin flash photography).In the fla

OFF(Flash Override)Use this mode when you do not want to use the flasheven in a dark place. The flash will not fire even if thelight level is low. T

FILL-IN FLASH (Forced Activation)Use this mode when you want the flash to fireregardless of lighting conditions. The flash will alwaysfire in this mod

LANDSCAPEUse this mode to shoot a landscape photographthrough a window or to shoot distant subjects such asmountains or clouds.Select the Landscape mo

NIGHT SCENE FLASHUse this mode to capture a night scene withor without a subject in the foregroundbeautifully.Notes:• Since a slow shutter speed (down

PREPARATIONSBASIC OPERATIONSNames and functions of parts ... 6Viewfinder display/LCD panel ...

RED-EYE REDUCING NIGHTSCENE FLASHSignificantly reduces the "red-eye"phenomenon often seen when people arephotographed against a night backgr

SELFTIMERTo Put Yourself i n the PictureOpen the control panel.Press the button. will bedisplayed on the LCD panel.Use a tripod to hold the camera

Press the button. will bedisplayed on the LCD panel.After shooting, press the button again tocancel the selftimer/remote control mode.Remote control

Aim the remote control at the camera,and press the button. The shutter will bereleased after about 3 seconds.Notes:• Use the remote control within the

CORRECTING THE DATAOpen the control panel.Press and hold the MODE button for atleast two seconds. The year indicationshould start blinking at the time

Press the MODE button again tocomplete data correction.5.45

PRINTING THE DATE AND TIMEOpen the control panel.Press the MODE button to select thedisplay to be printed.Year/month/dayMonth/day/yearDay/month/yearHo

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSQ: What kind of subjects are difficult for autofocus? And whatshould be done in such cases?A: The following subjects are difficu

Q: How long will the battery last?A: Approximately 16 rolls of 25-exposure film (50% flash usage,determined under Olympus test conditions). The batt

CARE AND STORAGEDo not touch the front surface of the flashafter using the flash continuously in a shorttime as the flash may be hot.Do not leave came

ADVANCED TECHNIQUESCAMERA MAINTENANCESetting the print type ... 27Using the snooting modes ...

Do not expose the camera to dust or sand asthis could cause serious damage.Do not shake or shock the camera.Do not apply excessive force to the lensba

• When transporting the camera from a cold place to a warmplace or in the event of a sudden temperature change, putthe camera into a plastic bag. This

BATTERY HANDLINGUse the batteries correctly. Incorrect usage canresult in leaking, heat and damage. Whenreplacing the batteries, make sure the plus (+

• We recommend that you carry spare batteries onlong trips, especially in foreign countries whereavailability is questionable.• Please note that

REMOTE CONTROL (optional) HANDLING• Keep the remote control out of the reach ofchildren. If a child swallows the remotecontrol, contact a physician i

TROUBLESHOOTINGOPERATING PROBLEMSThe camera does not work.The power is OFF.Set the power switch to ON. (p. 21)The battery is loaded incorrectly.Reload

The flash will not fire even when the light level is low.The Flash Off mode has been set.Set another shooting mode. (p. 32)You are using high-speed fi

You stood directly in front of the camera and pressed theshutter release button when using the selftimer.Press the shutter release button while lookin

SPECIFICATIONSType: Fully automatic, autofocus lens-shutter camerawith built-in 30mm ~ 90mm zoom lens.Film format: IX240 cartridge film.Image size:

Viewfinder displays: Autofocus frame, close-upcorrection marks, autofocus indicator and flashindicator.Exposure control: Programmed AE, auto-flash at

Shutter release buttonSelftimer signalStrap eyeletCartridge cover release lever (p. 19)Light sensorViewflnderFlashAutofocus windowLensLens barrelDo no

Remote control (optional): Infrared remote control unitwith 3-sec. delay.Flash: Built-in flash.Flash recycle time: approx. 4.5 sec. (with new batterya

Shooting modes: Auto (Automatic flash activation inlowlight), Red-eye Reducing(otherwise same as in Auto), Flash Off (noflash), Fill-In (forced acti

SPECIFICATIONS FOR DATE UNITData recording method: Recording using magnetic IX(information input) function.Data coding: Year-month-day, month-day-yea

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Diopter adjustment leverBattery compartment cover (p. 15)Quartz date mode buttons (p. 44)Control panelPrint type selector switch (p. 27)Tripod socketC

VIEWFINDER DISPLAY/LCD PANELVIEWFINDER DISPLAYClose-up correctionmarks (p. 23)Autofocus framePosition your subjectwithin the autofocusframe.Green lam

CARTRIDGEIX 240 Cartridge FilmData diskCartridge spoolLightlock door driveLightlock doorCartridge spoolCartridge labelVisual Exposure Indicator• Never